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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-104 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT WITH BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND TO REFLECT AN APPROPRIATION OF $34,186 TO CIP GG221 (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The current capacity of the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (ACF) is 80 to 100 cats and kittens. From March through November, the typical intake of cats and kittens can exceed 3,600 felines. Expanding the ACF will diminish overcrowding of the kitten population and improve housing conditions for housing rabbits. Expanding the Cattery beyond the June 2012 project will promote a healthy cat, kitten and rabbit population, improving their adoption rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 3 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303 [New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed project consists of the construction of small facilities totaling less than 2,500 square feet to be added to an existing animal care facility located in an urbanized area. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The Kitten/Rabbit addition is the second phase of the Cattery Expansion, the first phase was constructed in 2012. Further expanding the size of the existing Cattery with a completely new stand alone building will assist in accommodating the high seasonal number of adoptable cats, kittens and rabbits. This new facility will help to reduce the amount of health problems among the growing number of animals. Stress has been identified as a prime ...
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