Report to Mayor and City Council
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STANDS FOR 2016 FIREWORKS SEASON (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City Council is asked to approve the attached list of non-profit organizations and service clubs to operate fireworks stands in 2016 (Exhibit No. 1).
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
APPROVE twenty (20) Fireworks Permits to non-profit organizations and service groups, contingent upon their compliance with governing rules and regulations, approvals of inspecting agencies, and mandatory attendance at the Fireworks Stand Operators' Safety and Orientation Seminar.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Article III, Chapter 1 (Exhibit No. 3) regulates the use and sale of fireworks in the City of Carson. CMC Sections 3101 - 3105 establishes the procedure for obtaining fireworks permits. Each year a list of all qualified applicants is presented to the City Council for formal approval.
Per CMC Chapter 1, the process for applying for a Fireworks Permit is as follows:
* Letters mailed to fireworks groups in mid-January inviting them to reapply.
* Fireworks Permit Applications accepted between March 1st and April 1st.
* Applications must include:
o Applicant name/address, principal officers and meeting location;
o Current evidence of 501(c)(3) non-profit status;
o Purpose of organization and when it was organized;
o Intended use of fireworks sales proceeds;
o Proposed fireworks stand location and site plan of its location in relation to existing structures and public right-of-way;
o Copy of executed lease, rental or license agreement evidencing
agreement of rental fee;
o Payment of $301.00 (includes $225.00 license fee, $25.00 permit
fee, $1.00 state-mandated (CASP) fee, plus $50.00 clean-up
deposit). The $50.00 deposit is refundable upon the expiration
of the permit, cle...
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