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Council holds first reading of fireworks amendment, asks whether sparklers would be prohibited
Summary
Council held a first reading of an amendment to Chapter 1519 (Fireworks) and asked staff for additional information and clarification, including whether the draft would prohibit sparklers; no final vote was taken.
Ontario City Council moved to suspend readings and held a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1519 (Fireworks) concerning possession, sale and discharge exceptions. Council members requested additional information and clarification before further action, specifically asking whether consumer-grade sparklers would be prohibited under the draft language.
The ordinance appears in the meeting record with inconsistent numbering: the header lists "ORDINANCE NO. 23-13," while motions during the meeting refer to "Ordinance No. 25-13." Council took no final action to adopt the measure at this meeting and directed staff to provide further details.
Mrs. Branham-Fonner read the ordinance by title for the first time. Council voted 7–0 to suspend the reading schedule so the text could be read by title, then asked for clarification on specific provisions before any further readings or votes.
