TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control, and FY 2024-29 Service Level Request MEETING DATE: June 25, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider a Resolution approving an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control, and the FY 2024-29 Service Level Request.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Commerce has one full-time Animal Control Officer position and one part-time Animal Control Officer position. For after hours and additional animal control services, the City contracts with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control to provide shelter and additional animal control services. The agreement is approved every five years and the fee schedule is renewed on an annual basis.
ANALYSIS:
The City is able to provide seven day coverage with current staffing, but relies on the contract with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control to provide additional services and the use of their shelter.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve Agreement with County of Los Angeles
Disapprove Agreement with County of Los Angeles
Provide staff with further direction
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control fees are based on a “fee for service” scale, as outlined in the fees document. The City Council approved $75,000 towards the agreement for FY 2023-24, which will be maintained for FY 2024-25.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This matter is applicable to the following Strategic Focus Area and Guiding Principle: Community Quality of Life – Guiding Principle 4: Support and evaluate community services, programs and events that promote healthy and quality lifestyles for our residents. Enhance public safety and social services through innovative programs that meet the needs of the residential and business communities.
Recommended by: Justin Edson, Public Safety Manager
Approved As To Form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully Submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
Summary Letter
Agreement
Attachment A – Description of Services
Attachment B – Service Level Request
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