Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Animal Care Advisory Committee - 09/20/2023 w 1201 Leopard Street City of Corpus Christi td� y Corpus Christi,TX 78401 �I b, 4� cctexas.com Meeting Minutes - Final Animal Care Advisory Committee Wednesday,September 20,2023 12:30 PMAnimal Care Facility Conference Room,2626 Holly Rd. The City of Corpus Christi promotes participation regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or political belief. Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact (361) 826-3300 at least 48 hours in advance. Upon request, this information can be available in larger print and/or in electronic format. A. Call To Order The meeting was called to order by Jarvis Amaya at 12:32p.m B. Roll Call Present: 6- Chair Jarvis J.Amaya, Ronald Smith, Diana Torres, Jackie McCollough, Roland Dominguez,and Monica Montalvo Absent: 1 - Michele King C. Public Comment D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences 1. 23-1496 Adoptions of Minutes-Regular Meeting August 16th, 2023 There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 2. 23-1497 Approval of Absences from August 16th, 2023 None E. Committee Reports None F. Staff Reports 3. 23-1498 Region 11 Zoonosis Report Joel Skidmore advised there was nothing new or any changes to report for Nueces City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 1011812023 Animal Care Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -Final September 20,2023 County 4. 23-1499 Monthly Shelter Report and Clinic Report Joel Skidmore went over the August 2022/2023 Comparison Shelter report. Mr. Skidmore introduced the new interim Director of CCACS William Cox and newly appointed Board Member Monica Montalvo. Mr. Dominguez inquired on making a report over the weekend when ACS is closed. Mr. Skidmore clarified ACS is not closed on the weekends, ACO's are working, however if outside business hours of the front office then a report can be made to the non-emergency phone number with CCPD who then dispatches ACS over the radio. Ms. McCollough inquired on the increase of number citations issued, Mr. Skidmore explained it was due to accountability and new field officers. Ms. D. Torres inquired on a report that indicated how many calls were received and responded to. Mr. Skidmore advised an Open Records Request could be done and he would be willing to discuss what information he could verbally. Ms. D. Torres inquired about making a report on a Saturday for selling puppies, Mr. Skidmore explained a report can be made to the front office as it is open on Saturdays or with non-emergency who then dispatch ACS. Mr. Skidmore explained the hierarchy of priority calls, as officers respond to bites, injured etc. prior to selling puppies. Mr. Dominguez inquired about citations for registration, Mr. Skidmore and Mr. Parrott confirmed both parties, previous and current owner can be citated should they fail to update their microchip registration. G. Unfinished Business None H. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action 5. 23-1507 Discussion on Euthanasia Policy (Wildlife, Public Safety, Qualifying Behavior) Ms. McCollough inquired on more detail, in depth answer on why, how an animal is selected for euthanasia. Mr. Skidmore explained it is a collective decision among leadership with multiple factors, health/medical, behavior, public safety, length of stay. Ms. McCollough expressed concern about the euthanasia of 6-month-old puppies at CCACS since they were 8 weeks old. Mr. Skidmore explained that the said puppies were growing up feral in a shelter with no adoption or rescue interest and CCACS is unable to house indefinitely. Ms. McCollough question the efforts/tactics used to move puppies out of the shelter, Mr. Skidmore advised although there is always room for improvement CCACS can only do so much with community support and the support of current rescue partners before deciding to euthanize an animal. Ms. D. Torres inquired on the length of stay for an adult dog, Mr. Skidmore explained 3 days if there are no signs of ownership and 5 days if owned, if owner does not reclaim then multiple factors are considered for a plan, adoption, rescue, euthanasia. Ms. Montalvo inquired who is being proactive on reaching out to rescues' Skidmore explained CCACS has 4 live release staff members whose job is to reach out to rescue partners daily via email/phone and manage social media posts to promote adoption/rescue. Mr. Cox confirmed with Ms. Montalvo that emails are being sent/received currently as this meeting is going to/from City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 1011812023 Animal Care Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -Final September 20,2023 rescue groups and the live release team trying to place animals. The board was informed by Mr. Skidmore to follow CCACS on social media directly for accurate information vs others that share or make individual posts. The board inquired if CCACS has a set number of empty kennels on a daily basis, Mr. Skidmore advised there is not a set number of kennels daily, the availability of kennels varies daily. Ms. D. Torres inquired on rescues not having the support of the city financially. Mr. Skidmore explained that at times CCACS will assist but a rescue should not be taking on animals they cannot support. Ms. McCullough also added it should not be the city's responsibility to support a private rescue. 6. 23®1509 Discussion on Spay and Neuter Ordinance including partnerships Ms. McCollough inquired on the notification of the public to advise the citizens of the new intact permit Skidmore advise CCACS has done numerous news stories, officers are handing out flyers, letters have been mailed to local vet offices, social media posts. Mr. Cox advised a banner has been ordered and reiterated the efforts of CCACS, confirmed news stories have been done about the new ordinance. Ms. Montalvo mentioned that most citizens are on social media vs the news. 7. 23®1510 Discussion on mandating rescue partners to provide data of animals pulled Mr. Dominguez expressed concern for the animals that go to rescue and their care/wellbeing/whereabouts once with the rescue. Ms. McCollough advised that rescues are already overwhelmed and to ask rescues to provide the requested data can result in the rescue deciding not to pull from CCACS leaving more animals at risk for euthanasia. Mr. Parrott advised that CCACS has a software that reaches out to rescues for updates on animals pulled from CCACS and are often posted on social media but not all rescues respond. Mr. Smith mentioned a situation of a rescue that was working for profit only, the board responded with the animals mentioned were not from CCACS. I. Future Agenda Items None 8. 23®1500 Next scheduled Advisory Board: October 18th, 2023 J. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:42p.m. All approved, and meeting was adjourned City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 1011812023