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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 17, 2014 B-02 SMAGENDA ITEM &?Owo' �Q CITY OF LODI • COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Implementing Recommendations of the Animal Commission as Presented in the Annual Report MEETING DATE: June 17, 2014 PREPARED BY: Chief of Police RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution implementing recommendations of the Animal Commission as presented in the Annual Report. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On March 5, 2014, the City Council provided direction for staff to bring back for City Council action the Animal Commission recommendations provided in the 2012-2013 Annual Report. The recommendations are as follows: 1. Council to review and approve Barn Cat letter, which will be mailed to wineries and dairies regarding this program. (Letter Attached) 2. Council to modify resolution 2012-210 as follows: 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. The draft bylaws (attached) have been amended to incorporate the recommendations listed above. FISCAL IMPACT: Minimal costs associated with postage for Barn Cat letters and P.A.L.S. will conduct staff work involving the letters. FUNDING AVAILABLE: APC", Mark Helms Chief of Police APPROVED: #e a wab uer, City Manager AGENDA ITEM TOOO CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM 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: Not applicable at this time. MH/CJ Attachments i Mark Helms Chief of Police APPROVED: Stephen chwabauer, n m 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. J 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.lodi(a,yahoo.com RESOLUTION NO. 2014-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE LODI ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has a long-standing history of recognizing the need associated with the pet population in the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-161 establishing the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission on August 1, 2007, to review, among other things, responsible pet ownership including benefits of spaying and neutering, proper care and shelter, and general awareness of issues concerning the humane treatment of animals; and WHEREAS, the following design for the establishment of the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission was created; however, it is recommended that the membership of the Commission be reduced from seven members to five. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby amend the guidelines of the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission as follows: Recitals ORGANIZATION: The Lodi Animal Advisory Commission (hereinafter "Commission") shall organize and adopt administrative rules and procedures consistent with the powers and duties provided to accomplish its purposes. The Chairperson shall appoint such officers or committees as shall be deemed necessary by the Commission. POWERS AND DUTIES: 1. Act in advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to animals and to cooperate and coordinate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound animal planning and programming; 2. Explore both the short-term and long-term needs of the Lodi Animal Shelter and investigate and make recommendations on possible funding sources to meet identified needs; 3. Make periodic inventories of animal services that exist and/or may be needed and present the same to the City Council; 4. Make periodic visits to other shelters in the area and make suggestions of procedures that shelters in the area have found to be successful; 5. Aid in coordinating and promoting pet population control measures through education and development of spay/neuter programs and explore funding opportunities for programs and education regarding the same; 6. Serve as an information and referral source on animals in the community. MEMBERSHIP: The Commission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor from a list of nominees with the approval of the City Council. Each member of the Commission shall hold office for a term of three (3) years, except that: 1. The terms of the members first taking office expired as follows, as designated by the Mayor at the time of appointment: two (2) at the end of the first year, two (2) at the end of the second year, and three (3) at the end of the third year; and 2. Current appointees will retain their appointment following adoption of this Resolution; and 3. As terms expire, succeeding appointees shall serve for three (3) years; and 4. Any member appointed to fill the vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and Members of the Commission may consist of individuals representing other non-profit organizations, the veterinarian profession, the business community, and the general citizenry, among others, including but not limited to, representatives from People Assisting Lodi Shelter (PALS). No two voting members of the Commission shall be representatives, employees, and/or officers of the same group, association, corporation, and/or organization. In addition to the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Attorney, such other persons may be designated by the Mayor as ex officio members without vote from any department, office, commission, board, employee, or instrumentality of the City of Lodi to aid, assist, and advise the Commission. For the purposes of discussion only, two (2) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. For action purposes, three (3) or more members of the Commission shall be required. VACANCIES: If a member of the Commission is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Commission without leave of absence from the Commission expressed in its official minutes, such office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the Mayor. The Commission shall notify the City Clerk's office of such vacancy as soon thereafter its occurrence as practicable. ANNUAL REPORT: The Commission shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Commission Liaison for City Council review no later than February 1St of each calendar year. The report shall be considered by the City Council no later than the first meeting in March of each calendar year. COMPENSATION: Members of the Commission, the Chairman, and persons appointed to assist the Commission in making its studies shall serve at no salary, but shall be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties while away from the City of Lodi in accordance with the travel allowance policies Adopted by the City of Lodi but only to the extent that appropriations for such travel allowance have been approved by the City Council. STAFF ASSISTANCE: The Commission is authorized to secure through the City Manager from any department, officer, consultant, commission, hoard, employee, or other instrumentality of the City of Lodi suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this part and each such department, officer, consultant, commission, board, employee, or other instrumentality of the City of Lodi through the City Manager is authorized and directed to furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics to the Commission upon request made by the Chairman of the Commission or upon the request of any member or subcommittee of the Commission whatsoever. MEETINGS: LOCATIONS: The Commission shall hold bi-monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 6:00 p.m., in the Community Room of the Police Department, located at 215 West Elm Street, Lodi, California 95240. Such meeting shall be open to the public and comply with all applicable provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. AUTHORITY NON-EXCLUSIVE: Nothing herein in this Part shall be deemed to deprive the City Council or any board, commission, or officer of the City of any power, duty, or function, which such Council, board, commission, or officer may now have or be hereafter granted, it being the intention that the powers and functions hereinabove provided to be exercised by the Commission be non-exclusive. Also, nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the City Council, or any board, commission, or officer, to refer or submit to the Commission, or to receive from such any report or recommendation respecting any matter hereinabove mentioned in the Part before taking any action or making any decision with respect to such matter, it being the intention of this Part to authorize the performance of certain functions by said Commission and not to deprive the Council or any board, commission, or officer of any power, duty, or privilege, which it now may have or may hereafter be granted. Dated: June 17, 2014 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-102 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a special meeting held June 17, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Nakanishi, and Mayor Katzakian NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Moun ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Non D HL City Clerk/Legislative Affairs Officer 2014-102