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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and Charges Schedule adopting new fees and penalties for violations of Chapter 8.81 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, relating to fireworks. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On October 13, 2020, the City Council received a presentation from staff and directed the Fireworks Task Force to develop an amended Ordinance to provide additional enforcement tools and an increase in penalties to effectively reduce the negative impact of illegal fireworks in Long Beach.
The City Manager worked with the City Attorney and other departments to develop the requested Ordinance, which proposes to enact Chapter 8.81 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), relating to illegal fireworks. The Ordinance is being presented for City Council consideration and adoption on June 8, 2021. The Ordinance is recommended to be adopted as an emergency Ordinance and would take effect immediately. If adopted, the Ordinance imposes penalties on individuals and social hosts who violate the prohibition on the possession, sale, or use of fireworks in Long Beach, including imposing administrative penalties and liability for response costs relating to the violation.
The Ordinance proposes to impose the following three new Citywide Fees and Charges on parties found to be in violation. The administrative penalty is set at the maximum of $1,000 allowable under State law, and the Ordinance would impose an additional $250 Fire Marshal disposal fee in the event that fireworks are confiscated and have to be disposed of by the Fire Marshal.
Fee Name Description Fee Per
Fireworks - Administrative Penalty Any responsible person or host found in violation of LBMC Chapter 8.81 may be issued an administrative penalty pursuant to Chapter 9.65. $1,000 Per Violation, Per Day
Fireworks - Disposal Fee Charge will apply and be added to the Fireworks - Administrative Penalty i...
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