1 CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
RESOLUTION NO. 005-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN
GARDENS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE
FIREWORKS FROM FIREWORKS STANDS IN THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS FOR THE 2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens permits the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks within the City of Hawaiian Gardens pursuant to the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 6.28; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens shall have the power in its discretion to approve, conditionally approve or to deny applications for the conduct and sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks from fireworks stands within the City of Hawaiian Gardens, per Chapter 6.28 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, hereafter referred to as ''HGMC"; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk's Office has received three (3) applications for Fireworks Permits from local non-profit organizations requesting to be allowed to conduct the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks within the City of Hawaiian Gardens; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk's Office has reviewed these applications for Fireworks Permits to determine compliance by these non-profit organizations, as required by Section 6.28.050 of the HGMC and these qualifying organizations are identified as part of Exhibit "A' to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the applicants listed on Exhibit "A" must comply with the provisions of the County of Los Angeles Fire Code; California State Health and Safety Code; the Standard List of Conditions as referenced herein as Exhibit "B" and all the operation regulations and Fireworks Stand restrictions as set forth in Chapter 6.28 of the HGMC.
WHEREAS, the current three (3) applicants must comply with any and all corrections and submittals required by the City Clerk's Office for full compliance with the HGMC, by the deadline set by the City Clerk, prior to final approval and issuance of the Fireworks Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Clerk's Office is hereby authorized to issue Fireworks Permits to those non-profit organizations as listed in Exhibit "A" of this resolution, subject to the Conditions of Approval as imposed by the City Council.
2 Section 2. The City Clerk's Office and the Los Angeles County Fire Department are directed to verify compliance with all applicable State, County, and City Codes, Ordinances, Regulations, and the Standard List of Conditions, as listed in Exhibit "B" of this resolution.
Section 3. The Mayor of the City of Hawaiian Gardens is hereby authorized to affix his/her signature to this Resolution signifying its approval and adoption by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
Section 4. The City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, or his/her duly appointed Deputy, is hereby directed to attest hereto; and shall cause this Resolution and its certification to be entered into the Book of Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California on this 13
th day of May 2026.
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
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MARIA TERESA DEL RIO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PABLO RUBIO
CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT “A”
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
APPLICANTS FOR APPROVAL
FIREWORK STAND LOCATION
AND
PROPERTY OWNER
1 ARTESIA HS BAND BOOSTERS
Adauca Gomez
12108 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90715
REP: TNT, Maria Oritz
CVS Shopping Center
12221 E. Carson St.
Hawaiian Gardens, LLC
2 IGLESIA DEL NAZARENO DIAS DE GLORIA
Hector Alvizures
12229 Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
REP: TNT, Maria Ortiz
Food 4 Less
12222 Carson St.
Ralphs Grocery Company
3 LAKEWOOD-BELLFLOWER ELKS LODGE #888
Diane Hoback
12507 E. Carson St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
REP: Phantom, Jahayra Solis
Elks Lodge #888
12507 Carson St.
Elks Lodge
EXHIBIT "B"
STANDARD LIST OF CONDITIONS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS
Pursuant to the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code (Chapter 6.28) all the following conditions are mandatory and shall be followed and complied with during the duration of this permit.
1. Approval shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant and the property owner has filed with the City of Hawaiian Gardens a signed affidavit stating that the applicant and property owner are/is aware of and accepts all the conditions of approval set forth by Resolution No. 005-2026 and/or any conditions of approval set forth by the City Council on the letter of approval.
2. THE ADOPTED RESOLUTION, WITH THESE CONDITIONS, SHALL BE POSTED IN A VISIBLE LOCATION IN THE FIREWORKS STAND AT ALL TIMES.
3. Failure to comply with the conditions set forth in the adopted resolution will result in a citation being issued and/or revocation proceedings, which will automatically and immediately shut down the operation by any official of the Fire Department or the City Building Official.
4. SET-UP AND TEAR-DOWN
Activities carried out as part of this fireworks permit shall occur only during the following times and dates:
a) SET UP AND TEAR DOWN of the stands shall take place between the hours of 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
b) NO FIREWORKS STAND SHALL BE ERECTED before Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM. (HGMC 6.28.090(I))
c) The premises on which the FIREWORKS STAND IS ERECTED SHALL BE CLEARED of all structures and debris, no later than Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM. (HGMC 6.28.090(I))
5. SALES OF FIREWORKS
Carried on as part of this permit shall occur as follows:
a. SALES MAY BEGIN no earlier than twelve noon (12:00 PM) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (HGMC 6.28.010).
b. SALES SHALL END no later than nine (9:00 PM) on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (HGMC 6.28.010).
c. HOURS OF OPERATION OF SALES shall take place between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, with the exception of section 5.a (above).
d. All retail sales of Safe and Sane Fireworks shall be permitted only from a temporary fireworks stand and the sale from any other building, structure, or other location is prohibited.
e. No fireworks shall be sold or offered for sale within the City, which are classified as dangerous fireworks as defined by the Health and Safety Code of the State of California.
f. Only sales of Safe and Sane Fireworks shall be permitted from the stands. Sale of any other goods or merchandise is hereby strictly prohibited from the stand.
6. FIREWORKS STANDS – OPERATION STANDARDS
a. No person other than the licensee organization shall operate the stand for which the license is issued, or share or otherwise participate in the profits of the operation of such stand.
b. No person other than the individuals who are members of the licensee organization, or the spouses or children thereof, sixteen (16) years of age or older, shall sell or otherwise participate in the sale of fireworks at such stand. There shall be at least one supervisor, twenty-one (21) years of age or older, on duty at all times.
c. No person shall be paid a consideration for selling or otherwise participating in the sale of fireworks at such stands.
d. Each person, group or organization shall be limited to one permit per year and each permit shall be limited to one (1) stand.
e. No fireworks shall be ignited within one hundred (100) feet of the stand. f. No activities shall be conducted in a manner which disturbs, accosts, confronts, harasses, badgers, or annoys any person.
7. FIREWORKS STAND – DESIGN AND LOCATION RESTRICTIONS
a. Fireworks stands need not comply with the provisions of the Building Code of the City; provided, however, that all stands shall be erected under the supervision of the City’s Building Inspector who shall require that stands be constructed in a manner which will reasonably ensure the safety of attendants and patrons. b. Stands erected without the supervision of the City's Building Inspector, shall request an inspection by the City's Building Inspector immediately upon erection of the stand.
c. Fireworks stands shall comply with the Electrical Codes of the City. If electricity is to be utilized by any stand operator, an electrical permit will be required, regardless of the source of electricity.
d. If, in the judgment of the Fire Department Inspector, the construction of the stands or the conduct of the operators therein do not conform to the provisions of this chapter, such officer may order the stands immediately closed. e. No person shall be allowed in the interior of the stands, except those directly employed in the sale of fireworks.
f. No fireworks shall remain unattended at any time, regardless of whether the fireworks stand is open for business or not, but no person shall be permitted to sleep inside a stand.
g. Sleeping and/or security vehicles shall be at least twenty (20) feet from any fireworks stands.
h. No stand shall be placed closer than twenty-five (25) feet from any other building nor within one hundred (100) feet from the storage or use of flammable or combustible agents (i.e. gasoline dispensers).
i. Fireworks stands shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the curb line, but in no case shall fireworks stands be placed within the road or public rightof-way. The front, sides, and rear of the stand shall be unobstructed and have an open area of a minimum of five (5) feet.
j. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be prominently displayed, both inside and outside the stand, letters to be not less than four inches high. No smoking shall be permitted within the stand or within five feet of the stand.
k. All weeds and combustible material shall be cleared from the location of the stand for at least twenty-five (25) feet in all directions. No rubbish shall be allowed to accumulate in or around any fireworks stand, nor shall a fire nuisance be permitted to exist.
l. All fireworks stands must be equipped with a minimum of two (2) operational 2.5- gallon water-type fire extinguishers. One must be easily accessible at each exit of the stand. Each fire extinguisher shall be approved as to efficiency and safety by the Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Inspector.
m. Each stand in excess of twenty (20) feet in length must have at least two (2) exits, and each stand in excess of forty (40) feet in length must have at least three (3) exits spaced approximately equidistant apart; provided, however, that in no case shall the distance between the exits exceed twenty (20) feet. n. No stand shall be constructed with a depth of more than twelve (12) feet. o. Stands shall be of wood or metal construction, built with a solid roof, rear wall and ends. The front shall be of solid wood or metal, three feet six inches (3’ 6”) in height from ground level to the display shelf.
p. The display shelf shall have a panel of unbreakable or wire mesh glass or window screen wire a minimum of twenty (24) inches in height between the public and the display of fireworks.
q. Signs shall be posted clearly and legibly stating Fireworks shall not be sold to any persons under sixteen (16) years of age.
r. All fireworks on the premises must bear the State Fire Marshall and SAFE AND SANE label.
s. There shall be no storage or display of goods outside of any fully enclosed structure.
t. There shall be no open flames, smoking, barbecues, or tiki-torches, or other flame devices, within twenty-five (25) feet of the fireworks stand.
8. The permittee shall keep and maintain the property in a neat, clean, and safe condition and shall conduct all operations in a neat, orderly, safe, and sanitary manner at all times.
9. Prior to the opening of business, the permittee shall obtain any and all necessary permits as required, including but not limited to building permits, electrical permits or other permits (as applicable) from the Building and Safety Department of the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Fire Marshall. All work done under these permits must be completed by the project applicant or by a State Licensed Contractor, with a valid City business license. These permits shall be placed in plain view at all times while conducting business.
10. The use of amplified sound-making devices, including horns to advertise, draw attention to or announce the presence of the stand, shall be prohibited.
11. There shall be no use of any mechanical equipment, appliance, or motor which generates noise detectable from outside the property on which the building is located except for the use of an electrical generator.
12. INSURANCE COVERAGE - The permittee shall obtain and maintain for the duration of the fireworks stand permit insurance against claims and injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of such fireworks stand. Evidence of liability insurance shall be filed with the City. The minimum amount of insurance shall be no less than the following (Subsections a-e):
a. General Liability - $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If Commercial General Liability or other form with a general, aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately or the general aggregate limit shall be for a minimum of
$5,000,000 or twice the required occurrence limit, whichever is higher.
b. Indemnification Clause and Hold Harmless Clause.
c. Additional Insured – The following shall be included:
The City of Hawaiian Gardens, the Public Housing Authority, SARDA, and the Public Financing Authority, their officers, employees and agents shall be named as additional insured on the Certificate of Insurance Form or proper Accord Form. d. The Scope of the insurance shall include Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance. e. The permittee shall furnish the City with original endorsements affecting coverage.
The endorser shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
13. Prior to the first day of business, final inspection and approval shall be obtained from the Building Official and release shall be obtained from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. A release form must be completed and returned to the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department. Requests for inspection must be made by calling:
a. Los Angeles County Fire Station No. 34, 21207 S. Norwalk Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Call (562) 865-4119, to schedule an inspection. b. City of Hawaiian Gardens, Building and Safety Division. i. Contact Building and Safety Division by email [email protected] or call (562) 420-2641, Ext. 224.
ii. You are required to schedule your inspection at least 48 hours in advance.
14. All applicants are hereby required to submit and file a completed City's "Fireworks Followup Budget Information" Form by the established due date. Failure to complete and file in a timely manner may result in denial of future applications for lack of compliance. (City Clerk's Office Policy)
FORM DUE DATE IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 BY 5:00 PM.