TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief |
425-556-2201 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Rich Gieseke |
Acting Fire Marshal |
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Fire |
Gary Smith |
Assistant Fire Marshal |
TITLE:
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Ordinance: Amending Redmond Municipal Code 15.06 Fire Code, 9.26 Fireworks, and 9.31 Park Rules
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
An ordinance prohibiting the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of fireworks within the City of Redmond.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
RCW 70.77.250(4) allows local adoption of ordinances relating to fireworks
• Council Request:
Restriction of fireworks was a part of the Council Retreat priorities.
• Other Key Facts:
At the request of the Mayor’s Office
OUTCOMES:
Restricting the storage, sale, and discharge of fireworks supports the City’s initiatives in environmental sustainability, wildfire reduction, and water quality affecting community members.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
None
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Item has not been presented to Council |
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/4/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
RCW requires a 1 year waiting period prior to fireworks ordinances going into effect. Approval prior to June 30, 2024, will allow the ordinance to be effective July 1, 2025.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Public display, religious, and private organizations will continue to be able to discharge fireworks within the City of Redmond when properly permitted per the Redmond Fire Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Fireworks Ordinance