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REPORTS <br />65A. <br />Councilmembers Benavides, Tinajero and Martinez suggested that time limits <br />be considered by the committee, among other details and return to the City <br />Council for consideration. <br />SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Maintain current policy on flying Rainbow Flag <br />on Pride Month and direct Legislative Council Committee to develop <br />equitable and broad policy for City Council consideration. <br />MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Sarmiento <br />VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento, <br />Tinajero (6) <br />NOES: Benavides (1) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: None (0) <br />OPTIONS FOR THE SALE AND USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS <br />{STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL NO. 1, 2D) — Police Department <br />The following speakers addressed the City Council on the matter: <br />Cesar Plascencia, represents three non - profits with fireworks stands; urged <br />support for sale of legal fireworks; primary fundraising efforts for many <br />organizations. <br />Peter Mangosing, urged City Council to preserve fireworks sales. <br />Cherie Kerr, spoke in opposition to fireworks. <br />Tim Rush, strongly opposed to fireworks; spoke of financial impact to Police <br />Department to enforce. <br />Doug Gillen, noted that 75 non - profits currently benefit from the sale of legal <br />fireworks. <br />John Kelly, president of TNT Fireworks, concerned with several sections of <br />the proposed ordinance's statistics; pledged to work with staff. <br />Tonya Skurzynshi, spoke in support of fireworks. <br />Rick Niedermeyer, spoke in support of fireworks. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Councilmember Benavides, noted that matter has had extensive discussions <br />at the Public Safety Council Committee. <br />Police Chief Rojas presented staff report. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 APRIL 5, 2016 <br />1 0A -19 <br />