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Bell Gardens council introduces ordinance to allow sale and discharge of ‘safe and sane’ fireworks; motion passes 3–2
Summary
The Bell Gardens City Council voted 3–2 to introduce Ordinance No. 967, which would permit the sale, use and discharge of state‑approved “safe and sane” fireworks under a nonprofit lottery system; a staff presentation outlined application limits, fees and an implementation timeline.
The Bell Gardens City Council voted to introduce Ordinance No. 967, a measure to permit the sale, use and discharge of state‑certified “safe and sane” fireworks, after a contentious public hearing and a 3–2 roll‑call vote.
City planner Alfonso Hernandez, presenting the draft ordinance, said staff recommended that the council find the proposal exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under section 15061(b)(3) and then introduce it by title. Hernandez outlined key provisions: applications will be limited to nonprofit organizations; the city will approve a maximum of three permits per year selected through a lottery drawn from three applicant categories (school/club/sports…
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