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Glue trap ordinance

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Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Public comments (11)

SupportiveEric DeerdorfMay 19, 2026

Thanked the council for the glue trap ban and urged a yes vote on the insect-trap exemption.

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 5:28:45 →
SupportiveJosh SchumacherMay 19, 2026

A public health entomologist supported the exemption, noting other countries' bans apply only to vertebrates.

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 5:29:32 →
SupportiveJacob ShawMay 19, 2026

Thanked staff and council for the compromise and noted alignment with state public health guidance on hantavirus.

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 5:31:04 →
ConcernedCorinne BellMar 25, 2026

County Ag Commissioner; warned the ordinance could ban official insect traps, risking more pesticide use, and asked for exemptions for agencies and licensed pest control operators.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 55:09 →
SupportiveBetsy StyxMar 25, 2026

Thanked the council for the glue trap ban and urged creation of a standing environmental committee.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 54:36 →
SupportiveDaniel RosellMar 25, 2026

Humane Society executive director; thanked the council and cited CDC disease risks from glue traps.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 59:48 →
SupportiveEric DierdorfMar 25, 2026

Thanked the council for the ban and urged final adoption.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 1:00:27 →
SupportiveKristen KesslerMar 25, 2026

Urged the council to pass the glue trap ordinance.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 1:00:51 →
SupportiveAlison HarrietMar 25, 2026

Wildlife hospital volunteer; described animals dying slowly on glue traps and urged passage.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 1:07:49 →
SupportiveJacob ShawMar 25, 2026

PETA researcher; noted countries that banned glue traps never reversed the bans and described the suffering traps cause.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 1:09:38 →
SupportiveGemma VaughanMar 25, 2026

PETA cruelty caseworker and Ventura resident; described constant rescue calls and urged the ban.

City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026 · 54:36 →