LAKE COUNTY — The Board of Supervisors (BOS) indicated support for a proposed ordinance adding and adjusting some Animal Care and Control fees.
Department director William Davidson recommended the changes because of the new in-house medical clinic at the Animal Care and Control facility on Helbush Drive in Lakeport.
Under the proposal, the department would charge $55 for cat neuter, $65 for cat spay, $80 for dog neuter and $90 or $105 for dog spay, depending on the weight of the canine, for animals adopted from the county shelter.
Rescue groups would pay reduced fees, Davidson said.
The department also hopes to institute a $6 at-cost rabies vaccination fee.
Additionally, the proposal outlines a method for charges for medical treatment given to stray animals, allowing the owners to redeem the county for those costs. The rates would increase depending on the level of care provided, based on a four-tiered system.
Davidson suggested reducing the microchip fee from $25 to $15. All of the changes would reduce the overall cost of adopting dogs and cats from the shelter, he said.
Newly elected BOS Chair Rob Brown called the proposal “a real good improvement.”
The BOS voted unanimously to waive the reading of the entire ordinance, having it read in title only, and advance the second reading to the next regular meeting. Davidson asked that the new law take effect as of Feb. 20.
Earlier Tuesday morning, the supervisors approved a 2012 work plan for the Clear Lake Advisory Committee (CLAC).
During the year, CLAC is tasked with reviewing the quagga mussel ordinance in conjunction with the Invasive Species Council, assisting with a potential Water Quality Summit and looking at the Clean Water Program.
A discussion about possibly vacating a portion of Malpas Way in the Blue Lakes dominated the afternoon session of the BOS meeting.
Roy Grady, the owner of the two lots on either side of the section of street, petitioned the county for the vacation, arguing the road has never been built for vehicle use and has not been maintained for years.
He also claims people have trespassed onto his property using the section of street.
More than a half-dozen neighbors asked the BOS deny the request, saying they want the road to remain open for pedestrians and other public uses.
The proposal would not land-lock any parcel and the resulting hammerhead turnaround has been approved by the fire district, County Surveyor Gordon Haggitt said.
After considering testimony and debating for more than two hours, the BOS decided to continue the discussion to Jan. 17 at 9:45 a.m. to let some supervisors visit the site and allow staff time to determine who owns the land under the easement.
