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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 01/18/2018MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY MEETING Conference Room, 2626 Holly Minutes from January 18, 2018 Members Present: Cheryl Martinez, Linda Gibeaut, Margaret Obregon, Sharon Ray, and Samantha Person City Staff: Captain Patrick McMenamy, Commander John Houston, Torn Brown, Jackie Torres Public Present: Barbara Baker 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Ms. Martinez at 12:32 P.M. 2. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from December 21. 2017 Ms. Gibeaut moved to approve the minutes, Ms. Ray seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 3. Discussion and Approval of Absences from December 21, 2017 There were no absences to report. Question was raised by Mr. Martinez regarding open Board positions needing to be filled. Commander Houston stated the item is not on City Council agenda yet, and that there are applications for open positions awaiting consideration. 4. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Re ort There were no questions nor general discussion of quarterly report. 5. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report Ms. Martinez noted that all numbers have improved, and the number of citations issued is down due to limited staffing. Ms. Martinez inquired regarding the status of hiring the Program Manager position. Commander Houston stated approximately 17 applications from the city, and an unknown number from outside the city have been received and will be reviewed for qualifications. He added that the position is set to close tomorrow and they will start reviewing next week. They will review the applications to determine if they want to interview anyone. They will proceed through the interview process, background process, and determine if someone is capable of the position. If the applications received don't meet qualifications then re -posting for 30 days will be made. Ms. Martinez inquired on details of the actual hiring process. Commander Houston stated he is the one who asks for all HR cleared applications to be forwarded to him, then they decide who to interview. Commander continued by stating the HR will forward some applications that did not specifically apply for this position. Of those applications received no more than 5 will be interviewed. Interviews will be conducted by Commander Houston, Chief Alanis, a third person possibly from HR and Chief Markle will be involved in the final decision. Ms. Martinez asked to clarify that if an application did not go through it is because the applicant wasn't qualified, to which Commander confirmed as correct. He added also that HR normally only sends 5 to 6 applications to the hiring managers, but that he asks for all the applications to be forwarded for review. Ms. Martinez introduced Captain Patrick McMenamy as the new Interim Program Manager, then introduced the board. Ms. Person inquired about the process for calculating the live -release rate and noted that there are no numbers for comparison listed on the report for beginning and ending, but simply the numbers in the middle. Ms. Martinez noted that the percentages appear to be incorrect without having the start/finish numbers. Ms. Martinez stated the subject will be placed on the agenda for next month's meeting. 6. Discussion of Mandatory Spay/Neuter after Impoundment Section 6.103 Ms. Martinez then inquired about the spay/neuter process, specifically what is the process for follow up on an animal which has been released with a notice to have an animal spayed/neutered. Ms. Torres explained the process which requires proof of spay, but due to lack of manning the enforcement has fallen behind. Commander Houston supported the lack of manning has impacted enforcement. 7. Discussion of recommended Mandatory Microchipping Ordinance Ms. Martinez stated that Captain White is working to assist with a beginning point for the pilot -program, but due to limited personnel in several departments the start is delayed. 8. Presentation discussion and recommendation for amendment of current tethering ordinance Ms. Martinez inquired regarding the status of the proposed ordinance. Commander Houston stated the proposal is being reviewed at various levels and that it is not ready for City Council's agenda. One item requiring evaluation is the fee review which is necessary as a preliminary step in presenting the proposal to the City Manager. 9. Public Comments Public comments were made by Ms. Baker and Commander Houston. 10. Identify items to be placed on next agenda Items 1- b, 8, and add Discussion of Breeding Ordinance and Data Reporting. 11. Adjournment There was a motion to adjourn by Ms. Ray and seconded by Ms. Person, meeting was adjourned at 1.05 p.m. C. Collection of License Ree by Others. i . License or County Tag fees collected by a County -authorized agency or a licensed veterinarian must be properly documented and remitted to Animal Services within 45 days of the sale of the tag. 2. Authorized sellers of the Lee County license must sell the license at the fee levels approved by the Board. However, authorized sellers may charge a reasonable administrative fee to cover the costs of providing the license tag service. The adr i-nistrative fee charged by an authorized seller cannot exceed the amount set forth in the External Fee Manual. if an authorized seller charges an administrative fee, notice must be provided to the purchaser regarding the amount of the administrative fee charged and inform the purchaser`that'the administrative fee cavi be avoided by purchasing the license tag directly from Animal Services. The authorized seller may not add the administrative fee to the cost of a license but must list the administrative fee as a separate item on the invoice/receipt provided to the purchaser. 3. An authorized seller of license tags must keep' complete and accurate records of tags sold and on. hand as inventory. All theft or loss must be reported immediately to the proper authority, and a copy of the official law enforcement report must be provided to Animal Services. Unexplained shortages/losses of tags or sales of tags at the incorrect prices are the responsibility of the seller. SECTION ELEVEN: BREEDER CERTIFICATES A. Certificate Required. A certificate issued by Animal Services is required in order to legally breed a domestic dog or cat or offer a domestic dog or cat for breeding or stud purposes. The breed of dog or cat must be registered with a nationally recognized dog or cat club. The certificate is subject to annual renewal. B. Fees. The cast of the certificate and other related fees are as set forth in the External Fee Manual. C. Certificate Application Requirements. 1.. Breeders of domestic animals of a nationally recognized dog or cat club must submit a completed application (avail'abie from Animal Services). The following midst' accompany the bfeader certificate application for each animal listed: a. A .current rabies certificate; b. A curfent County license; c. Evidence of current annual boosters/vaccinations-, Frage 21 of 42 19 E d. Microchip registration; and e. National breed registration. 2. Unsterilized animals housed in or on the premises of the owner, without the owner possessing a valid breeder certificate, proof of national breed club registration or proof or certificate of sterilization (or proof of medical exemption from a licensed veterinarian in the State of Florida), may be impounded by Animal Services. The owner will be responsible for paying the applicable County fees, including sterilization fees, for redemption of the animal if a breeder certificate is not obtained or approved by Animal Services within 5 consecutive days of the date of impoundment, Record keeping and Quarterly Reporting. Consistent with §877.14, F.S., the breeder must keep a complete and true record of all animal sales transactions; showing -the date of the transaction and the name .and address of the person from whom each animal was purchased or otherwise obtained and to whom each animal was sold or otherwise transferred. The records must also include a sufficient description of the animal such as bred, sex, color, markings and distinguishing features. On a quarterly- basis, the name, address and telephone numbers of the new owner of any dog, cat, puppy or kitten must be provided to Animal Services. For purposes of this section the term "quarterly basis" means the calendar quarters ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, Certificates. 1. Requirement to Provide Certificate and Registration (s), The breeder is required to provide the new owner with a certificate identifying their breeder certificate number and the breed of the animal purchased. The breeder must also provide a copy of the official certificate, of veterinary inspection, prepared in accordance with §828.29, Florida Statutes, to the buyer of the animal, and the 'registration from the nationally recognized dog or cat club. 2. Certificate Duration.. A breeder certificate is valid for a period of 1 calendar year and must be renewed annually with Animal Services. 3. Cerfifrcafe Renewal, Renewal applications for certificates must be made within 30 days prior to expiration of the annual breeder certificate. 4. Certificate Not Transferable. A breeder certificate is not transferrable, assignable or refundable. Page 22 of 42 F, Minimum Age. Breeders are prohibited from offering puppies or kittens for sale or give away under the age of 8 weeks. However; this does not prevent the surrender of an animal to a shelter at any age. G. Advertising Requirements. The breeder certificate number must be stated on all advertisements and literature concerning the sale or free give away of a domestic dog or cat produced by the breeder's business. H. Inspection Authority. Acceptance of a breeder certificate from Animal Services constitutes agreement to inspection of the breeding premises at reasonable times by an Animal Control Officer. Refusal to allow inspection of an animal or the premises constitutes a violation and may result in the revocation of the breeder certificate. Basis for Denial of Certificate. Breeder certificates may not be issued to an individual or business, or business involving a person convicted or otherwise found guilty of an offense involving cruelty to animals or where a final judgment has been entered against the applicant under §828.073, F.S., or any other state's reg'u(ations prohibiting animal neglect or mistreatment. A breeder certificate may also not be issued where there is any other person on or within the same premises who has been convicted or otherwise found guilty of an offense involving crudity to animals or where a final judgment has been entered against a person under §828.078; F.& Basis for Denial of Renewal. Breeder certificates will not be renewed to individuals or businesses that are not operating in full compliance with this ordinance. K. Violations. The following actions constitute a violation of this section and the Ordinance, 1. Failure to obtain a certificate prior to operating as a breeder. 2. Continuing to operate a breeding business after a certificate is expired, failure to'timgly renew a certificate. 3- Counterfeiting a breeder certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection. 4. Malicious destruction of a valid breeder certificate. 5. Providing false information on the certificate application. 6. Violation for .1\16i -possession of Breeder Certificates. Unsterilized animals housed in or on the premises of the owner, without the owner possessing a valid breeder certificate, proof of certificate of sterilization or proof of medical exerription frbm a licensed veterinarian in the State of Florida, may be impounded by Animal Services. The, owner will be responsible for the Page 23 of 42 SECTION 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Cit} of Providence_ Chapter 4, Entitled.. "Anintals and ]owl.-' Article I I. "Dogs.'- Section 22, is hereby amended as follows: Sec, 4-22. - Dog Breeding (a) Dog Breeding Permit (1) There shall exist a Dog Breeding Peri -nit, issued by Animal Control at a cost of ti o hundred fifth dollars (5250), w -hick shall expire one (1) calendar year for the date it was issued. Permits shall be non-transferrable. (2) leo Dag Breeding Permit shall be issued until and unless Animal Control has reviewed and inspected the premises where the dogs are being kept and found it to be in compliance with all applicable laws and suitable for the proper care and breeding of dogs. (3) Animal Control shall develop and maintain policies establishing the suitable conditions for proper care and breeding of dogs. Such polices shall be publicly posted on the Animal Control websitc. (b) Regulation Unless an individual has obtained a Breeding Permit froth Animal Control, as described in Sub Sec. (a) of this Ordinance, it shall he unlawful to: { i) cause or allow any male or fetmaie dog; owned or harbored in the City, to breed, (2) cause or allow any male dog; aged six (6) months or older, to remain unneutered; (3) cause or allow any female dog, aged six (6) months or older, to remain unspayed, (.4) keep or harbor more than three (3) dogs, aged three (3) months or older, whether or not owned by such person. (c) Penalty 0.) Each violation of this ordinance shall result in a penalty of one hundred dollars (S 100). Each dog breeding without a permit. each dog. aged six (6) months or older, unspayed or unneutered wffl' lout a permit, and each doa.. a�)ed three i= :1 1 months or older. kept or harbored -without a permit, shall count as a separate offense, ArIinial Control shall have the authority to seize any and all dogs kept or harbored in violation of this ordinance. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage. 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AWOR3INANU OF i,Hl-BOARD,OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF VEI�TURA, STATEOF CALIFORNIA; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF DIVISION 4, AN D ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 4 OF DIVISION 2, OF THE VENTURA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE The Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura ("County") State of California, ordains as follows: SECTION 1: Chapter 4 of Division 4 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 4. Animals Article 1. License Tac 4411 License tag requirements. Every person who resines in the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura and who owns, harbors, or keeps any clog over the age of four (4) months for thirty (30) days or longer shall obtain a current license and license tag issued under the provisions of this Code and stamped with the year in which such license was issued_ The license tag obtained shall be attached to a substantial collar or harness which shall be worn by the dog at all times except as provided in Section 4411-1. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of an infraction. Any dog found without a current license tag or for which there is no current license may be taken up and impounded by the Poundmaster or any peace officer, (Am. Ord. 2717-9111173) (Arra. Ord. 3187-4/20/76) (Am. Ord. 3244-12121[76} (Am. Ord. 33908115175) 4411-1_ Exemption from wearing of license. The license tag need not be warn by the drag: (a) when the dog is within an enclosure sufficient to securely confine the dog to the premises of an animal hospital, or a licensed dog kennel, or of a state chartered benevolent organization for the care of animals, or of the person owning, harboring or controlling the dog; or (b) when the dog is participating in or training for sporting events, field trials, dog shows or herding livestock, provided such dog is not allowed to The Division may appoint animal license inspectors for the purpose of inspecting animals required to be licensed hereunder to ascertain if such animals are properly licensed, issuing the licenses required hereunder, and collecting the required license fees. Inspectors shall be compensated at the rate established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors for each license issued. Each inspector snail promptly account to the Division for all funds collected pursuant hereto and shall pay over such funds. (Am. Ord. 23D6-11/18/69) (Rep. & Reen_ Ord. 3169-2/12176) (Am. Ord. 4403- 10/20109) 4420 License violations. Every person who counterfeits a dog license tag, or who attaches a license tag issued under the provisions of this ordinance to any dog other than the one for which such tag was issued, or who obtains a dog license tag or dog kennel license and, in doing so, states as true any material matter which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of an infraction. (Am. Ord. 3187-4120176) 4421 SDav/neuter reauirernents. 4421-1 Intent. The intent of the spay/neuter provisions of the ordinance is to create a culture and common practice of spaying and neutering dogs and cats. Education and voluntary compliance is the preferred method of achieving spaying and neutering, with enforcement measures as a last resort. 4421-2 1 ntent. The intent of the ordinance is not to require spay/neuter to take place at 4 months, but to take advantage of the ability to provide 60 -day notifiication at 4 months. 4421-3 Prohibition auainst unaltered docs or cat. Every person who owns a dog or cat over the age of four months that is kept in the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura is required to have such dog or cat spayed or neutered unless an exception applies under Section 4421-4. Nothing in this Section shall make veterinarians mandatory reporters of animals that have not been spayed or neutered. 4421-4 Prohibition against unaltered dog or cat' exceptions. 5 No person shall own a dog or cat over the age of four months that is kept in the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura that has not been spayed or neutered, unless valid written documentation is provided to show proof that the animal is exempt from the requirement to be spayed or neutered by reason of one of the following: (a) The dog or cat is a breed approved by and is registered with the American Kennel Club or a similar foreign registry recognized by the Division, as indicated on the Division website, whose program and practices are consistent with the humane treatment of animals, and the dog or cat is actively used to exhibit or compete and has competed in at least one legitimate exhibition or sporting competition hosted by, or under the approval of, the American Kennel Club or a similar foreign registry, within the last two years, or is being trained or groomed to exhibit or compete and is too young to have yet competed. (b) The dog has earned, or if under three years old, is actively being trained and in the process of earning, an agility, carting, herding, protection, rally, hunting, working, or other title from a registry or association approved by the Division. fc) The dog is being, or has been, appropriately trained and is actively used in a manner that meets the definition of a guide, signal or service dog as set forth in Penal Code section 665.5, subdivisions (d), (e) and (f), or the dog is enrolled in a guide dog program administered by a person licensed under Business and Professions Code section 7200 et seq. (d) The dog is being, or has been, appropriately trained and is actively used by law enforcement agencies, the military, or search and rescue organizations, for law enforcement, military, or search and rescue activities. (e) The owner of the dog or cat provides a letter to the Division from a licensed veterinarian certifying that the animal's health would be best served by spaying or neutering after a specified date; or that due to age, poor health, or illness of the animal, it is detrimental to the health of the animal to spay or neuter the animal; or that arrangements have been made to spay or neuter the dog or cat within 60 days after the compliance deadline and the dog or cat is spayed or neutered within that 60 -day period. This letter shall include the veterinarian's license number and the date by which the animal may be safely spayed or neutered. The letter shall be updated periodically as necessary in the event the condition of the animal changes. 0 (€) The owner of the dog or cat is an American Kennel Club "Breeder of Merit." (g) The dog or cat has a valid breeding permit issued to the owner by the Division. 4421-5 Compliance. It shall be the owner's responsibility to comply with the spay/neuter provisions of this Article, including paying the applicable license fee. 4422 Implant. A dog that has not been spayed or neutered shall be implanted with an animal identification device, at the owner's expense, identifying the owner of the animal. 4423 f Reserved). 4424 Notice of violation and penalties re spavfneuter requirements. Any person owning a cat or dog in violation of Section 4421 shall be given a notice of violation. The notice of Etiolation shall quote pertinent provisions of Section 4421 and provide information regarding low cost spay/neuter services offered in Ventura County. If the person fails to comply with Section 4421 within 60 days of receipt of the notice or violation, an Animal Control Officer, as defined in Section 4493-2, may issue an administrative citation assessing a civil penalty to that person in accordance with, and the person shall be subject to the administrative enforcement provisions set forth in, Article 8. The daily civil penalties for failure to comply with spay/neuter requirements shall be up to $25 per day, or such other sum approved by resolution of the Board of SupeRtisors, and the daily civil penalties shall commence 61 days after the owner's receipt of the notice of violation. Every person who fails to comply with Section 4421 with 60 days receipt of such notice of violation shall also be guilty of an infraction. 4425 Breedinca oermit. (a) No person shall cause or allow any dog or cat owned, harbored, or kept within the unincorporated areas of the County to breed without first obtaining a breeding permit, as described below. The term breeding permit means a written authorization, issued annually by the Director, giving the animal's lawful holder permission to breed a dog or cat. 7 (b) Each breeder's permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually before its expiration date. Each applicant for such a permit shall pay an annual fee of $100.00, or the then established annual fee approved by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura. A separate permit must be obtained for each dog or cat which is allowed to breed. No person is eligible for a breeding permit unless that person can present documentary evidence to the Division from a veterinarian that the parent dogs have received all recommended vaccinations and have had proper veterinary care. (c) The Division shall administer an animal breeding permit program consistent with the following criteria: (1) Under no circumstances shall a breeding permit be issued to a person who has been convicted of animal cruelty or neglect. (2) The owner of the unaltered female dog or cat shall not allow the whelping of more than one litter in any household within the permit year, unless prior written permission has been obtained from the Director for good cause shown (including, but not limited to, where breeding is required to protect the health of the animal or where the permittee was forced to euthanize a litter of dogs or cats through no fault of the Permittee). (3) Issuance of a breeding permit shall be conditioned upon the animal owner's consent to such inspections, as may be required, by the Division to verify that a breeding permit is not used to whelp more than one fitter in any household. (4) No offspring may be said, adopted, bartered, or otherwise transferred, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has reached the age of at least eight weeks, and has been immunized against common diseases according to current veterinary practice in Ventura County; and the sale or adoption of the dog or cat shall include a statement signed by the seller or person providing the offspring for adoption attesting to the signatory's knowledge of the animal's health and the animal's immunization history. (5) Any holder of a breeding permit in the unincorporated areas of the County who advertises to the public the availability of any dog or cat for sale, adoption, or transfer, whether for compensation or otherwise, must prominently display the permit number in any such advertisement. Further, the breeding permit holder must provide the permit number to any person who purchases, adopts or receives any animal from the permit holder and include the permit number on any receipt of sale or transfer document. (6) Any holder of a breeding permit in the unincorporated areas of the County who sells or otherwise transfers a dog, whether for compensation or othemtise, shall submit to the Division the name, address, and telephone number of the animal's new owner within five days from the sale or other transfer, on a form approved by the Division. (7) Any holder of a breeding permit or commercial establishment in the unincorporated areas of the County which sells or otherwise transfers a clog, whether for compensation or otherwise, shall provide to the new animal owner County of Ventura applications for a license and permit. (d) The following animals are exempt from breeding permit requirements: (1) Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actively used by law enforcement agencies, the military or search and rescue organizations for law enforcement, military or search and rescue activities. (2) Dogs documented as guide, signal, or service dogs pursuant to California Penal Code section 365.5, subdivisions (d), (e) and (f. (3) Dogs and cats certified by a licensed veterinarian as not being suitable subjects for spaying and neutering due to health reasons; (4) Dogs and cats under the care of governmental animal control agencies; animal rescue organizations which have demonstrated to the Division that they have implemented an ongoing spay/neuter plan, as well as an adoption plan; or humane societies or societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, if such societies are incorporated under the provisions of the California Corporations Cade and the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law. (5) Dogs documented as enrolled in a guide dog breeding program administered by a person licensed under Business and Professions Code section 7260 et seq. (6) Dogs and cats owned by any person who is able to present documentary evidence that the person is an American fennel Club "Breeder of Merit." 4426 Notice of violation and penalties re breeding hermit requirements. Any person in violation of the breeding permit provisions of Section 4425, shall be given a notice of violation. The notice of violation shall quote pertinent provisions of Section 4425. The person may correct the violation(s) by providing conclusive proof to the Division that the dog(s) or 9 cat(s) have been spayed or neutered, or by obtaining the necessary permit(s) within 60 days from receipt of the notice of violation. If the person fails to correct the violation(s) within 60 days of receipt of a notice of violation, an Animal Control Officer, as defined in Section 4493-2, may issue an administrative citation assessing a civil penalty to that person in accordance with, and the person shall be subject to the administrative enforcement provisions set forth in, Article 8. The civil penalties for failure to comply with the breeding permit provisions of Section 4425 shall be up to $500 per dog or cat, or such other sum approved by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Every person who fails to comply with Section 4425 as set forth herein within 60 days of receipt of such notice of violation shall also be guilty of an infraction. 4427 Revocation of breeding_ permit. The Division may revoke any breeding permit issued upon finding that the permit holder has violated its terms and conditions. Such a finding shall be made only after a noticed hearing conducted by the Poundmaster, or the Poundmaster's designee, acting as hearing officer, and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4467-4 through 4467-7. If the hearing off=icer finds that a violation has occurred, the hearing officer will issue written findings and an order, revoking the applicable breeding permit(s). The permit holder shall have the right to petition in the Ventura County Superior Court for review of the hearing officei's decision as set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure sections 1094.5 and 1094.6. Such petition must be filed within ninety (90) days of the date notice of the decision is served upon the permit holder. 4428 Sale of commercially bred vans, cats and rabbits in net s'tores- orohibition. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any dog, cat or rabbit in any pet stare, retail business or other commercial establishment located in the unincorporated areas of the County, unless the dog, cat or rabbit was obtained from an animal shelter or a humane society located in the County of Ventura or a non-profit rescue and humane organization registered with the Division. For purposes of this section, a rescue and humane organization is defined as a California non-profit public benefit corporation exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) that participates in the early spaylneuter of animals, complies with State and local laws regarding the humane treatment of animals, and whose mission and practice is, in whole or in significant part, the rescue and placement of dogs, cats and/or rabbits. 10 5 2�." ARTICLE X. - SPAY/[NEUTER Sec. 5-21! 0. - Required; exceptions. %Fac.=. I \ c'cnlc of Oramanc (a) All dogs or cats In the corporate City limits shall be spayed/neutered. The owner of such animals must retain documentation of the spaylneuter of their animals. (b) All dogs or cats impounded within the corporate city limits will be spayed/neutered prior to being released to the owner. The cost to spay/neuter the animal shall be paid by the owner along with the impound fees. (c) The fallowing animals \twill not be spayed/neutered as directed under subsection (a): (1) The animal is under four months of age; (2) A licensed veterinarian certifies that the dog or cat should not be spayed/neutered for health reasons or is permanently non -fertile; (3) The animal is a trained animal used by or under the authority of a governmental agency in police or rescue work; (4) Animals transferred to another animal shelter or a nonprofit or 501(c)3 organization that provides a written agreement to the city that the animal will be sterilized before being placed into a new home located within the corporate limits of the city; or (5) Animals, picked up For the first tirne, belonging to a breeder that has: a. The animal's microchip number; b. A copy of the animal's health statement; and c. Paid the fee for first offense and all other fees associated with the impoundment of the animal. Should the animal be impounded a second time it will be spay/neutered prior to being released to the owner. (Ord. No. 2013-478, § 1, 8-20-13; Ord. No, 2016-260_, § 1, 4-5-16) \�§ §( k 7 \\\\\ \ »— \�§ MW k / \ »— %/ /}IZ t / \)7«±\3� \/\ � 3\ §! 2 a A £ \ƒ/}) eel= )±)±§}§ \j\\} )»±±4 MW _I_ \ k \)7«±\3� §! 2 a A £ )±)±§}§ _I_ \ City of Corpus Christi ANIMAL CAREADVISOR YCOMMI'TTEE 2626 Holly Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78415 Office: 361-826-4630 Fax: 361-826-4611 TO: Animal Care Advisory Committee FROM: Patrick McMenamy, Program Director DATE: February 12, 2018 SUBJECT: ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA POSTED FEB 12 2018 l City secrietary The Animal Care Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 15, 2018 in the Conference Room of the Animal Care and Vector Services facility, 2626 Holly Road at 12:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend please contact Patrick McMenamy by February 13, 2018 close of business day. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion and possible Approval of Minutes from January 18, 2018 3. Discussion and possible Approval of Absences from 7anuary 18, 2018 4. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Report S. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report and Data Reporting Process 6. Discussion of Mandatory Spay/Neuter after Impoundment Section 6.103 7. Discussion of Breeding Ordinance 8. Status of recommended tethering ordinance 9. Public Comment a. Public Notice: b. Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Board after Agenda Items and during Public Comment. Your presentation will be limited to three minutes c. Please be advised that the Open Meetings Act prohibits the Animal Control Advisory Committee from responding and discussing your comments at length. The law only authorizes them to do the following: 1) Make a statement of factual information, 2) Recite an existing policy in response to the inquiry, or 3) Advise the citizen that this subject will be placed on an agenda at a later date. d. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Director of Public Health Office at 851-7205 at least 48 hours in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made. " 10. Identify items to be placed on next agenda 11. Adjournment CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI POSTING STATEMENT: This notice wa7 posted oi;he ctr official eletin board i Atrium of Corpus Christi's City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, on F,18 at _ a.m. / P.M. Patrick �McMenamyllprogram Director