HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-107 N.C.S. 07/02/2012 Resolution No. 2012-107 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE LAYOFFS AND ABOLISHMENT OF THE FOLLOWING
POSITIONS IN THE ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION: ONE ANIMAL SERVICES
MANAGER; ONE SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, TWO ANIMAL
CONTROL OFFICERS; ONE ANIMAL SHELTER SUPERVISOR; TWO ANIMAL
SHELTER ASSISTANTS; AND ONE ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN
EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2012, DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, Spending in the General Fund has been reduced by approximately one third
(1/3) since FY 2007/08 due to economic downturn and attendant revenue shortfalls; and,
WHEREAS, It became necessary to further reduce General fund spending in FY
2012/13 as revenues have continued to fail to keep pace with expenditures; and,
WHEREAS, General Fund reductions in the past decreased funding for and positions in
the Animal Services division, and reductions proposed for FY 2012/13 included the elimination
of an Animal Control Officer position; and,
WHEREAS, these reductions have, or have the potential to, negatively impact Animal
Services programs provided to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Animal Services Foundation (PASF) proposed to manage
and operate the Animal Services programs, and can maintain existing service and staffing level
and can further enhance services to the public at a time when the City cannot afford to do so;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved an agreement transferring all responsibility
for managing and operating Animal Services programs to the PASF, said transfer including all
associated staff currently employed by the City who will now be employed by PASF.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
does hereby authorize the layoff and abolishment of the following positions in the Animal
Services Division effective July 31, 2012 due to the lack of funds:
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1.. One (1) Animal Services Manager; one (1) Senior Animal Control Officer; Two (2)
Animal Control Officers; One (1) Animal Shelter Supervisor; Two (2) Animal Shelter
Assistants; and One (1) Animal Care Technician.
2. Said reorganization consisting of layoffs and position abolishment shall occur in
accordance with applicable memoranda of understanding, compensation plans, and
personnel rules.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A roveii as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2nd day of July,2012, fo m:
by the following vote: '' ""\
Cit orney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Kearney, Vice Mayor Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: (/None
ATTEST: ,ALL„„4
City Clerk Mayor —�
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