City Council
MEETING DATE: 1/13/2016
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First Reading of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats within the City of Cathedral City
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FROM:
Tracey Martinez, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council approve an ordinance prohibiting the retail sale of dogs and cats in Cathedral City, subject to certain exceptions.
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BACKGROUND:
Each member of the City Council received two emails from Cathedral City residents requesting that the City Council consider adopting an Ordinance banning the retail sale of commercially bred animals in Cathedral City. Both emails are attached for your review.
Two cities in the valley have already adopted an Ordinance banning the retail sale of commercially bred animals, the City of Rancho Mirage and the City of Palm Springs.
This item was discussed in study session on November 16, 2015 and Council directed staff to bring an ordinance back for action.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for your review is Chapter 6.80.065 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and the Ordinance recently adopted by the City of Palm Springs. Also for your review and consideration the proposed Ordinance for the City of Cathedral City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
Emails sent to Council
Section 6.80.065 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code
City of Palm Springs Ordinance No.
Proposed Ordinance, Cathedral City