HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated July 27, 2021 ITEM # 36
DATE 07-27-21
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: URBAN DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ORDINANCE CHANGE
BACKGROUND:
The City has an urban deer management program that requires an annual report to the
City Council. On July 28, 2020, the Police Department presented the most recent
annual Urban Deer Management Program — Bow Hunting report.
At that time, the City Council directed staff to modify the Special Urban Deer Task
Force's reporting requirement from yearly reporting to a report every five years. The
attached ordinance has been prepared to implement the change.
Historically, the information presented in the report does not substantially
change from year to year. A less frequent interval for reporting will reduce the
administrative burden for the program. In the event an issue arises in the interim
that requires the Council's attention, City staff will prepare a report for the
Council's consideration.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve first reading of the Ordinance amending the Urban Deer Management
Program reporting requirement from an annual reporting requirement to a report
once every five years.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the draft ordinance.
3. Do not approve the proposed ordinance.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Council has directed staff to prepare the attached ordinance. A less frequent
reporting interval for the Special Urban Deer Task Force will reduce the administrative
burden, while allowing for staff to raise issues with the City Council between reports, if
necessary.
It is therefore the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1, as described above.