TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: SILVIA AVALOS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT
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Ordinance No. 2026-001 - Chapter 8.12 Fireworks.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-001, to be read by number and title only, waiving further reading of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC) pertaining to fireworks.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
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BACKGROUND
The Community Services, Parks & Recreation (CSPR) Commission is charged with oversight of Title 8.12 of the Chino Municipal Code relating to the sale and discharge of safe and sane fireworks in the City of Chino. At the end of each fireworks season, the Fireworks Review Sub-Committee meets with CSPR and Finance staff to review the fireworks season and evaluate the Fireworks section of the Municipal Code. The meeting was held on September 11, 2025.
The Finance Department issued retail permits to 24 nonprofit organizations authorizing the sale of safe and sane fireworks from July 1 through July 4. No violations were reported during the permitted sales period, however, one booth operator was assessed a penalty for late submission of the required financial statement and surcharge payment. Fireworks wholesalers complied with the City's requirement to maintain a central drop-off location within the City from 9:00 p.m. on July 4, through 12:00 p.m. on July 5. This requirement was implemented without incident.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
On November 18, 2025, the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission Fireworks Review Sub-Committee consisting of Vice Chairperson Jerry, Commissione...
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