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: 6 Section Name: CONSENT CALENDAR Account Number: 10-5112 File ID: 25-10517 TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Police Department
MEETING DATE: October 20, 2025
SUBJECT:
Animal Control Amendments — Ordinance Adoption
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 "Animal Control" and adding Chapter 8.34 “Animal Fanciers Permit” to maintain enforceability and alignment with San Mateo County's Animal Control Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
On October 6, 2025, the City Council introduced the attached proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 "Animal Control" and adding Chapter 8.34 “Animal Fanciers Permit” to maintain enforceability and alignment with San Mateo County's Animal Control Ordinance. The amendments will provide consistency and maintain the City’s interest in continuing to partner with the County for animal control services.
If adopted, this Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No budget impact is anticipated as a result of this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This Ordinance adoption is not a project subject to CEQA, because it can be seen with certainty that it will not cause a physical change in the environment. (Public Resources Code Section 21065.)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 — Proposed Ordinance
STAFF CONTACT
Chantal Eaton, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected]
(650) 522-7044