City Council 4 7 2026 Agenda Item N7 Fireworks Ordinance

The City Council of Oxnard held a meeting on March 26, 2026, to consider a proposed fireworks ordinance aimed at regulating the use, possession, and production of fireworks within the city. The ordinance, prepared by the city attorney's office in consultation with police, fire, and code compliance departments, seeks to update enforcement provisions in line with state law. Key procurement-related elements include the establishment of increased fines for fireworks violations, raising the minimum fine from $1,000 to $2,000 per occurrence, and allowing misdemeanor citations with fines up to $1,000 and/or jail time. The ordinance also repeals previous resolutions and code sections to consolidate fine amounts within the ordinance for easier public and judicial reference. The council was invited to ask questions regarding the ordinance, which aims to reduce fireworks-related incidents and improve public safety enforcement.