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REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The motion of Councilman TO ALLOW WOOLLY MONKEY IN CITY Yamamoto, seconded by DENIED Councilman Garthe, to support the recommenda- tion of Captain E. B. Hansen of the Police Department in his report, March 17, 1978, not to amend the Code to allow woolly monkeys in the City, carried 4:3, with Councilmen Ward, Brandt and Bricken dissenting. Jackie Maynard, 2002 East Santa Clara, owner of the monkey in question, presented a petition signed by 51 people (52 apart- ments in the complex). She also presented a statement from her landlord, owner of the Mango Tree Apartments, supportive of her request to maintain the monkey. She stated that she has owned the monkey for 1-1/2 years at the apartment house on Santa Clara, and there has been no problem; and that she has owned the monkey for seven years, during which time the monkey has been very gentle and exhibited no agressive tendencies. Other speakers in favor of allowing the monkey in the City were: Karen Rafferty, owner of pet grooming business for 20 years Robert Sullivan, neighbor at 2002 Santa Clara Maureen Bricken, 2424 North Oakmont Greg Hickman, 3702 Provincetown, Irvine, Zoology Instructor The speakers spoke of their preference for "Pinky", the woolly monkey, over dogs and cats. Mr. Hickman stated that the ordinance allowing squirrel monkeys and marmoset monkeys is off-base; that he does not condone exotic animals in captivity, but the woolly monkey is an exception. He recommended further research to obtain several opinions on the subject in order to make an objec- tive decision. CA 95 RECESS At 4:20 P.M. the meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION was recessed for an Execu- tive Session to consider personnel matters; the meeting reconvened at 5:15 P.M. and immediately recessed for dinner at Reubens Restaurant; the meeting was again reconvened at 7:30 P.M. for the evening Agenda with all Councilmen present. INVOCATION Following the Pledge of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Father Gary J. Adams of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Councilman John Garthe did CITY TILE TO JAMES FAULKNER the honors for the Council BOWERS MUSEUM BOARD MEMBER by presenting a City Seal tile plaque to James Faulkner, retiring member of the Bowers Memorial Museum Board. Councilman Garthe stated that Mr. Faulkner had served since his appointment in 1970; that during those eight years the Bowers Museum had taken great strides forward; and that the City is appreciative of his valuable contribution to the improvements of the Museum. Councilman Yamamoto added that Mr. Faulkner would indeed be missed. CA 8S.2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 117 MARCH 20, 1978