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STAFF REPORT
Office of the City Manager
DATE: December 7, 2010
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donald Penman, City Manager'
By: Linda Garcia, ComrDunications, Marketing and Special
Projects Managers
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
ADVISING THE PUBLIC THAT THE FEEDING OF COYOTES IS
PROHIBITED
Recommendation: Provide direction
SUMMARY
On October 19, 2010 the City Council directed staff to place on a future agenda for
discussion the possibility of posting "no feeding coyotes on private property" signs in the
residential neighborhoods most affected by aggressive coyotes. This staff report seeks
Council direction on the matter.
DISCUSSION
The idea of posting signs that say "do not feed coyotes" in Arcadia neighborhoods has
been proposed as an additional way to remind residents not to provide food for coyotes
or other wild animals either on public or private property. Attached for your review are
four sample sign designs
1. The same design as the existing peacock sign with the appropriate language and
image changes for coyotes
2. A similar design with additional language specifically referencing that feeding
coyotes on public or private property is prohibited
3. A more generic statement that the feeding of "wildlife" is prohibited and images of
a coyote, peacock and bear
4. A generic statement not to feed wildlife and no legal citations
Should the City Council wish to purchase and install these signs staff proposes placing
them on existing Tight poles throughout the city, including areas in the southern portion
Mayor and City Council — coyote signs
December 7, 2010
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of Arcadia that are in close proximity to the flood control channel. City staff would
handle the installation.
Although it has been talked about previously, it should be mentioned again that
enforcement of a feeding of animals prohibition is challenging. While the City can adopt
an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wild animals on private property or use the
(existing) California Code of Regulations for enforcement, practically speaking the
Police Department is not likely to have much time or resources to devote to this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
Public Works Services priced the cost of 20" x 24" signs. The cost for 20 signs
including full - color, graffiti resistant coating, hardware, installation, tax and delivery is
$5,400.00. Funds for this project are not included in the 2010 -2011 budget and would
need to be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction. If the direction is to proceed
with the signs the Council should include in its motion an appropriation of $5,400.00
from the General Fund Reserve to pay for the signs.
Attachments
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Arcadia Municipal Code Section 4131
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CCR Title 14, Section 251.1
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