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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2019 0619 REG CCSA ITEM 10MCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of June 19, 2019 ACTION Approved Staff Reco mmendation, Including Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-3828 as Amended Per Supplemental. BY B.Garza M. Consider Resolution Updating Animal Control Program License Fees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-3387. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-____, rescinding Resolution No. 2017-3642 and approving unaltered pet license fees to be effective July 1, 2019. (Staff: Shaun Kroes) Item: 10.M. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Shaun Kroes, Program Manager DATE: 06/19/2019 Regular Meeting SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Updating Animal Control Program License Fees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-3387 BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Since incorporation, the City of Moorpark (City) has utilized the animal license fees adopted by Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS). The City has the ability to change the animal licenses fee to a different rate structure pursuant to the Moorpark Municipal Code Title 6 Animal Regulations Section 6.04.030. In 2015, the City Council approved a resolution to increase the animal license fees (dog and cat) from $20/year for altered pets to $30/year and from $75/year for unaltered pets to $85/year. The increased license fees took effect January 1, 2016, with Resolution No. 2015-3387. In 2017, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2017-3642, which rescinded Resolution No. 2015-3387 and became effective January 1, 2018. Resolution No. 2017-3642 established a new Senior Discount fee for altered dogs and cats, similar to a new Ventura County fee structure that allowed seniors age 55 or older to pay 50% of the cost of a regular, altered animal license fee. Resolution No. 2017-3642 also raised the unaltered pet license fee from $85/year to $100/year, to match Ventura County’s unaltered pet fee, which had taken effect July 1, 2017. On May 21, 2019, Ventura County adjusted their animal license fee, increasing the unaltered dog or cat fee from $100/year to $105/year. The fee increase will take effect July 1, 2019. City staff is recommending adopting the same fee structure as Ventura County for the unaltered pet license fee as a tool to encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their pets, which could equate to future cost savings due to an overall reduction in stray animals. It should be noted that Ventura County also increased their animal license fees for altered dogs and cats from $20/year to $25/year. This rate increase does not impact the City as the current City rate for altered dogs and cats is $30/year. Item: 10.M. 858 Honorable City Council 06/19/2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 The table below summarizes the proposed fee changes: Current Proposed County Altered 30$ 30$ 25$ Unaltered 105$ 105$ 105$ Senior 15$ 15$ 15$ One-Year License Fee FISCAL IMPACT Of the 5,815 licenses sold in FY 2017/18, unaltered pet licenses were 315, or 5.42%. Increasing the unaltered pet license fee from $100/year to $105/year is not expected to have a significant impact on overall revenue collected. Licensing revenue is used to cover the cost of Ventura County provided animal shelter services and in the past has also been able to help defray the costs borne by the City to provide animal services. Staff also notes that Ventura County has raised a number of its service fees for FY 2019/20, including their License Processing Fee (From $4 per license to $6 per license). These rate increases will impact the amount of City-collected revenue and the amount of revenue that will remain for City-provided animal services after paying for County services. Staff is not recommending any other City rate adjustments at this time. Ventura County and all participating cities will be discussing the current funding formula for the Animal Services Agreement (Agreement) in anticipation of a renewed Agreement in FY 2020/21. Staff will be reviewing the overall impact that Ventura County’s rate increases will have, as well as the revised funding formula to determine if additional City rates should be adjusted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2019-____, rescinding Resolution No. 2017-3642 and approving unaltered pet license fees to be effective July 1, 2019. Attachment: Resolution No. 2019-____ 859 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES, AND LICENSES REGARDING TITLE VI, ANIMAL REGULATIONS OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-3387 WHEREAS, on December 21, 2005 the City Council adopted Ordinance No.329 establishing the City’s animal compliance program, and WHEREAS, on May 6, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015- 3387, increasing license fees for altered pets; and WHEREAS, on November 1, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-3642, rescinding Resolution No. 2015-3387 and establishing a new senior discount license fee for altered pets and increasing the unaltered pets fee to match Ventura County’s unaltered pet fee; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to collect certain fees and charges for animal services; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish a fee schedule to reflect current services provided by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Resolution 2017-3642 is hereby rescinded upon the effective date of this resolution. SECTION 2. The following rates and charges for services rendered by and for the City Animal Compliance program are hereby established. 1) License Fees a. Fees in the table below may be prorated in six month increments for the purpose of synchronizing the duration of a valid rabies vaccination to the term of the license. 6 mos.1 yr 2 yr 3 yr $52.50 $105.00 $210.00 $315.00 $15.00 $30.00 $60.00 $90.00 $7.50 $15.00 $30.00 $45.00 *altered pets only License Dogs and Cats unaltered altered Owner aged 55+ senior altered 860 Resolution No. 2019-____ Page 2 b. Late license penalty. If a license fee is thirty (30) days or more past due, a late penalty is added that is equal to 100% of the license fee due. The late license penalty is applied for each year or portion thereof in six-month increments. c. Regardless of when the license fee is paid, the license term is calculated and fees and penalties are to be paid from the license original due date. d. Senior Discount. Pet owners aged 55 and older shall receive a 50% license fee reduction upon proof of age. 2) Pick-up and disposal of a dead household pet as defined in Chapter 6.04 of the Code weighing up to 75 pounds (charge to animal owner per animal) a. Dogs and cats, licensed: $65.00 b. Dogs and cats, unlicensed: $90.00 c. Fowl, rodents, bird, other small household pets: $65.00 d. Household pets owned or kept by a person aged fifty-five (55+) or older: $25.00 3) Pick up and disposal of a dead, wild, or stray animal on private property not owned or kept by the property owner or occupant: no charge 4) Miscellaneous a. Humane Trap Rental - refundable deposit to Moorpark residents for trap use within the City of Moorpark. $40.00 b. Other Services - For those services rendered by City animal staff not listed above, the current Ventura County Animal Services fee schedule shall be used to determine the rate payable to the City. SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective July 1, 2019. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. 861 Resolution No. 2019-____ Page 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2019. _____________________________ Janice S. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Clerk 862