Ban city pesticide use for 1 year and study non-chemical weed control
In Plain English
City workers currently use pesticides to control weeds on public property. If approved, the city stops all pesticide use immediately and disposes of existing chemicals safely. Staff will study whether non-chemical methods work as well and cost more.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 19-15(a) to approve and also appoint an integrated pest management coordinator
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city will immediately stop using pesticides on all public property and safely dispose of existing chemicals. City workers will now use only non-chemical methods to control weeds in parks, medians, and other city-owned areas, while staff studies whether these alternatives work as well and what they might cost. The council also appointed a coordinator to oversee this new integrated pest management approach. All six council members voted unanimously to approve the pesticide ban, continuing the council's strong support for environmental measures.
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