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230 ' � ' , . summary of fire suppression activities in San Mateo County from June 1 to July 8, 1976 relating to fireworks Discussion followed and Mr Fales commented and replied to questions concerning whether an effective ban on fireworks can be accomplzshed except on a county, regional or statewide basis, the fact that organi- ' zations whose worthwhile activities are supported through the sale of fireworks have already committed themselves to obtain funds in that manner this year, the undesirability of designating City parks for the concentration of use of explosives, particularly in view of the drought conditions which prevail, the concern of citizens about the possible result of use of fireworks for the same reason, the fact that the Manager's report indicates fireworks caused considerable damage last year, although of the 22 fires, 18 were caused by illegal fireworks, the use of fireworks historically to celebrate the Fourth of July, and the need for cooperation from residents in reporting use of illegal fireworks. Councilman Bury stated for the record that people should be made � aware of their responsibilities in using "safe and sane" fireworks, and suggested those who sell them might'be required to give instruc- tions beyond that contained on the fireworks packages Discussion continued concernin9 the possibility of increase in use of presently illegal, more dangerous, fireworks if all fireworks are banned, the des9rability of strictly enforcing the ban against illegal fireworks, the difficulties involved in such enforcement and the necessity for public cooperation in reporting suspected use of illegal fireworks, and the possibil�ty of conducting an educa- tional program through the schools and recreation department MOTION Counc�lman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, that � operators of fireworks stands must have posted information which _ will attempt to bring to the attention of the purchaser the respon- sibillty he has with regard to use of the fireworks and that also an information leaflet be provided to the purchaser containing both the same information posted and a statement relating to the potential- hazards presented by the use of fireworks CHANGE OF MOTION City Attorney Schricker advised that Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and Fireworks gives authority to the Fire Chief to adopt reasonable rules and regulations regarding use of fireworks and, therefore, an ordinance proposing a change in the Code would be required for the type of action contemplated by the motion Mr Schricker advised further ' that the content of the motion could be provided as information to the Fire C M ef without requiring an ordinance Councilman Norris, � with the consent of his second, then changed the motion to provide , information to the Fire Chief that a possible regulation might be establ�shed wherein the seller of fireworks would be required to provide notice of his responsibilities to the purchaser of fireworks The motion as changed carried unanimously by vo�ce vote. (MINUTE ORDER NO 77-91) Fire Chief Keller advised that a great deal of concern about the ' hazards presented by the use of fireworks has been expressed by people living in the dry hill areas, and advised that the cities of Reg.hltg -6 5/2/77 �