Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting

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Meeting Agenda

Public Comment Prior to the Meeting: Public comment may be submitted via recorded voice message or email.

Voice Recorded Public Comment: To submit public comment via recorded message, please call (707) 565-2029 by 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  State your name and the item number(s) on which you wish to speak.  The recordings will be limited to three minutes.  These comments may be played at the appropriate time during the hearing.

Email Public Comment: To submit an emailed public comment to the Fish & Wildlife Commission, email fishandwildlife@sonoma-county.org by 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  Please provide your name, the agenda number(s) on which you wish to speak, and your comment.  These comments will be emailed to all Commissioners.

Public Comment During the Hearing: 

Public Comment Using ZOOM: Members of the public who join the Zoom meeting will be able to provide live public comment at specific points throughout the meeting.

Email Public Comment: One may also email public comment to fishandwildlife@sonoma-county.org throughout the meeting.  All emailed public comments will be forwarded to all Commissioners.

Disabled Accommodation: If you have a disability which requires an accommodation or an alternative format to assist you in observing and commenting on this meeting, please contact Michelle Johnson at (707) 565-2970 or by email michelle.johnson@sonoma-county.org by 12:00 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022 to ensure arrangements for accommodation.

The rules for public observation and comment supersede and replace the standard provisions for the duration of the public health emergency.

1. Call to Order
   • Roll Call
2. Adoption of Minutes
   • March 2022 Minutes
3. Correspondence
   • Fish and Game Commission Notices
4. Financial Reports
   • March 2022 Financial Reports for General Fund
5. New Business
   • Funding for Coexisting with Sonoma County’s Mountain Lions. Funding to support True Wild’s capacity to continue offering critical public resources regarding the local mountain lion population including using lion GPS tracking and fieldwork, modeling and analytical tools to better understand habitat use, movement patterns, diet, and impacts of human barriers, assisting landowners with protecting livestock and pets, and helping law enforcement with lion-related public safety issues.  $12,000.00.  Quinton Martins, True Wild.  First Reading.
6. Old Business
   • Ongoing Interactions with Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. Discuss ongoing interactions between Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office, Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures, Sonoma County Fish & Wildlife Commission, and California Department of Fish & Wildlife. 
   • Ongoing Discussion Regarding Commission Outreach. Discuss ongoing outreach and advertising efforts.
7. Reports/Comments
   • Public
   • Board
8. Adjourn