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What was decided (2 motions)
2 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Fireworks By-law 73- 2006, as amended, be further amended by: Amending section 1.6 to remove sparklers from the definition of “family fireworks”. Amending section 5.1 to “No person shall set off Family Fireworks in the City, except on the designated days of Victoria Day, Canada Day, and on the first day of the Diwali Festival annually. In the event that weather conditions such as rain, fog, smog or wind, on Victoria Day or Canada Day or the first day of the Diwali Festival make it impractical and/or unsafe to set off family fireworks, the next day preceding or following Victoria Day or Canada Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee Minutes 5 June 10, 2024 Day or the first day of the Diwali Festival shall be the designated day.” Amending section 11.1 to: “The act of setting off of Family Fireworks on private property by the owner, tenant or authorized person on Victoria Day or Canada Day or the first day of Diwali for their own personal display shall not be deemed to be a Display Fireworks.” AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare and list an amendment to By-law 73-2006, for consideration at a future Regular Council meeting.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Briscoe
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Nijjar