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Home My WebLink About10/19/2005 - STAFF REPORTS (18) OF PALM Sp4 iy V u City Council Staff Report .o..TEOT cgOFORN`P DATE: October 19, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1675, ADDING SECTIONS 10.04.090, 10.04.100, 10.04.110 AND 10.24.011 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CITY FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Office of the City Clerk SUMMARY: The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1675. RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1675, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADDING SECTIONS 10.04.090, 10.04.100, 10.04.110 AND 10.24.011 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CITY. STAFF ANALYSIS: At its October 5, 2005, meeting the City Council introduced on first reading the proposed ordinance. This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance. The ordinance shall be effective 30-days from adoption. Jafnes Thompson 6David H. Ready y / .ity Clerk City Manager / Attachment: Ordinance No. 1675 ITEM NO. __ ORDINANCE NO. 1675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 10.04.090, 10.04.100, 10.04.110, AND 10.24.011 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CITY. City Attorney Summary The current provisions of the Palm Springs Municipal Code does not distinguish between domestic household pets and livestock as animals that are permitted in the City. This ordinance prohibits the keeping of any animal in the City other than household pets as defined and animals expressly permitted under the City's Zoning Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordains: Section 1. Section 10.04.090 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read: 10.04.090 Livestock "Livestock" means any domestic animal customarily kept, used, maintained, or raised on a farm or ranch, including but not limited to, horses, ponies, burros, mules, donkeys, sheep, cows, goats, chickens, roosters, ducks, geese, and swine. Section 2. Section 10.04.100 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read: 10.04.100 Household Pets "Household Pets" means small animals ordinarily and customarily domesticated and permitted in a dwelling and kept for company or pleasure and not for profit. The term "household pets" includes dogs, cats, small caged birds such as canaries or parakeets, fish, and any other kindred animal or bird. The term "household pets" does not include Livestock or any animal or bird that is a dangerous or prohibited species or is commonly kept for commercial or agricultural purposes. Section 3. Section 10.24.011 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read: 10.24.011 Prohibited Animals. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, harbor, keep, maintain upon his or her property, for any reason, any animal other than a household pet or any animal expressly permitted within a particular zone or district as provided in the Zoning Code of the City. (b) This prohibition shall not apply to animals that are permitted under Section 10,24.015 of this Code ("Wild Animals — Authorization required") or otherwise expressly authorized by the City Council. Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2005. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: RON ODEN, MAYOR ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk October 16, 2005 NOS 0,2 T 19 P11 2, 43 City Council 0 1 Y City Of Palm Springs 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Pah-n Springs, California 92262 Dear I-ionorable members, I encourage you, to support PROPOSED ORDINANCE No. 1675, ADDING SECTIONS 10,04.090, 10-04-100, 10.0,-!.110 AND 10.246-.011 TO THE PAI-Mi SPRINGS MUMCPAL CODE RELA'"FlNG TO THE REGULATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CI TY. Sorfe of the conditions resulting from possession of these animals are noise from before sunrise and all hours of the day and night. There are also foul smells, insects, and disease associaiced with these animals. These adverse conditions affect the health and safety of the community as vvell as the quality of life. The economic welfare, residential s a"' ra L-mU�t veness, and community character of Palm Springs are attributable to its unique aesthetic features and selling. The City is instrumental in safeguarding our appearance by encouraging residents and businesses to work towards improving our quality of life. Thank your for your consideration and support for improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Sincerely, Name: Address: 2 3 4- 4 - r A. lob a�lps T 2 0 0 5 10,C'T I October 18, 2005 city Council 'C E.R City of Paini Springs 3200 E T-ahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 DePA- Honorable rnennbers, I encourage you to support PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1675, ADUNG SECTIONS 10.04.090, 10.04.100, 10.04.110 AND 10.2/4.011 TC') THRE PALM SPRINGS WIWUPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RE"3ULATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CITY. Sane of the conditions resulting from Possession o'I'these animals are noisef'rom before sunrise and all hours of the day and night. There are also foul smells, insects, and disease associated with these animals. These adverse conditions affect the health and safety of the communj,L-y as well as the quality of life. The economic welfare, residential attractiveness, and Community character of Palm Springs are attributable to its unique aesthetic features and setting. The City is instrumental in safeguarding OW appearance by encouraging residents and businesses to won< towards improving our quality w life. Thank your for your consideration and support for improving the quality O'HIFe in our neighborhoods. Sincerely, Mum: Address: q2.2 L 2 3 A q IS -7 te;�L' 5 2: =1 21 410 6 till", t