Agenda Items and Meeting Materials

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AGENDA

10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024

1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum

2. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda

   Note: The Board may not discuss or take action on any matter raised during this public comment section, except to decide whether to place the matter on the agenda of a future meeting. (Government Code sections 11125, 11125.7(a).)

3. Review and Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

   1. July 24-25, 2024

4. Report and Update from Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)

5. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) – Mark Nunez, DVM, AAVSB, Board of Directors

   1. 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference

6. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee (MDC) Report – Richard Sullivan, DVM, Chair, MDC

   1. Overview of October 15, 2024 MDC Meeting

   2. Recommendation on Legislative Proposal to Amend Sections 4836.2, 4839, 4841.5, 4875, 4875.1, 4875.2, 4883, 4885, 4886, 4901.2, and 4902, Repeal Sections 4837,

      4841.4, 4842, 4845.5, 4876, and 4881, and Add Section 4882 to the Business and Professions Code (BPC) Regarding Registration and Permit Applications and Disciplinary Action

7. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on Regulations

   1. Status Update on Pending Regulations

8. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on Potential 2025 Legislation Impacting the Board, DCA, and/or the Veterinary Profession

   1. Potential Legislation Related to Licensed Chiropractors Practicing on Animals

9. Update and Discussion on Telehealth and Federal Prescription Requirements

10. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on 2025 Sunset Review Report

11. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on Board Administrative Procedure Manual

12. Student Liaison Reports

    1. University of California, Davis, Liaison – Holly Masterson

    2. Western University of Health Sciences Liaison –Anna Styles

13. Board President Report – Christina Bradbury, DVM

14. Registered Veterinary Technician Report – Kristi Pawlowski, RVT

15. Future Agenda Items and Next Meeting Dates

16. Recess Open Session until October 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

    9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024

17. Reconvene Open Session - Establishment of a Quorum

18. Special Order of Business

    1. Hearing on Petition for Reinstatement of Mukand Sandhu, Revoked License No. VET 11634

    2. Hearing on Petition for Early Termination of Probation of James C. Coghlan, DVM, License No. VET 9742

19. Recess Open Session

    CLOSED SESSION

20. Convene Closed Session

21. Pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(c)(3), the Board Will Meet in Closed Session to Deliberate and Vote on Disciplinary Matters, Including the Above-Identified Petitions, Stipulated Settlements, and Proposed Decisions

22. Pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(e)(1) and (2)(A), the Board Will Meet in Closed Session to Confer and Receive Advice From Legal Counsel Regarding the Following Matter: Gurdeep Deol, DVM v. Veterinary Medical Board, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVPS2402058

23. Pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(a)(1), the Board Will Meet in Closed Session to Discuss the Executive Officer Evaluation

24. Adjourn Closed Session

RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

25. Reconvene Open Session

26. Executive Management Reports

    1. Administration

    2. Examination/Licensing

    3. Enforcement

    4. Outreach

    5. Strategic Plan

27. Election of 2025 Board Officers

28. Adjournment

Information regarding the meeting is available by contacting Jeff Olguin at (916) 515-5220, email: vmb@dca.ca.gov, or send a written request to the Veterinary Medical Board, 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 230, Sacramento, CA 95834. This agenda can be found on the Veterinary Medical Board website at www.vmb.ca.gov. The time and order of agenda items are subject to change at the discretion of the Board President and may be taken out of order. Items scheduled for a particular day may be moved to an earlier or later day to facilitate the effective transaction of business. In accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, all meetings of the Board are open to the public.

The meeting will be webcast, provided there are no unforeseen technical difficulties or limitations. To view the webcast, please visit thedcapage.wordpress.com/webcasts/. The meeting will not be cancelled if webcast is not available. Meeting adjournment may not be webcast if it is the only item that occurs after a closed session.

Government Code section 11125.7 provides the opportunity for the public to address each agenda item during discussion or consideration by the Board prior to the Board taking any action on said item. Members of the public will be provided appropriate opportunities to comment on any issue before the Board, but the Board President may, at his or her discretion, apportion available time among those who wish to speak. Individuals may appear before the Board to discuss items not on the agenda; however, the Board can neither discuss nor take official action on these items at the time of the same meeting (Government Code sections 11125, 11125.7(a)).

This meeting is being held in person and via teleconference through WebEx Events for public participation. The meeting location is accessible to the physical disabled. A person who needs disability-related accommodations or modifications to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting the Board at (916) 515-5220, email: vmb@dca.ca.gov, or send a written request to the Veterinary Medical Board, 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 230, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodations. TDD Line: (916) 326-2297