ORDINANCE TO
ADOPT TITLE 9
FOR ANIMAL
SERVICES AND
MOU UPDATE
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Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City
Manager
Background
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• Animal regulations enforcement handled by City and County, by contract
• 1970 - First Animal Regulations Ordinance
• Periodic updates to, including to align with SLO County Title 9 regulations
• 2023 – Cities and County developed updated Title 9
SLO County Title 9
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• Updates allow consistent enforcement across the county • County is asking all partner agencies to adopt by reference • Does not remove local authority
Amendment to MOU
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• City requested updated language to require County to preserve the remains of any animal involved in an incident causing harm in the City
Recommendation
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• Adopt Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5 (Animal Regulations) of Article III (Public Welfare, Morals & Conduct) of the GBMC; and
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Animal Care and Control Services with the County of San Luis Obispo
Questions?
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