City of Long Beach - File #: 21-0493

• File #: 21-0493
• Version: 1
• Name: CD5 - Creation of a Fireworks Free Neighborhood Incentive Program
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 5/24/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/1/2021
• Final action: 6/1/2021
• Title: Recommendation to direct City Manager, the Fireworks Committee, and all applicable departments to develop a Fireworks-Free Neighborhood Incentive Program targeting the key holidays where illegal fireworks are most in use (New Year’s Eve and the 4th of July) with short term goals set for the upcoming 4th of July holiday; and Waive the fees of all submitted and approved block party applications for this upcoming July 4, 2021 holiday as a way to further incentivize the commitment by the organizers and neighbors that it will be a fireworks-free event.
• Sponsors: COUNCILWOMAN STACY MUNGO, FIFTH DISTRICT, COUNCILWOMAN MARY ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT, COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT, COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO URANGA, SEVENTH DISTRICT

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/1/2021	1	City Council	approve recommendation	Pass

TITLE
Recommendation to direct City Manager, the Fireworks Committee, and all applicable departments to develop a Fireworks-Free Neighborhood Incentive Program targeting the key holidays where illegal fireworks are most in use (New Year’s Eve and the 4th of July) with short term goals set for the upcoming 4th of July holiday; and

Waive the fees of all submitted and approved block party applications for this upcoming July 4, 2021 holiday as a way to further incentivize the commitment by the organizers and neighbors that it will be a fireworks-free event.

DISCUSSION
The current Resident / Business Signature Survey Form should include an additional flier for distribution that further highlights that “This is a fireworks-free event” and gives a check box list of safe and alternative celebratory activities for families and neighbors to coordinate or participate in.

DISCUSSION:
At the June 23, 2020 meeting, City Council adopted recommendations for an Illegal Explosives and Fireworks Action Plan to address the illegal use of fireworks and explosives. The plan implementation was out lined in an August 24, 2020 City Manager memo with six key focus areas: 1.) Supply Chain, 2.) Collaboration with Regional Cities, 3.) State Legislation, 4.) Fines, 5.) Community Outreach and Education, and 6.) Data Collection. Additional memo updates to these activities were given before and after New Year’s Eve on December 23, 2020 and January 12, 2021...