Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 26-05 – A Resolution implementing Title 14 of the Bellflower Municipal Code by establishing policies and procedures for obtaining, modifying and maintaining Cannabis Business Permits; and superseding Resolution No. 23-18
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office
February 9, 2026
1 Agenda
Proposed Updates Under Resolution 26-05
Current Permitting Process vs. Proposed Permitting Process Staff Recommendations to City Council
2 Proposed Updates (Resolution 26-05)
Concurrent CUP & CBP Review & Consideration
Redefined “adequate period of performance & financing”
Notice Requirement of Property Sale
First-Come-First-Serve Approach & Closed-bidding for Dispensary/Retail
3 CURRENT CANNABIS PERMIT ROADMAP (Resolution 23-18)
Existing CUP?
Submit
CBP
Submit CUP with Planning Dept.
Approved (Public Hearing #1)
City Manager deems eligible
City Manager denies application
Approved/Denied
Yes
No
Denied
City Manager to City Council for approval/denial
(Public Hearing #2)
First-come, first-served; force-ranked
Evaluation randomized; force-ranked
4 PROPOSED CANNABIS PERMIT ROADMAP (Resolution 26-05- Supersedes 23-18)
CUP/CBP Application
Meets Requirements?
Cannabis Regulations
Approved/Denied
Does Not Meet Requirements
Cannabis Regulations
City Manager to City Council for Consideration – Public Hearing First-come, first-served
Dispensary Consider Sealed-Bids
5 Drug Rehabilitation Program/Homeless Prevention Program $5,000 annual contribution set in 2017. Still $5,000.
6 Staff Recommendations to City Council
Adopt Resolution 26-05; and
Authorize the City Manager to accept and process applications for cannabis-related CUPs and CBPs; or Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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