Agenda packet — Artesia City Council, December 16, 2024

Joint Regular Artesia City Council and Special Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency Meeting
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
You may view this meeting live over the internet at
https://ca-artesia2.civicplus.com/241/City-Council-Meetings-Video Monday, December 16, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER
1A. Call to Order

2. ROLL CALL
2A. Roll Call

3. INVOCATION
3A. Invocation

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4A. Pledge of Allegiance

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments may also be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Those wishing to speak are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
5A. Public Comments

6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6A. Councilmember Comments

7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Certificate of Recognition - Social Hour Run Club
7B. Certificate of Recognition - Optimum Care Therapy

8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS - NONE

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only — Recommended Action: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived.
9B. Accounts Payable Check Register - November 2024
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. Second Reading of an Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals — Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24-960, An Ordinance of the City Of Artesia, California Adding Article 46 to the Artesia Municipal Code to Prohibit Short-Term Rentals Throughout the City and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).
9D. Second Reading of an Ordinance Granting Golden State Water Company a Franchise Agreement — Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24-957, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Granting to Golden State Water Company, A California Corporation, the Right, Privilege and Franchise to Lay and Use Pipes and Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Water For Any and All Purposes Under, Along, Across, or Upon the Public Streets, Ways, Alleys, and Places as the Same or Now or May Hereafter Exist, Within Said Municipality
9E. Second Reading of An Ordinance Relating to Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Solid Waste Collection Containers
— Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24-964, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Section 6-2.114 of Chapter 2 (Solid Waste and Recycling) of Article 1 (Garbage, Rubbish, and Waste Materials) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the City of Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Containers for Waste Collection and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations § 15061(B)(3). 9F. Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9G. Amendment No. 1 with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Flooring Replacement Project at the Albert O. Little Community Center
— Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract between the City of Artesia and Shaw Industries, Inc. for flooring services at the Albert O. Little Community Center, increasing the total contract amount by $74,842.98 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $273,444.93, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the Council; and — Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(d). 9H. Resolution Approving Plans for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project — Recommended Action: 24-3024, Approving Plans for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project; and
— Make a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Guideline 15301. 9I. Resolutions for Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Administrative Budgets for Fiscal Years 2025-26
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-48, Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Fiscal Period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and Taking Related Actions; and — Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-49, Approving Proposed Administrative Budgets for the Six-Month Fiscal Periods from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and Taking Related Actions
9J. Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and Updating Personnel Authorized to Examine Confidential Records — Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3025, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax; and
— Resolution No. 24-3026, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records 9K. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Requirements for Fireworks Stand Permits — Recommended Action: Waive full reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-965, Amending Sections 103 and 104 of Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Artesia Municipal Code Regarding Permits for Fireworks Stands; and — Make a Determination of Exemption from CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060, subd. (c)(2), (3) and Section 15378.
9L. Retention Employee Bonus Policy
— Recommended Action: Approve the Retention Bonus Policy

10. PUBLIC HEARING
10A. Continuation of Introduction of an Ordinance Regarding Smoke Shops — Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-961, An Ordinance of the City of Artesia Recommending that the City Council Adopt a Zoning Ordinance, Adding Article 47 to Chapter 2 to Title 9 Regarding Smoke Shops, and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3).

11. DISCUSSION
11A. Community Benefit Grant Awards for Calendar Year 2025 — Recommended Action: Grant funds from the Community Benefit Grant Program, contingent of execution of a Community Benefit Agreement, for the following amounts to each group:
— Artesia Chamber of Commerce for $18,000;
— Artesia Historical Society for $37,500;
— Friends of Artesia Library for $25,000;
— Artesia Historical Society for $37,500;
— Saahas for Cause for $13,000;
— South Asian Network for $11,500; and
— Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club for $12,000.
11B. Resolution Designating Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund Surplus as Assigned Fund Balances — Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3022, Designating Certain Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Funds as Assigned Fund Balance

12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12A. City Manager Informational Reporting

13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
13A. Councilmember Comments

14. ADJOURNMENT
14A. Adjournment
Date Posted: December 12, 2024

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9A.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council waive reading, by title only, of all ordinances and resolutions. Said ordinances and resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

BACKGROUND:

California Government Code 36934 allows the legislative body to waive the requirement to read ordinances and titles by the action.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9B.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Check Register - November 2024 FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

BACKGROUND:

The attached demands summary (accounts payable checks) is a list of all checks issued by the City of Artesia from November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024.

Prior to printing each check, payment requests are approved by the department manager, Finance Manager, and City Manager. Once payment requests have been approved, a batch for disbursement is processed by the Senior Accountant, and approved by the Finance Manager. Each check is printed with its invoice detail, then signed by the City Manager and Mayor.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

Attachments
2024 November Demand Check Register.pdf
Transaction Type Post Date Due
Date
Transaction
Amount
Payment # Amount Paid
110124 Invoice 11/05/2024 $732.41 85632 $732.41
11/05/2024
11152024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $731.91 85680 $731.91
11/19/2024
$1,464.32 $1,464.32
54654 Invoice 11/05/2024 $364.34 85633 $364.34
Supplies for Lawn Edger 11/05/2024
$364.34 $364.34
55433 Invoice 11/26/2024 $2,295.00 85720 $2,295.00
11/26/2024
$2,295.00 $2,295.00
AA-24-10-002 Invoice 11/05/2024 $153,933.25 85634 $153,933.25 11/05/2024
AA-24-10-002 Invoice 11/26/2024 $221,820.25 85721 $221,820.25 11/26/2024
$375,753.50 $375,753.50
96193 Invoice 11/05/2024 $12,980.37 85635 $12,980.37
11/05/2024
96582 Invoice 11/19/2024 $13,024.00 85681 $13,024.00
11/19/2024
96904 Invoice 11/26/2024 $11,687.09 85722 $11,687.09
10/27 - 11/9/24 Crossing 11/26/2024
Guard Service
$37,691.46 $37,691.46
111224 Invoice 11/12/2024 $1,150.00 85661 $1,150.00
11/12/2024
$1,150.00 $1,150.00
NOV2024 Invoice 11/07/2024 $285.83 41069 $285.83
24/11 HMO Dental 11/07/2024
NOV2024 Invoice 11/07/2024 $3,235.44 41069 $3,235.44
24/11 PPO Dental 11/07/2024
$3,521.27 $3,521.27
112124 Invoice 11/26/2024 $500.00 85723 $500.00
11/26/2024
$500.00 $500.00
REFUND Invoice 11/26/2024 $5,249.80 85724 $5,249.80
11/26/2024
$5,249.80 $5,249.80
INVO027333 Invoice 11/05/2024 $677.20 85636 $677.20
11/05/2024
$677.20 $677.20
15430 Invoice 11/19/2024 $4,926.88 85682 $4,926.88
11/19/2024
$4,926.88 $4,926.88
1009906 Invoice 11/12/2024 $3,567.00 85662 $3,567.00
24/09 City Council Project 11/12/2024

ALL ACE E & C INC
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
City of Artesia
November 2024 Check Register
Date Transaction # Description Payment Date
AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Union Dues, Payroll
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Union Dues, Payroll
Totals for AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36:

ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER INC
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Totals for ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER INC:

ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
City Managers Restroom -
Toilet and Vanity
Totals for ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.:
11/07/2024 11/18/2024
Totals for AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE GROUP:
2024 Bike Trail Fence
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
2024 Bike Trail Fence
Totals for ALL ACE E & C INC:

ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
9/29 - 10/12/24 Crossing
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
10/13 - 10/26/24 Crossing
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

ALLIANCE RACE TIMING
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Race Timing for 5K Run
Totals for ALLIANCE RACE TIMING:

AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE GROUP
11/07/2024 11/18/2024
Vehicle Services 2018 GMC
Totals for ARTESIA TIRE AND SERVICE:

ATHANS ICE HOUSE
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Winter Wonderland Event -
15 tons of ice and straw
Totals for ATHANS ICE HOUSE:

ARTESIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Holiday Party Sponsorship
Totals for ARTESIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

ARTESIA PARTNERS
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Planning Deposit Refund -
Totals for ARTESIA PARTNERS:

ARTESIA TIRE AND SERVICE
11/05/2024 11/06/2024

BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
1009922 Invoice 11/12/2024 $102.00 85662 $102.00
24/09 Ballot Initiative 11/12/2024
1009908 Invoice 11/12/2024 $22.00 85662 $22.00
24/09 Administration 11/12/2024
1009913 Invoice 11/12/2024 $230.00 85662 $230.00
24/09 Finance 11/12/2024
1009921 Invoice 11/12/2024 $136.00 85662 $136.00
11/12/2024
1009911 Invoice 11/12/2024 $122.50 85662 $122.50
24/09 Parks & Recreation 11/12/2024
1009916 Invoice 11/12/2024 $563.50 85662 $563.50
24/09 Utilities 11/12/2024
1009910 Invoice 11/12/2024 $674.00 85662 $674.00
24/09 City Clerk 11/12/2024
1009920 Invoice 11/12/2024 $737.56 85662 $737.56
24/09 Motel 6 11/12/2024
1009914 Invoice 11/12/2024 $1,144.00 85662 $1,144.00
11/12/2024
1009912 Invoice 11/12/2024 $1,481.00 85662 $1,481.00
24/09 Public Works 11/12/2024
1009909 Invoice 11/12/2024 $2,233.50 85662 $2,233.50
24/09 Planning 11/12/2024
1009905 Invoice 11/12/2024 $2,373.70 85662 $2,373.70
24/09 Code Enforcement 11/12/2024
1009907 Invoice 11/12/2024 $2,639.50 85662 $2,639.50
24/09 City Manager 11/12/2024
1009915 Invoice 11/12/2024 $5,200.00 85662 $5,200.00
24/09 Public Records Act 11/12/2024
1009919 Invoice 11/12/2024 $5,251.00 85663 $5,251.00
24/09 Catalyst Artesia LLC 11/12/2024
- Cannabis
1009917 Invoice 11/12/2024 $6,487.00 85663 $6,487.00
24/09 Labor/Employment 11/12/2024
1009923 Invoice 11/12/2024 $9,919.40 85663 $9,919.40
11/12/2024
1009918 Invoice 11/12/2024 $11,117.25 85663 $11,117.25
11/12/2024
1011907 Invoice 11/19/2024 $340.00 85683 $340.00
11/19/2024
1011910 Invoice 11/19/2024 $170.00 85683 $170.00
24/10 Ballot Initiative 11/19/2024
1011904 Invoice 11/19/2024 $136.00 85683 $136.00
24/10 Stormwater/NPDES 11/19/2024
1011901 Invoice 11/19/2024 $98.00 85683 $98.00
24/10 Parks & Recreation 11/19/2024
1011903 Invoice 11/19/2024 $98.00 85683 $98.00
24/10 Utilities 11/19/2024
1011905 Invoice 11/19/2024 $68.00 85683 $68.00
11/19/2024
1011898 Invoice 11/19/2024 $49.00 85683 $49.00
24/10 Administration 11/19/2024
1011911 Invoice 11/19/2024 $782.00 85683 $782.00
11/19/2024
1011906 Invoice 11/19/2024 $816.00 85683 $816.00
24/10 Labor/Employment 11/19/2024
1011902 Invoice 11/19/2024 $931.00 85683 $931.00
24/10 Public Works 11/19/2024
1011908 Invoice 11/19/2024 $1,096.00 85683 $1,096.00
11/19/2024
1011900 Invoice 11/19/2024 $1,129.50 85683 $1,129.50
24/10 City Clerk 11/19/2024
1011909 Invoice 11/19/2024 $1,545.56 85683 $1,545.56
24/10 Motel 6 11/19/2024
1011897 Invoice 11/19/2024 $1,715.00 85683 $1,715.00
24/10 City Manager 11/19/2024
1011912 Invoice 11/19/2024 $2,142.00 85683 $2,142.00
11/19/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/09 Eminent Domain RE
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/10 Special Project
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/09 Economic
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/09 Builders Remedy
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/09 Application 18701
Pioneer, 11701 South, Clear
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 Economic
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 Catalyst - Artesia LLC -
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 Artesia Towne Center
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 Eminent Domain RE
1011914 Invoice 11/19/2024 $3,282.30 85684 $3,282.30
11/19/2024
1011896 Invoice 11/19/2024 $5,069.00 85684 $5,069.00
24/10 City Council Project 11/19/2024
1011913 Invoice 11/19/2024 $5,791.26 85684 $5,791.26
24/10 Code Enforcement 11/19/2024
1011899 Invoice 11/19/2024 $7,699.50 85684 $7,699.50
24/10 Planning 11/19/2024
1011916 Invoice 11/19/2024 $8,700.00 85684 $8,700.00
24/10 Public Records Act 11/19/2024
1011915 Invoice 11/19/2024 $11,931.30 85684 $11,931.30
11/19/2024
$107,590.33 $107,590.33
INV-0000412891 Invoice 11/19/2024 $20,550.00 85685 $20,550.00 FE NXT Renewal 11/19/2024
$20,550.00 $20,550.00
219 Invoice 11/26/2024 $396.90 85725 $396.90
11/26/2024
218 Invoice 11/26/2024 $1,120.08 85725 $1,120.08
City Hall Janitorial 11/26/2024
Supplies
$1,516.98 $1,516.98
230977 Invoice 11/12/2024 $134.00 85664 $134.00
24/11 Pest Control 11/12/2024
$134.00 $134.00
4203484552-11/2024 Invoice 11/01/2024 $64,221.39 41070 $64,221.39 24/11 Health Premium 11/01/2024
$64,221.39 $64,221.39

11.13-11.15 Invoice 11/19/2024 $86.74 85686 $86.74
11/19/2024
$86.74 $86.74
IN2792258 Invoice 11/26/2024 $650.60 85726 $650.60
11/26/2024
IN2785055 Invoice 11/26/2024 $658.12 85726 $658.12
11/26/2024
$1,308.72 $1,308.72
5032000145 Invoice 11/19/2024 $653.71 85687 $653.71
11/19/2024
$653.71 $653.71
11262024 Invoice 11/26/2024 $550.00 85727 $550.00
11/26/2024
$550.00 $550.00
11082024 Invoice 11/12/2024 $3,600.00 85665 $3,600.00
5K T-Shirts 11/12/2024
$3,600.00 $3,600.00
2024-08-02 Invoice 11/12/2024 $21,530.00 85666 $21,530.00 11/12/2024
2024-08-01 Invoice 11/12/2024 $20,000.00 85666 $20,000.00 11/12/2024
$41,530.00 $41,530.00
88104 Invoice 11/05/2024 $310.00 85637 $310.00
11/05/2024
$310.00 $310.00
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 Applicant Reimburse -
Clear Channel, 11540 187th
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024

CARMEN ZAMBRANO TORRES
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 Builders Remedy
Totals for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:

BLACKBAUD INC
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for BLACKBAUD INC:

BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Supplies for Artesia Park
Totals for BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY:

CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Totals for CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT:

CalPers
11/01/2024 11/18/2024
Totals for CalPers:
11/20-12/19/24 Sharp
Totals for CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT:

CERRITOS FOOTBALL BOOSTERS
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Cerritos Football Program
Totals for CERRITOS FOOTBALL BOOSTERS:

MMASC Annual Conference
2024 Reimbursement
Totals for CARMEN ZAMBRANO TORRES:

CBE
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
10/20-11/19/24 Overage
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
9/20-10/19/24 Overage
Totals for CBE:

CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
11/19/2024 11/19/2024

CHANSON WALKER
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Totals for CHANSON WALKER:

CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/10 Design Services
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/09 Design Services
Totals for CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE:

CINDY'S JUMPERS LLC
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Veterans Day Ceremony -
Totals for CINDY'S JUMPERS LLC:

CINTAS CORP
4204612041 Invoice 11/05/2024 $145.96 85638 $145.96
11/05/2024
14206197277 Invoice 11/05/2024 $611.67 85638 $611.67
11/05/2024
4207634068 Invoice 11/26/2024 $145.96 85728 $145.96
11/26/2024
4209074357 Invoice 11/26/2024 $611.67 85728 $611.67
11/26/2024
$1,515.26 $1,515.26
ASIT001456 Invoice 11/19/2024 $5,249.20 85688 $5,249.20 11/19/2024
$5,249.20 $5,249.20
3507880-00-111524 Invoice 11/26/2024 $767.87 85729 $767.87 11/26/2024
3507800-00-111524 Invoice 11/26/2024 $100.90 85729 $100.90 11/26/2024
$868.77 $868.77
321094 Invoice 11/05/2024 $5,705.44 85639 $5,705.44
11/05/2024
$5,705.44 $5,705.44
70687031101293 Invoice 11/07/2024 $2,822.93 41071 $2,822.93 24/11 Supplemental Ins. 11/07/2024
$2,822.93 $2,822.93
IN1426163 Invoice 11/26/2024 $37.00 85730 $37.00
11/26/2024
IN1423281 Invoice 11/26/2024 $37.00 85731 $37.00
11/26/2024
$74.00 $74.00
111624 Invoice 11/12/2024 $250.00 85667 $250.00
5k Photographer 11/12/2024
$250.00 $250.00
2024-25-001 Invoice 11/05/2024 $2,488.00 85640 $2,488.00 FY24/25 Membership 11/05/2024
Dues
$2,488.00 $2,488.00
IR-3076 Invoice 11/26/2024 $243.30 85732 $243.30
11/26/2024
$243.30 $243.30
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $170.86 85689 $170.86
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$170.86 $170.86
113622 Invoice 11/05/2024 $1,244.44 85641 $1,244.44
11/05/2024
$1,244.44 $1,244.44
480414A-110624 Invoice 11/15/2024 $3,288.91 41072 $3,288.91 11/15/2024
$3,288.91 $3,288.91
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $170.86 85690 $170.86
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$170.86 $170.86
5494157-00 Invoice 11/26/2024 $72.62 85733 $72.62
11/26/2024
24/09 AJ Park Janitorial
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024

COLONIAL LIFE
11/07/2024 11/18/2024
Totals for CITY OF BREA:

CITY OF NORWALK
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
09/15-11/15/24 169th &
24/09 Artesia Park Janitorial
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 AJ Park Janitorial
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Artesia Park Janitorial
Totals for CINTAS CORP:

CITY OF BREA
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 IT service and onsite
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
09/15-11/15/24 11908
Totals for CITY OF NORWALK:

CIVICPLUS LLC
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
CivicRec Recreation
Totals for CIVICPLUS LLC:

Totals for DOROTHY HOEKSTRA:

DUPRE ENTERPRISES
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Totals for DAVID MARTINEZ:

DISASTER MANAGEMENT AREA E
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Totals for COLONIAL LIFE:

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
FY24/25 Artesia
Community Center Backflow
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
FY24/25 City Hall Backflow
Totals for COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES:

DAVID MARTINEZ
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Totals for DISASTER MANAGEMENT AREA E:

Dominique Stewart
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
MMASC Meal & Mileage
Totals for Dominique Stewart:

DOROTHY HOEKSTRA
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Security Light Bulbs for
Installation of 120V
Receptable on2 Street Pole
Totals for DUPRE ENTERPRISES:

Enterprise FM Trust
11/15/2024 11/18/2024
24/09 Electric Vehicle Lease
Totals for Enterprise FM Trust:

ERNESTO OLIVARES
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for ERNESTO OLIVARES:

FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC
$72.62 $72.62
166513849 Invoice 11/06/2024 $588.74 41073 $588.74
24/11 Vision Coverage 11/06/2024
$588.74 $588.74
241002 Invoice 11/26/2024 $8,969.30 85734 $8,969.30
11/26/2024
240905 Invoice 11/26/2024 $7,857.80 85734 $7,857.80
11/26/2024
$16,827.10 $16,827.10
FTB110124 Invoice 11/05/2024 $80.00 85642 $80.00
11/05/2024
11152024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $80.00 85691 $80.00
11/19/2024
11152024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $46.09 85692 $46.09
11/19/2024
$206.09 $206.09
11072024 Invoice 11/12/2024 $20,000.00 85668 $20,000.00 11/12/2024
$20,000.00 $20,000.00
00552386989-111324 Invoice 11/21/2024 $585.45 41078 $585.45 24/10 11938 South St. 11/21/2024
28650044382-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $123.28 41078 $123.28 11/21/2024
49057935782-111424 Invoice 11/21/2024 $458.39 41078 $458.39 24/10 18530 Corby Ave. 11/21/2024
13732300002-111524 Invoice 11/21/2024 $293.25 41078 $293.25 11/21/2024
80727400006-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $682.06 41078 $682.06 24/10 11710 South St IRR 11/21/2024
43024400004-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $359.29 41078 $359.29 24/10 11734 IRR Artesia 11/21/2024
42732300001-111824 Invoice 11/21/2024 $616.03 41078 $616.03 24/10 12034 Artesia IRR 11/21/2024
11131392257-111524 Invoice 11/21/2024 $439.97 41078 $439.97 11/21/2024
97259400006-111524 Invoice 11/21/2024 $74.92 41078 $74.92 24/10 17202 Alburtis 11/21/2024
82177200001-111524 Invoice 11/21/2024 $169.20 41078 $169.20 24/10 17203 Corby Ave 11/21/2024
87564300009-111824 Invoice 11/21/2024 $696.72 41078 $696.72 11/21/2024
79020300004-111524 Invoice 11/21/2024 $1,408.32 41078 $1,408.32 11/21/2024
87836872074-111324 Invoice 11/21/2024 $255.32 41078 $255.32 11/21/2024
29424300001-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $155.61 41078 $155.61 24/10 18641 Corby Ave 11/21/2024
22743000006-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $290.02 41078 $290.02 24/10 18644 Alburtis Ave 11/21/2024
91743000001-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $415.97 41078 $415.97 11/21/2024
02743000008-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $26.18 41078 $26.18 11/21/2024
12743000007-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $425.30 41078 $425.30 24/10 18750 Clarkdale 11/21/2024
85147443411-111324 Invoice 11/21/2024 $386.63 41078 $386.63 11/21/2024
63500932239-101124 Invoice 11/21/2024 $367.41 41078 $367.41 11/21/2024
55342200007-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $249.23 41078 $249.23 11/21/2024
91385393847-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $1,159.70 41078 $1,159.70 Totals for FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC:

FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
Rene Trevino, 11/15/2024
Totals for FRANCHISE TAX BOARD:

GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Totals for FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.:

FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Dial-a-Ride Services
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/09 Dial-a-Ride Services
Totals for FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.:

FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Ericka Jackson, 11/01/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Ericka Jackson, 11/15/2024
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 17512 IRR Norwalk
24/10 11504 Artesia Blvd
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
FY24/25 - Major Corridor
Totals for GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 18609 IRR Pioneer
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 17189 IRR Baber Ave.
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 18747 Fp Clarkdale
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 17815 Pioneer Blvd
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 18506 IRR Pioneer
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 18803 Elaine Ave.
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 Norwalk & South St.
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 Norwalk Blvd So of
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
11/21/2024
53533876818-110624 Invoice 11/21/2024 $343.36 41078 $343.36 11/21/2024
76772389227-111424 Invoice 11/21/2024 $154.52 41078 $154.52 24/10 11504 178th St. 11/21/2024
$10,136.13 $10,136.13
9293588183 Invoice 11/26/2024 $148.03 85735 $148.03
PW Yard - Fire Blanket 11/26/2024
$148.03 $148.03
40033 Invoice 11/05/2024 $180.00 85643 $180.00
11/05/2024
$180.00 $180.00
110524 Invoice 11/05/2024 $1,359.80 85644 $1,359.80
11/05/2024
$1,359.80 $1,359.80
SIN044642 Invoice 11/19/2024 $150.00 85693 $150.00
24/10 Cannabis Program 11/19/2024
$150.00 $150.00
10312425 Invoice 11/19/2024 $1,900.00 85694 $1,900.00
24/10 Senior Meals 11/19/2024
$1,900.00 $1,900.00
15438 Invoice 11/05/2024 $3,298.00 85645 $3,298.00
11/05/2024
$3,298.00 $3,298.00
11062024 Invoice 11/26/2024 $61.00 85736 $61.00
Live Scan Reimbursement 11/26/2024
$61.00 $61.00
IR-3042 Invoice 11/19/2024 $1,200.00 85695 $1,200.00
11/19/2024
$1,200.00 $1,200.00
ART1UO12409 Invoice 11/19/2024 $480.00 85696 $480.00
11/19/2024
ART1MS412409 Invoice 11/19/2024 $12,220.00 85696 $12,220.00 11/19/2024
$12,700.00 $12,700.00
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $170.86 85697 $170.86
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$170.86 $170.86
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $140.02 85698 $140.02
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$140.02 $140.02
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $224.07 85699 $224.07
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$224.07 $224.07
111624 Invoice 11/19/2024 $375.00 85700 $375.00
11/19/2024
112024 Invoice 11/26/2024 $230.00 85737 $230.00
11/26/2024
$605.00 $605.00
609579 Invoice 11/12/2024 $14,361.00 85669 $14,361.00
11/12/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Hazzard Backflow Device
24/10 17514 Norwalk Blvd
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
24/10 Droxford St Norwalk
11/21/2024 11/21/2024
Totals for GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY:

GRAINGER
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for GRAINGER:

HAZZARD BACKFLOW INC.

Totals for HAZZARD BACKFLOW INC.:

HEDSSON JIMENEZ
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Oct/Nov '24 - Karate Class
Totals for HEDSSON JIMENEZ:

HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
AJPP Manos Unidos -
Totals for JOAQUIN VERDUSCO:

JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES
Totals for HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES:

HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION:

INTELLI-TECH
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Annual Barracuda Data
Totals for INTELLI-TECH:

JEREMY DAVIS
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for JEREMY DAVIS:

JOAQUIN VERDUSCO
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
DJ for Senior Thanksgiving
Luncheon 11/22/24
Totals for KENNY CALEB:

KILTER HOME SERVICES INC
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for JUSTINE MENZEL:

KAREN HEATH
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/09 Oil Payment Program
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/09 Municipal Storm
Totals for JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES:

JOSE ASCENCIO
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for JOSE ASCENCIO:

JUSTINE MENZEL
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for KAREN HEATH:

KENNY CALEB
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
5K Run Event on 11/16/24
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Wood Replacement for
613205 Invoice 11/26/2024 $2,460.00 85738 $2,460.00
11/26/2024
$16,821.00 $16,821.00
79551884 Invoice 11/19/2024 $150.00 85701 $150.00
11/19/2024
$150.00 $150.00
29388766-20 Invoice 11/19/2024 $2,445.00 85702 $2,445.00 24/08 11504 Artesia Blvd 11/19/2024
$2,445.00 $2,445.00
24-1479 Oct24 Invoice 11/12/2024 $3,177.72 85670 $3,177.72 11/12/2024
$3,177.72 $3,177.72
11252024 Invoice 11/26/2024 $11,317.91 85739 $11,317.91 24/10 Animal Housing 11/26/2024
$11,317.91 $11,317.91
24111202396 Invoice 11/26/2024 $7,009.91 85740 $7,009.91 24/10 Industrial Waste 11/26/2024
$7,009.91 $7,009.91
250863MR Invoice 11/05/2024 $767.43 85646 $767.43
24/09 DES Hall 11/05/2024
250867MR Invoice 11/05/2024 $955.26 85646 $955.26
24/09 Traffic Enforcement 11/05/2024
250914TZ Invoice 11/05/2024 $1,056.69 85646 $1,056.69
24/09 Helicopter Service 11/05/2024
250866MR Invoice 11/05/2024 $5,012.04 85646 $5,012.04
24/09 Foot Patrol 11/05/2024
250865MR Invoice 11/05/2024 $7,688.66 85646 $7,688.66
24/09 La Mirage Event 11/05/2024
250843MR Invoice 11/05/2024 $14,651.90 85646 $14,651.90 24/08 SAO Backfill 11/05/2024
250862MR Invoice 11/05/2024 $14,918.45 85646 $14,918.45 24/09 Gang Suppression 11/05/2024
250868MR Invoice 11/05/2024 $33,211.80 85646 $33,211.80 24/09 SAO Backfill 11/05/2024
250609TZ Invoice 11/05/2024 $369,930.26 85646 $369,930.26 11/05/2024
$448,192.49 $448,192.49
11152024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $184.60 85703 $184.60
24/11 Supplemental Ins. 11/19/2024
$184.60 $184.60
110524 Invoice 11/05/2024 $191.10 85647 $191.10
11/05/2024
$191.10 $191.10
3414 Invoice 11/19/2024 $4,363.00 85704 $4,363.00
11/19/2024
$4,363.00 $4,363.00
4760257986 Invoice 11/04/2024 $1,950.58 41074 $1,950.58 11/04/2024
$1,950.58 $1,950.58
68353 Invoice 11/26/2024 $91,991.80 85741 $91,991.80
11/26/2024
$91,991.80 $91,991.80
IN250000298 Invoice 11/19/2024 $40,971.00 85705 $40,971.00 24/08 Building & Safety 11/19/2024

KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC:

LA CONSERVATION CORPS
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Tent Fumigation - Snack Bar
Totals for KILTER HOME SERVICES INC:

KIM PANKEY
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Basketball Court Deposit
Totals for KIM PANKEY:
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
24/10 CAL FIRE LACC
Totals for LA CONSERVATION CORPS:

LA COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL CONTROL
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL CONTROL:

LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS:

LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
24/11 Life & Disability Ins.

Totals for LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:

Totals for LEGAL SHIELD:

LETICIA MORRIS
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
24/09 General Law
Totals for LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:

LEGAL SHIELD
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Sept/Oct '24 -Zumba PM
Totals for LETICIA MORRIS:

LEXLU SERVICES LLC
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
City Hall Deep Cleaning &
Council Chambers Carpet
Totals for LEXLU SERVICES LLC:

LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
11/04/2024 11/18/2024
LNI CUSTOM MANUFACTURING INC.
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Bus Shelters - Bus Shelter
Totals for LNI CUSTOM MANUFACTURING INC.:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
$40,971.00 $40,971.00
37172 Invoice 11/26/2024 $2,884.05 85742 $2,884.05
Legal Notices 11/8/24 11/26/2024
$2,884.05 $2,884.05
SEPT/NOV2024 Invoice 11/12/2024 $120.25 85671 $120.25
Sept/Nov '24 - Yoga PM 11/12/2024
$120.25 $120.25
110604 Invoice 11/19/2024 $8,903.00 85706 $8,903.00
11/19/2024
$8,903.00 $8,903.00
SEPT2023 - Reissued Invoice 11/19/2024 $149.84 85707 $149.84 23/09 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $170.86 85707 $170.86
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$320.70 $320.70

11.13.24-11.15.24 Invoice 11/19/2024 $90.69 85708 $90.69 11/19/2024
$90.69 $90.69
111224 Invoice 11/12/2024 $51.73 85672 $51.73
11/12/2024
$51.73 $51.73
110524 Invoice 11/05/2024 $612.50 85648 $612.50
11/05/2024
$612.50 $612.50
11426 Invoice 11/19/2024 $125.00 85709 $125.00
MMASC Membership 11/19/2024
$125.00 $125.00
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $170.86 85710 $170.86
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$170.86 $170.86
34296 Invoice 11/26/2024 $15,000.00 85743 $15,000.00
24/10 Street Sweeping 11/26/2024
$15,000.00 $15,000.00
1 Invoice 11/05/2024 $1,752.00 85649 $1,752.00
11/05/2024
$1,752.00 $1,752.00
336189FRANK Invoice 11/12/2024 $150.00 85673 $150.00
11/12/2024
338489ALI Invoice 11/26/2024 $219.38 85744 $219.38
11/26/2024
$369.38 $369.38
393089084001 Invoice 11/05/2024 $63.26 85650 $63.26
General Office Supplies 11/05/2024
393090424001 Invoice 11/05/2024 $31.08 85650 $31.08
General Office Supplies 11/05/2024
$94.34 $94.34
186584 Invoice 11/05/2024 $276.85 85651 $276.85
11/05/2024
$276.85 $276.85
INVM0019176 Invoice 11/26/2024 $21,076.86 85745 $21,076.86 11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for MARTIN GAMEZ:

Totals for LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS:

LOURDES TREROTOLA
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Totals for LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS:

LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for LOURDES TREROTOLA:

MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
24/10 Landscape
Totals for MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC:

MARTIN GAMEZ
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Angel Futsal Soccer Class
Totals for Miguel Arana:

MMASC
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for MMASC:

MARY ANN M. LAQUIAN
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
MMASC Conference Meal
Totals for MARY ANN M. LAQUIAN:

MELISSA RAMOSO
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Reimbursement for Dinner
Totals for MELISSA RAMOSO:

Miguel Arana
11/05/2024 11/06/2024

ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
11/05/2024 11/06/2024

NATALIE HERRERA
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for NATALIE HERRERA:

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

No Toro Cafe
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Veterans Day Breakfast
Totals for No Toro Cafe:

NORWALK LA MIRADA PLUMBING
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Artesia Park Water Heater
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Repairs to Downstairs
Women's Restroom Sink at
Totals for NORWALK LA MIRADA PLUMBING:

PCAM, LLC
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Totals for ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC:

P.F PETTIBONE & CO
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Restock Reso/Minute Paper
Totals for P.F PETTIBONE & CO:
24/10 Bus Service 11/26/2024
$21,076.86 $21,076.86
IR-2921 Invoice 11/05/2024 $700.00 85652 $700.00
11/05/2024
IR-3003 Invoice 11/12/2024 $350.00 85674 $350.00
11/12/2024
$1,050.00 $1,050.00
ART-02.0-3 Invoice 11/26/2024 $2,519.50 85746 $2,519.50 24/10 ADSP TOD SIP 11/26/2024
ART-02.0-2 Invoice 11/26/2024 $3,626.75 85746 $3,626.75 11/26/2024
ART-02.0-1 Invoice 11/26/2024 $20,983.75 85746 $20,983.75 11/26/2024
$27,130.00 $27,130.00
79551726 Invoice 11/19/2024 $75.00 85711 $75.00
11/19/2024
$75.00 $75.00
04924 Invoice 11/05/2024 $9,600.00 85653 $9,600.00
11/05/2024
04894 Invoice 11/05/2024 $14,400.00 85653 $14,400.00
11/05/2024
$24,000.00 $24,000.00
#24086-2RET Invoice 11/12/2024 $6,385.17 85675 $6,385.17 11/12/2024
#24086-1 Invoice 11/12/2024 $121,318.19 85675 $121,318.19 11/12/2024
$127,703.36 $127,703.36
79551975 Invoice 11/19/2024 $150.00 85712 $150.00
11/19/2024
$150.00 $150.00
63975976 Invoice 11/05/2024 $1,400.00 85654 $1,400.00
11/05/2024
$1,400.00 $1,400.00
24/3146 Invoice 11/19/2024 $62.00 85713 $62.00
11/19/2024
$62.00 $62.00
2024_10 Invoice 11/26/2024 $27,000.00 85747 $27,000.00
11/26/2024
$27,000.00 $27,000.00
4919 Invoice 11/26/2024 $200.00 85748 $200.00
11/26/2024
4883 Invoice 11/26/2024 $29,910.00 85748 $29,910.00
11/26/2024
4918 Invoice 11/26/2024 $1,900.00 85748 $1,900.00
11/26/2024
4935 Invoice 11/26/2024 $4,040.00 85748 $4,040.00
11/26/2024
4936 Invoice 11/26/2024 $13,660.00 85748 $13,660.00
11/26/2024
4917 Invoice 11/26/2024 $33,850.00 85748 $33,850.00
11/26/2024
4920 Invoice 11/26/2024 $750.00 85748 $750.00
11/26/2024
4898 Invoice 11/26/2024 $3,210.00 85748 $3,210.00
Totals for PCAM, LLC:

Peter S. North
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Winter Wonderland and
Recruitment for City
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
City Holiday Program -
Totals for Peter S. North:

PLACEWORKS INC.
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 ADSP for TOD
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 ADSP-SEGL Enviro
Totals for PLACEWORKS INC.:

PRISCILLA DUARTE
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Picnic Shelter Deposit
Totals for PRISCILLA DUARTE:

Ralph Andersen & Associates
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Totals for REZWAN COLLECTION:

ROBERT HALF
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Recruitment for City
Manager
Totals for Ralph Andersen & Associates:

RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Demolition Services CNRA
Botanical Garden #2
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Demolition Services- CNRA
Botanical Garden #1
Totals for RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL:

REZWAN COLLECTION
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Street Fair Deposit Refund

SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Builders Remedy -
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
WE 8/16/24 Temp Admin
Totals for ROBERT HALF:

ROGER CHAULK
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Veterans Day - Paver
Totals for ROGER CHAULK:

RON IBARRA ENGINEERING
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Engineering Services
Totals for RON IBARRA ENGINEERING:
24/09 General Planning
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 DTSP Planning
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Builders Remedy -
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Atlas Project - 17610
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 General Planning
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Atlas Project - 17610
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/26/2024
4897 Invoice 11/26/2024 $18,880.00 85748 $18,880.00
11/26/2024
$106,400.00 $106,400.00
110924 Invoice 11/05/2024 $240.00 85655 $240.00
11/05/2024
WW24 Invoice 11/26/2024 $240.00 85749 $240.00
Photography for WW 24 11/26/2024
CHP24 Invoice 11/26/2024 $160.00 85749 $160.00
Photography for CHP 24 11/26/2024
$640.00 $640.00
110524 Invoice 11/05/2024 $134.55 85656 $134.55
11/05/2024
$134.55 $134.55
6950 Invoice 11/19/2024 $250.00 85714 $250.00
24/10 Advisory Fee 11/19/2024
$250.00 $250.00
700454958639-102424 Invoice 11/06/2024 $27.41 41075 $27.41 24/10 18510 Corby Ave. 11/06/2024
700483004874-102524 Invoice 11/06/2024 $8,284.31 41075 $8,284.31 24/10 Various Locations 11/06/2024
700485859203-102424 Invoice 11/06/2024 $2,792.66 41075 $2,792.66 11/06/2024
700492283835-101724 Invoice 11/06/2024 $256.09 41075 $256.09 11/06/2024
700492421150-101724 Invoice 11/06/2024 $141.76 41075 $141.76 24/10 Artesia/Gridley 11/06/2024
700498964105-101724 Invoice 11/06/2024 $389.77 41075 $389.77 11/06/2024
700560422190-101724 Invoice 11/06/2024 $72.26 41075 $72.26 11/06/2024
700562509108-101724 Invoice 11/06/2024 $67.04 41075 $67.04 24/10 12001 Artesia Blvd 11/06/2024
700405333439-102524 Invoice 11/06/2024 $592.65 41075 $592.65 24/10 Various Locations 11/06/2024
700491366274-110124 Invoice 11/06/2024 $17,550.29 41075 $17,550.29 24/10 Various Locations 11/06/2024
$30,174.24 $30,174.24
12280628004-111524 Invoice 11/20/2024 $49.35 41079 $49.35 24/11 11931 South St. 11/20/2024
12690659565-111424 Invoice 11/20/2024 $16.27 41079 $16.27 24/11 18641 Corby Ave. 11/20/2024
17740623008-110424 Invoice 11/20/2024 $27.86 41079 $27.86 11/20/2024
17950623003-110424 Invoice 11/20/2024 $14.79 41079 $14.79 11/20/2024
17949759637-111424 Invoice 11/20/2024 $11.19 41079 $11.19 24/11 18644 Alburtis Ave. 11/20/2024
04530693599-111924 Invoice 11/20/2024 $107.86 41079 $107.86 24/11 11870 169th St. 11/20/2024
$227.32 $227.32
602745 Invoice 11/26/2024 $1,565.34 85750 $1,565.34
11/26/2024
$1,565.34 $1,565.34
105905 Invoice 11/26/2024 $78.62 85751 $78.62
AJ Park - Master Padlocks 11/26/2024
$78.62 $78.62
R-00557824 Invoice 11/19/2024 $265.02 85715 $265.02
11/19/2024
Totals for SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL:

SAMANTHA NAVARRO
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
24/09 Atlas Project - 17610
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/09 Builders Remedy -
Photographer - Veterans
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for SAMANTHA NAVARRO:

SEUNG YOUNG JEUNG
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
24/10 Various Locations TC11/06/2024 11/18/2024
Sept/Nov '24 - Guitar Class
Totals for SEUNG YOUNG JEUNG:

SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP:

Southern California Edison Company
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
24/10 Various Traffic Signals
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
Totals for Southern California Edison Company:

Southern California Gas Company
11/20/2024 11/21/2024
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
24/10 18750 Clarkdale EV
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
24/10 18600 1/2 S Norwalk
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
11/06/2024 11/18/2024
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS:

SSD ALARM SYSTEMS
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/20/2024 11/21/2024
11/20/2024 11/21/2024
24/11 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
11/20/2024 11/21/2024
24/11 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
11/20/2024 11/21/2024
11/20/2024 11/21/2024
Totals for Southern California Gas Company:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Legal Notice - Ord 24- 959
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
12/1-2/28/25 18722
R-00556053 Invoice 11/19/2024 $262.11 85715 $262.11
11/19/2024
S-01135601 Invoice 11/19/2024 $189.00 85715 $189.00
11/19/2024
R-00558679 Invoice 11/26/2024 $1,357.71 85752 $1,357.71 11/26/2024
$2,073.84 $2,073.84
820189 Invoice 11/05/2024 $658.32 41076 $658.32
11/05/2024
821570 Invoice 11/19/2024 $658.32 41080 $658.32
11/19/2024
$1,316.64 $1,316.64
T01240 Invoice 11/19/2024 $140.04 85716 $140.04
Adobe Pro Licenses 11/19/2024
$140.04 $140.04
23-15.16 Invoice 11/12/2024 $19,394.66 85676 $19,394.66 11/12/2024
$19,394.66 $19,394.66
F4069 Invoice 11/12/2024 $975.00 85677 $975.00
11/12/2024
F3927 Invoice 11/26/2024 $975.00 85753 $975.00
2024 Fall Artesian 11/26/2024
$1,950.00 $1,950.00
182910926-0A Invoice 11/26/2024 $750.16 85754 $750.16
24/10 Telephone Service 11/26/2024
$750.16 $750.16
INVO38654 Invoice 11/05/2024 $4,904.27 85657 $4,904.27
11/05/2024
FIN010052 Invoice 11/05/2024 $94.32 85657 $94.32
11/05/2024
$4,998.59 $4,998.59
7883-24/10 Invoice 11/15/2024 $42,041.99 41081 $42,041.99 11/15/2024
$42,041.99 $42,041.99
8405 Invoice 11/26/2024 $379.42 85755 $379.42
11/26/2024
$379.42 $379.42
79486937 Invoice 11/19/2024 $150.00 85717 $150.00
Deposit Refund 11/3/24 11/19/2024
$150.00 $150.00
0160-09302024 Invoice 11/12/2024 $74.29 85678 $74.29
11/12/2024
$74.29 $74.29
220695 Invoice 11/05/2024 $10,418.65 85658 $10,418.65
24/10 Tree Maintenance 11/05/2024
220147 Invoice 11/05/2024 $18,426.70 85658 $18,426.70
24/09 Tree Maintenance 11/05/2024
221634 Invoice 11/26/2024 $178.90 85756 $178.90
24/10 Tree Maintenance 11/26/2024
$29,024.25 $29,024.25
70035380 Invoice 11/26/2024 $162.40 85757 $162.40
11/26/2024
70032171 Invoice 11/26/2024 $127.12 85757 $127.12
11/26/2024
24/11 FSA/DCA
Totals for Sterling Administration:
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
12/1-2/28/2025 18750
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
City Hall - Service Call
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
12/1-2/28/25 18747
Totals for SSD ALARM SYSTEMS:

Sterling Administration
11/05/2024 11/18/2024
24/11 FSA/DCA
11/19/2024 11/26/2024
2024 Annual Report
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for THE WALKING MAN, INC.:

TPX COMMUNICATIONS
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for TPX COMMUNICATIONS:

TABORDA
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for TABORDA:

THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Sept/Oct ' 24 Contract
Services - Community
Totals for THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP:

THE WALKING MAN, INC.
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
Totals for UNIFORM DEPOT INC.:

VETRIVEL RAMALINGAM
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
TURF STAR, INC.
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Groundsmaster 3280D
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
Overdue Charge for Invoice
Totals for TURF STAR, INC.:

U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
11/15/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Credit Card Purchases
Totals for U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS:

UNIFORM DEPOT INC.
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Public Works Uniforms -
Totals for WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC:

WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
Totals for VETRIVEL RAMALINGAM:

WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/09 Groundwater
Totals for WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.:

WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/11 18750 Clarkdale Ave
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/11 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
70033637 Invoice 11/26/2024 $115.53 85757 $115.53
24/11 17203 Corby Ave 11/26/2024
70032068 Invoice 11/26/2024 $97.16 85757 $97.16
24/11 18644 187th St. 11/26/2024
70032069 Invoice 11/26/2024 $97.16 85757 $97.16
24/11 18641 Corby Ave. 11/26/2024
$599.37 $599.37
100832759 Invoice 11/14/2024 $1,726.71 41077 $1,726.71
11/14/2024
$1,726.71 $1,726.71
00628867 Invoice 11/05/2024 $11,476.00 85659 $11,476.00 11/05/2024
00629067 Invoice 11/26/2024 $5,236.00 85758 $5,236.00
11/26/2024
$16,712.00 $16,712.00
010-60198 Invoice 11/05/2024 $2,831.01 85660 $2,831.01
11/05/2024
00714288 Invoice 11/19/2024 $10,240.00 85718 $10,240.00 24/09 Associate Planner 11/19/2024
Contract Services
00714268 Invoice 11/19/2024 $22,320.00 85718 $22,320.00 24/09 Housing Element 11/19/2024
$35,391.01 $35,391.01
78681668 Invoice 11/19/2024 $150.00 85719 $150.00
11/19/2024
$150.00 $150.00
90003168 Invoice 11/12/2024 $1,989.00 85679 $1,989.00
11/12/2024
5610003535 Invoice 11/12/2024 $2,514.91 85679 $2,514.91 11/12/2024
$4,503.91 $4,503.91
$1,959,736.70 $1,959,736.70
Payroll 11/1/2024 $98,712.83
11/15/2024 $102,252.90
11/29/2024 $99,689.29
Total Payroll $300,655.02
Total Disbursement $2,260,391.72
Totals for WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY:

Wex Bank
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
11/26/2024 11/26/2024

WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
FY24/25 SLMD Annual
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 11/18/2024
24/10 Gas Card Purchases
Totals for Wex Bank:

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
11/05/2024 11/06/2024
24/09 Pavement
11/26/2024 11/26/2024
24/10 Pavement
Management System
Totals for WILLDAN ENGINEERING:
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/10 Traffic Signal
Totals for YUNEX LLC:

GRAND TOTALS:

A total of 255 transaction(s) listed
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Totals for WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES:

WINNING WAYS
11/19/2024 11/19/2024
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for WINNING WAYS:

YUNEX LLC
11/12/2024 11/13/2024
24/10 Traffic Signal

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9C.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading of an Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance No. 24-960, Adding Article 46 to the Artesia Municipal Code to Prohibit Short-Term Rentals Throughout the City and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).

BACKGROUND:

The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 24-960 at the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.

Attachments
Ordinance 24-960.pdf
Staff Report Ordinance 24-960.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. 24-960

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA ADDING ARTICLE 46 TO THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO

PROHIBIT SHORT-TERM RENTALS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND FINDING

THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(c)(2) AND 15060(c)(3)
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized under the California Constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the proliferation of online vacation rental websites has encouraged and enabled City property owners, tenants, and occupants to rent their local properties on a short-term basis to travelers or transients; and
WHEREAS, these short-term rentals, generally numbering less than 30 days, are often associated with excessive noise, parking problems, trash, and degradation of a neighborhood’s residential character; and
WHEREAS, the City has also received complaints from residents about the negative secondary effects of short-term rental uses in their neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, cities have a legitimate governmental interest in preserving the residential character of their neighborhoods and protecting against public nuisance activities; and
WHEREAS, the Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”) does not expressly address shortterm rentals. However, because short-term rentals are not expressly permitted in the City under the AMC, such uses are prohibited throughout the City; and WHEREAS, in an effort to provide further clarity on this restriction, the City Council desires to add Article 9.46 to the AMC to expressly prohibit short-term rentals throughout the City to preserve the residential character of City neighborhoods and address the negative, secondary effects caused by those uses throughout the City; and WHEREAS, on October 15,2024, the Planning Commission conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing concerning the Ordinance contained herein as required by law and following receipt of all public testimony closed the hearing on that date, and adopted Resolution No. 2024-13P; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on November 18, 2024, at which members of the public were afforded an opportunity to comment on this Ordinance, the recommendations of staff, and other public testimony; and WHEREAS, all legal preconditions to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as substantive findings of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15060(c)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity has no potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and under Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. Rather, the Ordinance merely serves to expressly codify the current prohibition on short-term rentals. City staff is directed to cause a Notice of Exemption to be filed as authorized by CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 3. Findings. Government Code Sections 65860 and 65855 requires a city's zoning ordinance to be consistent with the general plan. Based on all evidence in the record for this Zoning Code Amendment and all other applicable information presented, the City Council finds that the proposed Amendment is appropriate for the following reasons:

1. Consistency with City’s General Plan: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the following goals and principles of the City’s General Plan 2030:

Community Goal LU 2 of the Land Use Element aims to preserve stable, wellmaintained residential neighborhoods within the City. Short-term rentals often bring transient occupants who may not have a vested interest in the community, leading to issues such as excessive noise. The Amendment enhances stability of the City’s communities by preserving neighborhoods for long-term occupancy, particularly in light of the current housing crisis in California. Eliminating short-term rentals within residential zones also implements Policy LU 2.1 regarding the protection of residential areas from effects of potentially incompatible uses. Through the elimination of short-term rentals throughout the City, the Amendment prevents conflicts in uses between long-term residents and transient occupants, particularly in residential neighborhoods, in furtherance of this Policy.

2. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Have Adverse Effect on Health, Safety, and Welfare: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare because it maintains the current zoning framework without introducing new uses or conditions that could pose risks. Indeed, the prohibition on short-term rentals preserves the established residential character and avoids the introduction of transient activities in residential neighborhoods that could disrupt the existing community standards.

3. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Adversely Affect or be Detrimental to Properties Within Residential Zones: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not adversely affect or be detrimental to properties because it retains the current residential zoning regulations and does not introduce new or incompatible uses that could negatively impact properties throughout the City. By prohibiting shortterm rentals, the Amendment ensures that properties within applicable zones continue to experience consistent residential use without the disruptions that shortterm occupancy might cause.

4. Consistency with Zoning Code: The Amendment is internally consistent with other provisions of the Zoning Code, as it reinforces existing regulations that prohibit incompatible uses in certain zones. By explicitly prohibiting short-term rentals, the amendment supports the Zoning Code’s overall objective to maintain residential neighborhoods’ character, stability, and quality.

SECTION 4. Zoning Code Amendment. Article 46 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows:
“ARTICLE 46: SHORT-TERM RENTALS
9-2.4601 Definitions.
9-2.4602 Prohibitions.
9-2.4603 Violations.

Section 9-2.4601: Definitions.

For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Advertisement" means any announcement, whether in a magazine, newspaper, handbill, notice, display, billboard, poster, email, internet website, platform, application, or any form of television, radio broadcast, or other form of communication, whose primary purpose is to propose a transaction. (b) “Responsible party” includes any owner, tenant, or other person or entity with a legal interest or possessory interest in the property who offers, causes, provides, allows, or facilitates, or aids another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, a violation of this Article. It does not include a newspaper, online platform, or other publisher who merely publishes an advertisement. (c) “Short-term or vacation rental” means the rental to a person or group of persons of a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for compensation or consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, for lodging or sleeping purposes for a period of less than 30 consecutive calendar days.

Section 9-2.4602: Prohibitions.
(a) It is unlawful for a responsible party within any zone in the City of Artesia to:
(1) Offer, cause, provide, allow, or facilitate, or to aid another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, for rent or to rent for compensation or consideration a short-term or vacation rental, whether through a rental agreement, lease, license, or any other means, whether oral or written, for compensation or consideration; or
(2) Offer, cause, provide, allow, or facilitate, or to aid another in offering, causing, providing, allowing, or facilitating, any advertisement, whether published, disseminated, or broadcast through an online platform, newspaper, or any other means, of a short-term or vacation rental located in the City of Artesia.

Section 9-2.4603: Violations.
(a) Any violation of this Article constitutes a public nuisance which may be abated by the City in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure § 731 through any means provided by law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 5-1 of this Code. (b) In addition to or in lieu of other actions, the City may, at its discretion, undertake any one or all of the following legal actions to correct or abate any nuisances or violations under this Article:
(1) Civil Penalties. Any responsible party who violates any provision of this Article is liable for a civil penalty established by resolution of the City Council. (2) Administrative Citation. Any responsible party who violates any provision of this Article is subject to administrative fines established by resolution of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 1-7 of this Code. (3) Criminal Penalty. Any violation of this Article constitutes a misdemeanor punishable under Chapter 1-2 of this Code.
(c) Any violation of this Article is unlawful and constitutes a strict liability offense, regardless of intent.
(d) The remedies provided in this Section are cumulative and not exclusive and nothing in this Section shall preclude the use or application of any other remedies, penalties, or procedures established by law.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days following its adoption.

SECTION 6. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination has no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance, and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable. The City Council of the City of Artesia declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this Ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this ordinance are declared invalid.

SECTION 7. Adoption, Certification, and Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Artesia is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published and posted in the manner required by law.

SECTION 8. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this Ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2024. ______________________________
ATTEST:
__________________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________

HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024 ITEM NO: 10B.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals FROM: Okina Dor, Community Development Director
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open and conduct a public hearing;

2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 24-960, An Ordinance of the City of Artesia, California, Adding Article 46 to the Artesia Municipal Code to Prohibit Short-Term Rentals Throughout the City and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).

BACKGROUND:

The City of Artesia (“City”) has continuously sought to deter nuisance activities throughout the community. Since the emergence of short-term rentals, the City has received complaints about residents leasing their properties to travelers for short-term vacation rentals. Among other things, residents assert that the rentals degrade the quality of their neighborhoods by generating excessive noise, parking problems, and trash.

Because short-term rentals are not expressly permitted in any zone under the Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”), such uses are prohibited throughout the City. To provide clarity on this restriction, proposed Ordinance No. 24-960 provides an express prohibition on short-term rentals.

On October 15, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above code amendment and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-13P, which recommended that the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 24-960. The Planning Commission vote was as follows: 3- 0-2 (3 yes, Chair Manalo, Commissioner Fonseca and Commissioner Barcelos, 0 nos and 2 absent, ViceChair Diaz and Commissioner Palhinha).

ANALYSIS:

Short-Term Rental Prohibition
The proliferation of online vacation rental websites has encouraged and enabled City property owners, tenants, and occupants to rent their local properties on a short-term basis to travelers and transients. These short-term rentals, generally numbering less than 30 days, are often associated with excessive noise, parking problems, trash, and degradation of a neighborhood’s residential character. Because of those nuisance issues, the City has received a number of complaints regarding residents renting their properties out as short-term vacation rentals. Such rentals commercialize residential areas and detrimentally change a neighborhood’s residential character.

The AMC does not expressly address short-term rentals throughout the City, therefore, such uses are prohibited throughout the City. It is the City’s current practice to investigate complaints of, and enforce against short-term rental uses. To affirm this existing prohibition and expressly memorialize this restriction the City proposes to add Article 46 to the AMC to expressly prohibit short-term rentals throughout the City.

This express prohibition aligns with the growing trend among California municipalities of banning short-term rentals due to similar disruptions to neighborhoods. It also helps address the current housing shortage in California by increasing the availability of housing stock for long-term residents.

Staff Findings for Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Based on the evidence for the Zoning Ordinance Amendment and all other applicable information presented, staff finds that the proposed Code Amendment is appropriate for the following reasons:

1. Consistency with City’s General Plan: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the following goals and principles of the City’s General Plan 2030: Community Goal LU 2 of the Land Use Element aims to preserve stable, well-maintained residential neighborhoods within the City. Short-term rentals often bring transient occupants who may not have a vested interest in the community, leading to issues such as excessive noise. The Amendment enhances stability of the City’s communities by preserving neighborhoods for long-term occupancy, particularly in light of the current housing crisis in California.

Eliminating short-term rentals specifically within residential zones also implements Policy LU 2.1 regarding the protection of residential areas from effects of potentially incompatible uses. Through the elimination of short-term rentals throughout the City, the Amendment prevents conflicts in uses between long-term residents and transient occupants, particularly in residential neighborhoods, in furtherance of this Policy.

2. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Have Adverse Effect on Health, Safety, and Welfare:

The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare because it maintains the current zoning framework without introducing new uses or conditions that could pose risks. Indeed, the prohibition on short-term rentals preserves the established residential character and avoids the introduction of transient activities in residential neighborhoods that could disrupt the existing community standards.

3. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Adversely Affect or be Detrimental to Properties Within Residential Zones: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not adversely affect or be detrimental to properties because it retains the current residential zoning regulations and does not introduce new or incompatible uses that could negatively impact properties throughout the City. By prohibiting short-term rentals, the Amendment ensures that properties within applicable zones continue to experience consistent residential use without the disruptions that short-term occupancy might cause.

4. Consistency with Zoning Code: The Amendment is internally consistent with other provisions of the Zoning Code, as it reinforces existing regulations that prohibit incompatible uses in certain zones. By explicitly prohibiting short-term rentals throughout the City, the amendment supports the Zoning Code’s overall objective to maintain residential neighborhoods’ character, stability, and quality throughout the City.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

The proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) because it does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA. The State CEQA Guidelines provide that “[a]n activity is not subject to CEQA if … the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378.” (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15060(c).) Here, the Zoning Code Amendment (“ZCA”) does not qualify as a “project” as defined in State CEQA Guidelines section 15378 for at least two different reasons: First, Section 15378 defines a project as an activity that “has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.” (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(a).) Here, the ZCA clarifies that short-term rentals are prohibited in all zones. This prohibition will help address the current housing shortage in California by increasing the availability of housing stock for long-term residents. Such actions will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Accordingly, the ZCA is not a “project” subject to CEQA. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15060(c).) Second, Section 15378 explicitly excludes from its definition of “project” the following: “organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.” (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(b)(5).) The ZCA constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a physical change in the environment, and it therefore is not subject to CEQA
Even if the ZCA is considered a “project” subject to CEQA, it is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because it involves restrictions on short-term or vacation rental within existing private structures, with no expansion of existing or former use. In addition, the proposed ZCA is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the “common sense” exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility that the ZCA might have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments prohibit short-term rentals in all zones within the City to help address the current housing shortage in California by increasing the availability of housing stock for long-term residents.

Lastly, none of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply: there is no potential for cumulative impacts; there are no unusual circumstances that would have a significant impact on the environment due to the adoption of the amendments; the ZCA would not negatively impact scenic resources within a duly designated scenic highway; there is no record of hazardous waste and the ZCA has no potential to impact historic resources.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice of the public hearing was published in the Los Cerritos Community News on November 1, 2024 in accordance with Government Code sections 65854 and 65090.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no fiscal impact to the City in regards to this proposed code amendment.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Open and conduct a public hearing; and

Attachments
Ordinance 24-960.pdf
PC Staff Report 10-15-24 (STR).pdf
PC Resolution No. 24-13P (STR).pdf

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9D.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading of an Ordinance Granting Golden State Water Company a Franchise Agreement
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance No. 24-957, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Granting to Golden State Water Company, A California Corporation, the Right, Privilege and Franchise to Lay and Use Pipes and Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Water For Any and All Purposes Under, Along, Across, or Upon the Public Streets, Ways, Alleys, and Places, as the Same or Now or May Hereafter Exist, Within Said Municipality.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 24-957 at the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.

Attachments
Ordinance 24-957.pdf
Staff Report Ordinance 24-957.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-957

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA,

CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO GOLDEN STATE WATER

COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION AND PUBLIC

UTILITY, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO

LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR

TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY

AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS, OR

UPON CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, AND ALLEYS,

AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN

SAID MUNICIPALITY

RECITALS
A. On May 12, 1986, the City Council of the City of Artesia adopted Ordinance No. 383 granting a 25-year franchise to Southern California Water Company to lay and use pipes and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing water in and along the City’s public streets, which franchise began on June 1, 1986.

B. Southern California Water Company changed its name to Golden State Water Company on September 16, 2005, by filing an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation.

C. The franchise expired on May 31, 2011.

D. Golden State Water Company desires to continue to lay and use pipes and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing water in, under, across and along the City’s public streets, and has agreed to enter into a new franchise agreement for such purpose.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Definitions. Whenever in this Ordinance the words or phrases hereinafter in this section defined are used, they shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the following definitions (unless, in the given instance, the context wherein they are used shall clearly import a different meaning):
(a) “Act” shall mean the Franchise Act of 1937 set forth in Public Utilities Code §§ 6201-6302, as it may be amended from time to time. (b) “Applicable Law” shall mean all present or future federal, state, municipal, or local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, orders, permit requirements, judgments, injunctions, or decrees, or any judgment or order or decree by a court applicable to the Franchisee or any of the Franchisee’s Facilities or activities not 65344.00050\34053356.9
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preempted by the California Public Utilities Code, the California Constitution or other provisions of applicable law.
(c) “Code” means the California Public Utilities Code.
(d) “CPUC” shall mean the California Public Utilities Commission. (e) “Engineer” shall mean the City Engineer of the City, or designee. (f) “Facility” or “Facilities” shall mean all property owned or used by the Franchisee in connection with this Franchise, including, but not limited to, traps, manholes, conduits, valves, appliances, attachments, pipelines, and service connections to the Franchisee's Facilities, whether installed by the Franchisee or not, erected, constructed, laid, operated or maintained in, upon, over, under, along or across any public street pursuant to any right or privilege granted by this Franchise. (g) “Franchise” shall mean the rights granted to Franchisee hereunder pursuant to the City’s police power and applicable provisions of the Act, and any revisions thereto.
(h) “Franchisee” shall mean Golden State Water Company, a California corporation and public utility within the meaning of Public Utilities Code § 216, and its lawful successors or assigns.
(i) “Lay and Use” shall mean to lay, construct, erect, install, operate, maintain, use, repair, replace, relocate, remove or abandon. (j) “Ordinance” shall mean this Ordinance granting this Franchise to Franchisee, unless otherwise noted.
(k) “Person” shall mean any individual, person, firm, partnership, or corporation.
(l) “Pipes and Appurtenances” shall mean pipe, pipeline, main, service, trap, vent, vault, fire hydrant, manhole, meter, gauge, regulator, valve, conduit, appliance, attachment, appurtenance, and any other property located or to be located in, upon, along, across, under, or over the streets of the City, and used or useful in transmitting and distributing water. “Pipes and appurtenances” does not include poles unless approval is obtained pursuant to applicable law.
(m) “Streets” shall mean the public streets, ways, and alleys as the same now or may hereafter exist within the City, other than state freeways or highways. (n) “Water” shall mean water of any type, including, without limitation, potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater.
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(o) “Work” means any and all construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, or relocation of any pipes and appurtenances or other improvements performed under this Franchise.

Section 2. Grant of Franchise and Term.
(a) Grant of Franchise. The right, privilege and franchise, subject to each and all of the terms and conditions contained in this Ordinance, and pursuant to the Act, is hereby granted to the Franchisee, to use, or lay and use, pipes and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing water for any and all purposes, in, under, along, across, or upon the streets of the City.
(b) Term. The term of this Franchise shall be for a period of ten (10) years unless the term is shortened pursuant to subsection (c). This Franchise shall endure in full force and effect during that term (i) until the same shall, with the consent of the CPUC, be voluntarily surrendered or abandoned by its possessor, (ii) until the State of California or some municipal or public corporation thereunto duly authorized by law shall purchase by voluntary agreement or shall condemn and take under the power of eminent domain, all property actually used and useful in the exercise of this Franchise, and situated within the territorial limits of the State, municipal or public corporation purchasing or condemning such property, or (iii) until this Franchise shall be forfeited for noncompliance with its terms by the Franchisee.
(c) Franchise Re-Opener. Notwithstanding the term of this Franchise at subsection (b), the City reserves the right to assess Franchisee’s performance under this Franchise every five (5) years. Should the City Council find that Franchisee’s performance is inadequate, the City may, in its sole discretion, send Franchise a notice to re-open the Franchise and require additional terms and provisions to improve and address Franchisee’s performance under this Franchise. Should the City and Franchisee be unable to resolve Franchisee’s performance inadequacies within thirty (30) days of the re-opener, the City may terminate this Franchise in accordance with subsection (d). (d) Expiration. This Franchise shall terminate upon the expiration of the term. If Franchisee continues to operate its pipes and appurtenances upon expiration of this Franchise, then such holding over shall constitute a renewal of this Franchise basis, until such time as the terms of a new Franchise have been approved by the City Council and accepted by Franchisee, unless the City provides Franchisee at least ninety (90) days’ written notice that the City Council has elected not to renew the Franchise and the City does not thereafter accept the payment by Franchisee of any franchise fee set forth in Section 4. The terms of this Franchise shall otherwise remain in full force and effect during the holdover period, including, without limitation the franchise fee payment provisions set forth in Section 4 of this Franchise.
(e) Non-Exclusivity. The granting of this Franchise shall not be construed to prevent the City from granting any identical or similar franchise to any entity other than Franchisee so long as such grant does not unreasonably interfere with the use of this Franchise by Franchisee or violate any provision of the Code. 65344.00050\34053356.9
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Section 3. Franchise Acceptance.

No later than thirty (30) days after the adoption of this ordinance, the Franchisee shall file with the City Clerk a written acceptance of the Franchise hereby granted, and a statement to comply with the terms and conditions hereof. For purposes of measuring the Franchise term, the effective date of this Franchise shall be thirty (30) days following adoption of the Ordinance granting the Franchise. This Franchise shall be null and void if Franchisee’s written acceptance is not filed within the time prescribed by this Section 3.

Section 4. Annual Franchise Fee & Costs.
(a) Franchise Fee. The Franchisee shall pay to the City at the time hereinafter specified, in lawful money of the United States, a sum annually that shall be equivalent to two percent (2%) of the gross annual receipts of the Franchisee arising from the use, operation, or possession of this Franchise; provided, however, that such payment shall in no event be less than one percent (1%) of the gross annual receipts of the Franchisee derived from the sale of water within the limits of the City under this Franchise; and further that in the event the Legislature shall amend the Act to permit a franchise payment greater than the percentage formula specified herein, the Franchise fee agreed upon herein shall be automatically changed to the level expressed by the Legislature in amending such Act.
(b) Publication Costs. Franchisee shall pay to City a sum of money sufficient to reimburse it for all publication expenses incurred by it in connection with the granting of this Franchise, such payment to be made within thirty (30) days after the City furnishes Franchisee with a written statement of such expenses. (c) Permit Fees. Franchisee shall pay all applicable permit fees, as they may be adopted and amended from time to time to the extent reasonable and otherwise permitted by applicable law.
(d) Other Fees. Payment of fees and costs made by Franchisee to City pursuant to this Section are in addition to, and exclusive of, any and all lawfully authorized taxes and other fees, levies, or assessments now in effect or subsequently adopted in accordance with applicable laws.

Section 5. Verified Statement of Gross Receipts; Payment of Franchise Fee; Audit.
(a) Verified Statement of Gross Receipts. The Franchisee of this Franchise shall file with the City Clerk within three (3) months after the expiration of the calendar year, or fractional calendar year, following the date of the grant of this Franchise, and within three (3) months after the expiration of each and every calendar year thereafter, a duly verified statement showing in detail the following:
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i. The total gross receipts received by the Franchisee, its successors or assigns, from the use, operation or possession of this Franchise during the preceding calendar year, or fractional calendar year;
ii. The total gross receipts received by the Franchisee from the sale of water within the limits of the City;
iii. The method and supporting calculations used to calculate the franchise fees which are payable to the City in accordance with this Franchise; iv. Any change in the footage or internal diameter of pipelines, segregating such footage as to new pipelines laid or acquired during the preceding calendar year, pipelines in territory that was annexed or incorporated during the preceding calendar year and pipelines removed or abandoned in place during the preceding calendar year;
v. The permit number of each permit obtained during the year with respect to operations under this Franchise; and
vi. If cathodic protection is used for pipes or appurtenances installed or maintained pursuant to this Franchise, the location and types of anodes, including a description of the methods used as a protection against corrosion and electrolyte leakage.

City shall have the authority to reasonably dispute any verified statement. (b) Payment of Franchise Fee. It shall be the duty of the Franchisee to pay to the City within fifteen (15) calendar days after the time of or mailing such statement in lawful money of the United States, the specified percentage of its gross receipt for the calendar year, or such fractional calendar year, covered by such statement. Any neglect, omission or refusal by the Franchisee to file such verified statement, or to pay the percentage, at the times or in the manner herein before provided, shall be grounds for the declaration of a forfeiture of this Franchise and of all rights hereunder. i. Franchise fee due from Franchisee is delinquent if not received by the City on or before the due date during normal business hours. Should the due date occur on a weekend or holiday, the franchise fee must be received by the City during the business hours of the first regular working day following the weekend or holiday. If Franchisee fails to remit the franchise fee on or before the due date, and the remittance is not cured by Franchisee within thirty (30) days’ written notice by the City, Franchisee shall pay interest at the rate of two percent (2.0%) per month of any fraction thereof on the amount of the fee from the date on which the fee first became delinquent, until paid. Subject to Section 5 hereof, any neglect, omission, or refusal by the Franchisee to file the verified statement, or to pay the percentage at the times or in the manner hereinbefore provided, shall constitute grounds for the declaration of forfeiture of this franchise and of all rights hereunder.
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(c) Audit. The City may, at any time, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours, but no more than once a year, request an audit of the Franchisee’s accounting of the annual Franchise fees paid to the City to confirm that the Franchisee is accurately calculating the annual Franchise fees paid to the City and that the Franchisee is accurately reporting the Franchisee’s gross annual receipts. Unless otherwise required by law, the City shall maintain confidentiality of all information provided by the Franchisee to the City in connection with such audit that the Franchisee has informed the City is confidential. Unless otherwise required by law, nothing herein shall be construed to require the Franchisee to make available to the City, its officials, employees, agents, or other representatives information that constitutes private or confidential information pertaining to specific customers of the Franchisee without the consent of such customers. All books and records of Franchisee relating to the calculation of the franchise fee for any calendar year shall be maintained by Franchisee for a period of at least four (4) years following delivery of the verified statement for such year.

Franchisee shall reimburse the City for its actual and reasonable expense in performing an audit to the extent Franchisee has underpaid the City in equal to or in excess of five percent (5%) of what was owed. To the extent such underpayment is below five percent (5%) or if Franchisee overpaid the City, the City shall be solely responsible for its audit cost.

Section 6. Prior Franchises. This grant is made in lieu of all other franchises owned by the Franchisee, or by any successor of the Franchisee to any rights under this Franchise, for laying and using pipes and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing water in the streets and the acceptance of this Franchise hereby granted shall operate as an abandonment of all such franchises within the limits of the City, as such limits now or may hereafter exist, in lieu of which this Franchise is granted, except any franchise derived under Section 19 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California, as that section existed prior to the amendment thereof adopted October 10, 1911 (a “constitutional franchise”). All pipes and appurtenances erected, constructed, laid, operated, or maintained by the Franchisee in the streets, whether installed by the Franchisee now, or prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, except those maintained under prior right, shall become subject to all the terms and conditions of this Ordinance upon such effective date.

Section 7. Eminent Domain. This Franchise granted hereunder shall not in any way or to any extent impair or affect the City’s right to acquire the property of the Franchisee hereof either by purchase or through the exercise of the right of eminent domain, and nothing therein contained shall be construed to contract away or to modify, or to abridge, whether for a term or in perpetuity, the City’s right of eminent domain in respect to the Franchisee. This Franchise shall not be given any value before any court or other public authority in any proceeding of any character in excess of the costs to the Franchisee of the necessary costs of publication or any other sum paid by it to the City therefore at the time of the acquisition thereof.

Section 8. Construction and Installation.
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(a) Construction Standards. Franchisee shall construct, install, maintain and repair all pipes and appurtenances in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules or regulations theretofore, or hereafter adopted by the City in the exercise of its police powers, and in accordance with the direction of the Engineer or the terms and conditions of any permit issued by a City department or agency, and not in conflict with the paramount authority of the State of California, including the Code and the rules, regulations, orders and decisions of the CPUC, and, as to state highways, subject to the provisions of general laws relating to the location and maintenance of such facilities. (b) Use of Streets. Any work performed under the authority of this Franchise shall be done, to the extent reasonably practicable and economically feasible and not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the CPUC, with the least possible hindrance to the use of the streets for the purposes of travel. As soon as such work is completed, all portions of the streets that have been excavated or damaged thereby, shall be placed in as good condition as the same were before the commencement of such work to the reasonable satisfaction of the Engineer. In the event that Franchisee fails or neglects to make such street repair, replacement or restoration work, then thirty (30) days after written notice therefore has been given by the Engineer to Franchisee, City may perform such work at Franchisee’s cost. Franchisee shall reimburse the City for all such reasonable costs within thirty (30) days of written invoice (including documentation of such costs in reasonable detail), plus the current rate of overhead charged by the City for all reimbursable work. Franchisee shall pay to the City, on demand, the cost of all repairs to public property made necessary by any operations of the Franchisee under this Franchise.
(c) Tunneling and Boring. Where it is necessary to lay any underground pipes through, under or across any portion of a paved or macadamized street, the same, where practical and economically feasible and not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the CPUC, shall be done by a tunnel or bore, so as not to disturb the foundation of such paved or macadamized street.
(d) Street Coverings. All street coverings or openings of traps, vaults, and manholes shall be constructed flush with the surface of the streets; provided, however, that vents for underground traps, vaults and manholes may be constructed to extend above the surface of the streets if such vents are located in parkways, between the curb and the property line, and are not, in the reasonable opinion of the Engineer, hazardous to the public.
(e) Permits. Franchisee shall not repair, replace, relocate or remove any pipelines and appurtenances or otherwise undertake any street excavations without first obtaining all permits required to be obtained from the Engineer (including, but not limited to, an encroachment permit); provided that in cases of emergencies affecting the public health and safety or the preservation of life and property, Franchisee shall apply for such permits as soon as reasonably practical after such emergency. (f) Notice. In addition to any other requirement of this Agreement, Franchisee shall not repair, replace, relocate or remove any pipes or appurtenances or 65344.00050\34053356.9
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undertake any street excavations without first giving the City’s City Manager and the Public Works Manager each written notice by email at least 30 days before commencing the work; provided that in cases of emergencies affecting the public health and safety or the preservation of life and property, Franchisee shall give the notice as soon as reasonably practicable.
(g) Plans and Specifications. To the extent not in conflict with the California Constitution, the Code, the rules and regulations of the CPUC, the Engineer shall have the right to give the Franchisee such directions for the location of any pipes and appurtenances as may be reasonably necessary to avoid sewers, water pipes, conduits or other structures lawfully in, along, across or under the streets; and prior to any work commenced by Franchisee, the Franchisee shall file with the Engineer plans and specifications showing the location and work thereof.

The Engineer shall have the right to review Franchisee’s plans and specifications for the construction of any pipes and appurtenances for proper purposes, and, if, and to the extent permitted by the California Constitution and the rules, regulations, orders and decisions of the CPUC, approve such plans and specifications. (h) Bonds. At City’s request, Franchisee shall make such deposits of money or file such bonds with the City as may be reasonably required to ensure satisfaction and completion of any work under this Franchise. (i) Hazardous Waste. In the event of a release of hazardous waste, as that term is defined in Section 1004(3) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (42 USC § 6903(5)), by Franchisee or from any pipes and appurtenances, Franchisee shall immediately notify City, begin remedial work and pay for all related remedial costs reasonably incurred by Franchisee and City, to the extent such release was caused by Franchisee or its agents or subcontractors.

Section 9. Relocation, Abandonment & Removal.
(a) Relocation. Franchisee shall, at the request of the City and Franchisee’s sole cost and expense, remove or relocate any pipes and appurtenances installed, used or maintained under this Franchise if and when made necessary by the lawful change in grade, alignment or width of any street, including the construction of any subway or viaduct, or any other street improvement of any kind required by the City or when necessary to make way for a proper governmental use of the streets. Franchisee shall remove or relocate its pipes and appurtenances to the nearest alternative location as reasonably established by the Engineer and acceptable to Franchisee, and within such time as the Engineer reasonably establishes. If Franchisee fails to relocate its pipes and appurtenances within the time reasonably required by the City, the City may cause the work to be done and shall keep an itemized account of the entire reasonable cost thereof, and Franchisee shall reimburse the City for its costs within ninety (90) days of Franchisee’s receipt of the itemized account of costs. The City may consider Franchisee in default of this Franchise should Franchisee fail to comply with the notice, timing or direction to relocate its pipes and appurtenances reasonably established by the City. 65344.00050\34053356.9
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Franchisee shall not be required to bear the expense of any removal or relocation made at the request of the City on behalf or for the benefit of any private developer or other non-governmental third party.
(b) Abandonment & Removal. Franchisee shall notify the City within thirty (30) days prior to any determination made by Franchisee to abandon the use of any pipes and appurtenances of its intent either to abandon the pipes and appurtenances in place, or remove all or a portion of the pipes and appurtenances. The Franchisee may thereafter abandon or remove the pipes and appurtenances in accordance with such terms and conditions as may be reasonably imposed by the Engineer to the extent not inconsistent with the California Constitution, the Code, the rules, regulations and decisions of the CPUC and customary industry practice.

Section 10. Maps and Plans.
(a) Provision of Maps and Plans. City regularly performs improvement projects whereby facility maps and plans of Franchisee’s pipes and appurtenances are needed to properly design and construct the project(s). Upon written request by the City, Franchisee shall, within 60 days upon receipt of said request, send a copy of the facility maps and as-built plans for its pipes and appurtenances within the project area.

Franchisee shall provide said information in an electronic PDF format (or by mail if the electronic format is not available) at no charge.
(b) Content of Maps and Plans. The Franchisee’s maps and plans shall, to the extent the information is reasonably available, include, but not be limited to, information indicating the length of the Franchisee's main lines, the nominal external diameter of such mainlines and the points where they enter and exit the streets; old main lines abandoned in place, including the internal diameter of such main lines laid, removed, and/or abandoned in place; the footage of new conduits laid for wires, cables, telegraph, or telephone lines, old conduits removed, old conduits abandoned in place; and the diameter of such conduits laid, removed, and/or abandoned in place. The maps provided by Franchisee represent a visual aid to assist with the management of pipes and appurtenances. The location of pipes and appurtenances shown on the maps is not a guarantee of actual field conditions or a substitute for record drawings and field verification (see digalert.com).
(c) Potholing. Upon City written notice, and in accordance with the City’s schedule for a City improvement project, Franchisee shall determine horizontal and vertical location of its pipes and appurtenances and provide such information to City for City design purposes.
(d) Map Supplements. Within one hundred eighty (180) days following the installation, change, removal or abandonment of any pipes and appurtenances in accordance with Sections 8 and 9, above, Franchisee shall file a map or maps showing the accurate location and size of the pipes and appurtenances installed, changed, removed or abandoned.
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(e) Emergency Response Plans. Franchisee shall at all times during the term of this Franchise maintain emergency response plans as required by regulatory agencies having jurisdiction, including filing with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department a current copy of the Franchisee’s water system Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Such plan shall address all federal, state and local requirements for prevention of and response to all risks, whether natural or manmade. Franchisee will contact the City Manager and Public Works Manager within 24-hours of the emergency.

Section 11. Other Franchisee Obligations
(a) Fire Standards. Grantee shall comply with all local fire protection standards as required by Section VI of CPUC General Order 103-A, as such requirements may be duly amended by the CPUC.
(b) Franchisee General Rate Case. Franchisee shall provide the City with information regarding Franchisee’s general rate case filing in accordance with the procedures of the CPUC. The general rate case information provided to the City shall include information on the rates requested for Region II, proposed capital improvements impacting City water customers and reasons for the proposed increase in rates and capital improvements. The information shall also include information on how to participate in a proceeding, how to subscribe to proceeding information, how to participate in public hearings and how to obtain other information regarding a general rate case.

Promptly thereafter, Franchisee shall meet with the City Manager upon the City Manager’s request to discuss the information provided by Franchisee herein. Franchisee shall provide a report to the City Council, in coordination with the City, at the City Council’s request. Such report shall identify specific reasons for the rate increases and information specific to City in the general rate case application.
(c) Reports. In coordination with the City, Franchisee shall make a presentation to the City Council no more frequently than annually regarding Franchisee rates, drought restrictions, if any, conservation programs, low income assistance programs, capital improvement projects and other matters of concern specific to Franchisee identified by the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the City desires a presentation be made to the City Council. (d) Other Reports. Upon the request of the City Manager, Franchisee shall provide the City Manager a detailed report regarding Franchisee’s rates, status of infrastructure improvements impacting City customers, regional water quality and policy developments and CPUC proceedings that may impact City customers no more frequently than annually.
(e) Customer Information. Franchisee shall make available to City customers information on its website, gswater.com, relating to rates charged by Franchisee, conservation programs and low income assistance programs applicable to City customers.
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(f) Water Quality Reports. Franchisee shall provide the City Manager and each member of the City Council an annual water quality report in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Consumer Confidence Report rule as required by the California Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.

Franchisee shall also make available its most recent water quality report applicable to customers in the City on its website at www.gswater.com.

Section 12. Faithful Performance Bond. On or before the effective date of this Ordinance granting this Franchise, the Franchisee shall file and thereafter at all times during the life of this Franchise keep on file with the City Clerk a corporate surety bond approved by the City Attorney running to the City in the penal sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), with a surety licensed to do business in California and approved by the City Clerk. The bond shall provide that the Franchisee shall well and truly observe, fulfill, and perform each lawful condition of this Franchise in all material respects and that in case of any breach of a lawful condition of the bond in any material respects the whole amount of the penal sum shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law and not void as a penalty, be deemed to be liquidated damages and shall be recoverable from the principal and sureties of the bond. If the bond is not filed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance granting this Franchise, the award of this Franchise may be set aside and this Ordinance granting this Franchise repealed at any time prior to the filing of the bond and any money paid in consideration for the award of this Franchise shall be deemed forfeited.

This clause shall in no way limit the Franchisee’s defense and indemnity obligations nor the coverage or applicability of the insurance policies provided by the Franchisee under this Ordinance. In no event shall City be able to recover any amount under the bond for any liability paid for by insurance under Section 13 or any other bond provided by Franchise to the City.

Section 13. Insurance.
(a) For the term of this Franchise, Franchisee shall obtain or provide satisfactory evidence of having policies of commercial general liability, and auto liability insurance and if the Franchisee has not obtained a certificate of self-insurance from the California Department of Industrial Relations, workers’ compensation insurance, in each case, from companies authorized to transact business in the State of California by the Insurance Commissioner of California, and with a Best’s rating of “A” or better upon the terms set forth below to the extent commercially reasonable. i. The policy of liability insurance shall:
a. Be issued to the Franchisee and name the City, its
officers, officials and employees as additional insureds; b. Defend and indemnify the insureds against all liability for personal injury, bodily injury, wrongful death, and property damage arising from activities conducted pursuant to this Franchise by providing coverage therefor, including, but not limited to, coverage for negligent acts or omissions of the Franchisee and the 65344.00050\34053356.9
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agents, servants, and employees thereof, committed in the conduct of Franchise operations; and
c. Provide a combined single limit of liability insurance in the amount of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) and provide pollution liability including products liability for potable water with no lead exclusion, provided the coverage is commercially available, with a limit no less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) per claim or occurrence and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) aggregate per policy per period of one (1) year.
ii. The Franchisee shall notify the City should the Franchisee receive any notice of cancellation at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to cancellation date.
iii. If the Franchisee has not provided the City with satisfactory evidence that it has obtained consent to self-insure from the California Department of Industrial Relations, the Franchisee shall provide the City satisfactory evidence that it has obtained a policy of workers’ compensation that:
a. Has been previously approved as to substance and
form by the California Insurance Commissioner;
b. Covers all employees of the Franchisee who in the
course and scope of their employment are to conduct or do work pursuant to the Franchise operations;
c. Provides for every benefit and payment presently or
hereinafter conferred by Division 4 of the Labor Code of the State of California upon an injured employee, including the vocational rehabilitation and death benefits; and d. Be non-cancellable without thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice thereof directed to the City Clerk.
iv. The Franchisee shall provide auto combined single limit (CSL) liability insurance for owned, non-owned and hired autos using ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 or its equivalent with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
v. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement to the Franchisee’s commercial general liability policy, shall be delivered to the City at or prior to the adoption of this Ordinance and prior to the cancellation or termination of any insurance policy.
vi. The Franchisee may maintain self-insured retentions and deductibles at its discretion, but the amounts shall be disclosed on the insurance certificates.
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vii. For any claims related to this Franchise, the Franchisee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officials and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall be excess of the Franchisee's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(b) The Franchisee hereby waives its rights of subrogation that any insurer of the Franchisee may acquire from the Franchisee by virtue of the payment of any loss. The Franchisee shall obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation. The workers’ compensation policy, if required, shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Franchisee, its employees.

Section 14. Indemnification. Franchisee shall indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by law, and defend and hold the City, and its Council members and employees, free and harmless from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, liens, or judgments, arising from the Franchisee’s operations under this Franchise, including claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses arising from the acts or omissions of the Franchisee’s directors, officers, employees, agents, and other representatives in connection with the Franchisee’s operations under this Franchise. The Franchisee shall indemnify the City, and its Council members and employees for any claims, demands, liabilities, losses, or expenses, including attorney fees, liens, or judgments arising out of the acts, omissions, or negligence of the Franchisee’s contractors or subcontractors in connection with the Franchisee’s operations under this Franchise. The indemnity provided herein shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Franchise.

Section 15. Assignment.
(a) To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Franchisee shall not directly or indirectly sell, transfer, assign, or lease this Franchise or any part thereof, except with the City Council’s written consent. The Franchisee is put on notice that the City Council may elect to challenge the assignment of this Franchise before the CPUC. (b) Such sale, transfer, assignment, lease, or agreement shall be made by filing with the City Council a copy of the duly executed instrument of such sale, transfer, assignment, lease, or agreement and, if required, a written request for the consent of the City Council to such sale, transfer, assignment, lease or agreement. As a condition to the granting of consent to such sale, transfer, assignment, lease, or agreement, the City Council may impose such reasonable additional terms and conditions upon this Franchise and upon the Franchisee or assignee, which the City Council may deem to be in the public interest to the extent not in conflict with the California Constitution, the California Public Utilities Code and the rules, regulations, decisions and policies of the CPUC. Such additional terms and conditions shall be expressed by ordinance. The Franchisee shall have no right to sell, transfer, assign, or lease this Franchise, or any part thereof, except in the manner aforesaid, unless otherwise permitted by applicable law. This subsection 65344.00050\34053356.9
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applies to any assignment, whether by operation of law, by a voluntary act of the Franchisee, or otherwise.

Section 16. Failure to Comply.
(a) If the Franchisee of this Franchise shall fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with any of the provisions or conditions hereof in any material respect, and shall not, within ten (10) calendar days after written demand for compliance, begin the work of compliance, or after such beginning shall not prosecute the same with due diligence to completion, then the City Council, after a noticed public hearing, may declare this Franchise forfeited.
(b) The City may sue in its own name for the forfeiture of this Franchise, or the imposition of any remedy allowed by law, in the event of noncompliance in any material respect by the Franchisee, its successors or assigns, with any of the conditions thereof.

Section 17. Compliance with Applicable Law. Until such time as (a) this Franchise terminates, (b) the Franchisee removes all of its pipes and appurtenances, and (c) the Franchisee completes any necessary remedial work, the Franchisee will comply with all laws applicable to its pipes and appurtenances remaining in the streets, including, but not limited to, all present and future ordinances of the City not in conflict with the paramount authority of the State of California, including the Code and the rules, regulations, orders and decisions of the CPUC. Franchisee shall comply with the water loss control regulations of the State of California Department of Water Resources in all material respects.

Section 18. Notice. All notices, requests and demands hereunder must be in writing to be effective. All notices required to be given hereunder or by operation of law in connection with the performance or enforcement hereof shall be deemed given upon delivery if delivered personally (which includes notices delivered by messenger or overnight courier) or, if delivered by mail, shall be deemed given three days after being deposited by first class mail in any duly authorized United States mail depository, postage prepaid. All such notices shall be addressed as follows, or to such other address or addresses as the Parties may from time to time specify in writing: (i) Golden State Water Company, 630 E. Foothill Blvd,, San Dimas, California 91773, Attention: Central District Manager, and (ii) City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California 90701, Attention: City Manager.

Section 19. Independent Contractor. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an agency, joint venture, or partnership between the City and Franchisee.

Section 20. Entire Agreement. This Franchise constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes any and all prior agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of the Franchise. Any modification of this Franchise will be effective only if it is in writing executed by City and Franchisee. 65344.00050\34053356.9
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Section 21. Governing Law and Venue. The Franchisee and City understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of the Parties to this Franchise and also govern the interpretation of this Franchise. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Franchise, the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Los Angeles County, California, and the City and Franchisee agree to and to hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court, notwithstanding Code of Civil Procedure § 394. Furthermore, City and Franchisee specifically agree to waive any and all rights to request that an action be transferred for trial to another county. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a proceeding may also be brought before the CPUC for such purpose.

Section 22. Consent to Breach Not Waiver. No term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed waived and no breach excused, unless such a waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the City and Franchisee claimed to have waived or consented. Any consent by the City and Franchisee to, or waiver of, a breach by the other, whether express or implied, shall not constitute consent to, waiver of, or excuse for any other different or subsequent breach.

Section 23. Calendar Days. Any reference to the word “day” or “days” shall mean calendar day or calendar days respectively, unless otherwise expressly provided.

Section 24. Attorney’s Fees. In any action or proceeding to enforce or interpret any provision of this Franchise or where any provisions hereof is validly asserted as a defense, City and Franchisee shall bear their own attorney’s fees, costs and expenses, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in connection with the settlement of any dispute.

Section 25. Interpretation. This Franchise has been negotiated at arm’s length and between persons sophisticated and knowledgeable in the matters dealt with in this Franchise. In addition, City and Franchisee have been represented by experienced and knowledgeable independent legal counsel of their own choosing or has knowingly declined to seek such counsel despite being encouraged and given the opportunity to do so. Each Party further acknowledges that they have not been influenced to any extent whatsoever in executing this Franchise by any other Party hereto or by any person representing them, or both. Accordingly, any rule of law, (including California Civil Code § 1654) or legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Franchise against the Party that drafted it is not applicable and it deemed waived. The provisions of this Franchise shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the purpose of the Parties to this Agreement.

Section 26. Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Franchise shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any term, condition, provision or article of this Franchise is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.
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Section 27. Authority to Execute This Agreement. City and Franchisee represent and warrant that this Franchise has been duly authorized and executed and constitutes the legally binding obligation of their respective organization or entity, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

Section 28. Conditions of Effectiveness. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption, provided that Franchisee has filed written acceptance thereof.

The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Artesia on the ___ day of ______________, 2024.

Tony Lima, Mayor
ATTEST:

Jennifer Alderete
City Clerk
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I, Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk of the City of Artesia, certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 24-___ was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Artesia held on ___________________, 2024, and was finally passed and adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting held on __________________, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

Jennifer Alderete
City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024 ITEM NO: 10A.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Granting Golden State Water Company a Franchise Agreement FROM: Karen Lee, Special Projects Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open and conduct a public hearing; and

2. By motion, introduce for first reading of Ordinance No. 24-957, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Granting to Golden State Water Company, A California Corporation, the Right, Privilege and Franchise to Lay and Use Pipes and Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Water For Any and All Purposes Under, Along, Across, or Upon the Public Streets, Ways, Alleys, and Places, as the Same or Now or May Hereafter Exist, Within Said Municipality.

BACKGROUND:

At the October 14, 2024, regular City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-3017, which repealed Resolution No. 24-3012 and declared the Council’s intention to adopt an ordinance granting Golden State Water Company ("Golden State") a water pipeline franchise in the City of Artesia. Notice of the City Council public hearing was published in the Los Cerritos Community News on October 18, 2024, in accordance with the Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) and Government Code Sections 65090, 65091, 65856(b) and 65867.

ANALYSIS:

Staff negotiated a new franchise agreement with Golden State, which is memorialized in proposed Ordinance No. 24-957. If adopted, the proposed ordinance will:

Establish a 10-year term for the franchise agreement;
Require Golden State to comply with construction standards at the federal, state, and local levels; Provide the City 2% of Golden State's gross annual receipts; and Reimburse the City for the costs of publishing the public hearing notice.

If adopted, the proposed ordinance will become effective 30 days after the second reading.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Currently, the City receives annual Franchise Fees from Golden State on a formula basis of 2% of gross annual receipts. With the adoption of this agreement, the City will continue to receive annual Franchise Fees on the same percentage basis. For background, the City received $76,931 in Fiscal Year 2023-24, and $59,859 in Fiscal Year 2022-23.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Open and conduct a public hearing; and

2. By motion, introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 24-957, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Granting to Golden State Water Company, A California Corporation, the Right, Privilege and Franchise to Lay and Use Pipes and Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Water For Any and All Purposes Under, Along, Across, or Upon the Public Streets, Ways, Alleys, and Places, as the Same or Now or May Hereafter Exist, Within Said Municipality.

Attachments
Ordinance 24-957.pdf

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9E.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading of An Ordinance Relating to Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Solid Waste Collection Containers
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance No. 24-964, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Section 6-2.114 of Chapter 2 (Solid Waste and Recycling) of Article 1 (Garbage, Rubbish, and Waste Materials) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the City of Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Containers for Waste Collection and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations § 15061(b)(3).

BACKGROUND:

The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 24-964 at the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.

Attachments
Ordinance 24-964.pdf
Staff Report Ordinance 24-964.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-964

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6-2.114 OF
CHAPTER 2 (SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING) OF ARTICLE
1 (GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND WASTE MATERIALS) OF TITLE
6 (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TIME, DATE, AND

LOCATION OF THE PLACEMENT OF CONTAINERS FOR

WASTE COLLECTION AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT
FROM CEQA UNDER TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS § 15061(b)(3)
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Cal. Const. Art. XI, Sec. 7 and under the City' s general police powers, the City is empowered and charged with responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City regulates the collection and disposal of garbage, solid waste, recyclable materials, organic waste, refuse, rubbish, offal, trimmings, and other refuse matter within the City, pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 6 of the City of Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to AMC Section 6-2.114 (Containers: Placement for Collection), the City regulates when and where containers for holding solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste shall be placed for collection. When not placed for collection, the City regulates where the containers shall be stored; and WHEREAS, AMC Section 6-2.114 does not prescribe specific timeframes by which containers for holding solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste must be removed from the public right-of-way after the time of collection. The City is aware that some containers regularly obstruct the public right-of-way for extended periods of time after the time of collection, causing health and safety concerns due to the interrupted access to public roadways and limits public parking; and
WHEREAS, moreover, waste containers left on the street also attract pests, emit unpleasant smells, attract unwanted behaviors such as “dumpster-diving,” and generally create an eyesore in residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend AMC Section 6-1.114 to establish clear regulations regarding when containers for holding solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste may be placed for collection, and when containers must be stored out of the public right-of-way before and after the time of collection. 65344.00001\42902126.1
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Artesia does ordain as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

Section 2. CEQA. Under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15061(b)(3), the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, the adoption of this Ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it is certain that there is no possibility that the proposed Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 3. Code Amendment. Section 6-2.114 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth below, with additions shown in underline and deletions in strikethrough, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
“§ 6-2.114 Containers: Placement for Collection.

Each container for holding solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste shall be kept on the premises of the person providing the container; provided, however, on the day designated for collection and before the time collection begins in the district in which such premises are located, such containers shall be placed for collection as follows:
(a) On any premises adjacent to a dedicated paved alley in a block with access to such alley at each end of the block, such containers shall be placed on or within two feet of the rear property line of such premises and shall be readily accessible for collection from the alley. Each such premises shall be identified by the street address of such premises, which address shall be painted and maintained legibly in numbers not less than two inches in height placed on each container or on a fence or other structure at the rear of such premises and abutting on such alley.

It is the responsibility of the owner or occupant of such premises to comply with the requirements of this subsection. Should he or she fail to do so, the City may paint such numbers and charge the cost thereof to such owner or occupant. (b) Where such premises are not adjacent to an alley which is paved and dedicated, with access to such alley from each end of the block, each such container shall be placed on the curb in front of the premises occupied by the person placing the container or on the curb at the side of the premises where such premises are adjacent to more than one street.
(c) No person shall place, or cause, or allow to be placed a container for solid waste, recyclable materials, and/or organic waste for collection on a street, curb, or alley before 6:00 p.m. on the day immediately prior to the day designated for such collection; nor shall any person permit such container or containers to remain thereat after 8:00 p.m. on the designated day of collection. Notwithstanding section 6-2.121 of this Chapter, every violation of this subsection (c) shall be punishable, at the sole discretion of the City, as a misdemeanor or infraction pursuant to Chapter 1-2 of this Code, or by civil and/or administrative fines 65344.00001\42902126.1
pursuant to Chapter 1-7 of this Code. Each such person violating is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
(d) It is unlawful for any person to place any solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste accumulating on any premises within the City in a container for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste accumulated in, upon, or from any other premises within the City; nor shall any person place any such container for the collection of solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste in, upon, in front of, or in the rear of any premises other than that at which the solid waste, recyclable materials, or organic waste was generated.”
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days following its adoption.

Section 5. Publication. The City Clerk directed to certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and post or publish this Ordinance as required by law.

Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.

Section 7. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of December, 2024. ________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
City Attorney, Best Best & Kriger

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024 ITEM NO: 9F.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Introduction of An Ordinance Relating to Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Solid Waste Collection Containers
FROM: Okina Dor, Community Development Director
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council introduce, as read by title only, Ordinance No. 24-964, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Section 6-2.114 of Chapter 2 (Solid Waste and Recycling) of Article 1 (Garbage, Rubbish, and Waste Materials) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the City of Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Containers for Waste Collection and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations § 15061(b)(3).

BACKGROUND:

The City currently regulates the collection and disposal of garbage, solid waste, recyclable materials, organic waste, refuse, rubbish, offal, trimmings, and other refuse matter within the City, pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 6 of the City of Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”). The City has regularly updated the Chapter to reflect developments in state law; for example, waste diversion and reduction programs mandated by CalRecycle.

Pursuant to AMC Section 6-2.114 (Containers: Placement for Collection), the City regulates when and where commercial and residential waste containers shall be placed for garbage collection. Section 6-2.114 mandates that each container for holding solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste be kept on the premises of the person using the container. On the day designated for garbage collection, containers are placed for collection as specified by the municipal code. At premises adjacent to a dedicated paved alley, waste containers are placed in the alley for collection. Where premises are not adjacent to an alley, such as homes in residential neighborhoods, waste containers are placed on the curb in front of the premises.

However, AMC Section 6-2.114 does not provide a definitive timeframe for when waste containers must be removed from an alley or curb after garbage collection. The City has been made aware that some residents regularly leave waste containers on the curb in front of their residences for multiple days after garbage collection.

This practice obstructs the public right-of-way and limits public parking along residential streets. Moreover, waste containers left on the street also attract pests, emit unpleasant smells, attract unwanted behaviors such as “dumpster-diving,” and generally create an eyesore in residential neighborhoods.

These issues prompted the City to review the AMC to see if the regulations could be strengthened to address these problems.

ANALYSIS:

Staff recommends that the City Council consider amending AMC Section 6-2.114 to include express language addressing when waste containers must be removed from alleys and curbs following garbage collection.

The proposed ordinance would amend AMC Section 6-2.114 to permit containers for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste to be placed in an alley, street, or on a curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the night before the designated garbage collection day. The proposed ordinance would also require that containers be removed no later than 8:00 PM on the designated garbage collection day. These regulations are consistent with similar ordinances in surrounding jurisdictions such as the cities of Bellflower, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, and Lakewood.

The proposed ordinance would also amend Section 6-2.114 to reference enforcement remedies. Violations would be punishable as a misdemeanor, infraction, or as an administrative and/or civil fine pursuant to AMC Chapter 1-2 (Penalty Provisions and Judicial Challenges) and Chapter 1-7 (Administrative Citations). For each and every day that a violation persists, the violation shall be treated as a separate occurrence and considered a separate offense.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15061(b)(3), the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) does not apply to a project where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the proposed ordinance would be exempt from CEQA under this statute, because it is certain that there is no possibility that the proposed ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of Ordinance No. 24-964.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Attachments
Ord 24-964.pdf

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9F.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report FROM: Adrian Fajardo, Management Analyst
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report.

BACKGROUND:

The Mitigation Fee Act, established under California Government Code Sections 66000-66025, governs the collection and use of Development Impact Fees by local agencies. AB 1600 ensures that fees collected from developers are directly tied to mitigating the impacts of new development on public facilities and infrastructure. It requires local governments to justify fees through a nexus study, maintain transparency through annual reporting, and allocate funds solely for the purposes for which they were collected.

On May 13, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-2742, which established the City of Artesia's Development Impact Fee Schedule. The fee schedule was based on a comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study completed by Willdan Financial Services, which was completed on May 1, 2019. AB 1600 further requires that this report be made publicly available no fewer than 15 days before the City Council considers it during a regular meeting. The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report comply with these requirements and were made available online on December 1, 2024.

ANALYSIS:

The City collects Development Impact Fees to support the following designated funds:

Public Facilities
Traffic Facilities
Storm Drain Facilities
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Community Center Facilities
AB 1600 requires California agencies to report annually on the Development Impact Fees collected throughout the fiscal year and their uses. Within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, agencies must make the following information available for each fee:

A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund The amount of the fee
The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees
An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund The amount of refunds of fees unspent after five years
In addition, every five years, agencies must:

Identify the fee’s purpose
Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and its purpose Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing for incomplete improvements in the fee program
Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund
On October 11, 2023, Governor Newsom signed AB 516 (Ramos) into law, amending certain portions of the Mitigation Fee Act relating to an agency's reporting requirements. Annual and five-year reports must now also include the following information:

Identification of each public improvement identified in the previous report, and whether construction began on the approximate date noted
For previously identified projects that did not start construction on the approximate date identified in the prior report, a reason for the delay and a revised approximate construction start date For any refunds made, the number of persons or entities identified to receive those refund In summary, the AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report is essential for promoting transparency and accountability in Artesia. It ensures that funds collected from developers are allocated as intended to benefit the community and support the infrastructure needs created by new developments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the receipt and filing of this report. As of June 30, 2024, no refund of development impact fees is required. Development impact fees ensure that new developments contribute to necessary public improvements, reducing the financial burden on the City's General Fund.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report.

Attachments
FY 2024 DIF Annual and 5-Year Report

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE

ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR
REPORT
City of Artesia
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Development Impact Fees (DIFs) are fees imposed by a local government on new or proposed development projects to ensure public services and infrastructure will be sufficient to serve those new development projects. California state law requires local agencies, on an annual basis, to prepare a report on the status of their Development Impact Fee (DIF) program in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600). This document serves as the City of Artesia’s Mitigation Fee Act report for the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024 (FY 2023-24), as well as the five-year report covering fiscal years 2020 through 2024.

The fees for Public Facilities, Traffic Facilities, Storm Drainage Facilities, Parks and Recreation Facilities, and Community Center Facilities were adopted in May 2019 by Resolution No. 19- 2742.

Annual Development Impact Fee Reporting Requirements
California Government Code Section 66006 (b) defines the specific reporting requirements for local agencies that impose DIFs on new development. Annually, for each separate fund established for the collection and expenditure of DIFs, the local agency shall, within 180 days of the close of the fiscal year, make available to the public the information shown below for the most recent fiscal year.
a) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. b) The amount of the fee.
c) The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund. d) The amount of the fees collected and interest earned. e) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
f) (1) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete.
(2) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (1) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report.
(3) For a project identified pursuant to clause (2) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction
g) A description of each inter-fund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an inter-fund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

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h) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001, the number of persons or entities identified to receive those refunds, and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

Five-Year Development Impact Fee Reporting Requirements Additionally, California Government Code Section 66001 (d) (1) requires the local agency make all of the following findings every fifth year with respect to that portion of the account remaining unexpended, whether encumbered to a specific project or remaining unencumbered in an impact fee fund.
a) Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
b) Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged
c) Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements
d) Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund

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PUBLIC FACILITIES FUND
Pursuant to California Government Code section 66006(b)(1), for each separate account or fund established, the City shall, make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:
(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

The Public Facilities Fee is intended to fund the construction, expansion, and improvement of public facilities to address increased demands from new development. (B) The amount of the fee.

See Exhibit B attached to this report.
(C) The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.

Table 1 summarizes the beginning and ending fund balances for the Public Facilities Fee for FY 2023-2024 and tracks fund availability using a five-year revenue test. (D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

Table 1 shows the fees collected and the interest earned for the Public Facilities Fee for FY 2023-2024.

Description FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024

REVENUES
Development Impact Fees $ 2,271.00 $ 1,859.08 $ 10,059.71 $ 133,739.00 $ 26,538.18 Interest Earned 53.83 8.11 39.86 1,618.71 5,905.18
Total Revenues $ 2,324.83 $ 1,867.19 $ 10,099.57 $ 135,357.71 $ 32,443.36

EXPENDITURES
Project Expenditures - - - - 29,039.28
Administrative Allowance - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 29,039.28
Fund Balance, Beginning of Year $ - $ 2,324.83 $ 4,192.02 $ 14,291.59 $ 149,649.30 Fund Balance, End of Year $ 2,324.83 $ 4,192.02 $ 14,291.59 $ 149,649.30 $ 153,053.38 Revenue Available After Expenses FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024 Current Fiscal Year 2,324.83 1,867.19 10,099.57 135,357.71 32,443.36 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - 2,324.83 1,867.19 10,099.57 120,610.02 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - 2,324.83 1,867.19 - Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - 2,324.83 -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Prior Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 2,324.83 $ 4,192.02 $ 14,291.59 $ 149,649.30 $ 153,053.38 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance Five-Year Revenue Test Using First-In First-Out Method
Table 1: Public Facilities Fund
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(E) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees. (F) (1) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete.

As of the FY 23-24 reporting period, sufficient funds have been collected and allocated for the following public improvements:
• New AV System for Council Chambers: The installation of the new AV system began in July 2024 and was completed in November 2024. Since this project falls outside the reporting period, it will be fully detailed in next year’s report.
• Public Service Center: Construction is anticipated to commence in FY 2024- 2025.
(2) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (1) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report.

Public Improvement Total Project Cost Amount Funded by DIF Percentage Funded by DIF Public Facilities Fund
City Hall Ramp $ 29,039.28 $ 29,039.28 100%
FY 2023-2024 Public Improvements funded by DIF
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(G) A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no transfers or loans from this fund in FY 2023-2024. (H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001, the number of persons or entities identified to receive those refunds, and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

There were no refunds made from this fund in FY 2023-2024.

Five-Year Report Findings
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006(d)(1), the City is required to make findings for any unexpended funds held beyond the fifth fiscal year. In this case, the City of Artesia has not held any funds beyond the fifth fiscal year. However, to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements and maintain transparency, the City is providing the following findings to address any unexpended funds as of the FY 23-24 reporting period. (A) Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
The purpose of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee is to fund critical infrastructure improvements to support the City’s operational needs. Currently, the following projects have been identified and will be reported on in the next fiscal year:
• Installation of the new AV system in the Council Chambers. • Development of the new Public Service Center
The City will continue to evaluate future needs and identify additional eligible projects through its planning processes, such as the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), as funds become available.
(B) Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged
The Public Facilities Fee was established to fund the development, expansion, or improvement of public facilities necessary to accommodate the increased service demands generated by new development within the City. Current and future projects funded by this fee include:
• New AV System in the Council Chambers:
o Enhances the functionality of a key public facility used for governance, community engagement, and public participation in decision-making processes. Addresses the operational needs associated with managing growth and ensuring accessibility in public proceedings.

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• New Public Service Center:
o Provides expanded space for the Community Development Department to effectively manage increased development activity and meet the service demands of a growing population. Improves the City’s capacity to deliver essential services and support infrastructure planning necessary for future growth.
(C) Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements
(D) Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund
Development Impact Fees are deposited into the appropriate accounts on an ongoing basis as they are collected from new developments. The AV System project has been fully funded using previously collected fees and PEG fees, while the Public Service Center received grant funding in Spring 2024. Additional funding is required to fully finance the Public Service Center, and the City is actively exploring other funding opportunities to complete the project.

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Public Improvement DIF PEG CNRA Grant Other Estimated Project Cost Public Facilities Fund
AV System - Council Chamber $ 53,110.60 $ 245,973.42 $ - $ - $ 299,084.02 Public Service Center $ 200,000.00 $ - $ 215,000.00 $ 585,000.00 $ 1,000,000.00 Public Facilities - Funding Sources
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TRAFFIC FACILITIES FUND
Pursuant to California Government Code section 66006(b)(1), for each separate account or fund established, the City shall, make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:
(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

The Traffic Facilities Development Impact Fee is intended to fund improvements to the City’s transportation network to address increased traffic demands generated by new development. See Exhibit A for planned Traffic Facilities projects. (B) The amount of the fee.

See Exhibit B attached to this report.
(C) The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.

Table 2 shows the Traffic Facilities Fee’s beginning and ending fund balances for FY 2023-2024 and tracks fund availability using a five-year revenue test. (D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

Table 2 shows the fees collected and the interest earned for the Traffic Facilities Fee for FY 2023-2024.

Description FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024

REVENUES
Development Impact Fees $ 1,442.00 $ 1,180.44 $ 5,918.42 $ 79,273.00 $ 16,381.63 Interest Earned 34.18 5.15 24.00 960.93 4,222.55
Total Revenues $ 1,476.18 $ 1,185.59 $ 5,942.42 $ 80,233.93 $ 20,604.18

EXPENDITURES
Project Expenditures - - - - -
Administrative Allowance - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund Balance, Beginning of Year $ - $ 1,476.18 $ 2,661.77 $ 8,604.19 $ 88,838.12 Fund Balance, End of Year $ 1,476.18 $ 2,661.77 $ 8,604.19 $ 88,838.12 $ 109,442.30 Revenue Available After Expenses FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024 Current Fiscal Year 1,476.18 1,185.59 5,942.42 80,233.93 20,604.18 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - 1,476.18 1,185.59 5,942.42 80,233.93 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - 1,476.18 1,185.59 5,942.42 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - 1,476.18 1,185.59 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - 1,476.18
In Excess of Five Prior Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 1,476.18 $ 2,661.77 $ 8,604.19 $ 88,838.12 $ 109,442.30 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance Five-Year Revenue Test Using First-In First-Out Method
Table 2: Traffic Facilities Fund
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(E) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.

No expenditures for Traffic Facilities improvements were recorded in FY 2023-2024. (F) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete.

It has been determined that the current fund balance is insufficient to initiate the proposed public improvement projects. The City will continue to allocate funds to these projects as they become available. The City’s budget team will then select and budget eligible projects for future inclusion in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). (2) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (1) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report.

No public improvements were identified in the FY 22-23 report pursuant to clause (1) with an approximate construction start date. As a result, there are no updates on construction commencement for previously identified projects. (3) For a project identified pursuant to clause (2) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction
No projects were identified in the FY 22-23 report with an approximate construction start date. As such, there are no delays to report, and no revised construction commencement dates are required.
(G) A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no transfers or loans from this fund in FY 2023-2024. (H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001, , the number of persons or entities identified to receive those refunds, and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

There were no refunds made from this fund in FY 2023-2024.

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Five-Year Report Findings
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006(d)(1), the City is required to make findings for any unexpended funds held beyond the fifth fiscal year. (A) Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
The Traffic Facilities Development Impact Fee is intended to fund improvements to the City’s transportation network to address the increased demands generated by new development. These improvements may include roadway expansions, traffic signal upgrades, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and other enhancements necessary to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow throughout the City. (B) Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged
The Traffic Facilities Development Impact Fee is calculated based on trip generation rates associated with new development, as identified in the City’s Development Impact Fee Study. These fees are used to mitigate the additional traffic impacts caused by such development by funding improvements to the transportation system. (C) Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements
At this time, no traffic improvement projects are planned due to insufficient funds in the Traffic Facilities Development Impact Fee account. The City has not identified additional funding sources to complete traffic-related improvements. The City will continue to monitor account balances and seek alternative funding opportunities, such as grants, to support future transportation projects.
(D) Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund
Development Impact Fees for traffic facilities are deposited into the appropriate account as they are collected from new developments. Deposits occur on an ongoing basis, contingent upon the issuance of permits or approvals for new development projects. Due to the unpredictable nature of development activity, the timing and amounts of future deposits cannot be specified at this time.

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STORM DRAIN FACILITIES FUND
Pursuant to California Government Code section 66006(b)(1), for each separate account or fund established, the City shall, make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:
(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

The Storm Drain Facilities Development Impact Fee funds improvements to storm drain infrastructure to manage increased runoff from new development. See Exhibit A for planned Storm Drain Facilities projects.
(B) The amount of the fee.

See Exhibit B attached to this report.
(C) The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.

Table 3 shows the beginning and ending fund balances for the Storm Drain Facilities Fee for FY 2023-2024 and tracks fund availability using a five-year revenue test. (D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

Table 3 summarizes the fees collected and the interest earned for the Storm Drain Facilities Fee for FY 2023-2024.

Description FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024

REVENUES
Development Impact Fees $ 159.00 $ 130.16 $ 867.59 $ 7,958.00 $ 2,021.30 Interest Earned 3.77 0.57 3.25 99.75 451.21
Total Revenues $ 162.77 $ 130.73 $ 870.84 $ 8,057.75 $ 2,472.51

EXPENDITURES
Project Expenditures - - - - -
Administrative Allowance - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund Balance, Beginning of Year $ - $ 162.77 $ 293.50 $ 1,164.34 $ 9,222.09 Fund Balance, End of Year $ 162.77 $ 293.50 $ 1,164.34 $ 9,222.09 $ 11,694.60 Revenue Available After Expenses FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024 Current Fiscal Year 162.77 130.73 870.84 8,057.75 2,472.51 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - 162.77 130.73 870.84 8,057.75 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - 162.77 130.73 870.84 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - 162.77 130.73
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - 162.77
In Excess of Five Prior Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 162.77 $ 293.50 $ 1,164.34 $ 9,222.09 $ 11,694.60 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance Five-Year Revenue Test Using First-In First-Out Method
Table 3: Storm Drain Facilities Fund
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(E) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.

No expenditures for Storm Drain Facilities improvements were recorded in FY 2023- 2024.
(F) (1) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete.

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There were no refunds made from this fund in FY 2023-2024.

Five-Year Report Findings
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006(d)(1), the City is required to make findings for any unexpended funds held beyond the fifth fiscal year. (A) Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
The Storm Drain Facilities Fee is intended to fund improvements to the City’s storm drain infrastructure to address increased runoff generated by new development. These improvements may include new storm drain pipelines, pollution control filters, and other infrastructure necessary to mitigate flooding and ensure effective stormwater management.
(B) Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged
The Storm Drain Facilities Development Impact Fee is calculated based on the additional impervious surface area created by new development, as identified in the City’s Development Impact Fee Study. These fees are used to mitigate the increased stormwater runoff caused by such development by funding improvements to the storm drain system.
(C) Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements
At this time, no storm drain projects are planned due to insufficient funds in the Storm Drain Facilities account. The City has not identified additional funding sources to complete stormwater-related improvements. The City will continue to monitor account balances and seek alternative funding opportunities, such as grants, to support future stormwater projects.
(D) Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund
Development Impact Fees for storm drain facilities are deposited into the appropriate account as they are collected from new developments. Deposits occur on an ongoing basis, contingent upon the issuance of permits or approvals for new development projects. Due to the unpredictable nature of development activity, the timing and amounts of future deposits cannot be specified at this time.

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PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES FUND
Pursuant to California Government Code section 66006(b)(1), for each separate account or fund established, the City shall, make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:
(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

The Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Impact Fee is intended to fund the acquisition, development, and improvement of parkland and recreational facilities to address increased demands generated by new development. (B) The amount of the fee.

See Exhibit B attached to this report.
(C) The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.

Table 4 shows the beginning and ending fund balances for the Parks and Recreation Fee for FY 2023-2024 and tracks fund availability using a five-year revenue test. (D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

Table 4 summarizes the fees collected and the interest earned for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fee for FY 2023-2024.

Description FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024

REVENUES
Development Impact Fees $ 4,981.00 $ 4,077.53 $ 22,063.81 $ 285,983.00 $ 58,206.15 Interest Earned 118.06 17.80 87.43 3,469.97 15,209.77
Total Revenues $ 5,099.06 $ 4,095.33 $ 22,151.24 $ 289,452.97 $ 73,415.92

EXPENDITURES
Project Expenditures - - - - -
Administrative Allowance - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund Balance, Beginning of Year $ - $ 5,099.06 $ 9,194.39 $ 31,345.63 $ 320,798.60 Fund Balance, End of Year $ 5,099.06 $ 9,194.39 $ 31,345.63 $ 320,798.60 $ 394,214.52 Revenue Available After Expenses FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024 Current Fiscal Year 5,099.06 4,095.33 22,151.24 289,452.97 73,415.92 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - 5,099.06 4,095.33 22,151.24 289,452.97 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - 5,099.06 4,095.33 22,151.24 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - 5,099.06 4,095.33 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - 5,099.06
In Excess of Five Prior Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 5,099.06 $ 9,194.39 $ 31,345.63 $ 320,798.60 $ 394,214.52 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance Five-Year Revenue Test Using First-In First-Out Method
Table 4: Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund
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(E) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.

No expenditures for Parks and Recreation Facilities improvements were recorded in FY 2023-2024.
(F) (1) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete.

As of the FY 2023-2024 reporting period, sufficient funds have been collected and allocated for the following public improvement:
• Artesia Botanical Garden Project: Construction is anticipated to commence in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
(2) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (1) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report.

No public improvements were identified in the FY 22-23 report pursuant to clause (1) with an approximate construction start date. As a result, there are no updates on construction commencement for previously identified projects. (3) For a project identified pursuant to clause (2) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction
No projects were identified in the FY 23-24 report with an approximate construction start date. As such, there are no delays to report, and no revised construction commencement dates are required.
(G) A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no transfers or loans from this fund in FY 2023-2024.

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(H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001, the number of persons or entities identified to receive those refunds, and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

There were no refunds made from this fund in FY 2023-2024.

Five-Year Report Findings
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006(d)(1), the City is required to make findings for any unexpended funds held beyond the fifth fiscal year. (A) Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Impact Fee is to fund the acquisition, development, and improvement of parkland and recreational facilities to address the increased demands generated by new development. Currently, the following project has been identified and will be reported on in the next fiscal year:
• Artesia Botanical Garden
The City will continue to evaluate future needs and identify additional eligible projects through its planning processes, such as the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), as funds become available.
(B) Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Impact Fee is designed to address the increased demand for recreational spaces and amenities caused by new development, ensuring the City can maintain its service standards. Current and future projects funded by this fee include:

Artesia Botanical Garden Project:
o Develops a new park and recreational facility, providing additional outdoor spaces to meet the needs of a growing community.
(C) Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements
(D) Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund
Public Improvement DIF HUD CNRA Grant TAP Estimated Project Cost Parks and Recreation Facilties Fund
Artesia Botanical Garden $ 1,900,000.00 $ 2,987,500.00 $ 2,000,000.00 $ 123,500.00 $ 7,011,000.00 Park and Recreation - Funding Sources
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Development Impact Fees for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund are deposited into the appropriate accounts on an ongoing basis as they are collected from new developments. Sufficient funds to complete the Artesia Botanical Garden Project are expected to be available by the end of FY 2024-2025, contingent upon continued development activity.

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COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES FUND
Pursuant to California Government Code section 66006(b)(1), for each separate account or fund established, the City shall, make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:
(A) A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.

The Community Center Facilities Development Impact Fee is intended to fund the construction, expansion, and improvement of community facilities to address increased demands generated by new development.
(B) The amount of the fee.

See Exhibit B attached to this report.
(C) The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.

Table 5 shows the beginning and ending fund balances for the Community Center Fee for FY 2023-2024 and tracks fund availability using a five-year revenue test. (D) The amount of the fees collected and the interest earned.

Table 5 summarizes the fees collected and the interest earned for the Community Center Facilities Fee for FY 2023-2024.

Description FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024

REVENUES
Development Impact Fees $ 2,989.00 $ 2,446.84 $ 13,238.89 $ 171,560.00 $ 34,927.20 Interest Earned 70.85 10.68 52.46 2,081.67 9,124.85
Total Revenues $ 3,059.85 $ 2,457.52 $ 13,291.35 $ 173,641.67 $ 44,052.05

EXPENDITURES
Project Expenditures - - - - -
Administrative Allowance - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund Balance, Beginning of Year $ - $ 3,059.85 $ 5,517.37 $ 18,808.72 $ 192,450.39 Fund Balance, End of Year $ 3,059.85 $ 5,517.37 $ 18,808.72 $ 192,450.39 $ 236,502.44 Revenue Available After Expenses FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024 Current Fiscal Year 3,059.85 2,457.52 13,291.35 173,641.67 44,052.05 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - 3,059.85 2,457.52 13,291.35 173,641.67 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - 3,059.85 2,457.52 13,291.35 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - 3,059.85 2,457.52 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - 3,059.85
In Excess of Five Prior Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 3,059.85 $ 5,517.37 $ 18,808.72 $ 192,450.39 $ 236,502.44 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance Five-Year Revenue Test Using First-In First-Out Method
Table 5: Community Center Facilities Fund
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(E) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.

No expenditures for Community Center Facilities improvements were recorded in FY 2023-2024.
(F) (1) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66001, and the public improvement remains incomplete.

As of the FY 2023-2024 reporting period, sufficient funds have been collected and allocated for the following public improvement:
• Albert O. Little Community Center Flooring Project: Construction is anticipated to commence in FY 2024-2025.
• Artesia Botanical Garden Project: Construction is anticipated to commence in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
(2) An identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report pursuant to clause (1) and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report.

No public improvements were identified in the FY 22-23 report pursuant to clause (1) with an approximate construction start date. As a result, there are no updates on construction commencement for previously identified projects. (3) For a project identified pursuant to clause (2) for which construction did not commence by the approximate date provided in the previous report, the reason for the delay and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction
No projects were identified in the FY 23-24 report with an approximate construction start date. As such, there are no delays to report, and no revised construction commencement dates are required.
(G) A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.

There were no transfers or loans from this fund in FY 2023-2024.

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(H) The amount of refunds made pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66001, the number of persons or entities identified to receive those refunds, and any allocations pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 66001.

There were no refunds made from this fund in FY 2023-2024.

Five-Year Report Findings
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006(d)(1), the City is required to make findings for any unexpended funds held beyond the fifth fiscal year. (A) Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put
The purpose of the Community Center Facilities Development Impact Fee is to fund the construction, expansion, and improvement of community facilities to address the City’s evolving needs. Currently, the following projects have been identified and will be reported on in the next fiscal year:
• Albert O. Little Community Center Flooring Project
• Artesia Botanical Garden
The City will continue to evaluate future needs and identify additional eligible projects through its planning processes, such as the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), as funds become available.
(B) Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged
The Community Center Facilities Development Impact Fee was established to fund the construction, expansion, or improvement of community facilities necessary to accommodate the increased demands generated by new development within the City.

Current and future projects funded by this fee include:
o Albert O. Little Community Center Flooring Project:
 The flooring upgrade project is required to ensure the safe operation of the Albert O. Little Community Center as a result of increased usage for community activities as a result of increased demand from new development. The DIF covers roughly 26% of the total project cost with the bulk of the construction costs coming from other non-DIF sources to account for the increased demand to this existing public improvement. o Artesia Botanical Garden, including a new Community Center:
 Creates a new public facility to meet the growing need for recreational and event spaces, supporting activities for residents and expanding community services.

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(C) Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements
(D) Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund
Development Impact Fees for the Community Center Facilities Fund are deposited into the appropriate accounts on an ongoing basis as they are collected from new developments. The Albert O. Little Community Center Flooring Project has been fully funded using previously collected fees and CNRA Grant funds. The Artesia Botanical Garden project is expected to receive sufficient funds by the end of FY 2024-2025, contingent upon ongoing development activity.

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Public Improvement DIF HUD CNRA Grant TAP Estimated Project Cost Community Center Facilties Fund
Albert O. Little - Flooring Project $ 74,842.98 $ - $ 198,601.95 $ - $ 273,444.93 Artesia Botanical Garden $ 1,900,000.00 $ 2,987,500.00 $ 2,000,000.00 $ 123,500.00 $ 7,011,000.00 Community Center - Funding Sources
Development Impact Fee FY 2024 Annual and Five-Year Report Page 21 of 23 City of Artesia

EXHIBIT A
Use of Fee Revenues
Impact fee revenue must be spent on new facilities or expansion of current facilities to serve new development. Facilities can be generally defined as capital acquisition items with a useful life greater than five years. Impact fee revenue can be spent on capital facilities to serve new development, including but not limited to: land acquisition, construction of buildings, construction of infrastructure, the acquisition of vehicles or equipment, information technology, software licenses and equipment. Expense categories eligible to be funded by Development Impact Fees are as follows: Public Facilities, Traffic Facilities, Storm Drain Facilities, Parks and Recreation Facilities, and Community Center Facilities.

Uses for Public Facilities Fund
Description Value
New Financial Accounting System $ 275,000
Upgrade Telephone/911 System 493,000
New City Hall 20,000,000
WIFI and High-Speed Internet Upgrades 2,000,000
Upgrade Administrative Software 189,000
New City Fleet 620,000
New AV System for Council Chambers 175,000
Sheriff Substation 5,000,000
Sheriff Equipment Upgrades 80,000
Downtown Wayfinding Signage 800,000
City Server Upgrades 25,000
Total Cost of Planned Facilities $ 29,657,000

Uses for Traffic Facilities Fund
Total
Project Cost
Cost Allocation to New
Development
Total Cost Allocated To
New Development
Description
Norwalk Blvd from Artesia to south city limits $3,250,000 30.66% $996,290 Traffic Signal Upgrade and Synchronization 825,000 30.66% 252,904 Safe Routes to School 390,000 30.66% 119,555
Pioneer Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle
Improvements 2,750,000 30.66% 843,015
Historical District Recreational Trails 1,750,000 30.66% 536,464 Pioneer Boulevard Parking Structure 10,000,000 30.66% 3,065,508 City Electric Bus Service 1,700,000 30.66% 521,136
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 250,000 30.66% 76,638 City-Wide ADA Upgrades 2,500,000 30.66% 766,377
Artesia Boulevard Improvements 3,125,000 30.66% 957,971 City-Wide Alley Improvements 1,650,000 30.66% 505,809
West Santa Ana Transit Corridor Improvements 2,190,000 30.66% 671,346 Total $30,380,000 $9,313,012
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Uses for Storm Drain Facilities Fund
Description/Street
Total Project Cost
Estimate
Allocation to New
Development
Costs Allocated to
New Development
Catch Basin - Pollution Control Filters $ 4,000,000 28.24% $ 1,129,435 Storm Drain Retrofit 300,000 28.24% 84,708
Total $ 4,300,000 $ 1,214,143

Uses for Parks & Rec Facilities Fund
The City plans to use park and recreation facilities fee revenue to purchase parkland or construct improvements to add to the system of park facilities that serves new development. The City may only use impact fee revenue to provide new facilities or to intensify usage of existing facilities needed to serve new development.

Uses for Community Center Facilities Fund
Description Project Cost
New Community Center at Artesia Park $40,000,000
New Day Care Facility 1,000,000
New Workforce Development Center 200,000
Historical Society Building Upgrades 300,000
RTA Equipment Upgrade 400,000
Total Cost of Planned Facilities $ 41,900,000
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EXHIBIT B

COMBINED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Development Impact Fee Schedule Summary(1)
Land Use
Public
Facilities
Traffic
Facilities
Storm
Drain
Facilities
Parks and
Recreation
Facilities
Community
Center
Facilities Total
Residential - per Dwelling Unit
Single Family $ 5,495 $ 3,020 $ 548 $ 12,052 $ 7,231 $ 28,346 Multifamily 4,087 2,024 159 8,965 5,378 20,613
Accessory Dwelling Unit(2) 2,271 1,442 159 4,981 2,989 11,842 Nonresidential - per 1,000 Sq. Ft.

Commercial $ 1,121 $ 4,697 $ 827 $ - $ - $ 6,645
Office 1,464 4,714 115 - - 6,293
Industrial 545 2,891 115 - - 3,551
(1)Fees are subject to a two percent (2%) administrative charge for legal, accounting, and administrative support. (2)Accessory Dwelling Units applicable to the City’s DIF will be imposed in compliance with California Government Code section 65852.2(f)(3).

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9G.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Flooring Replacement Project at the Albert O.

Little Community Center
FROM: Adrian Fajardo, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract between the City of Artesia and Shaw Industries, Inc. for flooring services at the Albert O. Little Community Center, increasing the total contract amount by $74,842.98 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $273,444.93, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the Council; and make a determination of exemption under CEQA pursuant to section 15301(d).

BACKGROUND:

At the October 15, 2024 City Council Meeting, the Council approved a contract with Shaw Industries, Inc. for flooring replacement services at the Albert O. Little Community Center. The project is currently underway and is focused on replacing the aging and heavily worn flooring throughout the facility to enhance its safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.

As part of the preparation for the flooring replacement project, the contractor conducted moisture testing on the concrete subfloors, which serve as the foundational layer beneath finished flooring materials like carpet, tile, or vinyl. This testing included measuring the Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (MVER), which assesses the amount of moisture escaping from the subfloor, and Relative Humidity (RH), which evaluates the moisture content within the concrete. Both results revealed moisture levels far exceeding industry standards for flooring installation, posing significant risks which could significantly reduce the flooring's lifespan. After reviewing the test results, Shaw’s Technical Support team recommended that the City add a moisture mitigation system to the Community Center to ensure long-term durability of the new flooring.

ANALYSIS:

Following the initial testing, Staff and Shaw Industries worked closely throughout the process to review the results and explore possible solutions to address the moisture issues. After evaluating various options, Staff and the contractor determined that MoistureTek was the only viable solution to mitigate the risks and ensure the long-term durability of the new flooring. MoistureTek provides advanced moisture mitigation capabilities by forming a durable, protective barrier that prevents moisture from compromising the flooring system. Without a moisture mitigation solution, the high moisture levels in the subfloors could lead to adhesive failure, bubbling, warping, or delamination of the new flooring. Additionally, the MoistureTek system includes a 10-year warranty that provides specific protection against moisture-related issues. This warranty offers long-term coverage for potential repairs, reducing future maintenance costs and securing the City’s investment in this critical facility.

CEQA Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Section 15301, the flooring replacement project is categorically exempt as it involves minor alterations to the interior of an existing public facility with no expansion of use.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total amended not-to-exceed cost of the project is $273,444.93, which includes all associated materials, labor, and warranties. The amendment's additional cost of $74,842.98 for the MoistureTek solution will be fully funded by the Development Impact Fees - Public Facilities Fund. This contract amendment has no impact on the General Fund.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract between the City of Artesia and Shaw Industries, Inc. for flooring services at the Albert O. Little Community Center, increasing the total contract amount by $74,842.98 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $273,444.93, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the Council; ; and make a determination of exemption under CEQA pursuant to section 15301(d).

Attachments
Amendment #1
Fax: ( ) -
Phone: ( ) -
Mail Drop 999 P.O. Box 748552
Atlanta, GA 30384-8552
Proposal Submitted To Attention Phone Fax Date
City of Artesia Accounts Payable
Proposal Name Job Name Job #
Moisture
Street Job Street Proposal ID
We hereby submit specifications and estimates for:

City, State and Zip Job City, State and Zip Customer PO Artesia, CA 90701 Artesia, CA 90701--581
18750 Clarkdale Ave
Date of Plans Add #
Omnia
Architect Customer Job #
None
18750 Clarkdale Ave
Community Center - Opt 3 182225
11/19/24
206257-A01
x10836
( ) - ( ) -
Item Description Color Qty UOM Unit Price Extended Price MoistureTek Vapor Barrier 40.00 Each $739.54 $29,581.60 Fine Finish Primer 1 Gal 00001/1 Gal Jug 70.00 Each $56.65 $3,965.50 Fine Finish Patch 10 LB Bag 00001/10 LB Bag 236.00 Each $16.48 $3,889.28 Open Market - Moisture mitigation 12,900.00 Each $1.90 $24,510.00 Open Market - Grinding concrete subfloor 12,900.00 Each $0.57 $7,353.00 Reimbursement of taxes imposed on the $3,175.66 $3,175.66 contractor. The contract price does not include
any contingency for such tax.

1.00 Each
Freight - Pricing Good for 30 Days 1.00 Each $2,367.94 $2,367.94 Base Bid Total: $74,842.98
Proposal Inclusions and Exclusions:

1. Contract#2020002144

2. Local Contact: Marcos Alday

3. Please email your Purchase Order to Shelli Warren at [email protected] to initiate the order process. A purchase order is required before materials can be shipped.

4. Please email your Purchase Order to Shelli Warren at [email protected] to initiate the order process. A purchase order is required before materials can be shipped.

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Fax: ( ) -
Phone: ( ) -
Mail Drop 999 P.O. Box 748552
Atlanta, GA 30384-8552
Proposal ID: 206257-A01
Shelli Warren $74,842.98
We PROPOSE to perform the work complete in accordance with the specifications and as described above for the SUM of:

Signature:

Conditions of Proposal:

Shelli Warren
Email: [email protected]

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 8.

7. This Proposal may be withdrawn, if not accepted, within 30 days of its issuance. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. will consider reasonable requests to engage in negotiations for revisions to this Proposal, including signing a subcontract that includes the terms of this Proposal. A proposal not accepted within 30 days will be subject to price escalation of materials, labor, freight and fuel costs.

This proposal is subject to credit review and approval. Payment terms are net 30 days. A convenience fee of 2.5% will be added if paying via credit card. Past due invoices are subject to service charges of 1.5% per month (18% per annum). In the case of any default, Customer shall pay Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s reasonable attorney fees and costs, including those on any appeal, even if no suit or action is filed.

All work shall be performed in a workmanlike manner according to industry standards. Areas to receive flooring shall be free and clear of debris. Any changes to the work shall be performed only after execution of a written change order.

Prior to commencement of Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s work: (a) Customer shall test all concrete sub floors receiving flooring for vapor emission levels and alkalinity per manufacturers' recommendations utilizing ASTM F2170 and provide written results to Shaw Industries Group, Inc., including a list of any sealers applied to the concrete sub floor; (b) If Customer does not provide such reports at least 10 days prior to commencement of Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s work, then Customer shall provide Shaw Industries Group, Inc. with access to all concrete sub floors for appropriate testing and Customer shall be responsible for the costs of such testing; and (c) Any concrete sub floors not meeting manufacturers' requirements for installation will require correction or the execution of a separate waiver agreement.

All work is contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s control. Customer shall carry insurance for all hazards, including fire. Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s workers are fully covered by Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance.

Customer represents and warrants that: (a) the project site contains no hazardous or other dangerous substances, either exposed or concealed; or (b) Customer has given written notice to Shaw Industries Group, Inc. of all such substances and their location(s). To the fullest extent permitted by law, Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold Shaw Industries Group, Inc. harmless from any damage, claim, loss, expense and attorney fees related to Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s liability, if any, including any federal or state statute related to hazardous or other dangerous substances.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. This proposal does not include participation in any OCIP/CCIP or related programs. Requests for Shaw Industries Group, Inc. to participate in such programs may result in additional costs.

Should anything in this change order/amendment conflict with OMNIA Partners Purchasing Program Contract #2020002144 (the “Original Contract”), which the City Council authorized on October 14, 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 24-3018, then this change order/amendment shall control. All other remaining provisions of the Original Contract shall remain intact and in full force.

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ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above prices, specifications, and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby ACCEPTED.

Customer: City of Artesia Signed: Date:

You are authorized to do the work as specified.

7. 6.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9H.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Plans for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project FROM: Karen Lee, Special Projects Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-3024, Approving Plans for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Guideline 15301.

BACKGROUND:

In 2019, the City constructed the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility (the Facility) behind the Albert O. Little Community Center at Artesia Park. The Facility was built to accommodate the City’s electric bus, and to support the City's future electric vehicle fleet. The City acquired two all-electric vans in 2023 for Parks and Recreation and four all-electric passenger vehicles in 2024 for Code Compliance and Parking Enforcement. In 2024, Parks and Recreation also acquired an all-electric utility cart. Additional chargers and an expanded facility are now necessary to accommodate the expanded electric fleet.

ANALYSIS:

The Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project (the Project) makes improvements that will support the new additional electric vehicles. The proposed plan would incorporate the following features:

1. Increase the electrical capacity of the Facility’s meter due to additional load;

2. Increase the number of parking spaces in the existing Facility;

3. Install three new dual electrical vehicle pedestal chargers;

4. Move the eastern boundary of the wrought iron fence to include the grass area between the existing Facility and the mini-pitch;

5. Make grading improvements, remove trees, and apply asphalt to the existing grass area; and

6. Make various electrical and fence improvements to the Facility.

The Federal grant that partially funded the electric bus purchase requires the City to comply with security measures for the term of the grant including having a secured, gated area to store the bus. Also, expanding the Facility's size will allow Staff to consolidate the four portable storage containers it uses into one secure location and return additional parking spaces for Artesia Park patrons.

The City Engineer, in coordination with Kimley-Horn and Associates, prepared the Project's plans and concluded that the design of the proposed Project is proper and reasonable.

CEQA COMPLIANCE:

Staff has determined that the proposed Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of an existing public facility, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. The project includes negligible expansion of an existing parking lot, the installation of three electric vehicle charging pedestal units, and minor trenching necessary to bury conduit from the electrical panel to the charging stations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with approving the plans for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project, and the approval of Resolution No. 24-XXXX. If approved, the Project will undergo formal bidding in accordance with the California Public Contract Code and the Artesia Municipal Code. The City Engineer estimates that the construction cost for the proposed Project is approximately $549,000. The Project can be funded using a combination Proposition A and AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Subvention Program funds.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Attachments
Resolution No. 24-3024.pdf
EV Charging Station Expansion Project_Engineers Estimate.pdf EV Charging Station Expansion Project_Engineers Statement.pdf EV Charging Facility Expansion Project Plans.pdf
EV Charging Facility Expansion Project Before and After Photos.pdf 1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-3024

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ELECTRIC

VEHICLE CHARGING FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT
PLANS

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. On December 16, 2024, the City Council considered the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project Plans to enlarge and make improvements to the existing electric vehicle charging facility (the “Project”).

SECTION 2. City staff has determined that the proposed Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of an existing public facility, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. The City Council has reviewed Staff’s determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff’s determination of exemption.

SECTION 3. Based on the evidence and all other applicable information presented, the City Council finds that the proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan 2030 and its Air Quality and Climate Change Sub-Element and Open Space and Conservation Sub-Element. The General Plan 2030 Policy Action AQ 1.2.3 allows parking lots to facilitate alternative fuel vehicles and Policy Actin AQ 2.1.7 calls for investigating the possibility of converting City’s vehicle feet to clean fuel vehicles. The additional electric vehicle charging facility is consistent with the policies as it increases access to alternative fuel sources (electrical) and further facilitates the City’s conversion of its fleet to electric vehicles. The Project utilizes state funds to address air quality issues consistent with Policy Action AQ 2.3.2 which asks the City to pursue State or Federal funding for sustainable planning efforts and projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Project is also consistent with Community Goal OS 1 which states that parks and open space are to be preserved, enhanced and expanded to provide access to open space in all of Artesia’s neighborhoods. The Project is located within the

14.79-acre Artesia Park which is a Community Park containing various amenities and facilities including but not limited to ball fields, a tennis court, roller hockey court, a community center, senior cantor and playgrounds. The Project will convert a 4,500- square foot lawn area, located between the existing parking lot for City fleet vehicles and the mini-pitch to a paved parking area to allow for the installation of the electric vehicle charging station for the City’s service vehicles. Due to its location, the existing lawn area does support the existing amenities and facilities of Artesia Park. The 4,500-square foot lawn area constitutes 0.7 percent of Artesia Park and the loss of this lawn area will not conflict with General Plan Goal OS 1 as the overall 14.79-acre Artesia Park will still be preserved and all its amenities and facilities will continue to function without any disruption or limitation. The loss of the lawn area will not limit the opportunity to increase amenities and facilities at the park should the City decide to do so in the future. Based on the foregoing, and all evidence in the record, the City Council finds that the Project is consistent with the General Plan 2030.

SECTION 4. Based on the findings set forth above and all other evidence in the record, the City Council hereby approves the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project Plans. The proposed Project is part of the City’s broader sustainability goals of reducing emissions by replacing older, fossil-fueled vehicles with all-electric, nonemission vehicles to the City’s fleet.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2024. 2 _____________________________

ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________

BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
Preliminary OPC
Project:

Date: November 27, 2024

ITEM UNIT ITEM
NO. QUANTITY PRICE COST
Demolition
1 Remove and Dispose of PCC Curb LF 100 $25.00 $2,500.00 2 Remove and Dispose of Light Post & Foundation EA 1 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 3 Remove and Dispose of 54" Tall by 2.5" Diameter Steel Post and Foundation. EA 9 $250.00 $2,250.00
4 Remove and Dispose of Interfering Irrigation Line and Sprinkler Heads. Cut and Cap at Ends in Two Locations. LS 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 5 Clear and Grub Existing Landscaped Area Sufficient for New Construction. SF 4,060 $2.00 $8,120.00
6 Remove and Dispose of Existing Wrought Iron Fence and Foundation LF 114 $70.00 $7,980.00
7 Remove and Dispose of Existing 12' Tall Chain Link Fence and Foundation LF 79 $100.00 $7,900.00
Construction
1 Construct 5" AC over 6" AB (95% Compaction) Over 8"
Subgrade (90% Compaction) SF 4,196 $35.00 $146,860.00
2 Install 6' High Wrought Iron Fence LF 142 $220.00 $31,240.00 3 Construct Concrete Curb per SPPWC Std. Plan 120-3, A1-6) LF 182 $40.00 $7,280.00 4 Construct 24" Tall Concrete Curb per Detail LF 98 $120.00 $11,760.00 5 Remove Existing Striping and Slurry Seal Existing Asphalt Parking Lot. Seal Cracks prior to Slurry. SF 5,031 $2.50 $12,577.50 6 Install 12' Tall Chain Link Fence LF 68 $220.00 $14,960.00 7 Adjust to Grade existing Cleanout and Install Traffic Rated Cleanout Cover EA 2 $1,700.00 $3,400.00
8 Construct 4" PCC Driveway over 6" AB (95% Compaction) Over 8" Subgrade (90% Compaction) SF 104 $20.00 $2,080.00 9 Remove and Dispose of Existing Concrete Sidewalk and
Reconstruct Sidewalk per City of Artesia Std. Plan 112-2 SF 598 $20.00 $11,960.00 10 Construct Bio-Retention Planter SF 341 $30.00 $10,230.00 11 Install 12' wide by 6' Tall Wrought Iron Double Swing Gate EA 1 $14,400.00 $14,400.00 12 Install 5' wide by 6' Tall Wrought Iron Man Gate EA 1 $7,200.00 $7,200.00 13 Grade as Necessary to Establish Finished Grade SF 93 $25.00 $2,325.00 14 Sawcut LF 99 $10.00 $990.00
15 Construct 24"x60" Concrete Footing EA 8 $1,700.00 $13,600.00 16 Install 24" Tall Bollards EA 2 $350.00 $700.00
17 Construct 12"x36" Concrete Footing EA 19 $850.00 $16,150.00 18 Construct 18"x36" Concrete Footing EA 7 $950.00 $6,650.00 19 Remove and Dispose of Existing 6' High Chain Link Fence and Install New 6" High Chain Link Fence LF 52 $100.00 $5,200.00 Striping
20 Install Striping LS 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
21 Install 4' Long Concrete Wheel Stops EA 11 $75.00 $825.00 Irrigation
22 Install Irrigation Line and Sprinkler Heads. Connect New Irrigation Line to Existing. LS 1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
23 Mobilization LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00
$390,437.50
$58,565.63
$449,003.13
24 Electrical by KHA LS 1 $102,385.74 $91,225.59
25 Tree Removal by WCA LS 1 $8,000.00 $8,000.00
Grand Total: $548,228.72
Civil Total:

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT
Sub-Total
Contingencies (15%)
November 27, 2024
Ms. Karen Lee
City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Subject: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Expansion Project Dear Ms. Lee,
The Electric Vehicle Charging Station Expansion Project is a combination of restricted/special revenue funds: Proposition A and AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Subvention Program. The design plans has undergone Planning and Building & Safety review and approval. It is my opinion that the design is proper and reasonable.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (562) 889-7629.

Sincerely,
Ron Ibarra, P.E.

City Engineer

CLARKDALE AVENUE

COMMUNITY CENTER
MINI
PITCH
COURT
C-1

SHEET INDEX
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GENERAL NOTES:

AT LEAST TWO DAYS

BEFORE YOU DIG

DIAL TOLL FREE
811

UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Know what's below.

Call before you dig.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

ABBREVIATIONS
15 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION EXPANSION PROJECT
ARTESI
N
A
OR IA
LIF AC
100% SET - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION (DECEMBER, 2024)
1 ELAINE AVE. JERSEY AVE. ARLINE AVE.
186TH ST
185TH ST ALBURTIS AVE. CORBY AVE.
167TH ST
NORTH

ARTESIA

PARK CERRITOS MALL
187TH ST.
91 183RD STREET
SOUTH STREET NORWALK BLVD. PIONEER BLVD.
184TH
ST
186TH ST. IBEX AVE.

ARKANSAS ST.
168TH ST. ROSETON AVE.

ARTESIA BLVD.
166TH ST. GRIDLEY RD.
176TH ST.
176TH ST.
175TH ST.
178TH ST.

ASHWORTH ST.
188TH ST.

VICINITY MAP ROSETON AVE.

PROJECT

LOCATION
178TH ST. CLARKDALE AVE.

CITY OF ARTESIA

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

EXPANSION PROJECT
ARTESI
N
A
OR IA
LIF AC

TITLE SHEET & VICINITY MAP
NORTH

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ARTESI
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A
OR IA
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100% SET - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION (DECEMBER, 2024)
SITE PLAN C-2
2 EXPANDED EV PARKING FACILITY

SITE INFORMATION

EXISTING EV PARKING FACILITY

EXISTING EV

PARKING FACILITY
(5,168 S.F.)

EXPANDED EV

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GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN C-3

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GENERAL NOTES
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SECTION A
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ARTESI
N
A
OR IA
LIF AC
100% SET - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION (DECEMBER, 2024)
PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND IRRIGATION PLAN C-4

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ARTESI
N
A
OR IA
LIF AC
100% SET - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION (DECEMBER, 2024)

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING AND
EROSION CONTROL NOTES C-5

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
1 5

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING

EROSION CONTROL NOTES

GENERAL NOTE
C-6

CONCRETE SIDEWALK DETAIL
15 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION EXPANSION PROJECT
ARTESI
N
A
OR IA
LIF AC
100% SET - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION (DECEMBER, 2024)
24" TALL PCC CURB DETAIL
6 DETAILS - 1
EXISTING 12' HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE DETAIL
6' HIGH WROUGHT IRON FENCE
EXISTING 2 INCH DIAMETER STEEL POST
C-7
15 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION EXPANSION PROJECT
ARTESI
N
A
OR IA
LIF AC
100% SET - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION (DECEMBER, 2024)
6' HIGH DOUBLE SWING GATE
7 CIVIL DETAILS - 2
6' HIGH MAN GATE

INTERMEDIATE POSTS END/CORNER/GATE POSTS

FENCE POST FOOTING DETAILS
24" TALL BOLLARD
12' HIGH FENCE POST FOUNDATION DETAIL
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ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

EV CITY CHARGING

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA
E1.0
SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLESSECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (CONTINUED)SECTION 260533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 260533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (CONTINUED)

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
Department of Public Works

APPROVED

UNDER LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
TITLE 27
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This set of plans and specifications must be kept at the job site at all times, and it is unlawful to make any changes,
modifications or alterations to these plans or specifications without the prior written permission of the Building Official. The stamping of this set of plans and specifications SHALL NOT, under any circumstances, be deemed to permit or to be an approval of any work or activity that violates any provisions of any County Ordinance or State Law

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION

NO ELECTRICAL ENERGY PLAN

CHECK REQUIRED BASED ON

INFORMATION PROVIDED
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ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

EV CITY CHARGING

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA
E1.1
SECTION 260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
SECTION 260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (CONTINUED)SECTION 262416 - PANELBOARDS SECTION 262743 - ELECTRIC-VEHICLE SERVICE EQUIPMENT

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
Department of Public Works

APPROVED

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION

NO ELECTRICAL ENERGY PLAN

CHECK REQUIRED BASED ON

INFORMATION PROVIDED
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ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

EV CITY CHARGING

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA
E1.2
SECTION 262816 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
Department of Public Works

APPROVED

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION

NO ELECTRICAL ENERGY PLAN

CHECK REQUIRED BASED ON

INFORMATION PROVIDED
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PREPARED FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA
E2.0

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
Department of Public Works

APPROVED

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION

NO ELECTRICAL ENERGY PLAN

CHECK REQUIRED BASED ON

INFORMATION PROVIDED
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ELECTRICAL DETAILS 13 CLIP M.S.
400A CT
COMPARTMENTPER EUSERC 320
400A PULL BOX
PER EUSERC 343
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3P
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PANEL 'P1' (TYP.) PANEL 'P1' (TYP.)

EV CITY CHARGING

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA
E3.0

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
Department of Public Works

APPROVED

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION

NO ELECTRICAL ENERGY PLAN

CHECK REQUIRED BASED ON

INFORMATION PROVIDED
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ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EV CITY CHARGING

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA
E3.1
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B

SECTION A

SECTION B FRONT ELEVATION
(WEATHERPROOF COVER INSTALLED)

FRONT ELEVATION
(WEATHERPROOF COVER OFF)
A
A
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BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
Department of Public Works

APPROVED

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION

NO ELECTRICAL ENERGY PLAN

CHECK REQUIRED BASED ON

INFORMATION PROVIDED
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ELECTRICAL

CUTSHEETS

EV CITY CHARGING

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA
E4.0
Before: Existing EV Charging Facility Boundary
After: Proposed Expanded EV Charging Facility Boundary

SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9I.

TO: Board of Directors of the Successor Agency
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Nos. ASA 24-48 and ASA 24-49, Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-26 FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency, by motion:

1. Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-48, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency, Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Fiscal Period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and Taking Related Actions; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-49, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency, Approving Proposed Administrative Budgets for the Six-Month Fiscal Periods from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and Taking Related Actions
BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to Section 34177 of the California Health and Safety Code (“HSC”), the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency ("Successor Agency") must annually prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) listing the anticipated payments for enforceable obligations to be made from July 1 through June 30.

Additionally, Section 34177(j) requires the Successor Agency to prepare a proposed administrative budget for each six-month fiscal period, which must be submitted to the Oversight Board for approval. Each proposed administrative budget must include all of the following: (1) estimated amounts for Successor Agency administrative costs for the applicable six-month fiscal period; (2) proposed sources of payment for the administrative costs; and (3) proposals for arrangements for administrative and operations services provided by the City of Artesia (“City”) or another entity.

Because the Successor Agency’s administrative expenditures need to be reflected in the Successor Agency’s ROPS, these items are being submitted together in order to be administratively consistent.

Deadline for ROPS Submission
All ROPS must be approved by the Oversight Board. As of July 1, 2018, the Successor Agency is within the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Fourth Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board. The Successor Agency’s ROPS 25-26 will be submitted to the Consolidated Oversight Board for consideration at its, tentatively scheduled, January 21, 2025 meeting.

Each Oversight Board-approved ROPS must be submitted to the State Department of Finance (“DOF”) for review.

HSC Section 34177 also requires the Successor Agency to submit an Oversight Board-approved ROPS 25-26 to the DOF and to the County Auditor-Controller no later than February 1, 2025. A copy of the Oversight Boardapproved ROPS must be posted on the Successor Agency’s website.

The DOF may eliminate or modify any item on the ROPS before approving the ROPS. The DOF must make its determination regarding the enforceable obligations and the amount and funding source for each enforceable obligation listed on ROPS 25-26 no later than April 15, 2025. Within five business days of the DOF’s determination, the Successor Agency may request to “meet and confer” with the DOF on disputed items.

The County Auditor-Controller may object to the inclusion of any item on the ROPS that is not demonstrated to be an enforceable obligation and may object to the funding source proposed for any item. The County AuditorController must provide notice of its objections to the DOF, the Successor Agency and the Oversight Board at least 60 days before disbursements from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (“RPTTF”) are required to be made.

The County Auditor-Controller is required to make RPTTF disbursements to the Successor Agency pursuant to the DOF-approved ROPS 25-26 on June 1, 2025, (to cover enforceable obligation payments from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025) and January 1, 2026, (to cover enforceable obligation payments from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026).

Penalties for Failure to Make Timely Submission
If the Successor Agency does not submit an Oversight Board-approved ROPS 25-26 by February 1, 2025, the City will be subject to fines and penalties, up to and including: $10,000 per day for every day the ROPS is not submitted to DOF, a writ of mandate against the Successor Agency, and a reduction of the allowed Administrative Cost allowance.

ANALYSIS:

In addition to the submittal of the annual ROPS 25-26, Staff is working on the Successor Agency's Last and Final ROPS. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 34191.6 (a), agencies that have received a Finding of Completion may file a Last and Final ROPS if all of the following conditions are met:

The remaining debt is limited to administrative costs and payments pursuant to enforceable obligations with defined payment schedules including, but not limited to, debt service, loan agreements, and contracts; All remaining obligations have been previously listed on the ROPS and approved for payment by DOF pursuant to HSC section 34177 (m) or (o); and
The agency is not a party to outstanding/unresolved litigation, except as specified in HSC section 34191.6 (a) (3).

The Successor Agency meets these qualifications, and thus Staff in consultation with the Successor Agency's Executive Director and Legal Counsel have determined it is the appropriate time to file the Last and Final ROPS.

Pursuant to HSC section 34191.6 (c), the DOF has 100 days to review the Last and Final ROPS and communicate its determination to the Successor Agency. Any Last and Final ROPS approved less than 15 days prior to the date of property tax distribution shall not be effective until the next property tax distribution date. Therefore, Staff is submitting the annual ROPS to cover the timeframe the Last and Final is being prepared and reviewed. Once approved by DOF, the Last and Final will be submitted to the Consolidated Oversight Board for approval. This can be done at any time during the fiscal year.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The preparation and submittal of ROPS 25-26 is for the purpose of allowing the Successor Agency to pay its enforceable obligations for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Under HSC Section 34171(b), the “Administrative Cost Allowance” is the maximum amount of administrative costs that may be paid by the Successor Agency from property tax revenues allocated by the County Auditor-Controller (i.e. disbursements from the RPTTF). The Successor Agency is requesting an Administrative Cost Allowance of $33,380 for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The costs are reflective of staff costs associated with administrative activity, overhead costs, as well as legal and accounting services directly related to the administration of Successor Agency activities. The Successor Agency has minimal activity other than the administration of the debt service associated on the Successor Agency’s bonds. As such, the Department of Finance cautioned the Successor Agency in Fiscal Year 2023-24 against taking an excessive Administrative Cost Allowance. The Administrative Cost Allowance requested for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is in line with the amount the Successor Agency was granted by the Consolidated Oversight Board in Fiscal Year 2023-24.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency, by motion:

1. Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-48, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Fiscal Period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and Taking Related Actions; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-49, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency Approving Proposed Administrative Budgets for the Six-Month Fiscal Periods from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and Taking Related Actions
Attachments
Resolution No. ASA 24-48.pdf
Resolution No. ASA 24-49.pdf
1 RESOLUTION NO. ASA 24-48

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(o), the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency (the “Successor Agency”) must prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule listing the anticipated payments for enforceable obligations to be made by the Successor Agency during the fiscal period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (“ROPS 25-26”) and submit ROPS 25-26 to the oversight board having jurisdiction over the Successor Agency (the “Oversight Board”) for approval; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(l)(2), the Successor Agency must submit ROPS 25-26 to the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency for approval;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. ROPS 25-26, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved. The Executive Director of the Successor Agency, in consultation with the Successor Agency’s legal counsel, may modify ROPS 25-26 as the Executive Director or the Successor Agency’s legal counsel deems necessary or advisable.

SECTION 3. Staff is hereby authorized and directed to post a copy of the Oversight Board-approved ROPS 25-26 on the Successor Agency’s Internet website (being a page on the Internet website of the City of Artesia).

SECTION 4. The officers and the other Staff members of the Successor Agency are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things which they may deem necessary or advisable to effectuate this Resolution, including but not limited to, transmitting the approved ROPS 25-26 to the Oversight Board, the County Administrative Officer, the County Auditor-Controller, the State Controller’s Office, and the State Department of Finance (“DOF”), and requesting additional review by the DOF and an opportunity to meet and confer on any disputed items, and making adjustments to ROPS 25-26 pursuant to the DOF’s instructions, and any such actions previously taken are hereby ratified and confirmed.
2 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2024.
____________________________________
________________, Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Jennifer Alderete, Secretary

EXHIBIT A

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE
(July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) - Summary Filed for the July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Period Successor Agency: Artesia
County: Los Angeles
Current Period Requested Funding for Enforceable
Obligations (ROPS Detail)
25-26A Total
(July -
December)
25-26B Total
(January -
June)
ROPS 25-26
Total
A Enforceable Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D) $ 284,421 $ 717,759 $ 1,002,180 B Bond Proceeds 284,421 717,759 1,002,180
C Reserve Balance - - -
D Other Funds - - -
E Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) (F+G) $ - $ - $ -

F RPTTF - - -
G Administrative RPTTF - - -
H Current Period Enforceable Obligations (A+E) $ 284,421 $ 717,759 $ 1,002,180 Certification of Oversight Board Chairman:

Name Title
Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the Health and Safety
code, I hereby certify that the above is a true and
accurate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
the above named successor agency. /s/
Signature Date
Artesia
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) - ROPS Detail July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Item
# Project Name Obligation Type
Agreement
Execution
Date
Agreement
Termination
Date
Payee Description Project Area
Total
Outstanding
Obligation
Retired
ROPS
25-26
Total
ROPS 25-26A (Jul - Dec)
25-26A
Total
ROPS 25-26B (Jan - Jun)
25-26B
Total
Fund Sources Fund Sources
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds RPTTF Admin RPTTF
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds
RPTTF
Admin
RPTTF
$1,002,200 $1,002,180 $284,421 $- $- $- $- $284,421 $717,759 $- $- $- $- $717,759 3 Tax allocation
bonds
Fees 01/01/
2008
06/18/2046 Urban
Futures,
Inc.

Continuing
disclosure
fees
Central
Commercial
Cooridor
Project
4,300 N $4,300 4,300 - - - - $4,300 - - - - - $-
16 Tax Allocation
bond reserve
trustee
Fees 12/05/
2007
06/18/2046 Wells
Fargo
Bank,
N.A.

Trustee
services
Central
Commercial
Cooridor
Project
4,500 N $4,500 4,500 - - - - $4,500 - - - - - $-
21 Administration
and
Overhead
Admin
Costs
06/07/
2012
06/30/2020 City of
Artesia
Administration
and
operations of
Successor
Agency
Central
Commercial
Cooridor
Project
33,380 N $33,360 16,680 - - - - $16,680 16,680 - - - - $16,680 23 2022A Tax
Allocation
Refunding
Bonds
Refunding
Bonds
Issued
After 6/
27/12
05/25/
2022
06/01/2046 Wells
Fargo
Bank,
N.A.

Taxable
Refunding
2007
Artesia
Redevelopment
Project Area
739,743 N $739,743 184,987 - - - - $184,987 554,756 - - - - $554,756 24 2022B Tax
Allocation
Refunding
Bonds
Refunding
Bonds
Issued
After 6/
27/12
05/25/
2022
06/01/2046 Wells
Fargo
Bank,
N.A.

Refunding
2009 Housing
Set-Aside Tax
Allocation
Bonds
Artesia
Redevelopment
Project Area
220,277 N $220,277 73,954 - - - - $73,954 146,323 - - - - $146,323 Artesia
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) - Report of Cash Balances July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
(Report Amounts in Whole Dollars)
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation.

A B C D E F G H
ROPS 22-23 Cash Balances
(07/01/22 - 06/30/23)
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued
on or before
12/31/10
Bonds issued
on or after
01/01/11
Prior ROPS
RPTTF and
Reserve
Balances retained
for future
period(s)
Rent, grants,
interest, etc.

Non-Admin
and Admin
1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual 07/01/22)
RPTTF amount should exclude "A" period distribution
amount.
- 5,931 118,724 - 33,523
2 Revenue/Income (Actual 06/30/23)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS 22-23 total
distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
- 547,885 - 1,410,319
3 Expenditures for ROPS 22-23 Enforceable Obligations
(Actual 06/30/23)
553,479 - 813,130
4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual 06/30/23) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts
distributed as reserve for future period(s)
118,724
5 ROPS 22-23 RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS 22-23 PPA
form submitted to the CAC
No entry required
6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30/23)
C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
$- $337 $- $- $630,712
Artesia
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) - Notes July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Item # Notes/Comments
3 16
21 23
24 1
RESOLUTION NO. ASA 24-49

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY APPROVING PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS FOR
THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIODS FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND FROM JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j), the Successor Agency to the Artesia Redevelopment Agency (the “Successor Agency”) must prepare a proposed administrative budget for each six-month fiscal period (commencing each January 1 and July 1) and submit each proposed administrative budget to the oversight board with jurisdiction over the Successor Agency (the “Oversight Board”) for approval; and
WHEREAS, each proposed administrative budget shall include all of the following:
(1) estimated amounts for Successor Agency administrative costs for the upcoming sixmonth fiscal period; (2) proposed sources of payment for the costs identified in (1); and (3) proposals for arrangements for administrative and operations services provided by the City of Artesia or another entity; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(k), the Successor Agency is required to provide administrative cost estimates, from its approved administrative budget that are to be paid from property tax revenues deposited in the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund, to the County Auditor-Controller for each sixmonth fiscal period; and WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Board for approval, the Successor Agency’s proposed administrative budgets for the six-month fiscal periods from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 (“Administrative Budget 25-26A”) and from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 (“Administrative Budget 25-26B,” together with Administrative Budget 25-26A, the “Administrative Budgets”);

NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. Administrative Budget July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved. 2 SECTION 3. Administrative Budget January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.

SECTION 4. The Executive Director of the Successor Agency, in consultation with the Successor Agency’s legal counsel, may modify the Administrative Budgets as the Executive Director or the Successor Agency’s legal counsel deems necessary or advisable.

SECTION 5. The officers and other staff members of the Successor Agency are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things which they may deem necessary or advisable to effectuate this Resolution and the Administrative Budgets, including but not limited to, transmitting the approved Administrative Budgets to the Oversight Board, and any such actions previously taken are hereby ratified and confirmed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2024.
____________________________________
_____________, Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Jennifer Alderete, Secretary

EXHIBIT A

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET 25-26
(July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026)

EXHIBIT A
Jul-Dec Jan-Jun
1 Salaries/benefits Employees of City/Agency Payroll for admin./oper. of agency 7,700 RPTTF/AA 3,850 3,850 2 Overhead City of Artesia Overhead, utilities, supplies, insurance,.. 18,680 RPTTF/AA 9,340 9,340 3 Legal services Best, Best & Krieger Legal fees for agency 5,000 RPTTF/AA 2,500 2,500 4 Accounting services Deb's Bookkeeplus Specialized accounting/reporting 2,000 RPTTF/AA 1,000 1,000 Totals - This Page 33,380 16,690 16,690
*Requires approval of Oversight Board
**All total due during fiscal year and payment amounts are projected ***Funding sources from the successor agenRPTTF/AA - Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund/Administrative Allowance ****Administrative Cost Allowance
1 - Administrative and operations services are proposed to be provided by the City pursuant to a cooperative agreement with the Successor Agency

CITY OF ARTESIA
Project Name / Debt Obligation

PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
Per AB 26 - Section 34177 (j)*
Payable from Successor Agency Funds
Administrative Allowance
6 month estimated amounts for
2025-2026
Funding Source***
Total Due During
Payee Description Fiscal Year 2025-2026**

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9J.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and Updating Personnel Authorized to Examine Confidential Records
FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Artesia, by motion:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-3025, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-3026, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.

BACKGROUND:

As a result of voters approving Measure AAA, a 3/4 cent local Transactions and Use Tax (TUT), the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) needs the City of Artesia's ("City") authority to prepare and administer the tax on behalf of the City. The CDTFA currently collects and remits the City's share of the 1% Bradley-Burns sales tax. However, the Transactions and Use Tax will be set up separately. In order for the CDTFA to implement the changes resulting from the approved Measure, the City must approve the agreements and submit them to the CDTFA no later than December 27, 2024.

ANALYSIS:

As part of the adoption of Resolution No. 24-3021 on December 9, 2024, certifying the election results, Measure AAA was confirmed to be approved by voters and Ordinance No. 24-953 was adopted. Ordinance No. 24-953 states the operative (effective) date for the TUT will be April 1, 2025. The City's adoption of Resolution Nos. 24- 3025 and 24-3026 will ensure that the TUT account is established and ready for collection and remittance once the TUT takes effect.

Resolution No. 24-3025 authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreements with the CDTFA, on behalf of the City Council, while Resolution No. 24-3026 identifies the personnel authorized to examine Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records. Because data related to Sales or Transactions and Use Tax is considered confidential, it is necessary to explicitly list the positions authorized to review data.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The maximum impact the preparatory agreement (start-up fee) could have is $175,00, per Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7272. The amount will likely be less, and proportional to the size of the City. Actual costs will be funded by the General Fund, and are not passed through the TUT remittance. The administration fee will likely be 1% of TUT remittance, and will be collected by the CDTFA prior to disbursement of funds to the City. The TUT is estimated to generate $2,500,000 in additional revenue for the City over a full fiscal year.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Artesia, by motion:

2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-3026, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.

Attachments
Resolution No 24-3025.pdf
Resolution No. 24-3026.pdf
1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-3025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE

ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 24-953 amending the City Municipal Code and providing for a local transactions and use tax; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Department) administers and collects the transactions and use taxes for all applicable jurisdictions within the state; and
WHEREAS, the Department will be responsible to administer and collect the transactions and use tax for the City; and
WHEREAS, the Department requires that the City enter into a “Preparatory Agreement” and an “Administration Agreement” prior to implementation of said taxes, and Whereas, the Department requires that the City Council authorize the agreements; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Artesia that the “Preparatory Agreement” attached as Exhibit A and the “Administrative Agreement” attached as Exhibit B are hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute each agreement.:

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2024.

ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________

BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
(Rev. 07/24) 1

EXHIBIT A

AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION TO ADMINISTER AND OPERATE

CITY'S TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ORDINANCE
In order to prepare to administer a transactions and use tax ordinance adopted in accordance with the provision of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the City of Artesia, hereinafter called City, and the CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION, hereinafter called Department, do agree as follows:

1. The Department agrees to enter into work to prepare to administer and operate a transactions and use tax in conformity with Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code which has been approved by a majority of the electors of the City and whose ordinance has been adopted by the City.

2. City agrees to pay to the Department at the times and in the amounts hereinafter specified all of the Department's costs for preparatory work necessary to administer the City's transactions and use tax ordinance. The Department's costs for preparatory work include costs of developing procedures, programming for data processing, developing and adopting appropriate regulations, designing and printing forms, developing instructions for the Department's staff and for taxpayers, and other appropriate and necessary preparatory costs to administer a transactions and use tax ordinance.

These costs shall include both direct and indirect costs as specified in Section 11256 of the Government Code.

3. Preparatory costs may be accounted for in a manner which conforms to the internal accounting and personnel records currently maintained by the Department. The billings for costs may be presented in summary form. Detailed records of preparatory costs will be retained for audit and verification by the City.

4. Any dispute as to the amount of preparatory costs incurred by the Department shall be referred to the State Director of Finance for resolution, and the Director's decision shall be final.

5. Preparatory costs incurred by the Department shall be billed by the Department periodically, with the final billing within a reasonable time after the operative date of the ordinance.

City shall pay to the Department the amount of such costs on or before the last day of the next succeeding month following the month when the billing is received. (Rev. 07/24) 2

6. The amount to be paid by City for the Department's preparatory costs shall not exceed one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000) (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7272.)

7. Communications and notices may be sent by first class United States mail or through email at [email protected]. If and when communications and notices may include confidential information, communications and notices must be sent through encrypted email at [email protected] or by mail. Communications and notices to be sent to the Department shall be addressed to:

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
P.O. Box 942879 MIC: 27
Sacramento, California 94279-0027
Attention: Administrator
Local Revenue Branch
Communications and notices to be sent to City shall be addressed to:

City of Artesia Finance Dept.

ATTN. Jamie Murguia
18747 Clarkdale Ave.

Artesia, CA 90701

8. The date of this agreement is the date on which it is approved by the Department of General Services. This agreement shall continue in effect until the preparatory work necessary to administer City's transactions and use tax ordinance has been completed and the Department has received all payments due from City under the terms of this agreement.

CITY OF ARTESIA CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX

AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
By By
(Signature) Administrator
Local Revenue Branch
Abel Avalos
(Typed Name) Date: _______________________________
City Manager
(Title)
Date: December 16, 2024

EXHIBIT B

AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION

OF CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES
The City Council of the City of Artesia has adopted, and the voters of the City of Artesia (hereafter called “City” or “District”) have approved by the required majority vote, the City of Artesia Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (hereafter called “Ordinance”), a copy of which is attached hereto. To carry out the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and the Ordinance, the California State Department of Tax and Fee Administration, (hereinafter called the “Department”) and the City do agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS
Unless the context requires otherwise, wherever the following terms appear in the Agreement, they shall be interpreted to mean the following:

1. "District taxes" shall mean the transactions and use taxes, penalties, and interest imposed under an ordinance specifically authorized by Revenue and Taxation code Section 7285.9, and in compliance with Part 1.6, Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

2. "City Ordinance" shall mean the City's Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance referred to above and attached hereto, Ordinance No. 24-953, as amended from time to time, or as deemed to be amended from time to time pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7262.2.

ARTICLE II

ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION

OF CITY TAXES
A. Administration. The Department and City agree that the Department shall perform exclusively all functions incident to the administration and operation of the City Ordinance. (Rev. 7/24) 2
B. Other Applicable Laws. City agrees that all provisions of law applicable to the administration and operation of the Department Sales and Use Tax Law which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be applicable to the administration and operation of the City Ordinance. City agrees that money collected pursuant to the City Ordinance may be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Retail Sales Tax Fund and may be drawn from that Fund for any authorized purpose, including making refunds, compensating and reimbursing the Department pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement, and transmitting to City the amount to which City is entitled.

C. Transmittal of money.

1. For the period during which the tax is in effect, and except as otherwise provided herein, all district taxes collected under the provisions of the City Ordinance shall be transmitted to City periodically as promptly as feasible, but not less often than twice in each calendar quarter.

2. For periods subsequent to the expiration date of the tax whether by City’s self-imposed limits or by final judgment of any court of the State of California holding that City’s ordinance is invalid or void, all district taxes collected under the provisions of the City Ordinance shall be transmitted to City not less than once in each calendar quarter.

3. Transmittals may be made by mail or electronic funds transfer to an account of the City designated and authorized by the City. A statement shall be furnished at least quarterly indicating the amounts withheld pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement.

D. Rules. The Department shall prescribe and adopt such rules and regulations as in its judgment are necessary or desirable for the administration and operation of the City Ordinance and the distribution of the district taxes collected thereunder.

E. Preference. Unless the payor instructs otherwise, and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Department shall give no preference in applying money received for state sales and use taxes, state-administered local sales and use taxes, and district transactions and use taxes owed by a taxpayer, but shall apply moneys collected to the satisfaction of the claims of the State, cities, counties, cities and counties, redevelopment agencies, other districts, and City as their interests appear. (Rev. 7/24) 3
F. Security. The Department agrees that any security which it hereafter requires to be furnished by taxpayers under the State Sales and Use Tax Law will be upon such terms that it also will be available for the payment of the claims of City for district taxes owing to it as its interest appears.

The Department shall not be required to change the terms of any security now held by it, and City shall not participate in any security now held by the Department.

G. Records of the Department. When requested by resolution of the legislative body of the City under section 7056 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the Department agrees to permit authorized personnel of the City to examine the records of the Department, including the name, address, and account number of each seller holding a seller’s permit with a registered business location in the City, pertaining to the ascertainment of transactions and use taxes collected for the City.

Information obtained by the City from examination of the Department's records shall be used by the City only for purposes related to the collection of transactions and use taxes by the Department pursuant to this Agreement.

H. Annexation. City agrees that the Department shall not be required to give effect to an annexation, for the purpose of collecting, allocating, and distributing District transactions and use taxes, earlier than the first day of the calendar quarter which commences not less than two months after notice to the Department. The notice shall include the name of the county or counties annexed to the extended City boundary. In the event the City shall annex an area, the boundaries of which are not coterminous with a county or counties, the notice shall include a description of the area annexed and two maps of the City showing the area annexed and the location address of the property nearest to the extended City boundary on each side of every street or road crossing the boundary.

ARTICLE III

ALLOCATION OF TAX
A. Allocation. In the administration of the Department's contracts with all districts that impose transactions and use taxes imposed under ordinances, which comply with Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:

1. Any payment not identified as being in payment of liability owing to a designated district or districts may be apportioned among the districts as their interest appear, or, in the discretion (Rev. 7/24) 4
of the Department, to all districts with which the Department has contracted using ratios reflected by the distribution of district taxes collected from all taxpayers.

2. All district taxes collected as a result of determinations or billings made by the Department, and all amounts refunded or credited may be distributed or charged to the respective districts in the same ratio as the taxpayer's self-declared district taxes for the period for which the determination, billing, refund or credit applies.

B. Vehicles, Vessels, and Aircraft. For the purpose of allocating use tax with respect to vehicles, vessels, or aircraft, the address of the registered owner appearing on the application for registration or on the certificate of ownership may be used by the Department in determining the place of use.

ARTICLE IV

COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay to the Department as the State's cost of administering the City Ordinance such amount as is provided for by law. Such amounts shall be deducted from the taxes collected by the Department for the City.

ARTICLE V

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Communications. Communications and notices may be sent by first class United States mail to the addresses listed below, or to such other addresses as the parties may from time to time designate or through email at [email protected]. If and when communications and notices may include confidential information, communications and notices must be sent through encrypted email at [email protected] or by mail.
(Rev. 7/24) 5
Communications and notices to be sent to the Department shall be addressed to:

California State Department of Tax and Fee Administration P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, California 94279-0027
Attention: Administrator Local Revenue Branch
Communications and notices to be sent to the City shall be addressed to:

City of Artesia Finance Dept.

ATTN. Jamie Murguia
18747 Clarkdale Ave.

Artesia, CA 90701
Unless otherwise directed, transmittals of payment of District transactions and use taxes will be sent to the address above.

B. Term. The date of this Agreement is the date on which it is approved by the Department of General Services. The Agreement shall take effect on _____________________________. This Agreement shall continue until December 31 next following the expiration date of the City Ordinance, and shall thereafter be renewed automatically from year to year until the Department completes all work necessary to the administration of the City Ordinance and has received and disbursed all payments due under that Ordinance.

C. Notice of Repeal of Ordinance. City shall give the Department written notice of the repeal of the City Ordinance not less than 110 days prior to the operative date of the repeal.

ARTICLE VI

ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES IF THE

ORDINANCE IS CHALLENGED AS BEING INVALID
A. Impoundment of funds.

1. When a legal action is begun challenging the validity of the imposition of the tax, the City shall deposit in an interest-bearing escrow account, any proceeds transmitted to it under (Rev. 7/24) 6
Article II. C., until a court of competent jurisdiction renders a final and non-appealable judgment that the tax is valid.

2. If the tax is determined to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the City shall transmit to the Department the moneys retained in escrow, including any accumulated interest, within ten days of the judgment of the trial court in the litigation awarding costs and fees becoming final and non-appealable.

B. Costs of administration. Should a final judgment be entered in any court of the State of California, holding that City's Ordinance is invalid or void, and requiring a rebate or refund to taxpayers of any taxes collected under the terms of this Agreement, the parties mutually agree that:

1. Department may retain all payments made by City to Department to prepare to administer the City Ordinance.

2. City will pay to Department and allow Department to retain Department's cost of administering the City Ordinance in the amounts set forth in Article IV of this Agreement.

3. City will pay to Department or to the State of California the amount of any taxes plus interest and penalties, if any, that Department or the State of California may be required to rebate or refund to taxpayers.

4. City will pay to Department its costs for rebating or refunding such taxes, interest, or penalties. Department's costs shall include its additional cost for developing procedures for processing the rebates or refunds, its costs of actually making these refunds, designing and printing forms, and developing instructions for Department's staff for use in making these rebates or refunds and any other costs incurred by Department which are reasonably appropriate or necessary to make those rebates or refunds. These costs shall include Department's direct and indirect costs as specified by Section 11256 of the Government Code.

5. Costs may be accounted for in a manner, which conforms to the internal accounting, and personnel records currently maintained by the Department. The billings for such costs may be presented in summary form. Detailed records will be retained for audit and verification by City. (Rev. 7/24) 7

6. Any dispute as to the amount of costs incurred by Department in refunding taxes shall be referred to the State Director of Finance for resolution and the Director's decision shall be final.

7. Costs incurred by Department in connection with such refunds shall be billed by Department on or before the 25th day of the second month following the month in which the judgment of a court of the State of California holding City's Ordinance invalid or void becomes final. Thereafter Department shall bill City on or before the 25th of each month for all costs incurred by Department for the preceding calendar month. City shall pay to Department the amount of such costs on or before the last day of the succeeding month and shall pay to Department the total amount of taxes, interest, and penalties refunded or paid to taxpayers, together with Department costs incurred in making those refunds.

CITY OF ARTESIA CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF

TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
By By
(Signature) Administrator
Local Revenue Branch
Abel Avalos
(Typed Name) Date: _______________________________
City Manager
(Title)
December 16, 2024
(Date)
RESOLUTION NO. 24-3026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF

SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES RECORDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance Number 24-935 of City of Artesia (District), and Revenue and Taxation Code section 7270, the District entered into a contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Department) to perform all functions incident to the administration and collection of transactions and use taxes; and WHEREAS, the Board of the District deems it desirable and necessary for authorized officers, employees and representatives of the District to examine confidential sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department pertaining to transactions and use taxes collected by the Department for the District pursuant to that contract; and WHEREAS, Section 7056 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code sets forth certain requirements and conditions for the disclosure of Department records, and Section 7056.5 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful disclosure of information contained in, or derived from, the sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF CITY OF ARTESIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Finance Manager or other officer or employee of the District designated in writing by the Finance Manager to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is hereby appointed to represent the District with authority to examine sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department pertaining to transactions and use taxes collected for the District by the Department pursuant to the contract between the District and the Department.

Section 2. The information obtained by examination of Department records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of District transactions and use taxes by the Department pursuant to that contract, and for purposes related to the following governmental functions of the District:
(a) Collection of Sales or Transactions and Use Taxes by the Department; (b) Budget Planning, and
(c) Economic Development
The information obtained by examination of Department records shall be used only for those governmental functions of the District listed above.

Section 3. That HdL is hereby designated to examine the sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department pertaining to transactions and use taxes collected for the District by the Department. The person or entity designated by this section meets all of the following conditions, which are also included in the contract between the District and the HdL:
a) has an existing contract with the District to examine those sales or transactions and use tax records;
b) is required by that contract to disclose information contained in, or derived from, those sales or transactions and use tax records only to the officer or employee authorized under Section 1 of this resolution to examine the information. c) is prohibited by that contract from performing consulting services for a retailer during the term of that contract;
d) is prohibited by that contract from retaining the information contained in, or derived from those sales or transactions and use tax records, after that contract has expired.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the information obtained by examination of Department records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of District transactions and use taxes by the Department pursuant to the contract between the District and the Department and for those purposes relating to the governmental functions of the District listed in Section 2 of this resolution.

Section 4.

That this resolution supercedes all prior resolutions of the Board of the District adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Revenue and Taxation Code section 7056.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2024.

ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________

BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9K.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Requirements for Fireworks Stand Permits FROM: Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council waive full reading and introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 24-965, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Sections 103 and 104 of Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Artesia Municipal Code Regarding Permits for Fireworks Stands.

BACKGROUND:

The Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) sets forth rules and regulations for the issuance of permits to operate fireworks stands for the sale of safe and sane fireworks in the City. The AMC provides that a maximum of 10 permits may be issued each year for fireworks stands within the City of Artesia ("City"). The AMC also regulates how permits are issued based on priority given to groups which meet residency requirements. However, because the City has typically less applications than the number of permits which can be issued, all applicants typically receive permits.

At the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council discussed the need to update the existing codes related how permits for the operation of fireworks stands are issued to ensure that the groups receiving permits are primarily serving Artesia residents and organizations.

ANALYSIS:

Following direction from the City Council, staff reviewed the permit requirements and processes of the neighboring cities of Bellflower, Hawaiian Gardens, and Lakewood, which also permit the sale of safe and sane fireworks. As a result of the research and the unique needs of our City, staff is recommending the following changes to the City's fireworks stand permitting processes:

Expand the definition of "resident" in reference to membership numbers to include those who live, work, own a business or other establishment in the City (similar to Bellflower and Lakewood). Staff continues to recommend that at least 20 members meet this criteria;
Require that applicants state in their applications how they intend to utilize funds raised (similar to Bellflower and Hawaiian Gardens);
Change the application deadline from the 2nd Tuesday of January to the 2nd Tuesday of February (all other cities have deadlines on April 1st);
Increasing insurance requirements to industry standards of $1,000,000; Provide documents required under the AMC, such as: State Board of Equalization number, State Fire Marshal license, applicable building or electrical permits, and a copy of the agreement with the property owner to use the property for consistency;
Include a stipulation that no more than one permit shall be issued to each organization; and Include language that if the application is found to contain incorrect information that the City may revoke and/or not award future permits for fireworks stands to the applicant.

In addition, staff is proposing that all applicants meet at least three of the four requirements to be eligible to receive a permit:

Have a principal meeting place within the City;
At least 40% of members must live, work, own a business or other establishment in the City; Provide substantial services to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the City, which they shall explain with a narrative explanation as part of their application; and Is a non-profit organization or tax exempt organization as recognized by the State of California or the Internal Revenue Code with a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) designation.

Proposed Ordinance No. 24-965 incorporates all the above changes and would update the AMC related to issuing fireworks permits effective for 2025 fireworks stands.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 24-965. The application fee to apply for a fireworks stand is set at $150 and may be increased by resolution of the City Council. The fee currently covers the cost of processing the fireworks stand applications.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Attachments
Ordinance No. 24-965
Current Artesia Fireworks Code
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-965

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARTESIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECIONS 103 AND 104 OF
CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 4 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING PERMITS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia (“City”), in the exercise of its police power, has the authority to enact all ordinances in furtherance of the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City is statutorily authorized to regulate the permitting and selling of fireworks pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 12541 and 12640.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because the Ordinance does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA and because the Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines section 15060, subd. (c)(2), (3).) Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines defines a project as the whole of an action, which could potentially result in either a direct physical change, or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change, in the environment. Here, the Ordinance will not result in any construction or development, and it will not have any other effect that would physically change the environment. The Ordinance therefore does not qualify as a project subject to CEQA.

In the alternative, even if the Ordinance did qualify as a “project” under CEQA, it would be exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), which exempts projects from CEQA “[w]here it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Thus, even if the Ordinance could result in some physical change in the environment, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance relates to the temporary sale of fireworks on City property, and therefore will not result in a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Code Amendment. Section 4-2.103 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“4-2.103 Permits: Applications and Accompanying Data.
(a) Applications for the permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article shall be made in writing and shall:
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(1) Be filed with the City Clerk by the second Tuesday in February of each year;
(2) Set forth the proposed location of the fireworks stands applied for; (3) Provide the principal and permanent meeting place of the applicant organization, the address of the meeting place and the day and time of the meeting;
(4) Provide the details of the intended charitable use of the proceeds from the sale of fireworks;
(5) Be accompanied by an assurance that if the permit is issued to the applicant, the applicant, shall indemnify the City and hold it harmless against any claims or damages related to the permit in a form approved by the City Attorney. Moreover, at the time of the receipt of such permit, the applicant shall deliver to the City Clerk insurance policies in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for the bodily injury or death of any one person, $1,000,000 for the bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence, and $1,000,0000 for damages to property resulting from any one occurrence. Such policies shall designate the City an additional insured;
(6) Include the applicants State Board of Equalization resale number; (7) Include the applicants retail fireworks license issued by the State Fire Marshal; and
(8) Include the signature of an authorized representative of the applicant attesting under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the application is true and correct. If there are any errors, omissions, or misstatements made on an application, then the City may, within its sole and absolute discretion, revoke a permit or deny the issuance of any future fireworks stand permit for that group or organization. (b) Each application must be accompanied by:
(1) A permit application fee of $150, or such other amount as set by the City Council by resolution;
(2) Written approval from the landowner that the stand may operate at the selected location and a copy of the agreement with the fireworks supplier;
(3) A diagram showing the exact location of the stand in relation to adjacent streets and any other structures on the lot or adjacent lots, and on-site traffic circulation;
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(4) An application for a miscellaneous building permit for location and erection of a temporary structure, accompanied by the requisite permit fees as determined by a separate resolution of the City Council; (5) An application for an electrical permit for any stand using an electrical power source other than a portable generator, accompanied by the requisite permit fees as determined by separate resolution of the City Council; and
(6) Be accompanied by a deposit of $150 to cover the cost of removing all litter and cleaning up the vacated location of the fireworks stand on or before 12:00 noon on July 18th. If the property is cleaned up and litter removed by then, the City will refund the deposit to the permit holder. If not, the City will cause the litter to be removed and the property to be cleaned up at the expense of the permittee. If litter removal and cleanup cost is less than the deposit, the City will refund the difference to the permittee. If the cost is greater, the permittee shall pay the difference to the City.

SECTION 4. Code Amendment. Section 4-2.104 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“§ 4-2.104. Prerequisites to Issuance of Permits.
(a) The permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article may be issued or denied in the discretion of the City and subject to other reasonable conditions as the City determines is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The following qualifications must be met in addition to other requirements set forth in this chapter or in the State Fireworks Code, before a permit may be issued:
(1) The City Clerk may issue permits to those organizations determined to be responsible, and organized and existing primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment, or charitable purposes. Each organization shall have been organized and established in the City's postal area for a minimum of one year continuously preceding the filing of the application for the permit.
(2) The applicant must be an organization that meets at least three of the following criteria:
(i) has its principal and permanent meeting place in the City; (ii) has a bona fide membership with at least 40% of members who either reside in the City, are employed in the City, or are owners or operators of a business or other establishment located in the City; -4-
(iii) provides substantial services to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the City.
(iv)is a non-profit organization or tax-exempt association as recognized by the State of California or the Internal Revenue Code with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) designation.
(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 4-2.103 and 104, applications for permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article shall be accompanied by:
(1) If applicable, a complete list of the organization’s members’ names, addresses and telephone numbers and other such necessary information declaring if members are employed in the City, or are owners or operators of a business or other establishment located in the City, as of the date of the application.
(2) Evidence of the organization providing substantial services to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the City in the form of a narrative summary of the organizations work within the City. (3) If applicable, copies of the nonprofit's Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Association, Trust Indenture, Constitution, or other enabling document. Bylaws may be considered an organizing document only if they are properly structured (includes name, purpose, signatures, and intent to form an organization).
(4) Any organization selected to sell fireworks at the Artesia Towne Center shall pay a commensurate amount of rent to the City as determined by the City Manager or designee for the allotted space. Such rent amount shall be paid to the City as a condition precedent to receiving a permit. (c) There shall be no more than one stand per permittee. Only one permit shall be issued for any parent, principal, or master group or organization unless the City Council finds in a given case, because of the circumstances of the stand location or other factors, the intent of this chapter will not be defeated by issuing more than one permit. The intent of this requirement is to limit applicants, who otherwise qualify, to one permit as to each such parent or principal group or organization and to eliminate any one principal or parent group or association from having permits issued to associate, derivative, ancillary, subsidiary or support groups or entities. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit more than one group or organization meeting all qualifications specified in this chapter from jointly applying for a fireworks permit. In such case, however, only a single permit will be issued.
(d) Applicants for such permits shall be notified by the City Clerk of the granting or denial of their permit applications on or before April 1st of each calendar year.
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SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after adoption.

SECTION 8. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance, and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable. The City Council of the City of Artesia declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this Ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this ordinance are declaredinvalid.

SECTION 9. Adoption, Certification, and Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Artesia shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published and/or posted in the manner required by law.

SECTION 10. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 13th day of January, 2025. ______________________________

ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
CHAPTER 2

FIREWORKS
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 523-U changed the title of Chapter 2 from Fire Prevention to Fireworks and deleted Sections 4-2.101-4-2.106, Fire Code, which contained portions of Ordinance Nos. 141, 295, 397, and 484U. See Title 8, Chapter 6 for Uniform Fire Code; Ordinance No. 688, amending Chapter 2 in its entirety was adopted November 14, 2005, but rejected by the voters at the election of June 6, 2006. § 4-2.101. Safe and Sane Fireworks Permitted.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Fire Code of the City of Artesia, adopted and found in Chapter 7 of Title 8 of this Code, safe and sane fireworks, as defined in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, may be sold and discharged in the City pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and not otherwise.
(Ord. 103, § 1; Ord. 638, §§ 5, 6)
§ 4-2.102. Permits: Required.

No person shall offer for sale or sell at retail any fireworks of any kind in the City without having first applied for and received a permit therefor. Permits shall be issued on a first come first serve basis upon approval of permit applications submitted in compliance with Sections 4-2.103 and 4-2.104. No more than 10 permits shall be issued each year. (Ord. 103, § 2; Ord. 638, § 5; Ord. 10-760, § 1)
§ 4-2.103. Permits: Applications; Accompanying Data; Granting; Denial; Notices. (a) Applications for the permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article shall:
(1) Be made in writing accompanied by a permit application fee of $150, or such other amount as set by the Council by resolution;
(2) Be filed with the City Clerk on or prior to the second Tuesday in January of each year; (3) Set forth the proposed location of the fireworks stands applied for; (4) Be accompanied by an assurance that if the permit is issued to the applicant, the applicant, shall indemnify the City and hold it harmless against any claims or damages related to the permit in a form approved by the City Attorney. Moreover, at the time of the receipt of such permit, the applicant shall deliver to the City Clerk insurance policies in the amounts of $50,000 for the bodily injury or death of any one person, $100,000 for the bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence, $50,000 for damages to property resulting from any one occurrence, and $300,000 for products liability. Such policies shall designate the City an additional insured; and (5) Be accompanied by a deposit of $100 to cover the cost of removing all litter and cleaning up the vacated location of the fireworks stand on or before 12:00 noon on July 18th. If the property is cleaned up and litter removed by then, the City will refund the City of Artesia, CA
§ 4-2.101 § 4-2.103
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§ 4-2.104. Sales Limited to Certain Nonprofit Organizations. (Ord. 103, § 2d; Ord. 638, §§ 5, 7; Ord. 10-760, § 3; Ord. 22-920, § 4) § 4-2.105. Time Limits for the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks and Restrictions Applicable to Cityowned Properties.
deposit to the permit holder. If not, the City will cause the litter to be removed and the property to be cleaned up at the expense of the permittee. If litter removal and cleanup cost is less than the deposit, the City will refund the difference to the permittee. If the cost is greater, the permittee shall pay the difference to the City. (b) Applicants for such permits shall be notified by the City Clerk of the granting or denial of their permit applications on or before the first Monday in March of each calendar year. (a) The permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article shall be issued only to nonprofit organizations, organized primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment, or charitable purposes. Each organization shall have its principal and permanent meeting place in the City, shall have been organized and established in the City's postal area for a minimum of one year continuously preceding the filing of the application for the permit. (b) The City Clerk shall give first priority to permit applications submitted by nonprofit organizations that either: (1) have a bona fide membership of at least 20 members who reside in the City of Artesia; or (2) provide substantial services to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the community. The City Clerk shall give second priority to permit applications submitted by all other qualifying nonprofit organizations, as described in Section 4-2.104(a).
(c) In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 4-2.103, applications for permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article shall be accompanied by:
(1) If applicable, either: (i) membership lists containing the addresses of the nonprofit's members; or (ii) documentation evidencing services provided by the nonprofit to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the community; and (2) Copies of the nonprofit's Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Association, Trust Indenture, Constitution, or other enabling document. Bylaws may be considered an organizing document only if they are properly structured (includes name, purpose, signatures, and intent to form an organization). Permits shall not be issued to nonprofit organizations that do not have organizing documents. (d) Any nonprofit selected to sell fireworks at the Artesia Towne Center shall pay a commensurate amount of rent to the City as determined by the City Manager or designee for the allotted space. Such rent amount shall be paid to the City as a condition precedent to receiving a permit. (a) Safe and sane fireworks, as defined in Section 12529 of the CaliforniaHealth and Safety Code, may be sold or discharged in the City only during the period beginning at 12:00 noon on June 28 and ending at 9:00 p.m. on July 4 of each year. This time period shall be known as the "fireworks sales and discharge period." During the fireworks sales and discharge City of Artesia, CA
§ 4-2.103 § 4-2.105
Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AR4900 on 2024-12-08 (Ord. 103, § 1; Ord. 638, §§ 5, 8; Ord. 696, § 2; Ord. 22-920, § 5) § 4-2.106. Use of Stands.

The following provisions shall govern the use of fireworks stands:
period, no fireworks shall be sold or discharged before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on any day, except that fireworks shall not be sold after 9:00 p.m. on July 4th and shall not be discharged after 10:00 p.m. on July 4th.
(b) No person shall at any time sell or discharge a firework, including, but not limited to, safe and sane fireworks, within City parks or on any lot or parcel of land owned by the City, including, but not limited to, property occupied by the Artesia City Hall, the Artesia Historical Museum, the Historic Fire Station, the Artesia Water Tower, City-owned parking lots, and on other City-owned properties in the City.
(c) Exceptions. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, the sale of fireworks is permitted at the Artesia Towne Center as provided in Subsection (a), above. Moreover, the discharge of fireworks is permitted on a City sidewalk or street during the period provided in Subsection (a), above. The discharge of fireworks is also may be permitted in a City park or on City-owned property in the following instances:
(1) When conducted as part of a properly permitted public display of fireworks, as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 12524, or successor provision thereto. The City Council may contract with any person or business entity to provide such display for the benefit of the City upon terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the City Council;
(2) When conducted in connection with a film, television or theatrical production occurring within the City for which written permission of the City Manager, and any required permit, have been obtained;
(3) When conducted in connection with any educational demonstration being provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department; or
(4) When conducted for any other purpose expressly authorized by law. (a) Only organizations permitted pursuant to the provisions of this article shall operate the stand for which the permit was issued or share or otherwise participate in the profits of the operation of such stand.
(b) No person, other than individuals who are members of the permittee organization, or the wives, husbands, or adult children of such members, shall sell or otherwise participate in the sale of fireworks at such stands.
(c) No person shall be paid any consideration for selling or otherwise participating in the sale of fireworks at such stands.
(d) Sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be permitted only from within temporary fireworks stands, and such sales from any other building or structure are hereby prohibited. Such temporary stands shall be subject to the following:

City of Artesia, CA
§ 4-2.105 § 4-2.106
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(1) Fireworks stands shall not be located within 25 feet of any other building nor within 100 feet of any gasoline pump.
(2) Fireworks stands need not comply with the provisions of the Building Code of the City; provided, however, all stands shall be erected under the supervision of the Building Inspector who shall require that the stands be constructed in such a manner which will reasonably insure the safety of the attendants and patrons. Building and electrical permits shall be required, and inspections shall be made before such stands are used. (3) No stand shall have a floor area in excess of 260 square feet. (4) Each stand in excess of 24 feet in length shall have at least two exits, and each stand in excess of 40 feet in length shall have at least three exits spaced approximately equal distances apart; provided, however, in no case shall the distance between exits exceed 24 feet.
(5) Each stand shall be provided with two, two and one-half (2 1/2) gallon "soda and acid" type fire extinguishers in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire.
(6) No fireworks stand shall be located in a City park or on City-owned property unless as expressly authorized herein.
(e) All weeds and combustible materials shall be cleared from the location of such stands a distance of at least 20 feet surrounding the stand.
(f) "No Smoking" signs shall be prominently displayed on such fireworks stands. (g) Each stand shall have an adult watchman in attendance and in charge thereof when the stand is not being used for the sale or dispensing of fireworks. (h) Sales of fireworks shall not begin before 12:00 noon on June 28th and shall not continue after 9:00 p.m. on July 4th. During such sales period, fireworks shall not be sold before 7:00 a.m. nor after 10:00 p.m. on any day, except that no sales shall continue past 9:00 p.m. on July 4th.
(i) Each permittee shall remove or cause the removal of graffiti on a permittee's stand within 24 hours of permittee's actual or constructive notice of such graffiti, or within 24 hours of receipt of oral or written notice from the City of graffiti on the stand. (j) All unsold stock and accompanying litter shall be removed from the location of such stands on or before 12:00 noon on July 6th.
(k) Fireworks stands shall be removed from their temporary locations on or before 12:00 noon on July 11th, and all accompanying litter shall be cleared from such locations on or before such time and date.
(l) No fireworks shall be sold to a person who is under the age of 16 years.

City of Artesia, CA
§ 4-2.106 § 4-2.107
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It is unlawful for any person to sell, provide, or distribute fireworks to a retail seller of safe and sane fireworks, on the condition that the retail seller of such fireworks shall sell or distribute such fireworks only from a fireworks stand location in which the provider has any interest, option or lease, or in any other manner to restrict the location of such fireworks stand. (Ord. 555, § 2)
§ 4-2.108. Penalties for Violation; Suspension and Revocation.

Any person violating any provision of this article shall be subject to the punishment set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of this Code. In addition, after one warning has been issued for a violation of this article, any subsequent violation for the same or similar offense shall subject the permittee to the suspension of the sale of fireworks for a period of 12 hours during which the stand would otherwise be open. Any third violation shall subject the permittee to revocation of the permit for the remaining sales period in that calendar year.
(Ord. 103, § 2i; Ord. 555, § 1; Ord. 638, §§ 5, 11; Ord. 10-760, § 5) § 4-2.109. Parental Responsibility.

Pursuant to Section 1714.1(a) of the California Civil Code and to the extent permitted by that and any other applicable law, any act of a minor in the discharge of a firework that results in injury or death to another person or in any injury to the property of another shall be imputed to the parent or guardian having custody and control of the minor for all purposes of civil damages, and the parent or guardian having custody and control shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages resulting from the minor's act in an amount not to exceed $25,000 or such greater amount as allowed by law. Such damages may include restitution to the person injured or the owner of property whose property has been damaged.
(Ord. 638, §§ 5, 12)
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§ 4-2.107 § 4-2.109
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 9L.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Retention Employee Bonus Policy
FROM: Abel Avalos, City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Retention Bonus Policy, attached to this agenda report as Attachment

1. BACKGROUND:

The City of Artesia ("City") recognizes the substantial dedication and work of its employees. Throughout the fiscal year, City employees performed essential work for the City and its residents while managing to preserve the City's financial resources. Moving forward, City employees will continue to demonstrate a commitment to serve the public and ensure valuable City services are delivered throughout the community.

The City recognizes its employees as its most valuable resource to the organization and the continuity of its operations. The City further recognizes the challenges faced in recruiting and retaining qualified and dedicated employees. To recognize the substantial contribution of City employees throughout the year, to encourage employee retention and to make itself competitive in the job market, the City Manager recommends the Council approve a Retention Bonus Policy that will provide a one-time discretionary non-PERSable bonus to employees who were employed with the City as of December 16, 2024.

ANALYSIS:

The one-time bonus would be based upon employees’ classification as full-time or part-time. All eligible, current fulltime employees would receive $3,000. All eligible, current part-time employees would receive $1,500. The bonus would be paid in the pay period ending December 21, 2024. These bonuses are taxable wages and will be reported on each employee’s W-2.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Issuance of these bonuses will result in a one-time cost of $112,500. Funds have been allocated from the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Surplus, and therefore the issuance of these bonuses will not have an impact on the General Fund.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Retention Bonus Policy, attached to this agenda report as Attachment

1. Attachments
City of Artesia Retention Bonus Pay Policy-c1.pdf
65344.00105\40116380.1
City of Artesia
Retention Bonus Policy
The City recognizes the substantial dedication and work of its employees. Throughout the fiscal year, City performed essential work for the City and its residents while managing to preserve the City's financial resources. Moving forward, City employees continue to demonstrate a commitment to serve the public and ensure valuable City services are delivered throughout the community. The City recognizes its employees as its most valuable resource to the organization and the continuity of its operations. The City further recognizes the challenges faced in recruiting and retaining qualified and dedicated employees. To recognize the substantial contribution of City employees throughout the year, to encourage employee retention and to make itself competitive in the job market, the City Manager recommends the Council approve a Retention Bonus Policy that will provide a one-time discretionary non-PERSable bonus, as described below.

Scope and Duration
All full- and part-time employees currently employed as of December 16, 2024 will receive a one-time non-PERSable Retention Bonus. The bonus will be paid in the pay period ending December 21, 2024.

The City Manager, whose contract is approved by resolution of City Council, would not be eligible for this retention pay bonus.

Calculation of Bonus
All eligible, current full-time employees will receive a bonus in the gross amount of $3,000.

All eligible, current part-time employees will receive a bonus in the gross amount of $1,500.

Tax Treatment
These limited duration bonuses are taxable as wages and will be reported on employee’s W-2.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 10A.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Continuation of Introduction of an Ordinance Regarding Smoke Shops FROM: Okina Dor, Community Development Director
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 24-961, An Ordinance of the City Of Artesia, California Adopt a Zoning Ordinance Adding Article 46 to the Artesia Municipal Code to Chapter 2 to Title 9 Regarding Smoke Shops, and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15060(c) (2) and 15060(c)(2) and 15061(c)(3).

BACKGROUND:

At its regular meeting on August 12, 2024, the City Council provided direction to staff to prepare a Zoning Code amendment to expressly prohibit smoke shops throughout the City, but to also allow the two existing smoke shops in the City to continue operating and relocate, if they so desire, given that those existing businesses have not generated any nuisance issues or complaints.

On October 15, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above code amendment, adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-14P, and recommended the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 24-961. The Planning Commission vote was as follows: 3-0-2 (3 yes, Chair Manalo, Commissioner Fonseca and Commissioner Barcelos, 0 nos and 2 absent, Vice-Chair Diaz and Commissioner Palhinha).

At its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, the City Council considered the proposed ordinance and then continued the item to this meeting. The City Council directed staff to reach out to the operator or owner of the former smoke shop that had previously operated at 18725 Pioneer Boulevard. Because the smoke shop at 18725 Pioneer Boulevard is no longer in operation, and the former owner or operator has not responded to any correspondence by staff, it has been determined that the smoke shop is permanently closed within the City.

Therefore, the proposed Ordinance was amended to only reference the one existing smoke shop at 17510 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 207.

ANALYSIS:

The City’s Municipal Code does not expressly permit smoke shops. Any use that is not expressly permitted in the Code is deemed to be prohibited. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 2) would memorialize and affirm a prohibition on smoke shops in the City, expressly. Specifically, the Ordinance affirms that (1) all smoke shops are banned throughout the City, (2) however, the one smoke shop currently operating at 17510 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 207, is permitted to continue as legal nonconforming uses, and (3) that one smoke shop (17510 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 207) is prohibited in all zones, except the general commercial zone, within which it may change its location, once. Moreover, that one smoke shop must abide by applicable State and federal laws at its current and any future location.

The proposed Ordinance strikes a balance. The express prohibition on smoke shops aligns with the growing trend among California municipalities to restrict tobacco use, and protect their residents from the long-term negative health effects of smoking and tobacco use. The proposed Ordinance also recognizes and preserves businesses that are currently operating in the City that have not posed any nuisances or generated complaints.

Staff Findings
Based on the evidence for the Zoning Ordinance Amendment and all other applicable information presented, staff finds that the proposed Code Amendment is appropriate for the following reasons:

1. Consistency with City’s General Plan: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the following goals and principles of the City’s General Plan 2030: Community Goal LU 1 of the Land Use Element aims to regulate, accommodate, and evaluate retail commercial activities within the City, while protecting and serving the residents. Smoke shops encourage tobacco use, in particular among youth, and lead to heightened tobacco use when retailer density increases in an area. The Amendment expressly prohibits the establishment of new smoke shops, thus reducing the availability of tobacco products in the City, while still providing strict guidelines for the one (1) shop currently operating. Prohibiting smoke shops also implements Policy LU 2.3 regarding the protection of residential areas from effects of incompatible uses.

Through the express prohibition of smoke shops, with the exception of one (1) existing shop in the general commercial zone only, the Amendment protects residents from the influence of smoking and tobacco use throughout the City in furtherance of this Policy.

2. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Have Adverse Effect on Health, Safety, and Welfare:

The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare because it maintains the current residential zoning framework without introducing new uses or conditions that could pose risks. Indeed, the express prohibition on smoke shops avoids the introduction of harmful activities in areas that could disrupt the existing community standards or impact the health and welfare of adults and minors, alike.

3. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Adversely Affect or be Detrimental to Properties Within the Zone: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not adversely affect or be detrimental to properties because it retains the current commercial zoning regulations and does not introduce new or incompatible uses that could negatively impact properties within the zone. By expressly prohibiting smoke shops, with the exception of two existing ones, the Amendment ensures that properties within applicable zone continue to experience consistent use without the disruptions that smoke shop operations might cause.

4. Consistency with Zoning Code: The Amendment is internally consistent with other provisions of the Zoning Code, as it reinforces existing regulations that prohibit incompatible uses in commercial zones. By explicitly prohibiting smoke shops, the amendment supports the Zoning Code’s overall objective to maintain commercial area’s stability, and quality.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

The City Council has determined that the proposed Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the requirements of the CEQA pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the proposed amendment will not result in a significant effect on the environment because it prohibits the land use of smoke shops and alternatively finding the amendment is categorically exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) for the one existing smoke shop that may relocate into another space, one time.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice of the public hearing was published in the Los Cerritos Community News on November 1, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no fiscal impact to the City in regards to this proposed code amendment.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Attachments
Artesia_ Smoke Shop Ban Ordinance No. 24-961_Edited for December meeting-c1(final).pdf ORDINANCE NO. 24-961

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA ADDING ARTICLE 47 TO CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 9 REGARDING

SMOKE SHOPS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15358 and 15061(b)(3) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA FINDS AND DECLARES:

WHEREAS, the City of Artesia, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized under the California Constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, the City has the authority to enact laws which promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens, including the regulation of tobacco retailers; and WHEREAS, cities have a legitimate governmental interest in preserving the health, safety and welfare of residents, and protecting against public nuisance activities; and WHEREAS, the density and proximity of tobacco retailers influence smoking behaviors, including number of cigarettes smoked per day. The density of tobacco retailers near schools has been associated with increased youth smoking rates; and WHEREAS, policies to reduce tobacco retailer density have been shown to be effective and may reduce or eliminate inequities in the location and distribution of tobacco retailers; and
WHEREAS, an express prohibition on smoke shop retailers is appropriate to protect the health, safety and welfare of the City of Artesia residents, while acknowledging the existence of two current smoke shops that operate within the City without nuisance or concern should be allowed to continue; and
WHEREAS, the Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”) does not expressly address smoke shops in any zone. However, because smoke shops are not expressly permitted under the AMC, such uses are prohibited in the City; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to affirm its existing ban and provide further clarity on this restriction, the City Council desires to portions of the AMC to expressly prohibit the establishment of smoke shops in the City, not including one smoke shop currently operating at 17510 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 207(the “Existing Smoke Shop”), to address the negative, secondary effects caused by those uses; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing concerning the Ordinance contained herein as required by law and following receipt of all public testimony closed the hearing on that date, and adopted Resolution No. 2024-14P; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted duly noticed public hearings on November 18, 2024 and December 16, 2024, at which members of the public were afforded an opportunity to comment on this Ordinance, the recommendations of staff, and other public testimony; and
WHEREAS, all legal preconditions to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as substantive findings of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the proposed amendment will not result in a significant effect on the environment because it prohibits the land use of smoke shops and alternatively finding the amendment is categorically exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) for any existing smoke shops that relocate into another space.

A. Consistency with City’s General Plan: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the following goals and principles of the City’s General Plan 2030:

Community Goal LU 1 of the Land Use Element aims to regulate, accommodate, and evaluate retail commercial activities within the City, while protecting and serving the residents. Smoke shops encourage tobacco use, including amongst the youth, and lead to heightened tobacco use when as retailer density increases in an area. The Amendment expressly prohibits the establishment of new smoke shops, thus reducing the availability of tobacco products in the City, while still providing strict guidelines for the two (2) shops currently operating. Prohibiting smoke shops also implements Policy LU 2.3 regarding the protection of residential areas from effects of incompatible uses. Through the express prohibition of smoke shops, with the exception of two (2) existing shops in the general commercial zone only, the Amendment protects residents from the influence of smoking and tobacco use throughout the City in furtherance of this Policy.

B. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Have Adverse Effect on Health, Safety, and Welfare: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare because it maintains the current residential zoning framework without introducing new uses or conditions that could pose risks.

Indeed, the express prohibition on smoke shops avoids the introduction of harmful activities in areas that could disrupt the existing community standards or impact the health and welfare of adults and minors, alike.

C. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment Will Not Adversely Affect or be Detrimental to Properties Within the Zone: The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will not adversely affect or be detrimental to properties because it retains the current commercial zoning regulations and does not introduce new or incompatible uses that could negatively impact properties within the zone. By expressly prohibiting smoke shops, with the exception of two existing ones, the Amendment ensures that properties within applicable zone continue to experience consistent use without the disruptions that smoke shop operations might cause.

D. Consistency with Zoning Code: The Amendment is internally consistent with other provisions of the Zoning Code, as it reinforces existing regulations that prohibit incompatible uses in commercial zones. By explicitly prohibiting smoke shops, the amendment supports the Zoning Code’s overall objective to maintain commercial area’s stability, and quality.

SECTION 4. Zoning Code Amendment. Article 47 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 is hereby added to the Artesia Municipal Code to read as follows:
“Article 47 Smoke Shops Prohibited
9-2.4701 Definitions.
9-2.4702 Smoke Shops Prohibited.
9-2.4703 Exceptions.
9-2.4704 Enforcement.
9-2.4701 Definitions.
“Smoke Shop” means any premises dedicated to the display, sale, distribution, delivery, offering, furnishing, or marketing of tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia; provided, however, that any grocery store, supermarket, convenience store or similar retail use that only sells conventional cigars, cigarettes or tobacco as an ancillary sale shall not be defined as a “smoke shop” and shall not be subject to the restrictions in this Article.
9-2.4702 Smoke Shops Prohibited.

No person shall operate a smoke shop anywhere in the City, unless explicitly permitted as provided in this Article.
9-2.4703 Exceptions.
(a) The one smoke shop that is authorized to operate within the City, as referenced in Ordinance No. 961 (the “Existing Smoke Shop”), shall be considered a legal nonconforming use and shall be permitted to continue operating within the City subject to the provisions of this Article.
(b) The Existing Smoke Shop shall be permitted only in the C-G general commercial zone, pursuant to the applicable regulations and standards within Article 32 of this chapter and any applicable Federal and/or State laws.
(c) The Existing Smoke Shop shall only be granted one (1) opportunity to relocate within the C-G general commercial zone, subject to the applicable regulations and standards within Article 32 of this chapter and any applicable Federal and/or State laws. Upon its one-time relocation, the Existing Smoke Shop will maintain its legal nonconforming status. Any additional location changes shall terminate the Existing Smoke Shop’s legal nonconforming use status.
(d) As long as the Existing Smoke Shop remains in its current location, it shall be subject to the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 9, “Nonconforming Uses” and subject to the provisions of this Article. If the Existing Smoke Shop exercises its right to relocate, once, it shall continue to be subject to the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 9, “Nonconforming Uses” throughout its establishment at its new location.
9-2.4704 Enforcement.

The City shall be authorized to enforce this Article by all legal means, including administrative, civil, and criminal remedies.”
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its adoption.

SECTION 6. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance, and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable. The City Council of the City of Artesia declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this Ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this ordinance are declared invalid.

SECTION 7. Adoption, Certification, and Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Artesia shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published and/or posted in the manner required by law.

SECTION 8. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13
th day of January, 2025.
______________________________

ALI TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________

HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 11A.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Community Benefit Grant Awards for Calendar Year 2025 FROM: Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council grant funds from the Community Benefit Grant Program, contingent of execution of a Community Benefit Agreement, for the following amounts to each group:

1. Artesia Chamber of Commerce for $18,000;

2. Artesia Historical Society for $37,500;

3. Friends of Artesia Library for $25,000;

4. Saahas for Cause for $13,000;

5. South Asian Network for $11,500; and

6. Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club for $12,000.

BACKGROUND:

On August 12, 2024, the City Council approved the Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Funding Policy (the Pilot Program) as the policy to govern the use of the funds received from the City's three cannabis stores under their respective Community Benefit Agreements. The City Council also approved a timeline to release the first year of funding and allocated 55% to Community Non-Profit Organizations, 35% of funds to City Events and Programs, and 10% to the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. The application period for the Pilot Program opened in October and closed in November. The City received an application from five non-profit organizations, as well as the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Non-profit organizations were permitted to apply for funds from $2,000 to $100,000 to provide services to the Artesia community, with priority provided to Artesia based non-profits. The Pilot Program calls for applications to be reviewed by City Staff for compliance with the policy and to make funding recommendations to the City Council. Once the City Council awards the grant funds to each organization, Staff will provide a Community Benefit Grant Pilot Funding Policy Agreement (Grant Agreement) to each awardee. Funds will not be released until the Grant Agreement is fully executed and required documents are submitted.

ANALYSIS:

For calendar year 2025, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce submitted an application for the maximum funding of $18,000 to hire a part time Executive Director. Accepting the funding will require a change to their bylaws to allow a City Councilmember a seat on their executive board. A meeting is being set up to discuss the logistics of such a change with the Artesia Chamber of Commerce, Councilmember Trevino, and Staff. Following this meeting, the execution of the plan of action, and the execution of the Grant Agreement, funds could be released to the Artesia Chamber of Commerce to be used in calendar year 2025.

Five applications were received from the following community non-profit organizations:

Organization Artesia
Based
Funding
Request
Artesia Historical
Society Yes $100,000
Friends of Artesia
Library
Yes $25,000
Saahas for Cause Yes $100,000
South Asian
Network Yes $81,671.81
Artesia-Cerritos
Lions Club No $12,000
A lesson learned from the initial application period for the Pilot Program was that the policy did not include any cap on the amount of funds which could be used for staff and administrative costs. As a result, two of the applicants, Saahas for Cause and South Asian Network applied for large amounts of funding to cover staffing costs to provide services to the community. Staff intends to revise the Pilot Program prior to releasing the applications for 2026 funding to include a 10% cap on administrative costs, which is more in line with the program's intention, which is to provide direct program services in the community.

The following is a summary of the five applicants requested funding uses:

Artesia Historical Society
Requested $100,000 to be used toward the construction of a replica cupola bell tower house the 1875 Artesia Grammar School bell to be constructed at the Fire Museum property to enhance the historical district and provide the community a symbol of its historic roots. The bell tower would be on display for school field trips and the community. Specific funding request includes $55,000 for materials and $45,000 for labor.

Friends of the Artesia Library
Requested $25,000 to be used to double the amount of programming offered at the Artesia Library increasing library attendance and engagement. Funding will enable programs with waiting lists to be expanded, offering services to more community members. Specific funding request includes $6,725 for 17 adult programs, $7,000 for 16 children and teen programs including the Summer Discovery Program, and $11,275 for equipment and supplies.

Saahas for Cause
Requested $100,000 to deliver public health education to the South Asian community living in Artesia using a culturally specific approach. Outreach includes attending public events, door to door canvasing, places of worship, ABCUSD, and through businesses. Specific funding request includes $78,518.92 for staffing and fringe costs, $9,090.19 for indirect costs, and $12,390.89 for program materials, consultants, advertisements, and an internship stipend.

South Asian Network
Requested $81,671.81 to provide a Community Health and Citizenship Program in Artesia. This includes two public benefits and citizenship clinics, six health education workshops, one health fair, and individual application assistance for public benefit/health care access and citizenship during the grant period. Specific funding request includes $62,747.10 for staffing and fringe costs, $7,424.71 for indirect costs, and $11,500 for program supplies for the workshops, clinics, and health fair.

Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club
Requested $12,000 to provide services to the Artesia Community including increasing donations to the Artesia Library, backpack donations for ABCUSD, free holiday baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas, Santa toy donation program with law enforcement, and donations to City community events like Halloween, Easter, National Night Out, and 4th of July. New programs include donating eyeglasses to ABCUSD students, donating trees on Arbor Day, sponsoring two Miss Artesia contestants, and donating flags to elementary schools. Specific funding request includes $6,700 to add to existing programs and $5,300 toward new programs.

Following Staff's review of the applications, all applications were found to be in compliance with the Pilot Program guidelines. Since $99,000 is available for 2025 funding, Staff is recommending providing some funding to each organization to spread out resources and provide a variety of services to the community. While the Pilot Program provides that non-profit organizations which are not located in the City should only receive funding if there is available funding following the requests of Artesia based organizations, Staff is recommending funding to the Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club as well. The Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club has a long history of supporting Artesia programs, and their application clearly outlined how the funding will directly benefit the City. Staff's recommended funding allocations are as follows:

Organization Recommended
Funding
Artesia Historical Society $37,500
Friends of Artesia Library $25,000
Saahas for Cause $13,000
South Asian Network $11,500
Artesia-Cerritos Lions
Club $12,000
Once awards are made by the City Council, Staff will notify the applicants with an award letter including a Grant Agreement to be signed and returned should they accept the grant funding. All awardees will also provide a report on the use of their funding to the City Council at the end of the 2025 calendar year before being eligible to receive future funding.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This program is entirely funded by Community Benefit funding received from the City's three Cannabis Permittees.

The City received a total of $75,000 in funds for the first year of the Cannabis Permit and a total of $105,000 for the second year of the Cannabis Permit, for a total funding availability for 2025 of $180,000. Of this amount, 55% or $99,000 is available for community non-profit organizations, 35% or $63,000 is allocated to City Events and Programs; and 10% or $18,000 is allocated to the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends the City Council grant funds from the Community Benefit Grant Program, contingent of execution of a Community Benefit Agreement, for the following amount to each group:

1. Artesia Chamber of Commerce for $18,000;

2. Artesia Historical Society for $37,500;

3. Friend of Artesia Library for $25,000;

4. Saahas for Cause for $13,000;

5. South Asian Network for $11,500; and

6. Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club for $12,000.

Attachments
Funding Policy released 10-2-2024.pdf
Chamber Application 2025.pdf
Historical Society Application 2025_0001.pdf
Library Application 2025_0001.pdf
Saahas Application 2025_0001.pdf
South Asian Network Application 2025.pdf
Lions Club Application 2025_0001.pdf
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240

CITY OF ARTESIA

COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT PROGRAM

PILOT FUNDING POLICY

PURPOSE
The City of Artesia recognizes the value that other organizations have in providing services that benefit the community and its members. As part of establishing the City’s Retail Cannabis Program, the City will receive annual Community Benefit Funds from the City’s Retail Cannabis Permittees. The City Council reviewed and approved this Pilot Policy on August 12, 2024, and will revisit the Pilot Policy after two years, or sooner based on the changing needs of the City.

The City Council wishes to allocated Community Benefit Funds received of the City’s Cannabis Permittees in the following manner:
❖ City Events and Programs – 35% of received funds
❖ Community Benefit Grant Program – 55% of received funds ❖ Artesia Chamber of Commerce – 10% of received funds
The Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Funding Policy is intended to provide monetary assistance to eligible community non-profit organizations in their efforts to provide social, educational, and cultural services to the community. Grants will be awarded in amounts of $2,000-$100,000.

CITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
The City shall retain 35% of Community Benefit Funds received from Cannabis Permittees each year to continue funding City community events, programs, and needs for the benefit of residents and businesses within the City. Community events, programs, and needs include, but are not limited to:
the International Street Fair and Diversity Festival, National Night Out Against Crime, Public Safety Expo, 4th of July, Crossing Guard Program, public service center including Sheriff Deputies, on campus drug free campaigns, Red Ribbon programs, and other Law Enforcement activities. 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240

ELIGIBILITY AND POLICY
To be eligible to apply for grant monies under the City’s Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Funding, a community non-profit organization must satisfy the following standards:

1. The organization must operate as a non-profit and provide verification of 501(c)(3) status and ongoing operations for at least two consecutive years prior to the application period.

2. The organization must serve and publicly benefit the City of Artesia and its residents and/or Artesia’s business community. The organization will need to show that more than 50% of the program beneficiaries were Artesia residents.

3. Applicants must explain how the proposed project or program will serve the City of Artesia and its residents or business community.

4. The project or program must directly provide the social service, educational, or cultural program(s) for which grant monies are sought in the City of Artesia.

5. Grant monies cannot be used for religious or partisan political activities.

6. Applicants must identify othersources of funding if the program requires funding in a greater amount than the grant award.

7. Grant Awardees shall recognize the City for awarding grant monies for the project or program.

8. Grant Awardees must submit a report on the use of funds within sixty (60) days of completion of the project or program and make a presentation on the report to the City Council. The report must be submitted prior to applying to subsequent rounds of grant funding. The report on use of funds must include the following:
• A financial report outlining how the grants funds were expended, including, without limitation, how many Artesia residents or businesses were served; • If revenues were collected from the program (for example ticket sales or program registration fees), the disposition of said proceeds generated by the project or program and how they will be used by the organization; • A summary of the overall outcome of the project or program, including photographs;
• Copies of all promotional materials distributed in the marketing ofthe project or program; and
• Any other information that the City Manager may require.

Failure to provide the report or make the presentation will make the entity ineligible for future funding until the report on the use of funds is received and the presentation is made. The City retains the right to audit the use of the grant funds for a period of two years. Therefore, grantees must retain all records relating to the grant, including, without limitation, receipts and invoices, for a period of two years from the award of the grant. Grantees shall submit relevant documents to the City for an audit within thirty (30) days of the City’s written request. Failure to comply with a City audit, including, without limitation, providing relevant documentation to the City that the City may request during an audit, may make the entity ineligible for future funding, in the City Manager’s sole and absolute discretion.
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240

PRIORITY FOR ARTESIA-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
501(c)(3)s which are located in the City of Artesia shall receive priority funding each application period. Applications received from Artesia-based organizations shall be reviewed first. After all eligible Artesia-based organizations with project meeting the program criteria are funded, applications from all other community-based organizations will be reviewed for funding based on availability of funds.

ARTESIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Artesia Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6), shall be eligible to receive 10% of the Community Benefit funds received each year from the Community Benefits Grant Program. To receive funds, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce must submit a completed Community Benefit Grant application, annual report, and presentation to the City Council on the use of funds.

INSURANCE
As a condition to being awarded a grant, each grantee shall provide a certificate of liability insurance to the City, with an amount, issuer, coverage, and endorsements deemed acceptable by the City. The grantee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, contractors, and agentsfrom and against any claims made with respect to this program, the grant, and the use of the grant funds.

FUNDING PROCEDURES
This is a voluntary program, and final grant decisions are made solely by the City Council, in its absolute discretion and will be made for each grant funding cycle. Submission of an application does not guarantee a grant award, and in addition to denying a grant award, the City Council may also choose to not fund any grants and/or approve a lesser amount than requested on a grant application.

Receipt of a grant in one cycle does not guarantee receipt of funds in any other grant cycle. Total funds available will be determined by the City Council, annually. Funds must be expended and the report of the use of funds must be received prior to applying for additional funding.

Failure to submit a complete application or comply with any of these procedures may remove an application from funding consideration. Failure to abide by the rules and procedures as set forth in this document will result in denial of future funding for the organization. The City Manager, in their sole and absolute discretion, may administratively cancel, postpone, extend, or modify a grant cycle. The City reserves its rights to modify the terms and conditions of this Program at any time for any reason.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must apply by using the Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Funding Application.

Applications are available on the City’s website at www.cityofartesia.us and may also be 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240 requested by email at [email protected].

Application periods will open in October of each year and close in November of each year.

Following review, grants will be award based on available funding at the January City Council meetings each year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Completed application forms along with supplemental documents must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024 addressed to:

City of Artesia
Attn: Community Benefit Grant Program
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Or emailed to [email protected] with “Community Benefit Grant Program Application” in the subject line.

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Following the application deadline, a Committee comprised of City staff members will be appointed by the City Manager. The Committee will review and consider all applications.

Applicants may be asked to attend a meeting to address the Committee, answer questions, and clarify their use of funds. All applications will be evaluated to determine which non-profit organizations best meet the social service and cultural program needs the City seeks to satisfy.

In the case of multiple grant applications that are competing for limited available funds and resources, consideration will be given to applications based on the following criteria:

1. The organization is an Artesia based 501(c)(3);

2. Whether the project or program meets all the objectives and requirements of this Policy;

3. The number of Artesia community members who are expected to benefit, participate in, and be positively impacted by the project or program;

4. Performance of each applicant in prior years, including demonstrated fiscal responsibility and compliance with applicable regulations and requirements;

5. The amount of grant funding and/or resources previously awarded to project or program in prior years; and

6. The amount of funding and/or resources requested as a proportion of the total cost of the project or program.

Following the Committee screening and review process, a recommendation will be presented to the City Council. The City Council will review the Committee’s report and consider the award of funds to selected non-profit organizations.
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Phone: 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240

EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
Non-profit organizations selected to receive funds and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce will be required to sign and execute an Agreement with the City of Artesia prior to the release of funds ensure the proper use of funds.
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240

CITY OF ARTESIA

COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT PROGRAM PILOT FUNDING

APPLICATION
APPLICATIONS OPEN: OCTOBER 2, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Organization/Agency Name:_______________________________ Proposed Project or Program:______________________________ Funding Amount Requested:_______________________________ (Grant Awards may be made from $2,000 to $100,000)
Artesia Chamber of Commerce Hiring an ED $ 24,000
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240 Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Application
Organization’s Name: ____________________________________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Cell: _____________________________ Address: ________________________ City: ___________________ Zip: ___________ Email:_________________________________________________________________________ Project Title: ___________________________________________________________________ Total Project Cost: $_____________________
Amount Requested: $_____________________
If total project cost is greater than grant amount requested, please provide other funding sources:
______________________________________________________________________________ Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional sheets, if needed.

1. Briefly state the mission or purpose of the organization.

2. How will this project or program benefit the City of Artesia and its residents? Artesia Chamber of Commerce Rohini Bedi 310-995-1209 Artesia 90701 [email protected] Hiring an Executive Director 24,000 18,000 Our mission is to promote a thriving economic climate for all businesses and a better quality of life for all residents in Artesia. We foster better relations between government and businesses, create partnerships, and provide opportunities for businesses to give back to the community.

Currently the chamber has limited resources and no executive director to meet & bring new members
310-995-1209 18518 Pioneer Blvd Through membership fees. 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240

3. Briefly describe the project or program and the specific purpose for which you are requesting funds.

4. What exact results do you hope to achieve and how will those results be sustained after the grant period?

5. Describe your organization’s capacity to conduct this project or program, and list your recent accomplishments.

6. Attach a detailed budget for your project or program. Include below the time frame for your budget and specify how the funds will be used, if granted.

The Executive Director can lead the organization by managing daily operations, growing the chamber by getting new members and fostering strong relationships with members, local businesses and community leaders.

Steady growth in memberships and getting sponsorships for the chamber events will help sustain the costs
The board of directors have successfully grown the chamber over the last year despite low resources.

Recent accomplishments1) Visbilty -Inroducting and promoting new businesses in the city of Artesia on Instagram.
2)Community Partnerships-Collaborated with Philipino American Chamber of Commerce as well as Gateway city alliance for different events.

The entire project budget cost of $ 24000 will be used to pay the salary of the ED.
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 562-865-6262 Fax: 562-865-6240

7. How do you propose to involve the community in the project or program?

8. How will you evaluate the success of your project or program? And how will you report that success to the City after the project or program is complete? The organization must submit a written report on the success of the project or program within sixty (60) days of completion of the project or program, for which funding was received. The report shall include a budget identifying revenues generated and expenses, and disposition of any proceeds generated by the project or program.

The organization will also be required to make a presentation to the City Council about their project and use of funds.

By signing and submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read the Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Funding Policy and agree to accept all terms outlined in the Policy including indemnifying the City, its officials, employees and providing proof of insurance naming the City as additionally insured within 30 days of grant award.

Signature of Officer: __________________________________ Date: ______________ Print Name and Title: ______________________________________________________ The ED will
1) Partnerships - Will work with the city, local businesses and other organizations to support community development and economic growth 2)Problem solving- Addresses challenges faced by local businesses & find collaborative solutions.

Evaluation of the success will be based on
1) Membership growth .
2) Ability to connect with new members as well as get sponsorships.

The chamber will give an annual report at the end of the year in which the funds are used.

Rohini Bedi - President

1 CITY OF ARTESIA

COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT PROGRAM PILOT FUNDING

APPLICATION
APPLICATIONS OPEN: OCTOBER 2, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Organization/Agency Name: SOUTH ASIAN NETWORK
Proposed Project or Program: COMMUNITY HEALTH &

CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
Funding Amount Requested: $81,671.81
(Grant Awards may be made from $2,000 to $100,000)
2 Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Application
Organization’s Name: SOUTH ASIAN NETWORK
Contact Name: SHAKEEL SYED
Phone: 562-403-0488, EXT. 105 Cell: 310-384-7791
Address: 18173 PIONEER BLVD., SUITE “I” City: ARTESIA Zip: 90701 Email: [email protected]
Project Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH & CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
Total Project Cost: $ 352,000
Amount Requested: $81,671.81
If total project cost is greater than grant amount requested, please provide other funding sources:

Other funding sources include:

Los Angeles County, Rose Hills Foundation, PARSONS Foundation

Please answer the questions below in the space provided or attach additional sheets, if needed.

1. Briefly state the mission or purpose of the organization.

The South Asian Network (SAN) was founded in 1990 and is dedicated to advancing the health, emotional well-being, & civil rights of South Asians in Southern California. Our mission is to build self-sustaining communities by empowering underserved populations, including undocumented individuals, survivors of violence, youth, women, LGBTQIA+ persons, & the elderly, who face language barriers, cultural taboos, financial hardships, & limited access to services. For more than three decades, SAN’s flagship office has been in Artesia and services the diverse Artesia and surrounding areas, reaching over 10,000 South Asians annually. We offer our services in multiple South Asian languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Bangla, Gujarati, Pashto, and English.
3 2. How will this project or program benefit the City of Artesia and its residents? SAN's yearlong Community Health & Citizenship Program will benefit the City of Artesia and its residents by providing health education and prevention through educational workshops, healthcare access and public benefits assistance as well as naturalization assistance to permanent residents.

While SAN provides culturally and linguistically specific services to the South Asian community, we serve anyone and everyone that walks through our doors. SAN will conduct 2 public benefits and citizenship clinics, 6 health education workshops, 1 health fair, and individual application assistance for public benefits/healthcare access and citizenship throughout the grant period. Census data shows that the City of Artesia with a population of 16,000, has a substantial percentage of Asian residents, at 42%. The Community Health & Citizenship Program will be open to all city of Artesia residents and our workshops in English and a South Asian language to support the diversity of the city.

SAN will provide free and in-language workshops covering prevention and awareness of Heart Disease, Obesity, and Diabetes, Cancer (lung, colon, breast), and Healthy Eating and Nutrition, to equip the Artesia community to recognize risk factors, reduce the severity of chronic illnesses and adopt healthier lifestyles. Workshops give residents the tools they need to make informed decisions, promoting a healthier, more active population.

In addition, we will assist community members in accessing Covered California, Medi-Cal as well as other public benefits such as CalFresh and CalWorks. Many residents, particularly immigrants and lower-income individuals, may not be aware of their healthcare options or may face barriers in navigating the system. Assistance in accessing healthcare services ensures that more people can receive timely medical care, improving overall community health. Cities with diverse populations often face disparities in healthcare access. Helping residents enroll in health insurance programs and public benefits ensures that vulnerable groups, such as low-income or undocumented individuals, can access vital health services, reducing inequities in care. A healthy population is more economically productive. When residents are healthier, they can work, attend school, and contribute more to the local economy.

In addition, SAN’s Citizenship program provides not only naturalization application assistance, but also, fee waiver assistance, mock interviews and study materials for the naturalization exam. SAN will save community members over $800 per application by not charging a fee and also informing community members about the fee exemptions. In addition, classes are conducted in-language and cover all exam questions and procedures.

Helping permanent residents become naturalized citizens supports their integration into the city’s social, economic, and political life. Citizenship gives individuals access to a broader range of rights, 4 such as the ability to vote and participate fully in civic activities, fostering a more inclusive and engaged community. Naturalized citizens are more likely to invest in their local communities, start businesses, buy homes, and contribute to the tax base. Citizenship provides a sense of belonging and security. This stability leads to stronger families and more cohesive communities, reducing social tensions and improving quality of life. Providing health education and public benefits assistance, alongside helping permanent residents become citizens, strengthens the city by promoting healthier, more informed, and economically stable individuals. These efforts create a ripple effect, ultimately benefiting the city by fostering a more vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community.

3. Briefly describe the project or program and the specific purpose for which you are requesting funds.

Through the Community Benefits Grant program, SAN will conduct: a) 1 health fair & 6 health workshops in which we expect a minimum of 300 to 400 community members to participate, b) provide healthcare access and public benefits application assistance to 800 community members, and c) assist 400 Artesia community members with naturalization application assistance.

Funding will be split, 80% covering personnel and fringe benefits - 50% time of the Community Health Advocate, 25% time of the Citizenship Coordinate and 15% time of the Outreach Coordinator and fringe benefits at 30%. The Outreach Coordinator’s time will be used to spread awareness of our programming and collaborate with City of Artesia organizations, and table at City of Artesia and local community events. The remaining 20% covering program supplies, workshop supplies, printing of fliers, outreach and promotion (local and ethnic media, outreach tabling fees, social media advertisements) and swag items such as food journals, pedometers, first aid kits, or hot/cold packs. We have also included indirect cost at 10%.

4. What exact results do you hope to achieve and how will those results be sustained after the grant period?
Through the Community Health & Citizenship Program, SAN hopes to build a healthier Artesia, one that has access to healthcare and more opportunities as US Citizens. SAN is uniquely positioned to speak to the lifestyles and diet of South Asians and as such can provide real suggestions and tools for healthier living.

The workshops will build health literacy and make it easier for community members to adopt healthier behaviors such as improved nutrition and exercise, reducing their risk for chronic 5 conditions. This, in turn, will reduce the long-term demand on public health resources.

SAN will continue offering similar health education programs through collaborations with healthcare providers, local organizations, and city events. We will continue to apply to government and foundation funding to provide much needed resources to the community.

Residents who are enrolled in healthcare and public benefit programs will continue to receive these services after the grant period. SAN’s support will help individuals navigate these systems more effectively in the future.

SAN will maintain its outreach and benefits assistance efforts beyond the grant, leveraging partnerships with local health providers and continuing its work with underserved populations.

Newly naturalized citizens will contribute to the social, economic, and political life of Artesia, fostering a more engaged and inclusive community. As citizens, they will have greater access to rights and opportunities, which can improve their long-term economic mobility and job security, benefiting the city’s overall prosperity. SAN will continue to offer naturalization and immigration services to support the integration of permanent residents into the community.

We will provide short pre and post surveys for participants attending the workshops regarding their knowledge and intending behavior change around cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease and mental health. We will give participants the option to engage with SAN after the program to share their progress and join SAN's Monthly Wellness group for more knowledge and tools on healthy and active living. We can also evaluate our program’s success by the number of participants that join our wellness group.

5. Describe your organization’s capacity to conduct this project or program, and list your recent accomplishments.

South Asian Network has over 35 years of experience providing public benefits, citizenship, and other important services to the South Asian community. Our staff speak multiple South Asian languages and understand the nuances of South Asian religions and cultures. In the past two years, SAN has worked with the City of Artesia to host multiple well-attended events such as the Mental Health Fair which saw over 300 participants, two robust Health Fairs, covering eye and teeth exams, chiropractors, physicians, nutrition information and much more. SAN has also conducted South Asian senior workshops, survivor support groups, immigration know your rights workshops, and youth workshops. The SAN staff has grown from 4 to 18 over the span of 3 years to be fully staffed with multilingual staff, representing South Asian countries, & various faith traditions. We have built trust in our community, continuing to provide support to those who often have no place else to turn. We utilize flyers, e-newsletters, social media outreach, & workshops and conduct outreach at South Asian grocery stores and restaurants, cultural & religious events such as Diwali, Vaisakhi & 6 Eid, and at religious centers such as Hindu temples, Sikh temples, Hindu temples, Sikh temples, Churches & Mosques. We also conduct outreach and workshops at middle, high-school, Colleges and Universities with high concentrations of South Asian students.

6. Attach a detailed budget for your project or program. (Plz see attached excel sheet)
Include below the time frame for your budget and specify how the funds will be used, if granted.

Jan - Feb:
 Connect with Community Advisory Board
 Develop materials
o health education presentations (1-8)
o pre and post workshop surveys
o Set locations/times/date for 2 public benefits and citizenship clinics  Outreach
o Create fliers for first 3 events, translate in South Asian languages and print o Create flier for first public benefits clinic, translate in South Asian languages and print
o Promote through in person canvassing, tabling, via local media, social/ethnic media o Purchase swag/ program/workshop supplies
Jan - Dec: Individual Application assistance
o Public benefits
o Citizenship
March
 Public Benefits & Citizenship Clinic #1
April
 Health Education Workshop #1
May
 Health Education Workshop #2
June
 Health Education Workshop #3
 Midyear assessment about progress and effectiveness of programming & adjustment as needed
July
 Health Education Workshop #4
7 Aug
 Health Education Workshop #5
Sept
 Public Benefits & Citizenship Clinic #2
Oct
 Health Education Workshop #6
Nov
 Health Fair
Dec
 Evaluate programs

7. How do you propose to involve the community in the project or program? SAN’s Community Health & Citizenship Program will only be successful with the involvement of the city. SAN has a Community Advisory Board of 8-10 respected community members, including elders, youth, local business owners and faith leaders. This advisory board will offer feedback to ensure the program is tailored to the community, outreach strategies are fitting, and to promote the program through their own networks. SAN is already connected to the South Asian grocery stores and places of worship in the community, and we will leverage these relationships to promote the work. SAN will conduct door to door canvassing in apartment complexes throughout the city to ensure community members are aware of the program and events. Our public benefits and citizenship clinics will be family friendly, with games and snacks to engage the entire family. This program will also be a great opportunity to engage with even more volunteers to bolster our outreach and tabling efforts and to assist with the public benefits and citizenship fair through language assistance and logistical/administrative support. SAN will utilize social media, ethnic media, posters and fliers to encourage the community to participate, ask questions and make suggestions. SAN will also collect input from participants through pre and post workshops and fair surveys to better adjust our outreach and programming.

8. How will you evaluate the success of your project or program? And how will you report that success to the City after the project or program is complete? SAN will evaluate the success of this program through various qualitative and quantitative measures:
8 Quantitative:
 Number of individuals reached through outreach events, canvassing, and social media, with a target reach of 2,000 community members
 Number of citizenship applications completed with a target of 400 applications  Number of public benefits applications completed, with a target goal of 800 applications  Workshops conducted on health education with a target of 6 workshops  Participant satisfaction rate collected through pre and post event/workshop surveys with a target rate of 80% satisfaction rate
 Social Media engagement - tracking online interactions on SAN’s digital campaigns with a target of 75,000 social media engagements.

Qualitative:
 Pre and post fair/workshop surveys to measure changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in regards to health education
 Community stories and testimonials from community members who benefited from the workshops and application assistance.

We will combine all of these units in a comprehensive report for the City of Artesia, detailing the key performance indicators mentioned above, a breakdown of the number of individuals reached, applications completed, services provided, and goals achieved. We will also provide a summary of the participant demographics and how we addressed health and citizenship disparities within the community. We will share the data showing improvements in community health access, naturalization application success, and knowledge gains from pre- and postsurveys. We will analyze community engagement through the advisory board, local partnerships and community and religious leaders. We will also provide the City of Artesia with a breakdown of how funds were used as well as a plan for sustaining the program’s impact, our achievements & challenges, and lessons learned throughout the program. -x-x-x-x-xThe organization must submit a written report on the success of the project or program within sixty (60) days of completion of the project or program, for which funding was received. The report shall include a budget identifying revenues generated and expenses, and disposition of any proceeds generated by the project or program.

The organization will also be required to make a presentation to the City Council about their project and use of funds.

By signing and submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read the Community Benefits Grant Program Pilot Funding Policy and agree to accept all terms outlined in the Policy including indemnifying the City, its officials, employees and 9 providing proof of insurance naming the City as additionally insured within 30 days of grant award.

Signature of Officer: Date: NOV 4, 2024
Print Name and Title: SHAKEEL SYED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
City of Artesia
Comunity Benefits Grant Program Pilot Funding
South Asian Network's Community Health & Citizenship Program Personnel: Job Title FTE Budget Y1
Community Heath Advocate 50% 27,040.00
Citizenship Coordinator 25% 13,520.00
Outreach Coordinator 15% 7,800.00
subtotal: 48,360.00
Fringe:

FICA 8% 3,747.90
SUI 2% 967.20
Worker's Comp 2% 967.20
Medical/Dental Ins 18% 8,704.80
subtotal: 14,387.10
Total Personnel: 62,747.10
Workshop & Supplies
Program Supplies 2,000.00
Workshop Supplies 2,500.00
Printing 2,000.00
Outreach & Promotion 2,500.00
Swag 2,500.00
subtotal: 11,500.00
Direct Costs 74,247.10
Indirect Cost at 10% 7,424.71
TOTAL: 81,671.81

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2024 ITEM NO: 11B.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Designating Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund Surplus as Assigned Fund Balances
FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-3022, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California Designating Certain Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Funds as Assigned Fund Balance.

BACKGROUND:

At the March 11, 2024 meeting of the City Council, the FY 2023-24 Budget Surplus Spending Plan ("Plan") was approved. The Plan funded eight projects, totaling $633,000. At the time the Plan was adopted, the estimated surplus for Fiscal Year 2023-24 was $882,521, leaving a projected $249,521 surplus at the end of the fiscal year that was not allocated.

Staff recommended that any remaining surplus at June 30, 2024, be designated for use for the monument sign project in a future fiscal year, and that the item would be brought back to the Council after the City’s books were closed on September 30, 2024.

ANALYSIS:

As a result of revenue coming in as estimated, as well as efficient budget management by City Staff which led to significant department savings, the City closed the fiscal year with a significantly larger surplus than expected. The anticipated surplus was $882,521, and the actual surplus was $1,569,611.

Given the significant change in the remaining surplus, Staff proposes that the Council reevaluate the allocation of the remaining surplus.

The following projects were previously approved by the City Council at the March 11, 2024 meeting:

1. Tree replacement in the South Street Medians

2. The purchase of new computers and software for staff

3. The purchase of new computers and software for youth and teen use at AJ Padelford Park

4. 166th Street improvements from the western City limit to Pioneer Boulevard

5. Historical District Walking Trail Fence at 185th
Street

6. Addressing the fire suppression system at the Public Works Yard

7. Implementing a Document Preservation Program

8. An ADA Transition Plan
Of the approved projects, items 1, 2, and 3 above were completed within Fiscal Year 2023-24. Item 4 on the list became an infeasible project due to the lack of interest from the neighboring city for a joint project. The remaining four projects were started, but not completed by fiscal year end (June 30, 2024); therefore, there is a need to assign the remaining funds previously allocated for those projects to Fund Balance accounts. This will allow Staff to complete work on these projects with the allocated funding. In addition, Staff is proposing alternative projects for Council consideration, based on their critical need and feasibility.

Resolution No. 24-3022 would establish the assigned fund balance accounts for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 surplus funds. These accounts would be subject to specific internal constraints imposed by the City Council through the adoption of the Resolution. Adoption of Fund Balance Assignments is a Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirement, and Staff has worked closely with the City’s audit team at Moss, Levy & Hartzheim CPAs, LLP to ensure compliance.

Below are the projects proposed in Resolution No. 24-3022 for Assigned Fund Balance Accounts, as well as the proposed amounts to be assigned from the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Surplus. Any remaining surplus not assigned will be designated to the General Fund Reserve.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Surplus is $1,569,611. The total impact of Assigned Fund Balances is $1,345,000.

The remaining $224,611 will be dedicated to the General Fund Reserve.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Attachments
Resolution No. 24-3022.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 24-3022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24 GENERAL FUNDS AS ASSIGNED FUND

BALANCE
WHEREAS, City Staff, in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in coordination with an independent external auditor, determined there was a General Fund Surplus; and
WHEREAS, audited financial statements prepared by an independent external auditor confirm that Fiscal Year 2023-24 closed with revenues exceeding expenditures, including net transfers, in the amount of $1,569,611; and WHEREAS, this one-time surplus funding can be allocated to reserves, programs, projects, and operating expenditures.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to act on the City’s behalf in approving any alterations or modifications Table A.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.

TABLE A. ASSIGNMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUND BALANCE Project/Purpose Revenue Allocation
Current Projects - Additional Funding Needed
Historical District Walking Trail Fence at 185th Street 365,000 Implementing a Document Preservation Program 45,000
ADA Transition Plan 45,000
New Projects
Public Service Center Construction 300,000
City Council Chamber Phase II 125,000
Administrative Projects
Facility Deferred Maintenance 90,000
Personnel/Labor Negotiations 130,000
Community Development/Planning 145,000
Risk Mitigation/Litigation 100,000
Total Assignments 1,345,000
Total Surplus 1,569,611
Remaining to General Fund Reserve 224,611
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16
th day of December, 2024.
________________________________

ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________

BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY

Artesia City CouncilDecember 16, 2024

Artesia City Council
December 16, 2024