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December 3, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Animal Sheltering Services: Approve an agreement between City of Chula Vista and City of National City for Animal Sheltering Services
Report Number: 24-0301
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Animal Services
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice: This 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 approving an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and City of National City to provide animal sheltering services for up to 5 years, beginning July 1, 2024.
SUMMARY
The City of Chula vista has provided animal sheltering and medical services for the City of National City since 1987. National City desires to continue having Chula Vista’s Animal Care Facility provide shelter and medical services to the City of National City and its residents effective July 1, 2024.
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 it will 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
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DISCUSSION
Since 1987, the City of National City has contracted with the City of Chula Vista’s Animal Services to provide shelter and medical services to its residents. The City of National City desires to continue to contract for these services. The City of National City’s Council approved the attached agreement on November 19, 2024.
The City of National City conducts its own Animal Control and licensing functions through their Police Department. Animal Regulations Officers from the City of National City use the Animal Care Facility for shelter services to impound stray, confiscated and surrendered domestic animals and provide related medical services. Residents of National City also bring stray and surrendered animals to the Animal Care Facility. The attached agreement is for a one-year team effective July 1, 2024, with four additional one-year options to extend.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create 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
Approval of the resolution results in no additional fiscal impact to the General Fund. The expenditures to provide these services to National City are included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no new ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund resulting from approval of this resolution as the appropriation is fully offset by the revenue generated through this contract. Future allocations for these costs will be considered as part of the annual budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. National City Animal Sheltering Services Agreement
Staff Contact: Ashley Milo, Deputy Director of Animal Services