HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-21 Ordinance 4866ORDINANCE NO. 4866
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO ADDING SECTION 6.20.055 (ANIMALS IN
VEHICLES) TO THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby finds that the following
addition to Chapter 6.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Care
and Keeping of Animals) is in the interest of public health,
safety and welfare.
SECTION 2. Section 6.20.055 of Chapter 6.20 of Title 6
(Animals) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby added to
read as follows:
Animals in Vehicles
(a) It is unlawful for any person to leave any dog or
other animal in an unattended motor vehicle without
adequate ventilation or in such a manner as to subject
the animal to extreme temperatures that may adversely
affect the health or well being of the animal.
(b) In the event that any animal is confined in a vehicle
in violation of section (a), or in a manner giving an
animal control officer or pol.ice officer reasonable
cause to believe that the animal is confined in
violation of section (a), the officer shall have the
power to enter the vehicle to release the animal. The
City shall not be liable for any damages resulting
from the use of such reasonable force.
(c) Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that this ordinance
is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that this· project will have a
significant effect on the environment.
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be effective on the
thirty-first day after the date of its adoption.
INTRODUCED: March 7, 2005
PASSED: March 21, 2005
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, CORDELL, FREEMAN, KISHIMOTO, MORTON,
MOSSAR
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ABSENT: KLEINBERG, OJAKIAN
ABSTENTIONS:
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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