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a service to the youth. A ban would severely impact kids from being able to play. Illegal <br />fireworks would still be sold right outside Centennial Park. <br />Daniel Avalos, represents non-profit Santa Ana Alano Club, against a ban on fireworks as it <br />would have a negative impact on the community. Has worked for the Alano Club for the past <br />eight years; operated a fireworks stand for the past three years in order to help pay their rent. <br />Fireworks are the largest fundraiser. Alano Club provides programs for residents as well as <br />court -mandated 12 -step programs. <br />Cherie Kerr, resident, her house was on fire last 4`h of July, supports the ban on fireworks. She <br />feels it is irresponsible, reckless to keep fireworks. There are other ways to help the non -profits <br />to keep these valuable programs, she does support public displays. <br />Irma Macias, resident, representing 64 Neighborhood Associations, supports the ban on <br />fireworks. Other ways to make money for the kids, not fair for the community to deal with the <br />fireworks, goes on one month before and one month after 4`h of July. <br />Debbie McEwen, resident, supports the ban on fireworks. PD should have it easier because all <br />fireworks would then be illegal. <br />John Kelly, Vice President of wholesaler TNT Fireworks, states he has been with the company <br />for 27 years and does not support the ban. Encourages staff to look at Senate Bill 522. He <br />believes illegal fireworks purveyors operating throughout the state of California are the problem <br />as well as no more room for storage of illegal fireworks. <br />Peter Katz, resident, asks about cities that did ban fireworks? He believes the will of the people <br />will bring them back. 18 months to get cases adjudicated. He suggests more administrative fines <br />that are attached to property taxes. There are also fireworks on Vietnamese New Year and Cinco <br />de Mayo. Non -profits will argue as well as residents so there needs to be a balance. <br />Santiago Bautista, resident, represents a non-profit karate organization for 25 years in Santa Ana; <br />against a ban on fireworks. Fireworks stands are used as a source of income. <br />Ed Murashie, resident, supports the ban on fireworks. <br />AGENDAITEMS <br />1. Approval of Minutes of I-26-16 Meeting <br />Motion: Approve the Minutes of 1-26-16 meeting. <br />13A-4 <br />