Animal Welfare Advisory CommitteeReportMeeting #:9th Meeting of the Animal Welfare Advisory CommitteeDate:Thursday, September 06, 2018 at 5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.Location:Committee Room #3AttendancePRESENT: W. Brown (Chair), K. Ashe, A. Cheng, H. de Hogg, M. Gelinas, A. Hayes and P. Lystar and P. Shack (Secretary) REGRETS: A. Evans, M. Morris and M. Toplack ALSO PRESENT: R. Oke The meeting was called to order at 5:06 PM.1.Call to Order1.1Disclosures of Pecuniary InterestThat it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.2.Scheduled Items2.1 Beaver Management - Update 1.2018-09-06 AWAC Beaver Presentation Attachment 2.1.pdfThat it BE NOTED that the attached presentation, dated September 6, 2018 from S. Chambers, Division Manager, Stormwater Management, with respect to the Beaver Management update, was received.2.2 Savannah and Serval CatsThat it BE NOTED that a verbal update from R. Oke, Animal Welfare Coordinator with respect to Savannah and Serval cats, was received; it being noted that Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will continue its research.2.3 Pets in Hot Cars1.2018-09-06 AWAC R.S.O 1990, Chapter O.36 - Attachement 2.3b.pdf2.2018-09-06 AWAC Basic Standards of Care - Attachement 2.3.pdfThat it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation and the attached communications from C. Vanderheide, Senior Inspector, Ontario SPCA , with respect to Pets in Hot Cars, were received.3.Consent3.18th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee1.2018-06-02 AWAC Report 8.pdfThat it BE NOTED that the 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 2, 2018, was received.4.Sub-Committees and Working GroupsNone.5.Items for Discussion5.1 Skunk Population around the City - Councillor V. Ridley1.2018-08-22 - AWAC - VRidley - Skunks.pdfThat the communication from V. Ridley, dated August 22, 2018 with respect to the skunk population BE REFERRED to Animal Welfare Advisory Commitee's sub-committee with a report back by October 31, 2018. 5.2(ADDED) Key Important Issues Regarding Vulnerable Animals in our CityThat Alice Balluku, Ward 13 Councillor for London Youth Advisory Council BE INVITED to attend a future meeting of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, with respect to key important issues regarding vulnerable animals in our city.6.Deferred Matters/Additional Business6.1(ADDED) Exotic Animal Training Workshop1.2018-09-06 AWAC Exotic Animal Training Workshop - Attachment 6.1.pdfThat it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee received the attached communication dated September 14, 2018 from J. Cooper, World Animal Protection, with respect to Exotic Animal Training Workshop being held on October 5, 2018.7.AdjournmentThe meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.2018-08-22 - AWAC - VRidley - Skunks.pdf1.2018-06-02 AWAC Report 8.pdf1.2018-09-06 AWAC Beaver Presentation Attachment 2.1.pdf1.2018-09-06 AWAC Exotic Animal Training Workshop - Attachment 6.1.pdf1.2018-09-06 AWAC R.S.O 1990, Chapter O.36 - Attachement 2.3b.pdf2.2018-09-06 AWAC Basic Standards of Care - Attachement 2.3.pdf