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a vicious and terrorizing manner in an apparent attitude of attack. <br /> <br />Monthly Meeting Attendance Record: Confirmed. <br /> <br />Animal Services Report <br /> <br />a. Orange County Giving Fund has been established for community donations to <br />county programs. There are sub-designations for Animal Services: <br />• Community Spay Neuter Fund <br />• Advertising Campaigns for Adoptable Pets <br />• Cat Sheltering Enhancement <br />• Dog Exercise Area Fund <br />• Medical Care for Adoptable Pets <br />• Sculptures, Benches and Landscape Amenities <br /> <br />ASAB members encouraged to share information about the Community <br />Giving Fund on Facebook and with friends, family and co-workers. <br /> <br />b. Select Department Developments: <br />• Cat Sheltering – Phase I is completed - cat condos in adoption area are <br />converted. Phase 2 – conversion of cages in holding area – research being <br />started and evaluated. . Staff currently researching pros and cons of <br />retrofitting cags vs. new purchase to meet new standards. <br />• Cat Adoption Month – extended to July 13. <br />• Staffing: Recruiting for 2 Animal Control Officers; Veterinary Health <br />Care Manager position filled by Josh Fischer <br />• Unified Animal Control Ordinance – Presented to Board. Met with <br />significant public comment, including issues related to large livestock, <br />rural vs. urban differences, vicious animals. Commissioner McKee <br />indicated concerns and Chairman Jacobs noted that if the vote for an <br />ordinance change is not unanimous, then it requires two readings. As a <br />result the vote was postponed to September for the first reading. BOCC <br />has asked for more detail about specific proposed changes and the <br />rationale behind them. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />a. Income Eligibility Requirements for Targeted Spay/Neuter Program—Bob <br />Marotto reported that because fewer spay/neuters were performed last year as <br />compared to the previous year, the staff was considering a change to the <br />income requirements for the $20 Fix, so that the standards for income <br />eligibility mirrored state standards. However, ultimately the staff decided <br />against raising the income eligibility standards for several reasons, including <br />maintaining good relations with area veterinarians. Instead, staff will conduct <br />more outreach activities to reach targeted low-income residents. <br />