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Dec. 2, 1981
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNC~
BILL HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Councilwoman Kennedy inquired at a recent Council meeting about the County's
policy with regard to enforcing the city's leash law.
The City of Tustin contracts with the County of Orange for Animal Control
Services. The Agreement provides that the County, through its Animal Control
Department, will enforce the city's animal control ordinance. The agreement
does not however specify the level of service to be provided by the County.
In other words, there are no specific standards against which to measure the
performance of the County in enforcing the c~ty's animal control ordinance.
Attached is a letter sent by the City to the County asking for a clarification
concerning the departments policy and practice with regard to enforcement of
the city's leash law. Also attached is the County's response.
The Police Department has contacted the Director of Animal Control to further
clarify the County's enforcement practice. The County has indicated it will
perform all services requested (respond to barking dog complaint, leash law
violation, etc) between 7:00 a.m. and 1i:00 p.m. They have only one person
on call for emergencies between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. For those situations
that cannot wait for an animal control officer, response will be provided by
the Tustin Police Department.
Staff will continue to monitor the County's animal control programs.
BILL HUSTON
City Manager
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November 9, 1981
Mr. Joseph R. Oliver
Chief Animal Control Officer
Animal Field Services
561 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92668
Dear Mr. Oliver:
The City of Tustin has been receiving complaints concerning enforcement of
its leash laws.
In checking with the Tustin Police Chief, it appears there is some confusion
with regard to who has primary responsibility for enforcement of the City's
animal control ordinance.
The agreement between the City an~ the County does not define in specific
terms the level ofservice to be~rovidedby the County.'
I would appreciate a clarification from ~ou concerning your department's
policy and practice with regard to enforcement of the City's leash law and
other animal control regulations.
I appreciate your' assistance.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM A. HUSTON,
City Manager
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cc: Charles Thayer, Police Chief
James Rourke, City Attorney
City Center 300 Centennial Way Tustin, California 92680 (714) 544-8890
,~~i OUNTY OF
UMAN SERVICES AGENCY
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Larry M. Leaman
DIRECTOR
L. REX EHLING, M.D.
HEALTH OFFICER
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH
561 CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 92668
TELEPHONE: (714) 634-7301
November 16, 1981
William A. Huston, City Manager
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92680
Dear Mr. Huston:
Orange County Animal Control is primarily responsible for enforcement of
the animal control ordinances in the City of Tustin.
Typically, we assign one Animal Control Officer to work Tustin as well as
surrounding areas. We take from 80 to 160 actions per month in your City.
If you could let me know which areas ih Tustin are having problems with
leash law and other animal control violations, we could send a special
patrol to the areas to attempt to resolve the problems.
If you need further asssistance, please call me at 634-7106.
Yours truly,
Marta I. Rebella
Director of Animal Control