AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-70, on the first of two readings, amending Section 6.030 of the San Marcos City Code to eliminate the five-day holding period exception for impounded stray cats having no traceable identification; including procedural provision; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 5, 2023
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: 2022-96d
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Background Information:
Council previously authorized updates to the Ordinance related to animal services. After operating according to the new ordinance, staff identified needed updates related to the five-day stray hold on all cats. The Council Committee on Animal Services considered input from staff and has recommended minor updates to the ordinance.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Council Committee on Animal Services requested staff bring back an ordinance to remove the 5-day stray hold on all cats.
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Recommendation:
The staff recommendation is to approve these ordinance revisions.