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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY
AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE INTEGRATED ADAPTIVE
CANADA GOOSE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, at the regular meeting held December 2, 2024 the City Council via City Resolution No. 2024-127 adopted the Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), with all findings and standard conditions of approval and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (“Plan”); and approved the Plan which would inform and guide implementation for the reduction of Canada Geese (CAGO) impacts to City parks and other public spaces; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to engage a wildlife management firm to implement the proposed strategies outlined in the City’s Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Request for Proposal for the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan (Plan) implementation; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work for the RFP includes the following:
•Assessment and Planning: Conducting a detailed assessment of Canada goose populations, behaviors, and impacts within City parks and open spaces, and developing a site-specific management plan.
•Implementation of Management Techniques: Recommending and deploying evidence-based deterrent methods, such as habitat modification, exclusion techniques, and aversion conditioning, as well as egg-addling or other population control measures in compliance with federal and state regulations.
•Monitoring and Reporting: Establishing benchmarks for success, monitoring progress, and providing regular reports to the City on outcomes and adjustments to strategies.
•Community Engagement and Education: Conducting outreach to inform the public about the program’s goals, methods, and expected outcomes.
WHEREAS, the implementation will consist of a pilot program focusing on Erckenbrack, Gull, and Marlin parks which have the highest Canada goose activity to evaluate and refine management techniques; and
WHEREAS, based on the results of the initial phase, the City will expand successful efforts to additional parks impacted by Canada geese, ensuring resources are used efficiently while maximizing long-term management success. 3 0
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby approve the request for proposals for the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Implementation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 18th day of February, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK