CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RYU - BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to enforcement of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 53.06.5 and related provisions prohibiting the feeding of coyotes and other non-domesticated mammalian predators, options for wildlife-proof trash receptacles and the feasibility of installing temporary and permanent wildlife signs throughout the City.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation, with assistance from the Department of Animal Services (DAS), to report on options for Citywide deployment of wildlife-proof trash receptacles, such as gravity-release containers or units with animal resistant lids, to prevent coyotes from accessing curbside collection receptacles, and include in that report cost estimates for supplying and maintaining these units.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DAS to report in regard to current enforcement of LAMC Section 53.06.5, and related provisions, that prohibit the feeding of coyotes and other non-domesticated mammalian predators with said report detailing the DAS' use of the Administrative Citation Enforcement Program and other enforcement options, and describe the successes and limitations of current law.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the DAS to report in regard to the installation of temporary and permanent wildlife signs throughout the City, and identify options for their highest and best uses.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By:

        Council Clerk                                  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL