Integrated Pest Management Commission
Regular Public Meeting
Friday, October 27, 2023 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Room 410B, Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
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. All comments become part of the public record.
- 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 28, 2023 (Action Item)
- Presentation of 2022 IPM Achievement Awards (Information Item)
Staff and Commissioners will present the 2022 IPM Achievement awards to the recipients as recommended by the IPM Commission at the April 28, 2023 meeting and subsequently ratified by way of resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
- IPM Coordinator's 2023 2nd Quarter Report (Information Item)
Staff will present an IPM program report for the 2nd quarter of 2023. Topics will include summary of product use, violations and exemptions issued and alternative IPM efforts associated with the County's IPM program.
- Formation of Subcommittee for Annual 2023 IPM awards (Action Item)
The commission will announce a call for nominations for the 2023 IPM Achievement Award, ad form a subcommittee to recommend a winner to the commission in January 2024. Commission Chair will announce due dates and protocol for the submission of nominations. Commission will review possible submission date extension.
Recommendation: Approve per discussion
- Election of Officers (Action Item)
Chair will create an ad-hoc committee to consider and develop a slate of candidates consisting of Chair, Vice-Chair, and 2nd Vice Chair to be brought back before the commission at the January 2024 meeting for consideration.
Recommendation: Form committee to form slate of officers
- YardSmart Marin Updates (Information Item)
Commissioner Gopinath will share updates from YardSmart Marin about Beyond Pesticides' Parks for a Sustainable Future grant program. This grant program provides in-depth technical training to assist community land managers in transitioning two public green spaces to organic landscape management, and future goals will be discussed.
- 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.
The IPM Commission meets on the fourth Friday of January, April, July, and October. The next meeting will be held at 9:00 am on January 26, 2024.