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Councilmember Rivas raises mosquito-control concerns; Public Works eyes second spraying machine
Summary
Councilmember Rivas requested information and public-awareness ideas about mosquito spraying; Public Works Director Thomas Rogers told the council crews are addressing mosquitoes and said the department is "thinking about getting a second machine" to shorten spraying time.
Councilmember Rivas raised concerns about mosquitos and the city’s mosquito-spraying protocols during the Mayor & Council comments period.
Public Works Director Thomas Rogers told the council crews have been cleaning drains after recent rainfall and "have been working on the mosquito issue; thinking about getting a 2nd machine to cut down on the mosquito spraying time." The remark signaled the department is evaluating equipment options to shorten spraying cycles and improve coverage. City Manager Lon Squyres and Mayor Diaz joined a brief discussion about process, protocols and ideas for public awareness but did not announce specific procurement steps or a timeline.
No formal action or vote was taken; the discussion concluded with direction to continue monitoring and to follow up with staff about next steps.
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