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CITY OF DUBLIN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 12, 1987
SUBJECT: Appeal, of Planning Commission's decision to deny
PA 86-117 Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use
Permit- request to operate a Mobile Pet
Vaccination Clinic on four separate days within
the parking lot of the Village Square Shopping
Center.
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Exhibit A - Draft Resolution Dening Conditional
Use Permit PA 86-117
Exhibi-t B - Draft Resolution Approving
Conditional Use Permit PA 86-117
Exhibit C - Conditional Use Permit Submittals
for PA 86-117
Background Attachments: 1 - Applicant's Written Statement
2 - Authorization Letter Dated September 23,
1.986: Alpha Beta Director of Services
Agreement for Use of Property
3 - Zoning Map
4 - Staff Report (without Attachments) from
Planning Commission Meeting of December 1,
1986
5 - Letter Dated February 5, 1986: Local
Veterinarians
6 - Dublin Chamber of Commerce Letter dated
November 10, 1986
7 - City of Dublin Letter of November 25, 1986,
Responding to Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Letter of November 10, 1986
8 - Staff Report - Los Angeles City Planning
Department (March 29, 1984) Regarding a
Proposed Ordinance Amendment Permitting
Mobile Veterinary Medical Facilities on a
Temporary Basis (with Cover Letter Dated
May 9, 1986, from City Clerk, City of Los
Angeles)
9 - Portions of Minutes from Planning
Commission Meeting of May 5, 1986,
Pertaining to PA 86-027 Pet Prevent-A-Care
Conditional Use Permit Request
10 - Portions of Minutes from City Council
Meeting of September 12, 1983, Pertaining
to PA 83-037 Pet Medical .Service - Appeal
of Planning Commission Denial of
Conditional Use Permit Request
11 - Valley Humane Society's Letter and
Accompanying Transmittals of December 1,
1986
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COPIES TO: Applicant
Owner
ITEM N0. 6-wl— PA File 86-117 _
12 - Dublin Chamber of Commerce Letter Dated
i ' December 1, 1986
13 - Portions of Minutes from Planning
Commission Meeting of December 1, 1986
14 - Appealable Action Letter Dated December 2,
1986
15 - Eric Young's Appeal Letter Dated
December 5, 1986
16 - Notice of Appeal Letter Dated December 12,
1986
17 - Eric Young's Letter Dated January 6, 1987 '
(without Attachments)
RECOMMENDATION: 1 - Open public hearing and hear Staff
presentation.
2 - Take testimony from Applicant and the
public.
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3 Question Staff, Applicant and the public.
4 - Close public hearing and deliberate.
5a- Adopt Resolution (Exhibit A) denying
Conditional Use Permit request PA 86-117 Pet
Prevent-A-Care; or
5b- Adopt Resolution (Exhibit B) approving
Conditional Use Permit request PA 86-117 Pet
Prevent-A-Care; or
5c- Continue item and provide direction to Staff
and/or the Applicant.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The project will have a negligible fiscal effect
on the City.
DESCRIPTION:
I. Background
The Applicant filed a Conditional Use Permit request to be allowed to
operate four separate mobile pet clinics in the Village Square Shopping Center
parking lot located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Amador
Valley. Boulevard and Village Parkway.
The request was considered at the Planning Commission hearing of
December 1, 1986. At that meeting the Commission denied the request, as a
result-of a two-to-two split vote on a motion to approve the Conditional Use
Permit- request. The Applicant subsequently submitted a written appeal of the
Planning Commission's decision (see Attachment #15) .
The Pet Prevent-A-Care mobile pet vaccination clinics have been
previously operated in the City as a low-cost cat and dog vaccination service.
The Applicant indicates that the fees charged are approximately one-third the
rate charged by conventional clinics (see Attachment #1) .
The clinics have typically lasted three hours and occupy a 65' X 35'
area of the parking lot. The physical features of the clinic have typically
included a van and a 23' travel trailer and tables for registration.
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Pet Prevent-A-Care has a record of providing low-cost mobile pet clinics
in Dublin since 1977 with no record of complaints or problems associated with
the operation of these clinics received from private citizens. Starting with
the Conditional Use Permit request processed for Pet Medical Service (a
separate low-cost vaccination purveyor) in 1983, local veterinarians have
voiced opposition to the approval of mobile pet clinics.
Attached is a letter signed by six local veterinarians which was
received by the Planning Department in February, preceding approval of the
February 1, 1986, mobile pet clinic Administrative Conditional Use Permit -
PA 86-008 (see Attachment #5) . The local veterinarians have previously
requested that the City of Dublin adopt an ordinance prohibiting mobile pet
vaccination clinics.
Local veterinarians have indicated that they do not believe the mobile
clinics are in the best interest of the City or local veterinarians. Local
veterinarians'- concerns voiced both in the past and at the December 1, 1986,
Planning Commission meeting include:
1. Mobile clinics do not pay property or sales taxes.
2. Mobile clinics do not employ local residents.
3. Permitting mobile clinics provides them with a competitive edge over
local veterinarians.
4. Mobile clinics do not provide follow up medical service.
Local veterinarians, in conjunction with the Valley Humane Society, have
offered one low cost pet vaccination service since the last mobile pet
vaccination clinic was operated (see Attachments #11 and #12) .
In response to the action of the- Planning Commission on December 1,
1986, Eric Young drafted a letter to the City Councilmembers which provides
additional historical background of Pet Prevent-A-Care's activities in Dublin
and also summarizes his rebuttal points to issues raised by the local
veterinarians, representatives of the Valley Humane Society and the represen-
tatives of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce at the December 1, 1986, meeting.
The Dublin Zoning Ordinance regulates the mobile pet clinics in the City
by requiring approval of an Administrative Conditional Use Permit or
Conditional Use Permit, depending upon the number of clinics proposed. This
provision allows the City to apply conditions to the project to ensure
compatibility with surrounding uses.
It has been, and remains, Staff's position that the mobile pet clinics
provide an important service to the community by offering low cost and
convenient pet vaccinations, encouraging individuals to vaccinate their pets,
thereby reducing the potential for rabies and other diseases. The City
Council has supported this position in the past, finding that the use provides
a service to the community in that it provides low-cost pet vaccinations (see
Background Attachment #10 - Portions of Minutes from City Council Meeting of
September 12, 1983) .
II. Recommendations
Based on the above Staff Report, and the previous Staff Report prepared
for the December 1, 1986, Planning Commission meeting pertaining to this
request, Staff recommends that the City Council take the one of the following
actions:
1 - Adopt a Resolution (Exhibit A) denying Conditional Use Permit
request PA 86-117 Pet Prevent-A-Care; or =
2 - Adopt a Resolution (Exhibit B) approving Conditional Use Permit
request PA 86-117 Pet Prevent-A-Care; or
3 - Continue the item and provide direction to Staff and/or the
Applicant.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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DENYING THE APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION OF DECEMBER 1, 1986,
REGARDING PA 86-117 PET PREVENT-A-CARE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
FOUR MOBILE PET CLINICS IN THE VILLAGE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT,
NORTHEAST CORNER OF AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD AND VILLAGE PARKWAY, AND
UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF THE SUBJECT REQUEST
WHEREAS, on October 22, 1986, Eric N. Young, on behalf of Pet
Prevent-A-Care, filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
operation of four low-cost pet vaccination clinics in the Village Square
Shopping Center parking lot at the -northeast corner of Amador Valley Boulevard
and Village Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Zoning Ordinance provides in part for the
operation of animal hospitals and kennels in a C-1, Retail Business District as
Conditional Uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on December 1, 1986, at which time the Planning Commission denied
the request (a two-to-two, split vote resulting in denial of the application) ;
and
WHEREAS, Eric N. Young on December 5, 1986, on behalf of Pet
Prevent-A-Care, filed an appeal of the Planning Commission' s decision to deny
the Conditional Use Permit request; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing to consider said
appeal on January 12, 1987; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and _
WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be
categorically exempt; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City Council does
hereby find that:
1) The requested use will be contrary to the requirements and intent
established for the Zoning Ordinance which generally requires retail uses
to be conducted within a building.
2) The requested use will not be properly related to other land uses and
transportation facilities in the subject Shopping Center as the operation
of the Mobile Vaccination Clinic will interfere with on-site traffic
circulation.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City Council does hereby deny-
the appeal request and upholds the Planning Commission's action of December 1,
1986, denying PA 86-117 .
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. - 87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING THE APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION DENYING PA 86-117 =
PET PREVENT-A-CARE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR FOUR MOBILE PET CLINICS IN THE
VILLAGE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING. LOT, NORTHEAST CORNER OF AMADOR VALLEY
BOULEVARD AND VILLAGE PARKWAY, AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING SAID REQUEST
WHEREAS, on October 22, 1986, Eric N. Young, on behalf of Pet
Prevent-A-Care, filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
operation of four low-cost pet vaccination clinics in the Village Square
Shopping Center parking lot at the northeast corner of Amador Valley Boulevard
and Village Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Zoning Ordinance provides in part for the
operation of animal hospitals and kennels in a C-1, Retail Business District
as Conditional Uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on December 1, 1986, at which time the Planning Commission denied
the request (a two-to-two, split vote resulting in denial of the application) ;
and
WHEREAS, Eric N. Young on December S, 1986, on behalf of Pet
Prevent-A-Care, filed an appeal of the Planning Commission' s decision to deny
the Conditional Use Permit request; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing to consider
said appeal on January 12, 1987; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to
be categorically exempt; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City Council does
hereby find that:
a) The use is required by the public need in that it provides a low-cost
.pet vaccination service to the community and provides a service which
is not provided to the community by any public agency.
b) The use will be properly related- to other land uses and transportation
and service facilities in the vicinity in that daytime activities will
be commensurate with present use of the properties in the neighborhood.
C) The use under all the circumstances and conditions of this particular
case will not materially affect adversely the health or safety of =
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detri-
mental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements -
in the neighborhood as all applicable regulations will be met.
d) The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or perfor-
mance standards established for the district in which it is to be
located in that the proposed use- will be compatible with adjoining uses
and will not obstruct vehicular traffic.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City Council does hereby
conditionally approve said application as shown by materials from the City
Council Staff Report of January 12, 1987 , labeled Exhibit C, and Background
Attachment 1, on file with the Dublin Planning Department subject to the
following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: -
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with
prior to the establishment-of the proposed land use activity, and shall be
subject to Planning Department review and approval.
1. Layout and operation of the four mobile pet vaccination clinics shall be
as generally depicted on the site plan and as described by the
Applicant's Written Statement, both submitted with the application and
dated received by the Planning Department on October 22, 1986 .
2. The dates of the clinics shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning Director a minimum of 30 days prior to the clinics being held.
Written authorization for the proposed dates shall be secured from the
property owner and submitted to the Planning Director.
3. The Applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Planning
Department the proposed hours of operation for each clinic. Submittal
shall be at least five working days in advance of holding the proposed
clinic.
4. A licensed veterinarian shall examine each animal prior to vaccination
and the vaccination shall be administered in compliance with the
California Administrative Code.
S . Each animal owner is to receive a receipt stating the date of the
vaccination, the type of vaccine, the lot number of the vaccine, the
veterinarian that examined the animal, and the person administering the
vaccine. Each animal owner shall also be supplied the address and
emergency phone number of a licensed veterinarian who could be contacted
in the event the animal becomes ill after the vaccination.
6 . Any trash or litter resulting from the clinic shall be removed
immediately following the clinic.
7. All syringes and needles are to be moved by the Applicant to an approved
disposal site.
8. Signing is permitted on the clinic day only. -Signing shall be located
in the Village Square Shopping Center parking lot only, and shall not
visually block the traffic aisles. Signage shall be restricted to use
of two 24 sq. ft. signs.
9. Main traffic aisles shall be kept free of obstructions. Customer
parking shall be located in designated parking stalls only.
10. The Applicant and Clinic Staff shall make all reasonable efforts to
facilitate dog licensing applications.
11. Within 30 days of each respective clinic, the Applicant shall provide
the Planning Staff with a survey of the place- of residence of those
people utilizing the vaccination service.
12. All activities shall be controlled so as not to create a nuisance to the c
existing retail use or customers.
13. A certificate of insurance naming the City of Dublin as additional
insured in the amount of one million dollars shall be posted with the
City prior to conducting the clinics.
14. At any time during the effectiveness of this approval, the approval
shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the
Dubin Zoning Ordinance.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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needed service, a community service, and an excellent promotion for the commercial
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October 22, 1986
DUBLIN PLANNING
City of Dublin
Planning Commission _
Dear Commission Member: _
Pet .Prevent-A-Care, Inc. is a low-cost, mobile, dog and cat vaccination
service. We hold clinics throughout the Wes;. Coast and have done so
since 1976.
We provide our low-cost service in clinics operated fro:- . mobile units
set up in the parking areas of shopping centers, schools and colleges,
hotels, and other locations that—are handy and convenient for the
public. Ninety percent of our clinics are in shopping centers. Service
is swift, professional and always friendly. Our price is about one-
third of many conventional clinic rates . The length of an average
clinic is three hours..
One of our main objectives is to educate pet owners as to the importance
of a regular vaccination schedule. This objective not only helps pets
and their owners , it also helps get more people to use their local
veterinarians on a regular basis for vaccinations and other problems .
We increase business for local veterinarians b;, attracting pet owners
that veterinary hospitals do not reach; people who have ceased
vaccinating their pets because of cost, or wh c have never vaccin ted
them. Since we are in an area for clinics for only a few hours duration
a few times a year, 'we are easy to miss . Those who do miss us are now
concerned to get their pets vaccinated. They go to a local
Veterinarian. On top of all of this, we make many emphatic referrals to
local veterinarians for physicals, and a variety of health programs .
After hundreds of clinics we've refinded the setting-up of on-site
clinics almost to a science. We have, at one time or another, adapted
to almost every conceivable parking situation. We tidy up the parking
area before we begin, if it needs it. The area is constantly monitored
and cleaned by a staff member during the clinic, and is thoroughly
cleaned when the clinic is over. Often, a site is left clearer than
when we arrived.
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We begin each clinic at least one-half hour before our announced
starting time, to insure that no lines or - crowds accumulate. Our
advertisements specify that dogs be on leashes and cats in carriers or
boxes; the animals are never out of control._ For the same reasons,
traffic is never a problem.
We have a Dodge van pulling a 23-foot travel trailer. Including our
rig, we rope off an area approximately 65' X 35' for lines and
registration tables . The clinic layout is attractive and orderly. Our
staff is well trained and very efficient, so order is always kept.
We have held 28 clinics in Dublin since. 1977, . and have never received a
single. complaint from anyone that was not Veterinarian induced. That we
are a desperately needed service in your co=urity is verified by the
turnout of between 200 and 350 people at every clinic we have held.
Some local veterinarians say we give nothing to the community, and take
money out of town. The fact is that we give--Dublin the opportunity to
make a choice as to how much they will pay for"vaccinations for their
pets , and we- leave more money in the pockets of your citizens, to spend
as they see fit, than does any other Veterinarian in the ..Sap. Ramon
Valley, for the same service. Don't take that choice away fron, ycur
community.
We . are requesting a Conditional Use Permit -to hold our clinic at the
Alpha Eeta, at the corner of Village Parkway & pmador Valley Blvd. on
Sunday, December 7, 1986; Saturday, January 31,. 1987; Sunday, April 26,
1987 ; and, Saturday, August 29, 1987 .
Enclosed with- this application are copies of petitions signed ire Dubli-
on one afternoon in May, 1986, by 201 area citizens, showing .- their
support of our vaccination program. Don't let these, and hundreds more,'
down.
Sincerely,
J Randal A. Mo rison
Vice President/General Manager
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AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: December 1, 1986
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff
SUBJECT: _ PA 86-117 Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use
Permit for Mobile Pet Vaccination Clinics.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT: Conditional Use Permit request to operate a
mobile pet clinic on four separate days within
the parking lot of the Village Square Shopping
Center.
APPLICANT AND
REPRESENTATIVE: Randal A. Morrison, Vice President/
General Manager
Pet Prevent-A-Care, Inc.
4122 South Moorland Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
PROPERTY OWNER: Alpha Beta Stores
P.O. Box 4903
Fremont, CA 94539
LOCATION: Village Square Shopping Center
Northeast Corner of the Intersection of
Amador Valley Bouelvard and Village Parkway
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 941-197-79
PARCEL SIZE: C-1, Retail Business District
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: Commercial/Industrial - Retail/Office
SURROUNDING LAND USE
AND ZONING: North: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
District - Church and Parking Lot
South: C-N, Neighborhood Business District
(AM-PM-Convenience Mart - Service
Station) and R-1, Single Family
Residential District - Residential Uses)
East &
West: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
District - Residential Uses
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ZONING HISTORY:
Two mobile pet vaccination clinic operators (Pet Prevent-A-Care and Pet
Medical Service) have operated mobile pet clinics on a regular basis in Dublin
since 1977. Locations have included the Payless, Gemco and K-Mart (presently
Pac 'n Save) parking lots. The Applicant indicates that Pet Prevent-A-Care
has held a total of 28 clinics in Dublin since 1977. Mobile pet vaccination
clinics carrying City of Dublin approvals include the following.
On September 10, 1982, the Zoning Administrator approved an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit for a mobile pet clinic in the Gemco
parking lot, which was held on September 18, 1982 (PA 82-017) .
On December 27, 1982, the Zoning Administrator approved a mobile pet
clinic in the Gemco parking lot, which was held on January 9, 1983
(PA 82-038) .
On January 6, 1983, the Planning Commission approved four mobile pet
clinics in the Gemco parking lot (PA 82-035) .
On April 7, 1983, and May 16, 1983, respectively, the Zoning
Administrator approved Administrative Conditional Use Permits for mobile pet
clinics (Pet Medical Service) which were respectively held May 22, 1983, and
April 17, 1983, in the Payless Drug Store parking lot (PA 83-010 and PA 83-
020) .
On September 12, 1983, the City Council, through an appeal, overturned" a
Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit for four mobile pet
clinics (Pet Medical Service) in the Payless Drug Store parking lot
(PA 83-037) . The approved dates for the clinics were September 18, 1983,
November 20, 1983, January 15, 1984, and March 18, 1984.
On September 17, 1983, the Zoning Administrator approved an _
Administrative Conditional Use Permit for a mobile pet clinic in the K-Mart
parking lot, which was held on September 17, 1983 (PA 83-051) .
On December 5, 1983, the Planning Commission approved four mobile pet
clinics for the K-Mart parking lot. The approved dates for the clinics were
January 8, 1984, April 7, 1984, May 2, 1984, and September 14, 1984
(PA 83-055) .
The Zoning Administrator approved an Admnistrative Conditional Use
Permit for a mobile pet clinic at the Pac 'n Save parking lot, held on
September 14, 1985 (PA 85-075) .
On January 24, 1986, the Planning Director ao roved an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit for a mobile pet clinic at the Pac 'n Save parking lot,
which was held on February 1, 1986 (PA 86-008) .
On May 5, 1986, the Planning Commission approved three clinics for the
Pac 'n Save parking lot (PA 86-027) . The decision was appealed by a member of
the City Council, but the Applicant withdrew his application before an action
on the appeal could be rendered by the City Council.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
In 1983, in conjunction with the review of the mobile pet clinic request
from Pet Medical Services (PA 83-037) , the Planning Department made the
determination that four clinics were not considered. a temporary use;
therefore, Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit
application was required.
Section 8-48.2 (c) requires that a Conditional Use Permit be obtained
for animal hospitals and kennels.
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Section 8-94.0 states that conditional uses must be analyzed to
determine: 1) whether or not the use is required by the public need;
2) whether or not the use will be properly related to other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity; 3) whether or not the
use will materially affect the health or safety of persons residing or working
in the vicinity; and 4) whether or not the use will be-contrary to the
specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district
in which it is located.
Section 8-94.4 states the approval of a Conditional Use Permit may be valid
only for a specified term, and may be made contingent upon the acceptance and
observance of specified conditions, including but not limited to the following
matters:
a) substantial conformity to approved plans and drawings;
b) limitations on time of day for the conduct of specified activities;
C) time period within which the approval shall be exercised and the
proposed use brought into existence, failing which, the approval shall
lapse and be void;
d) guarantees as to compliance. with the terms of the approval, including
the posting of a bond; and
e) compliance wih requirements of other departments of the City/County
Government:
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the December 1, 1986, hearing was published
in The Herald, mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted in public
buildings. .
ANALYSIS:
The Applicant is proposing to operate four separate mobile pet clinics
in the Village Square Shopping Center parking lot located at the northeast
corner of. the intersection of Amador Valley Boulevard and Village Parkway.
The first proposed date, December 7, 1986, cannot be approved under this
permit as the permit cannot become effective any sooner than December 12,
1986. The dates of the remaining three clinics requested by the Applicant are
as follows: Saturday, January 31, 1987, Sunday, April 26, 1987, and Saturday,
August 29, 1987.-
The Pet Prevent-A-Care mobile pet vaccination clinics are intended as a
low-cost cat and- dog vaccination service. The Applicant indicates that the
fees charged are approximately one-third the rate charged by conventional
clinics (see Attachment #1) .
The clinics typically last three hours and occupy a 65' X 35' area of
the parking lot. . The physical features of the clinic include a van and 23'
travel trailer and tables for registration.
Pet Prevent-A-Care has a record of providing low-cost mobile pet clinics
in Dublin since 1977 with no record of complaints or problems associated with
the operation of- these clinics received from private citizens . Starting with
the Conditional Use Permit request processed for Pet Medical Service in 1983,
local veterinarians have regularly voiced opposition to the approval of the
mobile pet clinics.
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Local veterinarians have indicated that they do not believe the mobile
clinics are in the best interest of the City or local veterinarians. Local
veterinarians' concerns voiced in the past include:
1. Mobile clinics do not pay property or sales taxes.
2. Mobile clinics do not employ local residents.
3. Permitting mobile clinics provides them with a competitive edge over
local veterinarians.
4. Mobile clinics do not provide follow up medical service.
Attached is a letter signed by six local veterinarians which was
received by the Planning Department in February, preceding approval of the
February 1, 1986, mobile pet clinic Administrative Conditional Use Permit
(PA 86-008) . The local veterinarians have previously recommended that the
City of Dublin adopt an ordinance prohibiting mobile pei clinics. Local
veterinarians have offered a low cost pet vaccination service at least once
since the last mobile pet clinic was operated (February, 1986) .
The Dublin Zoning Ordinance regulates the mobile pet clinics in the City
by _requiring approval of an Administrative Conditional Use Permit or
Conditional Use Permit, depending upon the number of clinics proposed. This
provision allows the City to apply conditions to the project to ensure
compatibility with surrounding uses.
It has been, and remains, Staff's position that the mobile pet clinics
provide an important service to the community by offering low cost and
convenient pet vaccinations, encouraging individuals to vaccinate their pets,
thereby reducing the potential for rabies and other diseases. The City
Council has supported this position in the past, finding that the use provides
a service to the community in that it provides low-cost pet vaccinations (see
Background Attachment #9 - Portions of Minutes from City Council Meeting of
September 12, 1983) .
Alameda County Animal Control has previously advised Staff that the
County does not provide a low-cost vaccination service.
RECOMMENDATION:
FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing.
2) Hear Staff presentation.
3) Hear Applicant and public presentations.
4) Close public hearing.
S) Adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit.
ACTION: Staff recommends the Plannng Commission adopt the attached
Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit application
PA 86-117.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A - Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit PA 86-117
Exhibit B - Conditional Use Permit Submittals for PA 86-117
Background Attachments:
1 - Applicant's Written Statement
2 - Authorization Letter Dated September 23, 1986: Alpha Beta Director
of Services Agreement for Use of Property
3 - Zoning Map
4 - Letter Dated February 5, 1986: Local Veterinarians
5 - November 10, 1986, Letter from Dublin Chamber of Commerce
6 - November 25, 1986, Letter from City of Dublin Responding to Dublin
Chamber of Commerce Letter of November 10, 1986
7 - Staff Report - Los Angeles City Planning Department (!larch 29, 1984)
Regarding a Proposed Ordinance Amendment Permit6ting Mobile
Veterinary Medical Facilities on a Temporary Basis (with Cover
Letter Dated May 9, 1986, from City Clerk, City of Los Angeles)
8 - Portions of Minutes from Planning Commission Meeting of May 5, 1986,
Pertaining to PA 86-027 Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use Permit
Request
9 - Portions of Minutes from City Council Meeting of September 12, 1983,
Pertaining to PA 83-037 Pet Medical Service - Appeal of Planning
Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit Request
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Laurence Tong -- DUB_UN PLANNING -
Planning Director
City of Dublin `
P.O. Box 2340
Dublin CA 94568
Dear Mr. Tong:
As business people in your community, we would like the same protection from
outside street vendors as given to other businesses. The veterinarians in
your community assist in school programs, 4-H programs, ' local SPCA, and
scouting programs. Emergency care is available twenty-four hours a day .for
injured; domestic and wild animals. This care is discounted to-Animal Control .:.:;:.;
This discount is given to decrease the burden on the Animal -Control budget-and '
to ensure humane medical care until an owner is located, an adoption made; or:.
disposal is required by Animal Control .
We also make a contribution to these same city and county budgets through our
property and sales taxes. A mobile vaccination clinic only pays taxes (other
than a permit fee) on its profits to the Sate and Federal governments.
There have. been previous discussions of zoning requirements to prevent mobile
clinics witho4t instituting a legal battle. Enclosed is an example of a large
government in our State instituting zoning to protect their local businesses.
If we could'assist you in acquiring a copy of this ordinance, please let us
know. :The Southern California Veterinary Ked-ical Association would be happy
to advise and supply us with a copy of the zoning ordinance. If the
veterinary practices can assist the cities with any animal problems, please
call . ,
We would appreciate the same consideration we give our cities and public on a
voluntary basis.
Sincerely,
WI IAM R. EVANS - _ GENE W. NAGEL.
Parkway Veterinary Hospital Dublin Veterinary Clinic -
MARGAREW H. ROBERTS-.;, GLEN W. WEBER-.:
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital Sa.n Ramon Veterinary Hospital -
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Cro an Veterinary Clinic Alcosta Veterinary Clinic
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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 55 . " %2=_ :MOBILE CLINICS LOSE ZONING"
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INSIDE' THIS ISSUE: ry clinics
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Another Ruling Against Angeles' city ordinance prohibiting
Mobile Clients. : . . . . .Page 1 them from resuming operations there.
-The City Council voted to uphold an - .
Details on Assignable- ordinance that requires veterinary-
Covenants. . . . . . ... . . . .Page 2 services to be dispensed from in-
side an enclosed building.
Federal Trade Commission The mobile clinic owners began
Comments on Advertising* . g
Medical Services. . . . .Page 3 battling for an ordinance change
about -two-and-a-half years ago,
IRS Tips .on Charitable when the city started enforcing the
Contributions. . . . . . . .Page 3 zoning requirement and told the
operators that they would no longer
Administrate and Control be allowed to set up shop in park-
Your Petty •Cash. . . . . .Page 3 ing lots. The mobile clinic owners
then sought an exemption from the
Lease-backs and The zoning ordinance and a prolonged
IRS=-An' Update. ... . . . .Page 5 series of hearings ensued, ending
in September's City Council vote.
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Medical Association (SCVMA) and
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Practice Valuation. . .Page 7 attempted zoning change.
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DUBLIN PLANNING
Chamber of Commerce November 10, 1986
Planning Commission Members
City Council Members
City of Dublin
6500 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 100
Dublin, California 94568
Attention: Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner
Re: PA 86-117 - Pet Prevent-A-Care Mobile Pet Vaccination Clinic
Conditional Use Permit
Dear Commission & Council Members :
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is in receipt of the application referral dated
October 30, 1986 in regard to the Conditional Use Permit for a mobile vaccination
clinic sponsored by Pet Prevent-A-Care Mobile Vaccination Clinic.
If my memory serves me correctly, this matter.was heard before the Dublin Planning
Commission in May, 1986 at which time the Commission approved the Conditional Use
Permit. However, prior to the actual finalization, the issue was contested by
a Member of the City Council and therefore referred to the City Council who in.
turn denied approval of the Conditional Use Permit ba-sed on a zoning ordinance
requiring the clinic to be in a stationary four wall enclosed building.
For the above reasons the Dublin Chamber of Commerce -hereby requests that the
City deny the Conditional Use Permit and continue to allow our City veterinarians
to keep our business in Dublin as well as the continuance of the vaccination
clinics sponsored by the Valley Humane Society in conjunction with our valley
veterinarians.
Four clinics have been scheduled by the valley veterinarians and Valley Humane
Society, the first being in Pleasanton on January 17, 1987 followed by one in
April in Dublin, July in Livermore and again in Dublin in October, 1987. The
Valley Humane Society along with our local veterinarians offer a discount to
Senior Citizens as well as provide information on spaying and neutering of animals.
A brief examination of the animal is done prior to the vaccination. Any further
treatment or diagnosis of an animal is referred to the owner's veterinarian. It
should be noted that all animals are treated or vaccinated by licensed A.H.T. 's
and that a licensed veterinarian is on the premise at all times.
The Valley Humane Society notifies the public of the clinics through the local
radio station as well as the local newspapers , the Tri-Valley Herald and the
Valley Times and through the use of flyers.
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November 10, 1986
Per the City Planning Commission meeting in June, 1986, no permit is needed for
these clinics.
For the City' s information, the.-. Valley Humane Society reports the- clinic gave
369 vaccinations , 158 people attended the clinic of which 76 were Senior Citizens
who were given a discount. There were 35 attending from Dublin; 32 from
Pleasanton; 60 from Livermore; 3 from Tracy; 26 from the Danville-San Ramon area
and 3 from the Hayward-San Leandro area.
The application states petitions were- signed in Dublin on the afternoon in
May, 1986 by 201 area citizens showing their support of our vaccination program.
We feel as a Chamber of Commerce, we too, support our local veterinarians and
the Humane Society in "Keeping the Green in Dublin" .
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely yours ,-
&111L�I
JOAN E 3FRGERON CASTR Chairman
Government/Education,-Eommunity
Development Committee
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cc: Dr. Evans , Parkway Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Nagel , Dublin Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Roberts , All Creatures Veterinary Hospital -
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Development Services CITY OF DUBLIN Planning Zoning 829-=-'.916
P.O. Box 2340 Building 3 Safery 829-0822
Dublin, CA 94568 EneineenngPublic 4Lor'xs 829--9211
November 26, 1986
Joanne Bergeron Castro
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
7986 Amador Valley Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Ms. Castro,
The City of Dublin Planning Department is in receipt of your November 10, 1986
letter pertaining to the Conditional Use Permit request of Pet Prevent-A-Care,
Inc. The Conditional Use Permit application has been filed for the proposal
to operate four one-day mobile pet vaccination drives in the Village Square
Shopping Center parking lot.
Within your letter you correctly cite that in May, 1986, the Dublin Planning
Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit application by Pet Prevent-A-
Care, Inc. to operate three one day mobile pet vaccination clinics in the Pac
'N Sav parking lot, 6605 Dublin Boulevard (City File PA-86-027).
Unfortunately, you incorrectly indicated in your letter that the request was
subsequently denied on appeal before the Dublin City Council. while the
Commission's action was appealed to the City Council, the Applicant withdrew
the request prior to the item being considered by the Council. The Citv
Council's action on the item was limited to noting that the request had been
withdrawn (see enclosed portion of the minutes of the City Council meeting of
June 9, 1986).
As regards to mobile pet vaccination clinics, the most recent direction from
the City Council can be found through their action in 1983 whereby, through an
appeal, the Council overturned a Planning Commission denial of a Conditional
Use Permit (PA 83-037) for four mobile pet clinics in the Payless/zlbertson
parking lot (see enclosed portion of minutes of the City Council meeting of
September 12, 1983).
The Staff appreciates receiving input from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce on
any matter before the Planning Commission or City Council. Staff is willing
to answer any Chamber inquiries pertaining to Planning Applications, with a
hope that such inquiries will be made to avoid the dissemination of incorrect
_ or misleading information.
On a side issue, it would be helpful for you to clearly indicate in any
transmittals from your office whether the positions stated are reflective of
formal actions taken by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors or
strictly positions your voicing independently as the Chairman of the
Government/Education/Community Development Committee of the Chamber. _
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Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at
829-4916 at your- convenience.
Sincerely,
Kevin J. y
Senior Planner
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Enclosures
cc: PA 86-027
PA 86-117
City Council members
Planning Commission
Dr. Evans, -Parkway Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Nagel, Dublin Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Roberts, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
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CITY OF LOS ANGELES �
CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF
ELIAS MARTINEZ
CITY CLERK CITY CLERK
Room 393. CITY HALL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
483-5705
WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ne
RELATIVE TO THIS MATTER,
REFER TO RILE NO. OUA'DED
CF 83-1664 TOM BRADLEY
MAYOR
May 9 , 1986 A
Kay Keck, City Clerk
P. 0. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94568 :
Dear Ms'. k'.
Attached please find a complete xeroxed copy of Council File No.
83-1664 pertaining to mobile veterinary facilities. The issue was
initiated by Councilman Finn on September 20 , 1983 and considered by
the Planning and Environment Committee on September 27, 1983 . On
October 7th the City Council adopted said Committee' s report
instructing the City Planning Department, with the cooperation of the
City Attorney' s Office to prepare an ordinance which would allow
mobile medical facilities in certain zones .
The City Attorney' s office transmitted a final ordinance dated May 1,
1985 . On August 7 , the City Council considered another Planning and
Environment Committee and final ordinance. The City Council by a vote
of 5-9 (Ayes 5 , Noes, 9) failed to adopted said issue. On August 8,
1985 the file was.- then place in our vault indicating that said file
was now moot.
Very truly yours ,_
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ELIAS MARTINEZ
City Clerk
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CITY PLAN CASE NO. 84-091 (CA)
COUNCIL FILE NO. 83-1664
DECISION DATE: March 29, 1984
TO: City Planning Commission _
FROM: Calvin S. Hamilton
Director of Planning �--
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT - PROPOSED ORDINANCE PERMITTING
MOBILE VETERINARY MEDICAL FACILITIES ON A
TEMPORARY BASES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION _ 1
STAFF REPORT 2
Request 2
Discussion 2
Conclusion 4
Environmental Impact 4
APPENDIX "A" (Proposed Ordinance) Attached
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
In response to a Planning and Environment Committee motion, the
Planning Department has prepared a- proposed ordinance (Appendix A) ,
which would permit, on a temporary basis, mobile veterinary medical
facilities in parking areas in all of the parking and commercial zones and
in most of_ the industrial zones. The Committee directed that the
proposed ordinance' be referred to the City Planning Commission for
public hearing and recommendation.
ACTION RECOMMENDED BY THE STAFF: That the Commission -
Adopt the staff report as its report on this subject.
Find:
1 . In accordance with Charter Section 96.5(5) , the subject proposed.
ordinance (Appendix "A") is in substantial conformance with -the
purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan in that it will
facilitate the provision of some low-cost, preventive, veterinary
medical services to the public, thus helping to fulfill one program
of the Citywide Plan to "solicit Federal, State, County and private
participation in the acquisition and development of health and
protection facilities" .
2. In accordance with Charter Section 97.2(i) (a) , the subject proposed
ordinance is directly related to the General Plan, specific plans or
other plans being prepared by • the Piannina Department and will
have a beneficial effect upon said plans in that it will provide for
the provision of temporary, lose-cost, veterinary medical facilities in
areas of need,
3. In accordance with Charter Section 97.2(i ) (b) , the subject
proposed ordinance is in substantial conformance with the public
necessity, convenience, gener-=al welfare and good zoning practice,
in that it will permit the operation of low-cost veterinary medical
facilities providing preventive veterinary services such as
immunization , which will safeguard not only the health of pet
animals, but also of humans.
Approve the proposed ordinance and recommend its adoption to the
itv ouncil.
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STAFF REPORT
Request-
On September 27, 1983, the City Council approved a motion
(Finn-Farrell) to direct the Planning Department, in cooperation with the
City Attorney, to draft an ordinance which would allow mobile medical
facilities in- parking areas in the industrial, commercial and parking -
zones by right, provided such services are to operate no longer than
one day in any month and are limited to areas in compliance with current .
parking requirements. It was further moved that bloodmobiles be a
permitted accessory use in all zones.
On October 7, 1983, the Planning and Environment Committee approved a
motion (Finn-Farrell) to direct the Planning Department, in cooperation
with the City Attorney,. to draft an ordinance which would allow mobile
medical (animal) facilities in required parking areas in the M (except the
MR) , C, P and PB Zones by right, if such medical and preventive
services are to operate no longer than one day in any month, provided
such areas are in compliance with current parking requirements and
ingress and egress is not blocked for emergency purposes.
Discussion
Apparently, for some years now, mobile medical facilities offering such
diverse services as chest X-rays, blood pressure tests, immunizations
and the like have proliferated as people are drawn by the low cost and
convenience that these services offer. However, they have been and
continue to be illegal because the Municipal Code forbids "open air"
businesses and requires them to be located in a permanent structure.
The Red Cross has been providing a badly needed service for many
years, collecting blood in bloodmobiles, but also apparently illegally.
Organizations offering such services, although technically in violation of
the Municipal Code, were not generally prosecuted because they
performed a =community service and did no apparent harm. However,
recently one such organization which offers low-cost vaccinations against
rabies and ether diseases for pets has come under fire from the
veterinary medical establishment on the basis of unfair competition. This
organization _will typically locate its mobile units in shopping center :-
parking lots for two to three hours, three to four times a year in any
one location,- usually in the evening or on weekends. These operations
are now being scrutinized by the Department of Building and Safety
and, in some cases, closed down with stop orders. An equally vehement
group has arisen from the ranks of pet owners and health professionals -
to defend these services and urge their legalization. A petition signed
by 1 ,113 apparently satisfied customers of the pet vaccination service
protesting the stop orders was received by a Council office recently.
The City's own Department of Animal Regulation has stated that the stop
orders by the Department of Building and Safety" . . .could have a '
_ deliterious effect on the epidemiological consideration regarding the
disease (rabies) within the City of Los Angeles. Finally, we believe that
this stop order will also impact other activities in the City, which would
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include the Red Cross, Heart Association and Lung Association to name
just a few." The Department also praised the mobile vaccination clinic
for turning over to it copies of all the vaccination certificates, . thereby
• greatly enhancing their record keeping ability.
However, on December 20, 1983, the General Manager of the Department
of Animal Regulation indicated in a letter to the chairman of the Planning
and Environment Committee that the Department was now opposed to
amending the Zoning Code to permit- the mobile clinics for animals
because it is "detrimental to the private veterinary sector and thus .
places in jeopardy the excellent cooperative public and safety program
now in place for animals." The Board of Animal Regulation
Commissioners is expected to make a recommendation on this matter soon.
Discussions with a spokesman for the Southern California Veterinary
Medical Association indicated that the Association, in cooperation with
State and local agencies, operates low-cost rabies vaccination programs
for dogs (and sometimes cats) in all communities at various times. • 'This
program is . mandated by the State which requires low-cost rabies
vaccinations to be made available forQdogs in every community: at least
once .a year. The veterinarians apparently donate their services, so
that the only costs are for the mobile units, equipment and vaccine. In
fact the State and County must approve the proposed charces for the
vaccinations beforehand to ensure that the public is receiving the
service at cost. In 1983, 7,474 immunizations were given at a charge of
$3 each in Los Angeles City at 107 mobile clinics. This number was
down from 1980 and 1981 when the figures were 13,013 and 11 ,792
immunizations, respectively. In 1.979 the first private mobile veterinary
clinic started business in Los Angeles and cave 11 ,419 immunizations.
In the years .since,- the number has ranged between 11 ,000 and 14,000
immunizations. These figures may indicate that the City clinics _have lost
some business to the private clinics, but this is uncertain.
It can also be argued that as many of the mobile veterinary medical
facilities are profit-making businesses, 'to give them an advantage by not
requiring them to locate in a permanent structures, with the attendant
expense this entails, could be construed as unfair to others who have
obeyed the law and operate their= business ' according to Code.
Ironically, though, representatives of she mobile veterinary service point
out that they refer many sick animals to local vets, thus actually
increasing their business. They also :point out that most of the animals
that they vaccinate probably would not have been vaccinated otherwise
as their clients often do not partonize veterinarians.
However, the president of the Board of Animal Regulation Commissioners,
who is a veterinarian in private practice, has pointed out, in a
preliminary hearing on this subject, that none of the 40 veterinarians he
recently talked to at a meeting had ever, to their knowledge, had an
animal referred to them by the mobile veterinary clinics. Also,
apparently 20 percent of these veterinarians had been called on to treat
animals suffering reactions to immunizations given them at the mobile
clinics. One argument against permitting these clinics is "that the
veterinarians who administer the immunizations are not available for
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• follow-up care, if it should be necessary. The same can also be said of
the City-operated clinics, however.
It is the feeling of the president of the Animal Regulation Commission,
apparently, that the private mobile veterinary =clinics are unnecessary
and would set a dangerous precedent for other businesses wishing to
operate out of lower cost mobile facilities. He pointed out that there has
not been a single case of rabies in a native dog (as opposed to a dog
coming from elsewhere) in Los Angeles since 1959. He contends that
this indicates that the City-operated clinics are doing the job. However,
the State Department of Health Services has indicated that at least 50
percent of dogs in the State are not protected against rabies. The
years 1980 through 1981 saw the highest incidence of rabies since 1945
in California, and not just among dogs. Apparently the greatest problem
now is among cats, only 5 percent of which have been immunized against
rabies. It- seems that there might be enough immunization business to go
around. Both City clinics and private mobile clinics may be necessary,
according to another Animal Regulation Commissioner.
The subject proposed ordinance would permit mobile veterinary medical
facilities to operate in parking areas in the Parking , Commercial and
Industrial (except MR) Zones for a maximum of 72 hours in any month.
Presumably, this would prevent them from becoming permanent
businesses- in any one location. Also, they could only operate in
parking Idts which are in compliance with current Code requirements and
could not interfere with vehicular access or traffic flow within the lot.
The Chief Zoning Administrator felt that 72 hours was a better time
period than 24 hours for both the mobile human medical clinics (being
prepared as a separate ordinance) and the subject clinics, because it
permits greater flexibility.
The provision for permitting these facilities has been included in the
proposed ordinance within the "Exceptions" under Section 12.22, adjacent
to the exceptions for other temporary uses such as the sale of Christmas-,
trees, carnivals and rides and infrequent helicopter landings. In
addition, a definition for "mobile veterninary medical facility" is proposed-
- to be added to Section 12.03 , "Definitions".
Conclusion
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Despite some opposition from persons in competition with such services,
staff feels. that mobile veterinary medical facilities provide needed medical
services at little or no cost to the public on a temporary basis and
should be permitted.
Environmental Impact
Under Article III , Section 2(m) of the Los Angeles City CEQA
Guidelines, "the adoption of ordinances that do not result in impacts on
the physical environment" , are exempt from CEQA. Inasmuch as the
instant proposal will not have an effect on the environment, such
exemption is appropriate in this instance. An-_exemption from CEQA wa-s
granted on January 3 , 1984.
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CITY PLAN CASE NO. 84-091 (CA)
COUNCIL FILE NO. 83-1664
DECISION DATE: March 29, 1984
TO: City Planning Commission -_
FROM: Calvin S. Hamilton
Director of Planning �—
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT - PROPOSED ORDINANCE PERMITTING
MOBILE VETERINARY MEDICAL FACILITIES ON A
TEMPORARY BASIS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SUMMARY AND .RECOMMENDATION - 1
STAFF REPORT 2
Request _ 2
Discussion 2
Conclusion 4
Environmental Impact 4
APPENDIX "A" (Proposed Ordinance) Attached
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The Commission, on August 30, ;1984, . directed staff to develop a ministerial'
procedure by which the City could keep track of mobile veterinary clinics
operating in the City. The following supplemental staff -report contains the
outline of such a procedu-re.
Staff still feels, however, that mobile veterinary clinics which only give
immunizations and conduct diagnostic testing should be permitted by right in
parking areas in the P, C and M (except MR) Zones and that additional
regulation is not necessary at this time.
ACTION -RECOMMENDED BY THE STAFF: That the Commission
Adopt both supplemental staff reports and the staff report dated
March 29, 1984 (attached), as its reports on this subject.
Make the findings contained in the report, dated March 29, 1984 (attached).
Approve the proposed ordinance (Appendix B) and recommend its adoption to
the City Council.
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF REPORT
Request
On the - occasion of the public hearing on August 30, 1984, the Planning
Commission directed staff to develop a procedure, preferrably ministerial,
whereby the City could obtain the following information from the operators of
any mobile veterinary clinic in the City:. (1) location,, dates and hours of
operation of mobile clinics in the City, and (2) proof of the possession of all
required licenses and permits. The Commission also requested that mobile
veterinary medical clinics be required to supply to each customer the location
of a licensed veterinarian who could be contacted in case of a negative reaction
to an immunization.
Discussion
Appendix B, which is the staff's recommended proposed ordinance, has been
only slightly modified since the Planning Commission considered it on August
30, 1984.
The earlier version permitted "any mobile veterinary medical facility providing
immunizations and diagnostic blood tests only. . . ." Appendix B permits "any
mobile veterinary medical facility providing immunizations and diagnostic testing
only". This change would pe-r-mit diagnostic tests other than blood tests,
including, for example, 'CATSCAN tests which are often best done from mobile
units, because of the high cost of the equipment.
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Appendix A has been modified in the same way that Appendix B has, and, in
addition, includes language which would create the registration procedure
requested by the Planning Commission.
As a part of a yearly registration procedure, the operators of mobile clinics
would be required to submit copies of all required licenses from the State for
the operation of the mobile units themselves and for the practice of veterinary
medicine. In addition, on an on-going basis, the mobile clinic operators would
be required to submit to Animal Regulation a schedule - of the location, dates
and times of operation a any mobile clinics in the City at least 15 days prior
to the date of operation of such clinics. . Copies of the initial registration and
subsequent schedules would be submitted to the Department of Building and
Safety, as that Department has the responsibility for enforcing provisions of
the Planning and Zoning Code. A fee to cover the costs incurred by the
Department of Animal Regulation is necessary and has been initially set at
$100.
In order to develop such a procedure, various City departments -were
approached to determine which would be willing to undertake and would be
appropriate for the registration procedure, including the City Clerk's Office,
Department of Animal Regulation, City Planning Department and Department of
Building and Safety.
The City Clerk's Office indicated that they could not require any information
other than name and address as part of the Business Tax Registration
process. That Department had been advised by the City Attorney that they
do not issue a permit, and therefore could not attach any requirements to the
issuance of their Registration Certificate.
Staff next approached the Department of Animal Regulation to determine if a'
procedure could be developed whereby that Department would register mobile
veterinary clinic operators in the City.
That department held two meetings of its Board of Commissioners to consider
undertaking the registration procedure. At its second meeting, _November 19,
1984, the Board adopted the following motion unanimously':
TITe Board requests that mobile veterinary clinics operate under the
Department of Animal Regulation and the clinics. pay a yearly fee of $100
30 days in advance of the first clinic and per site fee of $25. In
addition, the clinics (should) file a schedule 15 days in advance with the
Department of each location for the following 15 days and furthermore,
that the name and telephone (number) of a licensed veterinarian located
within a 5-mile radius who has agreed to provide emergency -service for
24 hours for any medical problems that arise from medical services
rendered in the clinic be made available.
At its -first meeting on November 5, 1984, the Board of Animal Regulation
Commis=sioners had expressed several concerns. The General Manager of that
Department and one of the Commissioners reiterated their concern that the
operation of mobile veterinary clinics in the City would result in a decrease in-
attendance at -the City-SCVMA (Southern California Veterinary Medical
Association) State-mandated rabies clinics. The fear.:is .'.that --the SCVMA :may .
then be .forced to withdraw_from the City pro ram if "the Y be in "to•_lose mone
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through lack of attendance. The Department of Animal Regulation is concerned
that the City would then have to conduct its own rabies _clinics. If this
became necessary, the Department could be forced to contract with
veterinarians, mobile or fixed-base, at a cost higher than present cost, or
even hire its own veterinarians at a substantially higher cost, all to comply -
with the state requirements.
Another fear expressed was that mobile clinic operators would not service
lower income areas of the City. The City may then find itself operating clinics
only in the less profitable areas which are not serviced adequately by the
private ope.rators.
Information supplied by "Pet Prevent-a-Care" reveals that that company has
held clinics in or adjacent to most of the low-income areas of the City. The -
accompanying chart (Exhibit A) list the communities in or adjacent to the City
which were visited by "Pet Prevent-a-Care" in the last five years. .
The Department 'of Animal Regulation is -justified in their concern, however,
since there is no guarantee that private mobile clinics would adequately serve
all parts of the City. It is this unknown yet potentially adverse impact on the
Department's budget which is the basis of=their expressed concern.
. With regard to the motion approved by the Animal Reculation Commission, staff
feels that the imposition of a S25 fee for :,each clinic over and above the animal
registration fee of S100 is unnecessary as -the Department of Animal Regulation
would only be receiving and filing the schedules for the clinics; no additional
administrative costs are necessitated for the individual clinics. The cost of
administration is with the initial registration and the review of documents.
Furthermore, S25 per clinic can quickly add up to exorbitant costs, far beyond
any justified administrative costs. For instance, 100 clinics, not an excessive
number, would cost $2,500 for a company. If the Commission approves a
registration procedure, staff agrees with a 5100 yearly fee, but not with a per
clinic fee. Fees can always be increased in the future if costs should so
justify.
With regard to the provision to the customer of the name of a veterinarian to
be contacted in case of an adverse reaction, staff feels this is unnecessary
and may even be undesirable. The City clinics have never felt this to be
necessary in the ,-past. It could lead to -favoritism, and perhaps other legal
problems. The City Attorney's Office has indicated that this would be
tantamount to interferring with the practice of veterinary medicine, which is
pre-empted by the State. Liability is another question. Who is liable if a
visit to a recommended or listed local veterinarian results in the animal's
death, or if the : veterinarian cannot be .reached and the animal dies? Is the .
mobile clinic operator liable for listing or• recommending that veterinarian?
This question may cause mobile clinic operators to be reluctant to provide
listings of local veterinarians.
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Presently, both fixed-base vets and mobile vets who conduct clinics provide
daytime phone numbers which can be called for assistance. For after-hours
service, most 'people use their yellow pages for a 24-hour animal hospital in
the most convenient location in relation to their residence. Staff feels this
availability (yellow pages) is so universal that there* is no justification or
reason to get involved with the above-mentioned issues.
Two other departments which might be good candidates for overseeing a
ministerial procedure are Building and Safety and City Planning. The
Department of Building- and Safety has experience processing ministerial
applications, and has_ the necessary infrastructure, public counter, cashier,'
etc. , as does the Planning Department. In addition, Building and Safety
enforces the Zoning Code, and as such will enforce his ordinance. It may be
appropriate for them to also accept the applications in accordance with the
ordinance. City Planning would also be appropriate since this is primarily a
land use issue, and that Department is experienced in judging land use issues.
Another benefit offered by the Planning Department is cost; staff sees no
difficulty at this time in performing the registration procedure for- "the
proposed- cost of $100, whereas apparently the Department of Animal Regulation
feels it would be unable to keep the cost down to this figure.
Conclusion
Staff feels that the proposed registration procedure is workable, but
unnecessary. The practice of veterinary medicine is well regulated by the
State, and in fact the State Board of Veterinary Examiners recently decided
not to recommend any: changes in the regulations relating to mobile veterinary
clinics (see Supplemental Staff Report, dated August 30, 1984) . Staff,
therefore, recommends the adoption of Appendix B, as originally proposed.
However, if the Planning Commission still desires to set up a registration
procedure, it is recommended that the Department of City Planning or the
Department of Building and Safety be chosen to oversee the procedure. Staff
feels that burdening the Department of Animal Regulation with such a
procedure may be unfair when that department has continually reiterated its
opposition to any procedure which permits mobile veterianary clinics to operate
in the City, and feels that such a procedure may in fact have an adverse
impact on their department. This ordinance- involves land use issues more
than animal issues, in any case, and so it may be more appropriate for the
Planning Department or Building and Safety to undertake its implementation.
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PUBLIC HEARING ". - -` -
SUBJECT: PA 86-015 Rental/World/Cal-Gas
Conditional Us Permit and Site < ''=
velo ment eview fora propane as
s rage to at 6457 Dublin Court.
Mr. Tong said after the 'previ Planning _Commission meeting the
Applicant had ,requested furt r consideration of their request...::
for one 18-foot propane ga stora e tank by the Planning'
Commission and, as a res Staff e-noticed the public hearing.
Mr. Tong advised that s ' ce that tim a letter had been received
from the Cal-Gas reps entative, with awing their request for.: - .
the public hearing. e stated that the ction taken at the
Planning Commissio meeting of pri1 21 , 6, would stand.
SUBJECT: '""'=`-'�—:;r-r----.�:_,;.,.. -
PA��8 -027 Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional
Use_Permit f-er mobile pet-clinics.-4`
Cm. Mack reviewed the format used for public hearings, and opened
the pubiic hearing. Ms. O'Halloran said that over the past six
years several clinics similar to the proposal had been held
successfully and had not generated any complaints. She said that
local veterinarians had voiced some objections to these clinics
in the past on the basis that the mobile clinics are permitted
unfair business advantages to those holding the clinics.
However, Ms. O'Halloran advised that the City Council has
encouraged operation of the clinics. She- said that Staff was
recommending approval, subject to the 14 Conditions outlined in
Exhibit B of the Staff Report.
Randy Morrison, Applicant, said he was in agreement with the
Staff Report as it was written.
Gene Nagle said he has operated a Veterinarian Hospital in Dublin
since 1971 and had no objections to the concept of low-cost
clinics, but that he felt they should be 'held -within a structure
such as the one in which he must hold his practice. Dr. Nagle-
said his concern is that the community does not benefit
financially from the clinics, and that there are low-cost clinics
already available, such as the rabies clinic provided by the
County. T
Eric Young, representative of Pet Prevent -Care, gave a history
of the organization and responded to Dr. -Nacle' s statements_ He
reviewed some examples of the opposition his organiiation has
received from veterinarian businesses,- and said that because of
this opposition, the District Manager for the Cemco Stores has-
asked- that
clinics not be held at the Dublin Store.
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Dr. William Evans, Parkway Veterinary Hospital, said his concerns
did not necessarily address the funds taken away *from;_'private ;. '
businesses in the City, and that private businesses- are -not
subject to sales taxes. He stated that his concern"was .that if
this type of business is authorized,. other mobile clinics or
services may be authorized as well,. such as mobile- dental
clinics, and that the community derives no source of income or
financial benefit from the mobile clinics. Dr. Evans said the
local veterinarians operate an emergency clinic. Dr. Evans said
that ,they are working with the S.P.C.A. to offer additional
discounted services to pet owners. - .He advised that vaccinations
are available at $10 for dogs or cats -through the Danville
Veterinary Hospital and Amador Valley Hospital in Pleasanton, and
that the -County offers a low-cost clinic at the Fair Grounds in
June. In response to a question raised by Cm. Raley, Dr. Evans
indicated that for distemper vaccinations, a physical
examination, /a tag, and a receipt he charges $21 for adult cats,
and $22 for, 'adult dogs ; he said he charges $17 for the rabies
vaccination only. '
Mr. Young said the Pet Prevent-A-Care clinics offer °rabies
vaccinations at $3.95 and the 6 plus 1 shots at $7.50, for a
total of $11 . 45 for everything for the dogs, and $9.50 for
everything for the cats except the feline lukemia shots, which
cost $10.00 each.
Mr. Evans said the Alameda Countv Public Health Department offers
a yearly clinic at either $3.00 or $3 .50 per rabies -vaccination,
which is mandated by State law.
Joanne Bergeron Castro, Dublin Chamber o-f Commerce, spoke on
behalf of local veterinarians. She distributed a copy of a
letter .sent to the veterinarians on April 14, 1 986', --and said that
a letter had also been sent to the Mavor, indicating the
Chamber' s support of the veterinarians ' opposition to mobile pet
clinics.
Mr. Morrison stated that each year in the City of Dublin when the
permits have been applied for, local veterinarians indicate that
they can provide the same services as the mobile clinics at low
rates , but that they have not done so. He said he thought it was.
important to examine the services offered the community more than
the impact to local veterinarians.
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is being made to organize low cost clinics, but this is still in
the preliminary stage. He corvmended the City for requiring that
physical examinations be made at the time the vaccinations are
given.
On motion by Cm. Raley, -and seconded by Cm. Barnes, and .by a
unanimous voice vote, the public hearing was closed.
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In response to a question from Cm. Petty, Mr. Young said all of
the clinic' s staff members are trained to spot physical problems,
and when they do, although they do not diagnose the problem, they
urge the pet owners to take their animals to a veterinarian for
diagnosis and treatment.
Cm. Petty, Cm. Barnes and Cm. Burnham• indicated their support -of
the clinics. Cm.. Raley said he thought the same consideration-
should be given to veterinarians as to other local businesses,
and because' the veterinarians are not in support of the clinics,
they should not be authorized. He stated that in the case of the
Marg-ett Art and Craft Fairs, the local merchants supported the
Fairs, and so he supported them. He stated his opposition to the
clinics. - Crri. Mack also opposed the clinics and said she thought
it would be more appropriate to hold them within enclosed
buildings.
r on motion by •Cm. Barnes, and seconded by Cm. Petty, and with a
majority vote, a Resolution was approved for PA 86-027 Pet
Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use Permit—for three mobile pet_
clinics -in the Pac 'n •Save parking lot. Cm. Raley and Cm. - Mack
voted in- opposition to the motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION _
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 86-027 PET PREVENT-A-CARE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR THREE MOBILE PET CLINICS IN T= PAC 'N SAVE PARKING LOT,
6605 DUBLIN BOULEVARD
SUBJECT: VA 86-028 Amador La}Ces Auartments -
O -Site "For Rent' Directional Signs '
con Use Permit (extension of
PA 8X_,7-012 and P'A 85-054) to allow the
cont in ed use/of two Off-Site "For Rent"
Direct/ al /Signs for the Amador Lakes
Condominium' 'ADartment Complex.
Cm. Mack opened the public hearin5 r. Gailey reviewed the
history of the current Off-Site "For scent" Directional Signs,
and summarized the reasons presentedby\the Aoalicant for
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justification of the continued use of the\ signs. Mr. Gai ley
referred to the chart supp ied as Attachment T4 of the fitaff
Report dated May 5, 1986, nd said that th� turnover rate of
units in the project for the P_mador Lakes Co. plex was within the
average range seen for omparable projects. 'e advised that
Staff recommends the anning Commission adopt Resolution
denying the Condition 1 Use Permit request to .al ow continued use
of two exisiting Off-Site "For-Rent" Directional igns.
Regular Meeting PCM-6-54 May 5, 1986
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any traffic studies have been d with respect to signalizing these
intersections and if not, r st Chris Kinzel to look at the need for
' .signals at both intersec s .
iPr B IC-HEARING;T,.,:.,• .;,
%P ,,MEDICAL SERVICE,.APPEAL
On August 15 , 1983 , the Planning Commission reviewed an application submitted
by Pet Medical Service to conduct a series of 4 low cost pet vaccination
clinics in the Payless Drug Store parking lot. Their rec_uest was for a
conditional use permit. The Planning Commission at that time voted on a '
motion to approve the application, but .that motion failed on a 2-3 vote. The
application was denied because the application failed to receive a favorable
recommendation from the Planning Commission.
The issues that were raised at the Planning Commission meeting regarding this
application were: 1) the frequency of the clinics and 2) the need to support
local businesses . In terms of the frequency of the clinics, the applicant
proposes 4 clinics between September 1983 and March 1984 . The Planning
Commission expressed concern that this was too many clinics in such a short
timeframe. The second concern regarding support?nc local businesses . A
representative of a local veterinarian commented that local veterinarian
support local- schools, businesses and community activities and teat they are
subject to local taxes and restrictions . He,' at that time, suggested that
the applicant be subject to either higher taxes or hicher fees . The Planning
Commission indicated that they were concerned abort supoortinc local
businesses and took that into consideration in their deliberations .
Staff recommended that the City Council approve the appeal and approve the
application subject to the drafted conditions o= aooroval. Staff :felt that
the low cost clinics would encourage individuals in the cormunity .to
vaccinate their pets and thereby reduce the potential for rabies . Staff
further felt -that the frequency of the clinics seemed to be reasonable and
that the clinics would not conflict with supporting local businesses .
Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing.
David McClun from Pet Medical Service addressed the Council and stated he
felt the service they are offering was explained well by Mr. Tong: Mr.
McClun requested that, if the application is approved, the P!;E ning Staff and
applicant would agree on the dates of the clinic. The Council indicated that
it concurred.
Dr . Evans from the Parkway Veterinarian Clinic expressed feeling that this
was unfair support for the price of a conditional use permit. They pay $25,
conduct their business, then leave. Dr. Evans objected to this as he
supports this town, he supports employees in this town, and suauorts the
community. He supports an emergency clinic to offer after hours emergency
care, and also if there are problems with reactions to a vaccination on the
part of an animal, after Dr . McClun has left town-
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Cm. Hegarty questioned the frequency of the proposed clinics .
The fee schedule was discussed. :
Cm. Burton questioned the possiblity of coordinating- the clinics and
licensing. The Council asked that Staff contact the County to determine
whether or not the County would provide a licensing table or mail-in license
forms in the City at such clinics, and whether or not the County could_
provide a handout at the clinics which would at least give pet owners
information with respect to the cost of a license and how and where to obtain
animal licenses .
Dr. McClun was requested to provide the City with statistics related to the
place of residence of those people utlizirg this service .
On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the
Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 45-83
APPROVING APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COi•L%IISSION DECISION
AND APPROVING PA 83-037 - PET MEDICAL SERVICE.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
TO ALLOW THE CONDUCT OF 4 LOW COST PET VACCINATION CLINICS
PUBLIC HEARING
HERITAGE COMMONS APPEAL
Mr. Dennis Neeley of Neeley/Lofrano, Inc . , ecue-sted a determination of
whether a proposed modification to the Her Cage Cenu-�ons Planned Development
is minor or not . Mr. Neeley, representi the property owners , Heritage
Common Joint Venture, requested a find- that t^e proposed :codification be
considered minor .
Heritage Commons was approved as a anned Development, 1497th Zoning Unit,
by Alameda County` in November, 198" . -
The project involved a total of 09 condominium units on a 22 acre site,
south of Amador Valley Bouleva at Staceccach Road. The overall aonroved
mix of 309 units was :
No. M Units Size in sq. �ft.
8 (3 ) Studi 440
7 ( 2 ) 1 Be oom 858
247 ( 80 ) 2 B, room 850-1400
47 ( 15 ) 3 edroom 1400-1590
General Provision of the Planned Development authorized construction in
phases with prior pproval of the Planning Director. Phase I of Heritage
Commons was appr ed in the fall of 1982 , with the following mix of. 79 units :
a CM-2-152
Regular Mee ing September 1 2, 1983
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December 1, 1986
To: Dublin Planning Commission
From: Vicky Crosetti; President
Valley Humane Society--
In Dublin's Planning Commission's Resolution #86 to be considered December 1, 1986,
it is stated under subsection "a" that the Planning Commission finds that Pet
Prevent-A-Care should be granted a conditional use permit because: "The use is required _
by the public need in that it provides a low cost pet vaccination service to the community
and provides a service which is not provided to the community by a public agency."
The Valley Humane Society does, in fact, provide this service. The V.H.S. provides it,
and other services, to the City of Dublin, year round.
The Valley Humane Society was established in the Tri-Valley Area in May, 1985. The
Society has 80+ members and 13 participating veterinarians.
We held our first low cost vaccination clinic October 4, 1986 at Parkway Veterinary
Hospital, 6851 Village Parkway, Dublin. Parkway Hospital is-owned by Dr. William Evans
who donated the use of his building to the Humane Society, thereby eliminating the need
for us.; to obtain city use permits. Figures for attendance at this clinic, geographical
breakd-own of'attendees, type and number of vaccinations given are attached.
We have scheduled four more such clinics for 1987: - -
January 17 Pleasanton
April Dublin _
July 12 San Ramon
October 17 Dublin.
All of these clinics will be held inside existing veterinary hospitals.
At our clinics, staffed by volunteers, the following procedures are followed and services
provided:
a All vaccinations are administered by California State Licensed Animal H th
Technicians (A.H.T.).
m Any problem(s) noted by the A.H.T. in a pre-vaccination examination is
.. _ immediately referred to the on-premise veterinarian who then examines the
- animal and gives a written recommendation to the pet owner to see a regular
veterinarian, if warranted (form attached).
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• Appropriate city/county license forms'--are given to the pet owner when a
dog receives a rabies vaccination.
• All attendees are given a sheet outlining possible vaccine reactions, listing
local Emergency Veterinary Hospital phone numbers, and explaining the need
for rabies vaccination in cats as well as dogs (copy attached).
• Attendees with unaltered animals are given a handout, "The Dollars and Cents
of Spaying and Neutering (copy attachedY
0 , Cat carriers and dog leashes are provided to those pet owners not having
them.
• . Traffic direction is handled by several volunteers who also talk to waiting
owners about responsible pet ownership and the need for spay/neuter and
licensing. _
**• A 33 1/3% discount on vaccinations is given to pet owners over the age of
60. As you can see from the attached attendance breakdown, almost half
the attendees at our last clinic fell into this category.
• Reminder postcards will be mailed out to attendees to let them know when
annual boosters are due.
Our vaccination clinics would not be possible without the support of local veterinarians.
These are the same veterinarians who helped the Valley Humane Society become a viable
organization. They provide services to us, our foster animals, and animals adopted through
US.
Many of the stray animals. coming to us, incidentally, come off the streets of Dublin.
With Dublin having so few hours of animal control services provided weekly, we at Valley
Humane are frequently called to pick up a stray, help find a lost pet, or provide housing
for a stray or injured animal.
The vaccination clinics we plan will be our major fundraisers for the year. The monies
brought in by these clinics will be reinvested in the communities we .service. Valley
Humane patronizes not only the local veterinarians, but also boarding kennels, pet stores,
grocery.stores, and newspapers. _
We are members of the Chamber of Commerce, provide educational programs at
pre schools and service organizations like Lions, and participate in Dublin's St. Patrick's
Day.cerebration. -
In addition, I represent the Tri-Valley Area on the County Animal Control Advisory Task
Force which is planning the new shelter to be built in the near future to replace the Santa
Rita facility.
In short, we support Dublin and other Tri-Valley communities.
The Valley Humane Society is asking the Dublin Planning Commission to make a choice
to support your local Humane Society instead of an outside street vendor.- There can
be no questions that our vaccination clinics are in compliance with local"ordinances;
they are held indoors.
The Valley . Humane Society, local veterinarians, and local merchants will appreciate
your support.of the V.H.S.
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MISSION:
To educate the community on the need.for responsible pet ownership, including
the spaying and neutering of, dogs `and 'cats,-and to assist'id"the placement
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ACTIVITIES: Y
1. Develop educational programs
2. Rescue abandoned animals
3. Sponsor foster homes-
4. Place unwanted pets in suitable homes • .
5. Sponsor/support humane legistlation -
.6. Assist other community organizations _
7. Give lectures/demonstrations
8. Acquire and maintain an animal shelter
9. Conduct fundraisers
BACKGROUND:
-The Valley Humane Society, a non-profit -organization,`is a-chapter of Pets
& Pals, Inc. Our parent organization; is a statewide organization which was
formed in 1947. Our chapter was established in May 1985. The Valley Humane
Society supports animal welfare in °the cities of Pleasanton, Dublin and
Livermore, as well as areas generally surrounding these cities.'
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
9 members; four being officers
Elected for a one year term
President: Vicky Crosetti
Vicky is a California licensed Animal Health Technician. She is employed
by the Alameda County Pet Emergency Clinic where she is Head Technician.
Prior to .moving to California, Vicky was co-chairperson of the adoption
committee for the Williamson County Humane Society (Franklin, Tennessee).
Vice President: Arlene Kingsley
Arlene has been working with animals for 12 years. She is employed
as a veterinary assistant'at Adobe Pet Hospital in Livermore.
Treasurer: Nancy McKinley
Nancy is employed as a programmer/analyst for Chevron Corporation
in San Ramon.
Secretary: Pam Will
Pam is employed by Xerox Corporation in Fremont as a marketing
manager.
Membership Director: Lin Tobin _
Lin is in charge of soliciting memberships. She is employed as Assistant
Editor for Retriever International Magazine.
Public Relations Director: Barbara Anderson
Barbara, an Executive Secretary, is is charge of all publicity.
General Director: Linda Bendel-
Linda completes the Boa_rd of Directors and assists other functions
by performing detailed duties. Linda is currently in charge of the program
to bring pets and senior citizens together at Valley Senior Citizen Centers.
Advisors: Dr. William Robert Evans and Dr. Peggy Roberts
. Dr. Evans, veterinarian at Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Dublin, works
with the Valley Humane Society as medical and technical advisor.
Dr. Roberts, veterinarian at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in Dublin,
also acts as medical and technical advisor-for the Valley Humane Society.
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'Talley Humane Society Vaccination Clinic,October 4, 1986 (first such clinic;
Location : Parkway Veterinary Hospital,Dublin
Time : 2p.m.- 5p.m.
Personnel: Two teams of two technicians taccin2ting, eight volunteers ner-
forming a variety of functions,veterinarian on premise(Dr.Cam Dlbell) .
Total vaccinations given: 369; 103 Dl-=P, 99 FCR, 167 Rabies _
Prices: 36 per vaccination,34 for persons over 60; 76 senior citizens att?nded,
Advertising: 'Talley Times,Herald,KKl1idir-ect mail to members and other
Valley organizations,flyers,'also "free" articles in papers including Pathways.
Attendance breakdown by city: Dublin 35,gleasanton 32,Livermore o'O,Tracy- :,
San Ramon/Danville 26, San Leandro/Hayward 3. Total: 158.
Breakdown of attendees by veterinarian named as their regular vet:
Have no regular vet: 70. These people were given a list of our 12 partici-
pating veterinarians and told that any pet should be seen by a vet for a
full scale physical exam at least annually. Any person with an unaltered
animal was told verbally about the need for spay/neuter and given our
flyer on the same.
Regular vet: Evans 21 ,Fullmer 6, Stannard 6, Young 12, Gardner 4, Bird 8,
Plone 6, Black 7, Nagle 4, Connelly 2, Kr-.ome 2, Roberts 2, Powers 1 ,
Kelsey 1 , Scaarg 1 , M cClan 1 , Holt 1 , San Leandro/Hayward vet - 3. Star(*)
over vet ' s name indicates that we are not sure where this vet practices
but the person listing them as a re Pinar vet lives in the `,Talley area.
Referrals for medical rroblems:One pet was referred to the regular vet
for an existing health problem,diagnosed _ by the attending veterinarian.
Other referrals: In addition to those owners advised to alter their
pets,the technicians in attendance told about thirty percent of
the attending owners. that they should consult a vet regarding the
possible need for dentals and about twenty percent to consult their
regular vet for management of obesity.
Report prepared by Vicky Crosett .
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LOW COST VACCINATION CLINIC
Your pet has just been vaccinated at the Valley Humane Society Vaccination
Clinic.
Please be aware that sometimes after vaccination, animals, especially young
ones, may appear a little sleepy or unwilling to play or eat for up to 24
hours following vaccination. If your animal received a rabies vaccination,
it may favor one of its rear legs for a day or two or exhibit some tender-
ness in that area. All of these reactions are possible and you should not
worry.
However, if your animal exhibits other symptoms like swelling, intense and
prolonged itching, or high fever (normal for cats & dogs is 101 to 102° F)
you should have the animal seen by your regular veterinarian or at an
Emergency Veterinary Clinic. Emergency clinic phone numbers are:
• Dublin 828-0654 . San Leandro 352-6080
• Fremont 656-0672 . Concord 798-2900
Please note: If a puppy or kitten (under 6 months) was vaccinated today
for canine parvo/distemper or feline distemper, THIS IS ONLY ONE OF A
SERIES OF VACCINATIONS YOUR PET NEEDS FOR FULL PROTECTION! ! One vacci-
nation will not. protect it against these diseases. These vaccinations
must be given on. a schedule or you will lose the benefit from this
vaccination. Call your regular veterinarian for more information.
The State of California requires that dogs be vaccinated for rabies at
four months of age , then again at one year of age, and then every three
years afterward. You cannot license your dog without a rabies vaccination
certificate and the law requires that you license your dog.
The state does not require rabies vaccinations for cats. However, we
highly recommend rabies vaccinations for cats because they often come in
contact with wildcats, raccons, skunks, and possums. Cats exposed to a
rabid animal and not vaccinated must be quarantined for six months or
euthanized.
PLEASE REMEMBER-THAT STERILIZATION (SPAY/NEUTER) OF YOUR PET SHOULD BE
DONE AT SIX MONTHS OF AGE. Cats and dogs begin to become--sexually
mature at this age and will produce unwanted litters. A few facts:
during the spring/summer/fall "kitten season," 30,000 kittens are born
daily in the U.S. and 17,000 are put to sleep daily; cats can become
pregnant again just 2-3 weeks after delivering a litter even though
they are nursing kittens.
Thank you for supporting the Vall-ey Humane Society (a Chapter of.Pets &
Pals, Inc.) by attending our vaccination clinic. Please look for- future -
clinics.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th
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Parkway Veterinary Hospital _
6851 Village Parkway
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(Veterinarian on premises)
- VACCINATIONS $6.00 (CASH ONLY)
FOR OWNERS OVER 60 - $4.00
Canine distemper/parvo (DHLPP)
Feline distemper/upper respiratory(FCR)
Canine or Feline rabies
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P. O. BOX 9001-220, PLEASANTON, CA 94566
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THE DOLLARS AND CENTS OF SPAYING. AND NEUTERING
"You just have to help me. I 'm stuck with a litter of puppies/kittens , .and
I can' t find homes for them. . I 'm going crazy. ".
This refrain comprises at least one third of the calls taken by the Valley
Humane Society. When asked why their adult animal was not altered , most
people reply, "I couldn' t afford it ." When asked if altering is planned ,
the reply is usually, "..As soon as I have the money."
Alright, we agree that altering your animal costs money: perhaps :up to
$100. 00 for a very large female dog . However, ;the cost of not altering can
be several times that amount . What if your an=imal has birthing difficult-
ies? Are you going to watch her die? No, you going to go to a vet and
get shots to help her delivery ( $12-$15 each) , or you spend $200-$300, for a
C-section , or to remove a retained puppy or kitten . Maybe your animal is
weak and dies in surgery. Then, you' re stuck with a litter you either
euthanize or you bottle-feed around the clock every three hours for three
weeks. Mother' s milk replacer is about $1. 50 for a five-ounce can.
If she delivers with no problems , a nursing mother requires one and half
times as much food, or ideally a higher-quality (more expensive) _ food .
Then , at four to five weeks you have to buy for the litter , and feed them
until placement. But wait, two or three weeks after delivery' the mother
may develop- eclampsia (or milk fever) caused by _low calcium levels due to
nursing . Back to the vet, -spend over $100. 00. Can' t put the kids back to
- nursing on Mom, so oy u're bottle-feeding the litter .
Perhaps Mom never develops any problems , but you didn' t know she was- going
to breed , so you didn' t have her wormed or vaccinated prior to delivery.
She' s passing those worms on to her litter, which could be fatal to. them,
and they have no maternal antibodies against canine parvo or distemper, or
the feline upper respiratory diseases . Back to the vet ( $$$ ) , or perhaps
you and your children watch the litter die in' spite of the vet ' s best
efforts . Even if your female animal never breeds , due to the fact that you
either exercise extreme control during heat cycles , or you board her ( $5-S9
per day) every cycle , she` can still develop uterine infections like met-
ritis or pyometra (pus in the uterus , requiring an emergency hysterectomy) ,
or mammary tumors . Do you let her die , or do you spend several times a
spay fee trying to save her life?
Your male animal : He' s never going to have a litter, so why bother neuter-
ing him? Quite frankly, 7men are usually the hardest for us to convince
that neutering is necessary, because they seem to ides with their male
animal . 'I sure wouldn' t want it done to me , ha , a , a .* Well , the joke
is on you, my .friend , but it won' t seem - funny when your male pet develops
testicular or mammary tumors or prostate trouble , or gets hit by a car ,
shot, or torn to shreds by- another male animal while he roams looking. for a
female companion . All of these things are going to cost you big bucks . If
you want to keep your pet alive , that is .
• The final harsh financial fact is this : If you can' t afford or choose not
to treat your animal for any of the aforementioned problems, EUTHANASIA AND -
DISPOSAL ARE GOING TO COST ALMOST THE SAME AMOUNT AS SPAYING/NEUTERING. In
dollars and cents , that = is . The emotional- cost will be considerably
higher.
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-If you have a pregnant animal right now, have the litter aborted and your
animal spayed at the same time. If- you have a litter of kittens , remember
.-that female cats will breed again while they are still nursing a litter.
The Valley Humane Society cannot take in your unwanted pets . We can only
offer you advice. Our foster homes are all full with stray and rescued
animals. Our-budget is strained . we need adoptive homes for our foster
Animals which currently include over twenty cats and kittens , several mixed
breed puppies of various sizes , and a list a mile long of referred animals .
Please call or write if you want to adopt or join.
:Please handle your personal responsibilities toward the animals you own, or
have allowed to breed . We sympathize with you, but our time and energies
=right now must be spent on educating the general public ,. raising the funds
needed to support our foster program, and on making known the need for a
.better animal shelter in the Tri-Valley area .
Support us . Let your elected representatives know that you want to see a
.new shelter project succeed .
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Planning Commission Members
City of Dublin
6500 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
Attention: Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner
Re : PA 86-117 - your letter of Nov. 26, 1986 regarding Pet
Prevent A Care Conditional Use Permit application
(City file PA86-027)
Dear members of the Commission, _
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted on
Nov. 12, 1986 to support our local veterinarians , and are
hereby requesting the Planning Commission to reject the
application of Pet Prevent-A-Care.
The local Veterinarians , in conjuration with the Valley Humane
Society, are presently holding pet clinics and there is always
a Veterinarian present who gives a professional inspection .
. of the animal. They also provide information on spaying and
neutering.
The real question is a policy issue. Do we want businesses
who do not have any connection with our community to come in
and work-- in an open parking area and compete directly against
local established businesses?
Sincerely, '
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Jo nne Bergeron C ro
Bo d of Director, Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Government, Education, Community
Development Committee '
7986 Amador Valley Boulevard Dublin, California 94568 (415) .828-6200
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Board of Directors Meeting
November 12, 1986
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The October Mixer was held at the Compri Hotel and there was more than 125 people in
attendance. Bill stated he would like to see more Directors in attendance at the Chamber
Mixers .
Membership Retention: Maria Scott reported that she has asked lief -Committee to mingle
among new members and to try and each sit at a different table during membership luncheon
meetings to become, better acquainted with the Membership, rather than the Ambassadors
sitting-together: Membership renewal ..packets are being personally delivered, with so
many new members it takes several : people to accomplish this task. ` Discussion followed
-cn►rcerning 'a head table at Membership lluncheon meetings , the Board s!►ggesting that for
the November meeting not having a head table and see how well. it viorks.
New Membership. Harvey Tulchinsky.reported :that the Membership Prive derived 27 new
members bringing the Chamber's total to 399 �as of October 31 , 1986. Harvey thanked
everyone for•th0 r.hard work and enthusiasm .in making the Membership Drive so successful .
Government/Education/Community Development. - JoAnne Castro was absent from Board meetina_ ,
however, Don Babbitt reported on a meeting Dave Burton and himself attended recently
concerning the valley Chambers and Chabot College in sponsoring a series of seminars
for small businesses . Don stated these would be workshop type seminars and that the
group would be meeting again on November 25th when a formal proposal will be presented
at that time. Basically what the aroup need.ed to know is whether the Dublin Chamber of
Commerce would support such a concept and if it had any ideas or suggestions for types
of workshops to be conducted, days and times best suited for the small ht►sinessper-son,
etc. MOTION was made by Roy Mor.et, seconded by Ivan Parse that the Chamber inves-tioate
the possibilities of small business seminars with other valley Chambers. VOTE: U!tA'iIP'.OUS.
Bill Foster reported that JoAnne Castro had received an application from the City for
a conditional use permit for Pet-Prevent-A-Care requesting four, one day clinics in
the Dublin area. JoAnne has sent a letter to the City stating the Chamber took a stand
against these out-of-the-area mobile type clinics last May, opting to support the local
veterinarians and that the Chamber still supports that action. Local veterinarians are
providing four clinics with reduced rates for seniors and low-income families four- times
" a year at different- locations in the valley to try and service -as many people within the
valley as possible.•_.. The Board was in support of JoAnne's letter, -
'Evaluation Committee - Jim Wharton reported that out of 12 evaluation forms mailed out
recently only two responded. fie also reported that the Businessperson of the Year
applications have been mailed to the Membership and a selection will be made at a later
date.
Newsletter = It was noted that this month' s newsletter was expanded to eight pages in
order to accomodate: all the new members due to the membership drive. In *order for the
Chamber to have eight pages on a regular basis more advertisers would be needed to. pay
for the additional cost of printing.
Proarams - Ivan Morse reported that Sgt. DiFranco of the .P!rblin Police department will be
the guest speaker at the November luncheon meeting. The topic .t9t.-ViFranco will be
speaking .on is.'how. to minimize .holiday crime within a business. The Installatidn of
Officers .& Director's will be the .December program.
.Publicity - It aras` stated that an article appeared in the Valley"Times concernino the
Chamber's Novembe' r'-luncheon-meeting and the guest speaker..
Valley Economic Don;:Babbitt reported the..Committee is s till .looking for;'a purpose,
that a half day seminal• is planned to discuss new goals for the Committee and goals that
were not met in .1986. Bill Foster stated that the 1981 Board may want to take a look at
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The Applicant was not .preserit� at the meeting. _
In response to an inquiry by Cm: Burnham, Mr. Gailey advised that approx�.-
mately 80% (20 +) of the promotional balloons flown during the past 12 4onth
period in the City were utilize in conjuction with remote radio broadcasts by
KKIQ for local businesses for one-day--events. He- indicated that Davis
owns his balloon, as will Curtiss odge, and as such both will utilize the
cold-air balloons more- frequently.
Rick Wendling, 7194 Elk Court, said Ne felt that because/o the location of
Curtiss Dodge, which is hard to be seen, and because Ozzie Davis has received
approval for a similar permit, the Plan
ning Comm Commissioshould approve the
Curtiss Dodge request-as well. -/
Cm. Raley closed the public hearing.
On motion by Cm. Burnham," seconded by Cm. rnes,- and by a unanimous vote
(Cm. Mack absent) , a Resolution was adopt dL approving PA 86-115 Curtiss Dodge
Car Dealership Conditional Use Permit-reques--t.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -072
APPROVING PA 86;Y15 CURTISS DOD -CAR DEALERSHIP
TEMPORARY PRQMOTIONAL SIGNS - 6 DAY TIME FRAME
CONDITIO�AL USE PERMIT, 6451 SCARLETT COURT
SUBJECT: PA-86-117 Pet Prevent-A-Care Mobile Pet
Vaccination Clinic Conditional Use Pemit
request. _
Cm. Raley opened the public hearing and called-for the Staff Report.
Mr. Gailey advised that Pet Prevent-A-Care had been the Applicant for a number
of Conditional Use Permits and Administrative Conditional Use Permits over the
last several years. Mr. Gailey stated that a detailed chronology of those
permits was outlined in the December 1, 1986 Staff Report. He reviewed key
decisions made related to the mobile vaccination .clinics applications. He
indicated that on September 12, 1983, the City Council, through an appeal,
overturned a Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit for four
mobile pet vaccination clinics. He advised that -the most recent application
involved a request for three clinics, which was approved by the Planning
Commission on May 5, 1986, and subsequently was appealed by a City Council-
member. He said the application had been withdrawn by the Applicant before a
decision regarding the appeal was rendered by the Council.
Mr. Gailey said the Applicant was proposing to operate four separate mobile
pet clinics in the Village Square Shopping Center- parking lot. He indicated
that Pet Prevent-A-Care had a record of providing low-cost mobile pet clinics
in Dublin since 1977, with no record of complaints or problems associated with
the operation of those clinics from private' citizens. He stated, however,
that since the approval of the Conditional Use Peemit request processed for
Pet Medical Service in 1983, local veterinarians have regularly voiced
opposition to the approval of the mobile pet clinics.
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Mr. Gailey referred to an Amendment Ordinance considered for adoption in the
City of Los Angeles in 1985, which would have formalized the. process to allow
the operation of mobile pet clinics in that City.
Mr. Gailey summarized the four concerns historically raised by local
veterinarians in regards to mobile pet.--vaccination clinics: 1), mobile clinics
do not pay -property or sales taxes; 2) mobile clinics do not employ local
residents; 3) permitting mobile clinics provides them with a. competitive edge
over local veterinarians; and 4) mobile clinics do not provide follow-up
medical coverage.
Mr. Gailey advised that local veterinarians have offered at least one low cost
pet vaccination service since the last mobile pet vaccination clinic was held
in Feburary, 1986. He said it is his understanding that approximately 13 of
the local tri-valley veterinarians plan to make their facilities and staff
available on a rotating basis to provide low cost vaccination services in
conjunction with the Valley Humane Society.
Mr. Gailey restated that the only action taken to date by the City Council
regarding mobile pet vaccination clinics was to approve an appeal of the CUP
which the Planning Commission had denied in 1983. He said that the only item
which had changed during the past six months in regards to mobile pet
vaccination clinics was that one low cost clinic has been held in conjunction
with the Valley Humane Society.
Mr. Gailey advised that Staff was recommending the subject request be condi-
-tionally approved for four one-day low-cost mobile pet vaccination clinics.
Eric Young, President of Pet Prevent-A-Care, stated that although local
veterinarians and the local Humane Society had indicated an intent to offer
clinics, he did not think-'that was a valid reason to exclude .the services
_provided by Pet Prevent-A_Care. He addressed the four areas of concern
-previously voiced by the local veterinarians as follows: -
_Concern #l: Dr. Young stated that it was correct that mobile clinics do not
pay property or sales taxes. He said that in the communities across the State
-in which they offer their- clinics, they have been utilizing commercial sites,
.-and the managers of those commercial sites have expressed a position that the
operation of the clinics assist them in paying their property taxes and that
:they also assist local residents by providing vaccinations at low costs.
Concern #2: Mr. Young said that Pet Prevent-A-Care employs regional employees
throughout the State to operate the clinics, but acknowledged that individuals
within each of the communities could not be employed by Pet Prevent-A-Care for
one day clinics.
Concern #3: Mr. Young indicated that he thought the concern about unfair
competition was not valid, and that on a daily basis, the mobile clinics have
a higher overhead than existing fixed operations. He said Pet Prevent-A-Care
=must cover high expenses -related to travel time and advertising.
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Mr. Young said the thrust of the objections to this type of clinic is tied to
economic concerns of local- veterinarians. He indicated that .he- had spoken
previously with a local veterinary who stated that while provision of low-cost
vaccination clinics might be a good idea, he would fight them LL-one should
occur in the area in which his business operates.
Mr. Young referred to extreme actions taken previously by veterinarians
against Pet Prevent-A-Care clinics which ultimately prompted the filing of a
law suit seeking an injuction against a group of veterinarians. .
Mr. Young advised that until about two years after the lawsuit had been
settled "things were on an even keel", when an organized wave of--opposition
surfaced spearheaded by a veterinary organization. He discovered the City of
Los Angeles Ordinance referred to by Mr. Gailey, which related to the
operation of any business in certain zones which were not in an enclosed
structure. He advised that one of the Los Angeles Councilmembers had prepared
a .draft Ordinance which would have permitted such clinics as mobile pet
vaccination and mobile health care to operate. He advised that the City
Planning Staff had recommended approval of that Ordinance, but that it
ultimately was not adopted by the City Council.
Concern #4: Regarding the concern about provision of follow-up veterinary
care, Mr. Young stated that this concern is basically an opposition sham as
the mobile pet vaccination clinics operate as a well-pet clinic. He said that
statistically only one out of 400,000 animals vacinated by a mobile clinic
faces a life-threatening situation. He referred to a reaction which can occur
within 10 to 15 minutes after a vaccination has been given, which may be
life-threatening, but stated that that there are staff -members at each clinic,
as well as the necessary equipment and medication, to treat those animals
which may have such a reaction. He indicated that statistically only one of
40,000 animals have a soreness or develop an abcess, or may have another
legitimate reason for a follow-up visit to a veterinarian due to the -
vaccination, but that those animals are not in life-threatening situations.
Mr. Young stated that statistically for one of these circumstances to occur in _
the City of Dublin, Pet Prevent-A-Care would have had to operate in the City
for 20 years.
_Regarding the cooperation between local veterinarians and the Valley Humane
Society, Mr. Young stated that he thought this would never have occured if the
union had not been prompted by the operation of mobile pet vaccination clinics
within the City of Dublin.'
Dr. Young advised that he did not believe the mobile pet vaccination clinics
would in any way adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the
community. He referred to the over 200 people who had signed the statement in
support of the continued operation of mobile clinics.
Ms. Joanne Bergeron Castro, Board of Director, Dublin Chamber of Commerce,
referred to Attachments 5 .and 6 of the December 15, 1986, Staff Report, and
:read verbatim her letter the Commissioners dated December 1, _1986, request-
ing the Commission show their support of local veterinarians by rejecting the
Pet Prevent-A-Care application.
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Vicky Crosetti, President of the Valley Humane Society, asked that the subject
'Conditional Use Permit request be denied. She read Finding A, Exhibit A of
the December 1, 1986, Staff Report, and said that the Valley Human Society
does provide the low-cost pet vaccination service to community members. She
said a low-cost clinic had been sponsored by the Valley Humane Society in
October, and that four additional-clinics-were planned by the Valley Humane
Society during 1987. She stated that the low-cost vaccination clinics which
they will provide will serve as the major fund-raising events held by the
Humane Society. She said senior citizens receive a discount of 33 1/3% at the
clinics. Ms. Crosetti indicated that licensing forms would be distributed at
the clinics to animal owners and that information would be presented regarding
the need for spaying and neutering of animals. She advised that the Valley
Humane Society is a member of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and supports _
local businesses. She said she felt the Humane Society and local
veterinarians need to be able to hold their low-cost clinics without
competition from the low-cost mobile clinics.
In response to an inquiry by Cm. Raley, Ms. Crosetti said the net profit of
the clinics is slightly higher than $700.00. She indicated that 369 vaccina-
tions had been given at the clinic held in October.
To clarify a question posed by Cm. Raley, Ms. Crosetti verified that the
Valley Humane Society is a non-profit organization, but is not a public
agency. -
Dr. William Evans, Parkway Veterinarian Hospital, 6851 Village Parkway, stated
that he has been a business owner in the City for 15 years. He said the
Valley Humane Society may not be recognized as a public agency, but that it is
one of the most active members in promoting the local community to have animal
shelters. He questioned why Pet Prevent-A-Care was the only exception to
permitting "street vendors" in the City of Dublin. He asked the Planning
Commission to consider the veterinarians' request to deny the application. He
stated that normally Humane Societies and veterinarians are opposed to each
other, but that this is not the case in the City of Dublin.
Dr. Gene Nagel, Dublin Veterinary 'Clinic, 7410-D Amador Valley Boulevard, said
e held two vaccination clinics last year on his own . He said he plans to
hold four during 1987. He said the last two clinics were held indoors and the
_future ones would also be held indoors. He inquired why Pet --Prevent-A-Care
would be permitted to operate when other vendors were not. He said he thought
'it was important to support the efforts of the Humane Society as well as the
'local veterinarians.
In response to an inquiry from Cm. Burnham, Dr. Nagel indicated that he did
not know what percentage of his business is. for vaccinations.
^.`-Dr. Evans stated that approximately three percent of his client services are
for the purpose of vaccinations. -
Dr. Nagel said that his low-cost clinic was advertised in the newspaper four
-times prior to the clinic date. He indicated that he charged $6.00 for all
"vaccinations except the six-in one and rabies.
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Mr. Young advised that Pet Prevent-A-Care charges $10.00 for the six-in-one
and rabies vaccinations.
' Ken Roberts, Business Manager for All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, whose
wife is the hospital veterinarian, stated that he took exception to the
recommendations- assembled by City_S taff—He. said it appeared that the data
was compiled on behalf of the Applicant, and that none of the local veteri-
narians had been consulted before Staff made its recommendation. He said that
although Staff included the materials provided by the veterinarians, they did
not ask for their opinions or rebuttals. He asked Staff to address the reason
why veterinarian clinics appear to be exempted from protection given to other
businesses. He stated that Staff was insinuating that Pet Prevent-A-Care is
providing a public service, when they are actually a profit-making enterprise.
Mr. Roberts said the local veterinarians are supporting the Valley Humane
Society. He said that although there has not been any formal City :Council
action, the last time Pet Prevent-A-Care submitted an application, the local
veterinarians appeared at the City Council meeting, and at that time Mayor
Snyder said he was pleased that the Council did not have. to decide =this matter
_ because it was a difficult one to resolve.
Mr. Gailey stated that the action taken at the City Council meeting, was only
to acknowledge the receipt of the withdrawal letter from Pet Prevent-A-Care.
Rick Wendling asked if there is a local prohibition against profit-making
organizations having a mobile service within the City. Mr. Gailey _advised
that direction of the City Council has lead to restriction on outside sales of
retail items which would be in direct competition to local businesses. He
said the operation of mobile vaccination clinics falls into a grey area. He
advised -that local craft fairs can operate if they are sponsored by a local,
non-profit organization and sell hand-made items. He indicated that Staff,
_ after consideration of City policies, and City Council and Planning. Commission
actions, defined mobile pet clinics as a public service rather than as a
retail enterprise. .
Mr. Wendling asked what percentage of the total veterinarian visits are
allocated to vaccinations, as opposed to other types of care. Dr. Evans said
approximately 26% of his clients come in for vaccinations. Dr. Nagel stated
that the veterinary journals indicate that' 20% to 25% of all veterinary visits
are for vaccinations.
Pam Will (?) , volunteer for the Valley Humane Society, said that one of the
items in the Staff report supporting approval .of the Pet Prevent-A-Care
application related to the fact that only one circumstance had changed from
the time the previous application had been withdrawn (that a single low-cost
clinic had been sponsored by the Valley Humane Society in conjuction with a
local veterinarian) . She said the Humane Society will offer low-cost clinics,
which will draw customers away from the local veterinarians. She indicated
that despite this situation the local veterinarians are not opposing the
Humane Society which indicates the veterinarians are receptive to a locally
based service group providing a low-cost vaccination service.
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In response to an inquiry from Cm. Burnham, Dr. Evans said-he could not
provide the total number of clients who come in solely for:.vaccinations. In
addition, he said that clients are drawn away from other communities as well
as Dublin.
Mr. Roberts gave a summary of services-to—the community provided by local _ -
veterinarians to emphasize that they are not just profit oriented 'operations.
Dr. Peggy Roberts, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, said that the issue had
been raised that Pet Prevent-A-Care does look at all of the animals and points
out health problems. She stated that in the three years during which she has
been practicing in Dublin, she has received only one referral as a result of
the mobile vaccination clinics.
Dr. Young said that the impact as stated by the local veterinarians does not
exist. He advised that there is a reluctance on the part of many people not
to go to a veterinarian because of costs. He stated that Pet Prevent-A-Care
staff have polled their clients several times and up to 50% of the clients
will state that they do not use veterinarian services on a regular basis. Dr.
Young also stated that in most places the Humane Society is in support of Pet
Prevent-A-Care, and that there have been numerous lawsuits -litigated between
Humane Societies and veterinarians.. Dr. Young said he was:convinced that Pet
Prevent-A-Care has done more than any other organization towards bringing. a
badly needed service to this community.
Dr. Young indicated that those who opposed Pet Prevent-A-Care seemed to want a
decision based on economics. He said the issue is not one of economics, that
the veterinarians are licensed practitioners who make money in the community,
and that the established median annual income for veterinarians is $65,000
net. He said that "community services" does apply to the services rendered by
Pet Prevent-A-Care. He stated that the need for their services will continue
to exist until such time that the price disparity for vaccinations which
currently exists is eliminated (i.e. local veterinarians adjust the regular
fees for vacinations downward) . Dr. Young stated that Pet -Prevent-A-Care
clinics have been offered in Dublin since before it was incorporated, and that
property owners have told him they want the services provided. Dr. Young
concluded by stating that he thought Dublin could only benefit by continuing
to permit the clinics to operate in the City.
In response to an inquiry by Cm. Petty, Dr. Young advised that in a recent
poll, it was verified that between I in 10 to 1 in 30 clients are referred to
local veterinarians as a result of, health problems with pets who had been
brought to= the clinics.
Cm. Raley closed the public hearing.
Cm. Barnes stated that she agreed with the Findings of Approval as presented
by Staff. -
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Cm. Burnham' stated that Staff had mentioned several other cities had opposed
the mobile .pet. vaccination clinics. Mr. Gailey indicated that the example
provided from ._the City of Los Angeles is probably very typical. He said a key
factor in how business enterprises are regulated is whether or not they
operate within enclosed buildings.
Mr. Tong said there are, through policy determination, certain exceptions to
the overall general policies regarding operation of exterior commercial
activities: Pet Prevent-A-Care and other similar operations fall under those
exceptions,-. as do items such as Christmas tree -lots.
Cm. Petty stated that he is in favor of any activity which will encourage pet
owners to vaccinate their pets. He indicated that he did not think the
clinics were held frequently enough to pose a problem.
Cm. Raley stated the same consideration should be given to local veterinarians
as to other businesses. He advised that he opposes the clinics.
Cm. Petty moved. seconded by Cm. Barnes, that a Resolution approving PA 86-117
Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use Permit for four mobile pet clinics -in the
Village Square Shopping Center parking lot be adopted. The motion failed due
to a split vote. Cm. Burnham and Cm. Raley opposed the motion. Cm. Mack was
absent.
NEW BUSINESS OR UNFINIS D BUSINEIS
Mr. Tong advised that the City Council decided to continue the appeal of the
Howard Johnson Variance application, and directed Staff and the Planning
Commission to examine a Zonii\& Ordinance amendment which would possibly permit
two freestanding signs on properties with two frontages. He said this item
will be placed on the Planning Commission agenda in the near future.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Cm. Barnes said a point as raised while.,discussing Pet Prevent-A-Care's
services regarding other services to the community, such as vision or other
types of health screening. Mr. Tong said that no requests for any of those
have arisen since the City was incorporated,':and that a permit would probably
not be required for them. However, he advised, that if such a request is
received, Staff would 'ask the City Attorney for., an opinion prior to making a
decision on how to process the request-
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CITY OF DUBLIN . -
Development Services ' _ '; ' ( � Planniq /Zoning 829-4916
P.O. Box 2340 >Building:& Safety 829-0822
Dublin, CA 94568 Engineering/Pubfic Works 829-4927
:APPEALABLE ACTION LETTER
' Date: December 2, 1986
CERTIFIED MAIL
Re. Planning Application #: 10�Fe7eRaccination et Prevent-A-Care
Clinic
Conditional Use Permit
Finance Control #: N/A
Project/Site Address: Village Square Shopping Center Parking Lot
Northeast Corner of Amador Valley Boulevard and Village
_ Parkway
Assessor Parcel Number(s): 941-197-79-14
Applicant: Randal A. Morrison, Vice President
Pet Prevent-A-Care, Inc.
4122 South Moorland Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Property Owner: Ron Reynolds
Alpha Beta
P.O. Box 4903
Fremont, CA 94539
Dear Applicant:
The above referenced project was-.acted upon on December 1.., 1986, by the:
Zoning Administrator
Planning Director
XX Planning Commission
City Council and was:,' Approved
Approved subject to conditions
XX Denied (A two:-to-two, split vote results in a denial of the
application.)
Findings and Conditions of Approval are attached.
This action becomes final and effective at 5:00 p.m. on December 11, 1986, unless appealed
before that time in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable regulations.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please-contact Kevin Gailey, the Project
Planner, or me.
ncerely, .
' Laurence5 L"Tong,
:.Planning Director -
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LOW COST -.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY SERVICE
PET PREVENT A-CARE®INC. °
4122 SOUTH MOORLAND AVE.
SANTA ROSA CA 95407
(707 ) 584-8222 (584-VACC)
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City o6 Dub.?,in F1.hA?tulNG
ATTN: Lawrence L. Tong, Ptanning Di)Lecton
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P.O. Box 2340 =
Dubti.n, CA 94568
To Lawtrence L. Tong:
Pet Prevent-A-Cane, Inc. hereby bonmaUy appeal Ptanning AppZication
#: PA86-117 to the City Council d.ince it wa,5 denied by a -too 4,on, and
two agaimt vote at the Ptanning Commizzion meeting ob Dec. 1, 1986,
with no reasons zubm teed bon the oppozing vote. We note here bon a
matter ob pubtic tecoAd that;every s.ingte objection agaimt appnovae
advanced in the pubti.c he-aAing can be reduced to the izzue ob
protecting and 6uppoAting tocat enti ties, i.e., within Dubti.n, by
the means ob exceuding non-tocat ent ti.ez .
No one brom Pet Prevent-ALCane, Inc. can attend the City Councie
meeting ob December 22, 086; the PPC obbice .us ctoeed--that week-and -
a22 ob the phinei.paL have prior commitments, .6o we bormat.y tequest
that our appeae be heard�at the January 12, 1987 City Couneii meeting.
Thank you, and, -
Youwvs Truty,
Eni-c N. Young
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Development Services Planning/Zoning 829-4916
P.O. Box 2340 Building &Safety 829-0822
Dublin, CA 94568 Engineering/Public Works 829-4927
NOTICE OF APPEAL
.'v Dater December 12, 1986 -
., Re. Appeal of Planning Action
Planning Application #• Ion;Pitional 7 P Prevent-A-Care
Vaccination Clinic _
Use Permit
Finance Control #: N/A
Project/Site Address: Village Square Shopping :Center Parking Lot, Northeast -
Corner of Amador Valley _Boulevard and Village Parkway
Assessor Parcel.Number(s): 941-197-79-14
Applicant: Randal A. Morrison, Vice President
Pet Prevent-A-Care, Inc.
4122 South Moorland Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Property Owner: Ron Reynolds
Alpha Beta -
P.O. Box 4903
Fremont, CA 94539
Dear Applicant:
This letter is acknowledgement of our receipt of your December 5, 1986, letter which was
submitted to serve as an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission rendered on
December 1, 1986, regarding the above referenced Planning Application.
The appeal of your project will be taken up by the City Council, with a tentative hearing
date set as January 12, 1987. You will .be notified, in advance, of the date and location
of the hearing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this Office.
Sincerely,
OC�
aurence L. Tong,
Planning Director
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cc: Dublin Chamber of Commerce _
Attn. Joanne Bergeron-Castro _
Valley Human Society
Attn. Vicky Crosetti
Dr.' Evans
Dr. Nagel,
Dr. Roberts _
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LOW COST
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY SERVICE
PET PREVENT A-CARE®INC.
4122 SOUTH MOORLANDAVE.
SANTA ROSA CA 95407
(707 ) 584-8222 (584-VACC)
January 6 , 1987
City of Dublin
ATTN: City Council Member
6500 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(415 ) 829-4600
Dear Council Member:
We in Pet Prevent-A-Care, Inc. have now fought many, " weary uphi'_1
battles similar to the one now before your Council . We have fought thee:
in five states, and in Dublin, for ten years.
I say uphill -because I know the images that local Veterinarians preset
to local officials over long periods of time, of what 'Pet-Prevent-.-A-Care
is, are often difficult to overcome. When minds are made up especially
in an attitudinal sense they are not easy to change.
Firstly, PPC is represented as a tawdry, • cheap, and rapacious company
that presents s -a service at best "questionable" , and at worse "posi'tively
harmful" . Secondly, we are "hurting" local Veterinarians by "taking"
business away from them. And thirclly, we have an unfair advantage in
that we have no overhead, and are alloted privileges not granted -to any
other business, and take money out of the community. Ail _ these
allegations are false. All are presented in believable forms with rmany
variations .
Your local Veterinarians, who are often your friends, present themselves
as dignified', local pillars of the .community, and often they are just
that. There is , however, a flaw in the dignity, and the strength of
these pillars of the community in their plea to a city for protection.
This plea rests on the premise and implied threat, that their support of
the community is provisional , resting on protection, received, and that
if not received, ,might be withdrawn. And further, the support for which
they ask is reducible to this reality; "In order to support me, you must
hurt a legitimate enterprise conducted by feklow Americans. In fact you
must prohibit their service in Dublin. then:'I will be your friend. "
It is difficult to answer all the questions raised that are calculated
to camoflauge the basis of a protection plea and make it some abstract
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question of law based on a hodge-podge of City ordinances addressing
everything under the sun. Time and again, cities where we have operated
for years with no permits required, -have suddenly, on the basis of
structured complaints from veterinarians, said we must now have some
sort of permit . And then the issues are never competition, restraint of
trade, free enterprise, rights of businesses and property holders, but
rather, temporary uses, land use, zoning definitions, parking, , etc.
But, why are these concerns now questions , when they never have been in
the past? All these questions are usually posed by complaining
Veterinarians .
The answers are here in this packet. -- Enclosed are several of the many
letters that we have sent to Dublin in the past. They answer= most
allegations and give a thorough description of what our enterprise_ is, a
professional service, and promotional event for a commercial center
because it is a service, needed and demanded by the public. We hope you
will study them.
We are a desired community service. We are not in any way equatable
with veterinary hospitals or clinics . We are a full time service
dedicated to bringing quality low cost immunizations to as many people
as we can.
Do we pose any problems, either by ourselves or regarding overall
temporary uses for cities? I offer what I thank has to be irrefutable
proof that we are not problematic in any sense, and yet this proof has a
already been rejected by three of your Commissioners . The- only reasons
that I can discern are that they have made up their minds to "help"
local Veterinarians because they believe that we are not a worthy
service, we have nothing of value to offer, and that we might truly
"hurt" local Veterinarians .
What is this massive irrefutable proof? We hold over 1 , 600 clinics per
year in over 400 communities in five states ; and have conducted_ over
8, 000 -clinics , delivering over a million vaccinations in the past ten
years , and we have never had a complaint from a city, or a .osting site ,
as to the conduct or impact of our clinics . :-In ten years_of operation
no city has ever said we now have problems with street vendors because
we allow you to operate. Our "impact" on sites is so minimal , four to
sixteen hours per year timewise, that most of the stores in the
commercial centers that host us, don't even---know we've come and gone.
Most of these 400 cities require only a business license.- Our - state
capitol , Sacramento, requires only a business license. The County of
Sacramento requires only a temporary use permit administratively
administered. The City of Fremont started us with just a business
license in 1976 , later added a permit requirement, and then dropped it.
The City of , Pleasant Hill issues us a special events permit for six
clinics per year that is free . Only two or three cities in the rest of
the state ask for a conditional use permit. ... It' s truly made work for
the cities that demand it in terms of- any concern the city might have.
But, we work always with cities, and.with the law, and if we can afford
the process, we pay the price and continue.
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City of Dublin, January 6, 1987 - Page 3.
The case of L.A. cited in the planning report was created, touted, and
published abroad by Veterinarians as a cause celebre, for stopping none
other than Pet Prevent-A 'Care. This reports reads mobile vaccination
clinics , but for three years time there was only us. The ordinance used
to ban us, after three years of operation with absolutely no problems ,
prohibited all bus iness�--other than in an. enclosed structure. This
particular ordinance is so frought with absurdities, and creates so many
problems for the few cities who have adopted it, that it may find itself
the subject of a class action suit. Many of the facts presented to your
planning staff , by Veterinarians, about the L.A. situation were false .
For instance, no operators of mobile vaccination sought a new ordinance
allowing them to operate. Rather, there was such a public outcry wi-
mobile clinics were prohibited that Councilman Finn independently, and
unsolicited, drafted an ordinance to allow mobile vaccination clinics ,
and like services to operate. The Southern California Veterinary
Association sent out a "red alert" letter to raise $200,000 to defeat
this ordinance. They hired a full time lobbyist with staff, well
connected with most of the Councilmen and defeated the proposed odinance
eight to five. Now not only can we not operate, but neither can mobile
blood banks, cat scanners., libraries , cancer checks, etc.
Did we have a chance? Money talked in L.A. ; $200 ,000 exceeds our net
profits for six or seven years.
Veterinarians already have their own set of laws giving many-- specific
entitlements and areas made their sole province. Even that is not
enough for- the politically active, when they turn and attack their
colleagues and ask for protection. Our : service is not easy to
duplicate, - and a high overhead accompanies the delivery of low cost
vaccinations . We are not price gouging, as in fact much of the
profession was until recent years; many still are. If we can operate,
and it is: so easy, all Veterinarians would certainly hve the same
opportunity. But, they do not want to complete, and will only offer
lower prices to the extent it is forced . upon them by _legitimate
competition. It is fact that there is enough money in the veterinary
profession' that they do not feel they have to lower vaccine ;prices to
get more business . Most of the profession still adheres to the
principal of changing highest rate possible for the least time spent .
Veterinarians have been exhorted throughout California to approach their
local Chambers of Commerce and get their support. They seemed to have
suceeded in Dublin, but I know from first hand conversation-:with some
local members that our side was defamed, not represented, and more or
less unknown. Licensed Veterinarians are not yet in the same
competitive healthy situation of almost all other businesses .
A brand new local humane group has now joined with the Veterinarians
that want to exclude PPC. They give ample testimony to the fact that we
are a community service by saying, "yes, it: is, but let us do it" , and
repeating the refrain, "keeping the money in the community" . This group
will be using local vet hospitals, paying local Veterinarian help, and
raising money to subsidize spay and neuters, so that the local
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Veterinarians doing these surgeries get full price. PPC has founded and_
operates two spay and neuter clinics, and I can almost guarantee you_
that our prices will be drastically lower than those in Dublin.
This public spirited humane group also has no qualms about saying;_
"let' s get rid of PPC, and now -- let us do it, again the "help us , hurt
them" -- because we live here" reasoning. Does the money they raise
really "stay" in Dublin any more than the "savings" ;seated by PPG' s low
cost shots stays in Dublin. At least half the people at our Dublin
clinics come from surrounding communities . .' At least half the residents_
of Dublin probably work in another city,' and at least half of the people
employed in Dublin live elsewhere. In •the great sea of money and goods
that flow through all California communities, the idea of keeping money
in the communities has little value. And- that includes tax money. For
sixteen hours per year PPC pays a high tax, and we help generate
revenues for commercial centers to pay their taxes, and the savings we
provide to pet owners help them pay thei-r taxes.
: Has any Veterinarian ever been hurt by PPC2 No, incomes of the entire
profession have risen to new heights in the past year. No Veterinary
Hospital, that we have ever operated near:., and there have been hundreds
in our ten years of operation, has to our knowledge, ever gone out of
business .
Finally, why should yourselves and the other citizens be deprived of. the
opportunity to choose a service they have liked and patronized, and
perhaps be relegated to the tender merci-es-, totally and not by choice,
of the new local humane society -- and the old local Veterinarians . For
example, the citizens of Danville, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill , Concord,
San Leandro, Hayward, San Francisco, Fremont, Tracy, Stockton, Fresno,
Santa Rosa, Bakersfield, Eureka, or . Riverside, Portland, Seattle,
Phoenix, Reno, etc . . , who have for years, and still do enjoy our
services?
And what about the inherent justice of Grandfather provisions? We've
been coming, faithfully, to Dublin at. regular annual intervals since
1977 , and we've had to fight these same local Veterinarians every step
of the way. We've always had the support of the citizens . We hope you
represent them.
Yours Truly,
Eric N. Young -
President
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To: Dublin City Council
From: Vicky Crosetti; President
Valley Humane Society
In Dublin's Planning Commission's Resolution 186 to be considered
January 12, 1987, it is stated under subsection "a" that the Planning
Commission finds that Pet Prevent-A-Care should be granted a conditional
use permit because: "The use is required by the public need in that it
provides a low cost pet vaccination service to the community and provides
a service which is not provided to the community by a public agency."
The Valley Humane Society does, it fact, provide this service. The V.H.S.
provides it, and other services, to the City of Dublin, year round.
The Valley Humane Society was established in the Tri-Valley Area in May,
1985. The Society has 80+ members and 13 participating veterinarians.
We held our first low cost vaccination clinic October 4, 1986 at Parkway
Veterinary Hospital, 6851 Village Parkway, Dublin. Parkway Hospital
is owned by Dr. William Evans who donated the use of his building to the
Humane Society, thereby eliminating the need for us to obtain city use
permits. Figures for attendance at this clinic, geographical breakdown
of attendees, type and number of vaccinations given are attached.
We have scheduled four more such clinics for 1987: .
January 17 Amador Valley Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Tom E. Black-
1809 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
April 5 All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Peggy Roberts
6612 Dublin Blvd, Dublin
July 12 Crow Canyon Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Jay Kerr
3141B Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon
October 17 Parkway Veterinary Hospital
Dr. William R. Evans
6851 Village Parkway, Dublin
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At our clinics, staffed by volunteers, the following procedures are followed
and services provided:
o All vaccinations cost $6.00; $4.00 for senior citizens over
60.
o Vaccinations given are: DHLPP (6-in-1) for dogs, FCR .(3-in-1)
for cats, and rabies for both species.
o All vaccinations are administered by California State Licensed
Animal Health Technicians (A.H.T.).
o Any problem(s) noted by the A.H.T. in a pre-vaccination
examination is immediately referred to the on-premise
veterinarian who then examines the animal and gives a written
recommendation to the pet owner to see a regular veterinarian,
if warranted (form attached).
o Appropriate city/county license forms are given to the pet
owner when a dog receives a rabies vaccination.
o All attendees are given a sheet outlining possible vaccine
reactions, listing local Emergency Veterinary Hospital phone
numbers, and explaining the need for rabies vaccination in
cats as well as dogs (copy attached).
o Attendees with unaltered animals are given a handout, "The
Dollars and Cents of Spaying and Neutering" (copy attached).
o Cat carriers and dog leashes are provided to those pet owners
not having them.
o Traffic direction is handled by several volunteers who also
talk to waiting owners about responsible pet ownership and
the need for spay/neuter and licensing.
**o= A 33 1/3% discount on vaccinations is given to pet owners
over the age of 60. As you can see from the attached attendance
breakdown, almost half the attendees at our last clinic fell
into this category.
o Reminder postcards will be mailed out to attendees to let
them know when annual boosters are due.
Our vaccination clinics would not be possible without the support of local
veterinarians. These are the same veterinarians who helped the Valley
Humane Society become a viable organization. They provide services
to us, our foster animals, and animals adopted through us.
Many of the stray animals coming to us, incidentally, come off the streets
of Dublin. With Dublin having so few hours of animal control services
provided weekly, we at Valley Humane are frequently called to pick up
a stray;help find a lost pet, or provide housing for a stray or injured animal.
The vaccination clinics we plan will be our major fundraisers for the year.
The monies brought in by these clinics will be reinvested in the communities
we service. Valley Humane patronizes not only the local veterinarians,
but also boarding kennels, pet stores, grocery stores, and newspapers.
We are members of the Chamber of Commerce, provide educational
programs at pre-schools and service organizations like Lions, and participate
in Dublin's St. Patrick's Day celebration.
In addition, I represent the Tri-Valley Area on the County Animal Control
Advisory Task Force which is planning the new shelter to be built in the
near future to replace the Santa Rita facility.
In short, we support Dublin and other Tri-Valley communities.
The Valley Humane Society is asking the Dublin City Council to make
a choice to support your local Humane Society instead of an outside street
vendor. There can be no question that our vaccination clinics are in
compliance with local ordinances; they are held indoors.
The Valley Humane Society, local veterinarians, and local merchants will
appreciate your support of the V.H.S.
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A Chapter of
Pets and Pals, Inc
MISSION:
To educate the community on the need for responsible pet ownership, including
the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, and to assist in the placement
of abandoned/stray and injured animals.
ACTIVITIES:
1. Develop educational programs
2. Rescue abandoned animals
3. Sponsor foster homes
4. Place unwanted pets in suitable homes
5. Sponsor/support humane legistlation
6. Assist other community organizations
7. Give lectures/demonstrations
8. Acquire and maintain an animal shelter
9. Conduct fundraisers
BACKGROUND:
The Valley Humane Society, a non-profit organization, is a chapter of Pets
& Pals, Inc. Our parent organization is a statewide organization which was
formed in 1947. Our chapter was established in May 1985. -The Valley Humane
Society supports animal welfare in the cities of Pleasanton, Dublin and
Livermore, as well as areas generally surrounding these cities.
MEMBERSHIP:
75+ members
MEETINGS:
The third Tuesday of each month
General public meeting held annually
P. O. Box 9001-220
Pleasanton, CA 94566
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
9 members; four being officers
Elected for a one year term
President: Vicky Crosetti
Vicky is a California licensed Animal Health Technician. She is employed
by the Alameda County Pet Emergency Clinic where she is Head Technician.
Prior to moving to California, Vicky was co-chairperson of the adoption
committee for the Williamson County Humane Society (Franklin, Tennessee).
Vice*President: Arlene Kingsley
Arlene has been working with animals for 12 years. She is employed
as a veterinary assistant at Adobe Pet Hospital in Livermore.
Treasurer: Nancy McKinley
Nancy is employed as a programmer/analyst for Chevron Corporation
in San Ramon.
Secretary: Pam Will
Pam is employed by Xerox Corporation in Fremont as" a marketing
manager.
Membership Director: Lin Tobin
Lin is in charge of soliciting memberships. She is employed as-Assistant
Editor for Retriever International Magazine.
Public Relations Director: Barbara Anderson
Barbara, an Executive Secretary, is in charge of all publicity.
General Director: Linda Bendel
Linda completes the Board of_ Directors and assists other functions
by performing detailed duties. Linda is currently in charge of the program
to bring pets and senior citizens together at Valley Senior Citizen Centers.
Advisors: Dr. William Robert Evans and Dr. Peggy Roberts
Dr. Evans, veterinarian at Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Dublin, works
with the Valley Humane Society as medical and technical advisor.
Dr. Roberts, veterinarian at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in Dublin,
also acts as medical and technical advisor for the Valley Humane Society.
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'Talley Humane Society Vaccination Clinic,October 4, 1986 (first such clinic)
Location : Parkway Veterinary Hospital,Dublin
Time : 2p.m.- 5p.m.
Personnel: Two teams of two technicians vaccinating, eight volunteers per-
forming a variety of functions,veterinarian on premise(Dr.Campbell) .
Total vaccinations given: 369; 103 D?.12P, 99 FCR, 167 Rabies
Prices: $6 per vaccination,$4 for persons over 60; 76 senior citizens attended.
Advertising: Valley Times,Herald,KKIQ, direct mail to members and other
Valley organizations,fly ers,also "free" articles in papers including Pathways.
Attendance breakdown by city: Dublin 35,Pleasanton 32,Livermore 60,Trac.y 3,
San Ramon/Danville 26, San Leandro/Hayward 3. Total: 158.
Breakdown of attendees by veterinarian named as their regular vet:
Have no regular vet: 70. These people were given a list of our 12 partici-
pating veterinarians and told that any pet should be seen by a vet for a
full scale physical exam at least annually. Any person with an unaltered
animal was told verbally about the need for spay/neuter and given our
flyer on the same.
Regular vet: Evans 21 ,Fullmer 6, Stannard 6, Young 12, Gardner 4, Bird 8,
Plone 6, Black 7, Nagle 4, Connelly 2, Krome 2, Roberts 2, Powers 1 ,
Kelsey 1 , Scharg 1 , McClan II , Holt 1 ; San Leandro/Hayward- vet 3. Star(*)
over vet' s name indicates that we are not sure where this vet practices
but the person listing them as a regular vet lives in the Valley area.
Referrals for medical nroblems:One pet was referred to the regular vet
for an existing health problem,diaanosed by the .attending veterinarian.
Other referrals: In addition to those owners advised to alter their
. pets,the technicians in attendance told about thirty percent of
the attending owners that they should consult a vet regarding the
possible need for dentals and about twenty percent to consult their
regular vet for management of obesity.
Report prepared by Vicky Crosetti
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LOW COST VACCINATION. CLINIC
Your pet has just been vaccinated at the Valley Humane Society Vaccination
Clinic.
Please be aware that sometimes after vaccination, animals, especially young
ones, may appear a little sleepy o.r unwilling to play or eat for up to 24
hours following vaccination. If your animal received a rabies vaccination,
it may favor one of its rear legs :for a day or two or exhibit some tender-
ness in that area. All of these reactions are possible and you should not
worry.
However, if your animal exhibits other symptoms like swelling, intense and
prolonged itching, or high fever (normal for cats & dogs is 101 to 102° F)
you should have the animal seen by your regular veterinarian or at ar)
Emergency Veterinary Clinic. Emergency clinic phone numbers are:
. Dublin 828-0654 San Leandro 352-6080
. Fremont 656-0672 Concord 798-2900
Please note: If a puppy or kitten (under 6 months) was vaccinated today
for canine parvo/distemper or feline distemper, THIS IS ONLY ONE OF A
SERIES OF VACCINATIONS YOUR PET NEEDS FOR FULL PROTECTION! ! One vacci-
nation will not protect it against. these diseases. These vaccinations
must be given on a schedule or you will lose the benefit from this
vaccination. Call your regular veterinarian for more information.
The State of California requires that dogs be vaccinated for rabies at
four months of age, then again at one year of age, and then every three
years afterward. You cannot license your dog without a rabies vaccination
certificate and the law requires that you license your dog.
The state does not require rabies vaccinations for cats. However, we
highly recommend rabies vaccinations for cats because they often come in
contact with wildcats, raccons, skunks, and possums. Cats exposed to a
rabid animal and not vaccinated must be quarantined for six months or
euthanized.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT STERILIZATION (SPAY/NEUTER) OF YOUR PET SHOULD BE
DONE AT SIX MONTHS OF AGE. Cats and dogs begin to become sexually
mature at this age and will produce unwanted litters. A few facts:
during the spring/summer/fall "kitten season," 30,000 kittens are born
daily in the U.S. and 17,000 are put to sleep daily; cats. can become
pregnant again just 2-3 weeks after delivering a litter even though
they are nursing kittens.
Thank you for supporting the Valley Humane Society (a Chapter of. Pets .&.
Pals, Inc.) by attending our vaccination clinic. ... Please look for future
clinics.
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Parkway Veterinary Hospital
6851 Village Parkway
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VACCINATIONS $6.00 (CASH ONLY)
FOR OWNERS OVER 60 - $4.00 =
Canine distemper/parvo (DHLPP)
Feline distemper/upper respiratory(FCR)
Canine or Feline rabies =
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• THE DOLLARS AND CENTS OF SPAYING AND NEUTERING
"You just have to help me. I 'm stuck with a litter of puppies/kittens , ._and .
I can' t find homes for them. I 'm going crazy. "
This refrain comprises at least one third of the calls taken by the Valley
Humane Society. When asked why their adult animal was not altered , most
people reply, "I couldn' t afford it ." When asked if altering is planned ,
the reply is usually, "As soon as I have the money."
Alright, we agree that altering your animal costs money: perhaps up to
$100. 00 for a very large female dog . However, the cost of not altering can
be several times that amount . What if your animal has birthing difficult-
ies? Are you going to watch her die? No, you' re going to go to a vet and
get shots to help her delivery ( $12-$15 each) , or you spend $200-$300 for a
C-section, or to remove a retained puppy or kitten. Maybe your animal is
weak and dies in surgery. Then, you' re stuck with a litter you either
euthan -ze or you bottle-feed around the clock every three hours for three
weeks. Mother' s milk replacer is about $1. 50 for a five-ounce can.
If she delivers with no problems , a nursing mother requires one -and half
times as much food , or ideally a higher-quality (more expensive) food.
Then , at four to five weeks you have to buy for the litter , and feed them
until placement . But wait, two or three weeks after delivery the mother
may develop eclampsia (or milk fever) caused by low calcium levels due to
nursing . Back to the vet, spend over $100. 00. Can' t put the kids back to
nursing on Mom, so oy u' re bottle-feeding the litter .
Perhaps Mom never develops any problems , but you didn' t know she was going
to breed , so you didn' t have her wormed or vaccinated prior to delivery.
She' s passing those worms on to her litter , which could be fatal to them,
and they have no maternal antibodies against canine parvo or distemper, or
the feline upper respiratory diseases . Back to the vet ( $$$ ) , or perhaps
you and your children watch the litter die in spite of the vet' s best
efforts. Even if your female animal never breeds , due to the fact that you
either exercise extreme control during heat cycles , or you board her ($5-$9
per day) every cycle , she can still develop uterine infections like met-
ritis or pyometra (pus in the uterus , requiring an emergency hysterectomy) ,
or mammary tumors . Do you let her die , or do you spend several times a
spay fee trying to save her life?
Your male animal : He' s never going to have a litter, so why bother neuter-
ing him? Quite frankly, men are usually the hardest for us to convince
that neutering is necessary, because they seem to identify with their male
animal . "I sure wouldn' t want it done to me , ha , a�a .* Well , the joke =
is on you, my friend , but it won' t seem - funny when your male pet develops
testicular or mammary tumors or prostate trouble, or gets hit by a car,
shot, or torn to shreds by -another male animal while he roams looking for a
female companion . All of these things are going to .cost you big bucks . If
you want , to keep your pet alive , that is.
The final harsh financial _-fact is this: If you can' t afford or choose not
to treat your animal for any of the aforementioned problems,. EUTHANASIA AND
DISPOSAL ARE GOING TO COST ALMOST THE SAME AMOUNT AS SPAYING/NEUTERING. In
dollars and cents , that ..is . . The emotional cost.. will be considerably
higher:
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If you have a pregnant animal right now, have the litter aborted and your
animal spayed at the same time. If you have' a' litter of kittens, remember
that female cats will breed again while they are still • nursing a litter. .
The Valley Humane Society cannot take in. your unwanted pets . We can only
offer you. advice. our foster-homes are all full with stray and rescued
animals. Our budget is strained . We need adoptive homes for our foster
animals which currently include over twenty cats and kittens , several mixed
breed puppies of various sizes , and a list a mile. long of referred animals .
Please call or write if you want to adopt or join.
Please handle your personal responsibilities toward the animals you own, or
have allowed to breed . We sympathize with you, but our time and energies
right now be spent on educating the general public,. raising the funds
needed to support our foster program , and on making known the need for a
better animal shelter in the Tri-Valley area.
Support us . Let your elected representatives know that you want to see a
new shelter project succeed .
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