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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 9, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 16 of 19 DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 15 -1430 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Staff Presentation: Planner Emily Hanna gave a brief overview of Ordinance 15 -1430 stating that, if adopted, the ordinance would restrict the sales of dogs and cats to animal rescue organizations, animal shelters and individuals who rear and sell dogs on their property. She added that the ordinance included definitions for animal rescue organization and animal shelter and noted that these types of facilities could operate in or in connection with a pet store or other retail establishment. She noted that the restrictions contained in this ordinance were not covered by Chapter 20, Animals and Fowl ofthe Seminole County Code of Ordinances and these regulations would be enforced by City staff through code enforcement action. She advised that no changes had been made to Ordinance 15 -1430 since first reading on October 12, 2015 and she was available for questions should the Commission have any. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City's budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 15 -1430 on second reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 15 -1430. The following individuals came forward: 1. Mr. Eric Davies, owner of Petland Orlando South at 3920 South Semoran Boulevard, stated he had owned his business for 19 years and was in good standing with Orange County Animal Control, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He added he goes to great lengths to ensure that his puppies are healthy and come from reputable breeders. He opposed the proposed Ordinance 15 -1430, as he felt it could have a negative effect on his family owned business even though it was not physically located in the City of Casselbeny. 2. Mr. Ben Hoofnagle, 12121 Shadowbrook Lane, Orlando, stated he also was also a Petland owner and agreed with Mr. Davies that care of the animals was very important to him and the way his and Mr. Davies' businesses are operated take the welfare of animals very seriously. He stated he was also in opposition to Ordinance 15 -1430, as he agreed it could be detrimental to his business. He invited anyone who wished to come into either of these businesses to get the facts about how they are run. He added that he felt it was dangerous to enact bans not based on facts. 3. Ms. Carla Wilson, 702 Heather Lane, Winter Springs, spoke in favor of Ordinance 15 -1430, thanking the Commission for considering the ban on retail sale of dogs and cats and stating that local shelters and rescues were bursting at the seams with healthy animals for adoption and retail pet stores were not needed. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 15 -1430. MOTION: Commissioner Meadows moved to adopt Ordinance 15 -1430 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Solomon.