HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 159-1978RESOLUTION NO. 159'78
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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION'APPROVING AMENDMENT
0-2, 1978'79"OPERATING'BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that, after duly considering the Staff Report dated
"December 6, 1978, subject Animal Control Services, which' is
attached hereto as Exhibit A, the Council does hereby'order that
the sum of Ten Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($10,200.00) be trans-
ferred from the General Fund Reserves to Account 'No. 12-4350-152-20.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly
introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South
San Francisco at a
6th day of
vote:
regular
December
meeting held on the
, 19 78 , by the following
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AYES, COUNCILMEN
NOES, "
ABSENT,."
Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Te.r~y O. Mirri
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Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
Councilman Emanuele N. Damonte.
None
ATTEST:
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Resolution No. 159-78
~,A~_.,iZ~~'' ~ Adopted 12/6/78
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December 6, 1978
To:
The Honorable City Council
Subject: ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
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ACTION:
1)' Ordinance- Motion to waive the reading i'n its entirety.
Introduction and adoption as an Emergency Ordinance.
Resolutions- Introduction
RECOMMENDAT ION:
It is recommended that Council adopt the attached Emergency Ordinance establishing
Animal Control Regulations and Procedures; adopt a resolution designating the
Contract Agent and Tax Collector in accordance with the ordinance establishin3
Animal Control Regulations and Procedures, and adopt a resolution approvin~ A.~.end-
ment 0-2, 1978-79 Operating Budget.
DISCUSSION:
Council is aware that the Peninsula Humane Society has announced its intention
to discontinue providing animal control services effective February 28, 1979.
This action was predicated on their belief that they could not provide adequate
service within the current budget level. Accordingly, a City/Couni~y Task .Force
met with the Peninsula Humane Society and developed a plan which would restor=_
service to approximately ninety percent {90%) of the 1977-78 program level, b~t
would require certain actions .by the cities and County.
SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
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1. The Peninsula Humane Society will contin6e to operate the shelter and proYide
field enforcement· Their staff will be increased from the current thirteen
(13) positions to twenty-one {21} positions (approximately 95% of the ~_~77-78
level)' Responses'are assured for dead and injured animals, cruelty, c. uarantin=_,
nuisance complaints and enforcement of City's Animal Control Ordinance.
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2. The County Tax Collector will administer the dog license program.
3. The-County and those cities desirous of participating in the program need to
adopt the Model Ordinance. It should be noted that each agency may determine
regulations pertaining to the type, number and location of animals pe~is~abl=_
within its own jurisdiction. In order to meet the January 1st deadline, it is
.: "To: The Honorable City Council
Subject: ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
December 6, 1978
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staff'S .intention not to make recommendations at this time, but to suggest
amendments-in the immediate future should the basic document be adopted. .The
Model Ordinance provides for the administration of the program, the duties
and responsibilities of all ~affected parties-and establishes fee schedule.
FINANCING- CURRENT . ~.: ..... .
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1. The proposed 1978-79'budget is $853,000 (an increase of $308,000). This
amount reflects the increased service level for only six (6) months, January
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2. Increase in dog license fees of fifty percent (50%) to $12.00 and $6.00
(for unaltered and altered dogs respectively) will generate approximately
.$547,000.'
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3. The County will allocate the entire Trust Fund for animal fines ($43,000),
its share of animal fines ($9,000) . and General Fund monies ($140,000) totaling
$192,ooo.
4] Cities will need to allocate their share of animal, fines ($10,000) and
subsidize an additional $104,000. Utilizing the Civil Defense formula,
South San Francisco's share will be $10,200. "
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FINA~ICING - FUTURE
1. Cities and County agree to allocate all revenue,from animal citations, fines,
forfeitures and penalties to help cover the cost of the Animal Control Program.
2. Cities and County agree to equal'ly subsidize (above other revenue) the Animal.
Control Program. Individual City contributions will be determined bythe
Civil Defense formula (1/2 weighted for population and 1/2. weighted for
assessed valuation). The 50/50 cost sharing would begin in 1979-80.
REVIEW PRIOR TO 1979-80
1. Level of service would be examined and determined.
2. New fees and charges will be reviewed as possible revenue sources (including
cat licensing, business or inspection fees for commercial stables, breeders
and pet stores).
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3. Review and redraft of Model Ordinance language if needed.
Staff believes that this plan offers'the most effective and inexpensive method for
providing animal control services to our residents and-urges your approval of the
program.
.~0:, The Honorable City Council
."S~bject: ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
December 6, 1978
Pa~qe 3
C. Walter Birkelo
City Manager
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