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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 13, 2017 Page 6 ples (e.g. Chuck & Dons and the Como Huinane Society) based on his personal research. Motion to Amend Etten moved, Willmus seconded, striking lines 105-106 of the draft ordi- nance. Roll Call (Amendment) Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte, and Roe. Nays: None. Friendly Amendment McGehee offered a friendly amendment to strike line 28 related to mislead- ing tactics of pet stores in some cases; with the maker of the motion not ac- cepting the friendly amendment. Motion to Amend McGehee moved to strike line 28 related to misleading tactics of pet stores in some cases. Due to lack of a second, Mayor Roe ruled the motion failed. Specific to striking line 28, Councilmember Laliberte noted that it did not stipu- late "every" pet store, but only noted "some cases." Since it was her belief that the statement pertained in some instances, Councilmeinber Laliberte stated her preference to leave it as presented. Councilmember Etten stated that he had been upset to learn the details about sourcing of animals at the Har Mar Pet Shop and his further research on breeders. While still of the belief that the ordinance was not addressing all of the concerns with USDA reports and emails and calls received about smells and the care of an- imals in that facility, Councilmember Etten stated that he would support this mo- tion based on the reports on sourcing of animals and additional information pro- vided tonight. For a different reason than that of Councilmember Etten, Councilmember McGe- hee stated her support of the motion, noting her support all along, even though it may fall short of providing protection for other animals in the systein (e.g. highly social birds and related breeding practices). Councilmember McGehee urged staff and the City Council to thinlc about the humane treatment of those animals in Roseville as a similarly important issue; and to give consideration to enhancing this ordinance in the future to address any animal in the distribution channel. While this is a necessary step, Councilmember McGehee urged those residents in attendance tonight and all in the community to turn their attention to any evidence of similar conditions in Roseville stores for ordinance application and their pro- tection as well.