Animal Services Committee

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The Animal Services Committee was formed by the City Council in January 2018.

The Committee membership is comprised of 7 regular members and two alternate members.

2019 Committee Goals

Complete contract agreements with Newport Center Animal Hospital and Priceless Pet Rescue in the first quarter of 2019.
Produce a public service announcement, in print and in video, related to the three-pronged partnership with Animal Control, Newport Center Animal Hospital, and Priceless Pet Rescue.
Educate the public on responsible pet ownership and care, with regard to City ordinances and frequently asked questions, no less than six times per year.
Consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding ordinances related to the existing TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) Program.
Research and create a list of service providers that can provide low-cost vaccinations and/or a voucher program for Costa Mesa residents for spay and neuter.
Assist Animal Control with promotion and education related to coyotes and the Coyote Management Plan.
Cooperate and coordinate with the Parks and Community Services, Animal Care Services, events, initiatives, and projects.

Name	Position	Term
Jay B. Litvak DVM	Chairperson	Two-year term
Tracy Hughes	Vice Chairperson	Two-year term
Christie McDaniel	Member	Two-year term
Dana Lavin	Member	Two-year term
Rebecca "Becca" Walls	Member	One-year term
Marilyn Brooks	Member	One-year term
Harriet Brown	Member	One-year term
Angela Minjares	Member (alternate)	(Alternate) Two-year term
Linda Kwoun	Member (alternate)	(Alternate) Two-year term
Council Member Sandy Genis	City Council liaison (alternate)
Mayor Pro Tem John Stephens	City Council liaison
Justin Martin	Parks and Community Services Director (staff liaison)	email
Tracy Habiger	Recreation Coordinator (staff liaison)	email or call (714) 754-5128

For more information, please contact (714) 754-5300 or email.