HomeMy Public PortalAbout87-148 (10-06-87)RESOLUTION N0. 87 -148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD 111 SUPPORT OF THE COALITION FOR PET POPULA-
TION CONTROL.
WHEREAS; The City of Lynwood 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 Lynwood utilizes the animal control
services provided by the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority;
and
WHEREAS; The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority accu-
mulates 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 OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. The City of Lynwood expresses its support of the
Coalition for Pet Population Control and its intent.
SECTIO14 2. The City of Lynwood will utilize the means at its
disposal to aid in publicity campaigns launched by the Coalition for
Pet Population Control, including City newsletters, 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. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th
1987.
PAUL H. RICHARDS, MAYOR
CITY OF LYNWOOD
ATTEST:
V I Y v� C Ct. or , l"�
ANDREA L. HOOPER
CITY CLERK, CITY OF LYNWOOD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
ss.
DAY OF October
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by The City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held
on the 6th day of October , 1987.
AYES, COUNCILMEMBER BYORK, HENNING MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
*ANR1 CITY IRK
CITY OF LYNWOOD
APPROVED AS TO FORM: