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The memorandum discusses a proposed amendment to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for spectators of illegal fireworks exhibitions in San José. It recommends increasing the fine from $25 to $500 to align with peer jurisdictions and enhance enforcement. The proposal follows a study indicating that the current fine is insufficient as a deterrent. The memorandum outlines the background of the issue, the analysis of fines in other jurisdictions, and the challenges of enforcing the new fine. It is scheduled for discussion at the City Council meeting on December 2, 2025.
Key points
Proposed amendment to increase spectator fine for illegal fireworks from $25 to $500.
The increase aims to align San José with other jurisdictions and strengthen enforcement.
The current fine is considered insufficient to deter illegal fireworks activity.
The memorandum includes a background on previous regulations and studies conducted.
Challenges in enforcing the fine include gathering evidence and identifying spectators.
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The document does not provide specific details on the outcomes of previous votes or actions.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/2/25 25-1251 2.9 FROM: Robert Sapien, Jr. DATE: November 10, 2025 Date: 11/18/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Amendment to Spectator Fines for Illegal Fireworks Exhibitions RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution amending the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for violations of San José Municipal Code Chapter 10.17, Part 2, Section 10.17.105, to amend the fine amount to $500 for spectators of illegal fireworks exhibitions. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of staff recommendation will authorize amendments to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines to increase the fine amount from the default $25 to $500 for spectators of illegal fireworks exhibitions. This adjustment would align San José with peer jurisdictions that levy fines for illegal fireworks exhibitions and strengthen enforcement by holding spectators accountable for contributing to unsafe gatherings. BACKGROUND On May 11, 2021, the City Council approved the Social Host Ordinance 1, which included provisions regulating the sale, use, possession, and storage of fireworks, as well as prohibiting spectators at fireworks...
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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San Jose proposing amendments to the administrative citation schedule of fines. It establishes a fine for violations of a specific section of the San Jose Municipal Code related to illegal fireworks exhibitions and repeals a previous resolution. The document outlines standard and non-standard fines for various violations of the municipal code, detailing specific offenses and corresponding fine amounts.
Key points
The resolution amends the administrative citation schedule of fines.
It establishes a fine for violations of Section 10.17.105 of Chapter 10.17 of Title 10 of the San Jose Municipal Code.
The standard fine for a first violation is set at $25.00.
Non-standard fines for various offenses are detailed, with amounts ranging from $50.00 to $10,000.00 depending on the violation.
The resolution repeals a previous resolution, RES2024-260.
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The document is a draft and may not reflect final decisions or amounts.
Specific details regarding the repealed resolution number are incomplete.
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SAW:AFS:KMF 11/05/2025 RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE OF FINES TO ESTABLISH A FINE FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 10.17.105 OF CHAPTER 10.17 OF TITLE 10 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS EXHIBITIONS, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. RES2024-260 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. STANDARD FINE: Except as otherwise specifically set forth in Section 2 below, the administrative citation fine amount for a first violation of the San José Municipal Code shall be Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00). SECTION 2. NON-STANDARD FINES: The administrative citation fine amounts set forth below are hereby established for violation(s) of the San José Municipal Code sections listed below: Section 4.50.050 4.50.070 4.50.080 4.76.300(C) 4.76.310 4.76.320 4.76.770 4.78.450 4.78.470 Offense Administrative Citation Fine Sale of untaxed cigarettes Cigarette distributor records and statements requirements Reporting and remitting requirements Transfer of business license Failure to carry or post a business license Failure to display vehicle I.D....