Board of Administrative Appeals

Agenda prepared by: City Clerk (925) 779-7009 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PANEL Council Chambers 200 “H” Street NOVEMBER 1, 2012 3:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Diana Busenbarrick, Chairperson Deborah Simpson, Vice Chairperson Andrew Schleder Mike Schneider Maurice Jennings PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS MINUTES FOR AUGUST 2, 2012 Recommended Action: Motion to approve the minutes STAFF REPORT 2. APPEALS A. Appeal to reverse “Potentially Dangerous Animals” decision for three (3) dogs “Bubba” (A507033), “Roxy” (A102104), and “Chevelle” (A102105) for Jacqueline Wight, 2317 Redwood Drive, Antioch [§6-1.22 (A)(b)] STAFF REPORT PUBLIC COMMENTS WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES BEFORE ENTERING COUNCIL CHAMBERS. The meetings are accessible to those with disabilities. Auxiliary aides will be made available for persons with hearing or vision disabilities upon request in advance at (925) 779-7009 or TDD (925) 779-7081. Agenda and related writings provided to members are available for viewing by the public during normal office hours at the City Clerk’s Office, located on the 3RD Floor of City Hall, 200 H Street, Antioch, CA 94509.  BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PANEL Regular Meeting August 2, 2012 3:00 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Busenbarrick called the meeting to order at 3:01 P.M. on Thursday, August 2, 2012, in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Busenbarrick, Board Members Schneider, Simpson, Schleder and Jennings Staff Present: City Clerk, Denise Skaggs City Attorney, Lynn Tracy Nerland Minutes Clerk, Kitty Eiden Supervisor of Animal Services, Monika Helgemo Acting Animal Control Officer, Gabrielle Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Busenbarrick led the board, staff, and public in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS MINUTES FOR JUNE 7, 2012 On motion by Board Member Schneider, seconded by Board Member Schleder, the Board of Administrative Appeals approved the Minutes of June 7, 2012, as presented. The motion carried the following vote: Ayes: Schneider, Simpson, Busenbarrick, Schleder Abstain: Jennings City Attorney Nerland clarified the process for hearing the appeal. 2. APPEALS A. CITATION NO. 30277 – Appeal of Administrative Citation issued regarding No Current Dog License on Display, No Proof of Rabies Vaccination, and Permitting a Dog to Roam at Large for Pamela Wilson, 4920 Chaps Court, Antioch, CA [§6-1.15, §6-1.12.2, §6-1.20(c)] Acting Animal Control Officer Johnson presented the staff report dated July 25, 2012 recommending the Board of Administrative Appeals uphold the Administrative Citation. A 11-01-12 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS Regular Meeting August 2, 2012 Page 2 of 2 APPELLANT It was noted the appellant, Ms. Wilson, was not in attendance at this meeting. REPORTING PARTY Michelle Edgmond, Antioch resident, reported the issue of Ms. Wilson’s dog being at-large, had been an ongoing problem and she feared for the safety of her children and the other families in her neighborhood. She stated she would like the dog controlled and safety restored for all residents in the area. Board Member Schneider stated in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, he supported upholding the citation. On motion by Board Member Schneider, seconded by Board Member Schleder, the Board of Administrative Appeals unanimously upheld the Administrative Citation and denied the appeal. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Busenbarrick adjourned the Administrative Board of Appeals meeting at 3:10 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on October 4, 2012. Respectfully Submitted, __________________________ DENISE SKAGGS City Clerk