Herbicide/pesticide subcommittee

A physician and mother asked for a temporary pause on non-essential pesticide use where children play and an integrated pest management approach; the mayor redirected her to the appointment-only scope.

A Creek Team representative speaking virtually recommended Councilmember Kalfus and Councilmember Schwank for the subcommittee, praising Kalfus's responsiveness.

Speaking virtually, recommended Kalfus and Mayor Alexander for the subcommittee, calling both invested in community health.

Asked Kalfus and Mayor Alexander to serve on the subcommittee, citing their willingness to tackle hard problems, and thanked Save Temecula volunteers.

Recommended Mayor Alexander and Kalfus for the subcommittee, urging selection of members willing to grow and seek expert help rather than assume failure.

A young resident wanted Kalfus and the Mayor on the subcommittee; he was invited to read his script during non-agenda comments but had left by then.

Recommended the Mayor and Kalfus, saying they have shown heart and believe in the cause after working with her on the issue.

A Marine veteran urged a yes vote to create the subcommittee and backed Kalfus and the Mayor, quoting Madison and Franklin on prevention and knowledge.

A Marine who served with Trackman co-signed Kalfus and Mayor Alexander for the subcommittee, praising the community's unity at the Save Temecula rally.

Recommended Kalfus and the Mayor and offered his regenerative-agriculture and soil health expertise to the effort.

During non-agenda comments, said her son looks forward to pesticide-free playing fields and thanked the council for turning the issue around over two years.