Committee Report - PHPS - 5-16-11 — File 191468

May 16, 2011 Public Health and Public Safety Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 5/25/2011 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived William A. White Jr. Chair Present John M Connolly Vice Chair Present Walter F. Pero Ward Four Alderman Absent Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Present William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Present Dave Shapiro Asst. City Solicitor Present Eddie Nuzzo Supt., ISD Present Ellen Schneider OSPCD Present 190956 - That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Health update this Board on the public awareness campaign to address rodent control, and describe specific problem areas and plans to address rodent control in those areas.: The city will begin to place door hanger notices in areas experiencing chronic rodent problems in an effort to re-educate residents about the proper storage of refuse and other rodent control measures. The new rodent control policy calls for the source of a rodent infestation to be identified followed by notification, via door knockers, to homes within a 150 foot radius of the source. Additionally, the city would send a letter to the owner of the property where an infestation exists. If the owner does not respond to the notification within 7 days, the city may proceed with court action, (criminal process, civil injunction and/or receivership). There was a discussion regarding the city’s authority to enter upon private property and Mr. Shapiro explained that in the absence of an emergency, the city would have to seek permission from the courts Residents stated that the problems are the result of improperly stored trash and the city’s lack of enforcement of same. The committee requested that Inspectional Services develop a protocol to policing the new policy. The committee will meet on June 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM to discuss the Rodent Control Ordinance.

Committee Meeting May 16, 2011 Public Health and Public Safety Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 5/25/2011 RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 190058 - That the Director of SPCD Provide This Board with the Latest Revision to the City’s Rodent Control Policies before the Next Meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, and appear with Appropriate Designees at Said Meeting.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE