Animal Shelter Advisory Board

CITY OF EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Wednesday, November 20, 2019 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. Forest Park - Parks Administrative Offices, Lower Park Conference Room 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd (see directions on page 2) Roll Call Adoption of Meeting Agenda Acceptance of Minutes: September 25, 2019 Member Reports Animal Shelter Manager Report Council Liaison Report Citizen Comments INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS & DISCUSSION ITEMS Fund Development introduction and program update Lindsay Roe Animal Shelter identity and public messaging Glynis Frederiksen 2020 Advisory Board meeting planning Glynis Frederiksen Adjourn Next Meeting Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Forest Park, Parks Administrative Offices, Lower Park Conference Room MISSION STATEMENT: Everett Animal Services provides for the well-being of animals and the community through progressive animal sheltering, education, and municipal code enforcement. Directions to Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd, Everett, WA 98203 Driving Directions to Forest Park: From the North Take I-5 exit 192 (41st St.) Turn right onto 41st St. Continue heading west on 41st street. The road turns up a hillside and becomes Mukilteo Blvd. The park is on the left at the top of the curves. From the South Take I-5 exit 192 - Broadway / 41st St. Stay left up the 41st St. ramp. Proceed through the intersection to W. 41st St. Continue heading west on 41st street. The road turns up a hillside and becomes Mukilteo Blvd. The park is on the left at the top of the curves. Parking Immediately at the top of the hill take a very sharp left into a small parking lot next to Floral Hall. There will be an A-Board Sign directing you into the parking lot. After parking follow the A-Board signs to the Lower Park Conference Room. It is located down two sets of stairs. The access door to the lower park conference room is on your right.  CITY OF EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 25, 2019 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. Forest Park, Administration Building 802 E Mukilteo Blvd, Everett, WA 98203 The meeting was called to order at 5:35PM. Shelter Advisory Board members present: Nathan Shelby, Lindsay Ellsworth, Bill Morgan, Jennifer Ward, Sarah Hartwell Board members not present: Kara Langus, Leslie Shattuck (excused), Brooke Fiscus (excused), Alyssa Russell City Council Liaison present: Council member Scott Bader Staff present: Kimberly Shelton, Parks Assistant Director; Glynis Frederiksen, Shelter Manager; Danielle Marks, Parks Admin Asst. Acceptance of Meeting Agenda: A motion was made to accept the agenda for September 25, 2019. Motion/Second/Approved (m/s/a) unanimously to accept the agenda for September 25, 2019 as presented. Review and Acceptance of Minutes: A motion was made to accept the minutes from August 28, 2019. Motion/Second/Approved (m/s/a) unanimously to accept the minutes from August 28, 2019 as presented. Member Reports • No member reports. Shelter Manager Report Glynis Frederiksen reported on the following items: • Leslie Wall was recently promoted • Lindsay Roe is the new Fundraising Coordinator. Her first day will be Monday, September 30. • Shelter hours of operation are changing to 12:30pm – 5:00pm, seven days a week. • Kimberly Shelton, Assistant Parks Director is now the direct supervisor to Glynis Frederiksen. Parks Director Report Kimberly Shelton, Assistant Director Parks & Community Services • Danielle Marks, Parks Admin Asst has accepted a position as an HR coordinator. This will be her last Shelter Advisory Board meeting. Council Liaison Report • Nothing new to report Citizen Comments – No citizens present. Discussion and Recommendation Item Animal Code Revision, presented by Glynis Frederiksen The proposed Ordinance relating to dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs was reviewed and finalized by the City’s Legal team and presented to the advisory board. The revised Ordinance removes breed specific language, strengthens enforcement ability to address chronic offenders and problem dogs, and more clearly defines terminology. Terminology is more clearly defined throughout the Ordinance. Breed specification was removed surrounding Pitbulls. Duty of owner responsibility language was also outlined, in conjuction with confinment language, along with a proper reporting outline of the deadline of when to notify the Animal Control about dangerous dogs moving into the city. A revision was also made to ensure dangerous dogs are not only microchipped but also spayed or neutered. Clarification is written that the owner is responsibility for all costs associated with the confinement of the dog, including food and veterinary expenses. Language was also added about reclassification of a potentially dangerous dog, at the descretion of the shelter manager pending the determination that the risk to public safety has been mitigated. The advisory board agrees this ordinance is more clearly defined and very thorough. A motion was made to recommend this to Council, a second was heard. M/S/A to recommend presenting this Ordinance to the Council for approval. The first meeting presented to Council is expected to be on October 23, with a second reading on October 30, and the final Council reading and vote expected to be held on November 6. Other Business The next advisory board meeting has been moved to November 20, 2019. A motion was heard to move the meeting date from November 27 to November 20. M/S/A to accept the revised meeting date. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. M/S/A unanimously. Meeting Adjourned @ 6:22PM Next meeting: January 22, 2020 at Forest Park Administration Building. Respectfully submitted, Danielle Marks, Administrative Assistant Parks & Community Services  CITY OF EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET TITLE: Adoption Staff Lindsay Roe Fund Development Recommendation Phone 425-257-6024 introduction and program Discussion Date November 20, 2019 update Information Other DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Lindsay Roe is the new Development Manager for EAS. She will provide a program overview and plans for 2019 year-end and 2020. RECOMMENDATION Information and discussion.  CITY OF EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET TITLE: Adoption Staff Glynis Frederiksen Animal Shelter identity and Recommendation Phone 425-257-6013 public messaging Discussion Date November 20, 2019 Information Other DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: As an open-admission municipal animal shelter with a high live release rate, EAS does not fit neatly into two common public stereotypes of animal shelters. Board members will be asked to discuss how they view the shelter’s identity when the public asks if EAS is “a kill or no-kill shelter.” RECOMMENDATION Information and discussion.  CITY OF EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET TITLE: Adoption Staff Glynis Frederiksen 2020 Advisory Board Recommendation Phone 425-257-6013 meeting planning Discussion Date November 20, 2019 Information Other DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Staff will solicit Board input prior to finalizing the 2020 Board agendas and priorities. RECOMMENDATION Provide input and recommendations.