Special Meeting: Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee

Program Type:

Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee, Boards & Commissions, Parks & Recreation
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The Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee's purpose is to review and advise on the implementation of the city's Integrated Pest Management Strategy and to recommend methods of reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides in public areas. The IPM Advisory Committee is not authorized to set city policy.

Background

On January 26, 2004, the City Council adopted the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategy to implement and monitor the IPM policy. This document details the mission & purpose, roles and responsibilities, and tiers of pesticides.

On July 21, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 04-059 establishing an Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee. The resolution outlines the role and authority of the committee.

On February 14, 2006, the City Council adopted the Pesticide Hazard and Exposure Reduction (PHAER) Zone Model for the City of Santa Barbara. This report designates which tiers of pesticides can be used in City parks, buildings, parking lots, the Waterfront, the Airport, and the Golf Course.