2.CC.  SUPPORT OF PROPOSED CALIFORNIA ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION: AB233, AB241, AB 242, AB243, SB250 and AB490 [J. PRANG, J. STEVENS, J. DURAN, H. MOLINA]:

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting a number of animal welfare bills currently under consideration by the California State Legislature. This legislation includes AB233 (Personal Income Tax Deductions for Pet Adoption Fees), AB241 (Limits on Dog & Cat Breeders), AB242 (Increased Dog Fighting Penalties), AB243 (Increased Penalties for Animal Abuse), SB250 (Spaying and Neutering Requirements) and AB490 (Pet Store Operation & Licensing).

RECOMMENDATIONS:  1) Adopt Resolution No. 09-3792, “A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD in support of proposed california animal welfare legislation: AB233, AB241, AB242 AB243, SB250 and AB490”; and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the signed resolution to the Humane Society of the United States, State Senator Fran Pavley, Assemblymember Mike Feuer and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.