UPDATE ON FIREWORKS
ENFORCEMENT AND
OVERSIGHT
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Bryan Millard, Police Commander
Scott Hallett, Fire Chief
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Background
• June 2020: GB Fireworks Ordinance limiting 'safe and sane' fireworks to July 4th
• Since 2020, Police Department has enhanced enforcement efforts on illegal fireworks
• July 2021: Drones began being used for July 4th enforcement of illegal fireworks
• Overall fireworks calls for service have declined since 2020 Fireworks Enforcement & Oversight
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Year Fireworks Calls for
Service July 3-5
# of
Citations
Annually
Average # of Officers
Per Shift During July 3-
5 Total Fireworks calls
for service during the
Year
2020 81 13 5.3 299
2021 68 6 4 219
2022 70 5 3.3 186
2023 57 5 3 117
2024 37 8 4 98
Average 63 7 4 183.8
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Social Host Ordinance
• Owner or tenant responsible for illegal fireworks violations “hosted” Hold property at the property
• Increased fines up to $10,000 in Charter Cities
• Maximum fine allowed by state law is $1,000 in Grover Beach as a General Law City
• Elk Grove ordinance allows for $1,000 violation per illegal firework used • If Council was interested in such an ordinance, staff would bring back agenda item this spring for further consideration
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Safe and Sane Fireworks Oversight
• Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) provided fireworks vendor training and orientation
• FCFA also conducts booth inspections for fire code/safety compliance
• City Clerk handles issuance of permits and selection of vendors pursuant to City code
• Safe and sane fireworks are not allowed in Oceano now due to change in fire responsibility to County
Questions or Comments?
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