TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY OF CHINO
FROM: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
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Amendment No. 2 to the Animal Shelter and Control Services Agreement No. 2022-037 Between the City of Chino and Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS).
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Second Amendment to the Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services Agreement, to allow the early transfer of dog bite response to the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) beginning on June 20, 2025; including a phased transition of sheltered animals and associated records between June 23-30, 2025, with clarified indemnification terms; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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BACKGROUND
The City of Chino has historically partnered with the Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) for animal services, including sheltering, licensing, and low-cost vaccine clinics. In July 2024, the City of Chino collaborated with the City of Ontario to establish a centralized Animal Services Joint Powers Authority, now known as the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC). Since its formation, ARC has expanded from Chino and Ontario to include Montclair and the Unincorporated West-End Areas of San Bernardino County. The City of Chino Hills has formally requested to join ARC, which would bring the total membership to five if approved by all Member Agencies. ARC is scheduled to commence public operations and begin serving its member agencies on July 1, 2025.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire (ARC) is scheduled to commence operations on July 1, 2025, necessitating the transfer of animals from member agencies prior to that date. This transition presents a logistical challenge for certain animal cases, specifically those involving bites, which require extended holding periods due to state-mandated ten-day quarantine requirements.
This amendment includes specific provisions to manage the transition:
• Early Transition of Dog Bite Calls: Effective June 20, 2025, ARC will assume responsibility for all dog bite reports and related services concerning Chino-originated cases.
• Phased Animal Transfer: A structured transfer of Chino-originated animals from IVHS to ARC will occur between June 23, 2025, and June 30, 2025. The City will be responsible for associated transfer costs and the provision of relevant animal records.
• Indemnification: The amendment establishes specific indemnification provisions for both the City and IVHS during this transition period, clarifying responsibilities for potential claims arising from the early transfer of services and animals.
Staff is requesting that the City Council approve the proposed second amendment to the Animal Services Agreement between the City of Chino and IVHS to facilitate a smooth transition of services.
Attachment - Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-037