Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

Minutes

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Committee Room
Present:
  • Dianne Fil, Spay, Neuter Initiatives
  • Martin Field, P.A.W.S.
  • Melinda Diebel, Barn Cat Co-op
  • MJ Galaski, Animal Rescue Krew
  • Kimberley Mack, Golden Rescue
  • Linda Power, T.N.R.M. Advisory Group
Absent:
  • Kim Marchbank, Team Chelsea
  • Brian Nicholson
Also Present:
  • K. Feltham-Pittman, Manager, Animal Services
  • J. Lane, Council-Committee Coordinator
  • R. Rossetti, Council-Committee Coordinator

  • Moved byMelinda Diebel

    That based on Report OACAC-23-12 dated May 23, 2023 being the Community Resources Working Group Report - May 2023, the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee recommend to the Community and Operations Services Committee:

    1. That the O.A.C.A.C. apply for third party funding such as a Grant or Sponsorship from one or two third-party organizations that Oshawa Animal Services currently has a pre-existing relationships with (i.e. PetSmart Grant Program or Pet Valu Sponsorship) up to $10,000 to cover the cost of medications and other supplies for the Pet Wellness day.
    Motion Carried
  • Moved byMelinda Diebel

    That based on Report OACAC-23-13 being the By-law and Regulatory Working Group Report - May 2023, the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee recommend to the Community and Operations Services Committee:

    1. That staff be requested to provide by-law infraction information from the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services Department relating to non-compliance of Leashing By-law provisions, Fines vs. Education and any other actions taken over the period between January 1st, 2019, to present; and,
    2. That the Oshawa Animal Services apply for an Associate Membership with Humane Canada.

    A request was made to vote on each part separately.


  • Amendment:
    Moved byKimberley Mack

    That Part 1 of the recommendation concerning a request to staff to provide by-law infraction information regarding non-compliance of the Leashing By-law be withdrawn.

    Motion Carried
  • The vote on Part 2 concerning Oshawa Animal Services' application for associate membership with Human Canada. 

    Motion Carried
  • The vote to adopt OACAC-23-13, as amended.

    Motion Carried
  • Moved byMelinda Diebel

    That the meeting adjourn at 6:46 p.m.

    Motion Carried
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