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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2001 1107 CC REG ITEM 11C ITEM 2k.01MMm�nda- on Moorpark City Counc�.� IM- AGENDA REPORT TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: John Brand, Senior Management Analyst DATE: October 17, 2001 (CC meeting of November 7, 2001) SUBJECT: Consider a Cooperative Agreement with the State Department of Health Services and Agencies Applying Pesticides for Public Health Purposes. SUMMARY If approved, this Cooperative Agreement would provide for the annual renewal of certain reporting and certification requirements for the City Mosquito and Vector Control Division activities and staff . The standards adopted in the Agreement exempt public vector control agencies such as the City of Moorpark from certain more onerous requirements for pesticide application under the state Health & Safety Code . This Cooperative Agreement is renewed annually, and must be re-approved by the governing body each year. BACKGROUND Each year at this time, the City Council is asked to approve this Cooperative Agreement . Previously, this Cooperative Agreement was approved and renewed annually by the Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District (MMAD) Board of Directors . The Cooperative Agreement was established between the state and local public agencies to streamline some of the more costly and time-consuming regulations that are more appropriate for other pesticides uses, such as agricultural application and commercial pest control . The application of pesticides is tightly regulated by the state . For example, without this Cooperative Agreement and the vector control exemption it provides, the City would have to post written notice of intent prior to each individual application of a pesticide for mosquito abatement . By releasing the City from certain use requirements and restrictions intended for private interests and agriculture, the business of mosquito and vector control is made more cost effective and efficient . •i(;: DHS Cooperative Agreement CC Meeting of November 7, 2001 Page 2 The Cooperative Agreement requires the City to adhere to certain standards for calibration, record keeping, record retention, and staff certification. It also agrees to allow the County Agricultural Commissioner to review records and inspect the City' s mosquito and vector control facilities . The alternative to the Cooperative Agreement would be for the City to follow a much stricter standard for application of pesticides, one that may exceed the standards deemed necessary and appropriate for the control of vector-borne disease by the state Department of Health Services and other public health agencies . STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the cooperative agreement and authorize Mayor and staff to execute the Agreement . rjli•• - c Vector Cooperative Agreement DHS 2002.doc STATE OF CALIFORNIA—HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY GRAY DAVIS,Governor DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES 7141744 P STREET r P.O.BOX 942732 LYI --- SACRAMENTO,CA 94234-7320 C n n Oct ober 12, 2001 J 111----J TO: Agencies Signatory to the Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Health Services SUBJECT: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Please find enclosed a copy of the Cooperative Agreement between local agencies applying pesticides for public health purposes and the Department of Health Services. The current Cooperative Agreement between our agencies shall expire on December 31, 2001. If your agency is interested in renewing this Cooperative Agreement for another year (through December 31, 2002), please return this form with the agency manager's signature in the appropriate spaces (Part I, Part II, or both parts) to the Vector-Borne Disease Section (VBDS) by December 31 , 2001. Please send to: Department of Health Services Vector-Borne Disease Section 601 North 7th Street, MS 486 P. O. Box 942732 Sacramento, CA 94234-7320 VBDS shall endorse the Cooperative Agreement and return a copy to your agency immediately. If your agency is not interested in continuing the Cooperative Agreement, then please notify VBDS as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you should require additional information or clarification, please contact vour local Vector-Borne Disease Section district office or the Sacramento headquarters at (916) 324-3738. �'64_--LI Vicki L. Kramer, Ph.D., Chief Vector-Borne Disease Section Enclosure COOPERATIVE AGR-EE.MENT (PURSUANT TO SECTION 116180, HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE) Date This Agreement between the California Department of Health Services and City of Moorpark, 799 N. Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark CA 93021 (name and address of local vector control agency) is effective on January 1,2002 or on the subsequent date shown above, and expires December 31,2002. It is subject to renewal by mutual consent thereafter. Part 1. Pesticides This pan may be canceled for cause by either party by giving 30 days advance notice in writing,setting forth the reasons for the termination. The vector control agency named herein agrees: 1. To calibrate all application equipment using acceptable techniques before using,and to maintain calibration records for review by the County Agricultural Commissioner. 2. To maintain for at least two years for review by the County Agricultural Commissioner a record of each pesticide application showing the target vector, the specific location treated, the size of the source,the formulations and amount of pesticide used, the method and equipment used, the type of habitat treated, the date of the application,and the name of the applicator(s). 3. To submit to the County Agricultural Commissioner each month a Pesticide Use Report, on Department of Pesticide Regulation form PR-ENT-060. The report shall include the manufacturer and product name, the EPA registration number from the label,the amount of each pesticide used,the number of applications of each pesticide,and the total number of applications, per county,per month. 4. To report to the County Agricultural Commissioner and the Department of Health Services, in a manner specified,any conspicuous or suspected adverse effects upon humans, domestic animals and other non-target organisms,or property from pesticide applications. 5. To require appropriate certification of its employees by the California Department of Health Services in order to verify their competence in using pesticides to control pest and vector organisms,and to maintain continuing education unit information for those employees participating in continuing education. 6. To be inspected by the County Agricultural Commissioner on a regular basis to ensure that local agency activities are in compliance with state laws and regulations relating to pesticide use. For California Department of Health Services For Local A¢encv Patrick Hunter, Mayor Chief,Vector-Borne Disease Section Signature Title Part 11. Environmental Modification Tlus part may be canceled for cause by either parry by giving 30 days advance notice in writing, setting forth the reason for the termination. The vector control agency named herein agrees: To comply with requirements, as specified,of any general permit issued to the California Department of Health Services as the lead agency,pertaining to physical environmental modification to achieve pest and vector prevenriom For California Department of Health Set-%ices For Local Agency Patrick Hunter, Mayor Chief, Vector-Bo::te Disease Section Signature Title