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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/2012 County of Kern City of Bakersfield Zack Scrivner, Supervisor – Vice Chair Ken Weir, Vice Mayor Mike Maggard, Supervisor Staff: Tammy Davis, Animal Control Supervisor Staff: Jen Woodard, KC Animal Control Director Steven Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Kern County Animal Control Commission Michael Yraceburn, Chair REGULAR MEETING OF THE METRO BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE December 19, 2012 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kern County Administrative Building 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 General Services Conference Room 3rd Floor A G E N D A ROLL CALL 1. Public Presentations This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Committee on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Committee. Committee members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification; make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Committee at a later meeting. Also, the Committee may act to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record before making your presentation. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. 2. Continuing Business A. Approval of Future Meeting Dates B. City / County Programs Update C. Update on Equitable Cost Sharing Evaluation D. Joint Powers Authority 3. Committee Member Comments ADJOURNMENT TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (Government Code Section 54953.2) Disabled individuals who need special assistance to attend or participate in a meeting of the Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee may request assistance at the County Administrative Office, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, or by calling (661) 868-3198. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be made five (5) working days in advance wherever possible. County of Kern City of Bakersfield Zack Scrivner, Supervisor – Vice Chair David Couch, Vice Mayor Mike Maggard, Supervisor Ken Weir, Councilmember Staff: Jen Woodard, Director, KC Animal Control Staff: Tammy Davis, Animal Control Supervisor Matt Constantine, Director, KC Public Health Steven Teglia, Asst. to the City Manager Kern County Animal Control Commission Michael Yraceburn, Chair REGULAR MEETING OF THE METRO BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE December 5, 2012 - 11:30 a.m. City Hall North 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 First Floor, Conference Room A AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT ROLL CALL 11:33 a.m. Absent: Committee Chair Michael Yraceburn 1. Public Presentations None 2. Deferred Business A. City / County Programs Update Assistant to the City Manager Steven Teglia provided updates on the following programs: 1. Canvassing program: A total of 5,500 houses visited on 324 different streets in 23 different beats within the City limits, with 1,458 notices to comply issued and 300 citations issued. The program will continue through January 2013. 2. Free Microchip Pilot Program: Event held on November 17, 2012 at Beale Park was most successful to date with 281 dog licenses issued, 223 rabies vaccinations sold, and 85 microchips implanted. Upcoming event taking place on December 15, 2012 at Heritage Park. A total of 489 of 500 microchips implanted. An additional 500 microchips are being ordered. Kern County Animal Control Director Jen Woodard provided the following updates: Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee December 5, 2012 Page 2 1. Free Microchip Program: A total of 449 microchips have been implanted; Bakersfield Shelter 103; Mojave and Lake Isabella Shelters 15; Local Events 41; Vaccine Clinics 290. Event held on November 17, 2012 at Beale Park was most successful to date with 147 dog licenses issued, 129 rabies vaccinations sold, and 178 microchips implanted 2. Fabulous Fall Fix Event: The two day event was held in the Lake Isabella area for Lake Isabella residents. A total of 88 Spray/neuter surgeries, 91 microchips implanted, and 95 dog licenses issued. 3. Home for the Holidays: Adoption numbers have improved from previous year. The program runs through January 4, 2013. 4. Bakersfield Parade: Informational booth with adoptable animals in a prime location. Night of December 6, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 5. NOR Christmas Parade: Kern County Animal Control will march in the parade with adoptable animals which will be available for adoption at the conclusion of the parade. 6. Social Media: Use of Facebook page to expose different animals. B. Update on Shelter Improvements Mr. Teglia provided the following updates: 1. Provided before and after pictures of several improvements made to the Mount Vernon Shelter including: new concrete walkway, tree trimming, rain gutters, repaving of drainage areas, installation of automatic open/close gate, installation of grate over trench drain, and additional concrete work in the washout area. Ms. Woodard provided the following updates: 1. New administration trailers: two 24X60’ trailers connected. Designated areas will include: a conference room, offices as needed, break room for staff, and public- licensing and information area. One scheduled to arrive on December 6, 2012; the second in three weeks. The current administration trailer may be relocated to the new designated intake area if structurally sound. If it cannot be relocated, other options will be evaluated. 2. City has updated the lighting in the shelter. C. Update on Equitable Cost Sharing Evaluation Mr. Teglia stated there are four components of equitable cost sharing: 1. Intake: Ongoing discussions regarding jurisdiction identification protocols, differences in the reporting of intake animals from animal control officers and the public, and animals euthanized in the field which are included in the intake animals. 2. Property/Lease Credit: Ongoing discussions to determine a fair value for both entities. 3. Indirect Overhead / Taxpayer Equity: Involves various County positions which are not directly involved in providing care to animals. 4. Budget Review / Agreement: Ongoing discussions to increase the City’s involvement in the Animal Control budget. Unilateral County cost increases include: addition of 15 positions and temporary help positions amended in the FY 2012-13 budget, and the action to consider approval of a spay/neuter contract in the amount of $900,000, all without involvement of the City. Spray/neuter data needs to be thoroughly reviewed and alternatives evaluated for potential cost savings. Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee December 5, 2012 Page 3 City Manager Alan Tandy stated utilizing a percentage of allocation based on intake of animals at the shelter to determine taxpayer equity neglects that City residents pay County taxes. Kern County Administrative Analyst Sandra Quigley stated: 1. Current City/County Green Waste Agreement is the model: Ongoing discussions to organize an auditing function to allow the City access to how intake data is compiled. 2. Overall Costs: The County could incorporate the City in the process of reviewing the Animal Control budget with the County Administrators office. 3. Property valuation: Discussions have begun; City will be the lead. Review of the assessed value of the land and a new lease agreement amount. 4. Indirect costs: City and County budget for indirect costs differently. Ongoing discussions on mythology of calculating indirect costs and attributes of indirect costs. Councilmember Ken Weir stated the City needs to be included in discussions regarding any agreement which would affect its budget. He also requested staff prepare a description of all the job duties performed by the veterinarian at the animal shelter. Vice Mayor Couch asked staff to provide the total cost to run the Animal Shelter, not including any field work. He also suggested an annual audit be conducted to accurately determine an intake percentage utilized for future year’s costs. Mr. Teglia stated ongoing discussions regarding protocols of how data is collected and recorded needs to be determined as well. This will make the data used to determine the intake percentage accurate. Ms. Quigley stated there is an audit function in the model green waste agreement which will be utilized and modified to animal control services. Supervisor Mike Maggard stated County staff has been instructed to modify the spray/neuter agreement with Angel Dogs, which was on the agenda for approval by the Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2012, to end in June of 2013. Measures will also be taken to make sure the City is properly informed of all related matters in the future. Mr. Maggard also stated he was concerned an agreement would not be reached by June, 2013, when the interim agreement will expire. The Committee may need to consider extending the current agreement if progress is not being achieved in a timely manner. Supervisor Scrivner requested staff prepare a report to address the concern of taxpayer equity for City residents who also pay County taxes. Staff is also to evaluate whether animal control is a mandated service like the District Attorney Office. D. Joint Powers Authority – Item deferred to the next meeting. 3. Committee Member Comments None ADJOURNMENT 1:08 p.m.