Title
Discussion on Chapter 6 Animal Ordinance
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On November 13th, 2023, a Town Hall was conducted regarding recommended amendments to the Chapter 6 Animal Code and a Draft Ordinance prohibiting the feeding of waterfowl and wild animals. At the Town Hall, residents were informed of the content of each Ordinance and how citizens could provide feedback on the proposed changes. A website was established for written comments on both Ordinances which remained active through December 7th and the Ordinances were scheduled for discussion at the December 12th Council meeting.
At the December 12, 2023 County Council meeting, Council rejected Ordinance No. 02-306: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 Animal Ordinance. Also at that meeting, Council took the following action on the draft wildlife feeding ordinance:
A motion was made by Councilor Cull, seconded by Councilor Ryti, that Council direct the County Manager to move ahead with wildlife education in the manner similar to the outline shown in Attachment C and take no further action at this time on the draft Wildlife Feeding Ordinance.
In addition, Council asked staff to provide a substantive response to the public comments that were received. Attachment A outlines the central concerns received, grouped into categories.
This item will give an opportunity to discuss each item with its respective recommendation and provide Council an opportunity to provide staff additional feedback before drafting a new proposed ordinance.
Attachments
A - Police Department Responses to Written Public Comments
B - Written Public Comment
C - Current Chapter 6 Animal Code