TX-RPOA E-News
From RPOA Texas Outreach and
Responsible Pet Owners Alliance
"Animal welfare, not animal 'rights'
and, yes, there is a difference."
Permission granted to crosspost.
July 10, 2010
Austin Animal Advisory Commission is meeting this Wednesday, July 14, 2010
to discuss and take action on a proposed "Retail Ordinance" as listed on the
agenda below.
The May 20th Version is on our website:
www.rpoatexasoutreach.org under the "Austin Tab" and appears to mirror the
San Francisco, CA, proposal that Fox News Channel discussed on several
programs yesterday. The ban is on all pet sales except fish by pet stores
in San Francisco. However the Austin proposal only bans dog and cat sales -
so far.
More meeting details below:
AUSTIN ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010
6:00 PM
WALLER CREEK CENTER
625 E. 10TH STREET, RM. 105
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
AGENDA
R E V I S E D
CALL TO ORDER
1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL
The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order
will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns
regarding items not posted on the agenda.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. AAC Public Hearing & Special Meeting held on June 2, 2010
b. AAC Special Meeting held on June 9, 2010
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion and take action on Retail Ordinance
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Possible Action of the Draft Mission of Animal
Services
b. Update and Explanation of Donations Funds and Expenditures
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
6. STAFF BRIEFINGS
a. Animal Services Center Briefing
b. Status report on Implementation Plan to reduce Animal Intake and
Increase Live Animal Outcomes.
c. Staff Briefing On Any Issues Related To Animals In Travis County
d. Update, discussion Of Task Forces (Pit Bull, Public Awareness And
Rescue)
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to
communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned
with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or
alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting
date. Please call Gricelda Diaz at Health & Human Services Department,
Animal Services Division at 512: 972-5805, for additional information; TTY
users route through Relay Texas at 711.
