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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12162014 - C.24RECOMMENDATION(S): APPOINT the following individuals to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory Committee, as requested by the Public Works Deputy Director: Allison Knapp, Public Works Maintenance Division Manager, 2475 Waterbird, Martinez; and Chad Godoy, Agricultural Commissioner, 2366-A Stanwell Circle, Concord. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: On November 10, 2009, the Board of Supervisors established the Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee. Purpose of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory Committee (from the Committee’s Bylaws): A. Protect and enhance public health, County resources, and the environment; B. Minimize risks and maximize benefits to the general public, staff and the environment as a result of pest control activities conducted APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 12/16/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Randy Sawyer, 313-3210 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: December 16, 2014 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: T Scott, C Rucker, T Drlik, C Sellgren C. 24 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:December 16, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:Appointments to the Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) by County staff and contractors; C. Promote a coordinated County-wide effort to implement IPM in the County in a manner that is consistent with the Board-adopted IPM Policy; D. Serve as a resource to help Department Heads and the Board of Supervisors review and improve existing pest management programs and the processes for making pest management decisions; E. Make policy recommendations upon assessment of current pest issues and evaluation of possible IPM solutions; and F. Provide a forum for communication and information exchange among members in an effort to identify, encourage, and stimulate the use of best or promising pest management practices. Purview of the Committee The Committee is concerned with the operation of County Departments and not with the actions of other public agencies, private individuals, business, or industry. Current Committee Membership (from the Committee’s bylaws) III. Membership A. The membership of the Committee shall be composed of the following: 1. Four (4) ex-officio, non-voting members as follows: a. Agricultural Commissioner, or designee b. General Services Deputy Director, or designee c. Public Works Deputy Director, or designee d. A current Structural Pest Management contractor with General Services Department 2. Eight (8) voting members as follows: a. Two (2) ex-officio members: i. Health Services Department representative ii. County/Unincorporated County Storm Water Program representative b. Six (6) public members: i. Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board representative ii. County Fish and Wildlife Committee representative iii. Three (3) Type 2, “At Large Appointments,” iv. One (1) Type 3, “At Large Appointment,” for an environmental organization with either 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status 3. One (1) Type 3, “At Large Appointment” for a Public Member – Alternate. Term Expirations The appointments made under this Board Order have no term expiration. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, the new member would not be appointed to the Integrated Pest Management Committee. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.