HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4941 RESOLUTION NO. 4941
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
IN SUPPORT OF THE COALITION FOR PET POPULATION CONTROL
WHEREAS, the City of Downey recognizes the growing problem of pet
overpopulation and the resultant increasing numbers of animals for which
suitable homes cannot be found; and
WHEREAS, only small percentages of animals needing homes are adopted into
families, the remaining multitudes of which must be humanely destroyed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey utilizes the animal control services provided
by the Southeast Area Animal Comtrol Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority accumulates funds from
unclaimed and therefore forfeited monies required to be taken as deposits for
spaying and neutering by State Assembly Bill 1663, and use of such forfeited
funds is restricted by AB 1663 for specific functions related to spaying and
neutering, including public education; and
WHEREAS, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, together with other
sheltering agencies in the County of Los Angeles, has founded a non - profit
corporation known as the Coalition for Pet Population Control as an instrument
to jointly, and therefore more effectively, utilize forfeited funds for the
purpose of public education; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Coalition for Pet Population Control is to
utilize the written and electronic media to educate the public in spaying and
neutering of their animals to prevent needless euthanasia of unwanted offspring:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Downey expresses its support of the Coalition for
Pet Population Control and its intent.
SECTION 2: The City of Downey will utilize the means at its disposal to
aid in publicity campaigns launched by the Coalition for Pet Population Control,
including City newspapers, cable television companies and newspaper releases.
SECTION 3: The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, the Animal Control
Departments of the Cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach, County of Los Angeles,
Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Humane
Societies of the Pomona Valley, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and San Gabriel, be
commended for their innovative and cooperative efforts in controlling animal
overpopulation.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th day of October , 1987.
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Diane P. Bogs, Mayor
ATTEST:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 13th day
of October , 1987, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Barb, Cormack, Santangelo, Paul, Boggs
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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