# Community Safety and Welfare Committee Meeting September 18, 2026

The City of San Clemente's Community Safety and Welfare Committee met on September 18, 2026, primarily to discuss enhancing regulations and enforcement related to fireworks, particularly around New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July. The committee focused on updating the municipal code to clearly prohibit fireworks, simplify enforcement, and increase administrative penalties to deter violations. A motion was passed directing staff to draft comprehensive firework regulations, including penalty structures aligned with neighboring cities, for city council review. The committee also discussed the formation of a subcommittee to assist with refining the ordinance language and penalty details before council consideration. Additionally, the meeting covered the committee's annual work plan, which includes holiday public safety enhancements such as drone enforcement, augmented police staffing, and cost recovery measures. The committee emphasized the importance of measurable outcomes and after-action reviews to assess the effectiveness of implemented safety measures. Updates on wildfire resilience grants and fuel reduction projects were also provided, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve community safety through both regulatory and environmental initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Sources
- [Community Safety and Welfare Committee Meeting September 18, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6RZaYNaMSQ) - City of San Clemente