HomeMy WebLinkAbout2790 Pesticide Policy ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PESTICIDE POLICY FOR
DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following chapter 9.28 is added to the Ashland Municipal Code:
Chapter 9.28
PESTICIDE POLICY
Sections:
9.28.010
9.28.020
9.28.030
9.28.040
9.28.050
9.28.060
9.28.070
9.28.080
9.28.090
Policy Adoption.
Purpose.
Use of Pesticides.
Application of Pesticides.
Training and Authorization.
Purchases of Pesticides.
Storage of Pesticides.
Annual Review.
Violation of Policy.
9.28.010 Policy Adoption. The pesticide policy set forth in this chapter is adopted for
all departments and divisions of the City of Ashland. This policy does not apply to the
Ashland Parks and Recreation Department which is administered by the Ashland Parks
and Recreation Commission. The Ashland Parks and Recreation Department has a
similar policy in place.
9.28.020 Purpose. This policy is designed to reduce the risk of illness or injury
resulting from city employee and citizen exposure to pesticides used in the course of
performing city operations and also from the accidental exposure of employees and
other persons to such pesticides. The policy requires city workplace practices
designed to reduce or eliminate the use of, and exposure to, pesticides.
9.28.030 Use of Pesticides. Use of pesticides, including but not limited to herbicides,
insecticides and growth retardants, shall be eliminated by the city except as provided
in this chapter.
A. Mechanical and cultural methods shall be utilized whenever practical for control of
noxious vegetation and pests. Practicality shall be determined by an Oregon Certified
Pesticide Applicator and the respective department head or the department head's
designee. Worker safety and terrain shall be among the factors considered in this
judgement.
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B. When mechanical and cultural methods are not practical, only the safest, lowest
toxicity products available shall be used. No "restricted use" pesticides shall be used.
C. Primarily, species which do not require high inputs of herbicide shall be used in
landscaping.
D. City staff shall monitor noxious vegetation and pest populations and rely on
biological control when appropriate and effective.
9.28.040 Application of Pesticides. All pesticides shall be applied by, or under the
supervision of, an Oregon Certified Pesticide Applicator. The certified applicator shall
be responsible for overseeing and authorizing all pesticide use by city staff.
A. If pesticides with active ingredients having a greater acute toxicity than table salt
(LD 50 = 2,500) are applied, the area of application shall be posted in advance and
for the duration of the re-entry time specified on the pesticide label or MSDS sheet.
For those application areas within fifty feet of the property line of a residence, written
notice shall be given to such residence by mail or personally delivered.
B. Effort shall be made to determine the LD 50 of inert ingredients prior to application
of a pesticide. If pesticides with inert ingredients having a greater acute toxicity than
table salt (LD 50 = 2,500) are applied, the area of application shall be posted in
advance and for the duration of the re-entry time specified on the pesticide label or
MSDS sheet. For those application areas within fifty feet of the property line of a
residence, written notice shall be given to such residence by mail or personally
delivered.
C. Consideration shall be given to the possible short and long-term adverse impacts of
the application upon humans, animals and plants of the proposed pesticide and of any
chemical alternatives.
D. Different pesticides shall not be mixed.
E. No application shall be made when wind, rain, temperature or other environmental
conditions would likely cause the pesticide to drift off target or onto adjoining property.
F. A written record shall be kept of all pesticide applications. Such records are to
include the following information:
1. Name of applicator and date and time of application.
2. Substance used and location applied.
3. Mixing ratio.
4. Total amount used.
5. Weather conditions.
6. Other pertinent information.
7. Name of certified applicator and department head who approved application.
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9.28.050 Training and Authorization. A. No city employee shall use or apply any
pesticide without prior training. Training shall include effective and alternative methods
of pest control as well as safety considerations. The city administrator shall designate
a city employee to be responsible for the creating and overseeing a training and
education program.
B. No city employee shall use or apply any pesticide mechanically or by hand without
approval of the employee's department head or the department head's designee and
event specific authorization from a certified applicator.
9.28.060 Purchase of Pesticides. Pesticides shall only be purchased by the City
Purchasing Agent after consultation with a certified applicator and the approval of the
respective department head or the department bead's designee.
9.28.070 Storage of Pesticides. All pesticides shall be stored in a safe, secure
environment. The purchasing agent, certified applicators and department heads shall
have exclusive access to the storage area.
9.28.080 Annual Review. An annual review of policies and procedures regarding the
use and application of pesticides shall be conducted at the department head level.
Attendance at the review is mandatory for all city personnel who apply pesticides.
9.28.090 Violation of Policy. Violation of any of any portion of this policy shall be
grounds for disciplinary action.
The foregoing ordinance was first READ on the 1st day of October, 1996, and duly
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 1996.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this //~ day of
Paul Nolte, City Attorney
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
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