Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 18-031 SUPPORTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE DIVISION UPCOMING EVENT, “TAKING THE BITE OUT OF PUBLIC SPACES” (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The health and safety of Carson residents is of the utmost importance to the Carson City Council. Mosquito abatement is a vital part of keeping the residents safe from mosquito-borne diseases.
The County of Los Angeles Public Health Dept., the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District and the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District are hosting a workshop for City staff and key school representatives titled, “Take the Bite Out of Public Spaces!” on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 8:00 a.m. at Liberty Community Plaza in Whittier, California (Exhibit Nos. 1-2).
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-031, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL’S “TAKE THE BITES OUT OF PUBLIC SPACES!” TRAINING EVENT SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2018”.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Some of the diseases that are spread to people and animals by mosquitoes include the Zika virus, West Nile virus and malaria. Mosquitos can transmit disease without being affected themselves. Prevention focuses on reducing the mosquito population, controlling mosquito larvae and protecting individuals from mosquito bites. A variety of prevention strategies will be discussed during the April 10th workshop.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Resolution No. 18-031. (pgs. 3-4)
2. Flyer. (pg. 5)
Prepared by: Lisa Berglund