HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 024-2013RESOLUTION NO. 24-2013
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
ADOPTING A RESOLUTION GRANTING A PERMIT TO MS.
KATHLEEN GORMAN TO MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM OF FIVE CATS ON HER
PREMISES AT 10 BANCROFT ROAD IN BURLINGAME
WHEREAS, during a code enforcement inspection it was determined that the
resident, Kathleen Gorman, 10 Bancroft Road, maintained more than three (3) adult cats
in her home; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gorman was advised that in order to legally maintain more than
three (3) adult cats in her home, she would have to obtain a City permit, and
WHEREAS, the application for a cat permit must be accompanied by a verified
petition of a majority of residents within 400 feet of the applicant's property, consenting
to the applicant's maintenance of more than three (3) adult cats; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gorman submitted her application fee, a map of the properties
surrounding her residence and a verified petition indicating that a majority of those living
within 400 feet of her residence have consented to the excess number of cats at her
residence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council at its meeting of March 18, 2013, reviewed Ms.
Gorman's application, the staff report and supporting materials and also conducted a
hearing regarding Ms. Gorman's application and received comment;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Burlingame does hereby
resolve, determine and find as follows:
The City Council finds that all of the facts stated herein and in the staff report and
are true and correct and further finds that:
a. Ms. Gorman has presented a verified petition containing the signatures
of a majority of neighbors residing within 400 feet of her residence, consenting to
her maintenance of up to five adult cats on her premises.
b. No evidence has been presented which would indicate that Ms.
Gorman's maintenance of five adult cats on her premises would constitute a threat
to the general public health safety or welfare or of the welfare of any animals.
2. Based upon the facts contained in the staff report, in the supporting materials and
presented at the hearing conducted by the Council, the City Council hereby grants
a permit to Ms. Kathleen Gorman to maintain no more than five adult cats at her
residence at 10 Bancroft Road the premises.
3. This permit may be reviewed, suspended and/or revoked by the Council should
evidence be presented which would indicate that maintenance of more than three
cats on the premises would be adversely affecting the public health safety and/or
welfare. This permit shall automatically be revoked should Ms. Gorman relocate
to some other residence.
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I, Mary Ellen Kearney, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on
the 18th day of March, 2013, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: BAYLOCK, BROWNRIGG, DEAL, KEIGHRAN, NAGEL
NOES: Councilmembers: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE
Mary Ell& Kearney, City Clerk