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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.

Public comments (20)

OpposedLaura ZayatzJul 28, 2026

Cancer survivor who controls weeds with vinegar and soap; wants Temecula to become a toxic-free city.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:16:36 →
OpposedRussell ShirleyJul 28, 2026

District 5 council candidate and firefighter-paramedic urged phasing out glyphosate on city property, citing precaution and the Ladera Ranch cancer cluster.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:19:41 →
OpposedCarolyn HuntJul 28, 2026

Online speaker cited IARC findings and Ladera Ranch litigation risks; urged adoption of a non-toxic landscape policy like Irvine's.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:23:01 →
OpposedDominic MeliatoJul 28, 2026

Young resident described dead grass and worried kids; asked the city to stop spraying and find safer alternatives.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:25:44 →
OpposedGeorgio ConstanesJul 28, 2026

Youth soccer coach and father said parents kept kids off fields over pesticide exposure fears; asked for non-chemical weed management.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:27:16 →
OpposedRika GopinathJul 28, 2026

Online speaker from Beyond Pesticides offered the nonprofit's free organic land care program as a resource.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:30:27 →
OpposedMarianne ConstanesJul 28, 2026

Founder of Toxin Free Temecula laid out five asks: pilot program, consultant, ad hoc committee, 48-hour notices, and a long-term elimination goal.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:33:30 →
OpposedLuca ConstanesJul 28, 2026

Nine-year-old asked the council to stop spraying poison in parks so kids have a safe place to play.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:36:00 →
OpposedBethany NelmsJul 28, 2026

Asked for an ad hoc committee, a pilot program, and advance public notification, arguing stated IPM practices aren't what's actually happening.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:37:08 →
OpposedCarol GravetJul 28, 2026

Health coach and former Moms Across America board president detailed glyphosate's health effects and urged change.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:40:03 →
OpposedBethany McDanielJul 28, 2026

Non-toxic skincare company founder said Temecula should lead with the safest options available.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:43:57 →
OpposedRyan TrackmanJul 28, 2026

Retired Marine thanked the council for being debt-free and urged 'people over poison' — giving the city power to end toxic spraying via its contracts.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:46:12 →
OpposedNicholas TrackmanJul 28, 2026

16-year-old gave a science-focused history of glyphosate and urged banning dangerous chemicals where safer alternatives exist.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:49:23 →
OpposedCatherine ShaheenJul 28, 2026

Mother of three described repeatedly seeing spraying while at parks with her kids and urged Temecula to lead other cities.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:52:47 →
OpposedMonir MeliatoJul 28, 2026

Mother recounted her son's chemical-related health struggles and asked for a pilot program, horticulturist consultant, oversight committee, and 48-hour notices.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:55:33 →
OpposedDavid SolaJul 28, 2026

Retired Marine and father of three said he doesn't want his kids exposed to the chemicals he faced in service.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 1:58:51 →
OpposedFinn (child speaker, surname not stated)Jul 28, 2026

Child speaker urged organic pesticide management for the health of people and the ecosystem.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 2:01:03 →
OpposedChristine Markel LampeJul 28, 2026

Master gardener described organic field methods from a Beyond Pesticides conference and aeroating/compost trials with school districts.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 2:01:51 →
OpposedAlyssa FigueroaJul 28, 2026

Health coach described seeing applicators in hazmat suits while families are in tank tops nearby.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 2:05:10 →
OpposedAntonella BonetJul 28, 2026

Twelve-year-old asked the council to choose prevention and safer alternatives so kids can play without worry.

City Council — July 28, 2026 · 2:06:07 →