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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. Approve revisions to Board Policy No. BP 004 Page 1 of 3 Item 2. CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER MEETING DATE: JULY21, 2022 SUBJECT: APPROVE REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY NO. BP 004 - INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT: KATIE YOUNG, SECRETARY OF THE SECRETARYOF THE DISTRICT DISTRICT Roger S. Bailey General Manager ISSUE Changes to Board policies require Board approval. The Board is asked to consider acceptance of an update that would amend the referenced Board Policy. BACKGROUND Staff brought before the Administration Committee the aforementioned Board Policy for a biennial review. The Committee recommended a minor revision to the policy. When revisions are recommended, the Board Policy is brought before the full Board for consideration, which is attached and shown a strikeout version. ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS The Board could choose not to adopt the proposed revisions or provide other direction to staff. FINANCIAL IMPACTS None. July 21, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 15 of 113 Amended Agenda Page 2 of 3 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Administration Committee recommended the proposed change at its meeting on July 5, 2022 for Board approval. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION Approve the proposed revision to Board Policy No. BP 004 - Integrated Pest Management. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Revision to BP 004 (strikethrough) July 21, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 16 of 113 Amended Agenda Page 3 of 3 Number: BP 004 Related Administrative Procedure: AP 004 Authority: Board of Directors ---- Effective: September 15, 2011 Revised: August 6, 20z`20 July 21, 2022 CENTRALSAN Reviewed: Ju'y21, 202-0 July 5, 2022 Initiating Dept./Div.: Engineering/Resource Recovery BOARD POLICY INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT DEFINITION Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based strategy and decision-making process that provides effective, long-term pest control while emphasizing pest prevention and the use of non-chemical pest management practices through physical, cultural, biological and, when appropriate, chemical control methods to effectively manage pests with minimal risk to public health and the environment. POLICY It will be Central San's policy to humanely manage pests using IPM principles and techniques in all pest control activities conducted by Central San staff, vendors, and contractors in Central San's properties, facilities, and collection system. [Original Retained by the Secretary of the District] July 21, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 17 of 113 Amended Agenda