Resident outlines plan to repurpose county shelter into nonprofit animal sanctuary

Shaina Ortiz, a resident, used the public-comment period to outline preliminary work to repurpose a former Tulare County animal shelter into a nonprofit sanctuary to serve Lindsay and nearby communities. "Over the past several weeks, I have been in communication with the city of Cordova regarding the old Tulare County County Council Shelter Office," Ortiz said, describing outreach and early feasibility steps.
Ortiz said she is assembling a foundational proposal, drafting a budget, and contacting potential partner organizations for letters of support. She described the intent as building "something sustainable, collaborative, and beneficial for both animals and people," and asked the council to expect a full proposal for review when the plans are more developed.
What the council did not do: The transcript records Ortiz's public comment only. No council direction, funding commitment, or formal agenda referral appears in the meeting record.
Next steps Ortiz described include continued outreach, drafting a budget and proposal documents, and returning to the council with a completed proposal and supporting materials for formal consideration.