Submitted By: Coastal Animal Services Authority
Prepared By: Jennifer Stinett, General Manager
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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL, WELFARE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
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Fiscal Impact:
None.
Summary:
Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) provides animal care and control services to the cities of San Clemente and Dana Point under a Joint Powers Agreement. In an effort to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the Animal Control Officers and simplify the understanding of the rules and regulations in the communities serviced by the Authority, a variety of amendments to Title 6 of the San Clemente Municipal Code (SCMC) are recommended to increase consistency between the two cities regulations. The proposed updates will also keep Title 6 of the SCMC consistent with existing law and practices in the industry.
Background:
Upon review of Title 6 - Animals, of the SCMC, several amendments are proposed as follows:
* Chapter 6.04 General Provisions: addition of 6.04.050 Interference, 6.04.070 Violations, 6.04.080 Inspections, 6.04.090 Complaints and 6.04.100 - 6.04.140 associated with the Administrative Hearing process.
* Chapter 6.08, amendments to Animal Control Regulations Generally to Disease Control.
* Chapter 6.10 recommended amendments and additions to Regulation of Barking Dogs, Animal Licenses, Proof of Rabies Vaccination, License Period, Dog License Fee, Fee Exemption, and Dog License Renewal. Of note, 6.10.180 Posting of Licensing Requirements is a proposed new addition to Title 6 that will assist the City of San Clemente in achieving higher dog licensing compliance.
* Chapter 6.12, amendments to Dog and Cat Licenses, Leash Required, and Restraint of Dogs.
* Chapter 6.20, amending Private Kennels, Animal Refuges and Animal Rescue Operations to Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs. This Chapter contains the g...
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