pages: CityCouncil/2007-08-07.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2007-08-07 | 15 | Mayor Johnson stated that the issue should be broadened to provide the public with other recycling opportunities. staff should not be limited to just looking at shopping centers for recycling. Councilmember deHaan stated recycling is being discouraged. Vice Mayor Tam stated recycled material can be placed in the blue bins provided by Alameda County Industries (ACI). Councilmember deHaan stated Alameda is not doing what should be done [to provide recycling centers] Mayor Johnson stated staff should not limit where to look [ for recycling center opportunities] (07-390 - ) Mayor Johnson requested that the Police Chief address the animal shelter issue. The Police Chief stated a number of inquiries have been received regarding the animal shelter; animal welfare is the utmost priority; opportunities have come up to review practices; a report will be provided to Council within a month; a volunteer coordinator has been instituted. Mayor Johnson requested that the report include information on listing animals on different pet adoption websites and walking hours. Vice Mayor Tam inquired what is the volunteer to dog ratio. The Police Chief responded four dogs were involved at the time of the animal shelter situation. Vice Mayor Tam stated at one point the shelter had forty-three volunteers for eight dogs. Mayor Johnson stated a lot of animals were at the shelter when the Naval Air Station closed; inquired whether the shelter has experienced a significant decline in the number of animals at the shelter. The Police Chief responded information is still being gathered. Mayor Johnson inquired whether said information would be included in the report, to which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting 15 Alameda City Council August 7, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-08-07.pdf |