Personnel and Public Employees Committee
June 20, 2023

City of Sacramento
Personnel and Public Employees Committee Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2023-00810 6/20/2023 Discussion Item 3.

Review of Applicants for the Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory Committee File ID: 2023-00810
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: 1) Conduct interviews of applicants to the Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory Committee for Seats B, D, and E: a member appointed in the manner provided by the Charter of the City of Sacramento for the appointment of members of City boards, commission, and agencies; 2) discuss candidates eligibility; and 3) recommend appointment to Mayor and Council unless additional discussion in a subsequent meeting is needed.

Contact: Wendy Klock-Johnson, MMC, Chief Assistant City Clerk, (916) 808-7509, [email protected]; Jacob Bredberg, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-6846, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk Presenter: None.

Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Board Details and Roster
3-Applications
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Prior to forwarding nominations to the Mayor for appointment, the Personnel and Public Employees Committee conducts interviews of applicants for open board and commission positions Policy Considerations: Members are appointed in the manner provided by the Charter of the City of Sacramento for the appointment of members of City boards, commission, and agencies.

Economic Impacts: None.

Environmental Considerations: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5).) Sustainability: None.

File ID: 2023-00810 6/20/2023 Discussion Item 3.

Commission/Committee Action: Not Applicable.

Rationale for Recommendation: When a position on a City board or commission becomes available through term expiration or resignation, the Office of the City Clerk conducts a recruitment for interested parties. When the application period has closed, the Personnel and Public Employees Committee conducts interviews of the applicants and forwards nominations to the Mayor for appointment. The appointment is then confirmed by the whole council.

Financial Considerations: None.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE): None.

Background:

VACANCY INFORMATION
Seat Description Term End Term Dates Residency Incumbent Seat B - Member who is a
licensed veterinarian,
veterinary technician, or a
person actively involved in
the operation of an animal
control/humane society
agency; shall be a resident
of the greater Sacramento
metropolitan area.

Partial 12/31/2024 Not required Vacant
Seat D - Member actively
involved in the operation of
an animal welfare
organization; shall be a
resident of the greater
Sacramento metropolitan
area.

Partial 12/31/2024 Not required Expired
Seat E - Member
representing the community
at large, who is not an
animal care professional or
affiliated with an animal
welfare organization; shall
be a resident of the city of
Sacramento.

Full 12/31/2026 Required Vacant

File ID: 2023-00810 6/20/2023 Discussion Item 3.

INCUMBENT INFORMATION
The incumbent for Seat B is Member Kenn Altine who was appointed on 09/21/2021 and resigned on 02/09/2023.

The incumbent for Seat D is Member Denise Bell who was appointed on 09/21/2021 and whose term expired on 04/25/2023. The incumbent has reapplied for this seat.

The incumbent for Seat E is Jessica Rewers McCabe who was appointed on 09/21/2021 and resigned on 12/29/2022.

SUMMARY OF APPLICANTS
Applicant Name Eligible Seat(s) District
Denise Bell D and E District 8
Annette Miranda B District 2
Ann M. Richardson D and E District 7
Debbie J. Tillotson D and E District 3
Paula Treat D and E District 1

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Animal Care Services Cizens Advisory Commiee
Basic Informaon
Type City Appointment
Status Enabled
Visibility Public
Creang Authority City Code secon 2.86
The commiee shall: (1) Provide advisory recommendaons to the Mayor and Sacramento City Council on strategies, policies, and programs related to quality care of animals housed in the City's facility; increase awareness of animals for adopon, importance of spay/neuter of animals, assist in solicing input from the community related to unclaimed deposits for spay/neuter deposits; educate the community regarding the humane treatment of animals and other maers related to animal care responsibilies; (2) Provide a forum for public discussion of city's efforts to bring posive change and improvements to animal care services Center; and (3) Serve as a liaison to the Mayor, Sacramento City Council and City staff on behalf of the community on maers related to animal care services.

Contact Informaon
Board Contact Name
Jennifer Chikasawa
Board Contact Phone
916-808-5851
Email
[email protected]
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Seat A - Member who is a licensed veterinarian; shall be a resident of the greater Sacramento metropolitan area Seat B - Member who is a licensed veterinarian, veterinary technician, or a person acvely involved in the operaon of an animal control/humane society agency; shall be a resident of the greater Sacramento metropolitan area Seat C - Member acvely involved in the operaon of an animal welfare organizaon; shall be a resident of the greater Sacramento metropolitan area Seat D - Member acvely involved in the operaon of an animal welfare organizaon; shall be a resident of the greater Sacramento metropolitan area Seat E - Member represenng the community at large, who is not an animal care professional or affiliated with an animal welfare organizaon; shall be a resident of the city of Sacramento
Seat F - Member represenng the community at large, who is not an animal care professional or affiliated with an animal welfare organizaon; shall be a resident of the city of Sacramento
Seat G - Member represenng the community at large, who is not an animal care professional or affiliated with an animal welfare organizaon; shall be a resident of the city of Sacramento
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Cynthia Karsten 1/1/2022 12/31/2024 Vice-
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1/1/2021 12/31/2024 Alne,
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Joe Robustelli 1/1/2022 12/31/2024 Board
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Denise Bell 4/26/2020 4/25/2023 Board
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Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory Committee
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 6/6/2023 @ 10:27:42 PM by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Applicant Date Address Contact Status
Denise Bell 2/20/2023 Sacramento, CA 95823
Ward/District: 8
Validated
Ms. Annette Miranda 2/28/2023 Sacramento, CA 95838
Ward/District: 2
Validated
Ms Ann M Richardson 2/27/2023 Sacramento, CA 95822
Ward/District: 7
Validated
Debbie J Tillotson 2/27/2023 sacramento, CA 95833
Ward/District: 3
Validated
Paula Treat 5/20/2023 Sacramento, CA 95835
Ward/District: District 1
Validated
Denise Bell
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 6/6/2023 @ 6:27 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Denise Bell
2/20/2023
2/20/2024
Denise Bell
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory
Committee
3 Pending P&PE Action
Status
Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Basic Information
Name
Denise Bell
Contact Information
Address
Sacramento, CA 95823
Ward/District
8 Occupation
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on
this legislative body.

To help improve community education about Front Street and to assist in finding ways to get animals adopted.

Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I am a retired pediatric ICU nurse. There is a lot of
commonality in human health care and animal welfare.

Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I have participated on some web classes on barriers to
adoption. Also have been trained as a cat foster.

Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your
application.

I am very involved in trap, neuter and return programs in Sacramento. This gives me the opportunity to help educate the public on not only cats but on dogs. I can provide
information on low cost/free vaccine clinics, food pantry’s, and low cost well clinics.

Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

D

Ms. Annette Miranda
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 6/6/2023 @ 6:27 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Ms. Annette Miranda
2/28/2023
2/28/2024
Annette Miranda
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory
Committee
3 Pending P&PE Action
Status
Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Basic Information
Name
Ms. Annette Miranda
Contact Information
Address
Sacramento, CA 95838
Ward/District
2 Occupation
Employer
Carrington Colledge
Occupation
Instructor
Job Title
Clinical Coordinator
Professional Licenses
RVT
Registrations/Certifications
RVT2891
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on
this legislative body.

I would like to become more involved in the community and its relationship to animal health. Assisting in information sharing, increased health benefits to both pets and owners. Increasing Vet Med involvement in the community.

Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

Vet Tech for 30+ years. Community involvement in animal health ie. school presentations, vaccine clinic participation, community pet events, instruction to students in a Vet Tech Program, work with rescues and zoos.

Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

Veterinary Technician education and licensing, teaching at a Vet Tech program, assisting in pet/animal education, rescue, zoo environments
Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your
application.

SSPCA special events volunteer including Doggie Dash, Pup Crawl, Pride parade, German Shepherd Rescue, City vaccine clinics, Sacramento and Brevard Zoo volunteer, Wildlife volunteer here and in Florida
Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

Seat B

Ms Ann M Richardson
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 6/6/2023 @ 6:27 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Ms Ann M Richardson
2/27/2023
2/27/2024
Ann M Richardson
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory
Committee
3 Pending P&PE Action
Status
Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Basic Information
Name
Ms Ann M Richardson
Contact Information
Address
Sacramento, CA 95822
Ward/District
7 Occupation
Employer
Retired
Professional Licenses
Legal
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on
this legislative body.

I have been interested in animals and worked on legislation. I funded a grant at UCD and enjoy community foster and rescue groups now that I am retired.

Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I have worked on spay and neuter license plate legislation. I have worked on bills to prevent animal testing and to assist poultry and animal caging.

Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

My training is lifetime pet owner and animal legislation and fundraising for animal groups.

Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your
application.

I have volunteered for to cook for Wind homeless center and for the Sac coop and Foster youth education fund for 10 years.

Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

Citizen animal advisory seat

Debbie J Tillotson
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 6/6/2023 @ 6:27 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Debbie J Tillotson
2/27/2023
2/27/2024
Debbie J Tillotson
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory
Committee
3 Pending P&PE Action
Status
Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Basic Information
Name
Debbie J Tillotson
Contact Information
Address
sacramento, CA 95833
Ward/District
3 Occupation
Employer
United Parcel Service
Occupation
Operation Management Specialist
Job Title
Supervisor
Professional Licenses
N/A
Registrations/Certifications
N/A
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on
this legislative body.

I have a passion for animals my whole life. I become involved with pets of the unhoused 12 years ago through Loaves and Fishes and the once a month Mercer Clinic, which works with helping their pets that need veterinary care as well as food and other pet supplies. I would like to become more involved with a shelter like Front Street Animal Shelter. I believe they do so much to help animals in need.

Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

N/A
Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

When the Paradise fire happened and so many animals were affected, I joined a group that were rescuing the animals. They trained us to go into restricted areas to rescue any animals that need help. We were also trained to work with the animals that were being held until the owners were able to get their animals back.

Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your
application.

A friend have been going to river area's to help the pets of the unhoused for the last 8 months. We go everyday to bring the dogs food, water, shelter, coats, harnesses, dishes, etc...

Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

Seat E-Member representing the community at large, who is not an animal care professional or affiliated with an animal welfare organization.

Paula Treat
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 6/6/2023 @ 6:27 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Paula Treat
5/20/2023
5/20/2024
Paula Treat
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory
Committee
3 Pending P&PE Action
Status
Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Basic Information
Name
Paula Treat
Contact Information
Address
Sacramento, CA 95835
Ward/District
District 1
Occupation
Employer
Self
Occupation
State Lobbyist/Consultant
Job Title
Owner - Principal - Lobbyist
Registrations/Certifications
registered lobbyist with CA FPPC &
Secretary of State
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on
this legislative body.

I have lived in and around Sacramento for over 40 years and I care about animals, animal welfare, and animal policy.

Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

On my own I follow animal welfare legislation at the state level.

Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I volunteered at Best Friend's Animal Sanctuary (the largest animal sanctuary in the US) for many years.

Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your
application.

I have done volunteer fundraising for Front Street Animal Shelter for years. I also Sat on the Friends of Front Street Board for four years prior to Covid 19.

Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory - Seat E