HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 10-14 Animal Control Appeals ORDINANCE NO. 10-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN
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AMENDING CHAPTER 5.36 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL APPEALS
WHEREAS, section 1.04.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code states that any person wishing to
appeal the denial, suspension or revocation of a permit or license, or any administrative decision
made pursuant to the provisions of the Dublin Municipal Code, may appeal to the City Manager or
the City Council as the right to appeal is specifically provided; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that those sections of the Dublin Municipal Code
relating to animal control are internally inconsistent regarding appeals processes; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to amend the Dublin Municipal Code to create internal
consistency; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds that it will be expeditious and judicious to handle all animal
control appeals administratively; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds that such appeals should be heard by the City Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 5.36.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.36.080 Appeals
Any person aggrieved by any decision or action resulting from the application of this chapter may
appeal such decision to the City Manager in the manner set forth in section 1.04.050. The filing of an
appeal shall stay the decision or action appealed from; provided, that the filing of an appeal shall not
stay any order of suspension or revocation.
Section 2. Section 5.36.560 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.36.560 Appeals
Any person aggrieved by any decision or action resulting from the application of this Article may
appeal such decision to the City Manager in the manner set forth in section 1.04.050. The filing of an
appeal shall stay the decision or action appealed from; provided, that the filing of an appeal shall not
stay any order of suspension or revocation.
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Section 3. Applicability. This Ordinance will be applicable to both future and pending appeals.
Pending appeals timely made to the City Council will be heard by the City Manager as set forth in
section 1.04.050.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days
following its adoption.
Section 5. Posting. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in
at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor
ATTEST:
60 Z. iecA4--
City Clerk
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