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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 |
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Becca Walls |
Chairperson | Two-year term |
Jay B. Litvak DVM |
Vice Chairperson |
Two-year term |
Diana Gardiner |
Member | Two-year term |
Tracy Hughes |
Member | Two-year term |
Dana Lavin |
Member | Two-year term |
Christie McDaniel |
Member | Two-year term |
Erin Roberts |
Member | Two-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 |
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Mayor Pro Tem John Stephens |
City Council liaison |
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Yvette Aguilar | Acting Parks and Community Services Director (staff liaison) |
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Tracy Habiger |
Recreation Coordinator (staff liaison) |
email or call (714) 754-5128 |
For more information, please contact (714) 754-5300 or email.