City Council

(88) 16­0651­S2 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARK ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to the efforts to utilize vegetation management methods that do not rely on herbicides, existing protocols for the application of herbicides, inclusive of its use in environmentally sensitive areas, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to report to Council on current efforts to utilize vegetation management methods that do not rely on herbicides. This report should also explore the vegetation management and weed abatement practices of other cities in California. 2. INSTRUCT the RAP and Bureau of Engineering to report to Council on its existing protocols for the application of herbicides, inclusive of its use in environmentally sensitive areas, as well as monitoring and compliance of City contractors. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Tuesday Chief Legislative- July 2, 2024 Analyst - has completed PAGE a financial analysis of 74 this report. explore the vegetation management and weed abatement practices of other cities in California. 2. INSTRUCT the RAP and Bureau of Engineering to report to Council on its existing protocols for the application of herbicides, inclusive of its use in environmentally sensitive areas, as well as monitoring and compliance of City contractors. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.