HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02141984 - 2.3 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on February 14, 1984 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: REPORT FROM ANIMAL SERVICES DIRECTOR REGARDING PIT BULLS
The Board on January 31 , 1984 having asked the Animal Services Director to
make a report to the Board in two weeks on the requirements in this County for
registration of pit bulls and whether any special precautions are taken with this
breed, and requesting input on this matter from the Animal Services Advisory
Committee; and
The Animal Services Director having submitted a report to the Board out-
lining the provisions in the Animal Control Ordinance relating to dangerous animals
in general , and noting that the Ordinance does not specifically address pit bulls;
and
The Animal Services Director having referenced proposed legislation (AB 2208,
Assemblyman Tucker) which would allow court action to be taken against the owner
of an animal that has bitten a human being on one occasion rather than the current
law which requires that the animal have bitten a human being on at least two separate
occasions; and
The Animal Services Director having noted that the subject of pit bull
regulation is scheduled to be discussed by the Animal Services Advisory Committee
on March 7, 1984, and that she will provide additional information to the Board .
following that meeting which will also include additional information specifically
relating to the licensed pit bull population in this County; other available
statistical data, and additional general information relating to pit bulls; and
Ms. Nancy Bandy of Martinez having addressed the Board regarding a situation
involving a stray pit bull who killed two cats in her neighborhood and the
difficulties she had faced in trying to get Animal Services to deal with the
situation, particularly when it was difficult to establish who owned the dog; and
Board members having suggested that Ms. Bandy speak directly with the Animal
Services Director; —
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that receipt of the report of the Animal
Services Director is-acknowledged and the Animal Services Director is requested
to report to the Board again as soon as additional information is available and
as soon as recommendations from the Animal Services Advisory Committee are available.
1 hereby eerWy that this Is a true and correct copy of
enaction taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the data shown.
ATTESTED: .rC.B�E
J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
and ex officio Cicr k of the Board
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Orig. Dept.:: County Administrator By Depulp
cc: Animal Services Director
Animal Services Adv. Committee
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