HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-10-008 - Amendment to Proposed Chapter 544 (Fireworks)REPORT TO: Mayor C. Zehr and Members of City Council
DATE OF MEETING: January 18, 2010
SUBMITTED BY: R. Gosse, Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Patricia Harris, Manager of Licensing
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
DATE OF REPORT: January 12, 2010
REPORT NO.: CRPS-10-008
SUBJECT: AMEND CLAUSE 6 OF FINANCE & CORPORATE
SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT -PROPOSED NEW
CHAPTER 544 (FIREWORKS)
RECOMMENDATION:
That Clause 6 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report [Fireworks Vendors] be
amended by inserting in the first paragraph after the phrase "report CRPS-10-005" the following
wording:
"as amended by deleting subsection (c) Model Rocket Engines (Class 7.2.3) shown
under "Fireworks" in section 1 (Definitions) of the by-law and changing subsection (d) to
(c)"
BACKGROUND:
On Monday, January 11, 2010 a Public Meeting was held to discuss the repeal and replacement
of Chapter 544 (Fireworks). Delegations were invited to attend or to voice any concerns that
they may have in writing before the date of the meeting.
REPORT:
On Monday, January 11, 2010, Tom Ruggle, Chief Fire Prevention Officer received
correspondence from Angelo Castellano, President of the Canadian Association of Rocketry
voicing his concerns regarding including model rocket engines as part of the definition for
fireworks. Mr. Castellano was concerned that this could hamper the hobbyists who are involved
in the hobby of rocketry.
Staff have determined that it is reasonable to remove this part of the definition as model rocket
engines are very safe and stable. The rocket engines are typically held in very limited quantities
by toy and hobby stores and are most often found to be sold in their original packaging.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services