Town Council - Special Meeting

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Fairfax Town Council held a special meeting to approve an exemption to its pesticide ordinance for a temporary fire station. This action was taken to address a pest infestation that is delaying firefighters' return and impacting emergency response times.

About this meeting

Government Body
Town Council
Meeting Type
Town Council
Location
Fairfax, CA
Meeting Date
August 20, 2026

Transcript

54 sections

0:08 – 0:36Speaker 3

Okay, good afternoon. Today is August 20th, 2026. We are joining a special town council in Fairfax. Let's go. Shall we call Kristin Deyavai Hajar? Yes, Mayor. Council member Blash? Here. Council member Garanjalli?

0:38Speaker 3

Council member Kohler? Here. Vice Mayor Agar?

0:42Speaker 3

Mayor Helman? I am here.

0:43 – 1:09Speaker 4

I think everyone will be able to protest. Shall we announce a proposal to approve the Agenda? I will announce it. I will post it.

1:09 – 1:23Speaker 3

We have a proposal from Council Angam Kohler and a post from Council Angam Blash. Council Angam Blash. Yes. Council Angam Garanjalli.

1:24 – 1:55Speaker 3

Council Angam Kohler. Yes. Vice Mayor Agar. Yes. Mayor Helman. Yes. Do we have to say anything about Lisa Blasch? Kristin, do I have to say where they are and how they are participating? Do we have to make any announcement regarding that? They are participating remotely. The cost of their participation has been given in the agenda. Okay. Very good. Yes.

1:56 – 6:12Speaker 4

I will read the land commitment. Fairfax Town Council acknowledges that we are on the land of the people of Coast Mewak in Marin County today. We are grateful to all those who have been on this land and its predecessor in the past. According to the actions of the council, the administration of the town council has to maintain peace of mind in the councils. Council members have a role to play in making yoga profitable, promoting meaningful participation, and making a meaningful change. Everyone thinks that their electronic applications will be silenced. The only issue on our agenda today is the need to avoid pesticide ordnance. Our Public Works Director, Christian Arnold, is suffering from this. Continue, Christian. Greetings. Christian Arnold, Public Works Director. The Municipal Assembly and the Roswali Fire Department have carried out all kinds of experiments. However, there have been fires in the temporary fire station, so the emergency troops have moved to Butterfield Road Station 20. The fire will continue there until the fire is over. Agnishamana troops are staying outside Fairfax, our response time will be delayed. Cows are the most vulnerable animals to public health. They can cause illness and allergies in the skin and spread diseases. Therefore, the possibility of such an incident happening in a public place where people live is a healthful disaster, and it must be addressed immediately. This ordinance is required by the Council to ensure that the community's health, safety, and safety are in the best possible condition. There are no other justifiable alternatives. If the use of pesticides continues to be used, there may be serious negative effects on the city. The staff believes that these investigations are possible because of the delay in the current operation of the fire station. There may not be enough time to control the fire in the context of the ordinance. As the place has changed, the time to respond to the fire forces has increased. At least 4 out of 5 council members should vote to approve the decision. A pest control company, which has a license to use chemical weapons registered in California at the current fire station, is calling on the Staff Council to approve the destruction of the city ordinance. The staff proposed three options. That is, the destruction of the city ordinance approved by the registered companies in California. We proposed that We are trying to use a very small and traditional spray and diatomaceous earth. Then we were trying to use more boric acid, which was accepted in the third auction ordinance we looked at. These auctions are the main difference in Tamil. The auction done by Shubharsha will return the Agnishamana troops within days. At the same time, other auctions will need several weeks. After discussing with the staff of the Roswali Fire Department and the Roswali Firefighters Association, the first option is the most appropriate solution. Therefore, I request the Staff Council to accept this amount. We are ready to respond to any questions. Do you have any questions from the DAIS?

6:12Speaker 2

Certainly. What is the first option? Three different pests have been detected here. Which one is suggested?

6:21 – 6:52Speaker 4

The combination of these three pesticides is the first option. They use, for example, PET Alpine-1. It is widely used in carpets. Or if there is a casserole or sofa with cloth, they spray it on it. Alpine WC and Teco Pro are combined and sprayed on normal baseboards. In this way, if ants try to get into the soil, they will pass through it and it will destroy them.

6:52Speaker 2

According to the ordinance, seven measures are illegal. Are any of the measures in it illegal here? No.

7:12 – 8:14Speaker 4

Some measures are only for sassies or sassies. Granulars are harmful to insects, but you have to stop and water them. That's why we're not going to use a hose in the fire station to spray. They are used inside the house against federal laws. Boric Acid has not been proven to be beneficial to insects, but if it is used, it will take several weeks to see results. If it can be used, it will take weeks to see any results from it. That is, the interior of the temporary residence is more than 9 square feet. I think it will be about 1200 square feet. So it is not a problem. Then I think that the fields seen on the ground outside another plant are like ponds. Which plant is the operator of the plant?

8:14Speaker 2

ECHOARD ECHODE

8:21Speaker 4

Excuse me, tell me one more thing. Who are you? We are helping them. They are helping in things related to crawl space. Do we use them regularly? No. To inspect our bed.

8:29 – 8:54Speaker 2

Who is inspecting our bed regularly for leaves and other things? Who does that? It's an ordinary maintenance team. For the past few years, we have worked together with another company to stop wild animals. Do we know when the firehouse will reopen? This has been a project for four months. I... Are you talking about the construction project of the building?

8:57Speaker 3

We are talking about the renovation of station 21. I am talking about station 21. Yes. I am leaving it to Christian.

9:02 – 9:21Speaker 2

I expect the construction to be completed by the end of November. They could have built a complete firehouse within six months.

9:21Speaker 3

Okay. Do you have any other questions?

9:23Speaker 2

I have some questions. Of course.

9:24Speaker 3

Go ahead and ask. Okay.

9:25 – 10:05Speaker 2

Since the station was being renovated, a fire department company had to check whether there were any new firewood, firewood, firewood, firewood, firewood, firewood. Did you do it as part of preparing this accommodation? No. Okay. Then? First, when we talked about this two weeks ago, I thought it was like that. Yes, that. That's about the bottom of the fence. I'm trying to make it clear. Okay.

10:05Speaker 3

Last time, we only sprayed the bottom of the wrong fence.

10:21 – 12:07Speaker 2

All the buildings, all the restaurants, all the establishments, even the houses in Marin have a weed control company. If that's not the case, the weeds will pollute our surroundings and we will live near the fields. We have a lot of problems like that. If you don't have a weed control company, you can't maintain the dignity of the health department. You need to have a special program for the Marin County Health Department. That's why we shouldn't repeat what we did last time. What we did last time should have been done in a better way. Okay. In my calculation, if you do anything below, only a small number of creatures will rise up. They will rise to the next level. That's why they won't die. Some will die. Some will rise up. They will just fall down. So what we are doing today is, until we expel the rats from the city, we have to stop this. Because this is clearly not going to work. This is an unfortunate thing. But can we come here every seven days and say, Oh, do you know what it is? We can't say that. Now the rats are in construction. Oh, now they are in town halls. We have to give the city the right to chase these rats. Also, we need to ensure that we have a proper infrastructure for our urban buildings. All the business institutions in the city need it. I think it is a good idea. I think it will be very helpful. If it was so, we wouldn't have to sit here today. So that's my opinion. I think the council will take care of it. This was a time for a question. I am sorry for the way I spoke to you.

12:07Speaker 3

Because I know how hard you are working on this and how hard you are working on the seeds. So we will plant a seed in this field. You are it. I am telling the truth.

12:23 – 15:16Speaker 4

A question from Council Angam Lissayu. There are insects in all the buildings in the city. I am giving good advice to the city on how to handle it. Thank you. Thank you. Continue. Council Angam Bleshe. Yes. So, I had a doubt about what Council Angam Garanjali said. I had to ask him. I thought that insects are one thing that animals cannot recognize. So, if they are killed, they can't get into the cage. Or will the cockroaches used under the cage run into the cage? That's a question. Another question is whether the cockroaches from the children's playground are still following. Will it change the cockroaches or kill them directly? Do you think it is a victory in the current situation? I know that we are accepting a very kind approach here, because we have a city law that is in accordance with the interests of the individual residents who do not want to use pesticides. I understand that kind of approach, but I want to know whether the pesticides that are thrown under the fence will run into the fences, how the pesticide use carried out in children's playgrounds will go, and whether it will affect the sustainability of the fence. Kettudathina thalaya keedanashini prayogichadha aveya purathayiku odikilla. Umm. Ennal saadharanayai aveya purathakunadha aveyude aadhidheya mrugangalai neekam chayunadhana. Kettudam adachittapol adhu sambavichu. Adhu kondana ava korachu koodi ullilayaku varan thudangiyadha. Kettudathina thalaya spray chayudukonda adhina neeridhanana nyangal sramichadha. But it seems that it is better not to do it on the field and not to do it for the first time. The number of pests in the field is decreasing. We have not seen any of them in the last two days of testing. The number of pests has decreased after July 24. It seems that the outside oil has really decreased. I think things will become more clear if we conduct a week-long survey. Okay. Continue. Council Member Kohler.

15:16 – 17:09Speaker 3

I know that you are operating as a scientist at Dominican and as a company that destroys pests. But we are not sure if this will solve the problem if accepted. Restaurants are a bit different, but should we be more careful not to come here again within two weeks? We want to make sure that this is a one-time solution. You know you can't make sure things. But do you think this will be the last solution after talking to pesticide companies and scientists? This is the end. I think it will be a mess. But as you said, I can't say for sure. We can only continue the investigation. We can decide accordingly. Correct. You can't make any promises. One more small question. That's why we used the same company to make sure that police stations and town halls were also avoided when the operation was carried out from the community centre's temporary quarters. If that's not done, I think it's a good idea to do it in temporary offices on the street. So, if we haven't done it so far, it's just a matter of thinking. Yes.

17:10 – 17:21Speaker 4

Um, Heather can be restored, but a few years ago. A road control company had decided to remove the town hall and police department. Okay.

17:21 – 17:47Speaker 3

It would be good to bring them back, because these little creatures will make a living. Yes, they will find things out. But I'm not saying that today. I'm just saying that it will be a good strategy in the coming months. Still, thank you for all your actions for this. I know that you are working with the Agnishamana Army. We need to bring those Agnishamana troops back. Thank you. Okay, let's hear the public opinion now.

17:47 – 19:12Speaker 2

Does anyone in this room want to speak? Mark Bell Fairfax became the subject of discussion. About a year ago, a large number of council members voted to rule out a consultant who was outside for $40,000. To conduct a comprehensive survey of all buildings in the city. I heard that there were many reports about illegal living in children's centers, but it was never approved. So I'm thinking about what we got for $40,000. The reason is that we allowed him to bring FEMA grants using special software. Then another thing. If you are trying to kill insects, make sure that you are killing the leaves as well. It will take a lot of effort to make sure that there are no dead leaves between the seeds and at the bottom.

19:16 – 19:34Speaker 4

That's all. Thank you. Next person please speak. Namaskaram! Thank you all for coming here as soon as I got the information. We really appreciate it. My name is Jacob Yeltsin. I am a battalion chief.

19:35Speaker 3

Oh, tell me. Yes, I can't talk. Yes, come a little closer and talk. Come closer. Okay. Forgive me.

19:41 – 21:31Speaker 1

Namaskaram. My name is Jacob Yeltsin. I am the Battalion Chief of the Roswali Fire Department. I represent all the departments here. So, as I said last time, I understand the desire to use pesticides, right? We all have a desire for it. But today, when we know that they are in a situation where agnishamana troops are sleeping and working, we have a greater desire than last time we came here. So, there is a great desire in this matter. We received complaints from many sides. I took a direct report on the incident. These things are not good for the Agnishamana Army to cause a big problem. Still, they were accused of eating poison in many places in the body. This is something that cannot be accepted at all, as we know. Therefore, it is very important to protect the Agnishamana Army who live in that station. We held a meeting with the town council members, the eco-guards, and the Agnishamana army's business group to move forward. We discussed all the ways. We examined the situation from all sides. We are sure that the best way to move forward is to use these pesticides in the fields. This will help the Agnishamana army to get rid of pests and return to Fairfax. Therefore, I thank you for the time and effort you have spent on this matter. Last time I said, I would have come to the council only this time because I was in a hurry, but here I am again. Thank you for accepting me again. My goal was to vote yesterday with council member Edgar. I think we have been able to do the necessary things to get his vote. Okay, thank you. Oh, at the right time.

21:37Speaker 3

Thank you. Next speaker.

21:42 – 23:51Speaker 1

Namaskaram, Todd Greenberg, Downtown Fairfax. Mayor, Council members, please stop now. Please do not allow more destruction to be used for the reasons mentioned below. First, things are changing. On August 5, this was only a one-off incident. It was allowed to use it again until it was approved to be used according to the requirements of the actual destruction. Now, after two weeks, the city says that it can be operated from one part of the playground, but new ponds have been found in the building of the Agnishamana army. Secondly, where are the scientific evidence? Where is the calculation of how many ponds there are? Where are the exact ponds where the method of examination of what is used and the results and calculations are measured? What is the reason for this? What is the real reason for deciding that one area is safe? If the city can decide that half of the playgrounds are full of potholes and that it can be opened and operated, why not use it in the same way to clearly understand where the pests are actually needed? Third, the city council has not given the public the information required to make a decision. Where are the STS Data Sheets, Disaster Reduction Labels, Registration Reports, Usage Statements, Registration Forms, and Procedures? Before the Council votes, this information should be available to the public. This should not be done through special meetings 24 hours before the evening meetings or demonstrations. Fourth, according to your Disaster Reduction Ordinance, there are no other reasonable answers. 5. What is the decision made by the SQA and SQA of the Municipal Assembly? This must be made clear to the Municipal Assembly representative before accepting the decision. The SQA itself is not responding to the subordination order. Finally, this is becoming a constant trend. Wild animals, snakes, wild animals, other animals, etc. will come again. Continuous subordination is not a solution to this subordination problem. So please stop this today. Put this back on the agenda in an ordinary council meeting. Before that meeting, the reports of the STS sheets, labels, inspection and inspection data, the reports of the correspondents, the organization of the association, the subordination system, the SQA of the municipality, etc. will be announced.

23:54 – 24:09Speaker 3

Thank you. Your time is up. Thank you. Is there anyone else in the room to speak? Is there anyone online? Someone has raised their hand on Zoom. Cindy has avoided your mute. You can speak now.

24:11 – 26:10Speaker 4

Hello everyone. I am Cindy Rose. I have been living in Fairfax for a long time. I fully agree with what Todd Greenberg said. As a person who has been raising animals for years and providing shelter to birds, I am very interested in the health of birds. I know this is a disaster for our health, but I am very interested in the way we handle this issue or the way it is handled. I gave information to Frank about some companies that can prevent more dangerous pests. I was very disappointed when I heard that some chemicals in the last year should not be used near water resources. If they are used in closed places, there will be a great impact. As many others have said, I do not understand why the Municipal Assembly should not use a co-operative irrigation system to deal with raccoons, leaves or other problems. But I do not object to the use of some pesticides or methods to protect all those who are within the armed forces. But at the same time, we cannot say carelessly that we are going to do this by using dangerous weapons. Thank you. Your time is up. Thank you. There is no one to talk to in Zoom anymore. Okay. Certainly. Continue.

26:26 – 27:10Speaker 3

I would like to complete the things that Toad could not say. I think he said that. And I am sorry. This will be resumed as a normal council meeting before this meeting. SDS Sheets, Labels, Investigations, Inspection Data, Quarantine Reports, Regulatory Management, Coordinated Dispute Management Method, SQA Decree of the City will be approved. If it is an immediate process, it should be limited to a specific facility, a specific place, a specific experiment, and a specific time and place. It should be avoided in a short period of time and in a short period of time. Otherwise, it will not be possible to destroy it in a short period of time through the history of specific meetings. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, the public opinion is ending. I will take it back.

27:10 – 27:24Speaker 4

We have received a lot of feedback on this. But, I have a comment to make. This is the problem we are facing.

27:24 – 28:41Speaker 2

Two of the four fire stations of the Rose Valley Fire Authority are closed. Um. Rose is now closed. Fairfax is also closed. It is clear that the station needs to be reopened. I didn't know what we were talking about. Um. Firehouse reconstruction is being discussed for 10 months, but if it doesn't open by November, oh God! We reopened that station. So, regarding the pestilence, it is about my favorite poison and about the fire brigade sleeping there. I was trying to read the material safety data sheets. I want to make sure that the fire brigade sleeping in those headquarters does not affect the poison we use. So, are we sure that it will be safe for armed forces to enter the area after the attacks? Yes. That is, by reading the labels of each of the islands, and by talking about these islands as eco-guards.

28:54 – 32:51Speaker 4

When it dries up in the sun. When it is wet, it should not be touched because it can get stuck in the skin. But after drying up, it does not cause any major problems in humans. Air Also, they are safe to be used in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and places where food is handled. It takes about 2 to 4 hours to eat one. Therefore, it is safe to enter the building after 2 to 4 hours. Are we going to inspect the mouth? After using pesticides, after a certain time, will anyone inspect the mouth? Let them inspect the mouth. Will they do that? We do not have time to inspect the mouth. If I can add one thing, Vice Mayor. We have been very attentive in accepting this. We have spoken to the military and workers and assured them that they have complete confidence in this. The medicine is used on carpets and baseboards. That is, it's not like a flea-bombing, where the whole house or flat is covered. That's what's planned here. In normal houses, people come back after 4 hours after the check-in. But what we are suggesting is that we come back and vacate, open the windows, and wait for one or two days before the army returns. That will help us make sure that there are no more vultures to inspect the vultures. Thank you. I have a suggestion to make. Of course. I am still me. Yes, thank you. I, I. Continue. Council member Blash. Yes, I would like to thank you for explaining the preventive measures taken to protect the armed forces. Because it is a very important matter. Another thing to be taken into account is that some laws have been re-examined and reviewed by the council members and the public. Therefore, if there is any change in the law on the destruction of our land, I suggest that it be brought up as an agenda in the next Town Council meeting. That is, I wanted to say that I know that people are interested. I liked the idea that I could wait for at least one week and wait for at least one week, but it is a good thing to suggest that more public participation is needed. However, if you wait until the next town council meeting, it will be on September 2nd, and it is a big delay before the firefighters return to work. Therefore, I think that the safety of the firefighters and the safety of the public who depend on them is the most important thing to complete what we have started. We all agree that the use of pesticides is the last resort, right? That is the important thing here. We know that it is good not to do this, but if we feel that it is definitely necessary, we will do it. I advocate this close proximity. We have tried to maintain our answers as much as possible. Now, we have decided that we need a solution. So, I am ready to support this. Thank you. I don't have that. Thank you. Come, I'll take you to the RBI. Yes. So, as I said in the last class, I am an entomologist. I have been trained.

32:51 – 34:04Speaker 3

Although I haven't been doing this job for the past few years, I have a lot of friends in Meghalaya. This is all I have to say to the people. There is a lot of destruction going on in the insect control system. This is very important here. In fact, many things that we think are natural can actually be very harmful. Boric acid can kill your cats and dogs if you eat it. So, many things that we think are natural are not that good. They are not that beneficial. However, before Mike says anything, I would like to speak to the Mayor who wanted to speak. I would like to point out that there is some problem with the closure of station 21. We have made updates on this topic eight times. This is a great effort. There is no surprise in how long it will take. Christian, I would like to point out how hard you and your team are working in this regard. I don't think you have done anything wrong in the way you handled this. You worked with the support and support of the people in the county. So I am ready to accept a promise. Okay, I am announcing the 26th promise.

34:16 – 34:47Speaker 2

Fairfax Town Court Decision of Fairfax Town Council on Fairfax Town Code 8.5.2 For the fleet facilities of the community centre that is currently used as a fire station, I would like to avoid the rest of the things mentioned in it. I am against this, but I would like to point out that the use of red or purple lines in the pockets should be considered as a safety measure. Adil ninna anu nyan vaichadu.

34:48Speaker 4

Sheri. Pakshi kulappam illa. Kollam. Nanni.

34:50Speaker 2

Pindamunna moonu berundu. Parpil nirathil ulladhil undu.

34:53Speaker 4

Enike avalai kaanan kaliyun illa.

34:57 – 35:09Speaker 3

Endayalum, avalku nanni. Sheri. Ennal adheham vaicha reedi sheri anu? Aval soomil undu. Namukku avalai onnu nokkaam.

35:11Speaker 4

Can you hear me? Yes. Okay. Good. Yes. That's absolutely right. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Is there anyone who wants to speak? Are you speaking?

35:19Speaker 3

I want to speak. Okay. That's why there is the presence of the Council of Garing and the Council of Kohler. The Council of Blash. Yes. The Council of Garing.

35:30Speaker 3

The Council of Kohler. Yes. Vice Mayor Agar.

35:34 – 35:45Speaker 2

And I will vote for him. I go there every day. I don't see anyone working in that firehouse for many days. I don't know why that project is going on so long. Okay. Thank you for your vote, Mayor Hellman.

35:45Speaker 3

Yes. Yes. Thank you, everyone. Everyone be safe.

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