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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/2016 B A K E R S F I E L D Staff: Committee Members: Steven Teglia, Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Terry Maxwell - Chair Chris Gerry, Administrative Analyst III Councilmember, Jacquie Sullivan Councilmember, Chris Parlier Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Litigation Committee of the City Council – City of Bakersfield Monday, October 24, 2016 12:00 p.m. City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 A G E N D A 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Discussion Regarding Target Zero Program – Teglia B. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Update - Gennaro 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT   /s/ Steve Teglia B A K E R S F I E L D Committee Members Staff: Steve Teglia Councilmember, Terry Maxwell, Chair Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Jacquie Sullivan Councilmember, Chris Parlier REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE Monday, September 19, 2016 12:00 p.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember, Terry Maxwell, Chair Councilmember, Jacquie Sullivan Councilmember, Chris Parlier City Staff: Steve Teglia, Assistant City Manager Christopher Gerry, Administrative Analyst – City Manager’s Office Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Richard Iger, Deputy City Attorney Viridiana King, Associate Attorney Nick Fidler, Public Works Director Jacqui Kitchen, Planning Director Phil Burns, Building Director Greg Williamson, Bakersfield Police Chief Lyle Martin, Bakersfield Assistant Police Chief Joe Bianco, Bakersfield Police Captain Rene Chow, Bakersfield Police Captain Joe Mullins, Bakersfield Police Lieutenant Lisa McGranahan, Human Resources Manager Others Present: Members of the Public Members of the Media Members of Caught Up   _________________________________________________________________ S:\Council Committees\2016\Legislative and Litigation\09_September\September 19 ASR.docx Page 2 ST:mc     2. ADOPT AUGUST 22, 2016 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The Report was adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion Regarding Hookah Lounges / Curfew – Gennaro/Williamson City Attorney Gennaro stated that the Committee would discuss youth curfews as it is a potential enforcement tool when dealing with Hookah Lounges. She presented a brief presentation regarding Hookah Lounges, crime statistics, and possible solutions. Police Captain Bianco provided an overview of the calls for service regarding Hookah Lounges. He stated that there have been 76 incidents involving curfew arrests during 2016. Deputy City Attorney Iger provided a summarization of the current cabaret ordinance and possible amendments to it to include the oversight of Hookah Lounges. City Attorney Gennaro stated that along with the recent passage of state legislation prohibiting anyone under the age of 21 from smoking, the concept of having Hookah Lounges apply for a cabaret permit will enable the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) to restrict and regulate who can be served at the facilities. Mr. Isaiah Crompton thanked the Committee for discussing the matter. He also thanked BPD for all their efforts to enforce the curfew ordinance. He requested a community meeting be scheduled to discuss the process taken when a minor is detained. Committee Chair Maxwell stated the BPD is always looking for ways to reach out to the community and suggested Mr. Crompton speak with staff present at the meeting. Ms. Alexandra Reyes, whose son was recently killed outside a Hookah Lounge, stated that there should be better security at these establishments and that enforcement of the curfew ordinance will help stop the violence. She also thanked BPD, the Committee members, and staff for discussing the matters. Committee member Parlier stated the Bakersfield Municipal Code regarding Curfew for Minors section 9.44.010 should be amended to include tobacco products. Committee Chair Maxwell inquired about how the accuracy of the addresses provided for calls for service are reviewed.   _________________________________________________________________ S:\Council Committees\2016\Legislative and Litigation\09_September\September 19 ASR.docx Page 3 ST:mc     Police Chief Williamson stated that BPD receives many calls for incidents occurring outside the Hookah Lounges. Police Lieutenant Mullins stated BPD spends a lot of time monitoring these establishments. However, security at the establishments is a problem. Committee Chair Maxwell stated that applying restrictions to Hookah Lounges will not discourage groups from congregating at the establishments and that they will find somewhere else to do so. Police Lieutenant Mullins agreed. He added that in the downtown area, there is a lot of signage restricting parking hours and there are no open areas for groups to congregate after bars close. Committee Chair Maxwell inquired if other areas within the city would benefit from increased signage. Public Works Director Fidler stated enforcement of such signage is not possible on private parking lots. City Attorney Gennaro added that BPD and the businesses in areas experiencing issues work together to make changes in order to deter groups from congregating in open parking lots. Committee member Sullivan asked to review the businesses which are open past 2:00 a.m. and if Hookah Lounges are allowed to be open past that time. City Attorney Gennaro stated there is no law that dictates the specific hours of operation of a business. Hookah Lounges remain open for as long as their owner deems it is profitable for them to stay open. Police Chief Williamson stated there are several large chained businesses which remain open for 24 hours including Denny’s, Walmart, 7-Elevens, and 24 hour gas stations. Committee Chair Maxwell asked what time would Hookah Lounges be required to close if the revised ordinance is adopted. Police Chief Williamson stated the Hookah Lounges would be required to close at the same time as the drinking establishments. Committee member Parlier asked if there are any provisions which would revoke an establishment’s permit if they receive too many calls for service. City Attorney Gennaro stated that such a provision is a condition included as part pf the cabaret permit. Committee member Parlier made a motion to amend the Curfew for Minors ordinance to include tobacco products and a motion to amend the Cabaret ordinance as proposed by staff and present them to the full City Council for approval. The motions were unanimously approved.   _________________________________________________________________ S:\Council Committees\2016\Legislative and Litigation\09_September\September 19 ASR.docx Page 4 ST:mc     B. The Use of Administrative Citations for Illegal Pole Signage – Gennaro City Attorney Gennaro provided a summary of the memorandum included in the Committee packet regarding the use of an administrative citation process for individuals who post adverting signs on poles. The City Attorney’s office has been successful when reaching out to violators. 17 of 27 violators who have been contacted through letters have removed their signs and have not reposted any more. Enforcing the ordinance is very difficult if contact cannot be made with a business. An edict has been issued to all departments working in the field to remove any signs they come in contact within the public right-of-way, time and equipment permitting. Committee member Parlier thanked staff for their work and thought the letters to the businesses was a good idea. He inquired about signs located on utility poles. Public Works Director Fidler stated traffic signal technicians remove all signs located on any traffic control device and graffiti crews remove signs located on utility poles and poles in the public right-of-way that they encounter during their daily activities. Building Director Burns stated a recent sweep near the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Brundage Lane yielded 220 signs. Committee member Sullivan asked if all signs located on utility poles were violating the municipal code. City Attorney Gennaro stated all signs in public right-of-ways are in violation of the code, whether they are on the wooden poles or the metal poles. Committee Chair Maxwell thanked staff for all their hard work and efforts regarding the ongoing problem. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Sullivan stated the meeting was reflective of an open government forum available to the public to bring any items of concern within their communities to the Council for discussions and solutions. Committee Chair Maxwell thanked all of the staff present at the meeting for their work and involvement with the items discussed at the meeting. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m. Documents Presented At Legislative & Litigation Committee October 24, 2016 Meeting Year 1 Oct. 13 Nov. 13 Dec. 13 Jan. 14 Feb. 14 Mar. 14 Apr. 14 May. 14 June. 14 July. 14 Aug. 14 Sep. 14 Total: Monthly Avg. Total 779 740 521 649 535 594 851 1118 971 1016 877 881 9532 794.33 Dog 524 592 435 556 448 493 548 567 559 662 522 524 6430 535.83 67.46% Cat 255 148 86 93 87 101 303 551 412 354 355 357 3102 258.50 32.54% LRR 17.42% 15.82% 27.75% 35.30% 41.60% 47.40% 25.10% 28.22% 24.24% 32.75% 29.89% 22.99% 29.04% Year 2 Oct. 14 Nov. 14 Dec. 14 Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 Apr. 15 May. 15 June. 15 July. 15 Aug. 15 Sep. 15 Total: Monthly Avg. Total 952 782 729 699 628 827 930 1102 1024 985 875 813 10346 862.17 Dog 594 574 573 578 481 592 524 527 532 601 500 481 6557 546.42 63.38% Cat 358 208 156 121 147 235 406 575 492 384 375 332 3789 315.75 36.62% LRR 28.78% 33.10% 32.06% 47.24% 54.49% 48.63% 43.54% 33.74% 25.84% 35.21% 40.23% 41.35% 38.68% Year 3 Oct. 15 Nov. 15 Dec. 15 Jan. 16 Feb. 16 Mar. 16 Apr. 16 May. 16 June. 16 July. 16 Aug. 16 Sep. 16 Total: Monthly Avg. Total 904 725 577 642 613 654 757 980 900 954 781 827 9314 776.17 Dog 549 476 452 506 474 480 436 456 458 494 434 461 5676 473.00 60.94% Cat 355 249 125 136 139 174 321 524 442 460 347 366 3638 303.17 39.06% LRR 46.63% 41.31% 60.00% 67.85% 67.18% 65.81% 65.45% 55.50% 52.29% 51.30% 53.58% 44.29% 55.93% Best Practice Strategies Sara Pizano , MA, DVM Program Director drsarapizano@target-zero.org Cameron Moore Program Manager cameron@target-zero.org Target Zero National charitable initiative helping open admission shelters pro bono: Productively decrease intake Achieve/maintain 90%+ within municipal framework Shelter~Community Assessment u Look for gaps between current status and Best Practice u Program design crucial u *Public~Private partnerships* Link to Funding u $500,000 cat grant~Northern Kentucky u $350,000 grant for city of Indianapolis u $90,000 grant for city of El Paso u $175,000 for CCD in Greenville, SC u In kind donations for humane housing for cats (Kenton Co., KY and Kern Co., CA) u Best Friends u Presented to PetSmart Charities, Maddie’s Fund and Petco City of Bakersfield Positives u Partnerships with SPCA, homeless center, vet tech school, etc. u Impressive life saving trends u Funding for public spay/neuter and vaccines Key Strategies Public Policy Successful Ordinance Updates u Waco, TX u Escambia Co., FL u Broward Co., FL u Indianapolis, IN u Baton Rouge, LA u El Paso, TX u Montgomery Co.,TX u Boone Co., KY u Campbell Co., KY u Kenton Co., TX 10 for 10! Public Policy Revisions in Progress u Lafayette Parish, LA u Nashville, TN (anti-tethering) u Huntsville, AL (anti-tethering) u Memphis, TN Public Policy Recommendations u Remove dog limit u Option for adoption services instead of punitive RTO/abandonment to improve 8% dog RTO u Honor 3 day hold for dogs (open 7 days) u Fixed income (5-10 subsidized surgeries per 1,000 residents a year) u 2,000 to 4,000 recommended for Bakersfield per year u Dramatically decreases shelter intake No need for vouchers Targeted Spay/Neuter Large breed dogs High intake areas Community Cats Other Targeted Groups Jacksonville, Florida 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 TOTAL SURGERIES TOTAL DEATHS TOTAL SHELTER INTAKE Depicts the inverse relationship and goal trends for targeted spay/neuter vs shelter intake and euthanasia of dogs and cats through the end of FY14/15. HUNTSVLLE, ALABAMA Depicts the inverse relationship and goal trends for targeted spay/neuter vs shelter intake and euthanasia of dogs and cats through December 31, 2015 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Spayed/Neutered Intake Euthanized WACO, TEXAS Depicts the inverse relationship and goal trends for targeted spay/neuter vs shelter intake and euthanasia of dogs and cats through December 31, 2015 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Spayed/Neutered Intake Euthanized v RTO 18 out of 3,815 v 84% shelter cats euthanized Community Cat Facts FY 14/15 at city of Bakersfield shelter v Studies show that cats 7-10 times more likely to find their way home from the street vs shelter v Good Sams mistakenly think they are lost v Trap/euthanize doesn’t solve problem Community Cat Facts Instead of intake at shelter*~ divert outdoor cats to spay/neuter/ear tip/ vaccinate/deworm & return to ‘outdoor home’ Cats are not ‘stray’ or ‘lost’ millioncatchallenge.org Community Cat Diversion Public~Private Partnerships u Increased community immunity against rabies u Decrease in community cats: colony prevention u Less wildlife at risk, less risk of rabies and parasite transmission u Eliminates complaints about cats Positives in the community …. u Can eliminate unnecessary euthanasia of cats in shelter u Increased adoption of cats that are admitted u More resources for dogs ($$, staff time, space, etc.) **must have humane housing** Positives at the shelter … Community Cat Diversion Animal Control – Greenville County, SC Unincorporated May/June 2015 Pick Ups: 255 cats May/June 2016 Pick Ups: 10 cats Difference: 96% decrease in animal control pick-ups for Greenville County! Stray Drop Offs- All areas of Greenville County, SC (people bringing in stray cats to the shelter) May/June 2015 drop offs: 1,510 cats May/June 2016 drop offs: 706 cats Difference: 53% decrease in cat intake to the shelter via public drop offs! Cat Live Release Versus Euthanasia Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services Depicts the decrease of cat intake and euthanasia numbers after the Feral Freedom (Community Cat) program was implemented in August 2008. 1,390 6,421 6,094 6,090 6,882 6,015 5,508 6,030 6,379 10,703 6,335 4,477 3,396 2,477 1,100 492 277 309 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 CA T S Euthanasia Live Release Cat Live Release Versus Euthanasia Huntsville Animal Services Shows the dramatic decrease of cat euthanasia numbers after the Community Cat Diversion Program was implemented in April 2014. Figures are through September 30, 2016. Current save rate for cats is 96%. 359 407 357 473 572 1,616 1,820 1,376 3,273 2,313 2,311 1,925 1,802 520 70 35 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* Euthanasia Live Release Cat Live Release Versus Euthanasia Indianapolis Animal Care & Control Shows the dramatic decrease of cat euthanasia numbers after the Community Cat Diversion Program was implemented in August 2013. Figures are through September 30, 2016. Current save rate for cats is 91%. 2,193 2,222 3,088 2,674 2,525 3,438 3,814 4,031 2,631 5,008 4,231 3,302 3,209 2,470 1,853 899 398 291 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* Euthanasia Live Release Cat Live Release Versus Euthanasia City of Waco Animal Shelter Shows the decrease of cat intake and euthanasia numbers after the Community Cat program was implemented in the fall of 2013. Current save rate for cats is over 90%. 1,188 1,238 1,116 1,093 814 2,257 990 348 140 122 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 Euthanasia Live Release 2015 ASPCA Rehoming study (Emily Weiss, PhD, et. al.) 2015 Maddie’s Fund Survey *Managed intake major focus area Safety Net~Managed Intake Brevard County Sheriff, Florida Dogs December January February March April May Average Total Appointments scheduled: 35 50 41 47 45 53 45 Total Surrendered: 7 13 17 12 8 7 11 Total No Show / Diverted: 28 36 24 35 37 46 34 # Accepted w/o Appointment: 0 1 11 39 6 5 10 % Diverted: 80.00% 72.00% 58.54% 74.47% 82.22% 86.79% 75.67% Cats December January February March April May Average Total Appointments scheduled: 51 68 54 52 44 55 54 Total Surrendered: 9 4 24 15 10 8 12 Total No Show / Diverted: 42 64 30 37 34 47 42 # Accepted w/o Appointment: 0 0 8 17 6 26 10 % Diverted: 82.35% 94.12% 55.56% 71.15% 77.27% 85.45% 77.65% u Return to Owner u Open Adoptions* u Transport to other shelter with shorter LOS u Rescue u Foster Live Release~Outcome Programs HSUS Adopter’s Welcome Guide (animalsheltering.org) Making the best match Conversational adoptions Letting go of myths based on fear Open Adoptions Low adoptions fees (generate revenue from other sources) Non-judgemental Don’t miss adoption opportunities! Open Adoptions Approval process Legal and providing proper care No fees Streamlined process Rescue Partnerships Good Samaritan opportunities Provide supplies Showcase pets outside the shelter Empower to make permanent placements ~Open adoption philosophy~ Foster and Adoption Ambassadors Questions, Comments…. Me d i c a l M a r i j u a n a En f o r c e m e n t P o l i c y Le g i s l a t i v e & L i t i g a t i o n C o m m i t t e e Oc t o b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 6 Ci t y A t t o r n e y ’ s O f f i c e IN T R O D U C T I O N • C i t y o f S a n D i e g o ’ s e f f o r t s r e g a r d i n g m e d i c a l ma r i j u a n a e n f o r c e m e n t v . 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