METRO BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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1 County of Kern Zack Scrivner, Supervisor Vice Chair Mike Maggard, Supervisor Staff: Jen Woodard, KC Animal Control Director Matt Constantine, KC Public Health Director City of Bakersfield David Couch, Vice Mayor* Ken Weir, Councilmember Staff: Tammy Davis, Animal Control Supervisor Steven Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Kern County Animal Control Commission Michael Yraceburn, Chair * Vice Mayor David Couch has been elected to serve as a member of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, and for purposes of enforcement of the Brown Act, he must be treated as if he has already assumed that office. (Government Code Section ) SPECIAL MEETING OF THE METRO BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 7, :30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. City of Bakersfield City Hall North 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA First Floor Conference Room A ROLL CALL A G E N D A 1. Public Presentations This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Committee on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Committee. Committee members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for clarification; make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Committee at a later meeting. Also, the Committee may act to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record before making your presentation. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. 2. Deferred Business 3. New Business A. Approval of Michael Yraceburn as Chair, Zack Scrivner as Vice Chair B. Approval of Future Meeting Dates through the end of 2012 C. City / County Programs Update D. Shelter Status / Condition Update E. Update on Immediate Shelter Improvements F. Update on Discussion with George Miers A. Discussion Regarding Development of Equitable Cost Sharing B. Discussion Regarding Development of Joint Powers Agreement and Alternatives 4. Committee Member Comments ADJOURNMENT TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (Government Code Section ) Disabled individuals who need special assistance to attend or participate in a meeting of the Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee may request assistance at the County Administrative Office, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, or by calling (661) Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be made five (5) working days in advance wherever possible.

2 County of Kern Zack Scrivner, Supervisor Vice Chair Mike Maggard, Supervisor Staff: Jen Woodard, Director, KC Animal Control Matt Constantine, Director, KC Public Health City of Bakersfield David Couch, Vice Mayor Ken Weir, Councilmember Staff: Tammy Davis, Animal Control Supervisor Steven Teglia, Asst. to the City Manager Kern County Animal Control Commission Michael Yraceburn, Chair ROLL CALL 11:31 a.m. 1. Public Presentations REGULAR MEETING OF THE METRO BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE October 24, :30 a.m. City Hall North 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA First Floor, Conference Room A AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Liz Keogh provided the Committee with copies of comments provided by individuals who were unavailable to attend the meeting. 2. Deferred Business A. City / County Programs Update Assistant to the City Manager Steven Teglia provided updates on the following programs: 1. Dissemination of Committee information on the County s and City s webpage. 2. Canvassing program: 34 days in the field with a total of 2,610 houses visited on 116 different streets in 12 different beats within the City limits, with 578 notices to comply issued and 113 citations issued. The program will continue through January Free Microchip Pilot Program: Three different events - Joint City / County Clinic held at Heritage Park resulting in 121 microchips implanted. Joint City / County Responsible Dog Ownership Day held at Mill Creek Park resulting in 125 microchips implanted. County Bark in the Park resulting in 16 microchips implanted. Next scheduled outreach event to be held November 17, 2012 at Beale Park.

3 Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee October 24, 2012 Page 2 Kern County Animal Control Director Jen Woodard provided the following updates: 1. County Microchips: Microchips are purchased through Home Again at a cost of $10. All officers are equipped with scanners and they are also located throughout the shelter. 2. Microchip Services at the Shelter: Free microchip services at the shelter began on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 which resulted in three walk-in microchips implanted. Services are provided during shelter hours and will be available at outreach clinics held. The implanting of microchips is being provided to dog and cat owners. 3. Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR): Feral cats program. Working in association with Pet Smart Charities, The Happy Cats program is being offered to all residents. Feral cats are spayed and neutered, microchip implanted, vaccinated, and released healthy. Supervisor Watson: How long will funding be available for free microchips? County: Available at the Shelter through December 2012 and at all outreach clinics through City: Additional microchips will be purchased as the program progresses indefinitely. B. Shelter Status / Condition Update Kern County Animal Control Director Jen Woodard provided the following updates: 1. Adoption and Intake Areas: Adoptions will be relocated to the front of building and intakes will be accepted in the back area of the facility. 2. Isolation of Sick Animals: An area is being designated to separate the healthy animals from the sick ones. 3. Puppy Quarantine Area: An area is being designated to hold puppies that are most susceptible to the parvo virus to elongate their quarantine. 4. Free Roaming Cat Room: An area is being designated and converted into a free roaming cat room. 5. Feral Cats: Ideas are being explored. 6. Limitations of the Facility: No additional space to house other animals like horses, rodents, reptile, rabbits, etc. Repairs to the facility are also being reviewed and addressed. Assistant to the City Manager Steven Teglia provided the following updates: 1. Facility Upgrades and Maintenance: Corrals are being thoroughly cleaned, trees are being cut, the buildings are being pressured washed for painting, and canopies are ready to be installed throughout the facility, fencing improvements, and signage improvements. 2. Site Circulation: Building modifications to the front office. Modifications to site to allow for additional parking and easy access into the facility from the street. Kern County Counsel Theresa Goldner and Kern County Deputy County Counsel Devin Brown arrived at 11:53 a.m., and informed the Committee there was a Brown Act compliance issue.

4 Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee October 24, 2012 Page 3 Ms. Goldner stated Committee member David Couch was not only a City Councilmember but also a Supervisor-Elect, technically making him a member of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. A quorum of the five-member Board of Supervisors was present at the meeting yet the meeting notice was not posted as a Special Board of Supervisors meeting. Ms. Goldner urged that the meeting be adjourned before the Committee proceeded with any action. Committee member Ken Weir questioned Ms. Goldner s awareness of the matter as the Committee members and structure of the Committee was disclosed months ago. Ms. Goldner stated the violation was only noticed by her office today, less than 20 minutes prior to her arrival to the meeting. She assured the Committee the matter would not occur again and that all subsequent meetings be noticed as a Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and of the Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee meeting. Committee member David Couch asked if the meeting could proceed if he were to leave the meeting. Ms. Goldner stated it could not and advised that the meeting be adjourned and rescheduled. She also stated that the Committee would have to reconsider all actions taken at the previous meeting and today s meeting, as all those actions are invalid and void. Mr. Michael Yraceburn, representative of the Kern County Animal Control Commission adjourned the meeting at 12:06 p.m. C. Update on Immediate Shelter Improvements - Item not heard. D. Update on Discussion with George Miers - Item not heard. 3. New Business Items not heard. A. Discussion Regarding Development of Joint Power Agreement and Alternatives B. Discussion Regarding Development of Equitable Cost Sharing 4. Committee Member Announcements or Reports Item not heard. ADJOURNMENT 12:06 p.m.

5 Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee January 2012 through December 2012 Adopted: Pending Adoption Metro Bakersfield Animal Control City Council Meetings Committee Meetings 11:30 p.m. - City Host Holidays - City Hall Closed Metro Bakersfield Animal Control Committee Meetings 11:30 a.m. - County Host JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

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