CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #B8
DATE: May 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 005-2026, 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.
SUMMARY
The City Clerk's Office received three (3) applications for the operation of Safe and Sane Fireworks and Fireworks Stands Permits, pursuant to the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code ("HGMC"). The applicants, with the approval of the City Council, will be granted and/or denied a permit to conduct the sale of fireworks from properly approved fireworks stands at various locations within the City, as listed on the attachment.
At this time, the City Clerk's office is recommending the approval of all three (3) applicants.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the HGMC, Chapter 6.28, the City Clerk's Office has received applications requesting fireworks permits and has conducted the required investigation. The City Clerk recommends that the following three (3) applicants be approved and that permits be issued pursuant to the HGMC.
1. Artesia HS Band Boosters: CVS Shopping Center
2. Crossroads Multi-National Nazarene Church: Food 4 Less
3. Lakewood-Bellflower Elks Lodge #888: Elks Lodge #888 The City Clerk's Office is recommending approval based on the findings that the applicants have met the requirements set forth by HGMC Section 6.28.050.
Agenda Item #B8
May 13, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is minimal. Approved applicants are responsible for paying the permit fees.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 005-2026