Post by trinitydobes on Feb 28, 2012 13:26:27 GMT -5
From: AKC's Government Relations Department
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 8:02 AM
Subject: Chula Vista Ordinance Would Effectively Outlaw Breeding in Private Homes
Please share this information with club members in the Chula Vista area.
The Chula Vista City Council will hold their first hearing Tuesday, February 28 on an ordinance which will essentially prohibit the breeding of animals in private homes and will require animals to be sterilized on a second impoundment. Responsible breeders and dog owners are encouraged to attend the city council meeting or contact the councilmembers and ask them not to move this ordinance forward. The AKC letter to the Chula Vista City Council is attached for your reference.
Chula Vista City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Time: 4pm (Agenda Item #13)
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall-Building 100, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Chapter 6.22 of the proposed ordinance will require the mandatory sterilization of any animal the second time it is impounded. It allows the City Manager or his/her designee to waive this provision in extraordinary circumstances such as fire or earthquake. The two violations may occur years apart and not be a true reflection of a habitually irresponsible owner. If a dog gets loose one time as a 6-month old puppy and is then accidentally released by a gardener 5 years later, that does not signify a problem animal.
The proposed ordinance defines a “pet seller� as anyone who sells more than two cats or dogs in a twelve-month period. This definition is used by the State Board of Equalization in determining who is required to pay sales tax. The problem in the Chula Vista ordinance is that the city then uses that threshold to decide who is required to abide by kennel requirements. The provisions for kennels are such that a resident who bred a litter of puppies or kittens in their homes would likely be unable to comply.
For example, Sections 6.08.100 (L) and (M) will require that pet sellers have a facility whose interior walls are impervious to moisture and which are able to be readily sanitized. They are also required to have a drainage system to rapidly drain animal excreta. No home environment is likely to meet these criteria. The measure will also require pet sellers to pay for and undergo inspections, at least annually, by city staff. These provisions are completely unreasonable for a hobby breeder who produces a few litters in their home.
What You Can Do
a.. Attend the Chula Vista City Council Meeting on Tuesday February, 28th and speak against the proposed ordinance.
b.. Contact the Mayor and City Council members and ask them to oppose this ordinance as drafted.
Mayor and City Council Office
Phone: (619) 691-5044
Fax: (619) 476-5379
Mayor Cheryl Cox
Click here to email her using the city’s web form
Councilmember Rudy Ramirez
Email: rramirez@ci. chula-vista. ca.us
Councilmember Patricia Aguilar
Click here to email her using the city’s web form
Councilmember Pamela Bensoussan
Email: pbensoussan@ chulavistaca. gov
Councilmember Steve Castenada
Email: scastaneda@chulavis taca.gov
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Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 8:02 AM
Subject: Chula Vista Ordinance Would Effectively Outlaw Breeding in Private Homes
Please share this information with club members in the Chula Vista area.
The Chula Vista City Council will hold their first hearing Tuesday, February 28 on an ordinance which will essentially prohibit the breeding of animals in private homes and will require animals to be sterilized on a second impoundment. Responsible breeders and dog owners are encouraged to attend the city council meeting or contact the councilmembers and ask them not to move this ordinance forward. The AKC letter to the Chula Vista City Council is attached for your reference.
Chula Vista City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Time: 4pm (Agenda Item #13)
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall-Building 100, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Chapter 6.22 of the proposed ordinance will require the mandatory sterilization of any animal the second time it is impounded. It allows the City Manager or his/her designee to waive this provision in extraordinary circumstances such as fire or earthquake. The two violations may occur years apart and not be a true reflection of a habitually irresponsible owner. If a dog gets loose one time as a 6-month old puppy and is then accidentally released by a gardener 5 years later, that does not signify a problem animal.
The proposed ordinance defines a “pet seller� as anyone who sells more than two cats or dogs in a twelve-month period. This definition is used by the State Board of Equalization in determining who is required to pay sales tax. The problem in the Chula Vista ordinance is that the city then uses that threshold to decide who is required to abide by kennel requirements. The provisions for kennels are such that a resident who bred a litter of puppies or kittens in their homes would likely be unable to comply.
For example, Sections 6.08.100 (L) and (M) will require that pet sellers have a facility whose interior walls are impervious to moisture and which are able to be readily sanitized. They are also required to have a drainage system to rapidly drain animal excreta. No home environment is likely to meet these criteria. The measure will also require pet sellers to pay for and undergo inspections, at least annually, by city staff. These provisions are completely unreasonable for a hobby breeder who produces a few litters in their home.
What You Can Do
a.. Attend the Chula Vista City Council Meeting on Tuesday February, 28th and speak against the proposed ordinance.
b.. Contact the Mayor and City Council members and ask them to oppose this ordinance as drafted.
Mayor and City Council Office
Phone: (619) 691-5044
Fax: (619) 476-5379
Mayor Cheryl Cox
Click here to email her using the city’s web form
Councilmember Rudy Ramirez
Email: rramirez@ci. chula-vista. ca.us
Councilmember Patricia Aguilar
Click here to email her using the city’s web form
Councilmember Pamela Bensoussan
Email: pbensoussan@ chulavistaca. gov
Councilmember Steve Castenada
Email: scastaneda@chulavis taca.gov
If you would rather not receive future communications from The American Kennel Club, let us know by clicking here.
The American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Dr. Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617 United States
