Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
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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
— Ananya Anand, Eagle Scout, Troop 693G
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments may also be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote.
Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Those wishing to speak are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
5A. Public Comments
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6A. Councilmember Comments
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Certificate of Recognition - Ananya Anand, Eagle Scout, Troop 693G 7B. Donate Life Month Proclamation
7C. Autism Awareness Month Proclamation
7D. Ramadan Month Proclamation
7E. Arbor Day and Earth Day Proclamation
7F. National Volunteer Month
7G. Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day Proclamation
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS - NONE
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9I) 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. Accounts Payable Check Register - March 2025
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - February 2025
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
— Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for March 5, 2025 - Special Meeting, March 17, 2025 - Special Meeting, March 17, 2025 - Regular Meeting 9F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Vacant Properties — Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-966, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Buildings andForeclosed Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenanceof Vacant Properties; and Find that the proposed Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
9G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units — Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-963, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia,California, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law, and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.
9H. Heritage Trees at the Botanical Garden
— Recommended Action: Resolution No. 25-3031, Designating 10 Trees Identified by Number as 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 at the Artesia Botanical Garden Site Located at 11462 178 Street, Artesia, CA as Heritage Trees
9I. Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement to Provide Extended Electric Bus Service
— Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute on the City Council’s Behalf the Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement with Pcam, LLC Dba Parking Company of America in the Not-to Exceed Amount of $545,000 to Operate and Maintain the City’s Electric Bus.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
11. DISCUSSION - NONE
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12A. City Manager Reporting
13. ADJOURNMENT
13A. 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: April 10, 2025
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 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: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9B.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Check Register - March 2025
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 March 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025.
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
March 2025 Check Register.pdf
Transaction Type Post Date Due
Date
Transaction
Amount
Payment # Amount Paid
J4100K Invoice 03/20/2025 $1,380.00 86155 $1,380.00
03/20/2025
$1,380.00 $1,380.00
03072025 Invoice 03/12/2025 $670.30 86102 $670.30
03/12/2025
03212025 Invoice 03/21/2025 $666.87 86156 $666.87
03/21/2025
$1,337.17 $1,337.17
57434 Invoice 03/05/2025 $185.00 86083 $185.00
03/05/2025
57619 Invoice 03/19/2025 $175.00 86124 $175.00
03/19/2025
57905 Invoice 03/19/2025 $525.00 86124 $525.00
Replaced Toilet at AJ Park 03/19/2025
$885.00 $885.00
99006 Invoice 03/05/2025 $11,721.60 86084 $11,721.60
03/05/2025
$11,721.60 $11,721.60
83788761 Invoice 03/12/2025 $150.00 86103 $150.00
03/12/2025
$150.00 $150.00
78682437 Invoice 10/15/2024 $150.00 86085 $150.00
10/15/2024
$150.00 $150.00
109292 Invoice 03/19/2025 $87.58 86125 $87.58
Sand for Sand Bags 03/19/2025
$87.58 $87.58
1020916 Invoice 03/05/2025 $2,244.00 86086 $2,244.00
03/05/2025
1022305 Invoice 03/12/2025 $4,238.31 86157 $4,238.31
25/02 General Litigation 03/12/2025
1022294 Invoice 03/12/2025 $4,263.00 86157 $4,263.00
25/02 Planning 03/12/2025
1022304 Invoice 03/12/2025 $5,204.88 86157 $5,204.88
25/02 Code Enforcement 03/12/2025
1022291 Invoice 03/12/2025 $5,715.00 86157 $5,715.00
25/02 City Council Project 03/12/2025
1022300 Invoice 03/12/2025 $6,111.48 86157 $6,111.48
25/02 Motel 6 03/12/2025
1022293 Invoice 03/12/2025 $465.50 86157 $465.50
25/02 Administration 03/12/2025
1022298 Invoice 03/12/2025 $408.00 86157 $408.00
25/02 Finance 03/12/2025
1022303 Invoice 03/12/2025 $408.00 86157 $408.00
03/12/2025
25/02 Code Enforcement
Totals for 4LEAF, INC.:
AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
City of Artesia
March 2025 Check Register
Date Transaction # Description Payment Date
4LEAF, INC.
03/20/2025 03/25/2025
Facility Deposit Refund
Totals for ALPHA PHI OMEGA:
Union Dues, Payroll
03/21/2025 03/25/2025
Union Dues, Payroll
Totals for AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36:
ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Artesia Park playground
men's restroom toilet repair
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Unclog Toilet at Artesia Park
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for ALBANO'S PLUMBING INC.:
ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
2/2- 2/15/25 Crossing Guard
Totals for ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
ALPHA PHI OMEGA
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
ARTESIA BUILDING MATERIALS
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for ARTESIA BUILDING MATERIALS:
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
25/01 Economic
Development - Clear
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
25/02 Eminent Domain RE
ANTONIO'S BARBER SUPPLY
10/15/2024 03/05/2025
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for ANTONIO'S BARBER SUPPLY:
1022297 Invoice 03/12/2025 $343.00 86157 $343.00
25/02 Utilities 03/12/2025
1022301 Invoice 03/12/2025 $170.00 86157 $170.00
25/02 HCD Notice 03/12/2025
1022296 Invoice 03/12/2025 $784.00 86157 $784.00
25/02 Public Works 03/12/2025
1022295 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,241.50 86157 $1,241.50
25/02 City Clerk 03/12/2025
1022292 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,372.00 86157 $1,372.00
25/02 City Manager 03/12/2025
1022306 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,737.45 86157 $1,737.45
03/12/2025
1022302 Invoice 03/12/2025 $2,482.00 86157 $2,482.00
03/12/2025
1022308 Invoice 03/12/2025 $3,480.00 86158 $3,480.00
25/02 Public Record Act 03/12/2025
1022299 Invoice 03/12/2025 $3,774.00 86158 $3,774.00
25/02 Labor/Employment 03/12/2025
1022307 Invoice 03/12/2025 $3,928.50 86158 $3,928.50
03/12/2025
$48,370.62 $48,370.62
8005971 Invoice 03/19/2025 $4,900.00 86126 $4,900.00
03/19/2025
8005967 Invoice 03/19/2025 $2,000.00 86126 $2,000.00
03/19/2025
$6,900.00 $6,900.00
184462 Invoice 03/05/2025 $1,526.16 86087 $1,526.16
25/02 Parking Meter IT 03/05/2025
$1,526.16 $1,526.16
A-008 Invoice 03/06/2025 $525.00 86159 $525.00
03/06/2025
$525.00 $525.00
4203484552-03/2025 Invoice 03/01/2025 $72,796.34 41132 $72,796.34 25/03 Health Premium 03/01/2025
$72,796.34 $72,796.34
OCT2024 Invoice 03/12/2025 $50.00 86104 $50.00
Oct '24 PC Stipend 03/12/2025
$50.00 $50.00
IN2823852 Invoice 03/21/2025 $251.96 86160 $251.96
03/21/2025
$251.96 $251.96
5033514467 Invoice 03/19/2025 $653.71 86127 $653.71
03/19/2025
$653.71 $653.71
030525 Invoice 03/19/2025 $261.00 86128 $261.00
03/19/2025
$261.00 $261.00
2024-08-06 Invoice 03/19/2025 $9,000.00 86161 $9,000.00 03/19/2025
2024-08-05 Invoice 02/01/2025 $44,500.00 86161 $44,500.00 03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
Totals for BUILDER BOY INC:
CALE AMERICA INC.
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
25/02 Application
Reimbursable -11732
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
25/02 Economic
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
25/02 Builders Remedy
Totals for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:
BUILDER BOY INC
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Dry Wall Installation at
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Wood Demo and Insulation
03/21/2025 03/25/2025
1/20-3/19/25 Overage
Totals for CALE AMERICA INC.:
CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC
03/06/2025 03/25/2025
Transcription of minutes
1/13/25 Sp & Reg, 2/10/25
Totals for CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC:
CalPers
03/01/2025 04/01/2025
Totals for CalPers:
CARL FONSECA
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Totals for CARL FONSECA:
CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
03/19/2025 03/25/2025
25/02 Design Services
Totals for CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS:
CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
3/20-4/19/25 Sharp Copiers
Totals for CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT:
CHANSON WALKER
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Shirts orders for City Council
and Commissioners
Totals for CHANSON WALKER:
CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
02/01/2025 03/25/2025
02/01/2025
$53,500.00 $53,500.00
JAN/FEB Invoice 03/12/2025 $100.00 86105 $100.00
Jan/Feb ' 25 PC Stipend 03/12/2025
$100.00 $100.00
4222254660 Invoice 03/19/2025 $149.72 86129 $149.72
03/19/2025
4220695957 Invoice 03/19/2025 $627.23 86129 $627.23
03/19/2025
$776.95 $776.95
ASIT001491 Invoice 03/19/2025 $4,523.20 86130 $4,523.20 03/19/2025
$4,523.20 $4,523.20
IR-3699 Invoice 03/05/2025 $6,899.00 86088 $6,899.00
Annual service payment 03/05/2025
1097 Invoice 03/20/2025 $5,248.00 86162 $5,248.00
03/20/2025
$12,147.00 $12,147.00
70687030301211 Invoice 03/05/2025 $3,583.33 41123 $3,583.33 25/03 Supplemental Ins. 03/05/2025
$3,583.33 $3,583.33
4386 Invoice 03/19/2025 $2,753.23 86131 $2,753.23
03/19/2025
4383 Invoice 03/19/2025 $6,262.72 86131 $6,262.72
03/19/2025
$9,015.95 $9,015.95
I-35456 Invoice 03/05/2025 $50.00 86089 $50.00
Translation for Title VI 03/05/2025
$50.00 $50.00
113692 Invoice 03/05/2025 $260.00 86090 $260.00
03/05/2025
113664 Invoice 03/05/2025 $1,160.00 86090 $1,160.00
03/05/2025
113661 Invoice 03/05/2025 $1,442.12 86090 $1,442.12
03/05/2025
113698 Invoice 03/14/2025 $280.00 86163 $280.00
03/14/2025
113699 Invoice 03/14/2025 $560.00 86163 $560.00
03/14/2025
$3,702.12 $3,702.12
480414A-030525 Invoice 03/20/2025 $3,399.91 41133 $3,399.91 03/20/2025
$3,399.91 $3,399.91
R-28569 rev1 Invoice 03/12/2025 $22,391.80 86106 $22,391.80 03/12/2025
$22,391.80 $22,391.80
Totals for CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE:
CHIRAG PATEL
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Totals for CHIRAG PATEL:
Council Chamber A/V
Totals for CLOUD DRIVEN SOLUTIONS:
CINTAS CORP
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 AJ Park Janitorial
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 Artesia Park Janitorial
Totals for CINTAS CORP:
CITY OF BREA
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 IT service and onsite
Totals for CITY OF BREA:
CLOUD DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
03/20/2025 03/25/2025
Historical Trail Solar Lighting
Issues - December 14, 2024
03/14/2025 03/25/2025
Main Park Lights Timer
CONTINENTAL INTERPRETING SERVICES, INC.
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Totals for CONTINENTAL INTERPRETING SERVICES, INC.:
COLONIAL LIFE
03/05/2025 03/06/2025
Totals for COLONIAL LIFE:
COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Laserfiche - CD Document
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Laserfiche - CD Document
Totals for COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC:
DUPRE ENTERPRISES
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Troubleshooting Water
Tower Light Not Turning On
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Historic Trail Solar Lighting
Issue - December 21, 2024
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Retention Payment for 2024
City Wide Bus Shelter
Totals for EXCEL PAVING COMPANY:
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
03/14/2025 03/25/2025
Investigating Intermittent
Totals for DUPRE ENTERPRISES:
Enterprise FM Trust
03/20/2025 04/01/2025
24/02 Electric Vehicle Lease
& Fleet Maintenance
Totals for Enterprise FM Trust:
EXCEL PAVING COMPANY
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
25/01 Design Services
166689956 Invoice 03/10/2025 $595.44 41126 $595.44
25/03 Vision Coverage 03/10/2025
$595.44 $595.44
250202 Invoice 02/28/2025 $8,374.75 86164 $8,374.75
02/28/2025
$8,374.75 $8,374.75
03072025 Invoice 03/12/2025 $80.00 86107 $80.00
03/12/2025
03212025 Invoice 03/21/2025 $80.00 86165 $80.00
03/21/2025
03212025 Invoice 03/21/2025 $46.09 86166 $46.09
03/21/2025
$206.09 $206.09
250226-A2 Invoice 03/19/2025 $162,644.00 86132 $162,644.00 03/19/2025
$162,644.00 $162,644.00
00552386989-031325 Invoice 02/21/2025 $274.54 41127 $274.54 25/02 11938 South St. 03/21/2025
28650044382-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $221.77 41127 $221.77 03/21/2025
49057935782-031825 Invoice 03/21/2025 $53.25 41127 $53.25 25/02 18530 Corby Ave. 03/21/2025
13732300002-031825 Invoice 03/21/2025 $448.52 41127 $448.52 03/21/2025
80727400006-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $474.88 41127 $474.88 03/21/2025
43024400004-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $494.66 41127 $494.66 25/02 11734 IRR Artesia 03/21/2025
42732300001-031825 Invoice 03/21/2025 $1,003.80 41127 $1,003.80 25/02 12034 Artesia IRR 03/21/2025
11131392257-031725 Invoice 03/21/2025 $422.14 41127 $422.14 03/21/2025
97259400006-031725 Invoice 03/21/2025 $50.81 41127 $50.81 25/02 17202 Alburtis 03/21/2025
82177200001-031725 Invoice 03/21/2025 $260.65 41127 $260.65 25/02 17203 Corby Ave. 03/21/2025
87564300009-031825 Invoice 03/21/2025 $758.40 41127 $758.40 03/21/2025
79020300004-031825 Invoice 03/21/2025 $1,608.98 41127 $1,608.98 03/21/2025
87836872074-031325 Invoice 03/21/2025 $182.21 41127 $182.21 03/21/2025
29424300001-031325 Invoice 03/21/2025 $176.11 41127 $176.11 25/02 18641 Corby Ave. 03/21/2025
22743000006-03132025 Invoice 03/21/2025 $245.71 41127 $245.71 25/02 18644 Alburtis Ave. 03/21/2025
91743000001-031325 Invoice 03/21/2025 $544.96 41127 $544.96 03/21/2025
02743000008-031325 Invoice 03/21/2025 $32.94 41127 $32.94 03/21/2025
12743000007-031325 Invoice 03/21/2025 $567.17 41127 $567.17 03/21/2025
85147443411-031325 Invoice 03/21/2025 $498.80 41127 $498.80 03/21/2025
63500932239-031325 Invoice 03/21/2025 $129.47 41127 $129.47 03/21/2025
55342200007-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $408.94 41127 $408.94 03/21/2025
Rene Trevino, 03212025
Totals for FRANCHISE TAX BOARD:
03/10/2025 03/21/2025
Totals for FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.:
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Ericka Jackson, 03/07/2025
03/21/2025 03/25/2025
Ericka Jackson, 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/25/2025
25/02 11504 Artesia Blvd
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 11710 South St. IRR
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
G2 CONSTRUCTION INC
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Phase 2 Stormwater Trash
Capture Installation Project
Totals for G2 CONSTRUCTION INC:
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 18609 IRR Pioneer
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 17189 IRR Baber Ave.
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 17512 IRR Norwalk
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 17815 Pioneer Blvd
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 18506 IRR Pioneer
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 Norwalk Blvd So of
25/02 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 18747 Fp Clarkdale
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 18803 Elaine Ave.
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 Norwalk & South St.
FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.
02/28/2025 03/25/2025
25/02 Dial-a-Ride Services
Totals for FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.:
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
91385393847-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $1,197.64 41127 $1,197.64 03/21/2025
53533876818-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $360.28 41127 $360.28 03/21/2025
76772389227-031425 Invoice 03/21/2025 $254.07 41127 $254.07 25/02 11504 178th St. 03/21/2025
$10,670.70 $10,670.70
83587681 Invoice 03/12/2025 $150.00 86108 $150.00
03/12/2025
$150.00 $150.00
FEB2025 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,208.35 86109 $1,208.35
Feb '25 - Karate Class 03/12/2025
$1,208.35 $1,208.35
SIN048603 Invoice 03/19/2025 $225.00 86133 $225.00
25/02 Cannabis Program 03/19/2025
$225.00 $225.00
15591 Invoice 03/19/2025 $4,654.00 86134 $4,654.00
03/19/2025
$4,654.00 $4,654.00
IR-3809 Invoice 03/14/2025 $90.67 86167 $90.67
03/14/2025
$90.67 $90.67
030125 Invoice 03/05/2025 $7,165.00 86091 $7,165.00
Spring Artesian 2025 03/05/2025
031225 Invoice 03/19/2025 $125.00 86135 $125.00
Special event artwork 03/19/2025
031325 Invoice 03/19/2025 $300.00 86135 $300.00
03/19/2025
031125 Invoice 03/19/2025 $185.00 86135 $185.00
Postcard for Trash 03/19/2025
$7,775.00 $7,775.00
REIMB Invoice 03/19/2025 $50.00 86136 $50.00
03/19/2025
$50.00 $50.00
30916325-22 Invoice 03/05/2025 $407.50 86092 $407.50
03/05/2025
30916325-18 Invoice 03/05/2025 $2,230.00 86092 $2,230.00 03/05/2025
30916325-23 Invoice 03/05/2025 $5,307.50 86092 $5,307.50 03/05/2025
30383240 Invoice 03/12/2025 $3,250.00 86110 $3,250.00
03/12/2025
30592184-019 Invoice 03/12/2025 $3,652.50 86110 $3,652.50 24/12 11540 187th Street 03/12/2025
$14,847.50 $14,847.50
2412.8-002B Invoice 03/05/2025 $251.00 86093 $251.00
25/01 Econ Dev 03/05/2025
$251.00 $251.00
24-1479 Feb25 Invoice 03/19/2025 $3,079.44 86137 $3,079.44 03/19/2025
Facility Deposit Refund
Totals for HAMSAVENI JOTHEESWAREN:
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 17514 Norwalk Blvd
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 Droxford St Norwalk
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
Totals for GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY:
HAMSAVENI JOTHEESWAREN
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Totals for INTELLI-TECH:
JOSE GAMEZ
03/14/2025 03/25/2025
Banners for Pioneer and
Totals for JOSE GAMEZ:
HEDSSON JIMENEZ
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Totals for HEDSSON JIMENEZ:
HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES:
INTELLI-TECH
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Barracuda software renewal
25/01 - 11700 Arkansas St.
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
KAREN GONZALEZ
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Restaurant week window
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for KAREN GONZALEZ:
KATHRIN WARDLE
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Deductible Reimbursement
Totals for KATHRIN WARDLE:
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
25/01 - 11701 South St. Car
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Implementation - Remaining
Balance
Totals for KOSMONT COMPANIES:
25/01 - 17610-18 Pioneer
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
24/12 Historical Trail Fence
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Totals for KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC:
KOSMONT COMPANIES
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
LA CONSERVATION CORPS
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 CAL FIRE Grant Three
24-1479 Jan25 Invoice 03/19/2025 $3,079.44 86137 $3,079.44 03/19/2025
24-1479 Nov24 Invoice 03/19/2025 $4,307.94 86137 $4,307.94 03/19/2025
$10,466.82 $10,466.82
25ASRE135 Invoice 03/19/2025 $78.00 86138 $78.00
25/02 City Map 03/19/2025
$78.00 $78.00
02272025 Invoice 03/05/2025 $3,328.51 86094 $3,328.51
25/01 Animal Housing 03/05/2025
03202025 Invoice 03/25/2025 $5,615.98 86168 $5,615.98
25/02 Animal Housing 03/25/2025
$8,944.49 $8,944.49
25031004491 Invoice 03/10/2025 $3,102.36 86169 $3,102.36 25/02 Industrial Waste 03/10/2025
$3,102.36 $3,102.36
4807755870 Invoice 03/03/2025 $2,439.53 41124 $2,439.53 03/03/2025
$2,439.53 $2,439.53
IN250000527 Invoice 03/19/2025 $757.50 86139 $757.50
03/19/2025
IN250000514 Invoice 03/19/2025 $42,511.23 86139 $42,511.23 24/12 Building & Safety 03/19/2025
$43,268.73 $43,268.73
37404 Invoice 03/19/2025 $1,448.55 86140 $1,448.55
Legal Notices 2/28/25 03/19/2025
$1,448.55 $1,448.55
112496 Invoice 03/19/2025 $8,903.00 86141 $8,903.00
03/19/2025
$8,903.00 $8,903.00
FEB2025 Invoice 03/12/2025 $50.00 86111 $50.00
Feb '25 PC Stipend 03/12/2025
$50.00 $50.00
NOV/JAN/FEB Invoice 03/12/2025 $150.00 86112 $150.00
03/12/2025
$150.00 $150.00
IR-3756 Invoice 03/12/2025 $45.00 86113 $45.00
03/12/2025
2025 Invoice 03/19/2025 $471.80 86142 $471.80
03/19/2025
IR-3810 Invoice 03/20/2025 $51.35 86170 $51.35
Pageant Flyers 03/20/2025
$568.15 $568.15
23316-00001-03012025 Invoice 03/05/2025 $4,239.96 86095 $4,239.96 03/05/2025
$4,239.96 $4,239.96
24/11 CAL FIRE Grant Three
Year Maintenance
Totals for LA CONSERVATION CORPS:
LA COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Year Maintenance
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/01 CAL FIRE Grant Three
Year Maintenance
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS:
MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC
LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
03/03/2025 03/06/2025
25/03 Life & Disability Ins.
Totals for LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
Totals for LA COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE:
LA COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL CONTROL
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
03/25/2025 03/25/2025
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL CONTROL:
LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
03/10/2025 03/25/2025
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
FY24/25 City Sewer Service
Charge Various Facilities
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS:
LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for MICHELLE DIAZ:
MISS ARTESIA
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Nonprofit Certification Fees
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
MISS ARTESIA Q1 2025
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 Landscape
Totals for MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC:
MAURICE PANTOJA
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Totals for MAURICE PANTOJA:
MICHELLE DIAZ
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Nov'24, Jan-Feb '25 - PC
03/20/2025 03/25/2025
Totals for MISS ARTESIA:
MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
25/03 PPO Dental Coverage
Totals for MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL:
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
34560 Invoice 03/19/2025 $15,000.00 86143 $15,000.00
25/02 Street Sweeping 03/19/2025
$15,000.00 $15,000.00
410109821001 Invoice 03/05/2025 $91.91 86096 $91.91
General Office Supplies 03/05/2025
$91.91 $91.91
1338 Invoice 03/19/2025 $20,230.00 86144 $20,230.00
03/19/2025
1356 Invoice 02/28/2025 $10,447.00 86171 $10,447.00
02/28/2025
1357 Invoice 02/28/2025 $4,479.00 86171 $4,479.00
02/28/2025
$35,156.00 $35,156.00
OCT/NOV/JAN/FEB Invoice 03/12/2025 $200.00 86114 $200.00 03/12/2025
$200.00 $200.00
INVM0019597 Invoice 02/28/2025 $18,876.80 86172 $18,876.80 25/01 Shuttle Services 02/28/2025
$18,876.80 $18,876.80
100 Invoice 03/05/2025 $800.00 86097 $800.00
03/05/2025
$800.00 $800.00
25-3061 Invoice 12/17/2024 $2,127.96 86173 $2,127.96
12/17/2024
$2,127.96 $2,127.96
64693888 Invoice 03/05/2025 $1,001.70 86098 $1,001.70
03/05/2025
64687419 Invoice 03/05/2025 $1,454.08 86098 $1,454.08
03/05/2025
64720446 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,209.60 86115 $1,209.60
03/12/2025
64715068 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,454.08 86115 $1,454.08
03/12/2025
64741949 Invoice 03/19/2025 $907.20 86145 $907.20
03/19/2025
64740473 Invoice 03/19/2025 $1,817.60 86145 $1,817.60
03/19/2025
64563555 Invoice 03/19/2025 $1,454.08 86145 $1,454.08
03/19/2025
64754652 Invoice 03/20/2025 $1,090.56 86174 $1,090.56
03/20/2025
64768178 Invoice 03/20/2025 $1,209.60 86174 $1,209.60
03/20/2025
$11,598.50 $11,598.50
2025_02 Invoice 03/12/2025 $16,200.00 86116 $16,200.00
03/12/2025
2025_01 Invoice 03/12/2025 $19,600.00 86116 $19,600.00
03/12/2025
$35,800.00 $35,800.00
02272025 Invoice 03/05/2025 $400.00 86099 $400.00
03/05/2025
Median Curb South/Norwalk
Repair - Accident 9/16/24
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Totals for ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC:
ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
ROBERT HALF
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
HR Administrative Assistant
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Striping Service - Red and
02/28/2025 03/25/2025
Striping Service - Yellow
02/28/2025 03/25/2025
Totals for PCAM, LLC:
PCAM, LLC
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
12/17/2024
Totals for ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE:
PAUL BARCELOS
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Oct, Nov '24, Jan-Feb '25 PC
Totals for PAUL BARCELOS:
PHOEBE CHEN
03/05/2025
Totals for ROBERT HALF:
RON IBARRA ENGINEERING
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Planning Administrative
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
HR Administrative Assistant
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Planning Administrative
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
HR Administrative Assistant
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Planning Administrative
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Planning Administrative
03/20/2025 03/25/2025
Planning Temp.
03/20/2025 03/25/2025
HR Temp. Administrative
25/02 Engineering Services
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
25/01 Engineering Services
Totals for RON IBARRA ENGINEERING:
RTA BROADCASTING
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
RTA Crab Feast Sponsorship
03/25/2025
Candidate Statement
Totals for Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk:
02/28/2025 03/25/2025
03/05/2025
Social Media for Restaurant
Totals for PHOEBE CHEN:
3725 Invoice 03/12/2025 $100.00 86117 $100.00
03/12/2025
$500.00 $500.00
5095 Invoice 03/19/2025 $50.00 86146 $50.00
25/02 11746 South Street 03/19/2025
5099 Invoice 03/19/2025 $3,300.00 86146 $3,300.00
25/02 Housing Element 03/19/2025
5098 Invoice 03/19/2025 $11,090.00 86146 $11,090.00
03/19/2025
5094 Invoice 03/19/2025 $36,670.00 86146 $36,670.00
03/19/2025
5096 Invoice 03/19/2025 $4,750.00 86146 $4,750.00
03/19/2025
$55,860.00 $55,860.00
030125/artesia Invoice 03/19/2025 $990.00 86147 $990.00 03/19/2025
$990.00 $990.00
7870 Invoice 03/19/2025 $250.00 86148 $250.00
25/02 Advisory Fee 03/19/2025
$250.00 $250.00
720859 Invoice 03/05/2025 $766.50 86100 $766.50
03/05/2025
$766.50 $766.50
700454958639-022525 Invoice 03/06/2025 $30.97 41125 $30.97 25/02 18510 Corby Ave. 03/06/2025
700483004874 Invoice 03/06/2025 $5,553.29 41125 $5,553.29 25/02 Various Locations 03/06/2025
700485859203-022525 Invoice 03/06/2025 $3,367.08 41125 $3,367.08 03/06/2025
700492283835-021825 Invoice 03/06/2025 $282.15 41125 $282.15 25/02 Various Traffic TC-1 03/06/2025
700492421150-021825 Invoice 03/06/2025 $170.94 41125 $170.94 25/02 Artesia/Gridley 03/06/2025
700498964105-021825 Invoice 03/06/2025 $2,078.58 41125 $2,078.58 03/06/2025
700560422190-021825 Invoice 03/06/2025 $88.43 41125 $88.43 03/06/2025
700562509108-021825 Invoice 03/06/2025 $77.48 41125 $77.48 25/02 12001 Artesia Blvd 03/06/2025
700405333439-022625 Invoice 03/06/2025 $1,101.90 41125 $1,101.90 25/02 Various Locations 03/06/2025
700491366274-030325 Invoice 03/06/2025 $18,787.00 41125 $18,787.00 25/02 Various Locations 03/06/2025
$31,537.82 $31,537.82
12690659565-031725 Invoice 03/21/2025 $14.79 41128 $14.79 25/03 18641 Corby Ave 03/21/2025
17949759637-031725 Invoice 03/21/2025 $128.13 41128 $128.13 25/03 18644 Alburtis Ave. 03/21/2025
17950623003-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $378.34 41128 $378.34 03/21/2025
04530693599-032025 Invoice 03/21/2025 $188.45 41128 $188.45 25/03 11870 169th St. 03/21/2025
12280628004-031825 Invoice 03/21/2025 $20.85 41128 $20.85 25/03 11931 South St. 03/21/2025
17740623008-030625 Invoice 03/21/2025 $201.47 41128 $201.47 03/19/2025 03/19/2025
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Crab Feast Fundraiser ticket
Totals for RTA BROADCASTING:
SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
YOUTH
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Totals for SCMAF:
SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP:
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 17610-18 Pioneer
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 General Planning
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/02 ADSP Special
Totals for SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL:
SCMAF
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
SO CAL INDUSTRIES LLC
03/05/2025
24/11 Missing Rental Fence
03/05/2025
Totals for SO CAL INDUSTRIES LLC:
Southern California Edison Company
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
Totals for Southern California Edison Company:
Southern California Gas Company
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 Various Traffic Signals
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
25/02 18750 Clarkdale EV
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
25/02 18600 1/2 S Norwalk
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
25/03 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025 03/21/2025
03/21/2025
$932.03 $932.03
FAUD-00004616 Invoice 03/12/2025 $3,600.00 86175 $3,600.00 03/12/2025
$3,600.00 $3,600.00
848582 Invoice 03/07/2025 $700.82 41129 $700.82
03/07/2025
849724 Invoice 03/21/2025 $700.82 41129 $700.82
03/21/2025
$1,401.64 $1,401.64
SW-0298310 - A Invoice 03/12/2025 $18.00 86118 $18.00
03/12/2025
$18.00 $18.00
189 Invoice 03/12/2025 $962.00 86119 $962.00
03/12/2025
$962.00 $962.00
6840 Invoice 03/19/2025 $11,000.00 86149 $11,000.00
03/19/2025
$11,000.00 $11,000.00
2025-01967 Invoice 03/12/2025 $2,881.82 86120 $2,881.82 03/12/2025
$2,881.82 $2,881.82
IR-3776 Invoice 03/19/2025 $975.00 86150 $975.00
03/19/2025
$975.00 $975.00
184790818-0 Invoice 03/19/2025 $349.67 86151 $349.67
25/03 Telephone Service 03/19/2025
$349.67 $349.67
1.2 Invoice 03/05/2025 $6,250.00 86101 $6,250.00
03/05/2025
$6,250.00 $6,250.00
7883-25/02 Invoice 03/11/2025 $28,818.13 41130 $28,818.13 03/11/2025
$28,818.13 $28,818.13
515017 - DT Invoice 03/19/2025 $820.00 86152 $820.00
03/19/2025
$820.00 $820.00
OCT/FEB Invoice 03/12/2025 $100.00 86121 $100.00
03/12/2025
$100.00 $100.00
14666 Invoice 03/19/2025 $3,800.00 86153 $3,800.00
03/19/2025
$3,800.00 $3,800.00
0160-013125 Invoice 03/12/2025 $87.40 86122 $87.40
03/12/2025
$87.40 $87.40
03/07/2025 03/21/2025
25/03 FSA/DCA
Easter/Public Safety Expo -
Totals for TAMMY AVILA:
25/03 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
Totals for Southern California Gas Company:
STATE CONTROLLER
03/12/2025 03/25/2025
FY23/24 Annual Street
Totals for STATE CONTROLLER:
Sterling Administration
03/07/2025 03/21/2025
25/03 FSA/DCA
Totals for Sterling Administration:
SWRCB
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
FY24/25 Annual Storm
Water Permit - Remaining
Totals for SWRCB:
TAMMY AVILA
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Totals for THE WALKING MAN, INC.:
TPX COMMUNICATIONS
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
TAYLOR TENNIS COURTS
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Resurfacing: basketball court
and old handball court
Totals for TAYLOR TENNIS COURTS:
TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
25/02 Review Potential City
Totals for TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.:
THE WALKING MAN, INC.
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Spring Artesian Distribution
Totals for VIVEK RAJGOR:
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Referee -Youth Basketball
Totals for VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC:
Totals for TPX COMMUNICATIONS:
TRANSFORMANCE CONSULTING
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Compensation Analysis and
Totals for TRANSFORMANCE CONSULTING:
U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
03/11/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 Credit Card Purchases
Totals for U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS:
VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC
VICTOR MANALO
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
Oct '24 & Feb '25 PC
Totals for VICTOR MANALO:
VIVEK RAJGOR
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
C&D Refund - 18632 Jersey
25/01 Groundwater
Totals for WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.:
74799549 Invoice 03/19/2025 $162.40 86154 $162.40
03/19/2025
74796572 Invoice 03/19/2025 $127.12 86154 $127.12
03/19/2025
74797920 Invoice 03/19/2025 $115.53 86154 $115.53
25/03 17203 Corby Ave. 03/19/2025
74796474 Invoice 03/19/2025 $97.16 86154 $97.16
25/03 18644 Alburtis Ave. 03/19/2025
74796475 Invoice 03/19/2025 $97.16 86154 $97.16
25/03 18641 Corby Ave. 03/19/2025
$599.37 $599.37
103400950 Invoice 03/19/2025 $1,152.87 41131 $1,152.87
03/19/2025
$1,152.87 $1,152.87
5610004667 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,624.54 86123 $1,624.54 03/12/2025
90003876 Invoice 03/12/2025 $1,989.00 86123 $1,989.00
03/12/2025
$3,613.54 $3,613.54
$832,555.45 $832,555.45
Payroll 3/7/2025 $90,091.77
3/21/2025 $90,066.92
Total Payroll $180,158.69
Total Disbursement $1,012,714.14
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
Totals for WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY:
Wex Bank
03/19/2025 03/21/2025
25/02 Gas Card Purchases
WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/03 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
25/03 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
03/19/2025 03/19/2025
GRAND TOTALS:
A total of 188 transaction(s) listed
Totals for Wex Bank:
YUNEX LLC
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
25/02 Traffic Signal Call/Out
03/12/2025 03/12/2025
25/02 Traffic Signal
Totals for YUNEX LLC:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9C.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Financial Report - February 2025
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 report.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) 2-4.705 (f), the attached Finance Report details the activity and balance for all City accounts and funds as of February 28, 2025. Reports are reconciled for cash on hand (bank) to cash recorded in the general ledger through the period ending February 28, 2025.
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 this Report 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 this Report.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the report.
Attachments
Treasurer Report 022825.pdf
MONEY MARKET
ACCOUNT
CHECKING
ACCOUNT
LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT
ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 2/1/25 128,148.73 47,795.22 5,787,859.01 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 899,070.80 - -
Deposits 524,039.92 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 6,350.14 -
Credit Transactions - 2,572.95 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 18,112.46 -
Transfer from Money Market - 6,110,000.00 -
Transfer from LAIF Account - 810,000.00 -
Transfer from Investments 5,000,000.00 - -
Interest Income 16.87 - -
Transfer to Checking Account (6,110,000.00) - (810,000.00) Transfer to LAIF Account - - -
Transfer to CAMP/CLASS Account - (5,000,000.00) -
Disbursements - (1,539,874.02) -
Benefits Wires - (66,348.39) -
PERS Health - (72,266.46) -
PERS Retirement - (39,248.45) -
Payroll - (181,927.20) -
Payroll Tax Wire (EDD/IRS) - (52,472.50) -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,308.97) (988.34) -
Ending Balance - 2/28/2025 439,967.35 41,705.41 4,977,859.01
CAMP ACOUNT CLASS ACOUNT ACADEMY AM
Beginning Balance - 2/1/25 9,807,674.32 9,070,838.84 -
Transfer from Checking Account - - 5,000,000.00
Deposits 31,481.67 29,195.51 -
Transfer Out (2,500,000.00) (2,500,000.00) -
Unrealized Gain/Loss - - 16,569.54
Ending Balance - 2/28/2025 7,339,155.99 6,600,034.35 5,016,569.54
CAFETERIA
ACCOUNT
CDBG FIX-UP
PROGRAM PETTY CASH
Beginning Balance - 2/1/25 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
Deposits - - -
Disbursements - - -
Ending Balance - 2/28/2025 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
REVOLVING
ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL
ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 2/1/25 1,362.14 24,847,219.01
Deposits - 18,430,840.32
Disbursements - (18,874,434.33)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - 16,569.54
Ending Balance - 2/28/2025 1,362.14 24,420,194.54
02/28/25
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia
GENERAL FUND
(100)
SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Cash Balance 14,415,133.15 6,425.49
Receivables 945,470.37 -
Prepaid Expenses - -
Investment Appreciation - -
Liabilities (1,738,532.39) -
FUND BALANCE 13,622,071.13 6,425.49
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
ARTESIA
HOUSING
AUTHORITY (200)
AJ PARK
EXPANSION (205)
BICYCLE /
PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 934,768.51 (614,150.06) 1,091.17
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) - -
FUND BALANCE 872,873.51 (614,150.06) 1,091.17
PUBLIC
EDUCATION IN
GOVERNMENT
(215)
BILLBOARD
FUND (220)
CNRA SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (10,881.85) 686,024.83 (842,203.66)
Receivables - 2,379,604.21 -
Liabilities - (2,278,216.63) (33,864.60)
FUND BALANCE (10,881.85) 787,412.41 (876,068.26)
HOUSING
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
(227)
CALIFORNIA
BEVERAGE
RECYCLING
(230)
CITIZEN OPTION
FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)
Cash Balance (16,142.61) 5,474.03 503,530.65
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (16,142.61) 5,474.03 503,530.65
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
02/28/25
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
02/28/25
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
CLEAN AIR FUEL
BUS GRANT
(250)
COMMUNITY
FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
(270)
Cash Balance (10,547.50) 71,461.79 (22,496.78)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (10,547.50) 71,461.79 (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 422,294.95 69,160.47 190,986.68
MEASURE M
(320)
MEASURE R
(330)
TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
Cash Balance 1,307,050.15 583,522.18 (54,998.96)
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 1,307,050.15 583,522.18 (54,998.96)
COUNTY PARK
IMPROVEMENT
(350)
PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)
PROPOSITION C
FUND (370)
Cash Balance (660,149.14) 542,603.41 612,608.60
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (10,635.40) (27,251.55) -
FUND BALANCE (670,784.54) 515,351.86 612,608.60
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
02/28/25
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)
SOUTH COAST
AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
Cash Balance 887,757.77 72,981.37 311,750.62
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 887,757.77 72,981.37 311,750.62
SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)
SHERIFF
FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)
STATE GAS TAX
(420)
Cash Balance (0.32) 447.20 (42,335.21)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - (14,926.00)
FUND BALANCE (0.32) 447.20 (57,261.21)
HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET
LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)
TRAFFIC
CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
Cash Balance 3,363.13 63,753.69 21,705.05
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 3,363.13 63,753.69 21,705.05
CAL FIRE URBAN
GRANT (460)
DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
(470)
MEASURE W
(480)
Cash Balance (45,933.57) 1,941,526.32 858,002.47
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (45,933.57) 1,941,526.32 858,002.47
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
02/28/25
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) 365,664.61 583,558.09
Receivables 19,533.97 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (73,097.62) 365,664.61 583,558.09
AGENCY FUNDS
TRUST AND
AGENCY (710)
SENIOR
CITIZENS (720)
GEORGE
NELSON
MEMORIAL FUND
(740)
Cash Balance 28,590.80 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (28,590.80) (6,271.99) (2,243.57)
FUND BALANCE - - -
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 23,089,883.70
Receivables 3,344,608.55
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses -
Investment Appreciation -
Liabilities (4,202,427.93)
FUND BALANCE 22,232,064.32
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
02/28/25
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY ADMIN
PROJECTS (800)
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TAX
INCREMENT
(810)
REDEVELPMT
OBLIGATION
RETIREMENT
FUND (820)
Cash Balance (25,963.00) (242,164.04) 1,598,437.88
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 268,650.44 -
Liabilities - - -
Bonds Payable - (11,580,649.46) -
FUND BALANCE (25,963.00) (11,554,163.06) 1,598,437.88
TOTAL SUCCESSOR FUNDS
Cash Balance 1,330,310.84
Cash with Fiscal Agent 268,650.44
Liabilities -
Bonds Payable (11,580,649.46)
FUND BALANCE (9,981,688.18)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9D.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: AB 1234 Reporting
FROM: Christina Nieto-Linares, Administrative Secretary REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND:
AB 1234, became effective January 1, 2006. This bill requires a local agency that provides reimbursement for expenses to members of its legislative body to adopt a written policy on the duties for which legislative body members may receive compensation, other than meetings of the legislative body or an advisory body or attendance at a conference or organized educational activity. Resolution No. 24-2970 outlines the City’s Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy.
STATEMENT OF FACT:
Councilmember Event
Benefit of Expenditure to the
Residents
Ali Sajjad Taj RTA Crab Feast Fundraiser - 3/22
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Rene Trevino RTA Crab Feast Fundraiser - 3/22 Attending City, community, regional and other events
Melissa Ramoso RTA Crab Feast Fundraiser - 3/22 Attending City, community, regional and other events
Monica Manalo N/A N/A
Zeel Ahir RTA Crab Feast Fundraiser - 3/22 Attending City, community, regional and other events
Teacher TRAC Anniversary
Celebration -4/3
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Additionally, Council is provided automobile reimbursement in the amount of a flat $150 per month amount as authorized in the Resolution 24-2970, which outlines the Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy FISCAL IMPACT:
The reported expenditures are in compliance with AB 1234, the City travel policy, and have been budgeted.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file report.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9E.
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:
March 5, 2025 - Special Meeting
March 17, 2025 - Special Meeting
March 17, 2025 - 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
MINUTES 3.5.25 Special Meeting.pdf
MINUTES 3.17.25 Special Meeting.pdf
MINUTES 3.17.25 Regular Meeting.pdf
Artesia City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 5, 2025 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
18750 Clarkdale Avenue Artesia, CA 90701
1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ahir, Manalo, and Ramoso.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, City Clerk Alderete.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 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. Lorelei Bailey provided public comment.
4. DISCUSSION
4A. Goal Setting Discussion Among Councilmembers Including, but Not Limited to the Following Topics:
- Capital Improvements
- Enhance Public Safety
- Expand City Offerings and Facilities
- City Staff Development
- Improve City Processes
Mike Egan with Tripepi Smith led the discussion regarding goal setting. Council provided direction for staff to focus on:
1. Infrastructure/CIP
2. Public Safety
3. Staff Development
5. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Artesia City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue Artesia, CA 90701
1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ahir, Manalo, and Ramoso.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, Deputy City Attorney Papajohn, City Clerk Alderete.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 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. No public comments were provided.
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to discuss the closed session items listed on the agenda at 6:31p.m.
The City Council recessed to closed session to discuss the following items:
4A. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
Number of cases: 1
5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened in open session.
6. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Deputy City Attorney Papajohn reported that there was no reportable action.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Artesia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 17, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ahir, Manalo, and Ramoso.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, Finance Manager Murguia, Deputy City Attorney Papajohn, City Clerk Alderete, Public Works Manager Sanchez, Acting Planning Manager Rodriguez, Interim Community Development Director Lopez, Management Analyst Fajardo, Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya, and Management Analyst Zambrano.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bob DeLeon from Artesia Calvary Chapel delivered the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Miss Artesia Princess Maria Andrade 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.
Sona Bhargava and Linda Gonzales provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo attended the Contract Cities Legislative meeting and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s event for elected women.
Councilmember Ahir attended Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s event for elected women.
Councilmember Ramoso attended the February 19 Artesia Homeless Count, February 20 Parks Ad-Hoc Committee meeting, the March 5 Joint Commission meeting regarding the Botanical Garden, the March 13 Greater Los Angeles Vector Control meeting, and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s event for elected women.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino attended the Historical Society Board meeting, the Friends of the Library meeting, the Ad Hoc Botanical Garden meeting, the SELACO Meeting, and a meeting with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Mayor Taj Attended a meeting with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva.
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation A proclamation for Development Disabilities Awareness Month was presented by the Council.
7B. Women’s History Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Women’s History Month was accepted by the community members in attendance.
7C. Social Work Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Social Work Month was accepted by former Councilmember/Mayor Dr. Victor Manalo.
7D. Red Cross Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Red Cross Month was presented by the Council. 7E. National Kidney Month Proclamation
A proclamation for National Kidney Month was accepted by Sona Bharhava from Kidney Health.
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8A. Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Annual Report Los Angeles County Sheriff Captain Holgiun provided updates. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Councilmember Ramoso requested another catalytic converter etching event.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Trevino moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9M, (excluding 9L) and to move 11D from the bottom to the first discussion item.
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. Accounts Payable Check Register - February 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - January 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for January 13, 2025, Special Meeting, January 13, 2025, Regular Meeting, and February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
9F. Large Event Facility Use Permit For Noel S.V. Omega to hold a Philippine American Friendship Day Event on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Artesia Park Recommended Action: Approve the Issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit 9G. Production Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America for a CitySponsored 4th of July Fireworks Show Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Retroactively Execute the Production Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America in the Amount of $27,000.
9H. Refurbishments to Outdoor Buildings at Artesia Park Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with South Coast Painters, Increasing the Contract Amount by $19,800 for a Revised Not-ToExceed Total of $75,000 for Additional Painting Services at Artesia Park; Approve Agreement with Kilter Termite, to Repair and Replace Sections of Wood at Four Exterior Park Buildings at Artesia Park for a Total Not-To-Exceed, of $39,753; Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreements on Behalf of the Council; Make a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 (d); and approve a Budget Amendment to the Billboard Fund to Provide Funding for the Agreements.
9I. Grant Funding Update
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9J. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Agreement for Professional Planning Services With Willdan
Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to Complete the Housing Element, Mixed-Use Overlay Projects, and Provide Staff Augmentation Services, for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $450,000; Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement on Council's Behalf; and approve a Budget Amendment to the Housing Authority Fund. 9K. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Agreement for Professional Planning Services With Sagecrest Planning and Environmental Services Recommended Action: Authorize Staff to Approve Amendment No 1. To Professional Services Agreement for Professional Planning Services with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental Services for a Not To-Exceed Amount of $541,500; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement on Council's Behalf. 9M. 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Annual Housing Element Progress Report
Recommended Action: Approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report Inclusive of the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024; and Direct Staff to File the Reports with the State of California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (9L)
9L. Allocation of Available Local Return Funds for the Completion of the Historical District Trails Project - Phase III Landscaping
Recommended Action: Authorize Staff to Complete the Historical District Trails Project- Phase III Landscaping Using the City’s Available Resources, and Not a New Third-Party Contractor; Approve Budget Amendments to Allocate the Not to Exceed Amounts of $38,000 in Available Measure R Funds and $250,000 in Available Measure M Funds to Complete Project; Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase orders that exceed his $40,909.27 spending authority and make purchases to implement the landscape maintenance plan for the Historical District Trails Project - Phase III Landscaping in amounts that do not exceed the allocation and budget described herein; Make a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Sections 15282(j)(c) and 15301.
Public Works Manager Sanchez provided staff report. City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Manalo moved, seconded by Ahir, to approve agenda item 9L, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
11. DISCUSSION
11D. Schematic Design for Botanical Garden Project
Recommended Action: Make a Determination that the Approval of the Schematic Design Plans are in Accordance to the Approved MND; and approve the Schematic Design Plans for the Artesia Botanical Garden Project at 11462 178th St., Which Include the Overall Site Plan Design, Size of Program Areas Visualized in Renderings, Rough Project Cost and Construction Time Estimates, and Direct Staff to Develop the Plans, Specifications and Engineering for Bidding Construction Based upon the Approved Design.
Management Analyst Nacionales-Tofoya provided a staff report with input from City Manager Avalos. Tina Chee from Chee Salette Architecture provided presentation.
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Trevino moved, seconded by Ramoso to approve agenda item 11D, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11A. Late-Night/Early-Morning Permit for Starbucks at 11732 Artesia Boulevard Recommended Action: Conduct hearing; Make Determination of Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; and Adopt Resolution No. 25-3032, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California Granting a Late-Night/Early-Morning Permit Pursuant to Artesia Municipal Code Section 3-2.209 to Starbucks Restaurant Located at 11732 Artesia Boulevard.
Acting Planning Manager Rodriguez provided staff report. City Manager Avalos and Starbucks Representative Keri Hellinga provided input. Mayor Taj opened the hearing; Jess Ham, Hector Pass, and David Weismantel provided public comment. Mayor Taj closed the hearing. City Manager Avalos recommended approving the item and noted that staff would proceed with research and bring concerns to the property owner. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Manalo moved, seconded by Ahir, to approve agenda item 11A, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11B. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Maintenance of Vacant Properties
Recommended Action: Make Determination of Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and introduce Ordinance No. 25-966, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenance of Vacant Properties.
Acting Planning Manager Rodriguez provided staff report.
Ahir moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve agenda item 11B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11C. 2025 Goal Setting Report
Recommended Action: Adopt the 2025 Goal Setting Report and Direct Staff to Begin Implementation of the Early Action Goals.
Deputy City Manager Burke provided staff report with input from City Manager Avalos.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir provided comments and/or asked questions. Lorelei Bailey provided public comment.
Manalo moved, seconded by Ahir, to approve agenda item 11C, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Avalos provided updates.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9F.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Vacant Properties FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance No. 25-966, an ordinance amending Chapter 24 (vacant buildings and foreclosed properties) of Title 5 (public welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code relating to the maintenance of vacant properties; and find that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
BACKGROUND:
The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 25-966 at the March 17, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
Attachments
Ord No. 25-966.pdf
11B Intro Report No Attachments.pdf
1 ORDINANCE NO. 25-966
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24
(VACANT PROPERTIES) OF TITLE 5 (PUBLIC WELFARE)
OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
MAINTENANCE OF VACANT PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia (“City”) is authorized under the California Constitution with the police power to safeguard public health, welfare, and safety; WHEREAS, the City Council declares that vacant properties are a major cause and source of blight in both residential and non-residential neighborhoods; WHEREAS, properties that remain vacant and unoccupied for any appreciable period of time become a life-safety hazard, fire hazard, and attract crime (frequently involving illegal drug-related activity);
WHEREAS, vacant properties, including lots and buildings, whether or not those buildings are boarded, substandard, structurally deficient, or any part of the property is poorly maintained, neglected for a long term, or exhibiting any combination of these negative qualities, contribute to the growth of blight within the City, depress market values of surrounding properties, discourage economic development, retard appreciation of property values thereby reducing tax revenues, necessitate additional governmental services, significantly interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties, create an unhealthy and unsafe condition affecting the public and constitutes an unreasonable use of property and a public nuisance;
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Chapter 24 of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”) entitled, “Vacant Properties,” to ensure that owners of vacant properties are known to the City and other interested parties (and can be reached if necessary), ensure that owners of vacant properties are aware of the obligations of ownership under relevant codes and regulations, and ensure that owners meet minimum standards of maintenance of vacant properties; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption and implementation of the procedures and standards set forth below for the identification and abatement of public nuisances within the City is within the power and authority of the City to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City’s citizens;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered this Ordinance on January 21, 2025 and February 18, 2025 and by unanimous vote (5-0) recommended City Council adoption; and
WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council held a hearing concerning the municipal code amendments contained herein as required by law and received testimony from City staff and all interested parties regarding the proposed amendments; and
2 WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.
Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Buildings and Foreclosed Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows with additions shown as underline and deletions in strikethrough:
“CHAPTER 24
VACANT BUILDINGS AND FORECLOSED PROPERTIES
Sections:
5-24.010 Purpose
5-24.020 Definitions
5-24.030 Authority to Administer and Enforce Chapter; Monitoring Program 5-24.040 Scope
5-24.050 Service Requirements
5-24.060 Registration and Exemptions
5-24.070 Registration Procedure
5-24.080 Notice
5-24.090 Maintenance Requirements for Vacant Buildings Properties; Quarterly Inspections
5-24.100 Recordation of Transfer to Loan/Deed of Trust
5-24.110 Fees
5-24.120 Enforcement
5-24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure all vacant buildings and foreclosed properties comply with minimum property maintenance requirements, to encourage proactive and preventive maintenance of properties, to ensure maintenance issues are quickly and efficiently remedied, and to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the City of Artesia.
5-24.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of carrying out the intent of this chapter, unless the content clearly indicates to the contrary, the following words, phrases, and terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) Building means any structure, including, but not limited to, any residential, commercial, industrial, or assembly structure, approved for occupancy on either a lot of record or within a single project approved by the City pursuant to the City’s Zoning Code. 3 (b) Director means the Director of the Artesia Community Development Department, or his or her designee.
(c) Owner means and includes any person having legal title to, or who leases, rents, occupies or has charge, control, or possession of, any real property in the City, including all persons shown as owners on the last equalized assessment roll of the County Assessor’s Office. Owners include persons with powers of attorney, executors of estates, trustees, or who are court-appointed administrators, conservators, guardians, receivers, and any beneficiary and trustee who holds a deed of trust on a property in the City. (d) Person means any natural person or legal entity.
(e) Vacant building property means any building that is parcel of land, including lots, which can be undeveloped, and may include any building on the parcel, that is (1) unoccupied and unsecured, (2) unoccupied and secured by fence or boarding or other similar means, (3) unoccupied and has multiple code violations, (4) has been unoccupied for more than 30 days, (5) unoccupied and subject to a current notice of default, notice of trustee’s sale, or pending tax assessors lien sale; or (6) unoccupied and conveyed by a foreclosure sale resulting in the acquisition of title by an interested beneficiary of a deed of trust or conveyed via a deed in lieu of foreclosure. (f) Unoccupied means not legally occupied. Factors that may be used, typically in combination, to determine whether a building is unoccupied include, but are not limited to: overgrown or dead vegetation; accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, or mail; past due utility notices; the existence of real property tax delinquencies for the land upon which the building is located; disconnected utilities; accumulation of trash, junk, or other debris; the presence of non-functional or broken doors or windows; the absence of doors or windows; the absence of window coverings such as curtains, blinds, or shutters; the absence of furnishings or personal items consistent with residential or commercial furnishings consistent with the permitted uses within the zone of the real property; statements by neighbors, passersby, delivery agents, government employees that the property is unoccupied.
(g) Secured means and includes such measures as may be directed by the Director that assist in rendering real property inaccessible to unauthorized persons including, without limitation, the repair of fences, walls, and other barriers, chaining or pad locking of gates, or the repair or boarding of doors, windows, or other openings. 5-24.030 Authority to Administer and Enforce Chapter; Monitoring Program (a) Administration. The Director is authorized to administer and enforce this chapter. The Director may adopt supplemental regulations or policies to implement and interpret this chapter. These regulations or policies must conform with the purpose of this chapter.
(b) Monitoring Program for Vacant Properties. A program monitoring vacant buildings properties is hereby established. The Director has the duty to do the following pursuant to the monitoring program:
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(1) Inspect properties in the City to identify buildings properties that are (2) Order vacant buildings properties to comply with this chapter and any other applicable codes.
(3) Order vacant buildings properties that are open and accessible to be secured against unlawful entry in accordance with this chapter. (4) Initiate proceedings against the owner of any vacant buildings property found to be in violation of this chapter or any other applicable code. (5) Maintain surveillance over vacant buildings properties so that timely code enforcement proceedings are commenced in the event the property becomes substandard or a nuisance.
5-24.040 Scope.
(a) Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to all improved real property throughout the City of Artesia where any of the conditions specified in this chapter are found to exist.
(b) Regulations Cumulative. The regulations provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to any other regulations under City, State, or federal law. 5-24.050 Service Requirements.
Any notice required to be served under this chapter must be completed by either personal delivery or first-class first-class mail. Service by mail is deemed complete at the time of deposit in the mail. Any notice issued to a registrant may be sent to the mailing address listed on the application submitted to the City. Failure of any registrant to receive a properly addressed notice by mail does not invalidate any action, decision, determination, or proceeding under this chapter.
5-24.060 Registration and Exemptions.
(a) Registration Required. An owner of a vacant buildings property must register their property with the Director within 30 days of the buildings property becoming vacant, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Each beneficiary/trustee who holds a deed of trust on a property located within the City shall perform an inspection of the property in question prior to recording a notice of default or similar instrument with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office. If the buildings property is found to be vacant or shows evidence of vacancy, it is, by this chapter, deemed vacant. 5 (b) Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following vacant buildings properties:
(1) Active Construction. Vacant buildings properties where all of the following conditions are satisfied:
i. There is a valid building permit for repair, rehabilitation, or construction of the a vacant building on the vacant property; and ii. The owner is progressing diligently to complete such repair or rehabilitation within one year of the issuance of the building permit; and iii. The owner regularly removes exterior trash, debris, and graffiti.
(2) Active Marketing. The buildings property complies with all codes, is ready for occupancy, and is actively being offered for sale, lease, or rent. 5-24.070 Registration Procedure.
(a) Application Required. Any person seeking to register a vacant buildings property must submit a complete, written application to the City using a form adopted by the City for that purpose.
(b) Application Contents. The City will not deem an application complete until all information, documents, and fees required under this chapter has been provided to the City. At minimum, any applicant requesting registration of a vacant buildings property pursuant to this chapter must submit the following information and documentation:
(1) The name and address of each owner and any property management company (as applicable) responsible for the security, maintenance, and marketing of the property in question.
(2) A maintenance plan describing and documenting how the maintenance requirements of this chapter will be complied with. (3) The methods by which the owner has secured the property against unauthorized entry,
(4) A statement regarding any future plans for the property. (5) Proof of fire and liability insurance coverage.
(6) Such other identification and information as the Director may require. (c) Registration Fee. Each applicant must pay the nonrefundable registration fee, as established by resolution of the City Council, at the time of registration and annually thereafter.
(d) Annual Registration. The registration pursuant to this section must be renewed annually. A registration is valid upon issuance and continues in effect for one year from the date of issue until expiration. It expires automatically on December 31st of 6 each calendar year one year following the date of its issuance, unless suspended, revoked, or renewed in accordance with this chapter.
(e) Notice City of Changes to Registration. Any person, partnership, association, corporation, fiduciary, or other legal entity that has registered a property under this chapter must notify the Director in writing of any change of information contained in the registration within 10 days of the change. 5-24.080 Notice
Whenever the Director has cause to believe, based upon an inspection, complaint, or report from another agency or person, that a building property is vacant and it has not been registered as required by this chapter, then the Director may serve the owner with a written notice requiring the owner to register the building property with the Department as vacant and pay the registration fee within the period of time specified in the notice, which may be no greater than 30 days.
5-24.090 Maintenance Requirements for Vacant Buildings Properties; Inspections.
(a) Maintenance Required; Director Modification. Each vacant building property that is subject to registration must be maintained in compliance with applicable federal, State, and local law and the maintenance and security requirements provided in subsections (b) through (gj) below. The Director may modify the requirements, below, at his or her discretion in the case of a partially vacant building property. The Director may also modify or waive some or all of these requirements in the case of a building property that has been damaged by fire, a natural disaster, or other calamity. (b) (b) Unimproved Vacant Lot Types. Persons owning or maintaining vacant lots that were never developed or became vacant after pre-existing buildings, structures or impervious surfaces were removed, must provide a landscape and irrigation plan to the Director for approval within 30 days of the real property becoming vacant. (c) Exterior Maintenance. Upon approval of a landscape and irrigation plan, a vacant property The owner must actively maintain and monitor the exterior of any the building(s) and the grounds, including all lots, so that they remain in continuing compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, and do not contribute to and are not likely to contribute to blight. Active maintenance and monitoring shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) A landscaped area must be provided and maintained on all perimeters of a vacant property located adjacent to all streets, alleys, or other public right-a-way. (2) Landscaped areas must be planted with natural, drought-tolerant vegetation consisting of a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover, subject to approval of the Director. For detailed coverage requirements, please refer to Section 9-
2.1503 of this Code.
(3) Maintenance of landscaping and plant materials must be in good condition at all times.
7 (4) Property must be equipped with an operable automatic irrigation system for the ground cover, which must be installed and maintained in good condition at all times. Approved ground cover types for the property include grass, artificial turf, decomposed granite, mulch, woodchips, and gravel or rocks. Detailed coverage requirements for these ground covers can be found in Section 9-2.1503(b) of this Code. (5) Regular removal of all exterior trash, debris, and graffiti from the property building and its associated lots.
(6) Maintenance of the exterior of the building of any structure on the vacant property, and all associated lots, in a good condition that is structurally safe and preserves the physical integrity of the structure, including but not limited to paint and finishes, foundation, roof, chimneys, flues, gutters, downspouts, scuppers, flashing, skylights, windows, exterior stairs and decks. All painted area to cover graffiti shall be painted to match the color of the building.
(7) Prevention of criminal activity on the premises and trespass by unauthorized persons.
(8) Turning off all utilities that are not necessary for the upkeep and maintenance of the property building.
(9) Swimming pools, spas, fountains, or other bodies of water that are not maintained to be free and clear of pollutants or debris, or that are likely to harbor mosquitoes, insects, or vectors are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, water that is clouded or green, water containing bacterial growth, algae, insect larvae, insect remains, or animal remains. Additionally, swimming pools must be covered, secured, and maintained in such a way that water cannot collect or accumulate either in the pool or on top of the cover thereon.
(d) Landscape and Irrigation Plan. Before the City issues a demolition permit on any vacant property in which the construction of a new building, structure, parking lot, or impervious surface is not scheduled to commence within 30 days after demolition, the responsible party must submit a landscape and irrigation plan for review and approval by the Director (with the appropriate plan check fees). The Director may impose any reasonable conditions of approval on the landscape and irrigation plan to ensure that the property will be adequately maintained during the time that it is vacant. Upon approval of the plan, the landscape and irrigation improvements to the vacant property, as specified on the plan, must be completed to the satisfaction of the Director within 30 days after approval of the plans.
(e) Interior Maintenance. The owner must preserve the interior of any the building on the property from damage by the elements or plumbing leaks and keep it free from accumulation of garbage and other debris, and from infestation by rodents, insects, or other pests.
(f) Security. Each vacant building property must be secured against unauthorized entry. The methods of security shall be as approved by the Director, who shall take into consideration whether the property has been cited for nuisance activities or criminal conduct by another department of the City or another government agency. To 8 enhance safety and prevent unauthorized access, the following specific security measures are required:
(1) A wrought iron, heavy-duty vinyl, combination blocks & wrought-iron, or other suitable fencing material approved by the Director must be located behind all required perimeter landscaping. The fencing height must comply with Section 9-2.1401 of this Code. All fences and barriers must be provided with a gate to allow access to the vacant property for emergency access.
(2) All perimeter fences and barriers must be maintained in good condition at all times by the responsible party. Any on-site graffiti must be removed by the responsible party within 24 hours of discovery or notification by the City. The responsible party must inspect the property at reasonable intervals for any on-site graffiti and take other steps to reasonably ensure that there is no on-site graffiti. (g) Insurance. The owner must maintain fire and liability insurance coverage as determined necessary by the Director. Any insurance policy must require advanced, written notice to the Director in the event of cancellation of insurance or a reduction in coverage.
(h) Sign Posting. The owner of the vacant building property is required to post a sign at the front of the building on the property, in a conspicuous location protected from the weather, that provides the current name, address, and phone number of the owner of record or property manager. If a notice of default or foreclosure has been recorded for the property, the lender’s name, address, and telephone number must also be provided. The sign may be no smaller than 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches.
(i) Additional Requirements for Commercial Buildings. In addition to the above requirements, any vacant commercial building property, including all lots, be must be maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) If the property has a Bbuilding(s) with fire sprinkler systems, those systems must be maintained in working order.
(2) If the property has a building(s) Buildings with a centralized and registered fire and burglar alarm system, those systems must be maintained in working order.
(3) Buildings without fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm or burglar alarm systems shall be provided with continuous physical monitoring by means of an onsite patrol. “Continuous physical monitoring” shall mean the use of a licensed security agency operating in the City of Artesia and providing regular surveillance of the vacant building property, as part of the agency’s security route.
(j) Quarterly Inspections. The City shall inspect each registered vacant building property on a quarterly basis to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements of this Section. Any failure of an owner to comply shall be subject to the City’s enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
(k) Mitigation Plan. Properties, buildings, or structures that are vacant for more than forty-five consecutive calendar days, in addition to the requirements of subsections (b) through (h), responsible parties of any real property, building, or portion thereof, that 9 has been vacant for at least 45 consecutive calendar days shall also adhere to the following:
(1) Submit a Vacant Property Mitigation Plan to the Planning Division, which demonstrates how the property will be regularly inspected, secured, and maintained in a manner that protects the health, safety, general welfare, and aesthetic standards of the community, as well as which demonstrates goals and plans for demolishing any vacant structure or for the re-occupancy of the vacant property. (2) Conduct or cause to be conducted sufficient and adequate inspections of any vacant property, building or structure, or portion thereof, to monitor and immediately abate any condition that does not adhere to the provisions of this chapter and Code. Such inspections shall be conducted at a minimum, once each calendar week, and the results of the inspections shall be documented and be submitted in writing to the Director within 48 hours of each inspection.
(3) Remove all furniture and personal property from the interior of any real property, building, or structure, or portion thereof, that is vacant. (4) Remove all curtains, blinds, and window coverings from all windows located on the ground level of any vacant building or structure to allow a clear view to the interior of the vacant building or structure, or portion thereof. (l) Additional Requirements. In addition to the specific maintenance and security requirements provided in this chapter, the Director shall have the authority to require responsible parties for vacant properties subject to the registration pursuant to this chapter to implement additional maintenance and security measures in order to effectuate the purpose of this chapter. This may include, but is not limited to, the installation of security lighting, increasing the frequency of on-site inspections, employment of an on-site security guard, and/or posting additional signage at the property.
5-24.100 Recordation of Transfer to Loan/Deed of Trust.
Within 10 calendar days following the purchase or transfer of a loan or deed of trust secured by real property, the new beneficiary and trustee shall record with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office an assignment of rents or similar document. This document must list the name of the person purchasing or acquiring the loan or deed of trust, along with the mailing address and contact number of the new beneficiary and trustee responsible for receiving payments associated with the loan or deed of trust. This requirement shall not apply to the sale or transfer of a property when such sale or transfer does not include the sale or transfer of any loan or deed of trust associated with such property.
Within 10 calendar days following the change of a trustee in a deed of trust secured by real property, the beneficiary shall record with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office a Substitution of Trustee or similar document that lists the name of all new trustees, as well as the mailing address and contact telephone number of all new trustees. 10 5-24.1010 Fees.
The City Council may establish by resolution, and from time to time may amend, a registration fee to defray the administration of this chapter, including but not limited to, the registration process, monitoring vacant buildings properties, and enforcing this chapter.
The fee required under this chapter is in addition to any other license, permit, or fee required by any other section or chapter of this code. The amount of any fee, cost or charge imposed pursuant to this Chapter is a debt to the City of Artesia that may be recovered by any means authorized by law.
5-24.1210 Enforcement.
(a) Violations Unlawful. It is unlawful and declared a public nuisance for any person to operate, conduct, or maintain a vacant building property contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Criminal Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 per each violation per day, or by imprisonment in the County jail not exceeding six months, or by both; except the City Attorney, in his or her discretion, may prosecute a violation of this chapter as an infraction subject to the penalties in Section 1-2.01 of this code. (c) Administrative Citations. Administrative citations may be issued for violations of the provisions of this chapter, as set forth in Chapter 7 of Title 1 of this code. (d) Civil or Equitable Enforcement. The City Attorney may bring a civil or equitable action to seek the abatement of any violation of this chapter. (e) Aiding, Abetting, and Omissions. Whenever in this chapter any act or omission is made unlawful, it shall include causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering, or concealing the fact of such act or omission.
(f) Ongoing Violations. Each and every day a violation is maintained, caused, aided, abetted, concealed, suffered, or permitted is a separate offense. (g) Remedies Cumulative. The remedies, procedures, and penalties provided by this Chapter are cumulative to each other and to any other remedies, procedures, and penalties available under City, State, or federal Federal law Law.” CEQA. The City Council determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, 11 irrespective of the fact than any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Certification and Publication. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published pursuant to state law within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
ALI TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2025 ITEM NO: 11B.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Maintenance of Vacant Properties
FROM: Bill Rodrigues, Acting Planning Manager
Sal Lopez, Interim Community Development Director
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:
1. Introduce for first reading Ordinance 25-966, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Buildings and Foreclosed Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenance of Vacant Properties; and
2. Find that the proposed Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council has declared that vacant properties are a significant source of blight in both residential and nonresidential neighborhoods. When left vacant and neglected, these properties not only detract from the appearance of surrounding areas but also pose serious safety risks, such as fire hazards and attracting criminal activity, particularly illegal drug-related offenses.
Properties that remain unoccupied, whether they are vacant lots or decaying buildings, contribute to the further deterioration of the neighborhood. These properties can depress property values, hinder economic development, and slow appreciation of nearby properties, which ultimately impacts tax revenues. In addition, the neglect of such properties requires increased municipal services, which strains local resources. The unsafe and unhealthy conditions they create significantly affect the well-being of nearby residents and businesses, interfering with their use and enjoyment of their properties and constituting a public nuisance.
On August 28, 2024, the Conceptual Development Review Committee instructed staff to amend Chapter 24 (Vacant Buildings and Foreclosed Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code concerning the maintenance of vacant properties. The amendments are intended to make the provisions more comprehensive, expand coverage to include vacant lots, and align the City’s Municipal Code more closely with the standards set by the cities of Bellflower, Norwalk, and Downey.
Staff presented the proposed ordinance changes to the Planning Commission as Case No. 2024-38 on January 21, 2025. The Planning Commission requested more information of staff and continued the item.
On February 18, 2025, the proposed ordinance was again presented to the Planning Commission and responses provided to the Commission’s January 21, 2025 inquiries. The Planning Commission asked a few additional clarifying questions pertaining to implementation and unanimously (5-0) recommended City Council adoption.
ANALYSIS:
In developing the draft ordinance, staff followed the guidance and recommendations provided by the Conceptual Development Review Committee and conducted a review of the Municipal Codes of Bellflower, Norwalk, and Downey regarding vacant or improved vacant lots and properties. Based on this review, staff recommend several changes to enhance the regulations, ensuring that vacant properties within the City are effectively managed and potential challenges are mitigated.
The proposed ordinance introduces several significant updates aimed at strengthening the maintenance, security, and overall management of vacant properties. These revisions are designed to address issues related to public safety, property upkeep, and the prevention of blight, ensuring that vacant properties do not negatively impact the surrounding community.
Key changes include:
Security Measures: The ordinance now includes provisions to secure properties, such as repairing fences, locking gates, and securing openings like doors and windows to prevent unauthorized access.
Landscape and Irrigation Requirements: Property owners must submit a landscape and irrigation plan for vacant lots that includes drought-tolerant vegetation and an automatic irrigation system. These plans must be approved by the Community Development Director, and the landscaping must be maintained in good condition at all times. Additionally, vacant properties must have landscaping around all perimeters adjacent to public rights-of-way(s).
Maintenance of Water Features: Stricter regulations are introduced for pools, spas, and other water features to ensure they remain free of pollutants, debris, and standing water that could attract pests. These features must be securely covered and maintained to prevent water accumulation.
Mitigation Plans for Long-Term Vacancies: For properties vacant for more than 45 days, owners must submit a Vacant Property Mitigation Plan. This plan will outline how the property will be regularly inspected, secured, and maintained, including requirements for removing interior furniture and personal items and ensuring clear visibility of the property’s interior.
Additional Maintenance and Security Measures: The Director is authorized to impose additional security measures, including security lighting, increased inspection frequency, or the employment of security guards, to ensure the property’s safety and compliance with the ordinance.
Recordation Requirements for Property Transfers: When a loan or deed of trust secured by real property is transferred, the new beneficiary and trustee must record the assignment with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office within 10 days. Any changes in the trustees must also be recorded with updated contact details.
These amendments aim to promote a more proactive approach to vacant property management, ensuring effective upkeep and security while safeguarding the community’s health, safety, and aesthetic standards. By establishing clear guidelines and expanding enforcement mechanisms, the city will be better equipped to preserve the integrity of its neighborhoods and mitigate the negative effects of vacant and neglected properties. Registration will also help address items like graffiti abatement quickly, as staff will have up to date information on who the proper contacts are for each property to ensure issues like graffiti are removed withing 72 hours.
The Planning Commission was concerned about how the updated code would be enforced. Staff is currently working with a vendor that hosts web-based vacant property registration portals, where property owners will be able to follow a link through the City's website to register their properties, and renew their registration annually.
Staff is also developing a fee study to incorporate the cost of providing this service, along with the staff time for Code Enforcement Officers to routinely monitor the properties to ensure compliance. The fee study, along with the suggested fee resolution will be presented to the City Council before the proposed Ordinance is adopted. Should the proposed Ordinance be adopted, staff will continue with our current practice of providing courtesy notices to property owners regarding the new rules well before enforcement takes place. This will allow property owners time to make necessary changes, and where needed, receive Planning approval for landscaping plans. Finally, while the City cannot force property owners to develop vacant properties, the proposed Ordinance will provide the City a tool to ensure that properties are kept up nicely and add, not detract, from the quality of our neighborhoods and commercial centers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with the introduction, and ultimately the adoption, of this Ordinance by the City Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from environmental review as it does not meet the definition of a “project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 1578(b)(5).
The adoption of this Ordinance is an administrative action that will not cause any direct or physical changes to the environment, and no further analysis is required.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing, and, by motion, introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 25-966, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenance of Vacant Properties.
Attachments
Ordinance No. 25-966 (Vacant Properties).pdf
02.18.2025 Planning Commission staff report.pdf
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9G.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance No. 25-963, an ordinance of the City Council, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 of the Artesia Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to comply with recent changes in state law, and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code § 21080.17
BACKGROUND:
The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 25-963 at the February 10, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
Attachments
Ord 25-963.pdf
Ord 25-963 - Exhibit A-1.pdf
9A Intro Report No Attachments.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-963
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE 45 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN
STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17
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, state law authorizes cities to act by ordinance to provide for the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) and junior accessory dwelling units (“JADUs”); and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law, numerous bills that, among other things, amend various sections of the Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into law, Assembly Bill 2533 (“AB 2533”) and Senate Bill 1211 (“SB 1211”), which further amend state ADU law; and
WHEREAS, AB 2533 and SB 1211 took effect on January 1, 2025, and for the City’s ADU ordinance to remain valid, it must be amended to reflect the requirements of AB 2533 and SB 1211; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2024, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 24-962U (“Urgency Ordinance”), which took immediate effect and amended the City’s ADU ordinance to comply with AB 2533 SB 1211; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-963 (i.e., this ordinance and hereafter the “Ordinance”). The code amendments attached thereto were identical to the code amendments adopted by the City Council via the Urgency Ordinance. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024, the City received correspondence from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) identifying select provisions of the City’s ADU ordinance that HCD maintained should be revised to comply with state ADU law. Staff responded in December 2024, and agreed to incorporate HCD’s requested revisions into the Ordinance; and 2 of 3
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the updated Ordinance. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the updated Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including: (1) the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance, (2) the policy considerations discussed therein, and (3) the consideration and recommendations by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. CEQA. Under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17, the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulates JADUs, as defined by section 66313. Therefore, adoption of the Ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law.
SECTION 3. General Plan. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan as a matter of law under Government Code section 66314(c).
SECTION 4. Code Amendment. Sections 9-2.4501, 9-2.4502, 9-2.4503, 9-2. 4504, 9-2.4505, 9-2.4506, and 9-2.4508 of the Artesia Municipal Code are hereby amended as provided in Exhibit “A-1,” with additions shown in underline and deletions in strikethrough, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. This Ordinance only amends select provisions within the sections listed above; all remaining provisions of Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 of the Artesia Municipal Code that are not amended by this Ordinance shall remain unchanged.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after the Council adopts this Ordinance.
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.
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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.
SECTION 9. Submittal to HCD. In accordance with Government Code section 66326, staff is hereby directed to submit a copy of this Ordinance to HCD within 60 days after adoption.
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 ____ day of _____, 2025.
CITY OF ARTESIA:
________________________________
ALI TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
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1 EXHIBIT “A-1”
Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 – Accessory Dwelling Units (Deletions in strikethrough and additions underlined)
§ 9-2.4501 Purpose.
The purpose of this section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with California Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code. § 9-2.4502 Effect of Conforming.
An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this section will not be:
(a) Deemed to be inconsistent with the city’s general plan and zoning designation for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
(b) Deemed to exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
(c) Considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
(d) Required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in Section 9-
2.4503(g) 9-2.4503. This does not prevent the City from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 17980.12.
§ 9-2.4503 Definitions.
As used in this article, terms are defined as follows:
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“Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation. …
§ 9-2.4504 Approvals.
The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs under this section:
(a) Building-permit Only. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general requirements in Section 9-2.4505, it is allowed with only a building permit in the following scenarios:
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2 (1) Converted on Single-family Lot: One ADU and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling on it, where the ADU or JADU:
(i) Is either: within the space of a proposed single-family dwelling; within the existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or (in the case of an ADU only) within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150 additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and egress; and (ii) Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling; and
(iii) Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by applicable building and fire codes.
(iv) The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.22 Sections 66333 through 66339.
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(4) Limited Detached on Multifamily Lot: No more than two detached ADUs on a lot that has an existing or with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, if each detached ADU satisfies both all of the following limitations:
(i) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four feet, the city will not require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the ADU. (ii) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit provided in Section 9-2.4505(b).
(iii) If the lot has an existing multifamily dwelling, the quantity of detached ADUs does not exceed the number of primary dwelling units on the lot.
§ 9-2.4505 General ADU and JADU Requirements.
The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved under Section 9-
2.4504(a) or (b):
(a) Zoning.
(1) An ADU subject only to a building permit under Section 9-2.4504(a) may be created on a lot in a Residential or Mixed-Use Zone. 65344.00030\42792764.2
3 (2) An ADU or JADU subject to an ADU permit under Section 9-2.4504(b) may be created on a lot that is zoned to allow single-family dwelling residential use or multifamily dwelling residential use. (3) In accordance with Government Code Section 66333(a), a JADU may only be created on a lot zoned for single-family residences. …
(e) No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but, except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 65852.26 66341, no ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily lot).
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(h) Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU, a deed restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder’s office and a copy filed with the Director of Community Development. The deed restriction must run with the land and bind all future owners. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the City and must provide that:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 65852.26 66341, the ADU or JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
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§ 9-2.4506 Specific ADU Requirements.
The following requirements apply only to ADUs that require an ADU permit under Section 9-
4.4504(b).
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(e) Passageway. No passageway, as defined by Section 9-2.4503(h)(i), is required for an ADU.
(f) Parking.
(1) No Parking Required. California Government Code Section 65852.2 66322 prohibits the City from requiring an off-street parking space for an ADU that is located within 1/2 mile walking distance of public transit. All lots in the City that are eligible for the creation of an ADU subject to this section are located within 1/2 mile walking distance of public transit. 65344.00030\42792764.2
4 Consequently, no off-street parking is required for an ADU subject to this subsection.
(2) No Replacement. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.
(g) Architectural Requirements.
(1) The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, and windows and doors must match be the appearance ofsame as those of the primary dwelling.
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(6) Windows and doorsNo window or door of the ADU may not have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. FencingEach window and door must either be located where there is no direct line of sight or screened using fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass may be used to provide screening and to prevent a direct line of sight.
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§ 9-2.4508 Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.
(a) Generally. The city will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU. (b) Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs constructed before 20182020. (1) Permit to Legalize. As required by state law, the City may not deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 20182020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
(i) The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards, or (ii) The ADU or JADU does not comply with the State ADU or JADU law (Government Code Section 65852.2) or this ADU ordinance (Section 9-2.4501 et seq.).
(2) Exceptions.
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5 (i) Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(1), the City may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 20182020, if the City makes a finding that correcting a violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or of occupants of the structure comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
(ii) Subsection (b)(1) does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2025 ITEM NO: 9A.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units FROM: Art Bashmakian, Acting Planning Manager
Sal Lopez, Interim Community Development Director
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. 25-963, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law, and Finding the Action to Be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.
BACKGROUND:
In recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law, a number of bills that, among other things, amended various sections of the Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs. In 2024, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into law, two new bills — AB 2533 and SB 1211 — that further amend state ADU law as summarized below.
The Planning Commission previously recommended to approve this proposed ordinance at its November 19, 2024, meeting. However, following the Planning Commission meeting, the City received comments from the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) identifying select provisions of the City’s ADU ordinance that HCD maintained should be revised to comply with state ADU law. Staff responded in December 2024, and agreed to incorporate HCD’s requested revisions into this effort (HCD’s letter and the City’s response are provided in Attachment 2). Generally speaking, HCD’s comments related to clarifying recent changes to state law (e.g., that owner occupancy is required for a JADU but not for an ADU), updating the statutory cross-references, and removing the deed restriction requirement for ADUs (while continuing to require one for JADUs, as required by Gov. Code section 66333).
On January 21, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and after taking public testimony, it discussed the matter and voted (3-0) (Manalo absent) recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance. The Planning Commission raised concerns regarding parking impacts on neighborhoods resulting from developing Accessory Dwelling Units.
ANALYSIS:
AB 2533 – Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs
Subject to limited exceptions, existing state law prohibits a city from denying a permit to legalize an unpermitted ADU that was constructed before January 1, 2018, if the denial is based on the ADU not complying with applicable building, state, or local ADU standards. One exception allows a city to deny a permit to legalize if the city makes a written finding that correcting the violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or the occupants of the structure.
AB 2533 changes this by: (1) expanding the above prohibition to also include JADUs; (2) moving the constructioncutoff date from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2020; and (3) replacing the above exception with a requirement that local agencies find that correcting the violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in Health and Safety Code section 17920.3 (Substandard Buildings). (See amended Gov. Code, § 66332(a)–(f).) SB 1211 – Replacement Parking Requirements; Multifamily ADUs Replacement Parking
Existing state law prohibits the City from requiring off-street parking spaces to be replaced when a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of, or conversion to, an ADU.
SB 1211 amends this prohibition to now also prohibit a city from requiring replacement parking when an uncovered parking space is demolished for or replaced with an ADU. (See amended Gov. Code, § 66314(d)(11).) Multifamily ADUs
SB 1211 further defines livable space in connection with converted ADUs inside a multifamily dwelling structure.
Existing state law requires the City to ministerially approve qualifying building-permit applications for ADUs within “portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages ….” The term “livable space” is not defined by existing state ADU law.
SB 1211 changes this by adding a new definition: “‘Livable space’ means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.” (See amended Gov. Code, § 66313(e).) SB 1211 also increases the number of detached ADUs that lots with an existing multifamily dwelling can have.
Existing state law allows a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling to have up to two detached ADUs.
Under SB 1211, a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling can have up to eight detached ADUs, or as many detached ADUs as there are primary dwelling units on the lot, whichever is less. (See amended Gov. Code, § 66323(a)(4)(A)(ii).) SB 1211 does not alter the number of ADUs that a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling can have — the limit remains at two. (See amended Gov. Code, § 66323(a)(4).) Next Steps & Recommendation
Both AB 2533 and SB 1211 took effect on January 1, 2025. On November 18, 2024, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 24-962U (“Urgency Ordinance”), which took immediate effect and amended the City’s ADU ordinance to comply with AB 2533 SB 1211. The code amendments provided in the attached ordinance (Exhibit A to Attachment 1) are near identical to the code amendments provided in the Urgency Ordinance, with the exception that the attached ordinance includes the minor revisions requested by HCD and additional clarifying staff-generated edits (e.g., adding subsection identifiers to the definitions section).
Adopting this proposed ordinance will amend Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45, of the City of Artesia Municipal Code to ensure that the City’s ADU ordinance complies with recent changes in state law, address HCD’s comments, and incorporates other minor staff-generated revisions aimed at augmenting clarity for the benefit of staff and the general public. For these reasons, staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
Environmental Review
Under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulates JADUs, as defined by section 66313. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law Public Notice
Notice of the public hearing was published in the Press Telegram on January 30, 2025 in accordance with Government Code section 65090.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no direct fiscal impact associated with this code amendment.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council waive full reading and introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 25-963, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law, and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
Attachments
Ordinance 25-963.pdf
Ordinance 25-963 - Exhibit A-1
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-01P.pdf
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9H.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Heritage Trees at the Botanical Garden
FROM: Leslie Nacionales-Tafoya, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City City Council, by motion, approve Resolution 25-3031 to designate 10 trees identified as 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 located at 11462 178th St. (Artesia Botanical Garden) to be designated as Heritage Trees.
BACKGROUND:
The Tree Advisory Board, which consists of the members of the Beautification and Maintenance Commission, at its January 16, 2025 meeting made a recommendation to the City Council to designate 10 trees at the Artesia Botanical Garden Site located at 11462 178th St. as Heritage Trees.
Criteria for heritage tree designation per the Artesia Municipal Code (AMC §7-4.09) is as follows:
a. Shall be in a condition that the tree can be maintained in the landscape so as not to create an unreasonable risk.
b. Shall be at least 12 inches in diameter.
c. Shall have the consent of the property owner. For a tree on City-owned property, the City Manager or designee must consent; and
d. Shall meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Specimen tree of significant habitat value for migratory birds and butterflies.
2. California native species.
3. Historical or cultural significance.
4. A tree that plays an important functional role in the City parks or for City planning and maintenance.
ANALYSIS:
Currently, the City is in the design phase of the Artesia Botanical Garden Project. As part of the design process, the City and designer met with Los Angeles County Fire to ensure that the design was in compliance with LA County Code requirements regarding access for emergency vehicles. LA County Fire planning officials told the City that any trees that were encroaching in an access area, would be required to have their tops trimmed to blue sky.
However, if the trees were designated heritage trees, they would only be required to be trimmed up to 13 feet from the ground, and could keep the remaining canopy intact.
One of the goals of the Botanical Garden is to preserve the City's existing forest canopy and these 10 trees contribute a significant part of that forest. The trees in question are eligible to be named as Heritage Trees, as they meet AMC §7-4.09 criteria a-c and section 4 of criteria d. For criteria a) each of the ten trees are inspected during their maintenance cycle every four years by West Coast Arborist, the City's Arborist, and were determined that they could be safely maintained otherwise they would be slated for removal. For criteria b) the ten trees meet the 12 foot diameter minimum and criteria c) the City owns the trees and the City Manager's designee (Public Works Manager) brought the ten trees to the Tree Board and now City Council for Heritage Tree designation. For criteria d) (4) the City has determined that the functional role of the trees in the Botanical Garden are to provide shade as well as a beautiful canopy for visitors to enjoy. If the trees, are not designated as heritage trees, their tops would be trimmed and the shade and natural beauty of a mature forest in the Botanical Garden would be limited. There are 10 trees that may be in an access area. Each tree was tagged with an identification number by an arborist. The Tree Board, by a unanimous vote, recommended the 10 trees identified by the arborist to be designated as Heritage Trees. Photographs of each tree and their identification number are attached to this report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the general fund or to the city's grant funds designated for the Artesia Botanical Garden project by designating the 10 trees as Heritage Trees.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council by motion, approve Resolution 25-3031 to designate the 10 trees identified as 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 located at 11462 178th St. (Artesia Botanical Garden) which were approved by the Tree Advisory Board to be designated as Heritage Trees.
Attachments
Resolution No. 25-3031.pdf
25-3031 Exhibit A.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 25-3031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING 10 TREES
IDENTIFIED BY NUMBER AS 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 AND 59 AT THE ARTESIA BOTANICAL GARDEN SITE
LOCATED AT 11462 178 STREET, ARTESIA, CA AS
HERITAGE TREES
WHEREAS, the Tree Advisory Board at its January 16, 2025 meeting approved 10 trees at the Artesia Botanical Garden Site located at 11462 178th St. to be designated Heritage Trees;
WHEREAS, criteria for heritage tree designation per AMC §7-4.09 is as follows:
a) Shall be in a condition that the tree can be maintained in the landscape so as not to create an unreasonable risk.
b) Shall be at least 12 inches in diameter.
c) Shall have the consent of the property owner. For a tree on City-owned property, the City Manager or designee must consent; and
d) Shall meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Specimen tree of significant habitat value for migratory birds and butterflies. (2) California native species.
(3) Historical or cultural significance.
(4) A tree that plays an important functional role in the City parks or for City planning and maintenance;
WHEREAS, for AMC §7-4.09 criteria a) each of the ten trees are inspected during their maintenance cycle every four years by West Coast Arborist, the City's Arborist, and were determined that they could be safely maintained otherwise they would be slated for removal;
WHEREAS, AMC §7-4.09 for criteria b) each of the ten trees are at least 12 inches in diameter;
WHEREAS, AMC § 7-4.09 for criteria c) the City owns the trees and the City Manager’s designee brought the ten trees to the Tree Board and now City Council for heritage Tree designation;
WHEREAS, the trees in question meet AMC §7-4.09 section 4 of criteria d) because the City has determined that the functional role of the trees in the Botanical Garden are to provide shade as well as foster the existing forestry for visitors to enjoy; WHEREAS, if the trees, are not designated as heritage trees, their tops could be trimmed and the shade and natural beauty of a mature forest in the Botanical Garden would be limited; and
WHEREAS, the Tree Board, by a unanimous vote, approved and recommended to the City Council the 10 trees identified by the arborist to be designated as Heritage Trees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The 10 trees, as identified in Exhibit “A,” attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by reference, numbered as trees 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 AND 59 at the Artesia Botanical Garden site located at 11462 178 street, Artesia, CA are designated Heritage Trees.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 2025. _______________________________
ALI TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9I.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement to Provide Extended Electric Bus Service
FROM: Karen Lee, Special Projects Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the City Council, approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute on the City Council's behalf, the Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement between the City of Artesia and PCAM, LLC dba Parking Company of America to operate and maintain the City’s electric bus.
BACKGROUND:
The City entered into a Transportation Services Agreement (the Agreement) with PCAM, LLC dba Parking Company of America (the Contractor) to operate and maintain the City’s electric bus on December 15, 2020. The Agreement was then amended by the City Council on November 14, 2022. The approved first amendment set the total term for four years (December 2020 to December 2024), set new hourly rates, and set a not to exceed amount of $483,689 for the four-year term. The Council approved a second amendment on November 13, 2023, that increased the number of service days, accommodated the coinciding increase to the not to exceed amount, extended the contract end date to June 30, 2025, and added contract modifications to streamline administrative tasks.
ANALYSIS:
The second amendment includes a clause where the City can exercise the option to extend the Agreement for one (1) additional two (2) year period by giving written notice to the Contractor not less than 30 days prior to the term's expiration date of June 30, 2025. Staff recommends exercising its option to extend the agreement to June 30, 2027, and to increase the contract amount to cover the corresponding extended term. Bus ridership continues to increase over the previous year, and the Contractor continues to meet the Agreement's service requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with approving the proposed third amendment. Local Return funds from Proposition A, which are restricted for community transportation programs, will entirely fund the cost to provide fixed route service.
The proposed third amendment includes an increase to the contract of $545,000 for the additional two year extension. This brings the total not to exceed for the six and a half year term to $1,290,000. Listed below are the hourly rates for each year:
Service Dates Hourly Rate Not to Exceed
Amount
December 15, 2020 – December
14, 2021
$100.27 $62,905
December 15, 2021 – December
14, 2022
$101.62 $135,265
December 15, 2022 – December
14, 2023
$104.67 $175,634
December 15, 2023 – December
14, 2024
$107.81 $240,711
December 15, 2024 – June 30,
2025
$111.04 $151,583
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 $114.38 $258,123
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 $117.81 $265,779
The presented hourly rates reflect all required labor, services, equipment, and materials to perform the services requested in the designated period.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on the City Council's behalf, the Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement between the City of Artesia and PCAM, LLC dba Parking Company of America to operate and maintain the City’s electric bus.
Attachments
Third Amendment to Transportation Agreement.pdf
THIRD AMENDMENT TO
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Third Amendment to the Agreement for operations and maintenance Services (“Third Amendment”) is entered into on April 14, 2025, by and between the City of Artesia thereinafter referred to as the “City”) and PCAM, LLC dba Parking Company of America, a limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Agreement. The Parties entered the Transportation Services Agreement dated December 15, 2020 (“Agreement”)
2.2 First Amendment. The Parties entered into a First Amendment dated November 14, 2022, in order to extend the term, increase the total compensation and clarify certain terms under the Agreement (“First Amendment”).
2.3 Second Amendment. The Parties entered into a Second Agreement dated November 13, 2023, in order to extend the term, increase the total compensation under the Agreement, and revise additional provisions of the Agreement (“Second Amendment”).
2.4 Third Amendment. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement in order to extend the term and increase the total compensation under the Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Contract Sum. Section 2.1 “Contract Sum” of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
“The City will compensate the Contractor for the services on a monthly basis for each year service is provided under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit “B,” attached hereto and incorporated by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed One Million Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($1,290,000) over the Term of the Agreement without written approval of the City Council or City Manager, as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement. The City Manager will have authority to approve Extra Work within 10% of the total compensation.”
3.2 Term. Section 3.3 “Term” if the Agreement is amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
“The term of this Agreement shall be from December 15, 2020 to June 30, 2027, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 6 of this Agreement. The Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement.”
3.3 Compensation. Section I of Exhibit “B” of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
“The City will compensate the Contractor for the services on a monthly basis for each year service is provided.
Service Period Dates Hourly Rate
Year 1 December 15, 2020-December 14, 2021 $100.27
Year 2 December 15, 2021-December 14, 2022 $101.62
Year 3 December 15, 2022 – December 14, 2023 $104.67
Year 4 December 15, 2023 – December 14, 2024 $107.81
Year 5 December 15, 2024 – June 30, 2025 $111.04
Year 6 July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 $114.38
Year 7 July 1, 2026-Jume 30, 2027 $117.81
3.4 Remaining Provisions of Agreement. Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Third Amendment, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT BETWEEN CITY OF ARTESIA AND PCAM, LLC FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the 14th day of April 2025.
CITY OF ARTESIA
By:
ABEL AVALOS
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
PCAM, LLC.
By:
Its:
Printed Name:
By:
Its:
Printed Name: