Spay/neuter ordinance
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Public comments (5)
Described Seaside's mandatory spay/neuter ordinance, which cut shelter intake 29% (from 413 to 292 animals) using non-punitive fix-it tickets and free or $25 surgeries, and urged Hollister to follow suit.
City Council Meeting · 54:53 →Representing Vincent's Garden of Hope rescue, criticized the lack of outreach to local animal welfare groups about the agenda item and was skeptical of the Seaside model's exceptions.
City Council Meeting · 58:34 →A co-author of the Seaside and Monterey County ordinances urged the council to continue the discussion, address the crisis at its source through prevention, and offered to present a Seaside impact report.
City Council Meeting · 1:01:27 →Drawing on her SPCA experience, said the city needs proactive policies since accidental litters and backyard breeders fill shelters, and fully supports an ordinance.
City Council Meeting · 1:05:06 →Praised the new free microchip scanning station and H.A.L.F.'s work, called spay/neuter a common-sense need in the county, and urged the council to visit Seaside.
City Council Meeting · 1:07:40 →