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COMMITTEE
September 27, 2021
10:30 A.M.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair
Agenda
Items:
Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference
of the Committee
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this
agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
3.APPROVE Record of Action from the July 26, 2021 meeting. (Page 4)
4.RECEIVE an update on the Community Warning System (CWS) from the Sheriff's
Office. (Heather Tiernan, CWS Manager) (Page 7)
5.ACCEPT a proposal from the Animal Services Department on contracted city services,
including a revised fee structure, and PROVIDE direction to staff. (Beth Ward, Animal
Services Director, and Paul Reyes, Senior Deputy County Administrator) (Page 10)
6.The next meeting is currently scheduled for October 25, 2021.
7.Adjourn
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For Additional Information Contact:
Paul Reyes, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2049, Fax (925) 655-2066
paul.reyes@cao.cccounty.us
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its Board of
Supervisors meetings and written materials. Following is a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and
written materials associated with Board meetings:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal
Employees
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs
ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BGO Better Government Ordinance
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility
to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCP Community Corrections Partnership
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire Contra Costa Consolidated Fire District
CPA Certified Public Accountant
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
dba doing business as
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EPSDT State Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and
treatment Program (Mental Health)
et al. et ali (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
F&HS Family and Human Services Committee
First 5 First Five Children and Families Commission
(Proposition 10)
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HCD (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development
HHS Department of Health and Human Services
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HR Human Resources
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Inc. Incorporated
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
M.D. Medical Doctor
M.F.T. Marriage and Family Therapist
MIS Management Information System
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
OB-GYN Obstetrics and Gynecology
O.D. Doctor of Optometry
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency
Operations Center
ORJ Office of Reentry & Justice
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology
RDA Redevelopment Agency
RJOB Racial Justice Oversight Body
RJTF Racial Justice Task Force
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQ Request For Qualifications
RN Registered Nurse
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
UCC Urban Counties Caucus
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
vs. versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory
Committee
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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:09/27/2021
Subject:RECORD OF ACTION - July 26, 2021
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: RECORD OF ACTION - July 26, 2021
Presenter: Paul Reyes, Committee Staff Contact: Paul Reyes, (925) 655-2049
Referral History:
County Ordinance requires that each County body keep a record of its meetings. Though the
record need not be verbatim, it must accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the
meeting.
Referral Update:
Attached for the Committee's consideration is the Record of Action for the Committee's July 26,
2021 meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
APPROVE Record of Action from the July 26, 2021 meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact. This item is informational only.
Attachments
Record of Action - July 26, 2021
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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
July 26, 2021
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair
Present: Candace Andersen, Chair
Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair
1.Introductions
Convene - 10:30 am
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on
this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
No public comment.
3.APPROVE Record of Action from the May 24, 2021 meeting.
Approved as presented.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Vice Chair Federal D. Glover
4.1. CONSIDER interviewing applicants for a seat on the Juvenile Justice
Coordinating Council reserved for two At-Large Youth Seats
2. RECOMMEND candidates for the vacant seats identified above to the Board of
Supervisors for appointment consideration at their August 10, 2021 meeting.
3. PROVIDE any additional direction to staff regarding the Juvenile Justice
Coordinating Council.
The Committee recommended the nomination of Carlos Fernendez and
Sydney Mendez to the full Board of Supervisors for appointment to the
Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council at-large youth seats.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
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Vice Chair Federal D. Glover
5.RECEIVE an update on the Community Warning System from the Office of the
Sheriff.
This item has been postponed to the following meeting.
6.RECEIVE an update on emegency management coordination and response.
Rick Kovar, Emergency Manager-Sheriff's Office, presented an update on
emergency disaster response and the Emergency Operations Center. No
action taken as this was an informational item only.
7.1. ACCEPT an update on juvenile justice fees, and
2. TERMINATE referral on juvenile fees charged by the Probation Department.
Approved as presented, including termination of referral.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Vice Chair Federal D. Glover
8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for August 23, 2021 at 10:30 am.
9.Adjourn
Adjourned - 11:13 am
For Additional Information Contact:
Paul Reyes, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1096, Fax (925) 646-1353
paul.reyes@cao.cccounty.us
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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:09/27/2021
Subject:Community Warning System/Multi-Language Capability of the Telephone
Emergency Notification System
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: Community Warning System/Multi-Language Capability of the Telephone
Emergency Notification System
Presenter: Heather Tiernan, CWS Manager, and Rick
Kovar, Emergency Manager
Contact: Paul Reyes,
925-655-2049
Referral History:
This matter was referred to the Internal Operations Committee (IOC) in 2000 and was reassigned
to the Public Protection Committee (PPC) in January 2008. The PPC met with Sheriff’s Office
staff and Health Services Department staff in March 2008 to receive an update on the County’s
efforts to implement multilingual emergency telephone messaging.
At the November 2015 and May 2016 meetings, the Sheriff's Office provided updates related to
Spanish speaking radio stations and targeted outreach in spanish speaking areas.
Referral Update:
Over the past 5 years, the Community Warning System has expanded its technical capabilities
and engagement activities to reach more county residents during emergencies. These efforts
include:
Expanded capabilities of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system has allowed for
increased use, providing emergency alerts to residents, without requiring registration with
CWS. In March of 2020, the CWS sent a countywide WEA alert for the first time – alerting
residents throughout the county of the upcoming Stay at Home order due to COVID-19. Due
to the extended time available to prepare this alert, the message was sent in both English and
Spanish.
Development of an agreement with the National Weather Service to activate certain
emergency alerts on weather radios throughout the county during emergencies that cause
communication system failures.
Outreach and engagement efforts that have significantly increased registrations to receive
emergency alerts directly from the Community Warning System throughout the county –
approximately 35% of all county residents are registered with the CWS. The CWS has
participated in an average of 60-70 presentations to schools, senior centers, community
centers, etc. and 20 large scale outreach events per year between 2017 and 2019. Outreach
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was significantly slowed due to COVID but is our major focus for the 2nd half of 2021.
Development of a Local Partner Outreach Program that engages local communities to
engage with the CWS. This helps the CWS leverage existing relationships with community
groups to increase registrations and understanding of public alert and warning best practices.
This plan includes considerations for both non-English speaking and D/AFN outreach efforts
and we have seen great success in jurisdictions that have participated.
Multiple exercises that include live alerts to the public. These exercises increase awareness
and engagement among residents and tests the system in communities during non-emergency
situations. These tests have provided residents a glimpse of what to expect from real life
emergency alerts.
The Community Warning System has issued emergency alerts for an increasing number of major
emergencies over the past several years. On average, the CWS sends emergency alerts for
approximately 20 emergency incidents every year. In the past, a majority of alerts were to alert
residents of missing people or to avoid the area of a minor emergency, with an occasional shelter
in place or evacuation. Since 2017, the number of evacuations and shelter in place/lockdown
messages has increased exponentially. Major emergencies that included CWS activations in
recent years include:
2017 – Morgan Territory Road Washout – Avoid the Area
2018 – Sims Recycling Fire – Shelter in Place
2018 – Concord Apartment Fire – Evacuation
2018 – Limeridge Fire in Concord – Evacuation
2018 – Marsh Creek Fire – Evacuation
2018 – Bay Point Pipeline Fire – Evacuation
2019 – NuStar Tank Explosion – Shelter in Place
2019 – October PSPS – Multiple evacuation orders and public health advisories due to smoke
2020 – COVID 19 – Issuance of the first Countywide emergency alert
2020 – Oakley Fire – Evacuation
2020 – SCU Fire in Clayton - Evacuation
2020 – Tanker fire on Hwy 80 in Pinole – Shelter in Place and Evacuation orders
Immediate translation of emergency alerts remains a significant gap within the field of public alert
and warning. No reliable, automatic emergency translation capability has been developed and
there are no indications that this issue will be resolved soon. Despite these ongoing challenges, the
CWS has taken several steps to address this issue at a local level. Examples include:
Emergency alerts are available in Spanish for major incidents at hazardous materials
facilities with CWS Terminals for residents who register to receive alerts in Spanish.
The CWS website has a Google Translate feature that residents can use to translate website
content, including emergency alerts, into a variety of languages.
The CWS has a full time Senior Emergency Planner who is fluent in Spanish and available
to discuss the system with other Spanish speakers at outreach events, presentations, over the
phone, etc.
All outreach material including flyers, brochures, and other media is provided in English and
Spanish to all of our partners.
Partnership with the Contra Costa Crisis Center (211) to provide alert information in Spanish
to residents who contact their organization looking for information.
Partnership with the Listos organization throughout Contra Costa County to provide
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outreach information in multiple languages to community residents.
The Community Warning System also focuses outreach and engagement efforts with residents
with disabilities and access and functional needs. Efforts made to engage and provide useful
information with the D/AFN community include:
Addition of the UserWay feature on the CWS website to increase accessibility by adjusting
the website in a variety of ways including increased font size, text and line spacing, contrast
adjustments, etc.
Ability to send emergency alerts via a variety of tools including both audio and visual
messages.
Participation on the Disability/Access and Functional Needs Steering Committee, various
subcommittees and planning committees and at the county’s annual Disabilities/Access and
Functional Needs Forum for the public to learn about accessible services available to them.
Development of low literacy pocket guides for evacuations, shelter-in-place, and emergency
alerts.
Moving forward:
The CWS will continue to expand the Local Partner Outreach Program throughout the
County with a focus on non-English speaking residents, D/AFN community members, and
culturally diverse communities. While this program has been very successful, its rollout has
been hindered by limited staff and COVID-19. With the opening of the state and the
anticipated hiring of another Emergency Planning Coordinator by the end of 2021, we expect
this program to become more widespread throughout 2022.
In 2020, the CWS began consistently using the Nextdoor platform to increase awareness and
encourage registration for emergency alerts. As a county entity, our reach on this platform is
close to 300,000 residents. We are preparing to start posting our messages in both English
and Spanish, so more residents can engage with the system.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE an update on the Community Warning System from the Office of the Sheriff.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:09/27/2021
Subject:Animal Services City Contracts
Submitted For: Beth Ward, Animal Services Director
Department:Animal Services
Referral No.: n/a
Referral Name: n/a
Presenter: Beth Ward, Animal Services Director Contact: Paul Reyes, 925-655-2049
Referral History:
The Department’s city service agreements were established in 1985. The agreements stipulate
services for mandated programs and the enforcement of all animal related laws. The original city
fees were based on Department costs at that time and on a city’s population (per capita).
Historically the County has subsidized a significant portion of the contracted cities' cost for
Animal Services. The County’s general Fund contribution has often exceeded $20.00 per capita
for unincorporated residents while the cities have paid as low as $1.25 to the present $6.79 per
capita.
In 2005 and 2006, the Animal Services Department increased city fees for animal services each
fiscal year based on the municipality’s population growth and the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
percentage.
In FY 2011/12, the Department suspended the annual CPI increase as a result of the economic
environment at that time. The annual CPI increase was reinstated in FY 2016/17, though no action
was taken at that time to address the gap left by the four-year suspension of rate increases.
Therefore, on November 4, 2019 the Animal Services Department presented to the County
Finance Committee a cost analysis and the need to increase contracted city fees for service to the
18 cities. The County Finance Committee agreed with the staff’s analysis and recommendations
and referred them to the Board of Supervisor. On January 7, 2020, the Board of Supervisors
approved the Department’s cost analysis report and recommendations to increase the fees with an
updated agreement for animal control service to the contracted cities.
On March 12, 2020 the through the Public Managers Association (PMA) the cities notified the
County that they were not in agreement with the Department’s proposed new fee schedule and
service agreement. As a result of that discussion, in May of 2020, the Department advised the
cities of a revised fee for service for FY 2020/21 that represented the cost per capita increased by
the CPI as outlined in the original agreement from FY 2005/06.
In September of 2020, the Department advised the cities of staffing and service level reductions
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that were necessary to reduce costs in response to the cities' rejection of the County's proposed fee
increases.
On October 5, 2020, the Department reduced its services to the contracted cities as a cost savings
measure:
Field Services unit’s operating hours were adjusted from 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM
– 9:00 PM, seven days a week.
1.
On-call Field Services coverage was eliminated and the afterhours on-call staff were moved
to provide appropriate coverage during peak service hours.
2.
The Department started refering all wildlife calls to the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife or Lindsay Wildlife Experience, except if rabies exposure is reported.
3.
Field Services ceased picking up deceased wild animal pickups on private property.4.
All calls for assistance regarding animals caught in storm drains were to be referred to a
city’s Public Works Department.
5.
The reduction in services allowed the Department to lower its response times, reduce the calls for
activities, while serving the public in a more appropriate timeframe.
Referral Update:
In February 2021, the Department requested to meet with the Public Managers Association
(PMA) to discuss again the animal services fee rates. The Department advised the contracted
cities that if a sustainable fee plan was not established for FY 2022/23, the Department would
again have to reduce services levels, due to the lack of revenue to maintain its operations. During
the February 2021 meeting the PMA also requested the Department to assess its deceased animal
impound services in comparison to third-party contracted services. The reason for the request was
to assess if the cost for services provided by the County would be less if the services were
contracted out to a third party. Historically, deceased animal services have been a priority for
contracted cities and their citizens.
April 28, 2021, the Department also met with the Chief’s Association on their areas of concerns
around the Department’s services level impacts, which were:
Lack of appropriate staffing for deceased animal pick-ups1.
Citizen complaints around lack of response for sick or injured wildlife2.
Inadequate beat coverage by Animal Service Officers (ASO)3.
Impact on local police when ASOs are not available or delayed in response4.
In May 2021, the Department finalized the deceased animal cost analysis and presented them to
the PMA. The findings confirmed that the cost for services with a third-party vendor to provide
the same service was significantly higher than the Department’s cost for services. The
Department’s findings and recommendations led the City Managers to approve funding to the
Department for an additional 1.0 FTE Field Utility Worker.
In August 2021, the Department scheduled follow-up meetings with various contracted cities to
discuss the next steps and the Department’s need to increase its cost for services. The Department
advised the contracted cities at these meetings that if further action is not taken and additional
department revenues are not secured from contracted cities, service levels will be continuing to be
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reduced beginning with FY 2022/23.
Recommendation
In order to sustain current staffing and service levels, along with the County’s population growth,
the Department recommends a revised fee structure methodology, which would include a
reconciliation based on year-end actual expenditures. Effective FY 2022/23 the new methodology
and cost formulation would be:
Per Capita Rate = (Projected total cost for services less animal licensing, user fees, and general
fund contribution) ÷ Population of incorporated contracted cities
Projected Rates
The above amounts for FY 22/23 and beyond are estimates and subject to change. The final rates would be
distributed to the contract cities in March for the following fiscal year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No immediate impact if the Committee does not approve the Department's proposal. However
without additional revenue the following impacts would likely occur in FY 2022/23:
Reduce public shelter service hours1.
Further reduction of Field Operation Services hours of operations2.
An increase in sheltered animals’ euthanasia rates for animals with treatable conditions
outside of the Department’s veterinary scope of services and financial resources.
3.
Reduction or possible elimination of Community Education programs4.
Additionally, if certain cities decline to agree to the new contracts and fee structure then the
Department would likely only be able to provide the cities those services that are mandated by
State statute.
Fiscal Year Per Capita
Rate
2021/22 6.79
2022/23 7.66
2023/24 8.26
2024/25 8.87
2025/26 9.52
2026/27 10.19
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
1. ACCEPT a proposal from the Animal Services Department on contracted city services,
including a revised fee structure; and
2. DIRECT the Animal Services Department to discuss the proposed changes to contract fees with
the cities and prepare a new contract and fee schedule for the contract cities for consideration by
the Board of Supervisors.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact at this time. If additional department revenues are not secured from contracted
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No fiscal impact at this time. If additional department revenues are not secured from contracted
cities, then the service levels to contract cities will need to be reduced.
Attachments
Animal Services Organization Chart
Animal Services Presentation
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
ANIMAL SERVICES
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
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City Service Agreement History Overview
The city service agreements were established in 1985. The agreements stipulate services for
mandated programs and the enforcement of all animal related laws. The original city fees
were based on Department costs at that time and on a city’s population (per capita).
In 2005 and 2006, the Animal Services Department increased city fees for animal services
each fiscal year based on the municipality’s population growth and the Consumer Price Index
(CPI) percentage.
In FY 11/12, the Department suspended the annual CPI increase as a result of the economic
environment at that time. The annual CPI increase was reinstated in FY 16/17, though no
action was taken at that time to address the gap left by the four-year suspension of rate
increases.
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2020 City Agreement Discussions
In January of 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved the Finance Committee’s
recommendation to increase city fees and the cities were notified.
During the March 2020 Public Managers Association (PMA) meeting, the County was notified
that the cities were not in agreement with the proposed new fee schedule and service
agreement.
In May of 2020, CCAS advised the cities of a revised fee for service in FY20/21 as
requested during the March PMA meeting. The revised fee was based on CPI of 2.5% above
FY 19/20 fees of $6.38 per capita. The fees for FY 20/21 were set at $6.54 per capita.
In September of 2020, the Department advised the cities of service level changes that would
become effective 10/5/20 due to the lack of appropriate funding allocations.
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What do the city fees pay for?
4
Contra Costa County Animal Services provides a full complement of services for our
city residents.
•Field Service Officers –enforcement and community service
•A 38,000 sq. ft facility to house animals while they are in our care
•A medical and husbandry team to provide basic daily care to the animals as well as any necessary
medical care.
•An administrative team to manage a call center, support dispatch services, assist the public in person,
online, by phone.
•A team to support administrative hearings for dangerous animals and noise violations.
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City Service Agreement Challenges
Fees inadequate to support expenses for services
provided.
Expenses to provide services grew faster than city
revenues.
Population/needs for services increased.
Response times increased while call volume backed up
and became overwhelming.
City agreements only cover mandated services.
5
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Mandated Services Covered By Current Fees
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Special Enforcement
Mandatory Spay/Neuter Prior to Adoption (as
required per County Ordinance)
Major Case Investigations Re: Cruelty
Animal Housing
Stray & Aggressive Animal Patrols (Inc. Livestock)
Impoundment of Stray Dogs, Sick/Injured/In Danger
& Aggressive Animals
Sheltering/Care of Impounded Animals (Inc.
Vaccination, Food, Humane & Emergency Veterinary
Care, etc.)
Housing for Animals Displaced by Disasters
Return Animals Home & Adoption/Transfer of
Available Animals
Rabies Control
Licensing & Enforcement
Bite Investigations
Patrols
Quarantine of Potential Rabies Suspects
Rabies Testing
Rabies Vaccine Clinics
Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Animals
Investigations
Impoundment & Sheltering
Hearings
Permits & Enforcement
Other State & Local Laws
Animal Noise Enforcement & Hearings
Fulfilling PRA Requests
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Non-mandated Services Provided By CCAS
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Low-cost Vaccine & S/N Clinic for Residents of
Contra Costa County
Humane Education & Enrichment Programs
Deceased Animal Impoundment
Deceased animals located on the public right of
way.
Deceased domestic animals on private property.
Local Agency Assists
Police
Fire
Code Enforcement
Administration
Provide support for on-going operations –
budget and fiscal services, human
resources, contract management, fleet
management and information technology
In house call center –five days a week, T-
Sat. Phone, online, email and in person by
appointment
Dispatch services through SO contract
24/7
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Population & Revenue Comparison
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866,784
174,257
2020 E1 Population Report
Incorp.
Unincorp.
*Incorporated population excludes City
of Antioch
$5,890,696
$2,200,000
$4,112,000
CCAS FY 2021/22 Revenue Sources
City Revenue
User Fee Revenue
General Fund
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City Agreement Fee Increases
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Fiscal Year CPI Fees Per Capita
FY 17/18 3.5%$5.94
FY 18/19 2.9%$6.11
FY 19/20 4.5%$6.38
FY 20/21 2.5%$6.54
*FY 21/22 2.0%$6.79
•FY21/22 rate was presented in February 2021at:
$6.67
•*An additional 12 cents was added for deceased
animal services, per the request of the PMA in
July 2021
•FY 21/22 rate: $6.79
Cost/Usage Comparison
•Most jurisdictions utilize a level of services
similar to the percentage of costs they pay.
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City Agreement Allocations FY 2021/22
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CITIES Population New Rate FY 2021-22 Cost Variance Compared to FY 2020/21
Brentwood 65,118 $6.79 $442,151.22 $25,801.74
Clayton 11,337 $6.79 $76,978.23 $767.61
Concord 130,143 $6.79 $883,670.97 $34,196.91
Danville 43,876 $6.79 $297,918.04 $1,852.24
El Cerrito 24,953 $6.79 $169,430.87 $2,929.01
Hercules 25,530 $6.79 $173,348.70 $1,843.74
Lafayette 25,604 $6.79 $173,851.16 $1,672.58
Martinez 37,106 $6.79 $251,949.74 $225.14
Moraga 16,946 $6.79 $115,063.34 $4,282.28
Oakley 42,461 $6.79 $288,310.19 $15,206.33
Orinda 19,009 $6.79 $129,071.11 $1,704.61
Pinole 19,505 $6.79 $132,438.95 $4,922.03
Pittsburg 74,321 $6.79 $504,639.59 $30,221.45
Pleasant Hill 34,267 $6.79 $232,672.93 $3,413.23
Richmond 111,217 $6.79 $755,163.43 $32,911.99
San Pablo 31,413 $6.79 $213,294.27 $5,211.09
San Ramon 83,118 $6.79 $564,371.22 $15,292.44
Walnut Creek 70,860 $6.79 $481,139.40 $22,548.06
866,784 $5,885,463.36 $205,002.48
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Animal Care Agency Comparisons
Municipal Shelter:
FY 20/21
Rate Per Capita
City of Antioch $16.63
City of Oakland $12.18
Sacramento County $25.53
Contra Costa County $6.79
Contra Costa Animal Services ranks
low on cost per capita in comparison to
other municipal shelters.
The City of Antioch increased their fees
for animal services by 9%from FY
2020/21 to 2021/22, which brought them
to $16.63 per capita.
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* Fees exclude “user fees” (i.e., licensing, fee schedule fees, etc.)
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Revenue allocations
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FY Total Expenses City Revenue Lic. & User Fees General Fund Total Revenue GF%
2007/08 $9,991,000 $3,214,000 $2,766,000 $4,011,000 $9,991,000 40%
2008/09 $10,439,000 $3,640,000 $2,834,000 $3,965,000 $10,439,000 38%
2009/10 $10,106,000 $4,029,000 $2,781,000 $3,296,000 $10,106,000 33%
2010/11 $10,206,000 $4,190,000 $2,861,000 $3,155,000 $10,206,000 31%
2011/12 $10,498,000 $4,246,000 $3,097,000 $3,155,000 $10,498,000 30%
2012/13 $10,501,000 $4,205,000 $3,097,000 $3,199,000 $10,501,000 30%
2013/14 $10,739,000 $4,240,000 $3,282,000 $3,217,000 $10,739,000 30%
2014/15 $10,891,000 $4,279,000 $3,282,000 $3,330,000 $10,891,000 31%
2015/16 $11,603,000 $4,529,000 $2,850,000 $4,224,000 $11,603,000 36%
2016/17 $12,221,000 $4,743,000 $3,230,000 $4,248,000 $12,221,000 35%
2017/18 $12,592,000 $4,986,000 $2,832,000 $4,774,000 $12,592,000 38%
*2018/19 $12,907,000 $5,205,000 $2,390,000 $5,312,000 $12,907,000 41%
*2019/20 $13,505,000 $5,515,000 $2,325,000 $5,665,000 $13,505,000 42%
2020/21 $12,812,000 $5,685,000 $2,325,000 $4,802,000 $12,812,000 37%
2021/22 $11,869,000 $5,787,000 $1,970,000 $4,112,000 $11,869,000 35%
* The Department received one-time General Fund funding for FY 2018/19 & FY 2019/20 for capital projects.
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FY 2021/22 County General Fund Per Capita Rate
13
2020 Unincorporated Population 174,257
FY 20/21 General Fund Allocation $4,112,000
General Fund Per Capita Cost $23.60
Historically the County has subsidized a significant portion of the contracted cities’ cost
for Animal Services. The County’s general Fund contribution has often exceeded
$20.00 per capita for unincorporated residents while the cities have paid as low as
$1.25 to the present $6.79 per capita.
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CCAS 5-Year FY Projected Deficit
14
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27
Personnel Operations City Revenue General Fund Lic. & User Fees Total Revenue
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CCAS 5-Year FY Cost Recovery Plan
15
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27
Personnel Operations City Revenue General Fund Lic. & User Fees Total Revenue
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Recommendations:
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In order to sustain current staffing and service levels, along with the County’s population growth, the
Department recommends a revised fee structure methodology, which would include a reconciliation
based on year-end actual expenditures. Effective FY 2022/23 the new methodology and cost formulation
would be:
Per Capita rate = Projected total cost for services –less animal licensing, user fees, and general fund contribution
Population of incorporated contracted cities
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CCAS 5-Year FY Recovery Plan Details
17
FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27
Total Expenses:$11,868,682 $12,375,400 $12,903,984 $13,455,391 $14,030,616 $14,630,701
Personnel $8,671,655 $9,018,521 $9,379,262 $9,754,433 $10,144,610 $10,550,394
Operations $3,197,027 $3,356,878 $3,524,722 $3,700,958 $3,886,006 $4,080,307
Total Revenue $11,868,682 $12,375,400 $12,903,984 $13,455,391 $14,030,616 $14,630,701
City Revenue $5,786,682 $6,643,400 $7,155,784 $7,690,829 $8,249,529 $8,832,922
Lic. & User Fees $1,970,000 $1,620,000 $1,636,200 $1,652,562 $1,669,088 $1,685,778
General Fund $4,112,000 $4,112,000 $4,112,000 $4,112,000 $4,112,000 $4,112,000
Rate for Service:$6.79 $7.66 $8.26 $8.87 $9.52 $10.19
The above amounts for FY 22/23 and beyond are estimates and subject to change. The final rates would be
distributed to the contract cities in March for the following fiscal year.
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Thank You & Questions
We
appreciate
our city
partners!
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