Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 9.01.360 and 9.10.055(A) and Adding Subchapter 9.10.600 of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to Allowing Dogs on Leashes on Designated Dog Paths in Certain City Parks; and Adoption of a Resolution Designating Certain Pathways or Walkways of Certain Public Parks as Pooch Paths. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 8/14/06 AGENDA ITEM: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 9.01.360 and 9.10.055(A) and Adding Subchapter 9.10.600 of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to Allowing Dogs on Leashes on Designated Dog Paths in Certain City Parks; and Adoption of a Resolution Designating Certain Pathways or Walkways of Certain Public Parks as Pooch Paths. Item Number: A 2 Contact Person/Dept.: William La Pointe and Heather Iker Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List on 8/10/06; all businesses and residents within a 300 foot radius of Culver West Park were notified via postcard (8/4/06). General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X Phone Number: (310) 253 6655 X No Action Item: X City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (08/09/2006) Department Approval: Bill La Pointe (08/03/06) City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (08/09/2006) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 1) amending sections 9.01.360 and 9.10.055(a) and adding subchapter 9.10.600 of the Culver City Municipal Code relating to allowing dogs on leashes on designated dog paths in certain City Parks; and 2) Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 2) designating certain pathways or walkways of certain public parks as Pooch Paths. BACKGROUND: In the recent past there has been community discussion regarding whether or not to allow dogs in parks within Culver City so long as they are leashed. At the Parks and Recreation Commission s request staff brought a proposed pilot program to allow dogs on leashes in Culver West Park for a period of nine...
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