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805 Swish Basketball asks Guadalupe council for quick approval to run TNT fireworks stand at Veterans Plaza
Summary
At the June 23 council meeting, Ashlin Hurley representing 805 Swish Basketball requested expedited approval to operate a TNT fireworks stand at Veterans Plaza to raise funds for scholarships and program costs; staff agreed to meet organizers after the meeting to attempt administrative approval and confirmed required fire inspections and security plans.
Ashlin Hurley, representing nonprofit 805 Swish Basketball, asked the Guadalupe City Council on June 23 for expedited approval to operate a TNT fireworks stand at Veterans Plaza so the group could raise funds for uniforms, tournament fees and scholarships ahead of the Fourth of July. Hurley said the group had submitted an application packet that included insurance, a State Fire Marshal permit, a site map and a security plan, and she offered to answer questions.
"805 Swish basketball's program mission is to provide affordable opportunities for girls and boys basketball here in our community," Hurley said, noting that about 35–40% of participants rely on scholarships. She said the nonprofit that had operated the stand previously did not apply this year and that TNT (the vendor) was ‘‘completely on board’’ to support a stand if the city granted approval.
Council members and staff outlined the public-safety and permitting requirements the group must meet. From the police perspective, Chief Cash said the group must pay for a fire inspection at setup and provide clear plans for overnight security and secure storage of fireworks. Hurley described plans to use either a storage container or an enclosed trailer and to provide heavy-duty locks or hire overnight security if required.
City Administrator David Trujillo and other staff said they would meet with the organizers immediately after the meeting to review the permit, security and fire-inspection items and, if the conditions were met, to pursue administrative approval so the stand could operate in time for the holiday. A council member noted the body could not take formal action on a non-agendized item but encouraged staff to proceed.
The council did not take a formal vote on the request. Staff directed organizers to finalize the required permits, insurance and storage/security arrangements and to coordinate with the police department and fire inspection staff; organizers and staff planned to confer after the meeting to resolve outstanding logistics.
