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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 4th 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 4th 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 /> AGENDA ITEMS <br /> 1. Approval of Minutes of 1-26-16 Meeting <br /> Motion: Approve the Minutes of 1-26-16 meeting. <br />