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Board appoints two supervisors to county–city animal-shelter ad hoc to coordinate operations and nonprofit engagement
Summary
The board on June 24 appointed Supervisors Curl and Sotelo to a county ad hoc intended to coordinate with the City of Hollister and local nonprofits on animal-shelter operations and related community concerns; staff will schedule meetings and invite city and nonprofit participants.
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted 5–0 on June 24 to appoint Supervisors Curl and Sotelo to a county ad hoc committee tasked with coordinating with the City of Hollister and local nonprofit partners about animal‑shelter operations and concerns raised by the community.
Board members and members of the public described the ad hoc as a way to work collaboratively with the city and nonprofit operators to address operational gaps, increase transparency, and find improvements in shelter services. Board members emphasized the ad hoc should return recommendations to both the county and city.
Why it matters: The county and the City of Hollister share responsibilities and local nonprofits are active in animal-welfare work; the ad hoc is intended to produce collaborative, actionable recommendations that both jurisdictions can consider.
What the county directed: The board asked staff to coordinate first‑meeting logistics, invite City of Hollister representatives and nonprofit stakeholders, and return with meeting notes and recommendations. The motion was carried by roll call, and the board recognized ad‑hoc format permits focused meetings without constituting a formal Brown Act committee when membership is limited and meetings are properly noticed.
Ending: The ad hoc will begin meeting with city staff and community partners; staff will coordinate scheduling and report back to the board.
