Agenda packet — Compton City Council, June 13, 2023

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COMPTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
06/13/2023
PUBLIC MEETING 5:30 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
205 SOUTH WILLOWBROOK AVENUE
COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220

HEARING(S)
5:35 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - FIREWORKS APPROVAL/DENIAL HEARING (Item 1)
5:45 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET

OPENING

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA MATTERS
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6/13/2023 5:30PM

REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

1. FIREWORKS APPROVAL/DENIAL HEARING (Action Item)

2. CREDIT CARD QUARTERLY REPORTS - (Receive and File)

NEW BUSINESS

3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS OF THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024

4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITYWIDE ROAD REPAIR

SERVICES PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE CONTRACTOR’S RETENTION

5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE OPTION OF TWO (2) ONE YEAR RENEWAL

EXTENSIONS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR RON'S MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR CITY-WIDE CATCH BASIN CLEANING

SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND

EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 6/20/2023 5:30 PM
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June 13, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: FIREWORKS APPLICATIONS (APPROVAL)
According to Compton Municipal Code Section (CMC) 22-2.3, Charitable organizations, associations, or corporations may sell safe and sane fireworks upon first obtaining a permit from the City of Compton. Organizations are selected through a random drawing conducted by the City Clerk’s Office.

There were eight (8) applications submitted to operate a 2023 fireworks stand. The CMC allows for twelve (12) fireworks stand in the city. A drawing was held, according to the CMC, and the ranking results of each nonprofit that is listed below.

Section 22-2.8 of the CMC gives the City Council, sole discretion to grant or deny a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks. The criteria to make such a decision is listed in CMC section 22-

2.8(a) through 22-2.8(g).

It is Staff’s recommendation that the following organizations be approved for a 2023 fireworks stand, after they have passed a fire inspection by the Compton Fire Department:

1. Curry Temple C.M.E. Church

2. KDS & Associates

3. Light of the World Church

4. Light of the World Community Center

5. New Holy Trinity Baptist Church

6. Victory Outreach

7. Trinity Ministry Outreach Church

8. Dominguez Samoan Congregational Christian Church
APPROVAL FOR FORWARDING:

VERNELL MCDANIEL

CITY CLERK

THOMAS THOMAS

CITY MANAGER
Chapter 22

FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of Ordinance Nos. 856, 1021, 1155, 1412, 1429, 1444, 1522, 1524, 1534, 1727, 1728, 1880, 1893, 1908, 1914, 1969, 1974, 2033, 2058, 2074, 2138 and 2194. § 22-1. FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
§ 22-1.1. Title. [Ord. #2232, § 1]
This section shall be known as the "Fire Prevention Code of the City of Compton" and may be cited as such. § 22-1.2. Adoption of the California Fire Code. [Ord. #2232, § 2; amended 10-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2339] That certain document known as the 2019 California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Compton and shall Editor's Note: See Chapter 15, Construction Codes, for provisions regarding conflicting provisions, penalties and civil remedies.
§ 22-1.3. Amendments. [Ord. #2232, § 3; amended 10-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2339] [Reserved for future amendments]
§ 22-2. FIREWORKS.
§ 22-2.1. Definitions. [Ord. #2232, § 4; 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2321] Whenever used in this section, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the words set out in this section shall have the following meaning:

CODE — Means the Compton Municipal Code.

DANGEROUS FIREWORKS — Means any fireworks specified as such in the State Fireworks Law, currently the California Health and Safety Code Sections 12500 et seq. and such other fireworks as may be determined to be dangerous by the State Fire Marshal. The regulation of "dangerous fireworks" pursuant to this section is not intended to amend, repeal, or replace state law but to provide an alternative remedy for the City to enforce existing laws and regulations.

DISCHARGE — Means the act of lighting, exploding, igniting, setting-off, discharging, projecting, firing or using fireworks.

INFLAMMABLE LIQUID — Means and include any liquid whose flash point is 100° F., or less.

PERSON — Means any individual, person, partnership, firm, corporation, organization, association, entity or any combination thereof.

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS — Means an entertainment feature where the public or a private group is admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of dangerous fireworks.

PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR — Means any licensed pyrotechnic operator, who by examination, experience, and training, has demonstrated the required skill and ability in the use and discharge of fireworks as authorized by the a. Regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; and b. Provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. 22:1
license granted.

SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS — Means any fireworks not designated as "dangerous fireworks" and includes those fireworks which are defined in Sections 12529 and 12562 of the California Health and Safety Code and have been classified and registered as "safe and sane" by the State Fire Marshal.

STAND — Means any building, booth, counter, or other structure of a temporary nature used in the sale or offering for sale of fireworks pursuant to a permit duly issued.

STATE FIREWORKS LAW — Shall mean Section 12500 et. seq. of the California Health and Safety Code. § 22-2.2. Regulation of Fireworks. [Ord. #2232, § 4; 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2321] a. It shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the following:

1. Manufacture, possess, or sell any dangerous fireworks; or

2. Discharge any dangerous fireworks at any place or time within the City of Compton; or

3. Sell or discharge any safe and sane fireworks, except as provided in this section. b. Dates and hours of sale and use.

1. Except in years in which the sale of safe and sane fireworks is suspended pursuant to legislative action by the City Council, safe and sane fireworks may be sold and/or displayed within the City of Compton between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the period between June 30th and July 4th of each year.

2. Safe and sane fireworks may be possessed during the period from June 30th to 10:00 p.m. on July 4th of each year.

3. No discharge or use of safe and sane fireworks is permitted in any area of the City of Compton except during the hours between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 4th of each year.

4. All sale, display and use of safe and sane fireworks shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of this section.
c. Permissible Locations for Discharge.

1. The use of fireworks in the City of Compton shall be limited to private property except as may be otherwise authorized by City Council.

2. Except in those areas otherwise authorized by the City Council, with the advice and approval of the Fire Chief, no fireworks shall be discharged on public, semi-public, or private open areas such as parking lots, vacant properties, or in a public street or right-of-way. d. Prohibitions on Discharge.

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite, explode, project, or otherwise discharge or use any fireworks, or permit the ignition, explosion or projection thereof, upon or over onto the property of another without his or her consent.

2. It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite, explode, project, or otherwise discharge or make use of any fireworks within 10 feet of any residence dwelling or other structure used as a place of habitation by human beings.

3. It shall be unlawful for any person having the care, custody or control of a minor (under 18 years old) to permit such minor to discharge, explode, fire or set off any dangerous, illegal fireworks at any time, or to permit such minor to discharge or set off any safe and sane fireworks unless such minor does so under 22:2
§ 22-2.3. Permits Required. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
Charitable organizations, associations, or corporations (called "applicants" in subsections 22-2.4 through 22-2.10) may sell safe and sane fireworks upon first obtaining a permit from the City of Compton as provided in subsection 22-2.8 of this section.
§ 22-2.4. Random Drawing. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
§ 22-2.5. Application Fees. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
An application fee as set forth in subsection 22-2.6 shall accompany the application. A permit fee as set forth in subsection 22-2.6 shall be paid at the time the permit is obtained. The City Manager shall set uniform fees in amounts which reimburse the City of Compton for its costs of investigation and administration. § 22-2.6. Eligibility for Sale of Fireworks. [Ord. #2232, § 4; 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2321] the direct supervision of a person over 18 years of age and during the hours and on the days permitted by this section.

4. It shall be unlawful in any year in which the City Council, by resolution, has suspended issuance of permits for the sale of safe and sane fireworks, for any person to possess, use or discharge safe and sane fireworks in the City of Compton.
a. Organizations will be selected through a random drawing to be conducted by the City Clerk. b. The successful applicant shall hold the drawing for two years, providing all additional requirements are met. c. Any applicants failing to file all required documentation by April 1 will be disqualified for consideration. No exceptions.
d. Applicants desiring to obtain a permit for the sale of fireworks in the City of Compton shall make an application for a permit through the City of Compton Clerk's Office not earlier than March 1st, nor later than April 1st, of the year for which a license is sought. A random drawing will be held on the second Tuesday in May at 11:00 a.m. There shall be only one licensed fireworks stand per every 8,000 residents, not to exceed

15. Those applications not meeting those requirements by the last day set forth in this subsection shall not be eligible for the lottery.
e. Successful applicants in the random drawing shall file for a permit with the Compton Fire Department between the second Wednesday of May and the first Monday of June of the year for which a license is awarded. Upon filing for a permit with the Compton Fire Department, the fee set forth in Appendix A of this code shall be paid at that time.
a. No permit shall be issued to any person except nonprofit organizations, associations, or corporations organized primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment, or charitable purposes. One permit will be issued to an organization per calendar year.
b. Applicants shall have their principal and permanent meeting place in the City of Compton, shall have been organized and established in the City of Compton for a minimum of one year continuously proceeding the filing of the application for the permit, and shall have a bona fide membership of at least 35 members. c. The applicant organization shall supply the following:

1. A membership list, including name, address and telephone number of each member. The President or Chief Executive Officer, or at least one of the officers of the applicant shall reside within the City of Compton.
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2. The applicant shall provide documentation to substantiate that organization's nonprofit status.

3. A license obtained from the State Fire Marshal under California Health and Safety Code Section 12500 et seq.

4. The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the designated location of the fireworks stand.

The applicant shall supply a copy of a recorded deed evidencing its ownership of the designated location, or an executed lease, rental, or license agreement evidencing that the applicant has the legal authority to locate and operate a fireworks stand at the designated location. An applicant may request that the proposed location of its stand be changed if such request is made prior to June 1st and the applicant pays the transfer fee of $50, provides the ownership or lease documents required in this section, and timely complies with all other inspections and permitting requirements required by law for the new location.

5. Pay a nonrefundable application and permit fee as set forth in Section 22-3 (Appendix A - Fee Schedule)..

6. Upon the approval of such application, the applicant shall complete the following prior to the issuance of a permit:
(a) Post a $200 deposit with the City of Compton to guarantee that all trash and debris shall be cleared from the premises of the temporary fireworks stand by the date so stipulated in paragraph n of subsection 22-2.10;
(b) Indemnification Requirement. The applicant shall include an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement in favor of the City of Compton in substantial compliance with this section, which must be executed by every applicant prior to the issuance of any permit under this section. Pursuant to the Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement, the permittee shall agree to defend, indemnify, protect and hold the City, and its elected officials, officers, representatives, agents and employees harmless from and against all claims asserted or liability established for damages or injuries to any person or property, including its own employees, agents or officers which arise from, or are connected with, or are caused or claimed to be caused by any firework stand owned by or attributable to the permittee; provided however, that the permittee's duty to indemnify and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the City.
(c) Insurance Requirements - Stands on Public Property. The applicant shall file with the City Clerk a certificate policy of public liability insurance, naming the City of Compton, its officials, officers and employees as an "additional insured," in an amount of not less than $500,000 combined single limit for any injury to persons and/or damage to property by reason of construction, use and maintenance of such firework stand on public property. The policy shall provide that the insurance coverage shall not be cancelled or reduced by the insurance carrier without the City having been given 10 days prior written notice thereof by such carrier. The permittee shall provide and keep in force that policy of public liability insurance during such time as it continues to operate any firework stand under the terms of this section. If the insurance is cancelled at any time during the term of the permit, it shall be grounds for revocation of the permit. No firework stand may constructed, used or maintained until permittee provides the City with evidence of the requisite insurance, including proof on the endorsement page(s) that the City is an "additional insured." (d) Successful applicants agree to submit copies of receipts for expenditures by September 1st of the operating year. The permittee shall use the net proceeds derived from its operations under the permit only for the benefit of the City of Compton and no other purpose. Failure to comply will result in a disqualification from operating a firework stand the subsequent calendar year. 22:4
§ 22-2.7. Processing of Applications. [Ord. #2232, § 4] The Fire Chief shall cause to be investigated compliance of applications with the provisions of this code and such rules and regulations as have been promulgated thereof and shall submit to the City Clerk a report of his or her findings and his or her recommendations for or against the issuance of the permit. The City Clerk may make such further investigations, as he/she deems necessary to establish the existence or nonexistence of facts material to the application. The City Clerk shall notify the applicant of the date of the hearing on the application before the City Council.
§ 22-2.8. Granting or Denial of Permits. [Ord. #2232, § 4] The City Council, after a hearing thereon and in its sole discretion, may grant or deny a permit to sell fireworks.

The City Council shall use the following criteria for granting permits:
§ 22-2.9. Inspections. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
§ 22-2.10. Sales of Fireworks; Stands. [Ord. #2232, § 4] a. Whether the applicant in fact complies with the eligibility requirements set forth in section; b. The amount of community activity of the applicant;
c. The length of community service of the applicant;
d. The manner in which funds have been used by the applicant for prior community services; e. The size of the annual budget of the applicant used in community service; f. Such other community activities of the applicant as the Council deems relevant; and g. Applicants shall be notified by the City Clerk of the acceptance or rejection of such application for a license. a. The applicant, by acceptance of the permit shall agree that fire officials and police officials may make inspections of the fireworks stand at any time.
b. Prior to the final issuance of a license to sell, the applicant shall have had the proposed fireworks stand inspected by the appropriate representatives of the Compton Fire Department, and shall have received certification by the Compton Fire Department that the proposed fireworks stand complies with the applicable provisions of this code, the State Fireworks Law and all regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. a. No person other than the permit holder shall operate the fireworks stand for which the permit is issued or share or otherwise participate in the profits of the operation of such stand. b. No person other than the individuals, who are members of the permitted, or the wives or husbands or adult children of such members, shall sell or otherwise participate in the sale of the fireworks at such stand. No person other than those actually engaged in selling the fireworks shall occupy the interior of the stand. c. No person shall be paid any consideration for selling or otherwise participating in the sale of fireworks at such stand.
d. Nothing contained in subsections 22-2.1 through 22-2.9, and in this subsection shall limit the powers granted to the Compton Fire Department and its employees under this code. e. No one less than 18 years of age shall sell or participate in the sale of "safe and sane fireworks." f. During hours of operation, the sales booth shall be staffed by no less than two qualified personnel. The licensee shall be responsible for appropriate security and safe keeping of fireworks stored overnight in 22:5
§ 22-2.11. Exceptions. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
The provisions of this section shall not prohibit any person who is a manufacturer, wholesaler, dealer, or jobber, having a permit secured pursuant to the provisions of this section, from storing or selling any kind of fireworks for direct shipment out of the City of Compton or from storing or selling at wholesale any safe and sane fireworks to permittees hereunder; or the use of torpedoes, flares, or fuses by railroad or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination; or the sale or use of blank cartridges for ceremonial purposes, athletic or sport events, or military ceremonials or demonstrations; or the sale of dangerous fireworks to permittees having a permit as provided for in this section for public displays; or the use and display of fireworks of whatever nature by any person engaged in the production of motion pictures, theatricals, or operas when such use and display is a necessary part of such production.
§ 22-2.12. Public Displays. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
Any person planning to make a public display of fireworks shall first make a written application for a permit to the Chief of the Compton Fire Department or his designee at least 10 days in advance of the date of display.

It shall be the duty of the Chief of the Compton Fire Department or his designee to make an investigation and submit a report of his findings and recommendations for or against the issuance of the permit, together with his reasons thereof, to the City Council. The City Council shall have the power, in its discretion, to grant or deny the application.
§ 22-2.13. Applications for Public Displays. [Ord. #2232, § 4] The applicant for such public display permit shall, at the time of the application, furnish proof that he carries compensation insurance for his employees, as provided by the laws of the State, and that he has filed with the City temporary fireworks stands.
g. No fireworks shall be erected within 1/2 mile of any other stand, nor within 100 feet of any gasoline station or commercial garage, nor within 25 feet of any structure. The minimum setback from the street curbing shall be 10 feet.
h. Fireworks stands shall be constructed entirely out of metal and shall have metal flooring attached. No fireworks stand shall have a floor area in excess of 400 square feet. i. All electrical wiring must be enclosed in conduits. The breaker boxes shall be GFI breakers. The manufacturer must have installed all wiring. Absolutely NO electrical wiring will be done at the stand site. All standards shall meet the approval of the Compton Building and Safety Department, prior to the beginning of sales. j. No generators will be allowed within 25 feet of the fireworks stand. k. "No Smoking" signs must be displayed on and in the fireworks stand. l. Firework stand in excess of 24 feet in length must have at least two exits; and each stand in excess of 40 feet in length must have at least three exits spaced equal distance apart; provided, however, that in no case shall the distance between exists exceed 24 feet.
m. Each stand shall be provided with two, 2 1/2 gallon soda-and-acid or water pressure type fire extinguishers, underwriter approved, IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, and easily accessible for use in case of fire. n. No fireworks shall be distributed within the City of Compton to any retail permitted or other person prior to neither June 30th nor later than 10:00 p.m. on July 4th. Stands shall only be open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. No stand may be erected before June 25 and shall be removed from the temporary location by 2:00 p.m., on the 9th day of July and all unsold stock and accompanying litter shall be cleared from the location by 5:00 p.m. on July 5.
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Clerk a bond with at least two good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the City Council, in the sum of not less than $1,000, conditioned upon the applicant's payment of all damages to persons or property which shall or may result from, or be caused by, such public display or fireworks or any negligence on the part of the applicant, or his agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors in the presentation thereof. If the permit is granted, the sale, possession, and use of fireworks for the public display shall be lawful for that purpose only. § 22-2.14. Rules and Regulations. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
The Chief of the Compton Fire Department or his designee shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for and the presentation of public displays of fireworks. Every such display shall be handled or supervised by a competent and experienced pyrotechnic operator approved by the Chief of the Compton Fire Department or his designee. All public displays of fireworks shall be of such character and so located, discharged, or fired as not to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or property.

No permit issued or authorized to be issued by the provisions of this section shall be transferable. § 22-2.15. Deliveries. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
No person shall transport, convey, or deliver any dangerous fireworks, except for permittees making deliveries to other permittees, or to locations for public displays of fireworks authorized by the provisions of this code, or to distributors outside the City of Compton.
§ 22-2.16. Gasoline Storage. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
No person shall sell or discharge any fireworks in any public garage or public oil station or on any premises where gasoline or other inflammable liquids are stored or dispensed, or where more than four motor vehicles are stored. § 22-2.17. Rubbish. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
No person shall allow any rubbish to accumulate on any premises where fireworks are stored or sold. § 22-2.18. Violations: Penalties and Seizure. [Ord. #2232, § 4; 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2321] Any person violating any provision of this section or knowingly or intentionally misrepresenting to any officer or employee of the City of Compton any material fact in procuring the license or permit provided for in this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

In addition thereto, any such misrepresentation or violation shall constitute grounds for the revocation of the permit by the City Council on 24 hours' notice to the permittee, or if any such violation is committed in the presence of the Chief of Police or any law enforcement officer or City employee authorized to enforce this Code, the City Manager shall be empowered, upon receiving a written and signed report thereof from any such officer or employee, to close any such sales booth or stand.

Any person authorized or enjoined to arrest or issue a citation (pursuant to Section 1-7 of this Code) any person for the violation of this section is equally authorized and enjoined to seize any fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, the possession, display or discharge of which is by this section prohibited, in the possession or under the control of the person so arrested or cited. The seizure of such fireworks shall be maintained by the City pursuant to the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
§ 22-2.19. Wholesale Permit. [Ord. #2232, § 4]
a. The City Council may, in its discretion, grant a wholesale permit for the possession and wholesale distribution of safe and sane fireworks within the City of Compton to any person licensed by the State Fire Marshal as a manufacturer, importer, exporter, or wholesaler of safe and sane fireworks. Any such permit shall be upon the terms and conditions provided in this code, and shall contain the provisions set forth in this code. 22:7
§ 22-2.20. Application for Wholesale Permit. [Ord. #2232, § 4] Any application for a wholesale permit to engage in the possession and wholesale distribution of safe and sane fireworks in the City of Compton shall conform to the following requirements:
§ 22-2.21. Fee Imposed Upon Distributors. [Ord. #2232, § 4] § 22-2.22. Violations: Administrative Fines. [Added 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2321] b. Such wholesale permit shall, unless revoked by the City Council, be automatically reissued from year to year; provided, however, that the permittee shall annually, on or before March 31st of each year, file an application therefor in the same form as an application for the original permit, and shall pay the application fee required by subsection 22-2.21a.
a. It shall be in writing, verified and accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee and a refundable fireworks stand removal deposit in amounts set forth in subsection 22-2.21a; b. It shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before March 31st of the year in which such permit is to be effective; c. It shall be accompanied by a statement that, upon issuance of a permit, the applicant will deliver to the City of Compton a products liability, public liability and property damage insurance policy or bond in the amount of not less than $1,000,000. Such policy shall be with a corporate insurance company and in such form as shall be approved by the City Attorney, and shall name the City of Compton, its officers and employees as additional insured;
d. It shall contain such other information as may be required by any City of Compton representative(s); e. It shall set forth the name, principal place of business and telephone number of the applicant, its State fireworks license number or numbers, the names and addresses of its principal partners, owners or officers, and the name, residence address and capacity of the person signing the application; f. It shall contain a statement that fireworks will not be furnished, sold, distributed or placed in the possession of any person or organization in the City of Compton, or for sale, use or distribution in the City of Compton, unless such person or organization holds a valid and unrevoked permit from the City of Compton to so possess, sell, use or distribute such fireworks.
a. Each fireworks wholesaler or distributor providing safe and sane fireworks to organizations or persons licensed under this code shall pay an annual regulatory fee to the City of Compton in an amount established by resolution of the City Council.
b. The fee required by this section shall be payable within five days from the date that the City Clerk notifies applicants that their permit has been approved.
c. No fireworks wholesaler or distributor may supply, offer for sale or sell fireworks, unless and until the fee imposed by this subsection has been paid to the City of Compton and the City of Compton has issued a permit. a. In order to encourage and obtain compliance with the provisions of this section for the benefit and protection of the entire community, every violation of a provision of this section shall be subject to an administrative fine and/or penalty in accordance with § 1-7 of this Code. b. The imposition of fines related to "dangerous fireworks" under this section shall be limited to persons who possess, sell, use and/or display, or the seizure of, 25 pounds or less (gross weight) of such dangerous fireworks.
c. Fines collected pursuant to this section related to "dangerous fireworks" shall not be subject to Health and Safety Code Section 12706, which section provides that certain fines collected by a court of the state be 22:8
§ 22-2.23. Administrative Fines; Penalties. [Added 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2321] deposited with, and disbursed by, the County Treasurer. However, the City shall provide cost reimbursement to the State Fire Marshal pursuant to regulations to be adopted by the State Fire Marshal addressing the State Fire Marshal's cost for the transportation and disposal of "dangerous fireworks" seized by the City, which costs will be part of any administrative fine imposed. Unless and until said regulations have been adopted by the state of California, the City shall hold in trust $250 or 25% of any fine collected, whichever is greater, to cover the cost reimbursement to the State Fire Marshal for said cost of transportation and disposal of the "dangerous fireworks."
d. Every person who applies for and receives a "block party permit", or similar license or approval required by the City to close a street or otherwise reserve or use a piece of City property shall comply with all conditions imposed upon the issuance of such permit, license or approval, including but not limited to taking all reasonable efforts necessary to ensure that "dangerous fireworks" are not used at said event. A violation of this condition of such permit, license or approval shall be subject to a separate administrative fine under the provisions of this section. Likewise, any person who fails to obtain any "block party permit", license or other such approval from the City when such person is so required by the Code shall be subject to a separate administrative fine under this section as well as an additional administrative fine if "dangerous fireworks" are used at and during said event.
e. Because of the serious threat of fire or injury posed by the use of "dangerous fireworks" that can result from persistent or repeated failures to comply with the provisions of this Code and the effect of such conditions or activities on the safety and the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties and to the public health, safety and welfare, this section imposes strict civil liability upon the owners of residential real property for all violations of this Code existing on their residential real property. Each contiguous use, display and/or possession shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to a separate administrative fine. a. Each person who violates any provision of this Code as it relates to the possession, use, storage, sale and/or display of "dangerous fireworks" shall be subject to the imposition and payment of an administrative fine or fines as provided below:

Number of offense in 1
year period
Amount of
Administrative Penalty Late Charge
Total Amount of
Penalty plus Late
Charge
First $1,000 $250 $1,250
Second $2,000 $500 $2,500
Third $3,000 $1,000 $4,000
b. A person who fails to obtain a "block party permit", license or approval from the City when such a person is required by the Code shall be subject to administrative fine or fines under this section as provided below:

Number of offense in 1
year period
Amount of
Administrative Penalty Late Charge
Total Amount of
Penalty plus Late
Charge
First $500 $125 $625
Second $1,000 $250 $1,250
Third $1,500 $500 $2,000
c. Any person who does obtain a "block party permit", license or approval from the City as required by this Code where there was a condition imposed upon the issuance of such "block party permit", license or approval requiring the person to make all reasonable efforts necessary to ensure that "dangerous fireworks" are not 22:9
§ 22-3. APPENDIX "A" FEE SCHEDULE. [Ord. #2232, § 4; Ord. #2295 § 13] Fire Permits/Plan Checks/Field Inspections/Special Activities Fees. The City Council shall, by ordinance or resolution, from time to time determine and fix the amount to be assessed as annual Fire Permit Fees. used at said event and said person is said to be in violation of the permit by virtue of the fact that there were "dangerous fireworks" used at said event shall be subject to the imposition and payment of an administrative fine or fines as provided below:

Number of offense in 1
year period
Amount of
Administrative Penalty Late Charge
Total Amount of
Penalty plus Late
Charge
First $1,500 $375 $1,875
Second $3,000 $750 $3,750
Third $5,000 $2,000 $7,000
d. Each person who uses "safe and sane fireworks" on or at dates, times and/or locations other than those permitted by this ordinance shall be subject to the imposition and payment of an administrative fine or fines as provided below:

Number of offense in 1
year period
Amount of
Administrative Penalty Late Charge
Total Amount of
Penalty plus Late
Charge
First $500 $150 $650
Second $1,000 $300 $1,300
Third $1,500 $600 $2,100
22:10
June 13, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: FIREWORKS APPLICATIONS (APPROVAL)
According to Compton Municipal Code Section (CMC) 22-2.3, Charitable organizations, associations, or corporations may sell safe and sane fireworks upon first obtaining a permit from the City of Compton. Organizations are selected through a random drawing conducted by the City Clerk’s Office.