Report Prepared by: Janet German, Secretary III, Fire Dept.
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Potential Introduction of Ordinance Amending Section 8.22, "Fireworks" of the Merced Municipal Code to Limit the Time Period for the Sale/Discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers amending section 8.22, "Fireworks" of the Merced Municipal Code to limit the time period for the Sales/Discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance No. 2509, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California amending section 8.22.090, "operating hour of fireworks stands," and section 8.22.100, "prohibitions," of the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a future Council meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 412. Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions
Merced Municipal Code Chapter 8.22 - Fireworks
Merced Municipal Code Chapter 17.32.090 Chapter 56, Explosives and Fireworks
California Health and Safety Code ?12529
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Improve the quality of life during the Independence Holiday celebrations through management/enforcement of fireworks.
DISCUSSION
Background
Since December, 1987, the City of Merced has regulated the use, display, sale and discharge of both illegal and "safe and sane" fireworks in the city limits. The City of Merced currently allows the use of state-approved "safe and sane" fireworks within the city limits for a limited time period annually from June 28th through July 6th. Additionally, the city permits authorized non-profit organizations and one for profit business to sell state-approved "safe and sane" fireworks during the same time period.
The use of illegal fireworks on and arou...
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