See Below for Meeting  
Location  
County of El Dorado  
Minutes - Final  
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, August 27, 2025  
3:00 PM  
https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/84985797382  
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.  
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.  
CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:00 P.M.  
ROLL CALL  
5 - Schwarzbach, Allen, Byrne, Davies and Gardner  
2 - Weddle and Robinson  
Present:  
Absent:  
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
There was no public comment.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Davies  
to Adopt the Agenda and Approve the Consent Calendar with the following  
change:  
Approve clerical corrections to the July 30, 2025 Minutes, item 4.  
5 - Schwarzbach, Allen, Byrne, Davies and Gardner  
2 - Weddle and Robinson  
Yes:  
Absent:  
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  
25-1421  
1.  
Approval of the Minutes from the regular meeting on July 30, 2025.  
Attachments: 7-30-25 Draft Minutes  
7-30-25 Final Minutes  
This matter was Approved on the Consent Calendar.  
5 - Schwarzbach, Allen, Byrne, Davies and Gardner  
Yes:  
Absent:  
2 - Weddle and Robinson  
25-1423  
2.  
Staff recommending the Commission receive and file the August 2025  
Monthly Finance Report dated 8/27/2025.  
Attachments: A - Finance Report 8-27-2025  
This matter was Approved on the Consent Calendar.  
5 - Schwarzbach, Allen, Byrne, Davies and Gardner  
2 - Weddle and Robinson  
Yes:  
Absent:  
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
PRESENTATION  
25-1470  
3.  
Commission to receive and file a presentation from the El Dorado and  
Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts about the Urban  
Beaver Coexistence Project in El Dorado Hills.  
Attachments: A - Urban Beaver Coexistence Project Presentation  
There was no public comment.  
The Commission received and filed a presentation from the El Dorado and  
Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts about the Urban Beaver  
Coexistence Project in El Dorado Hills.  
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  
Agricultural Commissioner LeeAnne Mila reported on the following:  
Interview with San Francisco Chronicle reporter about mountain lions in the  
county.  
COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Commissioner Byrne reported on the following:  
Highway 50 corridor flashing deer sign lights update.  
Commissioner Davies reported on the following:  
Hunting and trip to Switzerland.  
Commissioner Gardner reported on the following:  
Milkweed plant update.  
Camping and fishing trip near Markleeville.  
Commissioner Allen reported on the following:  
Lake Baron fishing derby September 6th.  
Highway 89 speed limit increase impacting wildlife.  
Commissioner Schwarzbach reported on the following:  
Taylor Creek trail family visit.  
South Fork American River family fishing.  
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST AND WARDEN  
REPORTS  
Bob Pera with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported on the  
following:  
Review of court cases.  
Staffing changes in Sierra County.  
Archery season opened.  
Squirrel and general deer seasons will be next to open.  
South Lake Tahoe bear attack update.  
AGENDA ITEMS  
25-1422  
4.  
Commissioner Robinson recommending the Commission discuss how  
the commission can help Sheriff Leikauf with mountain lion safety  
education in the County.  
Attachments: Public Comment Fish Wildlife 8-27-25 Rcvd 8-19-25  
This matter was Continued off calendar.  
25-1444  
5.  
Commission to review updates to the bylaws and resolution, consider  
approving the changes and submitting to the Board of Supervisors for  
approval.  
Attachments: A - Fish and Wildlife Commission Bylaws Redline  
B - Fish and Wildlife Commission Bylaws Clean  
C - Executed Resolution 103-2019  
This matter was Continued off calendar.  
25-1445  
6.  
Commissioner Allen recommending the Commission discuss plans for  
the September 24, 2025 meeting in South Lake Tahoe.  
Attachments: A - September 24th Fish and Wildlife SLT Field Trip Options  
The Commission discussed plans for the September 24, 2025 meeting in South  
Lake Tahoe and decided they would like a tour of Taylor Creek Visitors Center.  
Commissioner Allen will work with staff to coordinate this tour.  
25-1453  
7.  
Commission to discuss and consider taking action for development of a  
policy statement regarding the Commission’s support of fish purchases.  
This matter was Continued off calendar.  
25-1454  
8.  
Commission to review and approve the final draft of the annual report to  
be presented to the Board of Supervisors on September 23, 2025 at  
10:00 A.M.  
Attachments: A - Annual Report  
There was no public comment.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Gardner, seconded by Commissioner  
Davies to approve the final draft of the annual report to be presented to the  
Board of Supervisors by Commissioner Allen and Commissioner Weddle on  
September 23, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.  
5 - Schwarzbach, Allen, Byrne, Davies and Gardner  
2 - Weddle and Robinson  
Yes:  
Absent:  
25-1455  
9.  
Commission to discuss El Dorado Irrigation Districts water diversion plan  
impacts on South Fork American River flows.  
This matter was Continued off calendar.  
LEGISLATIVE REPORTS  
There were no legislative reports.  
NEXT MEETING: September 24, 2025 in South Lake Tahoe 2pm Start Time  
ADJOURNED AT 4:09 P.M.