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a. Introduce, waive first reading, and set May 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter;
b. Find that an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") per CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 because the ordinance is an action taken by the County to assure the enhancement and protection of the environment and involves procedures for protection of the environment; and
c. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Introduce, waive first reading, and set May 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter; and
b. Find that an ordinance amending Chapter 10.60 of the Monterey County Code to modify regulations for the control of nighttime noise and enforcement mechanisms of the Chapter is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") per CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 because the ordinance is an action taken by the County to assure the enhancement and protection of the environment and involves procedures for protection of the environment.
c. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
SUMMARY:
On August 23, 2021, Supervisor Philips submitted Board Referral 2021.15 requesting that County Counsel and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department explore possible noise ordinance revision solutions, enforcement implementation strategies such as bolstered staffing and technological resources and possible funding solutions to impleme...
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