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e Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19460) V. PUBLIC HEARING: ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow gave the staff report. He said the City and Lane County undertook a revision of the animal control regulations because of attacks on livestock and domestic animals, because of attacks on people by vicious dogs in the Portland area, and in order to keep local regulations in conformance with with the City of Portland v. Dollarhide decisions. Mr. Whitlow said the proposed ordinance provides for the classification of potentially dangerous dogs. He said several City departments and the Lane County Veterinary Association reviewed the ordinance. Mayor Obie opened the public hearing. Margaret Wilson, 223 Conestoga Way, said her cat, Lucky, was attacked by a large dog (a Labrador) being walked by its owner. She said the dog went across her yard and grabbed Lucky. The cat's lungs and heart were punctured and his back was broken. The cat died. Ms. Wilson had a veterinary bill of $85.50. e Ms. Wilson said her other cat, Mars, was attacked by another dog a week after Lucky was killed. Mars also was killed. She said something should be done about vicious dogs. She said she herself is afraid of vicious dogs. She urged the council to approve strict animal regulations and to enforce them. There being no additional requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing. Mr. Whitlow said the dogs that attacked Ms. Wilson's cats would be classified Level 5 and the provisions in the ordinance specifically address such animals. Mr. Miller said he appreciates the work of Mr. Whitlow and Lane County officials because dogs have attacked people in his area. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Whitlow said he does not anticipate many additional costs because of the proposed revisions. CB 2956--An ordinance concerning animal regulations, amending Sections 4.345 and 4.990 of the Eugene Code, 1971; renumbering Sections 4.350 and 4.450 of that code; amending and renumbering Sections 4.330, 4.340, 4.355, 4.360, 4.365, 4.370, 4.375, 4.385, 4.390, 4.400, 4.405, 4.415, 4.425, 4.430, 4.440, 4.445, and 4.455 of that code; repealing Sections 4.380, 4.410 and 4.435 of that code; adding new Sections 4.335, 4.340, e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 13, 1987 Page 6