Submitted By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
KJ
Agenda Item Title
Title
Presentation and Discussion of the Environment and Energy Commission's Recommendation to Amend the Village Code Regarding Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers
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Overview
Overview
This presentation provides the recommendation of the Environment and Energy Commission concerning gasoline-powered leaf blowers.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Direct staff to prepare a feasibility analysis of the proposed amendment to the Village Code regarding gasoline-powered leaf blowers and any associated program.
Fiscal Impact
None. Discussion only.
Background
During the Board of Trustees meeting on 6/28/21 (ID 21-82 "Leaf Blower Ban - Discussion" ), the Trustees discussed a review of the current leaf blower ordinance and research on other local approaches. During the meeting, Village staff raised the following questions that should be addressed if the ordinance is amended or replaced:
1. Whether to continue to regulate leaf blowers on the basis of noise, or some other characteristic.
2. Whether to revise the ban period. Anecdotally, staff have observed most complaints occur during the time of year when the ordinance is not in effect (Spring and Fall). The ordinance is silent about the time of day.
3. How to notify landscapers who work in the Village. Landscapers are not currently required to be registered with the Village.
4. How to enforce the ordinance, e.g., proactively or on a complaint basis; warnings and citations/fines; responsible party (property owner, lawn care company, landscape worker); and administrative burden and departmental responsibility.
The provisions of the Village Code regarding gasoline-powered leaf blowers are attached to this agenda item.
A limited review of ordinances identified Washington D.C.'s Leaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act of 2018 prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers, and California Executive Order N-79-20's goal to tra...
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