Thanks, Betsy. I have a couple of thoughts about the gas-powered blower
ban.
While it would be great to ban all blowers to eliminate the dust they
generate, that isn't practical. Even I use a small, battery-powered
blower on my gravel where a rake doesn't cut it. I use a broom
everywhere else.
But blowers aren't the only source of air and noise pollution. The
gas-powered grass trimmers and hedge trimmers are even louder. I would
include them in the ban.
I would also encourage the elimination of all gas-powered tools such as
chainsaws. Since they are less frequent, a ban might be too much, but
perhaps a financial incentive could be given.
Thanks, all.
Nash, Betsy wrote:
> Hi neighbors!
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> These upcoming items may be of interest to you. Please pay special attention to community meetings for the Housing Element Update (9/23) and City Manager Recruitment (9/25 and 9/30; plus the survey).
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> Monday 9/20 - Library Commission meeting (agenda)
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> Monday 9/20 - City Council closed session (agenda)
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> Tuesday 9/21 - City Council meeting (agenda), including:
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> * Study session on California SB1383 Short-lived Climate Pollutants
> * H1. Presentation on California Senate Bill 1383 implementation to reduce short-lived climate pollutants and provide direction to prioritize City resources to meet implementation deadlines (Staff Report #21-181-CC)
> * Belle Haven neighborhood traffic calming plan installation (District 1)
> * L1. Adopt Resolution No. 6663 to approve permanent installation of the Belle Haven neighborhood traffic management plan (Staff Report #21-173-CC) – continued from September 14, 2021
> * Gymnastics program reactivation
> * L2. Authorize the city manager to reactivate the gymnastics program (Staff Report #21-182-CC)
> * Transportation Management Association feasibility
> * L3. Adopt the Transportation Management Association feasibility study final report (Staff Report #21-184-CC)
> * Preserving park land ordinance and ballot measure
> * L5. Direction on drafting an ordinance and ballot measure for City Council consideration on preserving park land (Staff Report #21-185-CC)
> * 2021 priorities and workplan update
> * M2. 2021 priorities and work plan quarterly report as of July 31 (Staff Report #21-180-CC)
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> Wednesday 9/22 - Parks and Recreation Commission meeting (agenda)
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> Wednesday 9/22 - Environmental Quality Commission meeting (agenda), including:
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> * C2. Review and discuss Commissioner Elkins recommendation to City Council on gas powered leaf blower ban (Attachment)
> * C3. Informational presentation on modification of the 2030 Climate Action Plan progress reporting methodology and clarification of the goals (Attachment)
> * C4. Review and discuss Commissioner Gaillard, Kabat, and Chair Payne recommendations on Climate Action Plan tracking metrics (Attachment)
> * C5. Review and discuss Commissioner Gaillard, Kabat, and Chair Payne recommendations on postcrisis implementation of the 2020 Climate Action Plan (Attachment)
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> Thursday 9/23 - Housing Element Update community meeting (more information)
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> Saturday 9/25 - City Manager Recruitment community forum (more information)
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> * People who live, work or use services in Menlo Park are invited to provide feedback on what qualities they think the next city manager should possess.
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> Menlo Park Development Projects:
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> * 123 Independence Drive (Sobrato) is located in the Bayfront (District 1). The proposed project would construct 116 for-sale town homes and a 316-unit rental apartment building, for a total of 432 dwelling units. The project site currently consists of five existing office and industrial buildings totaling 103,900 square feet that would be demolished. The proposed project would include a below market rate housing agreement that requires a minimum of 15 percent (or 66 units) be affordable. The proposal includes a request for an increase in height and gross floor area under the bonus level development allowance in exchange for community amenities. More information about the project is available on the city’s 123 Independence Drive project page.
> * Planning Commission meeting 9/27 includes 123 Independence Drive EIR scoping session and study session (agenda tbd)
> * Deadline 10/11 for written comments on 123 Independence Drive content and scope of the draft EIR (environmental documents)
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> Other city items:
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> * Please provide input on the desired qualifications, attributes, and experience for the next City Manager -- survey deadline is Thursday 9/30 (English; Spanish)
> * Thursday 9/30 - City Manager Recruitment community forum (more information)
> * City Independent Redistricting Commission is recruiting.
> * Recruitment is open through 10/15 for the Independent Redistricting Commission for Menlo Park’s City Council districts (more information; application)
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> Other items:
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> * County Redistricting Public Hearing including Menlo Park on Thursday 9/23 (agenda; more information)
> * Concert in Seminary Oaks Park with local music ensemble Quinteto Latino on Saturday 9/25 (more information)
> * This week in San Mateo County Health (more information for the week of 9/13/2021)
> * Residents Encouraged to Apply for Rent Relief Program by 9/30 (more county information)
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> Betsy
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