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(o. v -Z <br />non - pesticide alternatives and least -toxic chemicals, if necessary. Preference will be given <br />to contractors implementing IPM techniques. Employee and contractor pesticide usage will <br />be tracked and reported annually to the State as part of the countywide program reports. <br />The model policy encourages pilot projects demonstrating landscape and structural pest <br />control activities, requires review of and modifications to purchasing procedures, contracts, <br />service agre iments, and emplo,lee training practices to support reduced pesticide use, and <br />requires educational outreach avd /or support of countywide or regional IPM educational <br />efforts and pesticide- related water quality issues. <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff modified the model policy to be specific to <br />the City of Redwood City and recommends adoption as written (See Attachment). City <br />staff was involved in developing the STOPPP model policy, and are already implementing <br />an effective IPM program. Adoption of the policy will formalize the activities already being <br />conducted by City staff. <br />Alternative <br />There is no viable alternative to adopting an IPM policy for the City. This is a mandated <br />requirement of the municipal stormwater NPDES Permit No CA0029921. <br />Fiscal Impact <br />Since the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is already implementing <br />an IPM program based on the model policy, additional fiscal impacts are minimal. The <br />Public Works Services Department has implemented an IPM program which is consistent <br />with the model policy. <br />Valerie Matonis, Manager <br />Landscape Maintenance <br />A1anlyn W Jiarang <br />Public Works Superintendent <br />Co riine Centeno, Director V 'rd "Everett <br />Parks, Recreation And City Manager <br />Community Services <br />Peter C. Ingra irector <br />Public Works Services <br />Attachments <br />Resolution <br />IPM Policy <br />