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← Thursday, October 22, 2026

Item 6 — Thursday, October 22, 2026

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes

Tentative City Action Notes. Vote tallies are not posted.

Sources: Oct. 22 Action Notes

In plain language — from agenda source text

Asks Council to approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) to require kennel operators to make their outdoor spaces escape-proof, and to create an offense and penalty. The item is listed as having no fiscal impact, and the proposed amendment is intended for private boarding facilities rather than City facilities.

Current official agenda wording

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) to require kennel operators to make their outdoor spaces escape-proof and to create an offense and penalty. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The proposed amendment is intended for private boarding facilities and does not impact City facilities.

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