Integrated Pest Management Commission
Regular Public Meeting
Friday, January 26, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, 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.
- 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 October 27, 2023 (Action Item)
- Election of Officers for 2024 (Action Item)
During the October 27, 2023 commission meeting, a subcommittee was formed to make recommendations for a new slate of officers. In 2023, Kevin Sadlier was Chair, Rika Gopinath was Vice Chair, and Susan Hopp was 2nd Vice Chair.
Commissioners will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair and 2nd Vice Chair for 2024.;
- IPM Coordinator's 2023 Fourth Quarter Report (Information Item)
Staff will present an IPM program report for the 4th 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.
- 2023 Annual IPM Coordinators Report and 2024 Allowed Products List (Action Item)
Staff will present highlights from the 2023 Annual IPM Coordinators report and review the 2024 Allowed Products list in compliance with the County IPM Ordinance.
Recommendation: Approve.
- Annual IPM Award (Action Item)
The commission will review nominations and formally vote to award the 2023 Marin County IPM Award. The award recipient will be invited to receive the award at the April 2024 IPM Commission meeting.
Recommendation: Review subcommittee recommendations and approve per discussion
- 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.