LA County Board

2. Ensuring Public Safety Resources in Los Angeles County to Address\nEncounters with Black Bears and Other Wildlife\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Direct the Chief\nExecutive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental\nRelations Branch, to send a five-signature letter to California Department of\nFish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham, to advocate for the development\nof a regional approach to human-wildlife encounters that will ensure the public\nsafety of those living in Sierra Madre and its adjacent communities, as well as\nthe safety of the majestic wildlife neighbors living in the region; augment and\nenhance staffing of human-wildlife conflict specialists who can respond to calls\nfor service in a timely manner when human-wildlife encounters occur; and\nongoing proactive engagement with communities to provide education and\nawareness that is tailored to the unique needs of those living in Sierra Madre\nand other County communities that are impacted by wildlife encounters.\n(24-2140)