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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #650-60
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:July 17, 2012
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Meeting on Fireworks Process
Prepared by Bonnie Terra, Fire Marshal
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On July 10, 2012, Staff held a meeting with the non-profit organizations and fireworks providers
to discuss this year’s fireworks process as well as the fireworks ordinance. After much
discussion, those present are requesting procedural changes to the process, but recommend
that the ordinance remain as is.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the report and provide direction to whether or
not to follow through with the requested changes.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Fire Marshal Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
On July 10, 2012, a post fireworks’ meeting was held with Staff, non-profit organizations and
vendors to discuss the fireworks process.
Staff notified all 27 groups and the two fireworks providers to participate in this meeting.
Representatives from eight (8) groups and the two (2) vendors were present.
The group conversation ranged from security and booth hours to eligibility to participate. Based
on the discussion, the fireworks groups and vendors are requesting the following procedural
changes:
ITEM NO. 7.3
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1. The lottery drawing should occur one week earlier on the last Thursday in April. The extra
week would provide the fireworks group extra time to put together the necessary
application materials.
2. An informational list should be created indicating organization, location, contract name,
and contact phone number. The list will be in selection order.
3. The Fire Department should create a public information poster for each booth that shows
how to safely dispose of fireworks.
4. Groups should provide two (2) contact numbers for each booth. One of the phones
associated with these numbers shall be present in the booth as much as possible.
5. The Fire Department should provide specific information about how to secure a booth
safely while inside. This information is to be included in the fireworks packets.
6. Organizations would like the sign regulations for new businesses opening in Dublin to
apply to them. This would allow for more signs on the booth and the use of pennants.
While the groups are requesting these changes, they do not feel that any changes to the
ordinance itself are necessary.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attendees for July 10, 2012 Meeting
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CITY OF DUBLIN
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
2012 RECAP AND DISCUSSION
DATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2012
TIME: 10:00a.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, Dublin City Hall
ATTENDEES: Bonnie Terra, Fire Marshal
Milton Broussard, TNT Fireworks
Don Hewell, TNT Fireworks
Rachel Bennett, Phantom Fireworks
Valerie Barnes, Dublin Senior Foundation
Janna Thompson, GFWC Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club
Larry Fugazi, Knights of Columbus, St. Raymond School &
St. Raymond Church
William Moy, Dublin Rotary Club
George Zika, Dublin Lions Club
Michelle McDonald, Dublin High School