TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE MEETING
The Mission of the Town of Yucca Valley is to
provide a government that is responsive to its citizens to ensure a safe and secure environment
while maintaining the highest quality of life.
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE: 5:30 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center- Cholla Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
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Animal Shelter Committee
Jim Schooler, Chair
Jeff Drozd, Vice Chair
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TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
760-369-7207
Public Comments: [email protected]
www.yucca-valley.org
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
The Town of Yucca Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at (760) 369-7209 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting
The meeting agenda packet is available for public view in the Town Hall lobby and on the Town’s website at www.yucca-valley.org prior to the meeting. For more information on an agenda item or the agenda process, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (760) 369-7209 ext. 226.
If you wish to comment on any agenda item or on any subject not on the agenda during public comments, please fill out a request to speak card and give to the Town Clerk/Commission Secretary.
Comment time is limited to 3 minutes.
Where appropriate or deemed necessary, action may be taken on any item listed in the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Committee Member Drozd and Chair Schooler
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
1. Agenda Approval
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting agenda as prepared.
Consent Agenda
All items listed on the consent agenda are routine matters or formal documents covering previous Town Council instruction. Items are enacted by one motion and a second without separate discussion unless a member of the Town Council or Town Staff requests dialog on a specific item at the beginning of the meeting. Requests for public comment on the consent agenda items should be filed with the Town Clerk.
2. Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026 as prepared.
Department Reports
3. Spay & Neuter Event – March 31, 2026
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Spay & Neuter Event – March 31, 2026 Report.
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4. Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months Report.
5. April Adoption Event
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the April Adoption Event Report.
6. Microchip Program Update
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Microchip Program Update Report.
7. March Shelter Statistics
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the March Shelter Statistics Report.
8. Volunteer Program Update
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Volunteer Program Update Report.
9. Donor Recognition Program
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Donor Recognition Program Report.
Future Agenda Items
Public Comments
The Animal Shelter Committee takes this time to consider your comments on items of concern which are not on the agenda. When you are called to speak, please state your name and community of residence. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less. Inappropriate behavior which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting will result in forfeiture of your public comment privileges. The Animal Shelter Committee is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not on the printed agenda.
Staff Reports and Comments
Mayor and Council Member Reports and Comments
Committee Member Drozd
Chair Schooler
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Announcements
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The next regular meeting of the Yucca Valley Town Council will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Cholla Room.