Bellflower Regular Meeting of the City Council April 27, 2026

The City of Bellflower held its regular City Council meeting on April 27, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of a commercial development project at 17617 through 17639 Bellflower Boulevard involving four commercial buildings, a fuel station operated by Shell with a 7-Eleven convenience store, and an electric vehicle charging station. The council approved the tentative map, development review, and conditional use permit for this project, with conditions addressing parking, traffic, and alcohol sales. Additionally, the council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, outlining the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds totaling over $4 million for public services, code enforcement, economic development, and infrastructure improvements, including the Town Center Plaza project. The meeting also featured the adoption of the Urban Forest Master Plan, supported by a federal USDA grant, aiming to increase the city's tree canopy and improve urban forestry management, with a budget allocation of $100,000 for new tree plantings and maintenance programs. Public safety updates highlighted ongoing contracts and technology use, including an RFP for a new public safety center design and construction. The council discussed partnerships for homeless outreach services and approved motions related to these initiatives. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, managing federal grant funds, and enhancing public safety infrastructure and services.