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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5524 - ~ 1 ... - -1 ..~ RESOLUTION 5524 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA TO HALT THE MALATHION AERIAL SPRAYING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the medfly poses a significant threat to agriculture in california; and WHEREAS, the State of California is attempting to control this pest through repeated aerial spraying of Malathion; and WHEREAS, a significant number of our citizens have become concerned about the safety of Malathion and potential threats to themselves, their children, the elderly and animals; and WHEREAS, there is a dispute within the scientific community regarding the safety of Malathion; and WHEREAS, there is some question as to whether the aerial spraying is accomplishing the objective of eliminating the medfly. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Governor George Deukmejian direct an immediate halt to the Malathion aerial spraying program until a scientific advisory panel can prove that Malathion is safe to the public. SECTION 2 . That the, Governor and other involved State officials vigorously pursue alternative methods of eliminating this dangerous pest. -1- 5524 - ... -~ - .r- ... SECTION 3 .. That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded by the city Clerk to the State Governor, elected State Officials representing the Arcadia area, the State Department of Food and Agriculture and all neighboring cities in the San Gabriel Valley. SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of February, 1990. ATTEST: Arcadia STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS: CITY OF ARCADIA I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5524 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said council held on the 20th day of February, 1990 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Harbicht j ci erk -2- 5524