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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL DATE: September 7, 2010 TO: Stephen L. Hollister, City Manager Stephen L Hollister • City Manager FROM: Michael Bakaldin, Public Works Director BY: Debbie Pollan, Facilities & Open Space Manager SUBJECT /DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITYWIDE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT POLICY SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting a citywide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. BACKGROUND In October 2009, the State Water Board adopted a final Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (MRP). The MRP covers stormwater discharges from municipalities and local agencies in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, and the cities of Fairfield, Suisun City, and Vallejo. One of the requirements of the MRP is the adoption of an integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy, which would provide an ongoing specific program to further reduce the amount and toxicity of pesticides used on City property and, where feasible, to eliminate pesticide use in public areas using alternative methods. As drafted, the purpose of the City's IPM Policy is to ensure that the City: • Reduces and eliminates the use of pesticide products that pose known, likely, or probable human health or environmental risks; • Promotes the use of non- hazardous and /or reduced risk alternatives that benefit human health and the environment, including incorporation of Bay Friendly Landscaping Guidelines when feasible; • Applies pesticides in a manner that protects and enhances our region's natural resources and public health; • Maintains a leadership role in developing both ecologically sensitive and aesthetically pleasing landscapes and structures; and