Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Ordinance No. 362. An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona amending the San Luis City Code Title IX, Chapter 95 relating to animals by adding Sections 95.03 through 95.06 regarding dangerous dogs; repealing any conflicting provisions; providing for penalties; establishing an effective date and providing for severability.  (Marco Santana, Sergeant)

A.  Open public hearing
       1. Staff Presentation
       2. Call to the Public on this Item
 B. Close public hearing
 C. Action on First Reading of Ordinance No. 362 by title only

This ordinance is to address the growing problem of dangerous dogs within our City.  Dogs getting loose and attacking and sometimes killing other animals.  These dogs present a true danger to the public. The ordinance provides a procedure through the Municipal Court that the dog may be declared dangerous if solid reasons exist.  There are options for the Municipal Court to issue orders that it deems appropriate under the circumstances. These options range from requiring the dog to be kept in a proper enclosure or enclosed yard to ordering destruction of the animal. The dog owner's rights are also protected.  The dog owner gets notice and an opportunity to be heard. By having a dangerous dog ordinance, the City will have a law and a procedure to deal with these situations.

The effective date of this Ordinance 362 is June 5, 2017.