REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Molly Uemura, Community & Library Services Manager
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08 revising and restating Resolution No. 2016-01 related to implementing Charter Section 805 and Municipal Code Chapter 5.90 regarding the number of permits issued for Safe and Sane Fireworks from fifteen (15) to sixteen (16)
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Statement of Issue:
It is necessary to revise and restate Resolution No. 2016-01 and approve a new resolution that will allow for one additional Safe and Sane Fireworks booth permit to be exclusively issued to a City-related organization or foundation, which is defined as a charitable organization that has been established as a result of a partnership with a specific City department and has the primary purpose of financially supporting city services and operations.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach revising and restating Resolution No. 2016-01 related to implementing Charter Section 805 and Municipal Code Chapter 5.90 regarding safe and sane fireworks."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On February 2, 2015, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-04, which approved a maximum of fifteen (15) permits to be issued allowing for the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks within the City each year to non-profit organizations using a lottery system. Historically, the 15 permits have been issued to applicants in three (3) categories, with a maximum of five (5) permits per category: Youth Sports, High School Education Institutions, and Civic Organizations. Resolution No. 2024-08 would increase the number of permits from fifteen (15...
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