Submitted By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
KJ
Agenda Item Title
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Presentation of the Leaf Blower Policy Analysis prepared by Metro Strategies Group
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Overview
Overview
This presentation provides the summary report prepared by Metro Strategies Group concerning gasoline-powered leaf blower ordinance.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Provide direction to Staff regarding which options to move forward in an amendment to the Village Code regarding gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Direct staff to develop an associated program, including any required staff or funding resources.
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. The Board of Trustees referred the issue to the Environment and Energy Commission (EEC). The EEC deliberated the question and voted to recommend:
* Ban on all (gas or electric) leaf blowers before 8 a.m., effective upon ordinance adoption.
* Total phaseout within one year for all gas-powered lawn care devices except lawn mowers.
* Ban gas lawn mowers when electric alternatives are readily available.
* Enforcement through the Village code enforcement staff, not through the Police Department.
* Dedicated staff email for resident complaints.
* Provide education for contractors and residents.
* Look to other municipal program examples for how to support transition for small businesses.
During the Board meeting on 6/13/22 (ID 22-170 "Presentation and Discussion of the Environment and Energy Commission's Recommendation to Amend the Village Code Regarding Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers"), the EEC presented its recommendations. Staff requested Board approval to contract for short-term specialized expertise to conduct a feasibility analysis of the proposed ordinance amendments and associated small business assistanc...
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