HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 054 CC RESO2003 054 CC RESO (Ìì & iëRESOLUTION NO. 2003-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK. DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE
RELEASE OF THE CHIHUAHUA DOGS TO CHIHUAHUA
RESCUE.COM FOR REHABILITATION AND EVENTUAL
ADOPTION BALDWIN PARK CHIHUAHUA RESCUE
EFFORT
WHEREAS, in November, 2002,174 purebred Chihuahuas were confiscated from a
local breeder, Emma Harter, a woman in her mid-70's, from her Acton home in California;
and
WHEREAS, Harter never spayed or neutered any of the Chihuahuas, thinking it
would drive them crazy" this in turn led to inbreeding; and
WHEREAS, until such time that there were over 200 dogs, the dogs were removed
from her home due to her failing health and inability to take care of the animals properly;
and
WHEREAS, the Chihuahuas were found in horrible conditions, un-socialized, and
scared to death; and
WHEREAS, for the last eight months, the Chihuahuas they have been kept at the
Baldwin Park Animal Shelter, surviving on cement floors without blankets; and
WHEREAS, these Chihuahuas were scheduled to be released on Thursday, July 10,
2003 by the judge in charge of this case under the conditions that nonprofit organizations
are able to provide foster homes and transportation for each and every one of the dogs;
and
WHEREAS, the release date was pushed back indefinitely and a second hearing
was scheduled for July 17, 2003; and
WHEREAS, on July 17th, all affected parties went to court with an understanding that
an Agreement would be made with the District Attorney, County Animal Control, and Emma
Harter. the breeder of the Chihuahuas that they were seized from; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement was reached between the District Attorney's office,
Animal Control, and County Officials, however, Emma Harter refused to sign the
Agreement because of her desire to use the dogs' disposition as part of her criminal trial.
NOW. THEREFORE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Baldwin Park hereby declares its support for the release of
these dogs to rescue for rehabilitation and eventual adoption.
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SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
forward a copy to the Judge Hearing the Case in Division 3 of the Los Angeles County
Superior Court, 1040 West Avenue J". Lancaster, CA 93534-3329, Re: Case MA026399,
People vs. Harter and to, Angels on Death Row C/0 Chihuahua Rescue.Corn, Attn:
Baldwin Park Chi Rescue. 421 North Moss Street, Burbank, CA 91502;
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall enter this resolution into the original book of
resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 30th day of-July, 2
//^lANUELLOZANO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK J
I, Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at regular adjourned meeting of the City Council
held July 30, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco,
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Van Cleave and Mayor Manuel
Lozano
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ROSEMARY^TBSMIREZ. CMC
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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