SANTA ANA, Calif.—The City of Santa Ana is drafting up an ordinance that would allow voters to decide on banning fireworks throughout the city. Council agreed Dec. 21 to draft an ordinance that will be reviewed by a committee before potentially being placed on a ballot. Councilmembers Thai Viet Phan, Nelida Mendoza, David Penaloza, and Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra voiced their concerns regarding fireworks including the effects of air pollution, costs of police enforcement, and city-wide cleanup measures. While the council could have moved forward with the agreement of an ordinance being drafted, Councilwoman Jessie Lopez urged to allow the voters to decide on the fate of fireworks within the community. “This is something the voters should decide on once and for all, have them settle this,” Lopez said during the council meeting. “I don’t think that government needs to have a say in every aspect of our lives.” …