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e minor children. Mr. Gary said that Finding B in both drafts is an error that will be corrected. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Gary said that there is no requirement of public hearing. The council, however, must give notice about its intention to discuss the issue at a particular meeting. Mr. Nicholson felt that enforcement against parents for the activities of their children is nearly impossible. The problem is complicated because fireworks can legally be sold to children 12 years old and over. Mr. Rutan did not support either option, saying an all-out ban is impractical and Option 2 will not change behavior. He suggested that the council consid- er banning fireworks except for July 4, and ban the use of fireworks in the south hills area only. He felt selective enforcement based on complaints would work. Mr. Rutan said the City should offer alternative areas for the use of fireworks. He also suggested that the City provide a penalty for illegal fireworks, saying those are the ones that will cause a fire. Ms. Ehrman expressed concern with prohibiting the use of fireworks this close to the holiday, saying the City should discourage use and otherwise rely on people's common sense. Mr. Boles suggested the City look at supervised sites. Mr. Gleason expressed concern for the following reasons: staffing needs are hard to determine, it is hard to control fire danger, and it places liability on the City should an e accident occur. He expressed a willingness to follow the council's direc- tive. Mr. Boles agreed with Ms. Ehrman, saying that an ordinance controlling the use of fireworks should be considered for the future. Mr. Robinette moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that Option 2 of the ordinance come before the council for adoption on June 29, prior to the 6 p.m. process session. Mr. Nicholson moved to amend the motion to ban the use of fireworks in the south hills area, as defined by staff, for this year. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Nicholson moved to amend the motion, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to restrict the sale of fireworks to people 18 years and over. The motion failed, 3:4; Mr. Green, Ms. Bascom, Mr. Robinette, and Mr. Rutan opposed. Mr. Green moved to amend the motion, seconded by Mr. Boles, to restrict the use of fireworks to the 4th of July only for the rest of the calendar year. The motion passed, 6:1; Mr. Robinette opposed. The main motion as amended passed unanimously, 7:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1992 Page 2 11:30 a.m.