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a. Approve the use of the Buckeye Picnic Area at Toro Park on May 19, 2018 for a fund-raising event held by the Monterey County Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous in compliance with Monterey County Code Section 14.12.130(A)(14); and
b. Find that leasing a picnic area at an existing County park for a one-time event is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the use of the Buckeye Picnic Area at Toro Park on May 19, 2018 for a fund-raising event held by the Monterey County Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous in compliance with Monterey County Code Section 14.12.130(A)(14); and
b. Find that leasing a picnic area at an existing County park for a one-time event is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous has requested to reserve the Buckeye Picnic Area at Toro Park to hold a fundraising event on May 19, 2018. The fundraising consists of selling tickets for a meal. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-10), and is estimated to include 150-200 people. The rental agreement for the Buckeye Picnic area includes vehicle entrance for 30 vehicles. Each additional vehicle entrance will be a fee of $8.00 per vehicle, which will be charged upon arrival on each vehicle. Pursuant to Monterey County Code Section 14.12.130(A)(14), all political rallies, religious services, and any fundraising activities must have prior approval from the Board of Supervisors.
Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines identifies existing facilities as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption. Class 1 includes leasing existing public facilities. Staff finds that leasing the picnic area at an existing park for a one-time event is allowed under Section 14.12.130 of the Monterey County Code and qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical E...
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