CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 3 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-1511 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: City Clerk's Office
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
SUBJECT:
Animal Control Amendments – Ordinance Adoption
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 "Animal Control" to provide clarity in definitions and streamline processes.
BACKGROUND:
On February 5, 2024, the City Council introduced the attached proposed ordinance (Attachment 1) to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 "Animal Control." The City of San Mateo has authorized personnel from the County of San Mateo to administer and enforce Chapter 8.02 on behalf of the City. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors recently adopted an ordinance to amend the San Mateo County Code related to Animal Control. The City of San Mateo wishes to continue to partner with the County to provide animal control services and wishes to maintain an animal control ordinance which is substantially the same as the County’s ordinance. The proposed amendments to Chapter 8.02 will provide clarity in definitions, streamline processes, improve enforceability, and above all else, provide enhanced public safety. If adopted, this ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with this ordinance adoption.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This ordinance adoption is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Proposed Ordinance
STAFF CONTACT
Martin McTaggart, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected]
(650) 522-7044