CC - 1993-36 - Opposing Aerial Spraying of Malathion0 •
RESOLTUION NO. 93-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING THE AERIAL
SPRAYING OF MALATHION AS A METHOD OF
ERADICATING MEDITERRANEAN AND
MEXICAN FRUIT FLIES IN CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the California Department of Food and Agriculture
initiated a 45-day public comment and review period for a draft
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) regarding the aerial application of
malathion and bait for the eradication of fruit fly pests; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rosemead feels strongly
that the Department of Food and Agriculture has not addressed
adequately all health and environmental concerns associated with the
aerial application of malathion; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rosemead voted to
approve Resolution No. 90-12 on February 13, 1990 requesting that the
aerial spraying of malathion be suspended in Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, since that time, studies have indicated that the use of
biological eradication methods, such as the use of sterile insects,
have proven to be effective deterrents to infestations; and
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council feel strongly that it is
the responsibility of government to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Rosemead declares as follows:
Section 1. Members of the City Council oppose the plans of the
Department of Food and Agriculture to use the aerial application
of malathion to eradicate fruit fly pests in California.
Section 2. Members of the City Council urge the Department of
Food and Agriculture to explore and develop more extensive
biological techniques, such as the use of sterile insects, in
eradicating fruit fly pests.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward this
Resolution to the Department of Food and Agriculture in
accordance with its 45 day review period of the draft EIR.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this/ 1
ATTEST /
ITY-.CLERK
A:071393N:7
y, 1993.
I hereby cer i oregoing Resolution No.
93-36 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council
of the City of Rosemead at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 13th day of July, 1993, by the following vote:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, McDonald
No: None Absent: None Abstain: None
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