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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13b - San Gabriel Valley Council of Goverments Regional Coyote Management PlanSGVCOG Regional Coyote Management Plan
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DATE: October 15, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
By: Michael Bruckner, Assistant to the City Manager
Laena Shakarian, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
COYOTE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK; AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COYOTE
MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
Since its adoption in June 2017, the City’s Coyote Management Plan (“CMP”) has
proven effective and has been well received by the community as well as other
neighboring cities as a model for their community. Recognizing that coyote
management is becoming more of a regional issue, the City of Arcadia partnered with
the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (“SGVCOG”) and other neighboring
cities to form a Coyote Management Task Force to address ongoing coyote concerns in
the San Gabriel Valley. As a result of the regional collaboration, the Regional Coyote
Management Framework (“RCMF”) (Attachment No. 1) and the Coyote Management
Implementation Plan (“CMIP”) (Attachment No. 2) were developed.
Participation in this comprehensive and integrated regional approach to coyote
management will provide guidance for dealing with coyotes in the region and allow the
SGVCOG to provide coyote management services for interested member agencies.
There are currently numerous organizations involved in coyote management, and this
partnership will begin centralizing efforts regionally and allow the SGVCOG to work with
these organizations on behalf of all participating cities. This approach will allow the City
to continue to be proactive in tracking and monitoring coyote activity throughout the City
while also participating in a larger regional effort to educate residents on best practices
to discourage the habituation of coyotes in San Gabriel Valley communities. Therefore,
it is recommended the City Council adopt the SGVCOG Regional Coyote Management
Framework and approve, and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a
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Memorandum of Understanding with the SGVCOG for participation in the Coyote
Management Implementation Plan.
BACKGROUND
In early 2017, the City Council directed the City Manager to develop a Coyote
Management Plan, which was adopted at the June 20, 2017, City Council Meeting.
Since then, the Coyote Management Plan has provided guidance to residents,
businesses, and City staff on best practices to discourage the habituation of coyotes in
Arcadia. The City has continually used the Plan’s multi-focused approach to wildlife
management consisting of education, enforcement, and safety response.
Education
Coyote awareness education continues to be a key factor of residents making informed
decisions regarding the safety of their family, pets, and property. The City’s ongoing
coyote awareness public information campaign continually reminds residents of ways to
decrease attractants, modify coyote behavior through hazing, and create reasonable
expectations of normal coyote behavior. The City consistently disseminates this
information to residents, businesses, and schools through the City of Arcadia website,
City Newsletters, Hot Sheet, social media, press releases, community forums,
community partnerships, coyote hazing training for Neighborhood Watch Captains, and
other direct and indirect public outreach efforts. In addition, the City has maintained a
number of ways Arcadia residents can report coyote activity, including the MyPD Mobile
App, Twitter, email, and the Coyote Hotline at (626) 574-5463.
Through the Coyote Hotline and other reporting tools, staff has continued to map coyote
encounters (Attachment No. 5) and notify residents within a several block radius of
heightened coyote activity each quarter by sending a “Coyote Hot Spot” letter in English
and Mandarin.
Further, as part of the City’s Management Plan, the City Council approved an
appropriation of $20,000 in the FY 2018-19 Budget for coyote outreach and education.
By the end of the Fiscal Year, $13,368.83 had been spent on various outreach efforts,
including:
• One citywide coyote postcard mailer sent to each Arcadia residence
• Coyote safety articles published in 4 Hot Sheets and 3 Newsletters
• “Coyote Hot Spot” letter and map mailed to nearby residents once per quarter
• Coyote coloring books distributed to all Arcadia elementary schools
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Enforcement
The City’s coyote awareness campaign continues to educate residents on preventative
measures such as removal of food attractants and the dangers of feeding coyotes.
California law prohibits feeding wildlife and the City continues to notify residents about
state laws pertaining to this activity when we find residents who are engaging in this
activity.
Furthermore, City staff enforces the City’s health, safety and development codes to
ensure the proper upkeep of properties is achieved in order to reduce the presence of
coyotes. The City of Arcadia’s Unoccupied Residence Ordinance continues to serve as
a valuable tool to address resident concerns regarding coyote dens on unoccupied
properties, which, to date, has 128 registered homes. Code Enforcement routinely visits
the homes on the list to ensure that coyotes are not denning on unoccupied properties.
Safety Response Plan
The City Manager’s Office has completed its second year of coyote reporting and the
data suggests that public outreach and coyote hazing have proven to be effective at
discouraging coyotes from residential neighborhoods in Arcadia.
In FY 2017-18, the City received 464 calls or emails regarding coyotes in Arcadia
neighborhoods from residents compared to the 300 reports received in FY 2018-19.
Overall, the number of coyote reports has steadily decreased year over year since the
implementation of the Management Plan. As shown below, there are 142 Level 1
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reports (Green), 134 Level 2 reports (Yellow), 24 Level 3 reports (Orange), and 0 Level
4 reports on a four level scale. Furthermore, 92% of the total coyote reports fall within a
Level 1 (Green) and Level 2 (Yellow) activity, which is considered normal coyote
behavior. This includes coyote behavior that demonstrates the following:
• Coyotes being seen, heard, resting or moving through a public area (Level 1)
• Coyotes resting in public areas with people present, or entering a yard with or
without pets present (Level 2)
In addition, 8% of the total coyote reports fall within a Level 3 (Orange) activity, and no
Level 4 (Red) reports were received. Level 3 coyote behavior demonstrates the
following:
• Coyotes following or approaching a person and pet (Level 3)
• Coyotes entering a yard and attacking an attended or unattended pet (Level 3)
Level 4 coyote behavior is exceptionally aggressive toward humans. The City has
received no calls or reports that suggest this is occurring. Further, the small number of
Level 3 reports suggests that coyote hazing and public information techniques are
working to prevent the loss of pets. It should also be noted that the City continues to
receive and respond to public records requests reports from the People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (“PETA”) on a regular basis regarding any coyote trapping efforts
as well as our coyote reports. In FY 2018-19, the City received a total of 10 such public
records requests.
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Reports by Intensity (FY 18-19)
Level 1
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Level 3
Level 4
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Even though the City’s Management Plan continues to have the intended effect of
reducing human-coyote interactions, the City recognizes the limitations of a
decentralized approach to coyote management. Coyotes are migratory animals and
opportunists. They will continue to locate in areas where resources like food, water, and
shelter are readily available. While the City of Arcadia is a leader in coyote management
efforts, it is not an island. In an effort to develop regional solutions to coyote concerns,
the City partnered with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (“SGVCOG”)
and other neighboring cities to develop a regional approach to coyote management.
DISCUSSION
The City of Arcadia partnered with the SGVCOG and other neighboring cities to form a
Coyote Management Task Force to address coyote issues in the San Gabriel Valley, as
more cities are becoming concerned about coyote activity in their respective
communities.
The Task Force met numerous times over several months to assess the feasibility of
developing a regional coyote management framework and implementation plan that
would provide a comprehensive regional coyote management model for San Gabriel
Valley cities. The goal of the Task Force was to create a plan to give guidance for
managing coyotes on a regional basis, and allow the SGVCOG to provide coyote
management services for interested member agencies.
The Task Force worked closely with the SGVCOG, the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, and local
Humane Society organizations to develop a regional approach to addressing coyote
management. As a result of the collaboration, the Regional Coyote Management
Framework (“RCMF”) and the Coyote Management Implementation Plan (“CMIP”) were
developed and have since been approved by the SGVCOG City Manager’s Steering
Committee and the Council of Governments Governing Board.
Regional Coyote Management Framework (“RCMF”)
The RCMF serves as a best practices document that cities can use, which includes
coyote management strategies, reporting tools, and other resources to reduce human-
coyote conflicts. The overall intent of this framework is to provide guidance for dealing
with coyotes in the San Gabriel Valley region. The RCMF does not supersede federal,
state, county, or city regulations and policies. In fact, where the RCMF differs from the
City’s Coyote Management Plan, the City’s Plan will supercede. Therefore, the RCMF
will work in conjunction with the City’s Management Plan to provide a more
comprehensive and integrated regional approach to coyote management in the San
Gabriel Valley region. Similar to the City’s Management Plan, the RCMF’s main
strategy is a multi-focused approach consisting of public education, enforcement, and a
safety response plan. The RCMF was developed using the following principles:
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• Human safety is a priority in managing human-coyote interactions.
• Coyotes serve an important role in San Gabriel Valley’s ecosystems by helping
to control rodent populations.
• Preventive practices are crucial to minimizing potential interactions and
encounters with coyotes.
• Solutions for coyote conflicts must address both problematic coyote behaviors
and the human behaviors that invite them.
• Non-selective coyote removal programs are ineffective for reducing coyote
population sizes or preventing human-coyote conflicts in the long run.
• Region wide programs that involve residents can improve coexistence among
humans, coyotes, and pets.
Regional Coyote Management Implementation Plan (“CMIP”)
The CMIP uses the RCMF principles to create a mechanism for cities in the San Gabriel
Valley to create a more robust coyote management and outreach program that extends
throughout the region. Under this plan, the SGVCOG will serve as the umbrella
organization that is responsible for providing public outreach and education, and
creating and monitoring a comprehensive reporting and response mechanism on behalf
of participating agencies. As part of the CMIP, SGVCOG will be providing the following
services:
• Coyote Safety Community Meetings and Trainings
• Informational Website
• Mailers and Social Media Outreach
• Online Coyote Reporting Tool
• Regional Coyote Reporting Online
• Youth Outreach and Education Program
This regional approach to coyote management will provide residents with more robust
coyote safety services beyond the limitation of City resources. Creating a regional
coyote management and safety program will not only ensure that there are dedicated
staff working on safety issues caused by coyotes, but also that the program will be a
comprehensive and integrated regional approach to wildlife management. There are
currently numerous organizations involved in coyote management, and this regional
partnership will begin centralizing efforts and allow the SGVCOG to work with these
organizations on behalf of all participating cities.
The SGVCOG will work as a coordinating force, with a dedicated staff member
responsible for preparing town halls and educational materials, interfacing with other
organizations involved in coyote management, monitoring reports of coyotes, and
responding to human-coyote conflicts. It will not take over emergency response, nor will
the SGVCOG initiate any response plan without the involvement of the City. This
program will allow the City of Arcadia to provide better coyote safety and education
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services to residents while still being involved in any necessary decisions regarding the
mitigation of human-coyote conflicts.
To ensure the program had the necessary support to make it financially feasible,
SGVCOG asked for signed letters of interest from cities interested in participating in this
regional program. The SGVCOG received letters of interest (Attachment No. 4) from 12
Cities, including: Arcadia, Alhambra, Azusa, Covina, El Monte, Irwindale, Montebello,
San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, and Walnut. A Memorandum of
Understanding (Attachment No. 3) was drafted outlining the services the SGVCOG will
provide on behalf of participating cities. Once all cities have approved and signed, the
MOU, the SGVOC will officially launch the program in November 2019.
With the adoption of the Regional Framework, the City will continue to provide local
coyote management as outlined in the Management Plan consisting of education,
enforcement, and safety response. Additionally, the City will continue tracking and
monitoring coyote activity throughout the City and maintain the various reporting
methods, including the MyPD Mobile App, Twitter, email, and the Coyote Hotline.
The CMIP includes three types of regional coyote management services that the
SGVCOG would provide for participating cities:
1. Public Outreach and Education
2. Non-Urgent Conflict Response
3. Regional Representation and Engagement
Public Outreach and Education
The SGVCOG will disseminate information and resources to participating cities’
residents, businesses, local community organizations, and schools through various
channels. The SGVCOG will provide the following public outreach and education
services for participating cities under this implementation plan:
Town Hall and Community Meetings: The SGVOC will partner with participating
cities and external stakeholders to host town halls and community meetings.
Based on the need and availability, these town halls and community meetings
would be held around once a month in different areas of the San Gabriel Valley.
Coyote Management Workshops and Conflict Training: The SGVCOG will
partner with stakeholders to host coyote management workshops for local
community groups, homeowner associations, chambers of commerce, schools,
and other organizations. The workshops will include basic training on how to
reduce/eliminate potential human-coyote conflicts, and appropriate conflict
management techniques.
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Youth Outreach and Education Programs: The SGVOC will develop a youth
outreach and education program to distribute age-appropriate coyote education
and safety information to local schools, youth groups, youth organizations, and
family/youth events in participating cities.
Mailers and Social Media Outreach: The SGVCOG will mail educational flyers to
residents in communities with a high number of reports of human-coyote
incidents. Additionally, SGVCOG would disseminate coyote information through
its existing social media platforms.
Website and Coyote Incident Reporting System: The SGVOC will develop and
maintain a website/webpage that includes coyote education, related resources,
and a Coyote Incident Reporting System for residents of participating cities.
Coyote Reporting Hotline: A regional coyote reporting hotline will be established
for the residents of participating cities to report coyote incidents and/or
encounters in their communities. All reported coyote encounters and sightings
will be logged by the SGVCOG and shared with the participating cities and
external stakeholders.
Non-Urgent Conflict Response
Based on a five-tier coyote response system, the SGVCOG would be responsible for
providing responses to residents that report coyote incidents and encounters.
Regional Representation and Engagement
The SGVCOG will serve as a regional voice for participating cities to external
stakeholders. This includes communicating with the following entities on regional
coyote management efforts:
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures
• Local Humane Society Organizations
• University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Local and state elected officials
• Other relevant stakeholders
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Adoption of the Coyote Management Plan is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et
seq.) (“CEQA”). Specifically, State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000
et seq.) Sections 15306, 15307, 15308 and 15061(b)(3) apply to the City Council’s
action.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of joining the SGVCOG’s Coyote Management Implementation Plan is
$10,000 per year, with a two-year commitment. The City Council has already
appropriated $15,000 in the FY 2019-20 Budget for continued coyote management
efforts, which will cover the cost of this program, as well as continuing local coyote
management efforts. Therefore, sufficient funding is available for participation in the
regional plan. The remaining resources may be allocated to coyote deterrent devices or
other promotional activities throughout the year.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council adopt the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments Regional Coyote Management Framework; and approve, and authorize
and direct the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for
participation in the Coyote Management Implementation Plan.
Attachment No. 1: SGVCOG Regional Coyote Management Framework
Attachment No. 2: SGVCOG Coyote Management Implementation Plan
Attachment No. 3: Memorandum of Understanding
Attachment No. 4: Letter of Interest to the SGVCOG
Attachment No. 5: Coyote Reporting Maps Q1 thru Q4
Regional Coyote
Management
Framework (RCMF)
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Alexander Fung, Management Analyst
afung@sgvcog.org
Navneet Kaur, Management Analyst
nkaur@sgvcog.org
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments owes a debt of gratitude to the many agencies, entities,
experts, and individuals who helped transform this project from an idea to a reality. We appreciate all of
the support we have received from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the County of Los
Angeles, the Office of Assemblymember Ed Chau, the University of California Agriculture and Natural
Resources, the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, the Pasadena Humane Society, and the Inland Valley
Humane Society, as well as the generous support from the Cities of Arcadia, Bradbury, Covina,
Rosemead, and San Marino. Furthermore, we would like to thank the following municipalities for serving
on the SGVCOG Coyote Management Task Force and providing feedback on the development of this
document:
City of Alhambra
City of Arcadia
City of Bradbury
City of Covina
City of Diamond Bar
City of Industry
City of Irwindale
City of La Cañada Flintridge
City of Monrovia
City of Monterey Park
City of Rosemead
City of San Dimas
City of San Gabriel
City of San Marino
City of South El Monte
City of South Pasadena
City of Temple City
City of Walnut
County of Los Angeles
State of California
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
The goal of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Coyote Management Framework (RCMF) is to
discourage the habituation of coyotes in an urban environment by using education, behavior modification,
and a robust human/coyote reporting and responding system. The recommended actions in this RCMF are
designed to increase communities’ knowledge and understanding of how coyotes behave and to make
clear how such behavior can be managed or reduced to eliminate human conflicts with coyotes. The
ultimate goal of coyote behavior modification is to encourage the natural relocation of coyotes to their
native environment.
The overall intent of this framework is to provide guidance for dealing with coyotes in the San Gabriel
Valley region. This framework has also been modeled after plans that were successfully utilized by other
municipalities in Southern California. This RCMF does not supersede federal, state, county, and city
regulations and policies. Additionally, this framework does not apply to San Gabriel Valley residents,
businesses, or homeowner associations in pursuit of their legal rights in dealing with coyotes.
As recommended by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the RCMF is guided by the
following principles:
● Human safety is a priority in managing human-coyote interactions.
● Coyotes serve an important role in San Gabriel Valley’s ecosystems by helping to control rodent
populations.
● Preventive practices are crucial to minimizing potential interactions and encounters with coyotes.
● Solutions for coyote conflicts must address both problematic coyote behaviors and the human
behaviors that invite them.
● Non-selective coyote removal programs are ineffective for reducing coyote population sizes or
preventing human-coyote conflicts in the long run.
● Regionwide programs that involve residents can improve coexistence among humans, coyotes,
and pets.
SECTION 2: COYOTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
The strategy for managing coyotes is based on balancing respect and protection of wildlife without
compromising public safety. The main strategy is a multi-focused approach consisting of public
education, enforcement, and reporting.
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Coyote awareness education is critical for residents to make informed decisions regarding their safety,
properties, and pets by decreasing attractants, reshaping coyote behavior, and creating reasonable
expectations of normal coyote behavior. Dissemination of information to residents, businesses, and
schools will be accomplished through the use of the cities’ websites, newsletters, social media, press
releases, town halls, community meetings, coyote management workshops, and other direct and indirect
public outreach campaigns.
Learning how to properly and effectively respond to a coyote encounter empowers residents and supports
reshaping undesired coyote behavior. The public should understand what normal coyote behavior is when
living in close proximity with coyotes. For example, vocalization (coyote calls) is a normal and
acceptable behavior that does not indicate aggression.
It is recommended for cities and member agencies to host town hall meetings, trainings, and provide
youth education workshops in communities with high human -coyote interactions. Cities are also
encouraged to mail information regarding coyotes to educate the residents and households residing in
areas with high coyote sightings. Mailers and social media postings should be offered in English and
other languages that are widely spoken by local residents.
ENFORCEMENT
The act of feeding wildlife is known to lead to an increase in wildlife activity. Feeding can attract coyotes
and their prey to an area leading to an increased likelihood of creating habituated coyotes and resulting in
increases in coyote-human interactions. California law prohibits feeding wildlife, including coyotes.
SGVCOG recommends all member agencies to strictly enforce the State law pertaining to this activity.
Cities and counties should adopt ordinances that discourage the intentional or unintentional feeding of
wildlife. Please see Appendix A for the draft of a sample ordinance from the City of Davis, California.
REPORTING
A five-tier safety response plan has been developed by the SGVCOG to provide a mechanism for
identifying and classifying different levels of human-coyote interactions for member agencies. This
response plan serves as a regional approach to identify different types of coyote behaviors. However,
cities are encouraged to adapt and adjust SGVCOG’s response plan or develop a plan that is more suitable
to the individual cities’ needs; however, levels of coyote behavior and response actions should be
consistent with SGVCOG’s response plan. It is also important to note that several SGVCOG member
agencies already have their own response plans in place. For the cities’ reference, Appendix B showcases
a list of SGVCOG’s member agencies with adopted coyote management plans. Additionally, Appendix C
showcases the SGVCOG’s five-tier response system, City of West Covina’s adopted four-tier colored
response system, and City of San Gabriel’s adopted coyote behavior classification system.
SECTION 3: COYOTE ATTRACTANTS
While attacks on humans are extremely rare, urban landscape development, intentional and unintentional
feeding, pet-related incidents, and media attention have led some residents to fear coyotes. It is important
to note that attacks on free-roaming and unattended small pets are normal coyote behavior and do not
necessarily indicate a danger for humans. Coyotes usually become habituated when they learn and
associate people and/or neighborhoods with sources of food.
Residents may reinforce this behavior by acting inappropriately when they see a coyote. Steps must be
taken to address safety concerns and misconceptions and to ensure appropriate responses to potential
threats to human safety. It is important to keep in mind that coyotes have been in and around the San
Gabriel Valley and other parts of Southern California since thousands of years ago.
Coyotes are drawn to urban and suburban areas for the following reasons:
FOOD – Urban areas provide a bounty of natural food choices for coyotes that primarily eat rodents.
However, coyotes can be further attracted into suburban neighborhoods by human-associated food, such
as pet food, unsecured compost or trash, and fallen fruit in parks and yards. Intentional and unintentional
feeding can lead coyotes to associate humans with sources of food, which can result in negative and
aggressive interactions among coyotes, people, and pets.
To reduce food attractants in urban and suburban area, residents should be educated to:
● Never hand-feed or otherwise deliberately feed a coyote.
● Avoid feeding pets outside and remove sources of pet food and water in outdoor settings. If
feeding pets outside is necessary, remove the feeding bowl and any leftover food promptly.
● Never compost any meat or dairy products unless the compost is fully secured.
● Maintain good housekeeping, such as regularly raking areas around bird feeders, to help
discourage coyote activity near residences.
● Remove fallen fruit from the ground.
● Keep trash in high-quality containers with tight-fitting lids.
● Only place trash bins curbside during the morning of trash collection. If left out overnight, trash
bins are more likely to be tipped over and broken into by coyotes. If necessary, purchase secured
trash containers.
● Seal food waste, such as meat scraps or leftover pet food, before discarding the waste into trash
bins.
WATER – Urban areas provide a year-round supply of water in the form of stormwater impoundments
and channels, artificial lakes, irrigation, swimming pools, and pet water dishes, which support both
coyotes and their prey. In dry conditions, water can be as alluring as food. Residents should remove
outdoor water bowls/cans and secure fountains, pools, and jacuzzis.
SHELTER – Parks, greenbelts, open spaces, sumps, golf courses, buildings, sheds, decks, and crawl
spaces increase the amount and variability of cover for coyotes. They allow coyotes to safely and easily
remain close to residents, pets, homes, and businesses without detection. Coyotes may take advantage of
available spaces under sheds or decks for use as a den, thereby bringing them into close contact with
residents and pets.
UNATTENDED PETS – Coyotes primarily eat small mammals, such as mice and rats; however, they
will also prey on slightly larger mammals such as rabbits and groundhogs. Animals that are
approximately the same size as a groundhog or rabbit, especially unattended outdoor cats and small dogs,
ma y attract coyotes into neighborhoods.
● The best way to minimize risk to pets from coyotes (and the other dangers of outdoor life such as
cars, disease, and other wildlife) is to keep small pets indoors, only let them outside in a secured
enclosure, or when they are accompanied by a person and under the control of a leash and harness
that is less than six feet long.
● It is important to either keep dogs on a leash that is six feet long or shorter when outdoors or to
stay within six feet of them when outside. Coyotes may view a dog on a leash longer than six feet
as an unattended pet. Attacks on free-roaming small cats or dogs are normal coyote behavior and
do not indicate a danger for humans. A free-roaming pet is considered as an unattended domestic
pet outside of its enclosed yard or area.
● Although attacks on larger dogs are rare, coyotes may often attack a large dog when they feel that
their territory is threatened. This generally occurs during the coyote breeding season, which takes
place from January through March. During this time, it is especially important to not leave dogs
outside unattended and to keep them on leashes (six feet long or less) when in public areas.
FERAL CATS – While residents who feed feral cats are often concerned that coyotes might pr ey on the
cats, the act of feeding feral cats may cause more harm than good, as coyotes often frequent these
locations. Resident should not feed feral cats to avoid attracting coyotes into their neighborhoods.
Although it can be difficult for residents to protect feral cats from coyotes, the following tips can be
helpful:
● Do not feed feral cats.
● If feral cats frequent your neighborhood, please contact your local Animal Services agency.
● Haze coyotes seen near feral cat locations. Making coyotes feel uncomfortable will encourage
them to stay out of the area. See Appendix D for a list of effective hazing strategies.
Other domestic animals kept outside, such as rabbits and chickens, may also be viewed as prey by
coyotes. Protect outdoor animals from coyotes and other predators with protective fencing and sturdy
cages.
Residents are encouraged to use the Yard Audit Checklist (Appendix E) as a tool to help recognize and
remove attractants in their yards and neighborhoods
SECTION 4: HAZING AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE
Some coyotes have become too comfortable in the close proximity of residents. To safely coexist,
residents must modify their behavior to shape coyote behavior. Habituated coyote behavior needs to be
reshaped to encourage coyotes to avoid contact with residents and pets.
Hazing, also known as “fear conditioning” or “scaring,” is the process that facilitates this change and is,
by necessity, a community response to negative encounters with coyotes. The more an individual animal
is hazed, the more effective hazing is in changing coyote behavior.
Hazing employs immediate use of deterrents to move an animal out of an area or discourage an
undesirable behavior or activity. Deterrents include loud noises, spraying water, bright lights, throwing
objects, waving arms, and shouting. Hazing can help maintain a coyote’s fear of humans and discourage
them from neighborhoods, such as backyards and play areas.
Hazing is not intended to harm or damage animals, humans or property, but to change the coyote’s
behavior. A coyote, similar to a dog, will not know that the behavior it is engaging in is unwanted unless
some type of message is sent and reinforced repeatedly. Behavioral change also involves human activities
such as identifying and removing attractants and protecting pets responsibly. If a human sees a coyote in
an urban area and does not respond in any way, a message opposite of hazing is conveyed to the coyote.
Please see Appendix D for a list of effective hazing strategies.
GOALS OF HAZING
It is not economically and ecologically efficient to eradicate coyotes from the urban ecosystem. Hazing is
part of a long-term plan to create safe and acceptable living situations, increase understanding of coyote
behavior and reduce conflict between coyotes and people. Goals of hazing include:
1. To reshape coyote behavior to avoid human contact in an urban setting. Human behavior can
shape animal behavior, in either a negative or positive manner. People living in close proximity to
coyotes can remove coyote attractants, identify potentially dangerous situations for their pets and
themselves, and respond in a manner designed to change coyote behavior.
2. To provide residents information and tools to actively engage in reshaping coyote behavior and to
support feeling safe in their parks and neighborhoods. This can be accomplished by teaching
residents effective and appropriate hazing techniques.
3. To model hazing behavior and share accurate information about coyotes among other residents,
friends, and family.
4. Monitor hazing to assess its effectiveness and determine if further action or more aggressive
hazing is needed.
5. Develop long-term community-based hazing programs.
TRAINING PROGRAM
SGVCOG encourages member agencies to partner with experts from CDFW, local Humane Society
and/or Animal Services organizations, the County of Los Angeles, and/or other relevant external
stakeholders to empower residents with methods to safely co-exist with wildlife. Specific to human-
coyote conflicts, the workshops should include basic training on species-specific ecology and behavior,
strategies to reduce/eliminate potential human-coyote conflicts, and appropriate conflict and management
techniques (e.g. hazing).
Topics may include:
Basic coyote information;
Normal/healthy vs. abnormal/unhealthy coyote behavior;
Seasonal behavior changes;
Appropriate responses when encountering wildlife, especially coyotes;
Human health, public, and pet safety tips and concerns;
Coyote attractants;
Methods to reduce/eliminate access to attractants (e.g. exclusion, deterrence); or,
Effective coyote hazing methods.
Additionally, Cities and counties should also promote CDFW’s Wildlife Watch Program. This program is
a multi-agency partnership initiative that provides support and training to local governments and
community groups to help them design and implement their own nuisance wildlife action plans. More
information regarding the Wildlife Watch Program can be found on https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/wildlife-
watch.
Individuals and groups that are interested in participating in a hazing training program can contact their
local Humane Society for a list of upcoming sessions:
Pasadena Humane Society: (626) 792-7151
Inland Valley Humane Society: (909) 623-9777
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society: (626) 286-1159
SECTION 5: ENFORCEMENT
The act of feeding wildlife can attract coyotes and their prey to an area, leading to an increased likelihood
of creating habituated coyotes and increased coyote-human interactions. California law prohibits feeding
wildlife and local police departments will strictly enforce applicable state statutes pertaining to this
activity. Cities and counties are encouraged to adopt ordinances that further discourage residents from
feeding wildlife. Please see Appendix A for a sample draft ordinance from the City of Davis, California.
The following are some of the applicable regulations that may be utilized as enforcement tools to
discourage coyotes from proliferating in urbanized San Gabriel Valley:
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 14. SECTION 251.1.
HARASSMENT OF ANIMALS
Except as otherwise authorized in these regulations or in the Fish and Game Code, no person shall harass,
herd, or drive any game nongame bird or mammal or furbearing mammal. For the purposes of this
section, harass is defined as an intentional act which disrupts an animal’s normal behavior patterns, which
includes, but is not limited to, breeding, feeding, or sheltering.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE TITLE 10. SECTION 10.84.010.
PROVIDING FOOD FOR CERTAIN RODENTS OR PREDATOR ANIMALS PROHIBITED
It is unlawful to feed a nondomesticated rodent or nondomesticated mammalian predator as defined in
this section, unless:
The person is the owner of the animal and the animal is kept in accordance with the requirements
of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; or
After notifying the responsible agency to pick up the animal, the person provides food to a
trapped or injured animal.
For purposes of this chapter:
1. "Rodent" includes ground squirrels;
2. "Mammalian predators" include coyotes, raccoons, foxes, and opossums.
A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
SECTION 6: SAFETY RESPONSE PLAN
A tiered response plan identifies and classifies levels of human and coyote interactions. SGVCOG
recommends member agencies to adopt the 5-tier coyote response plan that is showcased below and in
Appendix C.
COYOTE BEHAVIOR RESPONSE LEVEL RESPONSES
Coyote heard or seen moving in
public area
1 Sighting report will be reviewed, and if
appropriate, a response will be provided by
e-mail or phone. The City would direct
residents to available resources on normal
coyote behavior.
Coyote seen resting in public
area
1 Sighting report will be reviewed, and if
appropriate, a response will be provided by
e-mail or phone. The City would direct
residents to available resources on normal
coyote behavior.
Coyote seen resting in public
area with humans present
2 The City provides resources for the resident
to be educated on hazing techniques and
what-to-do tips. Additionally, the City
would encourage the respective municipality
to work with the local community to
eliminate coyote attractants.
Coyote entering a yard to a
home with or without pets
present
2 The City provides information for the
household to be educated on coyote
attractants, yard audit implementation,
human-coyote conflict mitigation, hazing
techniques, and/or pet safety information (if
applicable).
Coyote entering a yard and
injuring or killing attended or
unattended pet
3 The City gathers information on specific
animal involved, report on circumstances,
and provide information for the household to
be educated on coyote attractants, yard and
neighborhood audits, and pet safety
information.
Coyote biting or injuring an
unattended pet/pet on a leash
3 The City gathers information on specific
animal involved, report on circumstances,
and provide information for the household to
be educated on coyote attractants, yard and
neighborhood audits, and pet safety
information.
Coyote following or
approaching a person and pet
(stalking)
3 The City provides information for the
resident to be educated on hazing
techniques, what-to-do tips,
yard/neighborhood audits, and pet safety
information. Additionally, the City will
work with the residents to eliminate coyote
attractants in the area.
Coyote following or
approaching a person without a
pet (stalking)
4 The City provides information for the
resident to be educated on hazing
techniques, what-to-do tips,
yard/neighborhood audits, and pet safely
information. Additionally, the City will
work with residents and local groups to
eliminate coyote attractants in the area.
Coyote biting or injuring a
human
5 The City informs the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife. Residents will receive
educational materials on coyote attractants,
yard or neighborhood audits, hazing, and pet
safety. Additionally, the City would work
with the respective Humane Society, the
County of Los Angeles, CDFW, elected
officials, and its neighboring cities to send
out mailers, partner with external
stakeholders to host trainings and
workshops, conduct a community
meeting/town hall, and encourage the cities
in the subregion to work with community
groups to eliminate coyote attractants.
Cities are encouraged to modify SGVCOG’s response plan to cater to the needs of their own
communities; however, the levels of coyote behavior and response actions should be consistent with
SGVCOG’s response plan. Appendix C also showcases two other types of tiered response plans that
SGVCOG member agencies utilize in their individual coyote management plans as a reference.
If a human is attacked and physically injured by a coyote, cities and counties will work with the CDFW,
which will be the lead investigating agency to thoroughly investigate the incident, to identify and remove
the responsible coyote. As a last resort, lethal removal will also be considered if there is a public safety
issue with a coyote threatening residents—only after a thorough investigation and identification of the
offending coyote.
If there is an immediate public safety issue, such as a coyote threatening residents in an area frequented
by people, the local police department will respond. Since coyotes are considered as “non-game wildlife,”
any resident or homeowners’ association can, at their own expense, initiate action to protect themselves
and their private property from coyote attacks within the limits of the law regarding trapping and hunting.
SECTION 7: COYOTE REPORTING
SGVCOG encourages residents to report coyote sightings to the University of California Coyote Cacher©
at https://ucanr.edu/sites/CoyoteCacher/. This will allow SGVCOG and its member agencies to identify
potential trouble areas where coyotes are frequently sighted and allow the member agencies to focus
resources where they are needed most. There are several options to choose from and San Gabriel Valley
residents are encouraged to use the tool that works best for them. Please keep in mind that these are only
coyote reporting tools. Depending on the submission format, residents may receive acknowledgement of
their submissions.
University of California Coyote Cacher©
This tool is accessible by members of the public from a computer or mobile device. It provides a
repository for reported coyote activity, real-time alerts to stay abreast of reported activities, and GIS
mapping by zip code. Residents may view coyote encounters in the San Gabriel Valley region by visiting
https://ucanr.edu/sites/CoyoteCacher/Story_Map/. Residents can also report a coyote encounter to the UC
Coyote Cacher through the link on the website or by submitting a request at
https://geodata.ucanr.edu/coyoteCacher/form/.
State and Local Enforcement Agencies
Coyote bites, injured or ill coyotes, or coyotes that pose a threat to the public should be reported to the 9 -
1-1 emergency line. Coyote bites can be extremely hazardous to human health. If a resident has been
bitten by a coyote, please direct the injured resident to seek medical attention immediately. A police
report may be taken to document the incident. All animal bites to humans are legally reportable in Los
Angeles County except for rodent and rabbit bites. For more information, please visit the County of Los
Angeles Public Health Department website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/biteintro.htm.
APPENDIX A: SAMPLE DRAFT ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE FEEDING OF WILDLIFE
(City of Davis, California)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAVIS ADDING
ARTICLE 5.05 TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE DAVIS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
THE FEEDING OF CERTAIN WILDLIFE
WHEREAS, the City of Davis (“City”) is a city organized under the laws of the State of
California, with a duty and interest in protecting the public health, safety and welfare within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the feeding of wildlife can lead to negative impacts on animals, people and
the environment; and
WHEREAS, feeding wildlife can lead to aggressive behavior towards humans, which
presents health and safety concerns for residents and visitors of the City; and
WHEREAS, feeding wildlife can artificially support the growth and carrying capacity of
urban wildlife populations, compromising wildlife health and increasing human exposure to and
conflict with wildlife; and
WHEREAS, feeding wildlife can cause certain species to localize activity in the vicinity
of the food source, thus increasing associated negative impacts on property owners and/ or
individuals within those neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Section 251.1 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations prohibits
the harassment of any game or nongame bird or mammal or furbearing mammal, expressly
including intentional acts such as feeding that disrupt the animal’s natural foraging behavior; and
WHEREAS, an ordinance prohibiting the intentional and negligent feeding of certain
types of wildlife, as defined, and further specifying types of permissible and prohibited conduct
regarding interaction with wildlife in the City, is consistent with the City’s long -standing
commitment to protect and conserve biological resources and public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Davis does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby adopts the recitals of this Ordinance as true and
correct and such recitals are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth in the text
of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Chapter 5 (“Animals and Fowl”) of the City of Davis Municipal
Code is hereby amended to add Article 5.05, to read in full as set forth in the attached Exhibit
“A”, incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15061(b)(3) (the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects
which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in the physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any
part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared
unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective.
SECTION 5. Publishing. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and
shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published as required by law.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.
INTRODUCED on the ____ day of _____________________, 2018 and PASSED
AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Davis on the ____ day of ______________,
2018 by the following vote:
EXHIBIT “A”
CHAPTER 5, ANIMALS AND FOWL
ARTICLE 5.05, FEEDING OF CERTAIN WILDLIFE
5.05.010 Purpose Feeding of wildlife is both detrimental to wildlife health and causes a public health nuisance
and safety hazard that negatively impacts public health and welfare.
This article is intended to prohibit, with exceptions, the feeding of certain wildlife within the
City of Davis so as to protect public and environmental health, safety and welfare, and to
prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
5.05.020 Definitions
For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
“Feed” means to give, distribute, place, expose, deposit, or scatter any edible material with the
intention of feeding, attracting, or enticing wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the
permitted and legal take or depredation of wildlife in accordance with federal, state and local
law.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or
political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction.
“Wildlife” means only coyotes, wild turkeys, foxes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, squirrels,
ducks, geese, crows, and gulls.
5.05.030 Feeding of Wildlife Prohibited
(a) No person shall purposely or knowingly feed wildlife in the City of Davis, on lands
either publicly or privately owned.
(b) No person shall leave or store any refuse, garbage, pet food, seed or bird seed, fruit,
meat, dairy, vegetable, grain or other food in a negligent manner likely to feed wildlife.
(c) No person shall fail to take remedial action to cease contact or conflict with wildlife,
including to secure or remove outdoor refuse, cooking grills, pet food, backyard bird
feeders or any other similar food source or attractant, after being advised by a Cit y
of Davis code compliance administrator to undertake such remedial action.
5.05.040 Exceptions
The prohibitions in Section 5.05.030 do not apply to: (a) Landscaping, gardening, and/or maintaining vegetable gardens, fruit and nut trees or
other plants, so long as such activities are not conducted for the purpose of feeding
wildlife as defined in this article.
(b) Feeding of birds outdoors on private residential properties using bird feeders, to the
extent authorized by law and subject to the following requirements:
(1) Bird feeders shall be placed at least five (5) feet above the ground and shall be
suspended on a cable or otherwise secured so as to prevent the bird feeders from
being easily accessible to other wildlife.
(2) The feeding shall not substantially interfere with the rights of surrounding
property owners or render other persons insecure in the use of their property.
(3) No person shall allow, permit or maintain an accumulation of feces on
the property or surrounding properties so as to create a public nuisance.
(4) The area below the feeders must be kept clean and free of seed.
(5) No person shall knowingly allow or permit bird feeders to become an
attractant for rodents or other wildlife other than birds. Notwithstanding this
exception, feeding of wild turkeys is expressly prohibited.
(c) Any State or local employee or agent authorized to implement a wildlife management
program involving baiting, or any other person or business lawfully authorized to bait and
trap wildlife pursuant to State law.
(d) Any person who is the legal owner or guardian of a wildlife species maintained and
confined under a valid license or permit issued by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and in compliance with all applicable la ws.
(e) A wildlife rehabilitator, under a valid license or permit issued by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, who is temporarily
caring for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife in compliance with all applicable laws.
(f) Any person who feeds trapped, injured, or orphaned wildlife between the times that a
wildlife rehabilitator or agency charged with animal control is notified and the animal is
picked up. Any person that discovers such trapped, injured, or orphaned wildlife must
immediately notify an authorized animal control agency, and no person may intentionally
keep such wildlife beyond the time reasonably necessary for animal control services to
access and transport the wildlife.
(g) Baiting, for the purpose of trapping, feral cats as part of a Yolo SPCA approved Trap-
Neuter-Release program.
(h) Any property owner baiting, for the purpose of trapping, wildlife on their property
authorized by and in accordance with State law, including but not limited to trapping
gophers, house mice, moles, rats, and voles pursuant to Fish and Game Code section
4005(f); taking of certain mammals found injuring crops or property pursuant to Fish and
Game Code section 4152; taking of certain nongame birds and mammals such as weasels,
skunks, opossum, moles and rodents pursuant to 14 CCR § 472; or as otherwise permitted
and authorized by State law.
5.05.050 Enforcement In addition to all other available remedies at law, this article may be enforceable through the
use of the administrative citation procedures set forth in Davis Municipal Code Chapter 1,
Article 1.02.
APPENDIX B: LIST OF SGVCOG MEMBER AGENCIES’ COYOTE MANAGEMENT PLANS
City of Arcadia: Coyote Management Plan
o https://www.arcadiaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=10024
City of Montebello: Coyote Coexistence Plan
o http://www.projectcoyote.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Montebello_Coexistence_Plan_lo_res.pdf
City of Rosemead: Coyote Management Plan
o http://www.cityofrosemead.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10034989/File/Gov/City%20Departments/Public%
20Safety/Animal%20Control/Coyote%20Information/Coyote.pdf
City of San Gabriel: Coyote Management Plan
o http://www.sangabrielcity.com/DocumentCenter/View/7844/Coyote-Management-Plan?bidId=
City of West Covina: Coyote Management Plan
o https://www.westcovina.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=14526
APPENDIX C: COYOTE SAFETY RESPONSE PLAN TEMPLATES
This showcases the SGVCOG’s recommended five-tier coyote response plan. As mentioned
previously, cities are encouraged to modify SGVCOG’s response plan to cater to the needs of their own
communities; however, the levels of coyote behavior and response actions should be consistent with
SGVCOG’s response plan.
COYOTE BEHAVIOR RESPONSE LEVEL RESPONSES
Coyote heard or seen moving in
public area
1 Sighting report will be reviewed, and if
appropriate, a response will be provided by
e-mail or phone. The City would direct
residents to available resources on normal
coyote behavior.
Coyote seen resting in public
area
1 Sighting report will be reviewed, and if
appropriate, a response will be provided by
e-mail or phone. The City would direct
residents to available resources on normal
coyote behavior.
Coyote seen resting in public
area with humans present
2 The City provides resources for the resident
to be educated on hazing techniques and
what-to-do tips. Additionally, the City
would encourage the respective municipality
to work with the local community to
eliminate coyote attractants.
Coyote entering a yard to a
home with or without pets
present
2 The City provides information for the
household to be educated on coyote
attractants, yard audit implementation,
human-coyote conflict mitigation, hazing
techniques, and/or pet safety information (if
applicable).
Coyote entering a yard and
injuring or killing attended or
unattended pet
3 The City gathers information on specific
animal involved, report on circumstances,
and provide information for the household to
be educated on coyote attractants, yard and
neighborhood audits, and pet safety
information.
Coyote biting or injuring an
unattended pet/pet on a leash
3 The City gathers information on specific
animal involved, report on circumstances,
and provide information for the household to
be educated on coyote attractants, yard and
neighborhood audits, and pet safety
information.
Coyote following or
approaching a person and pet
(stalking)
3 The City provides information for the
resident to be educated on hazing
techniques, what-to-do tips,
yard/neighborhood audits, and pet safety
information. Additionally, the City will
work with the residents to eliminate coyote
attractants in the area.
Coyote following or
approaching a person without a
pet (stalking)
4 The City provides information for the
resident to be educated on hazing
techniques, what-to-do tips,
yard/neighborhood audits, and pet safely
information. Additionally, the City will
work with residents and local groups to
eliminate coyote attractants in the area.
Coyote biting or injuring a
human
5 The City informs the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife. Residents will receive
educational materials on coyote attractants,
yard or neighborhood audits, hazing, and pet
safety. Additionally, the City would work
with the respective Humane Society, the
County of Los Angeles, CDFW, elected
officials, and its neighboring cities to send
out mailers, partner with external
stakeholders to host trainings and
workshops, conduct a community
meeting/town hall, and encourage the cities
in the subregion to work with community
groups to eliminate coyote attractants.
Other tiered coyote response systems that cities can consider are listed on the following pages as
a reference.
City of West Covina’s Four-tier Colored Coyote Response System
City of San Gabriel’s Adopted Coyote Behavior Classification Response System
APPENDIX D: EFFECTIVE COYOTE HAZING STRATEGIES
Human behavior can shape animal behavior, in either a negative or positive manner. Residents living in
close proximity to coyotes can remove coyote attractants, identify potentially dangerous situations for
their pets and themselves, and respond in a manner designed to change coyote behavior. Successful
hazing requires community involvement, understanding, and support. Residents should be equipped with
tools and knowledge to respond consistently in their own neighborhoods, parks, and open spaces. Hazing
should only take place in open spaces if residents are confirmed with an aggressive coyote.
● Hazing is a process whereby individuals make a coyote uncomfortable and choose to leave a
situation where their presence is unwanted.
● Basic hazing consists of residents standing their ground, never ignoring or turning their backs to a
coyote, and yelling and making unpleasant and frightening noises until the animal chooses to
leave.
● More aggressive hazing consists of approaching an animal quickly and aggressively, waving
arms, throwing projectiles in the direction of (but not at) the coyote, and spraying with a hose or
water gun, all of which are used for creating fear of humans to encourage the animal to leave the
vicinity.
● Once the act of hazing began, it must continue until the animal leaves the vicinity. Otherwise, the
coyote will learn to wait until the person gives up. Not following through with hazing will create
an animal more resistant to hazing instead of reinforcing the image that humans should be
avoided.
● Hazing should never injure the animal. An injured animal becomes less predictable versus a
normal, healthy one who responds in a consistent and predictable manner to hazing.
● Hazing should allow the coyote to return to its normal habitat in a direction that would minimize
harm to the animal. Hazing the animal in the direction of other houses and busy streets should be
avoided.
● Hazing uses a variety of different hazing tools. This is critical as coyotes can become accustomed
to individual items and sounds.
○ Noisemaker: Voice, whistles, air horns, bells, “shaker” cans, pots, pie pans
○ Projectiles: Sticks, small rocks, cans, tennis balls, rubber balls
○ Deterrents: Hoses, spray bottles with vinegar, pepper spray, bear repellent, walking sticks
A common concern with hazing involves potential danger to the hazer. A coyote’s basic nature is very
skittish and the nature of the species is what makes this technique successful. A normal, healthy coyote
will not escalate a situation with an aggressive person. Hazing is not successful with every species of wild
animal because different types of animals have different traits.
It is requested that residents submit a report to the local police department or city government each time
they haze a coyote. Reports are most helpful when the following information is included:
● Date, location, time of day, number of coyotes
● Initial coyote behavior, hazing behavior, coyote response
● Effectiveness ratings – i.e. was the method used successful or not
● Tools and techniques used
● Additional details/comments
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HAZING COYOTES:
1. Levels of hazing need to be appropriately relevant to the coyote activity.
a. Coyotes are best left alone. Residents are encouraged to ignore coyotes if the coyotes
ignore them. As with any wild animal, maintaining personal safety should be the primary
goal.
b. Coyotes are often out late at night when few humans are present. This is a normal and
acceptable coyote behavior. Hazing may not be necessary in this situation.
Exceptions: In early stages of hazing, programs should still engage animals. Coyotes that
associate danger in the presence of humans under all circumstances will be reinforced to avoid
contact.
2. Hazing must be more exaggerated, aggressive, and consistent when first beginning a program of
hazing. As coyotes “learn” appropriate responses to hazing, it will take less effort from hazers.
Early in the process, it is extremely common for coyotes not to respond to hazing
techniques. Without a history of hazing, they do not have the relevant context to respond in the
desired outcome, which is for them to leave the vicinity.
3. Techniques and tools can be used in the same manner for one or multiple coyotes. Usually there
is a dominant coyote in a group who will respond - others will follow its lead. Residents should
not ignore, turn their backs, or avoid hazing because there are multiple coyotes instead of a single
individual coyote.
4. The more often an individual coyote is hazed by a variety of tools and techniques and a variety of
residents, the more effective hazing will be in changing that animal’s future behavior.
5. Hazing must be directly associated with the person involved in the hazing actions. The coyote
must be aware of where the potential threat is coming from and identifies the person.
6. Coyotes can and do recognize individual residents and animals in their territories. They can learn
to avoid or harass specific individuals in response to behavior of the person and/or pet.
7. Coyotes can be routine in their habits. Identifying their normal habits can help target which habits
to change. For example, the coyote patrols the same bike path at the same time in the morning
three to five days a week. Hazers should concentrate on that time and place to encourage the
animal to adapt its routine to decrease contact with residents.
8. Certain levels of hazing must always be maintained so that future generations of coyotes do not
learn or return to unacceptable habits related to habituation to residents.
9. Human behavior must change to support hazing and continued identification and, if necessary,
remove possible attractants.
10. Education about exclusion techniques including how to identify and remove attractants, personal
responsibility in pet safety, and having reasonable expectations are critical parts of a coyote
hazing plan.
11. Coyotes are skittish by nature. Habituated behavior is learned and reinforced by human behavior.
As a rule, coyotes do not act aggressively towards aggressive people. The one exception is a sick
or injured animal. Engaging a sick or injured animal can result in unpredictable behavior. If this is
suspected, residents should not engage and instead remove themselves from the situation, then
immediately contact the local police department.
12. Individuals involved in hazing need to be trained in explaining hazing to residents who witness
the process. They also need to explain the difference between hazing and harassment of wildlife
and goals of appropriate behavior for coexistence.
APPENDIX E: YARD AUDIT CHECKLIST
No Action
Required
Adjustments
Required
Recommended Action
FOOD Never intentionally feed a coyote.
Pet Food Never feed pets outdoors; store all pet food securely
indoors.
Water Sources Remove water attractants, such as pet water bowls.
Bird Feeders Remove bird feeders or clean fallen seed to reduce
the presence of small mammals that coyotes prefer
to eat.
Fallen Fruit Clean up fallen fruits around trees.
Compost Do not include meat or dairy among compost
contents unless the area is fully enclosed.
BBQ Grills Clean up food around BBQ grills after each use.
Trash Secure trash containers with locking lids and place
curbside on pickup day. Periodically clean cans to
reduce residual odors.
LANDSCAPING Trim vegetation to reduce hiding places for rodents
and coyotes and potential denning sites.
STRUCTURES Restrict access under decks and sheds, around wood
piles, or any other structure that can provide cover
or denning sites for coyotes or their prey.
FENCING* Enclose property with six-foot fence with additional
extension or roller top to deter coyotes. Ensure that
there are no gaps and that the bottom of the fence
extends underground six inches or is fitted with a
mesh apron to deter coyotes from digging
underneath.
*Must comply with local municipal code
PETS Never leave pets unattended outside.
Never allow pets to “play” with coyotes.
Fully enclose outdoor pet kennels.
Walk pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length.
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QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES:
ALEXANDER FUNG, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
afung@sgvcog.org
NAVNEET KAUR, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
nkaur@sgvcog.org
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Implementation Plan
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COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
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OVERVIEW
Under this implementation plan, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) would serve
as the umbrella organization that is responsible for providing public outreach and education, promoting
effective human-coyote conflict mitigation strategies, and supporting a robust wildlife reporting and
response mechanism on behalf of participating cities. In this capacity, the SGVCOG would serve as a
regional voice that communicates and partners with relevant stakeholders, such as the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measures. For the purposes of this implementation plan, SGVCOG’s services
will focus primarily on coyote management efforts in areas with reported high levels of human-coyote
conflicts.
This implementation plan includes three (3) types of regional coyote management services that the
SGVCOG would provide for participating cities:
1. Public Outreach and Education
2. Non-Urgent Conflict Response
3. Regional Representation and Engagement
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES
The public outreach and education services outlined in this section will serve to assist participating cities
in providing technical guidance and support to residents regarding human-coyote conflicts, with reported
human-coyote conflicts having priority, around the San Gabriel Valley region. The SGVCOG would
disseminate information and resources to participating cities’residents, businesses, local community
organizations, and schools through various channels, including the development and distribution of digital
and electronic files.
The SGVCOG would provide the following public outreach and education services for participating cities
under this implementation plan:
Town Hall and Community Meetings
The SGVCOG would partner with participating cities and external stakeholders, such as CDFW, the County
of Los Angeles, elected officials, and/or the communities’ respective Humane Society organizations, to
host town halls and community meetings.These events provide valuable opportunity for interested residents
and stakeholders to learn about regional and community coyote management efforts. These community
events serve as public forums for residents to express their concerns and engage with city staff and elected
officials. These forums also serve as a space for the public to increase their knowledge, awareness, and
understanding of coyote behavior and how to safely co-exist with coyotes. Based on the need and
availability, these town hall and community meetings would be held around once a month in different areas
of the San Gabriel Valley, especially in communities with high coyote sightings. Depending on the number
of participating cities in the implementation plan, SGVCOG will determine the appropriate frequency of
these meetings.
Coyote Management Workshops and Conflicts Training
The SGVCOG would partner with experts from the CDFW, local Humane Society and/or Animal Services
organizations, the County of Los Angeles, and/or other relevant external stakeholders to empower residents
with methods to safely co-exist with wildlife. Through these partnerships, coyote management workshops
would be hosted for local community groups, homeowner associations, chambers of commerce, schools,
and other organizations located in the participating cities’ boundaries. Specific to human-coyote conflicts,
the workshops would include basic training on species-specific ecology and behavior, how to
reduce/eliminate potential human-coyote conflicts, and appropriate conflict and management techniques
(e.g. hazing). Topics may include:
x Basic coyote information;
x Normal/healthy vs. abnormal/unhealthy coyote behavior;
x Seasonal behavior changes;
x Appropriate responses when encountering wildlife, especially coyotes;
x Human health, public, and pet safety tips and concerns;
x Coyote attractants;
x Methods to reduce/eliminate access to attractants (e.g. exclusion, deterrence);RU
x Effective coyote hazing methods.
Based on the request of participating cities, the SGVCOG may also provide trainings to staff, residents, and
local groups in participating communities to learn how to conduct yard and/or neighborhood audits to
identify and reduce or eliminate coyote attractants within the area. After an audit, trained individuals may
provide recommendations and resources to assist the resident or local group to eliminate the attractants or
access to an attractant. A report summary would be provided outlining any recommended actions.
Trainings and workshops would be developed based on the data collected and analyzed from reported
coyoteactivity in specific communities. These trainings and/or workshops may also be offered upon request
and/or in response to specific coyote incidents. Depending on the number of participating cities in the
implementation plan, SGVCOG will determine the appropriate frequency of these workshops and trainings.
Youth Outreach and Education Programs
The SGVCOG would develop a youth outreach and education program to distribute age-appropriate coyote
education and safety information to local schools, youth groups, youth organizations, and family/youth
events in participating cities. The outreach and education program would include distribution of coyote
education kits and meetings with school officials to identify and discuss necessary human-coyote safety
measures.
Mailers and Social Media Outreach
The SGVCOG would mail educational flyers to residents in communities with high reported incidence of
human-coyote incidents. The San Gabriel Valley is home to a large and diverse population of two million
residents across more than 30 communities in the region. To accommodate the diverse demographics of the
San Gabriel Valley, educational mailers would be offered in the languages of English, traditional Chinese,
Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese, with the flexibility of adding additional languages. Translation services
may be completed in-house or outsourced to a translation service provider. Additionally, SGVCOG would
disseminate coyote information through its existing social media platforms, including hosted Twitter chats
on important coyote management topics with participating cities and other agencies.
Website and Coyote Incident Reporting System
The SGVCOG would develop and maintain a website/webpage that includes coyote education, related
resources, and a Coyote Incident Reporting System for the residents of participating cities. City staff from
participating municipalities would direct their residents to this website to learn more about coyote
management resources, how to report coyote sightings and incidents, and to obtain a digital copy of the
regional coyote management plan. The Coyote Incident Reporting System would be developed in-house
andreported incidentswouldbe accessed by the public via the reporting map. Similar to mailers,the website
would be offered in the languages of English, traditional Chinese, and Spanish.
Coyote Reporting Hotline
A regional coyote reporting hotline would be established for the residents of participating cities to report
coyote incidents and/or encounters in their communities. Residents would be encouraged to include their
names, addresses, phone numbers, approximate time/location and description of the coyote incidents and
encounters. All reported coyote encounters and sightings would be logged by the SGVCOG and shared
with the participating cities and external stakeholders, including CDFW, the County of Los Angeles, local
Human Society/Animal Service organizations, and residents. Additionally, SGVCOG may mail coyote
educational materials to the residents that utilize the hotline. Residents who are believed to be in imminent
danger, in distress, and/or have been bitten by the coyote would be directed to the 9-1-1 emergency line.
NON-URGENT COYOTE RESPONSE SERVICES
Based on a five-tier coyote response system, the SGVCOG would be responsible for providing responses
to residents that report coyote incidents and encounters. All tiers 1 and 2 reports would be responding with
follow-up e-mails or phone calls that direct and provide residents with applicable resources. SGVCOG
would be working with residents that report tiers 3 and 4 coyote behaviors to connect withtheir local Animal
Services, CDFW Regional Office, and/or other preferred resources to resolve the immediate issues. For
residents that report tier 5 coyote behaviors, SGVCOG would connect them to the 9-1-1 emergency line.
The SGVCOG would then provide follow-up responses. All responses would include messages that
encourage residents and households to attend the upcoming coyote town halls, trainings, and community
meetings.
Based on the type of reported coyote behavior, staff would provide the appropriate responses in the
accordance to the following table:
COYOTE BEHAVIOR RESPONSE LEVEL RESPONSES
Coyote heard or seen moving in
public area
1 Report will be reviewed, and if appropriate, a
response will be provided by e-mail or phone.
SGVCOG would direct residents to available
resources on normal coyote behavior.
Coyote seen resting in public area 1 Report will be reviewed, and if appropriate, a
response will be provided by e-mail or phone.
SGVCOG would direct residents to available
resources on normal coyote behavior.
Coyote seen resting in public area
with humans present
2 SGVCOG provides resources for the resident to
be educated on hazing techniques and what-to-do
tips. Additionally, SGVCOG would encourage
the respective municipality to work with the local
community to eliminate coyote attractants.
Coyote entering a yard to a home
with or without pets present
2 SGVCOG provides information for the
household to be educated on coyote attractants,
yard audit implementation, human-coyote
conflict mitigation, hazing techniques, and/or pet
safety information (if applicable).
Coyote entering a yard and
injuring or killing attended or
unattended pet
3 SGVCOG gathers information on specific animal
involved, report on circumstances, and provide
information for the household to be educated on
coyote attractants, yard and neighborhood audits,
and pet safety information.
Coyote biting or injuring an
unattended pet/pet on a leash
3 SGVCOG gathers information on specific animal
involved, report on circumstances, and provide
information for the household to be educated on
coyote attractants, yard and neighborhood audits,
and pet safety information.
Coyote following or approaching
a person and pet (stalking)
3 SGVCOG provides information for the resident
to be educated on hazing techniques, what-to-do
tips, yard/neighborhood audits, and pet safely
information. Additionally, SGVCOG will work
with the respective municipality to eliminate
coyote attractants in the area.
Coyote following or approaching
a person without a pet (stalking)
4 SGVCOG provides information for the resident
to be educated on hazing techniques, what-to-do
tips, yard/neighborhood audits, and pet safely
information. Additionally, SGVCOG will work
with the respective municipality to eliminate
coyote attractants in the area.
Coyote biting or injuring a
human
5 SGVCOG informs the California Department of
Fish and Wildlife. Residents will receive
educational materials on coyote attractants, yard
or neighborhood audits, hazing, and pet safety.
Additionally, SGVCOG would work with the
respective city and its neighboring cities to send
out mailers, partner with external stakeholders to
host trainings and workshops, conduct a
community meeting/town hall, and encourage the
cities in the subregion to work with community
groups to eliminate coyote attractants.
REGIONAL REPRESENTATION AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
The SGVCOG would serve as a regional voice for participating cities to external stakeholders. This includes
communicating with the following entities on regional coyote management efforts that are conducted in the
San Gabriel Valley region and maintaining a close partnership with these entities:
x California Department of Fish and Wildlife;
x Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner / Weights and Measures;
x Pasadena Humane Society;
x San Gabriel Valley Humane Society;
x Inland Valley Humane Society;
x University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources;
x Local and state elected officials; and,
x Other relevant stakeholders.
BUDGET AND STAFF
Based on the services offered within this implementation plan, it is anticipated that SGVCOG would need
to hire at least one additional full-time staff to carry out these services. The newly-hired full-time staff
would report to the SGVCOG Senior Management Analyst. Aside from needing to hire additional staff,
participating cities would need to anticipate other costs for the SGVCOG to deliver these services, including:
x Website development and maintenance;
x Coyote reporting hotline maintenance;
x Development, coordination, and maintenance of the Coyote Incident Reporting System;
x Creating flyers, brochures, mailers, and youth educational kits;
x Coordinating the distribution and dissemination of flyers, brochures, mailers, and youth educational
kits;
x Translation services; and,
x Mileage reimbursements for staff.
Depending on the number of participating cities, city population size(s), and amount of reported activities
or conflicts, the annual costs associated with these services would vary. The tables below and on the next
page reflect the estimated amount of time spent and expenses incurred each year based on the number of
participating cities.
ESTIMATED STAFF TIME SPENT ON DELIVERING EACH SERVICE
CATEGORY SUMMARY OF SERVICE STAFF TIME
Town Halls/
Community Meetings
Town halls and community meetings serve as public forums for residents to
interact with city staff and elected officials to learn more about coyote
management efforts.
15%
Coyote Management
Workshops /Conflict
Trainings
Workshops would be held with experts from external stakeholders for local
community groups, homeowner associations, chambers of commerce,
schools, and other organizations that are located in the participating cities’
boundaries.
Trainings would be offered based on reported activity data and/or at the
requests of community groups. Trainings may include how to conduct yard
and neighborhood audits to help residents eliminate coyote attractants within
the area.
15%
Non-Urgent Coyote
Response
The SGVCOG may provide direct responses to residents that report tiers 1
and 2 coyote behaviors, as appropriate. Additionally, the SGVCOG would
provide follow-up responses to residents that report tiers 3, 4, and 5 coyote
behaviors.
10%
Mailers and Social
Media Outreach
Coyote educational flyers would be mailed to residents in communities with
high levels of reported coyote incidents, encounters, and/or conflicts.
Additionally, SGVCOG would publicize and disseminate relevant coyote
information through its existing social media platforms and work with cities
to spread information via their existing social media channels and websites.
20%
Regional
Representation and
Engagement
The SGVCOG would serve as a regional voice for participating cities to
external stakeholders, agencies, and the public, including communicating
with regional entities on coyote management efforts.
15%
Youth Outreach and
Education Program
The SGVCOG would develop and/or distribute age-appropriate coyote
education and safety information to schools in participating cities.
5%
Website / Coyote
Incident Reporting
System
A website would be developed and maintained that includes coyote
education and reporting tools for the residents from participating cities. City
staff would direct their residents to visit this website to learn more about
coyote management resources, report coyote sightings, and obtain a digital
copy of the regional coyote management plan.
15%
Coyote Reporting
Hotline
A regional coyote reporting hotline would be established for the residents of
participating cities to report coyote sightings in their communities. All
reported coyote encounters and sightings would be logged by SGVCOG staff
and shared with the participating cities.
5%
*Staff time for each category may fluctuate from year 1 to year 2.
ANNUAL COSTS FOR VARIOUS NUMBERS OF PARTICIPATING CITIES
*SGVCOG is proposing a minimum of a 2-year MOU to allow for proper staffing for this implementation plan.
Category of Expenses 10 or More Cities Additional Comments
STAFFING
Full-time Management Analyst $80,000 Taxes and benefits included.
Mileage Reimbursement $3,000 Expenses incurred from travel. Mileage reimbursement is calculated at $0.58/mile. It is expected
that the full-time staff will incur around $200 to $250 of mileage reimbursement expenses every
month.
Additional Staff Support and Expenses $5,000 This category includes costs of the additional staff time from the SGVCOG to supervise the newly-
hired staff. This pool of funds also serves as a discretionary fund.
Oversight of the coyote management full-time staff is calculated at $37.04/hour. It is expected that
the annual oversight cost of the full-time staff member to be around $4,000/year.
EXPENSES
Website, Hotline, and Marketing Materials $6,500 Expenses for designing, printing, or ordering flyers, brochures, mailers, and giveaways. This
category would also include expenses incurred from creating and maintaining the website and
hotline.
Translation Services $5,500 Expenses incurred from outsourcing translation services that cannot be completed in-house.
Currently, SGVCOG has the capability of translating materials to traditional and simplified
Chinese.
Translation is calculated at $1/minute for both hotline and marketing material translation services
based on existing quotes. Translating a typical two-sided brochure in one language costs about
$500. It is expected that the SGVCOG will be outsourcing translation services for the languages of
Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
TOTAL EXPENSE PER YEAR:$100,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSE PER YEAR PER CITY:$10,000.00*
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF ARCADIA
FOR PARTICIPATION OF COYOTE MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
This Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA” or “Agreement”) is made as of XXX, 2019
by and between the City of Arcadia, a municipal corporation (“City”), and the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments, a California joint powers authority (“SGVCOG”). City and
SGVCOG may be referred to herein collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party.”
RECITALS:
A. SGVCOG was established to have a unified voice to maximize resources and advocate
for regional and member interests to improve the quality of life in the San Gabriel
Valley by the member cities and other local governmental agencies.
B. City seeks to participate in a Coyote Management Implementation Plan that was
developed by the SGVCOG Coyote Management Task Force.
C. Under the Coyote Management Implementation Plan, SGVCOG would serve as an
entity to provide informational coyote public outreach and education efforts, promote
effective human-coyote conflict mitigation strategies, and support a robust wildlife
reporting and response mechanism on behalf of City.
D. City and SGVCOG desire to set forth the terms of their ongoing collaboration with
respect to this effort in this MOA.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
I. TERM:
The term of this MOA between the Parties shall commence on November 1, 2019 and
shall continue through October 31, 2021. The term of this MOA may be extended by mutual
written agreement of the Parties.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES:
A. SGVCOG.
SGVCOG will:
1. Coordinate and implement community meetings/trainings every year.
SGVCOG will diligently market the community meetings/trainings prior to
the event dates; however, attendance levels are not guaranteed.
2. Conduct youth outreach and education programs for local schools.
3. Coordinate to send mailers to neighborhoods with high numbers of human-
coyote encounters and incidents.
4. Manage a website or webpage that contains important and helpful
information for residents and businesses regarding coyotes.
5. Maintain an online regional coyote incident reporting system for residents
of City.
6. Develop and maintain a regional coyote reporting hotline.
7. Coordinate with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the County
of Los Angeles, and other relevant external stakeholders on regional coyote
management efforts.
8. Provide electronic files of coyote marketing and outreach materials.
9. Manage all invoicing and billing.
10. Submit two invoices to the City, for a not to exceed total of $20,000 over the
span of two consecutive years as follows:
• The payment of the first invoice will be due within forty-five (45) days
upon execution of the agreement for fifty percent (50%), which is
$10,000, of the total amount.
• The second and final invoice for the remaining $10,000 amount will be
submitted on July 1, 2020 for a total of $10,000.
B. City.
City will:
1. Participate in coordination calls and meetings with the SGVCOG and all
municipalities that have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the
SGVCOG for the Coyote Management Implementation Plan for the
November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2021 term.
2. Provide a point-of-contact for the purposes of this Agreement with the name,
title, and contact information of the individual. If the point-of-contact is
reassigned or no longer with the City, a new point-of-contact must be
designated within five (5) business days.
3. Assist with the coordination of coyote town halls, community meetings,
coyote management workshops, conflict trainings, mailers, social media
outreach, and youth outreach and education programs.
4. Provide a municipal meeting space or venue for events and activities within
the City of Arcadia related to this MOA and other events within the City that
are related to the Coyote Management Implementation Plan.
5. Pay all undisputed invoices submitted by SGVCOG within forty-five (45)
days of receipt by City.
III. PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
A. Project Managers.
1. For the purposes of this MOA, SGVCOG designates the following individual
as its Project Manager: Alexander Fung, Management Analyst.
2. For the purposes of this MOA, the City designates the following individual
as its Project Manager: (name)
Either Party may change the designations set forth herein upon written notice to
the other Party.
IV. DEFAULT; REMEDIES:
A. Default. A “Default” under this MOA is defined as any one or more of the
following: (i) failure of either Party to comply with the terms and conditions
contained in this MOA; and/or (ii) failure of either Party to perform its
obligations set forth herein satisfactorily.
B. Remedies. In the event of a Default by either Party, the non-defaulting Party
will provide a written notice of such Default and thirty (30) days to cure the
Default. In the event that the defaulting Party fails to cure the Default, or
commit to cure the Default and commence the same within such 30-day period
and to the satisfaction of the non-defaulting Party, the non-defaulting Party may
terminate this MOA. Such termination shall be effective immediately. The
remedies described herein are non-exclusive. In the event of a Default by either
Party, the non-defaulting Party shall have the right to seek any and all remedies
available at law or in equity.
V. TERMINATION:
A. This MOA may be terminated by either Party at any time, with or without
cause, by providing written notice of termination to the other Party. Such
termination will be effective thirty (30) days after such notice is received.
B. If City terminates this MOA prior to the completion of the Coyote Management
Implementation Plan when SGVCOG has not committed a Default, SGVCOG
will invoice City for any costs incurred that exceed the amount initially
included in the initial invoice. Total billable cost shall not exceed the total
project budget.
VI. INDEMNIFICATION:
A. City agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the SGVCOG, its
elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees, members,
and volunteers, at City’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims,
actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought against the SGVCOG, its
elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employee members, and
volunteers arising out of or relating to the acts or omissions of City in connection
with this Agreement.
B. SGVCOG agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its
elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, at SGVCOG’s sole
expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, or other legal
proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising out of or relating to the acts or omissions of
SGVCOG in connection with this Agreement.
VII. INSURANCE:
A. City and SGVCOG shall maintain and keep in full force and effect during the
term of this MOA insurance or a program of self-insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise in connection with
City’s or SGVCOG’s performance of its obligations hereunder.
VIII. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
A. Notices. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by electronic mail or
certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To SGVCOG: Alexander Fung
Management Analyst
1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit 42
Building A-10N, Suite 10-210
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 457-1800
kward@sgvcog.org
with a copy to: Marisa Creter
Executive Director
1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit 42
Building A-10N, Suite 10-210
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 457-1800
mcreter@sgvcog.org
To City: Name
Title
Address
Phone Number
E-mail Address
with a copy to: Name
Title
Address
Phone Number
E-mail Address
B. No Partnership. This Agreement is not intended to be, and shall not be construed
as, an agreement to form a partnership, agency relationship, or a joint venture
between the Parties. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Agreement,
neither Party shall be authorized to act as an agent of or otherwise to represent the
other Party.
C. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between
the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all
other prior writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in
writing, and signed by the Parties in interest at the time of such modification.
D. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under
California law and any applicable federal law without giving effect to that body of
laws pertaining to conflict of laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or
interpret this Agreement, the Parties hereto agree that the sole and exclusive venue
shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Los Angeles County,
California.
E. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that there is any litigation or other legal proceeding
between the Parties in connection with this Agreement, each Party shall bear its
own costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees.
F. Excusable Delays. Neither Party hereto shall be considered in default in the
performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that the performance of any
such obligation is prevented or delayed by unforeseen causes including acts of
God, floods, earthquakes, fires, acts of a public enemy, and government acts
beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the affected Party. Each Party
hereto shall give notice promptly to the other of the nature and extent of any such
circumstances claimed to delay, hinder, or prevent performance of any obligations
under this Agreement.
G. Waiver. Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant
of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or
covenant. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in
writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom
enforcement of a waiver is sought.
H. Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience
and identification only and shall not be deemed to limit or define the contents to
which they relate.
I. Assignment. Neither Party may assign its interest in this Agreement, or any part
thereof, without the prior written consent of the other Party. Any assignment
without consent shall be void and unenforceable.
J. Severability. If any p rovision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall
nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any
way.
K. Authority to Execute. The person executing this Agreement on behalf of a Party
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
Party, and that by doing so the said Party is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above written.
FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA
By:___________________________
XXX
City Manager
Date:__________________________
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
XXX
City Attorney
FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
By: ____________________________
Marisa Creter
Executive Director
Date:___________________________
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Marisa Creter, Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Hospital
Police
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Commerce
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Grove
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ReidP.S .
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WayE.S.
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Park
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Grove Park
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E.S.
Foothill
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M.S.F. S . 10 5
Library
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H.S.
Methodist
Hospital
Police
Department
City Hall
Chamber of
Commerce
Community
Center
Holly Ave.
E.S.
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M.S.Camino
Grove
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ReidE.S.
Hugo
ReidP.S.
BaldwinStocker E.S.
Longley
WayE.S.
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Park
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Park
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Grove Park
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Arcadia City Boundary
Coyote Reportings:
April - JuŶĞ 2019
Data Sources: City of Arcadia, 2019.