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Bellflower Regular Meeting of the City Council on 06/22/2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
City Council Approves Changes to Planning Commission Meeting Schedule and Procedures
The City Council considered an ordinance (1458) to amend the Belfflower Municipal Code regarding regular Planning Commission meetings and meeting minutes. Due to a consistent reduction in applications requiring Planning Commission approval, meetings have been held less frequently than the current schedule of the first and third Mondays of each month. The ordinance proposes allowing the City Manager to cancel meetings if no items are pending and revising the schedule to one meeting per month on the third Monday. Additionally, the ordinance removes the outdated requirement for mailing draft minutes via postal service, with staff continuing to provide minutes in agenda packets. The council voted to introduce the ordinance and direct the City Manager to revise the schedule.
City Council Continues Decision on New Cannabis Dispensary Permits Amidst Application Completeness Concerns
The City Council considered two applications for a cannabis business permit (CBP) for dispensary use: 9535 Artisia Avenue Inc. (DBA Herbs Diner) and OTC Bellflower LLC (DBA Off the Charts). Resolution 2605, adopted previously, outlined new procedures, including a sealed bid process based on guaranteed revenue. Both sites are entitled for cannabis use. After staff review, both applications were deemed complete. Herbs Diner submitted a bid guarantee of $225,000, and Off the Charts submitted $301,000. Staff recommended issuing the CBP to Off the Charts based on their higher bid guarantee and not issuing one to Herbs Diner. However, concerns were raised about the live-scan requirements for key personnel. The council voted to continue both public hearings to July 13th to allow applicants to complete necessary live scans and address application completeness.
City Council Upholds Revocation of Cannabis Business Permit for Medicinewoman Group LLC
The City Council heard an appeal from Medicinewoman Group LLC regarding the city manager's decision to revoke its cannabis business permit (CBP). The revocation stemmed from outstanding tax liabilities, including audited taxes from 2022-2024 amounting to approximately $50,000, and unremitted taxes for January-March 2026. The company had failed to respond to notices and pay outstanding liabilities, leading to the city manager's revocation on May 29, 2026. The company appealed, and a hearing was held on June 1, 2026, after which the city manager upheld the revocation. The company then appealed to the City Council. The city argued that the failure to pay taxes constitutes an unfair business practice and an imminent threat to public welfare. The company's legal counsel argued procedural issues, stating the business should have been allowed to operate during the appeal process and that the 'imminent threat' claim was unsubstantiated. The company also disputed the city's right to tax taxes and non-cannabis goods, suggesting this should be resolved in Superior Court. The council upheld the city manager's decision to revoke the permit.
City Council Introduces Ordinance for Salary Adjustment
The City Council introduced an ordinance (1457) to adjust the salary for city council members. The proposed increase is $114.15 per month, raising the salary from $1,729.61 to $1,843.76 per month. This 6.6% adjustment aligns with cumulative salary increases provided to city employees over fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (3% and 3.6% respectively). The increase would take effect after the November 3, 2026, general municipal election, meaning it would be applied in arrears. The council discussed that the current stipend is not sufficient to support a family and is not the primary compensation for service.
City Council Reviews Annual Report on Job Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts
The city council reviewed the city's annual public hearing on job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, as required by Assembly Bill 2561. The presentation included background on the bill, employee groups, vacancy rates, and recruitment strategies. The current full-time vacancy rate for the city was reported as 2%. Several new positions are budgeted for the next fiscal year, and the city offers competitive pay and benefits to aid retention. Specific recruitment challenges were noted for finance manager and planning positions, taking significantly longer to fill than entry-level roles. The council was presented with the city's recruitment and retention efforts, including competitive pay, bilingual pay incentives, and employee development programs. Following the presentation, the council opened and closed the public hearing and voted to receive and file the report.
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