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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-085 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 3 (ANIMAL CONTROL) OF THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The proposed resolution will amend fees in Chapter 3 (Animal Control) of the Master Fee Schedule. The last update to this Chapter of the Master Fee Schedule was in 2013.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
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.
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Environmental Determination
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. Thus, no environmental review is required.
DISCUSSION
Originally established in 1982, the Master Fee Schedule (Schedule) is a centralized listing of the fees charged by the City for administrative acts and other legally required fees. The City has established user fees to best ensure that those who use a proprietary service pay for that service in proportion to the benefit received.
The target cost recovery levels for City services related to the Animal Care Facility range depending on whether the services are ancillary or mandatory, and to balance public benefit. For example, the City has always offered low cost Rabies vaccinations to encourage all animals be vaccinated for public safety reasons. Our fee has been significantly lower than other public shelters. Changing the fee from $6 to $10 would allow the City ...
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