RECOMMENDATION(S):
INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2018-13 to require the humane treatment of roosters; WAIVE reading; and FIX May 1, 2018 for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no anticipated impact to the County General Fund. The enforcement activities proposed by the ordinance would be funded by administrative fines and other revenues.
BACKGROUND:
On December 6, 2016, the Board of Supervisors referred to the Internal Operations Committee (IOC) development of an ordinance to authorize administrative penalties for barking dogs and other noisy animals, and to limit the number of roosters on private property in the County's unincorporated areas. After receiving feedback from Contra Costa County residents, the Animal Services Department (ASD) also determined that the County lacks regulations enabling ASD to effectively combat illegal rooster fighting activities.
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