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Agoura Hills council adopts resolution opposing sale and use of rodenticides and glue traps
Summary
The Agoura Hills City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25-2097, which opposes the sale, purchase and use of certain rodenticides and glue traps within city limits and directs outreach to businesses and residents.
The Agoura Hills City Council on Wednesday adopted Resolution No. 25-2097 opposing the sale, purchase and use of certain rodenticides and glue traps within the city.
Supporters said the measure aims to protect domestic pets and native wildlife, including predators that suffer from secondary poisoning. "I am here to support the adoption of resolution number 25-2097, which opposes the sale and purchase and use of rodenticides and glue traps in the city of Agoura Hills," said Carolyn Trecino during public comment.
Why this matters: Proponents told council members that anticoagulant and non-anticoagulant rodenticides can persist in the environment and travel up the food chain to harm raptors, bobcats, mountain lions and household pets. Sherry Ferber, a local advocate, emphasized the cruelty of glue traps and the risk they pose to non-target species given the region’s biodiversity.
Staff and council said the resolution will be paired with outreach rather than a new enforcement program. City staff said the initial campaign would target the business community, with informational mailings and a Poison Free Agora brochure. "We can't keep an eye on everybody that comes in the city," staff warned, but added that letters to businesses and research into local pest-control providers would be part of the implementation.
Council discussion emphasized public education and collaboration. Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Wolf, who led several remarks on the item, thanked volunteers and advocacy groups; Council member Deborah Klein Lopez credited Poison Free Agora and the city’s Environmental Responsibility Commission for drafting the language. Council member Anderson also spoke in support.
The resolution passed on a roll-call vote of 5 to 0. After the vote, councilmembers said they expect follow-up outreach and continued coordination with local businesses and animal-welfare groups.
The council placed the item on the consent calendar after discussion; staff and advocates said next steps include mailing the brochure to local businesses and continuing resident education.
