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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGEKR-
DATE: APRIL 17, 1991
RE: ORDINANCE NO. 686 - AMENDMENT OF ROSEMEAD MUNICPAL
CODE REGARDING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS
DISCUSSION
In response to concerns expressed by Council regarding the sale of
fireworks in the city, staff conducted an evaluation to better
guarantee the safety and welfare of citizens while preserving a
valuable revenue source for community groups. Information and
recommendations were solicitied from industry sources and the State
Fire Marshall's office. In addition, a meeting was held on March 21,
1991, between staff, industry representatives, and community group
representatives.
This evaluation resulted in the following recommendated amendments to
the Rosemead Municipal Code:
Restrict the sale of fireworks to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m. during the currently allowed days of sale;
Increase the required insurance coverage to a minimum of
$1,000,000;
Raise the minimum age of those participating in the sale of
fireworks at stands to 18 yrs.
The issue of ensuring that the profits from the sale of fireworks go
only to the permitted community groups was also addressed. Staff
believes that more vigorous enforcement and monitoring of the
fireworks stands will solve this problem.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached amendments
to the Rosemead Municipal Code. _
COUNCIL AGENDA
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