Committee on Rules and Ordinances voted to recommend a revised Noise Ordinance to the City Council for first reading. Councilor John G. Gannon moved for approval, seconded by Councilor Lisa J. Feltner, and the motion passed unanimously.
Watertown's Rules Committee advanced a proposed noise ordinance, finalizing key sections and requesting legal research on trash collection noise.
Rules and Ordinances Committee set tonal threshold, removed animal exemptions in noise ordinance. The committee voted unanimously to establish a 5 dbA threshold for tonal noise and to remove exemptions for domestic animals on residential or commercial property.
Rules and Ordinances Committee advanced a proposed noise ordinance by adopting definitions for construction, emergency work, and tonal noise while deferring enforcement questions.
Committee referred plastic ordinance to Council with disability-training plan.
Rules Committee discussed a proposed revision to Watertown's noise ordinance and identified multiple gaps in the draft.
The Committee on Rules and Ordinances voted 3-0 to advance a revised "Skip the Stuff" ordinance. The measure removed bans on foam polystyrene, black plastic, and petroleum-lined packaging that concerned local restaurants and the Chamber of Commerce.
The Committee on Rules and Ordinances voted unanimously to recommend amended City Council Rules to the full Council.
Committee on Rules and Ordinances voted unanimously to recommend amended City Council Rules to the full Council. The Committee modified eight rule sections on debate, information requests, ordinances, and appointments.
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