Decision Maker: Council
Decision status: Recommendations Determined
Moved by Councillor Forster, seconded by
Councillor Chung -
It is resolved that:
(A)
Council
note:
(i)
taking
pets outdoors to a dog-friendly space is important, especially in inner-city areas
with high-density dwellings where dogs do not as have much space to exercise;
(ii)
regular
off-leash training and exercise in designated off-leash parks helps dogs
relieve boredom and release pent-up energy and may also reduce unwanted
behaviour such as excessive barking;
(iii)
outdoor
exercise also benefits pet owners and builds a sense of community by bringing
people together in dog friendly parks;
(iv)
the
City of Sydney has a large number of off-leash parks located throughout the
local government area, however there are no fenced off-leash dog exercise
areas;
(v)
neighbouring
local government areas including Inner West, Burwood and Canterbury-Bankstown,
have several popular designated fenced off-leash dog exercise areas; and
(vi)
fenced
off-leash dog exercise areas provide a safe environment for not only dogs, but
other park users including families with small children; and
(B)
the
Chief Executive Officer be requested to:
(i)
investigate
the installation of a fenced off-leash dog exercise area located in an
appropriate location within the local government area as soon as practicable;
and
(ii)
consult
with the community over the next 12 months about the possibility of the
installation of additional fenced off-leash dog exercise areas in locations
with the greatest demand.
The
motion was lost on the following show of hands –
Ayes
(2) Councillors Chung and Forster
Noes (8) The
Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Kok, Miller, Phelps, Scott, Scully, Thalis
and Vithoulkas.
Motion lost.
S129260
Report author: Erin Cashman
Publication date: 09/08/2021
Date of decision: 09/08/2021
Decided at meeting: 09/08/2021 - Council
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