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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGEIL7.
DATE: APRIL 15, 1997
RE: RENEWAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Attached for your consideration is a five year contract for the renewal of animal control services
provided by the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Department. The period of the
contract is from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2002. The agreement has been reviewed as to
form by the City Attorney's Office.
Included in the attached materials is a five year summary of animal control program costs. It
covers fiscal years 1992-93 through 1996-97 and includes the formula used to calculate the total
program cost. The formula is a function of the cost of patrolling, collecting and housing the stray
animals balanced against the licenses fees received, minus the cost of collecting the fees.
Although the five year summary indicates a increase from$36,131 in 1992-93 to $48,314 in
1996-97, a majority of the increase occurred from 1992-93 to 1993-94. This increase resulted
from a dramatic increase in calls for service. Since that year the cost has stabilized between $45-
50,000 per year.
Frank Andrews, Director of the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control, and Judy
Meraz,Baldwin Park Shelter Manager,will be at the Council Meeting on Tuesday to answer any
questions you may have. Also attached are copies of a Detailed Information on Services Offered
by Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control and the existing contract.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council renew the attached agreement providing for
animal control services from July 1, 1997 to June 30,2002.
COUNCIL AGENDA
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ITEM No. J �L -L
1 AGREEMENT
2 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
3 CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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5 THIS AGREEMENT, dated for purpose of reference only,
6 July 1, 1996, is made by and between the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
7 hereinafter referred to as "County", and the CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
8 hereinafter referred to as "City" .
9 RECITALS:
10 (a) The City is desirous of contracting with the County for
11 the performance of the hereinafter described animal control service
12 within its boundaries by the County of Los Angeles through the
13 Director of Animal Care and Control.
14 (b) The County of Los Angeles is agreeable to rendering such
15 services on the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth.
16 (c) Such contracts are authorized and provided for by the
17 provisions of Section 56 1/2 of the Charter of the County of Los
18 Angeles and Sections 51300 et seq. of the Government Code.
19 (d) Parties are aware of the recent enactment of Government
20 Code Section 907 regarding offset of delinquent amount due for
21 services and the City has agreed to waive its right of advance
22 written notice in accordance with terms set forth in this
23 agreement.
24 THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
25 1. The County agrees, through the Director of Animal Care
26 and Control of the County of Los Angeles, to provide animal control
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1 . - services within the corporatelimits of City to the .extent .and- in
2 the manner hereinafter set forth.
3 Such services shall only encompass duties and functions of the
4 type coming within the jurisdiction and customarily rendered by the
5 Department of Animal Care and Control of the County of Los Angeles
6 under the Charter of said County and statutes of the State.
7 The level of service shall be that same basic level of service
8 that is and shall hereafter during the term of this agreement be
9 provided for unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles by
10 said Director of Animal Care and Control.
11 The rendition of such services, the standard of performance
12 and other matters incidental to the performance of such services,
13 and the control of personnel so employed shall remain in the
14 County. In event of dispute between the parties as to the extent
15 of the duties and functions to be rendered hereunder or the level
16 and manner of performance of such service, the determination
17 thereof made by the Director of Animal Care and Control of the
18 County shall be final and conclusive as between the parties hereto.
19 Such services shall include the enforcement of State statutes
20 and such municipal animal control ordinances as the City may adopt,
21 as hereinafter provided for.
22 2. The County agrees to provide kennel and animal shelter
23 services to the City at Animal Center 4 (Baldwin Park) . The County
24 at that facility shall accept all animals delivered for impoundment
25 by the City on 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week basis.
26 3 . To facilitate the performance of said functions, it is
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:1 hereby.- agreed that the County shall have full cooperation and
2 assistance from the City, its officers, agents and employees.
3 4. For the purpose of performing said functions, County shall
4 furnish and supply all labor, supervision, equipment and supplies
5 necessary •to maintain the level of service to be rendered
6 hereunder.
7 Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, it is agreed
8 that in all instances wherein special supplies, stationery,
9 notices, forms and the like must be issued in the name of said
10 City, the same shall be supplied by said City at its own cost and
11 expense.
12 5. All persons employed in the performance of such services
13 and functions for said City shall be County employees and no City
14 employee as such shall be taken over by said County, and no person
15 employed hereunder shall have any City pension, civil service, or
16 any status or right.
17 For the purpose of performing such services and functions, and
18 for the purpose of giving official status to the performance
19 thereof where necessary, every County officer and employee engaged
20 in the performance of any service hereunder shall be deemed to be
21 an officer or employee of said City while performing services for
22 said City, which services are within the scope of this agreement
23 and are purely municipal functions.
24 6. City shall not be called upon to assume any liability for
25 the direct payment of any salaries, wages or other compensation to
26 any County personnel performing services hereunder for said County
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1 or 'any' liability other 'than `'that provided for in this agreement-..
2 Except as herein otherwise specified, the City shall not be
3 liable for compensation or indemnity to any County employee for
4 injury or sickness arising out of his employment.
5 7 . The parties hereto have executed an Assumption of
6 Liability Agreement' approved by the Board of Supervisors on
7 December 27, 1977 and/or a Joint Indemnity Agreement approved by
8 the Board of Supervisors on October 8, 1991. Whichever of these
9 documents the City has signed later in time is currently in effect
10 and hereby made a part of and incorporated into this agreement as
11 set out in full herein. In the event that the Board of Supervisors
12 later approves a revised Joint Indemnity Agreement and the City
13 executes the revised agreement, the subsequent agreement as of its
14 effective date shall supersede the agreement previously in effect
15 between the parties hereto.
16 8. For and in consideration of animal control services by
17 County, City agrees that it shall pay the full cost to the County
18 for providing such services at rates determined by the County of
19 Los Angeles Auditor-Controller. City further agrees that County
20 may keep and retain any and all license fees provided for by said
21 Municipal Animal Control Ordinance and collected by the County
22 pursuant hereto as an offset against City's obligation to pay the
23 full cost of animal control services.
24 The County agrees, through the Department of Animal Care and
25 Control to provide, on or before April 15 of each year, an estimate
26 of the total costs for all animal shelter services to be provided
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1 ' to:the City :for, the fiscal year then in progress. =It is agreed
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3 that in connection therewith, the County shall have all the powers
4 of the City and shall receive all cooperation possible therefrom to
5 enable efficient enforcement of such ordinance and to effectuate
6 collections called for thereunder.
7 9 . This contract shall become effective on the . date
8 hereinabove first mentioned and shall run for period ending June
9 30, 2001, and at the option of the City Council of the City, with
10 the consent of the Director of Animal Care and Control, shall be
11 renewable thereafter for an additional period of not to exceed five
12 (5) years.
13 In event the City desires to renew this agreement for said
14 five-year period, the City Council shall not later than the tenth
15 of May 2001, notify the Director of Animal Care and Control that it
16 wishes to renew the same, whereupon the Director of Animal Care and
17 Control shall notify the City Council in writing of the
18 Department's willingness to accept such renewal. Otherwise, such
19 agreement shall finally terminate at the end of the aforedescribed
20 period.
21 Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph hereinabove
22 set forth, the County may terminate this agreement at any time by
23 giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. The City
24 may terminate this agreement as of the first day of July of any
25 year upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County.
26 10. City agrees that whenever animals from within the
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1 . boundaries of the. City aredelivered to animal shelters operated by
2 County, the City shall pay for the services and shelter of said.
3 animals at the following rates:
4 Services RATES
5 Impounding of a relinquished $ 8 .56 per day, plus all
6 dog or cat. veterinarian costs for
7 treating these animals
8 Impounding a stray dog or cat. while at the County
9 Shelter.
10 Holding a dog or cat wearing a
11 license.
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13 (City shall pay for the foregoing
14 shelter and treatment for a
15 period not to exceed seven days. )
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17 Holding an abandoned dog or cat.
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20 Holding a dog or cat for $ 10.02 per day, plus all
21 observation. veterinarian costs for
22 treating these animals
23 Holding a sick or injured dog or while at the County
24 cat. Shelter.
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26 Holding dogs, cats, poultry,
27 livestock that are ordered
28 impounded by court, i.e. ,
29 fighting dogs, guard dogs, etc.
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32 For each dead animal brought into $ 4.45 per animal
33 the centers for disposal
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35 For each dead livestock, i.e. , $250. 00 per animal
36 horse, cow, etc. , brought into
37 the centers for disposal
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1 ::City .shall..pay.. for:the shelter and treatment of 'aI: .live
2 . animals, reptiles, and fowl _.from ..within the boundaries ° of..the City
3 and are delivered. .to animal shelters operated by the County and the
4 cost of such shelter and treatment of such animal- shall be as
5 determined by the County Auditor-Controller.
6 11. The foregoing rates shall be adjusted by the County
7 Auditor-Controller annually, effective July 1st of.. each year
8 commencing July 1, 1996, to reflect the cost of such service in
9 accordance with such rates as determined by the Auditor-Controller
10 and as approved by the Board of Supervisors of County.
11 All services rendered hereunder are subject to the limitation
12 of the provisions of Section 23008 of the Government Code, and, in
13 accordance therewith, before any services are rendered pursuant
14 hereto, an amount equal to the cost, or an amount ten percent in
15 excess of the estimated cost, shall be reserved by the City from
16 its funds to ensure payment to the County for work, services or
17 materials provided hereunder.
18 12. For shelter services rendered, the County shall submit an
19 itemized invoice to said City within 10 days after the close of
20 each calendar month which includes all such shelter services
21 performed during the preceding month, and said City shall pay
22 County therefore within thirty (30) days after the date of the
23 invoice. If such payments provided above and in Section 8 of this
24 contract are not delivered to the County office which is described
25 on said invoices within thirty (30) days after the date of the
26 invoice, the County is entitled to recover interest thereon. Said
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1 interest shall be at the rateof seven (7) percent per annum or any
2 portion thereof calculated from the last day of the month in which
3 the services were performed. However, the interest herein provided
4 may be waived, whenever the Director of Animal Care and Control
5 finds late payment excusable by reason of extenuating
6 circumstances.
7 13. Notwithstanding the provisions in Government Code Section
8 907, if such payments are not delivered to the County office
9 which is described on said invoice within thirty (30) days after
10 date of the invoice, the County may satisfy such indebtedness,
11 including interest thereon, from any funds of the City on deposit
12 with the County without giving further notice to City of County's
13 intention to do so.
14 14 . The City will review all invoices and report in writing
15 of any discrepancies to the Director of Animal Care and Control
16 within ten (10) business days. The County shall review the
17 disputed charges and send a written explanation detailing the basis,
18 for the charges within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the
19 City' s written report. If the City does not receive from the
20 County a written explanation within the ten (10) business day
21 period, it shall be implied that the County is not disputing the
22 charges
23 15. The County agrees to keep separate records for each City
24 in such form and manner as the County Auditor-Controller of the
25 County of Los Angeles shall specify. Such records shall be open
26 for examination by said City during all business hours.
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1 16. County agrees that redemption fees which it ,collects ,on
2 animals delivered to its animal shelter shall be creditedto the
3 City every thirty (30) days.
4 17. The County agrees to provide to the City additional
5 animal control services on an as-needed basis if requested by
6 written notice 24 hours in advance. If such animal control
7 services are requested during any emergency, the written notice may
8 be waived and said services requested verbally by a duly authorized
9 representative of the City provided a written request is given the
10 County within 48 hours after services are rendered. Such animal
11 control services will be provided by the County to the City at
12 rates determined by the Auditor-Controller.
13 18. The County agrees to maintain its kennel and animal
14 shelter in a humane manner and keep said premises in a sanitary
15 condition at all times and that all services furnished by it
16 hereunder shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of
17 California and that it will give the prescribed notices and use
18 humane methods of care and destruction of any animal coming under
19 its jurisdiction.
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1 .' IN 'WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of ROSEMEAD, by order::of its City
2 Council, causes this agreement to be signed . by . its ;.mayor ;. and
3- attested by its clerk and the County of Los Angeles, by order of
4 its Board. of Supervisors, has caused this agreement to be
5.. subscribed by the Chairman of the said Board and the seal of said
6 Board tobe affixed thereto and attested by the Clerk of said
7 Board.
8 CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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11 By
12 Mayor
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15 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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18 By
' 19 FRANK R. ANDREWS, Director
20 Dept. of Animal Care & Control
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24 ATTEST:
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28 City Clerk
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32 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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34 DEWITT W. CLINTON, County Counsel
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37 By
38 Deputy
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM COST -- CITY OF ROSEMEAD Prepared by.
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Total Uc se License ACO ACO Net • otai
Fiscal of of Fees Canvass Field Field Field Program
Year l ii ense Penalty Collected Cost Hours Cost Cost
9293 4292 541 70,152.50 11,588A0 17,082.00 1,156.50 43,727.27 2245.17 33.83 6.56 36,131.73
9394 4945 566 80,016.50 13,648.20 24,400.36 1,335.25 53,089.54 11,121.60 34.586.30 45,707.90
9495 4249 497 74,575.50 11,727.24 19,897.99 1,396.00 55,504.98 12,554.69 34.998.33 47,553.02
9596 5909 789 96.071.00 15,836.12 29,538.90 1,410.00 59,502.00 8,806.02 42,065.67 50,871.69,
9697 5475 716 90,680.00 14.673.00 22,489.52 1,421.75 59,997.85 6,480.37 41,834.58 48,314.95
• (i x rate) (g+h+j-f) (k+n)
Billing Rate:
9293 2.701lic 26.28/hr 37.81/hr 7.40/day
9394 2.7611ic 27.37/hr 39.76/hr 7.82/day
9495 2.76/tic 27.371hr 39.78/hr 7.
9596 2.68/5c 28.54/hr 42.29/hr 8.56/day .
9897 2.68if'ic 28.54/hr 42.20/hr 8.56/day
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DETAILED INFORMATION
ON SERVICES PROVIDED BY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
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Los Angeles County Department of
Animal Care and Control
SUMMARY
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is the largest animal regulation
agency in the United States.
The Departmentroperates six animal care and control centers. These shelters provide.24-hour, seven-
day-a-week animal services to 42 cities in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The Department's
service area covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves more than 3 million residents.
The Department's basic mission is to regulate, license and provide public safety and humane control
of domestic animals throughout Los Angeles County and the cities with which it contracts.
The Department has a fleet of 58 animal control field units that travel more than 1 million miles yearly
to perform its public safety and service mission.
The animal holding capacity of these vehicles is larger than for many other agencies, which means
officers can remain in the field longer, providing more direct service to residents in an area. Each
vehicle is equipped with individual fresh air circulation vents, lighted transport cages and a raised
floor to keep the animals more comfortable.
Each animal control officer is equipped with a hand-held, extended-range radio to allow them to be
in constant communication with their district shelters. This contact facilitates the communication of
current licensing and vaccination information, the reporting of actual or potential problem situations
and requesting specialized equipment, such as large animal trailers, etc.
The field and shelter office staff enforces all state, county and municipal laws regarding the care and
control of domestic animals. Each of the Department's six shelters are responsible to:
• Impound stray dogs, cats and other animals, including livestock.
• Enforce the leash law that forbids dogs from running at large.
• Provide dead animal pick-up.
• Investigate cases of suspected animal abuse and neglect and the impoundment of
animals seized in such cases.
• Assist local law enforcement agencies in raids to end illegal dog and cock fighting
activities.
• Impound dangerous or vicious dogs and conduct hearings on their disposition.
• Respond to special animal control problems caused by natural disasters, such as fires,
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floods and•earthquakes. :The:Department has a mobile field.command .post that can
travel to the command-center °of a disaster area and operate as the on-site
communications and control headquarters for animal-related:rescue work,-
• Relocate and return to nature, when possible, wild animals that migrate into urban
areas. The Department works with the California Department of Fish and Game and
the County Department of Agriculture in dealing with predator animals such as
mountain lions and coyotes.
• Investigate complaints relating to excessive animal noise, including barking dogs and
crowing fowl.
• Inspect and license pet shops, animal boarding kennels, pet grooming parlors, wild
animal compounds and exhibitions as well as guard dog firms and guard dogs owned
by individual businesses.
• License dogs in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sec. 1920 and
registration of cats under Los Angeles County Code Sec. 10.24.020.
Among the programs and services that are unique to the Department and not offered by any other
animal control agency in Los Angeles County are:
► Full-time,trained,uniformed officers who canvass the area the Department services to
issue pet licenses. The cities we serve receive full credit for all license collection income.
Additionally, pet licenses are sold at shelters, city hall and at Department-conducted
pet vaccination clinics.
► A state-of-the-art computer system that tracks individual problem animals, alerting
officers to previous complaints and expediting the direct return of stray animals
wearing traceable license tags.
► Low-cost spay and neuter surgery, performed by staff veterinarians at each of the
Department's shelters. These veterinarians also provide emergency treatment for
injured animals.
► Rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats.
► A volunteer program that assists in the grooming and placement of animals and the
r reunification of lost pets with their owners. The nonprofit Animal Care Foundation,
working with shelter staff and volunteers, offers financial assistance to animal owners
who are unable to afford the cost of pet spay and neutering surgery for their dogs and
cats.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND.CONTROL
SHELTER AND OFFICE SERVICES
Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control locations
pOWNEY CARSON
11258 S. Garfield Avenue 216 W. Victoria Ave.
Downey 90242 Carson 90248
(310) 940-6898 (310) 523-9566 •
BALDWIN PARK LANCASTER
4275 N. Elton Ave. 5210 W. Avenue I
Baldwin Park 91706 Lancaster 93534
(818) 962-3577 (805) 940-4190 or
(310) 940-4191
CASTAIC AGOURA
31044 N. Charlie Canyon Rd. 29525 Agoura Road
Castaic 91384 Agoura Hills 91301
(805) 257-3191 or(818) 367-8065 _ (818) 991-0071
Animal Care and Control Center business hours
■ Kennel Hours for Downey, Carson, and Baldwin Park ■
Monday- Thursday • 12 noon - 7 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
■ Kennel Hours for Castaic and Lancaster ■
Monday- Thursday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
■ Kennel Hours for Agoura ■
Monday- Thursday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All Centers are closed Friday, Sunday and all County holidays
Centers are staffed 24-hours a day. All calls are handled on a 24-hour a day
emergency priority basis.
Bolding Policy
California law requires all stray animals to be held three days. This department's policy is to
hold animals at least 7 days allowing owners more chance to locate their missing pets. After
7 days, stray animals are made available for adoption.
Kennels
Each center's kennel area is sectioned into specific areas including: animals that are available
for adoption, stray male dogs, stray female dogs, observation, hospital area and cat room.
Additionally, each center has facilities for housing livestock and the holding of small wild
animals.
Shelter and Office Services
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Veterinarians and Animal Health Technicians
• The department has full time veterinarians and animal health technicians on staff., They _
provide for the health, care and treatment of all center animals.
Animal Vaccinations/Health Check-ups
For the protection of all pets, each animal brought into a County Animal Care Center receives
a health check-up and is immediately inoculated against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis,
Parainfluenza and`Parvovirus. Additionally, all animals receive rabies inoculations before
placement and/or before being returned to their owner if a rabies vaccination cannot be
verified. The public may also purchase rabies shots at the low cost of$4.00. In addition,
dogs receive the 6-in-1 shot and cats get the 3 in 1 for a low fee.
Volunteerg
Volunteers are available to assist at most centers in many different areas, including helping
to reunite owners with their pets, assisting potential new pet owners in selecting the right pet
for them, grooming and exercising the animals.
Adoption Fees
Each center has many wonderful animals of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages just waiting to
be adopted. Adoption fees are:
Dogs (over four months of age) From $49.00 - $64.74*
*depending on the size of the animal.
Licensing fees will also be charged
for animals residing in our juris-
dictional area.
Puppies (under four months of age) Approx. $47.00
Cats/kittens From $40.00 - $47.00
Adoption fees include the State mandated spay/neuter fee, initial vaccinations, a seven day
exchange period and a free health examination by local participating veterinarians.
Grooming
Thanks to the support of the Animal Care Foundation, most shelters have specially designed
pet grooming rooms to spruce up pets for placement. An animal's chance of being adopted
into a new home is greatly increased after a bath, haircut and a little bow.
Spay/Neuter Policy
All purebred animals are spayed/neutered prior to being adopted into a new home. Programs
are now in place at several County Animal Care Centers to spay/neuter all animals prior to
adoption.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is administered by sodium pentobarbitol injection by certified staff veterinarians
and animal health technicians. This is the same procedure used in private veterinary clinics
and animal hospitals.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
FIELD SERVICES
Service Area 3,200 square miles
Number of Contract Cities: 42
Population: 3 million
Quality Animal Care and Control Service
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has been providing quality
animal care and control services for more than 60 years. Complete animal care and control
services are provided seven days a week, 24-hours a day by specially trained, uniformed
animal control officers.
State-of-the-Art Field Units
Fleet of 55 state-of-the-art animal control field units travel more than one million miles yearly.
The animal holding capacity on these vehicles is higher than most other animal control
vehicles which means officers can stay out in the field longer providing more direct service
to residents in your area. Each vehicle is equipped with individual fresh air circulation vents,
lighted transport cages and a raised floor to keep animals more comfortable.
Each officer is equipped with a hand-held extended range radio to allow field officers constant
communication with District Offices. This contact is imperative for obtaining up-to-the-
minute licensing and vaccination information,the reporting of potential problem situations and
requesting special equipment, such as tranquilizing equipment, large animal trailers, etc..
The Department has a mobile field command post equipped with an emergency animal
medical clinic for deployment in disaster situations, such as earthquakes, fires, floods and
other emergencies.
Enforcement of State and County Animal Control Laws
• Impounding dangerous dogs and conducting hearing on their disposition;
• Impounding and quarantine of stray dogs and cats that have bittenor attacked
' someone;
• Investigating suspected cases of animal abuse or neglect and impoundment of animals
seized in such cases. Ensuring compliance with state and local ordinances relative to
the humane care of all animals within our jurisdiction.
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Field Services
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Every call of potential abuse/neglect is thoroughly investigated by specially trained
staff;
• Enforcement of the leash law to prevent dogs from running at large;
• Impoundment of stray dogs, cats and other animals, including livestock;.
• • Acceptance of stray or unwanted pets from their owners or custodians;
• Assisting local law enforcement agencies in raids to end illegal dog and cock fighting
activities;
• Responding to special animal control problems caused.by natural disasters such as
fires, floods and earthquakes. The Department is equipped with a mobile field
command post that can travel to an"emergency" area of a disaster and operate as the
on-site communications and control headquarters for animal-related rescue work;
• Dead animal pick up;
• Relocation and return to nature,when possible, of most wild animals that migrate into
urban areas. We cooperate with agencies such as the California Department of Fish
and Game in dealing with dangerous predators such as mountain lions. Coyotes are
handled by the County Department of Agriculture or whichever private firm a
contract city has chosen, and we work cooperatively with those agencies;
• Investigating complaints relating to excessive animal noise, including barking dogs
and crowing fowl;
• Inspections and licensing of pet shops, boarding kennels, animal grooming parlors,
wild animal compounds, exhibitions as well as guard dog companies and guard dogs
owned by individual businesses;
• Wild animal trap referrals and support to assist citizens in resolving wild animal
problems.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT-OF-ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
SUPPORT SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Six ow-cost Spay/Neuter Clinics
The County operates six low-cost spay/neuter clinics in Downey (310) 940-8870, Carson
(310) 523-9575, Baldwin Park (818) 960-2841, Lancaster (805) 940-4193, Castaic (805)
257-3191 and Agoura Hills(818) 991-0075.
County Spay/Neuter Fee Schedule
Female Cat $ 25.00
Male Cat $ 20.00
Female Dog 1 to 25 pounds $ 35.00
26 to 50 pounds $45.00
51 to 70 pounds $ 55.00
over 70 pounds $ 75.00 to $100.00*
Male Dog 1 to 25 pounds $30.00
26 to 50 pounds . $ 40.00
51 to 70 pounds $ 50.00
Over 70 pounds $ 70.00 to $90*
Pregnant animals are an additional $ 10.00 - $20.00*
*Price to be determined by veterinarian
Licensing Programs
The Department is responsible for the licensing of dogs in accordance with California Health
and Safety Code Section 1920 and the registration of cats under Los Angeles County Code
Title 10, Section 10.24.020.
Door-to-Door Canvassing
Uniformed license field officers systematically canvass door-to-door in all areas. Officers
enforce licensing regulations, issue licenses for newly acquired pets and update departmental
census statistics. All fees collected are credited to the city to reduce animal care and control
costs.
Dog License Fees
County Unincorporated Areas
Unaltered Dog $ 22.00
Altered dog with proof of sterility $ 12.00
Senior citizen discount with proof of age $ 7.00*
*(60+years of age-with spayed or neutered dog(s) only)
Delinquent Fee $20.00
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The aforementioned license fees reflect a $2 surcharge for dogs residing in:the County
unincorporated areas. Many cities who contract with Los Angeles County implement a
licensing surcharge for their city ranging from $2- 15.
Cat License Fees
Unaltered Cat $10.00
Altered Cat $ 5.00
Although catlicensing is mandatory in all County unincorporated areas and several contract
cities, all cats deserve the protection a license tag provides.
Computerized Licensing System
Computerized licensing system including direct mail courtesy notices reminding pet owners
that their pet licenses are becoming due.
Licensing/Renewing Convenience
Licensing is made as convenient as possible for pet owners renewing licenses by providing
many licensing locations across the county. These locations include: County Animal Care
Centers, city halls, and many pet vaccination clinics conducted by the Department.
Permanent License Tag
Pet owners receive a permanent license tag for the life of their pet. This high quality, heavy
duty stainless steel tag saves pet owners from having to replace tags yearly and helps protect
pets by providing valuable information for a safe return home if they should become lost.
Annual License Expiration Date
An annual license expiration date, June 30, allows pet owners to ALWAYS know when
licenses will expire.
Discount License Fees Available
Discount license fees available for the following: Honorably discharged military dogs from
the Armed Forces of the United States of America; Guide dogs for the blind; Signal dogs for
the hearing impaired; Service dogs for the disabled.
License fees for the above mentioned dogs are only$5.00 with proof of service.
Low Cost Vaccination Clinics
Low cost vaccination clinics are provided at strategic locations throughout the County.
Approximately 35 vaccination clinics are held yearly in conjunction with the Southern
California Veterinary Medical Association, the Antelope Valley Veterinary Medical
Association, the Ventura County Veterinary Medical Association and local community
groups. Clinic fees are just $4 for rabies vaccinations and $11 for 6-in-1 vaccinations.
County pet licenses are also available at each clinic for the pet owner's- convenience in
renewing licenses and obtaining licenses for newly acquired pets.
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Rabies Enforcement Program
The Rabies Enforcement Program requires every veterinarian within Los Angeles County to
provide this Department with a copy of all rabies vaccination certificates. This important pet
vaccination information is critical for rabies control and becomes a part of the Department's
permanent pet information database.
Backyard Breeder Permits
Backyard breeder permits require any person, except a person possessing a valid kennel
license, who breeds animals for pay or other compensation, to obtain an animal breeding
permit in the amount of$125.00. Each permit shall authorize the whelping of no more than
one litter per female dog in any twelve month period and no more than one litter per domestic
household in any twelve month period.
Animal Control Officer Training
Ongoing specialized training is a critical part of animal care and control. Training is provided
on a continual basis for all County Animal Care and Control employees.
Public Education Programs
The Department's public education program includes the following:
• Animal Care Center Tours
• Educational Pamphlets
• Career Fairs
• Service Club Presentations
• Pet Visitation Programs
• Mobile Public Service Messages
Administrative Services
• Computerized monthly invoices
• Monthly activity reports
• Additional statistical service reports as requested
• Animal Care and Control staff support is just a phone call away
Media Support Services
Departmental public relations staff are available to assist with support material for city
newsletters, public relations programs and/or special animal related campaigns.
Pet Identification Tattooing
Pet identification tattooing is offered at all six Los Angeles County Animal Care Centers. A
pet's permanent license tag number is tattooed onto the animal's inner left thigh area along
with the letters LACO which indicate that this is a Los Angeles County Pet ID Tattoo. A
green dot is also tattooed into the pet's ear which is one of the areas always checked by
animal control agencies, veterinary offices, etc.. When an animal is examined, the green dot
alerts attention to the tattoo. This program provides a permanent method of protecting pets.
Pet ID tattooing costs
only $20.
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EARTAG for Cats
EARTAG is the new, safe and effective way to protect cats. Eartag is easily placed through
a cat's ear much like an earring and shows your pet's individual license number,and the
telephone number of the County's 24-Hour Lost Pet Hotline. The numbers are visible and
readible without special scanning equipment or any other device. EARTAG looks great and
provides critical information that can help get pets back home if they stray. EARTAG is
available at all six Los Angeles County Animal Care Centers for only $15 and can be used in
place of the metal tag when licensing cats.
Pet Makeovers
County Pet Makeovers allow pets at all six County Animal Care Centers a second chance to
be adopted. Volunteers spruce-up shelter pets with a bath, haircut and a little bow which
greatly improves that animal's chance of being adopted. Almost 100% of these animals are
adopted after the "makeover".
Seniors for Seniors
The Seniors for Seniors Program places adult shelter animals in homes with senior citizens
who are looking for the companionship a pet can provide. This heartwarming program
greatly increases the chances of adult animals being adopted. So many times adult animals
are overlooked for the spry,young puppy or kitten. Shelter staff work with senior citizens
to find just the right pet.. All adoption fees for the seniors through this program are paid for
through donations.
State-of-the-Art Computer System
A state-of-the-art computer system tracks all animals housed at each of the six Los Angeles
County centers. This system is linked to our licensing database and can identify problem
animals, such as vicious dogs and expedites the return of stray animals wearing traceable
license tags.
Pet Population Control Policy
Every purebred animal placed into a new home is spayed or neutered before leaving the
shelter. Additionally,programs are in place to spay/neuter all animals prior to adoption. This
ensures that any pet adopted from a Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Center
will not add to the over pet population problem.
$10 Spav/Neuter Rebate Coupon
Through a special program funded by the Animal Care Foundation, a private non-profit
organization that works with the Department, $10 spay/neuter rebates are offered to pet
owners to encourage sterilization. To date,more than 19,000 such rebate coupons have been
issued. This helps offset the sterilization costs for pet owners and is another measure to assist
in controlling the over pet population problem.
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AGREEMENT
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
THIS AGREEMENT,- dated for purpose of reference only,. July 1,
1992 , is made by and between the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, hereinafter
referred _ to as "County", and the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, hereinafter
referred to as "City" .
RECITALS:
(a) The City is desirous of contracting with the County for
the performance of the hereinafter described animal control service
within its boundaries by the County of Los Angeles through the
Director of Animal Care and Control.
(b) The County of Los Angeles is agreeable to rendering such
services on the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth.
(c) Such contracts are authorized and provided for by the
provisions of Section 56 1/2 of the Charter of the County of Los
Angeles and Sections 51300 et seq. of the Government Code.
(d) Parties are aware of the recent enactment of Government
Code Section 907 regarding offset of delinquent amount due for
services and the City has agreed to waive its right of advance
written notice in accordance with terms set forth in this
agreement.
THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The County agrees, through the Director of Animal Care
and Control of the County of Los Angeles, to provide animal control
services within the corporate limits of City to the extent and in
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the manner hereinafter set forth.
Such services shall only encompass duties and functions of the
type coming within the jurisdiction of the customarily rendered by
the Department of Animal Care and Control of the County of Los
Angeles under the Charter of said County and statutes of the State.
The level of service shall be that same basic level of service
that is and shall hereafter during the term of this agreement be
provided for unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles by
said Director of Animal Care and Control.
The rendition of such services, the standard of performance
and other matters incidental to the performance of such services,
and the control of ' personnel so employed shall remain in the
County. In event of dispute between the parties as to the extent
of the duties and functions to be rendered hereunder or the level
and manner of performance of such service, the determination
thereof made by the Director of Animal Care and Control of the
County shall be final and conclusive as between the parties hereto.
- 2 . The County agrees to provide kennel and animal shelter
services to the City at Animal Center 3 , Baldwin Park Shelter. The
County at that facility shall accept all animals delivered for
impoundment by the City on 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week basis.
3 . To facilitate the performance of said functions, it is
hereby agreed that the County shall have full cooperation and
assistance from the City, its officers, agents and employees.
4 . For the purpose of performing said functions, County shall
furnish and supply all labor, supervision, equipment and supplies
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necessary -to: maintain the level of service to berendered
hereunder.
Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, it is agreed
that in all instances . wherein special supplies, stationery,
notices, forms and the like must be issued in the name of said
City, the same shall be supplied by said City at its own cost and
expense.
5. All persons employed in the performance of such services
and functions for said City shall be County employees and no City
employee as such shall be taken over by said County, and no person
employed hereunder shall have any City pension, civil service, or
any status or rig4t.
For the purpose of performing such services and functions, and
for the purpose of giving official status to the performance
thereof where necessary, every County officer and employee engaged
in the performance of any service hereunder shall be deemed to be
an officer or employee of said City while performing services for
said City, which services are within the scope of this agreement
and are purely municipal functions.
6. City shall not be called upon to assume any liability for
the direct payment of any salaries, wages or other compensation to
any County personnel performing services hereunder for said County
orany liability other than that provided for in this agreement.
Except as herein otherwise specified, the City shall not be
liable for compensation or indemnity to any County employee for
injury or sickness arising out of his employment.
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7 The` Assumption-of. Liability Agreement .executed,:by .the •
Parties to 'this agreement is hereby made a part of and incorporated
into this. .agreement as is set out in full herein unless said
Assumption -of Liability Agreement is expressly superseded by a
concurrently or subsequently executed agreement entered into
between the' parties is hereby made a part of and incorporated into
this ageeement as if set out in full herein.
8. For and in consideration of animal control services by
County, City agrees that it shall pay the full cost to the County
for providing such services at rates determined by the County of
Los Angeles Auditor-Controller. City further agrees that County
may keep and retain any and all, license fees ' provided for by said
Municipal Animal Control Ordinance and collected by the County
pursuant hereto as an offset against City's obligation to pay the
full cost of animal control services.
The County agrees, through the. Department of Animal Care and
Control to provide, on or before April 15 of 'each year, an estimate
of the total costs for all animal shelter services to be provided
to the City for the fiscal year then in progress. It is agreed
that in connection therewith, the County shall have all the powers
of the City and shall receive all cooperation possible therefrom to
enable, efficient enforcement of such ordinance and to effectuate
collections called for thereunder.
9. This .contract shall become effective on the date
hereinabove first mentioned and shall run for period ending June
30, 1997, and at the option of the City Council of the City, with
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the consent of the Board of Supervisors of County, shall be
renewable thereafter for an additional period of not to exceed five
(5) years.
In event the City desires to renew this agreement for said
five-year period, the City Council shall not later than the tenth
of May 1997, notify the Board of Supervisors of County that it
wishes to renew the same, whereupon the Board of Supervisors, not
later than the last day of May 1997, shall notify the City Council
in writing of its willingness to accept such renewal. Otherwise,
such agreement shall finally terminate at the end of the
aforedescribed period.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph hereinabove
set forth, the County may terminate this agreement at any time by
giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. The City
may terminate this agreement as of the first day of July of any
year upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County.
10. City agrees that whenever animals from within the
boundaries of the City are delivered to animal shelters operated by
County, the City shall pay for the services and shelter of said
animals at the following rates:
Services Rates
Impounding of a relinquished dog $ 7. 32 per day, plus
or cat. all veterinarian
cost for treating
these animals while
Impounding a stray dog or cat. at the County
Shelter
Holding a dog or cat wearing a
license.
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(City shall pay for the fore-
going shelter and treatment for
a period not to exceed seven days. )
Holding an abandoned dog or cat.
Holding a dog or cat for - $ 10.40 per day, plus
observation. all veterinarian
costs for treating
these animals while
Holding a sick or injured animals while at
dog or cat. the County Shelter
Holding dogs, cats, poultry,
livestock that are ordered
impounded for court,
i.e. , fighting dogs, guard
dogs, etc.
For each dead animal brought into $ 4.11 per animal
the centers for disposal
For each dead livestock, i.e. $150. 00 per animal
horse, cow, etc. , brought into
the centers for disposal
City shall pay for the shelter and treatment of all live
animals, reptiles, and fowl from within the boundaries of the City
and are delivered to animal shelters operated by the County and the
cost of such shelter and treatment of such animal shall be as
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determined by the County Auditor-Controller.
11. The foregoing rates shall be adjusted by the County
Auditor-Controller annually, effective July 1st of each year
commencing July 1, 1992, to reflect the cost of such service in
accordance with such rates as determined by the Auditor-Controller
and as approved by the Board of Supervisors of County.
All services rendered hereunder are subject to the limitation
of the provisions of Section 23008 of the Government Code, and, in
accordance therewith, before any services are rendered pursuant
hereto, an amount equal to the cost, or an amount ten percent in
excess of the estimated cost, shall be reserved by the City from
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its funds to ensure payment to the County for work, services or
materials provided hereunder.
12 . For shelter services rendered, the County shall submit an
itemized invoice to said City within 10 days after the close of
each calendar month which includes all such shelter services
performed during the preceding month. Said City shall pay County
therefore within thirty (30) days after the date of the invoice,
the County is entitled to recover interest thereon. Said interest
shall be at the rate of seven (7) percent per annum or any portion
thereof calculated from the last day of the month in which the
services were performed. However, the interest herein provided may
be waived, whenever the Director of Animal Care and Control finds
late payment excusable by reason of extenuating circumstances.
13. Notwithstanding the provisions in Government Code Section
907, if such payments are not delivered to the County office
which is described on said invoice within thirty (30) days after
date of the invoice, the County may satisfy such indebtedness,
including interest thereon, from any funds of the City on deposit
with the County without giving further notice to City of County's
intention to do so.
14 . The City will review all invoices and report in writing
of any discrepancies to the Director of Animal Care and Control
within ten (10) business days. The County shall review the
disputed charges and send a written explanation detailing the basis
for the charges within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the
City' s written report. If the City does not receive from the
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County a written explanation within the ten (10) business day
period, it shall be 'implied that the County is not disputing the
charges.
15. The County agrees to keep separate records for each City
in such form and manner as the County Auditor-Controller of the
County of Los Angeles shall specify. Such records shall be open
for examination by said City during all business hours.
16. County agrees that redemption fees which it collects on
animals delivered to its animal shelter shall be credited to the
City every thirty (30) days.
17 . The County agrees to provide to the City additional
animal control services on an as-needed basis if requested by
written notice 24 hours in advance. If such animal control
services are requested during any emergency, the written notice may
be waived and said services requested verbally by a duly authorized
representative of the City provided a written request is given the
County within 48 hours after services are rendered. Such animal
control services will be provided by the County to the City at
rates determined by the Auditor-Controller.
18. The County agrees to maintain its kennel and animal
shelter in a humane manner and keep said premises in a sanitary
condition at all times and that all services furnished by it
hereunder shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of
California and that it will give the prescribed notices and use
humane methods of care and destruction of any animal coming under
its jurisdiction.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, -the City of Rosemead, by order of its City
Council, causes this agreement to be signed by its mayor and
attested by its clerk and the County of Los Angeles, by order of
its Board of Supervisors, has caused this agreement to be
subscribed by the Chairman of the said Board and the seal of said
Board to be affixed thereto and attested by the Clerk of said
Board.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
By %'/2elet,t,k,
Mayo
COUNT OF LOS ANGE S
B A ' ..e./2e..,;.41 ,.
. hairman
• Board of Supervisors
EST: ///],
ty Clerk
TTEST:
LARRY . MONTEILH, Executive Officer
Cl f�thhe Bo of pervisors
BY t.1►ri r�-' .
Deputyc. prrrr.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DEW TT W. CLI►TON, Co n y C•unsel
By
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