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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2017Council Work Session November 20, 2017 Time indicated below Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. 4:00 p.m. Review University Avenue enhancements. Submitted By: Eric Thorson, City Engineer Approx. Discussion of an ordinance allowing fireworks usage on July 3, 4, and 4:45 p.m. December 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. each year. Submitted By: Mayor Quentin Hart ADJOURNMENT Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Review University Avenue enhancements. City Council Meeting: 11/20/2017 Prepared: 11/15/2017 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Clerk Office Even, LeAnn Approved 11/15/2017 - 2:27 PM SUBJECT: Submitted by: Recommended Action: Summary Statement: Expenditure Required: Source of Funds: Policy Issue: Alternative: Background Information: Review University Avenue enhancements. Submitted By: Eric Thorson, City Engineer CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Discussion of an ordinance allowing fireworks usage on July 3, 4, and December 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. each year. City Council Meeting: 11/20/2017 Prepared: 11/17/2017 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Water Works Felchle, Kelley ATTACHMENTS: Description ❑ Senate File 489 ❑ SF 489 Highlights ❑ Ordinance SUBJECT: Submitted by: Recommended Action: Summary Statement: Expenditure Required: Source of Funds: Policy Issue: Alternative: Background Information: Action Approved Type Backup Material Backup Material Backup Material D ate 11/17/2017 - 9:30 AM Discussion of an ordinance allowing fireworks usage on July 3, 4, and December 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. each year. Submitted By: Mayor Quentin Hart Senate File 489 - Enrolled Senate File 489 AN ACT RELATING TO THE POSSESSION, SALE, TRANSFER, PURCHASE, AND USE OF FIREWORKS, PROVIDING PENALTIES, AND INCLUDING EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISIONS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: DIVISION I FIREWORKS REGULATION Section 1. Section 100.1, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: b. The storage, transportation, handling, and use of flammable liquids, combustibles, fireworks, and explosives; Sec. 2. Section 100.1, Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 8. To order the suspension of the use of consumer fireworks, display fireworks, or novelties, as described in section 727.2, if the fire marshal determines that the use of such devices would constitute a threat to public safety. Senate File 489, p. 2 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 100.19 Consumer fireworks seller licensing — penalty — fund. 1. As used in this section: a. "APA 87-1"" means the American pyrotechnics association standard 87-1, as published in December 2001. b. "Community group"" means a nonprofit entity that is open for membership to the general public which is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a fraternal benefit society, as that term is defined in section 512B.3. c. "First-class consumer fireworks- means the following consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3: (1) Aerial shell kits and reloadable tubes. (2) Chasers. (3) Helicopter and aerial spinners. (4) Firecrackers. (5) Mine and shell devices. (6) Missile -type rockets. (7) Roman candles. (8) Sky rockets and bottle rockets. (9) Multiple tube devices under this paragraph "c"" that are manufactured in accordance with APA 87-1, section 3.5. d. "Retailer"" means as defined in section 423.1. e. "Second-class consumer fireworks"" means the following consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3: (1) Cone fountains. (2) Cylindrical fountains. (3) Flitter sparklers. (4) Ground and hand-held sparkling devices, including multiple tube ground and hand-held sparkling devices that are manufactured in accordance with APA 87-1, section 3.5. (5) Ground spinners. (6) Illuminating torches. (7) Toy smoke devices that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA 87-1, section 3.2. (8) (9) Wheels. Wire or dipped sparklers that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA 87-1, section 3.2. 2. a. The state fire marshal shall establish a consumer Senate File 489, p. 3 fireworks seller license. An application for a consumer fireworks seller license shall be made on a form provided by the state fire marshal. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules consistent with this section establishing minimum requirements for a retailer or community group to be issued a consumer fireworks seller license. b. A person shall possess a consumer fireworks seller license under this section in order to sell consumer fireworks. 3. a. The state fire marshal shall establish a fee schedule for consumer fireworks seller licenses as follows: (1) For a retailer at a permanent building who devotes fifty percent or more of the retailer's retail floor space to the sale or display of first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of one thousand dollars. (2) For a retailer at a temporary structure who devotes fifty percent or more of the retailer's retail floor space to the sale or display of first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of five hundred dollars. (3) For a retailer who devotes less than fifty percent of the retailer's retail floor space to the sale or display of first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of four hundred dollars. (4) For a community group that offers for sale, exposes for sale, or sells first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of four hundred dollars. (5) For a retailer or community group that offers for sale, exposes for sale, or sells second-class consumer fireworks, but not first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of one hundred dollars. b. A license issued to a retailer or community group pursuant to paragraph 'a"", subparagraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), shall allow the licensee to sell both first-class consumer fireworks and second-class consumer fireworks. 4. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules to: a. Require that any retailer or community group offering for sale at retail any consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3, shall do so in accordance with the national fire protection association standard 1124, published in the code for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail Senate File 489, p. 4 sales of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles, 2006 edition. b. Require that a retailer or community group to be issued a license pursuant to this section provide proof of and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum per occurrence coverage of at least one million dollars and aggregate coverage of at least two million dollars. c. Permit a retailer or community group issued a license pursuant to this section to sell consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3, at the following locations as specified: (1) At a permanent building that meets the requirements of paragraph 'a"", between June 1 and July 8 and between December 10 and January 3 each year, all dates inclusive. (2) At a temporary structure that meets the requirements of paragraph 'a"" between June 13 and July 8 each year, both dates inclusive. d. A retailer or community group shall not transfer consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3, to a person who is under eighteen years of age. 5. a. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules to provide that a person's consumer fireworks seller license may be revoked for the intentional violation of this section. The proceedings for revocation shall be held before the division of the state fire marshal, which may revoke the license or licenses involved as provided in paragraph "b". b. (1) If, upon the hearing of the order to show cause, the division of the state fire marshal finds that the licensee intentionally violated this section, then the license or licenses under which the licensed retailer or community group sells first-class consumer fireworks or second-class consumer fireworks, shall be revoked. (2) Judicial review of actions of the division of the state fire marshal may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A. If the licensee has not filed a petition for judicial review in district court, revocation shall date from the thirty-first day following the date of the order of the division of the state fire marshal. If the licensee has filed a petition for judicial review, revocation shall date from the thirty-first Senate File 489, p. 5 day following entry of the order of the district court, if action by the district court is adverse to the licensee. (3) A new license shall not be issued to a person whose license has been revoked, or to the business in control of the premises on which the violation occurred if it is established that the owner of the business had actual knowledge of the violation resulting in the license revocation, for the period of one year following the date of revocation. 6. a. A consumer fireworks fee fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the state fire marshal. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, interest or earnings on moneys in the consumer fireworks fee fund shall be credited to the consumer fireworks fee fund. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the state fire marshal to be used to fulfill the responsibilities of the state fire marshal for the administration and enforcement of this section and section 100.19A and to provide grants pursuant to paragraph "b". The fund shall include the fees collected by the state fire marshal under the fee schedule established pursuant to subsection 3 and the fees collected by the state fire marshal under section 100.19A for wholesaler registration. b. The state fire marshal shall establish a local fire protection and emergency medical service providers grant program to provide grants to local fire protection service providers and local emergency medical service providers to establish or provide fireworks safety education programming to members of the public. The state fire marshal may also provide grants to local fire protection service providers and local emergency medical service providers for the purchase of necessary enforcement, protection, or emergency response equipment related to the sale and use of consumer fireworks in this state. 7. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules for the administration of this section. 8. A person who violates a provision of this section or a rule adopted pursuant to this section is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 100.19A Consumer fireworks wholesaler — registration — penalty. Senate File 489, p. 6 1. For purposes of this section: a. "Consumer fireworks"" means first-class consumer fireworks and second-class consumer fireworks, as those terms are defined in section 100.19. b. "Wholesaler"" means a person who engages in the business of selling or distributing consumer fireworks for the purpose of resale in this state. 2. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules to require all wholesalers to annually register with the state fire marshal. The state fire marshal may also adopt rules to regulate the storage or transfer of consumer fireworks by wholesalers and to require wholesalers to maintain insurance. 3. The state fire marshal shall establish an annual registration fee of one thousand dollars for wholesalers of consumer fireworks within the state. Registration fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the consumer fireworks fee fund created in section 100.19. 4. A person who violates a provision of this section or a rule adopted pursuant to this section is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. Sec. 5. Section 101A.1, subsection 3, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: 3. "Explosive"" means any chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat, unless such compound, mixture, or device is otherwise specifically classified by the United States department of transportation. The term "explosive"" includes all materials which are classified as a class 1, division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4 explosive by the United States department of transportation, under 49 C.F.R. §173.50, and all materials classified as explosive materials under 18 U.S.C. §841, and includes, but is not limited to, dynamite, black powder, pellet powders, initiating explosives, blasting caps, electric blasting caps, safety fuse, fuse lighters, fuse igniters, squibs, cordeau detonative fuse, instantaneous fuse, igniter cord, igniters, smokeless propellant, cartridges for propellant -actuated power devices, cartridges for industrial guns, and overpressure devices, but does not include "fircworks"" Senate File 489, p. 7 as "consumer fireworks-, "display fireworks-, or "novelties as those terms are defined in section 727.2 or ammunition or small arms primers manufactured for use in shotguns, rifles, and pistols. Commercial explosives are those explosives which are intended to be used in commercial or industrial operations. Sec. 6. Section 331.301, Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 17. The board of supervisors may by ordinance or resolution prohibit or limit the use of consumer fireworks or display fireworks, as described in section 727.2, if the board determines that the use of such devices would constitute a threat to public safety or private property, or if the board determines that the use of such devices would constitute a nuisance to neighboring landowners. Sec. 7. Section 331.304, subsection 8, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: 8. The board, upon application, may grant permits for the display use of display fireworks as provided in section 727.2. Sec. 8. Section 364.2, Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 6. A city council may by ordinance or resolution prohibit or limit the use of consumer fireworks, display fireworks, or novelties, as described in section 727.2. Sec. 9. Section 461A.42, subsection 2, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: 2. The use of consumer fireworks or display fireworks, as defined in section 727.2, in state parks and preserves is prohibited except as authorized by a permit issued by the department. The commission shall establish, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 17A, a fireworks permit system which authorizes the issuance of a limited number of permits to qualified persons to use or display fireworks in selected state parks and preserves. Sec. 10. Section 727.2, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: 727.2 Fireworks. 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section: a. "Consumer fireworks- includes first-class consumer fireworks and second-class consumer fireworks as those terms Senate File 489, p. 8 are defined in section 100.19, subsection 1. "Consumer fireworks"" does not include novelties enumerated in chapter 3 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1 or display fireworks enumerated in chapter 4 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1. b. Thc tcrm -fireworks- "Display fireworks- includes any explosive composition, or combination of explosive substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and includes blank cartridgcs, firccrackcrs, torpcdocs, skyrockct3, roman candlcs, or othcr fircwork3 of fireworks containing any explosive or flammable compound, or other device containing any explosive substance. Thc tcrm -fireworks- "Display fireworks- does not include ne—megnesium or chloratc or perchlorate, flittcr sparklcrs in paper tubcs that do not cxcccd one cighth of an inch in diamctcr, toy snakcs which contain no mcrcury, or caps uscd in ap pistols novelties or consumer fireworks enumerated in chapter 3 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1. c. "Novelties"" includes all novelties enumerated in chapter 3 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1, and that comply with the labeling regulations promulgated by the United States consumer product safety commission. 2. Display fireworks. a. A person, firm, partnership, or corporation who offers for sale, exposes for sale, sells at retail, or uses or explodes any display fireworks, commits a simple misdemeanor In addition to any othcr pcnaltics, the punishmcnt imposcd for a violation of this scction shall includc asscssmcnt e€, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. However, the a city council of a city or a county board of supervisors may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display of display fireworks by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations or groups of individuals approved by the city or the county board of supervisors when the display fireworks display will be handled by a competent operator, but no such permit shall Senate File 489, p. 9 be required for the display of display fireworks at the Iowa state fairgrounds by the Iowa state fair board, at incorporated county fairs, or at district fairs receiving state aid. Sales of display fireworks for such display may be made for that purpose only. b. (1) A person who uses or explodes display fireworks while the use of such devices is prohibited or limited by an ordinance or resolution adopted by the county or city in which the firework is used commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. (2) A person who uses or explodes display fireworks while the use of such devices is suspended by an order of the state fire marshal commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. 3. Consumer fireworks and novelties. a. A person or a firm, partnership, or corporation may possess, use, or explode consumer fireworks in accordance with this subsection and subsection 4. b. A person, firm, partnership, or corporation who sells consumer fireworks to a person who is less than eighteen years of age commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. A person who is less than eighteen years of age who purchases consumer fireworks commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. c. (1) A person who uses or explodes consumer fireworks or novelties while the use of such devices is prohibited or limited by an ordinance adopted by the county or city in which the fireworks are used commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. (2) A person who uses or explodes consumer fireworks or novelties while the use of such devices is suspended by an order of the state fire marshal commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. 4. Limitations. a. A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks on days other than June 1 through July 8 and December 10 through January 3 of each year, all dates inclusive. Senate File 489, p. 10 b. A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks at times other than between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except that on the following dates consumer fireworks shall not be used at times other than between the hours specified: (1) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4 and the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following July 4. (2) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on December 31 and 12:30 a.m. on the immediately following day. (3) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following December 31. c. A person shall not use consumer fireworks on real property other than that person's real property or on the real property of a person who has consented to the use of consumer fireworks on that property. d. A person who violates this subsection commits a simple misdemeanor. A court shall not order imprisonment for violation of this subsection. 5. Appl i cabi l i ty. a. This section does not prohibit the sale by a resident, dealer, manufacturer, or jobber of such fireworks as are not prohibited by this section, or the sale of any kind of fireworks if they are to be shipped out of the state, or the sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or the theater, or for signal purposes in athletic sports or by railroads or trucks, for signal purposes, or by a recognized military organization. b. This section does not apply to any substance or composition prepared and sold for medicinal or fumigation purposes. c. Unless specifically provided otherwise, this section does not apply to novelties. DIVISION II RULEMAKING Sec. 11. EMERGENCY RULES. The state fire marshal shall adopt emergency rules under section 17A.4, subsection 3, and section 17A.5, subsection 2, paragraph "b", to implement the provisions of this Act and the rules shall be effective Senate File 489, p. 11 immediately upon filing unless a later date is specified in the rules. Any rules adopted in accordance with this section shall also be published as a notice of intended action as provided in section 17A.4. DIVISION III EFFECTIVE DATE Sec. 12. EFFECTIVE UPON ENACTMENT. This Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment. JACK WHITVER LINDA UPMEYER President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 489, Eighty-seventh General Assembly. Approved , 2017 W. CHARLES SMITHSON Secretary of the Senate TERRY E. BRANSTAD Governor Senate File 489 Highlights Consumer Use Dates • June 1 through July 8 of each year • December 10 through January 3 of each year Consumer Use Times • Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4 and the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following July 4. • Between 9:00 a.m. on December 31 and 12:30 a.m. on the immediately following day. • Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following December 31. • Between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on all other days not specified. Age Restrictions on Use and Sales • It is unlawful to purchase fireworks if you are under the age of eighteen. • It is unlawful to sell fireworks to an individual under the age of eighteen. • Both offenses are a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250. Retail License and Fees (all fees paid to the state) 1. A retailer selling from a permanent building with 50% or more floor space dedicated to display or sale of first class consumer fireworks - $1,000. 2. A retailer in a temporary structure with 50% or more floor space dedicated to display or sale of first class consumer fireworks - $500. 3. A Retailer with less than 50% floor space dedicated to display or sale of first class consumer fireworks - $400. 4. Community group that offers for sale, exposes for sale, or sells first class consumer fireworks - $400. Note, this section 5. Retailer or community group selling second-class fireworks but not first class fireworks -$100. Items 1-4 can sell both first and second-class fireworks but item 5 can only sell second- class fireworks. Products cannot be sold to an individual under the age of eighteen. Insurance • The State Fire Marshal requires $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. Sale Dates • Permanent Buildings: June 1 to July 8 and December 10 to January 3. • Temporary Structure: June 13 to July 8 5-2-13: FIREWORKS: A. Definition: The sale and use of fireworks is subject to the definitions enumerated in Iowa Code sections 100.19 and 727.2, as amended, which definitions are incorporated herein by this reference. B. Prohibitions: It shall be unlawful for any person to use or explode any consumer fireworks or display fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Waterloo except on July 3, 4, and December 31 of each year during the hours of 12:00 p.m. Noon and 12:00 a.m. Midnight, all dates and times inclusive. C. Exception: Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of blank cartridges for a show or the theater, or for signal purposes in athletic sports or by railroads or trucks, for signal purposes, or by a recognized military organization, or for use in military funerals. Provided further, this section does not apply to any substance or composition prepared and sold for medicinal or fumigation purposes. D. Permit: Subsection B of this section shall not apply to anyone who has applied in writing and has received approval from this council for the use of consumer fireworks or display fireworks anywhere in the city on any date when the fireworks display will be handled by a professional operator, as referenced in 9-2C-3 of this code. E. Violation: A violation of this section is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).