06-18-2019 - Item 11 - Consideration of Ordinance Amending Animal Control RegulationsAGENDA ITEM NO. 11
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE:June 18, 2019
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Carmany
Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ANIMAL CONTROL
REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt, give first reading, and waive further reading for the
following ordinances related to animal control:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2458 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 2459 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
BACKGROUND:
At the October 16, 2018 City Council Meeting, the City Council approved a two-year agreement
with Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. to provide animal care and control services
beginning July 1, 2019. The City's current contract with the Los Angeles County Department of
Animal Care and Control expires June 30, 2019.
DISCUSSION:
On July 1, 2019, the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS) will assume responsibility
for the City of West Covina's animal care and control from Los Angeles County Department of
Animal Care and Control. IVHS is a private, non-profit, full-access animal shelter dedicated to
providing a safe refuge for animals in the community.
Due to this operational change, the City needs to update its municipal code so that IVHS can
effectively and legally enforce laws related to animals within the City boundaries such as licensing,
animal cruelty, vicious dogs, leash law violation, etc. City staff is proposing minor changes to the
language of Title 10 of Los Angeles County (Chapter 6 of the City of West Covina's Municipal
Code), which was previously adopted by the City Council as a requirement of contracting with Los
Angeles County.
Included for Council's consideration, there is an urgency ordinance which enables IVHS to enforce
necessary laws beginning July 1, 2019. In addition, there is a regular ordinance which becomes
effective 30 days after adoption. Both are needed for Council approval to properly enforce the City's
municpal code in a timely fashion.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has approved the related ordinances.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1.Approve staff's recommendation; or
2.Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by: Nikole Bresciani, Assistant City Manager/Public Services Director
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Urgency Ordinance No. 2458
Attachment No. 2 - Ordinance No. 2459
Attachment No. 3 - Animal Care & Control Info Sheet
Attachment No. 4 - FAQ's for New Animal Control Services
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Identify Resources to Provide Better Public Safety