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July 3, 2023
10:30 A.M.
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Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair
Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair
Agenda Items:Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited
to three minutes).
3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the May 1, 2023 Public Protection Committee meeting. (Enid
Mendoza, PPC Staff)
4.CONSIDER accepting the report from the Animal Services Department on Animal Shelter Operations. (Beth Ward,
Animal Services Director)
5.The next meeting is currently scheduled for August 7, 2023.
6.Adjourn
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Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting
time.
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For Additional Information Contact:
Enid Mendoza, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2051, Fax (925) 655-2066
Enid.Mendoza@cao.cccounty.us
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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:07/03/2023
Subject:Record of Action - May 1, 2023
Submitted For: PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE,
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: Record of Action
Presenter: Enid Mendoza, Committee Staff Contact: Enid Mendoza, (925) 655-2051
Referral History:
County Ordinance requires that each County body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be verbatim, it
must accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the meeting.
Referral Update:
Attached for the Committee's consideration is the Record of Action for the Committee's May 1, 2023 meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action from the May 1, 2023 meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact. This item is informational only.
Attachments
DRAFT PPC Record of Action for 5-1-23
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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
May 1, 2023
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair
Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair
Present: Federal D. Glover, Chair
John Gioia, Vice Chair
1.Introductions
Chair Glover called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers
may be limited to three minutes).
Public comment was heard from six members of the public.
3.APPROVE Record of Action from the February 6, 2023 meeting.
The Committee approved the record of action for the February 6, 2023 meeting as
presented.
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover
Vice Chair John Gioia
4.1. CONSIDER approving the expansion of housing, behavioral health, employment, and pre-release
engagement services through the use of up to $15 million of AB 109 Community Corrections fund balance,
as recommended by the Community Corrections Partnership;
2. PROVIDE further direction to staff.
The Committee approved recommending to the Board of Supervisors a one-time allocation of up
to $15 million of AB 109 Community Corrections fund balance as recommended by the
Community Corrections Partnership (CCP).
Staff will return to the Public Protection Committee once the recommendations are further
developed, which will include details regarding the application and funding processes and
specific allocation amounts as well as guidance for program planning of each priority area.
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover
Vice Chair John Gioia
5.The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 5, 2023.
Chair Glover confirmed the next scheduled meeting date of June 5, 2023.
D R A F T
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6.Adjourn
Chair Glover adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
For Additional Information Contact:
Enid Mendoza, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2051, Fax (925) 655-2066
Enid.Mendoza@cao.cccounty.us
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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:07/03/2023
Subject:Animal Services Department's Center Operations Update
Submitted For: Beth Ward, Animal Services Director
Department:Animal Services
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: Animal Services Department's Center Operations Update
Presenter: Beth Ward, Animal Services Director Contact: Enid Mendoza, (925) 655-2051
Referral History:
The Animal Services Department has faced an overwhelming increase in animal welfare services beyond its system of care
capacity. The Department's center operations are inclusive of shelter services, medical services, and the spay/neuter clinic.
At its May 23, 2023 meeting, the Board of Supervisors referred to the Public Protection Committee an update by the Animal
Services Department on its center operations. The update will inform the Board and public of the operational performance
measures of the Contra Costa Animal Services Department, including animal shelter intake and outcomes.
Referral Update:
The Animal Services Department maintains monthly animal shelter performance reports on its public website:
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6820/Performance-Reports
The Department has prepared the attached report, inclusive of a general overview of the Department’s intake, euthanasia, and
spay/neuter operational performance data, along with national and regional animal welfare trends impacting the industry, for
the purpose of this referral.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
ACCEPT the report from the Animal Services Department on Animal Shelter Operations.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact. The report is informational.
Attachments
Animal Services Operations Update
BOS Response to Civil Grand Jury Report No. 2105 - Animal Services
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CONTRA COSTA ANIMAL SERVICES
Animal Services
Update
Contra Costa County
Public Protection Committee
July 3, 2023
Beth Ward
Animal Services Director
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CONTRA COSTA ANIMAL SERVICES
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Overview of Presentation
1. About CCAS
•Mission
•Shelter Model
•Dept. Summary
•Org Chart
•How We’re Funded
2. National & Regional Trends
•Capacity for Care
•National Trends
•Regional Public Shelter Statistics
•Regional News Reports
•Comments Made to BOS & Local Officials
3. Operations
•Intake Year-Over-Year
•Euthanasia Year-Over-Year
•Spay & Neuter
•Animal Benefit Fund
4.Addressing Challenges
•Increasing Outcomes & Foster Capacity
•Decreasing Intake
•Needs
•Next Steps
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CCAS MISSION
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Shelter Model
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◻Animal shelters are not a drop box for dogs and cats. We are a
resource center and safe place for pets that are sick, injured, or in
danger.
◻Dogs and cats are part of our families, part of our communities.
◻That means that taking care of them and keeping them safe is the
responsibility of the community.
◻Our current shelter model is a community-driven shelter model that
reflects the network of animal welfare providers in our county
(shelters, rescue groups, vet hospitals, community cat caregivers,
etc.) to help animals and their families.
◻We need to all work together to support the animals in our
community.
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Department Summary
Shelter Operations
& Medical Services
Provides basic daily care and
necessary medical care to animals
Public low-cost and targeted spay
and neuter services for owned
animals and unowned cats through
a no-cost Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
program
Public low-cost vaccination clinic
Administration
Provides administrative
oversight of departmental
functions other support such as
customer services and dispatch
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Community Services
Supports adoption, lost and
found, public events, humane
education, and volunteer
services
Field Services
Provides enforcement and
community services to support
administrative hearings for
dangerous animals and noise
violations
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Department Summary
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How We’re Funded
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49%
17%
34%
CCAS FY 2021/22 Revenue Sources
City Revenue
User Fee Revenue
General Fund
$4,112,000 $5,890,696
$1,970,000
TOTAL REVENUES = $11,972,696
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National Trends in Animal Sheltering
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Comparing CCAS vs National Trends
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Here is how CCAS measures against those national trends:
National Trend: 4% more animals entered shelters than left in 2022.
CCAS: 3% more animals entered the shelter than left in 2022.
National Trend: The number of animals entering the shelter continues to increase each
year since the pandemic but are still less than 2019.
CCAS: Intakes increased by 28% from 2021 to 2022 but are 35% lower than 2019.
National Trend: Dog adoptions remained consistent from 2021 to 2022.
CCAS: Dog adoptions increased by 42% from 2021 to 2022.
National Trend: The percentage of dogs being transferred continued to be the
lowest rate in four years.
CCAS: Dog transfers in 2022 (738) were higher than 2021 (673). 2022 represented
the third lowest rate of dog transfers over the most recent four-year period.
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Agency Year Intake Adopt Trans RTO Euth Dog LRR Cat LRR LRR (All)
Oakland Animal Services (pop 440k)2022 6,618 2,573 2,363 717 481 95%92%92%
San Francisco Animal Care & Control (pop 815k)FY21/22 6,691 NA NA NA 1,372 91%92%79%
Contra Costa Animal Services (pop 980k)2022 6,426 1,872 1,253 890 855 91%83%86%
Solano County Animal Services (pop 453k)FY21/22 5,099 1,117 1,409 630 803 NA NA 80%
Stockton City Shelter (pop 779k – County Service Area)2022 6,885 1,766 3,275 630 585 92%77%86%
Sacramento County (pop 1 million)2022 9,167 4,385 952 1,014 908 95%92%87%
Sacramento Front Street (pop 524k)2022 7,632 4,286 115 1,240 744 93%77%86%
Antioch (pop 115k)2022 2,107 571 713 350 425 85%75%79%
Comparison To Public Shelters In Our Region
Adopt = Adoption, Trans = Transfer to Rescue, RTO = Return to Owner, Euth = Euthanasia, LRR = Live Release Rate
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Recent Bay Area News Coverage
Animal shelters become overcrowded
again after pandemic adoptions dwindle
Jan. 25, 2023
PLEASANTON – Stroll into any animal shelter and your heart melts.
At the Valley Humane Center in Pleasanton, they are at capacity.
Overcrowding crisis has Oakland
Animal Services asking for urgent
adoptions Jan 31, 2023
OAKLAND – Oakland Animal Services is holding a
special adoption event as the shelter tries to alleviate
overcrowding at its shelter.
South Bay animal shelter critically overcrowded, seeking help
June 2, 2023
SAN JOSE – The San Jose Animal Services and Care Center is currently facing a critical situation as it has
reached its capacity to care for animals – some pets are even being turned away due to overcrowding.
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Recent Bay Area News Coverage
Contra Costa Animal Services waiving
adoption fees amid crowded shelter
June 5, 2023
MARTINEZ – All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services will be
free to adopt during the month of June as the county’s shelter is
near capacity.
San Jose animal shelter looking for
homes for hundreds of dogs, cats
and other pets May 31, 2023
San Jose – With so many animals at the shelter, the San
Jose Animal Care and Services Center is pleading with
the community to help out.
Officials plead for help with LA animal shelters overcrowded, dog
kennels overflowing into hallways June 14, 2023
LOS ANGELES – All six Los Angeles Animal Services shelters are overcrowded with pets. The San Pedro
location posted on social media that they have 186 dogs and only 80 kennels.
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CCAS Intakes Year-Over-Year
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CCAS Intakes 2014-2022
All Dog Cat
8,673
6,426
3,960
3,745
3,693
2,604
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Capacity for Care
Capacity for Care means meeting the needs of
every animal admitted to a shelter, regardless
of how they came in, when they came in, their
age, health status, or personality.
Intakes & Outcomes
In 2022, CCAS’s annual intake was 6,426
animals. Our adoption, transfer, and return to
owner outcomes totaled 4,072. Divided by
365, that results in an average daily intake of
17 animals per day, and an average daily
output of 11 animals per day.
*Animal intake occurs 7 days/week whereas
adoption, transfer, and RTO services (ie outputs)
occur 5 days/week.
Visual Kennel
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Community Concerns
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CCAS Rescue Partnerships
For the period of Jan. 1 – June 20, the number of rescue groups
working with CCAS is virtually the same in 2023 (77 groups) as it
was in 2022 (81 groups)
Results from transfer partner surveys indicate general satisfaction
with CCAS’s transfer partner program.
CCAS Rescue Notification Process
Current process for notifying rescues about animals in need of
being pulled developed in partnership with, CCAS transfer
partners.
In most cases, rescues are given at least 10 or more days notice
about animals at risk of euthanasia.
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Community Concerns
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CCAS Animal Marketing Communications
CCAS uses a host of communications tools to market our animals
CCAS Website
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Twitter)
Earned Media (over 50 TV, radio, print, online articles and op eds in2023)
CCTV
Donated Media (golden mailer, partner organizations)
City & County Partners
Paid Media (when budget permits)
Email Alerts to Transfer Partners (Developed in partnership with localrescues)◻CCAS Euthanasia Data
Despite a slight increase from 2021 to 2022, the number of animalseuthanized in 2022 was lower than 2019 and is among the lowest number ofanimals euthanized in the last ten years.
Dog euthanasia at CCAS has declined 86% over the last ten years, with2022 being among the lowest years in that period.
Euthanasia and other animal outcomes data is updated monthly andavailable at: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6820/Performance-Reports
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CCAS Euthanasia Year-Over-Year
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3622
2355
1508
1024 899 969
603 606
855
1651
1211
618
381 313 265 153 146 229
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
CCAS Euthanasia 2014-2022
All Dog
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2022 Live Intakes & Outcomes
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INTAKE PATHWAYS (6,352)
Stray (5,495)
Owner Surrender (458)
Adoption Return (144)
Confiscate (150)
Police Impound (105)
LIVE OUTCOME PATHWAYS (5,390)
Adoption (1,872)
Transfer to Rescue (1,253)
Trap, Neuter, Return (1,189)
Return to Owner (890)
Return to Field/Working Cat Placement (186)
Adopted dog
Princess Peach
leaving the
shelter with
her new mom!
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Importance of Accessible and Affordable Spay & Neuter
Services
Lack of accessible and affordable spay/neuter services is a large contributor to
pet overpopulation. With very few providers of low-cost spay/neuter services in
Contra Costa County, CCAS has focused our efforts to expand spay/neuter
opportunities throughout the county by:
o Exploring ways to expand access by offering the use of our spay/neuter
clinic to local nonprofits on days when it is closed.
o Providing $90k in grants to local nonprofits and rescues in FY 21/22 to
increase the number of animals spayed/neutered in Contra Costa County.
o Providing free community cat spay/neuter services for rescue groups and the
public.
o Providing no-cost spay/neuter services for animals transferred to rescues,
when possible.
Despite these efforts, access to affordable spay and neuter opportunities
continues to be a barrier for county residents.
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Year
Shelter & Public
Clinic Surgeries
Community Cat
Surgeries
ABF Funded
Surgeries Total S/N Surgeries
2021 1,767 1,124 1,284 4,175
2022 2,617 1,374 846 4,837
2023
Jan 1 – June 20 1,324 687 NA 2,011
CCAS Spay & Neuter Impact 2021-2023
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Animal Benefit Fund Impact FY 21/22
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Medical Assistance Program ($10,000)
Medical Assistance funds were utilized to help treat numerousshelter pets and a variety of medical conditions, includingorthopedic injuries, enucleations, and amputations, amongothers.
Spay/Neuter & Wellness Fund ($90,000)
854 Total Spay/Neuter Surgeries
772 Total Vaccines Administered
168 Microchips Administered
Pet Support Program ($10,000)
Pet Support Program funds were utilized to provide assistanceto pet owners at risk of surrendering their pet, thus keepingthem out of the shelter.
More than 30 pets prevented from being surrendered to theshelter.
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Current Challenges
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Increase Live Outcomes
(Adoption, Transfer, RTO)
Increase Foster Capacity
Decrease Intakes
Ensure Adequate Staffing
Levels
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Increasing Outcomes & Foster Capacity
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Increase Adoptions, Transfers & RTOs
Increase offsite mobile adoptions through formation of community partnerships.
Re-institute Sunday adoptions at Martinez shelter.
Increase transfers by exploring ways to assist our local rescue partners to pull animalsinto their programs sooner and identify onsite potential adoption venue opportunities.
Explore expanding service hours to include Sundays and Mondays for rescue partners.
New Enrichment Coordinator will allow for better information on rescue preferred dogs.
Increase RTOs through use of technology (i.e. Docupet lost pet services, Postmasterlost pet alerts, etc.).
Develop CCAS adoption program, create a team to focus on expanding our lifesavingopportunities through adoption, foster to adopt, doggie day out/field trips/sleepovers,etc.
Increase Foster Capacity
Strengthen current neo-natal kitten foster program.
Increase capacity of current dog foster program.
Build on existing collaborative partnerships to strengthen our existing programs to helpour at-risk populations.
New Foster Coordinator
CCAS volunteer providing enrichment for shelter dog
Colby.
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Decreasing Intake
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Implement Programs & Services to Keep Pets Out of the Shelter
Policies to limit intake to animals mandated by law, including sick,injured, and those that pose a risk to public health and safety.
Increase resources and support for pet owners at risk ofsurrendering their pets.
Humane Education
Expand humane education efforts through grant-fundedcommunity outreach contractor.
Increase awareness of responsible pet ownership using CCAScommunication channels.
Utilize Technology & CCAS Partnerships to Reduce Intake
New lost pet services through CCAS website/24PetConnect,Docupet lost pet amber alert, etc.
Provide microchip scanners to local police departments so theycan return lost pets they encounter.
Increase staffing to support capacity to care and communityprograms
Staff programs appropriately based on animal volume, housing,animal needs and community programs
Explore the expansion of service hours to include Sundays forpublic access and Mondays for rescue partners.
CCAS officers bringing in a stray dog.
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Next Steps
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Complete Strategic Plan
Focus on Targeted Zip Codes to Close Lifesaving
Gaps
Provide Staffing Proposal for Increased Service
Hours and Lifesaving Programs
Continue to Explore Methods to Increase Onsite
S/N Opportunities Through Collaborative
Partnerships and Shelter Remodel Project
Explore Developing Grant Program to Support
Rescues in Pulling At-Risk Animals
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