Title
Consider:
1. Adopting the Initiative "Prohibit Fracking and Oil and Natural Gas Well Stimulation Treatments, Prohibit Oil and Natural Gas Wastewater Injection and Impoundment, and Limit New Oil and Natural Gas Operations in Unincorporated Monterey County" as the County's Ordinance and General Plan Amendments; or
2. Setting for Adoption the Initiative as the County's Ordinance and General Plan Amendments at the June 7th Board meeting; or
3. Ordering impact reports to facilitate the decision whether the County should adopt the ordinance or refer the matter for vote at the next scheduled election; and
4. Directing the County Auditor to prepare reports and a fiscal impact statement consistent with Elections Code 9160(c) for placement on the ballot.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Consider the Initiative "Prohibit Fracking and Oil and Natural Gas Well Stimulation Treatments, Prohibit Oil and Natural Gas Wastewater Injection and Impoundment, and Limit New Oil and Natural Gas Operations in Unincorporated Monterey County" and
1. Order staff to cause preparation of reports under Elections Code Section 9111 to facilitate the Board's decision whether the County should adopt the ordinance or refer the matter for vote at the next scheduled election.
2. Direct the County Auditor to prepare reports and a fiscal impact statement consistent with Elections Code 9160(c) for placement on the ballot.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As you know, an initiative was submitted to the Elections Department to limit and prohibit oil drilling and extraction in Monterey County. Text of the petition is attached. This initiative would amend the General Plan and our zoning ordinances. Pursuant to the Elections Code, County Counsel prepared a Ballot Title and Summary that was included on the petition for circulation. Ballot Title and Summary attached.
At the June 1, 2016 meeting, the Board will receive the County Registrar's Certifi...
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