IPM Commission
Regular Public Meeting
July 26, 2019, 9:00 a.m.
Marin Civic Center, Room 330, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA
The Marin County Board of Supervisors encourages a respectful dialogue that supports freedom of speech and values diversity of opinion. Commissioners, staff, and the public are expected to be polite and courteous, and refrain from questioning the character or motives of others. Please help create an atmosphere of respect by not booing, whistling or clapping; by adhering to speaking time limits; and by silencing your cell phone.
- Call to Order
- Public Comment Time
Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on today's agenda. Commissioners will hear items without return comment or discussion. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record.
- Approve Minutes for Meeting Held on April 26, 2019 (Action Item)
- Presentation by Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention (MCSTOPP) Staff on IPM Strategies (Information Item)
MCSTOPP staff Liza Garrett will provide an informational presentation on current IPM strategies involving pesticides and stormwater runoff.
- IPM Coordinator’s 2019 Second Quarter Report (Information Item)
Staff will present an IPM program report for the 2nd quarter of 2019. Topics will include summary of product use, violations and exemptions issued and alternative IPM efforts associated with the County’s IPM program. Staff will also provide summaries AB 916 and on recent UC glyphosate suspension. Stormwater monitoring MCSTOPP.
- Review and Discussion of Current Allowed Products List (Information Item)
Staff, Commissioners, and community stakeholders will examine the current Allowed Products List, review product list classifications, and discuss the product exemption process. This conversation will help inform decisions regarding the Allowed Products List in advance of the October meeting, when the Commission will review the 2020 proposed list..
- Call for Nominations for Annual IPM awards (Information Item)
The commission will announce a call for nominations for the 2018 IPM Achievement Award. Commission Chair will announce due dates and protocol for the submission of nominations.
- Commission Member Comments (information Item)
Commission members may briefly speak about items of interest to the commission that does not appear on the agenda. Commissioners cannot discuss or take action on these items.