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Subcommittee forwards amended noise-control ordinance, asks public for patience during enforcement transition
Summary
The Legislative Affairs Subcommittee recommended an amended noise-control ordinance intended to simplify language for police and the public; councilors and commenters urged patience as officers learn the new rules and monitor potential call-frequency changes.
The Legislative Affairs Subcommittee voted to recommend an amended noise-control ordinance that reorganizes and clarifies existing noise rules to make them easier for officers and the public to read and apply.
Councilor Garrino Sawaya thanked the staff member credited with the rewrite and asked residents for patience during the transition while police learn the new language and enforcement guidelines. "Please have patience while the police are learning how to implement the new noise ordinance," she said.
A public commenter, Clarence Rillo, thanked the Inspectional Services Department and the police for feedback and reiterated that it will take time to assess whether the amendment changes call frequency or enforcement practice.
Solicitor Claire Zurillo (spelled in the transcript as "Claire") provided background: the amended version is a reformatting to make the ordinance easier to read and contains no substantive content changes from the version advertised; the committee should vote on the amended version if it moves forward.
On roll call the subcommittee recommended the noise ordinance, as amended, to the full City Council.
The committee asked departments to monitor enforcement impacts and public inquiries during early implementation.
