2023/11/29 Council Agenda Packet

City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet Project title: An Ordinance Relating to Animal Control, Amending Chapters 6.04 and 6.08 of the Everett Municipal Code Council Bill # interoffice use CB 2310-56 Project: Animal Control Code Update Partner/Supplier: N/A Location: N/A Preceding action: Ordinance No. 3903-22 Fund: N/A Agenda dates requested: 11/15/23, 11/29/23, 12/6/23 Briefing 12/6/2023 First Reading 11/15/2023 Consent Action 12/6/2023 Ordinance X Public hearing Yes X No Budget amendment: Yes X No PowerPoint presentation: X Yes No Attachments: Ordinance Department(s) involved: Parks & Facilities Animal Services Legal Contact person: Bob Leonard Phone number: 425-257-8335 Email: bleonard@everettwa.gov Initialed by: RML Department head Administration Council President Fiscal summary statement: No fiscal impact. Project summary statement: The attached ordinance amends Chapter 6.04 and 6.08 of the Everett Municipal Code and reflects changes to state law regarding animal control, including definitions and impound procedures. The updates are needed to keep the Everett Municipal Code consistent with state law. Other changes are presented to keep our code consistent with neighboring communities and to reflect community values, including standards relating to livestock, small livestock, and consequences for unprovoked animal bites. The ordinance also repeals the sunset provision in Section 10 of Ordinance No. 3903-22. These changes are proposed after review by Animal Services staff, the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, and the City Attorney’s Office. Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): Adopt an ordinance relating to animal control, amending chapters 6.04 and 6.08 of the Everett Municipal Code.