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1987 02 18 CC7> AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to be held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. February 18, 1987 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute. 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Council on matters relating to City business. When addressing the Council, please state your name and address. The proceedings of the Council meeting are recorded on tape and comments of each person shall be limited to three 3) minutes. Persons wishing to address the Council regarding an Agenda item should use the form provided. Please complete one form for each Agenda item you intend to address and return the form to the Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. NOTE: Except for hearings, comments relative to items on the Agenda are hearings, comments relative to items on the Agenda are limited to two 2) minutes. Your name will be called at the appropriate time. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS 6. HEARINGS 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. Data Processing Master Plan Proposal Arthur Young & Co. 1) Motion to authorize work and accept proposal. B. Study Session Items decisions may be made on items from yesterday's study session, which are): 1) Infrastructure Fee Program. 2) Community Services Commission. a. Structure, goals & policies. b. Community Service Grant program. 3) Citizen's Advisory Committee A Proposal. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>AGENDA City Council February 18, 1987 Page Two. C. Discussion Joint City Council/Planning Commission Retreat. 1) Motion to set date for joint retreat. D. Sphere of Influence Program-Status Report. Planning Director) 1) Motion to authorize the City Manager to make application on behalf of the City. 9. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES. Minutes or Reports) A. Community Services Commission Minutes. 01-26-87) B. Planning Commission Minutes. 02-09-87 Mtg. Cancelled) 10. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes, City Council. February 3, 1987) B. RESOLUTION NO. 87-9. APPROVING DEMANDS. C. RESOLUTION NO. 87-10. ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY NO-PARKING ZONES. L.Q. ARTS FESTIVAL) 1) Motion to adopt Consent Calendar. ROLL CALL) 11. REPORT OF OFFICERS A. City Manager B. City Attorney 1) Regulation of pit bull dogs. 2) Resolution 87-11. Adopting Rules of Procedure for Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities. C. Administrative Services Director. 1) Senior Center Activity Report January, 1987. D. Community Safety Director 1) Update Traffic Enforcement/Miles Avenue. 2) Community Safety Activity Report Jan., 1987. E. Finance Director 1) Financial Report January, 1987. F. Planning Director Possible Executive Session) 12. ADJOURNMENT BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> *.A. DATE AGENDAITEM# MEMORANDUM /APP*OvED DEt*1ED CITY OF LA QUINTA oCONTINUED TO To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL From: RON KIEDROWSKI, CITY MANAGER** Date: February 12, 1987 Subject: DATA PROCESSING MASTER PLAN One of the recommendations of the Ralph Anderson Management Study was that the City implement a master plan of its Data Processing needs and utilization. The staff has reviewed several firms which provide this service and selected a firm to submit a proposal to the City which has an outstanding reputation for a quality product. The firm, Arthur Young, has the resources to blend the various knowledges and skills to bring a plan for fully utilizing our current information system and to bring recommendations for enhancing the system's capability to the City. The project work plan on pages two and three of the attached proposal defines the scope of work which we have agreed should be accomplished during the project. Specific recommendations and an action plan will be the result of this project. Arthur Young proposes a fee of between $11,000. and $13,600. for their fees and expenses for this service. The staff recommends that the Council authorize the work and accept Arthur Young's proposal. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> RESOLUTION NO. 87-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85-26 RELATING TO COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FEES. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, adopted Resolution No. 85-26, establishing a community infrastructure fee policy; and WHEREAS, said policy approved the infrastructure fee study; and; WHEREAS, the infrastructure fee study recommended fees on new development; and WHEREAS, the current analysis of the infrastructure fee revenues indicate that sufficient revenues to implement the program are not being generated; and WHEREAS, the infrastructure fee currently charged is less than the recommended fee in the 1985 report; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary and desirable to annually review and revise its infrastructure fees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, to hereby amend and revise Section 2 of Resolution No. 85-26 to read as follows: 2. Community Infrastructure Fee olicy. Amount. Prior to approval of any zoning, rezoning, subdivision, or development proposal, the applicant shall pay or agree to pay a Community Infrastructure Fee in the following amount for the following type development: a. Residential b. Commercial, Industrial and all other non-residential. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>RESOLUTION NO. 87-8 The fee shall be paid prior to issuance of building or other similar permits and shall be based on the permit valuation at that time. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 1987. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY MANAGER/CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY I' BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> EXHIBIT *A'* INFRASTRUCTURE FEE POLICY AMENDMENT OPTIONS OPTION NO. 1 A. Residential An amount equal to 1 1/2% of the building permit valuation for each dwelling or structure with a maximum fee of $2,000.00. This fee to be increased based upon the following schedule: 1) On July 1, 1987, fee to be 2.0% with a $4,000 maximum. 2) On Jan. 1, 1988, fee to be 2.5% with a $5,000 maximum. 3) On July 1, 1988, fee to be 3.0% with a $6,000 maximum. OPTION NO. 2 1) On July 1, 1987, fee to be 2.25% with a $4,000 maximum. 2) On Jan. 1, 1988, fee to be 2.75% with a $5,000 maximum. 3) On July 1, 1988, fee to be 3.0% with a $6,000 maximum. OPTION NO. 3 1) On July 1, 1987, fee to be 2.25% with a $4,000 maximum. 2) On Jan. 1, 1988, fee to be 3.0% with a $6,000 maximum. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> *. *. 5) DATE AGENDA ITEM # *PPROVED DEl*iED oCONTINUED TO______________ I I.. 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I I i I t l II BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM *IT:OVED D*ED oCONTINUED TO___________ CITY OF LA QUINTA I*-* REPORT TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: Ron Kiedrowski, City Manager FROM: Murrel Crump, Planning Director SUBJECT: Sphere of Influence Program; Status Report BACKGROUND In May of 1985, an agreement was reached with the City of Indio regarding common boundary lines for future Spheres of Influence. One year later, a formal document signing took place. In February of 1986, the Coachella City Council adopted, by Resolution, a similar agreement for boundaries with La Quinta. The La Quinta City Council reciprocated on September 2, 1986, by adoption of Resolution No. 86-73, setting forth future boundaries and a holding area for future planning purposes) between the two Cities. The Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission LAFCO) is the agency empowered by State Statute to officially recognize and establish future planning areas and lands for logical ultimate annexation between Cities. An application to this agency is required to begin this adoptive process. PURSUIT OF OFFICIAL SPHERE DESIGNATION Implied by the attainment of these agreements with neighboring eastern communities, was a desire on the part of the City to have this future planning area formally recognized. Staff has assembled much of the information required for the LAFCO application, and subject to Council confirmation, will finalize the submittal package. The next task for Staff would be to distribute an opinion survey to some 61 effected property owners and to begin an environmental review and comment period. A completed application could be delivered to LAFCO the second week of March. I BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>REPORT CITY COUNCIL February 12, 1983 Page 2. COUNCIL ACTION Should the City Council wish Staff to proceed with this matter, the City Manager should be 50 instructed, by minute motion, and authorized to make application on behalf of the City. Atch: Map of Proposed Sphere Area CCMEMO7 BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> *.A. DATE AGENDAITEM* N I N UT ES A*PROVED DE*flED oCONTINUED TO LA QUINTA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Community Services Commission held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. January 26, 1987 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Moran called the La Quinta Community Services Commission meeting to order at 7:06 p.m., and led the Commission in the salute to the flag. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commission Members Barrows, Beck, Rothschild, Jaf fy, Pina and Chairman Moran. Absent: Commission Member Griffiths. Also Present:City Manager Kiedrowski, Mayor Hoyle, Administrative Services Director Jennings and Community Services Specialist Gilstrap. Moved by Council Member Pina, seconded by Council Member Beck, to excuse Commission Member Griffiths. Unanimously adopted. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Andy Vossler, President of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Commission regarding 1987-88 Community Service Grants. Mr. Vossler indicated that the Chamber would be submitting a grant proposal for Fiscal Year 1987-88 for the same amount as their 1986-87 grant $35,000), and stated that he was present to answer questions fr6m the Commission. Commissioner Griffith arrived at 7:13 p.in. B. Bill Hoyle, Mayor, addressed the Commission and reported that members of the Council had recently attended a League of California Cities conference and obtained ideas relative to formation of a City Special Events Committee". Mr. Hoyle said the Council had asked him to present the idea to the Commission, and invited the Commission to actively pursue special events for La Quinta. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>MINUTES Community Services Commission January 26, 1987 Page Two. Mayor Hoyle indicated that this would involve writing letters, contacting people, etc., regarding special events which could be held in La Quinta. Commissioner Moran indicated that the Commission would discuss the request, but felt that since the Commission had not yet determined its own goals, it might be a procedural concern at this point. 5. COMMISSION/CoMMITTEE REPORTS A. Commissioners reviewed Council minutes of December 2 and 16, 1986, and January 6, 1987, and the Community Services Office Report for December, 1986. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Moved by Commissioner Rothschild, seconded by Commissioner Barrows, to approve Commission Minutes of December 15, 1986, as submitted. Unanimously adopted. B. Commissioner Pina reported that he had not met with the Sports & Youth Association regarding their prior year 5 request for a $45,000 community services grant. It was the consensus of the Commission to table this item until the February 23, 1987, Commission meeting. C. Commission Reorganization Selection of Vice Chairman. Chairman Moran opened nominations for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Jaf fy nominated Commissioner Rothschild. Commissioner Beck nominated Commissioner Jaf fy. Ms. Jaf fy declined, and explained that her schedule does not permit her to accept further commitments at this time. There being no further nominations, Chairman Moran closed the nominations for Vice-Chairman. Vote for Commissioner Rothschild as Vice-Chairman unanimous. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. City Manager Ron Kiedrowski presented a report regarding the City's infrastructure fee program, future capital improvements and need to reanalyze the current fee program. Mr. Kiedrowski explained that this issue would be presented to the City Council in the very near future. B. Moved by Commissioner Jaf fy, seconded by Commissioner Beck, to nominate Chairman Moran and Commissioner Rothschild as the Commission's representatives on the planning committee for the City's 5th Birthday Celebration. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>MINUTES Community Services Commission January 26, 1987 Page Three. C. Chairman Moran explained that he would invite Mr. Dave Skeffington, District Manager, and Jacques Abels, member of the Board of Director of the C.V. Recreation & Park District, to attend the February meeting and present a report on park planning and new park development in La Quinta. D. The Commission reviewed their goals and priorities for 1987. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission, acting upon a recommendation from Commissioner Jaf fy, that Staff be directed to obtain community services commission ordinances from the League of California Cities and SCAG for Commission review at their February meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Jaffy, seconded by Commissioner Rothschild, to adjourn. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was adjourned at 9:33 p.m., Monday, January 26, 1987, at City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. Prepared by: Ann Jennings Administrative Services Director BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> *,/g1&7 DATE AGENDAIT*M# APPROVED DEN!ED oCONTINUED TO RESOLUTION NO. 87-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, to approve demands as shown on the Demand/Warrant Register dated February 18, 1987. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 1987. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> NOTEXTPAGE BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> /o.c. D*TE AGENDAITEM* APPROVED oDENlED MEMORANDUM CONTINUEDTO_________ CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Ron Kiedrowski, City Manager From.. Roger Hirdler, Community Safety Director Dale: February 11, 1987 Subject: Adoption of Resolution for Temporary No Parking The attached resolution is necessary for the Sheriffs Department to enforce the temporary no parking signs that will be needed for the La Quinta Arts Festival, March 6, 7, and 8, 1987. Staff respectfully requests adoption of this resolution. 4 RH:es BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7> RESOLUTION NO. 87- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN TEMPORARY NO-PARKING ZONES ON AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND 52ND AVENUE DURING A SPECIAL EVENT TO BE HELD MARCH 6, 1987, THROUGH MARCH 8, 1987 INCLUSIVE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta that pursuant to Section 22507 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 12.32.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, the following temporary no-parking zones hereby are established, to be effective during the period of a special event to be held March 6, 1987, through March 8, 1987, inclusive: 1. On both sides of Avenida Bermudas, between 52nd Avenue and Calle Barcelona. 2. On both sides of 52nd Avenue, between Avenida Bermudas and the extension of Desert Club Drive. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above parking prohibition shall be in effect at all times during the day or night when authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 22651 of the California Vehicle Code and Subsection n) of said Section 22651, the removal and 1tow away" of vehicles parked or left standing in violation of the above parking prohibitions, hereby is authorized, provided that signs shall have been posted giving notice of the removal. APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of March, 1987. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY MANAGER/CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>! DATE AGENDAITEM# MEMORANDUNI APPROVED oDEMED CITY OF LA QUINTA oCONTiNUED TO To: Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council From: James Longtin, City Attorney Date: February 4, 1987 Subject: Regulation of Pit Bull Dogs At its meeting of January 6th, the city council considered a letter from Mrs. Audrey Marshman requesting legislation banning ownership of pit bull dogs in the City of La Quinta. In response to this request, the Council ordered increased patrols by the city' 5 animal control officer; and directed the city attorney to research and report back relative to pit bull regulations by other communities. This report responds to the city council's request. 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM. Mrs. Audrey Marshman, in her letter of December, 1986, states that she has observed an inordinate number of pit bull dogs in the city and that she was recently attacked by two pit bulls. Both Mrs. Marshman and Ron Vreeken, our animal control officer, have observed pit bulls with weights padlocked around their necks, apparently for the purpose of strengthening neck muscles for fighting. In 1984, a child, Warren Miller, was severely bitten by a pit bull in La Quinta, which is now the subject of personal injury litigation against the owner. Other than these two incidents, the city is unaware of any further specific attacks by pit bulls on humans in the city. Many communities have considered the enactment of legislation specifically directed at pit bulls, although few have actually passed such legislation. This issue constitutes a continuing controversy regarding both 1) the in-bred nature of the pit bull; and 2) the macho reasons why some owners choose and train pit bulls. According to the literature, pit bulls have certain tendencies not shared by dogs in general. These include a) a propensity to bite without the normal warning of most dogs, such as snarling and baring of teeth; and b) the propensity to continue the attack by holding on and clenching the jaws and teeth harder and deeper. The literature also indicates that persons frequently select pit bull dogs for their propensities as a fighter and train them as such. Although it is generally agreed that the above propensities of the animal and the owners exist, the statistics on the frequency and severity of bites on humans is inconclusive. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>"Memorandum to Mayor and City Council Regulation of Pit Bull Dogs February 4, 1987 Page Two 2. INFORMATION INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES. I have made letter and telephone inquiries to the Cities of Cincinnati1 Denver, Riverside, Pomona and Santa Monica and to the League of California Cities. I have received information from Pomona and Santa Monica and have had a discussion with the Staff Attorney for the League of Cities. Additionally, I have received and reviewed two papers on the subject presented at the National City * Conference in October, 1986. Also, I have reviewed an article in the Cincinnati Law Review 1984) and the only reported federal case on this issue, Starkey v. Township of Chester, PA 1986). Further, I contacted Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine which conducted a seminar in July, 1986 regarding propensities of pit bulls. Apparently, the experts who were present at the seminar were unanimous in the opinion that, based upon reasonable probability and the standards of veterinary medicine, one could neither define nor condemn the entire breed of pit bull dogs. A report of the seminar is being prepared and the City will be informed when it is ready and its cost. 3. LEGAL ASPECTS OF REGULATING PIT BULLS OR OTHER SPECIFIC BREEDS OF DOGS. Several communities in the U.S. have enacted laws directed specifically at controlling pit bulls as a breed of dog. No city has completely prohibited the keeping of pit bulls within city limits, and one city, San Diego, has concluded that a city cannot totally ban the mere ownership and possession of pit bulls within its limits. The communities that have enacted stricter regulations on pit bulls have included, within their definition of a vicious dog, the pit bull as a breed of dog without regard to specific past conduct and tendencies of the particular dog. That is, although most ordinances define a vicious dog as a dog that has previously displayed vicious propensities, such as biting, such an ordinance includes pit bulls to be a vicious dog by their very breed and nature, without evidence of further vicious propensities. Once a dog is determined vicious, certain requirements apply, including the requirement that it be kept in a safe enclosure; that it not be allowed outside of the enclosure unless muzzled or closely held under leash, and that the owner meet certain liability insurance requirements. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>#Memorandum to Mayor and City Council Regulation of Pit Bull Dogs February 4, 1987 Page Three Various dog owners associations, including the American Kennel Club and the American Dog Cwners Association, have been both vocal and litigation minded in opposing legislation directed at certain breeds of dogs. We have already received a communication from the American Dog Cwners Association advising us of their concern regarding anti-breed legislation and telling us of the favorable decisions they have won. My research of the law in this regard reveals the following types of attacks on specific breed legislation. a. Substantive Due Process. Although a city has the police power authority to enact regulations to protect the health and well-being of the community, such regulations must be reasonably related to a legitimate public purpose objective. If such regulations are not reasonably related to a legitimate public objective, they may infringe upon a person's constitutional right to liberty or property without due process of law. The pit bull owners argue that there is no reasonable evidence demonstrating that pit bulls are more dangerous to humans than are other breeds, such as doberman pinschers and german shepherds, and, therefore, legislation aimed specifically at pit bulls is not reasonably related to promoting the safety of the community. In this regard, to best protect the city from such a legal attack, it would be necessary for the city council to take evidence from individual citizens, veterinarians1 animal control officers, and others expert in the field of the propensity of specific breeds of dogs, to the effect that pit bulls have more dangerous propensities than dogs generally and should be so regulated. Thereafter, the council should make specific findings in this regard which would be incorporated in the regulatory ordinance. b. Unconstitutionally Vague. An ordinance is unconstitutionally vague when it fails to afford adequate notice to persons to whom it might be deemed to apply. It is apparently difficult to determine just what is a pit bull". Most such ordinances define a pit bull as any american staffordshire terrior or staffordshire bull terrior or american bull terrior. The breeding associations themselves do not define a pit bull as a breed. A further problem involves mixed breeds as most dogs are. To what extent does a mixed breed constitute a pit bull? Most ordinances require at least one-eighth of the above named breeds to be a pit bull. How does one determine at what point that a dog is one-eighth pit bull? The Broward county, Florida, ordinance was struck down as being void for vagueness. See attached excerpt of proceedings. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>$Memorandum to Mayor and City Council Regulation of Pit Bull Dogs February 4, 1987 Page Four C. Equal Protection Pit bull owners argue that to single out pit bulls, and not other breeds of dogs, as being vicious or dangerous without further delineation, violates the owners rights to equal protection of the laws. That is, they argue that to discriminate against pit bulls without including other breeds such as doberman pinschers and german shepherds, is unconstitutionally discriminatory in that the classification is under-inclusive. The one reported case on this issue, Starkey V. Chester Township, PA. 1986) 628 Fed. Supp. 196, upheld the Chester Township ordinance determining that the township could reasonably determine, as it did, that pit bulls are dangerous and that the township could single them out; and they did not have to regulate every dangerous animal at the same time in the same way to pass constitutional muster. d. Ex Post Facto Law. Taking Issue. It is one thing to enact a regulation that is prospective in nature and would apply to all future pit bulls brought into the city. It is another thing to enact a regulation that applies to existing pit bulls. Cities do have the authority to enact ex post facto laws that apply to existing property and property rights in cases of health and safety. However, they may have to pass a stricter form of constitutional muster. The ownership of dogs is a form of property ownership. It can be expected that the owners of dogs that existed in the city prior to specific pit bull regulations would argue that such regulations amount to a taking of property without payment of just compensation in violation of the fourth amendment to the constitution. It is my opinion that if the city council considers sufficient specific evidence and makes specific findings demonstrating that pit bulls, as a breed, are more dangerous than any other breed of dog, such findings would justify the enactment of regulations defining the breed of pit bull as a vicious dog and thus subject to the regulations applicable to vicious dogs, without further demonstration of the propensities of viciousness of any particular dog. I believe such an ordinance would pass constitutional muster and could be enforced within the city. In this regard, it is my further opinion that the ordinance would be challenged by a dog breeders' association. I also feel that the city may have some difficulty in obtaining legally sufficient and adequate evidence to make the required findings to regulate pit bulls by breed. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>%Memorandum to Mayor and City Council Regulation of Pit Bull Dogs February Ag 1987 Page Five 4. ALTERNATIVE APPROACH REDEFINE VICIOUS DOG AND IMPOSE MORE STRINGENT CONTROLS Perhaps a better method of dealing with the pit bull problem is to draft an ordinance that does not selectively attempt to legislate against the specific breed of pit bulls, but rather, attempts to redefine and place more stringent controls on all vicious and dangerous dogs, whatever their breed. My research generally reveals that it is probably best to regulate vicious dogs at the source, to wit: the individual dogs' owners. Dogs are generally the product of their past and present masters. There is no strong evidence that one breed is inherently good or evil, vicious or docile, harmful or helpful. Individual dogs can be selectively in-bred and trained to be aggressive, and, currently, it appears that many pit bulls are being abused in this way. It is generally the master that determines whether the dog will be a peaceful inhabitant of the community or a dangerous nuisance. It is ultimately the person who breeds and fosters viciousness in dogs which the legislation must control. Presently, the La Quinta Municipal Code defines a vicious dog as tta dog which has bitten a person or other animal without provocation or which has a propensity to attack or bite any person or animal without provocation." Section 10.04.060. Biting animals are subject to quarantine Section 10.16.010.) and, in the case of a vicious animal, the city manager has the power to order the owner to keep the animal within a substantial enclosure or securely attached to a chain or other type of control. Section 10.20.090). It may be appropriate to redefine a vicious dog to include, in addition to the current provisions of 10.04.060, the following: a) A dog which has behaved in such a manner that the owner thereof knows or should reasonably know that the dog is possessed of tendencies to attack or bite human beings. b) Any dog certified by a doctor of veterinary medicine, after observation thereof, as posing a danger to human life or property if not enclosed or muzzled. c) Any dog which has been trained for fighting or as an attack dog except such dogs which are employed by the police department or the city. d) Any dog which is outfitted with a training device for fighting or attack, such as a weighted collar around the neck of the dog, shall be rebuttably presumed to be a dog trained as a fighting or attack dog. BIB] 10-21-1998-U01 09:25:34AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CC-U02 02-U02 18-U02 1987-U02 7>&Memorandum to Mayor and City Council Regulation of Pit Bull Dogs February 4, 1987 Page Six Once a dog falls within the category of a vicious animal, it could then be required to be confined in a secure enclosure; and when it out of the enclosure to be muzzled and restrained with a chain having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding three feet in length. Further, the ordinance could include a provision against selling or buying vicious animals and a requirement that the owner maintain liability insurance for the protection of members of the public injured by such vicious animals. 5. RECOMMENDATION. Based upon the foregoing, it is my recommendation that the city council first consider the enactment of an ordinance amending our present regulations by redefining vicious dogs and enacting more stringent regulations relative to the keeping of a vicious dog within the city. If this does not handle the pit bull problem, the city council could then consider enacting regulations directed specifically at the keeping of pit bulls. This, of course, would require taking evidence and making findings as previously discussed. If council desires to follow this recommendation, it is suggested that the matter be set for public hearing at a future council meeting and that the city attorney be directed to draft an ordinance for consideration by the city council. Such an ordinance may also provide for further amendments of the animal control ordinance including the schedule of dog license fees and an amendment of the limitation on the number of dogs kept at a single residence. 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