City Council

26. CONTRACT RENEWAL: ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES – F97-40, C2M6-\n40, M2M24-82\n12\n5-13-24\nThe Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has been providing\nanimal care and control services to the City since 1978. These services include, but are\nnot limited to field patrol, animal housing and sheltering facilities, animal licensing,\nveterinary care, removal of dead animals and the enforcement of animal code laws. The\nexisting five-year agreement expires on June 30, 2024. At the option of the County Board\nof Supervisors and with the consent of the City Council, the existing agreement can be\nrenewed for successive periods not to exceed five years each. The County’s performance\nunder the contract has been satisfactory; as a result, staff is recommending continuation\nof the contract.\nRecommended Action: City Council renew for a successive five-year period the\nAnimal Care and Control Services contract with the Los Angeles County Department of\nAnimal Care and Control from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, subject to final\nlanguage approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; authorize the City Manager to\nexecute the five-year extension; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to\nfinalize Council’s action. (M2M24-82)