DATE: July 13, 2020
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Discuss Possible Amendments to the City’s Noise Ordinance and Provide Direction to Staff
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee reviews and comments on this report and provides direction to staff regarding possible amendments to the City’s Noise Ordinance.
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SUMMARY
Staff seeks the Committee’s comments on possible amendments to the City’s Noise Ordinance regarding the use of leaf blowers. This report provides a summary of the state’s efforts to regulate emissions of small off-road engines (SORE), a survey of requirements in other cities, and staff’s recommendations for Hayward’s Noise Ordinance. Staff has heard from some residents and professional landscaping companies and recommends additional community engagement prior to preparing revisions to the municipal code for Council’s consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II SORE Facts
Attachment III Correspondence to CARB
Attachment IV Noise Regulations in Other Cities