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Chino Hills delays decision on joining ARC JPA for animal control, asks for more financial and governance details
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about the city’s animal control contract and a proposed joint powers authority called ARC, Chino Hills City Council voted unanimously to continue the item about 30 days so staff can return with more financial detail and governance options.
Chino Hills City Council on March 25 delayed a decision on whether the city should leave its longtime contract with Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) and join a new joint powers authority commonly referred to as ARC.
The council asked staff for more information on costs, membership percentages and governance before committing. Council members expressed interest in having a formal role on a regional board and asked for clearer numbers on both short‑term service impacts and long‑term capital and operating costs.
The issue rose after staff said the city’s existing agreement with IVHS expires on June 30, 2025, and that the proposed ARC membership would take effect in 2027 if Chino Hills joined. Assistant City Manager Rod Hill said the ARC is proposing a new shelter and that the city’s projected membership percentage in ARC is currently estimated at about 15 percent. Hill told…
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