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Home My WebLink About17 - • 17 City 61 Petaluma, :California 10, l emnorandum City:Mdnager's Office, 'll"English Street,'Petalhmd,CA 94952 (707) 778-4345 Fax(707)778-4419 E-nail:atptngr(a),cipetaluma.ca.us DATE: March 15, 200,1 'TO:, Mayor and Members of the.City, Council FROM: Frederick C. Stouder, City Manager • SUBJECT: Agenda Item #1`7•for March 19,-2001.Council Meeting Application of Chemical Pesticides • Attached please find a revised resolution from Councilmember Mike Healy for your consideration. • • Attachment d:tm anager/stouder/fs030 I/kc • RESOLUTION OT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF`PETALUMA WHEREAS, wine grapes are an important part of Sonoma County's diverse economy and re provide'livelihoods to many Sonoma County residents, and WHEREAS, wine.grapes are a Cornerstone to maintaining the"economic'viability of the -open'space enjoyed by all Sonoma County residents, and WHEREAS,wine grapes have prevented many acres of Sonoma County:agricultural land from'being subdivided and developed, and WHEREAS,the glassy-winged sharpshooter constitutes a serious threat_ito wine grape growers in Sonoma County, and • WHEREAS,the Sonoma County Agricultural,Commissioner is taking aggressive and appropriate steps to avoid an infestation of the,glassy,-winged sharpshooter in Sonoma County, including inspectionof'nursery stock imported into,Sonoma County ft-on5:infested areas, and • WHEREAS, the,Sonoma County Agricultural.Commissioner has formulated a coniprehensiveplan fot dealing with apossible-localized infestation of the glassy-winged sharpshooter which'may include, if necessary, ground spraying of infested areas:with or without the'permissibn of affected property owners, and WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner:has committed tb-using the safest pesticides available over the smallest area required if any ground;spraying becomes, • necessary,,and to taking alfprecautions;necessary to protect both people and sensitive sites,:and • WHEREAS, prompt and aggressive steps to eradicate any localized infestations,are,critical to prevent'theglassy-winged sharpshooter from becoming established in SonomaCounty, and WHEREAS, grape growers are,likely to apply many additional tons of pesticides:every year on their own properties.if the glassy-winged:sharpshooter becomes,established,in Sonoma County, which would•create more of a publichealth'issue than the limited spraying needed to prevent establishment in the first place; and WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner:has successfully eradicated other localized infestations,in the past without harm to local residents or to the environment, includingthe.apple maggot and the'western grape leaf skeletonizer, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,that the City Council:of the City of Petaluma endorses;the proactive efforts of the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner-to prevent infestations of the glassy-winged.sharpshooter;in Sonoma County, as Well asthe Commissioner's plans-to eradicate any infestations that may occur, and BE ITFURTHER.RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City.of Petaluma encourages • the Sonoma-County;Agricultural Commissioner to further explore approaches to effectively eradicating infestations of the;glassy-winged-sharpshooter that would not require ground spraying on properties whose owners refused their consent. • 1I IF 3 City of Petaluma, California Memorandum City'Manager's Office,11 English Street,Petaluma,•CA 94952 • (707) 778-4345 fax(707) 778-4419 E-mail:'cityiner@ci.pelaluma.ca.us DATE: March 2, 2001 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Frederick C. Stouder, City,Manager C/ SUBJECT: Agenda Item #I$--Application of Chemical Pesticides March 5, 2001.City Council.Meeting Attached for your review is.a.Resolution suggested by Couneilinetnber Healy as an alternate to the Resolution in your Council"packet. This item has been removed from the,March 5th agenda and placed on the March 19th •' ! evening agenda. Attachment • d:/manager/stouder/fs030 I/kc •n' • •; Resolution of the City Council,of thetity'of Petaluma WHEREAS, wine:grapes areian.important.part of-Sonoma County's diverse economy, and WHEREAS,wine:grapes are a:cornerstone to maintaining-the economic viability of the open space enjoyed by all Sonoma County residents, and WHEREAS, wine;grapes,have prevented many acres ofSonoma County agricultural land from being subdivided and developed, and WHEREAS, the glassy-winged.;sharpshootet'conatitutes a serious threat to wine grape growers in Sonoma County, and WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner is taking aggressive and appropriate steps to avoid aninfestation of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in Sonoma County, including inspection of nursery stock imported into Sonoma County from infested areas, and WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner has formulated a comprehensive plan for dealing with a possible localized infestation of the glassy-winged sharpshooter which may include, if necessary, ground spraying of,infested areas with or without the permission,of affected property,owners, and WHEREAS, the Sonoma"County Agricultural Commissioner has committed to using=the_ safest pesticides available over the,srnallest area required ifanyground spraying becomes necessary, and to taking all precautions necessary to protect both people and sensitive sites, and WHEREAS, prompt and aggressive steps to eradicate any localized infestations are critical to prevent the glassy-winged-sharpshooter from;becoming established-in Sonoma County, and WHEREAS,the.Sonoma.CountyAgricultural Commissioner has successfully eradicated other localized infestations in the past without harm to local residents or to the environment, including the,apple maggot and the western grape leaf skeletonrzer, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,-°that the City.Council of the City of Petaluma endorses the proactive efforts of the Sonoma-County Agricultural Commissioner to prevent infestations of the,glassy-winged sharpshooter in Sonoma County, as well as the Commissioner's_plans to eradicate any infestations that may occur, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the'City of Petaluma encourages the Sonoma County Agricultural Conmssioner:to further explore approaches to effectively • eradicating infestations of the:glassy-winged,sharpshooter that would not require ground spraying on properties whose owners refused their con-sent. CITY OE,PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA' AGEN'' BILL 111 Agenda Title: Resolution Opposing the Application of Chemical Meeting:Date: 'Pesticides on Property Owned by the City of Petaluma. and Elsewhere in Sonoma County Without the Express Permission of March5,2001 Affected .Property Owners or Residents, and Encouraging' the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner to Commit to the . Creation of an Alternative Plan,to Identify and Implement a Non- Toxic Program to Reduce the Spread of Pierce's:Disease. Department: :Director Contact-Person: Phone Number: City Manager FrederickStouder Frederick Stouder 707-778-4345 Cost of Proposal: n/a Account-Number: n/a Amount Budgeted: n/a Name of Fund:. n/a Attachmentsto Agenda Packet Itema . 1. Letter and Resolution from the Town of Windsor dated February-9, 2001. 2, Letter from Sonoma County Grape Growers Association dated Februaly":15, 2001. 3. Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Department dated February 20, 2001. 4. Resolution. Summary Statement: Two cities in Sonoma County, Sebastopol, and Windsor, have adopted resolutions opposing the County's application of chemical pesticides without the permission of affected property owners in an effort to eradicate the spread of Pierce's Disease, which is spread by the glassy- winged sharpshooter. There are no known commercial vineyards within the city limits.of Petaluma. Please see the attached memo from the Parks and Recreation Department. tion (letter attached) has asked for the support of elected The Sonoma County Grape Growers Association officials to retain flexibility in the event a localized infestation is found, and have stated they are committedto minimizing conflict and addressing infestation.prdblern in the entire public's interest. The City of Petaluma has been asked to consider the attached resolution and it is offered for Council's consideration. Council Priority: THIS AGENDA ITEM IS CONSIDERED.To BEIPXRT OF, OR NECESSARY To, ONE OR MORE OF THE 1999-2000 PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED?BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 30, 1999 AND MARCH 18, 2000. Priority(s): n/a Recommended City Council Action/Suggested Motion:. City Management requests-Council,Direction. *Reviewed by Finance:Director: Reviewed by City Attorney: Apprgved by City Manager: Date: Date: 7< / Date: • sue/ Today's Date: Revision#.and Date Revised: File''ode: • • FEB-09-01 11:5iMt FROIA-TOWN OF WINDSOR TOT-838-7348 8432 P.02/03, F-498 •- t aWNtoF - WINDSOR Town of windror February 9, 2001 4291 Old Redwood.Highway PO. Boxi too . Wind.ar..CA 95492-0100 P hone:■Y7 07I 83S-1000 Fax-.t70ii&3847349 vr i Mike Reilly,'Chairperson S iovr Allen Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Mayor Pro Tempore Sam salmon< 575-;Adaxunesrrahon Drive,Room 100A Santa Rasa; CA,95403 Cossucil Members below Fudge Lynn Mcrchnuse Re: Pesticides stew Sears Dear Chairperson'R.eilty'and Board Members: At its meeuiig of;Febit ary 7,2001, by-a'3/1 rote,the Windsor Town Council adopted Resolution-14o.996-01 opposing the,application of Carbaryl or.anyother chemical pesticide on:property owned by the Town of Windsor and elsewhere in Sonoma County.without the express permission of affected property owners. The Town Coincii also encourages the Agricultural Commission to commit to identifying and implementing a non-toxic program to reduce the spread of • Pierce's Disease. A copy of the resolution is enclosed. Your consideration of the Council's position will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Paul V.Berlant Town Manager' - Enclosure cc: Sanoma,CeuntyCities Mayor and Town.Council • re-if/[CC an recycled papdr _ • FEB 09101, 11:51AM FROM-TOWN OF WINDSOR 707-838-7349 T-532 P.03/03 F-498 • • RESOLUTION NO.996-G1 A RESOLUTION OFTH3E TOWN'COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WINDSOR: WHEREAS,the'Windsor Town Council`supports and appreciates the vital role of af„icultt. in our,local economy:and culture; and WHEREAS,the Workplan gives the Agricultural Commissioner permission and authority to • apply the poison Carbaryl.on pnvate'and..public properties without pemaission of the property owners and local jurisdictions;and WHEREAS,the Windsor Town Council upholds the right of all citizens to the security of their homes and properties;and WHEREAS,the Windsor.Town Council believes that human life and health,as well as the health of the ecosystem, should take precedence,over comiric'rcial interests,"and recognizes that the proposed'chemicals have been shown to be•harmful_to,humans,waterway life and insects; NOW,.THEREFORE'BE IT RESOLVED that the Tovvit Council of the Town of Windsor hereby resolves that the Towif of Windsor opposes the application of Carboxyl any other chemical pesticide on property owned by the Town of Windsor and elsewhere in Sonoma County •'.y without the express permission of affected property owners or residents,and encourages the Agricultural Commissioner to conumi to identifying and implementing a non-toxic program to reduce the spread of Pierre's Disease- PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7thrday of February,2001,by the following vote: • AYES; 'FCTDGE/M,M:A,YOR'PRO TE11 SALMON/S,AND SCOTT NOES: MOREHOUSE ABSENT: MAYOR ALLEN ABSTAIN: NONE IA . . ,.` )0 Tim ATTEST: - / u / 1 DEPL T°i WTI ERIC S vpsIllY.Y$e.qum..RFSfr'wi wH • RECEIVED • F.ebruary 15, 2001 r . FEB 2 n 2001 . E. Clark Thompson, Mayor PnAYOR City of Petaluma P.O'. Box 61 Petaluma, CA 94953-0061 Dear Mayor Thompson: Your council may be askedto consider action-regarding glassy-winged sharpshooter control in your city. The Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Grape Growers Association asks that you not take action now. The threat of glassy-winged sharpshooter(GWSS) infestation and taking steps to eradicate a localized infestation concerns;us all., Those steps can include spraying, but that will only be done after consulting with property owners and seeking ways to address their individual concerns. Those concerns have been addressed m}the past when the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner eradicated localized infestations.of theapplemaggot and grape leaf skeletonizer. Pesticide use to eradicate a localized GWSS infestation can be avoided if the GWSS is not introduced into Sonoma County. The Agricultural Commissioner's Work Plan focuses on inspections to prevent introduction,of the pest. Clearly nursery stock is the most likely avenue for introducing the,pest. Your city and its citizens can help;reduce the risks of GWSS introduction. Individuals should not bring-nursery plants into the county unless they have been inspected for GWSS. Landscaping plants should be purchased from established retailers whose plant materials •' are locally grown or are imported following inspection for GWSS at their origin and again upon arrival here. Grape growers do not want properties sprayed without the owners' support; and grape,growers . also do not want GWSS to become established in Sonoma County. As elected officials, you face such conflicting objectives on many issues. But until an infestation;occurs,we can only speculate on a reasonable course of actions Retain your flexibility to work for your constituents'and-with our Agricultural Commissioner if a.localized infestation is found; do not pass a resolution that limits flexibility now. The Sonoma County,Grape Gowers.Association is'focusing;on keeping the GWSS out of Sonoma County. ;Should those;efforts fail and a:localized GWSS infestation be found, we are committed to minimizing conflict and addressing the problem in the entire public's interest. We will seek mutual understanding and support If the GWSS becomes established,then public ' eradication efforts will cease and Sonoma County will`be an infested county. Grape growers and homeowners'will-then make their personal decisions for.managing GWSS on their properties. Sincerely, -2uc4 :Sty SONOMA Nick Frey wa i•r:.:,4,.e.'n11....:.;-.:-)-i.:;::,,,t,,:;.'•.- TY 'COUN ., _,,Executive Director. .. grape growers. . .ASSOCIATION P:G Box 1959 0 Sebastopol,lCalifornia 95473-1959 • (707) 829 -3963 • CITY OF;PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA MEMORANDUM Parks and Recreation Department, 320 North McDowell Blvd.,Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 778-4380 Fax (707) 778-4473 DATE: February 20, 2000 TO: Jim Carr,Director of Parks and Recreation FROM: Ed Anchordoguy. Park:Maintenance Supervisor J SUBJECT: Resolution pertaining to insecticide spraying and Pierce's Disease The attached resolution pertains to the issue of forced spraying of insecticides on private , property and City property by the State or County in the event of the discovery of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, The glassy-winged sharpshooter is the insect that can transmit Pierce's Disease to grape vines and other plants. Pierce's Disease could be devastating to our local grape industry: The Parks Division does not and would not engage in any action towards the glassy-winged sharpshooter, nor would we ever or do we ever spray any of the chemicals mentioned in this resolution. The issues in this resolution do not pertain to our IPM program. This resolution reflects political and legal issues. Any action taken by the City Council would be symbolic. They do not have the legal authority to override'the Agricultural Commissioner. The Sebastopol, Sonoma, and Windsor city councils have voted on similar resolutions. A staff report may present the various,.sides of the issues involved. There is no need to examine our IPM;program. I'will be updating our IPM program to the council later on this year I would like:you to make it clear to both.the City Manager andthe Mayor that examining or explaining our program is irrelevant to the issues expressed in this resolution. • Resolution No N.C S. of tale.City:of Petaluma, California Resolution Opposing the,Applrcation;of'Chemical Pesticides on Property Owned by the City of Petaluma and Elsewhere iniSonoma County Without the Express Permission of I Affected Property Owners or'Residents, and Encouraging the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner to Commit to the Creation of an Alternative Plan to Identify and Implement a Non-Toxic Program to Reduce the Spread of Pierce's Disease. WHEREAS, the.PetalumaCity Council supports and appreciates the vital role of agriculture in our local economy;;and • WHEREAS, the Workplan•approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors gives the Agricultural Commissioner permission and authority'twapplythe poison Carbaryl or other organophosphate pesticides on private and public properties without permission of the property owners or jurisdictions and over the opposition of private:propertyowners and local jurisdictions; and; WHEREAS, there is mounting scientific evidence that',sudh organophosphate pesticides may be responsible for a wide varietyoftharmful health effectson>people and wildlife; and WHEREAS, the cumulative•effects and the persistence of such toxics in the watershed system may produce long-lasting harmful effects to future populations of people, animals, and ecosystems; and WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council upholds the right,of.all citizens to the security o their homes and properties; and WHEREAS, the Petalum •City Council believes that human life and health, as well as the health of the ecosystem, should take precedence over commercial interests; and, •1 WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council has al"ready.initiated,an effort to eliminate the use of poisons pesticides on City property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE,IT RESOLVED',thatthe City of Petaluma strongly opposes the •' application of Carbaryl or any other cherriical pesticide..on property ownea by the City of Petaluma and elsewhere in Sonoma County without the express permission of affected property owners,or residents, and encourages the AgticulturahCommissioner to commit to the creation of • an alternative plan to identify.and implement a non-toxic program to reduce the spread of Pierce's Disease. • •. Under-the.power,and authority conferred upon this Council by the:Charter of said City. REFERENCE: I hereby certify the:foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Petaluma at a Reeutar:meeting on , 2001, Approved as to ' by the following vote: form: City Attorney AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4111, ATTEST' City Clerk; Mayor - Resolution No'. - NCS Feb 27 01 02: 44p City of Sonoma L7U7J as terra p. i l '8 CITY OF SONOMA RESOLUTION NO. 4-160T1 A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY°COUNCIjL..OF THE.CITY OF SONOMA OPPOSING • THE APPLICATION OF CARBARy L OR'ANY"OTHER CHEMICAL PESTICIDE OR ' TOXIN ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF,.SONOMA OR ELSEWHERE IN SONOMA COUNTY PERMISSION OF AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS OR.RESIDENTS WHEREAS,.the Sonoma City Council supports and!'appreciates the vital role of agriculture in our localeconi n y and culture; and;. WHEREAS, the'Glassy Wing Sharpshooter Work plan approved-by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors gives the Agricultural Comutissioner permission and authority to;apply the?pestictde Carbaryl or+other toxic pesticides on private and public properties without pernission,oftlte property owners or jurisdictions and over the opposition of private property-owners=and local jurisdictions;'and, WHEREAS; there isntounting scientific evidence,thatsuch toxins and pesticides may be responsible fora wide'`variety of harmful',health effects on people'and wildlife; and, WHEREAS„the cumulative effects and thepersistence,of such toxins and pesticides in the.watershed system may produce long-lasting hamtfnl effects to future populations ofpeople,animals andecosystems; and; WHEREAS, the,Sonoma City Council upholds,the right of all citizens to the security oftheir-homes and properties; and, WHEREAS, theSonort arCity-Council believes that human life,and health, as well as the health of the ecosystem should°take precedence over commercial interests; and, WHEREAS; the Sonoma;City Council has;already initiated an effort to eliminate the use o f toxins and pesticideson_cit_y property. THEREFORE. BE l7 HEREBY RESOLVED,that the CityCouncil of the City of Sonoma strongly opposes the application of Carbaryl or any other'chemical pesticide or toxin-on property owned by the Cin''of Sonora r and elsev.here inSonoma County • without-the cypress pemlissron-ofaffected property owners or_residents:and encourages tlhe,-\qiculturaf Commissioner to-commit to-the cre4iiion clan,2;li rnati'e'plan to identify , and im,l alent;2 non-tu;:ic program to reduce the spread of Pierce' Disease. • • • • • -Feb 27 01 -U2: 44p L1..ty of aonoma i ru a 0-00-a < <., r • •, - The foregoingResolutioii tiaras duly adopted,this 71h day of February 2001;by the S. following rollcall.vote: AYES: ( 5) Ciro.Ashford, Costello,Barnett,Mazza, MaSror Brown NOES: (:0) None ABSENT: (0 ) None ABSTAINING: ('0) None ' • MAYOR \N‘s.c.,14,.‘67/A7I ITY CLERK I11hereby certify that the kegoing.resolution+was,duly and regularly passed by the City Council of the City'of Sonoma at a regular meeting tneson.held Feorua 2001 • / t a CITY CLERK 4.,001 • • • • • ' I