HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13k - Animal Control ServicesDATE: June 18, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police
By: Dr. Jennifer Brutus, Sr. Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,702
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
The existing Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Pasadena Humane
Society & SPCA (“PHS”) for animal control services expires on June 30, 2019. It is
recommended that the City Council approve, and authorize and direct the City Manager to
execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PHS from July 1,
2019, through June 30, 2020, in the amount of $90,702.
DISCUSSION
Since 1993, the City has had an agreement with PHS for animal control services. The
Agreement specifies that, as soon as practicable, unarmed humane officers will be
dispatched to handle Arcadia calls for service. In an effort to resolve dog licensing
concerns, PHS has a canvasser go door-to-door throughout the City to make sure dog
owners are in compliance. PHS also has a computerized licensing renewal system, and is
working with local veterinarians in obtaining vaccination records and conducting follow-up
contacts with pet owners. In addition, PHS offers low cost spay/neutering and vaccination
services to Arcadia residents.
The City's current annual Agreement with PHS requires the City to pay $88,060 for animal
control services; however, to extend services for FY 2019-20, from July 1, 2019, through
June 30, 2020, the fee will be $90,702. This agreement price reflects a 3% increase, which
equates to $2,642 for staffing costs. Due to California’s recent increase in minimum wage,
PHS is increasing employee pay rates to retain good employees and stay competitive.
Professional Services Agreement Amendment
for Animal Control Services
June 18, 2019
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
For the term of the Professional Services Agreement, from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020,
the fee for animal control services will be $90,702. This amount has been budgeted in the
City’s Operating Budget for FY 2019-20.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve, and authorize and direct the City
Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for Animal Control Services in the amount of
$90,702.
Attachment: Proposed Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1