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Home My WebLink About2007-129 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-129 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT INTERNATIONAL AND THE SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DONATION OF A CANINE TO BE USED AS A NARCOTICS CANINE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino do hereby authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the Guide dogs of the Desert International and the San Bernardino Police Department for the donation of a canine to be used as a narcotics canine. The canine will be donated free of charge to the San Bernardino Police Department. SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement IS rescinded ifit is not executed within sixty (60) days of the passage of this resolution. III III III III III III III III III III III 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Approved as to Form: 26 27 28 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT INTERNATIONAL AND THE SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DONATION OF A CANINE TO BE USED AS A NARCOTICS CANINE. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor joint and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th day of April ,2007, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA ---1L BAXTER X BRINKER X DERRY X KELLEY x JOHNSON X MCCAMMACK x The foregoing resolution is hereby approvedh;!t ~l~ City of San Bernardino San Bernardino Police Department . ," r'T', ,0' r ' Interoffice Memorandum 1i,i:C\:\'jtD-vl. , vL.~ 1001\,;?,~?5 I'll \: 03 To: Captain Steve K1ettenberg Lieutenant Brian Boom ~ From: Subject: Narcotics K9 Pablo Date: 5-25-07 Copies: File SBPD Narcotics Unit obtained a potential narcotic K9 from "Guide Dogs of the Desert International" in April 2007. K9 Pablo was partnered with Officer Roebuck and attended "Master K9" Training School on April 23, 2007. K9 Pablo did not successfully complete the school and was returned to "Guide Dogs of the Desert International" per the contract. Attachments: . Letter from "Guide Dogs of the Desert International" . Letter from "Master K9" . Contract TIlE SBPD IS COMMITIED TO PROVIDING, PROGRESSIVE QUALITY POLICE SERVICE; ~ (' At:IT.o' 'e'''nnn,....''nn:i'lol''T''T'....... n.lnnl"'\'UI:7 "T'TT'C' "" TAT T'T'V r'\C' t n:.'u. r------- Executive Director Roccie Hill Board of Directors President Brian Van Dusen, 00 Vice Presidents Jim Klocek David Slelnmetz' Cynthia Woods' Treasurer Charles Ray, Jr. Secretary Peggy Greenbaum Ira Cohen Tom Davis Stephen C. love Patrick Mundt Jay M. Roberts Dick Stein 'Graduate Honoral)' Board Membel1l James Gamer Peler Marshall Arnold and Kit Palmer Our Mission GDD improves the fives of the blind by Cleating opportuniiies for fife- changing independence, and by conducting community outreach and education programs. . Proud member . A lions Endorsed Project . Taking the Time to May 24, 2007 Lieutenant Boom San Bernardino Police Department 710 North "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 Dear Lieutenant Boom: I'm sorry you have not yet received the letter that our Executive Director, Roccle Hill, sent to you earlier this month. Please consider this a replacement. We greatly appreciate the time and care you took with evaluating Pablo. We are sorry the situation was not successful, and this letter should act as formal notification that we have Pablo back in our possession. The contract we signed earlier is now null and void, and you and the Department are released from any liability regarding this dog. Sincerely. Anne Mercer Director of Canine Operations Guide Dogs of the Desert, PO Box 1692. Palm Springs. CA 92263 Phone: 760.329.6257 - Fax: 76()'329-2127 www.auidedoasofthedesert.OIJI GOD is a Public Benefit Non.profit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Corporation - Federal Tax 10 23.7296531 ~ilste... I\~. IDe;. IdMd I'u" hMte ~-4 TeR_.. M8y 7, 2007 Lt. Boom San Bemllldino POlice Department 710 N. 0 Street San Bernardino, CA 92<101 Deer U. Boom: Officer ScotI Roebuck Is currently enrolleclln our Canine Narc:otlc Detectton COlII'M, which began on Apr~ 23. 2007. He InItIaUy flt8/tad the course with 8 black Labrador named Pablo. During the ftl1lt Mek of the course, I notIoed that Pablo h8d grellt play drive end IDYed to rebieve, however he _ed to lack focus. He would not hunt or _reh for lteme that _re out of his light. He lid not show eny progress, therefore we "- decided to "wash him our of the CXIlne. We began training OffiCer Roebuck with K-8 Ike, end the leam seems to be progressing nicely together. Should you have any QWltiOns or need further Informltlon, pleese feel free to conllc:t me It (951) 845-2780. Sincerely, '/ .~/~~ Danny La MlllItllr Owner & Trainer , :rr_ (liB lilY VAllEY aLVD. . CH!JlRY VALUY. CA 12m . (Ill) 1411710 . ,.,.. (t1S1) ....2U4 2007-129 .-nGS .;:~ "j.,,~"~o ~!!.~"1> ~l ~." \~ 1t; ~ ,/,,, '- ,.., o~ <;l?NA.'f.~ Guide Dogs of the Desert International PO Box 1692 Palm Springs, CA 92263, Phone 760-329-6257 Fax 760-329-2127 www.guidedogsofthedesert.org DISQUALIFIED DOG WAIVER AND RELEASE Guide Dogs of the Desert International ("Guide Dogs of the Desert") hereby releases the following dog (the "Dog") from training: Name: Pablo 10# 1775 Breed: L r~::t~iever olor: Black Sex: Male OOB: 6-21-2004 Altered: 6-15-2005 Rabies gi n: 10-1",,\4 2PP.C given: 1-7-07 Bordatella given: 1-7-06 Reason for disqualificaAio Unpredictable og aggression for Guide Dog use. As of the Transfer Date , owners of, and all rights to and responsibility for, the Dog are hereby transferred to: Organization: ("New Owner") Address: an Bernardino CA 92410 Phone: ,2007 n for Guide Dogs of the Desert releasing the Dog to the New Owner, the New Owner and agrees as follows: i It shall a the Dog and become solely responsible for the Dog's care and well-being, without assistance of any kind from Guide Dogs of the Desert. b II represents that: a. It is able, and it agrees, to spend the time and money necessary to provide food, shelter, veterinary medical treatment and hospital care, training, and other proper care for the Dog. b. It agrees to provide a humane and kind environment for the Dog. 2007-129 3. It agrees that, in the event the Dog becomes a participant in any police service program, the New Owner shall notify Guide Dogs of the Desert of the Dog's participation and provide to Guide Dogs of the Desert brief narrative updates and photographs of the Dog participating in the program from time to time. The New Owner acknowledges that Guide Dogs of the Desert shall own those narratives and photographs. The New Owner consents to the use of the narratives and the photographs (as well as the image or likene its facilities, officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers by Guide Dogs e Des for the purposes of publication or any other lawful use in conjunction with Guide of the 0 sert's activities in any manner and medium. including, without limitation, in prin r on e Inter t. The New Owner further understands and agrees that it shall receive no p ment or alty a result of the use or publication by Guide Dogs of the Desert (or its de . nee) of any rat' es, photographs or images, nor shall it be entitled to receive notices uch use or publi a n. 4. It agrees that, in the eve th~9 is n t selected to be a participant in a police service program, it shall notify Guide Dogs of th ese and, upon request, shall release the Dog to Guide Dogs of the Desert. 5. It understands that uide ogs of e Desert reserves the right to deny adoption for any reason, and to reclaim the g if th New wner does not comply fully with the terms of this agreement. Dog as characteristics that would make him/her undesirable as a safe I grees not to sell, loan, or give the Dog to anyone to be used as a Q, 7. It erstands d acknowledges that owning a dog may be dangerous, and exposes the New Owne a variet of risks, including liability for the behaviors of and injuries that may be caused by the Do , nd ot r risks similar to or different from those listed. It hereby assumes these risks. 8. It hereby releases Guide Dogs of the Desert and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any liability for any injury to its property or to any persons as a result of or following the New Owner's adoption of the Dog. It hereby waives any and all claims and causes of action it would otherwise have for damages or injury to its property or person against Guide Dogs of the Desert and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers, whether acting officially or otherwise. 9. It has carefully read this Waiver and Release and has been given the opportunity to ask representatives of Guide Dogs of the Desert questions about what it means. By signing below, the New Owner is giving up rights it might otherwise have to pursue claims against Guide Dogs of the Desert, and the other persons listed above, for compensation or other relief. It is signing this waiver and release voluntarily. 2 2007-129 10. This agreement shall become binding after each party has executed it by signing below. Agreed By: [New Owner Organization] By: -- /- /E'ep tu/'-S"i? Please Print Name Dated i-~ sF. Penman. City Attorney - tftJ 1'2- 2.-otn Dated / GUl e Dogs of the Desert International /#~ . ~/~ /h// Please Print Name &:1 e.e-- 1)/ V- Please Print Title f;0:Y~7 Dat~d I 3