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Home My WebLink AboutFireworks - Direct staff to prepare an ordinance permitting 0', Ahou 1/20/2012 0 T A)6 Should the council maintain our current fireworks ordinance ? Why did the City Council enact the ordinance in 1987? he 1986-87 Grand Jury requested cities in the County give residents a chance to decide whether to ban them . ® January 1987 City surveyed residents ® "Would you like to see the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks prohibited?" 67% responded yes to that question 1 1/20/2012 ® "Have you or a member of your family ever been involved in an incident related to fireworks, maybe not serious enough for Fire Department response, but required treatment or extinguishment?" ®/2® ® responded yes ORANGE COUNTY FIREWORKS TEN-YEAR STATISTICS 2Q6 ISO Other cities also 14° enacted bans. 120 70° As a result, the county 8° saw fewer fires 46 q < associated with the 2° Fourth of July. ° :9e2 198a ?986 1995 198E "" t888 t989 189C ;931 t892 �ir�s cauxv"by Fireworks Ciccz Panting E�re�ariz AE more and rncre lilies hags Danned the+sale and use Of the designated"Sae an-Satz-` T2w0"60,the COST-R`Uri`.ies of Or3`7S9-Cotn2y have beCo he safer Jnth fewer tare irtG>dc�r9 in the 1592 Judy Cn not+day season. Tr,;s su cess was accomptlst,o;h sp'e of tra tact that'he 4onu:ahon of U anae C_ty oas rearh�-oOvbzeo s±nee 1980 The of ti:ewerks in most chaes Of cra ga co",!y has iaaprovsd the ttwMy of Fare Depar!rneats and Law Ecto'can'.an1 agencws to ertorce the ceszdcsons oa boln safe and Sarre arc tD-garsua=f1ew01151 Source:OCFIRS reporting system as of 8/20/92 2 1/20/2012 ORANGE COUNTY FIREWORKS TEN-YEAR STA7iSTiCS 40 Injuries from 35 fireworks 30 25 ` plummeted 20 to i in 1992. 5 ,3 e S n82 t993 tcgy F495 5986 Y88r 5�89 19IItl 73Pn x94t 1442 {nju��s:au �y Rrewarks Cina'bur��ervmNpnS G aro m..:re P--bunhed the saw-d`.)50 D`1x'4 C9ufQ!'etEd`,�'xaie ^�S-ha' eG os, of Qra+'r3e Gour.f Cave become sasr-nth only ONE sI.—ir, .52 Duly 4;n;m?=Bep=eeson- ..,.,,,. vas accomP:shec in sy;e c':"e:-o t^a'•be POP�:zt!on o?,Tanga C:w-E�+ '.es ne.3rr;do'bieG>;n.'e 1SK, he etar,,na c m c''zr ewo:ks;r most;ibis ct Grange GPu.niy;-as:rprovac ire:.nirq}.o!F;;a n,,ahr -!s are iaw antucB.^.;aot ag,oss t;entorce ins rq&c—,:-s nn both Sate ar,. 3ene'no Ga-ge+JUs`"eons � Type of incident__..._.__ f 3nluncs_. 19 S } r Q6 acres —,it 3k 40 r 0 4 acre~ �� _ Injuries by Age Group - 8q%of injuries `iuo �` zoii__ 68 0 of — $ _..._ -- -_- injuries to ages 0-2 N-t6 6 .. 7 J were t0 y i72I__ f es 0-21 4dnx g Significant Injuries ��E.�Gender Tyge aSlnjury M Burn to nee,when child grabbed stick of bottle rocket 3 eTPre;nii•"�frornsaarster ----t--Een.u. prom s,x;rk?er . s_$—�F i Aanaturt i>rouad f} M Loss of sight when Roman.oandle,aimed at wall resulted in sqru rici to`24S eye } 112 M F eimtm from h^rrvbaron i 5 4i Amm a'coo t r whu•Roman candle o, ioded ta�F rr ha,d� � ib M Trauma o t and while ho3dir.��Ror,an eand;e __._ i 2t ( M Laceraton to forehead by rocket while watchin,neiehborhooe fireworks 35 J t ace a io o hand eau e by ache y bomb,. 37 ,1__w t to foj9erand A barnsend ion M1Burn to lice and hand white 1 a,lung neiLhbonc�od fireworks i 6 L __lvt ,1 4c raFioils arsd sir? o ihin.naxk and 4e�watchiz,�ne4�,i boxroou fuewc k i Source:OCFA zoll Independence Day Post Action Report 3 1/20/2012 The American Academy of Pediatrics reports in their policy statement on fireworks that: ® Every type of legally available consumer (so-called "safe and sane" ) firework has been associated with serious injury or death. ® The private use of fireworks should be banned. Pediatricians should work to increase the number of communities and states that ban the private use of all fireworks. Some groups have rejected sale of fireworks as a fundraising mechanism ® Boy Scouts of America- 1985 ( source: National Handbook Guide to Safe Scouting) ® Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange Count- 1988 Does not allow the sale of fireworks on any of its properties 4 1/20/2012 Public safety Issue • 84% of the fireworks injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms involved fireworks that Federal regulations permit consumers to use. (National Fire Prevention Association) Public Safety Issue • The 2007 -2oo8 Orange County Grand Jury revisited State approved fireworks. • They reported: "Safety officials, specifically police and fire personnel, in these five cities are often overwhelmed in calls-for-service on this holiday and many refer to sections of their cities as resembling a "war zone" because of fireworks related issues." 5 1/20/2012 Public safety ® Safety officials contend that the sale of State approved "safe and sane" fireworks in these five cities contribute to a significant increase in illegal fireworks activity and adds to the chaos of social disorder." Public safety "Interviewed law enforcement officers and fire officials are unanimous in their opinion that there is a very significant escalation of illegal fireworks activity in the cities that allow the sale of legal fireworks. The detonation of illegal fireworks tends to be obscured when interspersed with the detonation of legal fireworks." "The Grand Jury recommends that these cities declare a minimum three-year moratorium on fireworks sale to allow the safety officials to better serve and protect their citizens on the 4th of July." 6 1/20/2012 Public safety ® The most common characterization used by safety personnel when describing their community on the evening of the Fourth of July is a"war zone."- ® Another law enforcement official's description was "a two to three hour window of controlled anarchy." Buena Park,Costa Mesa,Garden Grove,Santa Ana,and Stanton ets • The Grand Jury reported: "The OCACS agency is confident that the primary reason for the increase in runaway animals, particularly dogs, is the use of legal and illegal fireworks. When runaway animals are impounded their owners may incur significant costs to retrieve pets." 5 i "went missing the night before last, spooked by neighborhood fireworks:' 7 1/20/2012 Clean up ®f Debris • "Most cities have ordinances that prohibit the detonation of fireworks on public streets, sidewalks, city parks, and public thoroughfares. Despite these ordinances public areas are where most fireworks are detonated." • "Unfortunately, a byproduct of detonation on public property is a significant amount of expended fireworks shells that are not properly disposed of, or that are thrown into storm drains which accumulate in catch basins! Fiscal Issues • "Taxpayers in Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Stanton paid a total of$ 188,000 for extra police and fire services primarily for the enforcement of both legal and illegal fireworks activity." • Fireworks sellers do not share the financial burden of added law enforcement, fire safety, and public works costs incurred by cities in large part due to the sale of legal fireworks. 8 1/20/2012 Politics • Buena Park City Council enacted a ban in April 2003. • A PAC formed funded by fireworks wholesalers to fund a referendum and special election Wholesalers contributed$174,829 in the special election for a city of 8o,530 people. In contrast I have spent between s3o,000-s4o,000 on my city council elections in a city of 200,000 people. 7-08 Grand Jury Findings • The use of illegal fireworks is significantly greater in cities that allow the sale of legal fireworTs. • The use of legal fireworks can mask the use of illegal fireworks • Safety officials cannot enforce all laws and municipal ordinances regarding the i egal fireworks due to the large volume of activity on the Fourth of July • Safety officials are of the opinion that legal fireworks sales should be banned in the interest of public safety 9 1/20/2012 me cities�have over _urns _ bans on State approved fireworks ® Calexico ® Desert Hot Springs ® Salinas ® Stanton ® Westminster - one of these cities are destinations for the 4th like Huntington Beach is. �a s w 10 1/20/2012 South of pier, July 4, 2011 North of pier-evening of Oath Rol k 4• Crowd estimated by Marine Safety to be 84,597 11 1/20/2012 these visitors create congestion ® Increases police and fire response time in congested areas. Add to that activity in the streets with the detonation of fireworks, and response times get even longer. "It is not unusual in some neighborhoods to see rows of step ladders set in the streets used to elevate the detonation of legal fireworks" Grand Jury Report No beach city in Southern California from Ventura to the Mexican boarder allows fireworks. 12 1/20/2012 Illegal fireworks problem in Huntington Beach ® Fireworks enforcement teams ® In neighborhoods 3 days before Fourth ® Write citations and take fireworks In 2oa7 there were z800 calls to HBPD In 2010 igoo calls Grand Jury:The use of legal fireworks masks the use of illegal fireworks —Who benefits? ® Fireworks wholesalers ® Non-profits allowed to sell them The Grand.Mary has learned of significant,disparities in some reported net income as shown by actual non- ro#it sales in 2007: E iz 'a z.� a #. g 4 x1}`2cA, t4 '`�a itG' "? ' '" r �''2 onr q p AAy"> $33,601 $409 14% ' !? $19,026. $6,623 35% $22,972 $2,128 __.._ `t°g "D" $34,561 $556 2°/q $567 3% 13 1/20/2012 Repealing our current ordinance Is it worth it? Grand jury reports safety officials in O.C. cities where fireworks are legal describe their cities as"war zones" or as"a two to three hour window of controlled anarchy." Public areas will be used to detonate fireworks, resulting in large amounts of debris ending up in our parks, beaches, streets, storm drains, and ultimately the ocean. Response times by emergency services will be slowed due to fireworks set off on residential streets. Rather than decreasing the problem of illegal fireworks, lifting the ban will only make them easier to set them off amongst the legal ones. Majority of those injured by fireworks are children. 14 �2 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH e 0 TO: City Council Members f FROM: Don Hansen, May DATE: December 19, 201 SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM FOR DECEMBER 19, 2011, CITY COUNCIL MEETING —SALE AND USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS STATEMENT OF ISSUE: As you know, Huntington Beach Fourth of July celebration is a signature event that involves the entire community. The City of Huntington Beach permitted the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks until 1987. Over 28 non-profit organizations in the city benefitted from the sale of fireworks until that time. Today, there are six cities in Orange County that still permit the sale and use of fireworks. This includes the City of Westminster and the City of Costa Mesa, both bordering the City of Huntington Beach. Over the last couple of years, I have been contacted by a number of Huntington Beach residents who are interested in celebrating our nation's independence by permitting the sale and use of state-approved fireworks in our city. I have also had conversations with members of the Fourth of July Committee who are interested in utilizing the sale of fireworks as a mechanism to help fund their annual July 4th activities. We are fortunate to live in a City where our residents believe in the safety of our community. Many things in our community have changed over the past 25 years, such as reduction in the number of wood-shake roofs. I am confident that our citizens can responsibly discharge state approved fireworks in a safe manner as we celebrate our nation's independence. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance permitting the sale and use of state-approved "safe and sane" fireworks on a two-year trial basis. The ordinance shall include provisions to address specific areas where fireworks would be prohibited such as City beaches, City parks, environmentally sensitive areas, and the downtown business district. The ordinance shall also address areas of concern including permits, dates of sale, date and hours of discharge, fireworks stand locations, 24-hour security, and fees to offset City costs. Cc: Fred Wilson, City Manager Paul Emery, Deputy City Manager Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager Jennifer McGrath, City Attorney Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:47 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10045 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: virginia aldridge Description: I am vehemently opposed to legalization of any fireworks. Celebrations surely are possible without the danger and aggravation caused by fireworks. I am certain that my dog is not the only one who freaks out at fireworks - nor am I the only person in the city who truly dislikes the noise from fireworks. That they are dangerous to boot only cements the advisability of leaving all fireworks illegal. Expected Close Date: 12/19/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Pi ng Cwe:— Apnda fiem No. 33D McIntosh, Patrick From: Diane Amendola [diane@oco.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:12 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Pro 4th of July fireworks I understand a vote for repealing the fireworks ban is under consideration at the next council meeting. The amount of fireworks in my neighborhood has not changed since the ban (in fact, may have increased),thus I see no reason for continuing it. The fireworks ban has, in my opinion, become an expensive scoff law. To the best of my knowledge we've also experienced no ill effects from the continued use of fireworks where I live. This has always made me wonder what ever possessed the city to enact the ban in the first place. We have police drive through and fly over my neighborhood and the fireworks have always continued and we've had no accidents, so why the law. Are some pockets in the city less careful? I suppose you need to compare statistics from before and after the ban taking into consider the population growth in the city. If the ban is repealed I would suggest that a ban of fireworks on the beach be implemented or else a curfew at the beach for three days(July 3,4, 5)to reduce the amount of police patrolling that would otherwise be necessary. We cannot afford the influx of"out of towners" who bring fireworks to our beach and need policing. Mrs. Diane Amendola Homeowner,Taxpayer,Voter SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION IV#" V Date; 2"//'?zz 1 Arnda Item No. �� Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 6:15 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10042 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Mary Jo Baretich Description: Dear Council Members, I, and my neighbors who live across from the State beach, are well aware of the problems associated with fireworks. During the years that fireworks were legal, both the safe and sane type and the not so safe and same type, I had to replace my car cover two times, and my bar-b-que cover three times because of the rockets set off from the beach- goers on the Fourth of July. Several remnants of rockets were always found on roofs and in yards. Those sparklers are also not so safe when thrown around. We have had fires started in the dry front wetlands along PCH on the Fourth of July. Luckily, we patrolled the area on the Fourth each year and were able to put these fires out. Adding to the cars parking along PCH on the Caltrans strip of wetlands, it was lucky that the cars did not catch on fire also. The cars are packed solid along PCH before and during the fireworks display. The trash on the beach and elsewhere from the fireworks (burnt canisters, wire from sparklers,partially burned papers, etc.), even now poses serious cleanup problems. Those wires sticking out from the sand are nasty if you step on them, especially when still hot. The majority of people coming to see the City Fireworks on the Fourth are from out-of- town. They do not have respect for our communities or beach. They do leave their trash and if given the okay for fireworks, they will bring the legal and illegal ones with them, believe me. Even with the ban here, many visitors still shoot off the roman candles and firecrackers (and occasional rocket). 0 In addition, even though currently firecrackers, cherry bombs, and rockets are illegal, W these, along with the safe and sane fireworks are still set off in many neighborhoods of a — Huntington Beach, scaring the dogs and cats, and nearby wetland animals and birds. W 1 received a call a few weeks ago where someone was conducting a survey regarding c; selling these fireworks. An unidentified Committee. I knew we would be seeing this ® issue come up. The other Orange County cities that allow Safe and Sane Fireworks are Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Santa Ana, Stanton and Westminster. i This is an excerpt from the Garden Grove Fire Department: "While it's true that illegal fireworks have indeed accounted for a number of fires and fire injuries, unfortunately, so have legal fireworks. The difference in the causes of these incidents is that, with illegal fireworks, causes usually involve the fireworks themselves, whereas, with legal fireworks, the user's actions often cause the fire and/or injury. The most frequent causes of fires involving legal fireworks are: failure to follow manufacturer's instructions on their safe use, including throwing them into the air or into vehicles, mailboxes, residences and other structures, etc; tossing them into dumpsters or into dry grass and other combustible vegetation; attempting to alter them; careless storage and/or use; kicking, holding, or throwing fireworks at people and other objects; and, placing fireworks inside things and exploding them." This is an excerpt from the Costa Mesa 2008 Action Report from the Police and Fire Departments: "Confiscation of Fireworks During calls for service and self initiated contacts, officers confiscated all illegal fireworks they discovered. The total amount of confiscated fireworks filled three 55 gallon barrels and was estimated to be several hundred pounds. One isolated incident involved a homemade type explosive, modified from legal fireworks. This incident occurred on Darrel Street and required the response of the Orange County Bomb Squad. The explosive was made by disassembling fireworks, retrieving the flammable material and reconstructing it into plastic bottles with flammable liquids." Fiscal Impact Below is an analysis (overtime estimate) of labor costs related to the Fireworks Education and Enforcement Program. Personnel Cost Police $ 5, 631.11 Fire $ 14,428.92 Telecommunications $ 828.00 Service Cost Labor$ 2,936.21 Sign Materials $ 3,073.50 Street Sweeping $ 521.12 Programmable Message Boards $ 285.07 Vista Park Sign Installation$ 154.69 Total citywide cost related to the 4th of July: $ 27,858.62, (not including the disposal of the confiscated fireworks)." Huntington Beach has miles of beaches and fragile wetlands to worry about, and a 2 population explosion on the Fourth that is massive. Our current 4th of July costs are considerably higher for police and fire department personnel, and clean-up maintenance. We do not need additional burdens placed on them. I do hope we can preserve our ban on the sale and setting off of fireworks in Huntington Beach. Mary Jo Baretich Expected Close Date: 12/19/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. 3 Es aria, Patty From: Stephenson, Johanna Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 8:09 AM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: firework ban Johanna Stephenson] Executive Assistant I City of Huntington Beachl O: 714.536.55751 Johanna.stephenson(csurfcity-hb.org -----Original Message----- From: dbarsh@socal.rr.com [mailto:dbarsh@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:40 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: firework ban We have been downtown residents for over 30 years and support the ban on fireworks. thank you, Randy and Alison Barsh SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Agenda!tm No. McIntosh, Patrick From: dbarsh@socal.rr.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:42 PM To: McIntosh, Patrick Subject: fireworks ban We support the firework ban, no, no and no. Randy and Alison Barsh SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION �Aseft Date: L / Item No. .94 1 Esparza, Patty From: BentD@aol.com Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 10:51 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Thank you! Debbie Bent SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION ya� rem No, �b McIntosh, Patrick From: Irene Briggs [irena4444@socal.rr.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 8:04 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: legalization of fireworks Good morning, i am extremely concerned about the possibility of once again legalizing fireworks in Huntington Beach. It seems to me that even with fireworks being illegal here, both the police and fire personnel have more that they can handle during the 4th of July season. It is not that long ago that I had to use a garden hose to extinguish fires on my porch due to legal fireworks. The very idea that we would once again legalize fireworks seems to fly in the face of all commonly accepted standards for public safety. I understand the need for non profit organizations to raise funds, but to jeopardize all of our safety for that purpose seems to contradict the reason most non profits exist. Many have asked why I don't leave town during this time of year to avoid the "war zone" atmosphere. My reason is that I cannot assure that my property will be protected from fire damage. Additionally, it is necessary for me to all but anesthetize my dogs for a few days to get through this time period. Those of us who own property and live in the downtown area would like nothing more than for Huntington Beach to lose the reputation as a place where others come to drink and do as they please, with little regard for residents and others. This idea to legalize fireworks would simply encourage that behavior. I apprciate you considering my conerns. Irene Briggs, 8th st., Huntington Beacfh, CA 92648 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Moo"Date: ZI L/-4V A Item No. �� Esparza, Patty From: Stephenson, Johanna Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 1:40 PM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: fire works Johanna Stephenson I Executive Assistant I City of Huntington Beach I O:714,536.5575 Johanna.stephenson@surfcity-hb.org From: patricia Carroll [mailto:carrollpat2003@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: fire works 12/16/11 My name is patricia Carroll , i live at 219 oswego apt c in huntington beach. my phone is 714 317 0772 and e mail is carrollpat2003kyahoo.com. I am asthmatic and have seen many a forth of july watching drunk neighbors shooting firewordk up into the air high enough to maby hit the the air patrol? this with small children present. not to menton the smoke and noise . i am all for freedom and celebration but what i see is dangerous. thanks, pat SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION ohe*v bete: / �9 A/ AW&Item No. l.�d Esparza, Pa!ty .From: Stephenson, Johanna Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:37 AM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: : I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Johanna Stephenson I Executive Assistant I City of Huntington Beach 0:714.536.5575 Johanna.sephenson@surfcity-hb.or From: David Chiurazzi [mailto:davidjc@balboacapital.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:36 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: i support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. 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SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Moo" Alter d*Item No. `30 Esparza, Patty From: c holly[christiholly@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 7:47 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks Subject: Fireworks Please do not make fireworks legal. Fireworks go off in my downtown neighborhood throughout the month of July destroying personal property as it is. Legalization would make the area unlivable for my family in addition to the public safety risks. Christi Ciabarra, M.A. 15th Street Home Owner SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: —.La�/ Agenda ftm No. McIntosh, Patrick From: Dave Courdy [dclogic@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 4:10 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Fireworks I understand that the City is considering repealing the ban on fireworks in Huntington Beach. My wife and I both urge the City Council to vote against the repeal. Please keep fireworks illegal in HB. Thanks, Dave& Lori Courdy 812 San Nicolas Circle, HB SUPPL.EMENT'AL. COMMUNICATION ION Meeting Datte; �� Agenda Item No. 3p i McIntosh, Patrick From: Anthony De Peri [ddiperi@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 6:35 PM To: McIntosh, Patrick Subject: fireworks The city council are out of there minds. Anthony De Peri 832 Lake Street HB . SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION sting Data: Agenda Item No. McIntosh, Patrick From: ClassyPhyl@aol.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:20 AM To: McIntosh, Patrick Subject: No fireworks in Huntington Beach Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I have lived in Huntington Beach for 33 years. No, do not allow any fireworks to be sold in Huntington Beach. Safe and Sane fireworks?????????? NO, they should be called Stupid and Insane fireworks Stop thinking of stupid ways to increase city revenue Start thinking Common Sense I lived in fear years ago when HB allowed fireworks to be sold and used because of the possible fire damage that could happen to my roof. Stupid people use"safe and sane" fireworks in stupid ways and throw them up or propel them in some fashion and then these legal fireworks become neither safe or sane. Also if you allowed safe and sane, you know very well that people will also buy the illegal ones and how do you think that HB Police will be able to curtail the use of the illegal ones-this makes it harder on our Police Dept. Drew Park just behind my home is the poster child of stupid people using illegal fireworks and some were just as big and high as those used at Disneyland. HB Police Chief, why did you not arrest the jerk who purchased these fireworks??? Sincerely, Phyllis Ernst 20292 Beam Circle Huntington Beach CA 92646 714-960-7107 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICA`1"ION meeting Ewer Agenda Item No. �� Esparza, Patty From: Erskine, John Uerskine@nossaman.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:42 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Dale: /� /` // Agemla liw»No. 30 McIntosh, Patrick From: Blair Farley [blair@surfcitylocals.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Small, Ken; McIntosh, Patrick Subject: Keep Fireworks Ban Please maintain the existing ordinance on fireworks in our city. • Our dense urban environment increases risks of structure fires as a result of fireworks having few places to be done safely. • Large crowds already in town for other festivities makes traffic and response times difficult for Fire & Police • While some money may be generated for the non-profits or the 4th of July Board,they would be far outweighed by the higher costs of responding to injuries or property damage. • Standing with other cities and having a regional approach would help alleviate concerns of citizens shopping neighboring towns. Instead of allowing them in HB, we should be working with the County and the State to put comprehensive restrictions in place. • Air quality concerns should be studied as part of this process. If a decision is made to allow them again, then an Environmental Impact Report should be filed looking at the public safety& air quality impacts specifically. Long range planning for our city is encouraging more dense development with less open space. Adding fireworks to that kind of environment is a recipe for problems. Keep the existing ordinance in place and don't turn this into a political football changing with the tides of ideology. The ban was a good idea when it was put into place, and it is still a good idea today. It makes our city a safer place to be. Blair Farley www.blairfarle 714-612-2243 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Msoft Da*: 12�,Z� NO. � 1 Esearza, Patty From: Tim Geddes [timgeddes3@g mail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:37 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: regarding Fireworks in Huntington Beach Dear Mayor Hansen and Members of the City Council, While the citizens of Huntington Beach may be somewhat divided on whether to allow the sale of state- approved fireworks in our city, I'll bet there is one thing that all residents and voters can rally against. It is the potentially intrusive effort by the fireworks industry to influence the decision-making of our elected officials through campaign contributions and other favors. Each Council member should take a pledge not to solicit or receive ANY campaign contributions or other favors from the fireworks industry or their allies before voting on lifting the fireworks ban and allowing the sale of these controversial products. Free from any outside influence, Council members can vote their conscience and focus on representing the best interests of our citizenry. Absent any pledge or commitment to not be influenced by potentially thousands of dollars in support from this special interest group, residents may rightly or wrongly assume that this support means more to formulating decisions than the merits (or lack of them) of the issues. Please announce before voting on this issue that you have not solicited or received any campaign contributions from the fireworks industry or their allies if you support the lifting of the ban on fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please pledge that if you do vote to allow fireworks sales in the city that you will not solicit or receive campaign contributions or favors from the fireworks industry. Please also consider the social and economic impacts of allowing fireworks sales and use on the community, especially the impacts on public safety. Thank you for considering this responsible course in your decision-making. Sincerely, Tim Geddes 21802 Windsong Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 478-0168 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mes"Dater Agenda Item No. i McIntosh, Patrick From: Terry Glynn [terry_glynn@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:28 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Fireworks Ban in Huntington Beach As a Huntington Beach resident for the past 6 years, I can say that one the best weekends of the year is of July 4th. But at the same time its a troublesome weekend as people light off fireworks continuously for a 3 or 4 day stretch. More often than not these fireworks are going off at night, which is not fun to wake up to. At the three different places I have lived in HB, I had to get out of bed in the middle of the night, go outside my house and tell people to keep it down. And I wasn't the only neighbor, who was awakened by the fireworks, that came outside to get it to stop. Not to mention they are harmful to people who don't use them properly and destructive of property. Think of all the people who will be injured on the streets and beaches of the community. What does that mean for city payroll of additional ambulance and fire units that need to respond? Please reconsider lifting the ban on fireworks. Thank you Terry Glynn SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION A90MO hem No. McIntosh, Patrick From: Mireille Grey [mireille.grey@att.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:06 AM To: CITY COUNCIL. Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; ksmall@bpd.org Subject: Legalization of Fireworks in HB I am totally against the Mayor's idea to repeal the 25-year ban on the sale and use of fireworks in Huntington Beach: Downtown Huntington Beach becomes a mad house and can turn into an even more dangerous and crazy place on that day with so many people descending on it. Authorizing them to buy and use fireworks is like adding fuel to the fire! Please VOTE NO on this stupid idea! Thank you for your consideration. A very concerned citizen Mireille Grey 512 Lake Street, Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeft Dat :..Z?-.ZS ZZ No., .�3d 1 Esparza, Patty From: Stephenson, Johanna Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 8:07 AM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: No Firework Legalization Johanna Stephenson I Executive Assistant I City of Huntington Beach 1 O:714.536.5575 Johanna.sephenson@surfcity-hb.or� From: nick.grey@att.net [mailto:nick.grey@att.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:26 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: mireille.grey@att.net; nick.grey@att.net Subject: No Firework Legalization I am a downtown resident and am totally against the legalization of fireworks for July 4th or any other time. We already have to contend with irresponsible vandals all summer defacing property, destroying mail boxes etc. and now we will have to contend with idiots shooting off fireworks randomly posing even more of a danger to the residents and their prpoperty. No to lifting the ban on fireworks. What does the city or individual city council members have to gain by wanting to legalize foreworks? Regards, Nicholas Grey 512 Lake Street. Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION tittg Date:® Agenft Item 1 Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:41 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10044 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Richard Hart Description: IT IS TOTALLY ABSURB TO STEAM ROLL LIFTING OF THE BAN THROUGH COUNCIL.. WITH THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AND NO NOTIFICATION THERE IS LITTLE TIME FOR THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT. THIS WILL HAVE A HUGHE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY. PLEASE WAIT. I AM TOTALLY OPPOSED TO IFTING THE BAN BUT FEEL IT IS VERY IMORTANT THAT THIS ITEM BE VETTED BEFORE THE PUBLIC BEFORE THE COUNCIL VOTES. Expected Close Date: 12/19/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION !fie"Dace: Agenda hem No. McIntosh, Patrick From: Richard Hart[rwkkhart@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:57 PM To: Small, Ken; McIntosh, Patrick Subject: Opposed to Lifting the Ban on Fireworks Dear Chief McIntosh and Chief Small, I have been a resident of Huntinton Beach for the past 36 years. I am very proud of our Police and Fire Departments as I know you due your absolute best to protect the community from danger. I am very concerned that lifting the ban on fireworks will put the community at risk due to a huge influx of people into our community on the 4th who will use the fireworks at our beaches, parks and neighborhoods and endager those around them. I sincerely hope that you both oppose Mayor Hansen's plan to lift the ban and support community safety. Thank you so much. Richard Hart(714 846- 7353) SUPPLEMENTAL tiOam I A 1 item No. Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 11:16 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10058 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Richard Hart Description: I oppose removing the ban on fireworks for the following reasons: 1. Additional enforcement costs 2. Diverting police personnel from more important assignements (e.g. drunk drivers) 3. Human suffering from an increase in injuries and burns 4. THE FIRE CHIEF YOU OPPOINTED OPPOSES FIREWORKS. TAKE HIS LEAD AND DO NOT REMOVE THE BAN A small number of nonprofits making a few bucks does not overcome the downsides of removing the ban. Thank you Expected Close Date: 12/20/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M. Wg sere: ,® Agarlds itw No. I McIntosh, Patrick From: jhendler Ohendler@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:00 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick Subject: Fireworks Fireworks over the years have proved themselves to be dangerous and harmful, especially to children. It only takes a second to lose an eye or suffer a serious burn but the results and regrets last forever, especially if it is you our your child. Judith Hendler SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Dom: 2- / . .fie 1 Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:09 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10049 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Gene Hogan Description: It has been brought to my attention that a vote to allow fireworks is upcoming. As a homeowner, business owner and a horse owner. I am greatly concerned of use of fireworks in that they can cause injury, loss of life, property damage. Although fireworks would not be allowed on park land, enforcement would be spotty and dificult to enforce do to the lack of park rangers. One rocket landing in the Equestrian Center could set a fire that could kill and/or maim horses due to dry loose hay and wood stalls. Expected Close Date: 12/19/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION else"Date: Agenda item No. , McIntosh, Patrick From: Lee Hunter[imdanjrus@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:00 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks Vote Monday Good morning, I am a Huntington Beach resident and would like the city to approve the use of fireworks at the vote on Monday. Regards, Lee Hunter 1200 Pacific Coast Highway #227 HB SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 4 DaW:® Agenft Item No._.� Esparza, Pasty From: richard kirkreit[bugabug4@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 6:55 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban L,ounciImembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Amy Kirkreit Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION k4oft Do* fern mo, 1 Esparza, Patty From: Shelley Liberto [sliberto@libertolaw.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:20 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks Sales: Benefits versus Detriments I am opposed to lifting the ban on fireworks because the detriments of litter, threats to safety, unmonitored use and additional costs of security and clean up far outweigh the benefits of.....well, what benefits? The City already has its own fireworks program, and the economic benefits of seasonal sales of fireworks would be far too little to tip the balance in favor of lifting the ban. Thanks for your "no" vote. Shelley M. Liberto, Esq. sliberto(a)-libertolaw.com Web Site: www.libertolaw.com USA: +1-714-733-7270 office +1-714-369-0944 mobile This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby requested not to forward, copy or distribute this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and return the original message to us at the above address via reply e-mail. Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION tme: /�_ -f &_� limn No. 30 i Esparza, Patty From: Stephenson, Johanna Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:33 AM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: Fireworks Johanna Stephenson I Executive Assistant I City of Huntington Beach O:714.536.5575 Johanna.sephenson@surfcity-hb.org From: Phyllis Maywhort [mailto:pmaywhort@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:21 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Mike VanVoorhis; Tom Burke; Phyllis Maywhort Subject: Fireworks Dear Council Members: Before fireworks became illegal in Sunset Beach, every 4th of July was like a war zone. People from all over Orange and Los Angeles County would come here to set off fireworks on the beach, often aiming rockets right at the homes on the beachfront. Cherry bombs and Roman candles went off all over Sunset Beach. The Orange County Sheriffs had to have a large presence in Sunset Beach to try to keep the lid on at great expense to the County. The sheriffs brought horses to Sunset Beach which they rode all over town in an attempt to keep the fireworks under control. A large number of the homes in Sunset Beach are made of wood frame with shake roofs. There is only a three foot side setback, which means that most of the houses are only six feet apart. We do not want to have another fire like the one this year that destroyed three oceanfront homes. People do not seem to understand the concept of safe and sane fireworks. For the following reasons, we are strongly opposed to allowing fireworks in our area of Huntington Beach: 1. Safety 2. Cost of enforcement 3. Extreme fire danger from fireworks Please read this letter at the City Council Meeting at which this issue is scheduled to be discussed. Sincerely, Francis Maywhort Phyllis Maywhort (562) 592-1606 i McIntosh, Patrick From: James Melton Dames m@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:23 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Firework ban in HB Esteemed City Council Members & Honorable Mayor Hanson, I find it puzzling that you would even consider lifting the ban of fireworks in Huntington Beach. As a downtown resident, home owner, businessman, stakeholder, etc, I can attest that the 4th of July is one of the key times of the year when the emergency services are already overwhelmed, as are the downtown residents who bear the brunt of the negative aspects associated with hosting all of our great traditional Independence Day celebrations. If you've ever been downtown on the 4th of July, you'll no doubt be aware of the one hundred thousand plus visitors crowding the streets like some gigantic, out of control, frat party. It's already crazy. No amount of added revenue, or whatever the pro side of this argument might be, is worth the added personal safety risk, or risk of property damage that you would be bringing back to Huntington Beach. And then there's the environmental aspects and the litter throughout our fair city. Ask yourself, why were fireworks banned in the first place? I remember why. It's not rocket science. Come on already. What's next, bringing alcohol sales back to the beach during the big surf contests? I remember. Let's improve our city, our home, not degrade it. Thanks for your time and consideration. Respectfully, James Melton 206 2nd St Huntington Beach CA 92648 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATiON M Eme: Agenft Item No. 1 McIntosh, Patrick From: rick mitchell [prohonda1@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:11 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Lifting the fireworks ban. The issue of fireworks really strikes a vein with me. Think of all the right reasons to continue the ban, such as the issue of our poor scared to death pets. My dogs almost die every year for the month surrounding the 4th. And fireworks are illegal!!! Take a drive through the city on July 5th and look at the piles of spent fireworks that litter every street. I truely understand your desire to increase revenues in our city, but PLEASE consider just enforcing the rules we already have and step up enforcement and start collecting fines from the citizens who continue to disregard the current law. Please do the right thing and listen to the majority of the people of HB. We like the ban on "safe &sane" fireworks. We also wish you would be more aggressive with the scoflaws who make the city sound like a war zone in the weeks surrounding the 4th with their dangerous and highly illegal bombs and rockets. Thank you for doing the right thing! SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION No, .3d j, LINDA SAPIRO MOON Attorney at Law Certified Family Law Specialist 2134 Main Street,Suite 140 The State Bar of California Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Board of Legal Specialization (714)960-8424 FAX(714)960-9493 December 15, 2011 Mayor Don Hanson & City Council By E-Mail: city.council@surfcity-hb.org City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: Opposition to Repeal of Fireworks Ban December 19, 2011 Agenda Item#30 Dear Mayor Hanson and City Council: I am very disappointed to read of Mayor Hanson's Council-agenda item requesting that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance legalizing the sale and use of fireworks in residential neighborhoods of Huntington Beach. The proposal to restore so called "safe and sane" fireworks to Huntington Beach is irresponsible and lacks any concern for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of Huntington Beach residents. Clearly, there is no such thing as "safe and sane" fireworks, which have caused thousands of injuries to users and bystanders, including young children each year. Furthermore, the use of the fireworks causes toxic air pollution which impacts all residents. The National Fire Protection Association and American Academy of Pediatrics have recently studied this issue and published reports strongly urging the ban of all fireworks sales and use. Those reports can be accessed on-line at http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/pdf/os.fireworks.pdf and http://pediatrics.Wpublications.org/content/118/1/296.abstract, respectively. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has also studied fireworks related injuries, see http://www.cpsc.gov/librarv/201 Ofwrel)ort.pdf. To argue that non-profit charitable organizations need fireworks sales is without merit. Surely they could also raise funds from the sale of any number of products, which we do not condone purely for their profit potential. At a time when City funds are so scarce that we have reduced staffing to bare bones, your willingness to subject the city to the costs of providing additional fire, paramedic and police services inherent with the legalization of fireworks indicates a lack of concern for the city's financial welfare. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION �4#eoi Date: Agenda item No. Mayor Don Hanson& City Council December 15, 2011 Page Two Rushing this matter through a council vote on the week of Christmas and Hanukah without any opportunity for thorough study by your staff and prepared public input indicates an attitude of complete indifference to the public welfare. Rather than requesting a thorough professional report from the Fire Chief regarding the impacts and city costs associated with firework use, you have requested a fast vote for preparation of an ordinance. The appearance is that you want to steamroll through an ordinance permitting the sale and use of fireworks before there can be any opportunity for public discourse and study. I have owned and lived in my Huntington Beach Home for 37 years. I remember the bad old days of "safe and sane fireworks" when our neighborhoods filled with choking black smoke, parents tried mightily to control potential fires and injuries by standing by with fire extinguishers and Band-Aids. Pets were panicked for days after July 4th. Even with some acknowledged violation of the ban ordinance, the safety and peace of our neighborhoods has greatly improved since 1987. Professional fireworks displays are far more entertaining and impressive than fireworks designed for individual use and they certainly provide more safety for our community. Those are the displays that should be supported and facilitated. Linda Sapiro Moon cc: Patrick McIntosh, Huntington Beach Fire Chief Mayor Don Hanson& City Council December 15, 2011 Page Two Rushing this matter through a council vote on the week of Christmas and Hanukah without any opportunity for thorough study by your staff and prepared public input indicates an attitude of complete indifference to the public welfare. Rather than requesting a thorough professional report from the Fire Chief regarding the impacts and city costs associated with firework use, you have requested a fast vote for preparation of an ordinance. The appearance is that you want to steamroll through an ordinance permitting the sale and use of fireworks before there can be any opportunity for public discourse and study. I have owned and lived in my Huntington Beach Home for 37 years. I remember the bad old days of "safe and sane fireworks" when our neighborhoods filled with choking black smoke, parents tried mightily to control potential fires and injuries by standing by with fire extinguishers and Band-Aids. Pets were panicked for days after July 4th. Even with some acknowledged violation of the ban ordinance, the safety and peace of our neighborhoods has greatly improved since 1987. Professional fireworks displays are far more entertaining and impressive than fireworks designed for individual use and they certainly provide more safety for our community. Those are the displays that should be supported and facilitated. Linda Sapiro Moon cc: Patrick McIntosh, Huntington Beach Fire Chief Esparza, Patty From: joe motis Doemotis@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks ban I am a long term resident and the thing I noticed most was the proliferation of sky rocket and mortar type fireworks after the safe and sane ban was enacted.. My family and myself would like to see the fireworks issue on the ballot and be decided by the voters of Huntington Beach. Thank You Joe Motis 514 7th street SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Dft:— A99fdo OW No, McIntosh, Patrick From: USAPRO [usapro1 @verizon.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 2:08 PM To: 'Kirk Nason'; CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken; 'John Webb'; darrellyounger@gmail.com; 'Dave Rice'; 'Angela Rainsberger'; ron56tbird@aol.com; Shaw, Joe; Boardman, Connie; 'Kirk Nason'; 'Bruce' Subject: RE: Don't allow Fireworks in HB To the Council; I suggest that each of you go to the National Fire Protection website: NFPA.org/fireworks The following are basic statics from the NFPA "Alliance to stop consumer fireworks." Each July Fourth, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks -devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. The Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks is a group of health and safety organizations, coordinated by NFPA, that urges the public to avoid the use of consumer fireworks and instead, to enjoy displays of fireworks conducted by trained professionals. Facts &figures In 2009, fireworks caused an estimated 18,000 reported fires, including 1,300 total structure fires, 400 vehicle fires, and 16,300 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in no reported civilian deaths, 30 civilian injuries and $38 million in direct property damage. • In 2009, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 8,800 people for fireworks related injuries; 53% of 2009 emergency room fireworks-related injuries were to the extremities and 42%were to the head. • The risk of fireworks injury was highest for children ages 10-14, with more than twice the risk for the general population. • On Independence Day in a typical year, far more U.S. fires are reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for more than half of those fires, more than any other cause of fires. What are the perceived advantages of allowing fireworks when Huntington Beach has one of the largest Parades and fireworks shows in the United States? The City draws massive crowds throughout the downtown area and all roads leading to the beach. There is no logical risk - reward scenario to allowing fireworks in the hands of less than experts. If you perceive that this should go forward I suggest that you have a company such as Hughes Associates review this subject matter. They are recognized worldwide for their fire protection expertise. Note the report included within this e-mail. The demands of the Parade and Fireworks show further complicates the simplicity of having fireworks within the public domain. There is no possible way the police or fire dept. can control a massive group of individuals lighting off fireworks. The downtown and streets close to the beach are blocked off, full parking in all areas, revolving door of cars looking for a space, high concentrating of people for parade, beach and fireworks display, and emergency services stressed beyond their capacity should an accident occur. During the evening prior to and during the fireworks there is massive double parking near the beach and high concentration of walking families. The crowds going to the beach for the fireworks do not warrant this exposure and certainly the citizens in these areas should not be included in this unwarranted activity. The aftermath of debris and potential lawsuits certainly does not provide or„p„r eg r erd scenario COMMOUNICAMN os.fireworks.pdf for the City of Huntington Beach *.vo 1g Date: �x lAger4a Ilan No. v(J Excuse any errors as this done with little effort to review all the text. Gary Pope 112 llth Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Safety Never Takes a Holiday From: Kirk Nason [mailto:kirk nason(a)hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:06 PM To: City.CounciK surfcity-hb.org Cc: Patrick.McintoshCa surfcity-hb.org; KSmaIICd)hbpd.org; 'John Webb'; darrellyoungerCalgmail.com; 'Dave Rice'; 'Angela Rainsberger'; ron56tbird(c)aol.com; 'USAPRO'; 'Shaw, Joe'; connie.boardman(&surfcity-hb.org Subject: Don't allow Fireworks in HB Dear Mayor Hansen and City Council, I am shocked that there is discussion about allowing Fireworks to be legalized in HB. As a downtown resident, even with the current ban, I am worried on a yearly basis that there is not enough enforcement capability to crack down on the people that violate the law and put my residence in jeopardy. This will just promote "illegal" items like bottle rockets, roman candles, etc. Even the "safe" fireworks can easily cause injury to young adults and "from my youth" remember doing stupid stuff like kicking the "safe" fireworks and throwing sparklers. The homes, especially downtown, are very close together and one home that catches on fire will more than likely take out homes around it. I don't want that to be my house. In addition the city will have additional burden to "clean up" all the spent fireworks dumped in the streets by both residents and out of town visitors. These will not only get into our storm drain system but add to the pollution of our beach and ocean. The city will also be open to more litigation, remember the fire ring incidents last summer. Do not change the law!!!! Keep the cities current Firework Display off the pier going, that is just amazing. Look for sponsors, if money is a concern. Thank you. Regards, Kirk J. Nason 714 321-7298 (c) kirk nason(@hotmail.com http://kirknason.wordpress.com/ First recipient of the "HB Goes Green" home award <<OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >>APlease consider the environment before printing this e-mail 2 Esparza, Patty From: Stephenson, Johanna Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 3:44 PM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: Legal Fireworks Johanna Stephenson] Executive Assistant I City of Huntington Beachl O: 714.536.55751 Johanna.step henson(cD-surfcity-hb.org -----Original Message----- From: Elaine/Bill Parker [mailto:macleod4@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 3:14 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Legal Fireworks ,Major Hansen and council members, I have absolutely no problem with the legalizing of fireworks. I have lived in HB since 1988 and absolutely love living here. It is a great community. However, the one day we are not here is the 4th of July. That is the day we head to Garden Grove, have a great barbecue with family and friends and in the evening bring out the fireworks. My children, who are in their 40's have been doing fireworks since they were little and now our oldest grandchild is now learning how to light them. No one has ever been hurt. The entire street turns out, complete with the buckets of water for the used fireworks and. brooms to clean up after. We all bring out the lawn chairs, light fireworks and sometimes sing our patriotic songs. It is great fun. Again, both my husband and I are fine with legalizing fireworks. Bill and Elaine Parker SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION MWN Date:_ IAZ 4g 4a Item No. � Esparza, Pa$ty From: Stephenson, Johanna Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 3:08 PM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: Legalize fireworks...? Johanna Stephenson I Executive Assistant I City of Huntington Beach 0:714.536.5575 Johanna.sephenson@surfcity-hb.org From: Burnel Patterson [mailto:bpatterson@socal.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 2:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Legalize fireworks...? All I've got to say is- 'Hell, NO They are illegal for a reason. Pay attention to what the safety officials say. Burnel Patterson Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mmlllfft Date: Esparza, Patty From: Peterson, Steve b (GE Capital) [Steve.Peterson@ge.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:40 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I grew up doing fireworks with my family and have great memories of those moments. If the fireworks are safe, I can create the same moments with my children. I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Steve Peterson SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICmk AI'ON 30 fir&Item w.°. Esparza, Patty From: joellenp4@verizon.net Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 8:08 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Give this time-honored tradition back to the people of our community! JoEllen Pendergraft Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION rye: /,X//,? No. , ., . McIntosh, Patrick From: Maria Christou Ruhmel [mariaruhmel@msn.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:30 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Fireworks To suggest that we repeal the banning of fireworks in our City, leaving potentially lethal objects in the hands of amateurs is beyond understanding. We already have people setting off fireworks, illegally, causing damage to our patios, scaring our pets and children, imagine if we further allowed legal use, it would be beyond bedlam. I am virtually a prisoner at home on the night of July 4th - my neighbors in the downtown area feel the same, we stay close to home to protect our pets............fireworks are available for viewing in a controlled environment on the beach -wonderful. No, no, no - it is so wrong of the Mayor, this is a very important issue and should have been brought up, not around Christmas, for a general vote, I can guarantee you, that no permanent resident wants the responsibility, and the further burden on our police and firemen, they already receive hundreds of calls now - what next, allow people to roam the streets with drinks in hand, lighting fireworks, oh please......... Maria Christou Ruhmel 501 18th Street Huntington Beach 92648 SUPPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION Date: Z lza� bm NO, c i McIntosh, Patrick From: Ken Smith [hbfan@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:48 AM To: McIntosh, Patrick Subject: Fwd: Fireworks Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Ken Smith<hbfan(a,earthlink.net> Date: December 16, 2011 1:18:37 PM PST To: "KSmall(n,hbpd.org" <KSmallnhbpd.org> Subject: Fwd: Fireworks Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Ken Smith<hbfannearthlink.net> Date: December 16, 2011 11:12:02 Subject: Fireworks It is my understanding that HB is considering a repeal of the fireworks ban. If true,this is one of the most appalling& stupid ideas I've heard in a LONG time! As a downtown resident I dread the 4th every year because of the reckless ( & illegal)misuse of fireworks! As a former Supervising Deputy DDA who, in addition to supervising homicide &major narcotic trafficking units, also supervised the Arson unit, I am only too aware of the loss of lives &property caused by fire. Please use your common sense & discard this misguided& DANGEROUS idea. Kenneth Smith Huntington Beach Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION kopeft Date: Agar %bw No. 36 i Esparza, Patty From: Patricia Sufficool [sufficools@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:11 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks As a long 30+ year resident, I can't believe the proposal to bring the sale of fireworks back to the city. The Fourth of July celebration in HB brings hoards of people which already taxes the city's resources, to add another unsafe element is insane! There are pretty of alternative avenues for charitable organizations, and groups to raise funds. The city's law enforcement and fireman don't need yet another issue to be burdened with on one of the busiest day's of the year in this city. Patricia Sufficool SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION #4W&Rom No. 1 McIntosh, Patrick From: tomginni@aol.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:15 AM To: McIntosh, Patrick Subject: Public use of Fireworks I am against the public having access to Fireworks. Tom Turner SUPPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION Modng Date: AQW48 Item No. i Esparza, Patty From: Brian Vea [huntingtonbeachcalifornia@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 4:59 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach.Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Thanks. HB residents Brian and Heidi Vea! SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 8:49 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10034 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Linda Wickert Description: I strongly urge the Council NOT to legalize the sale or the use of so-called "safe and sane" fireworks in our city. My family takes comfort in the current ordinance prohibiting such fireworks. We fear that permitting fireworks use by the public will increase the danger of fires and injuries and may encourage reckless and irresponsible behavior. We believe that the city should continue to encourage the public to enjoy watching fireworks displays managed by professionals. PLEASE DO NOT revise the city's current policy on this important issue. Thank you for your concern for the public safety. Expected Close Date: 12/16/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMIENTAL. COMMUNICATION Esparza, Patty From: Erica Wilker[ericakellywilker@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 10:47 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers : I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach . Please support Mayor Hansen ' s proposed ordinance . Erica wilker SUPPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION �4"ft. 1W r� ,20 Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 5:57 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10052 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Nancy Wrobleski Description: The proposal to allow fireworks to be sold and used in Huntington Beach should be rejected based on the following impacts: 1. Fireworks present an unsafe environment especially for children. 2. The noise of exploding fireworks adds stress and endangers animals. 3. Additional policing of events, parks, and private parties will drive cost. 4. Potential damage to housing, structures, and vehicles. I am an owner of a horse that lives in the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. I also own a dog that is very sensitive to the loud noises made by fireworks. I request that you vote to NOT allow fireworks in HB. Expected Close Date: 12/19/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION meeft Dft: J'2'1w- 1gr-da bw No. Q i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 12:32 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10060 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to .Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment.on an Agenda Item Citizen name:Don Avila Description: Mr. Avila would like to go on record as OPPOSED TO FIREWORKS. He lost a house in San Fernanco Valley due to a bottle rocket. Expected Close Date: 12/20/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M910*V b ;_ - itam No. t3� 1 Esparza, Patty From: paul@paulbernadou.com Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 12:03 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Opposed to Repeal of 25 Year Ban of HB Fireworks To: Don Hansen and City Council Members, We are Huntington Beach residents and we are sending this message to voice our adamant disapproval of your proposal to end a 25 year ban of the sale and deployment of fireworks in the city of Huntington Beach. The mere consideration of such a thing makes me seriously question how you could have found yourself in the position of leadership in our community. It also appears that you are quick-sliding this into action when our residents are occupied by the holidays, seemingly you are hoping residents won't notice. Leadership with sanity would at least propose financial and environmental impacts and whether residents even want this. We are the ones who would have to suffer the consequences of such a cavalier proposal. More noise, residents of other communities where fireworks are illegal, coming into our neighborhoods and parks to purchase and deploy fireworks at our expense. We are convinced, the negative impact will far outweigh any positive revenue gain. According to the 2010 Fireworks Related Deaths, Emergency Department-Treated Injuries, And Enforcement Activities Report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there has been an average of 6.7 deaths each year since 2000 due to fireworks. Last year alone, there were 3 deaths and 8,800 injuries nationally due to the use of fireworks. 6,600 of them between .dune 18th and .duly 18tho This doesn't even report on fires and the major noise irritant to residents and their pets, not to mention the elderly. Every 4th of July, my street is littered with charred trash, remnants of childish neighbors who illegally deploy these dangerous explosives. So, basically you are giving criminals a government sanctioned free-for-all. And this supplies more chemicals and trash that ends up polluting our ocean. Seeing that you haven't fully researched or even thought this through, here are some links that supply data on the injuries and danger of fireworks. http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?catecioryID=297&URL=Safety%20Information/For%20c onsumers/Holidays/Fireworks&cookie%SFtest=l, and I've also attached the report by CPSC from which I cited statistics above. Have you even investigated how many calls HB Police and Emergency units receive every 4th of July holiday? We think this would give you an indication of the community's will. For someone who is in a leadership position in a community it doesn't appear that you have even considered your Police, Fire and emergency medical professionals who are already overburdened on the 4th of July. You are also a leader in a community who's residents enjoy their peaceful lives by the ocean and holds their safety and environment sacred. We're hoping you were just having a lapse in sanity and judgement when you arrived at this idea and proposed it, and not some pandering to non-profit organizations and/or other entities who might further your political aspirations by getting this passed. Mayor Hansen, isn't a full compliment of fireworks off the pier, sanctioned by the city and residents enough? Do you really want an explosives melee? My hope is that you will immediately withdraw your idea and forever lock it out of your mind. If somehow you aren't able to collect your sanity and you are serious about this, I guarantee you, we and every resident of Huntington Beach we can reach out to WILL remember on the next mayoral election. SUPPLEMENTAL Paul and Evelyn Bernadou COMMUNICATION #AMe"Date: a-- // i Apnda Item No, Esparza, Patty From: Julie Brokaw Ouliewagner131@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 11:26 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M*M%Date: Ag rxia Item No. -::)u 1 Esparza, Pa$ty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 12:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10059 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Nancy Cathey Description: We are opposed to the legalization of fireworks. We live in the downtown area and our neighbors have shot off illegal fireworks for years and at one time almost hit my daughter in law. The fire and police departments are already overworked with the influx of people coming to the parade. Last year was the worst I have seen in a long time with people drinking in the streets around our home. Putting fireworks in the hands of people who are not sober is not a good idea. The fireworks show put on by the City is safer for all. Expected Close Date: 12/20/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION ;:rtir,g rice:_ Agenda 1W No. Print Request Page 1 of 1 Request: 10048 Entered on: 12/17/2011 06:38 AM Customer Information Name:BONNIE HAYSLETTE Phone:(714)840-2553 Address:714 840 2553 Alt. Phone: Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Email:ramlinrb@aol.com 1 Request Classification Topic:City Council-Comment on an Agenda Request type:Problem j Item Status:Closed Priority:Normal Assigned to:Johanna Stephenson Entered Via:Web City Council: Description y PLEASE DO NOT LEGALIZE FIRE WORKS IN HB OUR ANIMALS ARE TERRIFIED AS WELL AS FIRE CONCERNS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Reason Closed Thank you for taking the time to send your thoughts to the City Council.A copy of your comments will also be forwarded to the City Clerk to be included in the record on this item.Again,thank you for taking the time to make your views known. Date Expect Closed: 01/09/2012 Date Closed: 12/19/2011 08:33 AM By: Johanna Stephenson Enter Field Notes Below Notes: Notes Taken By: Date: SUPPLEMENTAL C®MMUNICATI N 00seting Date: Agenda Item No. http://user.govoutreach.com/surfcity/printrequest.php?curid=794488&type=0 12/19/2011 Esparza, Pat!y From: maleficent[maleficent08@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 1:05 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Opposed Fireworks Ordinance Proposal Regarding the ordinance to allow safe and sane fireworks in Huntington Beach: I have lived in Huntington Beach for 36 years and I do not want fireworks to become legal in our city again. I have many friends that have been permanently injured by"safe and sane" fireworks. The term"Safe and Sane fireworks" is an oxymoron. I have driven through Westminster and Anaheim on Fourth of July and it is atrocious how many people are running out in the streets blowing things up, throwing fireworks at passing cars, catching trees and bushes on fire... And let's not forget the thousands of pets that dig out of their homes and run away because they are so scared from the noise. I love the display that the city puts on for us and I think this, along with other traditions like decorations, the parade, and family barbecues are the ones we should cherish, not blowing each other up. The Fire Chief is against this and so am I. Please do not pass it. Thank you, Julie Hildreth 15041 Eton Cir. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mftftg ram: j�112L .� n&Wm No. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED REGARDING THE 12/19/11 AGENDA ITEM #30 : DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE SALE AND USE OF STATE-APPROVED FIREWORKS Esparza, Patty From: Caroline Andrews [caroline_andrews@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:52 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Terry Glynn; Mom and Tom Turner Subject: Please do not lift the ban on fireworks in Huntington Beach Dear City Council, As 9 year residents of Huntington Beach with a young child, we're deeply concerned with the proposal to lift the ban on fireworks in Huntington Beach. The 4th of July in Huntington Beach is a fantastic celebration, and our favorite time of year.The city even offers a free fireworks show every year, which is safe and can be viewed by everyone. I can't see how lifting the ban on fireworks would `enhance' anyone's 4th of july experience in celebrating America's independence: I can only see an increase in injuries and emergency room visits, while decreasing the feeling of safety and :_njoyment for everyone. It is also the busiest season for Surf City USA, with thousands of tourists and visitors flocking to our beaches (and bars)to celebrate. Please do NOT lift the ban on fireworks in Huntington Beach. Whatever potential additional profits could be made do not offset the risk of a resident (or CHILD) being severely injured by a newly legal explosive device. Thank you, Caroline and Terry Glynn i Esparza, Patty From: Jeff Obarneshb@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:47 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: fireworks As a lifetime resident of Huntington Beach, I do not support allowing fireworks. I know that there is an upside with fund raising but I think the downside far out weighs it. Jeff Barnes 202 7th St. Huntington Beach CA 92648 (714)536-8935 1 Esearza, Patty From: Jack Bassham [basshingham@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 1:58 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Hello, The legalization of safe and sane fireworks has been something that the people of Huntington Beach have been waiting for for a long time. Fireworks are a fun, and beautiful, way to celebrate our independence. Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen Esparza, Patty From: Linda Benedetto [Lbenedetto2@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:07 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from my iPad i ESearza, Pa# From: Kelly Blatt[kelly.blatt@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:17 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. 4th of July is our biggest celebration here in.Huntington Beach and something we are all proud of-the biggest and best 4th of July parade west of the Mississippi! It's ironic that Huntington Beach has a ban on safe/sane fireworks while they are available in neighboring cities such as Costa Mesa and Westminster. The reality is that many HB residents purchase the safe/sane fireworks and bring them back to their own neighborhoods to enjoy them with their families because it is a tradition that we all remember and enjoyed as kids. Lifting the ban would allow Huntington Beach and/or HB non-profits to benefit from the sale rather than that revenue leaving our city. As the mayor has proposed, there needs to be limits, and there needs to be stiff fines for breach of those limits. Huntington Beach is a different city than it was back when the ban was imposed. I believe we're ready to take the responsibility and enjoy the benefits of safe/sane fireworks in our city again! Thank you! Kelly Blatt i Esparza, Patty From: Martin Boyd [Martin.Boyd @tm h u.toyota-ind ustries.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:01 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Martin Boyd Proud Huntington Beach Resident i Esparza, Patty From: kathy bryant[kbryant@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:36 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: fireworks being legalized... We are totally against this plan. We live downtown and the illegal fireworks are a big enough problem for the police and fire department on their own. We've had neighbors throw fireworks on our roof, balcony etc. for a "joke." The fireworks at the pier are fabulous and a great way to celebrate the 4th. There are too many visitors in the city on the 4th to allow them to bring in/buy fireworks. Thank you for your time. Gene and Kathy Bryant i Esparza, Patty From: Jody Campbell Ocampbell@metro-pro.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:07 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I support lifting the fireworks ban Councilmembers: As a Huntington Beach business owner and resident, I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Respectively, Jody Campbell Chairman MetroPro Towing, Inc. 2550 S. Garnsey St. Santa Ana, CA 92707 714.556.7600 www.metro-pro.com 1 Esparza, Patty From: Dennis Chapman [Dennis.Chapman@brookfieldrp.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:13 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Dennis and Della Chapman i Esparza, Patty From: dckeough@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:41 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless 1 Esparza, Patty From: dennis.berkley[dennis.berkley@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:10 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Suzi_Carragher[suzeerdi@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:43 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I wholly support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Thank you!!! Susan Carragher i Esparza, Patty From: aciabarra@yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:17 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks Please do not make fireworks legal. Fireworks go off in my downtown neighborhood throughout the night as it is. Legalization would make the area unlivable for me in addition to the public safety risks. A Ciabarra MD i Esparza, Patty From: t456mac@aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 5:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Thank you, Mark Cohen Huntington Beach resident T456mac(cD-aol.com 1 Esparza, Pa!V From: TheCrossExam@aol.com Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 7:21 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Dear Mayor Hansen and Councilmembers, I am writing to support the proposal to lift the ban on fireworks in our city. Having lived here my whole life, I can remember when we not only had fireworks in our neighborhoods, but also took our own fireworks to the beach. I don't recall there ever being any massive tragedy resulting in these activities. Yes, there will always be those irresponsible people who burn themselves and catch their grass on fire. But, since the ban on individual fireworks, I'm guessing we've still had house fires and burn victims and idiots injuring themselves in a variety of ways. I'd also like to point out that it is ridiculous to believe that we don't continue to have fireworks displays all over town. The only difference is that, because almost our entire police department is focused on downtown, there's no way they can stop all these displays, even those that are reported. Worse still, because so many revelers don't want to be caught, there is a distinct increase in those items that can't be seen from the helicopter, but are far more disturbing and annoying - like Piccolo Pete's and firecrackers. Two years ago, my friends who own a business near Adams Avenue, parked their car there and went to the beach for the fireworks display. Walking back down Lake Street after the show, they were bombarded with fireworks going off all down the street, making it difficult for the throngs of people who were also walking down Lake to get to their cars. In the neighborhood north of Slater, between Goldenwest and Edwards, there is a massive neighborhood display every year. They've been cited a couple of times, turned over their fireworks, and then get more fireworks out of various stashes once the police are gone. One final point: With fireworks at the beach, a large majority of our residents are left out of the celebration. It's too hard to park there, it's too far to walk and it has become a celebration that seems to focus on only the downtown area. Individual fireworks allows everyone to enjoy the tradition. I also think fireworks sales to benefit our Fourth of July parade is an excellent idea! Please vote to at least try this for a couple of years. Sincerely, Cindy Cross P.S. I have complete confidence that our public safety personnel can keep everyone as safe as humanly possible - not counting the idiots. i Esparza, Patty From: davidmm [dmmportsmouth@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:32 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks in HB Please do not approve the sale and use of fireworks by the general public here in Huntington Beach. Thank you. i Esparza, Patty From: Pat Davis [pdavis27@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:25 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: rob decamp [kustomstair@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:33 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from my iPhone i Esgarza, Patty From: DeMarco [demarco.architect@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:04 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Support for Lifting Fireworks Ban To all Council members, I have lived in Huntington Beach for over 25 years. I have witnessed many Fourth of July celebrations in our city. Surrounding streets in my area display fireworks, even though they are banned in our city. There has not been any incident in result of those fireworks to my knowledge. The City of Costa Mesa allows state approved fireworks—many people I know go to that city to display fireworks on the Fourth of July. It seems a shame to have to leave Huntington Beach to display fireworks on this national holiday. Something else to consider, if the City of Huntington Beach lifts the ban on fireworks,the city could operate firework stands and raise needed funds. I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Cheryl DeMarco 1 Esparza, Patty From: Anthony De Peri [ddiperi@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 6:34 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: fireworks there is no such thing as safe fireworks in HB. You people are out of your minds. Anthony De Peri 832 Lake Street HB. i Esparza, Pat!y From: pat douglass [patdouglass@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 9:35 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Council members: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: Joe Ehret Uehret@EmeryFinancial.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 2:25 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: ! support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Esparza, Pa!y From: Jeffrey Flory Ueffreyflory@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 6:14 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Esparza, Patty From: Cindy Ford [cindyc@coolpromotions.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:01 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Council members: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Cindy Ford tel 714.965.2698 fax 714.908.7159 cindyc@coolpromotions.com 1 Esparza, Patty From: Pat Garcia [Pat@Escrow.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:53 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. I have lived and worked in Huntington Beach for a long time and I am very proud of my City but when it comes to the fireworks prohibition I am embarrassed to say I am from Huntington Beach. --Confidential Communication, do not disclose-- 1 Esparza, Paq From: PJ Garcia [pj@escrow.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:08 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Council members: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks.in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. It is TIME! --Confidential Communication, do not disclose-- i EsEarza, Patty From: Bob Gennawey [bgennawey@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:47 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I DO NOT Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: We are NOT IN FAVOR of lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Robert and Mona Gennawey 6276 Seabourne Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92648 i ' ` Esparza, Patty From: Stephenson, Johanna Send: K8onday, December 18. 2O113:18PK8 To: Patty Subject: Opposed to fireworks Johanna Stephenson | Executive Assistant | City ofHuntington Beach | 0:714.536.5575 | From: Dan Gooch [nlaiKo: |. Sent: Monday, December 19, 3O113:16RM To: Stephenson, Johanna; Shaw, Joe; Harper, Matthew; Dwyer, Devin| Bohr, Keith; Boardman, Connie; Hansen, Don; Carchk, ]oe Cc: VW/son, Fred; orange county negister2 Subject: Mayor Hansen'sGoals Congratulations to Mayor Hansen and Mayor Pro-Tem Dwyer....wishing them a successful year of service. With regard hy Mayor Hansan'o goals | have the following comments: 1) 1 was disappointed to learn there was no specific mention as to beginning the negotiation process with the Unions to: a) Reduce the safety P.E.R.G. percentage of contribution formula from 3% @ 50 to b) Increase the contribution of safety personnel from the established rate (included in the"side letter") to the full 9% o) Change the calculation currently based on the single highest year tothe average of 3 highest years It ia only through reforming the retirement calculations will vva achieve financial stability. A believe this im the approach that needs tmbm taken im the Strategic Plan and it SHOULD BE REVISED bm include these objectives. 2) Legalizing Fireworks in Huntington Beach. I am against legalizing "safe and sane"fireworks due to the potential for injury to our citizens...especially our minor children and the potential for damage tostructures. Prior to voting for an ordinance I believe the City Council would be well advised to seek an independent report from an agency addressing both of these concerns. While | have confidence in our Fire Chief to analyze these two items...in order to insure aoomp|ete|y unbiased opinion, on independent agency should conduct the naviovv. |f current city employees were tasked with this assignment | believe there would be immense pressure on them tn insure the final recommendations are consistent with the Mayor's recommendation. "Safe and sane"fireworks do damage...to children and structures. | believe all fireworks should bein the hands of experienced professionals. | believe the fireworks distributors will gain from the sale....the non-profit organizations will not be able to resist the temptation to switch the efforts over to selling these devices and all ofthis has a tremendous potential for injury and damage to our environs. Masses of neighbors gathering in the middle of streets surrounded by dwellings is not the place for ' fireworks of any nature. The Mayor's "survey" of residents didn't reveal any negative comments...leading me to believe it was either very limited or did not reflect ALL of the citizens' opinions. LEAVE ALL FIREWORKS IN THE HANDS OF EXPERTS......LET'S KEEP H.B. "SAFE AND SANE"without legalizing potential dangers. Thanks for your service....and thanks for considering these recommendations. Dan Gooch Huntington Beach z Esparza, Patty From: Vickissj@aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:15 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. �GGkti�y''Gii�/ Coordinator of Sacrament Preparation for Children Sts. Simon & Jude Church ?0444 Magnolia Street Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 714-963-0014 v_aray@ss Lorg 1 Esparza, Pa!try From: Mireille Grey[mireille.grey@att.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:06 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; ksmall@bpd.org Subject: Legalization of Fireworks in HB f am totally against the Mayor's idea to repeal the 25-year ban on the sale and use of fireworks in Huntington Beach: Downtown Huntington Beach becomes a mad house and can turn into an even more dangerous and crazy place on that day with so many people descending on it. Authorizing them to buy and use fireworks is like adding fuel to the fire! Please VOTE NO on this stupid idea! Thank you for your consideration. A very concerned citizen Mireille Grey 512 Lake Street, Huntington Beach i Esparza, Patty From: Jacqui Greenlaw Ukgreenlaw@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:47 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Brian Griley[BGriley@scexpress.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:47 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I am a current resident of Huntington Beach, and have lived here for 44 years. I grew up looking forward to my families Fourth of July parties which always included my Dad's firework shows that he would provide for us. Please bring Fireworks back to HB... I believe it is a great family addition to a great family city. I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Brian Griley 3862 Sirius Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 i Esparza, Pat!y From: Larry Grote/Ariel Supply[larry.grote@arielsupply.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:51 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Larry &Aracely Grote 1 Esparza, Patty From: Bill Harrigan [bill@harriganconsulting.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:11 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from my iPhone. This is all about memories for me and I would like those same memories for my kids. 4th of July block party all day and then light off fireworks at night in the street. Bill Harrigan. HB resident for 40 plus years i Esparza, Patty From: Richard Hart[rwkkhart@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:31 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I am opposed to lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Richard Hart[rwkkhart@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:01 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Opposed to Lifting the Ban on Fireworks Dear Councilmembers, I am a 36 year resident of Huntington Beach. I am opposed to lifting the ban on fireworks. You are putting the community at risk. Please oppose it. At minimum, please do not rush to judgement and vote on it Monday. There needs to be more opportunity for the public to speak on this matter after the first of the year. What is the rush. Let the public be heard. Thank you, Richard Hart 1 Esgarza, Patty From: Dave and Pat Henry [daveandpathenry@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:29 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Legal Fireworks Dear City Council Members, Please vote NO to legalize fireworks in Huntington Beach. They are dangerous, loud, pollute the environment and frighten many animals. They were legal when we moved here in 1979 and it was horrible. Fireworks started weeks before the holiday. The night of July 4th, our city streets were like a war zone and practically impossible to navigate. In our humble opinion, the Cities firework display off of the pier is beautiful and safest for our community. In addition, our police and fire departments have enough to contend with during the busy summer months and especially during a holiday weekend! Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, The Henry Family i Esparza, Patty From: Michael Heywood [heywoodhb@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:24 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Safe and sane fireworks, properly supervised, are a great way to encourage neighborhood patriotism! Mike Heywood Esparza, Patty From: Bart Hollander[barthollander@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:30 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i EsEarza, Patty From: Marinka Horack[horackm@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:37 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; Marinka Horack Subject: Keep Fireworks Ban Dear City Council, On Fourth of July Huntington Beach has the great parade and a spectacular public fireworks display. What a wonderful way to celebrate our independence! However, many parts of the city begin to sound like war zones when illegal fireworks are shot off way into the night. If the ban on fireworks is lifted, it will become much worse. Huntington Beach does not need a free-for-all explosion fest. Protect our city from needless fires and injuries. Vote against lifting the fireworks ban. Marinka Horack 1 Esparza, Patty From: Jim Hughes Uim@vpetusa.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 2:09 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: McIntosh, Patrick; Small, Ken Subject: Repeal of ban on the sale and use of fireworks in Huntington Beach My wife and I bought lots and built homes in Huntington Beach in 2002. We were absolutely shocked at the display of irresponsible behavior on our 1st Fourth of July.The parade was great!The professional fireworks display was wonderful! Our walk back home to 13th Street was scary as hell! It seemed like a war zone.You could not distinguish "safe and sane"from "unsafe and insane". The next year,we invited some friends to come down for the fourth of July.Same scenario. Nice, Nice,Scary as hell. In fact, one of our friends children had a M-80 thrown at him. It missed, but exploded very close to his head. He was 6 years old, not hurt, but really scared.Our friends later informed us that on their way out of town,they had fireworks thrown at their car. Needless to say,they have never wanted to come back. We have since 2004 made it a practice of leaving home on the fourth of July. We worry about our property the whole time we are gone.We find remnants of fireworks on our patios and roof when we return. My vote would be to outlaw ALL fireworks except the professionally run and controlled ones. It would also be nice if the police could ramp up on the forth of July and really crack down on these wild,crazy,drunk,citizens/visitors that have no respect for the property or safety of others. It would be an unconscionable for the Mayor and City Counsel to make the deplorable behavior,that is.Huntington Beach on the fourth of July,even worse. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Lee Hunter[imdanjrus@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:00 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks Vote Monday Good morning, I am a Huntington Beach resident and would like the city to approve the use of fireworks at the vote on Monday. Regards, Lee Hunter 1200 Pacific Coast Highway #227 HB i Esparza, Patty From: Ian [ilmcelroy@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 5:12 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Legalizing Fireworks I think that legalizing fireworks is a good idea. Of course there should be restriction such as; no fireworks on the beach, wetlands and city parks. Yes, people do make very compelling arguments of children getting injured and I acknowledge that injuries will occur. However, parents should take it upon themselves to protect there children. Also, with the city running the annual firework show off the pier parents can take children there to enjoy the display. Even though fireworks are illegal now ever 4th of July I can still hear and seem them through out the city. It can also bring in revenue for the city in sales tax. Especially, with these times I would much rather buy the fireworks my city and enjoy them at my home then having to go surrounding cities. I think this would be a positive step for this city. i Esparza, Patty From: Monica Jagiello jmonicajag@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 1:53 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sincerely, Monica Jagiello Sent from my iPhone i Esparza, Patty From: Molly Kiefer[mollyluvspix@socal.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:54 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. As a 17 year resident on the City of HB I would love to be able to buy legal fireworks here in our own city and celebrate here in HB, instead of traveling to surrounding areas. Please vote yes on legalizing state approved fireworks in HB!!!! Molly Kiefer 8892 Skiff Circle, HB CA 92646 Sent from my iPhone i Esparza, Patty From: Brian Kleeman [koaklee@msn.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:23 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks consideration Dear Mayor Hansen, I am greatly distressed to hear that you are considering lifting the ban on personal fireworks here in Huntington Beach. As a resident of 40 years and living across the street from Farquhar Park, I am extremely concerned and cannot understand why you would support such a thing. After the history of the Fourth of July riots from previous years, not to mention the influx of out of town people and the drunks who create messes and disturbances, as well as safety issues. The fireworks display off the pier is still the best entertainment. Fire is always a safety concern, whether it be a match or fireworks. Every Fourth of July, we have a major problem with illegal fireworks in our neighborhoods. It forces us to close all our doors to protect ourselves from the toxic smoke and the keep our animals safe. We already have neighbors who create a horrible environment we put up with year after year and the police are not to stop the already existing illegal fireworks. They can't possibly, since it is already too much to deal with and they are stretched too thin. Why would you want more problems for the police who can't enforce the already existing law regarding fireworks? Also, since weeks before and after the Fourth, we have fireworks going off, why would we want more noise, pollution and safety issues? Let the non profits find another way to raise funds, but please, not at the taxpayers' expense. This issue is about creating revenue, but in the long run, it will cost more in safety personnel, damages and possible lawsuits. Please consider a continuance on this vote until after the holidays. Sincerely, Nancy Kleeman i Esearza, Path/ From: cheryl klehm [klehmklan@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 1:41 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support,Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Cheryl Klehm i Esparza, Patty From: Cheryl Lane [chersurfcity@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:21 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. 1 Esearza, Pat$y From: Cheryl Lane [chersurfcity@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:28 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Cheryl Lane [chersurfcity@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:29 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Pa!!X From: Cheryl Lane [chersurfcity@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:30 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: Cheyl Lane [chersurfcity@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:38 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: LIFTING BAN FOR FIREWORKS AS A HB RESIDENT, I AGREE WITH THE MAYOR TO LIFT THE BAN ON STATE APPROVED FIREWORKS. CHERYL LANE i ESp1rza, Pat!/ From: Edwin Laird [eclaird @yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 2:38 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Ed Laird 1 Esparza, Patty From: Jennifer Loftin Uenniferloflin@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 4:11 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: Kevin Maloncon [sendtokev@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:30 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from my iPhone i Psparza, Patty From: Nilda Manning [nilds@ca.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:37 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from Nilda's iPhone i Esparza, Pam From: Mays, Thomas[TMays@PacificLife.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:45 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Thank you, Tom Mays, Former Mayor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information in this e-mail and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain privileged or confidential information. 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H.B. 92646 i Esparza, Patty From: Nadia Miller[nadia_miller@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 1:36 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Nadia 714.658.4223 i Esparza, Patty From: jackie morgan Ukymor@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 2:50 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Jacqueline Morgan 8321 Bryant Dr Hunt. Beach i Esparza, Patty From: Frank Morrell [franke.morrell@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 5:08 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Frank Morrell 21181 Shaw Lane H.B. Ca. 92646 Owner and resident since 1972 1 Esparza, Patty From: Marcia Morrell [marciamorrell@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:05 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Marcia Morrell - HB Resident 38 years. i Esparza, Patty From: Jessica Morrell Uessicamorrell@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 11:31 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: Teresa Nichols [birdie4t@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:37 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from my iPhone Teresa Nichols i Esparza, Patty From: Flynn, Joan Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:36 PM To: Esparza, Patty Subject: FW: Fireworks From: McIntosh, Patrick Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:32 PM To: Flynn, Joan Subject: FW: Fireworks Patrick McIntosh, Fire Chief City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Patrick.mcintosh(a)-surPcity-hb.orq (714) 536-5401 office (714) 514-3455 cell (714) 374-1551 fax From: Karen L. Niles [mailto:kniles@nilesrecruiting.com] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 3:37 PM To: McIntosh, Patrick Subject: Fireworks BAD idea to legalize Karen L.Niles Niles+Associates, Inc. 714.536.3224 knilesgnilesrecruitinI?m www.nilesrecruiting.com Esparza, Patty From: Michael O'Brien [mobrien@emeraldcoastinv.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:47 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I am for legalizing the safe and sane fireworks in HB. I grew up with legal safe and sane fireworks and most people lived to tell about it. Even with fireworks made illegal, you actually cause people to purchase the ILLEGAL fireworks which are much more dangerous. Maybe we should make driving illegal since more people die from car accidents than firework related issues. Legalize the safe and sane fireworks and let the people decide if they want to take the risks associated with using them. It is not the local governments job to make decisions for the populous on these type of issues. Michael O'Brien Owner Emerald Coast Investments mobrien@emeraldcoastinv.com 714-596-5400 OFC 714-398-8805 FAX 714-726-9950 CELL 18141 Beach Blvd.#370 Huntington Beach,CA.92648 Emerald Coast Blo>? www.emeraldcoastinv.com/bloe 1 Esparza, Patty From: OHOGAN7@aol.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:05 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Do Not Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I do not support lifting the ban on fireworks on the fourth of July in Huntington Beach. Huntington Beach is much safer without legal fire works. Thank you, Mikel Hogan 1 Esparza, Patty From: Tommy Papa [thomas.papa@cresocapital.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:51 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Thomas Papa South HB 1 Esparza, Patty From: Burnel Patterson [bpatterson@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:46 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I DO NOT—Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: No- I do not support the following statement and I am opposed to Mayor Hanson trying to shove this down our throats! Sincerely, Burnel Patterson Huntington Beach '7 support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance." i Esparza, Patty From: pavesic@cs.com Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 6:46 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Appeal of Fireworks Ban I cannot believe that the city of Huntington Beach would allow the use of dangerous fireworks. Based on inappropriate behavior already observed through the excessive consumption of alcohol at the large number of downtown bars licensed by the city, that responsible use of fireworks would be expected. Huntington Beach already has the reputation of being a huge party town that condones bad behavior. Why would it take a step back to allow fireworks that are a danger to person and property? I cannot believe that the new major would take this on with all of the other relevant issues impacting our city. Why doesn't he focus on supporting things like literacy, funding our libraries and improving the crumbling infrastructure of our recreation centers? What will be the be the benefit to the city to allow fireworks? Please do not allow this. Ronald Pavesic Huntington Beach Resident i Esparza, Patty From: JeffPrafto@aol.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:05 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Esparza, Patty From: Sue Rasmussen [sueras@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:13 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sue Rasmussen 8422 Snowbird Dr H B 92646 Es ga rza, Patty From: Sue Rasmussen [sueras@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:13 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. 1 Esparza, Paa From: SueRas[sueras@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:14 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sincerely Sue Rasmussen HB 92646 i Esparza, Patty From: Sue Rasmussen [sueras@socal.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 1:56 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Tom Rasmussen H B 92646 1 Esparza, Patty From: David Rice [drice@promusicgroup.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:48 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: please do not lift the ban on fireworks Thousands and thousands of people flock to the beach to see the wonderful city sponsored fireworks display. There is no conceivable need to lift the ban on fireworks in HB. The risks do not outweigh the benefits. If you think it is a good idea, please put it to a general vote and allow the residents to make the decision as the city of Westminster did. 1 Esparza, Patty From: Dina Rochford [drochford@leightongroup.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:20 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Dina Rochford 19621 Village Oaks Circle HB, CA 92648 i Esparza, Patty From: Dina Rochford [drochford@leightongroup.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:04 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: Jeff Saari [saaris@mac.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:49 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from my iPad i Esparza, Patty From: Craig Satterfield [csatterfield@pakwest.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:38 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance.It's about time. Craig Satterfield i Es pa rza, Patty From: Jeff Silver[silverbullet21@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:16 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sent from my iPhone 1 Esparza, Patty From: Voedean Simpson [voedeans@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:57 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: JERRY SMITH Usmith@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:05 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Jerry Smith Jsmith@socal.rr.com 702 423-2370 op 00 O q Aim !�i rr 4 0 4 1 Esparza, Patty From: Ken Smith [hbfan@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:12 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: Maria Christou Ruhmel Subject: Fireworks It is my understanding that HB is considering a repeal of the fireworks ban. If true, this is one of the most appalling & stupid ideas I've heard in a LONG time! As a downtown resident I dread the 4th every year because of the reckless ( & illegal) misuse of fireworks! As a former Supervising Deputy DDA who, in addition to supervising homicide & major narcotic trafficking units I also supervised the Arson unit, I am only too aware of the loss of lives & property caused by fire. Please use your common sense & discard this misguided & DANGEROUS idea. Kenneth Smith Huntington Beach Sent from my iPhone 1 Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 8:50 AM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10069 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: Description: Dear HB Council RE: Fireworks... I have lived in HB since 1985, I'm a home owner, raised my family here and my child has been through school here. Fireworks have never been legal here in all that time and we as a family have missed out on nothing... The fireworks ban works and has worked fine all these years. Please do NOT change this. Mr Hansen seems to want our beautiful city to start looking like Garden Grove.... well I don't. Keep HB a beautiful and safe place, not a war zone. Sincerely Russ Talbot Expected Close Date: 12/21/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. i Esparza, Patty From: Heather Trommald [htrommald@socal.rr.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:23 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Sincerely, John Trommald i Esparza, Patty From: Ron Troxell [rvt@troxellusa.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:02 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmember's: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Ron Troxell Resident of HB i Esparza, Patsy From: Joan H Verstraete Doan.h.verstraete@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 1:42 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. I grew up with the magic of safe fireworks and would love to see them back. Sincerely, Jo-An Hawley Verstraete 1 Esparza, Patty From: johnwarrenwebb@verizon.net Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:17 PM To: CITY COUNCIL Cc: kirk_nason@hotmail.com; dary140@aol.com; 2nheana@gmail.com; dave-rice@verizon.net; david.m.robertson-ii@boeing.com; troyr@broadcom.com; ron.anton@gmail.com Subject: NO FIREWORKSM Mayor and Council Members, I am strongly opposed to allowing fireworks in the city, for the obvious safety/fire issues, and that it will another incentive for miscreants to roam the downtown area where I live and create havoc. We have enough people and trash issues on that day, one that is my favorite in the city. I have been a street announcer for the parade the past 18 years and organize all the announcers. Hence, my devotion and pride for this holiday is second to none. But, I know things will be more chaotic and dangerous should this be allowed. I am still reeling from the US Open mess: pubic urination/defecation, fights, public drunkenness, trash and more trash, illegal parking (could not get out of my garage on one day!), etc. As leaders, you and the city are liable and responsible for the activities in this city. The almightly dollar you pursue a la the Open should be a distant second to the quality of life we desire here in the downtown area. Remember this, remember the city's liability, and make the prudent decision-NO FIREWORKS! John Webb i Esparta, Patty From: WMSB@aol.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:15 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Barry L Williams Barry L. Williams President Data Line Credit Corp. P. O Box 5790 Huntington Beach, Ca 92615-5790 Office 714-847-3900 Fax 714-848-9983 i Esparza, Patty From: Dina [dinawessel@ymail.com] Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 7:19 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: WMSB@aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:50 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. Barry L. Williams President Data Line Credit Corp. P. O Box 5790 Huntington Beach, Ca 92615-5790 Office 714-847-3900 Fax 714-848-9983 1 Esparza, Patty From: Rick Williams [rick_d williams@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 11:34 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. i Esparza, Patty From: Christine Zeutzius [eczmail@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 2:02 AM To: CITY COUNCIL Subject: I Support Lifting the Fireworks Ban Councilmembers: I support lifting the ban on state approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. Please support Mayor Hansen's proposed ordinance. xoxo, Chris Sent from iPhone i Esparza, Patty From: Surf City Pipeline[noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 7:32 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; agendaalerts@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 10078 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Comment on an Agenda Item Citizen name: John Bowman Description: I have been a resident of Huntington Beach sinc 1980. I am shocked and appaled that you are considdering allowing fireworks in HB. Have you ever heard of the old saying, "Give someone an inch and they'll take a mile"? That's exactally what will happen. Do your city and the Police Department a favor and don't allow them! Expected Close Date: 12/21/2011 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. 1