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This memorandum provides a status report on the implementation of the Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan, detailing efforts to mitigate illegal fireworks use in San José. The report outlines the history of fireworks regulations, community outreach initiatives, and enforcement activities conducted by various city departments during the 2024 Lunar New Year and Fourth of July reporting periods. It highlights the collaboration among the Fire Department, Police Department, and Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department in addressing illegal fireworks incidents and improving public safety. The report also discusses the ongoing 'Fed Up with Fireworks' campaign and the use of the San José 311 online reporting tool for community engagement and reporting illegal fireworks activities.
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The City Council amended the San José Municipal Code in 1984 to ban all fireworks except for controlled public displays.
In 2014, the City Manager was directed to enhance fireworks enforcement due to increasing complaints.
The Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan includes education, outreach, reporting, and enforcement strategies.
Community outreach expanded in 2019 with campaigns and toolkits distributed to stakeholders.
The Fire Department responded to 23 illegal fireworks-related calls during the 2024 Lunar New Year and 102 during the Fourth of July.
The Police Department reported 106 incidents during the Lunar New Year and 522 during the Fourth of July.
The Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department issued citations and warning notices based on reports received.
The San José 311 online reporting tool allows residents to report illegal fireworks anonymously.
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PSFSS COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: 02/20/25 (d)4. TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, FINANCE AND FROM: Robert Sapien, Jr. STRATEGIC SUPPORT COMMITTEE Paul Joseph Chris Burton Khaled Tawfik SUBJECT: Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan Status Report Approved DATE: February 5, 2025 Date: 2/11/2025 RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on the implementation of the Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan. BACKGROUND In 1984, the City Council voted to amend the San José Municipal Code to ban all fireworks, including “safe and sane” fireworks, except for controlled public fireworks displays operated by a licensed pyrotechnician pursuant to a permit issued by the Fire Department. In August 2014, the City Council directed the City Manager to change fireworks enforcement after several years of increasing noise and safety complaints from residents. Both the San José Fire Department and the San José Police Department were directed to look for enforcement mechanisms that might slow and eventually contain the illegal sale, use, possession, and storage of fireworks. In June 2015, the City Council directed the City Manager to establish a framework to cite, fine, and adjudicate the use, possession, sale, advertisement for sale,...
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The Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan Status Report was presented by James Dobson, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, to the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee on February 20, 2025. The report outlines the goals for 2024, including increasing public awareness about the dangers of illegal fireworks, utilizing data for targeted advertising and enforcement, and decreasing illegal fireworks activity. It details completed and ongoing work plan items, including amendments to the Fireworks Ordinance and educational campaigns. The report also reviews the year in terms of public awareness campaigns and fire department responses to fireworks-related incidents, and it outlines next steps for continued enhancement and collaboration.
Key points
Presented by James Dobson, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal.
Goals for 2024 include increasing public awareness and reducing illegal fireworks activity.
Completed items include amending the Fireworks Ordinance and evaluating enforcement protocols.
Ongoing items focus on educational campaigns and collaboration with various agencies.
The report includes data on fire department responses and calls for service related to fireworks.
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Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan Status Report Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee February 20, 2025 Item (d)4. Presented by: James Dobson, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal – Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Prevention Thursday, February 20, 2025 Program Components 2024 Goals ✓ Increase Public Awareness about the Dangers of Illegal Fireworks. Education & Outreach (Awareness) Reporting ✓ Utilize 2023 Hot Spot Data for Targeted Advertising, Preemptive Education Presence, and Enforcement ✓ Reduce injuries and fires ✓ Introduce SJ311 City Staff and Public Dashboards Enforcement ✓ Decrease illegal fireworks activity ✓ Increase awareness of fines 2 Thursday, February 20, 2025 Work Plan Items Completed Work Plan Items 3 Ongoing Work Plan Items Fireworks Ordinance amended to include Social Host Ordinance Presentation to City Council in 2020 Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan reinstated into PSFSS Committee Reevaluation of citation issuance protocols Evaluated the use of drones for enforcement (Revisited) Comparison of Fines: Fine amounts increased (Revisited) Funding obtained for Fireworks Hotspot Enforcement Pilot July 4, 2021 Online Illegal Fireworks reporting tool SJ311...