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a. Approve the use of the Buckeye Picnic Area at Toro Park on June 17, 2018 for a fund-raising event held by the Monterey Bay Area and Salinas Valley Intergroups of Alcoholics 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 June 17, 2018 for a fund-raising event held by the Monterey Bay Area and Salinas Valley Intergroups of Alcoholics 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 Bay Area and Salinas Valley Intergroups of Alcoholics Anonymous have requested to reserve the Buckeye Picnic Area at Toro Park to hold a fundraising event on June 17, 2018. The fundraising consists of meal and raffle tickets. Tickets for the meal are $10. Raffle tickets will be sold on the day of the event for $1. This event is estimated to include 150-250 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 Exemption.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The recommended action has been reviewed by County Counsel. Counsel supports the recommended action.
FINANCING:
The standard day use and reservation fees approved by the Board of Supervisors for all age groups are in effect for this event. The Resource Management Agency will receive $349.00 for use of the picnic area and parking.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
County Parks provide a public service to all groups to enjoy natural settings. The recommended action implements policies and regulations for fundraising groups in County Parks.
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Prepared by: Shawne Ellerbee, RMA Deputy Director of Administrative Services 755-4794
Reviewed by: Camerino Sanchez, Management Specialist
Approved by: Carl P. Holm, AICP, RMA Director
Attachments:
Attachment A - Facility Use Application
(Attachment on file with the Clerk of the Board)