To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOHN LA ROCK, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 4, CHAPTER 35 (PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE RULES PERTAINING TO DOGS IN PARKS
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. O-3204-20, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 35 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW DOGS IN SPECIFIED PARKS UNDER IMPOSED CONDITIONS. FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING.
PROCEDURES:
A. Open Public Hearing, take testimony; and
B. Close Public Hearing; and
C. Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 3204-20
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At their meeting on February 18, 2020, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the City's parks rules to allow dogs in certain locations within certain City parks. To modify the current park rules and effectuate the allowance of dogs in parks, the Redondo Beach Municipal Code must be amended to incorporate the information and regulations pertaining to dogs in City parks.
As approved by the City Council, the recommended amendment to the Municipal Code identifies those parks and parkettes in which dogs would be permitted, as well as areas within those parks where dogs would be prohibited. The Code amendment also includes the regulations governing dog handlers while in the City's parks in an effort to maintain a safe, sanitary and rejuvenating experience for all park users.
Ordinance No. 3204-20 is recommended for 1st reading and introduction to amend the Municipal Code pertaining to dogs in certain City parks and is attached to this report. Following 1st reading and unless materially altered, the ordinance would be included on the next available City Council agenda for second reading and adoption. The Municipal Code amendment would be effective thirty (30) days following the adoption date.
BACKGROUND
Following thorough resea...
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