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City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 <br />26. Consider approval of Resolution 2021-253R, appointing Stephanie Reyes as Interim City <br />Manager, effective on February 1, 2022. <br />A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Council Member <br />Gleason, to approve Resolution 2021-253R. The motion carried by the <br />following vote: <br />For: 7 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Mayor Pro <br />Tem Scott, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Council Member Gleason and Council <br />Member Prather <br />Against: 0 <br />27. Consider the appointment of the Mayor or City Council Member to the Capital Area <br />Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Clean Air Coalition and provide direction to Staff. <br />Council provided consensus to reappoint Mayor Hughson to the Capital Area <br />Council of Governments Clean Air Coalition. <br />28. Hold discussion regarding the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores and provide direction to the city <br />manager. <br />Mr. Lumbreras stated staff seeks direction from Council to move forward. <br />Council Member Baker thanked the active animal community for presenting <br />solutions to issues. He stated speakers mentioned the consideration of not <br />allowing puppy mills but use the space for shelter animals. He looks forward to <br />what staff can bring to council. <br />Chase Stapp, Director of Public Safety stated if council directs staff to bring <br />back a draft ordinance, an example can be added to allow retailers offer "for <br />sale" option but really it would be adoption with the correct fees that could <br />help relieve pressure from the animal shelter. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated it is a good idea to use the shelter to help sell <br />animals. He stated that the owner at Pick a Pet store mentioned the animal <br />shelter will not work with them. He stated the pet store has a return policy if <br />the animal is not a fit for individual or family. Mr. Scott would like to do <br />further research on the pet store before making a decision and consider other <br />options. <br />Mr. Lumbreras clarified the ban that Dallas is considering is specific to <br />inhumane puppy mills or the sale of dogs and cats coming from inhumane <br />facilities being sold in the community. He stated they are not discussing <br />commercial operations. <br />City of San Marcos Page 19 <br />