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January 13, 2025

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Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
You may view this meeting live over the internet at
https://ca-artesia2.civicplus.com/241/City-Council-Meetings-Video Monday, January 13, 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-NONE

8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS-NONE

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9H) be acted on simultaneously in one vote unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion and/or action on the item. In the event a member of the City Council requests separate discussion on a Consent Calendar item, or the item is removed from the Consent Calendar to allow for public comments on the item to be read. The City Council will consider that item immediately following approval of the rest of the 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. City Council Meeting Minutes
— Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting.
9C. Accounts Payable Check Register - December 2024
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. City Financial Report - October and November 2024
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. Second Reading of an Ordinance Regarding Smoke Shops — Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24-961, 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). 9F. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Requirements for Fireworks Stand Permits — Recommended Action: Adopt 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.
9G. Mayor’s 2024 Appointments to Internal and External Committees — Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9H. Appointments for Beautification and Maintenance , Parks and Recreation, Planning , Public Safety Commissions, and Measure M Citizens’ Oversight Committee — Recommended Action: Receive and file.

10. PUBLIC HEARING-NONE

11. DISCUSSION
11A. Resolution Approving Revised Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide Salary Schedule — Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3027, Repealing Resolution No. 24-2894, and Approving and Adopting a City-Wide Salary Schedule as Required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) For, Respectively, Unrepresented Management Employees, Employees of the Managers and Supervisors Unit, and Employees of the General Unit
11B. Resolution to Amend Unrepresented Management Employees Deferred Compensation Benefit — Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3023, Amending Resolution No. 22-2902, Regarding Unrepresented Management Employees Deferred Compensation Benefits.

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

13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
This is the time for Councilmembers to report on external boards and committee meetings attended and meetings attended at public expense. Additional general comments, announcements, and requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers may also be presented at this time.
13A. Councilmember Comments

14. ADJOURNMENT
14A. Adjournment
The City of Artesia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 562-865-6262 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of Staff Reports are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection.

Date Posted: January 9, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 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: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9B.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve minutes as presented for the following City Council meetings:

November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting
BACKGROUND:

The attached action minutes serve as the official record of the City Council meetings, recording the legislative body’s decisions, recorded in its motions, actions, and votes, as mandated by Government Code 36814 and 40801.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

Attachments
11-18-24 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
Artesia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 18, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Lima called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Manalo, Ramoso, and Trevino.

Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, Finance Manager Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alderete. Public Works Manager Sanchez, Community Development Director Dor, Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra, Special Projects Manager Lee

3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bob DeLeon from Calvary Chapel Artesia delivered the invocation.

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Paul De Medeiros led the pledge of allegiance.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5A. Public Comments Public comments could be provided, in person or submitted by email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.

Margaret Saito and Teddy Lloyd provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.

6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.

7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Certificates of Recognition were accepted by Paul de Medeiros, Commissioner Ashika Patel, Commissioner Carl Fonseca, Commissioner Manu Patel, Commissioner Zeel Ahir, and Suguru Kitahara
7B. Donation from Strong Towns Artesia to the City
Lorelei Bailey presented donated bird houses to the City. 7C. America Recycles Day Proclamation
A proclamation for America Recycles Day was accepted by Julie Barreda from CR&R.

8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8A. CR&R Residential Organics Recycling and Food Waste Updates CR&R Senior Regional Vice President Julie Barreda provided updates. Mayor Lima and Councilmember Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Taj moved, seconded by Trevino, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9G (excluding item 9F)
Motion carried, 5-0
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. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for October 14, 2024 - Regular & Special Meetings.
9C. Accounts Payable Check Register - October 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. City Financial Report - September 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. Professional Services Agreement Amendment for Acquisition Services Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Overland, Pacific, & Cutler, Inc. to Extend the Term Until December 31, 2026, Increase the Compensation to $190,825 for the A.J. Padelford Park Expansion Project, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute on the Council’s Behalf. 9G. Addition of Regular December Council Meeting
Recommended Action: Approve the Addition of December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (9F)
9F. Introduction of An Ordinance Relating to Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Solid Waste Collection Containers
Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce 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).

Community Development Director Dor provided staff report. City Attorney Nguyen and City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Lima, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and or provided comments. Council approved the item, and advised the ad hoc committee to discuss distance, timing, and other variables.

Manalo moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve agenda item 9F, as recommended.

Motion carried, 5-0.

10. PUBLIC HEARING
10A. Introduction of an Ordinance Granting Golden State Water Company a Franchise Agreement
Recommended Action: Waive full reading and introduce 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
Special Projects Manager Lee provided staff report. Mayor Lima opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Lima closed the public hearing.

Taj moved, seconded by Trevino, to approve agenda item 10A, as recommended.

Motion carried, 5-0.
10B. Introduction of an Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals Recommended Action: 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).

Community Development Director Dor provided staff report. Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Lima opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Lima closed the public hearing. Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.

Taj moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve agenda item 10B, as recommended.

Motion carried, 5-0.
10C. 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).

Community Development Director Dor provided staff report. City Manager Avalos and City Attorney Nguyen provided input. Mayor Lima opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Lima left the public hearing open. Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments. City Attorney Nguyen recommended continuing the item so staff can verify facts and needed information.

Taj moved, seconded by Trevino, to leave the public hearing open and continue agenda item 10C. Motion carried, 5-0.
10D. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance No. 24-962U Amending the Artesia Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-962U, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45, of the City of Artesia Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.

Community Development Director Dor provided staff report. City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Lima opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Lima closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Taj asked questions and/or provided comments.

Manalo moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve agenda item 10D, as recommended.

Motion carried, 5-0.

11. DISCUSSION
11A. Discussion Regarding Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Regarding Permits for Fireworks Sales
Recommended Action: Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Drafting a Code Amendment Making Changes to the Criteria in the Artesia Municipal Code Related to How Organizations Can Receive Permits for the Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks in the City.

City Manager Avalos provided staff report. City Attorney Nguyen provided input. Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.

Trevino moved, seconded by Manalo, to direct staff to come back at the next meeting with a hierarchy system of which groups qualify and which ones do not, giving Artesia groups the preference whether it’s a 501c3 or a community group in Artesia or a local school that way council can amend this process. Motion carried, 5-0.

12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Avalos provided updates.

13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramoso attended The White House for Filipino American History Month and toured the White House at public expense. Councilmember Ramoso attended the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Meeting.

Councilmember Manalo did not attend public meetings at public expense.

Councilmember Trevino did not attend public meetings at public expense. Councilmember Trevino attended the SELACO personnel commission meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Taj did not attend public meetings at public expense.

Mayor Lima did not attend public meetings at public expense.

14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9C.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Check Register - December 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 December 1, 2024 through December 31, 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 December Demand Check Register.pdf
Transaction Type Post Date Due
Date
Transaction
Amount
Payment # Amount Paid
12032024 Invoice 12/10/2024 $15.00 85780 $15.00
12/10/2024
$15.00 $15.00
12132024 Invoice 12/18/2024 $728.38 85801 $728.38
12/18/2024
$728.38 $728.38
1440-81853 Invoice 12/03/2024 $65.00 85759 $65.00
Pre Employment Physical 12/03/2024
1440-83080 Invoice 12/03/2024 $100.00 85759 $100.00
Pre Employment Physical 12/03/2024
1440-82157 Invoice 12/10/2024 $100.00 85781 $100.00
Pre Employment Physical 12/10/2024
$265.00 $265.00
55157 Invoice 12/03/2024 $225.00 85760 $225.00
Artesia Park Urinal Repair 12/03/2024
$225.00 $225.00
97255 Invoice 12/10/2024 $11,721.60 85782 $11,721.60
12/10/2024
97583 Invoice 12/23/2024 $6,512.00 85838 $6,512.00
12/23/2024
$18,233.60 $18,233.60
DEC2024 Invoice 12/05/2024 $370.07 41082 $370.07
24/12 HMO Dental 12/05/2024
DEC2024 Invoice 12/05/2024 $3,354.24 41082 $3,354.24
24/12 PPO Dental 12/05/2024
$3,724.31 $3,724.31
1344 Invoice 12/18/2024 $3,702.20 85802 $3,702.20
12/18/2024
$3,702.20 $3,702.20
1014382 Invoice 12/10/2024 $306.00 85783 $306.00
24/11 Successor Agency 12/10/2024
1014376 Invoice 12/10/2024 $269.50 85783 $269.50
24/11 Parks & Recreation 12/10/2024
1014383 Invoice 12/10/2024 $230.00 85783 $230.00
12/10/2024
1014379 Invoice 12/10/2024 $136.00 85783 $136.00
24/11 Finance 12/10/2024
1014378 Invoice 12/10/2024 $98.00 85783 $98.00
24/11 Utilities 12/10/2024
1014386 Invoice 12/10/2024 $44.00 85783 $44.00
12/10/2024
1014380 Invoice 12/10/2024 $34.00 85783 $34.00
12/10/2024
1014373 Invoice 12/10/2024 $24.50 85783 $24.50
24/11 Administration 12/10/2024
1014389 Invoice 12/10/2024 $544.00 85783 $544.00
12/10/2024
1014388 Invoice 12/10/2024 $850.00 85783 $850.00
12/10/2024
1014392 Invoice 12/10/2024 $906.30 85783 $906.30
12/10/2024
Totals for AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH:

ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
City of Artesia
December 2024 Check Register
Date Transaction # Description Payment Date
Adit LLC dba Rodeway Inn
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Refund for Overpayment of
Totals for Adit LLC dba Rodeway Inn:

AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Union Dues, Payroll
Totals for AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36:

AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024

AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE GROUP
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.:

ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
11/10- 11/23/24 Crossing
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
11/24- 12/7/24 Crossing
Totals for ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 BBK West Covina
Totals for AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE GROUP:

ARTESIA TROPHY
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
2024 Summer Youth
Totals for ARTESIA TROPHY:

BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 Catalyst - Artesia LLC -
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 Artesia Towne Center
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 Economic
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 ADU Ordinance
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 Reimbursable - 11540
1014384 Invoice 12/10/2024 $922.00 85783 $922.00
24/11 Motel 6 12/10/2024
1014393 Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,131.30 85783 $1,131.30
12/10/2024
1014375 Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,185.50 85783 $1,185.50
24/11 City Clerk 12/10/2024
1014372 Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,313.50 85783 $1,313.50
24/11 City Manager 12/10/2024
1014387 Invoice 12/10/2024 $2,856.00 85784 $2,856.00
24/11 HCD Notice 12/10/2024
1014374 Invoice 12/10/2024 $3,407.50 85784 $3,407.50
24/11 Planning 12/10/2024
1014371 Invoice 12/10/2024 $3,724.00 85784 $3,724.00
24/11 City Council Project 12/10/2024
1014390 Invoice 12/10/2024 $4,454.00 85784 $4,454.00
12/10/2024
1014391 Invoice 12/10/2024 $4,738.72 85784 $4,738.72
24/11 Code Enforcement 12/10/2024
1014381 Invoice 12/10/2024 $6,044.00 85784 $6,044.00
24/11 Labor/Employment 12/10/2024
1014394 Invoice 12/10/2024 $7,160.00 85784 $7,160.00
24/11 Public Records Act 12/10/2024
$40,378.82 $40,378.82
112624 Invoice 12/03/2024 $400.00 85761 $400.00
12/03/2024
$400.00 $400.00
101953 Invoice 12/03/2024 $125.00 85762 $125.00
Boot Allowance (S. Choi) 12/03/2024
102630 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,053.64 85803 $1,053.64
12/18/2024
$1,178.64 $1,178.64
182802 Invoice 12/03/2024 ($1,526.16) 181524 ($1,526.16) 24/10 Parking Meter IT 12/03/2024
183248 Invoice 12/03/2024 $1,526.16 85763 $1,526.16
24/11 Parking Meter IT 12/03/2024
182414 Invoice 12/03/2024 $1,526.16 85763 $1,526.16
24/09 Parking Meter IT 12/03/2024
$3,052.32 $3,052.32
A-006 Invoice 12/03/2024 $150.00 85764 $150.00
12/03/2024
$150.00 $150.00
12/18/2024 Invoice 12/18/2024 $134.00 85804 $134.00
24/12 Pest Control 12/18/2024
$134.00 $134.00
4203484552-12/2024 Invoice 12/06/2024 $64,221.39 41092 $64,221.39 24/12 Health Premium 12/06/2024
$64,221.39 $64,221.39
5032415770 Invoice 12/23/2024 $653.71 85839 $653.71
12/23/2024
$653.71 $653.71
120224 Invoice 12/03/2024 $416.00 85765 $416.00
Day Camp T-shirts 12/03/2024
$416.00 $416.00
2024-08-03 Invoice 12/10/2024 $67,450.00 85785 $67,450.00 12/10/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
187th St/Clear Channel
24/11 Eminent Domain RE
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 Builders Remedy
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Totals for CALE AMERICA INC.:

Totals for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:

BLAINE CAMERON DEAN
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Photography for the 2024
Totals for BLAINE CAMERON DEAN:

BOOT WORLD #20
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Public Safety, Parking &
Totals for BOOT WORLD #20:

CALE AMERICA INC.
12/03/2024 12/03/2024
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Totals for CalPers:

CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
12/23/2024 12/23/2024

CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Transcription of minutes
Totals for CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC:

CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT:

CalPers
12/06/2024 12/23/2024
12/20-1/19/25 Sharp
Totals for CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT:

CHANSON WALKER
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Totals for CHANSON WALKER:

CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 Design Services
$67,450.00 $67,450.00
4210539365 Invoice 12/23/2024 $144.63 85840 $144.63
12/23/2024
4212046713 Invoice 12/23/2024 $627.23 85840 $627.23
12/23/2024
$771.86 $771.86
ASIT001465 Invoice 12/18/2024 $4,232.80 85805 $4,232.80 12/18/2024
$4,232.80 $4,232.80
70687031201008 Invoice 12/10/2024 $2,822.93 41083 $2,822.93 24/12 Supplemental Ins. 12/10/2024
$2,822.93 $2,822.93
122024 Invoice 12/10/2024 $400.00 85786 $400.00
Community Holiday Party 12/10/2024
$400.00 $400.00
JAN2025 Invoice 12/23/2024 $221.12 85841 $221.12
25/01 Medical Premium 12/23/2024
$221.12 $221.12
2074A25166 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,742.58 85806 $1,742.58 Graffiti Removal Supplies 12/18/2024
$1,742.58 $1,742.58
113655 Invoice 12/18/2024 $780.00 85807 $780.00
12/18/2024
113636 Invoice 12/18/2024 $520.00 85807 $520.00
12/18/2024
$1,300.00 $1,300.00
480414A-120524 Invoice 12/17/2024 $3,574.95 41089 $3,574.95 12/17/2024
$3,574.95 $3,574.95
JAN2025 Invoice 12/23/2024 $221.12 85842 $221.12
25/01 Medical Premium 12/23/2024
$221.12 $221.12
166557795 Invoice 12/05/2024 $690.36 41084 $690.36
24/12 Vision Coverage 12/05/2024
$690.36 $690.36
241104 Invoice 12/18/2024 $7,829.82 85808 $7,829.82
12/18/2024
$7,829.82 $7,829.82
34052 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,500.00 85809 $1,500.00
12/18/2024
$1,500.00 $1,500.00
112924 Invoice 12/03/2024 $80.00 85766 $80.00
12/03/2024
12132024 Invoice 12/18/2024 $80.00 85810 $80.00
12/18/2024
$160.00 $160.00
241211-A1 Invoice 12/18/2024 $14,944.00 85811 $14,944.00 12/18/2024
$14,944.00 $14,944.00
24/11 IT service and onsite
Totals for CITY OF BREA:

Totals for CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE:

CINTAS CORP
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
24/11 AJ Park Janitorial
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
24/11 Artesia Park Janitorial
Totals for CINTAS CORP:

CITY OF BREA
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
David Devito
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for David Devito:

DOROTHY HOEKSTRA
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Totals for DOROTHY HOEKSTRA:

COLONIAL LIFE
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for COLONIAL LIFE:

Enterprise FM Trust
12/17/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 Electric Vehicle Lease
Totals for Enterprise FM Trust:

ERNESTO OLIVARES
12/23/2024 12/23/2024

DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION:

DUPRE ENTERPRISES
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Troubleshooting and
Reprogramming Water
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Water Tower Lights
Totals for DUPRE ENTERPRISES:

Ericka Jackson, 11/29/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for ERNESTO OLIVARES:

FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.:

FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 Dial-a-Ride Services
Totals for FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.:

FOSTER & FOSTER INC
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
FY 23-24 GASB 75
Totals for FOSTER & FOSTER INC:

FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
12/03/2024 12/04/2024

GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Ericka Jackson, 12/13/2024
Totals for FRANCHISE TAX BOARD:

G2 CONSTRUCTION INC
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Stormwater Trash Capture
Totals for G2 CONSTRUCTION INC:
001 Invoice 12/10/2024 $7,500.00 85787 $7,500.00
12/10/2024
$7,500.00 $7,500.00
00552386989-121224 Invoice 12/18/2024 $380.03 41090 $380.03 24/11 11938 South St. 12/18/2024
28650044382-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $233.31 41090 $233.31 12/18/2024
49058935782-121324 Invoice 12/18/2024 $186.95 41090 $186.95 24/11 18530 Corby Ave. 12/18/2024
13732300002-121624 Invoice 12/18/2024 $285.93 41090 $285.93 12/18/2024
80727400006-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $432.65 41090 $432.65 24/11 11710 South St IRR 12/18/2024
43024400004-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $329.92 41090 $329.92 24/11 11734 IRR Artesia 12/18/2024
42732300001-121724 Invoice 12/18/2024 $249.23 41090 $249.23 24/11 12034 Artesia IRR 12/18/2024
11131392257-121624 Invoice 12/18/2024 $410.62 41090 $410.62 12/18/2024
97259400006-121624 Invoice 12/18/2024 $60.25 41090 $60.25 24/11 17202 Alburtis 12/18/2024
82177200001-121624 Invoice 12/18/2024 $161.86 41090 $161.86 24/11 17203 Corby Ave. 12/18/2024
87564300009-121724 Invoice 12/18/2024 $652.73 41090 $652.73 12/18/2024
79020300004-121624 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,569.71 41090 $1,569.71 12/18/2024
87836872074-121224 Invoice 12/18/2024 $233.31 41090 $233.31 12/18/2024
29424300001-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $148.28 41090 $148.28 24/11 18641 Corby 12/18/2024
22743000006-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $253.33 41090 $253.33 24/11 18644 Alburtis Ave. 12/18/2024
91743000001-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $386.63 41090 $386.63 12/18/2024
02743000008-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $26.18 41090 $26.18 12/18/2024
12743000007-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $388.62 41090 $388.62 24/11 18750 Clarkdale 12/18/2024
85147443411-121224 Invoice 12/18/2024 $342.61 41090 $342.61 12/18/2024
63500932239-121224 Invoice 12/18/2024 $306.67 41090 $306.67 12/18/2024
55342200007-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $249.23 41090 $249.23 12/18/2024
91385393847-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,157.65 41090 $1,157.65 12/18/2024
53533876818-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $328.68 41090 $328.68 12/18/2024
76772389227-121324 Invoice 12/18/2024 $154.52 41090 $154.52 24/11 11504 178th St. 12/18/2024
$8,928.90 $8,928.90
NOV/DEC2024 Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,315.60 85788 $1,315.60 Nov/Dec '24 Karate Class 12/10/2024
DEC2024 Invoice 12/23/2024 $462.80 85843 $462.80
Dec '24 Karate Class 12/23/2024
$1,778.40 $1,778.40
SIN044930 Invoice 12/03/2024 $1,504.90 85767 $1,504.90
12/03/2024
sin045527 Invoice 12/18/2024 $6,700.00 85812 $6,700.00
24/11 Cannabis Program 12/18/2024
$8,204.90 $8,204.90
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Artesia-Gateway Cities
Affordable Housing Trust
Totals for GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 18609 IRR Pioneer
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 11504 Artesia Blvd
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 17189 IRR Baber Ave.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 18747 Fp Clarkdale
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 17512 IRR Norwalk
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 17815 Pioneer Blvd
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 18506 IRR Pioneer
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 Droxford St Norwalk
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY:

HEDSSON JIMENEZ
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 18803 Elaine Ave.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 Norwalk & South St.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 Norwalk Blvd So of
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 17514 Norwalk Blvd
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Totals for HEDSSON JIMENEZ:

HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Oct/Dec '24 Sales Tax Audit
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES:
2024 MDR Invoice 12/18/2024 $500.00 85813 $500.00
12/18/2024
$500.00 $500.00
373296 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,038.59 85814 $1,038.59
Fertilizer for Artesia Park 12/18/2024
$1,038.59 $1,038.59
JAN2025 Invoice 12/23/2024 $221.12 85844 $221.12
25/01 Medical Premium 12/23/2024
$221.12 $221.12
OCT/DEC2024 Invoice 12/23/2024 $422.50 85845 $422.50
12/23/2024
$422.50 $422.50
103124 Artesia Invoice 12/10/2024 $780.00 85789 $780.00 Veteran Banners 12/10/2024
102824 Artesia Invoice 12/10/2024 $900.00 85789 $900.00 ISFDF Media 12/10/2024
120524 Artesia Invoice 12/10/2024 $6,990.00 85789 $6,990.00 Winter 2024 Artesian 12/10/2024
$8,670.00 $8,670.00
JAN2025 Invoice 12/23/2024 $225.36 85846 $225.36
25/01 Medical Premium 12/23/2024
$225.36 $225.36
12052024 Invoice 12/10/2024 $500.00 85790 $500.00
12/10/2024
$500.00 $500.00
29751028 Invoice 12/23/2024 $2,090.00 85847 $2,090.00
12/23/2024
$2,090.00 $2,090.00
121124 Invoice 12/10/2024 $400.00 85791 $400.00
Headshots for Council 12/10/2024
$400.00 $400.00
25ASRE071 Invoice 12/18/2024 $6.00 85815 $6.00
24/11 City Map 12/18/2024
$6.00 $6.00
251222MR Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,194.08 85792 $1,194.08
24/10 Traffic Enforcement 12/10/2024
251220MR Invoice 12/10/2024 $4,486.50 85792 $4,486.50
24/10 Foot Patrol 12/10/2024
251223MR Invoice 12/10/2024 $4,611.24 85792 $4,611.24
24/10 La Mirage Event 12/10/2024
251219MR Invoice 12/10/2024 $13,228.38 85792 $13,228.38 24/10 Gang Suppression 12/10/2024
251221MR Invoice 12/10/2024 $25,796.67 85792 $25,796.67 24/10 SAO Backfill 12/10/2024
251008TZ Invoice 12/10/2024 $369,930.26 85792 $369,930.26 12/10/2024
251224MR Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,311.84 85792 $1,311.84
12/10/2024
$420,558.97 $420,558.97
LB 11.25.2024 Invoice 12/18/2024 $7,560.00 85816 $7,560.00 12/18/2024
$7,560.00 $7,560.00
12/10/2024 12/11/2024

HUGO GAMEZ
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Medical Deductible
Totals for HUGO GAMEZ:

JHM Supply
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for JHM Supply:

JOSE ASCENCIO
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Totals for JOSE ASCENCIO:

JULIE KOGA
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Oct/Dec '24 Taiko
Totals for JULIE KOGA:

KAREN GONZALEZ
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 EV Charging Facility
Totals for KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC:

Kristin Keiser
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for KAREN GONZALEZ:

KAREN HEATH
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Totals for KAREN HEATH:

KARLA GARCIA
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Deductible Reimbursement
Totals for KARLA GARCIA:

KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/10 Diversity Street
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for Kristin Keiser:

LA COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for LA COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE:

LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/10 General Law
Exterior Painting at Artesia
Totals for LAKEMAN BROTHERS:

LEGAL SHIELD
Totals for LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:

LAKEMAN BROTHERS
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12152024 Invoice 12/18/2024 $184.60 85817 $184.60
24/12 Supplemental Ins. 12/18/2024
$184.60 $184.60
NOV/DEC2024 Invoice 12/23/2024 $163.80 85848 $163.80
Nov/Dec '24 Zumba PM 12/23/2024
$163.80 $163.80
200006718171-112224 Invoice 12/03/2024 $1,090.69 85768 $1,090.69 12/03/2024
$1,090.69 $1,090.69
4770687700 Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,720.64 41085 $1,720.64 12/10/2024
$1,720.64 $1,720.64
IN850000342 Invoice 12/03/2024 $28,704.64 85769 $28,704.64 24/09 Building & Safety 12/03/2024
$28,704.64 $28,704.64
37189 Invoice 12/03/2024 $1,409.40 85770 $1,409.40
Legal Notice 11/22/24 12/03/2024
$1,409.40 $1,409.40
17768 Invoice 12/18/2024 $3,000.00 85818 $3,000.00
12/18/2024
$3,000.00 $3,000.00
12192024 Invoice 12/23/2024 $2,000.00 85849 $2,000.00
12/23/2024
$2,000.00 $2,000.00
111066 Invoice 12/23/2024 $8,903.00 85850 $8,903.00
12/23/2024
$8,903.00 $8,903.00
JAN2025 Invoice 12/23/2024 $221.12 85851 $221.12
25/01 Medical Premium 12/23/2024
$221.12 $221.12
77515519 Invoice 12/18/2024 $50.00 85819 $50.00
Refund for Fall Ball 12/18/2024
$50.00 $50.00
M18817 Invoice 12/10/2024 $947.21 85793 $947.21
12/10/2024
$947.21 $947.21
26879 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,207.50 85820 $1,207.50
12/18/2024
$1,207.50 $1,207.50
78682720 Invoice 10/15/2024 $150.00 85821 $150.00
10/15/2024
$150.00 $150.00
80231770 Invoice 12/03/2024 $75.00 85771 $75.00
12/03/2024
$75.00 $75.00
JAN2025 Invoice 12/23/2024 $221.12 85852 $221.12
25/01 Medical Premium 12/23/2024
$221.12 $221.12
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS:

LOWELL CONSTANTINO
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for LEGAL SHIELD:

LETICIA MORRIS
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Totals for LETICIA MORRIS:

LIBERTY UTILITIES
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
9/17-11/16/24 - 16712
Totals for LIBERTY UTILITIES:

LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/12 Life & Disability Ins.

Totals for LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Totals for LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS:

LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Totals for MARTIN GAMEZ:

MELVYN CABOGOS
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Engineering Deposit Refund -
Totals for LOWELL CONSTANTINO:

MARICEL BAYRO
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Constr. & Demolition
Recycling Deposit Refund
Totals for MARICEL BAYRO:

MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
24/11 Landscape
Totals for MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC:

MARTIN GAMEZ
12/23/2024 12/23/2024

MUKESH JOLLY
10/15/2024 12/18/2024
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for MUKESH JOLLY:

Totals for MELVYN CABOGOS:

MissionSquare Retirement
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Q3 2024 Administrative
Totals for MissionSquare Retirement:

MONJARAS & WISMEYER GROUP INC
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Work Accommodation
Totals for MONJARAS & WISMEYER GROUP INC:

NATALIE HERRERA
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Totals for NATALIE HERRERA:

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

NANCY KE
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Security Deposit Refund
Totals for NANCY KE:
34362 Invoice 12/10/2024 $15,000.00 85794 $15,000.00
24/11 Street Sweeping 12/10/2024
$15,000.00 $15,000.00
910510 Invoice 12/03/2024 $2,790.18 85772 $2,790.18
12/03/2024
$2,790.18 $2,790.18
21650 Invoice 12/18/2024 $635.04 85822 $635.04
12/18/2024
$635.04 $635.04
394729468001 Invoice 12/03/2024 $57.71 85773 $57.71
General Office Supplies 12/03/2024
396764308001 Invoice 12/18/2024 $75.74 85823 $75.74
Office Supplies 12/18/2024
397019128001 Invoice 12/18/2024 $754.96 85823 $754.96
Office Supplies 12/18/2024
$888.41 $888.41
1323 Invoice 12/23/2024 $31,080.00 85853 $31,080.00
12/23/2024
$31,080.00 $31,080.00
ART-02.0-5 Invoice 12/18/2024 $2,365.45 85824 $2,365.45 24/11 ADSP TOD SIP 12/18/2024
ART-02.0-4 Invoice 12/18/2024 $3,403.30 85824 $3,403.30 24/11 ADSP TOD Portion 12/18/2024
ART-02.0-6 Invoice 12/18/2024 $4,531.25 85824 $4,531.25 12/18/2024
$10,300.00 $10,300.00
1540 Invoice 12/04/2024 $1,992.29 85779 $1,992.29
12/04/2024
$1,992.29 $1,992.29
IR-3223 Invoice 12/18/2024 $250.00 85825 $250.00
Alarm Rebate 12/18/2024
$250.00 $250.00
CD_000946348 Invoice 12/03/2024 $992.81 85774 $992.81
2024/10 Phone Service 12/03/2024
CD_000922020 Invoice 12/03/2024 $991.18 85774 $991.18
2024/09 Phone Service 12/03/2024
CD_000970396 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,009.84 85826 $1,009.84 24/11 Phone Service 12/18/2024
$2,993.83 $2,993.83
64357513 Invoice 12/03/2024 $1,074.48 85775 $1,074.48
12/03/2024
64408060 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,432.64 85827 $1,432.64
12/18/2024
$2,507.12 $2,507.12
2024-10 Invoice 12/03/2024 $2,775.00 85776 $2,775.00
12/03/2024
$2,775.00 $2,775.00
NOV/DEC2024 Invoice 12/23/2024 $101.40 85854 $101.40
Nov/Dec '24 Guitar Class 12/23/2024
$101.40 $101.40
7163 Invoice 12/18/2024 $250.00 85828 $250.00
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

Totals for ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE:

NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Perma-Patch Cold Mix Pallet
Totals for NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY:

NORWALK PRINTING
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Business cards for Mayor,
MPT, and New Council
Totals for NORWALK PRINTING:

ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC:

ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Remove and replace
damaged concrete - various
Totals for RAMSEY GANT:

RingCentral
PLACEWORKS INC.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 ADSP-SEGL Enviro
Totals for PLACEWORKS INC.:

RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS
12/04/2024 12/04/2024
Equipment Rental for
Totals for RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS:

RAMSEY GANT
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Planning Temp Admin
Totals for ROBERT HALF:

RON IBARRA ENGINEERING
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for RingCentral:

ROBERT HALF
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Planning Temp Admin
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/10 Encroachment Permits
Totals for RON IBARRA ENGINEERING:

SEUNG YOUNG JEUNG
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Totals for SEUNG YOUNG JEUNG:

SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/11 Advisory Fee 12/18/2024
$250.00 $250.00
3576030037701 Invoice 12/18/2024 $332.65 85829 $332.65
12/18/2024
$332.65 $332.65
700454958639-112324 Invoice 12/05/2024 $29.20 41086 $29.20 24/11 18510 Corby Ave. 12/05/2024
700483004874-112524 Invoice 12/05/2024 $5,299.24 41086 $5,299.24 24/11 Various Locations 12/05/2024
700485859203-112324 Invoice 12/05/2024 $3,243.99 41086 $3,243.99 12/05/2024
700492283835-111824 Invoice 12/05/2024 $274.47 41086 $274.47 12/05/2024
700492421150-111824 Invoice 12/05/2024 $163.33 41086 $163.33 24/11 Artesia/Gridley 12/05/2024
700498964105-111824 Invoice 12/05/2024 $1,729.24 41086 $1,729.24 12/05/2024
700560422190-111824 Invoice 12/05/2024 $82.09 41086 $82.09 12/05/2024
700562509108-111824 Invoice 12/05/2024 $73.64 41086 $73.64 24/11 12001 Artesia Blvd 12/05/2024
700405333439-112524 Invoice 12/05/2024 $1,189.32 41086 $1,189.32 24/11 Various Locations 12/05/2024
700491366274-120224 Invoice 12/05/2024 $17,611.66 41086 $17,611.66 24/11 Various Locations 12/05/2024
$29,696.18 $29,696.18
17950623003-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $249.01 41093 $249.01 12/18/2024
17949759637-121624 Invoice 12/18/2024 $80.00 41093 $80.00 24/12 18644 Alburtis Ave. 12/18/2024
04530693599-121824 Invoice 12/18/2024 $232.17 41093 $232.17 24/12 11870 169th St. 12/18/2024
12280628004-120424 Invoice 12/18/2024 $7.52 41093 $7.52 24/12 11931 South St 12/18/2024
12690659565-111424 Invoice 12/18/2024 $16.48 41093 $16.48 24/12 18641 Corby Ave. 12/18/2024
17740623008-120524 Invoice 12/18/2024 $114.09 41093 $114.09 12/18/2024
$699.27 $699.27
605164 Invoice 12/23/2024 $1,648.26 85855 $1,648.26
12/23/2024
$1,648.26 $1,648.26
106456 Invoice 12/10/2024 $520.00 85795 $520.00
12/10/2024
$520.00 $520.00
828623 Invoice 12/13/2024 $658.32 41091 $658.32
12/13/2024
828032 Invoice 12/09/2024 $1,401.67 41091 $1,401.67
12/09/2024
$2,059.99 $2,059.99
DEC2024 Invoice 12/23/2024 $1,097.20 85856 $1,097.20
12/23/2024
$1,097.20 $1,097.20
SW-0298310 Invoice 12/10/2024 $10,902.00 85796 $10,902.00 12/10/2024
WD-0280398 Invoice 12/18/2024 $3,945.00 85830 $3,945.00 12/18/2024
$14,847.00 $14,847.00
24/11 Various Traffic Signals
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP:

SMART & FINAL CORPORATION
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
AJ Park Thanksgiving Feast
Totals for SMART & FINAL CORPORATION:

Southern California Edison Company
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
Totals for Southern California Edison Company:

Southern California Gas Company
12/18/2024 12/23/2024
24/11 Various Locations TC12/05/2024 12/11/2024
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 18750 Clarkdale EV
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 18600 1/2 S Norwalk
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
12/05/2024 12/11/2024
Locksmith - Warrant 11944
24/12 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
12/18/2024 12/23/2024
12/18/2024 12/23/2024
12/18/2024 12/23/2024
12/18/2024 12/23/2024
12/18/2024 12/23/2024
24/12 18747 Clarkdale Ave.

Totals for Southern California Gas Company:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Legal Notice Ord 24- 962U
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
FY24/25 Annual Storm
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS:

Sterling Administration
12/13/2024 12/18/2024
24/12 FSA/DCA
12/09/2024 12/18/2024
25/01 FSA/DCA
Totals for Sterling Administration:

SUSAN MCCORMICK
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
Dec '24 Guitar & Ukulele
Totals for SUSAN MCCORMICK:

SWRCB
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
FY24/25 Resources Control
Totals for SWRCB:
2024-01892 Invoice 12/18/2024 $4,695.30 85831 $4,695.30 12/18/2024
$4,695.30 $4,695.30
F4139 Invoice 12/18/2024 $975.00 85832 $975.00
12/18/2024
$975.00 $975.00
241112 Invoice 12/10/2024 $2,600.00 85797 $2,600.00
12/10/2024
$2,600.00 $2,600.00
183498578-0 Invoice 12/18/2024 $337.05 85833 $337.05
24/12 Telephone Service 12/18/2024
$337.05 $337.05
FIN010397 Invoice 12/18/2024 ($29.02) 6991726- 99- ($29.02) 12/18/2024
INV058913 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,967.92 85834 $1,967.92
12/18/2024
Credit Memo SXCM8738 12/18/2024 ($1,387.73) SXCM8738 ($1,387.73) Credit Memo 6991726- 99-8739 12/18/2024 ($274.65) 6991726- 99- ($274.65) $276.52 $276.52
7883-24/11 Invoice 12/10/2024 $30,030.25 41087 $30,030.25 12/10/2024
$30,030.25 $30,030.25
17691 Invoice 12/10/2024 $379.14 85798 $379.14
12/10/2024
$379.14 $379.14
515013 - DT Invoice 12/03/2024 $195.00 85777 $195.00
12/03/2024
flag football season
$195.00 $195.00
0160-10312024 Invoice 12/10/2024 $109.25 85799 $109.25
12/10/2024
$109.25 $109.25
222692 Invoice 12/18/2024 $1,801.80 85835 $1,801.80
12/18/2024
$1,801.80 $1,801.80
22084 Invoice 12/11/2024 $6,227.95 85836 $6,227.95
12/11/2024
$6,227.95 $6,227.95
71233240 Invoice 12/18/2024 $162.40 85837 $162.40
12/18/2024
71230214 Invoice 12/18/2024 $127.12 85837 $127.12
12/18/2024
71231593 Invoice 12/18/2024 $115.53 85837 $115.53
24/12 17203 Corby Ave 12/18/2024
71230108 Invoice 12/18/2024 $97.16 85837 $97.16
24/12 18641 Corby Ave 12/18/2024
71230107 Invoice 12/18/2024 $97.16 85837 $97.16
24/12 18644 Alburtis 12/18/2024
$599.37 $599.37
101482806 Invoice 12/10/2024 $1,479.06 41088 $1,479.06
24/11 Gas Card 12/10/2024
Groundsmaster 328- Fuse
12/18/2024

TIMOTHY KOH
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Botanical Garden Topo
Totals for TIMOTHY KOH:

TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Review Potential City Sign
Totals for TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.:

THE WALKING MAN, INC.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Winter Artesian Distribution
Totals for THE WALKING MAN, INC.:

TPX COMMUNICATIONS
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for TPX COMMUNICATIONS:

TURF STAR, INC.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Overdue Charge 11/30/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Building Permit Cancelled
11738 187th - 84% Refund
Totals for USA FRAGRANCES INC:

VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
Additional game
12/18/2024
Totals for TURF STAR, INC.:

U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/11 Credit Card Purchases
Totals for U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS:

USA FRAGRANCES INC
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/12 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC:

WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/10 Groundwater
Totals for WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.:

WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Installed X-Mas Lights at
Totals for WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC:

WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL
12/11/2024 12/18/2024
Change Order #4 Council
Totals for WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL:

WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
24/12 18750 Clarkdale Ave
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
12/18/2024 12/18/2024
Totals for WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY:

Wex Bank
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
Purchases
$1,479.06 $1,479.06
417661 Invoice 12/03/2024 $267.91 85778 $267.91
Reseed Artesia Park 12/03/2024
$267.91 $267.91
00714310 Invoice 12/10/2024 $15,500.00 85800 $15,500.00 24/10 Housing Element 12/10/2024
00714331 Invoice 12/10/2024 $15,840.00 85800 $15,840.00 12/10/2024
$31,340.00 $31,340.00
90003300 Invoice 12/23/2024 $1,989.00 85857 $1,989.00
12/23/2024
5610003785 Invoice 12/23/2024 $5,056.86 85857 $5,056.86 12/23/2024
$7,045.86 $7,045.86
$974,816.65 $974,816.65
Payroll 12/13/2024 $113,928.27
12/27/2024 $189,025.77
Total Payroll $302,954.04
Total Disbursement $1,277,770.69
Totals for Wex Bank:

Whittier Fertilizer Company
12/03/2024 12/04/2024
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
24/10 Artesia/Elaine Traffic
Totals for YUNEX LLC:

GRAND TOTALS:

A total of 193 transaction(s) listed
Totals for Whittier Fertilizer Company:

WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
12/10/2024 12/11/2024
24/10 Associate Planner
Totals for WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES:

YUNEX LLC
12/23/2024 12/23/2024
24/11 Traffic Signal

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9D.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Financial Report - October and November 2024 FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the reports.

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) 2-4.705 (f), the attached Finance Reports detail the activity and balance for all City accounts and funds as of October 31, 2024, and November 30, 2024. Reports are reconciled for cash on hand (bank) to cash recorded in the general ledger through the period ending October 31, 2024, and November 30, 2024.

Activity for Money Market, Checking, Revolving, Cafeteria, Local Agency Investment Fund, CDBG, and Petty Cash are provided for review. Fund Balances compare the cash to each fund's obligation. The balance of the individual accounts and funds should be read with the understanding that cash on hand, is not cash available for unplanned expenditures. The cash balance encompasses the City's contingency reserves, operating expenditures, and monies kept in restricted use funds including Trust and Agency. The City of Artesia is debt-free; therefore, the finance report does not include any debt activity.

ANALYSIS:

The City is the recipient of several reimbursable grants. This means that, while the City has been awarded funding projects, the City must front the cost of those projects with General Fund revenue, and request reimbursement from the respective grantor as each project progresses. Towards that end, the balance of individual accounts and funds reflected in these Reports will vary from month to month as expenses are made and reimbursements are received.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the receipt and file of these reports.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the reports.

Attachments
Treasurer Report 103124.pdf
Treasurer Report 113024.pdf

MONEY MARKET

ACCOUNT

CHECKING

ACCOUNT
LOCAL
AGENCY

INVESTMENT

ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 10/1/24 197,026.21 286,687.84 7,261,860.57 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 597,584.54 - -
Deposits 890,542.79 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 8,502.00 -
Credit Transactions - 4,448.90 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 30,465.81 -
Transfer from Money Market - 1,893,000.00 -
Transfer from LAIF Account 550,000.00 600,000.00 550,000.00 Interest Income 12.45 - 103,743.33
Transfer to Checking Account (1,893,000.00) - (600,000.00) Transfer to LAIF Account - - -
Transfer to CAMP/CLASS Account - - -
Disbursements - (2,216,198.74) -
Benefits Wires - (24,710.85) -
PERS Health - (66,903.12) -
PERS Retirement - (35,040.89) -
Payroll - (281,865.59) -
Payroll Tax Wire (EDD/IRS) - (60,359.22) -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,426.47) (1,320.22) -
Ending Balance - 10/31/2024 136,705.92 340,739.52 7,315,603.90

CAMP ACOUNT CLASS ACOUNT

CAFETERIA

ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 10/1/24 9,355,797.15 8,632,816.39 1,324.56 Transfer from Checking Account - - -
Deposits 39,878.11 36,588.42 -
Checks Written during the month - - -
Ending Balance - 10/31/2024 8,669,404.81 9,395,675.26 1,324.56

CDBG FIX-UP

PROGRAM PETTY CASH

REVOLVING

ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 10/1/24 1,716.19 500.00 1,362.14
Deposits - - -
Disbursements - - -
Ending Balance - 10/31/2024 500.00 1,716.19 1,362.14

TOTAL ALL

ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 10/1/24 25,739,091.05
Deposits 4,754,766.35
Disbursements (4,630,825.10)
Ending Balance - 10/31/2024 25,863,032.30
10/31/24
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia

GENERAL FUND
(100)

SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Cash Balance 13,730,052.47 6,919.13
Receivables 527,714.40 -
Prepaid Expenses - -
Investment Appreciation - -
Liabilities (1,851,614.95) -
FUND BALANCE 6,919.13 12,406,151.92

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

ARTESIA

HOUSING
AUTHORITY (200)

AJ PARK
EXPANSION (205)

BICYCLE /

PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 927,192.26 (604,850.99) 1,091.17
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) - -
FUND BALANCE (604,850.99) 865,297.26 1,091.17
PUBLIC

EDUCATION IN

GOVERNMENT
(215)

BILLBOARD
FUND (220)

CNRA SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (21,133.43) 640,582.83 (684,215.33)
Receivables - 1,917,319.66 -
Liabilities - (1,917,319.66) -
FUND BALANCE 640,582.83 (21,133.43) (684,215.33)

HOUSING
URBAN

DEVELOPMENT
(227)

CALIFORNIA

BEVERAGE

RECYCLING
(230)

CITIZEN OPTION

FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)
Cash Balance (16,142.61) 5,474.03 419,350.90
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 5,474.03 (16,142.61) 419,350.90
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
10/31/24
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
10/31/24
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)

CLEAN AIR FUEL

BUS GRANT
(250)

COMMUNITY

FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT
(270)
Cash Balance (10,547.50) 54,519.60 (22,496.78)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 54,519.60 (10,547.50) (22,496.78)

CALIFORNIA

STREET GRANTS
(280)

FEDERAL STPL
(290)
MAP 21
EXCHANGE (310)
Cash Balance 422,294.95 69,160.47 190,986.68
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 69,160.47 422,294.95 190,986.68

MEASURE M
(320)

MEASURE R
(330)

TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
Cash Balance 1,235,303.00 524,217.81 (168,744.99)
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 524,217.81 1,235,303.00 (168,744.99)

COUNTY PARK

IMPROVEMENT
(350)

PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)

PROPOSITION C
FUND (370)
Cash Balance 1,248,855.96 1,131,566.18 616,299.15
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 1,131,566.18 1,248,855.96 616,299.15
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
10/31/24
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)

SOUTH COAST

AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
Cash Balance 836,591.92 74,001.70 321,045.48
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 74,001.70 836,591.92 321,045.48

SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)

SHERIFF

FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)

STATE GAS TAX
(420)
Cash Balance (0.32) 447.20 (15,948.38)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 447.20 (0.32) (15,948.38)

HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET

LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)

TRAFFIC

CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
Cash Balance 3,363.13 54,027.81 21,705.05
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 54,027.81 3,363.13 21,705.05

CAL FIRE URBAN
GRANT (460)

DEVELOPMENT

IMPACT FEES
(470)

MEASURE W
(480)
Cash Balance (37,825.47) 2,045,112.08 722,409.21
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 2,045,112.08 (37,825.47) 722,409.21
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
10/31/24
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)

RECYCLED OIL
(490)
Cash Balance 3,082.21
Receivables -
Liabilities -
FUND BALANCE 3,082.21

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

SPECIAL /

CAPITAL

PROJECT FUND
(500)

PIONEER BOND
PROJECT (510)

HISTORICAL

DISTRICT BOND
PROJECT (520)
Cash Balance 193,121.91 366,909.05 591,118.09
Receivables 19,533.97 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 366,909.05 212,655.88 591,118.09

AGENCY FUNDS

TRUST AND
AGENCY (710)
SENIOR
CITIZENS (720)
GEORGE
NELSON

MEMORIAL FUND
(740)
Cash Balance 53,974.70 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (53,974.70) (6,271.99) (2,243.57)

FUND BALANCE - - -

TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 24,937,385.89
Receivables 2,464,568.03
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses -
Investment Appreciation -
Liabilities (3,893,319.87)
FUND BALANCE 23,508,634.05
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
10/31/24

SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS

SUCCESSOR

AGENCY ADMIN
PROJECTS (800)

SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TAX

INCREMENT
(810)

REDEVELPMT

OBLIGATION

RETIREMENT
FUND (820)
Cash Balance - - 925,646.41
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 484.89 -
Liabilities - - (585,442.00)
Bonds Payable - (11,888,786.84) -
FUND BALANCE (11,888,301.95) - 340,204.41

TOTAL SUCCESSOR FUNDS
Cash Balance 925,646.41
Cash with Fiscal Agent 484.89
Liabilities (585,442.00)
Bonds Payable (11,888,786.84)
FUND BALANCE (11,548,097.54)

MONEY MARKET

ACCOUNT

CHECKING

ACCOUNT
LOCAL
AGENCY

INVESTMENT

ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 11/1/24 340,739.52 136,705.92 7,315,603.90 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 810,169.72 - -
Deposits 380,080.68 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 8,535.00 -
Credit Transactions - 3,059.50 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 26,638.70 -
Transfer from Money Market - 1,380,000.00 -
Transfer from LAIF Account - 1,055,000.00 -
Interest Income 9.04 - -
Transfer to Checking Account (1,380,000.00) - (1,055,000.00) Transfer to LAIF Account - - -
Transfer to CAMP/CLASS Account - - -
Disbursements - (2,152,267.03) -
Benefits Wires - (32,558.29) -
PERS Health - (64,221.39) -
PERS Retirement - (55,940.44) -
Payroll - (201,942.19) -
Payroll Tax Wire (EDD/IRS) - (43,567.79) -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,427.12) (1,364.12) -
Ending Balance - 11/30/2024 58,077.87 149,571.84 6,260,603.90

CAMP ACOUNT CLASS ACOUNT

CAFETERIA

ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 11/1/24 9,395,675.26 8,669,404.81 1,324.56 Transfer from Checking Account - - -
Deposits 37,509.58 34,302.80 -
Checks Written during the month - - -
Ending Balance - 11/30/2024 8,703,707.61 9,433,184.84 1,324.56

CDBG FIX-UP

PROGRAM PETTY CASH

REVOLVING

ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 11/1/24 1,716.19 500.00 1,362.14
Deposits - - -
Disbursements - - -
Ending Balance - 11/30/2024 500.00 1,716.19 1,362.14

TOTAL ALL

ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 11/1/24 25,863,032.30
Deposits 3,735,305.02
Disbursements (4,988,288.37)
Ending Balance - 11/30/2024 24,610,048.95
11/30/24
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia

GENERAL FUND
(100)

SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Cash Balance 13,314,272.11 6,919.13
Receivables 524,371.40 -
Prepaid Expenses - -
Investment Appreciation - -
Liabilities (1,960,262.78) -
FUND BALANCE 6,919.13 11,878,380.73

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

ARTESIA

HOUSING
AUTHORITY (200)

AJ PARK
EXPANSION (205)

BICYCLE /

PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 931,162.54 (604,139.99) 1,091.17
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) - -
FUND BALANCE (604,139.99) 869,267.54 1,091.17
PUBLIC

EDUCATION IN

GOVERNMENT
(215)

BILLBOARD
FUND (220)

CNRA SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (17,699.42) 652,054.83 (832,939.69)
Receivables - 1,917,319.66 -
Liabilities - (1,917,319.66) -
FUND BALANCE 652,054.83 (17,699.42) (832,939.69)

HOUSING
URBAN

DEVELOPMENT
(227)

CALIFORNIA

BEVERAGE

RECYCLING
(230)

CITIZEN OPTION

FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)
Cash Balance (16,142.61) 5,474.03 453,000.00
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 5,474.03 (16,142.61) 453,000.00
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
11/30/24
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
11/30/24
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)

CLEAN AIR FUEL

BUS GRANT
(250)

COMMUNITY

FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT
(270)
Cash Balance (10,547.50) 54,616.38 (22,496.78)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 54,616.38 (10,547.50) (22,496.78)

CALIFORNIA

STREET GRANTS
(280)

FEDERAL STPL
(290)
MAP 21
EXCHANGE (310)
Cash Balance 422,294.95 69,160.47 190,986.68
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 69,160.47 422,294.95 190,986.68

MEASURE M
(320)

MEASURE R
(330)

TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
Cash Balance 1,259,188.42 542,339.83 (89,155.90)
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 542,339.83 1,259,188.42 (89,155.90)

COUNTY PARK

IMPROVEMENT
(350)

PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)

PROPOSITION C
FUND (370)
Cash Balance 1,203,731.79 1,003,302.18 613,343.44
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 1,003,302.18 1,203,731.79 613,343.44
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
11/30/24
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)

SOUTH COAST

AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
Cash Balance 879,002.99 72,981.37 317,756.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 72,981.37 879,002.99 317,756.57

SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)

SHERIFF

FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)

STATE GAS TAX
(420)
Cash Balance (0.32) 447.20 (41,808.86)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 447.20 (0.32) (41,808.86)

HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET

LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)

TRAFFIC

CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
Cash Balance 3,363.13 36,027.08 21,705.05
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 36,027.08 3,363.13 21,705.05

CAL FIRE URBAN
GRANT (460)

DEVELOPMENT

IMPACT FEES
(470)

MEASURE W
(480)
Cash Balance (41,003.19) 1,955,112.08 704,359.15
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 1,955,112.08 (41,003.19) 704,359.15
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
11/30/24
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)

RECYCLED OIL
(490)
Cash Balance 2,602.21
Receivables -
Liabilities -
FUND BALANCE 2,602.21

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

SPECIAL /

CAPITAL

PROJECT FUND
(500)

PIONEER BOND
PROJECT (510)

HISTORICAL

DISTRICT BOND
PROJECT (520)
Cash Balance (92,631.59) 365,664.61 591,118.09
Receivables 19,533.97 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 365,664.61 (73,097.62) 591,118.09

AGENCY FUNDS

TRUST AND
AGENCY (710)
SENIOR
CITIZENS (720)
GEORGE
NELSON

MEMORIAL FUND
(740)
Cash Balance 39,037.92 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (39,037.92) (6,271.99) (2,243.57)

FUND BALANCE - - -

TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 23,952,065.11
Receivables 2,461,225.03
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses -
Investment Appreciation -
Liabilities (3,987,030.92)
FUND BALANCE 22,426,259.22
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
11/30/24

SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS

SUCCESSOR

AGENCY ADMIN
PROJECTS (800)

SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TAX

INCREMENT
(810)

REDEVELPMT

OBLIGATION

RETIREMENT
FUND (820)
Cash Balance (267,662.57) - 925,646.41
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 484.89 -
Liabilities - - (585,442.00)
Bonds Payable - (11,888,786.84) -
FUND BALANCE (11,888,301.95) (267,662.57) 340,204.41

TOTAL SUCCESSOR FUNDS
Cash Balance 657,983.84
Cash with Fiscal Agent 484.89
Liabilities (585,442.00)
Bonds Payable (11,888,786.84)
FUND BALANCE (11,815,760.11)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9E.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading of an Ordinance Regarding Smoke Shops FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt 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:

The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 24-961 at the December 16, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

Attachments
Ordinance No. 24-961.pdf
10A. Staff Report.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.

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:

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: 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:

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).

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.

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:

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: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9F.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Requirements for Fireworks Stand Permits FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt 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 and make a determination of exemption from CEQA guidelines Sections 15060, subd. (c)(2), (3) and Section 15378.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 24-965 at the December 16, 2024 City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

Attachments
9K. Staff Report.pdf
Ordinance No. 24-965.pdf

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:

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.

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:
Ҥ 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:
__________________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________

BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9G.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Mayor’s 2024 Appointments to Internal and External Committees FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Mayor’s 2024 internal and external committee appointments, and direct Staff to update California Form 806 with the new appointments.

BACKGROUND:

On December 9, 2024, Ali Taj was elected Mayor of the City of Artesia. The Mayor appoints Councilmembers to serve as the City’s representatives to internal and external boards and committees. Staff reviewed both the internal and external lists and made updates, combining committees where the subject matter was duplicative. The Business License Review Committee was rolled into the Finance Committee, the Maintenance Committee was rolled into the Public Works Committee, and Rubbish Disposal and RTA Committees were rolled into the Utilities and Franchise Committee. Staff has also recommended adding a Legislative Affairs Committee to annually review the legislative platform and make recommendations to the City Council.

Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) Regulation 18705.5 requires that California Form 806 be completed to report additional compensation that public officials receive upon appointment to positions on committees, boards, or commissions of a public agency, special district, or joint powers agency or authority. Service on the following external boards and committees includes compensation: Los Angeles County Sanitation District, Los Angeles Vector Control Mosquito Abatement, Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, and Gateway Cities. The Form 806 also includes the Mayor Taj's Presidential appointment to the SCAG Energy & Environment Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact related to this report.

Attachments
2025 EXTERNAL COMMITTEE.pdf
2025 INTERNAL COMMITTEE.pdf
2025 806.pdf

CITY OF ARTESIA

MAYOR ALI SAJJAD TAJ
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2025

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES

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COMMITTEE

ORGANIZATION

DATES/TIMES

MEETING
2025

APPOINTEES
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Primary: Ramoso
Alt: Manalo
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Primary: Ahir
Alt: Taj
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES Primary: Trevino
Alt: Manalo

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION

OF GOVERNMENT (SCAG)
Primary: Mayor
Alt: Mayor Pro Tem

JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
(JPIA)
4th Wednesday of the month
5:30pm
Primary: Trevino
Alt: Ahir

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION

DISTRICT
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the
month 1:30pm
Stipend:

Primary: Taj
Alt: Trevino

LOS ANGELES VECTOR CONTROL

MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
2nd Thursday of the month
6:00pm
Primary: Ramoso
Alt: Ahir
CENTRAL BASIN WATER Primary: Trevino
Alt: Ramoso

LA COUNTY CITY SELECTION

COMMITTEE
Primary: Mayor
Alt: Mayor Pro Tem

SOUTHEAST LA COUNTY WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SELACO)
3rd Tuesday of every other
month at 12:00pm
Primary: Trevino
Alt: Manalo

GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF

GOVERNMENTS (COG)
1st Wednesday of the month
5:30pm
Primary: Manalo
Alt: Taj

GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF

GOVERNMENTS SOUTHEAST GATEWAY

LINE CORRIDOR CITIES COMMITTEE
TBD Primary: Taj
Alt: Manalo
ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Primary: Ahir
Alt: Ramoso

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY
(LARA)
3rd Thursday of every quarter
10:00am
Primary: Ahir
Alt: Ramoso

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY
(MTA)
Primary: Ramoso
Alt: Manalo

CITY OF ARTESIA

MAYOR ALI SAJJAD TAJ
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2025

INTERNAL SUBCOMMITTEES
Committee/Organization 2025 Appointees
Finance Committee
(Business License Review)
Liaison: Taj
Liaison: Trevino
Parks and Recreation Committee Liaison: Trevino
Liaison: Ramoso
Public Works Committee
(Maintenance)
Liaison: Ahir
Liaison: Ramoso
Industrial Commercial Development
Conceptual Development Committee
Liaison: Taj
Liaison: Manalo
Utilities and Franchise Committee
(Rubbish Disposal)
(RTA - Radio Television Artesia)
Liaison: Ramoso
Liaison: Manalo
Public Safety Committee
(Fire Department/Civil Defense)
Liaison: Taj
Liaison: Ahir
Homelessness Committee Liaison: Ramoso
Liaison: Ahir
Sister City Committee Liaison: Manalo
Liaison: Ahir
Chamber of Commerce Liaison: Trevino
Liaison: Manalo
Artesia Historical Society Liaison: Trevino
Liaison: Manalo
Legislative Affairs Committee Liaison: TBD
Liaison: TBD
FPPC Form 806 (1/18)
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC (866/275-3772)
Comment:

A Public Document
Appt Date and
Length of Term
Agency Report of:

Public Official Appointments

2. Appointments

3. Verification
I have read and understand FPPC Regulation 18702.5. I have verified that the appointment and information identified above is true to the best of my information and belief.

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FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC (866/275-3772)
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Public Official Appointments
Continuation Sheet

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 9H.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Appointments for Beautification and Maintenance , Parks and Recreation, Planning , Public Safety Commissions, and Measure M Citizens’ Oversight Committee FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the appointments to be made by Councilmembers Manalo and Ahir during the meeting.

BACKGROUND:

The Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) Sections 2-2.101, 2-2.103, 2-2.203-2-2.204, 2-2.303-2-2.304, and 2-2.403 states that each newly elected councilmember shall appoint or re-appoint a resident to serve a commissioner at a regular council meeting following the canvass of the general election for the four Advisory Boards: Beautification and Maintenance Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Measure M Citizens' Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January
13, 2025
ITEM NO: 11A.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Revised Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide Salary Schedule
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. 25-3027, Repealing Resolution No. 24-2894, and Approving and Adopting a Citywide Salary Schedule as Required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for, Respectively, Unrepresented Management Employees, Employees of the Managers and Supervisors Unit, and Employees of the General Unit.

BACKGROUND:

On January 1, 2025, the State minimum wage for hourly and full-time exempt employees increased based on the consumer price index (CPI). State minimum wage for exempt employees, those employees not subject to the payment of overtime for hours worked, increased from a base salary of $66,560 to a base salary of $68,640. State minimum wage for hourly workers increased from $16.00/hour to $16.50/hour.

A review of the City's Citywide Salary Schedule determined that the City had both full-time and part-time (hourly) positions impacted by the CPI adjustment.

ANALYSIS:

There are five positions on the Salary Schedule that are impacted by this change. Four are full time positions; with two positions being filled (Administrative Secretary and Parks and Recreation Supervisor), one position being actively recruited for (Code Enforcement Supervisor), and one position dormant (Business License Specialist/Revenue Officer). There is one position in the part-time Recreation Leader series that is impacted, and that is the Recreation Leader I position, for which there are three current part-time employees in that position. All impacted positions are listed below.

Administrative Secretary (Exempt)
Parks and Recreation Supervisor (Exempt)
Code Enforcement Supervisor (Exempt)
Business License Specialist/Revenue Officer (Exempt)
Parks and Recreation Leader I (Non-Exempt)
Resolution No. 25-3027 updates the salary schedule for each of the full-time exempt positions so that Step A (base salary) is $68,640. Thereafter, each step on the Salary Schedule increases incrementally by five percent, which is not a change from the original Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide Salary Schedule. As a matter of implementation, each full-time employee in an impacted position will stay on their current step, and receive the new salary as adjusted by the revised Citywide Salary Schedule. Resolution No. 25-3027 also updates the hourly rate for the Parks and Recreation Leader I position to $16.50/hour. As a matter of implementation, each part-time employee in the impacted position will receive the new hourly rate as adjusted by the revised Citywide Salary Schedule.

Staff is requesting that the City Council approve Resolution No. 25-3027, retroactive to January 1, 2025, as a matter of conformance with State law. All impacted employees were paid the respected salary listed on the revised Citywide Salary Schedule, as required by law, on the City's most recent payroll date of January 10, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff has determined that the fiscal impact will not exceed $15,000. As part of the process in December 2024 to assign the Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund surplus, Council established the Personnel/Labor Negotiations Fund Balance Account. Funds from this account will be transferred to the General Fund to offset the fiscal impact of Resolution No. 25-3027. Therefore, adoption of Resolution No. 25-3027 will have no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-3027, Repealing Resolution No. 24-2894, and Approving and Adopting a Citywide Salary Schedule as Required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for, Respectively, Unrepresented Management Employees, Employees of the Managers and Supervisors Unit, and Employees of the General Unit.

Attachments
Resolution No. 24-3027 with exhibit.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 25-3027

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-2894,

AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE SALARY

SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) FOR,

RESPECTIVELY, UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYEES OF THE MANAGERS AND

SUPERVISORS UNIT, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GENERAL UNIT

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:

WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System requires by regulation, that the City Council approve and adopt a salary schedule for every employee position; and WHEREAS, such salary schedule shall be available for public review; and WHEREAS, posting of the salary schedule may be satisfied by listing on the employer’s website; and
WHEREAS, the state minimum wage for hourly and full-time exempt employees will increase on January 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the adjustment to the minimum wage for hourly and full-time exempt employees is based on the consumer price index (CPI); and WHEREAS, the City has full-time and part-time positions impacted by the CPI adjustment, and desires to bring those positions into compliance.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Artesia does hereby resolve, determine and order as follows:

SECTION 1. The Salary Schedule for the Unrepresented Management, Managers and Supervisors Unit, and General Unit effective January 1, 2025 (Exhibit A) shall be posted on the City website.

SECTION 2. The Salary Schedule shall be retained and available for public inspection for not less than five years.

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

ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
_____________________________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
City of Artesia Payroll Salary Schedule
Unrepresented Management
FY 2024-2025 *Revised January 1, 2025 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F City Manager- Contract E Yearly $ 166,237.50 $ 179,536.50 $ 193,899.42 $ 209,411.37 $ 226,164.28 $ 237,472.50 Monthly $13,853.13 $14,961.38 $16,158.29 $17,450.95 $18,847.02 $19,789.37 Bi/Weekly $6,393.75 $6,905.25 $7,457.67 $8,054.28 $8,698.63 $9,133.56 Hourly $79.92 $86.32 $93.22 $100.68 $108.73 $114.17
Step G Step H Step I Step J Step K
Yearly $ 243,409.31 $ 249,494.54 $ 255,731.91 $ 262,125.20 $ 268,678.33 Monthly $20,284.11 $20,791.21 $21,310.99 $21,843.77 $22,389.86 Bi/Weekly $9,361.90 $9,595.94 $9,835.84 $10,081.74 $10,333.78 Hourly $117.02 $119.95 $122.95 $126.02 $129.17
Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Deputy City Manager E Yearly $ 153,283.94 $ 160,948.13 $ 168,995.54 $ 177,445.32 $ 186,317.58 $ 195,633.46 Monthly $ 12,773.66 $ 13,412.34 $ 14,082.96 $ 14,787.11 $ 15,526.47 $ 16,302.79 Bi/Weekly $ 5,895.5360 $ 6,190.3128 $ 6,499.8284 $ 6,824.8199 $ 7,166.0609 $ 7,524.3639 Hourly $ 73.6942 $ 77.3789 $ 81.2479 $ 85.3102 $ 89.5758 $ 94.0545 Step G Step H Step I Step J Step K
Yearly $ 200,524.30 $ 205,537.41 $ 210,675.84 $ 215,942.74 $ 221,341.30 Monthly $ 16,710.36 $ 17,128.12 $ 17,556.32 $ 17,995.23 $ 18,445.11 Bi/Weekly $ 7,712.4730 $ 7,905.2848 $ 8,102.9169 $ 8,305.4899 $ 8,513.1271 Hourly $ 96.4059 $ 98.8161 $ 101.2865 $ 103.8186 $ 106.4141 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Finance Manager E Yearly $ 109,436.20 $ 114,908.01 $ 120,653.41 $ 126,686.08 $ 133,020.38 $ 139,671.40 Monthly $ 9,119.68 $ 9,575.67 $ 10,054.45 $ 10,557.17 $ 11,085.03 $ 11,639.28 Bi/Weekly $ 4,209.0846 $ 4,419.5388 $ 4,640.5157 $ 4,872.5415 $ 5,116.1686 $ 5,371.9770 Hourly $ 52.6136 $ 55.2442 $ 58.0064 $ 60.9068 $ 63.9521 $ 67.1497 Step G Step H Step I Step J Step K
Yearly $ 143,163.19 $ 146,742.27 $ 150,410.82 $ 154,171.10 $ 158,025.37 Monthly $ 11,930.27 $ 12,228.52 $ 12,534.24 $ 12,847.59 $ 13,168.78 Bi/Weekly $ 5,506.2765 $ 5,643.9334 $ 5,785.0317 $ 5,929.6575 $ 6,077.8989 Hourly $ 68.8285 $ 70.5492 $ 72.3129 $ 74.1207 $ 75.9737 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Human Resources Manager E Yearly $ 93,037.24 $ 97,689.10 $ 102,573.56 $ 107,702.23 $ 113,087.34 $ 118,741.71 Monthly $ 7,753.10 $ 8,140.76 $ 8,547.80 $ 8,975.19 $ 9,423.95 $ 9,895.14 Bi/Weekly $ 3,578.3553 $ 3,757.2731 $ 3,945.1367 $ 4,142.3936 $ 4,349.5133 $ 4,566.9889 Hourly $ 44.7294 $ 46.9659 $ 49.3142 $ 51.7799 $ 54.3689 $ 57.0874 Step G Step H Step I Step J Step K
Yearly $ 121,710.25 $ 124,753.01 $ 127,871.84 $ 131,068.63 $ 134,345.35 Monthly $ 10,142.52 $ 10,396.08 $ 10,655.99 $ 10,922.39 $ 11,195.45 Bi/Weekly $ 4,681.1636 $ 4,798.1927 $ 4,918.1476 $ 5,041.1012 $ 5,167.1288 Hourly $ 58.5145 $ 59.9774 $ 61.4768 $ 63.0138 $ 64.5891 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Administrative Secretary E Yearly $ 68,640.00 $ 72,072.00 $ 75,675.60 $ 79,459.38 $ 83,432.35 $ 87,603.97 Monthly $ 5,720.00 $ 6,006.00 $ 6,306.30 $ 6,621.62 $ 6,952.70 $ 7,300.33 Bi/Weekly $ 2,640.0000 $ 2,772.0000 $ 2,910.6000 $ 3,056.1300 $ 3,208.9365 $ 3,369.3833 Hourly $ 33.0000 $ 34.6500 $ 36.3825 $ 38.2016 $ 40.1117 $ 42.1173 Step G Step H Step I Step J Step K
Yearly $ 89,794.07 $ 92,038.92 $ 94,339.89 $ 96,698.39 $ 99,115.85 Monthly $ 7,482.84 $ 7,669.91 $ 7,861.66 $ 8,058.20 $ 8,259.65 Bi/Weekly $ 3,453.6179 $ 3,539.9584 $ 3,628.4573 $ 3,719.1687 $ 3,812.1480 Hourly $ 43.1702 $ 44.2495 $ 45.3557 $ 46.4896 $ 47.6518 City of Artesia Payroll Salary Schedule
Management and Supervisors Unit
FY 2024-2025 *Revised January 1, 2025 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Community Development Director E Yearly $ 99,239.77 $ 104,201.76 $ 109,411.85 $ 114,882.44 $ 120,626.56 $ 126,657.89 Monthly $ 8,269.98 $ 8,683.48 $ 9,117.65 $ 9,573.54 $ 10,052.21 $ 10,554.82 Bi/Weekly $ 3,816.9142 $ 4,007.7600 $ 4,208.1480 $ 4,418.5554 $ 4,639.4831 $ 4,871.4573 Hourly $ 47.7114 $ 50.0970 $ 52.6018 $ 55.2319 $ 57.9935 $ 60.8932 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Economic Development Manager E Yearly $ 109,436.20 $ 114,908.01 $ 120,653.41 $ 126,686.08 $ 133,020.38 $ 139,671.40 Monthly $ 9,119.68 $ 9,575.67 $ 10,054.45 $ 10,557.17 $ 11,085.03 $ 11,639.28 Bi/Weekly $ 4,209.0845 $ 4,419.5387 $ 4,640.5156 $ 4,872.5414 $ 5,116.1685 $ 5,371.9769 Hourly $ 52.6136 $ 55.2442 $ 58.0064 $ 60.9068 $ 63.9521 $ 67.1497 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Planning Manager E Yearly $ 88,069.13 $ 92,472.59 $ 97,096.22 $ 101,951.03 $ 107,048.58 $ 112,401.01 Monthly $ 7,339.09 $ 7,706.05 $ 8,091.35 $ 8,495.92 $ 8,920.72 $ 9,366.75 Bi/Weekly $ 3,387.2743 $ 3,556.6380 $ 3,734.4699 $ 3,921.1934 $ 4,117.2531 $ 4,323.1158 Hourly $ 42.3409 $ 44.4580 $ 46.6809 $ 49.0149 $ 51.4657 $ 54.0389 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Public Works Manager E Yearly $ 99,239.77 $ 104,201.76 $ 109,411.85 $ 114,882.44 $ 120,626.56 $ 126,657.89 Monthly $ 8,269.98 $ 8,683.48 $ 9,117.65 $ 9,573.54 $ 10,052.21 $ 10,554.82 Bi/Weekly $ 3,816.9142 $ 4,007.7600 $ 4,208.1480 $ 4,418.5554 $ 4,639.4831 $ 4,871.4573 Hourly $ 47.7114 $ 50.0970 $ 52.6018 $ 55.2319 $ 57.9935 $ 60.8932 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F City Clerk E Yearly $ 93,037.24 $ 97,689.10 $ 102,573.55 $ 107,702.23 $ 113,087.34 $ 118,741.71 Monthly $ 7,753.10 $ 8,140.76 $ 8,547.80 $ 8,975.19 $ 9,423.95 $ 9,895.14 Bi/Weekly $ 3,578.3553 $ 3,757.2731 $ 3,945.1367 $ 4,142.3935 $ 4,349.5132 $ 4,566.9889 Hourly $ 44.7294 $ 46.9659 $ 49.3142 $ 51.7799 $ 54.3689 $ 57.0874 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Parks & Recreation Manager E Yearly $ 85,305.46 $ 89,570.74 $ 94,049.27 $ 98,751.74 $ 103,689.33 $ 108,873.79 Monthly $ 7,108.79 $ 7,464.23 $ 7,837.44 $ 8,229.31 $ 8,640.78 $ 9,072.82 Bi/Weekly $ 3,280.9794 $ 3,445.0284 $ 3,617.2798 $ 3,798.1438 $ 3,988.0510 $ 4,187.4535 Hourly $ 41.0122 $ 43.0629 $ 45.2160 $ 47.4768 $ 49.8506 $ 52.3432 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Accounting Manager E Yearly $ 85,305.46 $ 89,570.74 $ 94,049.27 $ 98,751.74 $ 103,689.33 $ 108,873.79 Monthly $ 7,108.79 $ 7,464.23 $ 7,837.44 $ 8,229.31 $ 8,640.78 $ 9,072.82 Bi/Weekly $ 3,280.9794 $ 3,445.0284 $ 3,617.2798 $ 3,798.1438 $ 3,988.0510 $ 4,187.4535 Hourly $ 41.0122 $ 43.0629 $ 45.2160 $ 47.4768 $ 49.8506 $ 52.3432 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Special Projects Manager E Yearly $ 88,069.13 $ 92,472.59 $ 97,096.22 $ 101,951.03 $ 107,048.58 $ 112,401.01 Monthly $ 7,339.09 $ 7,706.05 $ 8,091.35 $ 8,495.92 $ 8,920.72 $ 9,366.75 Bi/Weekly $ 3,387.2743 $ 3,556.6380 $ 3,734.4699 $ 3,921.1934 $ 4,117.2531 $ 4,323.1158 Hourly $ 42.3409 $ 44.4580 $ 46.6809 $ 49.0149 $ 51.4657 $ 54.0389 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Assistant Parks and Recreation Manager E Yearly $ 77,550.48 $ 81,428.00 $ 85,499.40 $ 89,774.37 $ 94,263.09 $ 98,976.24 Monthly $ 6,462.54 $ 6,785.67 $ 7,124.95 $ 7,481.20 $ 7,855.26 $ 8,248.02 Bi/Weekly $ 2,982.7106 $ 3,131.8462 $ 3,288.4385 $ 3,452.8604 $ 3,625.5034 $ 3,806.7786 Hourly $ 37.2839 $ 39.1481 $ 41.1055 $ 43.1608 $ 45.3188 $ 47.5847 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Management Analyst E Yearly $ 82,660.44 $ 86,793.46 $ 91,133.13 $ 95,689.79 $ 100,474.28 $ 105,497.99 Monthly $ 6,888.37 $ 7,232.79 $ 7,594.43 $ 7,974.15 $ 8,372.86 $ 8,791.50 Bi/Weekly $ 3,179.2475 $ 3,338.2099 $ 3,505.1204 $ 3,680.3764 $ 3,864.3952 $ 4,057.6150 Hourly $ 39.7406 $ 41.7276 $ 43.8140 $ 46.0047 $ 48.3049 $ 50.7202 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Business License Specialist/Revenue Officer E Yearly $ 68,640.00 $ 72,072.00 $ 75,675.60 $ 79,459.38 $ 83,432.35 $ 87,603.97 Monthly $ 5,720.00 $ 6,006.00 $ 6,306.30 $ 6,621.62 $ 6,952.70 $ 7,300.33 Bi/Weekly $ 2,640.0000 $ 2,772.0000 $ 2,910.6000 $ 3,056.1300 $ 3,208.9365 $ 3,369.3833 Hourly $ 33.0000 $ 34.6500 $ 36.3825 $ 38.2016 $ 40.1117 $ 42.1173 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Parks and Recreation Supervisor E Yearly $ 68,640.00 $ 72,072.00 $ 75,675.60 $ 79,459.38 $ 83,432.35 $ 87,603.97 Monthly $ 5,720.00 $ 6,006.00 $ 6,306.30 $ 6,621.62 $ 6,952.70 $ 7,300.33 Bi/Weekly $ 2,640.0000 $ 2,772.0000 $ 2,910.6000 $ 3,056.1300 $ 3,208.9365 $ 3,369.38 Hourly $ 33.0000 $ 34.6500 $ 36.3825 $ 38.2016 $ 40.1117 $ 42.1173 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Code Compliance Supervisor E Yearly $ 68,640.00 $ 72,072.00 $ 75,675.60 $ 79,459.38 $ 83,432.35 $ 87,603.97 Monthly $ 5,720.00 $ 6,006.00 $ 6,306.30 $ 6,621.62 $ 6,952.70 $ 7,300.33 Bi/Weekly $ 2,640.0000 $ 2,772.0000 $ 2,910.6000 $ 3,056.1300 $ 3,208.9365 $ 3,369.38 Hourly $ 33.0000 $ 34.6500 $ 36.3825 $ 38.2016 $ 40.1117 $ 42.12 City of Artesia Payroll Salary Schedule
General Unit
FY 2024-2025 *Revised January 1, 2025
Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Accounting Technician II NE Yearly $ 58,833.69 $ 61,775.37 $ 64,864.14 $ 68,107.35 $ 71,512.72 Monthly $ 4,902.81 $ 5,147.95 $ 5,405.35 $ 5,675.61 $ 5,959.39 Bi/Weekly $ 2,262.8341 $ 2,375.9759 $ 2,494.7746 $ 2,619.5134 $ 2,750.4890 Hourly $ 28.2854 $ 29.6997 $ 31.1847 $ 32.7439 $ 34.3811 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Senior Accountant NE Yearly $ 74,496.17 $ 78,220.98 $ 82,132.03 $ 86,238.63 $ 90,550.56 Monthly $ 6,208.01 $ 6,518.42 $ 6,844.34 $ 7,186.55 $ 7,545.88 Bi/Weekly $ 2,865.2374 $ 3,008.4993 $ 3,158.9243 $ 3,316.8705 $ 3,482.7140 Hourly $ 35.8155 $ 37.6062 $ 39.4866 $ 41.4609 $ 43.5339 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Administrative Analyst NE Yearly $ 74,496.17 $ 78,220.98 $ 82,132.03 $ 86,238.63 $ 90,550.56 Monthly $ 6,208.01 $ 6,518.42 $ 6,844.34 $ 7,186.55 $ 7,545.88 Bi/Weekly $ 2,865.2374 $ 3,008.4993 $ 3,158.9243 $ 3,316.8705 $ 3,482.7140 Hourly $ 35.8155 $ 37.6062 $ 39.4866 $ 41.4609 $ 43.5339 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Administrative Assistant NE Yearly $ 45,422.47 $ 47,693.59 $ 50,078.27 $ 52,582.19 $ 55,211.30 Monthly $ 3,785.21 $ 3,974.47 $ 4,173.19 $ 4,381.85 $ 4,600.94 Bi/Weekly $ 1,747.0181 $ 1,834.3690 $ 1,926.0875 $ 2,022.3919 $ 2,123.5114 Hourly $ 21.8377 $ 22.9296 $ 24.0761 $ 25.2799 $ 26.5439 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Administrative Clerk NE Yearly $ 37,523.08 $ 39,399.23 $ 41,369.20 $ 43,437.66 $ 45,609.54 Monthly $ 3,126.92 $ 3,283.27 $ 3,447.43 $ 3,619.80 $ 3,800.79 Bi/Weekly $ 1,443.1954 $ 1,515.3552 $ 1,591.1229 $ 1,670.6791 $ 1,754.2130 Hourly $ 18.0399 $ 18.9419 $ 19.8890 $ 20.8835 $ 21.9277 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Assistant Planner NE Yearly $ 67,651.46 $ 71,034.03 $ 74,585.73 $ 78,315.02 $ 82,230.77 Monthly $ 5,637.62 $ 5,919.50 $ 6,215.48 $ 6,526.25 $ 6,852.56 Bi/Weekly $ 2,601.9792 $ 2,732.0781 $ 2,868.6820 $ 3,012.1161 $ 3,162.7219 Hourly $ 32.5247 $ 34.1510 $ 35.8585 $ 37.6515 $ 39.5340 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Code Compliance Officer NE Yearly $ 56,906.79 $ 59,752.13 $ 62,739.73 $ 65,876.72 $ 69,170.56 Monthly $ 4,742.23 $ 4,979.34 $ 5,228.31 $ 5,489.73 $ 5,764.21 Bi/Weekly $ 2,188.7227 $ 2,298.1588 $ 2,413.0667 $ 2,533.7201 $ 2,660.4061 Hourly $ 27.3590 $ 28.7270 $ 30.1633 $ 31.6715 $ 33.2551 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Code Compliance Officer - Part Time NE Yearly $ 24,735.06 $ 25,971.82 $ 27,270.41 $ 28,633.93 $ 30,065.62 Monthly $ 2,061.26 $ 2,164.32 $ 2,272.53 $ 2,386.16 $ 2,505.47 Bi/Weekly $ 951.3486 $ 998.9160 $ 1,048.8618 $ 1,101.3049 $ 1,156.3702 Hourly $ 25.0355 $ 26.2873 $ 27.6016 $ 28.9817 $ 30.4308 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Maintenance Specialist I NE Yearly $ 55,605.30 $ 58,385.56 $ 61,304.84 $ 64,370.08 $ 67,588.59 Monthly $ 4,633.77 $ 4,865.46 $ 5,108.74 $ 5,364.17 $ 5,632.38 Bi/Weekly $ 2,138.6654 $ 2,245.5986 $ 2,357.8786 $ 2,475.7725 $ 2,599.5611 Hourly $ 26.7333 $ 28.0700 $ 29.4735 $ 30.9472 $ 32.4945 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Lead Maintenance Specialist NE Yearly $ 67,234.47 $ 70,596.19 $ 74,126.00 $ 77,832.30 $ 81,723.92 Monthly $ 5,602.87 $ 5,883.02 $ 6,177.17 $ 6,486.03 $ 6,810.33 Bi/Weekly $ 2,585.9412 $ 2,715.2382 $ 2,851.0002 $ 2,993.5502 $ 3,143.2277 Hourly $ 32.3243 $ 33.9405 $ 35.6375 $ 37.4194 $ 39.2903 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Maintenance Worker II NE Yearly $ 52,787.99 $ 55,427.38 $ 58,198.75 $ 61,108.69 $ 64,164.13 Monthly $ 4,399.00 $ 4,618.95 $ 4,849.90 $ 5,092.39 $ 5,347.01 Bi/Weekly $ 2,030.3071 $ 2,131.8225 $ 2,238.4136 $ 2,350.3343 $ 2,467.8510 Hourly $ 25.3788 $ 26.6478 $ 27.9802 $ 29.3792 $ 30.8481 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Parking Enforcement Officer - Part Time NE Yearly $ 18,803.11 $ 19,743.26 $ 20,730.43 $ 21,766.95 $ 22,855.29 Monthly $ 1,566.93 $ 1,645.27 $ 1,727.54 $ 1,813.91 $ 1,904.61 Bi/Weekly $ 723.1964 $ 759.3563 $ 797.3241 $ 837.1903 $ 879.0498 Hourly $ 19.0315 $ 19.9831 $ 20.9822 $ 22.0313 $ 23.1329 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Planning Aide NE Yearly $ 55,605.30 $ 58,385.56 $ 61,304.84 $ 64,370.08 $ 67,588.59 Monthly $ 4,633.77 $ 4,865.46 $ 5,108.74 $ 5,364.17 $ 5,632.38 Bi/Weekly $ 2,138.6654 $ 2,245.5986 $ 2,357.8786 $ 2,475.7725 $ 2,599.5611 Hourly $ 26.7333 $ 28.0700 $ 29.4735 $ 30.9472 $ 32.4945 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Recreation Program Coordinator NE Yearly $ 56,906.79 $ 59,752.13 $ 62,739.73 $ 65,876.72 $ 69,170.56 Monthly $ 4,742.23 $ 4,979.34 $ 5,228.31 $ 5,489.73 $ 5,764.21 Bi/Weekly $ 2,188.7227 $ 2,298.1588 $ 2,413.0667 $ 2,533.7201 $ 2,660.4061 Hourly $ 27.3590 $ 28.7270 $ 30.1633 $ 31.6715 $ 33.2551 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Recreation Specialist NE Yearly $ 41,852.11 $ 43,944.72 $ 46,141.95 $ 48,449.05 $ 50,871.50 Monthly $ 3,487.6758 $ 3,662.0596 $ 3,845.1626 $ 4,037.4207 $ 4,239.2917 Bi/Weekly $ 1,609.6965 $ 1,690.1813 $ 1,774.6904 $ 1,863.4249 $ 1,956.5962 Hourly $ 20.1212 $ 21.1273 $ 22.1836 $ 23.2928 $ 24.4575 Classification Title FLSA Range Step A
Parks and Recreation Leader I NE Hourly $ 16.50
Classification Title FLSA Range Step A
Parks and Recreation Leader II NE Hourly $ 17.50
Classification Title FLSA Range Step A
Parks and Recreation Leader III NE Hourly $ 18.75

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 ITEM NO: 11B.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution to Amend Unrepresented Management Employees Deferred Compensation Benefit
FROM: Abel Avalos, City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, adopt Resolution No. 25-3023, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Resolution No. 22-2902, Regarding Unrepresented Management Employees Deferred Compensation Benefits.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-2902 on October 10, 2022, establishing the benefits for Unrepresented Management Employees. Resolution 22-2902 is effective until June 30, 2025. This Resolution governs among other things, the deferred compensation benefits provided to Unrepresented Management Employees.

The City has an adopted a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan ("457(b) Plan") under which all City employees are eligible to participate. Resolution 22-2902 also provides that the City will provide matching contributions up to the first three percent of the Unrepresented Management Employee's base salary that the employee contributes to their 457(b) Plan. Beginning in 2025, the City will also be offering a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan ("401(a) Plan") and is subsequently amending the Memorandums of Understanding with the City's two bargaining units through side letters to reflect the additional plan benefit. The new 401(a) Plan is where the City will contribute the three percent match instead of the 457(b) Plan. The addition of the 401(a) Plan enables the City to provide the three percent match from the City, while also permitting the employee to contribute up to the IRS set maximum to their 457(b) plan. This will enable employees to contribute more to their retirement accounts through deferred compensation, at no additional cost to the City.

Unrepresented Management Employee benefits are memorialized by resolution and may only be amended through City Council resolution.

ANALYSIS
Resolution No. 25-3023 amends Resolution No. 22-2902, Section 8. "Deferred Matching Contribution" to provide the same Deferred Matching Contribution benefit for all employees. Resolution 25-3023 provides:
"The City has adopted a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (“457(b) Plan”) under which all City employees are eligible to participate. The City will not make any matching contributions to the 457(b) Plan. The City will also adopt a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan (“401(a) Plan”). The 401(a) Plan terms will provide for a City matching contribution to be made on behalf of each employee, on a dollar for dollar basis, for the first three percent (3%) of each employee’s base compensation that the employee contributed to the 457(b) Plan. Annual contributions to the 457(b) Plan and the 401(a) Plan are subject to the limits set by the IRS. Employees who are aged 50 or order at the end of the calendar year may make annual catch-up contributions to the 457(b) Plan." No other changes are proposed to Resolution 22-2902.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-3023 has no additional fiscal impact to the City.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, adopt Resolution No. 25-3023, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Resolution No. 22-2902, Regarding Unrepresented Management Employees Deferred Compensation Benefits.

Attachments
Resolution No. 25-3023.pdf
Resolution No. 22-2902.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 25-3023

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-
2902, REGARDING UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYEES REGARDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION

BENEFITS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-2902 on October 10, 2022, establishing and presenting the rights and benefits for Unrepresented Management Employees.

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22-2902 is effective from October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Deferred Compensation Benefits for all employees to offer 457(b) and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plans.

WHEREAS, the City Council and Unrepresented Management Employees agree to modify Resolution No. 22-2902, regarding Deferred Matching Contribution.

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

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and corrected and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Notwithstanding the provisions in Resolution No. 22-2902, Section 7, Deferred Matching Contribution, the City has adopted a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (“457(b) Plan”) under which all City employees are eligible to participate. The City will not make any matching contributions to the 457(b) Plan. The City will also adopt a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan (“401(a) Plan”). The 401(a) Plan terms will provide for a City matching contribution to be made on behalf of each employee, on a dollar for dollar basis, for the first three percent (3%) of each employee’s base compensation that the employee contributed to the 457(b) Plan. Annual contributions to the 457(b) Plan and the 401(a) Plan are subject to the limits set by the IRS. Employees who are aged 50 or order at the end of the calendar year may make annual catch-up contributions to the 457(b) Plan.

SECTION 3. Term. This Resolution shall be in effect from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025.

SECTION 4. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to implement the terms and conditions of the Resolution and enter into any agreements deemed necessary subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

SECTION 18. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.

SECTION 19. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13
th day of January, 2025.
_____________________________
Ali Sajjad Taj, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________________
Best Best & Krieger, City Attorney

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