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Home My WebLink About09/21/2015BAKERSFIELD Staff: Steven Teglia, Assistant City Manager Chris Gerry, Administrative Analyst III Committee Members: Councilmember, Terry Maxw Councilmember, Jacquie Su Councilmember, Chris Parliei Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Litigation Committee of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Monday, September 21, 2015 12:00 p.m. City Hall North First Floor, Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT AUGUST 24, 2015 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Continued Discussion regarding the Sale of Legal Fireworks - 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion regarding Potential Options in Develo� Administrative Process in the Municipal Code - Gennaro � BAKERSFIELD /�/ St�vPiTe��;a� Committee Members Staff: Steve Teglia Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Terry Max� Councilmember, Jacquie S Councilmember, Chris Parli� SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE Monday, August 24, 2015 2:00 p.m. City Hall North - Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 The meeting was called to order at 2:07 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember, Terry Maxwell, Chair Councilmember, Jacquie Sullivan Councilmember, Chris Parlier City Staff: Alan Tandy, City Manager Steve Teglia and Chris Huot, Assistant City Managers Christopher Gerry, Administrative Analyst - City Manager's Office Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant - City Manager's Office Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Josh Rudnick and Richard Iger, Deputy City Attorneys Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Lieutenant Rene Chow, Bakersfield Police Department Doug Greener, Fire Chief Ross Kelly and Tyler Hartley, Deputy Fire Chiefs Captain Vic Mabry, Bakersfield Fire Department Sandra Jimenez, Assistant Finance Director Tessa Andrews, Treasurer Additional Attendees: 2. ADOPT JUNE 22, 2015 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The Report was adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Phil Rudnick, who operates the Airport Valet Express bus, informed the Comr program called the Golden Ticket that will entitle the bearer to one yec service to and from Los Angeles International Airport. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion regarding the Sale of Legal Fireworks Assistant City Manager Teglia reported that Vice Mayor Hanson refer to Committee in order to discuss potential changes to the curre fireworks enforcement and efforts. Mr. Teglia added that Dennis Revell of TNT Fireworks had subn requesting postponement of the issue, and Jim Baldwin of BARC, who attend the meeting, wanted it noted that he opposes illegal firework the sale of safe and sane fireworks. Deputy City Attorney Rudnick, who is the primary liaison with the Fir provided an overview of the laws in the State of California and 1 sections in the Bakersfield Municipal Code, and the penalties for violatl Under the State fireworks law, cities and counties can enact their c that regulates or bans the sale, use and discharge of all types of fii cannot enact a ban on an offer to sell fireworks, or the possessi transportation of them. City Treasurer Andrews provided details on the City's permit proc related fees. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $43, a prc $90, a fire inspection fee of $1 13, and a fee of $300 for Police and FirE There is also a security deposit collected in the amount of $100 tha once the site has been satisfactorily cleaned up. The total of all fE application. The total revenue collected in 2015 was $43,134. Fire Chief Greener reported that the City of Bakersfield is 1 of 296 c municipalities in the State, and 1 in 4 of the top 10 largest cities in allows the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks. The City Council appro� Fire enforcement actions in 2005 based on the growing trend of i usage. He showed some video clips exhibiting the dangers of le� fireworks. In regard to enforcement in 2015, the Bakersfield Fire Department (BFC fireworks enforcement-related assignments, there were 19 BFC Department team deployments, and 17 fire engines and other reso� There were 18 BFD personnel assigned to the fireworks call centE dispatchers and 16 reserve firefighters. Additionally, there werE conducting permit checks and standing by at professional fireworks d help staff patrolling for suppression-related activities, 3 Captains dE Operations Center, and 3 Fire Chief staff inembers deployed to headc There were 803 responses to all types of fireworks calls, 700 pounds of were seized or surrendered, 44 $1,000 misdemeanor citations were fires were caused by fireworks, including structures, improvements a total cost for all enforcement and suppression efforts was just over $17, Other fireworks-related issues include frightened pets that end up in tl noise and hazardous air pollution, and the debris and trash that litter streets. Additionally, it is difficult to discern who is actually discharc fireworks as many individuals mask their activities with legal fireworks, must be accompanied by sworn and armed Police officers due to the The BFD intensified its public education efforts in 2015, which include� posts, media interviews, press releases, a public service announcE conference, live fireworks demonstration, and an editorial and separc the newspaper. The first ever drop-off event was held in 2015, when 2 fireworks were surrendered. Fire Chief Greener advocated for an immediate ban of all pers However, should the Committee prefer to explore alternatives, it was : a total ban could be phased in over time, the sale and use time cc restricted, reduce the amount of fireworks booths, increase enforc encourage enforcement efforts at the State level, and send letters legislators requesting their intervention with the State Fire Marshall to at the State level. Public Statements • Katie Weber urged the Committee to consider a ban on all � the City limits. They are dangerous and unpredictable, and � year for the safety of her family and home. • Steve Flores thanked staff for the report. He asked what citie� the Central Valley have banned fireworks stands; in the comi fireworks were banned, what alternative means of fund raising thP nnn-r�rnfit ('iC'iPYI(`IPC• �ninc ('1 CI lil(`CIYYlYY11ttPP fnrmPrl tn ryrl�iicF • Phil Rudnick believes that a total ban is in order. Fireworks ar� being inherently dangerous, which means that liability is � recommends creative, responsible fund raising that will bring 1 together, and to use the money currently spent on enforcerr purpose instead. • Louis Linney reiterated Mr. Revelle's request for continuanc industry's point of view, some cities have enacted bans and them. Committee Chair Maxwell responded that the purpose of City Counci to vet out specific issues, such as the topic before the Committee currE Committee member Parlier asked the following questions: • Is it possible to have someone from the Fire Department and Office attend court proceedings to provide input on the citatioi • Can the illegal fireworks drop off period be extended, and i open the other fire stations for this purpose? • Is it possible that civilian volunteers for the Police Departrr encouraged to participate as an extra set of eyes? o Police Chief Williamson indicated that it might be diffic� volunteers to work on a holiday. • Is it possible that Code Enforcement officers could assist in the e o City Manager Tandy responded that due to the risk, they be accompanied by armed, sworn personnel. • How many extra personnel were assigned to accommodate c to assist animals that were in distress? o Lieutenant Chow said there were at least six extra staff mE that evening. • Do we partner with the SPCA? o City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center and SPCA Executiv Johnson said that the Center was open on Monday whE closed. Plus, the fee to reclaim pets was reduced to a flat • Is the tip line only for the City, or is it a joint effort with the Count� o Chief Greener said it is a joint effort. • Is there an ordinance to restrict fireworks in parks? o City Attorney Gennaro said that there is no such ordinancE Committee Chair Maxwell said that no conclusions would be reache He encouraged the Committee members to ask questions now, an could be provided at the next meeting. Committee member Sullivan stated that staff gave a good pres� understands why the Fire Chief would recommend a total ban, but with it. She supported the public service announcement that wa media, and recommends that, in the future, this avenue can be purs� additional language recommending that people watch out for the clean up any litter or debris that remains following their celebration. S the suggestion to perhaps get volunteers to help look out for illegal added that the City Council worked very hard on this issue in 2005. T� clear that any firework that left the ground was no longer allowed to within the City limits. Committee member Sullivan does not believe that citizens lik government should not take away freedom. She has attended the fir� put on by the City at the Park at Riverwalk, and believes they should She supports the right of non-profit organizations to make money fr� legal fireworks. City Attorney Gennaro was asked to assist in writing Voices article. Committee member Sullivan expressed dismay thrown out in court, as those who are breaking and properties of others. She asked if an 800 people to call in advance of the 4th of July dangerous situation. that many of the the law are endanc number could be to alert authorities Committee Chair Maxwell asked the following questions: • How does Bakersfield's fine compare with fines levied by other c • Is it in our best interest to increase fines, and how would we go c • What level of proof is necessary in order to give someone a stands up in court. • Is it possible to utilize a form of aerial observation? • What is this presently costing us? • Will the cost be reduced if all personal fireworks are banned? • What is County doing? • If the City bans fireworks and the County does not, does that so Committee Chair Maxwell stated that discussions on this topic will next meeting. The Committee took a recess at 3:18 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 3:26 p.m. B. Discussion reclardinq a Potential Mandatory Spay/Neuter OrdinancE Assistant City Manager Teglia reported that the Committee was information in the fall of 2014 on animal control, both the field oper operations at the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBACC). Ai Councilmember Parlier, an update is being provided on this date. Stc believe that the proactive programs in place should progress further b the possibility of a mandatory spay and neuter program. Lieutenant Chow reported that there are two subdivisions within the Division at the Police Department, which are field operations and CBACC. He also reported that 8 clinics have been held in parks to da 1,194 licenses issued, and 1,100 rabies vaccinations and 698 othe given. The revenue averages $5,500. Six hundred eighty eight (688; been issued at the 30 weekly clinics held so far this year, and 732 rabiE were given. The revenue at the weekly clinics averages $930. ThE 3,767 microchips implanted, and 336 dogs have been returned t� without having to be transported to CBACC as a result of the progra are offered free to City residents who have licensed and vaccinated they obtain a license and vaccination at a clinic. Approximately one year ago, a new program began that allowed without Litters and the SPCA to sell dog licenses at their respective I� hundred sixty seven (167) licenses have been sold to date through this The spay-neuter voucher program began in July, 2014. These are offe resident to offset the cost of the procedure. The vouchers are worth can be obtained from the Animal Control office at City Hall Soutr n .,_. ,... ..._. . , . .,... ..... �. ... i. , i n rn ._, t �. i.. ._. ., .... . , ._. . . � i.. ._. ..,, . ,. ,.. . ,.. ,..i .... n n i r i .... ..... . ... i.... ._. ... ... �... ._.i ,... ,... .. partnership with Wings of Rescue has been successful, with 500 ar other states so far in 2015. Lieutenant Chow commended Liz Keogh and the other volunteers 1 He added that CBACC Director Johnson is also involved in a program school students about animal care. He lauded her efforts and acco CBACC. Animal Control staff, in collaboration with Information Technology st data that reflected geographic trends for impounds and/or surrend information allows staff to locate clinics and schedule canvassing witr This is a new program that will be expanded to map animal int� expected to assist staff with providing more assistance in the arE needed most. Staff will continue program, monthly programs. to promote responsible pet ownership through t clinics, and the free microchip and spay/n� Public Statements • Annabelle Jimenez said that she really appreciates that the C started looking into a mandatory spay and neuter program to r better place to live. She suggested the following: o Open the shelter on additional days and perhaps stay the evening; o Breeders should be required to obtain a permit, and to c litter per year; � � Provide for mobile spay and neuter clinics; and ncrease educational efforts, including in schools. • Liz Keogh thanked Annabelle for her comments. She noted 1 regularly uses the vouchers to get the dogs in her neighbonc� Keogh reported that more vouchers were distributed than stai on. She clarified that the City vouchers are for dogs only. S provide statistics relative to other voucher programs in tr Approximately 709 vouchers were distributed, 60� of whicr residents. Of that 60�, 54�o were redeemed. Specific data wc the Committee for the time period of January 1, 2015 through � She noted that the City does not currently offer a voucher pi ctPrili�rytinn rynr�l �niP chni ilrl ThP kPV tn thP nrnnrr7m ic thryt it ic • Judythe Coffman said that mandatory spay and neuter progra been successful, as they do not reduce the number of animals into in the shelter. They do, however, financially benefit vet perform the procedures. She believes that low-cost spay anc generate the most benefit. Ms. Coffman suggested that thE funding for these services, and to allow owners to determine if t be sterilized. • Laurie Weir distributed information. She is not in favor of a m and neuter program. She recommends that the City and efforts. Ms. Weir saluted the City for the proactive neighbonc� and licensing efforts. Committee member Parlier thanked the volunteers and support or everything they do to help the City. The Police Department and , division have set a benchmark for the program through the pc proactive approach. He praised staff for thinking outside the bc Assistant City Manager Teglia to report on what the City funding in used for. Assistant City Manager Teglia reported that $20,000 was allocate vouchers. There was a one-time infusion from another project whi� another 160 vouchers. This year, the voucher program has been m and the clinics at the shelter have proven to be popular. Dog owners animals to the clinics can also obtain licenses, vaccinations and micro Liz Keogh added that she estimates approximately 100 vouchers wer last six weeks. Temporary licenses are issued at the clinics, if the o� have their pet spayed or neutered within the ensuing two months. Assistant City Manager Teglia said that staff evolved the voucher proc that an appointment be made before issuing a voucher to increase vouchers that are used. CBACC Director Johnson said that the strategy has made a huge d added that staff has noticed these same pet owners returning vaccinations, as people are becoming more educated and want 1 thing for their pet. Assistant City Manager Teglia said that the microchip program is b� widespread as more people are realizing the associated benefi� programs are evolving, improving and having an impact. Assistant City Manager Teglia said that CBACC Director Johnson is or show every week to promote pet adoption and responsible K Information is also posted on social media. Lieutenant Chow added that this topic is also addressed at Neighb meetings, and the canine unit officers address responsible pet owners� demonstrations. Assistant City Manager Teglia said there is the possibility of adding an perhaps a link on the website in the future. Committee member Parlier asked about shelter hours and if there is more flexible. He also asked about staff to research the issue of crea program for cats. Staff was directed to keep the City Council apprisE of the voucher program. CBACC Director Johnson said that the shelter is open Tuesday through 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and that that majority of people understand to work within those parameters. Committee member Sullivan stated that she likes the programs for fr spay and neuter vouchers, and adoptions. She believes staff is on the Committee Chair Maxwell asked where funding for these programs c in the budget. Since the City is seeing results, this could be an i additional funding could be allocated in the future. City Manager Tandy stated that there is $50,000 in Council Continger be allocated at Council's discretion. Committee Chair Maxwell asked if staff could possibly reach corporations and request that they donate towards the voucher thanked everyone for their efforts and asked to be kept updated. Liz Keogh asked if the Committee would make a recommendatic Council. City Attorney Gennaro replied that as no motion was made, the issue c 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None t A 11 1/'111DAIAACAIT � B E F S F I � F!R E A R IAf � � TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: BAKERSFIELQ F I R E DEPARTMENT FIRE . MEMORANDUM . LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE Terry Maxwell, Chair Jacquie Sullivan Chris Parlier Douglas R. Greener, Fire Chief September 21, 2015 Fireworks Use, Safety, Enforcement, Regulation (follow-up) Mr. Parlier: Q: Next year can we make sure that there is a representative from the City Department present when the citations issued are heard by the Court? A: Yes - A Fire Department Arson Division member will be present during the coui the citations. Q: Is it possible to extend the drop-off period for illegal fireworks to be turned possible to have the program expanded to other stations besides station No. 1? A: Yes - The Fire Department illegal fireworks drop-off program will be extendE multiple days during the week of July 1 to July 4. However, there would be an issi illegal fireworks drop-offs at other Fire Stations because there may be no one the them. The drop-off at Fire Department Headquarters is continually staffed by vc 0800-1700 hours, making it the preferred location. Q: Is there a way to "augment" the tip-line with additional staffing? A: The "hotline/tip-line" is staffed with BFD Reserve Firefighters, and we coul increase that number. However receiving more calls only exacerbates the bottl enforcement team level due to the current volume of activity and reports. Historically, the Fire Department struggles to get enough extra members over the A: The Fire Department can include that as part of its general fireworks message i Fire Department Public Service announcements cost approximately $10,000 (with a thirty (30) day run on several television stations and in theaters. Q: Councilmember Sullivan feels the hotline for concerned neighbors is importani them to call ahead of time to notify enforcement teams of problem areas/houses. A: The Fire Department will continue to promote the "hotline/tip-line" via PSA, : website, etc. However, receiving more calls only exacerbates the bottle enforcement team level due to the current volume of activity and reports. Mr. Maxwell: Q: What is the comparative fine from other cities? Should we look at increasing c would we go about that? A: Answered in-depth by the CAO (see FIG. 1), but under the Municipal Code fine) the Fire Department is able to cite at $1,000 maximum. Q: What is the level of proof required for a citation (so it stands up in court)? A: Answered in-depth by the CAO, but Firefighters do not cite unless they see som and identifiable physically discharge an illegal firework. Q: It is possible to utilize some type of aerial observation tools to assist enforcemen Councilmember Maxwell would assume that if you saw an illegal firework come o� backyard that they would be held responsible. A: The Fire Department does not see it as beneficial unless we are flying, and, a� see someone physically discharge an illegal firework. But if we can see them, the and drones will become targets and shot out of the sky most likely. The tactic mc good deal of government conspiracy theory as well. Q: Will the cost of enforcement go down if the City bans fireworks? A: The Fire Department's opinion is that no, enforcement costs will not likely go do the current enforcement efforts may be more effective relative to the money spent Q: What is the County doing? If we ban and the County does not, how is that effec A: The County has banned fireworks in their "wildland zones," but not in theii districts. The Board of Supervisors recently refused to ban Piccolo Petes and groun City Anaheim Bakersfield ChulaVista Fremont Fresno Glendale Ke rn Cou nty Los Angeles Modesto Oakland Ontario Oxnard Pasadena Riverside Sacramento San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco San Jose Santa Ana Criminal Misdemeanor X X X X X X X X X (Dangerous) X (Safe & Sane) X X X X X X X X X Fine $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $350 - $1,000 $270 - $350 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 000 1st Violation $100 $1, 000 $1, 000 $1, 500 $1, 000 $100 $100 - $25,000 $1, 000 Administrative Fine 2nd Violation SubsE $200 $2, 000 $200 The following documents related ta Item 4.A. were distributed at the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Litigation Committe on Monday, September 21, 2015 Amber Lawrence From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Doug McIsaac Wednesday, September 23, 2015 10:45 AM Amber Lawrence; Joshua Rudnick; Nelson K Smith; Steven L. Teglia Jacqui Kitchen; Paul Johnson; Debbie Scanlan; Ryan Bland; Christopher Gerry; Caleb Blaschke RE: New Redevelopment law RE: "Redevelopment Light" Bill Passes Assembly by Large Margin Thanks. Interesting that it has been signed, but per attached e-mail from May, I would question it's advantage versus our own "tax increment" ordinance we have been discussing. AB 2 does allow the City to receive increment from other taxing agencies except school districts that are specifically precluded from participating. Other agencies have to opt in in at their own discretion, which raises the question of who or who many would opt to do that voluntarily. AB 2 also includes a lot of rules and requirements that we would not have to be burdened with by doing our own ordinance. Also, AB 2 requires that 25% of increment be used for affordable housing. Not a bad thing, but think we would like to focus on other uses. Paul, Can you review this bill yourself and verify my conclusions. At some point if we go forward with City ordinance we may get asked why we are going our own way instead of AB 2. 1osh, Not sure how involved of a question it is, but I assuming that adoption of AB 2 would not do anything to otherwise limit or prohibit our ability to adopt our own ordinance outside of AB 2. http://le�info.le�islature.ca.�ov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill id=201520160AB2 From: Amber Lawrence Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 10:24 AM To: Joshua Rudnick; Nelson K Smith; Steven L. Teglia; Doug McIsaac Subject: FW: New Redevelopment law . , � , , Administrative Assistant II City of Bakersfield City Manager's Office 661.326.3271 alawrenc@bakersfieldcity.us 1 From: Mark Salvaggio [mailto:salvaggiomCc?co.kern.ca.us] Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 10:07 AM To: Alan Tandy Cc: David Couch; Willie Rivera Subject: New Redevelopment law http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article36193152.html Mark C. Salvaggio Constituent Services Specialist Kern County Supervisor David Couch, District 4 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Room 504 Bakersfield, CA 93301 CELL (661) 303-3499 PHONE (661) 868-3680 FAX (661) 868-3688 salvaqgiom@co.kern.ca.us � TaskForce Incident Report Information 2015 2014 2013 Not Received 2012 2011 Documents Received regarding Bakersfield CPRA 616 390 333 307 # of SSF Reports Fireworks PPT 1 8/24/2015 0 1 0 Pictures 88 125 186 124 114 Summary of Task Force Fees for Bakersfield Task Force Fees Total Enforcement Combined Number of Booths per booth Fees Paid Enforcement Fee TNT Phantom TNT Phantom TNT Phantom 2015 56 24 $300.00 $300.00 $16,800.00 $7,200.00 $24,000.00 2014 53 21 $300.00 $300.00 $15,900.00 $6,300.00 $22,200.00 2013 59 22 $300.00 $300.00 $17,700.00 $6,600.00 $24,300.00 2012 51 23 $300.00 $300.00 $15,300.00 $6,900.00 $22,200.00 2011 57 26 $300.00 $300.00 $17,100.00 $7,800.00 $24,900.00 Summary of Incident Reports from Bakersfield Fire Department 2oli-2o15 Per Incident Per Incident Total Incident Reports Fires Per Incident Reports BFD number Reports caused by Illegal Reports Fires Unknown of FW fires Received FW caused b SSF Cause 201 15 1 2 O 12 201 1 16 6 O 10 201 11 $ O 2012 1 10 6 O 2011 8 1 11 . : 7, Date Date Date Summary Dollar Damage Caused by Illegal, Safe and Sane and Unknown Fireworks 2011 through 2015 Inclusive for the City of Bakersfield 201 Grass 2oi Vehicle 2oi5 Structure T�pe 2oi Structure 201 Structure 201 Structure 201 Structure 2014 Rubbish 20 20 20 Garbage Vehicle Structure Incident # 8�0� Incident # � 6522 Incident # 2oi5 $ Property Loss 50.00 oo.00 oo.00 2014 $ Property Loss Loss �o.00 �1,000.00 $ioo,000.00 Contents Loss 10,000.00 $ 00.00 $200.00 $o.00 -0,000.00 � 0,000.00 $ oo.00 $o.00 �100.00 �0.00 aoi3 $ Property Loss $ Contents Loss b21 �200.00 $100.00 622 $ oo.00 $o.00 62�i $i,000.00 $o.00 Incident # 2oi2 $ Property Loss $ Contents Loss No dollar loss reported 2011 $ Total �250.00 $3i,000.00 $500,000.00 $ Total 10,500.00 $200.00 �0,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 Cause Unknown Unknown Illegal Cause Unknown Unknown ��3'i.�iit�iil $ Total � Cause �300.00 $400.00 $i,000.00 $ Total Unknown Ille�al Cause $ Property $ Contents Date 1�pe Incident # Loss Loss $ Total Cause 2oii Structure 22 $ o,000.00 $,000.00 $,000.00 Ille al �/4/2oii Vehicle 4234 $i,000.00 $o.00 $i,000.00 Unknown Amber Lawrence From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Parlier: phlp.onexis@juno.com Monday, September 21, 2015 8:59 AM City_Council for Chris Parlier re fireworks I understand that you are one of several city councilmen on a subcommittee that is discussing Bakersfield's fireworks problem. Columnist Lois Henry has already done a wonderful job of describing the problems associated with the use of illegal fireworks as well as the increasing practice of using legal fireworks as "cover" for the use of illegal fireworks. Rather than rattle on about these problems please know simply that I agree with virtually everything she has written on this topic. I support a complete ban on all personal fireworks in the city of Bakersfield. Here is my proposal for your consideration: 1) Increase the fees paid by the nonprofits who sell legai fireworks by at least 25% effective immediately 2) Advise these nonprofits that 2017 will be the final year that they will be able to sell fireworks on Bakersfield. This gives them advanced notice so they can make other plans for fund raising. 3) Bakersfield needs to continue to have large scale fireworks events that are conducted by professionals so there are alternatives available to the personal use of fireworks 4) Use the money from the increased fees from the nonprofits to help support ongoing vigorous enforcement efforts. Plan on continued vigorous enforcement efforts for at least the first 3 years after the complete ban is in place (2018, 2019 and 2020). 5) The city and the county need to be in full agreement on this ban on personal fireworks. The laws need to be the same for the city and county. 6) All monies collected from fines paid for using illegal fireworks should be used for enforcement. Although the night of July 4th looks and sounds like a war zone the use of illegal fireworks actualiy begins weeks before July 4th and continues for weeks after July 4th-just on a smaller scale and more in some parts of town than in others. I hope the city and county will work together to make significant and noticeable progress on this issue. 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