City Mulling Response to Reports of Coyotes
A city councilman has scheduled a discussion Tuesday to look at ways of controlling the local coyote population after several residents reported that their pets had been attacked.
“I’m just willing to do whatever it takes,” Councilman Barry L. Denes said.
Several residents have called the city’s hotline in recent weeks to complain about coyotes coming down from the foothills and killing their pets.
Some residents favor trapping or killing the coyotes. But others reject the idea as inhumane.
City officials might consider using lithium chloride to keep coyotes away. The compound, which could be placed on animal carcasses and in trash cans, makes the coyotes sick but is not lethal. Officials said it might be a way of keeping the coyotes away from homes.
The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers, 17855 Santiago Blvd. Information: (714) 998-1500.
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