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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-45
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ANIMAL CONTROL
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council previously established the Animal Control Commission
by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council in implementing the new charter provisions has
evaluated the community's need for various committees and commissions and desires to
eliminate some bodies and consolidate others to increase efficiency and preserve scarce
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance repealing the ordinance
establishing the Animal Control Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the Animal Control Commission by
enactment of this resolution, and establish its duties and membership.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Animal Control Commission is hereby created to serve in an
I advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council in all matters pertaining to animal control
and to make recommendations with respect thereto.
SECTION 2. The Animal Control Commission shall study and make
recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters concerning the City's animal
control regulations, and such other matters as may be directed by the Mayor and City Council.
SECTION 3. The Animal Control Commission shall:
A. Provide advisory recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council on
strategies, policies, and programs designed to ensure quality care for animals housed at the
City of San Bernardino's Animal Shelter;
B. Serve as a liaison to the Mayor, the City Council, and the city staff on behalf of the
community in matters related to the City of San Bernardino's Animal Shelter Services;
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C. Increase awareness of animals available for adoption at the shelter;
D. Educate the community regarding the humane treatment of animals and other
matters related to animal shelter services;
E. Address such matters as may otherwise be assigned to the Animal Control
Commission under the provisions of the San Bernardino Municipal Code or by City Council
action.
SECTION 4. The existing members of the Animal Control Commission previously
established by ordinance shall continue to serve as Animal Control Commissioners until they
are replaced. Members of the Commission shall be appointed and serve pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 2.17 of this Code. Members shall be appointed on the basis of
demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of animal care, animal husbandry, wild
animals, animal behavior or other areas which relate to the mission and purpose of the
Commission.
SECTION 5. Each member of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
Immediately after appointment and Qualification of any new Commission members, the
Commission shall organize by electing from among its membership a chairman and a vice
chairman. Regular meetings shall be held at least quarterly. Five members shall constitute a
quorum, but a lesser number of members may adjourn from time to time.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect upon the effective date of the
ordinance repealing Municipal Code Chapters 2.26 Animal Control Commission.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ANIMAL CONTROL
COMMISSION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
and City Council of the City of San Bernardino at a Joint Regular Meeting thereof, held on the
21' day of Februar\ 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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Georges Hanna, CMt,6ty Clerk
The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this 21 St day of February 2018.
R. Carey Da s, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form:
Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney
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By:
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