# Bellflower City Council Meeting - November 9, 2026

The regular Bellflower City Council meeting on November 9, 2026, approved an agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) to settle the remaining FY 2025–26 balance, a new FY 2026–27 contract, and a budget amendment allocating approximately $69,300 to the animal-control account. The council also noted two active RFPs: one for full-service animal-control services and another for a feasibility study of future animal-control uses. The transcript does not clearly capture the full roll-call vote on this item. Separately, the council adopted Resolution 26-45 reducing certain cannabis business permit fees and approved increasing the maximum number of dispensary permits from four to five (Resolution 26-46) on a 3–2 vote. After public hearings, it approved permits for Herbs Diner and Catalyst 605, but denied Stizzy Bellflower’s permit. The discussion covered applicants’ estimated first-year tax guarantees, unpaid tax liabilities associated with former operators, and a proposed cash-free transaction condition, which council members said would not be required for these permits.

The council also considered amendments to the city’s utility-undergrounding requirements, including new triggers, exceptions, and rules for excavation of recently resurfaced streets. The urgency ordinance failed to receive the required four-fifths support, while the regular ordinance was introduced on a 4–1 vote for a later reading. No specific construction contract or project award was made. The council discussed possible future changes to cannabis tax and payment requirements, but took no action on those proposals at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Bellflower City Council Meeting - November 9, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBq7HyJ7WvU) - CityOfBellflower