HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/2021 5A NO ACTIONAMENDED AGENDA BILL ��
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
Updated
SUBJECT:
Ordinance No. 5420 amending Chapter 6.32
of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
"Noise Levels"
Study Session Date:
COUNCIL MEETING Date:
Department:
Presenter:
April 14, 2021
May 5 & 19, 2021
Police
Jim Burchett
Phone: 360.473.5225
SUMMARY: The City is seeking to amend Chapter 6.32 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
'Noise Levels" for the purpose of minimizing the exposure of citizens to the physiological and
psychological effects of excessive noise and to protect, promote and preserve the public health,
safety and welfare. It is the express intent of the City Council to control the level of noise in a manner
which promotes commerce; the use, value and enjoyment of property; sleep and repose; and the
quality of the environment.
Recognizing these risks and within the limits established by the First Amendment, recommend
Chapter 6.32 be amended to address the problem of noise pollution.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Revision of BMC Chapter 6.32 —Noise Levels.
Ordinance No. 5420
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Undetermined at this time —training and
equipment.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: � Limited Presentation ❑Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda 0 General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
May 5 —Public comments only...
May 19 — Move to pass Ordinance No. 5420 amending Chapter 6.32 of the Bremerton Municipal
Code entitled "Noise Levels."
COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ ContinueXJ
Action
Form Updated 01/02/2018