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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff whether to:
1. Reauthorize the coordination of a centrally located City-sponsored Fourth of July
celebration to promote public safety in partnership with the HERO’s Hall foundation
and Spectra Entertainment Inc. on location at the Orange County Fair and Event
Center. (Attachment 1)
2. Authorize up to $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2017-2018 contingency funds to cover event
costs, or an amount agreed to by the City Council. This amount could be lower due
to sponsorship contributions.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
In early 2017, Council Member Stephens held a community forum discussing the
history of fireworks in Costa Mesa. Suggestions and comments from the community
included:
• Citizens, for the most part, support legal firework sale and discharge
• An increase in fines for illegal firework discharge is necessary
• Costa Mesa needs a central location for a safe community celebration/display
• Revenue for youth groups must be considered before major changes are made
to the policy
• Undercover enforcement should be considered
On April 18, 2017, a report was presented to City Council for the creation of a City-
sponsored Fourth of July celebration to promote public safety. After consideration, the
City Council voted to:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2018 ITEM NUMBER: NB-2
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR A COMMUNITY
FOURTH OF JULY EVENT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
PROMOTION OF AN INCREASE FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORK DISCHARGE
FINE
DATE: April 10, 2018
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION BY: DANIEL K. BAKER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DANIEL BAKER AT (714) 754-5156
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(1) Approve moving forward with the coordination of a centrally located City-sponsored
Fourth of July celebration to promote public safety in partnership with the HERO's Hall
foundation and Spectra Entertainment Inc. on location at the Orange County Fair and
Event Center;
(2) Allocate $50,000 in new revenue and expenditures for FY2016-2017 to cover event
costs on the conditions that all of the $50,000 sponsorship monies will be raised by May
15, 2017, and the City will commit on moving forward once the $50,000 is raised;
(3) Approve a proactive campaign to inform citizens that the City will be vigorously
enforcing its prohibition against the discharge of illegal fireworks and seeking the
maximum penalty for such violations.
On July 4, 2017, the City of Costa Mesa hosted an Independence Day celebration
event at the Orange County Fairgrounds, through private sponsorship and donations
raised by Council Member Stephens. The event featured live surf band music and
games that included a rib-eating contest. The event also featured representation by the
LA Chargers, City giveaways, food and goods sold by more than twenty marketplace
vendors, and of course a pyrotechnic firework display to cap off the evening. staff
estimated that the event was attended by approximately 1,000 people.
Public Outreach and Enforcement Strategies
In combination with the event, considerable efforts were made to inform and educate
the general public of the City’s fireworks-related policies leading up to July 4th. On July
1st, July 2nd, and July 3rd, Police Explorers and advisors, two police bicycle officers, a
Fire Department engine company, as well as several CERT volunteers, canvassed and
distributed informational Fourth of July fliers within “hot spot” neighborhoods previously
known to have a higher volume of illegal firework. Approximately 5,000 bilingual door
hanger fliers were ordered for distribution. The door hangers were printed in both
English and Spanish. They included language advising of a “zero tolerance” policy, the
identification of illegal fireworks, hours to discharge “safe and sane” fireworks, a 24-
hour Police Department contact phone number to report illegal firework use or
suspicious activity, and the declaration of possession and/or use of illegal fireworks
being a crime being punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and/or imprisonment.
Informational flyers were distributed at firework stands and posted on the Newport-
Mesa Unified School District website.
The City Council authorized a citywide mass distribution of letters to approximately
44,000 residential households emphasizing a “zero tolerance” approach to illegal
fireworks and being a good neighbor during the Fourth of July holiday. The letter was
printed in both English and Spanish and was authored by Police Chief Sharpnack and
Fire Chief Stefano, on behalf of the City. Approximately 22,000 informational firework
fliers were sent out to households via the Mesa Water District billing cycle in June.
Social Media – including Instagram, Nixle, the City’s webpage, and the respective
CMPD and CMFD Facebook pages, were utilized extensively to inform the public of the
City’s stance on illegal firework usage and enforcement. Also, electronic LED message
boards were placed strategically throughout the city along major thoroughfares advising
the same.
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Costa Mesa Police Department utilized the criminal citation process for enforcement of
firework- related violations of the California Health & Safety Code (H&S) and for
violations of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code (CMMC). In most cases, violators were
cited and released in the field for the applicable misdemeanor charges and were issued
a court date to appear at the California Superior Court, West Justice Center in
Westminster. Prior to the Fourth of July holiday, the Police Department collaborated
with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) to apprise them of the City’s
educational and enforcement strategies and to work closer in the prosecution of these
cases. OCDA agreed to assign a sole Deputy District Attorney to handle all of the
Police Department’s misdemeanor state Health & Safety Code firework arrests in order
to have a single source of case review and potential prosecution. Concurrently, the
Costa Mesa City Attorney’s Office will prosecute all Municipal Code firework related
misdemeanor arrests also through the California Superior Court, West Justice Center.
This was the first year the Police Department utilized undercover detectives from the
Special Investigations Unit to coordinate the purchase of illegal fireworks from suspects
selling them within Costa Mesa. The operation lasted for several weeks leading up
through July 4th and netted a total of 32 arrests. Two of these arrests included handgun
charges. Consequently, detectives seized over 2,100 total pounds of illegal fireworks
that were subsequently delivered to the Fire Department for destruction.
Police Department Calls-For-Service (CFS)
For the evaluation period of July 1st through July 5th, the Communications Bureau
received a total of 703 firework-related calls-for-service (CFS) over the five-day period
(1,009 in 2016). Of those, 545 firework- related CFS were dispatched through general
broadcast to area police units (857 in 2016). Further, officers responded to 158 firework-
related CFS (152 in 2016). The firework-related CFS workload leading up to July 4th was
moderate with a dramatic increase on July 4th. CFS on July 4th generally peaked
between 7;00pm and midnight. This firework-related workload was in addition to the
normal, non- firework CFS during this same period.
The following table reflects a five-year historical summary of CFS and citations/arrests
for the Fourth of July holiday deployment period as outlined in the attached after action
report (Attachment 2):
Police Department
Calls-for-Service
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 % Change from 2016 to 2017
Firework GBs 430 428 540 857 545 - 36.4%
Officer Response 127 89 131 152 158 + 3.9%
Total Firework Calls 504 517 671 1009 703 - 30.3%
Citations / Arrests 32/3* 35/0 25/2* 79/0 80** + 1.3%
Evaluation Period 6 days 6 days 5 days 5 days 5 days --
* These numbers are only indicative of fireworks related arrests. They do not account for other
patrol, traffic, or any other non-firework related arrests.
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** In 2017, the use of non-criminal, civil citations was discontinued. All offenders were arrested
for criminal violations, and most were released in the field with a written citation. Previous
years reported both civil citations and arrests.
There were 22 “hot spot” locations identified from the previous 2016 Fourth of July
holiday. In 2017, 10.1% of the total arrests occurred within these same “hot spot”
locations.
Fire Department Calls for Service (CFS)
Battalion Chief Kevin Diamond was the liaison and Branch Director for the Fire
Department. On July 2nd, Battalion Chief Diamond patrolled the city in a marked fire
department vehicle. On July 4th, Battalion Chief Diamond paired with a police sergeant
in a marked police vehicle and patrolled the city. On both days, he provided technical
expertise and supplemented Directed Enforcement staffing. Fire Department total CFS
during the period of July 1st through July 5th was 183, which included one firework-
related trash/dumpster fire.
The following table reflects a four-year historical summary of CFS received by the Fire
Department over the Fourth of July holiday period:
2018 Fourth of July Celebration
Council Member Stephens is requesting Council support for an allocation not to exceed
$50,000 of funding to provide a pyrotechnic display on the Fairgrounds property
scheduled for the evening of July 3, 2018. Funding will also be utilized to reimburse the
Fairgrounds for labor costs for part-time staff and for a sound technician for the audio
system. Based upon estimates from the firework/pyrotechnic vendor and Fair Officials,
funding obligations will not exceed $50,000. These costs include:
• $25,000 for the Pyrotechnic display
• $20,000 in labor costs related to Fair staff utilization
• $5,000 in labor and equipment costs for audio equipment for stage
Event sponsors/underwriters will also be solicited for the event as a way to underwrite
the event and the programs listed above. The requested amount of $50,000 will cover
Fire Department
Calls-for-Service
(CFS)
2014 2015 2016 2017 % Change 2015 to 2016
July 1st 35 39 38 30 - 21%
July 2nd 21 43 42 38 - 9.5%
July 3rd 29 35 43 41 - 4.7%
July 4th 42 56 40 33 -
July 5th 41 41 30 41 +
Total Firework Calls 168 214 193 183 -
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the cost of the event based upon last year’s total expenditures which totaled
approximately $48,000,
If authorized, Council Member Stephens is requesting City staff work with the OC Fair
and event to assist in event and entertainment coordination. Council Member Stephens
is also seeking assistance with some minor graphic design work for flyers and
advertising along with the necessary staff time to coordinate and manage the event.
Any underwriters will be featured on the promotional materials.
The vision for the event is to once again open Hero’s Hall from 2pm-5pm to allow
individuals to honor and recognize our Nations Hero’s. From 3pm-9pm, bands will be
performing near the Husso ng’s concession area for event entertainment. Spectra Inc.
has offered to staff the venue and will provide food and beverages, Marketplace
vendors, and bounce houses. The event will culminate with a pyrotechnic display which
will not have the noise or concussion associated with traditional firework displays and
will comply with the City’s and Fairground’s noise ordinances. The display will take
place sometime between 8:45pm-9:00pm.
FISCAL REVIEW:
Council Member Stephens is seeking Council support and authorization to utilize a not-
to-exceed amount of $50,000 in funding for expenses related to the event. If
authorized, $50,000 or an amount authorized by the City Council will be appropriated in
the FY 2017-2018 budget with contingency. This amount may vary based upon
sponsorship funding.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed this staff report and approved it as to form.
CONCLUSION:
Staff is requesting that the City Council provide direction to staff whether to move
forward with the coordination of a centrally located City-sponsored Fourth of July
celebration on July 3, 2018, in partnership with the HERO’s Hall Foundation and
Spectra Entertainment on location at the Orange County Fair and Event Center.
ATTACHMENTS: 1.Map of proposed area
2.After Action Report
DANIEL K. BAKER
Assistant to the City Manager
Location
Attachment 1
City of Costa Mesa Police Department
Memorandum
DATE: July 14, 2017
TO: Chief Robert N. Sharpnack
Captain Mark Manley
Lieutenant Greg Scott
Lieutenant Joyce LaPointe
FROM: Sergeant David Casarez
RE: Fourth of July After-Action Report for 2017
The following is the After-Action Report for the deployment of public safety and City resources for the
five-day period from July 1st through July 5th, 2017. The stated goals of the Police Department’s
operational plan were to maximize the Police Department’s ability to effectively handle routine and
emergency calls-for-service (CFS) through the Fourth of July holiday. In addition, the operational plan
was intended to provide a highly visible and proactive approach to illegal firewo rks enforcement and an
enhanced customer service response for the anticipated increase in Fourth of July holiday related CFS.
The Fire Department partnered with the Police Department on many fronts, including community
outreach, public education, social media, and operational enhancements. The Fire Department allocated
one Battalion Chief (Arson Investigator) specifically to firework enforcement on July 4th. The City
Attorney’s Office, Finance and Public Services Departments also played important roles in preparing for
the holiday weekend, as noted later in this report. Finally, the City Manager’s Office and the City Council
provided the necessary financial resources to support substantial outreach efforts that served the City’s
clearly stated position on safety within the community.
Public Education / Community Outreach / Social Media
Considerable efforts were made to inform and educate the general public of the City’s fireworks-related
policies leading up to July 4th. On July 1st, July 2nd, and July 3rd, Police Explorers and advisors, two police
bicycle officers, a Fire Department engine company, as well as several CERT Volunteers, canvassed and
distributed informational Fourth of July fliers within “hot spot” neighborhoods previously known to have
a higher volume of illegal firework CFS. Approximately 5,000 bilingual door hanger fliers were ordered for
distribution. The door hangers were printed in both English and Spanish. They included language advising
of a “zero tolerance” policy, the identification of illegal fireworks, hours to discharge “safe and sane”
fireworks, a 24-hour Police Department contact phone number to report illegal firework use or suspicious
activity, and the declaration of possession and/or use of illegal fireworks being a crime being punishable
by up to a $1,000 fine and/or imprisonment. Informational flyers were distributed at firework stands and
posted on the Newport-Mesa Unified School District website.
The City Council authorized a citywide mass distribution of letters to approximately 44,000 residential
households emphasizing a “zero tolerance” approach to illegal fireworks and being a good neighbor
Attachment 2
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during the Fourth of July holiday. The letter was printed in both English and Spanish and was authored by
Police Chief Sharpnack and Fire Chief Stefano, on behalf of the City.
Approximately 22,000 informational firework fliers were sent out to households via the Mesa Water
District billing cycle in June.
Social Media – including Instagram, Nixle, the City’s webpage, and the respective CMPD and CMFD
Facebook pages, were utilized extensively to inform the public of the City’s stance on illegal firework
usage and enforcement.
Also, electronic LED message boards were placed strategically throughout the city along major
thoroughfares advising the same. The City’s LED message boards were placed at the following locations:
• Southbound Newport Blvd, north of Mesa Drive
• Southbound Fairview Rd, north of Adams Avenue
• Northbound Newport Blvd, north of 19th Street
• Northbound Harbor Blvd, south of Victoria Street
• Eastbound Adams Ave, west of Placentia/Mesa Verde Drive East
• Eastbound Victoria St, west of Canyon Drive
Additionally, a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) was completed by CMTV featuring Police Chief
Sharpnack and Fire Chief Stefano. The PSA was posted on a variety of the City, Police and Fire Department
social media pages and websites. The web link is listed below.
http://www.costamesaca.gov/index.aspx?page=1909
Police Department Staffing & Deployment
Police Department patrol staffing remained at normal levels on July 1st and July 5th. In order to manage
the anticipated increase in CFS leading up to July 4th, normal patrol staffing was augmented with
additional firework Directed Enforcement teams July 2nd through July 4th.
Enhanced staffing was achieved through utilization of voluntary Directed Enforcement overtime on
Sunday, July 2nd, and 3/12 shift officers working their monthly payback day on Monday, July 3rd, and
Tuesday, July 4th. Throughout this period, officers assigned to the firework Directed Enforcement teams
were tasked specifically with firework-related CFS and proactive “hot spot” patrols and enforcement.
Furthermore, on July 4th, officers from the 4/10 AM shift volunteered to work five-hour overtime shifts
during peak firework enforcement hours prior to their regularly scheduled nighttime shifts. This was the
first year where a dedicated Communications Bureau dispatcher and police radio frequency was utilized
to allow for more efficient radio communication between Directed Enforcement teams and the
Communications Bureau. Directed Enforcement teams were able to work more independently of the
normal patrol field operations, yet be available to assist patrol officers if a major incident occurred.
Directed Enforcement teams were assigned to each of the two Police Department geographic patrol
areas. Directed Enforcement strategies included uniformed officers in both marked police vehicles and
unmarked police vehicles.
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Supplemental firework Directed Enforcement teams worked the following schedules:
• Sunday, July 2nd 1330-0130 hours
• Monday, July 3rd 1600-0200 hours
• Tuesday, July 4th 1600-0200 hours, with additional Directed Enforcement personnel staffing
between 1700 – 2200 hours
Breakdown of supplemental firework Directed Enforcement personnel (does not include normal Field
Operations staffing):
Saturday, July 2nd
• Three marked units with two police officers each
• One marked unit with a sergeant
• One marked fire unit with a solo CMFD Battalion Chief
• Two Park Rangers
Sunday, July 3rd
• One marked unit with a sergeant and a police officer
• Two unmarked units with two officers each
• Two park rangers
Monday, July 4th
• One marked unit with a police sergeant and a CMFD Battalion Chief
• Six unmarked units with two police officers each
• Four marked units with two uniformed officers each
• Two park rangers
Enforcement Strategies
The Costa Mesa Police Department utilized the criminal citation process for enforcement of firework-
related violations of the California Health & Safety Code (H&S) and for violations of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code (CMMC). In most cases, violators were cited and released in the field for the applicable
misdemeanor charges and were issued a court date to appear at the California Superior Court, West
Justice Center in Westminster. Prior to the Fourth of July holiday, the Police Department collaborated
with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) to apprise them of the City’s educational and
enforcement strategies and to work closer in the prosecution of these cases. OCDA agreed to assign a
sole Deputy District Attorney to handle all of the Police Department’s misdemeanor state Health & Safety
Code firework arrests in order to have a single source of case review and potential prosecution.
Concurrently, the Costa Mesa City Attorney’s Office will prosecute all Municipal Code firework related
misdemeanor arrests also through the California Superior Court, West Justice Center.
This was the first year the Police Department utilized undercover detectives from the Special
Investigations Unit to coordinate the purchase of illegal fireworks from suspects selling them within Costa
Mesa. The operation lasted for several weeks leading up through July 4th and netted a total of 32 arrests.
Two of these arrests included handgun charges. Consequently, detectives seized over 2,100 total pounds
of illegal fireworks that were subsequently delivered to the Fire Department for destruction .
RE: Fourth of July After-Action Report for 2017
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Police Department Calls-For-Service (CFS)
For the evaluation period of July 1st through July 5th, the Communications Bureau received a total of 703
firework-related calls-for-service (CFS) over the five-day period (1,009 in 2016). Of those, 545 firework-
related CFS were dispatched through general broadcast to area police units (857 in 2016). Further,
officers responded to 158 firework-related CFS (152 in 2016). The firework-related CFS workload leading
up to July 4th was moderate with a dramatic increase on July 4th. CFS on July 4th generally peaked
between 1900 hours and midnight. This firework-related workload was in addition to the normal, non-
firework CFS during this same period.
The following table reflects a five-year historical summary of CFS and citations/arrests for the Fourth of
July holiday deployment period:
Police Department
Calls-for-Service (CFS) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 % Change from 2016 to 2017
Firework GBs 430 428 540 857 545 - 36.4%
Officer Response 127 89 131 152 158 + 3.9%
Total Firework Calls 504 517 671 1009 703 - 30.3%
Citations / Arrests 32/3* 35/0 25/2* 79/0 80** + 1.3%
Evaluation Period 6 days 6 days 5 days 5 days 5 days --
* These numbers are only indicative of fireworks related arrests. They do not account for other patrol, traffic, or any
other non-firework related arrests.
** In 2017, the use of non-criminal, civil citations was discontinued. All offenders were arrested for criminal violations,
and most were released in the field with a written citation. Previous years reported both civil citations and arrests.
There were 22 “hot spot” locations identified from the previous 2016 Fourth of July holiday. In 2017,
10.1% of the total arrests occurred within these same “hot spot” locations.
Fire Department Calls for Service (CFS)
Battalion Chief Kevin Diamond was the liaison and Branch Director for the Fire Department. On July 2nd,
Battalion Chief Diamond patrolled the city in a marked fire department vehicle. On July 4th, Battalion
Chief Diamond paired with a police sergeant in a marked police vehicle and patrolled the city. On both
days, he provided technical expertise and supplemented Directed Enforcement staffing. Fire Department
total CFS during the period of July 1st through July 5th was 183, which included one firework-related
trash/dumpster fire.
The following table reflects a four-year historical summary of CFS received by the Fire Department over
the Fourth of July holiday period:
Fire Department
Calls-for-Service (CFS) 2014 2015 2016 2017 % Change 2015 to 2016
July 1st 35 39 38 30 - 21%
July 2nd 21 43 42 38 - 9.5%
July 3rd 29 35 43 41 - 4.7%
July 4th 42 56 40 33 - 17.5%
July 5th 41 41 30 41 + 36.7%
Total Firework Calls 168 214 193 183 - 5.2%
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Noteworthy Events / Enforcement by Day
These events were handled solely by uniformed officers assigned to the firework Directed Enforcement
teams and does not include those arrests made during the previously stated undercover operations:
Sunday, July 2nd
• Officers made two firework-related arrests
• Officers made two warrant arrests
• Officers made one arrest for open container
• Officers assisted patrol officers on four priority incidents
Monday, July 3rd
• Officers made five firework-related arrests, including a subject on probation
• Officers made one DUI arrest
• Officers made two narcotics related arrests
• Officers wrote two citations for vehicle code violations
Tuesday, July 4th
• Officers made 41 firework-related arrests
• Officers made one arrest for possession of burglary tools
• Officers made two arrests for urinating in public
• Officers wrote one citations for vehicle code violations
The Police Department made a total of 80 arrests for misdemeanor firework-related violations of the
California Health & Safety Code or the Costa Mesa Municipal Code. In most cases, violators were cited
and released in the field for the applicable misdemeanor charges.
City Parks / Permitted Block Parties
There were no noteworthy firework-related issues within public parks or with the seven permitted block
parties. They had no adverse impact on City resources. On July 4th, Park Rangers issued 36 parking tickets
for violation of CMMC 12-26, vehicle in the park after dark. This was largely due to people using park
parking lots for off-site parking for 4th of July events.
Communications / Logistics / Equipment
All Directed Enforcement personnel utilized the Communication Bureau’s “Green 3” police radio
frequency. The dedicated Communications dispatcher and radio frequency was ideal, as it did not hinder
regular patrol operations. Communications Bureau personnel performed commendably, handling the
fast-paced and large workload of CFS from the community and related radio traffic from officers.
No vehicle inventory issues were noted, as most Directed Enforcement personnel were paired up in a
single vehicle for efficiency and safety. There were no safety equipment issues noted, as well.
Animal Control
The following is animal impound information during the Fourth of July holiday period:
• July 1st – Two dogs and one cat impounded
• July 2nd – Two dogs impounded
• July 3rd – Two dogs and two cats impounded
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• July 4th – Five dogs impounded
• July 5th – No animals impounded
Some of these impounds were found pets that likely escaped the home due to the discharge of fireworks.
Finance Department
The Finance Department issues firework stand permits every year to qualified applicants in accordance
with City Ordinance and City Council Policy 400-2. For the period of the Fourth of July holiday, the Finance
Department issued 35 permits to eligible applicants; in comparison, 36 permits were issued for the 2016
holiday. The permit fees were waived pursuant to Council Policy 400-2.
Public Services
Public Services staff manufactured and placed firework prohibition signs at all entrances to City facilities
and at all public parks. This contributed to the absence of any noteworthy firework issues on any City
property or in any public parks. Areas of heavy firework debris were swept after July 4 th with no added
costs. Fireworks companies also assisted with some cleanup. Public Services material and personnel
costs for temporary signage at public parks and along main thoroughfare streets was approximately
$3,415.
Recommendations
The following are recommendations for future deployments:
• Continue to use the misdemeanor criminal citation/arrest for firework violations
• Modify the existing Municipal Code ordinances relating to illegal fireworks to add a simple
possession violation.
• Consider creating a Municipal Code ordinance mandating that firework stands provide
informational fliers to each patron that outlines laws pertaining to fireworks. Perhaps, these fliers
can be funded through a council adopted fee for organizations with firework stands.
• Continue with all of the previously outlined public outreach efforts.
• PSA to be completed and broadcast during City Council meetings beginning in early June.
• Continue with early, coordinated investigative efforts to root out supply of illeg al fireworks
coming into the city.
• Continue to use a dedicated, alternate radio frequency and Communications personnel for
Directed Enforcement fireworks-related CFS.
• Continue partnership with all City departments.
• In addition to supplemental firework Directed Enforcement personnel, consider adding additional
Police Department traffic enforcement coverage throughout the holiday period.
• Continue to be flexible and modify strategic deployment of Police and Fire personnel as necessary.
Conclusion
Illegal fireworks were a persistent issue throughout the city leading up to and magnified on July 4th.
Police Department executive staff received several concerned emails/phone calls from the community
regarding the volume of illegal fireworks being discharged. The above recommendations should provide a
foundation for next year’s operational plan.
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With the significant increase in CFS over a five-day period, the operational plan was able to provide
enhanced customer service to the community. City sponsored educational campaigns, proactive
enforcement efforts to mitigate the flow of illegal fireworks into the city prior to July 4 th, increased Police
Department staffing over the Fourth of July holiday, and continued collaboration amongst City
departments, resulted in a net decrease of overall firework-related CFS with a slight increase in the
number of arrests, year-to-date. Furthermore, the Fire Department’s dedicated allocation of a Battalion
Chief (Arson Investigator) and the Fire Department’s collection and transport ation of confiscated
fireworks to the Orange County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad provided essential resources that advanced the
operational plan’s effectiveness. Contributions from the City Council, City Manager’s Office, and all other
City departments, supported the overall success of the City’s Fourth of July operations.
4th of July Donors (FINAL)
CJ Segerstrom & Sons 5,000.00$
Diamond Star Associates 5,000.00$
George Sakioka 5,000.00$
Greenlaw Partners 5,000.00$
LA Chargers 5,000.00$
PETA 5,000.00$
Rose Equities 5,000.00$
Jones and Mayer 2,500.00$
Travel Costa Mesa 2,500.00$
Favro Architects 2,000.00$
Miguel Jr./Holiday 1,500.00$
Best Best & Kreiger 1,000.00$
California Appartment Association 1,000.00$
Cleanstreet 1,000.00$
Costa Mesa Sanitation District 1,000.00$
Mesa Water 1,000.00$
Rutan & Tucker 1,000.00$
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth 1,000.00$
TNT Fireworks 1,000.00$
Weichman Realtors 1,000.00$
Presence OC Church 750.00$
El Matador 500.00$
Jay and John Kelly, Star Real Estate 500.00$ Paid to band directly
Lion's Club of Costa Mesa 500.00$
OCEA 500.00$
Experian 500.00$
South Coast Metro Alliance 500.00$
Watch Connection 500.00$
total 56,750.00$
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