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Millbrae council delays vote on ordinance phasing out gas-powered blowers, citing need for community outreach
Summary
The Millbrae City Council voted 3-2 to continue the second reading of an ordinance (Chapter 5.135) that would phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, postponing final action to allow more public outreach and a town hall by a councilmember.
The Millbrae City Council voted 3-2 on Dec. 3 to continue the second reading of an ordinance that would add Chapter 5.135 to the Millbrae Municipal Code to restrict gas-powered lawn and landscape equipment.
A councilmember who introduced the continuation motion said they had heard significant resident concern and asked for time to hold a town hall and gather more public feedback before the council took final action. The mover said the delay would allow staff to collect implementation details and allow residents and businesses more time to…
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