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Jack Kelly, Los Altos, completed some research and found that the Town of Los Altos <br />Hills does have a leash law and the residents may be issued a citation if the dogs are not <br />on leash. He requested that the Town maintain the dangerous dog label and since the <br />owners have admitted violating the law, a citation be issued. <br />Bill Bethke, Los Altos, spoke about the Summer of 2010 when he walked up O'Keefe <br />for exercise. As he approached Cantata Lane, the dogs came charging out to harass him <br />for a period of about 10 minutes. <br />Carol Kelly, Los Altos, has concerns because she has seen the dogs twice and they run <br />like a pack through the property across the grass. The dogs run very fast and she has <br />concerns for the elderly people in the complex. <br />Bill Behn, Los Altos Hills, stated that he is not afraid of dogs, but he does have concerns <br />for safety. <br />Craig Carpenter, Los Altos, expressed his belief that the bottom line is that the owners <br />have not lived up to the agreement that they made some time ago. <br />Deputy Howell, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office, spoke specifically about the <br />incident on November 7, 2011. <br />Mr. Scher, through the Mayor, asked questions of Deputy Howell. <br />Deputy Howell, through the Mayor, responded to Mr. Scher's questions. <br />Suzanne Small, Los Altos, told the Council she has had dogs all her life. She doesn't <br />want to see the dogs euthanized; however, she would like to be able to walk out her door <br />and walk up O'Keefe and not be afraid. <br />Ms. Stark, through the Mayor, asked questions of Ms. Small. <br />Ms. Small, through the Mayor, responded to Ms. Stark's questions. <br />Marjorie Berglund, Los Altos, is baffled by the owners having an electric fence, but not <br />activating it. She further said that "talk is cheap, actions speak." <br />Council Member Summit described her personal experience with the dogs. <br />Vice Mayor Waldeck described his personal experience with the dogs. <br />Mr. Scher and Ms. Stark provided a rebuttal. <br />Mayor Larsen closed the PUBLIC HEARING. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />City Council Special Meeting Minutes <br />June 11, 2012 <br />