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June 2, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Animal Care and Control Services: Approve an Agreement Between the City of Chula Vista and the City of Lemon Grove for Animal Care and Animal Control Services Report Number: 26-0181
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Animal Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: This activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the City of Lemon Grove to provide animal care and animal control services.
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista has provided animal control and sheltering services for the City of Lemon Grove since 1995. The City of Lemon Grove desires to continue contracting for animal care and animal control services through City of Chula Vista Animal Services Department.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
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DISCUSSION
The City owns and operates an animal care facility located at 130 Beyer Way in the City of Chula Vista that provides a range of animal care and animal control services to the Chula Vista community and jurisdictions with whom the City contracts.
Since 1995, the City of Lemon Grove has contracted with the City of Chula Vista’s Animal Services Department to provide animal control and shelter services to its residents. The City of Lemon Grove desires to continue to contract for these services with the City of Chula Vista. Through this agreement, the City will continue to provide animal care and animal control services, includ ing but not limited to impounding, adoption, redemption, the care and disposition of dogs, cats, and other small animals, and related administrative services.
The agreement with will be for a one-year term, with four one-year options to extend, for a total term of up to five years, beginning July 1, 2026. For these services, the City of Lemon Grove will pay the City of Chula Vista $28,740 per month for fiscal year 2026 -27, for total annual amount of $344,880. The monthly compensation amount includes costs associated with the City’s provision and operation of an animal control vehicle utilized in connection with services performed within Lemon Grove.
The pricing for each one ‑ year extension may be adjusted by the City based on operational costs, animal intake volume, staffing costs, and other relevant factors; provided, however, that any increase in the annual payment amount for a one ‑ year extension does not exceed five percent (5%) over the annual payment amount in effect during the immediately preceding year.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and have determined that it is not site -specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act. (Gov. Code, § 87100, et seq.) Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact as the services for this agreement will begin on July 1, 2026.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no new net ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of approving this resolution, as the appropriation is fully offset by the revenue generated through this agreement. Future allocations for these costs will be considered as part of the annual budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Lemon Grove Animal Care and Animal Control Services Agreement
Staff Contact: Ashley Milo, Director of Animal Services