| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 3.a.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Lisa L. Kim
| From: | John Montanchez
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Community Services
| | Subject: | Consideration of a written request from the Christ Cathedral Parish, Diocese of Orange to extend the higher noise levels from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Christ Cathedral property. (Action Item) | Date: | 4/9/2024 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To transmit a written request on behalf of Diocese of Orange, requesting approval to extend the operating hours and make an exemption to the City's Noise Ordinance, Municipal Code Section 8.47.040, to extend the higher noise levels from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Christ Cathedral property. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The Diocese of Orange has organized the annual "Marian Days" event since 2021. The celebration draws Vietnamese faithful from Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and San Jose. In 2023, the event welcomed approximately 20,000 attendees over two days, including a significant presence of out-of-state and international visitors. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
Staff received a request from the Diocese of Orange, who will be organizing the annual Marian Days at the Christ Cathedral on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, 2024, requesting to extend the operating hours from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Additionally, this request would also require the approval to make an exemption (per Garden Grove Municipal Code Section 8.47.040) to the hours listed in the Noise Ordinance establishing lower noise thresholds after 10:00 p.m.
Given the event's heightened demand from faithful attendees, extending the operating hours will provide attendees more time to relish the diverse culinary offerings and immerse themselves in the rich cultural entertainment. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this request will not have a financial impact to the City. The Police Department will be reimbursed for all personnel services provided during the event. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Consider the written request from Diocese of Orange to extend the operating hours and make an exemption to the Noise Ordinance from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Christ Cathedral.
By: Janet Pelayo, Deputy Director
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