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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on February 12 , 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson , Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: .. Herbicide Spraying
Supervisor N. C . Fanden referred to a letter she has received
from Michael Warner , 5960 Park Avenue, Richmond 94805 , expressing
concern with respect to the use of herbicides and the method of appli-
cation as a mitigation measure for the control of weeds. Mr. Warner
cited several examples where human beings were in some cases unknowingly
exposed to the chemicals in the herbicides.
On recommendation of Supervisor Fanden, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that the County Administrator is REQUESTED to report to the
Board on the types of herbicides used in the County and the applica-
tion procedures employed.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: :Z- w1A jPS'
PHIL BATCHELOR, C erk of the Board
of Supervisors and Cosn!;f Atf,-',,inistrator
By S�-yy" , Deputy
Orig. Dept.:
cc: Mr. M. Warner
County Administrator
Agricultural Commissioner