Fish and Wildlife Commission

See Below for Meeting LocationCounty of El Dorado Minutes - Final Fish and Wildlife Commission Leona Allen, Chair, District V Heather Gardner, Vice Chair, Member at Large Larry Robinson, Treasurer, District II Dennis Byrne, District I James Davies, District III Patrick W. Weddle, District IV Steven Schwarzbach, Member at Large 3:00 PM https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/84985797382Wednesday, March 25, 2026 330 Fair Ln - Building A, Conference Room A Placerville, CA OR Live Streamed - Click here to view PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting room will be open to the public. The meeting will continue to be live-streamed via Zoom. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded. Members of the public may address the Commission in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. The public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 849 8579 7382. Please note you will not be able to join the live-stream until the posted meeting start time. To observe the live stream of the Commission meeting go to https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/84985797382. If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise hand" button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. Although the County strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote Zoom participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of live comments being received by the Commission is to attend in person. Except for a noticed teleconference meeting, the Commission reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if there is a malfunction. If you choose not to observe the Commission meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment in writing. You are encouraged to submit your comment in writing by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday before the meeting to ensure the Commission has adequate time to review. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at edc.cob@edcgov.us. Your comment will be placed into the record and forwarded to Commission members. Page 1County of El Dorado Printed on 4/29/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission Minutes - Final PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment will be received at designated periods as called by the Commission Chair. Individuals will have three minutes to address the Commission. Except with the consent of the Commission, individuals shall be allowed to speak to an item only once. Individual Commission members may ask clarifying questions but will not engage in substantive dialogue with persons providing input to the Commission. If a person providing input to the Commission creates a disruption by refusing to follow Commission guidelines, the Commission Chair may take the following actions: Step 1. Request the person adhere to Commission guidelines. If the person refuses, the Commission Chair may turn off the speaker’s microphone. Step 2. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order a recess of the Commission meeting. Step 3. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order the removal of the person from the Commission meeting. Page 2County of El Dorado Printed on 4/29/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission Minutes - Final CALL TO ORDER AT 3:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Commissioner Weddle, Commissioner Schwarzbach, Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Byrne, Commissioner Davies and Commissioner Robinson Present: 6 - Commissioner GardnerAbsent: 1 - ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR There was no public comment. A motion was made by Commissioner Robinson, seconded by Commissioner Schwarzbach to Adopt the Agenda and Approve the Consent Calendar. Yes: Commissioner Weddle, Commissioner Schwarzbach, Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Byrne, Commissioner Davies and Commissioner Robinson 6 - Absent: Commissioner Gardner1 - The Commission may make any necessary additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda including moving items to or from the Consent Calendar and adopt the agenda and the Consent Calendar with one single vote. A Commission member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate Commission action. At the appropriate time as called by the Commission Chair, members of the public may make a comment on matters on the Consent Calendar prior to Commission action. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 26-0429 Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting on February 25, 2026. 2-25-26 Draft Minutes 2-25-26 Final Minutes Attachments: This matter was Approved on the Consent Calendar. Yes: Commissioner Weddle, Commissioner Schwarzbach, Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Byrne, Commissioner Davies and Commissioner Robinson 6 - Absent: Commissioner Gardner1 - 2. 26-0430 Staff recommending the Commission receive and file the March 2026 Monthly Finance Report dated 3/25/2026. 3-25-2026 Finance ReportAttachments: This matter was Approved on the Consent Calendar. Yes: Commissioner Weddle, Commissioner Schwarzbach, Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Byrne, Commissioner Davies and Commissioner Robinson 6 - Absent: Commissioner Gardner1 - Page 3County of El Dorado Printed on 4/29/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission Minutes - Final END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PRESENTATION 3. 25-1615 Commission to receive and file a presentation from Lisa Morgan with the Highway 50 Wildlife Connection Grant Project. A - Highway 50 Wildlife Connection Grant Project PresentationAttachments: Public Comment: K. Jermstad The Commission received and filed a presentation from Lisa Morgan with the Highway 50 Wildlife Connection Grant Project. OPEN FORUM There was no public comment. Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Commission Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum. EL DORADO COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER REPORT Mountain lion activity update. Sheriff mountain lion public outreach meeting in Cameron Park. Senate Bill 1397 introduced by Senator Alvarado-Gil. Mountain lion killed in Cameron Park. Mountain lion carnivore project update. Page 4County of El Dorado Printed on 4/29/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission Minutes - Final COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Byrne reported on the following: Governors Pond stocking funds. Visits to surrounding county fish and wildlife commission meetings. Deer sign flashing light update. Fish stocking vendor list. Commissioner Davies reported on the following: Lumsden Pond fishing derby April 11th. Commissioner Robinson reported on the following: Upcoming Lumsden Pond derby. Wildlife in Shingle Springs area. Upcoming turkey season. Commissioner Schwarzbach reported on the following: Sheriff's mountain lion project interpretive sign. Discussed mountain lion research project with Julie Young. Commissioner Weddle reported on the following: Participated in hunter safety course. Follow up with American River Conservancy about farm project. Met with former Commissioner Kurt Mikkola. Commissioner Allen had no report. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST AND WARDEN REPORTS Mitch Lockhart, fisheries biologist with California Department of Fish and Wildlife provided an update on Sierra fisheries program operations. Shelly Blair, wildlife biologist with California Department of Fish and Wildlife, reported on the following: Bear harvest update. Bear regulation voting in April. Pathways for Wildlife quarterly meetings. Turkey special hunt update. Hunter education class. Lieutenant Bob Pera with California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported on the following: Hunter education class. Fishing update. Training for staff. Boat patrols on Folsom Lake. General turkey season is upcoming. General trout season is upcoming. Enforcement update. Page 5County of El Dorado Printed on 4/29/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission Minutes - Final AGENDA ITEMS 4. 26-0088 Clerk of the Board staff recommending the Commission: 1) Elect the Chair of the Commission for 2026; 2) Elect the Vice Chair of the Commission for 2026; and 3) Elect the Treasurer of the Commission for 2026. (Continued item 3, February 25, 2026) There was no public comment. A motion was made by Commissioner Davies, seconded by Commissioner Schwarzbach to appoint Commissioner Robinson as Treasurer of the Commission for 2026. Yes: Commissioner Weddle, Commissioner Schwarzbach, Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Byrne, Commissioner Davies and Commissioner Robinson 6 - Absent: Commissioner Gardner1 - 5. 26-0481 Commission to discuss South Lake Tahoe meeting date. There was no public comment. The Commission discussed plans for site visits during the May meeting in South Lake Tahoe to include the aquatic invasive species inspection station and Upper Truckee marsh restoration project. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS Commissioner Davies reported on Assembly Bill 2494. NEXT MEETING: April 29, 2026, in Conference Room C ADJOURNED AT 4:32 P.M. Page 6County of El Dorado Printed on 4/29/2026

Fish and Wildlife Commission County of El Dorado MEETING AGENDA See Below for Meeting Location Leona Allen, Chair, District V Heather Gardner, Vice Chair, Member at Large Larry Robinson, Treasurer, District II Dennis Byrne, District I James Davies, District III Patrick W. Weddle, District IV Steven Schwarzbach, Member at Large https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/849857973823:00 PMWednesday, March 25, 2026 330 Fair Ln - Building A, Conference Room A Placerville, CA OR Live Streamed - Click here to view PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting room will be open to the public. The meeting will continue to be live-streamed via Zoom. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded. Members of the public may address the Commission in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. The public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 849 8579 7382. Please note you will not be able to join the live-stream until the posted meeting start time. To observe the live stream of the Commission meeting go to https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/84985797382. If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise hand" button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. Although the County strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote Zoom participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of live comments being received by the Commission is to attend in person. Except for a noticed teleconference meeting, the Commission reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if there is a malfunction. If you choose not to observe the Commission meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment in writing. You are encouraged to submit your comment in writing by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday before the meeting to ensure the Commission has adequate time to review. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at edc.cob@edcgov.us. Your comment will be placed into the record and forwarded to Commission members. Page 1County of El Dorado Printed on 3/18/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission MEETING AGENDA PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment will be received at designated periods as called by the Commission Chair. Individuals will have three minutes to address the Commission. Except with the consent of the Commission, individuals shall be allowed to speak to an item only once. Individual Commission members may ask clarifying questions but will not engage in substantive dialogue with persons providing input to the Commission. If a person providing input to the Commission creates a disruption by refusing to follow Commission guidelines, the Commission Chair may take the following actions: Step 1. Request the person adhere to Commission guidelines. If the person refuses, the Commission Chair may turn off the speaker’s microphone. Step 2. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order a recess of the Commission meeting. Step 3. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order the removal of the person from the Commission meeting. Page 2County of El Dorado Printed on 3/18/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR The Commission may make any necessary additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda including moving items to or from the Consent Calendar and adopt the agenda and the Consent Calendar with one single vote. A Commission member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate Commission action. At the appropriate time as called by the Commission Chair, members of the public may make a comment on matters on the Consent Calendar prior to Commission action. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 26-0429 Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting on February 25, 2026. 2-25-26 Draft MinutesAttachments: 2. 26-0430 Staff recommending the Commission receive and file the March 2026 Monthly Finance Report dated 3/25/2026. 3-25-2026 Finance ReportAttachments: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PRESENTATION 3. 25-1615 Commission to receive and file a presentation from Lisa Morgan with the Highway 50 Wildlife Connection Grant Project. OPEN FORUM Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Commission Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum. EL DORADO COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST AND WARDEN REPORTS Page 3County of El Dorado Printed on 3/18/2026

March 25, 2026Fish and Wildlife Commission MEETING AGENDA AGENDA ITEMS 4. 26-0088 Clerk of the Board staff recommending the Commission: 1) Elect the Chair of the Commission for 2026; 2) Elect the Vice Chair of the Commission for 2026; and 3) Elect the Treasurer of the Commission for 2026. (Continued item 3, February 25, 2026) 5. 26-0481 Commission to discuss South Lake Tahoe meeting date. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS NEXT MEETING: April 29, 2026 in Conference Room C ADJOURNMENT Page 4County of El Dorado Printed on 3/18/2026