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3400 Wildlife Preservation - Strategic PlanRHWPC STRATEGIC PLAN BUDGETS -96-97 , Project I: Restocking and Rehabilitation Shultz/DeBoy - incu ators-etc. �� ¶&4_k./ Guzzlers. Gales/Brent 50 - repairs - / Proj Habitat Protection & Remedlation Black/Shultz 100 -ID a City -owned site and demo remediation ...7 �s�- �- -buy native plants(1 gal. sz) & flower seeds "1 )( Project 4: Video for Residents Crane/Shultz/Barnes 100 Rd() -video cassettes Project Proj $500 Native Plant Demonstration Project GalesAMtte 700 -transition to a gardener to water/weed $600est )( -restock brochures & repaint sinag -reseed lupine & poppy $100est , 1,/ " Native Plant Nature Trail Sommer/Gales -repair signs -clear shrubs obscuring signs .. Function 1: Education Shultz/Crane -presentations in pudic eletil.school -RH Newsletter 50 0 Function 2: Community Interface/Education $- 1 006 -host Botanical Garden Native Plant/Wildlife Event -5'r'''n for South Bay $300 est auditorium rent. -participate in Annual Nature Fair -L 4 L{ 1 -1-'7----- /--lead nature walks -- _io s-,1- co— . J . r ---04 � -u'ba.ti .• -release birds -programs for RH residents 6/yr, $300 honoraria �,e i�1 -participate in peninsula nature networks �;s. Cad CJoc - , ,_A-F-uaciion-3-_Government-Interfaces(DE-LET€-THIS-FUNC-T-ION) --- 0 Function 4 Strategic Planning Witte/Team -gather proposed Action Plans from Project & Function leaders -prepare budget for cte review & submit to City Manager for City budget cycle before May 1 of each year. 0 ‘ ‘‘i 1 1 ;\r fer Printed on Recycled Pap er. ,i fw Strategic Planning - 1995 Project/Function Title: Restocking / Rehab I. Where are we now A. Raising Quail & Pheasant for wild release. 1. Release of over 400 Ringneck pheasant since 1986 I a. Reports of 2 females successfully hatching out chicks in 1992 b. Reports and confirmation of 6 females successfully hatching out chicks in 1993 c. Reports and confirmation of 4 females hatching out chicks in 1994 2. Release of over 300 California Valley Quail since 1990. a. Reports and confirmation of 3 pairs successfully hatching out chicks in 1993 b. Reports and confirmation of 5 pairs hatching out chicks in 1994 B. Wildlife Rehabilitation 1. Creation of temporary wildlife rehab facility. (1991) 2. Installation of a 1800 square foot mammal rehabilitation facility on the site of the future rehab facility. (1994) 3. Continued rehabilitation work. C. Habitat 1. Continued observation of the test pasture utilizing dragging no plowing. II. Where are we going/(the what of the plan) A. Restocking the city with native wildlife and insuring their survival. 1. Return all native wildlife to the populations that balance with the current quantity/quality of environment conducive to their self propagation. 2. Educate the public on the behaviors and needs of our native wildlife. B. Habitat 1. Return the destroyed habitat to that which our wildlife can utilize. C. Rehabilitation of wildlife 1. A wildlife rehabilitation facility on the edge of the city with volunteer facilities. D. Community Education and Awareness 1. Creation of a Living Museum for non -releasable rehab animals and birds where the public can learn about and participate in the preservation of native wildlife. III. How are we going to get there (the how of the plan) A.Restocking the city with native wildlife 1.Birds a ., rA a. Pheasant (1) Eggs will be hatched out in local schools. (a) Eggs will be purchased from reputable dealers, or (b) Eggs will be taken from adult pheasants held over from previous seasons. (2) Baby pheasants will be raised by residents until and appropriate time/age for release. No longer than 1 year. b. California Valley Quail (1) Due to the difficulty of being successful, eggs will be hatched out by experienced residents. (a) Eggs will be purchased from reputable breeders. (2) Baby quail will be raised by residents until an appropriate time/age for release. No longer than 1 year. c. Jack Rabbits and Cotton -tails (1) Efforts will be made through Fish and Game Department to relocate rabbits from areas where they are considered nuisance animals. 2. Additional non -predatory animals will be added as needs, regulations and opportunity dictate. B. Wildlife Rehabilitation 1. A wildlife rehabilitation facility will be built within the city. a. The facility will be designed with the help of: (1) An architect with many years experience in designing Zoo exhibits (2) A Palos Verdes wildlife rehaber with over twenty years experience. (3) A falconer with several years experience in Raptor Rehabilitation at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Center. (4) The Curator of Birds for the San Diego Wild Animal Park. (5) The Senior Trainer and Manager for Ray Borwick Bird Show. (6) Local Veterinarian with extensive experience in wildlife rehab. b. Land use will be provided on a lease basis by a resident at no cost to the city. (1) Access to this facility will be from outside the city through a security gate maintained by the facility. (2) A second security gate to be maintained by the landowner will prevent access into the city proper. c. Facilities will be built with private funding at no cost to the city. (1) Building costs will be covered through fund raising and corporate donations. d. Facilities will be staffed by volunteers and trained staff funded by private funding and donations. C. Living Museum 1. Create a facility to house and exhibit indigenous wildlife. a. Exhibits must be designed to demonstrate each animals natural behavior in its native environment as well as in the Rolling Hills environment. 2. Open the facility to the public and educational institutions to better educate the public. 3. Create an Outreach program that takes live examples of indigenous wildlife into the classroom. IV. Assumptions relating to the near/far-term nature of the project. A. Restocking 1. The city wishes to continue efforts to return wildlife populations to a reasonable level. B. Rehab 1. The city/community wishes to permit the construction of a facility within its boundaries. 2. The adjacent cities wish to sanction the construction of a facility within the limits of Rolling Hills. 3. Funds can be raised to build the facility. 4. California Department of Fish and Game and the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife issue permits for a facility. 5. The landowner wishes to permit the building of a facility. 6. Volunteers wish to contribute their time for the care of animals and birds. C. Living Museum 1. The city wishes to permit the construction of a facility within its boundaries. 2. The adjacent cities wish to sanction the construction of a facility within the limits of Rolling Hills. 3. Funds can be raised to build the facility. 4. California Department of Fish and Game and the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife issue permits for a facility. 5. The landowner wishes to permit the building of a facility. 6. Volunteers wish to contribute their time for the care of animals and birds. V. Tasks to be completed in the near term. A. Restocking 1. Contact Fish and Game relative to other animals and birds suitable for release. B. Wildlife Rehabilitation 1. Determine if the. City wishes to permit the creation of a wildlife rehabilitation center within the city limits. C. Habitat 1. Locate areas that can be returned to a supportive habitat for wildlife and define a Memo of Understanding with the County Fire Marshal with regard to dragging instead of plowing. Submit preliminary design of Rehab Center and Living Museum to City June 1995 Get approval from city and begin formal ground breaking for Rehab Center October 1995 Rehab Center goes into operation utilizing volunteer help January 1996 Begin ground breaking for Living Museum October 1996 Opening of the Living Museum January 2000 D. Community Awareness 1. Establish one evening every two months for a wildlife presentation at city hall for residents and their children. (Budgetary item not to exceed $100 per presentation for speakers fees, etc.) 2. Establish regular newsletter advisories in regard to wildlife and the environment. City ofieffiny INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE JODY MURDOCK, COUNCILMEMBER WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE LIAISON FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE DATE: MAY 20, 1994 Attached is the Strategic Plan for the Rolling Hills Wildlife Preservation Committee for FY 95-99. I am in the process of reviewing this document but thought you might like to have to also have a copy as well. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call. CRN:mlk corres.cm\wpcplan.mem @Printed on Recycled Raper. IP : 9 ":44 ll 3: U3PI•I kEf l CR1-IHE ' S /. i•.. �\, i i... '.., 1 j � �. r, i. i , l DATE: 6' 1 Ic/1 GQl //c TO NUMBER OF PAGES IN ALL:, z? WE ARE FAXING THE FOLLOWING: TH Nei IS INFORMATION IS FORS YOUR APPROVAL O 0 P. 1 / 'A• gas.• O 0 / a 00 00 / _S.. YOUR REVIEW ^ YOUR FILES PER YOUR REQUEST ////// IS THE FAXED COPY CLEAR ? COAMENTS BY ()/ 3►� 4900 WEST 147th STREET • HAWTHORN E, CALIFORNIA 90250 • (714) 838.1900 • (2 ) 973.7373 FAX C. (4 ) 219-0375 3 IQ WILDL PR PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Woul,: like to invite everyone to 2 releases of Quaff and pheasant on two separate dates. Firs on Saturday April 9, at 10:00 am at Resse's Gap nd et 11:00 at the Fire Station. Th9 :second release date is scheduled for Saturday, april 16 10:0 at 29 Crest Road Saat and at 11:00 on Pottuge6o Bend Road::,just above Blackvater CAnyon. Apprximately 6 pheasants and 12 quail are planned. to b released at each .location. Strategic Planning - 1993 Project/Function Title: Restocking / Rehab I.Where are we now A. Raising Quail & Pheasant for wild release. 1. Release of over 400 Ringneck pheasant since 1986 a. Reports of 2 females successfully hatching out chicks in 1992 b. Reports and confirmation of 6 females successfully hatching out chicks in 1993 c. 40 immature birds currently being raised. 2. Release of over 150 California Valley Quail since 1990. a. Reports and confirmation of 3 pairs successfully hatching out chicks in 1993. b. 150 immature birds currently being raised. B. Wildlife Rehabilitation 1. Creation of temporary wildlife rehab facility. (1991) 2. Successful rehabilitation and return to the wild of over 3 dozen Kestrels (falcons), 9 Red -tail Hawks, 4 Great Horned Owls, 3 Barn Owls, 2 Red -Shouldered Hawks, 5 Sea -gulls, several dozen sparrows, 3 Night Herons, 5 Scrub Jays, and assorted crows, ravens, pelicans, vultures to name a few. C. Habitat 1. Experiment concerning return of horse corral to native/semi-native habitat. a. Six acre horse corral had been bi-annually plowed to control fire hazrd. The pasture primarily grew Malva and other non- native "weeds". b. First year (1) Prior to the first rain approximately 100 lbs. of six specie of "Peninsula" native wild flowers were hand spread in the field. It was then covered by 20 tons of oat hay to protect the tiny seed. (2) The pasture produced 10% California Poppies, 5% Arroyo Lupine, and 5% a mix of the remaining flowers. the remaining was primarily oats with approximately a 15% mix of the non-native "weeds" originally present. (3) The pasture was dragged with a chain drag and not plowed. This knocked down the stems leaving a stubble of approximately 4-8 inches high. (4) Almost no soil erosion took place as was common with plowing in previous years. c. Second Year (1993) (1) No further seed was sewn. (2) The pasture produced 25% California Poppies, 5% Arroyo Lupine, 1% California Buckwheat, 5% mix of other natives and the rest were oats. The proportion of non-native "weeds" was reduced to less than 5%. 1 (3) The pasture was once again drug by chain. (Note: even after dragging, the California Poppies continue to grow and bloom. This would never happen if the pasture was plowed.) d. Habitat Utilization (1) Notable increase in House Finch, Mourning Dove, and other songbirds. (2) Red -Fox and Grey Fox were seen in the early mornings hunting for mice. (3) Raptors such as Kestrels, Red -Tail Hawks, Coopers Hawk, and Great Horned Owl were seen hunting in the pasture on a regular basis. (4) Dragging not plowing has been successfully used in much of the farming districts in California. This protects the soil by not disrupting the roots of the native plants or even crops. II.Where are we going/(the what of the plan) A. Restocking the city with native wildlife and insuring their survival. 1. Return all native wildlife to the populations that balance with the current quantity of environment conducive to their self propagation. 2. Educate the public on the behaviors and needs of our native wildlife. B. Habitat 1. Return the destroyed habitat to that which our wildlife can utilize. 111. How are we going to get there (the how of the plan) A.Restocking the city with native wildlife 1.Birds a. Pheasant (1) Eggs will be hatched out in local schools. (a) Eggs will be purchased from reputable dealers, or (b) Eggs will be taken from adult pheasants held over from previous seasons. . (2) Baby pheasants will be raised by residents until and appropriate time/age for release. No longer than 1 year. b. California Valley Quail (1) Due to the difficulty of being successful, eggs will be hatched out by experienced residents. (a) Eggs will be purchased from reputable breeders. (2) Baby quail will be raised by residents until an appropriate time/age for release. No longer than 1 year. c. Jack Rabbits and Cotton -tails (1) Efforts will be made through Fish and Game Department to relocate rabbits from areas where they are considered nuisance animals. 2. Additional non -predatory animals will be added as needs,regulations and opportunity dictate. B. Wildlife Rehabilitation 1. A wildlife rehabilitation facility will be built within the city. a. The facility will be designed with the help of: (1) An architect with many years experience in designing Zoo exhibits (2) A Palos Verdes wildlife rehaber with over twenty years experience. (3) A falconer with several years experience in Raptor Rehabilitation at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Center. (4) The Curator of Birds for the San Diego Wild Animal Park. (5) The Senior Trainer and Manager for Ray Borwick Bird Show. (6) Local Veterinarian with extensive experience in wildlife rehab. b. Land use will be provided on a lease basis by a resident at no cost to the city. (1) Access to this facility will be from outside the city through a security gate maintained by the facility. (2) A second security gate to be maintained by the landowner will prevent access into the city proper. c. Facilities will be built with private funding at no cost to the city. (1) Building costs will be covered through fund raising and corporate donations. d. Facilities will be staffed by volunteers and trained staff funded by private funding and donations. C. Living Museum 1. Create a facility to house and exhibit indigenous wildlife., a. Exhibits must be designed to demonstrate each animals natural behavior in its native environment as well as in the Rolling Hills environment. 2. Open the facility to the public and educational institutions to better educate the public. 3. Create an Outreach program that takes live examples of indigenous wildlife into the classroom. IV. Assumptions relating to the near/far-term nature of the project. A.Restocking 1. • The city wishes to continue efforts to return wildlife populations to a reasonable level. B.Rehab 1. The city wishes to permit the construction of a facility within its boundaries. 2. The adjacent cities wish to sanction the construction of a facility within the limits of Rolling Hills. 3. Funds can be raised to build the facility. 4. California Department of Fish and Game and the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife issue permits for .a facility. 5. The landowner wishes to permit the building of a facility. 6. Volunteers wish to contribute their time for the care of animals and birds. C.Living Museum 1. The city wishes to permit the construction of a facility within its boundaries. 2. The adjacent cities wish to sanction the construction of a facility within the limits of Rolling Hills. 3. Funds can be raised to build the facility. 4. California Department of Fish and Game and the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife issue permits for a facility. 5., The landowner wishes to permit the building of a facility. 6. Volunteers wish to contribute their time for the care of animals and birds. V. Tasks to be completed in the near term. A. Restocking 1. Contact Fish and Game relative to other animals and birds suitable for release. B. Wildlife Rehabilitation 1. Determine if the City wishes to permit the creation of a wildlife rehabilitation center within the city limits. C. Habitat 1. Locate areas that can be returned to a supportive habitat for wildlife and define a Memo of Understanding with the County Fire Marshal with regard to dragging instead of plowing. Strategic Planning - 1993 Project/Function Title: Education The single most important key to conservation, is the education of the public. I. Where are we now A. Have held two public presentations on indigenous wildlife and conservation. B. Have made over a dozen presentations for local schools and community groups. C. Have held several wild releases, open to the public to draw attention to conservation. D. Have numerous flyers and information sheets available to the public. E. Place conservation notes/advisories in the city newslet- ter monthly. F. The Wildlife Preservation Committee has received several presentations from different experts in the conservation arena and have, attended several presentations and seminars. G. Have held several "Nature Walks". II. Where are we going/(the what of the plan) A. Public presentations on conservation topics at least twice a year. B. Community involvement in rehab activities. C. Additional brochures on specific topics of conservation. D. A full length video on the indigenous wildlife and conservation. E. Educate the Wildlife Preservation Committee on a broad range of conservation topics. F. Continue to educate the public. III. How are we going to get there (the how of the plan) A. Presentations will be scheduled on the master calendar for every six months. B. Create a program in cooperation with local community groups to encourage and reward children who participate in conservation activities. C. Residents will be invited to participate in rehab activities and other learning experiences at a Rehab Center/Living Museum. D. Conservation within the city will be segmented into "bite" size topics to be covered in three -fold brochures. E. Video is currently in production and will be complete by end of 1993. F. Members of the Committee will attend lectures, seminars and contact conservationists in differing fields of expertise. G. Community Nature Walks held on a regular basis. IV. What are 3-4 Critical Actions which must be taken? When? By Whom? A. Actions 1. Determine topics and dates for presentations. (Committee) 2. Contact local community groups, zoos and other conservation facilities with an education depart- ment to compile/create a program., (Shultz/Crane.) 3. Have periodical open house at the temporary rehab center.(Shultz/Whitcraft) 4. Segmentationof conservation (Committee) 5. Video proof copy to be completed by Thanksgiving 1993. (Whitcraft/Shultz) 6. Set up a Nature Walk schedule. (Committee)