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July 11, 2023
ITEM TITLE
Donation Acceptance: Accept a Donation for the Purchase of an Animal Transport Van for the Animal Shelter and Appropriate Funds (4/5 Vote Required)
Report Number: 23-0160
Location: 130 Beyer Way
Department: City Manager
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting a donation for the purchase of an animal transportation van for the Animal Shelter and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
The Friends of the Animal Care Facility and former Mayor Cheryl Cox have graciously offered to donate $105,000 to City to acquire a Dodge High Roof ProMaster 2500 and outfit it to hold up to 13 fixed kennels .
Staff seek City Council approval of the donation and appropriation of the donated funds for that purpose.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The Friends of the Animal Care Facility and former Mayor Cheryl Cox have graciously offered to donate $105,000 to City to acquire a Dodge High Roof ProMaster 2500 and outfit it to hold 13 fixed cages . The converted van will allow more animals to be transported to pet adoption fairs and other community events while also assisting in mobilization in case of an emergency.
Council Policy 270-01 requires City Manager evaluation and City Council approval of donations to the City valued at more than $25,000. The City Manager has evaluated the proposed $105,000 donation and determined that the donation is in the best interests of the City in that it will assist in providing animal care services throughout the City. Staff recommends that City Council approve and accept t he donation, and amend the Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 Budget to appropriate the $105,000 donation to revenues and expenditures in the Donated Fund. The funds will then be used to acquire and outfit an animal transport van for use by the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase and outfitting of an animal transport van using donated funds has no current-year net fiscal impact.
Staff requests that $105,000 be appropriated in revenues and expenditures to the Donation Fund to acquire the vehicle for the Animal Care Facility.
There are sufficient funds in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024 budget to maintain and operate the vehicle.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
This vehicle will incur normal ongoing operating costs. Fuel and maintenance costs will be included in future operating budgets, as appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Staff Contact: Eric Crockett, Deputy City Manager
John Skeel, Director of Animal Shelter