HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 5, 2014 I-01AGENDA ITEM T.010
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Receive the 2012-2013 Annual Report from the Lodi Animal Advisory
Commission
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2014
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the combined 2012-2013 Annual Report from the Lodi
Animal Advisory Commission.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council established the Lodi Animal Shelter Advisory
Commission in 2008 to advise the City Council regarding matters
concerning animal planning and programming. The Lodi Animal
Advisory Commission prepared a combined 2012 and 2013 annual report that summarizes the
Commission's activities during 2012 and 2013 and provides recommendations to the Council in response
to areas the Commission has been asked to examine. A copy of the Commission's report and
recommended Barn Cat program letter is attached for Council consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving the annual report
from the Commission. Specific recommendations in the report have
a variety of fiscal impacts including staff time and operational costs.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
MH/CJ
Attachments
Not applicable at this time.
Mark Helms
Chief of Police
APPROVED:
Stephen chwabauer, n im City Manager
Lodi Animal Advisory Commission
ANNUAL REPORT
2012-2013
Commission Members:
Linda Castelanelli, Hayim "Hy" Cohen (Chair), Phillip N. Laughlin, John Primasing, and Rebecca
Hernandez
Purpose:
To act in advisory capacity to City Council in all matters pertaining to animals; explore short-
term and long-term needs of the Lodi Animal Shelter; make periodic inventories of animal
services that exist and/or may be needed; aid in coordinating and promoting pet population
control measures and explore funding opportunities for programs; and serve as an information
and referral source on animals in the community.
2012-2013 Key Animal Shelter Statistics: Fiscal year July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013
1. (Intake)
Dogs- 909 Cats- 888
2. (Adoptions)
Dogs- 331 Cats -153
3. (Transfers)
Dogs -93 Cats- 115 *includes PALS and other non -profits
4. (Redeemed)
Dogs- 216 Cats- 24
5. (Euthanized)
Dogs- 254 Cats- 683
2012-2013 Highlights and Accomplishments: The Commission congratulates PALS, LSP,
and Lodi Shelter on many accomplishments:
1. Implementing the Barn Cat Program to help save the lives of many feral cats
as well as making more space available for adoptable animals.
2. Usage of the sign at the Shelter which makes hundreds of impressions each
day throughout the community.
3. Decreasing the total intake of cats. The 2012 total was under 1000, the
lowest number in the past ten years.
4. Exemplary implementation of the Community Development Block Grant
funds.
2014 Goals: The Commission expects to address the following in future discussions:
1. Methods of increasing the number of vouchers for spay/neuter participation
by locating and seeking additional funding and/or additional partners in the
community.
2. Increasing public awareness of the needs of the animal shelter and the
support provided by PALS and LSP.
3. Increasing public awareness of the Barn Cat Program focused on local
businesses and wineries, increasing public involvement with the Shelter.
4. Increasing private donations and support of the Shelter.
Specific Recommendations for City Council Consideration:
1. Council to review and approve Barn Cat letter, which will be mailed wineries and dairies
regarding this program. Letter attached to this report.
2. Council to modify resolution 2012-210
a. Modify powers and duties of commission to include: periodic visits to other
shelters in the area and make suggestions of procedures that shelters in area
have found to be successful.
b. Add to powers and duties: Council establish a place holder on the council
agenda for the first March council meeting each year.
c. Membership: Council to appoint a P.A.L.S. representative to the commission.
d. Allow Lodi Animal Advisory Commission to consider two (2) members present as
a quorum for discussion purposes.
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Lodi Animal Services
Barn Cat Program
The Lodi Animal Shelter along with Lodi Shelter PALS (People Assisting Lodi Shelter) are
starting a new program that we feel can benefit both the Animal Shelter as well as your
business.
Feral cats have become a concern of the staff at the shelter. These are wild cats that
cannot acclimate to an indoor environment but can live outdoors very comfortably. In an
attempt to have feral cats adopted and not euthanized, we are starting a new program called
"Barn Cats". This program will provide your business with a feral cat, very effective/ green tool
in the control of rodents that are common in large warehouses and surrounding areas. The
cost to your business is $30.00 per feral cat. This would include vaccination and spay or neuter
fees. Attached you will find more information about the program.
Please consider this program for your rodent control and help us prevent euthanizing
this valuable resource. Thank You in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Jennifer Bender A.S.O
Lodi Police Department
Animal Services Supervisor
1345 W. Kettleman Lane
Lodi, Ca 95242
209-333-6741 Office
209-333-5530 Direct
209-333-5599 Fax
LODI ANIMAL SERVICES
BARN CAT PROGRAM
Lodi Animal Shelter receives numerous cats that cannot live as
house pets. These cats are mostly feral or semi -feral cats that
cannot acclimate to an indoor environment but can live outdoors
comfortably. These cats help control mice, rats, lizards, snakes,
gophers, mole, squirrels and other types of animals. They still need
to be provided with shelter, dry food and water.
All cats available for adoption through this program are spayed or
neutered, are feline and rabies vaccinated and have an ear tipped
for identification purposes thanks to donations from PALS (People
Assisting Lodi Shelter). The $ 30.00 adoption fee for a barn cat
covers the medical costs.
This is what is needed to provide a proper home for a barn cat:
• Shelter in a barn, stable area or outdoor buildings
• Daily food & water as barn cats can't live on rodents alone
• Long term veterinary care
• A secure place to house them for 2 weeks while they acclimate
to their new environment. This needs to be a secure indoor
enclosure where they cannot escape.
This program is an opportunity to save the lives of feral and semi -
feral cats that would otherwise be euthanized. If you are interested
in adopting a barn cat through Lodi Animal Shelter you can
download a Barn Cat Application from our web site. The
application must be completed and approved before an adoption is
finalized.
Donations towards this program are greatly appreciated. Donations
can be made to PALS- People Assisting Lodi Shelter via their,
website at palslodi.org email: pals.lodiAyahoo.com