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ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero (1) REPORTS 65A. REGULATORY FEE RELATED TO THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS {STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL NO. 1, 2D} - Police Department Staff Recommendation: Review and select an option regarding the implementation of a regulatory fee for the sale safe and sane fireworks from the options listed below: 1. No Policy Change — do not pursue regulatory fee related to the sale of safe and sane fireworks 2. Conduct the staff work required to implement a regulatory fee related to the sale of safe and sane fireworks and present for City Council consideration: The following speakers addressed the City Council: • Kimberly Terrazas, representative of Trinity Crystal Rey Church, concerned with proposed tax increase. • Rick Neidermeyer, suggested that fines be increased and enforced; noted that funds raised directly by non-profit organizations benefit the children in our community. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez, requested clarification on recommendation action. City Manager Cavazos, noted that recommendation asks City Council to consider matter as status quo or direct staff to review regulatory fee options. Councilmember Martinez, noted that Council needs to provide direction soon since 4th of July fast approaching; asked if funding was available in budget to address illegal activity; reiterated that her recommendation is to take it to the voters for consideration; asked if impacts of proposed recommendations were analyzed. City Manager Cavazos, noted that funds available in current budget, if regulatory fee approved City would be able to provide other services. Councilmember Benavides, noted that Public Safety Council Committee has discussed at length — positive programs offered through non -profits and negative impacts of illegal fireworks; asked that matter be brought back after the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 MAY 3, 2016