Consent 1.F.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/13/2017
- TITLE
- Second Reading of Animal Control Ordinance Allowing/Regulating Hobbyist Beekeeping
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The Animal Control Board conducted several meetings to review the existing City Code prohibiting beekeeping within City limits. The Board was unanimous in the decision to recommend to the Mayor and City Council to allow hobbyist beekeeping. On February 27, 2017 the first reading was approved at the City Council meeting. The proposed code changes will allow hobbyist beekeeping in the City, subject to permits issued by the City. The ordinance will take effect 30 days following its second reading approval. At its last meeting, the Council approved an amendment to the Animal Control fees that sets an annual hobbyist beekeeping permit at $10 and it will take effect at the same time as the ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may
- Approve the proposed ordinance allowing hobbyist beekeeping within the City, or;
- Disapprove the proposed ordinance. Disapproving it would bring no change to the existing ordinance, which prohibits hobbyist beekeeping.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is a small financial impact to the General Fund with a recommended $10 permit fee. Enforcement costs should be negligible.
RECOMMENDATION
The Animal Control Board and City staff recommend that the City Council approve the ordinance on second reading that allows hobbyist beekeeping within the City.