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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05141996 - C41 •` u v • l TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IOC-2 Contra SE L FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEEg s Costa County DATE: May 6, 1996 SUBJECT. REPORT ON FUNDING REQUEST FROM ADVOCATES FOR BIRD CONSERVATION SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. APPROVE the request from Advocates for Bird Conservation for a grant in the amount of$10,000 for the 1995-96 fiscal year for the purposes outlined in the attached grant application. 2, REMOVE this item as a referral to the 1996 Internal Operations Committee. BACKGROUND: On December 19, 1995, the Board of Supervisors referred to our Committee the request from Advocates for Bird Conservation for $10,000 from the Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation fund to further their avian sciences education program in the schools in East County and to assist in preparing other funding applications. Our Committee met with Al McNabney and Laurella Desborough from Advocates for Bird Conservation on May 6, 1996, and reviewed their application with them. A copy of their application is attached to our Committee report. We are advised that funding is available for this purpose. The project seems a worthy and needed one and is consistent with the purposes for which the Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation funds can be spent. We are, therefore, recommending that the Board allocate $10,000 for this purpose for the 1995-96 fiscal year. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OT ER SIGNATURES ACTION OF BOARD ON may APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED I� Contact: PHIL BATCH OR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF cc: County Administrator SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Community Development Director BY DEPUTY ADVOCATES FOR BIRD CONSERVATION , « ABC A non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of avian species throughout the world. 1161 Leisure Lane No. 7 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Board of 14 December 1995 Directors Roland Cristo Mr. Tony Emera Aviculturist 651 Pine St. Martinez, California 94553 Laurella Desborough A.P.A.President Dear Mr. Emera: Aviculturist&Author Diane Grindol Delivered herewith on behalf of Advocates for Bird Conservation Bird VVorld Magazine (ABC), are two (2) copies of a Planning Grant request for an Editor/Publisher allocation of funds from the Keller Canyon Environmental AI McNabney Mitigation Funds. President C.I.T.E.S.Representative Your records will show an ABC grant request was approved early Amercan Federation of this year. Some months elapsed between the time of approval and Aviculture Arbitrator the actual deliveryof funds to ABC. Pat Monas As pointed out in the grant request, forwarded herewith ABC ABird Affaire acted to make available an environmental/education program in San Francisco eastern Contra Costa County. The program, involving 29 specific Phil Mortensen classes was initiated with the fall term in September. ABC Aviculturist estimates the program will involve as many as 1500 children. Additionally ABC has worked out an arrangement with the Ironhouse Sanitation District which will make land available for aviaries and headquarters. Advisory As indicated in the attached Grant request, ABC is finalizing Board negotiations socurricula for a comprehensive Avian Sciences education and training program can be developed. The Luis Baptista,Ph.D. arrangements are essentially complete. They should be finalized Dept.of Ornithology shortly after the first of next year. California Academy of Sciences I write, on behalf of Ms. Desborough, since she is out of the area Bud Coleman and is likely to be away for a couple of months. Contractor Aviculturist If additional information or material is needed, please let me Stephen Fowler know and we will provide same. Thank you for your Aviculturist consideration. Catherine Toft,Ph.D. our uI Professor of Evolution& Ecology University of California y for Davis,California tes for Bird n ervation Brian Speer,D.V.M. Association of Avian Veterinarians ADVOCATES FOR BIRD CONSIERVATION*- ,, ABC A non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of avian species throughout the world. 11D FOUNTAINHEAD COURT MARTINEZ, CA 94553 Board of 4 December 1995 Directors Roland Cristo Mr. Valnetine Alexeef, Director Aviculturist Growth Management & Community Development Agency Laurella Desborough Contra Costa County A.FA President 651 Pine St. Aviculturist&Author Martinez, CA. 94553 Diane Grindol Bird World Magazine Editor/Publisher Dear Mr. Alexeef: Al McNabney President We present herewith, a request for a Planning Grant on behalf C.I.T.E.S.Representative of Advocates for Bird Conservation (ABC) from the Keller Canyon Amercan g Federation Aviculture Environmental Mitigation Funds. Arbitrator Advocates for Bird Conservation is a non profit, Contra Costa Pat Monas County, California based organization whose major purposes ABird Affaire involve: San Francisco Phil Mortensen a. Avian education for students in grades k-12, Aviculturist university/college and later at graduate levels b. Conservation of endangered avian species We are provide (6) copies of a complete presentation and 15 Advisory copies of a summary documents with a cover letter. Board Thank you for your consideration of this matter. We await your Luis Baptista.Ph.D. reply. if further information is needed, same will be provided on Dept.of Ornithology request. California Academy of Sciences Sincerely, Bud Coleman Contractor Aviculturist Laurella Desborough, Stephen Fowler Founding Member ABC Aviculturist President American Federation of Aviculture Catherine Toft,Ph.D. Professor of Evolution& Ecology University of California Davis,California Brian Speer,Q.V.M. Association of Avian Veterinarians ADVOCATES FOR BIRD CONSERVATION ABC A non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of avian species throughout the world. APPLICATION FOR GRANT Board of from Directors KELLER CANYON ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION FUND Roland Cristo Aviculturist A. PROJECT NAME:Advocates for Bird Conservation Laurella Desborough A.FA President Avicubrist&Author SPONSOR: Board of Directors, Advocates for Bird conservation Diane Grindoi CONTACT PERSON:Laurella Desborough Bird World Magazine ADDRESS: 113 Fountainhead Court, Martinez, CA 94553 Edit"tPublisher TELEPHONE:(510) 372 174 Al McNabney FAX:(510) 372 0306 President CITES,Rep(esentatm B. AMOUNT REQUESTED: $10.000.00 Amercan Federation of Aviculture Arbitrator C. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS:Twelve months Pat Monas D. TOTAL PROJECT COST;$2.500.000.00. $10.000.00 A Bird Affaire requested for planning costs related to creation and San Francisco implementation of Avian Sciences Education Programs Phil Mortensen and obtaining additional support Aviculturist E. PROJECT CATEGORY;Environmental, education, conservation F. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Advocates for Bird Conservation (ABC) request funds to: Advisory a. Fully develop Avian Sciences education Board program(s) to be carried out in K-12 Schools, as well Luis Baptista,Ph.D. as advanced education at university/college and Dept.of Ornithology graduate levels California Academy of Sciences b Continue establishment of an international Bud Coleman network of aviculturists, avian experts, some private, Contractor some in government to initiate action where one or Aviculturist more avian species is considered to be endangered Stephen Fowler Aviculturist G. BENEFITS: Catherine Toft,Ph.D. a. Initially, some education classes will be funded, Professor of Evolution 8 Ecology particularly in K-12 grades in eastern Contra Costa University of Caldomia County schools Davis,California Brian Speer,D.V.M. b. Jobs will be created in the Oakley and/or Contra Association of Avian Costa County areas Veterinarians c On-going education program(s) will enhance avian and environmental knowledge of students ranging from the very young . through college, university and graduate levels, as well as the general public d. The Project has the support of the Audubon Society„ the Ironhouse Sanitation District as well as general public support e. The base of operations will be Oakley, California L Arrangements cov ering land use have been made with the Ironhouse Sanitary District. When finalized the area will make land available for headquarters and other facilities needed for the program 4. GRANT IMPLEMENTATION:L,. Desborough, Al McNabney and Phillip Mortensen founding Board Members, together with other Members of ABC's Board of Directors will be responsible for overseeing allocation and use of funds 5. FUNDS ON HAND:Donations, Grant Funds from Keller Canyon Environmental Mitigation Grant, supporter donations 6. WHO WILL BE SERVED: a. ABC has funded 29 env ironmentalleducation classes in eastern Contra Costa County's K-12 schools .Students will be provided with educational materials which will be used by teachers in conducting classes. These programs will be expanded. b. the entire avian community particularly in Contra Costa County c. The general public 7. ANTICIPATED USES OF FUNDS: a. Developing and implementing Avian Sciences education programs, particularly in K-12 grades in eastern Contra County Schools b. Long range funding sources and Plans for such 4 December 1995 -2- REQUEST FOR A PLANNING GRANT KELLER CANYON ENVIRONMENTAL MMGATION FUNDS FUNDS REQUESTED - TOTAL $10.000.00 COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AVIAN SCIENCES EDUCATION PLAN-SPECIFICALLY FOR STAGE K-12 AND IF FEASIBLE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY LEVELS SECRETARIAL $ 500.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500.00 PRINTING 1.000.00 POSTAGE 500.00 TRAVEL-ALL LOCAL 500.00 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 4.000.00 GRANT OBJECTIVES:To further advance the Planning for the. overall Advocates for Bird Conservation Plan, based on the following: 1. Wetlands biodiversity-continue effort to bring avian species to wetlands under control of Ironhouse Sanitary District 2. Continue meetings with state and federal agencies to develop funding for avian development in wetland areas 3. Continue work with international entities in matters relating to endangered avian species and protection for such CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC AVIAN SCIENCES EDUCATION PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: A general environmental education program has been made available for 29 classes in K-12 Schools in eastern Contra Costa County. That program will be continued and expanded FUNDING: The Planned program for major funding of ABC's entire program will be stepped up. Foundation, individual, government and corporate participation will be solicited GRANT PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF AVIAN EDUCATION PI-OGRAM Stage 2:GRADES: 9.12 Stage 3:College/University and graduate levels Planning Conference:Continued emphasis on conservation of Avian Species, using captive breeding knowledge. Further work re developing the Avian Breeding Facility Further work re developing adequate administration, a major library dealing with avian issues and arrangements for use of laboratory facilities, if needed Submitted by Laurella Desborough for: Advocates for Bird Conservation 113 Fountainhead Court Martinez, CA 94553 Telephone (510) 372 6174 FAX (5210) 372 0306 1 December 1995 -2- ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER OF ADVOCATES FOR BIRD CONSERVATION Vitae and Biographical Sketch: Luis F. Baptista Chairman and Curator - Department of Ornithology and Mammology California Academy of sciences Golden Gate Park San Francisco, California 94118 EDUCATION: 1965 B.S. Biology University of San Francisco 1968 M.S. Biology University of San Francisco 1971 Ph.D. Zoology University of California, Berkeley 1972-73 Max Planck Society and NAM Post-Doctoral Fellow at Max Planck Institut fur Verhaltensphysiologie and the Zoologisches Institut, Universitat Braunschweig. ACADEMIC HONORS: Fellow of the American ornithologist's Union (1981- Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences (1982- Member,, International Ornithological Camdttee (1982- Rolex Awards for Enterprise, Honorable Mention: field of conservation (1990) Chair, Fulbright Scholar Program for Central America (1992-1995) RESEARCH GRAM'S: (a brief selection) American Association for the Advancement of Science (1966); Chancellor's Patent Fund of the University of California (1970); Chapman Memorial Fund of the American Museum of Natural History (1970); Max Planck Gesellschaft Fellowship (1972); NATO Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1973); National Science Foundation (1978- 1979); National Institute of Health (1981-1982); National Science Foundation (1985-1988); National Geographic Research Grant (1987); National Science Foundation (1990-1993). PUBLICATIONS: (a brief selection) Baptista, L. F. and R. B. Johnson. 1982. Song variation in insular and mainland California Brown Creepers. J. Field Orni., 123:131-144. Baptista, L. F., W. I. Boarman and P. Kandianidis. 1983. Behavior and taxonanic status of Grayson's dove. Auk, 100:907-919. Baptista, L. F., and P. W. Trail. 1988. On the origin of Darwin's Finches. Auk, 105:663-671. Roberson, D. and L. F. Baptista. 1988. White-shielded coots in North America: a critical evaluation. American Birds, 42(5) :1241-1246. Welty, J. C. and L. F. Baptista. 1988. The Life of Birds, 698 pp., Saunders Publ. Co., Philadelphia. OTHER. COLLABORATORS: Michael Abs (Germany), Clive K. Catchpole (England) , David S. Desante (USA) , Glen Chilton (Canada), M. Ross Lein (Canada) . ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER OF ADVOCATES FOR BIRD CONSERVATION Vitae and Biographical Sketch: Brian L. Speer, D.V.M. Oakley Veterinary and Bird Hospital 3807 Main Street Oakley, California 94561 EDUCATION: 1983 D.V.M. University of California, Davis PUBLICATIONS: (a brief selection Speer, Brian L. 1988. Viral diseases of young birds. Avian Research Fund, pp 83-92. Speer, Brian L. 1989. Psittacine breeder productivity management. Avian Research Fund, pp, 129-169. Speer, Brian L. 1989. The eclectus parrot: medicine and avicultural aspects. Association of Avian Veterianrians, pp 239-249. Speer, Brian L. 1989. Clinical evaluation of pet bird droppings. California Veterinary Medical Association, Santa Clara. Speer, Brian L. 1991. A clinical approach to psittacine infertility. Association of Avian Veterinarians, pp 173-187. the Speer, Brian L. 1993. The fading chick syndrarke. Western Region of tl=. American ostrich Association, pp 29-34. Abramson, Joanne and Brian L. Speer. (in press) The Great Macaws: Their Care,, Breeding and Conservation. Speer, Brian L. 1993. Emu incubation and perinatal management. Western Regional Emu Association, Reno. Speer, Brian L. 1991 . Avicultural medical management: an introduction to the closed aviary concept. The Veterinary Clinics of North America, Small Animal Practice, Vol. 21 :6, W.B. Saunders Publishers, Philadelphia, pp, 1393-1404. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Brian Speer is partner and owner Of two private practices in the eastern part of contra costa county, where he has limited his personal case load exclusively to birds since 1989. Dr. Speer is active in the Associationof Avian Veterinarians (AAV), where he chairs the Aviculture Committee and serves on the board of scientific editors for the Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. He is an active member of the American ostrich Association, where he has spoken at their annual., midyear and regional meetings in past years. Dr. Speer currently serves as a sub-chair of the medical research ccamitte for the American ostrich Association and serves on the board of directors of the Model Aviculture program, an inspection and certification program. Dr. Speer has spoken at both national and international meetings of bird breeders and avian veterinarians. Dr. Speer has a particular interest and dedication to aviculture and avicultural medical management. He owns and maintains breeding flock of macaws and'owns Ratite Incubation and Hatching Services, which provides incubation and hatching service for ostrich, emu, rhea and cassoway clients. MEMBERSHIPS: Association of Avian Veterinarians Contra Costa Veterinary medical Association California Veterinary Medical Association American Veterinary Medical Association American Federation of Aviculture American Ostrich Association Western Emu Association