pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 9 | The Police Chief responded the suggestion could be reviewed; the policies and procedures are available at the Shelter; all volunteers that have gone through the training will have reviewed the manual, have access to it and will be held accountable to the practices in place; a kiosk will be placed in the Library to help with adoptions and further information sharing. Mayor Johnson stated more information should be on the website. inquired whether pictures of lost animals would be posted on a website. The Police Chief responded pictures are on a website now. Vice Mayor Tam stated private donations were received to install a closed circuit television system which will increase security and site monitoring; inquired whether the kiosk at the library would tie into the closed circuit system to allow people to see animals at the shelter in real time. The Police Chief responded in the negative; stated the security system is for staff to monitor volunteer activities and help with break ins; the kiosk at the Library is a marketing tool to allow people to see animals that are available. Vice Mayor Tam inquired about the management software, to which the Police Chief responded the software would automate management and reporting, which was previously done via card file. Councilmember deHaan stated the dog walking issue became more important inquired whether hiring the volunteer coordinator has brought the appropriate level recommended by the Humane Society; inquired whether dogs are being walked on a daily basis. The Police Chief responded more volunteers are always being sought ; dogs are being walked regularly; there are a number of issues, such as quarantined dogs cannot be walked: dogs available to walk have been walked all but three days this year. Councilmember deHaan stated the review makes a better overall operation. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of accepting the report. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote - 5. (08-083) - Resolution No. 14185, "Opposing the Governor's Proposed Reductions in Funding for Schools." Adopted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |