Presented by Michael Johnson Director of Public Health Analysis of potential options for delivery of vector control services in the city of pasadena Presented by Michael Johnson Director of Public Health October 24, 2016 City Council

Background On September 26, 2016, Public Health presented information for the annexation of the City of Pasadena into the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District City Council requested additional analysis Three alternatives Continue with current limited services by Pasadena Public Health Full scope delivery by Pasadena Public Health Annexation by San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District is not accepting requests for new service areas

Option 1: PPHD Limited Scope Delivery Limited scope delivery of vector control services providing the following services: Source reduction (i.e. green pools) Minimal vector (mosquito) control (i.e. complaint-driven gutter spraying) $35,000 allocated annually through Public Health realignment funds Environmental Health Specialist assigned to program as needed.

Option 1: PPHD Limited Scope Delivery Benefits Local control of response to calls for service Least costly option Risks Inability to implement protocols recommended for Zika response Inability to address public health risks through comprehensive source reduction and vector control No ability to quantify the presence of vectors or disease No public education to promote source reduction No program for murine typhus, black flies, rodents, or plague

Option 2: PPHD Full Scope Delivery Full scope delivery of mosquito and vector control services comparable to vector districts including: Additional 6.55 to 8.75 FTE regular staff Capital Investment: $381,000 Ongoing annual operating costs over $1 million Public Health could not absorb these costs without significant reduction or termination of other high priority public health programs > Vector control > Public education > Disease and vector surveillance > Source reduction

Option 2: PPHD Full Scope Delivery Benefits Ability to identify and respond to public health risks Ability to minimally respond to a public health emergencies such as locally acquired Zika Ability to determine presence of disease and vectors that carry them Public education to reduce source reduction Local control of response to calls for service Risks Most costly option No identified funding source Implementation may require extended period of time to ramp up operations and expertise

Option 3: Annexation by SGVMVCD Full scope delivery of mosquito and vector control services including: No additional City personnel Ongoing annual City costs: $8,000 Approximately $495,000 per year in property tax assessment revenue citywide Residential ($11.98 x 35,500 parcels): $426,000 Other parcels ($20 x 3,050 parcels): $61,000 > Vector control > Public education > Disease & vector surveillance > Source reduction

Option 3: Annexation by SGVMVCD Benefits Ability to identify and respond to public health risks Ability to determine presence of disease-borne vectors Public education to reduce source reduction Costs equally distributed to the community Also address murine typhus and plague control (fleas) Comprehensive lab facility with ability to conduct complex tests Ability to direct additional personnel and resources in the event of a public health emergency Improved complaint response time Experience and expertise in vector control and surveillance Risks Loss of local control and complexity of withdrawal

Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council: Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15319 Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Projects and Section 15320 Changes in Organization of Local Agencies; and Adopt the attached resolution supporting the City’s annexation into the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.