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City Council Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 questions. She expressed concern with archeological sites near the river. Paul Cauduro, provided history of the Austin Apartment Association (AAA). He spoke regarding the ongoing requirement that residential rental property owners issue a 90 -Day notice of proposed eviction and opportunity to cure rent delinquency notice prior to attempting to recover possession of their property. The ordinance does not end until the city ends its disaster declaration issued in response to COVID-19. The AAA requests that this notice requirement be placed on the next available city council agenda and that council vote to rescind the requirement. Stacy Sutton Kerby, spoke on behalf of the Texas Humane Legislation Network and about item #28. She stated the organization perspective on retail sale of dogs and cats comes from years of working with local advocates who initiated grassroots campaigns to regulate the sale of companion animals in their communities. She mentioned the top complaints is the purchase of ill or defective puppies from retail establishments that sell commercially bred pets. USDA records show nearly all the puppies sold in those establishments are sourced from out of state, large scale commercial breeding facilities. A humane retail pet sales ordinance will protect San Marcos citizens from unwittingly purchasing puppies produced and shipped under such conditions. Shannon Graham, spoke regarding #28. She stated she visited the store Pick A Pet and there is no pricing of these puppies on their kennels and also no breeder information is made available to the public. She expressed concern that the breeder out of Missouri has 402 puppies and adult dogs on the property. Texas does not require a certificate of veterinary inspection when dogs cross state lines. Jennifer Hayes, is an animal advocate and a shelter volunteer. She supports the passage of a humane pet law that prohibits pet stores from selling puppies and kittens. She expressed concern with the pet store that opened at the Outlet Mall and stated that these animals come from high factory farms known as puppy mills. She stated the fact that the pet store owner will not disclose the breeder's contact information is concerning. She stated the animals are not spayed or neutered and the owner would like to recoup the money spent so they would breed and sell the puppies on their own. She expressed concern with breeding that reduces adoptions from the animal shelter. She mentioned surrounding cities are working on an ordinance prohibiting selling dogs and cats at pet stores. She stated the job for the animal shelter manager was closed and would like council to select the right person for this position. She City of San Marcos Page 2