CC - Item 6A - Discussion Regarding Letter of Support for Mosquito Control in Eation Fire Impacted CommunitiesROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGERS�
DATE: MAY 13, 2025
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MOSQUITO
CONTROL IN EATON FIRE IMPACTED COMMUNITIES
SUMMARY
This item is presented to the City Council to discuss the support of San Gabriel Valley Mosquito
and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) application for state funding and FEMA reimbursement
to address public health risks following the 2025 Eaton Fire. The Eaton Fire has left over 2,800
swimming pools damaged and non-functional, many of which are now holding stagnant water.
These pools have become active breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and with temperatures rising,
these sites pose an escalating threat to public health in communities throughout the San Gabriel
Valley.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
FISCAL IMPACT - None
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Amanda Moreno, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by:
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Bryan Chua, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
Attachment A: Draft Support Letter Funding Application for Mosquito Control
AGENDA ITEM 6.A
Attachment A
Draft Support Letter Funding Application for
Mosquito & Vector Control
MAYOR:
MARGARET CLARK
MAYOR PRO TEM:
SANDRA ARMENTA
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
SEAN DANG
POLLY LOW
STEVEN LY
May 13, 2025
To: San Gabriel Valley Legislative Caucus
Cif' of 4(gsemead
8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770
TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100
FAX (626) 569-2303
Re: State Funding for Mosquito Control in Eaton Fire Impacted Communities
The City of Rosemead is writing to express our strong support for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito
and Vector Control District ("SGVMVCD") and its continued efforts to address the public health
threats emerging from the 2025 Eaton Fire.
The fire has left over 2,800 swimming pools in a fire -damaged and non-functional state. These water -
holding structures are now active mosquito breeding sites, more than 80% of which are producing
larvae. As temperatures rise, these sites pose an escalating threat —not only to the immediate fire zone,
but to surrounding communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley, where locally acquired cases of
dengue have already occurred in recent years.
SGVMVCD has responded swiftly, leveraging its public health authority to mitigate mosquito
breeding in these hazardous conditions. However, the District's work has also revealed a gap in disaster
recovery infrastructure, while other hazards are being addressed through formal debris removal
programs, stagnant water in damaged pools remains unaddressed. SGVMVCD is the only agency with
the mandate and expertise to manage this risk, yet it is excluded from the emergency funding structures
typically available to local governments.
As the City of Rosemead, with a vested interest in protecting public health and supporting regional
recovery, we recognize SGVMVCD's role as both critical and urgent. Their work is essential to
reducing disease transmission risk, supporting safe rebuilding, and safeguarding public health across
the San Gabriel Valley.
On behalf of Rosemead, I encourage your support or allocation of state funding to ensure that
SGVMVCD can continue these essential mosquito abatement and disease prevention operations.
Regional coordination and sustained investment in this work are necessary to prevent a secondary
public health emergency as recovery continues.
Sincerely,
Margaret Clark
Mayor
City of Rosemead