TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-25 amending the Orange Municipal Code as it relates to safe and sane fireworks; and adoption of a resolution establishing a fee, application process, lottery process, and number of permits to sell safe and sane fireworks. Resolution No. 11593.
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2. SUMMARY
On May 14, 2024, the Orange City Council adopted Resolution No. 11545, placing Measure AA on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election ballot, submitting to the voters a question relating to the adoption of Ordinance No.10-24 regarding the sale, possession, and use of safe and sane fireworks. Orange voters approved Measure AA, adopting Ordinance No. 10-24 authorizing the sale, possession, and use of safe and sane fireworks. Ordinance No. 01-25 and Resolution No. 11593 establish the rules and procedures for selling, possessing, and using safe and sane fireworks.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-25. An Ordinance of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting rules and regulations regarding the sale, possession, and discharge of safe and sane fireworks and amending sections of Ordinance 07-22 of the Orange City Fire Code relating to safe and sane fireworks.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11593. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, California, establishing a fee and adopting rules and regulations regarding the number of permits as well as the application and lottery process to sell "safe and sane" fireworks pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Chapter 8.13.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On March 12, 2024, the City Council directed staff to place a City measure on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot. On May 14, 2024, the City ...
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