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Capitola Dog Beach Update
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September 29, 2000 Update
At the September 28th meeting the City Council gave direction to the city staff to proceed in setting up a task force to make recommendations on allowing dogs on the beach at Hooper's Beach (to the right of the wharf) during the limited hours before 10 AM and after 5 PM for a limited test period during the off season.

The biggest concern is whether dog owners will clean up after their dogs. If so, the doggie beach hours will be sucessful, if not, no beach for dogs.

Here's what you can do to help:
  Sign the Petition and have your neighbors sign it too.
  Keep It Clean. Clean up every single time you see a pile.
  Peer Patrol - Just be nice & pass out plastic bags
  Pass the word! Educate, talk to & email dog owners to be responsible,
     let people know that 460 communities in the US (over 80 in California)
     have created dog parks, so can we.
  Vaccinate & license your dog
  Participate in Clean Up Days (weekends monthly for an hour or so).
  Learn more about dog behavior, training & socialize your dog
  Attend our meetings and free seminars
  Be vigilant & stay informed about progress. Stay tuned to Capitola.com
  E-mail us with your support for the Dog Beach (Read our letters from others)
     Your encouragement makes this worthwhile :-)

The city is creating a committee to oversee the dog beach. The committee will have some citizen oversight and the mayor, Bruce Arthur, a dog supporter, will also be on the committee. The committee's job will be to:

  Hear public input & incorporate concerns into new dog ordinances.
  Re-write the city's ordinance which currently prohibits dogs on the beach.
  Create rules for the beach and other dog accessible areas.
  Oversee the creation and installation of signs and poop bag
     dispensers & other ammenities, as needed.
  Review dog access to other beaches and the parks.

Check back for further updates. Thank you for supporting Capitola Dog Owners!

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Please clean up after your dog!