AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE FOR ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Spoke as CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach, highlighting local youth programs and thanking the council for considering CDBG funding.

Highlighted after-school programs provided by the Boys and Girls Club at the El Toro branch in Lake Forest.

Requested the city consider establishing a community response plan regarding immigration enforcement activities.

Praised local compost distribution, suggested recreational sports leagues for seniors, and commented on immigration enforcement.

Outlined animal rescue services provided by the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County and opposed renewing the county animal services contract.

Opposed renewing the OCAC contract, citing historical shelter mismanagement and operational failures.

Criticized OCAC management and urged the city to reject the contract renewal in favor of Mission Viejo.

Highlighted data discrepancies in OCAC annual reports and questioned the accuracy of shelter records.

Expressed support for transitioning animal services to Mission Viejo Animal Services for better community engagement.

Shared negative experiences visiting OCAC and praised the Mission Viejo shelter environment.

Spoke as a Foothill Ranch resident and PACOC volunteer urging the council to choose Mission Viejo animal services.

Cited recent news reports and lawsuits regarding OCAC to urge rejection of the contract renewal.

Contrasted positive adoption experiences in Mission Viejo with difficulties at county shelters.