TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Adoption of a resolution modifying the application process, lottery process, and number of permits to sell Safe and Sane Fireworks. Resolution No. 11597.
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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 sale, possession, and use of Safe and Sane Fireworks. Orange voters approved Measure AA, and on January 14, 2025, the Orange City Council approved Resolution No. 11593 which established the number of permits, fees, as well as the application and lottery process associated with the Safe and Sane Fireworks program. Resolution No. 11597 makes select changes to the processes described in Resolution No. 11593.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Identify the maximum number of annual permits to be issued for the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks and incorporate this number into Resolution No. 11597.
2. Consider and discuss the proposed Section 3, Subsection A of Resolution No. 11597 as it pertains to reserved permits.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11597. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, California, rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 11593 to reestablish a fee and adopt 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 May 14, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11545, submitting to the voters a question on whether to adopt Ordinance No. 10-14, amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) to permit the sale, possession, and use of Safe and Sane Fireworks. Assigned the letter designat...
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