Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

VIRTUALLY

Agenda — 21 items

1. 1 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will be conducted on the above date and time.
2. 2 In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll Free Number: 1-833-664-9267
3. 3 At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 303-474-657#
4. 4 The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda no later than one day prior to the meeting by signing up at https://elpasotx.seamlessdocs.com/f/ASACSignUpSheet
5. 5 The following members of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will be present via video conference: Chris Canales, Barbara Candelaria, Sandra Difrancesco, Elvira Stephanie Frias, Laura Sanchez, Alejandra Valdez, Celinda Crews, Mary Bardouche, Raquel Ellis, Silvia Serna, and Tess Passero A quorum of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee members must be present and participate in the meeting.
6. 6 ROLL CALL
7. 7 AGENDA
8. 1. Discussion and action on approval of minutes for the May 14, 2025 meeting. BC-758
9. 9 REPORTS OF OFFICERS, STAFF, AND SUBCOMMITTEES
10. 2. Chair Report - Chris Canales BC-745
11. 3. El Paso Animal Services Director’s Report: May update and statistics - Terry Kebschull, El Paso Animal Services Director. BC-755
12. 12 REGULAR AGENDA
13. 4. Presentation and discussion of the City of El Paso’s planned Comprehensive Animal Shelter Assessment. - Terry Kebschull BC-772
14. 5. Discussion on the role of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee in the upcoming “Comprehensive Animal Shelter Assessment.” - Celinda Crews BC-756
15. 6. Discussion on whether there is a specific problem with transferring military members “dumping pet,” or if the problem is citywide. - Celinda Crews BC-757
16. 7. Presentation and discussion about the Borderland Rescue Fund and its activities including the Rescue Pantry, Grant Program, Medical Reserve Fund, and Pet Supply Pantries in collaboration with El Paso Public Libraries. -Tess Passero. BC-773
17. 17 ADJOURN
18. 18 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
19. 19 Language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Department of Animal Services at a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date and time of this meeting.
20. 20 Please contact Maribel Karisch at asac@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-8707 and (915) 212-8704.
21. 21 Posted this the ______ of __________________ at ______ AM/PM by ___________________________