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o Volunteerism is also challenging given limitations <br /> o "Renewal, not return" is the guiding principle <br /> Old Business: <br /> • Shelter Requirements for Livestock Guardian Dogs <br /> o Dir. Marotto researched Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) since last ASAB <br /> meeting, reaching out to experts in the field to learn more <br /> o Divided opinion on whether shelter will or will not create problems between <br /> LGDs and their ward/flock, some asserting there is no evidence/it is unlikely and <br /> others asserting that it is possible it can create aggression or otherwise interfere <br /> with their effectiveness as LGDs <br /> o None said it's critically important to have shelter; most said it's critically <br /> important they stay with their ward/flock nearly at all times <br /> o No science to definitively answer the question empirically <br /> o Dir. Marotto to distribute the results of his research in advance of next ASAB <br /> meeting and include it as an agenda item for a board discussion <br /> • Ordinance Amendments for Aggressive Animals <br /> o Joseph Williams proposed that ASAB allow for more latitude in applying a <br /> Dangerous Dog/Potentially Dangerous Dog designation, including giving ACOs <br /> more discretion in situationally interpreting the ordinance, more restrictive <br /> enforcement measures, etc. <br /> o ASAB recommends taking no action on this issue. The ASAB's proposed position <br /> is described in detail in the documentation attached to present amended <br /> agenda; primary reasons include: <br /> ■ Existing provisions within the Unified Animal Control Ordinance allow for <br /> appropriate mechanisms to address and/or rectify Mr. Williams' <br /> objections <br /> ■ Concerns with due process implications <br /> ■ Existing ordinance is already considered to be stricter than is typical <br /> o Vote tabled until next meeting <br /> • Systemic Racism and Animal Services/Welfare Task Force update <br /> o Task Force (Schwoerke/Pickett/Driehuys) <br /> o Focusing on the following topics for further exploration <br /> ■ Pet-friendly rental housing <br /> ■ Low-cost pet-friendly rental housing <br /> ■ Access to care (especially low-cost spaying/neutering) <br /> ■ Education (especially about safe interactions between pets and people) <br /> ■ ASAB diversity, equity, and inclusion <br />