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Jf/1r10 612 5 /0 7 <br />ORDINANCE NO. NS-2754 <br />AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br />OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE SANTA <br />ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BARKING DOGS, <br />CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS, AND CURBING <br />OF DOGS <br />THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS <br />FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines <br />and declares as follows: <br />A. It is essential that pet owners provide proper care for their dogs, <br />unfortunately, not all dogs receive humane treatment. Many are kept <br />outside all the time without proper shelter from the elements, without food <br />or water; some are tied or chained to a fence or stake, often all day for <br />their entire life. This ordinance provides minimal requirements for dog <br />owners. <br />B. Since 2001, Animal Services has responded to 984 noisy animal <br />complaints, of these complaints only three were submitted to the City <br />Attorney's office for the filing of a criminal complaint. The current criminal <br />process was found to be prohibitory and burdensome in many cases. In <br />response to citizen complaints, this administrative process is adopted. <br />C. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has found <br />that dog curbing laws are essential for both the health and beautification of <br />the community. Canine diseases and parasites are often shed in feces, <br />which puts other dogs and children at risk. <br />D. The staff reports and oral testimony before the Public Safety Committee <br />on March 27, 2007, and April 24, 2007, shall by this reference be <br />incorporated herein and together with this ordinance, any amendments or <br />supplements and the oral testimony before the City Council, shall <br />constitute necessary findings for this ordinance. <br />E. The Request for Council Action for this ordinance dated June 18, 2007, <br />shall by this reference be incorporated herein, and together with this <br />ordinance, any amendments or supplements and the oral testimony before <br />the City Council at this meeting, shall additionally constitute the necessary <br />findings for this ordinance. <br />Ordinance No. NS-2754 <br />Page 1 of 7 <br />