Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement with the East Bay SPCA for Animal Welfare Services to Extend the term to June 30, 2027; and Increase the Contract Amount by $579,500 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,517,000 and to Authorize Additional Cumulative Agreement Amendments Up to 10% ($151,700)
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Quality of Life
* Public Safety
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the current agreement with the East Bay SPCA, extending the term for an additional eighteen months and increasing the total not to exceed amount of compensation by $579,500, for a total amount not to exceed $1,517,000. Staff evaluated alternative facilities and determined that they are less efficient and more costly due to services being divided among multiple locations.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department currently relies on the East Bay SPCA to provide quality animal sheltering services as part of its core community service operations. Since 2021, the Police Department has developed a strong working relationship with the SPCA. Prior to 2021, the City contracted with the City of Fremont for animal shelter services; however, the City of Fremont was no longer able to accommodate the volume of services required by San Leandro.
In March 2025, staff began conducting a multi-county survey to evaluate alternative animal sheltering options within Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Using the most recent service call data as a baseline, staff assessed both service capacity and projected costs for potential providers. The Police Department's Animal Control Unit contacted the following agencies: Contra Costa County Animal Services, City of Berkeley, City of Hayward, City of Alameda, and Alameda County Animal Services. All agencies, with the exception of the East Bay SPCA,...
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