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Wildlife Preservation Committee Agenda 09-16-96MINUTES OF ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE September 16, 1996 Members present: Roger Sommer presiding, Brent Barnes, Pam Crane, Don Gales Recorder, Steve Shultz, Arvel Witte. Staffs Craig Nealis Absent: Ralph Black, Loren DeRoy, Margaret Higgins. Meeting Called t❑ order at 6'CT7 PM 1.1 Minutes of August meeting approved with minor corrections. 2. No public comments OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Guzzler report: Don found little progress on'rebuilding the HiM Ring, but a man was working en plumbing today. Craig said construction material is due to arrive soon. 3.2 Wildlife Releases by Steve (attached). Many squirrels being reported. Steve anticipates a problem developing. They can destroy pines and palms. Arvel saw 4 quail on the Cole property and nearby. Steve said in this dry season food and water should be provided for all birds. Roger hears a great horned owl in George F Canyon. 3.3 Publicity: Pam had none to report. Craig said the City Council approved cat texoplasmosis information at the city hall desk and ar announcement of it in the Newsletter. He also passed around a SPCA release about dognapping, and (ACTION) he will rework it for the Newsletter. Arvel suggested an item about tree pruning being appropriate now that the nestino season is over. 3.4 Projects and Functions: Arvel asked that Craig have the curreet list be retyped up to date (ACTION). NEW SUSINESS 4,1 Feral Cats Study: All members received a packet of information and selected reports from Steve. These were discussed at length along with the problem. Arvel is seeing fewer feral; while jogging.. Steve asked if we really have a problem or is it just our perception. As concluded in the August meeting, Craig reiterated er'd recommended public education about feral cats as the best approach at this time. ACTION: Don will get Audubon Bird Count figures for Craig, and Craig will prepare a public information page or two. 4.2 Habitat Remediation: (ACTION) Held to October meeting in Ralph's absence. 4.3 Community Interface and possible nature walk with Caballero= (ACTION) held over to October meeting in Loren's absence. 4.4. Addition of a WPC Alternate Member: City Council Personnel Committee has completed interviews. A recommendation to the City Council will be made at the September 23 Council meeting. 4.5 The WPC viewed the RHE 7 -minute video, "George F Canyon, A,Las= Great Place," about their new parkitraii/Nature Center as an example o4 what our Committee might do with our similar and long delayed project. Meeting Adjourned 7155 pm. Next meeting 6 pm October 21. City Hall. C, o/ /Coffins. INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Regular Meeting September 16, 1996 6:00 P.M. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cityolrh@aol.com City Council Chambers No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 1. MINUTES 1.1 Meeting of August 19, 1996 Gales 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA 3. OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Guzzler Report Gales 3.2 Wildlife Release, Sightings, and Activities Team 33 Publicity on WPC Projects Crane 3.4 Project/Function Reports Team 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Consideration of Feral Cat Study Parameters Staff 4.2 Habitat Remediation Site Black 4.3 Community Interface -- Possible Nature Walk DeRoy 4.4 City Council Action on Alternate Committee Member Staff 4.5 George F. Canyon Nature Center Video Gales Agenda Wildlife Preservation Committee September 16, 1996 -1- ®Printed on Recycled Paper. MINUTES OF ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE August 19, 1996 Members Present; Roger Sommer presiding, Brent Barnes, Ralph Black, Pam Crane, Loren DeRoy, Don Gales Recorder, Margaret Higgins, Steve Shultz,Arvel Witte. Staff: Craig Nealis, City Manager. Meeting called to order 6:05 pm 1.1 Minutes of July meeting approved. 2. No public comments OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Guzzler report: Don reported Hix ring i5 still under reconstruction and the water is turned off. 3.2 Wildlife releases and actions by Steve (attached). Don sighted a squirrel on his property 19 Middleridge Lane N. Arve1 saw a cottontail rabbit in a field SW of the Crest Road Fire Station on 29 July, and on 15 August Roger saw a dead squirrel 100 yds south of Hesse Gap on Portuguese Bend Road. 3.3 Publicity. Pam reported none 3.4 Projects and Functions (Witte): P-1: After much discussion abou= buying another incubator, it was concluded the area can support no more birds than Steve provides, but the Committee will help in the cost of quail and pheasant egg purchasing. P-2 (Guzzler), P-3 (Remediation) and P-6 (Nature Trail): Total funds are *300 in budget. Ralph spoke about P-3 planting of natives on some road easements. ACTION: Ralph will find places where plants are needed on easements if not intruding on Women's Club planting. P-5 Garden & Trail: The transition to a paid gardner is abandoned. ACTION: It was agreed to have a weeding party for all at 9 am on Saturday. Sept. 7. Don will repaint some signs:. others will work on pruning to expose hidden trail signs and replanting two signs. F-2 (Education): Discussion regarding nature walks for residents. Don is willing but past results were disappointing. ACTION: Loren will investigate the interest of Caballeros, possibly a nature ride or ride/walk. NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Feral cat parameters (attached memo from Brent, and Craig's 6/17 memo.) These were discussed at length as to effectiveness of methods to control cats and what the proposed study would do. In the end it was felt public education is the best hope for cutting down on the cat population for the protection of wildlife cats destroy. 4.2 Dr. Schaye's news release on cat toxoplasmosis infection was disucssed. ACTION: Craig will seek Council approval and run it. 4,3 Four applications were submitted for the Alternate Member of WPC. They are yet to be interviewed by Personnel. 4.4 A 7 -minute video by RHE on their George F Canyon Nature Center was to be shown, but it did not operate on Craig's TV/VCR player. It will be on the next meeting's agenda if the TV works. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm. Next meeting Sept. 16, 6 pm, City Hall. Cityo� lE'0//1n9 -iNt_it INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS CALIF. 90274 1310) 3771521 FAX (310) 377.7288 WILDLIFE SIGHTING REPORT Date: t„234 Reported By: CRAsa AJt a,s (not required) Time: /0:10 Location: Phone No. (not required) P8 10.46 ATTny #4146 Type and Number of Birds/Animals: ((, (h Ey'1 Et Soc4steE4 Length/Size: ,LL.D44T Color: (o/lt./ Markings: What was it doing? Von.,a( 4 Have these been seen at this location before? When? Have these been seen in other locations before? When? (Rev. 130311) Date: Time: Location: Cu, 0/ Rot/in? _RA INCORPORATiD JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS CALIF. 90274 1310)377.1521 FAX (310) 3774288 WILDLIFE SIGHTING REPORT Slag 0 aim Reported By: Phone No. 9 et required (not required) Aw<.a\g(Qb Type and Number of Birds/Animals• .z�-t�T. .setaft Length/Size: Color: Markings: What was it doing? Have these been seen at this location before? When? Have these been seen in other locations before? When? (Rer. 930513) Date: Fri, Aug 30, 1996 12:46 AM EDT From: Witte A B Subj: Wildlife Sighting To: Cityofrh On August 23rd at 7:30 near # 8 John's Cyn Rd I sighted 4 mature CA Quail crossing the road toward the old cattle corral. My Granddog(Chesapeake Bay Retrieve) flushed them back toward # 8 into a pine tree. When flushed out of the tree, 7 took flight deep into the cattle corral area. Arvel 8/30/96 America Online: Cityofrh Page 1 Date: Mon, Sep 2, 1996 8:04 PM PST From: Witte A B Subj: Wildlife Sighting on 1 Sept 96 To: Cityofrh My neighbor, Dr. Les Hromas, called my attention to what appeared to be a . young Red Fox roadkill on Crest Road near Dr. Henke's driveway. Arvel ( 9/3/96 America Online: Cityofrh Page 1 C , WAIL, , fit/h INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX (3101377-7288 WILDLIFE SIGHTING REPORT • Date: 9-01-qe; Reported By: o r 2 n0 taV11e4) Time: 1,7;(0 6) m . Phone No. 5W—t9O/(o /� (not real F44) Location: Type and Number of Birds/Animals• 4i/A.4 of Length/Size: Color: Markings: What was it doing? 3 o . Have these been seen at this location before? When? Have these been seen in other locations before? 4h When? (Rey. 9)OSl9) Cu, o/ /Collc'nv INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4.1 Mtg. Date: 09/16/96 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF FERAL CAT STUDY PARAMETERS DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 This item was continued to this evening for further discussion. CRN:mlk urpcferafcatst udy.sta Printed on Recycled Paper. £?'i tL O/ Rotting ..11i1 d INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 E-mail ciyolrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4.1 Mtg. Date: 08/19/96 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF FERAL CAT STUDY PARAMETERS DATE: AUGUST 19, 1996 The attached staff report was presented at the June 17, 1996 Wildlife Preservation Committee meeting. This item was continued to this evening for further consideration. Comments by Committee Member_Brent Barnes are_attached for consideration also. CRN:mlk wpcftTakatcout7 .5 Id ®Pnnled On Recycled Paper. Cuy0/R0//in,Jilt INCORPORATED JANUARY 21, 1957 i MEMORANDUM NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROILING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 1710) 377-1S21 FAX 1710) 777.7288 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER RE: CONSIDERATION OF FERAL CAT STUDY PARAME IERS DATE: JUNE 17, 1996 BACKGROUND At the Wildlife Preservation Committee meeting held on May 20, 1996, staff was directed to compile a possible set of parameters that could be used in a study of feral cats. The following represents a list of possible study characteristics. - -determination of the total population of feral cats within the City. -determination of whether the feral cat population poses a threat to native birds/wildlife. -determination of the cause/trend of the feral population. -determiniation of local feral cat survival/support practices. -determination of practices to discourage local cat support system. -determination of the risk of passing infectious diseases carried by feral cats to residents -determination of methods to reduce/control the feral cat population (spay/neuter, trap & remove) and their effectiveness. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Committee Members discuss this matter and make an appropriate recommendation regarding this subject. CRN:cam feralstudy Brent E. Barnes 1Middleridge Lane, North Rolling Hills, California 90274 (3)0) 541-2889 Craig R. Nealis City Manager City of Rolling !lilts Re: Consideration of feral cat study parameters The following additional parameters I believe ought to be considered within the feral cat study: 1) Determination of the threat to the native birds/wildlife by sources other than feral cats. 2) Determination of migratory nature of native birds/wildlife leaving and entering the city limits. 3) Determination of how to address alternative threats to native birds and wildlife within Rolling Hills. 4) Determination of practices to discourage alternative threats to native birds/wildlife. 5) Determination of causal impact of feral cats/other threats as a function to the fluctuations in native birds/wildlife within Rolling Hills. 6) Determination of actual number of confinned infectious disease transmitted from feral cats to humans within Rolling Hills. 7) Determination of likelihood (in terms of percentage) of achieving target parameters of native birds/ wildlife by adversely impacting the number of feral cats within Rolling Hills. 8) Determination of what parameters of target goals are sought for wild birds/ wildlife and the probability of success under various plans for results. 9) Determination of cost to implement and continue action to achieve target goals. 10) Determination of the definition of a feral cat. 11) Determination of how to assure Rolling Hills resident cats are not categorized as feral cats subject to elimination. 10'd 53r+2Pe3 '3 ItI343 50 :60 9E 61-u Z -'X a Stephen & Catherine Shultz 14 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-1702 August 30, 1996 Craig Nealis Rolling Hills City Hall 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Craig; SEP 0 6 1996 OITY©PRGL %RttS gy I am enclosing a reprint from the Game Bird Breeders Gazette, April 1995 regarding small predators and a resume from an old friend of mine. Jackie is willing to speak to the committee on a variety of subjects. She is currently very involved with the California Native Plant Society and would_ like to_put_on a=class=in propagation,and_management of native plants as an alternative to invasive non -natives. CONTROL OF SMALL PREDATORS By BOB L. BURKHOLDER, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service Drawings by BOB HINES, U.S. F & W Service Illustrator The small flesh -eating mammals, commonly called carnivores, are usually more beneficial than harmful. All have varying degrees of use- fulness as fur bearers, game animals, and natural enemies of insects and rodents. At times they may attack poultry and cause other economic losses, but it is a mistake to condemn all members of the group for actions of a few that occasionally interfere with man's interests. Measures to prevent damage by these animals can be either reductional or protective. Reduc- tional control involves removal of offending animals, by poisons, traps, and gases. Protec- tive control entails less drastic measures to pre- vent losses —removal of nearby cover to make an area unattractive to predators, or repair of buildings or fences to exclude marauding animals. Because of the benefits from the small carniv- ores, control by killing should be limited to the animal doing damage. Selective removal can usually be attained by lethal measures in the immediate vicinity of the damage. Often, pre- ventive control will be more effective and cheaper in the long run, particularly if the operation to be protected is within small, well-defined boundaries. A fence to discourage predators is often desir- able on poultry farms. Although the initial cost is high, this may be offset by savings from reduced predation. An effective fence can be made of stout chicken wire 6 feet high; it should be braced on the inside. A smaller mesh wire must be used to exclude mink and weasels. The wire should extend underground at least 1 foot and then out- ward 1% feet, to discourage digging. In addition, a single -strand electric wire 8 inches above the ground and 8 inches in front of the chicken wire will further repel animals. Weed -killing chemicals should be used to prevent short-circuiting of the charged wire by ground vegetation. For the fence to be completely effective, there should be no tree or brush nearby to help an animal jump over. If such steps are not practicable, it may be necessary to capture or kill the objectionable predator. State laws usually permit the killing, without regard to season, of wild animals that damage property, even though they may nor- mally be protected as fur or game species. Since statutes governing the taking of predators vary, it is well to be familiar with the local laws before taking action. In most cases where reductional control is called for, trapping is the easiest and most effective method. The small animals most likely to be pests, and trapping procedures for capturing them, are described here. RACCOON Raccoons are found in most sections of the United States and southern Canada, and are variously classified as fur bearers or game animals. They are omnivorous —they eat both animal and vegetable foods. Because of their fondness for sweet corn in' the milk stage, they may at times severely damage cornfields. In southern States, they also feed on avocados, peaches, and citrus fruit. Predation on muskrat colonies and sea - turtle eggs sometimes occurs. In northern States the animals hibernate, or "den -up," in cold weather. KILLING HABITS Raccoons sometimes prey on poultry, and occasionally kill lambs or other small farm animals. They invade farm premises after dark, and it is characteristic of them to eat the heads off many chickens in one night. CONTROL Raccoons may be trapped with Nu. 2 steel traps, preferably the coil -spring type. Sets should be made along suspected routes of travel, such as stream banks, near den trees, or in the shallow riffles of a stream. In making a water set, cover the trap pan with a piece of aluminum foil. Effective baits include fresh fish, sardines, chicken heads, wing feathers, or fresh unshucked corn. OPOSSUM The opossum ranges over the eastern two- thirds of the United States and has recently become established in parts of the West. In some sections the animal is hunted for its meat and fur. When food is plentiful, the opossum may limit its range to a few hundred yards; at other times it travels widely. It is omnivorous, and is and adept climber. KILLING HABITS In raiding henhouses the opossum usually kills one chicken at a time, often mauling its victim. Eggs will be smashed and messy. Occasionally, damage occurs in cornfields when the corn is in the milk stage. CONTROL Opossums are readily taken with No. 114 or No. 2 steel traps. Sets should be made in natural or artificial openings or shelters, in hollow logs and trees, or at entrances to poultry yards. For bait, use meat, chicken entrails, fish, or moist dogfood. SKUNK Skunks range over all of the United States and southern Canada. They eat a wide variety of foods, including insect larvae, small mammals, and eggs. Favored habitat includes semiwooded areas, deserted buildings, and open country near woods. The animals are inactive during periods of extreme cold. Although they are fairly important fur bearers and not generally harmful, their presence near dwellings may be objectionable because of odors or diggings in lawns. At times they may also transmit rabies to man and domestic animals. KILLING HABITS The skunk usually does not climb; its preda- tion is mostly on ground -roosting birds. It kills one bird at a time and mauls the victim considerably. Occasionally a skunk destroys bee- hives while in search of insects. CONTROL Skunks are easily trapped in No. 1 or No. 2 traps. Sets should be made along access routes to the poultry pen and baited with chicken heads, entrails, meat scraps, or a dead mouse. To prevent the animals taking up residence under dwellings, seal all entrance holes in the foundation. If the skunk has already established itself under the house, close all exit holes but, one and sprinkle flour at this entrance; when tracks indicate the animal has left for the night, seal this entrance. Another suggested procedure is liberal application of flake naphthalene in the vicinity of the burrows. The animals may be live -trapped in cage -type traps covered with a burlap sack. WEASEL Members of the weasel family are found over all the North American continent. They are energetic, ceaseless hunters, and prefer a diet of freshly killed prey. Although the weasel kills many mice and other rodents and therefore is quite beneficial, it does at times destroy poultry. KILLING HABITS The weasel bites through the skull, back of the neck, or under the wing of poultry, and may eat only the back of the head and neck. It some- times kills many birds in one night and places them neatly in a pile. CONTROL To trap weasels, set No. 0 or No. 1 steel traps in crannies, brush piles, log piles, or any small covered area. Adjust the pan to "hair trigger" and bait with meat scraps or fresh fish suspended 8 to 10 inches above the trap. 7 - CONTROL OF SMALL PREDATORS By BOB L. BURKHOLDER, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service Drawings by BOB HINES, U.S. F & W Service Illustrator The small flesh -eating mammals, covimonly called carnivores, are usually more beneficial than harmful. All have varying degrees of use- fulness as fur bearers, game animals, and natural enemies of insects and rodents. At times they may attack poultry and cause other economic losses, but it is a mistake to condemn all members of the group for actions of a few that occasionally interfere with man's interests. Measures to prevent damage by these animals can be either reductional or protective. Reduc- tional control involves removal of offending animals, by poisons, traps, and gases. Protec- tive control entails less drastic measures to pre- vent losses —removal of nearby cover to make an area unattractive to predators, or repair of buildings or fences to exclude marauding animals. Because of the benefits from the small carniv- ores, control by killing should be limited to the animal doing damage. Selective removal can usually be attained by lethal measures in the immediate vicinity of the damage. Often, pre- ventive control will be more effective and cheaper in the long run, particularly if the operation to be protected is within small, well-defined boundaries. A fence to discourage predators is often desir- able on poultry farms. Although the initial cost is high, this may be offset by savings from reduced predation. An effective fence can be made of stout chicken wire 6 feet high; it should be braced on the inside. A smaller mesh wire must be used to exclude mink and weasels. The wire should extend underground at least 1 foot and then out- ward 1% feet, to discourage digging. In addition, a single -strand electric wire 8 inches above the ground and 8 inches in front of the chicken wire will further repel animals. Weed -killing chemicals should be used to prevent short-circuiting of the charged wire by ground vegetation. For the fence to be completely effective, there should be no tree or brush nearby to help an animal jump over. If such steps are not practicable, it may be necessary to capture or kill the objectionable predator. State laws usually permit the killing, without regard .to season, of wild animals that damage property, even though they may nor- mally be protected as fur or game species. Since statutes governing the taking of predators vary, it. is well to be familiar with the local laws before taking action. In most cases where reductional control is called for, trapping is the easiest and most effective method. The small animals most likely to be pests, and trapping procedures for capturing them, are described here. RACCOON Raccoons are found in most sections of the United States and southern Canada, and are variously classified as fur bearers or game animals. They are omnivorous —they eat both animal and vegetable foods. Because of their fondness for sweet corn in- the milk stage, they may at times severely damage cornfields. In southern States, they also feed on avocados, peaches, and citrus fruit. Predation on muskrat colonies and sea - turtle eggs sometimes occurs. In northern States the animals hibernate, or "den -up," in cold weather. KILLING HABITS Raccoons sometimes prey on poultry, and occasionally kill lambs or other small farm animals. They invade farm premises after dark, and it is characteristic of them to eat the heads off many chickens in one night. CONTROL Raccoons may be trapped with No. 2 steel traps, preferably the coil -spring type. Sets should be made along suspected routes of travel, such as stream banks, near den trees, or in the shallow II riffles of a stream. In making a water set, cover the trap pan with a piece of aluminum foil. Effective baits include fresh fish, sardines, chicken heads, wing feathers, or fresh unshucked corn. OPOSSUM The opossum ranges over the eastern two- thirds of the United States and has recently become established in parts of the West. In some sections the animal is hunted for its meat and fur. When food is plentiful, the opossum may limit its range to a few hundred yards; at other times it travels widely. It is omnivorous, and is and adept climber. KILLING HABITS In raiding henhouses the opossum usually kills one chicken at a time, often mauling its victim. Eggs will be smashed and messy. Occasionally, damage occurs in cornfields when the corn is in the milk stage. CONTROL Opossums are readily taken with No. 1} or No. 2 steel traps. Sets should be made in natural or artificial openings or shelters, in hollow logs and trees, or at entrances to poultry yards. For bait, use meat, chicken entrails, fish, or moist dogfood. SKUNK Skunks range over all of the United States and southern Canada. They eat a wide variety of foods, including insect larvae, small mammals, and eggs. Favored habitat includes semiwooded areas, deserted buildings, and open country near woods. The animals are inactive during periods of extreme cold. Although they are fairly important fur bearers and not generally .mful. their nresence near dwellings may be objectionable because of odors or diggings in lawns. At times they may also transmit rabies to man and domestic animals. KILLING HABITS The skunk usually does not climb; its preda- tion is mostly on ground -roosting birds. It kills one bird at a time and mauls the victim considerably. Occasionally a skunk destroys bee- hives while in search of insects. CONTROL Skunks are easily trapped in No. 1 or No. 2 traps. Sets should be made along access routes to the poultry pen and baited with chicken heads, entrails, meat scraps, or a dead mouse. To prevent the animals taking up residence under dwellings, seal all entrance holes in the foundation. If the skunk has already established itself under the house, close all exit holes but one and sprinkle flour at this entrance; when tracks indicate the animal has left for the night, seal this entrance. Another suggested procedure is liberal application of flake naphthalene in the vicinity of the burrows. The animals may be live -trapped in cage -type traps covered with a burlap sack. WEASEL Members of the weasel family are found over all the North American continent. They are energetic, ceaseless hunters, and prefer a diet of freshly killed prey. Although the weasel kills many mice and other rodents and therefore is quite beneficial, it does at times destroy poultry. KILLING HABITS The weasel bites through the skull, back of the neck, or under the wing of poultry, and may eat only the back of the head and neck. It some- times kills many birds in one night and places them neatly in a pile. CONTROL To trap weasels, set No. 0 or No. 1 steel traps in crannies, brush piles, log piles, or any small covered area. Adjust the pan to "hair trigger" and bait with meat. scraps or fresh fish suspended 8 to 10 inches above the trap. 08/3A/1996 17:03 8056520577 BOWLAND & ASSOCIATES PAGE 01 JACQUELINE L. BOWLAND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Bowland has been employed as a professional biologist and environmental planner since 1978 when she graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a BA in Environmental Studies and Biology. She has participated in the preparation of numerous Environmental Impact Reports and other documents under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Environmental Assessments and EJackie tam conducted numerousmpact mStatements tu Berl the he National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual, and wetland determinations applying the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service methodology. During her 18 years as a profoject essional env t and been technical de a on consultant, wide range wof environmeental and plable for nning g documents. technical adequacy As a terrestrial biologist, Jackie has conducted biological resource inventories and analyses including studies of rare/threatened/endangered plants and animals, marine mammal populations, bird censusing, identification of wildlife migration corridors, wetland delineation, and evaluation of wildlife habitat value. Jackie has particular expertise in conducting endangered species surveys, preparing biological constraints analyses, and in the development of native plant revegetation programs. Some of these projects include surveys under federal guidelines of the endangered San Joaquin kit fox, least terns, and marine mammals. and biological constraints analyses for use in land use planning for such large properties as the 28 square mile Bixby Ranch in Santa Barbara County, a 14,000 acre ranch in San Luis Obispo County, and the 5,000 acre Dos Vientos Ranch in Ventura County. Jackie has overseen biological and other environmental mitigation programs, including the construction and restoration of a pipeline, roadway, and water tank for the Vandenberg Village Community Services District, and a pipeline construction and revegetation project within the sensitive Ormond Beach wetland in the City of Oxnard, for a wastewater treatment plant pipeline and pump station installation project. Jackie monitored the progress of two revegetation projects involving rare and endangered species of plants, including Santa Susanna tarplant, Conejo dudleya, and Lyon's pentachaeta. Jackie has extensive expertise in working with groups having divergent agendas and viewpoints. She is practiced at achieving agreement among groups with conflicting goals, and in maintaining strong positive relationships with the involved parties, including environmental and governmental agency groups. She is presently functioning as the Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Ventura's Ventura River Enhancement Program, where her responsibilities include liaison between environmental groups, civic organizations, and three public agencies. She also maintains the data base of information on the volunteers, numbering over 150 people. Jackie is proficient in designing and conducting public workshops, particularly on projects involving controversial issues. Jackie was recently an invited speaker at an international seminar Page 1 of 3 08/30/1996 17:03 8056520577 BOWLAND & ASSOCIATES PAGE 02 Jacqueline L. Rowland Statemeru of Qualifications on the oil industry and the environment, held in Bogota, Colombia. She is a regular guest lecturer for the Environmental Studies program at the University of California Santa Barbara and for the Civil and Regional Planning program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where her topics include practical application of the California Environmental Quality Act and biological analysis. Jackie is an active member of the California Native Plant Society, Society of Wetland Scientists, International Society of Arboriculture, the Wildlife Society, and Western Field Ornithologists. Jackie participates in two technical advisory committees as the invited biological representative for both the Ormond Beach Task Force (Ventura County) and the Goleta Slough Management Committee (Santa Barbara County). She has received over 100 hours of formal training in wetland delineation in accordance with both the 1987 and 1989 federal manuals. Jackie is both a certified environmental specialist and a certified environmental inspector, having sucrnsfully completed the course work and examinations conducted by the national Environmental Assessment Association. RESUME Education 1978 Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies. University of California, Santa Barbara, CA. Professional Experience 1994 -present ENVIRONMENTALCONSULTANT/BIOLOGIIST, Bowland & Associates, Ventura, California. Sole proprietor of environmental consulting company, emphasizing environmental consulting, biological analysis, wetland delineation, development constraints and opportunities analysis, report preparation under local, state, and federal guidelines for private and public sector clients, and agency/client liaison. 1990-94 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER AND BIOLOGIST, Interface Planning and Counseling Corporation, Santa Barbara, California_ Senior staff member responsible for biological analysis and project management; provided presentations to County Board of Supervisors and other agencies regarding technical adequacy of environmental documents; prepared EIR's, environmental assessments, negative declarations, and other planning documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); conducted development constraints analysis; prepared biological studies and wetland assessments. Page 2 of 3 08/30/1996 17:03 8056520577 BOWLAND a ASSOCIATES PAGE 03 Jacqueline L. Bowland Statement of Qualifications 1983-90 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER AND BIOLOGIST, McClelland Engineers (now Fugro), Ventura, California. Project manager and biologist responsible for the technical adequacy of a wide range of environmental documents in arrordance with CEQA and NEPA. Particular emphasis on coordination with multiple disciplines and team work to complete complex projects over short timeframes and limited budgets. 1980-83 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST AND PLANNER, Tetra Tech, Inc., Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Project, Alaska. Environmental scientist and biologist responsible for field surveys and preparation of detailed environmental assessment reports on the potential impacts of all aspects of the design, construction, operation, and abandonment of the proposed 740 mile natural gas pipeline and ancillary facilities. Functioned as assistant office supervisor, representing the environmental department in technical interdisciplinary meetings. 1978-79 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, City of Santa Barbara, California. Responsible for development of the enastal land use plan for the city. Conducted research, including field and literature study, of a variety of local historic and existing conditions within the city's coastal zone for use in the preparation of the city's land use plan_ Presented the draft plan at public workshops to receive public input. Teaching Experience 1978 to present GUEST LECTURER: University of California, Santa Barbara Environmental Studies Program and California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo: Environmental Assessment under CEQA; Biological Analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act; Determination of Environmental Constraints to Development. Professional Training and Certifications Wetland delineation - over 100 hours professional training in use of the US Army Corps of Engineers method for wetland delineation (both the 1987 and 1989 manuals). Certified Environmental Inspector (CEI) Certified Environmental Specialist (CES) Hazardous materials site inspector - formal training to perform Phase I hazardous materials site inspections. State certification pending. Page 3 of 3 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ). I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. - On the 9.Z* day of �e� ,cJ , 1996 serve the within 7%,.092e4,l 9-/6 -?a a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelop with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: FAXED MAILED DELIVERED NONE NONE . City Manager Wildlife Preservation Committee Also posted at City Hall. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 97 day of 1 tai , 1996 at Rolling Hills, California. MELINDA SCHOEN CLERK C: 0/ K0[[c'ng fidh INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Regular Meeting September 16, 1996 6:00 P.M. 1. MINUTES 1.1 Meeting of August 19, 1996 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 E malt cityofrheaol.com City Council Chambers No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA Gales 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA 3. OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Guzzler Report Gales 3.2 Wildlife Release, Sightings, and Activities Team 3.3 Publicity on WPC Projects Crane 3.4 Project/Function Reports Team 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Consideration of Feral Cat Study Parameters Staff 4.2 Habitat Remediation Site Black 4.3 Community Interface -- Possible Nature Walk DeRoy 4.4 City Council Action on Alternate Committee Member Staff 4.5 George F. Canyon Nature Center Video Gales Agenda Wildlife Preservation Committee September 16, 1996 -1- ®Printed on Recycled Paper. September 16, 1996 Releases 1 Red Tail Hawk 4 Great Horned Owls 2 Gulls 4 Monarch Butterflies 1 Anise Swallowtail Butterflies 20 Gulf Fritallary Butterflies Rehab / Restock 1 Black Crowned Night Heron - (Juv) 1 Great Horned Owl - (Wing Injury) 2 Red Shoulder Hawks - (Wing injury - no tail feathers) 1 Red Tail Hawks - (Imprinted - pelvis injury) • 2 Crows - (no tail feathers - wing injuries) 1 Raven 19 Raccoons - (1 -Imprinted/ 18 -Juveniles) —120 Calif. Valley Quail - (Juveniles) 1 Ring Billed Gull September 16, 1996 Releases 1 Red Tail Hawk 4 Great Horned Owls 2 Gulls 4 Monarch Butterflies 1 Anise Swallowtail Butterflies 20 Gulf Fritallary Butterflies Rehab / Restock 1 Black Crowned Night Heron - (Juv) 1 Great Horned Owl - (Wing Injury) 2 Red Shoulder Hawks - (Wing injury - no tail feathers) 1 . Red Tail Hawks - (Imprinted - pelvis injury) • 2 Crows - (no tail feathers - wing injuries) 1 Raven 19 Raccoons - (1 -Imprinted/ 18 -Juveniles) —120 Calif. Valley Quail - (Juveniles) 1 Ring Billed Gull September 16, 1996 Releases 1 Red Tail Hawk 4 Great Horned Owls 2 Gulls 4 Monarch Butterflies 1 Anise Swallowtail Butterflies 20 Gulf Fritallary Butterflies Rehab / Restock 1 Black Crowned Night Heron - (Juv) 1 Great Horned Owl - (Wing Injury) 2 Red Shoulder Hawks - (Wing injury - no tail feathers) 1 Red Tail Hawks - (Imprinted - pelvis injury) • 2 Crows - (no tail feathers - wing injuries) 1 Raven 19 Raccoons - (1 -Imprinted/ 18 -Juveniles) --120 Calif. Valley Quail - (Juveniles) 1 Ring Billed Gull September 16, 1996 Releases 1 Red Tail Hawk 4 Great Horned Owls 2 Gulls 4 Monarch Butterflies 1 Anise Swallowtail Butterflies 20 GulfFritallary Butterflies Rehab / Restock 1 Black Crowned Night Heron - (Juv) 1 Great Horned Owl - (Wing Injury) 2 Red Shoulder Hawks - (Wing injury - no tail feathers) 1 Red Tail Hawks - (Imprinted - pelvis injury) 2 Crows - (no tail feathers - wing injuries) 1 Raven 19 Raccoons - (1 mprinted/ 18 -Juveniles) —120 Calif. Valley Quail - (Juveniles) 1 Ring Billed Gull September 16, 1996 Releases 1 Red Tail Hawk 4 Great Horned Owls 2 Gulls 4 Monarch Butterflies 1 Anise Swallowtail Butterflies 20 Gulf Fritallary Butterflies Rehab / Restock 1 Black Crowned Night Heron - (Juv) 1 Great Horned Owl - (Wing Injury) 2 Red Shoulder Hawks - (Wing injury - no tail feathers) 1 Red Tail Hawks - (imprinted - pelvis injury) • 2 Crows - (no tail feathers - wing injuries) " 1 Raven 19 Raccoons - (1 -Imprinted/ 18 -Juveniles) —120 Calif. Valley Quail - (Juveniles) 1 Ring Billed Gull