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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/05/13 Item 24 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 24 Meeting Date 5/13/86 ITEM TITLE: Report - 1986 Fourth of July Fireworks Display at the Chula Vista Marina Resolution / i/7 d Appropriating $12,500 to Supplement the $10,000 previously budgeted and authorizing the Mayor to execute contract with Pyro Spectacular for the 1986 fireworks display SUBMITTED BY: Director of Parks and Recreation REVIEWED BY: City Manager ) (4/5ths Vote: Yes X No ) Council at their July 23, 1985, meeting directed staff to consider upgrading the 1986 fireworks display so as to be a fitting tribute to the City's Diamond Jubilee Celebration. RECOMMENDATION: That Council : 1 . Accept report. 2. Appropriate an additional $12,500 to supplement the $10,000 budgeted and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Pyro Spectacular, Inc. for the 1986 fireworks display. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: The City Council at their July 23, 1985, meeting directed the City' s Fireworks Committee to consider the introduction of several changes in the upcoming 1986 July 4th Fireworks Display. These recommendations included the following: 1 . Relocate Firing area. The construction involved in the expansion of the bayfront park has eliminated the accessibility of this area as a firing range for fireworks. In discussion with various pyrotechnic companies all have agreed that a more spectacular show can be provided if fireworks are launched from a barge located in the bay. It is felt that such a display originating from a barge will enable people along the shoreline to better see the ordinance as it explodes over the water. Page 2, Item 24 Meeting Date 5/13/86 2. Establish a cut-off time for vehicles to enter the area. The Police Department is preparing a plan that will prevent traffic from entering the bayfront area one hour before the scheduled start time. In order to accommodate late arrivals and individuals not wishing to drive their vehicles into this area, bus shuttle will be provided. The City's Transit system will provide free bus transportation to the bayfront one hour prior to the beginning of the fireworks display. The tentative location for Park and Ride pick up will be: a. Palomar Trolley Station parking lot. b. "H" Street Trolley Station parking lot. c. County Courthouse parking lot. 3. Traffic Control The Police Department and the Traffic Engineer are preparing plans to help relieve the anticipated traffic congestion as experienced in the past. However, it is felt that because of the large number of vehicles expected in the area, traffic congestion is inevitable. In dealing with the specific problem, the Police Department will increase the number of traffic control officers at key areas. The key parking lots used will be: Rohr Industries lot on Industrial and "G" Street; "J" Street Marina, Port area along Marina basin. In order to obtain the necessary manpower to provide traffic control , payment of Reserve Police is included in the budget. 4. Musical Entertainment All military bands in the area have prior commitments on this holiday. As a substitute the Committee and the Firework Company are attempting to procure the services of a local radio station in order to choreograph the fireworks display with music similar to the KGB Sky Show. Tentatively, the following arrangements have been made for the 1986 Fireworks Display: 1 . Selected Pyro Spectacular, Inc. for the 1986 Fireworks Display. This company has the largest and best variety of fireworks in the country. Pyro spectacular works include the 1984 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, inauguration of the California Lottery in San Diego Bay, the KGB Sky Show in San Diego Stadium, and many spectacular shows in foreign countries. 2. Arranged for a barge to be used for a display and to fire shell over the water. 3. Arrangements will be made with a local station to choreograph music to the fireworks show. 4. Arranged to have a 15'x15' set display on the barge depicting the City' s Diamond Jubilee logo. Page 3, Item 24 Meeting Date 5/13/86 5. Arranged for a more spectacular fireworks display. The display will last approximately 25 minutes and include a grand opening, eight separate scenes (2-3 minutes duration), and a spectacular grand finale. The cost of the 1986 Fourth of July Fireworks Display will be higher than for previous years. A tentative budget has been prepared as follows: 1986 Request 1 . Fireworks Contract (Pyro Spectacular, Inc. ) $16,500 2. Rental of Barge 1 ,750 3. Diamond Jubilee Display 1 ,750 4 Miscellaneous Expenses a. Rental of Barricades 200 b. Rental of Port-a-Pots 1 ,200 c. Additional Trash Receptacles 300 d. Shuttle Bus 300 e. Police Reserves 500 Total $22,500 Amount Budgeted (100-730-5202) $10,000 Additional required 12,500 $22,500 It is requesting that the additional $12,500 be authorized from the unappropriated Reserve Fund to make this 1986 Fireworks Display a more spectacular event fitting of the City' s 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration. FISCAL IMPACT: $10,000 was budgeted from non-departmental account and an additional $12,500 will be required. WPC 0631R by the City Council of Chula Vista, California Dated / ;�: '