DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Possible Regulation of Artificial Turf
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and provides policy direction on this report.
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SUMMARY
In response to a few public comments and a request from the CSC, staff prepared this report with considerations for possible regulation of artificial turf. This report provides information regarding some benefits and concerns related to artificial turf, as well as regulations that have been adopted, or are being considered by other jurisdictions in California. Following the signing of SB 676 by Governor Newsom in October 2023, which allows local jurisdictions to ban artificial turf, the City of Millbrae in San Mateo County and the City of San Marino in Los Angeles County have banned artificial turf. Some other jurisdictions considering a ban and/or conducting studies on artificial turf include the City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, City of Santa Rosa, City of Los Angeles, and City of Pasadena.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report