HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 91-173 06/17/1991~es~lutl®17 No. 91-173 ~ ~.5.
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5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIME CITY OF
6 PETALUMA TO IMPOSE A 24-HOUR BAN ON FIREWORKS ANI)
7 ALCOHOL IN LUCCHESI PARK ON JULY 4, 1991
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11 WHEREAS, the Fourth of July fireworks display at Lucchesi Park is a popular
12 annual City event, drawing large numbers of citizens; and
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14 WHEREAS, through the providing of the annual fireworks display, the City of
15 Petaluma gives citizens an opportunity to celebrate the 4th of July in a safe and controlled
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18 WHEREAS, during the 1990 Fourth of July Celebration, unruly and intoxicated
19 individuals threw fireworks into the crowd and created a generally unsafe atmosphere for
20 the approximately 10-15,000 people in attendance; and
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22 WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code section 1.04.O10.K provides for the
23 enactment of a temporary or special law in the form of a resolution which shall constitute a
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26 WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code section 1.12.010 provides that persons
27 authorized to enforce municipal ordinances, including those defined in Petaluma Municipal
28 Code section 1.04.O10.K may arrest or issue citations for violation of said ordinances or
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31 NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the
32 City of Petaluma, do hereby authorize cone-day ban of fireworks and alcoholic beverages
33 in Lucchesi Park from 1:00 a. m. July 4, 1991 unti18:00 a. m. July 5, 1991.; and
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35 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT violation of this resolution shall constitute
36 an unlawful act in a city park, which act shall be an infraction subject to a fine upon
37 conviction of not less than ten, dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars
38 ($100.00) for a first offense; not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two
39 hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second offense; and not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor
40 more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third and subsequent offense committed
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1 during the period of time covered by this temporary special law. Any citations issued
2 pursuant to this resolution shall cite violation of Petaluma Municipal Code section
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
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Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (iX$~tli~~t~$~i€~meeting; - "' "" ~-- J
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AYES: Read, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh
NOES: Davis
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