Agenda Item #13.14
For Council Meeting of: May 13, 2025
CITY OF SANTA ROSA
CITY COUNCIL
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CHIEF JOHN CREGAN, SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM CANINE ISABEL LLC AGENDA ACTION: RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002611 with Spectrum Canine Isabel LLC, Morgan Hill, California, increasing compensation by $94,000 and extending time of performance for an additional three-year term to provide training services for the Police K-9 program; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all related contractual documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This agreement provides for services from Spectrum Canine Isabel LLC to complete the training required for the Police K-9 program. A minimum of 20 hours per month of training is recommended by the California Police Officer Standards to maintain a street ready and reliable police K-9. This training shall be broken into weekly five-hour training sessions for optimal results with the K9 and handler team.
BACKGROUND
The Santa Rosa Police Department entered into a contract with Spectrum Canine Isabel LLC (Spectrum Canine) on April 18, 2023, and have been utilizing their services since that time. The purpose of conducting weekly maintenance training is to provide consistent and constant improvement in the dog and handlers skills. The weekly nature of the training allows the trainers to be in constant management of the dog and K-9 handlers’ and address issues that may arise and address them as efficiently as possible to ensure the K-9 team is well prepared for deployments. During weekly maintenance training Spectrum Canine provides a mixture and variety of services, as needed for the K-9 team to maintain optimal performance and street readiness.
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
Not applicable.
ANALYSIS
The primary goal of weekly maintenance training is to ensure continuous improvement in the skills of both the dog and the handler. This regular training schedule allows trainers to consistently monitor and manage the performance of the K-9 team, promptly addressing any issues that arise. This proactive approach ensures that the team is always prepared for deployments.
Spectrum Canine offers a diverse range of services during these weekly sessions, tailored to the specific needs of each dog. This variety helps maintain the optimal performance and street readiness of the police K-9.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding for this agreement is included in the approved Fiscal Year 24/25 Police Department budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The Council finds that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, the proposed action is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it does not have a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In the alternative, the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Not applicable.
NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution / Exhibit A-First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Spectrum Canine Isabel LLC
PRESENTER
John Cregan, Chief of Police
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