Climate and Environmental Justice Commission - June 22, 2026

The City of Davis Climate and Environmental Justice Commission met on June 22, 2026, with all commissioners present. The meeting included a detailed presentation and discussion on the city's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and its 2025 annual report. Staff highlighted the use of least toxic pest control methods, including grazing with goats and sheep, reduced herbicide use, and prescribed fire for vegetation management. The commission reviewed proposed updates to the IPM policy, emphasizing a commitment to reducing harmful pesticides like glyphosate and neonicotinoids, with exceptions for controlled indoor use. A motion was passed recommending that the City Council approve the updated IPM policy with a mandatory minimum five-year review cycle and formalized public outreach between updates. Additionally, the commission discussed the formation of a General Plan Committee to engage in the city's planning process, but deferred appointing representatives until the August meeting due to scheduling conflicts. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussion on IPM included mention of an RFP process used to select a pest management company, Advanced IPM, consolidating pest control services under the city’s integrated objectives.