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Home My WebLink AboutItem 20 - Resolution and Agreement for Police Department Retired K-9 Police Department www.santa-ana.org/pd Item # 20 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report August 19, 2025 TOPIC: Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Kaylee AGENDA TITLE Resolution and Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Ryan Johnson to Purchase a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9 RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police Corporal Ryan Johnson and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORPORAL RYAN JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A RETIRED SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police Corporal Ryan Johnson for the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the amount of $1 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX). GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit utilizes police service dogs trained specifically to assist with different patrol functions. The police service dogs serve as a valuable officer safety resource during tactical and high-risk situations. The police service dogs are used to find and apprehend violent suspects, providing officers with additional safety options when apprehending a suspect. In addition to enforcement duties, the Canine Unit performs public relations activities that enhance the crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. During public events, community members are able to “meet and greet” the police service dogs and observe live bite and detection demonstrations. Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Kaylee August 19, 2025 Page 2 5 2 7 2 Police Corporal Johnson worked alongside his K-9 partner, Kaylee, since 2018. Kaylee is an 11 year old Belgian Malinois; the average retirement age for police service dogs. At her age and physical condition, it would be impractical to keep her in service as a K-9 team with Corporal Johnson. During their assignment as a K-9 team, Kaylee has lived with Corporal Johnson for over seven years. As Kaylee retires, Corporal Johnson wishes to purchase Kaylee for the standard fee of one dollar ($1). Police Corporal Johnson will assume ownership and full responsibility for the care, maintenance, food, housing, medical, and any other expenses that arise out of Corporal Johnson’s ownership of Kaylee. In order to provide a consistent home and care for K-9 Kaylee, it is recommended that the agreement between Corporal Johnson and the City of Santa Ana be approved. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The one dollar ($1) payment from Corporal Johnson for the purchase of K-9 Kaylee will be deposited into the Police Department’s Miscellaneous Reimbursement revenue account (no. 01114002-57402). EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution 2. Agreement with Corporal Johnson Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xxx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORPORAL RYAN JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A RETIRED SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. WHEREAS, Corporal Ryan Johnson (“Officer”) is a current police officer with the City of Santa Ana and is assigned to the Canine Unit as a K-9 officer; and B. WHEREAS, the City assigned a dog named Kaylee to be used in the K-9 program and Kaylee was assigned to Officer; and C. WHEREAS, Kaylee has served the department for seven (7) years as a police service dog and Kaylee is 11 years old, a normal retirement age for police service dogs. Based upon her age and current physical condition, it would be impractical to keep her in service and transfer her to a new K-9 officer; and D. WHEREAS, Officer has requested permission to purchase Kaylee and the City is agreeable to selling Kaylee to Officer due to their relationship as Kaylee’s handler. Section 2. The City has declared Kaylee to be surplus property and due to the nature of Officer's relationship with Kaylee, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Officer on behalf of the City to sell Kaylee for $1 under terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. Section 3. If any surcharge or fee, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this Resolution, and each and all provisions hereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more provisions may be declared invalid. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. Resolution 2025-xxx Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 1 Resolution 2025-xxx Page 2 of 2 ADOPTED this day of August, 2025. Valerie Amezcua Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Tamara Bogosian Sr. Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2025-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on August __, 2025. Date: City Clerk City of Santa Ana EXHIBIT 2 PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 19th day of August, 2025 by and between Santa Ana Police Department Officer, Corporal Ryan Johnson ("Officer") and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"). RECITALS A. Officer is a member of the Santa Ana Police Department and is assigned as a K-9 Handler in the K9 Unit. B. Officer is, in connection with his assignment as a K9 Handler, given the care, custody, and control of a police dog named "Kaylee" (Dog). C. Dog has been specially trained to assist officers in law enforcement tasks and to respond to commands issued specifically by the Officer. D. Dog is 11 years old, a normal retirement age for police dogs. Based on her age and current physical condition, it would be impractical to keep her in service. E. Dog is considered "surplus" property and the Director of Finance has agreed to sell Dog to Officer for the total sum of $1.00. F. Officer wishes to purchase and adopt Dog. It is the City's intent to sell Dog to Officer subject to the conditions specified in this agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. City hereby sells Dog to Officer for the total sum of $1.00, payable at the time this contract is executed. Officer shall be the owner of the Dog upon execution of this contract and payment of $1.00. 2. Officer agrees and hereby assumes ownership and full responsibility for the care, maintenance, food, housing, medical and any and all other expenses that result from or arise out of Officer's ownership of Dog. 3 . Officer agrees that the City shall have no further responsibility of liability for Dog or Dog's care after the date of this Agreement. 4 . Officer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, representatives, and agents with respect to any loss, damage, claim, injury, or liability that arises out of, or is in any way related to, Dog or Officer's actions with Dog after the effective date of this Agreement. .----·---------· : Scanned with i a} CamScan ner· 5. Officer gives up and waives any right he may have on behalf of himself and his heirs, assigns, and successors for any loss, injury, damage, claim, or liability arising out of or in any way related to Officer's ownership and possession of Dog. 6. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and no representations have been made by any of the parties or their representative, except as is contained herein and any representations not expressed herein arc invalid and unenforceable. This agreement is valid on the effective date and may not be modified thereafter, except in writing signed by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. rJ.~s~ olice Officer RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Chief of Police APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney ByQd amara Bogosian Sr. Assistant City Attorney 2 CITY OF SANTA ANA ALVARO NUNEZ City Manager ATTEST: JENNIFER L. 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