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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
(Agenda Related Writings/Documents provided to City Council or Staff after distribution of the Agenda Packet for the July 16, 2024 Council Meeting)
DATE:
TO:
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CONTACT:
July 16, 2024
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk vC.j-"
(858) 668-4535 or [email protected]
SUBJECT: Item 5 - Approval of Agreement with the San Diego Humane Society for Animal Services
Attached please find correspondence received after the agenda posting deadline and through 3:00 pm the day prior to the meeting.
Reviewed/Approved By:
Wend aserman
Assistant City Manager
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Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
Approved By:
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City Manager
July 16, 2024, Item #5
From: Candace Charvoz Frank
To:
Subject:
Steve Vaus: cavlin Frank: Brian Pepin; Peter De Hoff; Anita Edmondson: Councilmembers Renewal of San Diego Humane Society Contract
Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 2:09:12 PM
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Dear city manager, members of council and city mayor,
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability.
As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines.
They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS. Additionally, the cost of services has went up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals.
The increase in costs to tax payers is going to pad executive leaderships salaries. Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and has a mere bachelors in communication makes $207K and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and 1.1 million on their gala.
The priorities do not seem straight with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of tax payers hard earned dollars. I encourage you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safe guards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time, candace charvoz frank
2 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From: Kelly Paolisso
To:
Subject:
Steve Vaus; Couocilmembers; Caylin Frank: Brian Pepin; Peter De Hoff: Anita Edmondson Agenda item 5 SDHS contract
Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 12:01:59 PM
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Dear city manager, members of council and city mayor,
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS. Additionally, the cost of services has went up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to tax payers is going to pad executive leaderships salaries.
Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and has a mere bachelors in communication makes $207K and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and 1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem strait with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of tax payers hard earned dollars. I encourage you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safe guards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time,
Dr. Kelly Paolisso, DPT, Ed.S.
3 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From: ~
To:
Subject:
Anita Edmondson; Brian Pepin; Caylin Frank; Councilmembers; Peter De Hoff: Steve Vaus Missing Animals
Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 2: 17:25 PM
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Dear city manager, members of council and city mayor,
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS.
Additionally, the cost of services has gone up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to taxpayers is going to pad executive leadership 's salaries. Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and even posted them for clout on instagram makes $207K and Brian makes $270K . Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and 1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem straight with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of taxpayers hard earned dollars.
I urge you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safeguards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time
Emily
4 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From: Greg Bowman
Tei:
Subject:
Steve Vaus; Councilmembers: Caylin Frank: Brian Pepin; Peter De Hoff; Anita Edmondson Regarding Approval of the Agreement with San Diego Humane Society Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 1:23:23 PM
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EXTERNAL EMAIL
Dear City Manager, Members of the Council and City Mayor, I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS.
Additionally, the cost of services has gone up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract, and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to tax payers is going to pad executive leaderships salaries. Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica, who incompetently shipped the small pets, makes $207K, and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and I. I million on their gala. The priorities do not seem strait with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of tax payers hard earned dollars.
I encourage you to revisit the contract before approval, ask hard questions, and put safe guards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes, and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time,
Gregory P. Bowman
5 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From: Kelli Panzera
To:
Subject:
Anita Edmondson; Brian Pepin; Cayljn Frank; Councilmembers: Peter De Hoff; Steve Vaus Agenda item 5. Please read!
Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 1:26:12 PM
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Dear city manager, members of council and city mayor,
I strongly care about all animals, especially the small animals who are risk of falling into the wrong hands for snake food.
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS.
Additionally, the cost of services has went up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to tax payers is going to pad executive leaderships salaries. Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and has a mere bachelors in communication makes $207K and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and 1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem strait with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of tax payers hard earned dollars.
I encourage you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safe guards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time,
Kelli Panzera
6 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Malini Correa
Anita Edmondson
Serious Concern with Approval of Agreement with SD Humane Society Monday, July 15, 2024 1: 13:05 PM
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Dear Councilwoman Anita Edmondson,
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS.
Additionally, the cost of services has gone up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to taxpayers is going to pad executive leadership's salaries. Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and has a mere bachelors in communication makes $207K and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and 1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem straight with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of taxpayers hard earned dollars .
I encourage you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safeguards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time,
Malini Correa
7 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From: Madison Griffin
To:
Subject:
Steve Vaus; Councilmembers; Caylin Frank; Brian Pepin; Peter De Hoff: Anita Edmondson SDHS Item 5
Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 1:36:50 PM
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Dear city manager, members of council and city mayor,
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS .
Additionally, the cost of services has gone up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals . The increase in costs to taxpayers is going to pad executive leadership 's salaries . Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor . Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and even posted them for clout on instagram makes $207K and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1 .8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and 1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem straight with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of taxpayers hard earned dollars .
I urge you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safeguards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time.
Madison Griffin
A Concerned Citizen
8 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From: ~
To:
Subject:
Anita Edmondson; Brian Pepin; Caylin Frank; Councilmembers; Peter De Hoff: Steve Vaus Renewal of SDHS contract
Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 2:51:02 PM
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Dear City Manager/Members of Council and City Mayor,
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. I know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but I urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS.
Additionally, the cost of services has went up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to tax payers is going to pad executive leaderships salaries. Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and has a mere bachelors in communication makes $207K and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $l.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and 1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem strait with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of tax payers hard earned dollars.
I encourage you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safe guards in place. The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time,
Neliza Tanael
9 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Sandy Casey
Steve Vaus: Caylin Frank: Brian Pepin; Peter De Hoff; Anita Edmondson [email protected]; [email protected]
item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society Monday, July 15, 2024 1:12:24 PM
EXTERNAL E'.J'vlAIL
Dear City Manager, Members of Council and Mayor Vaus,
We are regestered voters and residents of Poway. We feel very strongly about this issue.
We are writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. We know animal service options are limited in San Diego county but we urge you to revise the contract to include more protections for the city and the animals so that there is more transparency and accountability. As you may remember, last fall they sent 323 small pets to Arizona who became reptile food. They have refused to release records to the public regarding this event and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates. As you may know also, they are currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community instead of trying to find them homes. They are trying to say all cats are feral and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines. They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill but euthanize, as with the most recent shipment of cats to OHS. Additionally, the cost of services has went up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract and what has remained stagnant is the amount they spent on vet care and spay/neuter services despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to tax payers is going to pad executive leaderships salaries. According to Justice for 318, Gary Weitzman makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor.
Jessica Des Lauriers, who incompetently shipped the small pets and has a mere bachelors in communication, makes $207K and Brian Daugherty makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, 2.6 million on advertising and
1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem strait with this organization and use of the money this way is a waste of tax payers hard earned dollars. We encourage you to revisit the contract before approval and ask hard questions and put safe guards in place.
The shelters also constantly close for intake due to outbreaks of disease ... happens 3 times a year according to "Justice for 318".
The people of Poway deserve a better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Sandra and Bob Casey
Poway, CA
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10 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Serena Trees
Anita Edmondson
Renewal of contract with San Diego Humane Society
Monday, July 15, 2024 2:38:51 PM
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Dear Ms Edmondson,
I am writing to you about agenda item 5, Approval of the Agreement with San Diego Humane Society. Animal service options are limited in San Diego County, but I urge you to revise the contract to include more transparency and accountability. Last fall, SDHS sent 323 small pets to Arizona and many of them became reptile food. They have REFUSED to release records to the public regarding this event, and have stonewalled in releasing investigation updates, if there are any. SDHS is currently in court regarding allegations of dumping domesticated cats back into the community (Community Cat) instead of trying to find them homes. They are saying that the cats are unowned and there is a distinction in which they are blurring the lines.
They also participate in transfers to shelters who claim to be no kill, but euthanize. The most recent shipment of cats to Oregon Humane Society. Additionally, the cost of services has gone up exponentially over the years since SDHS has taken over the contract. What has remained stagnant is the amount they spend on vet care and spay/neuter services, despite an exponential increase in animals. The increase in costs to tax payers is going to pad executive leaderships salaries. Gary makes around $450K a year as CEO, which is more than our governor. Jessica who incompetently shipped the small pets and has a mere bachelors in communication makes $207K and Brian makes $270K. Last year, SDHS spent a mere $1.8 million on vet care on the 800+ animals in their care, $2.6 million on advertising and $1.1 million on their gala. The priorities do not seem straightforward with the organization. I encourage you to revisit the contract before approval, ask difficult questions and put safe guards in place. The people of Poway deserve better use of their taxes and the animals deserve more humane treatment.
Sincerely,
Serena Trees
11 of 11 July 16, 2024, Item #5