The purpose of this agenda item is for the Council to consider adoption of Resolution No. 6354, granting consent to the County of Santa Barbara to establish the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District and include the City of Carpinteria in the established Wine Improvement District.
DISCUSSION
The SBCWID is a benefit assessment district proposed to create a revenue source to help Santa Barbara County wine tasting facilities.
The SBCWID would
impose an annual assessment of 1% of gross sales revenue of assessed wine tasting facilities, and collected only on purchases made within the State. The SBCWID is estimated to generate $1.65 million annually for the promotion of winery facilities specific to the County. Details of the SBCWID are included in the Management Plan2.
The SBCWID boundaries will include all wine tasting facilities, existing and in the future, located within the boundaries of the County, which includes the unincorporated areas of the County and all the Cities within the County.
The City of Carpinteria has one winery within its boundaries, Rincon Mountain Winery and the owner expressed support for the formation of the district. They emphasized the importance of being included in the Santa Barbara Wine Region map and anticipate increased visitation resulting from the establishment of the SBCWID.
The assessment rate is one percent (1%) of gross sales revenue of assessed wine tasting facilities. Based on the benefit received, assessments will not be collected on purchases made outside of the State of California or purchases made pursuant to contracts executed prior to April 1, 2025. Revenue generated from the SBCWID is intended only to provide programs and services for assessed businesses, all of which are located in California.
Assessment dollars will not be spent on any programs or activities to benefit individual wine tasting facilities outside of the State of California. Assessment dollars may be spent outside of California to elevate the notoriety of the County as a premier winery destination with the desired outcome of increased in-person visitation to businesses paying the assessment.
The proposed SBCWID will have a five (5) year term beginning April 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, and ending five (5) years from its start date. Once per year beginning on the anniversary of SBCWID formation there is a thirty (30) day period in which business owners paying fifty percent (50%) or more of the assessment may protest and begin proceedings to terminate the SBCWID.
2 Management Plan found at:
https://santabarbara.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13618213&GUID=0DF85B80-DB94-4E32-83C5- A1D4B342A9D2
Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District
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A third-party collection agency will be responsible for collecting the assessment on a quarterly basis from each assessed wine tasting facility which will be forwarded to the annual report to the County to provide oversight into the management of SBCWID funds.
Estimated collected assessment revenues will be used as follows:
Use Amount Percentage
Administration Costs $330,000 20%
Contingency/Reserve $82,500 5%
Collections $33,000 2%
Promotions/Engagement $1,204,500 73%
Total $1,650,000 100%
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The City Council has the
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Primary Goal #3 Take Steps to Address the Fiscal Sustainability of the City.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. Minimal staff time to prepare the report is included in the Adopted FY 2024-25 General Fund Budget.
There is no direct financial impact at this time; however, because the SBCWID programs are intended to increase visitation to wine tasting facilities in the County, including the City of Carpinteria, there may be an increase in sales tax revenue.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no legal nor risk management considerations presented with this report.
OPTIONS
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6354, granting consent to the County of Santa Barbara to establish the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District (SBCWID) and include the City of Carpinteria in the established SBCWID. (Staff recommendation)
2. Decline to adopt Resolution No. 6354 and direct staff as appropriate. Should the Council decline to adopt Resolution No. 6354 all Carpinteria-based wine tasting facilities would be left out of any marketing materials produced by SBCWID.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Alison Laslett, Chief Executive Officer of Santa Barbara Vintners Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District
January 27, 2025
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 6354
Staff contact: Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 6354
RESOLUTION NO. 6354
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARPINTERIA, GRANTING CONSENT TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA
BARBARA TO ESTABLISH THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINE
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SBCWID) AND INCLUDE THE CITY OF
CARPINTERIA IN THE ESTABLISHED SBCWID
WHEREAS, the Property and Business Improvement Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code § 36600 et seq., authorizes the County of Santa Barbara (County) to establish business improvement districts for the purpose of promoting assessment businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association, wine tasting facility owners, and representatives from the County have met to consider the formation of the SBCWID; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association has drafted a Management District Plan (Plan) which sets forth the proposed boundary of the SBCWID, a service plan and budget, and a proposed means of governance; and WHEREAS, the proposed SBCWID includes all wine tasting facilities, existing and in the future, located within the boundaries of the County, which includes the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Solvang, Buellton, Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Guadalupe; and WHEREAS, the County has requested consent to form the SBCWID in the City of Carpinteria with adoption of Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 24-282, dated December 17, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct, and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Carpinteria City Council hereby resolves that Santa Barbara County is hereby granted consent to include the City of Carpinteria in the SBCWID, for the formation of the SBCWID and future renewals.
Resolution No. 6354
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 5. The Clerk of the City of Carpinteria is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the County of Santa Barbara.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 27th day of January, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
________________________
Mayor, City of Carpinteria
ATTEST:
______________________________
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held on January 27, 2025. ______________________________
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein
Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP acting as
City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
January 27, 2025
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Receive an update on the Live Entertainment Licensing program and provide direction to staff
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file
program.
Sample Motion:
Entertainment Licensing program.
BACKGROUND
On March 25, 2024,
1 The update
was prompted following a pronounced uptick in noise complaints resulting from Carpinteria businesses hosting live outdoor entertainment between Summer 2023 and into Winter 2024. In response to the increased complaints, CDD staff reinstated the Live Entertainment Licensing Program that had been allowed to lapse during the COVID-19 pandemic and imposed additional licensing conditions on newly re-issued Entertainment Licenses in an effort to address the noise complaints that resulted from live entertainment being held in outdoor locations. The additional staff-imposed conditions were successful in reducing live entertainment noise levels (and resultant complaints), but caused additional hardships for the businesses that hosted live entertainment, and ultimately prompted several of the affected businesses and their patrons to ask the Council to intervene and help resolve the matter.
Following extensive public comment and deliberation, the Council directed staff to make additional revisions to the Entertainment License regulations and to the Entertainment License conditions of approval. In particular, the Council directed staff to:
1 The City Council staff report for the March 25, 2024 Live Entertainment Licensing Program update is available here (item no. 16):
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Amend Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 5.40, Live Entertainment, to expand and outdoor
premises in order to allow for outdoor live entertainment on a permanent ongoing basis beyond the temporary allowances made under COVID-19 protocols; Remove distance-based noise or volume standards from the License conditions; that triggered suspension or revocation of an
Entertainment License whenever more than three documented warnings or standard administrative citation process for any documented violations; Impose a 9:00 p.m. curfew on all live entertainment for weekdays, and a 10:00 p.m. curfew for weekends and holidays; and
Revise daily and weekly caps on the duration of live entertainment to allow no more than six hours cumulatively of live entertainment on weekdays and no more than nine hours cumulatively on weekends and holidays.
Staff returned to the Council on May 28, 2024 with the requested ordinance amendment , as described above.
The Council approved the ordinance upon a first reading at that meeting and the ordinance returned for adoption upon second reading at the following meeting on June 10, 2024.
As part of the discussion at the May 28, 2024 meeting, staff indicated an intention to return to the Council at a later date in the fall or winter following several months of live entertainment having operated under the revised regulations and conditions to provide a status update to the Council.
Council meeting, staff disclosed the recent purchase of a decibel reader to aid staff in objectively measuring sound levels around live entertainment venues and better understanding any potential noise impacts from live entertainment locations, and committed to sharing those findings with the Council as part of the future update.
DISCUSSION
The following discussion sections provide
Entertainment Licensing Program, including a list of the currently licensed businesses, a summary of filed complaints and any related enforcement actions, and a discussion of .
Licensed Entertainment Venues
Since the March 25, 2024 Council meeting, several other Carpinteria businesses have successfully applied for and obtained Live Entertainment Licenses, bringing the total number of licensed venues up to seven locations, as follows:
Apiary Beverage Company, 4191 Carpinteria Avenue #10
BrewLAB, 4191 Carpinteria Avenue #8
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Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Avenue
Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth Street
Rincon Brewery, 5065 Carpinteria Avenue
Sunburst Wine Bar, 5080 Carpinteria Avenue
One additional business, Oaxaca Fresh, inquired about the licensing process, but as of January 2025, had not yet completed all steps necessary to obtain a license. Based on discussions with project representatives, staff expects at least two additional businesses, The Linden Square (700 Linden Avenue) and the Palms Restaurant (701 Linden Avenue), to apply for Entertainment Licenses once they complete their respective renovations and prepare to open for business.
Live Entertainment Noise Complaints
The City has continued to receive and monitor noise complaints related to live entertainment since the March 2024 update.
portal, a total of 78 noise complaints related to licensed live entertainment have been filed with the City since April 2024. All of the filed complaints concerned live music hosted at Island Brewing, and concerned volume levels of live music. Of those complaints, 16 were filed anonymously, the remaining 62 filed complaints originated from two households (22 and 40 filed complaints, respectively), both of which are located in the Beach Neighborhood near Linden Avenue. City staff acknowledged receipt of the complaints, license conditions do not limit sound levels, no
enforcement actions were taken.
Avocado Festival weekend generated a slightly higher number of complaints than a typical weekend. The circumstances of this weekend were unique in that Island Brewing Company requested permission to hold a special promotional event, with expanded hours and a larger outdoor patio area, in conjunction with the annual Avocado Festival as they have done in previous years. Uniquely, Island Brewing reoriented the band area to face Linden Avenue rather than facing away from Linden Avenue (which is the standard orientation). The larger-sized event, extended event hours, and louder music directed towards Linden Avenue triggered additional complaints as being notably louder than usual. Going forward, staff intends to make clear that licensed live entertainment venues must still comply with other license conditions (e.g., directing live music away from residential areas) for special events in order to continue to mitigate noise impacts to sensitive receptors.
Live Entertainment Sound Monitoring
In July 2024, Code Compliance staff acquired a handheld digital sound meter to use in measuring sound levels resulting from licensed live entertainment locations. The purpose of gathering sound level readings was to support City staff and decision makers with objective data to better understand the extent to which amplified live music from licensed Live Entertainment Licensing Program update
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live entertainment locations may be impacting other areas of the city, particularly nearby residential areas. Later in the summer, staff purchased a second handheld sound meter in order to provide one to law enforcement that they could use in documenting sound levels when responding to noise complaints.
To date, sound monitoring efforts have been around Island Brewing Company. Staff identified eight sampling locations surrounding Island Brewing Company to allow for consistent sampling purposes, and collected sound readings at these locations on four instances over the summer/fall 2024. Staff attempted to schedule the sound level monitoring times with a variety of different musical acts in an effort to understand how, or if, different types of musical acts affect sound levels at different distances. Monitoring locations, dates, and details on the musical acts are described below:
Sampling locations and Distance from Source:
S1. 500 Maple Avenue ource)
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S3.
S4.
S5. South end of Linden Field (~700
S6.
S7.
S8.
Monitoring Dates and Musical Act Details:
July 26, 4:30pm to 5:30pm: Ambient Sound (no music)
July 26, 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Acoustic / Folk (no drums)
August 17, 7:30pm to 8:30pm: Reggae / Rock
September 6, 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Rock
October 19, 7:00 pm to 8:00pm: Blues / Rock
Sound measurements were captured by City staff using the handheld sound reader(s) readings captured on July 26th to provide a baseline reading with no live music present, all other readings were taken when live music was being performed and audible. Both noise levels and average noise levels were logged for each reading, with the peak figure capturing the single loudest moment during the sampling period, and the average representing the overall averaged noise level captured during each reading.
Importantly, the noise meter cannot isolate its readings to a single source of noise; rather it captures and measures the overall sound environment during the reading period. attributable to sources of noise other than live music (e.g., automobile traffic, train, pedestrians, etc.) that are part of normal day-to-day activities in an urban area. A map of the monitoring locations and graphical results from the completed noise monitoring exercises are provided in Attachment A. The results are summarized in table format, below:
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Table 1. Noise Monitoring Results
* Samples only collected at sites S1 and S3
** No maximum sound level recorded
Overall, the readings show that sound levels associated with live outdoor entertainment at Island Brewing Company generally fall within acceptable ambient noise levels for surrounding land uses. Based on distance, sampling locations S1 and S6 are located in closest proximity to the live music hosted on the Island Brewing patio and should see the most significant effects of live music on ambient noise levels. This is borne out in the collected results: on July 26th, the ambient readings with no music for both sampling locations measured approximately 50 decibels (dBA). With live music present, the recorded noise levels at these two locations increased by 5 to 20 dBA, depending upon the musical act. At these recorded volumes (55 dBA to 70 dBA), sound levels fall within parks
(Figure 2, below).
As the physical separation from Island Brewing increases, the impact of the live music on ambient noise levels is lessened. For example, sampling locations S3, S4 and S7 are located within residential neighborhoods where ambient noise levels without live music fall within the 45- 50 dBA range, according to readings collected on July 26th. Over the course of the other readings, the introduction of live music at Island Brewing Company did not appreciably alter collected noise readings at these locations, with the exception of the readings collected on October 19th (for site S3 only), which were approximately five to 10 dBA higher than ambient (no music) readings. Importantly, as for sites S1 and S6 discussed above, even the collected noise readings for site S3 on October 19th (~48- 60 according
to Figure 2, below.
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Based on the foregoing, it appears the live music acts Island Brewing Company hosts generally do not result in noise levels that would constitute unacceptable conditions or pose a health, safety or nuisance threat. This does not mean that the music is not audible; indeed, staff relied upon being able to hear the music from each of the sampling locations to gather the noise measurements. Rather, it means that while the music may be audible to varying degrees, it does not, in most circumstances, contribute to an overall increase as discussed in the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan.
Acknowledging that certain types of music or certain bands are louder than others, and that, on some occasions, the measured sound levels reached or were nearing the upper whether
it would be appropriate to place a volume-based threshold on outdoor live entertainment.
If directed to do so, staff could research the matter further and return to the Council with additional information and options for how to implement such a standard. The Council could also reconsider the conditions related to Live Entertainment.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The following General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan objectives and policies are relevant to the discussion at hand:
Policy LU-3d: Establish a commercial sector that balances the retail and service needs of citizens and visitors.
Policy LU-3g: Provide for a range of business activities that bring vitality, revenue, and employment to Carpinteria and are compatible with its small town character.
Objective CDS2-3:
of commercial activity by encouraging a range of uses that serve both residents and visitors.
Policy CDS2-a: Ensure that new intensified land uses within the Downtown remain Policy CDS2A-b: Ensure that intensified land uses within the subarea support a lively place to visit, live, work, and shop, and that the scale and character of the District remain Use Plan contains several objectives and policies that generally encourage and promote efforts to establish a diverse and vibrant commercial core that can meet the needs of both citizens and visitors alike. Providing opportunities for local businesses to host live entertainment helps to not only support the economic success of those businesses, but helps contribute to a livelier and engaging commercial core that draws citizens and ppropriate limitations and
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conditions on ancillary activities like live entertainment are important to ensure that potential nuisance impacts do not begin to negatively affect surrounding land uses.
Objective N-5: The City will minimize the effects of nuisance noise effects on sensitive land uses.
Policy N-5a: The City will address nuisance noise on a case-by-case basis and develop appropriate mitigation measures such as scheduling of events or activities during hours when effects would be minimal.
contains one objective and several policies that address nuisance noise impacts. While the most common source of nuisance noise impact anticipated by the GP/CLUP relates to construction activities, other types of nuisance noise impacts also occur throughout the City and remain subject to regulation.
The Noise Element includes the following two graphics that are instructive in understanding the relative loudness of different activities (Figure 1) and the appropriateness of noise levels for different types of land uses (Figure 2).
Figure 1.
According to Figure 1, a performance by a rock band indoors is amongst the loudest common types of noise a person might encounter, measuring at 120 decibels dB(A). By contrast, the interior noise levels of a typical library, may measure between 30 and 40 dB(A).
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Figure 2, below, referred to as a land use compatibility matrix, shows which noise levels residential neighborhoods, noise levels below 55-60 dBA are considered acceptable and noise levels up 70 dBA are considered conditionally acceptable. Sustained noise levels above 70 dBA are generally considered unacceptable for residential uses. Commercial areas, meanwhile typically have a higher tolerance, where noise levels in the 70-75 dBA range are generally deemed acceptable and noise levels approaching 80 dBA are found to be conditionally acceptable.
Figure 2.
These relative noise levels can be used to help inform when noise impacts from particular land uses, such as live entertainment associated with a licensed business, reach a level of being unacceptable (i.e., a nuisance) for surrounding uses and sensitive receptors.
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impacts, including, but not limited to, those generated by live music entertainment, through appropriate regulation and mitigation to minimize impacts to sensitive receptors.
Conditioning Live Entertainment Licenses to avoid or reduce the severity of such impacts is consistent with these General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan policies.
Accordingly, and a
on certain occasions, are nearing or reaching the upper thresholds of the respective range. Consideration could be given to placing volume limits on outdoor live entertainment to ensure those thresholds are not exceeded, or amending the conditions of Live Entertainment.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested at this time. Staff time to prepare the report is included in the Adopted FY 2024-25 General Fund Budget. However, in the event that the Council directs staff to research and develop amended regulations, or to undertake a more active monitoring or enforcement presence, there could be a need to budget for additional staff time, consultant services, or City Attorney time. In such a scenario, staff would likely include these added expenditures as part of the proposed next fiscal year budget for the
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
It is a wellapplication to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents which has been interpreted to include regulating live entertainment and nuisance noise impacts. will be present at the City Council meeting to assist in answering questions.
OPTIONS
1. Receive and file report (staff recommendation);
2. Provide direction to staff concerning the regulation and conditioning of live entertainment; or
3. Direct staff to return to a future Council meeting with proposed amendments to the
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Representatives from licensed Live Entertainment businesses Supporters of live music entertainment
Residents negatively affected by live music entertainment Live Entertainment Licensing Program update
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A. Noise Monitoring Results
Staff contact: Nick Bobroff,
Community Development Director
(805) 755-4407, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4440, [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
Conducted by the Code Compliance Division
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S1- Islands Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St., Approx. 135ft. S2- 475 Linden Ave., Approx. 300ft. S3- 4900 BLK of 3rd St., Approx. 585ft. S4- 4891 3rd , Approx. 850ft. S5- SW Linden Field, Approx. 705ft. S6- NE Linden Field, Approx 165ft. S7- 546 Walnut, Approx. 610ft. S8- 355 Linden Ave., Approx. 363ft. Sound Meter Readings Synopsis: Sound meter readings were conducted at various points of interest during a live music event. The readings were taken near the main stage, surrounding areas, and other key points. Key Findings: • Average Sound Levels: The average sound levels across all points of interest remained within the acceptable range for live music events . • High Sound Peaks: High sound peaks were observed at certain points of interest. • Source of High Readings: Notably, these high readings were attributed to external factors such as vehicles passing by and pedestrian traffic, rather than the live music itself. 010203040506070 16:45 18:50 19:26 18:45 19:50 19:53 20:00 7/26/2024 7/26/2024 8/17/2024 9/6/2024 10/19/2024 10/19/2024 10/19/2024 Avg 50 50 45 51.2 58.8 56.6 48.1 High 65 60 49 53.7 59.6 58.2 50.4 50 50 45 51.2 58.8 56.6 48.1 65 60 49 53.7 59.6 58.2 50.4 (dB) Date and Time Location S3
010203040506070 16:50 19:05 19:30 18:50 7/26/2024 7/26/2024 8/17/2024 9/6/2024 Avg 50 45 43 53.7 High 65 46 55 50 45 43 53.7 65 46 55 (dB) Date and Time Location S4 S1- Islands Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St., Approx. 135ft. S2- 475 Linden Ave., Approx. 300ft. S3- 4900 BLK of 3rd St., Approx. 585ft. S4- 4891 3rd , Approx. 850ft. S5- SW Linden Field, Approx. 705ft. S6- NE Linden Field, Approx 165ft. S7- 546 Walnut, Approx. 610ft. S8- 355 Linden Ave., Approx. 363ft. Sound Meter Readings Synopsis: Sound meter readings were conducted at various points of interest during a live music event. The readings were taken near the main stage, surrounding areas, and other key points. Key Findings: • Average Sound Levels: The average sound levels across all points of interest remained within the acceptable range for live music events . • High Sound Peaks: High sound peaks were observed at certain points of interest. • Source of High Readings: Notably, these high readings were attributed to external factors such as vehicles passing by and pedestrian traffic, rather than the live music itself. 0102030405060 16:56 19:20 19:21 18:25 7/26/2024 7/26/2024 8/17/2024 9/6/2024 Avg 50 50 31 53.6 High 60 51 53.8 50 50 31 53.6 60 51 53.8 (dB) Date and Time Location S5 S1- Islands Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St., Approx. 135ft. S2- 475 Linden Ave., Approx. 300ft. S3- 4900 BLK of 3rd St., Approx. 585ft. S4- 4891 3rd , Approx. 850ft. S5- SW Linden Field, Approx. 705ft. S6- NE Linden Field, Approx 165ft. S7- 546 Walnut, Approx. 610ft. S8- 355 Linden Ave., Approx. 363ft. Sound Meter Readings Synopsis: Sound meter readings were conducted at various points of interest during a live music event. The readings were taken near the main stage, surrounding areas, and other key points. Key Findings: • Average Sound Levels: The average sound levels across all points of interest remained within the acceptable range for live music events . • High Sound Peaks: High sound peaks were observed at certain points of interest. • Source of High Readings: Notably, these high readings were attributed to external factors such as vehicles passing by and pedestrian traffic, rather than the live music itself. 010203040506070 17:00 19:25 19:15 18:30 7/26/2024 7/26/2024 8/17/2024 9/6/2024 Avg 50 55 59 64.4 High 55 65 65 64.6 50 55 59 64.4 55 65 65 64.6 (dB) Date and Time Location S6 S1- Islands Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St., Approx. 135ft. S2- 475 Linden Ave., Approx. 300ft. S3- 4900 BLK of 3rd St., Approx. 585ft. S4- 4891 3rd , Approx. 850ft. S5- SW Linden Field, Approx. 705ft. S6- NE Linden Field, Approx 165ft. S7- 546 Walnut, Approx. 610ft. S8- 355 Linden Ave., Approx. 363ft. Sound Meter Readings Synopsis: Sound meter readings were conducted at various points of interest during a live music event. The readings were taken near the main stage, surrounding areas, and other key points. Key Findings: • Average Sound Levels: The average sound levels across all points of interest remained within the acceptable range for live music events . • High Sound Peaks: High sound peaks were observed at certain points of interest. • Source of High Readings: Notably, these high readings were attributed to external factors such as vehicles passing by and pedestrian traffic, rather than the live music itself. 0 5101520253035404550 17:20 18:32 20:07 18:17 7/26/2024 7/26/2024 8/17/2024 9/6/2024 Avg 45 45 25 47.8 High 32 48.6 45 45 25 47.8 32 48.6 (dB) Date and Time Location S7 S1- Islands Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St., Approx. 135ft. S2- 475 Linden Ave., Approx. 300ft. S3- 4900 BLK of 3rd St., Approx. 585ft. S4- 4891 3rd , Approx. 850ft. S5- SW Linden Field, Approx. 705ft. S6- NE Linden Field, Approx 165ft. S7- 546 Walnut, Approx. 610ft. S8- 355 Linden Ave., Approx. 363ft. Sound Meter Readings Synopsis: Sound meter readings were conducted at various points of interest during a live music event. The readings were taken near the main stage, surrounding areas, and other key points. Key Findings: • Average Sound Levels: The average sound levels across all points of interest remained within the acceptable range for live music events . • High Sound Peaks: High sound peaks were observed at certain points of interest. • Source of High Readings: Notably, these high readings were attributed to external factors such as vehicles passing by and pedestrian traffic, rather than the live music itself. 01020304050607080 17:45 18:45 19:39 18:41 7/26/2024 7/26/2024 8/17/2024 9/6/2024 Avg 60 60 65 62.5 High 75 70 70.1 60 60 65 62.5 75 70 70.1 (dB) Date and Time Location S8 S1- Islands Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St., Approx. 135ft. S2- 475 Linden Ave., Approx. 300ft. S3- 4900 BLK of 3rd St., Approx. 585ft. S4- 4891 3rd , Approx. 850ft. S5- SW Linden Field, Approx. 705ft. S6- NE Linden Field, Approx 165ft. S7- 546 Walnut, Approx. 610ft. S8- 355 Linden Ave., Approx. 363ft. Sound Meter Readings Synopsis: Sound meter readings were conducted at various points of interest during a live music event. The readings were taken near the main stage, surrounding areas, and other key points. Key Findings: • Average Sound Levels: The average sound levels across all points of interest remained within the acceptable range for live music events . • High Sound Peaks: High sound peaks were observed at certain points of interest. • Source of High Readings: Notably, these high readings were attributed to external factors such as vehicles passing by and pedestrian traffic, rather than the live music itself. dB Scale Increases as Sound Intensity Grows In some ways, you can compare the dB scale to the Richter scale, which measures the intensity of earthquakes. The measurement levels increase almost exponentially. 10 dB is 10 times more intense than 0 dB. A sound that is 1,000 times more intense than 0 dB (near total silence) is 30 dB. How Loud is Loud? Some common dB measurements include near total silence at 0 dB, a normal voice is 60 dB, a rock concert is around 110 dB, while a firecracker is about 140 dB. In addition, distance impacts the intensity of noise. The intensity diminishes with distance. Therefore, the dB scale takes into account the noise very close to the source. What Sound Levels Cause Ear Damage? Noise above 85 dB may result in hearing loss. This loss comes from both the intensity of the noise and the length of exposure to the noise. If you need to raise your voice to be heard, chances are that you are listening to sound at around 85 dB. Eight hours of exposure to higher levels at 90 dB can cause damage to your ears. Noise above 140 dB results in immediate, permanent damage and intense pain.