Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES FOR ANIMAL CARE SERVICES - CONTRACT
RENEWAL
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Tracy Sullivan
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the renewal of the Animal Care and Control Services contract with the Los Angeles County, Department of Animal Care and Control, for an additional five-year term, ending June 30, 2029.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) has contracted with the County of Los Angeles (County) for animal control services since its inception. These services include providing shelter to stray and abandoned animals, responding to field-related requests, and issuing pet licenses. These services are administered by the County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), seven days a week, through operations based at the Castaic Animal Care Center.
In 2023, the City commissioned a comprehensive assessment of DACC services to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing contract and explore opportunities for improvement. The final report, presented to the City Council on May 9, 2023, concluded that DACC adheres to industry best practices and adequately meets the current needs of the community. As a result, it was recommended to continue contracting with DACC for animal care and control services. The report also identified several areas for potential enhancement, which are currently being implemented. These enhancements include, but are not limited to, providing additional spay and neuter clinics, organizing off-site adoption events, expanding media exposure, and establishing a
grant program to support local non-profit providers.
The Municipal Services Agreement (Agreement) delineates the roles and responsibilities of DACC in serving the City. Annual costs to the City are determined separately each year based on an actuarial analysis performed by the County.
The current Agreement with the County is set to expire on June 30, 2024; therefore, the City Council is presented with a proposed renewal extending the contract for an additional five-year term through June 30, 2029.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding to support the recommended action will be made available in expenditure account 1003203-516101 (Animal Care-Contractual Services) upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and for future years will be contingent upon approval by the City Council through the annual budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Municipal Services Agreement (2024-29) - Santa Clarita