To: Board of Supervisors
From: Agriculture Animal Care
Meeting Date: January 24, 2023
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Supervisor John Haschak |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Andrew Smith |
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707-234-6830 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including an Informational Update on the Status of Planning and Development of a Wildlife Exclusionary Program
(Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak, Agriculture, and Animal Care Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept informational update on the status of planning and development of a wildlife exclusionary program and staff recommendations on next steps.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On August 17, 2021, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to work on the next steps after directing that the Wildlife Services Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture would be terminated.
Summary of Request:
Department of Agriculture and Animal Care Services have been collaborating on the development of a wildlife exclusionary program and will present an update on the progress. Staff recommendations for next steps include monthly meetings between Agriculture and Animal Care Services (and the UC Cooperative Extension as needed), uniformly collecting metrics on calls for service to further scope program needs, providing education and outreach to industry and public stakeholders, and providing the Board with another update in 6 months.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction to staff if needed.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
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budgeted in current f/y: N/A |
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current f/y cost: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: No fiscal impact at this time. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: January 24, 2023 |
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