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a. Approve the use of the Los Robles Horse Camp at Lake San Antonio North Shore on April 13, 2018 through April 15, 2018 for a fund-raising event held by the Monterey Bay Equestrians (MBE) subject to approval of all required County permits and 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 Los Robles Horse Camp at Lake San Antonio North Shore on April 13, 2018 through April 15, 2018 for a fund-raising event held by the Monterey Bay Equestrians (MBE) subject to approval of all required County permits and 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 Equestrians (MBE) requested to reserve the Los Robles Horse Camp at Lake San Antonio North Shore on April 13, 2018 through April 15, 2018 for a fund-raising event. The fundraising event, their 17th Annual Poker Rider and Campout, consisted of registration fees, meal sales, poker antes, raffle, and an obstacle challenge. This event was estimated to include 50-100 people. 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. Portable restrooms and security guards were not required for this event.
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 Co...
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