This chapter is adopted pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution for the purpose of prohibiting the possession of firearms on all city-owned property within the City of Monterey Park. The regulations set forth in this chapter are specifically intended to strike a reasonable balance between an individual's constitutional rights and the city's obligations to protect public health and safety.
(Ord. 2235 § 2, 2023)
Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions will govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:
"Firearm"
has the same meaning as Penal Code Section 16520, as may be amended.
"Locked container"
means a locked container as defined in Penal Code Section 16850, as may be amended, and is listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices.
"Public property"
means all real property and facilities owned by the city in fee simple; all public ways as defined by Streets and Highways Code Section 18609; all public service easements as defined in Streets and Highways Code Section 8306; and all real property in which the city has a possessory interest. Public property includes, without limitation, City Hall; the Bruggemeyer Library; the Corporation Yard; all parks and recreation facilities; all parking facilities; and all fire stations.
"Unloaded'
means that there is no ammunition in either the chamber or magazine of the firearm.
(Ord. 2235 § 2, 2023)
It is unlawful for any person to possess any firearm on public property. This prohibition includes, without limitation, persons who possess a concealed weapons permit issued in accordance with California law.
(Ord. 2235 § 2, 2023)
The prohibition in this chapter does not apply:
(a) 
Where the United States or California Constitutions allow possession of a firearm;
(b) 
To law enforcement officers authorized to carry a firearm;
(c) 
To transportation of unloaded firearms in a locked container.
(Ord. 2235 § 2, 2023)