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El Paso, TX

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee · 6:15 PM · City 1, 2nd Floor Main Conference Room

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee agenda for October 14, 2026 featured five substantive items: prior minutes, a Chair report, the Interim Director's September report, a proposed recommendation to City Council on no-cost spay/neuter for Return to Owner animals, and a report on the 2025 Shelter Savvy assessment. A scheduling item on the November 11 meeting date was also on the agenda.
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Analysis based on the published agenda — official vote outcomes not yet available. Results may appear as the city updates its records.

Analysis

Public Safety

The agenda featured a Shelter Savvy assessment report covering findings, deficiencies, and improvement steps, alongside the Interim Director's September statistics report.[#3][#5]

Governance & Oversight

The agenda included a proposed committee recommendation to City Council on a no-cost spay/neuter program for Return to Owner animals, and a scheduling item on the November 11, 2026 meeting.[#1][#4][#6]

Insights by Role

Journalist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe agenda featured a Shelter Savvy 2025 assessment report on deficiencies and improvements (BC-2593) and a proposed recommendation to Council on free spay/neuter for RTO animals (BC-2592). Both offer story angles on shelter performance and program costs.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingIf the committee forwards the BC-2592 recommendation, the City Council would receive a proposal to explore no-cost spay/neuter for Return to Owner animals. Advocates on animal welfare funding have a potential entry point through committee members, notably requester Tess Passero.

14 items(6 procedural hidden)

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#1Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will be conducted on the above date and time.

#2In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee during public

#3At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 303-474-657#

#4The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda no later than one day prior to the meeting by signing up at https://elpasotx.seamlessdocs.com/f/ASACSignUpSheet Via the Ci

#5The following members of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will be present: Chris Canales, Sandra Difrancesco, Elvira Stephanie Grossman, Laura Sanchez, Celinda Crews, Mary Bardouche, Raquel Ellis

#1Approval of minutes for the September 9, 2026 meeting.

Animal Services Department

#2Chair Report delivered by Chris Canales to the board, submitted through the Animal Services Department.

Chris CanalesAnimal Services Department

#3Monthly Animal Services Director's Report presenting September updates and statistics, delivered by Interim Director Michael Wachsmann.

Michael WachsmannEl Paso Animal Services

#4Board discussion and possible action on recommending that City Council explore a program offering no-cost spay and neuter services for unaltered Return to Owner (RTO) animals, as a first step toward broader free spay/neuter surgeries for the public.

Tess PasseroCity CouncilAnimal Services Department

#5Animal Services presents a report summarizing the 2025 Shelter Savvy shelter assessment, including key findings, deficiencies identified, and steps taken to implement improvements.

Sandra DiFrancescoShelter SavvyAnimal Services Department

#6Board discussion and action to reschedule or cancel the ASAC meeting set for November 11, 2026, which falls on a holiday.

Chris CanalesASACAnimal Services Department

#18Language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Department of Animal Services at a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date and time of this meeting.

#19Please contact Maria Arciniega at asac@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-8704.

#20Posted this the ______ of __________________ at ______ AM/PM by ___________________________

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