R-10116
RESOLUTION NO.1 0116 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 359, ESTABLISHING A PILOT DOG BEACH
PROGRAM AT DOCKWEILER STATE BEACH AND REQUESTING THAT SUCH
LEGISLATION BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SANTA MONICA STATE BEACH
WHEREAS, off-leash dog recreation areas are scarce in Los Angeles County;
and
WHEREAS, years of experience with designated "dog beaches" up and down the
coast of California have shown that, properly managed, these beaches can be an
important resource for dogs and their guardians while posing no threat to other
beachgoers or the environment; and
WHEREAS, off-leash dog recreation areas have been shown to be healthier for
dogs, improving their fitness and reducing their aggressiveness, while offering their
human guardians an opportunity to exercise as well; and
WHEREAS, there are dog beaches in each of the 15 coastal counties of
California, but none on a State Beach because they are not permitted on State
Beaches; and
WHEREAS, there is a growing movement in support of establishing dog beaches
in Los Angeles County, including on Will Rogers, Dockweiler, and Santa Monica State
Beaches; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 359 has been introduced calling on the State
Department of Parks and Recreation to create a pilot program that would allow a dog
beach on Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Monica requests a pilot program that
would allow a dog beach on Santa Monica State Beach, and
WHEREAS, legislation would provide the City, the County and the State an
opportunity to determine the viability of a dog beach along the urban coastline.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Santa Monica SUPPORTS legislation such as
Assembly Bill 359 (Gordon) of 2005, relating to the establishment of a pilot program dog
beach on Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, and REQUESTS that legislation
which would implement such a program also include language to implement a pilot
program on Santa Monica State Beach.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
henceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Adopted and approved this 28th day of February, 2006.
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Robert T. Holbrook, Mayor
I, Maria Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 10116 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 28th day of February, 2006, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Council members: Katz, McKeown, Mayor Pro Tem Shriver,
Mayor Holbrook
Noes:
Council members: Bloom
Abstain:
Council members: None
Absent:
Council members: Genser, O'Connor
ATTEST:
Ma~rt~e~
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