February 6, 2024
Safe and Sane Fireworks
1 Background
2 Fullerton voters reinstated sales, possession and discharge of safe and sane fireworks in November 2012 with passage of Measure X (Ordinance No. 3183) 2020 Measure U (ban safe and sane fireworks) failed
Rules and procedures stated in Resolution No. 2022-018
Fullerton non-profit groups may apply
15 fireworks stands (5 YSPL, 10 All Other Groups)
Details in 2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
27 successful applications received
5 Youth Sports Partner League applications drawn in lottery 10 other organization applications drawn in lottery / 5 alternates Sales conducted July 1 – 4, 2023
Net profits ranged from $8,731 – $32,404 per community group 3 Proposed 2024 Timeline
4 February 6
City Council Review
February 20
City Council adopts new fees (tent.)
March 1 – 30
Lottery Applications Accepted
April 16
Lottery Drawing at City Council Meeting
April 17 – June 6
Fireworks Stand Permit Applications Accepted
June 7 - June 30
Fireworks Stands Drop / Inspections
July 1 – 4
Fireworks Sales
July 5
Stock Removal
July 13
Stand removal by this date
September 1
Permitee financial reports due
Fireworks Lottery and Sales Fees
Current Fees
Lottery Application Fee Fireworks Sales Permit Fee
$28 $2326
2024 Actual Costs
Lottery Application Fee Fireworks Sales Permit Fee
$30 $4649
Fees capture costs for permit processing, fire suppression team (four firefighters for 24 hours), fireworks safety team (six police officers, one dispatcher), Directed Enforcement Team (one sergeant, two investigators) and street sweeping / maintenance 5 Actions Requested
Receive and file 2023 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales Annual Report.
Confirm timeline for 2024 fireworks sales application process.
Provide direction for 2024 lottery application and sales permit fees.
Direct staff to recommend future lottery and sales permit fee adjustments with the annual budget process beginning with the 2024-25 budget. 6 Questions?
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