SR-304-003-03 (18)
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Council Meeting: June17, 2003 Santa Monica, CA
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Use of Fireworks at the Santa Monica College’s 20th Annual "Celebrate
America" Concert Program on June 28, 2003.
INTRODUCTION
This report recommends that City Council approve a fireworks display at Santa Monica
College (SMC) during the College’s "Celebrate America" concert program on Saturday,
June 28, 2003.
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is required for the use of fireworks in local events. The City has
encouraged SMC to hold the "Celebrate America" concert program on Saturday, June 28,
2003, in the College Stadium from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and provided financial support.
The celebration will end with a fireworks display beginning at 9:00 p.m. This will be the
21st year that the event has been held at SMC.
All state and local Fire Department ordinances for aerial display fireworks will apply to this
event. Site plan approval will be required from the Fire Department, including review of
the spectator area, display area, and firework debris fall out area. As in the past, a Santa
Monica Fire Safety Officer will be on site for the duration of the fireworks display. Campus
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Police will handle parking and traffic control and will direct traffic to exit on Pico Boulevard
rather than on residential streets. Campus Police will also monitor the gates to ensure that
no alcohol or fireworks are brought into the stadium.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is $10,000 budgeted in the FY 02-03 Community and Cultural Services, Cultural
Affairs Division to support the event. The provision of additional funds to support the event
is included in the June 17 Council meeting budget staff report.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council approve the use of fireworks at the 20th annual
"Celebrate America" concert program at Santa Monica College on June 28, 2003.
Prepared by: Barbara Stinchfield, CCS Director
Maria Luisa de Herrera, Cultural Affairs Manager
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