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SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
METRO BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
Kern County Administrative Building 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 General Services Conference Room 3rd Floor Special Meeting Thursday, October 4, 2012 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: Supervisor Zack Scrivner, Supervisor Mr. Mike Maggard, Mr. Michael Yraceburn, Councilman Ken Weir, Councilman David Couch ABSENT: None
Staff: Alan Tandy – City Manager, Steven Teglia – Assistant to the City Manager, Tammy Davis –Animal Control Supervisor, John Nilon – County Administrative Officer, Jen Woodard – Director, Kern County Animal Control, Matt Constantine – Director, Kern County Public Health Services Department
1. Meeting convened and selection of Chairman –
SELECTED MICHAEL YRACEBURN AS CHAIRMAN
Maggard - Couch: All Ayes
2. 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.
Liz Keogh heard regarding community problem of overpopulation, establishment of web page
and e-mail for community involvement/opinions and issues
Cindy Frye heard regarding the Pet Food Pantry, overview of program
Sue Bennett heard regarding the Kern Humane Society, overview of program
Larry Keller heard regarding Bakersfield City adopting the County 10% license fee
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Julie Johnson heard regarding assistance from the SPCA with voucher programs
Councilman Weir referred to City staff to better define Animal Control on City’s web site
3. Establish Meeting Dates & Locations
Liz Keogh heard regarding the time of meetings, dissemination of information and ability to
contact committee members.
Supervisor Scrivner: Discussion on meeting days/times and request for a link to the recordings
of meetings on respective web sites.
Meeting dates scheduled through end of 2012: Wednesday, October 24, 2012; November 7,
2012; November 21, 2012; December 5, 2012; December 19, 2012, 11:30 – 1:00 pm. Location to
alternate between City and County buildings.
SELECTED SUPERVISOR ZACK SCRIVNER AS VICE-CHAIRMAN –
Weir – Couch: All Ayes
Closed comments.
4. New Business
Steve Teglia: (Handed out presentation)
a. Update from City Regarding Recent Proactive Activities
i. Canvassing program: Began 8/21/12, 2000 homes visited; 112 Streets; 328
notices to comply issued; 100 citations issued
ii. Free Microchip Pilot Program; 500 microchips purchased, 121 administered
September 22, 2012 for licensed animals
iii. Visit with George Miers, animal care and facility expert: Toured Mt. Vernon
Shelter location and met with staff
Supervisor Scrivner: Referral to staff (County AC): What type of microchip and scanners does
the County use, and are all animals micro-chipped prior to release.
b. Review of New County Programs Designed to Reduce Euthanasia: Constantine -
extended operating hours; expanded rescue program; aggressive microchip program
with PEET; Pet Detective program, connecting lost animals to their owners; Foster
program for animals to young; Healthy Shelter, early identification of disease/illness.
Hiring RVT’s and 5 ACW’s.
c. Review Proposed Expansion of Hours of Shelter Operation: Constantine - currently
opened 10am – 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, open 1pm –
7pm on Wednesdays. Ready to proceed with extending hours. Hiring 2 clerical staff; 7
ACW’s.
d. Discuss Potential Short-term City and County Shelter Improvements: Teglia – front-end
short-term investments, City and County meeting on 10/12/2012 re: improvements;
shade structures, painting, intake room made sanitary, landscaping and site clean up,
electric fence in to animal off-load area.
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Constantine – Freezer replacement
Teglia – comments on converting to crematory in lieu of freezer and D&D
Disposal
Liz Keough – in favor of crematorium
Staff referral by Weir: recommendation to get a scope of work and contract with
George Miers as consultant for facilities evaluation and upgrade
Constantine – Administrative trailer, looking at options for replacement.
e. Identification of Future Agenda Topics:
1) Equitable sharing of costs
2) Long term shelter/facility improvements
3) Joint Powers of Agreement and alternative
4) Discussion with George Miers and possible scope of services
5) Continued update on programs
5. Committee Member Comments:
Maggard: Great step and happy to be involved.
ADJOURNED TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012, AT 11:30 A.M. (Location: City Hall North, 1600
Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor Conference room ‘A’
Weir - Couch