REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Erin Van Landingham, D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular meeting on June 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding the microchip/vaccine clinic, July 4th runaway pet numbers and 311 policies regarding deceased animals . Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director , Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding Petco Love Platform and the exploration of pet reunification platforms. Presentation by Misty Valenta, Animal Services Director, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services. Discussion and presentation regarding New World Screwworm Crisis. Presentation by Dr. Debbie Elliot, Program Manager, Veterinary Services. Discussion clarifying previous statement in bylaws regarding No Kill Subcommittee. Discuss the Annual Internal Review Report for Animal Advisory Commission. Change in Chair for No Kill Subcommittee. 5. 6. 7. 8. DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Creation of a working group exploring compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Chapter 8-23 Creation of a working group to study the emergency intake procedures at Austin Animal Services. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Nilson called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 David Loignon, D10 Jules Maron, D3 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners Absent: Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rochelle Vickery – Support Good Fix Rebecca Arizmendi – No Kill Initiatives Shelly Leibham – Spay Neuter and Over Crowding Suzie Chase – Kudos to Monica Dangler Shawna Simpson – Obstructions to Pet Reunions 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on May 11, 2026. The minutes of the May 11th regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission as amended by Commissioner Dulzaides during the June 8th meeting were approved on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Chair Nilson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Huddelston was absent. The amendment was to insert “Commissioner Dulzaides abstained” to item 11. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Animal Services Donation Fund. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services, Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services, and Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services; Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services; and Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Approve the election of Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Maron as chair of the Animal Advisory Commission was approved on Commissioner Loignon’s motion, Commissioner Maron’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Nilson, Vice Chair Norton, and Parliamentarian Daniel abstained. Commissioner Huddleston was absent. The motion to approve Chair Nilson as chair of the Animal Advisory Commission failed on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Chair Nilson’s second on a 3-2 vote. Chair Nilson, Vice Chair Norton, and Parliamentarian Daniel voted aye. Commissioners …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION NO KILL SUBCOMMITTEE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026, AT 4:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the No Kill Subcommittee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Whitney Holt, D5, Chair Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Erin Van Landingham, D1 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of definition of no kill thresholds. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve an Annual Schedule for the No Kill Subcommittee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the No Kill Subcommittee please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974- 2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
No Kill Shelter Committee Annual Schedule Option 1 Every other month Possible Location: Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions Possible Time: 4:30-5:30pm Monday, May 11, 2026 Monday, July 13, 2026 Monday, September 14, 2026 Monday, November 9, 2026 No Kill Shelter Committee Annual Schedule Option 2 Once a quarter Possible Location: Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions Possible Time: 4:30-5:30pm Monday, June 8, 2026 Monday, September 14, 2026 Monday, December 14, 2026
