LTC 394-2019 Animal Welfare Committee Motions MIAMI BEACH
394-2019
NO. LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
To: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager k. _por
DATE: July 11, 2019
SUBJECT: Animal Welfare Committee Motions
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to provide you with the motions made during the
June 18, 2019 subcommittee meeting.
Members in Attendance: Chair Linda Diamond, Sara De Los Reyes, Jane Gross, Jaedra Wedel,
Helen Swartz, Mary Thingelstad, Sara Velasquez, Pedro Cofino
Members Absent: Brooke Owens
1. MOTION: Asking that the City Commission consider legislation shifting
responsibility in cases of animal deaths/harm when fumigating from property owner
to fumigator.
a. This proposal asks that the commission consider citing violations of this
ordinance be cited under cruel confinement
i. Amended under Chapter 10 of the City Code
ii. Implement fine structure per dead animal (eg. $250/animal)
Motion made by: Member Helen Swartz
Seconded by: Member Sara de Los Reyes
Motion passed 8-0
2. MOTION: Asking the City Commission implement a registration and notification
process for properties considering fumigation.
a. Notification for tenants
b. Registration/permitting for proper installation of a one-way door
c. Consider a fine structure
Motion made by: Member Pedro Cofino
Seconded by: Member Sara de Los Reyes
Motion passed 8-0
3. MOTION: Asking the City Commission to consider a community pet washing
station and report back options to the Animal Welfare Committee (to include
revenue-sharing models).
Motion made by: Member Sara de Los Reyes
Seconded by: Member Jane Gross
Motion passed 8-0
4. MOTION: Asking the City Commission to consider a Miami Beach community
animal adoption shelter/center with:
a. Funding assistance for sick/injured animals
b. Community education on preventative animal care
Motion made by: Member Sara de Los Reyes
Seconded by: Member Jaedra Wedel
Motion passed 8-0
5. MOTION: Asking the City Commission to extend the community cat feeder and
watering program.
Motion made by: Member Mary Thingelstad
Seconded by: Member Jane Gross
Motion passed 8-0
6. MOTION: Asking the City Commission to increase funding for trap, neuter, and
release (TNR) programs.
a. To include continuing project Cat Snip
Motion made by: Member Sara de Los Reyes
Seconded by: Member Jane Gross
Motion passed 8-0
JLM/RC/JJF/EG