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REQUEST FOR C4UNCtL ACTION AGENQA SEC710lV: ORIGiNA71NG DEPT./DIV.: Ordinance Adm r�� NO.: ITEM DESCRIP710N: C1.axl.fiC8t10I2 of Adopted Dog Ordinance . � � DaTE: May 19, 1975 DEPT.HEAD APPROVAL. MGR. REVIEWED/ REC�MMENDS: At the Councii Work Session on May 5, the Council discussr�d the proposed changes in the City's dog ordinance. 'The dzscussion at that time i.nciuded consideration of changes zn leash rec{uirements for dogs and cats. Consensus of the councilm�n was to rec{uire a dog to be on a leas� while not ma3cing it a mandatory requirement for cats. The ordinance adopted a� the May 12th council meeti.ng was intended to incl.ude such a provision. Following the meeting the sta£f was asked to detcrmine if the adopted ordinance does, in �act, include cats in the leash xec�uirement, and �.f not, suggest ap�propriate changes in order to accvmpl.ish this. Having discussed the pxoblem with the City Attorney, he has suggested a minor ch.�.nge which he feels clarifies the leash requirement i.n regards ta cats. The change is an addition af th e phrase: "and in the case of a dog, by leash" thus cZearZy stating tha� only dogs must be und.er control by a leash. Since the ordinance adopted at �he May 12, meeting has not been published it has ye't to became an official ordinance and cannot, technicail.y, be amended by councii action. For this reason, the Cauncil is asked �o cons�der a motion recinding the previous motion of ivlay 12, adopting the ordinance and pass a second motion approving the ordinance as a�nended. This is felt ta he necessary �n order ta clarify the intent of the oxdinance. Recommsnded Action• Motion recinding the mation adopted May �2, 1975 � appxoving the dog ordinance and issuang a directive ,.- o the Manager not publich said ordinance. A second otion adopting an ordinance prescribing regulations � for con�in�nent,J.icensing and care of dogs and cats.