HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM Animal Control Ordinance & Fee Schedule____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: 6/04/2018
Disposition: Approved final adoption of Ordinance No. 1959 and Resolution 14515
Agenda Item No: 5.a
Meeting Date: June 4, 2018
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Manager’s Office
Prepared by: Daniel Soto,
Associate Management Analyst
City Manager Approval: _______________
TOPIC: ANIMAL CONTROL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.10 OF THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED “ANIMALS” TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE ANIMAL CONTROL
REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN TITLE 8 OF THE MARIN COUNTY CODE, AS
RECENTLY AMENDED, AND TO AMEND SECTION 6.10.50 OF THE SAN RAFAEL
MUNICIPAL CODE PRESCRIBING THE APPLICABLE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
OF ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS; RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MASTER
FEE SCHEDULE TO UPDATE THE ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
RECOMMENDATION
1. Conduct a public hearing and adopt ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.10 of the
San Rafael Municipal Code Entitled "Animals" to Adopt by Reference the Animal Control
Regulations Set Forth in Title 8 of the Marin County Code, as Recently Amended, and to Amend
Section 6.10.50 of the San Rafael Municipal Code Prescribing the Applicable Penalties for
Violation of Animal Control Regulations.
2. Adopt a resolution amending the City of San Rafael’s Master Fee Schedule to update the City’s
animal control fees.
BACKGROUND
Animal control services in all of Marin County, including in San Rafael, are administered by the County
of Marin. The County of Marin, in turn, contracts with Marin Humane, also known as the Marin Humane
Society, to provide animal control services. A new contract between the County of Marin and Marin
Humane was recently approved by the Board of Supervisors at their regularly scheduled meeting on
March 27, 2018. The countywide animal control services program is governed by a joint powers
agreement, executed in 1979, between each city in Marin County and the County of Marin (Attachment
1). The joint powers agreement requires, among other tasks, that each city adopt an animal control
ordinance, along with related fees, that are consistent with the County of Marin’s Animal Control
Ordinance as set forth in Title 8 of the Marin County Code.
Historically, during negotiations between the County of Marin and Marin Humane, the parties discuss
any needed or desired changes to the County’s Animal Control Ordinance. At their regularly scheduled
meeting on April 10, 2018, the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance amending their Animal
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Control Ordinance (Attachment 2). Per the joint powers agreement, the City is required to adopt any
amendments to the County of Marin’s Animal Control Ordinance.
Finally, at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 10, 2018, the Board of Supervisors also adopted
an ordinance amending the fee schedule associated with the services provided under their Animal
Control Ordinance. Per the joint powers agreement, the City is also required to adopt a fee schedule for
animal control services that is identical to the County’s Animal Control Ordinance fee schedule.
ANALYSIS
Animal Control Ordinance
The proposed ordinance will incorporate recently approved changes to Marin County’s Animal Control
Ordinance, which relate to the following topics: Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs; Rabies
vaccinations - Veterinarian reporting requirements; and Exotic animals (Attachment 3). Below is a
summary of these changes:
• Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs
o This change is required to comply with state law. The revision removes dogs that were
identified in convicted dog fighting cases as automatically being defined as “dangerous”
without a hearing.
• Rabies vaccinations - Veterinarian reporting requirements
o There are two changes in this section. The first change gives veterinary hospitals and
clinics additional time, increasing the deadline from 10 days to 30 days, to comply with
rabies vaccine reporting requirements. The second change moves the home bite
quarantine fees to the general list of fees, or fee schedule. This change is recommended
as an administrative cleanup item to be consistent with how fees are managed.
• Exotic animals
o The proposed changes expand the list of prohibited wild and undomesticated animals
allowed to be kept in Marin County, as well as limit those organizations that can exhibit
exotic animals, upon recommendation of the Marin Humane Society, the animal services
agency appointed by the County of Marin. The purpose of the changes includes the
protection of public health and safety, protecting and recognizing the unique needs that
wild or exotic animals have, reducing inhumane training techniques, and decreasing the
amount of administrative effort it takes to research and enforce specialized permit
applications.
The proposed ordinance would adopt by reference Title 8 of the Marin County Code, which includes the
recently approved amendments.
Resolution Amending Animal Control Fees
As part of ongoing contract discussions this year, Marin Humane conducted a survey of neighboring
jurisdictions, including Sonoma, San Mateo, San Francisco, Napa, and Contra Costa counties, and
determined that certain increases to the County of Marin’s fee schedule are both appropriate and
consistent with these jurisdictions. Marin Humane confirmed that the proposed fee increases do not
exceed the cost of providing the associated services. The attached revised fee schedule lists the
existing services and their accompanying fees, alongside the proposed fees (Attachment 3).
The provisions of the joint powers agreement between the County of Marin and the City of San Rafael
require the City to adopt an animal control ordinance that is consistent with the County of Marin’s
animal control ordinance, as well as adopt a fee schedule that is identical to that of the County of Marin.
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FISCAL IMPACT
While there is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the Recommended Action, there is a cost
associated with animal control services provided to the City.
The joint powers agreement between the County of Marin and the City of San Rafael authorizes the
County to contract with Marin Humane for the provision of animal control services in Marin County. The
not-to-exceed amount of the new three-year agreement with Marin Humane is $10,750,582. This cost is
shared by all Marin County cities and the County of Marin: 70 percent of the cost is apportioned among
all cities in Marin County and 30 percent of the cost is paid for by the County of Marin. Each city’s cost
for animal control services is calculated annually and is determined by the average percent workload.
Below are the City’s costs for animal control services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and Fiscal Year 2018-19:
CITY’S COST ALLOCATION
Fiscal Year Amount
2017-18 $636,994
2018-19 $670,569
(projected)
Δ $33,575
The funds used to support the City’s cost associated with animal control services is appropriated by the
City Council through the Fiscal Year Budget process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance and resolution and:
1. Adopt the ordinance; and
2. Adopt the resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Joint powers agreement executed on May 22, 1979 with amendment
2. County of Marin’s Animal Control Ordinance
3. Ordinance
4. Resolution
5. Exhibit J: Animal Control Fees
ATTACHMENT 4
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
THIS AGREH1ENT, made and entered into this 1-1.-day of --"~-=.==.::.\--___ •
1979, by and beb/een the County of t~arin, a political subdivision of the State
of California, hereinafter referred to as "County", and the City of San Rafael,
a duly constituted City within the County of Marin, hereinafter referred to as
"City".
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are duly constituted public agencies and possess
the common power to regulate and control animals within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, it is mutually advantageous to each party hereto to contract for
the cooperation of the parties with the intent of establishing basic and.mutually
agreeable levels of service, reducing costs, improving services, and providing
public benefits;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements
hereinafter stated and the performance thereof, the parties do hereby agree as
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1. All prior agreements between the par!~.~s relating to animal control ser-
vices in Marin County are declared terminated.
2. The County hereby agrees to provide animal control services in accord-
ance with the performance standards hereinafter referred to within City. Said
services shall be rendered by employees of the Marin County Humane Society, with
whom the County may contract for said purpose.
3. County shall provide animal control services which shall be financed
fronl fees and other revenues directly related to the animal control services and
program.
4. County will maintain the same level of anima~ control services provided
during 1977-78, as stated below. County may also in its sole discretion provide
funding from County sources other than animal control revenues to maintain the
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level of animal control services provided during 1977-78.
County shall maintain during the term of this agreement the same ratio
of animal control services provided during 1977-78, which was: eleven
(11) animal control officers for a population of 226,000. (One (1)
A.C.0./20,545 persons) .
County shall to the extent possible set and meet the following goals
and/or performance standards.
License and keep licensed 75% of all dogs in Marin County.
Set license fees at a level to maintain a self-supporting
animal control program.
Establish patrol schedules that insure central business dis-
tricts, and neighborhood parks in each city are adequately
patrolled.
Establish emergency response standards for live animals to liB: insure response time is held to an absolute minimum.
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Prior to any reduction in the above service level, County shall provide City
with 45 days prior notice and written justification as to the reasons for same.
5. County agrees to establish and maintain a door-to-door canvassing and
licensing enforcement service, which shall be conducted throughout the urban
area no less than every two years, to assure that the maximum number of animals
subject to 1 ;cense are, in fact, licensed.
6. County, through the Board of Supervisors, has the sole discretion to
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establish all fees related to the animal control program throughout the County
and within City. County, in determining fees, may hold a Public Hearing regarding
same. If a Public Hearing is held, all local newspapers shall be noticed 10
days in advance as to the date, time and place of the hearing and City shall .
receive the same prior notice. City shall be formally notified in writing as soon
as possible after any increase is made.
7. County, through the Board of Supervisors, has the authority to advise
the judiciary as to fines and forfeitures related to violations of the animal
control ordinances through the County and within the City. County may hold a
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Public Hearing regarding changes in such fines and forfeitures. If a Public
Hearing is held, all 10,cal newspapers shall be --noticed 10 days in advance as to
the date, time and place of the hearing and City shall receive the same prior
notice. City shall be formally notified in writing as soon as possible after
any increase is made.
8. County will be solely responsible for the sale of licenses and the
collection of license fees throughout the County and ",lithin CUy.
9. In consideration of the rendition of the aforesaid services provided
by County, City agrees that all revenues derived from licensing of dogs and
other animals within the boundaries of City, and all revenues which would accrue
to City pursuant to the provisions of Penal Code Section 1463 in connection
with fines imposed for the violation of any provisions of a City animal control
ordinance, shall be paid to County.
10. County agrees to prosecute through the District Attorney, all County
and City animal control violations under the terms of this agreement and in
accordance with all applicable ordinances in a prompt and diligent manner. , , .
11. City agrees to adopt and maintain in full force and effect, including
the amount of fees provided, an ordinance identical with the provisions of the
Marin County Animal Control Ordinance set forth in Title 8, Chapter 8.04, 8.08
and 8.12 of the Marin County Code. City also agrees to enact amendments to its
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ordinance identical to the amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance adopted
by the Board of Supervisors within 120 days after request to do so by County.
The County Administrator, acting on behalf of the County, may use discretion
and need not request City to adopt amendments which do not apply to City.
12. If, during the term of any renewal hereof, City modifies in any
manner, or fails to amend, its animal control ordinance thereby changing all or
any part of the conditions of this agreement, County shall have the right to
terminate this agree~~nt upon the rend~tion of 30 days' written notice. In
such case, any fees or fines collected during the term shall be prorated between
City and County on the basis of the percentage of the term of this agreement which
lapsed at the time of termination.
13. For the purpose of this agreement, all officers of the County ~nd/or
the Humane Society engaged in performing any services hereunder, within the
boundaries of any City, shall be deemed to be peace officers for the purpose of
animal control enforcement of the City. Notwithstanding, said persons shall not
be deemed to be employees of the City for any other purpose.
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14. This agreement shall be in effect from the date of execution to
June 30, 1979, and shall be considered automatically extended for each year
thereafter, effective July 1 of that year, unless notice is delivered by either
party of non-renewal at least 120 days in advance of the expiration date. Within
60 days follo\,/ing the first year of this agreement, the County Administrator and
City t1anagers shall submit a written report to the Board of Supervisors and all
City Councils indicating how well the intent of this agreement has been met.
Thereafter, a similar report or response may be made as needed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement the
day and year first above written.
COlJNTY OF MARIN
ATTEST:
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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ORDINANCE NO. ------
ORDINANCE OF THE MARIN COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE, CHAPTER
8.04 OF TITLE 8
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Marin hereby finds and declares the following:
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, Marin County is a duly constituted public agency which possesses the
common power to regulate and control animals within its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, Marin County and all Marin's cities and towns provide animal services
through a joint powers agreement;
WHEREAS, Marin County contracts with Marin Humane to provide animal services on
behalf of all jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, Marin County is recognized as a leader in promulgating ordinances that
protect animals from cruelty, neglect and abuse in addition to encouraging responsible guardianship.
THE MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION II: SECTION 8.04.040 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.040 -Rabies vaccinations-Veterinarian reporting requirements.
Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending Section 8.04.040 to repeal the existing subsection
(c) and replace it in its entirety with the following:
(c) Any veterinarian operating either at an established place of business or at a mobile clinic shall
provide a copy of a rabies vaccination certificate for any cat or dog vaccinated by himlher to the
animal services provider within 30 days of vaccination.
SECTION III: SECTION 8.04.050 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.050 -Confinement and quarantine.
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Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending Section 8.04.050 to repeal the existing Section and
replace it in its entirety with the following:
The owner/guardian of a quarantined animal shall pay a fee as established by ordinance or
resolution of the Boarq of Supervisors toward the animal services costs in providing and insuring
that the animal is properly quarantined. Following the initial setting of the fee, the Board of
Supervisors is authorized to revise or modify the fee by ordinance or resolution ofthe Board of
Supervisors. If any person fails or refuses to obey any lawful order for quarantine of an animal
for rabies observation, any animal services officer may impound the animal for such quarantine
at additional expense to the owner/guardian at the rate as may be established by ordinance or
resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Following the initial setting ofthe fee, the Board of
Supervisors is authorized to revise or modify the fee by ordinance or resolution of the Board of
Supervisors. Quarantine fees are payable within thirty days of issuance of an invoice. Payment is
delinquent if not received within sixty days.
SECTION IV: SECTION 8.04.060 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.060 -License fee.
Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending 8.04.060 to repeal the existing Section and replace it
in its entirety with the following:
(a) A dog license fee shall be imposed on all dogs. The license fee for dogs which have not been
sterilized shall be established by ordinance or resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Following the
initial setting of the fee, the Board of Supervisors is authorized to revise or modify the fee by
ordinance or resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The fee is due and payable with the issuance of
a license as required in Section 8.04.030 of this chapter.
(b) The license fee for dogs which have been sterilized shall be established by ordinance or
resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Following the initial setting of the fee, the Board of
Supervisors is authorized to revise or modify the fee by ordinance or resolution ofthe Board of
Supervisors. The fee is due and payable with the issuance of a license as required in Section
8.04.030 ofthis chapter.
SECTION V: SECTION 8.04.181 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.181 -Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs.
Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending 8.04.181 to repeal the existing Section and replace it
in its entirety with the following:
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(a) Except as otherwise provided under the provisions of subsections (b) through (e) of this
section, the provisions of Food and Agricultural Code, Chapter 9, Articles 1 through 5,
Sections 31601 through 31683 and any amendments thereto exclusive of Sections 31602,
31603, 31606 and 31644 are adopted and incorporated by reference herein. The hearing
provisions set forth in subsection (e) below shall be in addition to the provisions set forth
above in Section 8.04.122.
(b) "Potentially dangerous dog" means any of the following:
(1) Any dog which, when unprovoked on two separate occasions within the prior thirty-
six month period, engages in any behavior that requires a defensive action by any
person to prevent bodily injury when the person and the dog are off the property of the
owner/guardian or keeper of the dog;
(2) Any dog which, when unprovoked, bites a person causing a less severe injury than
as defined in Section 31604 of the Food and Agricultural Code;
(3) Any dog which, when unprovoked, has killed, seriously bitten, inflicted injury or
otherwise caused injury attacking a domestic animal off the property of the
owner/guardian or keeper of the dog.
(4) Any dog that has been deemed by another governmental jurisdiction as "potentially
dangerous," or "dangerous," or similar designation.
(c) "Vicious dog" means any of the following:
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(1) Any dog which, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner, inflicts severe injury
on or kills a human being;
(2) Any dog previously determined to be and cUTI'ently listed as a potentially dangerous
dog which, after its owner or keeper has been notified of this determination, continues
the behavior described in subsection (b) of this section or is maintained in violation of
Sections 31641, 31642 or 31643 of the California Food and Agricultural Code.
(3) Any dog that has been deemed by another governmental jurisdiction as "vicious" or
similar designation.
(4) Any dog which has engaged in any aggressive behavior that demonstrates that the
dog represents a clear and present substantial danger to public health or safety and that
due to substantial risk to public health or safety it is unlikely that the dog could be
safely maintained.
(d) "Severe injury" means any physical injury directly caused by a dog attack that results in
muscle tear(s), puncture(s), dislocation(s), broken bone(s) or disfiguring laceration(s), or which
requires the suturing of a wound, conective or cosmetic surgery and hospitalization for any of
the aforementioned conditions.
(e) A hearing on whether a dog shall be declared potentially dangerous or vicious shall be
conducted in the following manner:
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(1) If the director has investigated and determined that there exists probable cause to
believe that a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious as defined by this section, a
hearing shall be conducted. The director shall prepare a petition specifying the basis as
to why the dog is potentially dangerous or vicious.
(2) A documented complaint must be received from a member ofthe public which
serves as the evidentiary basis for the director to find probable cause shall be sworn to
and verified by the complainant and shall be attached to the petition.
(3) Prior to commencement of a potentially dangerous dog hearing and if the
allegations of the petition indicate that the dog is potentially dangerous as defined under
subsection (b), the county administrator or his/her designee may offer in writing
mediation services as an alternative to a hearing provided both the complainant and the
owner/guardian agree in writing to mediation. Mediation must be concluded within
thirty days of the offer to mediate. If mediation is refused or is unsuccessful, then the
matter shall be refened to a hearing under this subsection.
(4) The county administrator or his/her designee shall designate a hearing officer from a
panel of up to five persons whose membership shall be designated by the Board of
Supervisors. Hearing officer applicants shall have had a minimum of five years'
experience as a practicing attorney and prior experience in administrative, arbitration or
mediation hearings. Prior experience in care and control of animals shall also be
considered but is not necessary. The hearing officer shall conduct a hearing as
described in section 8.04.122 on whether a dog shall be declared potentially dangerous
or vicious. The hearing officer shall be compensated for the actual hours devoted to the
hearing and its determination at the county approved hourly rate for said services.
(5) The county administrator or his/her designee shall provide written notice to the
owner/guardian of the specific behavior of the dog alleged in the petition and the date
upon which a hearing will be held to consider the petition. The hearing shall be held
within the time limits set forth by the Food and Agricultural Code Section 31621 or any
amendments thereto. The notice shall advise the owner/guardian of the consequences of
a finding of potentially dangerous or vicious. The hearing shall be open to the public
and the hearing officer may admit into evidence all relevant evidence, and exercise the
full scope of authority set forth in Food and Agricultural Code Section 31621. Service
of the notice shall be made in accordance with Section l.04.190. Where the
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owner/guardian's address of any dog is unknown, notice of the hearing shall be given
by posting the same in the office of the director and by publication in a newspaper of
general circulation. Notice shall then be deemed given on publication of the notice.
(6) A hearing may be continued if the hearing officer deems it necessary and proper
upon a showing of good cause.
(7) The time for hearing and the hearing provisions of this subsection shall be stayed if
mediation services are offered pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this
subsection. The time for hearing and the hearing provisions of this subsection shall
recommence at the date the county administrator or hislher designee has determined in
writing that mediation has not been accepted or has been unsuccessful.
(8) Complaint(s) from the public serve as the evidentiary basis for the director to
prepare a petition. At least one ofthe complainants or his or her designee in the matter
must appear and testify at the hearing or the complaint shall be dismissed.
(9) lfthe owner/guardian fails to appear at the hearing, the hearing shall nevertheless
proceed and an appropriate order shall be issued.
(10) The hearing officer shall consider all relevant responsible evidence without regard
to the formal rules of evidence, including circumstances of mitigation, and the record of
any prior violations by the owner/guardian.
(11) All witnesses shall testify under oath or affirmation. The oath shall be
administered by the hearing officer. The hearing officer may, when appropriate, request
the production of oral or documentary evidence which is reasonably necessary and
relevant to conduct a hearing. All proceedings shall be tape recorded.
(12) The hearing officer shall issue a written determination based upon a preponderance
of the evidence, which shall be mailed to the owner/guardian within seven days after
the hearing is completed. A determination that a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious
is subject to de novo review by the Superior Court.
(13) If an animal is found to be potentially dangerous or vicious by a preponderance of
the evidence, the animal shall be so designated on the records of the animal services
agency. Such a designation shall be considered in future determinations involving the
animal and/or the owner/guardian.
(14) The owner/guardian of a dog for which a potentially dangerous or vicious dog
petition has been issued may irrevocably waive his right to a hearing and any further
appeal under Food and Agricultural Code Section 31622 and accept all conditions,
sanctions and penalties set forth in Food and Agricultural Code Sections 31641, 31642
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and 31643. The county administrator or his/her designee will mail a waiver form to the
dog owner/guardian. The waiver must be signed by the dog owner/guardian and
received by the county designee within thhiy days from the date of agreement to waive
or a hearing will be scheduled within thhiy days of the refusal to sign the agreement to
Waive.
(15) Obligations for the owner/guardian of dogs deemed potentially dangerous:
(i) In accordance with the provisions of Food and Agricultural Code Section
31641, the owner/guardian of a potentially dangerous dog shall, in
addition to the regular licensing fee, pay to the animal control agency an
annual fee established by ordinance or resolution of the Board of
Supervisors for the increased costs of maintaining the records ofthe dog.
Following the initial setting of the fee, the Board of Supervisors is
authorized to revise or modify the fee by ordinance or resolution of the
Board of Supervisors.
(ii) Within thirty days of the determination that a dog is potentially
dangerous, the owner/guardian of the animal shall have the dog sterilized
and deliver proof of sterilization of the animal to the animal services
agency.
(iii) Within thhiy days of the determination that a dog is potentially
dangerous, the owner/guardian shall provide a secure and humane
enclosure for the animal on the owner/guardian's property. The animal
must be confined in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure,
suitable to prevent the entry of young children. Such pen or structure
shall be constructed such that the animal cannot climb, dig, jump or
otherwise escape of its own volition.
(iv) All dogs found potentially dangerous shall be maintained under
immediate control of a responsible adult by a substantial leash
appropriate for the size of the dog and no more than six feet in length
when off of the property of the owner/guardian.
(v) The owner/guardian of a dog found potentially dangerous under this
section, who has no additional violations of any of the provisions of Title
8 of the Marin County code, within a thiliy-six-month period from the
date of designation as potentially dangerous, shall be removed from the
list of potentially dangerous dogs by the director. The dog may be, but is
not required to be, removed from the list of potentially dangerous dogs
prior to the expiration of the thirty-six-month period ifthe
owner/guardian of the dog demonstrates to the director that changes in
circumstances or measures taken by the owner/guardian, such as training
of the dog, have mitigated the risk to public safety.
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(16) Obligations for the owner/guardian of a dog deemed vicious:
(i) The owner/guardian of a dog determined to be vicious shall, if it is not
subject to destruction, in addition to the regular licensing fee, pay to the
animal control agency an annual fee established by ordinance or
resolution of the Board of Supervisors to provide for the increased costs
of maintaining the records of the dog. Following the initial setting of the
fee, the Board of Supervisors is authorized to revise or modify the fee by
ordinance or resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(ii) The owner/guardian of a dog determined to be vicious shall, if it is not
subject to destruction, at his/her own expense, have the vicious animal
registration number assigned to the dog tattooed upon the dog's left ear
or, if the left ear is not available, on the left inner thigh, by a licensed
veterinarian or a person trained, authorized and licensed to do business
as an animal tattooist. As an alternative to tattooing, an owner/guardian
may have a microchip injected beneath the skin, and between the
shoulder blades of the animal by a licensed veterinarian. The
owner/guardian shall provide proof satisfactory to the animal services
agency of such tattooing or microchipping within thirty days of the
vicious determination.
(iii) Upon request by the animal services agency, the owner/guardian of a dog
determined to be vicious shall, if it is not subject to destruction, present
said animal within ten days to the animal services agency and allow
photographs and measurements of the animal to be taken for purposes of
identification.
(iv) Within thirty days of the determination that the dog is vicious, the
owner/guardian of the dog, if it is not subject to destruction, shall
provide proof to the animal services agency that the dog is contained in a
secure and humane enclosure for the animal on the owner's property. The
animal must be confined in a securely enclosed and locked pen or
structure, suitable to prevent the entry of children or unauthorized
persons. Such pen or structure shall be constructed such that the animal
cannot climb, dig, jump or otherwise escape. The pen or structure shall
be constructed with sufficiently strong materials and shall have a top that
is secured to the floor and sides of the enclosure.
(v) Within thirty days ofthe determination that the dog is vicious, the
owner/guardian ofthe dog, if it is not subject to destruction, shall
provide proof of sterilization of the dog to the animal services agency.
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(vi) The owner/guardian of a dog found vicious under this section who has
no additional violations of any of the provisions of Title 8 of the Marin
County code, after a thiIiy-six-month period from the date of designation
as vicious, may apply to the director to remove the animal from the list
of vicious animals. The director shall have the discretion to remove the
animal from the list of vicious animals upon proof of the successful
completion of at least eight weeks of formal obedience training, other
similar evidence of training, or other rehabilitative efforts designed to
mitigate the risk to public safety.
(17) Regulatory measures in addition to those under State law: The administrative
hearing officer shall have the authority to impose any of the regulatory actions
authorized under the Food and Agricultural Code and this section. To the extent
justified by the circumstances, the administrative hearing officer shall have the
authority to impose additional regulatory restrictions that have a reasonable nexus to
the circumstances of the case which may not be adequately addressed by the normal
statutory remedies. Such measures shall be undertaken in the interests of public health
and safety, and may include, but not be limited to the following:
(i) Destruction of the dog;
(ii) Muzzling of the dog;
(iii) Confinement of the dog;
(iv) Displaying conspicuously on the owner/guardian's property such signs
as are required by animal services and to be obtained at owner/guardian's
expense with a symbol warning of the presence of a potentially
dangerous or vicious dog;
(v) Restrictions upon the owner/guardian of the dog or similar animals;
(vi) Loss of the right to maintain the dog or similar dogs identified by the
hearing officer;
(vii) Loss of the ability to take the dog offthe confined premises ofthe
owner/guardian's propeliy;
(viii) Restrictions upon the animal services business that may be subject to
animal services regulation;
(ix) Similar restrictions upon the dog or dog owner/guardian, or service
provider calculated to prevent further loss of property, risk of harm to
animals or risk to human life;
(x) Any measures, not otherwise hereinabove set forth, that are reasonably
calculated to reduce the risk of harm to human life and safety, or
reasonably calculated to prevent property loss or the loss or harm to
animals.
(18) Failure to comply with regulatory measures. In the event an owner/guardian of a
dog fails to comply with the regulatory measures deemed necessary by an
administrative hearing officer, a further hearing may be convened for the purposes of
determining what, if any, sanctions are appropriately imposed. The procedures for such
a hearing are set forth in 8.04.122(c).
SECTION VI: SECTION 8.04.182 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.182 -Prohibition.
Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending 8.04.182 to repeal the existing Section and replace it
in its entirety with the following:
No person shall board, have, keep, maintain, display, or have in his/her possession or control,
for any length of time, in any area, any wild and/or undomesticated animal, as defined
in Section 8.04.183 of this chapter.
SECTION VII: SECTION 8.04.183 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.183 -Definition of wild and/or undomesticated animal.
Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending 8.04.183 to repeal the existing Section and replace it
in its entirety with the following:
For purposes of Sections 8.04.182 through 8.04.184 ofthis chapter, a "wild and/or undomesticated
animal II is defined as an animal which is wild by nature and not customarily domesticated in Marin
County and which, because of its size, disposition or other characteristics could constitute a danger
to human life or property and/or require specialized handling. Such wild and/or undomesticated
animals shall be deemed to include but are not exclusive of:
(a) Class Mammalia.
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(1) Order Carnivora.
(A) Family Felidae (cat) including but not limited to such members as the tiger, the
jaguar, the leopard, the lion, the serval, the mountain lion, the bobcat, the ocelot and
the cougar, excepting Felis Domesticus (domestic cat),
(B) Family Hyaenidae (hyena),
(C) Family Urisideae (bear),
(D) Family Candidae (dog) excepting Canis Familiaris (domestic dog) and including
but not limited to such members as the wolf, coyote and the jackal;
(2) Order Proboscidea (elephant);
(3) Order Primata (primates), including but not limited to the chimpanzee, the baboon, the
orangutan, the gibbon, the macaque and the gorilla, excepting the Family Hominidae
(human);
(4) Order Artiodactyla, even-toed hoofed mammals such as water buffalo, camels, elk,
moose, deer and antelope, excluding the domesticated species of the Family Suidae
(domestic pig) and Family Bovidae (cattle, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas);
(5) Order Perissodactyla, odd-toed hoofed mammals including the zebras, tapirs and
rhinoceros, excluding the domesticated species ofthe Family Equidae (horses, donkeys,
etc.).
(6) Order Marsupialia, including kangaroos and wallabies;
(7) Order Pinnipedia, including seals, sea lions and walruses;
(8) Order Pilusa, including sloths and tamanduas
(b) Class Reptilia.
(1) Order Squamata.
(A) Sub-Order Serpentes, all front and rear fanged venomous snakes,
(B) Sub-Order Lacertilia, both venomous species of the Family Heloder Matidae
(gila monster and Mexican beaded lizard);
(2) Order Crocodilia (crocodile, alligator and caiman).
(c) Class Aves.
(1) Sub-Order Ratitae, such as, but not limited to, ostriches, rheas, cassowaries and emus,
excluding small caged birds such as parakeets, canaries, love birds and fmches.
(d) Class Chondrichthyes
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(1) Elasmobranchii, including sharks
(e) Any other species of the animal kingdom (as opposed to vegetable or mineral) which is
venomous to human beings whether its venom is transmitted by bite, sting, touch or other means,
except the honey-producing bee.
SECTION VIII: SECTION 8.04.184 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.184 -Definition of wild and/or undomesticated animal.
Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending 8.04.184 to repeal the existing Section and replace it
in its entirety with the following:
(a) Impoundment. Any wild and/or undomesticated animal as defined in Section 8.04.183 of
this chapter determined to be in the county of Marin in violation of Section 8.04.182 may be
impounded by Animal Services.
(b) Notice of Removal. Whenever animal services causes the impoundment of such wild and/or
undomesticated animal as authorized in this section, animal services shall immediately give
notice of such impoundment, the grounds thereof and the place to which such animal has been
impounded.
(c) Penalty. Any person or entity other than a licensed California wildlife rehabilitator or an
American Zoological Association (AZA) accredited facility, who boards, has, keeps,
maintains, displays, or has in his/her possession or control, for any length of time, any wild
and/or undomesticated animal in violation of any of the provisions of
Sections 8.04.182 through 8.04.184 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall
be subject to imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months or a fine not to
exceed one thousand dollars or both.
SECTION IX: SECTION 8.04.230 IS REVISED AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8.04 -ANIMAL CONTROL
Section 8.04.230 -Use of animals for exhibits.
Chapter 8.04 is hereby amended by amending 8.04.230 to repeal the existing Section and replace it
in its entirety with the following:
It is unlawful for any person to operate, conduct or maintain any commercial show, circus,
animal exhibition, carnival, advertising or educational display or device in which any animal,
wild or domestic, is used or kept without first having obtained a permit from the animal
services agency at least thirty days prior to the scheduled event.
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(a) The animal services agency shall receive and review applications for such
permits upon the applicant's filing and payment of the applicable permit fee
imposed for such purposes as may be established by ordinance or resolution
of the Board of Supervisors within thirty days of the filing thereof. Following
the initial setting of the fee, the Board of Supervisors is authorized to revise
or modify the fee by ordinance or resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
Only one fee shall be paid per application, irrespective of the number of
animals or exhibitions for which the application is made.
(b) The animal services agency may, in connection with this permit authority,
either establish operating conditions, deny the application or revoke the
permit if the animal services agency can reasonably demonstrate that the
conditions imposed upon issuance of the permit or its denial are necessary to
protect the public health and safety or provide for the humane care and
treatment of any animals used or kept.
( c) The animal services agency shall not issue permits for any wild and/or
undomesticated animal as defined in Section 8.04.183 of this chapter or any
other species they deem inappropriate in order to protect public health and
safety and/or animal welfare.
(d) For the Marin County Fair, operating conditions must be conditions set out in
the Fair Industry Animal Welfare Manual for the Western Fairs Association,
which is attached hereto or as may be subsequently revised. For those
conditions or exhibits not covered by the Fair Industry Animal Welfare
Manual, the animal services agency shall apply operating conditions as
described in subsection (b) of this section. The Marin County Fair shall be
entitled to a permit for its exhibits so long as it is in compliance with
operating conditions.
(e) The animal services agency shall make written findings regarding the
conditions imposed with issuance of the permit or written findings and
explanation for denial of the permit within seven business days of receiving
the application. The animal services agency may waive the permit fee when
the use of the animals for exhibit benefits a nonprofit, educational or
governmental organization and an inspection of the exhibit is not necessary. If
the animal services agency denies or revokes a permit, the applicant or
permittee may request a hearing in accordance with the provisions of Section
8.04.241 of this chapter.
SECTION III: EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION
This Ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be in full force and effect as of thirty
(30) days from and after the date of its passage. Additionally, as required by Government Code
section 25124(b), a summary of the proposed ordinance was published at least five days prior to
the board of supervisors meeting at which the proposed ordinance was adopted and the summary
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shall be published again within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, with the names of the
Supervisors voting for and against the same, in the Marin Independent Journal, a newspaper of
general circulation published in the County of Marin in accordance with Government Code
section 25124.
SECTION IV: VOTE
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Marin, held on the 10th day of April 2018, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PRESIDENT, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
CLERK
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I, LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, and Ex-Officio Clerk of
the Council of said City, do hereby certify that the foregoing
ORDINANCE NO. 1959
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING CHAPTER 6.10 OF
THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED IIANIMALS II TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN TITLE 8 OF
THE MARIN COUNTY CODE, AS RECENTLY AMENDED, AND TO AMEND
SECTION 6.10.50 OF THE SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE PRESCRIBING THE
APPLICABLE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS
is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance of said City, and was introduced at a
REGULAR meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 21 st day of
May 2018; a SUMMARY of Ordinance No. 1959 was published as required by City
Charter in the MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL, a newspaper published in the City of
San Rafael, and passed and adopted as an Ordinance of said City at a REGULAR
meeting of the City Council of said City, held on the 4th day of June 2018, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
WITNESS my hand and the official
Seal of the City of San Rafael this
6th day of June 2018
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LINDSAY LARA
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1959
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING CHAPTER 6.10 OF THE SAN
RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "ANIMALS" TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE
ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN TITLE 8 OF THE MARIN COUNTY
CODE, AS RECENTLY AMENDED, AND TO AMEND SECTION 6.10.50 OF THE SAN
RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE PRESCRIBING THE APPLICABLE PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, on May 22, 1979, the City of San Rafael entered into a joint powers
agreement with the County of Marin to provide animal control services in the City of San Rafael;
and
WHEREAS, per the terms of the joint powers agreement between the City of San Rafael
and the County of Marin, the City of San Rafael is required to adopt an ordinance identical with
the provisions of the Marin County Animal Control Ordinance set forth in Title 8, Chapters 8.04,
8.08, and 8.12 of the Marin County Code; and
WHEREAS, per the terms of the joint powers agreement between the City of San Rafael
and the County of Marin, the City of San Rafael is also required to enact amendments to its
ordinance relating to animal control regulations that are identical to the amendments to the
County of Marin's Animal Control Ordinance set forth in Title 8, Chapters 8.04, 8.08, and 8.12 of
the Marin County Code; and
WHEREAS, at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 10, 2018, the County of Marin
Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3687, entitled "Ordinance of the Marin County
Board of Supervisors Amending Animal Control Ordinance, Chapter 8.04 of Title 8"; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael wishes to comply with the provisions set forth in the
joint powers agreement between the City of San Rafael and the County of Marin by adopting the
amendments to the County of Marin's Animal Control Ordinance, which were adopted by the
County of Marin Board of Supervisors at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 10, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
DIVISION 1:
Chapter 6.10 of the San Rafael Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
6.10.010 -Adoption of County Code.
The Marin County animal control regulations set forth in Title 8 of the Marin County Code as
Chapters 8.04,8.08, and 8.12, including amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference
and shall be in full force and effect within the City of San Rafael and enforced by the San Rafael
Police Department or its designee.
6.10.030 -Leashing of dogs required.
No owner or keeper of a dog shall allow or permit such dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, to be
or run at large in or upon any public place or premises, or in or upon any private place or premises
other than those of the owner or keeper except with the consent of the person in charge of said
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private place or premises, unless such dog is securely restrained by a substantial leash of
reasonable length. The dog or dogs shall be under the control of a responsible person at all times.
6.10.040 -Dogs prohibited at Downtown Farmer's Market Festival and other similar special
public events.
No owner or keeper of a dog shall allow or permit such dog, whether leashed or unleashed, to be
in any public street or other public place that has been designated, by action of the City Council,
as the location of special public events, such as the Downtown Farmer's Market Festival, the
Italian Street Painting Festival, or similar festivals, celebrations or events, during the designated
period of operation of such festivals, celebrations or events; provided, that this prohibition shall not
apply to a person with disabilities requiring the use of a guide dog, signal dog or service dog to
obtain equal access to such an event; and provided, that this prohibition shall not be effective
unless appropriate signs giving notice of such prohibition are posted at sufficient points around the
event to give reasonable notice of such prohibition to the public.
6.10.050 -Penalty for violations.
(A) Except as provided in subsection (8) below, any person violating, within the city of San Rafael,
any provision of the Marin County Animal Control Code, set forth in Title 8, Chapter 8.04, 8.08,
8.12 of the Marin County Code including Sections 8.04.180, 8.04.181, 8.04.182, 8.04.185,
8.04.200, 8.04.225, 8.04.226, 8.04.230, 8.04.240, 8.04.245, 8.04.250,
8.04.252, 8.08.010 , 8.08.020 , 8.12.010 and 8 .12.020, as adopted in this chapter by reference, is
guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to the penalties as provided in Section 1.42.010 of this code.
(8) Any person violating, within the city of San Rafael, Section 8.04.179 of the Marin County Code,
as adopted in this chapter by reference, is guilty of an infraction for the first offense, and is guilty of
a misdemeanor for a second and any subsequent offense within a one-year period, subject to the
penalties as provided in Section 1.42.010 of this code.
(C) Any person violating any other provision of this chapter, within the city of San Rafael,
including Section 6.10.030 and 6.10.040 set forth above, is guilty of an infraction, subject to the
penalties provided in Section 1.42.010 of this code.
(D) In addition to the enforcement provisions set forth in Title 8, Chapter 8.04, 8.08, 8.12 of the
Marin County Code, a violation of the provisions of this chapter is subject to enforcement by the
provisions of Title 1 (General Provisions), Chapters 1.40, 1.42, 1.44 and 1.46 of this code.
DIVISION 2:
This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, since it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that this Ordinance or its implementation would have a significant effect on the
environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061 (b)(3)).
DIVISION 3:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and
each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
DIVISION 4:
A summary of this Ordinance shall be published and a certified copy of the full text of
this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City
Council meeting at which it is adopted.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage, and
the summary of this Ordinance shall be published within fifteen (15) days after the adoption,
together with the names of the Councilmembers voting for or against same, in the Marin
Independent Journal, a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of
San Rafael, County of Marin, State of California.
Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall also post in the office of the
City Clerk, a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of those
Council members voting for and against the Ordinance.
ATTEST:
1L(:?;f~
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
The foregoing Ordinance No. 1959 was read and introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of San Rafael on Monday, May 21, 2018, and was ordered passed to print by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
And will come up for adoption as an Ordinance of the City of San Rafael at a Regular Meeting of
the Council to be held on the 4th day of June 2018.
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 14515
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO UPDATE THE
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2011, the San Rafael City Council adopted Resolution
No. 13218, establishing the Master Fee Schedule for the City of San Rafael, including a
schedule of fees for Animal Control as set forth in Exhibit “J”; and
WHEREAS, the existing Animal Control Fees, as set forth in Exhibit “J” of the
Master Fee Schedule, were approved by City Council adoption of Resolution No. 13363
on June 18, 2012; and,
WHEREAS, the Animal Control Services Joint Powers Agreement, dated May 22,
1979, between the County of Marin, the City of San Rafael, and all cities in Marin County,
provides for the provision of Animal Control Services by the County of Marin through their
contract with Marin Humane, also known as the Marin Humane Society, and requires that
the City of San Rafael maintain its Animal Control Fees in conformity with the fees
established by the County of Marin; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2018, after a duly noticed public hearing, the County of
Marin Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 3688, authorizing revised Animal
Control Ordinance fees, subject to all the parties to the Animal Control Services Joint
Powers Agreement approving such revised fees; and
WHEREAS, the County of Marin Office of the Administrator, in its staff report
dated April 10, 2018 supporting the Board of Supervisor’s adoption of Ordinance No.
3688, stated that the increased Animal Control Ordinance fees would not exceed the cost
of providing the services associated with those fees; and
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WHEREAS, the City Clerk, pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code Section
3.34.050 and Government Code Section 6062a, has published notices of a public hearing
concerning the City’s proposed amendment of the Master Fee Schedule by adoption of a
Resolution revising Exhibit “J” of the Master Fee Schedule concerning Animal Control
Fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby amends the existing Master Fee Schedule adopted by Resolution No.
13218 by deleting Exhibit “J” now contained therein and substituting the revised Exhibit
“J” as shown on the Attachment hereto, establishing new Animal Control Fees consistent
with the Marin County Ordinance No. 3688, dated April 10, 2018, effective upon the
Effective Date of the Marin County Ordinance No. 3688.
I, Lindsay Lara, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on the 4th day of June 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
__________________________________
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
Fee Category [Existing Fee] New Fee*
DOG LICENSE FEES ESTABLISHED UNDER 8.04.060:
Sterilized Dog
For a one year license [$19.00] $20
For a two year license [$26.00] $30
For a three year license [$35.00] $40
Unsterilized Dog
For a one year license [$50.00] $60
For a two year license [$59.00] $70
For a three year license [$80.00] $90
DELINQUENT DOG LICENSE FEE ESTABLISHED UNDER
8.04.070:
Sterilized Dog [$50.00] $55
Unsterilized Dog [$50.00] $60
DUPLICATE LICENSE TAG FEE ESTABLISHED UNDER
8.04.080 [$10.00] $15
REDEMPTION FEES (IMPOUND FEES) ESTABLISHED UNDER
8.04.140 AND 8.04.150:
Sterilized Animal
First impoundment during a 12-month period [$65.00] same
Second impoundment during a 12-month period [$90.00] same
Third impoundment during a 12-month period [$110.00] $125
Fourth impoundment during a 12-month period [$150.00] $160
Subsequent impoundment during a 12-month period [$230.00] $250
Unsterilized Animal
First impoundment during a 12-month period [$95.00] $120
Second impoundment during a 12-month period [$145.00] $165
Third impoundment during a 12-month period [$165.00] $180
Fourth impoundment during a 12-month period [$200.00] $225
Subsequent impoundment during a 12-month period [$260.00] $290
DEAD DOG, CAT AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD PET REMOVAL
FEES ESTABLISHED UNDER 8.04.195: [$75.00] same
DEAD WILDLIFE REMOVAL FEES ESTABLISHED UNDER
8.04.195:
For removal & disposition of dead wildlife under 50 lbs. [$75.00†] same
For removal & disposition of dead wildlife 50 lbs. & over [$125.00†] same
BOARDING FEES FOR QUARANTINED OR IMPOUNDED
ANIMALS ESTABLISHED UNDER 8.04.050 AND 8.04.150:
Sterilized Animals
Charge for boarding a sterilized dog per day [$22.00] same
Charge for quarantining a sterilized dog per day [$35.00] same
Charge for boarding a sterilized cat per day [$14.00] same
Charge for quarantining a sterilized cat per day [$30.00] same
Unsterilized Animals
Charge for boarding an unsterilized dog per day [$35.00] $40.00
Charge for quarantining an unsterilized dog per day [$40.00] $50.00
Charge for boarding an unsterilized cat per day [$21.00] $25.00
Charge for quarantining an unsterilized cat per day [$37.00] $40.00
CONFINEMENT AND QUARANTINE FEE FOR ANIMALS
UNDER HOME QUARANTINE ESTABLISHED UNDER
8.04.050: [$30.00] same
Charge for home quarantine of animal
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS/VICIOUS DOG PERMITS
ESTABLISHED UNDER 8.04.181:
Potentially Dangerous Dog: the charge for annual record
keeping pursuant to 8.04.181(e)(15)(i) [$250.00] same
Vicious Dog: the charge for annual record keeping pursuant
To 8.04.181(e)(16)(i) [$500.00] same
HOBBYIST & RANCH DOG FEES ESTABLISHED UNDER
8.04.245 & 8.04.246:
Dog Hobbyist Permit: the charge for issuance of each
dog hobbyist permit [$250.00] same
Ranch Dog Permit: the charge for issuance of each
ranch dog permit [$250.00] same
The issuance of a dog hobbyist or ranch dog permit includes provision of an individual license
for each dog harbored under the permit at no additional charge.
EXHIBIT FEES & COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT
ESTABLISHED UNDER 8.04.230 AND 8.04.240:
Animal Exhibition Fee the charge for timely processing of
unwaived exhibit fee [$500.00] same
Commercial Animal Establishment Fee for an annual
permit and for timely renewals [$450.00] same
Delinquency charge assessed for late renewal of an
expired permit [$75.00] same
Additional charge assessed for every calendar month’
of said delinquency [$50.00] same
STRAY LIVESTOCK CHARGES ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO
8.04.220:
Equine and Bovine (over 6 mo.) charge for securing [$200.00] same
and keeping (per day) [$75.00] same
Equine and Bovine (6 mo. & under) & sheep, goat,
hogs, etc. charge for securing [$100.00] same
and keeping (per day) [$30.00] same
Herding Fee the charge per hour or any fraction thereof
for return of an animal that has strayed [$100.00] same
All costs incurred in connection with such animals shall be a pass-through to the animal owner,
including, but not limited to, the cost of herding, advertising, transporting, drugs, and veterinary
services.
SENIOR CITIZEN, BLIND OR DISABLED PERSON'S DISCOUNT
ON SPECIFIED FEES PURSUANT TO 8.04.255:
Dog license Fees (any duration) discount from listed fees 25% discount same
* Increased fees denoted in bold font
† Said removal and disposition fees shall be chargeable to the property owner where the dead
wildlife is found.