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Prohibited items – including firearms (even with valid CCW), knives, pepper spray/mace, explosives, weapons, dangerous devices of any kind, illegal drugs, and alcohol – are not allowed. Viewing Options: The City of Roseville provides the following option for viewing hearings: Page 1 of 22  Sharon Lawin, Board Member Connor Milligan, Board Member Arthur Pauly, Jr., Board Member Howard Rudd, Board Member Tom Rutherford, Board Member Charles Sandoval, Board Member Louise Santiago, Board Member Robert Schmitt, Board Member Andrea Seminer, Board Member Sandeep Upamaka, Board Member Lynda Risucci, Secretary Travis Cochran, Liaison AGENDA Board of Appeals Hearing July 14, 2026 9:00 AM Roseville Electric Building, 116 S. Grant Street, 1st Floor I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL (SILENT) III. IDENTIFICATION OF CHAIR IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. PUBLIC COMMENTS VI. SWEAR IN VII. MATTERS TO BE HEARD 1. Appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 21041 - Phillip Lee Appellant: Phillip Lee, 1005 Palos Verdes Court, Roseville, CA 95661 Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.12.010, Leash Law, One Count ($100.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.16.010, Failure to License, Three Counts ($225.00) CONTACT: Lynda Risucci 916-774-5363 lmrisucci@roseville.ca.us 2. Appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 22513 - Julie Ann Elizabeth LaHiff Appeallant: Julie Ann Elizabeth LaHiff, 1736 Chilton Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.12.010, Leash Law, Two Counts ($200.00) CONTACT: Lynda Risucci 916-774-5363 lmrisucci@roseville.ca.us 3. Appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 21040 - Travis Little Page 2 of 22  Summary: Appellant: Travis Little, 317 Pleasant Street, Unit C, Roseville, CA 95678 Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.12.010, Leash Law, Two Counts, First Offense ($200.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.16.010, Failure to License, One Count, Third Offense ($300.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.16.010, Failure to License, One Count, Fourth Offense ($300.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.14.010, Removal of Dog Defecation, Second Offense ($200.00) CONTACT: Lynda Risucci 916-774-5363 lmrisucci@roseville.ca.us VIII. STAFF/BOARD REPORTS IX. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 22  Meeting Date: 7/14/2026 Board of Appeals Item #: VII.1 Communication Item ID: 2026-575 Title: Appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 21041 - Phillip Lee Contact: Lynda Risucci 916-774-5363 lmrisucci@roseville.ca.us SUMMARY Appellant: Phillip Lee, 1005 Palos Verdes Court, Roseville, CA 95661 Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.12.010, Leash Law, One Count ($100.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.16.010, Failure to License, Three Counts ($225.00) RECOMMENDATION The Board of Appeals will consider the appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 21041, submitted by Phillip Lee for the following violations: Violation: RMC § 7.12.010 Leash law (1 count): No person shall permit or allow any dog to run at large. This section may be cited as the “leash law.” RMC § 7.04.060 at large defined. “At large” means the following: 1. Off the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by a leash or adequate enclosure. The leash shall not exceed six feet in length and shall be of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and must be held continuously by a responsible person capable of controlling the dog. 2. On the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by means adequate and sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises or under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner or person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog. B. A dog shall not be considered “at large” if it is: 1. A guide dog, signal dog, or service dog as defined in Section 54.1 of the California Civil Code, as may be amended, while performing the duties it is trained to perform; 2. Assisting or in training to assist a peace officer who is engaged in law enforcement duties; 3. Enrolled and actively participating in a commercial dog training or obedience class, exhibition or competition; 4. Within the confines of a city-designated dog park and licensed pursuant to this chapter; 5. Securely confined in a vehicle. RMC § 7.16.010 Licensing (3 counts): A dog or cat over the age of four months must be licensed according to the provisions of this chapter. Page 4 of 22 Respectfully Submitted, Lynda Risucci, Legal Assistant Travis Cochran, Senior Deputy City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Report - Phillip Lee 2. Lee - Citation 3. Lee - Request for Hearing REVIEWERS: Lynda Risucci, City Attorney Department Created - Page 5 of 22  Roseville Police Department 1051 Junction Blvd Roseville, CA 95678 Troy Bergstrom, Chief of Police Administrative Citation Appeal Hearing Staff Report Date of Hearing: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Appellant: Phillip Lee @ 1005 Palos Verdes Ct. Citation: 21041 Violation: RMC § 7.12.010 Leash law (1 count) No person shall permit or allow any dog to run at large. This section may be cited as the “leash law.” RMC § 7.04.060 at large defined. “At large” means the following: 1. Off the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by a leash or adequate enclosure. The leash shall not exceed six feet in length and shall be of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and must be held continuously by a responsible person capable of controlling the dog. 2. On the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by means adequate and sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises or under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner or person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog. B. A dog shall not be considered “at large” if it is: 1. A guide dog, signal dog, or service dog as defined in Section 54.1 of the California Civil Code, as may be amended, while performing the duties it is trained to perform; 2. Assisting or in training to assist a peace officer who is engaged in law enforcement duties; 3. Enrolled and actively participating in a commercial dog training or obedience class, exhibition or competition; 4. Within the confines of a city-designated dog park and licensed pursuant to this chapter; 5. Securely confined in a vehicle. RMC § 7.16.010 Licensing (3 counts) A dog or cat over the age of four months must be licensed according to the provisions of this chapter. Page 6 of 22 Narrative: On March 30th, 2026, at 1029 hours, Roseville Police Animal Control dispatch received a telephone call from Melanie Hirsch to report an ongoing issue with her neighbor’s dog located at 1005 Palos Verdes Ct. On March 30th, 2026, at approximately 1135 hours, I spoke to Melanie via telephone. Melanie stated that at approximately 0940 hours one of the dogs from the address of 1005 Palos Verdes was loose. The dog was described as a white dog with black spots and a long tail. The dog was in the street and on the sidewalk. When Melanie walked out of her home, she stated that Phillip Lee called the dog back home. Melanie requested that a citizen citation be issued for leash law. On March 30th, 2026, at approximately 1155 hours, I spoke to dog owner Phillip Lee on the telephone. Phillip stated that he had three dogs and the dog in question belonged to a friend and he was just the custodian of the dog. Phillip claimed that the dog was not violating the leash law and is allowed to go onto the sidewalk and into the court. I educated on leash law and advised that he would be receiving a citizen citation. Respectfully Submitted, M. Terry, Badge #3100 Animal Control Officer Page 7 of 22 Page 8 of 22 Page 9 of 22 Page 10 of 22  Meeting Date: 7/14/2026 Board of Appeals Item #: VII.2 Communication Item ID: 2026-577 Title: Appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 22513 - Julie Ann Elizabeth LaHiff Contact: Lynda Risucci 916-774-5363 lmrisucci@roseville.ca.us SUMMARY Appeallant: Julie Ann Elizabeth LaHiff, 1736 Chilton Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.12.010, Leash Law, Two Counts ($200.00) RECOMMENDATION The Board of Appeals will consider the appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 22513, submitted by Julie Ann Elizabeth LaHiff for the following violation: Violation: RMC § 7.12.010 Leash law (2 counts): No person shall permit or allow any dog to run at large. This section may be cited as the “leash law.” RMC § 7.04.060 at large defined: “At large” means the following: 1. Off the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by a leash or adequate enclosure. The leash shall not exceed six feet in length and shall be of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and must be held continuously by a responsible person capable of controlling the dog. 2. On the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by means adequate and sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises or under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner or person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog. B. A dog shall not be considered “at large” if it is: 1. A guide dog, signal dog, or service dog as defined in Section 54.1 of the California Civil Code, as may be amended, while performing the duties it is trained to perform; 2. Assisting or in training to assist a peace officer who is engaged in law enforcement duties; 3. Enrolled and actively participating in a commercial dog training or obedience class, exhibition or competition; 4. Within the confines of a city-designated dog park and licensed pursuant to this chapter; 5. Securely confined in a vehicle. Respectfully Submitted, Lynda Risucci, Legal Assistant Travis Cochran, Senior Deputy City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: 1. LaHiff - Staff Report Page 11 of 22 2. LaHiff Citation 3. LaHiff Request for Hearing REVIEWERS: Lynda Risucci, City Attorney Department Created - Page 12 of 22  Roseville Police Department 1051 Junction Blvd Roseville, CA 95678 Troy Bergstrom, Chief of Police Administrative Citation Appeal Hearing Staff Report Date of Hearing: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Appellant: Julie Ann Elizabeth Lahiff @ 1736 Chilton Dr. Citation: 22513 Violation: RMC § 7.12.010 Leash law (2 counts) No person shall permit or allow any dog to run at large. This section may be cited as the “leash law.” RMC § 7.04.060 at large defined. “At large” means the following: 1. Off the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by a leash or adequate enclosure. The leash shall not exceed six feet in length and shall be of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and must be held continuously by a responsible person capable of controlling the dog. 2. On the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by means adequate and sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises or under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner or person having care, custody, control or possession of the dog. B. A dog shall not be considered “at large” if it is: 1. A guide dog, signal dog, or service dog as defined in Section 54.1 of the California Civil Code, as may be amended, while performing the duties it is trained to perform; 2. Assisting or in training to assist a peace officer who is engaged in law enforcement duties; 3. Enrolled and actively participating in a commercial dog training or obedience class, exhibition or competition; 4. Within the confines of a city-designated dog park and licensed pursuant to this chapter; 5. Securely confined in a vehicle. Narrative: On April 1st, 2026, at 0940 hours, Roseville Police Animal Control Dispatch received multiple telephone calls regarding two Siberian Husky type dogs running loose in the area. On April 1st, 2026, at approximately 1001 hours, I spoke to a reporting party Lisa via telephone. Lisa stated that she was walking her dog on leash. Two Siberian Husky type dogs ran at her dog, and she began to scream. Her dog did not sustain any injuries. Lisa requested that if a dog owner Page 13 of 22 for the two Siberian Husky type dogs was located that the dog owner was issued a citation for leash law. On April 1st, 2026, at approximately 1012 hours, I located the dogs on Turnberry Lane in the backyard of a second reporting party. One of the dogs by the name of ‘Olaf” was microchipped to Julie Lahiff. I contacted Julie via telephone. Julie stated that she was driving around looking for the dogs. The second dog that I picked up that was not microchipped was named “Grinch”. I met Julie at her residence and returned both dogs to her, educated her about dog licensing, and provided information on how to secure the fence to prevent the dogs from getting out again. Respectfully Submitted, M. Terry, Badge #3100 Animal Control Officer Page 14 of 22 Page 15 of 22 Page 16 of 22  Meeting Date: 7/14/2026 Board of Appeals Item #: VII.3 Communication Item ID: 2026-578 Title: Appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 21040 - Travis Little Contact: Lynda Risucci 916-774-5363 lmrisucci@roseville.ca.us SUMMARY Appellant: Travis Little, 317 Pleasant Street, Unit C, Roseville, CA 95678 Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.12.010, Leash Law, Two Counts, First Offense ($200.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.16.010, Failure to License, One Count, Third Offense ($300.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.16.010, Failure to License, One Count, Fourth Offense ($300.00) Roseville Municipal Code Section 7.14.010, Removal of Dog Defecation, Second Offense ($200.00) RECOMMENDATION The Board of Appeals will consider the appeal of Administrative Citation No.: 21040, submitted by Travis Little for the following violations: Violation: RMC 7.12.010 Leash law (2 counts)- First Offense: No person shall permit or allow any dog to run at large. Additional Information: RMC Section 7.04.060 defines “at large” as follows: A. “At large” means the following: 1. Off the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control, or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by a leash or adequate enclosure. The leash shall not exceed six feet in length and shall be of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and must be held continuously by a responsible person capable of controlling the dog. 2. On the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control, or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by means adequate and sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises or under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner or person having care, custody, control, or possession of the dog. Violation: RMC 7.16.010 Licensing (2 counts) - 1 Count Third Offense - 1 Count Fourth Offense: A dog or cat over the age of four months must be licensed according to the provisions of this chapter. Violation: RMC 7.14.010 Removal of Dog Defecation (1 count - Second Offense): It is unlawful for the owner or person having the custody of any dog to fail to immediately remove and dispose of in a sanitary manner, by placing in a closed or sealed container and depositing in a trash receptacle, any feces deposited by such dog upon public property or upon private property not exclusively owned or controlled by the owner or person having the custody of such dog. Page 17 of 22 Any person who has the charge or control of any dog in a location other than on private property exclusively owned or controlled by such person, or on the property of the owner of the dog, shall have in his or her possession a suitable wrapper, bag or container for the purpose of complying with the requirements of this section. The failure of any person to carry such a wrapper, bag or container when in charge or control of any dog in a location other than on property exclusively owned or controlled by such person, or on the property of the owner of the dog, shall constitute a violation of this section. Subsections A and B of this section shall not apply to the proper use of guide dogs, service dogs, or signal dogs as defined in Section 54.1 of the California Civil Code, as may be amended. It is unlawful for the owner or person having the custody of any dog to allow its feces to accumulate or remain on the ground or other surface on his or her private property to the extent that the accumulation creates a nuisance. A nuisance, for purposes of this subsection, includes, but is not limited to, feces accumulation that interferes with the use or enjoyment of any neighboring property as a result of odors or the attraction or breeding of vermin or vectors. (Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020) Respectfully Submitted, Lynda Risucci, Legal Assistant Travis Cochran, Senior Deputy City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: 1. Little - Staff Report 2. Little - Citation 3. Little - Request for Hearing REVIEWERS: Lynda Risucci, City Attorney Department Created - Page 18 of 22  Roseville Police Department 1051 Junction Blvd Roseville, CA 95678 Jeff Beigh, Chief of Police Administrative Citation Appeal Hearing Staff Report Date of Hearing: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 @ 09:00 AM Appellant: Travis Little @ 317 Pleasant St unit C Citation: 21040 Violation: RMC 7.12.010 Leash law (2 counts) No person shall permit or allow any dog to run at large. Additional Information: RMC Section 7.04.060 defines “at large” as follows: A. “At large” means the following: 1. Off the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control, or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by a leash or adequate enclosure. The leash shall not exceed six feet in length and shall be of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and must be held continuously by a responsible person capable of controlling the dog. 2. On the premises of the owner or the person having care, custody, control, or possession of the dog unless such dog is restrained by means adequate and sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises or under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner or person having care, custody, control, or possession of the dog. Violation: RMC 7.16.010 Licensing (2 counts) A dog or cat over the age of four months must be licensed according to the provisions of this chapter. Violation: RMC 7.14.010 Removal of Dog Defecation (1 count) A. It is unlawful for the owner or person having the custody of any dog to fail to immediately remove and dispose of in a sanitary manner, by placing in a closed or sealed container and depositing in a trash receptacle, any feces deposited by such dog upon public property or upon private property not exclusively owned or controlled by the owner or person having the custody of such dog. B. Any person who has the charge or control of any dog in a location other than on private property exclusively owned or controlled by such person, or on the property of the owner of the dog, shall have in his or her possession a suitable wrapper, bag or container for the purpose of complying with the requirements of this section. The failure of any person to carry such a wrapper, bag or container when in charge or control of any dog in a location other than on property exclusively owned or controlled by such person, or on the property of the owner of the dog, shall constitute a violation of this section. C. Subsections A and B of this section shall not apply to the proper use of guide dogs, service dogs, or signal dogs as defined in Section 54.1 of the California Civil Code, as may be amended. D. It is unlawful for the owner or person having the custody of any dog to allow its feces to accumulate or remain on the ground or other surface on his or her private property to the Page 19 of 22  extent that the accumulation creates a nuisance. A nuisance, for purposes of this subsection, includes, but is not limited to, feces accumulation that interferes with the use or enjoyment of any neighboring property as a result of odors or the attraction or breeding of vermin or vectors. (Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020) Narrative: March 22nd, 2026 @ approximately 1634 hours I contacted Angela due to her leaving me a voicemail reporting a neighbor continuing to allow his dogs off leash and not picking up his dogs feces. Animal Control is not a witness to the reported violations. The violations of RMC Section 7.12.010, 7.14.010, and 7.16.010 are based on the statements of the complainant and appellant. I contacted Angela who stated the following in summary; Angela stated that on March 18th, at approximately 1736 hours her neighbor allowed his two dogs off leash in Mango Aly, she advised this is an ongoing issue as well as him not picking up the dogs’ feces. She requested to pursue a citizen citation due to a warning being issued to the dog owner on February 3rd and no change occurring. I completed citizen’s citation #21040 on behalf of Angela Mcmindes, regarding dog owner Travis Little, and forwarded the citation to the City Attorney’s office for review. Past History: The following citations have been issued to Travis Little, which were not appealed and remain unpaid: 12/17/25 - Citation 22210 – Failure to License, 1 Count, First Offense 03/01/26 - Citation 22208 – Failure to License, 1 Count First Offense, 1 Count Second Offense, Removal of Dog Defecation, First Offense 03/10/26 – Citation 21039 – Failure to License, 1 Count Second Offense, 1 Count Third Offense As of June 27th, 2026, PetData shows two current licenses for Travis’ residence. Respectfully Submitted, B. Chacon, Badge #3090 Animal Control Officer Page 20 of 22 Page 21 of 22 Page 22 of 22