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West Covina Council introduces ordinance to require spay, neuter and microchipping; public hearing set for May 19
Summary
After more than an hour of public testimony from shelter volunteers and questions about outreach and enforcement, the West Covina City Council voted to introduce Ordinance No. 2539 to adopt Los Angeles County Title 10 provisions requiring mandatory spay/neuter and microchipping, and set a May 19 public hearing.
The West Covina City Council voted April 21 to introduce Ordinance No. 2539, which would incorporate previously excluded provisions of Los Angeles County Title 10 that require mandatory spaying, neutering and microchipping of animals in the city, and scheduled a public hearing for May 19, 2026.
The ordinance, presented by city staffer Mr. Makarewicz, would amend Chapter 6 of the West Covina Municipal Code to bring the city’s animal-control rules into alignment with county standards. Staff recommended the ordinance be effective July 1, 2026, to align with the city’s contract year with the County Department of Animal Care and Control. The staff report noted neighboring jurisdictions that have adopted similar measures, including Walnut, Industry, Azusa, El Monte and Baldwin Park.
Why it matters: volunteers and rescue groups told the council the city’s sheltering system is overwhelmed and losing…
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