CA Review __MK____
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Reid Shipley, Police Captain
[email protected], 442-339-2257
Amanda Baker, Management Analyst
[email protected], 442-339-5054
Subject Updating Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 to Reflect City’s Contract with the San Diego Humane Society and Adopting User Fees Related to Animal Control and Regulation
Districts: All
Reco
mmended Action
Hold a public hearing and:
1. Introduce an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 Rabies, Animal Control and Regulation.
2. Adopt a resolution adopting updated user fees for the recovery of city costs related to animal control and regulation services.
Executive Summary
The city has contracted with the San Diego Humane Society for animal control services since 2018, replacing the San Diego County Department of Animal Services. The current version of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 – Rabies, Animal Control and Regulation adopts by reference the entirety the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances sections titled “Noise abatement and control of animals” and “Animal control.” (“By reference” means the county codes are incorporated into the city’s municipal code with a statement that they should be treated just as if they are contained in the city’s code.) The City Council is being asked to update that municipal code section to more clearly provide animal control authority to the San Diego Humane Society and similar organizations. Staff are also asking the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Humane Society’s user fee schedule for the recovery of costs related to animal control and regulation services.
At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution (Exhibit 3) that would add these fees to the city’s Master Fee Schedule when the ordinance (Exhibit 1) becomes effective.
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 1 of 16
Explanation & Analysis
Background
The Carlsbad City Council amended Chapter 7.08 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in 2015 to adopt by reference the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances sections titled “Noise abatement and control of animals” and “Animal control” (Ordinance No. CS-279). This included references to the San Diego County Department of Animal Services and the county’s animal services user fee schedule.
Beginning in 2018, the County Department of Animal Services stopped providing animal control services to incorporated areas of the county. Most incorporated cities in the county, including Carlsbad, have since contracted with the San Diego County Humane Society for animal control services.
Proposed ordinance
The amended Chapter 7.08 will continue to incorporate by reference the San Diego County codes for “Noise abatement and control of animals” and “Animal control.” However, the amended version more clearly provides the city’s designated animal control authority, whether it is a public agency or other organization authorized by the City Council, with authority to conduct animal noise abatement and animal control services.
The amended ordinance also gives the city’s animal control authority the ability to initiate summary abatement proceedings, as reasonably necessary, to reduce or remove public nuisances associated with animal control and enforcement. The amended ordinance further clarifies that any conflicting provisions in Chapter 7.08 will supersede the corresponding provisions in the county code ordinances.
The amended ordinance also clarifies that user fees for animal control and regulation services will be adopted by a resolution of the City Council and cannot exceed the reasonable costs of providing such services.
User fees
Animal control authorities such as the Humane Society charge animal owners with user fees to cover the costs of providing services such as:
• Adoptions
• Boarding
• Impounds
• Medical services such as vaccinations
• Dangerous dog/public nuisance registration and inspection fees • Dog licenses
• Kennel licenses
• Guard dog permits
• Protection dog premises inspections
Staff have received a request from the Humane Society to increase some of its animal service user fees to account for the increased costs of providing such services. Exhibit 4 is a comparison of the Humane Society’s current user fees and proposed fiscal year 2023-24 user fees. The proposed increased fee schedule is in Attachment A to Exhibit 3.
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 2 of 16
Under the amended Chapter 7.08 ordinance and applicable state law, fees charged by an animal control authority must not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services. The Humane Society’s projected costs and fees for fiscal year 2023-24 are shown in a countywide analysis, Exhibit 5, and a Carlsbad-specific analysis, Exhibit 6. These analyses show the proposed animal service user fees are well below the Humane Society’s projected costs.
Exhibit 5 shows that the Humane Society’s licensing and law enforcement revenue recovery is 36%, while its revenue recovery for other services such as animal care, admissions, veterinary care and adoptions is 7%. Exhibit 6 shows that animal service user fees cover 18% of costs incurred in the City of Carlsbad. The city’s contract with the Humane Society for animal control and enforcement services, as well as funds donated to the Humane Society, will cover the remaining costs.
Fiscal An
alysis
There is no cost associated with amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08. The proposed resolution calling for adoption of the Humane Society’s revised user fee schedule will increase some user fees paid by animal service users, not the city. Exhibit 4 illustrates the increase in the Humane Society’s current and proposed user fees. The proposed increase in fees may increase future year cost recovery for the Humane Society, which ultimately charges such fees on the city’s behalf as the city’s contracted animal control authority. Depending on the Humane Society’s year-by-year cost recovery, the city’s contract value with the San Diego Humane Society could be adjusted for future fiscal years.
Options
1. Introduce the ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 and adopt the resolution adopting the Humane Society’s revised user fee schedule.
Pros
• Clearly provides animal control authority to the Humane Society and any other public agency or private organization that the city council authorizes to provide such services
• The Humane Society will have clear authority to pursue summary abatement actions to abate a public nuisance associated with animal control and enforcement
• Any provisions of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 that conflict with the San Diego County code sections on “Noise abatement and control of animals” and “Animal control” will supersede the county provisions and be resolved in the city’s favor
• Clarifies that the Humane Society’s user fee schedule has been adopted by the city and allows the Humane Society to increase its user fees for the 2023-24 fiscal year to account for the increased cost of providing animal control and regulation services
Cons
• None identified
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 3 of 16
2. Do not introduce the ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08, and do not adopt the resolution adopting the Humane Society’s revised user fee schedule.
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• The Humane Society will not have clear authority under Chapter 7.08 to provide animal control and enforcement services or pursue summary abatement actions to abate public nuisances associated with animal control and enforcement • May result in the city having to follow county code requirements when otherwise not intended or anticipated
• The Humane Society will not be able to charge its revised user fees recover some of its costs for providing animal control and regulation services.
Staff recommend Option 1.
Next Steps
The amended Chapter 7.08 ordinance will be placed on the July 25, 2023, City Council agenda for adoption and, if adopted, will become effective 30 days thereafter,. The fee resolution, if adopted, will become effective 30 days after adoption of the ordinance to coincide with the effective date of the ordinance.
Environmental Eval uation
This action does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential cause to either a direct or physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1. City Council ordinance
2. Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 showing proposed revisions
3. City Council resolution
4. Comparison of current Humane Society fees and fiscal year 2023-24 f ees
5. Humane Society countywide-projected fees versus costs for fiscal year 2023-24
6. Humane Society Carlsbad-specific projected fees versus costs for fiscal year 2023 July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 4 of 16
ORDINANCE NO. CS-450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.08
RABIES, ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2015, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad adopted Ordinance No. CS- 270 which amended Chapter 7.08 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to adopt by reference the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinance for "Noise abatement and control of animals" and "Animal control"; and
WHEREAS, in 2018 the San Diego County Department of Animal Services stopped providing animal control services to incorporated areas of the county including the City of Carlsbad; and WHEREAS, since 2018 the City of Carlsbad has contracted with the San Diego County Humane Society for animal control services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 to more clearly provide for the city's designated animal control authority and to give the city's animal control authority the ability to initiate summary abatement proceedings, as reasonably necessary, to abate a public nuisance associated with animal control and enforcement; and WHEREAS, it is also necessary to amend Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 to clarify that any conflicting provisions in Chapter 7.08 will supersede the corresponding provisions in the county code of ordinances, and to clarify that user fees for animal control and regulation services will be adopted by council resolution and cannot exceed the reasonable costs of providing such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. That Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 is amended to read as follows:
Sections:
7.08.05 7.08.010
7.08.015
7.08.020
7.08.030
Chapter 7 .08
RABIES, ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Adopted by reference.
Definitions.
Animal control authority.
Penalties for violation.
Public nuisance and abatement.
Exhibit 1
July 18, 2023 Item #8 Page 5 of 16
7.08. 005 Adopted by reference.
A. Title 3, Division 6, Chapter 4, Section 414, Subsection (c)(6) of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, as may be amended from time to time, relating to noise abatement and control, specifically of an animal causing any frequent or long continued noise, is adopted by reference and incorporated as part of this code. Any provisions of this County code section that conflict with any other provisions of this chapter shall be superseded by the provisions of this chapter. A copy of the referenced ordinance is on file in the city clerk’s office.
B. Title 6, Division 2, Chapter 6, of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, as may be amended from time to time, relating to animal control, is adopted by reference and incorporated as part of this code.
Any provisions of this County code section that conflict with any other provisions of this chapter shall be superseded by the provisions of this chapter. A copy of the referenced ordinance is on file in the city clerk’s office.
7.08.010 Definitions.
"Animal Control Authority” means a public agency or private organization authorized by the City Council to perform animal control services for the City of Carlsbad, including enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals, as set forth in this chapter.
Whenever the following terms appear within the text of the County codes incorporated by reference in Section
7.08.005, they shall have the following definitions:
“County” means the City of Carlsbad.
“County Animal Shelter” means a facility operated by the Animal Control Authority to temporarily house animals that are relinquished by their owners, found at large, impounded or otherwise come into custody of the Animal Control Authority.
“Department” or “County Department of Animal Services” means the City of Carlsbad or its agents or employees, or the Animal Control Authority.
“Director” or “Director of the County Department of Animal Services” means the executive officer of the Animal Control Authority or their designee.
“Unincorporated areas of the County" means the City of Carlsbad.
7.08.015 Animal control authority.
A. Authority for the city to contract for animal control services. The city may enter into a contract with an Animal Control Authority which shall be the city’s designee for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
B. The powers and duties of the Animal Control Authority are to implement and enforce this chapter, including issuing administrative notices and citations and notices to appear in court, making arrests, and serving warrants pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.9 and other applicable local or state law.
C. Fees.
1. The Animal Control Authority is authorized to collect and deposit fees and fines on behalf of the city in accordance with applicable law and is not required to deposit these fees and fines with the City Treasurer.
2. The Animal Control Authority may waive or reduce fees when it determines that such programs benefit the public by encouraging animal adoption, helping prevent cruelty and neglect to animals, or providing animals in need with medical care, provided such waivers and fee reductions are consistent with applicable law.
3. All fees must not exceed the reasonable costs of providing all offered animal services and shall be assessed according to the established rates adopted by City Council resolution, and as mandated by state law.
D. All administrative hearings under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code, with the exception of dangerous dog hearings which shall be administered by the Animal Control Authority.
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 6 of 16
7.08.020 Penalties for violation.
The penalties for violating provisions of this chapter, including the County codes adopted and incorporated in Section 7.08.005, shall be as specified in Chapters 1.08 and 1.10 of this code, irrespective of whether the County codes specify that the violation is a misdemeanor or an infraction. In addition to these penalties, a court, if it finds it reasonably necessary to ensure animal or public health, safety, and welfare, may order a person convicted of any provision of the referenced ordinance classified as a misdemeanor to refrain from having any contact with animals of any kind for a period of up to three years. Furthermore, the court is permitted to require the convicted person to deliver all animals in their possession, custody, or control to the Animal Control Authority, or provide proof that they no longer have possession, care, or control of any animals.
7.08.030 Public nuisance and abatement.
The bringing or maintenance within the city of any animals in contravention of this chapter is, in addition to being chargeable as a misdemeanor at the discretion of the Animal Control Authority, declared to be a public nuisance.
The Animal Control Authority or the City Manager or designee is authorized, directed, and empowered to summarily abate any such public nuisance pursuant to the procedures of Chapter 6.16 of this code by any means reasonably necessary.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
July 18, 2023 Item #8 Page 7 of 16
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 18th day of :!!:!!Y, 2023, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the_ day of ___ _, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
July 18, 2023 Item #8 Page 8 of 16
Chapter 7.08
RABIES, ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
Sections:
7. 08.01005 Adopted by reference.
7.08.010 Definitions.
7.08.015 Animal control authority.
7.08.020 Penalties for violation.
7.08.030 Public nuisance and abatement.
7.08.0 0510 Adopted by reference.
A. Title 3, Division 6, Chapter 4, Section 414, Subsection (c)(6) of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, as may be amended by Ord. No. 9962 (N.S.), effective 1/9/09from time to time, relating to noise abatement and control, specifically of an animal causing any frequent or long continued noise, is adopted by reference and incorporated as part of this code. Any provisions of this County code section that conflict with any other provisions of this chapter shall be superseded by the provisions of this c hapter. except that whatever provisions thereof refer to a County of San Diego board, territory, area, agency, official, employee, or otherwise it shall mean the corresponding board, territory, area, agency, official, employee, or otherwise of the city, and if there is none, it shall mean that the county is acting in the same capacity on behalf of the city. A copy of the referenced ordinance is on file in the city clerk’s office.
B. .
Title 6, Division 2, Chapter 6, of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, as may be amended from time to timeby Ord. No. 10036 (N.S.), effective 2/26/10 , relating to animal control, is adopted by reference and incorporated as part of this code . Any provisions of this County code section that conflict with any other provisions of this chapter shall be superseded by the provisions of this chapter. except that whatever provisions thereof refer to a County of San Diego board, territory, area, agency, official, employee, or otherwise it shall mean the corresponding board, territory, area, agency, official, employee, or otherwise of the city, and if there is none, it shall mean that the county is acting in the same capacity on behalf of the city. A copy of the referenced ordinance is on file in the city clerk’s office.
7.08.010 Definitions.
"Animal Control Authority” means a public agency or private organization authorized by the City Council to perform animal control services for the City of Carlsbad, including enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals, as set forth in this chapter.
Whenever the following terms appear within the text of the County c odes incorporated by reference in Section 7.08.005, they shall have the following definitions:
“County” means the City of Carlsbad.
“County Animal Shelter” means a facility operated by the Animal Control Authority to temporarily house animals that are relinquished by their owners, found at large, impounded or otherwise come into custody of the Animal Control Authority.
“Department” or “County Department of Animal Services ” means the City of Carlsbad or i ts a gents or employees, or the Animal Control Authority.
“Director” or “Director of the County Department of Animal Services ” means the executive officer of the Animal Control Authority or their designee.
Exhibit 2
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 9 of 16
“Unincorporated areas of the County" means the City of Carlsbad.
7.08.015 Animal control authority.
A. Authority for the city to contract for animal control services. The city may enter into a contract with an Animal Control Authority which shall be the city’s designee for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
B. The powers and duties of the Animal Control Authority are to implement and enforce this chapter , including issuing administrative notices and citations and notices to appear in court, mak ing arrests, and serving warrants pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.9 and other applicable local or state law.
C. Fees.
1. The Animal Control Authority is authorized to collect and deposit fees and fines on behalf of the city in accordance with appl icable law and is not required to deposit these fees and fines with the City Treasurer.
2. The Animal Control Authority may waive or reduce fees when it determines that such programs benefit the public by encouraging animal adoption, helping prevent cruelty and neglect to animals, or providing animals in need with medical care, provided such waivers and fee reductions are consistent with applicable law.
3. All fees must not exceed the reasonable costs of providing all offered animal services and shall be assessed according to the established rates adopted by C ity Council resolution, and as mandated by state law.
D. All administrative hearings under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code, with the exception of dangerous dog hearings which shall be administered by the Animal Control Authority.
7.08.020 Penalties for violation.
The penalties for violating provisions of this chapter, including the County codes adopted and incorporated in Section 7.08.005, referenced ordinance shall be as specified in Chapters 1.08 and 1.10 of this code, irrespective of whether the County codes specify that the violation is a misdemeanor or an infraction. In addition to these penalties, a court, if it finds it reasonably necessary to ensure animal or public health, safety, and welfare, may order a person convicted of any provision of the referenced ordinance classified as a misdemeanor to refrain from having any contact with animals of any kind for a period of up to three years. Furthermore, the court is would also be permitted to require the convicted person to deliver all animals in theirhis or her possession, custody, or control to the department of animal control or other designated entity for lawful dispositionAnimal Control Authority, or provide proof that theyhe or she no longer haves possession, care, or control of any animals. (Ord. NS-586 § 2, 2001)
7.08.030 Public nuisance and abatement.
The bringing or maintenance within the city of any animals in contravention of this chapter is, in addition to being chargeable as a misdemeanor at the discretion of the Animal Control Authority, declared to be a public nuisance. The Animal Control Authority or the City Manager or designee is authorized, directed, and empowered to summarily abate any such public nuisance pursuant to the procedures of Chapter 6.16 of this code by any means reasonably necessary.
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 10 of 16
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-204
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATED USER FEES FOR THE RECOVERY OF CITY
COSTS RELATED TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION SERVICES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has the authority to establish fees for city services; and
WHEREAS, from time-to-time said fees are reviewed and evaluated to maintain an adequate fee structure for recovering costs for city services; and WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 7.08.015(C)(3) requires the City Council to adopt a resolution to establish rates for all offered animal services that do not exceed the reasonable costs of providing those services; and·
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the cost of providing specified animal control and regulation services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to recover the costs for city services; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the recommended user fees are reasonable in that they seek to recover the basic cost incurred by the city for providing specified animal control and regulation services, either directly or through a contracted animal control authority; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to establish the user fees set forth in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held the necessary public hearing and allowed for public comment on the establishment of said fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the changes to the Master Fee Schedule as shown in Attachment A are adopted and shall be incorporated into the city's existing Master Fee Schedule.
3. The City Manager or designee may adopt such policies and prescribe such forms as are necessary to implement and collect the user fees provided for by this resolution.
4. This modification to the Master Fee Schedule shall become effective 30 days after adoption of Ordinance No. CS-450, amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08.
Exhibit 3
July 18, 2023 Item #8 Page 11 of 16
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 18th day of :!..!!!y, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
�
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
{SEAL)
,,,,,\\\\\\\\II I lllllflt
�,t � CARt.''11,,,,
�o-�.s "'
§.)._ ...... �··· ... <$)%
� ,_ i -�i··. -y �
? u i --s._ 7:/J J\·· .. 0 %
\,\�)\�) j ,,, C'-4 ··········· �� � 1
'111,,,,,L IF 0� ,,,,,�
-$'
i111111111\\\\\\\
July 18, 2023 Item #8 Page 12 of 16
I
Fee Group Fee Type Fee Title Proposed FY 23-24
Cat 100.00$
Kitten 150.00$
Dog 150.00$
Puppy 250.00$
Rabbits, Guineas', chins, large birds, reptiles 30.00$
Small birds, mice, rats, hamsters 15.00$
Sheep, horse, livestock 250.00$
Dog, cat, small animal 25.00$
Sheep, goats, medium animal 30.00$
Equine, bovine, large (plus 1/2 for 1st day) 80.00$
Dog, cat, small animal 40.00$
Sheep, goats, medium animal 40.00$
Equine, bovine, large 65.00$
Dog at large 2nd time 55.00$
Dog at large 3rd time 100.00$
Spay/Neuter Deposit 60.00$
Pet Intact 150.00$
Vaccinations (per injection) 20.00$
Microchip (adopt/claim) 25.00$
Owner Requested Euthanasia at shelter 60.00$
Initial Registration 100.00$
Reg. Late Fee 50.00$
Inspection 50.00$
Annual Renewal 30.00$
Renewal Late Fee 50.00$
Altered, 1 year license 20.00$
Altered, 2 year license 35.00$
Altered, 3 year license 50.00$
Unaltered, 1 year license 50.00$
Unaltered, 2 year license 90.00$
Unaltered. 3 year license 140.00$
Adoption, 1 year license fee waived -$
Late Fee 25.00$
Transfer Fee 15.00$
Tag Replacement 15.00$
Change of ownership 15.00$
License Application 150.00$
Late Fee 50.00$
Late Fee > 6 mos 100.00$
Deficiency Follow-up 50.00$
Operator Permit 100.00$
Premise Permit 50.00$
Protection Dogs Premise Inspection 30.00$
Humane Law Enforcement
Dangerous Dog / Public Nuisance
Dog Licenses
Kennels
Guard Dogs
Medical
Adoption and Animal Care
Adoptions
Boarding
Impounds
Attachment A
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 13 of 16
Fee Group Fee Type Fee Title Current Proposed FY 23-24 Cat 65.00$ 100.00$
Kitten 130.00$ 150.00$
Dog 100.00$ 150.00$
Puppy 200.00$ 250.00$
Rabbits, Guineas', chins, large birds, reptiles 30.00$ 30.00$ Small birds, mice, rats, hamsters 10.00$ 15.00$
Sheep, horse, livestock 250.00$ 250.00$
Dog, cat, small animal 20.00$ 25.00$
Sheep, goats, medium animal 25.00$ 30.00$
Equine, bovine, large (plus 1/2 for 1st day) 60.00$ 80.00$ Dog, cat, small animal 40.00$ 40.00$
Sheep, goats, medium animal 40.00$ 40.00$
Equine, bovine, large 60.00$ 65.00$
Dog at large 2nd time 50.00$ 55.00$
Dog at large 3rd time 75.00$ 100.00$
Spay/Neuter Deposit -$ 60.00$
Pet Intact 150.00$ 150.00$
Vaccinations (per injection) 12.00$ 20.00$
Microchip (adopt/claim) 25.00$ 25.00$
Owner Requested Euthanasia at shelter 25.00$ 60.00$
Initial Registration 85.00$ 100.00$
Reg. Late Fee 40.00$ 50.00$
Inspection 20.00$ 50.00$
Annual Renewal 25.00$ 30.00$
Renewal Late Fee 15.00$ 50.00$
Altered, 1 year license 18.00$ 20.00$
Altered, 2 year license 33.00$ 35.00$
Altered, 3 year license 45.00$ 50.00$
Unaltered, 1 year license 36.00$ 50.00$
Unaltered, 2 year license 66.00$ 90.00$
Unaltered. 3 year license 90.00$ 140.00$
Adoption, 1 year license fee waived -$ -$
Late Fee 20.00$ 25.00$
Transfer Fee 10.00$ 15.00$
Tag Replacement 10.00$ 15.00$
Change of ownership 10.00$ 15.00$
License Application 125.00$ 150.00$
Late Fee 15.00$ 50.00$
Late Fee > 6 mos 50.00$ 100.00$
Deficiency Follow-up 40.00$ 50.00$
Operator Permit -$ 100.00$
Premise Permit -$ 50.00$
Protection Dogs Premise Inspection -$ 30.00$
Humane Law Enforcement
Dangerous Dog / Public Nuisance
Dog Licenses
Kennels
Guard Dogs
Medical
Adoption and Animal Care
Adoptions
Boarding
Impounds
Exhibit 4
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 14 of 16
Fees vs Cost Study
FEES (with Increases) PROJECTED RELATED COSTS
Projected Draft Budget
Fees FY 2024
Animal Care 11,585,615
Adoption Revenue 1,374,685 Admissions 2,407,956
Reclaim Fees 260,421 Veterinary 9,637,456
Relinquishment Fees 242,432 Adoptions 2,147,916
1,877,538 25,778,943
Fee Revenue / Expenses 7%
Licensing 643,730
Humane Law Enforcement 6,765,869
Licensing Revenue 2,697,695 7,409,599
Fee Revenue / Expenses 36%
Exhibit 5
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 15 of 16
Humane"'" soc I ETY ,,ll
ANIMAL SERVICES CONTRACT - CARLSBAD
FY 2023-24 (as of 06/21/2023)
PROJECTED ANIMAL SERVICES COSTS FOR CARLSBAD
Animal Care 181,062
Admissions 40,438
Veterinary 106,210
Adoptions 33,568
Retail -
Guest Relations 45,278
Foster 13,856
Licensing 35,699
Humane Law Enforcement 289,718
Rescue & Recovery 3,087
Community Engagement -
Community Programs -
Program Administration 27,908
Facilities & Support Services 42,271
Adminstration 9,073
Human Resources 19,652
Information Technology 5,661
Philanthropy -
Communications 2,640
Project Wildlife -
TOTAL EXPENSES 856,121
ADJUST FOR SPACE USED 19,984
ADJUST FOR SPACE PROVIDED -
ADJUST FOR FLEET REPLENISHMENT 17,030
ADJUST FOR DISPATCH RADIO REPLACEMENT 17,128
TOTAL ADJUSTED EXPENSES 910,264
PROJECTED ANIMAL SERVICES FEES FOR CARLSBAD
Adoption Revenue 18,000
Reclaim Fees 6,000
Relinquishment Fees 2,000
Licensing Fees 137,000
CONTRACTUAL FEES FROM PUBLIC 163,000
Fee Revenue / Expenses 18%
Compensation from City 720,000
PUBLIC FEES & CITY COMPENSATION 883,000
Fee Revenue & City Compensation / Expenses 97%
Exhibit 6
July 18, 2023
Item #8 Page 16 of 16
Hcil11ane A.
SOCIETY ,,ll
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO: CITY ~LERK
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: 7 /;Rfd,Q;:}.~
susJm, ~ f}.c,,-rt:A,.£i-{?of!::; ;::,,. o.,,,._J, M
LOCATION: 8:1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 D Other: ------------------
DATE POSTED TO CITY WEBSITE LP/;?/ /:Joa~
DATE NOTICES MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS: _________ _
NUMBER_ MAILED: -
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am employed by the City of Carlsbad and the foregoing is true and correct.
DEPARTMENT: ~TY CLERK'S OFFICE □OTHER _______ _
Signature Date
SENT TO FOR PUBLICATION VIA E-MAIL TO: □ Union Tribune on ___ _ . [a" Coast News on &2(£21/~
PUBLICATION DATE: Union Tribune --------------
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am employed by the City of Carlsbad and the foregoing is true and correct.
DEPARTMENT: [3'bTY CLERK'S OFFICE □ OTHER _______ _
Signature Date
Attachments: 1) Mailing Labels
2) Notice w/ attachments
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF CARLSBAD USER FEES FOR THE RECOVERY OF CITY COSTS
RELATED TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, to discuss the adoption of a resolution setting user fees for the recovery of city costs related to animal control and regulation services and to consider revisions to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 related to rabies, animal control and regulation.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposed resolution are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. The staff report will be available on and after July 14, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Management Analyst Amanda Baker in the Police Department at [email protected] or 442-339-5054. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the City's cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of Office of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to [email protected].
PUBLISH DATES: JUNE 30, 2023 AND JULY 7, 2023
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES
Reid Shipley, Captain
Police
Marissa Kawecki, Deputy City Attorney
City Attorney
July 18, 2023
1 {city of
Carlsbad
TODAY’S PRESENTATION
• Overview
• Revision to Carlsbad Municipal Code
Chapter 7.08
• Services
• Fee resolution
• Recommended action
2 {city of
Carlsbad
REVISION TO CMC CHAPTER 7.08 -
RABIES, ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
• San Diego County stopped providing animal control
services in 2018
• City contracted with San Diego Humane Society
• Revised ordinance clarifies Humane Society’s:
– Enforcement authority, including abatement actions
– Ability to charge user fees for animal control
se
rvices, as set by City Council resolution
3 {city of
Carlsbad
ANIMAL CARE
LICENSING
Services
ADOPTIONS/SHELTER
HUMANE LAW
ENFORCEMENT
4 OTHER SERVICES
Safety net foster program
Zero euthanasia commitment
Project Wildlife
5 {city of
Carlsbad
FEE RESOLUTION
• Proposed fee resolution would enable the Humane
Society to increase user fees imposed on users of
services. These fees are well below the cost of
providing such services.
• Increased user fees do not impose additional costs
on the city, do not increase value of city’s current
animal service contract with Humane Society
6 Recommendations
1. Introduce ordinance to amend Carlsbad
M
unicipal Code Chapter 7.08
2. Adopt resolution adopting updated user
f
ees for recovery of animal control costs
7 {city of
Carlsbad