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3400 Wildlife Preservation - Coyote Control, Calling & Shooting General InformationAnimal Pest Management Services, Inc. UrbaWildlife Professionals •fi nt Coyote Trapping Protocol Phone 800.344.6567 Fax 909.590.1435 The following information pertaining to the standard procedure for the coyote abatement program used by Animal Pest Management Services, Inc.: 1. Initial walk-through and assessment The trapping specialist will walk the area and locate the spots that offer the highest rate of success for trapping. This includes, but is not limited to, dens, travel trails or fence/wall breeches (over, under or through fences 'and/or walls). A determination of the number and types of traps will be made at this time. 2. Deployment of traps Once the initial walk-through is complete, traps will be placed in the determined areas. 3. Snares checked daily All traps are checked daily and animals are removed in accordance with state law as provided from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations. 4. All target animals are euthanized All target animals are euthanized in accordance with the California State law. No predatory animal may be relocated in California without special permission from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 5. Animals are removed discreetly All target animals are removed from the premises once they have been euthanized. The coyote abatement program will last ten (10) business days. The traps are disabled on Fridays and re -set on Mondays during the program. A contact phone number will be provided in the case of an emergency. A report of the results of the program will be provided upon the completion of the trapping period. All Capture Specialists employed by Animal Pest Management Services, Inc. are certified and licensed through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (800) 344-6567. Sincerely, Jimmie Rizzo Capture Specialist Corporate Office 13655 Redwood Court, Chino, CA 91710-5516 Orange County 23170 Del Lago Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.1306 Riverside County PMB 446.31855 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234.3100 For Over 25 Years, Helping To Make Our World Greener. www.animalpest.com Ewa Monday, April 1, 2013 2:20 PM Subject: Coyote calling Date: Monday, April 1, 20131:38 PM From: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> To: Heidi Luce <hluce@cityofrh.net>, Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> The County rep from the Dept of Agriculture came by today. He's continuing to set and monitor coyote traps in various locations throughout the City. Per our discussion, he's also going to do "calling" on Wednesday from about 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the Blackwater Canyon Trail behind 13 Portuguese Bend Road (Cardenas). We are contacting the RHCA for closing the trail and, as a matter of routine, the County rep informs the Sheriffs Dept. All the property owners in the vicinity have signed consent forms for the County to address the coyote(s) on their property. We are contacting the Cardenas' to personally inform them as the closest property owner. Tony BCC Anton Dahlerbruch City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310.377.1521 www.rolling-hills.org This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Page 1 of 1 Ewa Monday, April 1, 2013 2:17 PM Subject: Re: Coyote calling Date: Monday, April 1, 2013 1:58 PM From: Sean <seancard@yahoo.com> Reply -To: Sean <seancard@yahoo.com> To: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> Cc: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Tony, Thanks for the update. I will let the family know and we'll stay away from the canyon Wednesday afternoon/evening. It will be a huge relief if they can catch the coyotes. We certainly appreciate your help with that. The 'sean.cardenas@datadomain' e-mail is old and can be deleted from your records. Regards, Sean From: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> To: "seancard@yahoo.com" <seancard@yahoo.com>; "sean.Cardenas@datadomain.com" <sean.Cardenas@datadomain.com> Cc: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 1:45 PM Subject: Coyote calling Sean, I hope everything is going well. Just wanted to let you know that on Wed, from about 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Page 1 of 3 County will be doing "coyote calling" on Blackwater Canyon Trail immediately below your home. You will likely hear the calling and, if they draw -out coyotes, they will be addressing them. We didn't want you to be surprised nor to be in the immediate vicinity of the trail. The trail will be closed, regardless. Please let me know if you get this email. If I don't hear back, I'll give you a phone call. Thanks, Tony Anton Dahlerbruch City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310.377.1521 www.rolling-hills.org <http://www.rolling-hills.org/> This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information . contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Page 2 of 3 1 TRAILS OF ROLUNG HILLS SCALE LEGEND! TRAILS ROADS Rcsr CRENSHAW GATE FIRE STATION TRAIL =1000' FIRE STATION ( EMERGENCIES ) • • ( / c� \ ,! • , Ns MAIN GATE CITY HALL 3 • CREST 61 a-cie__'4c`'}"r` C c•r4 O G t ,p O Weciftvsdc9,y/3 y ph.— r CABALLEROS RING 2 HESSE'S GAP EASTFIELD GATE CREST GATE (CLOSED) THIS MAP DEPICTS CERTAIN DESIGNATED MULTIPLE USE TRAILS ( 'TRAILS' ) IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS OVER PRIVATE PROPERTY MAINTAINED BY THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ('RHCA'), PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO USE THE TRAILS IS MADE ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. 1.) UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CONDITIONS OF THE TRAILS, BY REASON OF THEIR ROLLING, OFTEN STEEP TERRAIN, VARYING SURFACE AND GENERALLY REMOTE LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE AS TO DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY AND , CONDITIONS AT ANY TIME) 2.) OBTAINING AN IDENTIFICATION BADGE FROM RHCA,.TO BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TINES WHEN USING THE TRAILS) 3.) RELEASING ANY AND ALL • CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, WRONGFUL DEATH. OR ANY OTHER NATURE AND KIND WHATSOEVER AGAINST THE RHCA AND THE • PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY OVER WHICH THE TRAILS ARE LOCATED. HOVELL/BREIHOLZ• 3/99 MAP PROVIDED BY CABALLEROS DEL RANCHO PALOS VERDES REV. 5/02 t , Thursday, January 30, 2014 8:58 AM Subject: FW: Coyote Abatement Protocol Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014 8:46 AM From: Raymond R. Cruz <rcruz@cityofrh.net> To: Heidi Luce <hluce@cityofrh.net>, Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> FYI and please print for me. Ray Raymond R. Cruz City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org This is a.transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Forwarded Message From: Heather Neault <hneault@animalpest.com> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:08:44 -0800 To: <rcruz@cityofrh.net> Subject: Coyote Abatement Protocol Hi Ray, Dan Fox asked me to send you our protocol for our Coyote Abatement services. Please see the attached form which gives an overall outline. Glad to see you are still contacting us for our services at your new position in Rolling Hills! . Thanks for the continued business! Heather Neault • Quality Control Licensed Pest Control Advisor Animal Pest Management Services, Inc. P: (909) 591-9551 F: (909) 590-1435 Page 1 of 2 C: (909) 993-4202 hneaultPanimaloest.com www.animalpest.com <http://www.animalpest.com/> End of Forwarded Message Page 2 of 2 Monday, November 19, 2012 9:52 AM Subject: Re: For 11/26 council meeting coyote control Date: Monday, November 19, 2012 8:58 AM a a C` -t- OS ip From: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> To: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> -),1-1 A �"1-4 I am ready -) ---4'-'rl 1 P,a--, 4- cgkvat Z - C ? 1 Animal Pest Management Services 800-344-6567 or 909-591-9551 e All City Animal Trapping 877-724-5314 or 562-230-3806 The City could also choose to hire a private pest management company to address the coyote issue. We only know of two such companies: Animal Pest Management at htip://www.animalpest.com/ and All City Animal Trapping at http://www.allcityanimaltrapping.com/ coyote-removal-trapping.php Ewa/ Ewa Nikodem, Administrative Assistant City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. °A0 'J'A ---x>e"20,q) From: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> Page 1 of 3 Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:21:23 -0800 To: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Subject: For 11/26 council meeting Hi Ewa. On 11/26 under "Matters from the City Council" we are going to have listed "coyote control." The Mayor wants to bring up having a person come in to shoot them. I'd like to get in touch with the two companies that Mark Adams referred us to. We should find out before 11/26 how they do it and how much it costs. I'm thinking you and I should both be on the call. When it is convenient, let's call them and talk with them. Thx, Tony Anton Dahlerbruch City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310.377.1521 www.rolling-hills.org This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient Page 2 of 3 should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Page 3 of 3 l S O fre___ Y1rl 0P -41-v. D 22- 41 So -L lee nrt z\A"; vyvti lz-e d2e_A-1 ei.e-e/c o 4 20- 1,/1011,2 (,,._(02_))Z30 —3206 rrs, 4 cek "'Kt( a -4 ta k4 L& L L amp r. vS hirvuti- 6:7)/‹. I(fZ1( cZ e r,,` — 44 ems , 02_ n c‘,11 4_ L tl‘S� f .���e / oCSC ei f fl1 rrr 04-- - 10 - dC9 4 levp-FrIAAI e-6re cA JO -- !o c lcu p latic 3_4 kot,uts- 2_ -4 ottigbeed ei115) (710 ') S91- (I SS 1 .vi Friday, April 26, 2013 7:37 AM Subject: Tony Dahlerbruch replied to his own post re: Regarding the fire in RPV this afternoon Date: Friday, April 26, 2013 6:54 AM From: Nextdoor Rolling Hills <reply@nextdoor.com> Reply -To: Nextdoor Rolling Hills <reply+NzczNzBfcHJvZF9QT1NUXzEyNTU4MTg=@nextdoor.com> To: Ewa Nikodem enikodem@cityofrh.net Conversation: Tony Dahlerbruch replied to his own post re: Regarding the fire in RPV this afternoon Tony Dahlerbruch from Rolling Hills said: The short answer is yes but not many. The long answer is: Coyotes, like snakes and other wildlife, exist in environments like Rolling Hills where there is open space, canyons, dense and undeveloped land, food and shelter and other attractive characteristics. However, when they are aggressive by threatening private property or public safety, it is important to address them. There are two ways residents can address coyotes on .their property. One option is for residents to contact and work through the City. The other option is for residents to personally contract with a private pest control service. The City works with Los Angeles County to address coyotes. After the resident signs a release of liability and consent form, LA County will set traps on the property. LA County has also done what's called "coyote calling" to address the situation. These combined efforts have caught some coyotes (some fairly recently) but we know, from very recent resident calls, others remain. The City is working very closely with LA County to address the coyote situation often talking and meeting with them several times a week. We will continue to do so as long as there are coyote sightings and individual property owners are requesting services. For private services, the City is not in a position to recommend any particular pest control service to residents. However, we have a list of them available; please call City Hall to get a copy. If a resident sees a coyote and is interested in trapping on his/her property, please call the City. Thanks. Original post by Tony Dahlerbruch from Rolling Hills (2 replies): Residents may have smelled or seen smoke this afternoon. At approximately 12 pm today there was a small brush fire near Terranea and PV Dr South. Approximately a 1/2 acre burned, but it was quickly ... 9 Shared with Rolling Hills only View or reply • Thank • Private message You can also reply by email. You received this e-mail because you have chosen to receive comments immediately. Not interested in future 1 .nrlo+ecr) Chen rcnoii jinn immcrlio4c i ,nrlo+oc• nn +kic nnc+ Page 1 of 2 r.a. u'./uaI,GO: JIVE./ I6leCI VII IV 11 111 I I UIa1G UJJUalGO VII 1.1 110 This message was intended for enikodem@cityofrh.net. Want to get a daily digest instead or unsubscribe? Change your e-mail settings. Nextdoor, 101 Spear Street, Suite 230, San Francisco, CA 94105 Page 2 of 2 Forwarded Message From: Michael Jenkins <MJenkins@localgovlaw.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:07:46 +0000 To: Steve Burrell <sburrell@citvofrh.net> Subject: RE: Coyotes I do not believe we have any liability for wild animals on private property. We engage the County to trap and/or shoot them as a service to the residents, but we have no legal obligation to do so. This is one of the hazards of living in a semi -rural area; but, people like to blame others for their problems. If the Council wants to expend the resources to hire a private entity to fill in for the County, I suppose that is possible; you could tell the woman that she can certainly ask Council to do that. I don't know what kind of resources are out there. Mike Michael Jenkins JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP Manhattan Towers 1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 110 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Tel: 310.643.8448 - Fax: 310.643.8441 MJenkins@LocalGovLaw.com <mailto:MJenkins@ LocalGovLaw.com> www.LocalGovLaw.com <http://www.LocalGovLaw.com> This is a transmission from the Law Firm of Jenkins & Hogin, LLP. The Information contained in this email is confidential and may be protected by the attorney -client and/or attorney work product privileges. This information is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. From: Steve Burrell [mailto:sburrell@cityofrh.netj Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 10:59 AM To: Michael Jenkins Subject: Coyotes We have received a few email and calls this morning about a pack of coyotes. One of the emails really puts the city on notice regarding the coyotes and the fact that she expects the city to deal with the coyotes. I know that the coyotes are roaming on private property. Does the City have any liability from the coyotes? As you know, we have had a County Animal trapper trap and sometimes kill coyotes when we have the right to enter private property, but they are not able to do much this summer as they have a shortage of trappers. If we have a liability issue perhaps the insurance company has some ideas. Let me know what you think. Steve Steve Burrell Interim City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org <http://www.Rolling-Hills.org> This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. ----- End of Forwarded Message COYOTE NOTES . Below are speaking notes that can be used in addressing the subject of coyotes in the City of Rolling Hills. • On 1/7/02 the Wildlife Preservation Committee considered a correspondence from Debra Fournier, 30 Crest Road East, requesting more aggressive trapping of coyotes in the City. Following a public meeting attended by at least 5 Rolling Hills residents, describing increased coyote interaction, taking of cats and boldness of coyote behavior, the Wildlife Preservation Committee recommended that the City Council reduce the number of coyotes in the community and to have the State Department of Fish and Game and / or the County Department of Animal Control and Agriculture make recommendations in this regard. This recommendation was presented to the City Council on 1 /14 for consideration of implementation, and approved with an "education component" as well, now called the Integrated Coyote Management Program. • Listed below are the statistics relating to coyote complaints by residents in the City of Rolling Hills. • Between 1996 and 1999, the City received a. total of 7 contacts from residents reporting coyote sightings or coyote noises. In 2000, 17 complaints were received. Of that total, 10 involved coyote sightings or noises, 5 involved suspected predatory activity, and 2 involved witnessed predatory activity against small pets and foxes. 1 � • In 2001, 44 complaints were received. Of that total, 32 involved sightings, 8 involved suspected predatory activity and 4 involved witnessed predatory activity against small domestic pets. Suspected predatory activity generally involved finding evidence of an attack, hearing an attack or reporting a number of missing cats. Several complaints of coyote sightings included reports that the coyotes are seen "all the time". • Predatory activity has most often been reported in the morning or early evening hours, but has been reported at other times during the day. On January 7, 2002, the Houskes, 23 Middleridge Lane North, reported that between 2-2:30 p.m., two coyotes were involved in the killing of seven chickens on their property. • The recommendation by the Wildlife Preservation Committee and the supportive action by the City Council is intended to be pro -active in reducing the number of coyotes in the community and minimize the chance of an unpleasant human interaction with a coyote. • On 12 / 15-16 in the San Gabriel area, a coyote bit a small child. The City received confirmation from the County of Los Angeles validating this attack. Further, the County of Los Angeles, as the animal control contractor in the City does feel that coyotes can represent a threat to small children. • • To date, the City of Rolling Hills has not received any telephone calls or letters in support of not managing the coyote population in the City. • At the 1 /7/02, Wildlife Preservation Committee, when the letter from Debra Fournier was considered, several residents attended that meeting, all requesting more aggressive trapping. • The status of this subject was presented at the Community Association annual meeting on 1 /16 / 02. Approximately 200 people were in attendance. During approximately 45 minutes of discussion, not a single resident opposed the trapping of coyotes, rather, there were several comments that the City should be doing more to reduce the coyote population than the trapping and education program. • To date, the City has not received any calls or comments expressing a desire to not reduce the coyote population. • Concerns and complaints regarding coyotes continue to be received at City Hall. 07/15/02 additional coyote management notes: On May 28, 2002, the City Council approved another level of coyote management authority for the County Department of Agriculture based upon: • Citizen complaints (Fournier submitted a letter requesting more aggressive management due to increased sightings). • An increase in coyote activity in 2002 following trapping efforts introduced in January, 2002. (1/02 to present, 77 coyote reports involving 13 suspected predatory activities and 3 confirmed predatory activities — 2001, 44 total complaints with 8 suspected predatory activities and 4 confirmed predatory activities.) • Additional coyote management efforts would only be authorized on private property at the request of a private property owner and after the following: (trapping efforts will continue and no eradication of coyotes is intended, implied or desired....this effort is designed to address a "problem animal" that has demonstrated the described behavior on a specific private property) • Representatives of the Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture can be authorized to shoot coyotes only when safety conditions are present, and prior property owner written permission has been obtained, and when activity by a coyote or coyotes on private property has demonstrated a lack of fear of humans by virtue of the severity of the predatory activity (proximity to humans), time of day, or number of coyotes present. The type of management that will be deployed by the County Department of Agriculture will include electronic calling of coyotes to the specific private property(s) and the safe discharge of a firearm at close proximity to the intended target. Trapping efforts by the County Department of Agriculture will continue upon request and written approval by private property owners. Since adoption of these new management efforts, this level of management has only been activated on 1 occasion following a report of a witnessed predatory activity, on 7/8/02. The attack occurred 30 feet from the property owner just before 9:00 a.m., 10 feet from a residential structure. A cat was taken by a coyote and carried down into a canyon out of sight. Although the 23 pound mancoon cat eventually fought its way free and survived after veterinary treatment for bite wounds, due to the time of day of the attack, proximity to the human and residential structures ( the resident reports loosing 18 cats previously), this more advanced level of coyote management was authorized on this specific property after City inspection with the County Department Agriculture representative of the property. Efforts of the County did not prove fruitful, although 3 coyotes were spotted across the canyon on a nearby property. The calling attempts were halted after 2 hours, and the nearby property has had traps introduced with the support of that property owner. 08/13/02 additional coyote management notes: On August 6, 2002 at approximately 9:20 a.m., City Hall was contacted by Mr. and Mrs. Brent Howell, 2 Saddleback Road explaining that a cat had been taken by a coyote about 20 feet away from where they were standing at 9:15 a.m. adjacent to their home.,, The commented on seeing 2 or 3 adult coyotes previously in the neighborhood stalking:, horses and following them when they take walks. Clearly, this event met the criteria established by the City Council on May 28, 2002, and after consultation with County Department of Agriculture, City staff authorized the County Department of Agriculture to attempt to call and dispatch this animal. An animal was called and dispatched by 11:10 a.m. that morning on the Howell's property. However, the coyote taken was a small animal, weighting approximately 20 lbs., with sharp teeth (young). It appeared to be young and not a mature adult as described by the Howells. Staff reported that traps had been deployed throughout the community since January, 2002, however, no coyotes had been caught. Staff explained that the County Department of Agriculture has had very good luck with traps in some locations outside the City and dismal results in others and that they traps did not appear to be reducing the number of coyotes in the City, or discouraging predatory behavior near homes. At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, August 12, 2002, I provided an update to the City Council regarding coyote management activities in the City. Based upon the two most recent instances (2 close proximity predatory acts during the day while people were present in 4 weeks), the increased sightings, suspected and confirmed predatory activity reports and that 8 months of trapping had not resulted in the capture of any animals, the City Council authorized City staff to work with the County Department of Agriculture to dispatch coyotes using calls and appropriate firearms as a proactive method to reduce the number of coyotes to a manageable level as determined by the County Department of Agriculture. It was determined that staff would work with County to implement this program and that a reduction in the coyote reports should be observed. Staff emphasized that the dispatching of coyotes is not an attempt to remove all coyotes from the community, but an attempt to reduce their numbers to manageable level and reinstall their natural behavior of nocturnal predatory activities rather than daytime predatory activities in the proximity of humans. 1996' 1999 2000 2001 1/02 to 8/13/02 POSTED SIGHTINGS 7 . 10 32 78 SUSPECTED PREDATORY ACTIVITY 0 5 8 16 CONFIRMED PREDATORY ACTIVITY 0 2 4 5 TOTAL 7 17 44 99 On Thursday, 8/15, Ray Smith from LA County Department of Agriculture reported that a coyote had been caught in a trap located on a property on Saddleback Road. On 8/19, I reported the 8/12 City Council direction to the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Eight of 10 Committee members were present and their were no objections to reducing the coyote population in order to reduce the predatory activity and sighting reports. On 8/20, County Agriculture Representatives attempted to call and manage coyotes from several properties. No coyotes were observed. On August 26, we received complaints from 4 residents regarding coyote noises from multiple animals at 2:00 a.m. and at 6:00 a.m. in the vicinity of Wagon Lane / El Concho canyons. On August 29, I inspected the area with County Ag Reps for coyote management efforts planned for that evening and the morning of August 30. On August 30, the Countyreported that after several hours of calling and setting traps, no coyotes were observed. I placed a call to the County to schedule another effort.. LA County Department of Ag scheduled another calling effort in the Wagon Lane / El Concho area, as well as the Appaloosa Lane area on 9/4/02. No coyotes were observed. On 9/11 /02, I spoke to Mark Adams and he indicated that he would contact the latest coyote reporters (Nakazawa / Wolinsky) and schedule an event for the next week. 9/18/02 2 coyotes taken in vicinity of Reata Lane and Chuckwagon Road. 1 large 40+ lb. Male, recovered, and 1 juvenile not recovered (in the professional opinion of the County Ag. representative, this was a fatal hit) 9/26/02 County Ag. Representatives attempted to call coyotes in the Poppy Trail,Roadrunner, Appaloosa, Wagon and Chinchring, areas. No coyotes were heard or seen. 10/9/02 County Ag. Representatives attempted to call coyotes in the above areas. No activity was observed. 10/17/02 County Ag. Representatives attempted to call coyotes in the Caballeros, Wagon, Reata, Poppy Trail and Saddleback Road areas. No avtivity was observed. Trapping continued the week prior. County recommends halting calling / trapping for a few weeks. See Fax to Council on 10/17/02. Reported to WPC 10/21. 12/9/02 Mrs. Lendahl, 4 Roadrunner Road, visited City Hall expressing firm concern that "something needed to be done" about a pair of coyotes she repeatedly sees on and near her property. She reported seeing the pair recently at 7:30 a.m. and during the early evening in her driveway and behind her house. She reported that the coyotes are chasing after cats in her neighborhood. After discussion, I indicated that I would have the County Department of Ag. contact her to schedule a visit to her property. She had already signed a release on 8/6/02. I called Mark Adams and asked him to call her and take appropriate action. I informed the City Council of my actions and submitted a memo to the WPC. 12/30/02 Mark Adams conducted calling on Mrs. Lendahl's property. No coyotes were seen or observed. 1/15/03 We received a report of two coyotes observed around 16 Roadrunner. I requested Mark Adams to call Mrs. Lendahl to schedule another calling event on her property. 1/29/03 Mrs. Gitter, 67 Saddleback Road, visited City Hall today reporting that she observed 2 coyotes take 1 chicken off their neighbor's property on Sunday, 1/26 at 8:30 a.m. She requested coyote management from the County on her property. County Ag. officials have contacted Mrs. Gitter and additionally, Mrs. Lindahl, at 4 Roadrunner Road. Mrs. Lindahl has been reporting coyote sightings as well and requested assistance from the County. As a result, the County will be attempting to call and manage coyotes at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1/29. CRAIG, I CAN'T FIND ANY RESULTS OFFTWHISIC! NE1 2/12/03 Based upon requests from residents, representatives of the County Department of Agriculture will be visiting the Storm Hill property • owned by Claudia Bird and the Lindahl property, 6 Roadrunner Rd., in an attempt to call and manage coyotes during the early morning hours on Wednesday, 2/12 / 03. Additionally, the County may visit the Black residence, 2 Appaloosa Ln. The County did not conduct the scheduled coyote management due to weather conditions. 2/27/03 Mark Adams conducted calling on Storm Hill. Due to weather, visits to other properties did not take place. Calling had been scheduled about a week earlier, but had been cancelled due to rain. The Tabah residence on Outrider is also inspected due to resident reports of coyote sightings. None observed 3/5/03 Mark Adams visits Storm Hill, Lindahl 6 Roadrunner, Black 2 Appaloosa, McKinnie 3 El Concho and conducts calling. Nothing observed. Mark Adams suggests trapping to be initiated once soil drys. I instructed Mark to call these concerned residents to schedule trap deployment. I further contact Adams on 3/13 and ask that he contact the residents. About 3 inches of rain falls in City on 3/15-16. 3/17/03 WPC is informed of County activities. 3/31/03 County Ag. deploys traps at 4 Roadrunner, 2 Appaloosa, 4 Storm Hill, and 9 Wagon for a 2 -week period. 4/1/03 County Ag. reports that one 28 lb. Male coyote was trapped and dispatched at 4 Storm Hill. 4/9/03 PVE reports taking (trapping) 4 coyotes (3 male/1 female) over the last week. May — July County continues deploying traps in Saddleback Road (74,76,58) and 9 Wagon lane off and on. Calling events are periodically held in the Saddleback Road Area. 7/29/03 County Ag. conducts calling and dispatching - 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Saddleback area. No results. 8/7/03 the County reported trapping and removing a 30 +/ - pound female coyote from 76 Saddleback Road. This area has been the source of several complaints from residents regarding a coyote.. 8/12/03 30 lb female coyote trapped and removed from 76 Saddleback. 8/14/03 County trapped and removed a female 28+/- pound coyote from the same trap at 76 Saddleback Road. CRN:mlk 07/15/02coyotenotes Monday, November 19, 2012 9:52 AM Subject: Re: For 11/26 council meeting coyote control Date: Monday, November 19, 2012 8:58 AM � �'�a Os -43 From: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> To: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> I am ready :-) �LSa� �' t z c ? 1 '-') Animal Pest Management Services 800-344-6567 or 909-591-9551 All City Animal Trapping 877-724-5314 or 562-230-3806 The City could also choose to hire a private pest management company to address the coyote issue. We only know of two such companies: Animal Pest Management at http://www.animalpest.com/ and All City Animal Trapping at http: /www.allcityanimaltrapping.com/coyote-removal-trapping.php Ewa. Ewa Nikodem, Administrative Assistant City of Rolling. Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. 'J'A - tea From: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> Page 1 of 3 i(1011/2_ ^k 2-3 _, 3206 ut ( .ne‘41 4 (S o �'1n_ o►-. Z iza + 41 So ik owe__ z\A"`, h 4 " A C r_ n 4, tr.., M� �S D G-41 4- L f j f 0 uNr. ei facicf l .ryr) 04-- 4 -2691741\1 II - dat. 4 ieikr-Firikti too-kg/0 ---, 4 S'00 is 4 l -(? 3 _ �{ Wires 14/c. ea_R_ - S- m ei{e Soo — to c/ats s'1ec.S -- 1 z ((/LJ(I epee �) 1-5) (io ;) 1I SS( Ewa Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:49 AM Subject: Coyote Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:48 AM From: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> • To: Anton Dahlerbruch adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net REL 1 V E Cc: Heidi Luce hluce@cityofrh.net, Yolanta Schwartz ys@cityofrh.net FYI - Ewa/ JAN 31 2013 City of Honing Hills By Forwarded Message From: Mark Adams <MAdams@acwm.lacounty.gov> Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:35:35 -0800 To: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Cc: Fernando Barrera <FBarrera@acwm.lacounty.gov>, Ray Smith <RSmith@acwm.lacounty.gov> Subject: Re: Rolling Hills -: Coyote Hi, Ewa. Things didn't go too well. The darkness makes it almost impossible to see, the scoped rifle was useless. We played the "coyotes yowling" tape off and on at several locations along the closed area of Poppy Trail for about an hour and a half. We didn't see or hear any response from coyotes whatsoever. A few neighborhood dogs responded, but that was it. The vegetation in the immediate area is very dense and there would be very little opportunity for a shot there anyway. Fernando did report hearing coyotes earlier that day in another location. Typically, when coyote hunters call for coyotes, they spend about 10 minutes in one location. If there is no response in that time, they move to another location about 1/4 mile away and try again. I feel that if we were to be more successful on a hunt, we would need to do it during daylight and be able to move freely around the city and call in multiple areas; not a likely scenario considering that this is in the middle of your city and not in the forest or out on the wide open plains of Wyoming with very few homes around. Page 1 of 1 Monday, November 19, 2012 8:50 AM Subject Re: coyote sighting Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012 3:44 PM From: Mark Adams <MAdams@acwm.lacounty.gov> To: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Ewa, We will have Fernando out on Tuesday to place traps again at the Walker residence. My superiors feel that "pet stalking" is one of the criteria for deciding to trap, and I will continue to follow that policy. Here are a few suggestions that may be of help to residents and the city staff. Fenced areas can be protected by the coyote roller, see here http://www.coyoteroller.com/ Residents can always hire a private pest management company at their own expense. The City could also choose to hire a private pest management company to address the coyote issue. We only know of two such companies: Animal Pest Management at http://www.animalpest.com/ and All City Animal Trapping at http:/ / www.allcityanimaltrapping.com/ coyote-removal-trapping.php As far as a "shooting team" as suggested by Dr. Walker; we have done that in the past. In my opinion, a lot of effort for very little return. We could have Fernando set up with a rifle and predator call. Of course, we would need permission from the resident, safe conditions for shooting, support of this option from Mr. Dahlerbruch, and notification of the police dept. that coyote control by firearm will be taking place. Also we have some coyote documents (see attachments) in PDF form that the city may choose to post on the website. I hope that these suggestions will be of some additional help to the residents of Rolling Hills. Mark »> From: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> To: Mark Adams <MAdams@acwm.lacounty.gov> Date: 11/8/2012 10:55 AM Subject: Re: coyote sighting Good morning Mark, I just wanted to follow up with you about the coyote control in Page 1 of 10 Rolling Hills issue; our resident called again and she wanted to know if we have an answer for her ? Could you please let me know ? Thank you, Ewa Ewa Nikodem, Administrative Assistant City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-3774521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. From: Mark Adams <MAdams@acwm.lacounty.gov> Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:34:53 -0800 To: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Subject: Re: FW: coyote sighting Ewa, I have referred Ms. Walker's concerns to my superiors. Our Bureau Chief Mr. Ray Smith is volunteering as a poll worker today. My immediate superior, Mr. Richard Takata and myself will discuss Ms. Walker's concerns with Mr. Smith tomorrow morning. Page 2 of 10 »> From: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> To: Mark Adams <MAdams@acwm.lacounty.gov> CC: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> Date: 11/5/2012 8:16 AM Subject: FW: coyote sighting Good morning Mark, I wanted to follow up on the email Tony sent to you last week; we need to get back to the resident asap. Could you please let us know as soon as you getachance? Thank you for all of your help. Ewa Ewa Nikodem, Administrative Assistant City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient -and you .N have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Forwarded Message From: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:20:14 -0700 Page 3 of 10 To: Mark Adams <MAdams@acwm.lacounty.gov> Cc: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Subject: FW: coyote sighting Hi Mark. I hope all is going well. Below is an email that we need to respond to. Ignoring the comment about cost - that's not the issue, how do you suggest we proceed. We (staff) understand that the County addresses 3bold and aggressive2 coyotes that are a danger to human health and safety. Is the response that the focus is not the protection of domestic animals, people need to learn to live with the coyotes and anything more aggressive requires a private trapper? I'm thinking of two things....1) you can get back to her directly for the purpose of discussing what further the County can do specifically on her property and 2) you let us know of a response to the general question so we can get back to her on the broader topic. Thoughts? Thanks, Tony Anton Dahlerbruch City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310.377.1521 www.rolling-hills.org This is a transmission from the City of Rolling Hills. The information contained in this email pertains to City business and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader Page 4 of 10 of this message is not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient and you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The CITY OF ROLLING HILLS accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Forwarded Message From: Rae Walker <jraewalker@aol.com> Reply -To: Rae Walker <jraewalker@aol.com> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:13:40 -0700 To: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Subject: coyote sighting Hi Ewa, We have more coyote sightings and encounters to report. There were several very active in Georgeff Canyon last night (Tues). They kept us awake most of the night. Late yesterday afternoon one (may have been more in the brush) came up on my back lawn...probably after my dog because she made a terrible bark and came running into the house. She was terrified all night --shaking and pressing up to me, so I guess it was a pretty close encounter. This group has always been very aggressive in coming out in the afternoon and coming close to the houses. My neighbor saw one in the middle of Portuguese Bend Road by the LaCaze's last week during the day, also. It did not run away...just walked to the side of the road and waited for her car to pass. My trap is useless..the raccoons spring it. We need to get a hunting team in again..this is getting dangerous. Last time the coyotes got two cats and two dogs (one German shepherd) on our block. We killed 17 (coyotes)the last time. What do we have to do to get more "action" on this? The county trapper says there are several people up here that have him putting out traps Monday to Thursday. Seems to me it would be Page 5 of 10 cheaper to have a team come and hunt them down like they used to do --get it over with instead of paying two guys to keep coming back every day for nothing. I know all my neighbors would support it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Rae End of Forwarded Message End of Forwarded Message Jeffrey S. Green Assistant Re5lnnal amebas USDA-Ap10.0 Animal Damao Control Inkavad, Colorado 511219 P. Robert Henderson t srnsko, Specialist Animal Damage Control Kansas State University Manhattan. Kansas titiS 1F•1N1) Mark D. Coinage State Director ILSI)A.APHIS• Animal Damage Central assize. Idol 5:'105 fig t.Ceyeta•he&Lnma COYOTES Damage Prevention and Control Methods • Exclusion I'tdute Ih csta:k ht entalnenwm. herd !nested: ted: into pans at alight Gaiuskn fences (taetc irn and/or edeehic), property constructed and mabaubud, out aid significantly In teducttg pcedatkat. 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Cismlcal odor and taste repellent' \"one hare shorn sufficient effectiveness to be registered far INC Toxicants hbld ejector devices 1ca use with sodium cyanide -loaded plastic capsules They are soul effo ive during cold weather (fall to spring). lives/tack protection collars (IJ'Q containing Compound l0. (sodium mlmalluoaoaccute) ate tegicteted for use wily in combo maws. Fumigants Gas cartridges are registered as a burrow (den) fumigant. ?baniing Iabiaid traps (Nos 3 and 4) ate effective and are the molt verattle central Ind. Snares are effective wee coyotes paw through or under nets ore fences and in trail sets. PREVENTION AND CONTROL Or WILDLIFE DAMAGE — 1006 Coon attoe Eetencloa Otvtaion twtltata oU ,grltultwe and Natural Resources Unlwaiq of NNHels • Ltnealn Rutted Reales Oepartaccut ofAgdruttmn Anlmal sad Rant Health Repectiaa Semite AalmalDama(e Control GreatFLtm Agricultural Ceaamn WURifeCommtotse C -a l Page 6 of 10 Coyote Hazing Guide Appropriate Responses for Various Coyote Behaviors Animal Activity Hexing Response Coyote (s) seen moving through an area (any time of day) No response necessary, stay aware of animals location until out of sight Remember coyotes are creatures of habit and may use same path, same time on other days. Coyote Wresting in an area (any time of day) Examine location -if near to where people & pass will be moving, clap hands, shout, try and startle it to leave. If In the distance, away from path, first be aware of presence. Coyote (s) moving along same path as people/pets Don't ignore or avoid. Make eye contact, yell, clap hands, use noise makers and encourage coyote to change path away from People/pets Coyote (s) following person/pet Aggressively face coyote -yell, clap, noisemakers, move towards, gather other people and encourage coyote to change path away from people/pets. DO NOT STOP until coyote has left. Coyote(s) sniffing areas recently vacated by people/pet Don't ignore or avoid. Make eye contact, yell, dap hands, use noise makers and encourage coyote to move away from people/pets Coyote (s) entering back yard w/ no pet present Aggressively face coyote -yell, clap, noisemakers, move towards, spray with hose. gather other people and encourage coyote to leave yard. DO NOT STOP until coyote has left. Coyote (s) entering back yard w/ pet present Get pet inside or pick up if possible. Aggressively face coyote yel, clap, noisemakers, move towards, throw items, spray with hose. DO NOT STOP until coyote has left. DO NOT INJURE -can increase chance of attack. Coyote (s)"playing" wiper DO NOT ALLOW. Get pet inside or pickup if possible. Aggressively face coyotoyell, dap, noisemakers, move towards, throw items, spray with hose. DO NOT STOP until coyote has left. DO NOT INJURE -can increase chance of attack. Coyote (s) approaching person directly Aggressively face coyote•yell, clap, noisemakers, move towards, spray with hose, gather other people and encourage coyote to leave yard. DO NOT STOP until coyote has left Report Incident Coyote (s) circling a person/pet Pick up pet If possible. Aggressively face coyote -yell, dap, noisemakers, move towards other people, throw items. Don't ignore and tum back to it. DO NOT STOP until coyote has left DO NOT INJURE -can Increase chance of attack Coyote approaching, circling a child Pick up child immediately, yell, noisemakers, throw things, act aggressively. DO NOT RUN AWAY OR IGNORE. 00 NOT STOP until coyote has leR the area. Report Immediately. Coyote biting pet Yell, call for additional people, pickup pet if possible, use item to hit coyote, it Is possible and common to be able to scare a coyote Into dropping pet. THERE IS DANGER OF GETTING BITTEN BY GETTING BETWEEN ANIMAL AND PREY. Report incident. Coyote biting person Yell, call for help, punch, kick and fight, coyote will usually flee. Seek medical attention as needed and report incident to proper authorities immediately. Important Notes: If you think an animal is s do or Injured DO NOT engage with hazing techniques. Contact proper authorities and remove yourself from the vldnily. A sick or brjwed animal is UNPREDICTABLE and you should avoid contact Source: Denver Park & Recreation Coyote Management Program, Denver. Colorado Page 7 of 10 'VON, THE HUMANE SOCETY W rid eoTto snots COYOTE HAZING GUIDELINES: How to Haze for Effective Reshaping of Coyote Behavior Generally, coyotes are reclusive animals who avoid human contact. Coyotes whore adapted to urban and suburban environments, however. may realize there aro low real threats and approach people or feel sate visiting yards oven when people aro present. These coyotes have become habituated (lost their fear of humans), likely duo to the ready avallabtiy of food In our neighborhoods. Sometimes, this food is deliberately provided by people who Ito to watch wild animals or misguidedly fool they are helping them by footing. These bold coyotes should not be r�.�. �-- tolerated or enticed, but definitely given the message that they yvr ' t' "" should not be so brazen. Hazing is a method that makes use of deterrents to move an animal out of an area or discourage an undesirable behavior or activity. Hazing can help maintain a coyote's fear of humans and deter them from neighborhood spaces such as backyards and play spaces. Tho following guidelines are adapted from the Denver. Colorado coyote problem mitigation program's Hazing Guidelines, written by the Natural Areas Program of the Denver Parks and Recreation Department in October 2009. These guidelines have proven very successful at correcting problematic coyote behavior both In the short and longer tern. Methods of Hazing Include. Using a variety of different hazing tools is critical; coyotes can habituate to individual items, sounds, and actions. Yelling and waving your arms while approaching the coyote Noisemakers: Voice, whistles, air horns, bells, soda cans filled with pennies or dead batteries, pots and pans banged together Projectiles: sticks, small rocks, cans, tennis balls, rubber balls Other: hoses, water guns with vinegar water, spray bottles with vinegar water, popper spray. boar ropeflant walking sticks "Go Away Coveter The simplest method of hazing a coyote involves being loud and large: o Stand tall, wave your arms and yell at the coyote. approaching it if necessary, until it runs away. o Follow this link for a demonstration: i itelMmw,voutubo.comNratc h?v=EDmgwtfedbw$reature=laver embedded) If a coyote has not been hazed before, ho may not Immediately run away when you yell at him. If this happens, you may need to walk towards the coyote and increase the intensity of your hazing. Tho coyote may run away, but than stop after a distance and look at you. It is important to continue to haze the coyote until he completely leaves the area. You may need to use different tactics. such as noisemakers, stomping your feet. or spraying tho coyote with a hose, to get him to leave. Page 8 of 10 t.+71f"› 3 1Or We , THE HUMANE SOCIETY rte 11* OMr[D units PREVENTING COYOTE CONFLICTS: How to Keep Coyotes Out of Your Yard and Keep Your Pets Safe Coyotes goneraly ovoid humans. oven when their home range encompasses largely urban or suburban habitat. However. the presence of a free buffet In the fort of pet food. compost or trash can lure coyotes into yards and create the impression that these places aro bountiful feeding areas. Without the lure of food or other attractants, their visits will be brief and rare. But a coyote who finds food In ono yard may team to search for food In others, What attracts coyotes to urban and residential areas? Food Deliberately leading coyotes is o mistake. You may enjoy hand -feeding animals. but Nis Is a surefire way to get thorn accustomed to people and will ultimately toad to their demise_ Hare am some other general rules to follow. Avoid feeding pets outside. It you must. feed thorn only for a set limo during the day (for no more than one hour) and romovo the food bowl as soon as your pet has finished her meal. In dry conditions, water can bo as alluring as food, so remove water bowls sat outside for pets and make watering cans unavailable. If you compost, use enclosed bins and nova compost meat or fish scraps. Good housekeeping. such as regularly raking areas around bird tenders, can also help discourage coyote activity near residences. Remove fallen fruit from the ground. Koop trash In high-quafiy containers with tight -fitting lids, Only place the cans curbside the morning of collection. If you leave them out overnight they are more likely to bo tipped and broken into. Shelter Coyotes are secretive animals, and studies have shown they can five fora long time in dose proximity to dense human settlements without over being noticed. Such coyotes are abiding by the rules we set for minimal conflicts, and should be left atone. In the spring, when coyotes give birth and begin to raise fitters, they concentrate their activities around dens or burrows In which the young are sheltered. Al these limes, they may become highly defensive and territorial, and challenge any other coyote or dog that comas close to the pups. People walking their dogs in parks and wooded areas may run into these situations and even bo challenged by parent coyotes to back oft. Fights occur rarely and most often when dogs are off leash. It's important to recognize such incidents for what they ere: defense of space, not random attacks. If you encounter o coyote when walking your pot, do NOT run away, haze the coyote Mtn the techniques described in our Hazing Guidelines. Free -roaming pots Free -roaming pots. especially cats and sometimes small dogs. may attract coyotes Into certain neighborhoods. Although coyotes are primarily nocturnal, the bolt way to minimize risk to pots Page 9 of 10 Page 10 of 10 r�r la / 9� 1, * v �t y Stash Your Food and Trash Allowing coyotes access to human food and garbage is reckless and deadly. Cky:sn ge :rutty .borl rodere s ar.J rabbits for 104 Cat Mil take aMaelage if rebatewr k available, extend garbage, get Ind, and donettic aAalau • Put taraage 1. valid} dead Patakeis that wroth :toad... • Reath* sees at omen esteda0p is dry climatal. • Brut eta bat ti`ht, and de Pa leave pet load kutsidk. • Pet ;may lend leaden at clot taxed attract na rodeori arJ nor cogent they. • Provide seine tankages 6r rabbits, pang !IC. • P(d. to W leg troll ate code compel Plea • Ace poor ae(g`:.on to (alwr Pete tips. Please respect and protect rad Pivots. 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LWCthr\J- Keraet-L eiec% o� A4( Cdi i d 400 t41,1tL. rv. �� L Dad ewe CAI 4_ LI j t f —,Q y olsr.e� pctrn.n�;o - iziater;Al l o - daY -f leakiXKIrfwq 0 -� /Q, o S'oo ptk 4 *It - 3 - 4( ko Gres 'kea_tz_s _ SA m e-6Pec<44t S- too to cicup vc oLs.cf palAkski weed ac,pp-vvv f Updated 11119112 Coyote trapping between March —November 2012 FirstName LastName Addressl 1 James & Lori Beck 15 Wideloop 2 Sunitha Bharadia _ 16 Pine Tree Lane 3 Claudia Grzywacz 4 Storm Hill Lane 4 Jonas 3 Poppy Trail, requested trapping but traps were at 7 Poppy Trail instea 5 Valerie Kats 14 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and 3 Buckboard Lane — traps to be set up asap 6 Lacey ' 7 Poppy Trail 7 Major ,. Langer 6 Possum Ridge 8 Robin - - Mindnich 2 Quail Ridge Road North straps to be set] up asap 9 Sharon Minkes 44 Chuckwagon Road 10 Roseanne O'Callaghan 12 Outrider Road 11 Neils Pedersen 4 Running Brand Road 12 Nina Ritter 63 Crest Road East 13 Roopa Reddy 11 Poppy Trail I- requested trapping but traps were at 7 Poppy Trail instead 14 Michael Sherman 33 Crest Road East 15 Dorothy Vinter 9 Reata Lane 16 Rae Walker 6 Wagon Lane 17 Joyce Witner 79 Eastfield Drive 18 Janet Wolfenden 60 Eastfield Drive Ewa Nikodem Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:03 PM Subject Re: Coyotes Date: Friday, March 26, 2010 1:43 PM From: Anton Dahlerbruch <adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net> To: Ewa Nikodem <enikodem@cityofrh.net> Do you want to prepare a draft? On 3/25/10 9:26 AM, "Ewa Nikodem" <enikodem@cityofrh.net> wrote: Hello, Fernando Herrera and Edwin Matthews of County Agriculture stopped by today. The traps are closed and Fernando left them at the same locations as before (3 Eucalyptus and 10 Williamsburg). He suggested we prepare a note for residents before we loan the traps to suggest that the trapping should be taken place Monday - Thursday. That property owner is required to check the trap daily no later than by 8:30 am. If trap is set up Friday, we would need to let Fernando know so he can be on call. He suggested that food / bones inside the trap be in the middle of the trap and not touch the sides of the cage. He also suggested that we mark the traps as "property of the City of RH". Fernando left his private cell phone number so we can contact him on weekends. This number is not to be released to anybody else. Fernando's. private cell phone 310-701-0236 & it's onlyto be used on weekends. They are no longer trapping at these two properties, they did not caught a single coyote. Ewa. Ewa Nikodem, Administrative Assistant City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Page 1 of 2 • `. .v\4., 4,2/11, scC-=eltal f.. (0 grL TINLL 6-1 1 7.1 £'' &c - 2 ;