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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1131, Nuisance Animal Control Ordinance '(~ntro'. 3-13-84, 4-Ayes, 1-Absent) Mayor Butler stated that Ordinance No. 1131 was introduced on March 13, 1984, by a vote of 4-Ayes, 1-Absent, and that it was now in order to adopt the ordinance. Mayor Butler presented four letters he had received regarding this matter; two in favor and two opposed to the adoption of the ordinance. Ms~ Joann Kieffer, 504 Pine Hill Lane, expressed opposition to the ordinance and cited a neighbor's complaint against her dog, even before she owned a dog. She felt the ordinance would be abused by neighbor against neighbor. Ms. Donna Buck!ey, 420 Division Street, stated she was opposed to the ordinance. She asked who would determine when dog barking becomes a nuisance. She stated the ordinance can be abused and that neighborhood disputes will increase. C~ Ms. Nancy Kenney, 5958 Via Del Cielo, stated she supports the barking dog ordinance, CD feeling that it is the responsibility of the dog owner to properly take care of their ~_~ animal. ]1] Mrs. Robert Emberton, 1627 Paseo del Cajon, stated she is opposed to the ordinance. m She asked who determines which dog in the neighborhood is causing the nuisance. Councilmember Mercer stated he has some concerns regarding enforcement of the ordi- nance; that he is looking for something more substantial that defines what a barking dog is, and also allows neighbors some security. He stated he is concerned that there is not an appeal process built into the ordinance. Police Chief Eastman stated that an appeal process is not possible under the criminal justice process. He assured Council that this ordinance will be fairly en- forced; that his officers will try to mediate any nuisance before even issuing a warn- ing, and that citations will be issued as a last resort. He stated this mechanism is needed to take care of animal problems within the City, and stated that good judgement will be used in each case. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Mayor Butler, that Ordinance No. 1131, amending Title IV, Chapter 3, regarding nuisances by animals, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Mohr Councilmember Mercer requested staff to prepare a report at the end of four months showing number of occurrences, names and addresses, and disposition of the incident. SPECIAL REPORTS There were no Special Reports presented at this meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Actions Taken by the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, and Flanning Commission at their meeting of 3-14-84 FIr. Harris presented his report (SR 84:143) dated March 15, 1984, regarding this matter for the information of the Council. No action was required or taken by Council on the item. 8. 3/27/84