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PCHSW-15 Page 3 August 6,2024 <br /> Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being Meeting of August 6,2024 <br /> Member Kierkiewicz wanted to highlight the favorable recommendations that were received <br /> from the Planning Commissions and Planning Director. She added that there are some language <br /> refinements that need to happen and will be forthcoming in an amendment that is not ready <br /> today. <br /> Member Kimball mentioned that we lose between one to three percent of our pollinators across <br /> the globe every year. There is a distinct connection between pollinators and our food, so this is <br /> very important. She reminded Member Kierkiewicz about her request to amend the language to <br /> highlight the planting of noninvasive species. She said that her remaining question is regarding <br /> how Vector Control from the DOH deals with nuisance complaints. Member Kierkiewicz <br /> explained that they send a strongly worded letter telling individuals that they must comply with <br /> existing laws. <br /> Member Kimball added that she was wondering if they have been informed of additional <br /> enforcement responsibilities that may result from this legislation. Member Kierkiewicz,answered <br /> by offering assurances that Vector Control and the Department of Agriculture are well informed <br /> about this bill and that the State partners felt it was okay to be included in the County Code in <br /> this way. <br /> Members Lee Loy and Galimba expressed their strong support for this legislation. <br /> Member Galimba said that she felt that education and best management practices for those who <br /> are doing beekeeping is important. Member Kierkiewicz stated that the Department of R&D will <br /> be partnering with community organizations available to help to make sure that the public is <br /> aware of the best management practices and how to best address nuisance complaints. <br /> Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada highlighted the importance of the involvement in having an <br /> entity who can share best practices with community. <br /> Your Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being is in accord with the purpose and <br /> intent of Bill 144, and recommends its passage on first reading. <br /> sm <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> EVANS X <br /> GALIMBA x POLICY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, <br /> INABA x SAFETY,AND WELL-BEING <br /> KAGIWADA X <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X / <br /> KIERKIEWICZ X <br /> KIMBALL x 'i ' GI A, CHAIR <br /> LEE LOY X PCHSW REPORT NO.: 15 <br /> VILLEGAS x ADOPTED: AUG 2 1 2024 <br />