See Below for Meeting  
Location  
County of El Dorado  
MEETING AGENDA  
Fish and Wildlife Commission  
Patrick W. Weddle, Chair, District IV  
Steven Schwarzbach, Vice Chair, Member at Large  
Larry Robinson, Treasurer, District II  
Dennis F. Byrne, District I  
James Davies, District III  
Leona Allen, District V  
Heather Gardner, Member at Large  
Wednesday, October 29, 2025  
3:00 PM  
https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/84985797382  
330 Fair Ln - Building A, Conference Room A  
Placerville, CA OR Live Streamed - Click here to view  
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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.  
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8579 7382. Please note you will not be able to join the live-stream until the posted meeting start  
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PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT  
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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.  
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dialogue with persons providing input to the Commission.  
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Step 1. Request the person adhere to Commission guidelines. If the person refuses, the  
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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.  
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. 25-1604  
Staff recommending the Commission receive and file the October 2025  
Monthly Finance Report dated 10/29/2025.  
Attachments:  
October 2025 Monthly Finance Report  
2. 25-1690  
Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting on September 24, 2025.  
Attachments:  
9-24-2025 Draft Minutes  
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
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  
AGENDA ITEMS  
3. 25-1729  
Chair Weddle requesting that the Fish and Wildlife Commission hold a  
discussion regarding the November 2025 meeting schedule, given its  
proximity to the Thanksgiving holiday. The Commission is asked to  
consider alternative options for convening, including the possibility of  
canceling the meeting or rescheduling it to an earlier or later date. Staff will  
provide input on operational capacity during the holiday week, and  
Commissioners are encouraged to share their availability and preferences.  
The objective is to maintain continuity of Commission business while being  
mindful of staffing limitations and holiday-related impacts.  
4. 25-1422  
Commissioner Robinson recommending the Commission discuss how the  
Commission can help Sheriff Leikauf with mountain lion safety education in  
the County. (Continued Item 4, 8/27/2025)  
Attachments:  
Public Comment Fish Wildlife 8-27-25 Rcvd 8-19-25  
FGC 13103  
5. 25-1603  
6. 25-1576  
Commissioner Davies recommending the Commission discuss warm  
water fish planting in private ponds.  
Commissioner Allen recommending the Commission receive and file a  
presentation from Friends Aiding Wildlife in Nature (FAWN). (10 Minute  
Presentation)  
Attachments:  
FAWN Presentation  
7. 25-1453  
Commission to discuss and consider taking action for development of a  
policy statement regarding the Commission’s support of fish purchases.  
(Continued Item 3, 9/24/2025)  
8. 25-1655  
Chair Weddle recommending the Commission consider approving a  
request to provide funding in the amount of $500.00 for co-sponsoring  
improvements to the existing boat launch at Finnon Lake.  
LEGISLATIVE REPORTS  
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