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After the surface is clean, dry, and fully prepped, apply UniBond ST to all modified‑bitumen seams, laps, and penetrations in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
Starting with penetrations and flashings, contractor shall apply a base coat of Gray LiquiTec FG followed by a top coat of White LiquiTec FG at a rate of 2 gallons/square each on all wall, curb, and penetration flashings, ensuring full coverage and seamless waterproofing. Apply Gray LiquiTec Base Coat over the entire roof surface at an application rate of 2.0 gallons/square (32 wet mils). Ensure full, uniform coverage and allow to cure completely before proceeding with the top coat application.
Apply White LiquiTec Top Coat in a perpendicular direction over the cured base coat at an application rate of 2.0 gallons/square (32 wet mils). Verify consistent, even coverage across the entire roof surface to achieve a seamless, watertight membrane.
Contractor shall ensure all gutters and downspouts are in proper working order, free of debris, and adequately sealed. Perform any necessary repairs to restore full functionality.
1. Contractor shall also provide a line-item cost for the replacement of existing gutters and downspouts (Add Alt. 2) with Owner-supplied, Contractor-fabricated 22 ga Kynarfinished metal. Gutters shall be fabricated and installed with proper slope in accordance with SMACNA standards and attached using manufacturer-approved methods to ensure proper drainage and secure attachment. All terminations, joints, and seams shall be sealed and fastened to provide a watertight installation.
Inspect the entire length of the existing coping cap for loose or missing fasteners. Replace
1. Contractor shall also provide a line item cost and associated metal quantities (Add Alt. 3) required to replace all existing coping with owner-supplied, contractor-fabricated 22- gauge Kynar sheet metal, installed in accordance with manufacturer-supplied details.
Contractor shall remove and replace all existing pipe supports with Dura-Block or equivalent supports, installed at code-compliant spacing intervals. Supports shall be positioned to ensure proper load distribution and prevent sagging or displacement of All ballasted equipment supports, such as antennae bases or similar installations, shall be protected with an approved walkpad material (e.g., PVC protection pads or equivalent) installed beneath each ballast point. The walkpad material shall act as a barrier between the LiquiTec membrane and the equipment support to prevent abrasion and ensure longterm membrane integrity. All protection pads shall be sized appropriately to fully cover the contact area and securely fastened to prevent movement. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and project specifications.
Contractor shall install Gray LiquiTec non-skid surface for walkways around all roof access points, serviceable mechanical units, and connect pathways between units for safe and protected rooftop access. Walkpads shall be installed with a minimum width of 30 inches to accommodate foot traffic and maintenance activities.
1. Apply LiquiTec Base Coat or LiquiTec Coating at a rate of 1.0 gallon per 100 sq. ft. (0.41 l/m²) to clean and dry topcoat surfaces within 72 hours of its application.
2. Broadcast 20-40 mesh silica sand or dry roofing granules at a rate of 30 lbs. per square into the wet coating and immediately back-roll to ensure full embedment and uniform surface texture.
3. Allow the walkpad area to cure completely before permitting foot traffic or equipment servicing.
Contractor to provide 5-year warranty for labor.
1 ADCO
2 Commercial Roofing
3 AME Builders
4 Chapman Coast
5 Best Contracting
Total Proposal Cost Included $4000 Allowance
1 Commercial Roofing
2 ADCO
3 AME Builders
4 Chapman Coast
5 Best Contracting
1 Chapman Coast
2 AME
3 ADCO
4 Commercial Roofing
5 Best Contracting
1 Chapman Coast
2 ADCO
3 Commercial Roofing
4 AME
5 Best Contracting
1 Chapman Coast
2 ADCO
3 AME
4 Commercial Roofing
5 Best Contracting
Decking Replacement per Sq. Ft.
$ 22,291
$ 25,805
$ 30,246
$ 116,967
$ 124,195
$ 134,397
$ 212,923
$ 277,590
Garland/DBS Price: Alt #1
$ 5,105
$ 13,702
$ 10,491
$ 5.24
ADCO - Unforeseen Site Conditions:
$ 14,689
$ 35,513
Garland/DBS Price: Alt #2
$ 7,006
Garland/DBS Price: Base Bid
$ 7,703
$ 20,834
$ 18,984
$ 160,066
$ 25,427
Garland/DBS Price: Alt #3
$ 10,011
$ 11,044
Garland/DBS Price: Base Bid Including Alternate Options $ 156,066
$ 176,445
$ 188,013
$ 235,045
$ 368,777
Clarifications/Exclusions:
1. 2.
3. Respectfully Submitted,
John Petersen
Garland/DBS, Inc.
(216) 302-3777
Potential issues that could arise during the construction phase of the project will be addressed via unit pricing for additional work beyond the scope of the specifications. This could range anywhere from wet insulation, to the replacement of deteriorated wood nailers.
John Petersen
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical work is excluded.
Masonry work is included to which it obtains to the scope of work.
Interior Temporary protection is excluded.
Please Note – The construction industry is experiencing unprecedented global pricing and availability pressures for many key building components. Specifically, the roofing industry is currently experiencing long lead times and significant price increases with roofing insulation and roofing fasteners. Therefore, this proposal can only be held for 30 days. DBS greatly values your business, and we are working diligently with our long-term suppliers to minimize price increases and project delays which could effect your project. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9L.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement With Braude & Associates for Federal Governmental Relations Services
FROM: Mario Flores, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Professional Services Agreement for Federal Governmental Relations Services with Braude & Associates for an amount not-to-exceed $49,800.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Artesia has been receiving assistance with federal governmental relations from Braude & Associates for the past year. The City originally began contracting with the firm on April 1, 2025 due to uncertainty with federal funding and programs which the City relies on. The initial short term agreement expired on June 30, 2025 and the City wishes to continue services with Braude & Associates to assist the City in navigating the current federal landscape. Braude & Associates' lobbying services primarily support the City by advocating for federal legislative priorities, securing funding opportunities, and facilitating key communication with the federal government and congressional representatives.
Under the scope of services, Braude & Associates provides ongoing support in several key areas, including identifying and refining Artesia's federal priorities, such as funding for parks, telecommunications, infrastructure, public safety, and transportation, and advocating for those interests throughout the federal budget and appropriations process. Braude & Associates will coordinate an annual advocacy trip to Washington D.C., assist with grant applications, secure congressional support for earmarks, and monitor federal legislative developments that may impact the City.
The firm will also develop a comprehensive federal outreach and funding strategy, leveraging key legislative timelines to position Artesia's projects for congressionally directed spending and federal grants. This proactive approach aims to maximize the City's opportunities for securing federal resources and advancing its policy goals.
ANALYSIS:
The City of Artesia seeks to engage Braude & Associates to provide professional federal governmental relations services for Fiscal Year 2025–2026. Under the terms of the agreement, the firm will assist the City in elevating its federal profile, shaping legislative priorities, and pursuing funding opportunities through the federal government.
The scope of services includes strategic advocacy, grant and appropriations support, coordination of federal agency engagement, and the facilitation of an annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.
Braude & Associates brings demonstrated experience in federal legislative strategy and will work closely with City staff to identify key project priorities such as, but not limited to, park and recreation improvements, telecommunications, infrastructure, public safety, and transportation. The agreement emphasizes alignment with federal budget and appropriations timelines to maximize the City’s competitiveness for congressionally directed spending and grant funding.
The agreement is structured as a one-year contract, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with compensation not to exceed $49,800. Services will be provided on a fixed monthly fee basis of $4,150. All work will be performed in accordance with the City’s requirements and applicable federal laws.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved, the Professional Services Agreement with Braude & Associates will have a not-to-exceed amount of $49,800. The cost of the Agreement is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Professional Services Agreement for Federal Governmental Relations Services with Braude & Associates for an amount not-to-exceed $49,800.
Attachments
Braude & Associates Agreement
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND BRAUDE & ASSOCIATES, DBA: KILEY &
ASSOCIATES, LLC
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of July 2025, by and between the City of Artesia, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California ("City") and Braude & Associates, DBA: Kiley & Associates, LLC a Delaware Corporation, with its principal place of business at 636 North Carolina Avenue, SE, Washington D.C. 20003 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing Federal Governmental Relations services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional services for the Artesia Federal Governmental Relations project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional Federal Governmental Relations consulting services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Additionally, Consultant shall comply with all Federal requirements applicable to the Services as set forth in Exhibit “A-I.” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
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3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services on behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows:
Jayson Braude, Chief Counsel.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Services or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Jayson Braude, Chief Counsel or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement.
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3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its subconsultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).
Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.
All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement. -4-
3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.3 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.4 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.11.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement.
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(B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. (1) a Personal Automobile Liability policy for the Consultant's own vehicle stipulating "Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident"; or (2) a non-owned auto endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy if Consultant uses vehicles of others (e.g., vehicles of employees).
(C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation
Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease. (D) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): Professional Liability insurance or Errors & Omissions insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000. Covered professional services shall specifically include all work to be performed under the Agreement and delete any exclusions that may potentially affect the work to be performed (for example, any exclusions relating to lead, asbestos, pollution, testing, underground storage tanks, laboratory analysis, soil work, etc.). If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall precede the effective date of the initial Agreement and continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least five (5) years from termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3.2.11.3 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.
Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability. (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): (1) Cancellation:
Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Contractual Liability Exclusion Deleted: This insurance shall include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. -6-
(D) Workers' Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required
insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
3.2.11.4 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
3.2.11.5 Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
3.2.11.6 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
3.2.11.7 Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.
3.2.11.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
3.2.11.9 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).
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Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
3.2.11.10 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
3.2.11.11 Additional Insurance Provisions
(A) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(B) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(C) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (D) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
(E) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
(F) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.11.12 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to -8-
commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.
3.2.12 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000 et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority.
Consultant must additionally comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality, drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. City may seek damages from Consultant for delay in completing the Services caused by Consultant’s failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section, or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed Forty-Nine Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($49,800) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, 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.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice, no later than the fifteenth (15th) calendar day of each month, which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant during the prior month. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein.
Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.
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3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit “C” may be adjusted at the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit “C.”
3.4 Labor Code Requirements.
3.4.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.4.2 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed on a public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the project and require the same of any subconsultants. This project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.
3.4.3 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5 Accounting Records.
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accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: Braude & Associates
636 North Carolina Avenue
Washington D.C. 20003
ATTN: Jayson Braude, Chief Counsel
City: City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
ATTN: Abel Avalos, City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
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3.6.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.6.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.
3.6.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.
3.6.3.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person -12-
or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.
3.6.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.6.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.
3.6.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.6.5 Indemnification.
3.6.5.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
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3.6.5.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
3.6.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.
3.6.7 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.6.8 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
3.6.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.6.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.6.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
3.6.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
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construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.6.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties. The City Manager shall have the authority to authorize changes to the Agreement that do not change the compensation of the Agreement.
3.6.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND BRAUDE &
ASSOCIATES, DBA: KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF ARTESIA BRAUDE & ASSOCIATES
By: ____________________________ By:__________________________ Abel Avalos Jayson Braude
City Manager Chief Counsel
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
______________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Exhibit “A”-1
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Kiley & Associates will collaborate with Artesia to open doors in Washington, D.C. and help develop their federal legislative priorities. Our partnership would include:
- Working with the City of Artesia to raise their profile with the House and Senate delegations, federal agencies, and the Trump Administration; - Coordinating with the dedicated day-to-day point of contact on identifying and refining local governments top project and policy priorities for their federal agenda (i.e. securing federal money for recreation and park projects, 5G telecommunications, water infrastructure, public safety, roadway expansion, street repairs, tourism, and policymaking); - Building support for the City’s objectives and resource needs within Congress and target key allies and influential lawmakers, committees and Executive branch policymakers; - Coordinating an annual trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Congressional delegation, Trump Administration, and key staff in the federal agencies; - Helping the City with any issues that have a federal nexus, which may include providing comments on federal regulations, securing letters of support for grant applications, and connecting local officials to federal agency professionals to maximize opportunities for success.
Kiley & Associates will collaborate with Artesia to create a federal government funding and outreach program. The focus will be on developing a plan to apply for congressionally directed spending and targeted funding within specific federal agencies and developing crucial relationships with program managers responsible for administering target grants.
To effectively support Artesia’s federal funding and policy goals, Kiley & Associates will leverage key legislative and budgetary timelines to maximize opportunities for securing resources. Our strategic approach includes:
- Navigating the Federal Budget Cycle: The federal fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30. The Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal is expected to be released in March, marking the start of congressional discussions on funding priorities. As appropriations hearings progress throughout the spring and summer, we will work to ensure Artesia's priority projects are positioned for consideration.
- Engaging in the Appropriations Process: The congressional appropriations process is now underway, with funding bills expected to take shape between March and September 2025. During this critical window, we will advocate for Artesia’s funding priorities, securing congressional support for targeted appropriations and congressionally directed spending (earmarks).
- Maximizing Grant Opportunities: Several key federal grant programs that align with Artesia’s priorities have upcoming deadlines:
o Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Applications are typically due in August 2025.
o BUILD Grants (formerly TIGER): The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be released in April 2025, with applications due in July 2025.
We will work closely with Artesia to identify grant opportunities, assist in application development, and engage with federal agencies and congressional offices to strengthen submissions. - Monitoring Legislative Actions: Recent legislative and executive actions can impact federal funding availability. With the current Continuing Resolution (CR) being decided at the time of this document being submitted, there may be funding uncertainties as Congress negotiates full-year appropriations. We will track legislative developments, Exhibit “A”-2
identify risks and opportunities for Artesia, and ensure the City is well-positioned to advocate for key priorities.
- Coordinating Federal Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with federal decision-makers is critical. We will facilitate meetings with key congressional offices, executive branch officials, and federal agencies throughout the year. Additionally, we recommend planning an annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. in fall 2025, allowing Artesia leaders to engage directly with lawmakers and program administrators ahead of the next budget cycle.
Exhibit “B”-1
EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
The Consultant shall perform the duties outlined in the Scope of Services for the duration of this Professional Services Agreement.
Exhibit “C”-1
EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
Compensation for services shall be Four Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($4,150) per month. Unless expressly agreed in writing in advance by the City, the cost to the City for the Services shall not exceed the lump sum amount of Forty-Nine Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($49,800).
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9M.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement With Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for Legislative Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Services
FROM: Carmen Zambrano, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement for Legislative Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Services with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for an amount not-to-exceed $54,000.
BACKGROUND:
The City has benefited from legislative advocacy and governmental affairs services to ensure strong representation at the state level and to support the City’s interests within the California State Legislature. The City has been working with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son ("Gonsalves") since 2021 to provide such services. Gonsalves has extensive experience advocating on behalf of municipal clients and is well-positioned to advance Artesia’s legislative and policy objectives. The firm assists the City in monitoring state legislative developments, identifying emerging opportunities and risks, facilitating direct engagement with legislators and state agencies, and supporting the City’s efforts to secure state funding. To continue these efforts, the City wishes to enter into a new Professional Services Agreement with Gonsalves for Fiscal Year 2025–26.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed agreement outlines a continuation of professional legislative advocacy and governmental affairs services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Under this agreement, Gonsalves will provide state-level legislative support, including:
Monitoring of legislation that may impact the City;
Advocacy for bills and budget items aligned with the City’s priorities; Coordination of communications and meetings with state legislators and staff; Strategic advice regarding legislative trends and funding opportunities; and Assistance with state agency relations and regulatory matters.
Gonsalvez will work closely with City officials to advocate for key local interests and policy goals, including but not limited to infrastructure, public safety, community services, and economic development. The proposed Agreement is for a one year term, with the option to renew for two one-year extensions, subject to mutual written consent by both parties.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved, the Agreement with Gonsalves will be for an amount not-to-exceed $54,000 for Fiscal Year 2025–26.
The cost of this Agreement is allocated in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Professional Services Agreement for Legislative Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Services with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for an amount not-to-exceed $54,000.
Attachments
2025 Gonsalves Agreement.pdf
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND JOE A. GONSALVES & SON FOR LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SERVICES
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of July, 2025, by and between the City of Artesia, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California ("City") and Joe A. Gonsalves & Son, a California Corporation, with its principal place of business at 925 L Street, Suite 250, Sacramento, California ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing legislative advocacy and governmental affairs services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render legislative advocacy and governmental affairs services as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional legislative advocacy and governmental affairs consulting services ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement for two additional one year terms.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
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Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services on behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services during the term of the Agreement. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows:
Anthony D. Gonsalves, Jason A. Gonsalves, and Paul A. Gonsalves.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Abel Avalos, City Manager, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all work submitted by Consultant. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Jason Gonsalves, or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant is solely responsible for the technical accuracy and quality of its Services. -3-
Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).
Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.
All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
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3.2.10.3 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.4 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.11.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. (C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation
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3.2.11.3 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.
Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability. (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(C) Workers' Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required
insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
3.2.11.4 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
3.2.11.5 Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
3.2.11.6 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
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deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.
3.2.11.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
3.2.11.9 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
3.2.11.10 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.
3.2.11.11 Additional Insurance Provisions
(A) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(B) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(C) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (D) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
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(E) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
(F) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.11.12 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive a monthly retainer in the amount of Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) payable in advance on the first day of each month. The total compensation shall not exceed Fifty-Four Thousand Dollars ($54,000) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, 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.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice, no later than the fifteenth (15th) calendar day of each month, which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant during the prior month. The invoice shall include the upcoming months retainer and any reimbursable expenses as outlined in Section 3.3.3 below, incurred in the prior month. City shall, before the 1st of the following month, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein. Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
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3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.
3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit “B” may be adjusted at the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit “C.”
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: Gonsalves & Son
925 L Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95814
ATTN: Jason Gonsalves
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City: City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
ATTN: Abel Avalos
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.5.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.5.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.
3.5.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the -10-
negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.
3.5.3.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.
3.5.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.5.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.
3.5.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.5 Indemnification.
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(with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers and shall apply to the full extent that it is caused by the negligence, act, omission, recklessness or intentional wrongful conduct of the Consultants, its agents, servants or representatives.
3.5.5.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
3.5.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.
3.5.7 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.5.8 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
3.5.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.5.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
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3.5.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
3.5.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.5.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.5.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.5.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. -13-
3.5.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
3.5.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND JOE A.
GONSALVES & SON
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF ARTESIA JOE. A GONSALVES & SON
By: ____________________________ By: ______________________________ Abel Avalos Anthony Gonsalves
City Manager President
By: ______________________________
Jason Gonsalves
Partner/Legislative Advocate
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
______________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit “A”-1
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
State lobbying services relating to legislative and regulatory issues that pertain to all facets of business and operations of the City of Artesia (City) departments. Activities include the following:
• Engage in advocacy on behalf of the City on state matters and on City-sponsored legislative proposals in consultation with the City’s Governmental Relations Administrator and other staff, as deemed appropriate.
• Advocate on behalf of the City and maintain liaison between the Administration, Legislature, and State Agencies and Departments as determined by the City. • Provide expertise in regulatory and legislative strategy and techniques to facilitate legislation and regulations through the process. • Respond to issues and assist the City in providing appropriate communication to key legislators and regulators.
• Identify effective advocacy strategies including where leverage should be applied, identify pitfalls and provide an understanding of the political climate in the state.
• Assist staff in understand how legislation and regulations are formulated.
Analyze and assist staff in drafting persuasive language in support of advocacy efforts.
• Monitor the legislative and regulatory process regarding specific issues within the City’s identified priorities, as well as, identifying other issues that may affect City departments.
• Develop and evaluate strategies for the support, opposition, or amending of pending legislation and regulations.
• Provide assistance in securing state support for local and regional legislation and projects and develop strategies to gain concurrence by the Governor and his administration.
Exhibit “B” - 1
EXHIBIT "B"
COMPENSATION
Monthly Retainer: $4,500
Costs and Expenses: City shall reimburse Consultant for any travel and/or other expense directly related to any requests by City to Consultant to participate in any meetings or activities outside of Sacramento.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9N.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Authorization to Conduct Traffic Calming Demonstrations at Four (4) Locations in the City on August 9, 2025
FROM: Ernesto Sanchez, Public Works Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council, by motion, authorize the Public Works Department to conduct traffic calming demonstrations utilizing temporary enhanced crosswalks at two (2) locations and miniature traffic circles at two (2) locations in the City on August 9, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed traffic calming demonstrations are a part of a larger project involving street pavement rehabilitation and traffic calming measures within the general area bounded by 183rd Street, Norwalk Boulevard, South Street, and Pioneer Boulevard.
The City Engineer is drafting plans to carry out pavement rehabilitation work on 186th Street between Pioneer Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard, Elaine Avenue between South Street and 183rd Street, and Grayland Avenue between South Street and 183rd Street. In addition to the needed rehabilitation work, Elaine Avenue, Grayland Avenue and 186th Street generate consistent reports of vehicle speeding. To address this, the City Engineer is incorporating traffic calming measures such as visual narrowing striping, solar-powered radar speed signs, and speed reduction pavement markings to the plans.
The City was awarded $209,430 from the California Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program in order to install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at the corner of 186th Street and Devlin Avenue and to install enhanced crosswalks at eight (8) unsignalized intersections throughout the City. These locations include:
166th Street and Alburtis Avenue
178th Street and Roseton Avenue
178th Street and Jersey Avenue
Ashworth Street and Clarkdale Avenue
183rd Street and Elaine Avenue
186th
Street and Elaine Avenue
186th Street and Grayland Avenue
186th Street and Horst Avenue
Combing the pavement rehabilitation work and the Highway Safety Improvement Program makes sense in this area, as it would result in significant cost efficiencies.
To further the benefits of this coordinated approach, Staff would like to consider the inclusion of additional traffic calming measures. Four (4) additional traffic calming measures have been considered by the Beautification and Maintenance Commission and the Public Works Committee for this project. They include:
1. Miniature traffic circle at the intersection of 186th Street and Clarkdale Avenue;
2. Miniature traffic circle at the intersection of 186th Street and Elaine Avenue;
3. Mid-block enhanced crosswalk on Elaine Avenue at Droxford Street; and
4. Mid-block enhanced crosswalk on Grayland Avenue between 186th Street and South Street.
All traffic calming measures being considered on this project, including traffic circles and mid-block crosswalks, are included in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and are prescribed by the California Department of Transportation’s Traffic Calming Guide for being accepted and effective forms of traffic calming.
However, before incorporating miniature traffic circles, which would be new to the City, and mid-block crosswalks, which would require modification to the existing parkway, into the plans, the Public Works Committee recommended the Staff conduct a temporary demonstration to test their effectiveness and to receive community feedback.
Staff proposes to conduct temporary demonstrations at the four (4) aforementioned locations on August 9, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Feedback from the demonstration would inform the project plans, which would be considered for approval by the City Council at a future date.
ANALYSIS:
Miniature traffic circles are designed for residential streets rated for speeds between 25 to 30 miles-per-hour in order to reduce vehicle speeds at and near unsignalized intersections. By forcing drivers to maneuver around the central circle's island, they are forced to drive at slower, more consistent speeds. This effect can extend to the stretches of roadway between other traffic circles and signalized intersections. The California Department of Transportation’s Traffic Calming Guide provides that speeds are approximately 40 percent lower in a traffic circle than 350-feet away from the intersection. Cities with miniature traffic circles have reported overall speed reductions of up to 11 percent on local roads where traffic circles are present. Additionally, there are no impacts to noise levels or emergency vehicle access.
Miniature traffic circles also offer opportunities to reclaim right-of-way for landscaping, which can help beautify residential neighborhoods. The City Engineer has determined that the intersection of 186th Street and Clarkdale Avenue and the intersection 186th Street and Elaine Avenue can accommodate miniature traffic circles based on criteria outlined by the Federal Highway Administration and California Department of Transportation. For the miniature traffic circle demonstrations, the Public Works Department intends to utilize traffic cones, delineators, straw waddles (barriers), and potted plants. These items are either already in the Department’s inventory of materials, or will be purchased for use on other projects, but can be utilized for this demonstration as well. The temporary demonstration would resemble the layout below:
Mid-block enhanced crosswalks are pedestrian safety features designed to improve safety in areas where pedestrians need to cross streets between intersections. These enhancements slow down vehicle speeds and increase driver awareness of pedestrians. The Federal Highway Administration provides that enhanced crosswalks can reduce pedestrian injury crashes by up 40 percent and studies show that mid-block enhanced crosswalks can reduce vehicle speeds by 10 miles-per-hour in some cases. The City Engineer has identified two (2) potential locations for a mid-block enhanced crosswalk that are currently unprotected, and through resident engagement, Staff has confirmed that these locations are popular mid-block crossings for residents.
1. Mid-block on Elaine Avenue at Droxford Street. This is a popular location to cross Elaine Avenue for residents to access Artesia Park and Artesia Library. An enhanced crosswalk at this location breaks the travel length of Elaine Avenue in half, makes pedestrians more visible, forces drivers to slow down and yield to pedestrians, and provides an ADA accessible crossing between South Street and 186th Street; and
2. Mid-block on Grayland Avenue between South Street and 186th Street. This is a popular location to cross for residents to access Trinity Christian Reformed Church. An enhanced crosswalk at this location breaks the travel length of Grayland Avenue in half, makes pedestrians more visible, forces drivers to slow down and yield to pedestrians, and provides an ADA accessible crossing between South Street and 186th Street.
For the mid-block enhanced crosswalk demonstrations, the Public Works Department intends to utilize detachable artistic crosswalks panels. The crosswalk panels would be borrowed from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as part of their Go Human Kit of Parts Lending Program. The panels are vehicle traffic rated and the temporary demonstration would resemble the layout below:
In addition to lending the Public Works Department materials for the demonstrations, SCAG’s Go Human Community Engagement Program has awarded grant funding to cover labor and advertising costs associated with the demonstrations. The proposed demonstrations align with SCAG’s goal to reduce traffic collisions, encourage people walk and bike, and create safer and more connected communities by sponsoring regional traffic safety education events that put these ideas into action.
SCAG is providing $5,300 in grant funds to cover labor costs, which include Staff time for the demonstration set-up and break-down, event management, safety oversight and information gathering. SCAG would also provide $1,200 in grant funds to cover advertising costs, which include the costs to print and hand deliver flyers to residents in the project area encouraging them to attend and provide feedback. In total, SCAG is providing $6,500 in grant funds for the proposed demonstrations. Additionally, members of the Beautification and Maintenance Commission and Strong Towns Artesia have committed to volunteering for the demonstration to engage community members regarding these traffic calming measures and to collect feedback.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The City was awarded a $6,500 grant through SCAG’s Go Human Community Streets Grant Program to fund Staff labor costs and advertising costs for the temporary demonstrations.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that City Council, by motion, authorize the Public Works Department to conduct traffic calming demonstrations utilizing temporary enhanced crosswalks at two (2) locations and miniature traffic circles at two (2) locations in the City on August 9, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Attachments
Preliminary Project Exhibits.pdf
183RD STREET
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166TH ST. GRIDLEY RD. PIONEER BLVD. NORWALK BLVD. ARLINE AVE. CLARKDALE AVE. ELAINE AVE. GRAYLAND AVE. IBEX AVE. CORBY AVE. JERSEY AVE.
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· 166th St. X Alburtis Ave.
· 178th St. X Rosetone Ave.
· 178th St. X Jersey Ave.
· Ashworth St. X Clarkdale Ave.
· 183rd St. X Elaine Ave.
· 186th St. X Grayland Ave.
· 186th St. X Horst Ave.
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· 186th St. X Devlin Ave.
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· 186th Street: Pioneer Blvd. - Norwalk Blvd.
· Elaine Avenue: 183rd St. - South St.
· Grayland Avenue: 183rd St. - South St.
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LINE STRIPING
- DESIGNATION OF ON-STREET PARKING NARROWS TRAVEL LANES
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- INSTALLATION OF HIGH VISIBILITY CROSSWALKS CREATES VISUAL
ADVANCED YIELD MARKINGS
- INSTALLATION OF A CROSSWALK AT DROXFORD STREET BREAKS THE TRAVEL LENGTH OF ELAINE BETWEEN SOUTH ST. AND 186TH ST. IN HALF. ARTEIA PARK
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- INSTALLATION OF 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGNS
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ADVANCED YIELD MARKINGS
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· IMPLEMENTS TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES:
- CHANNELIZED APPROACHES
- GEOMETRIC CURVATURE TO SLOW SPEEDS
· PROVIDES PERMEABLE SURFACE AND LANDSCAPED AREAS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9O.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement for Security Guard Services with Southwest Patrol FROM: Mario Flores, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement for Security Guard Services with Southwest Patrol for an amount not-to-exceed $300,000.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Artesia entered into a temporary agreement with Southwest Patrol to provide supplemental patrol to deter illegal fireworks the past several weeks. The current letter agreement for these services commenced on June 20, 2025 and will expire on July 13, 2025. During this period, two (2) unarmed security guards were deployed seven days per week from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. to help support the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in deterring illegal fireworks activity and ensuring public safety within the City.
Building upon the success of this initial deployment, and in alignment with the City Council's priorities to increase public safety by adding additional resources to supplement the Sheriff's Department, City staff now seeks to expand security services for the entire Fiscal Year 2025-26. The intent is to provide an ongoing security presence to support law enforcement, deter criminal activity, and enhance public safety in targeted areas throughout the City.
The extended deployment will allow for consistent patrolling of high-priority locations, including residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas, with the goal of improving quality of life, increasing visibility, and responding more effectively to safety concerns raised by residents and local businesses.
ANALYSIS:
Southwest Patrol will provide one (1) unarmed, uniformed security guard per marked patrol vehicle bearing both security company and City logos. The guard(s) will patrol designated areas throughout Artesia's residential neighborhoods, parks, and shopping centers seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, on eight-hour shifts. The amount of guards deployed and the times deployed will flex throughout the year based on coordination with the Sheriff's Department and activity within the City and surrounding areas. All security guards will be properly uniformed, equipped, and present a professional appearance. The guards will also be properly trained and will perform all services under this agreement in a skillful and competent manner. Additionally, the officers will possess all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the services.
Southwest Patrol has been providing professional security services since 1994 and offers over three decades of experience in public safety support. The company is well established in the Gateway Cities region and currently serves several nearby cities, including: Bellflower, Cerritos, Lakewood, and Paramount, offering patrol services that complement Los Angeles County Sheriff Department operations. Staff, representatives from the Sheriff's Department and Southwest Patrol have met and discussed deployment opportunities, how deployment can change based on needs, and how to ensure open communications for the short term agreement and are ready to utilize the same methods for the long term agreement if it is approved. Southwest Patrol's familiarity with the surrounding area and proven ability to adapt to the unique needs of each city make them a strong partner for municipalities seeking to enhance public safety through dedicated security services.
The proposed agreement will commence on July 14, 2025 and will expire on June 30, 2026 and includes a not-toexceed amount of $300,000 to allow for unforeseen contingencies to be covered within the budgeted contract. City staff will provide quarterly reports on Southwest Patrol's performance and accomplishments during Public Safety Commission meetings to maintain an ongoing evaluation of services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol will have a maximum impact of $300,000 on the City's General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The cost associated with this Agreement is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Professional Services Agreement for Security Guard Services with Southwest Patrol for an amount not-to-exceed $300,000.
Attachments
Southwest Agreement 2025.pdf
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 14th day of July 2025, by and between the City of Artesia, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California ("City") and Southwest Patrol, Inc., a California corporation with its principal place of business at 1800 E Lambert Road #155, Brea, CA 92821 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."`
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing Security Guard services to public clients, is licensed and qualified in the State of California, has the experience and facilities to perform properly and timely, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City does not have the personnel able and/or available to perform the services required under this Agreement, and desires to engage Consultant to render such professional services for the Security Guard Services project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional Security Guard consulting services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 14, 2025 to June 30, 2026, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
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Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Any personnel performing the Services on behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: Mike Gagon, Vice President.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Services or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Mike Gagon, Vice President, or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
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3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its subconsultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).
Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.
All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business -4-
Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.3 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.4 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
3.2.10.5 Insurance.
3.2.10.6 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.7 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $3,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. -5-
(C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation
Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease. (D) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): Professional Liability insurance or Errors & Omissions insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000. Covered professional services shall specifically include all work to be performed under the Agreement and delete any exclusions that may potentially affect the work to be performed (for example, any exclusions relating to lead, asbestos, pollution, testing, underground storage tanks, laboratory analysis, soil work, etc.). If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall precede the effective date of the initial Agreement and continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least five (5) years from termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3.2.10.8 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.
Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability. (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): 1) Cancellation:
Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Contractual Liability Exclusion Deleted: This insurance shall include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. (D) Workers' Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required
insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
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3.2.10.9 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
3.2.10.10 Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
3.2.10.11 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
3.2.10.12 Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.
3.2.10.13 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
3.2.10.14 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
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3.2.10.16 Additional Insurance Provisions
(A) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(B) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(C) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (D) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
(E) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
(F) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.10.17 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.
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state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000 et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority.
Consultant must additionally comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality, drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. City may seek damages from Consultant for delay in completing the Services caused by Consultant’s failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section, or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, 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.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice, no later than the fifteenth (15th) calendar day of each month, which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant during the prior month. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein.
Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.
3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit “C” may be adjusted at the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit “C.”
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Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.4.2 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed on a public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the project and require the same of any subconsultants. This project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.
3.4.3 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5 Accounting Records.
3.5.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
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3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: Southwest Patrol, Inc.
1800 E Lambert Road #155
Brea, CA, 92821
ATTN: Mike Gagon, Vice President
City: City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
ATTN: Abel Avalos, City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.6.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall -11-
be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.6.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.
3.6.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.
3.6.3.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.
3.6.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such -12-
materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.6.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.
3.6.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.6.5 Indemnification.
3.6.5.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3.6.5.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of -13-
competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
3.6.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.
3.6.7 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.6.8 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
3.6.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.6.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.6.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
3.6.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
3.6.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease -14-
of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.6.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties. The City Manager shall have the authority to authorize changes to the Agreement that do not change the compensation of the Agreement.
3.6.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
3.6.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND SOUTHWEST
PATROL, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF ARTESIA SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.
By: ____________________________ By: ______________________________ Abel Avalos
City Manager Its:
Printed Name:
Attest:
____________________________ By: ______________________________ City Clerk
Its:
Printed Name:
Approved as to Form:
______________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Exhibit “A-1”
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant shall provide unarmed, uniformed security officer(s) with a marked patrol vehicle bearing both the Consultant and City logos. Security personnel will patrol designated areas throughout Artesia’s residential neighborhoods, parks, and shopping centers to deter criminal activity. Patrol coverage will generally occur seven days a week (Monday through Sunday), with shift durations, start times, and the number of officers assigned determined by the City based on operational needs.
Patrols shall occur in areas designated by the City in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and may vary from time to time, based on the needs of the City. Each officer will take a 30-minute nonpaid lunch, and the City will be billed for eight (8) hour shifts. Stand By Time may be applied when the Officers must stay on patrol or a designated location longer than the scheduled shift when requested by City. Any changes to services must be done in writing via email with a twenty-four (24) hour advance notice.
Officers will be properly equipped, uniformed, and appropriately attired. The officers will also be properly trained and will perform all services under this agreement in a skillful and competent manner. The officers shall have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the services. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws that affect the performance of the services.
Exhibit “B”-1
EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
The Consultant shall provide the services outlined in Exhibit “A” within the term of the Agreement.
The working hours are subject to change at the mutual consent of both parties.
Exhibit “C”-1
EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
The pay rate for an unarmed security officer is $45.00 per hour. Unless expressly agreed in writing in advance by the City, the cost to the City for the Services shall not exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000).
In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, but any increase shall not exceed the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange Counties.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 9P.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Regarding Reaffirming Artesia's Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Community
FROM: Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council adopt, by motion, Resolution No. 25-3057, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Reaffirming Artesia's Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Community and Repudiating the Conduct of U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) in the City.
BACKGROUND:
During the June 26, 2025 City Council meeting closed session, City Council provided direction to staff to prepare a resolution affirming the City's position on the recent immigration activity impacting the regions and affirming Artesia's commitment to the diversity and safety of the community.
ANALYSIS:
In response to City Council's request, staff has prepared draft Resolution 25-3057 to stand by the following:
1. Affirms the City's unwavering commitment to being a safe, inclusive, and welcoming city for all residents— regardless of immigration status and calls upon all agencies operating within city limits to respect the civil and human rights of every individual;
2. Repudiates the increased presence conduct of ICE within the City’s jurisdiction;
3. Requests an end to the federal government’s harmful enforcement practices that separate families and destabilize communities, and to pursue humane and just immigration policies;
4. Urges the Department of Homeland Security to cease immigration raids in our City; and
5. Commits to working collaboratively to explore and promote programs and partnerships that support the health, safety, and well-being of all community
members, particularly those most at risk due to federal immigration enforcement actions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this Resolution. It is unknown if there may be indirect fiscal impacts such as the withholding of federal funding associated with approval of this resolution.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
The City Council adopt, by motion, Resolution No. 25-3057, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Reaffirming Artesia's Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Community and Repudiating the Conduct of U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) in the City.
Attachments
Resolution No. 25-3057
1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-3057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING ARTESIA’S
COMMITMENT TO A SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND WELCOMING
COMMUNITY AND REPUDIATING THE CONDUCT OF U.S.
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM’S ENFORCEMENT (ICE) IN
THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Artesia recognizes that the United States of America was built by immigrants, and our country and community are strongest when we embrace the diversity, culture, and contributions of all individuals; WHEREAS, the City of Artesia is home to a diverse population, including immigrants, refugees, and individuals of all national origins, ethnicities, and immigration statuses; WHEREAS, the City of Artesia affirms its support for non-criminal immigrants who are integral to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of our city; WHEREAS, immigrants in Artesia contribute meaningfully across all sectors, including working as essential workers, small business owners, educators, health care providers, service industry professionals, and volunteers supporting our youth, faith institutions, and civic life;
WHEREAS, countless immigrant families in Artesia have lived in the community for decades, raising children, contributing to local schools, maintaining vibrant neighborhoods, and helping to drive the city’s economy;
WHEREAS, immigrant-owned small businesses help energize Artesia’s commercial corridors, creating jobs and economic growth that benefit all residents; WHEREAS, the City of Artesia recognizes that the rich cultural diversity of our immigrant population enhances community life through festivals, traditions, and multilingual services that foster mutual respect and understanding;
WHEREAS, the City Council is proud to serve a City built upon the values of inclusion, compassion, and the shared experiences of its people;
WHEREAS, recent immigration enforcement actions and visible presence of ICE agents in the region have caused fear, uncertainty, distress, and disruption among many community members, particularly within the City’s immigrant population; WHEREAS, the City of Artesia values every member of its immigrant community and strongly objects to enforcement actions that target individuals who are working hard to seek safety, stability, and opportunity, living peacefully and crime-free, and contributing positively to the City’s well-being and prosperity;
2 WHEREAS, the City Council is deeply troubled that families and entire neighborhoods are being torn apart, suffering the consequences of a broken federal immigration system;
WHEREAS, the City Council empathizes with and supports all community members who are feeling fear and uncertainty because of these enforcement activities; WHEREAS, the City of Artesia is united in affirming what has always been true about our community: that Artesia is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for all regardless of immigration status and every resident of Artesia deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive without fear;
WHEREAS, immigration enforcement presence has prompted widespread outcry and public demonstrations;
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia has experienced other negative impacts attributed to the increased federal immigration enforcement in the region including, but not limited to, safety concerns from the excessive presence of federal agents in the region causing alarm among the community, and resulting in people afraid to leave their homes, unable to carry on with their daily activities;
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia stands for compassion, unity, and action, and the City Council affirms its commitment to continue listening to, uplifting, and standing with all members of the community;
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia is already providing information on services and programs to inform, and assist our most vulnerable residents; WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that the enforcement of the nation’s immigration laws is a federal responsibility, and that local resources are not used to assist with immigration enforcement pursuant to the California Values Act (Gov Code. §§ 7284 et seq.);
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that local resources are best used to build trust between communities and public safety officials and not to facilitate immigration enforcement;
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia seeks to maintain its character as a welcoming city, and supports the right of all individuals to live free from intimidation, discrimination, and fear, and to access city services regardless of immigration status; WHEREAS, the City of Artesia and its law enforcement partner (LA County Sheriff’s Department) do not participate in immigration enforcement activities, do not assist U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with raids, and do not enforce federal immigration laws, which are outside the scope of local policing; and WHEREAS, the separation between local policing and federal immigration enforcement is essential to maintaining trust between immigrant communities and public 3 safety officials, and to ensuring that all residents feel safe in reporting crimes and seeking assistance without fear of immigration consequences.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Therefore, the City Council hereby declares as follows:
1. The City Council affirms Artesia’s unwavering commitment to safety, inclusivity, and welcome for all residents—regardless of immigration status—and calls upon all agencies operating within city limits to respect the civil and human rights of every individual.
2. The City Council repudiates the increased presence and enforcement activities of ICE within the City’s jurisdiction that disproportionately target immigrant and marginalized communities.
3. The City Council requests an end to the federal government’s harmful enforcement practices that separate families and destabilize communities, and to pursue humane and just immigration policies.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2025. _____________________________________
ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
BEST, BEST AND KRIEGER LLP
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 10A.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Case No. 2024-34: Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
FROM: Sal Lopez, Interim Community Development Director REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 25-973, 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.
PURPOSE:
On January 21, 2025, the City’s Planning Commission reviewed and recommended the Ordinance for adoption by the City Council. The item subsequently was considered by the City Council for introduction and approval at the February 10, 2025 City Council Meeting. However, staff recently discovered that due to a clerical error, the wrong version of the ordinance was attached to the staff report (the correct version of the ordinance was reviewed by our Planning Commission). As a result, the attached Ordinance will amend the previously adopted ordinance to correct the clerical error.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission previously recommended to approve this proposed ordinance at its November 19, 2024, meeting. However, following the Planning Commission meeting, the City of Artesia ("City") received comments from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) identifying select provisions of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Units (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). HCD’s comments clarified recent changes to state law that requires a deed restriction for a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) and not for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 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) (Commissioner Manalo absent) recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance. The Planning Commission raised concerns regarding parking impacts on neighborhoods resulting from developing ADUs.
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 construction cutoff 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
Adopt the revised Ordinance to 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:
Waive full reading and introduce, by title only, Ordinance No. 25-973, 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 No 25-973.pdf
Exhibit A-1 to Ord. 25-973
PC Resolution 2025-01P.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-973
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 WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly 2 of 3
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 Adopted Ordinance No. 25- 963 to amend the ADU Ordinance in compliance with state ADU law.
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2025, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the revised 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 on January 21,2025; 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 3 of 3
declared invalid.
SECTION 7. Adoption, Certification, and Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Artesia shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published and/or posted in the manner required by law.
SECTION 8. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.
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 14th day of July, 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(h). 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:
(a) "Accessory dwelling unit or ADU" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
(1) An efficiency unit, as defined by Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
(2) A manufactured home, as defined by Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(b) "Accessory structure" means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
(c) "Complete independent living facilities" means permanent provisions for living, 65344.00030\42792764.4
2 sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multi-family dwelling is or will be situated.
(d) "Efficiency kitchen" means a kitchen that includes all of the following:
(1) A cooking facility with appliances.
(2) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
(e) "Junior accessory dwelling unit or JADU" means a residential unit that satisfies all of the following:
(1) It is no more than 500 square feet in size.
(2) It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a part of and contained within the single-family structure.
(3) It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family structure. (4) If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it contains an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed singlefamily structure in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling.
(5) It includes an efficiency kitchen, as defined in Subsection (d). (f) “Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation. (g) Living area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. (h) "Nonconforming zoning condition" means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.
(i) "Passageway" means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.
(j) "Proposed dwelling" means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
(k) "Public transit" means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the 65344.00030\42792764.4
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§ 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:
(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.
(2) Limited Detached on Single-Family Lot. One detached, new construction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under Subsection (a)(1)(i) above), if the detached ADU satisfies each of the following limitations:
(i) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. (ii) The total floor area is 800 square feet or smaller. (iii) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit in Section 9-2.4505(b) below.
(3) Converted on Multi-Family Lot. One or more ADUs within portions of existing multi-family dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each converted ADU complies with State building standards for dwellings. Under this subsection, at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multi-family dwelling, up to 65344.00030\42792764.4
4 a quantity equal to 25% of the existing multi-family dwelling units. (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.
(b) ADU Permit.
(1) Except as allowed under Subsection (a) above, no ADU may be created without a building permit and an ADU permit in compliance with the standards set forth in Sections 9-2.4505 and 9-2.4506.
(2) The City may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred in processing ADU permits, including the costs of adopting or amending the City's ADU ordinance. The ADU permit processing fee is determined by the Director of Community Development and approved by the City Council by resolution.
(c) Process and Timing.
(1) An ADU permit is considered and approved ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing.
(2) The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date that the City receives a completed application. If the City has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application is deemed approved unless either:
(i) The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60 day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay; or (ii) When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multi-family dwelling on the lot, the City may delay acting on the permit 65344.00030\42792764.4
5 application for the ADU or JADU until the City acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multi-family dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
(3) If the City denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the City must provide the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60 day time period established by Subsection (c)(2) above. (4) A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
§ 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. (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. (b) Height.
(1) Except as otherwise provided by the subsections below, a detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height.
(2) A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit that is located within 1/2 mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof 65344.00030\42792764.4
6 pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
(3) A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
(4) An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this Subsection (b) may not exceed two stories.
(5) For purposes of this Subsection (b), height is measured above existing legal grade to the peak of the structure.
(c) Fire Sprinklers.
(1) Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence.
(2) The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling. (d) Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days. This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created. (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).
(f) Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an onsite wastewatertreatment system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
(g) Owner Occupancy. As required by State law, all JADUs are subject to an owneroccupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person’s legal domicile and permanent residence. However, the owneroccupancy requirement in this Subsection (g) does not apply if the property is 65344.00030\42792764.4
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(1) An ADU that is permitted after January 1, 2020, but before January 1, 2025, is not subject to any owner-occupancy requirement. (2) Unless applicable law requires otherwise, all ADUs that are permitted on or after January 1, 2025, are subject to an owner-occupancy requirement.
A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property must reside on the property as the person’s legal domicile and permanent residence.
(3) As required by State law, all JADUs are subject to an owner-occupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person’s legal domicile and permanent residence. However, the owneroccupancy requirement in this Subsection (g) does not apply if the property is entirely owned by another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
(h) Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an ADU or a 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 The JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
(2) The ADU or JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed by this section.
(3) The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property owners.
(4) The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the ADU or JADU, as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Director, providing evidence that the ADU or JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the ADU or JADU has been eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director's determination consistent with other provisions of this Code. If the ADU or JADU is not entirely physically removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an ADU or JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise comply with applicable provisions of this 65344.00030\42792764.4
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(5) The deed restriction is enforceable by the Director or designee for the benefit of the City. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction may result in legal action against the property owner, and the City is authorized to obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to, obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the ADU or JADU in violation of the recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.
(i) Building and Safety.
(1) Must Comply with Building Code. Subject to this Subsection (i), all ADUs and JADUs must comply with all local Building Code requirements.
(2) No Change of Occupancy. Construction of an ADU does not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local Building Code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code, unless the Building Official or Plan Check Engineer makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this Subsection (i) prevents the City from changing the occupancy code of a space that was uninhabitable space or that was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use in accordance with this section.
§ 9-2.4506 Specific ADU Requirements.
The following requirements apply only to ADUs that require an ADU permit under Section 9-
4.4504(a)(4)(b).
(a) Maximum Size.
(1) The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this subsection is 850 square feet for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet for a unit with two or more bedrooms.
(2) An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is further limited to 50% of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
(3) Application of other development standards in this subsection, such as FAR or lot coverage, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the percent-based size limit in subsection or of an FAR, front setback, lot coverage limit, or open space requirement may require the ADU to be less than 800 square feet.
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9 (b) Setbacks.
(1) An ADU that is subject to Section 9-2.4506 must conform to a 25 foot front-yard setback, subject to Subsection (a)(3).
(2) An ADU that is subject to this section must conform to four foot side- and rear-yard setbacks.
(3) No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to Section 9-2.4506 if the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
(c) Lot Coverage. No ADU subject to Section 9-2.4506 may cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 50%, subject to Subsection (a)(3) above. (d) Minimum Open Space. No ADU subject to this Section 9-2.4506 may cause the total percentage of open space of the lot to fall below 50%, subject to Subsection (a)(3) above.
(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.
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.
(2) The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
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(4) The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling.
(5) The interior horizontal dimensions of an ADU must be at least 10 feet wide in every direction, with a minimum interior wall height of seven feet. (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. (7) All windows and doors in an ADU are less than 30 feet from a property line that is not a public right-of-way line must either be (for windows) clerestory with the bottom of the glass at least six feet above the finished floor, or (for windows and for doors) utilized frosted or obscure glass. (h) Landscape Requirements. Evergreen landscape screening must be planted and maintained between the ADU and adjacent parcels as follows:
(1) At least one fifteen (15) gallon size plant shall be provided for every five linear feet of exterior wall. Alternatively, at least one twenty-four (24) inch box size plant shall be provided for every 10 linear feet of exterior wall.
(2) Plant specimens must be at least six feet tall when installed. As an alternative, a solid fence of at least six feet in height may be installed. (3) All landscaping must be drought-tolerant.
(i) Historical Protections. An ADU that is on or within 600 feet of real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must be located so as to not be visible from any public right-of-way.
§ 9-2.4507 Fees.
(a) Impact Fees.
(1) No impact fee is required for an ADU that is less than 750 square feet in size. For purposes of this subsection, "impact fee" means a "fee" under the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Section 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Government Code Section 66477). "Impact fee" here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.
(2) Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750 square feet or 65344.00030\42792764.4
11 larger in size must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling).
(b) Utility Fees.
(1) If an ADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility and payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
(2) Except as described in Subsection (b)(1), converted ADUs on a singlefamily lot that are created under Section 9-2.4504(a)(1) are not required to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility. Nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required. (3) Except as described in Subsection (b)(1), all ADUs that are not covered by Subsection (b)(2) require a new, separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility.
(i) The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden created by the ADU based on either the floor area or the number of drainage fixture units (DFU) values, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
(ii) The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the City may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
§ 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:
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12 (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.
(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.
CITI OF ARTESIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION N0. 2025-01P
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 45 0F 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
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES
HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Planning and Zoning 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").
SECTION 2: In recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law, a number of bills that, among other things, amend various sections of the Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs.
SECTION 3: 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.
SECTION 4: 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.
SECTION 5: 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.
SECTION 6: On November 19, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-963 ("Regular ADU Ordinance"). The code amendments attached thereto are 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 Regular ADU Ordinance.
1 SECTION 7: 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 City's Regular ADU Ordinance.
SECTION 8: On January 21, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the updated Regular ADU Ordinance.
SECTION 9: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find that, 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 proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law.
SECTION 10: The Planning Commission 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 11: Given the foregoing, and based on the entire record before the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit "A." SECTION 12: This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
The Planning Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and cause the same to be maintained in the permanent records of the City. 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21s' DAY of JANUARY 2025. ":'c'!:vice-chair
ATTESTVicto/}Ea, Planning Clerk
ROLLCALLVOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABST AIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: BARCELOS, PATEL, DIAZ
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS: MANALO
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
4 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)
§ 9-2.4503 Definitions.
As used in this article, terms are defined as follows:
(31 "Accessory dwelling unit or ADU" meansan attachedor a detachedresidential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
(1) An efficiency unit, as defined by Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
(2) A manufactured home, as defined by Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(:Q "Accessory structure" means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
(.Q "Complete independent living facilities" means permanent provisions for living, 1 65344.OO030\42792764.4
sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multi-family dwelling is or will be situated.
(,ffl "Efficiency kitchen" means a kitchen that includes all of the following:
(l) A cooking facility with appliances.
(2) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
(3) "Junior accessory dwelling unit or JADU" means a residential unit that satisfies all of the following:
(1) It is no more than 500 square feet in size.
(2) It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a part of and contained within the single-family structure.
(3) It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family structure. (4) If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it contains an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed singlefamily structure in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling.
(5) It includes an efficiency kitchen, as defined in Subsection (d). (.Q "Livable space" means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation. (3d Living area" means the interior habitable areaof a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. % "Nonconforming zoning condition" means aphysical improvement on a property that does not confortn with current zoning standards.
(3 "Passageway" means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.
(,3) "Proposed dwelling" means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
(:j5) "Public transit" means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the 2 65344 0003m42792764 4
public.
§ 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:
(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 Scction 65852.22 Scctions 66333 through 66339.
(2) Limited Detached on Single-Family Lot. One detached, new construction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under Subsection (a)(l)(i) above), if the detached ADU satisfies each of the following limitations:
(i) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. (ii) The total floor area is 800 square feet or smaller. (iii) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit in Section 9-2.4505(b) below.
(3) Converted on Multi-Family Lot. One or more ADUs within portions of existing multi-family dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each converted ADU complies with State building standards for dwellings. Under this subsection, at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multi-family dwelling, up to 3 65344 00030'l42792764 4
a quantity equal to 25% of the existing multi-family dwelling units. (4) Limited Detached on Multifamily Lot: No more than two detached ADUs on a lot that has an cxisting or proposed multifamily dwellin to eight detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, if each detached ADU satisfies 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.
(b) ADUPermit.
(1) Except as allowed under Subsection (a) above, no ADU may be created without a building permit and an ADU permit in compliance with the standards set forth in Sections 9-2.4505 and 9-2.4506.
(2) The City may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred in processing ADU permits, including the costs of adopting or amending the City's ADU ordinance. The ADU permit processing fee is determined by the Director of Community Development and approved by the City Council by resolution.
(c) Process and Timing.
(l) An ADU pertnit is considered and approved ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing.
(2) The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date that the City receives a completed application. If the City has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application is deemed approved unless either:
(i) The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60 day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay; or (ii) When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multi-family dwelling on the lot, the City may delay acting on the permit 4 65344 00030S42792764 4
application for the ADU or JADU until the City acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multi-family dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
(3) If the City denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the City must provide the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60 day time period established by Subsection (c)(2) above. (4) A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
§ 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.
(l) 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. (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. (b) Height.
(1) Except as otherwise provided by the subsections below, a detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height.
(2) A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit that is located within 1/2 mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof 5 65344 00030S42792764 4
pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling umt.
(3) A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
(4) An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this Subsection (b) may not exceed two stories.
(5) For purposes of this Subsection (b), height is measured above existing legal grade to the peak of the structure.
(c) Fire Sprinklers.
(l) Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence.
(2) The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling. (d) Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days. This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created. (e) No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but, except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section . 6, 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).
Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an onsite wastewatertreatment system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
(g) Owner Occupancy. As required by State law, all JADUs are subiect to an owneroccupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU. as the person's legal domicile and permanent residence. However, the owneroccupancv requirement in this Subsection (qi does not applv if the property is 6 65344 00030\42792764 4
entirely owned by another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
(1) .'inADU that is pctmittcd aftcr January 1, 2020, but bcforc January 1, 2025, is not subjcct to any owner occupancy rcquircmcnt. (2) Unlcss applicablc law rcquircs othcrwisc, all,'tDUs that arc pcrmittcd on or after January 1, 2025, arc subject to an owner occupancy rcquircmcnt. ,'\. natural pcrson with lcgal or cquitablc titlc to thc propcrty must rcsidc on the propcrty must rcsidc on the property as thc parson's lcgal domicilt:i and pcrmancnt rcsidcncc.
(3) z'is rcquircd by Statc law, all J,'iD{Js are subjcct to an owncr occupancy rcquircmcnt.,'i natural pcrson with lcgal or cquitablc titlc to thc propcrty must rcsidc on the property, in cithcr thc primary dwelling or JitDU, as thc pcrson's lcgal domicilc and pcrmancnt rcsidcncc. Howcvcr, thc owncr occupancy rcquircmcnt in this Subsection (g) does not apply if the propcrty is cntircly owncd by anothcr govcrnmcntal agcncy, land trust, or housing organization.
(h) Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an.'iDU or a 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:
(l) Exccpt as othcn,visc providcd in Govcrnmcnt Codc Scction 65852.26 66341, the i'iDU Or Thc JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
(2) The JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed by this section.
(3) The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property owners.
(4) The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the JADU, as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Director, providing evidence that the JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the A JADU has been eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director's determination consistent with other provisions of this Code. If the JADU is not entirely physically removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an -M JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise comply with applicable provisions of this 7 65344 00030S42792764 4
Code.
(5) The deed restriction is enforceable by the Director or designee for the benefit of the City. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction may result in legal action against the property owner, and the City is authorized to obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to, obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the -M; JADU in violation of the recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.
(i) Building and Safety.
(l) Must Comply with Building Code. Subject to this Subsection (i), all ADUs and JADUs must comply with all local Building Code requirements.
(2) No Change of Occupancy. Construction of an ADU does not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local Building Code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code, unless the Building Official or Plan Check Engineer makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this Subsection (i) prevents the City from changing the occupancy code of a space that was uninhabitable space or that was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use in accordance with this section.
§ 9-2.4506 Specific ADU Requirements.
The following requirements apply only to ADUs that require an ADU permit under Section 9-
4.4504(€ 0b
(a) Maximum Size.
(1) The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this subsection is 850 square feet for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet for a unit with two or more bedrooms.
(2) An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is further limited to 50% of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
(3) Application of other development standards in this subsection, such as FAR or lot coverage, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the percent-based size limit in subsection or of an FAR, front setback, lot coverage limit, or open space requirement may require the ADU to be less than 800 square feet.
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(b) Setbacks.
(l) An ADU that is subject to Section 9-2.4506 must conform to a 25 foot front-yard setback, subject to Subsection (a)(3).
(2) An ADU that is subject to this section must conform to four foot side- and rear-yard setbacks.
(3) No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to Section 9-2.4506 if the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
(c) Lot Coverage. 'No ADU subject to Section 9-2.4506 may cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 50%, subject to Subsection (a)(3) above. (d) Minimum Open Space. No ADU subject to this Section 9-2.4506 may cause the total percentage of open space of the lot to fall below 50%, subject to Subsection (a)(3) above.
(e) Passageway. No passageway, asdefined by Section 9-2.4503%i, is required for an ADU.
Parking.
(1) No Parking Required. California Government Code Section 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.
Consequently, no off-street parking is required for an ADU subject to this subsection.
(2) No Replacement. When a garage, carport, e+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 be thc appcarancc ofsamc as those of the primary dwelling.
(2) The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
(3) The exterior lighting must be limited to down-lights or as otherwise 9 65344 00030S42792764 4
required by the Building or Fire Code.
(4) The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling.
(5) The interior horizontal dimensions of an ADU must be at least 10 feet wide in every direction, with a minimum interior wall height of seven feet. (6) Windows and doorsNo window or door of the ADU may have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. Each window and door must either be located where there is no direct line of sight or screened using fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass may bc uscd to provide scrccning andto prevent a direct line of sight. (7) All windows and doors in an ADU are less than 30 feet from a property line that is not a public right-of-way line must either be (for windows) clerestory with the bottom of the glass at least six feet above the finished floor, or (for windows and for doors) utilized frosted or obscure glass. (h) Landscape Requirements. Evergreen landscape screening must be planted and maintained between the ADU and adjacent parcels as follows:
At least one fifteen (15) gallon size plant shall be provided for every five linear feet of exterior wall. Alternatively, at least one twenty-four (24) inch box size plant shall be provided for every 10 linear feet of exterior wall.
(2) Plant specimens must be at least six feet tall when installed. As an alternative, a solid fence of at least six feet in height may be installed. (3) All landscaping must be drought-tolerant.
(i) Historical Protections. An ADU that is on or within 600 feet of real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must be located so as to not be visible from any public right-of-way.
§ 9-2.4507 Fees.
(a) Impact Fees.
No impact fee is required for an ADU that is less than 750 square feet in size. For purposes of this subsection, "impact fee" means a "fee" under the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Section 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Government Code Section 66477). "Impact fee" here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer SerVlCel
(2) Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750 square feet or 10 65344 00030S42792764 4
larger in size must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling).
(b) Utility Fees.
(1) If an ADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility and payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
(2) Except as described in Subsection (b)(l), converted ADUs on a singlefamily lot that are created under Section 9-2.4504(a)(1) are not required to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility. Nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required. (3) Except as described in Subsection (b)(l), all ADUs that are not covered by Subsection (b)(2) require a new, separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility.
(i) The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden created by the ADU based on either the floor area or the number of drainage fixture units (DFU) values, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
(ii) The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the City may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
§ 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) UnpermittedADUsandJADUsconstructedbefore.
Permit to Legalize. As required by state law, the City may not deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpertnitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
(i) The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards, or 11 65344 00030\42792764 4
(ii) The ADU or JADU does not comply with4e State ADU or JADU law (Govcrnmcnt Code Section 65852.2) or this ADU ordinance (Section 9-2.4501 ).
(2) Exceptions.
Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(l), the City may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, , if the City makes a
finding that correcting a violation is necessary to protcct the hcalth and safcty of thc public or of occupants of thc structurc with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
(ii) Subsection (b)(l) does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 10B.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Placing Delinquent Solid Waste Charges on the 2025-26 Property Tax Roll 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 recommends the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 25-3055, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Adopting the Report Proposing to Have Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges Collected on the Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to request the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the delinquent charges on the property tax roll.
BACKGROUND:
In 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 22-927 authorizing the placement of delinquent solid waste charges on the property tax roll. The purpose of Ordinance No. 22-927 was to encourage proper waste disposal at a property by requiring uninterrupted solid waste service and a mechanism for payment of delinquent amounts when the owner or occupant does not pay. This is the third year in which the City will place delinquent solid waste charges on the property tax roll in the City.
Additionally, the Council adopted Resolution No. 22-2882, which established the assessment of a $113 administrative fee, plus an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) escalator, for each property associated with delinquent solid waste fees to recover the costs incurred by the City. These costs include the County Assessor’s fees associated with special assessments, public hearing fees, and staff time. The administrative fee is annually adjusted by the change in the percentage for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”)-Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, for the twelve-month period ending the December immediately prior to each July 1. Therefore, the administrative fee for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is $120.32.
ANALYSIS:
CR&R Incorporated ("CR&R"), the City’s franchised solid waste hauler, bears the responsibility for billing and collecting solid waste service payments from both residential and business customers. Solid waste service continues despite non-payment and Ordinance No. 22-927 allows CR&R to collect those charges for providing continued solid waste service to delinquent accounts.
For the County to collect the delinquent charges and administrative fee on the tax roll on behalf of the City, the City Council is required to prepare a report of the delinquent charges and affected properties, and hold a noticed public hearing. Staff has worked with CR&R to identify and notify accounts delinquent for 60 days or more. Staff prepared a report listing all parcels with their corresponding assessments; the report is available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk during business hours and made available to the public in accordance with applicable law.
CR&R also mailed the letters to property owners of the parcels receiving solid waste services with delinquent payments inviting them to attend this public hearing. The public hearing was also noticed in the Los Cerritos Community News on June 27, 2025 and July 4, 2025.
The purpose of this hearing is to give the account holders an opportunity to protest the amount of the charges and request a waiver or adjustment of the charges. Affected property owners are afforded an opportunity to make objections or protests to the collection of the delinquent solid waste charges on the property tax roll. If objections or protests are not made by the owners of a majority of the separate parcels subject to the delinquent charges, the City Council may adopt the report of the charges and direct the City Clerk to file the report with the Los Angeles County Auditor and request the delinquent charges be placed on the County property tax roll.
This item requires approval by a two-thirds vote.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact on the General Fund associated with adopting Resolution No. 25-3055.
The administrative fee to add delinquent charges to the property tax roll will be submitted to the County as part of the total amount due on the delinquent account, and once the City receives the collected amounts from the County, the City will be reimbursed for filing charges, staff time, and related expenses associated with placing the property lien.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony on whether to collect the delinquent solid waste service charges on the property tax roll;
2. If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 25-3055, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Adopting the Report Proposing to Have Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges Collected on the Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to request the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the delinquent charges on the property tax roll.
Attachments
Resolution 25-3055 and Attachment A.pdf
1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-3055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REPORT
PROPOSING TO HAVE DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 5473 et seq. and Section 6-2.117 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 6 of the Artesia Municipal Code, the City is authorized to have delinquent solid waste charges (“Delinquent Charges”) collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes of the City.
SECTION 2. The City has prepared and filed a written report (“Report”) attached hereto as Exhibit A containing a description of each parcel of real property within the City to which the Delinquent Charges are applicable (the “Identified Parcels”) and the amount of the Delinquent Charges for each such Identified Parcel.
SECTION 3. Following notice duly given in accordance with law, the City Council held a public hearing on July 14, 2025 to hear and consider all objections and protests to the Report on the Delinquent Charges, and there was not a protest of the majority of owners of separate parcels of property described in the Report.
SECTION 4. The Delinquent Charges set forth in the Report, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incurred by property owners of the Identified Parcels described in the Report are hereby confirmed and the Report is hereby adopted.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby elects to collect the Delinquent Charges in Exhibit A, on the property tax roll, in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, its general taxes.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to the authority set forth in Health and Safety Code section 5473.4, and Section 6-2.117 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 6 of the Artesia Municipal Code, on or before August 7, 2025, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file with the Auditor-Controller for the County of Los Angeles a copy of the Report, with a statement endorsed on the Report over his or her signature that the Report has been adopted by the City Council. Once such action is taken, the amount of the Delinquent Charges shall constitute a lien against the lot or parcel of land against which the Delinquent Charges have been imposed, and the tax collector shall include the amount of the Delinquent Charges on bills for taxes levied against the respective lots and parcels of land. The City Manager or his or her designee is authorized to remove or modify any 2 assessment from the approved Report should all or part of the Delinquent Charges be paid prior to the Report being referred to the County Auditor-Controller for placement onto the tax roll.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase in this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Resolution or the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2025. ________________________________
ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
3 EXHIBIT A
DELINQUENCY REPORT ATTACHED
Exhibit A City of Artesia Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Fees for FY 2025-26 Count Parcel Number
Delinquent
Amount
City Admin
Fee
& CPI
Total Due With
Admin Fees
1 7011-004-016 $ 165.79 $ 120.32 $ 286.11
2 7011-005-019 $ 85.55 $ 120.32 $ 205.87
3 7011-005-026 $ 351.95 $ 120.32 $ 472.27
4 7011-005-034 $ 124.19 $ 120.32 $ 244.51
5 7011-005-052 $ 56.11 $ 120.32 $ 176.43
6 7011-007-029 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
7 7011-016-013 $ 123.53 $ 120.32 $ 243.85
8 7011-017-029 $ 368.48 $ 120.32 $ 488.80
9 7011-017-057 $ 18.37 $ 120.32 $ 138.69
10 7011-018-069 $ 165.79 $ 120.32 $ 286.11
11 7011-018-073 $ 87.18 $ 120.32 $ 207.50
12 7011-019-011 $ 268.70 $ 120.32 $ 389.02
13 7011-019-036 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
14 7011-020-020 $ 165.79 $ 120.32 $ 286.11
15 7011-021-057 $ 218.37 $ 120.32 $ 338.69
16 7011-022-068 $ 138.77 $ 120.32 $ 259.09
17 7011-025-056 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
18 7011-025-073 $ 294.75 $ 120.32 $ 415.07
19 7014-003-025 $ 270.95 $ 120.32 $ 391.27
20 7014-003-077 $ 110.59 $ 120.32 $ 230.91
21 7014-004-007 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
22 7014-006-009 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
23 7024-004-049 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
24 7025-021-039 $ 118.37 $ 120.32 $ 238.69
25 7025-021-040 $ 391.59 $ 120.32 $ 511.91
26 7025-026-001 $ 270.95 $ 120.32 $ 391.27
27 7025-026-011 $ 59.76 $ 120.32 $ 180.08
28 7025-026-027 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
29 7025-026-057 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
30 7033-005-014 $ 1,166.39 $ 120.32 $ 1,286.71
31 7033-012-004 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
32 7033-012-017 $ 119.40 $ 120.32 $ 239.72
33 7033-013-001 $ 119.40 $ 120.32 $ 239.72
34 7033-013-025 $ 153.37 $ 120.32 $ 273.69
35 7033-014-022 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
36 7033-015-008 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
37 7033-022-013 $ 759.29 $ 120.32 $ 879.61
38 7033-023-016 $ 59.70 $ 120.32 $ 180.02
39 7033-023-020 $ 26.68 $ 120.32 $ 147.00
40 7033-025-021 $ 109.76 $ 120.32 $ 230.08
41 7033-026-010 $ 343.41 $ 120.32 $ 463.73
1 Exhibit A City of Artesia Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Fees for FY 2025-26 Count Parcel Number
Delinquent
Amount
City Admin
Fee
& CPI
Total Due With
Admin Fees
42 7033-027-001 $ 108.35 $ 120.32 $ 228.67
43 7033-029-005 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
44 7033-031-013 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
45 7035-001-040 $ 91.87 $ 120.32 $ 212.19
46 7035-002-025 $ 109.76 $ 120.32 $ 230.08
47 7035-003-024 $ 109.76 $ 120.32 $ 230.08
48 7035-004-074 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
49 7035-004-078 $ 390.99 $ 120.32 $ 511.31
50 7035-004-099 $ 331.11 $ 120.32 $ 451.43
51 7035-006-049 $ 270.95 $ 120.32 $ 391.27
52 7035-008-014 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
53 7035-008-031 $ 211.53 $ 120.32 $ 331.85
54 7035-008-058 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
55 7035-010-006 $ 123.53 $ 120.32 $ 243.85
56 7035-010-041 $ 218.37 $ 120.32 $ 338.69
57 7035-011-031 $ 164.64 $ 120.32 $ 284.96
58 7035-013-012 $ 180.35 $ 120.32 $ 300.67
59 7035-013-044 $ 762.85 $ 120.32 $ 883.17
60 7035-017-006 $ 351.95 $ 120.32 $ 472.27
61 7039-004-021 $ 218.37 $ 120.32 $ 338.69
62 7039-005-003 $ 131.53 $ 120.32 $ 251.85
63 7039-005-005 $ 351.95 $ 120.32 $ 472.27
64 7039-010-022 $ 271.81 $ 120.32 $ 392.13
65 7039-016-009 $ 109.76 $ 120.32 $ 230.08
66 7039-019-070 $ 218.37 $ 120.32 $ 338.69
67 7040-003-003 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
68 7040-003-017 $ 223.53 $ 120.32 $ 343.85
69 7040-003-020 $ 237.55 $ 120.32 $ 357.87
70 7040-004-026 $ 144.94 $ 120.32 $ 265.26
71 7040-008-010 $ 151.95 $ 120.32 $ 272.27
72 7040-008-020 $ 165.79 $ 120.32 $ 286.11
73 7040-009-015 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
74 7040-011-004 $ 270.95 $ 120.32 $ 391.27
75 7040-011-011 $ 173.53 $ 120.32 $ 293.85
76 7040-012-009 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
77 7040-013-038 $ 377.99 $ 120.32 $ 498.31
78 7040-027-009 $ 218.37 $ 120.32 $ 338.69
79 7040-029-055 $ 125.40 $ 120.32 $ 245.72
80 7040-029-060 $ 218.37 $ 120.32 $ 338.69
81 7040-033-049 $ 323.53 $ 120.32 $ 443.85
82 7040-034-015 $ 287.44 $ 120.32 $ 407.76
2 Exhibit A City of Artesia Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Fees for FY 2025-26 Count Parcel Number
Delinquent
Amount
City Admin
Fee
& CPI
Total Due With
Admin Fees
83 7054-004-063 $ 109.76 $ 120.32 $ 230.08
84 7054-005-021 $ 165.79 $ 120.32 $ 286.11
85 7054-006-042 $ 59.92 $ 120.32 $ 180.24
86 7054-006-049 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
87 7054-007-005 $ 270.95 $ 120.32 $ 391.27
88 7054-007-034 $ 218.37 $ 120.32 $ 338.69
89 7054-008-010 $ 165.42 $ 120.32 $ 285.74
90 7054-008-013 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
91 7054-008-020 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
92 7054-008-040 $ 100.00 $ 120.32 $ 220.32
93 7054-009-014 $ 113.21 $ 120.32 $ 233.53
94 7054-011-018 $ 54.88 $ 120.32 $ 175.20
95 7033-007-010 $ 227.41 $ 120.32 $ 347.73
TOTAL: $ 20,814.24 $ 11,430.40 $ 32,244.64
3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 ITEM NO: 10C.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Case No. 2024-06 - Artesia Downtown Specific Plan FROM: Sal Lopez, Interim Community Development Director REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion:
1. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 25-3058, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC), and required CEQA Findings in support of the project.
2. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance Nos. 25-971 and 25-972 to:
a. Establish the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan; and
b. Amend the Artesia Zoning Code to implement the Specific Plan; and c. Update the Artesia Zoning Map consistent with the Specific Plan; and
3. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 25-3059 approving an amendment to the Artesia General Plan to:
a. Establish the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Designation; and b. Amend related tables, text, and the Land Use Map of the General Plan to reflect the Downtown Specific Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On July 1, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended City Council approval of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) with the following modifications:
Include Hookah Lounge under Cigar Lounge as a conditionally permitted use.
Designate Bar/Night Club/Live Entertainment as a conditionally permitted use.
Revise the cigar lounge definition to include Hookah Lounge.
Correct the Downtown South Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 3.5 under Site Design & Building Form Standards with Community Benefits, replacing the previously incorrect FAR in the table.
Revise parking standards to provide, “Residential – 2 bedrooms or more” in place of “Residential – 2 Bedrooms.”
These changes have been incorporated following the July 1, 2025, Planning Commission meeting, and the revised ADSP with redline edits attached for reference.
DISCUSSION
On February 23, 2022, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("Metro") approved plans to construct a Southeast Gateway Line (SGL) that includes a future station at Pioneer Boulevard (see page 1–7 of the Plan for the map of the SGL). Upon completion of the SGL, The City of Artesia ("City") will have a direct public transit connection to Downtown Los Angeles. Pioneer Station will directly connect Artesia with major destinations and employment centers in the region—Downtown Los Angeles, Union Station, and South Los Angeles.
Transferring at Union Station, passengers can connect to destinations as far as Santa Monica, Los Angeles International Airport, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, Azusa, and Pomona.
In preparation for the Southeast Gateway Line, the City Council approved a grant agreement between the City and Metro on August 22, 2016, to fund the preparation of the ADSP, to facilitate new transit-oriented development. A second grant was approved on November 8, 2021, between the City and Metro to expand the ADSP boundaries.
On April 10, 2023, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks to prepare the ADSP. Since April of 2023, PlaceWorks and City staff hosted community workshops, and other events to hear from various members of the community.
On September 12, 2023, a study session was held during a special meeting of the Planning Commission to gather feedback from the Commission and the public regarding the proposed Plan. On September 25, 2023, another study session was held before the City Council.
After input from the community and City Council were included in the plan, the City released the draft ADSP for public review on February 28, 2025. Concurrently with the release of the draft Plan, the City also released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for public review and comment. The DEIR was made available for public review and comment from February 28, 2025 through April 14, 2025. To further facilitate public participation, on March 10, 2025 a special meeting of the Planning Commission was held, which provided additional opportunity for the public, other agencies and the Planning Commission to comment on the DEIR during the 46-day public review period.
ANALYSIS:
The City Council is considering the adoption of the ADSP, which will provide development guidance for a 70.8-acre area within the City. The boundary of the ADSP is shown on the map below:
Under California State law, the governing body (e.g., City Council) of a local government is required to adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan for the physical development of the municipality. A municipality may prepare and adopt a Specific Plan to help implement the municipality’s General Plan for a particular geographic subarea of the community. A Specific Plan is incorporated into the General Plan, providing more detailed land use information and establishing the primary means of development guidance within the project area outlined in the community’s General Plan. By law, Specific Plans must include, among other items, the following:
Explanation of the relationship to and consistency with the General Plan; Location and distribution of land uses, including the amount of each type and the development densities and intensities;
Development standards and guidelines for each land use; Transportation circulation, other infrastructure, and public facilities to support the planned level of development; and
Implementation strategies, including financing of infrastructure Once a Specific Plan is adopted, development applications for the area are reviewed by the municipality to ensure consistency with the Specific Plan and other applicable governing land use documents in the community.
Artesia Downtown Specific Plan Overview/Summary
The ADSP area encompasses 70.8 acres, including the blocks adjoining Pioneer Boulevard to the southeast and ending at 180th Street to the north. The northern portion of the project site (north of Metro’s Southeast Gateway Line light rail project) is bounded by Alburtis Avenue and Corby Avenues to the west, 180th Street to the north, Arline Avenue to the east, and 188th Street to the south. The project site extends south of the Southeast Gateway Line to the future Pioneer Boulevard light rail station and includes the area between 188th Street and the La Belle Chateau Mobile Home Park, Pioneer Boulevard on the east, and Jersey Avenue on the west.
To facilitate new transit-oriented development, the ADSP will implement new land use, zoning, and development standards, thereby creating incentives for new investment in the downtown. The ADSP encourages new opportunities for jobs, housing, recreation, entertainment, and retail as the City prepares for the Metro extension.
The ADSP will dictate the scale of future development growth in Artesia’s Downtown district, enhance pedestrian and bicyclist experience, curate community gathering spaces and create a sense of place.
The Vision of the ADSP includes the preservation of residential uses along Corby Avenue, Airline Avenue and at the mobile home park at the south end of downtown. Large commercial parcels along 183rd Street and South Street present opportunities for new 4–5 story mixed-use development and creating gateway anchors at the north and south ends of Downtown. The Downtown core connects the north and south anchors with small-scale boutique shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a manner analogous to traditional shopping malls anchored by department stores. In addition to existing on-street parking, additional parking is provided via a parking structure adjacent to the transit station and at the north gateway, accommodating visitors arriving southbound along Pioneer Boulevard from the 91 Freeway. The area south of 188th Street and west of Corby Avenue features infill development with a mix of low-intensity residential, commercial, office, and retail uses that complements the residential character of the neighborhood.
The ADSP divides the project site into six zoning districts, allowing for a range of land uses and densities within a defined building envelope. Chapter 6.0 of the ADSP presents standards and guidelines for development, including allowable densities and height, as well as required setbacks, open space, and parking standards. Chapter 5.0 outlines the uses permitted by right and uses subject to a Conditional Use Permit in the six zoning districts described below. The Plan establishes goals and objectives, development standards, and implementation actions related to land use, mobility, and infrastructure. It outlines a transit-oriented plan that will provide new opportunities for housing, retail, commercial, and entertainment uses. The six zoning districts are as follows:
Downtown North. The Downtown North District encompasses 15.3 acres and would become the northern gateway and anchor to downtown Artesia. This district would allow for higher density mixed-use development at 65 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The southwest corner of this district would allow four- to five-story mixed-use development and two- and three-story townhomes. Where the city owns property at the northwest corner of 183rd Street and Pioneer Boulevard, a public-private partnership would be encouraged for development of a public parking structure with ground-floor retail uses. The parking structure would serve visitors, residents, and employees as they travel to and from Downtown Artesia and the 91 freeway to the north. The post office at 183rd Street and Alburtis Avenue is expected to remain.
Pioneer Boulevard. The Pioneer Boulevard District encompasses 8.8. acres, fronts Pioneer Boulevard north of the future Metro transit station and is in the center of downtown Artesia. This area is composed of narrow parcels with a continuous street frontage of one-story commercial establishments such as restaurants, markets, jewelry shops, and other retail establishments. Although significant new development is not expected in this district, the district would allow for three-story buildings at 50 du/ac or 60 du/ac by utilizing the Downtown Density Bonus Program.
Downtown South. The Downtown South District encompasses 23.1 acres and would become the southern gateway to downtown Artesia and the City. The district would allow four- to six-story mixed-use development at 75 du/ac and incorporate land uses such as ground-floor retail, a hotel, townhomes, and neighborhood parks for residents and visitors. A Metro parking structure[1] is planned in the South Street Mixed District just south of the transit station.
188th Street / Corby Avenue. The 188th Street/Corby Avenue District encompasses 4.6 acres and would be south of the future Metro station; it presently includes residential and light industrial uses. This district would allow for residential uses such as duplex, triplex, and townhomes at 65 du/ac and commercial office and retail in a horizontal mixed-use format.
Downtown Neighborhood. The Downtown Neighborhood District encompasses 9.4 acres and would be in the residential west and east edges of the Downtown area along Corby Avenue and Arline Avenue. The downtown neighborhood would retain its residential character at 40 du/ac.
Chateau Estates. The Le Belle Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park District encompasses 9.6 acres and sits at the southern edge of the project site. The mobile home park use would be maintained in this district. The Chateau Estates District would retain its residential character at 11 du/ac.
After the draft ADSP was released for review and presented to the Planning Commission, various comments were received, including comments from other agencies. In response to the comments, the ADSP was modified to adjust the allowable height of buildings near single family homes and special setbacks were added to address building mass concerns. Also, standards related to conversion of existing units into live work units and minimum open space requirements were included.
These changes are listed in Attachment 6 (Edits between the first draft and the current draft). Ordinance No.25-971 (Attachment #1) provides evidence and applicable information, including findings supporting the adoption of the proposed ADSP.
General Plan Amendment
The Artesia General Plan 2030 identifies the Zoning Ordinance and Specific Plans as the most important implementation mechanisms for the Land Use Sub-Element. California state law requires the Zoning Ordinance and Map to be consistent with the Land Use Element and Diagram; similarly, all provisions of Specific Plans must be consistent with the General Plan.
Adoption of the ADSP requires amending the land use designations of the Land Use Sub-Element of the General Plan for portions of the project site that are currently designated City Center Mixed-Use, South Street Gateway Commercial and High Density Residential (see Attachment #13). The amendment would revise the existing designations within the Plan area to the ADSP. The amendment would also add the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan as a Land Use Designation, along with its description and definition, to the list of Land Use Designations on pages LU-9 and LU-10 of the General Plan. And finally, the amendment would also modify Tables LU-3 and LU-4 of the General Plan and incorporate the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan.
Zoning Amendment
The Artesia General Plan 2030 requires that the adoption of a Specific Plan be accompanied by an amendment to the Artesia Municipal Code (Title 9, Chapter 2 - Zoning) to acknowledge the approved Specific Plan and establish a Specific Plan Zone for it. A Specific Plan Zone must include the name of the Specific Plan, followed by the parenthetical designation “SP” and a reference number that corresponds to the name of the specific plan. The Zone Text Amendment involves amending Section 9–2.3453 (Specific Plan Zones and Zoning Map Designations) of the Zoning Code to add the “Artesia Downtown Specific Plan” as an approved and established Specific Plan Zone. The amended Zoning Code Section would state the following:
Artesia Downtown Specific Plan. The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, has been prepared to guide the scale of future development and growth in Artesia’s Downtown districts as the City prepares for the planned expansion of a new Metro light rail line (Southeast Gateway Line). The 70.8-acre Plan area includes the blocks adjoining Pioneer Boulevard, beginning with the area around the future Pioneer Station to the south and ending just beyond 183rd Street to the north. To the east and west, the area is bounded by Arline, Corby, and Alburtis Avenues. The area further extends south along Pioneer Boulevard within the City of Artesia and includes the area between 188th Street and the Le Belle Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park, and Pioneer Boulevard to Jersey Avenue. The area covered by the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan shall be established as the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) Zone, and shall be designated on the Zoning Map by the designation “ADSP.” Properties within the ADSP Zone shall be subject to specific plan recovery fees, as set forth by City Council resolution and authorized by Chapter 7 (Specific Plan Recovery Fees) of Title 3 (Finance) of the Artesia Municipal Code. (Ord. 666, § 12; Ord. 12-778, § 12; Ord. 16-834 § 11).
The Zone Map Amendment would designate the entire subject site, currently zoned Commercial General, Commercial Planned Development, Light Manufacturing and Industrial, Multiple-Family Residential, Service & Professional, and South Street Specific Plan to ADSP (see Attachment 12 and 13).
As the Zone Map Amendment would eliminate the existing South Street Specific Plan, the amendment will also rescind the current reference to the South Street Specific Plan in Section 9–2.2453(b) of Article 34.5 in Chapter 2 of the Zoning Law of the City of Artesia (Zoning Code).
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
In conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), which analyzed potential environmental effects of adopting the ADSP.
Per CEQA, the City sent a Notice of Availability (NOA) of the DEIR to various state, regional and local agencies including public utilities and Native American Tribes, to solicit their input and comment on the DEIR during the 46 day public review period which commenced on February 28, 2025 and concluded on April 14, 2025. During the 46- day review period, the City received two comments. One letter from the City of Cerritos and one letter from Lorelei Baily, a resident of Artesia, who presented her letter during the March 10 Planning Commission meeting, on behalf of Strong Towns Artesia. The content of these letters and responses are included in Attachment #8 (Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)). The letters did not identify deficiencies in the DEIR or identify a new or exacerbated significant environmental impact. However, minor, non-substantive revisions were made to the DEIR, which are shown in Attachment #10 (DEIR).
EIR Overview
This EIR fulfills the requirements for a Program EIR. Although the legally required contents of a Program EIR are the same as for a Project EIR, Program EIRs are typically more conceptual than Project EIRs, with a more general discussion of impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures, commensurate with the level of detail available for a project. According to Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines, a Program EIR may be prepared on a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project. Use of a Program EIR gives the lead agency an opportunity to consider broad policy alternatives and program-wide mitigation measures as well as greater flexibility to address project-specific and cumulative environmental impacts on a comprehensive scale. Since there is no particular development project associated with the proposed ADSP, the Program EIR is appropriate in this case.
The purpose of the EIR is to serve as an informational document for the public and City of Artesia decision-makers.
The EIR is intended to provide decision-makers and the public with information that enables them to consider the environmental consequences of the proposed action (the adoption of the ADSP) intelligently. This EIR identifies significant or potentially significant environmental effects that cannot be mitigated to a level of less than significant, as well as ways in which other identified impacts can be reduced to less-than-significant levels, whether through the imposition of mitigation measures or through the implementation of specific alternatives to the project. The EIR serves as a fact-finding technique, providing concerned citizens and agency staff with an opportunity to collectively review and evaluate the project's impacts through a process of full disclosure.
Summary of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Based on the scope of the ADSP, significant and unavoidable impacts could result from future development of the proposed ADSP in the following areas:
Air Quality
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Noise
A detailed discussion of these impacts can be found in Section 5.2 (Air Quality), Section 5.6 (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) and Section 5.9 (Noise) of the DEIR. Table 1-1, summarizing the impacts and mitigation measures, is available in Chapter 1 (Executive Summary), pages 1–10 through 1–26 of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). CEQA requires that in the event an agency (e.g. city council) chooses to approve a project that includes significant and unavoidable impacts which cannot be reduced to acceptable levels the agency must adopt a written Statement of Overriding Considerations which identifies why the local agency is willing to accept the significant unavoidable effect(s). The attached City Council Resolution No. 25-3058, (Attachment #7 through 9) provides the findings in support of the Statement of Overriding Consideration to adopt required findings, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and certify the EIR.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the ADSP.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
The City Council waive full reading and introduce, by title only, Ordinance Nos. 25-971 and 25-972 to establish the ADSP, amend the Artesia General Plan and Zoning Code to implement the Specific Plan, update the Zoning Map, and adopt the associated Environmental Impact Report, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and required CEQA findings. [1] The planned Metro parking structure is part of the Southeast Gateway Line project (formerly West Santa Ana Branch Corridor Project) and is analyzed in the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project EIR (SCH No. 2017061007).
Attachments
Ordinance No 25-971 (Adopting the ADSP).pdf
Ordinance No 27-972 (Adopting Zoning Amendment).pdf
Revised Artesia Downtown Specific Plan Redlined
ADSP Appendix A and B Redlined
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP)
Reso No 25-3058 (CEQA)
Exhibit A to Resolution No 25-3058 - FEIR
Exhibit B to Resolution No 25-3058 - Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerings ADSP Edits
ADSP Draft EIR
Reso No 25-3059 (General Plan Amendment)
Exhibit A to CC Resolution No 25-3059 General Plan Text Exhibit B to CC Resolution 25-3059 - General Plan Land Use Map PC Resolution No 25-017P
PC Resolution No 25-018P
PC Resolution No 25-019P
PC Resolution No 25-020P
1 ORDINANCE NO. 25-971
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ARTESIA
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE NO. 2024-06).
WHEREAS, the Artesia City Council, on August 22, 2016, approved a grant agreement between the City of Artesia and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) to fund the preparation of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (“Plan”). A second grant was approved on November 8, 2021, between the City and Metro, as the original boundary of the proposed Plan area was expanded.
WHEREAS, the Plan would implement new land use, zoning, and development standards to guide the scale of future development and growth in Artesia’s Downtown districts as the City prepares for the planned expansion of a new Metro light rail line (Southeast Gateway Line). The Plan, in conjunction with amendments to the General Plan and the Zoning Code, constitutes the “Project.”
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65353(a) provides that “[w]hen the city has a planning commission authorized by local ordinance or resolution to review and recommend action on a proposed general plan … the commission shall hold at least one public hearing before approving a recommendation on the adoption … of a general plan.
Notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to Section 65090.” Further, Section 65353(b) provides that “[i]f a proposed general plan would affect the permitted uses or intensity of uses of real property, notice of the hearing shall also be given pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 65091.” WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65453(a) provides that “[a] specific plan shall be prepared, adopted, and amended in the same manner as a general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body.”
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65454 provides that “[n]o specific plan may be adopted … unless the proposed plan … is consistent with the general plan.” WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a properly noticed public hearing in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65090 and 65091 to consider the proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, and following the receipt of public testimony, closed the hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2025-19P.
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a properly noticed public hearing on July 14, 2025 at which members of the public were afforded an opportunity to comment on this Ordinance, the recommendations of staff, and other public testimony WHEREAS, all legal preconditions to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES 2 ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council above are each incorporated and adopted as findings by the City Council.
SECTION 2. CEQA. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA”), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000 et seq., the CEQA Guidelines the City prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2024020999) (“DEIR”), that analyzed the proposed Project’s environmental impacts. The DEIR was made available for public review from February 28, 2025, through April 14, 2025. On June 9, 2025, the City completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), which comprises of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), comments received on the DEIR, and responses to those comments. On July 1, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and considered the entire administrative record (as of that date), including staff reports, the FEIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and oral and written testimony from interested persons, all of whom were given an opportunity to be heard and adopted Resolution No. 2025-17P recommending City Council adopt the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, the MMRP, and certify the FEIR. City Council Resolution No. 2025-17P certified the FEIR and adopted the MMRP, Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations. This Ordinance incorporates by reference the environmental findings and analysis set forth in Resolution No. 2025-17P, including the FEIR, as if fully set forth herein:
SECTION 3. Findings. Government Code section 65860 requires a city's zoning ordinance to be consistent with the general plan. Based on all evidence in the record, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan 2030 Community Policy LU 1.4, which calls for ensuring that mixed-use developments are integrated with surrounding uses to become part of the neighborhood by utilizing cohesive architecture, lively streetscape, interesting urban spaces, and attractive landscaping. The proposed project identifies permitted uses and development standards that are intended to integrate future development within the project site with the surrounding community. Additionally, the proposed project includes complementary designs and uses that are compatible with existing surrounding neighborhoods by continuing active groundlevel retail. The proposed project also identifies landscaping standards that conform to the City’s Urban Forestry Manual, ensuring attractive and cohesive landscaping. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with this policy.
B. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment, which will establish a new Land Use Designation called the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan.
3 C. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan will not adversely affect or be detrimental to adjacent properties, as it includes measures that adhere to all required City standards for circulation, noise, setbacks, buffer areas, landscaping, and architecture, ensuring compatibility between different uses. Moreover, the Plan identifies development standards that would enhance the surrounding neighborhood and prevent deterioration of surrounding uses, including singlefamily residences, while also ensuring that it does not adversely impact the safety and residential character of the neighborhood.
D. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the following community policies and policy actions in the General Plan 2030 Community Policy Program:
1. Community Policy LU 1.1 and Policy Action LU 1.1.1 encourage the identification of appropriate locations for residential and non-residential development to accommodate growth through the year 2030 by evaluating amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map to consider the effect that such amendments will have on the City’s ability to achieve its goals of a well planned community. The proposed Specific Plan enables re-purposing of under-utilized parcels and facilitates vibrant mixed-use developments, which will contribute to accommodating the City’s housing demand through the year 2030.
2. Community Policy LU 1.2 and Policy Action LU 1.2.1 encourage a wide variety of commercial services in appropriate locations by analyzing the current inventory of developed and undeveloped commercial sites in the City in order to assess which are economically viable commercial developments that can be supported. The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan will enable mixed-use projects that incorporate commercial uses alongside residential uses, thereby enhancing commercial viability by positioning customers and services near one another.
3. Community Policy LU 1.3 and Policy Action LU 1.3.1 encourage active and inviting pedestrian-friendly street environments that include a variety of uses within commercial and mixed-use areas by enhancing access, safety and the streetscape experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders; and that focus improvements in areas with the highest need. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan will enable a mixed-use projects.
4. Housing Sub-Element Policy HE 1.3 encourage mixed-use (residential/commercial) development on existing commercial zoned land.
The project site is currently zoned Commercial General, Multi-Family Residential, Light Manufacturing/Industrial, Commercial Planned Development, and South Street Specific Plan. The proposed project would include a zone change to change the project site’s existing zoning to Specific 4 Plan. The proposed project would permit infill development of mixed uses comprising of high-density residential and commercial retail.
SECTION 4. Effective Date; Contingency. This Ordinance is a part of a larger project (Case No. 2024-06), which requires adoption of a General Plan Amendment. This Ordinance shall not take effect unless and until the General Plan Amendment is approved and adopted by the City Council. If the Council does not approve the General Plan Amendment, this Ordinance shall be null and void and of no force or effect and, without any further action by the City Council. It shall be as if the Ordinance had never been adopted.
SECTION 5. 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, irrespective of the fact than any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. Location of Documents and Custodian of Records. The documents 29 associated with this Ordinance are located at City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia, CA 90701, and the City Clerk is the custodian of records for this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. 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 14th day of July, 2025. __________________________
ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-972
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 9-2.3453
(SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES AND ZONING MAP
DESIGNATIONS) OF ARTICLE 34.5 (SPECIFIC PLAN
ZONES (SP)) OF CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) OF TITLE 9
(PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND AMENDING THE CITY OF ARTESIA ZONING
MAP.
WHEREAS, the Artesia City Council, on August 22, 2016, approved a grant agreement between the City of Artesia and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) to fund the preparation of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (“Plan”). A second grant was approved on November 8, 2021, between the City and Metro, as the original boundary of the proposed Plan area was expanded.
WHEREAS, the Plan would implement new land use, zoning, and development standards to guide the scale of future development and growth in Artesia’s Downtown districts as the City prepares for the planned expansion of a new Metro light rail line (Southeast Gateway Line). The Plan, in conjunction with amendments to the General Plan and the Zoning Code, constitutes the “Project.”
WHEREAS, amendment to the City of Artesia Zoning Code is necessary to acknowledge the proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and establish a specific plan zone for the proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan by amending Artesia Municipal Code Section 9–2.3453 (Specific Plan Zones and Zoning Map Designations) to add the “Artesia Downtown Specific Plan” as an approved and established Specific Plan Zone.
The amended Zoning Code Section would state the following:
Artesia Downtown Specific Plan. The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, has been prepared to guide the scale of future development and growth in Artesia’s Downtown districts as the City prepares for the planned expansion of a new Metro light rail line (Southeast Gateway Line). The 70.8-acre Plan area includes the blocks adjoining Pioneer Boulevard, beginning with the area around the future Pioneer Station to the south and ending just beyond 183rd Street to the north. To the east and west, the area is bounded by Arline, Corby, and Alburtis Avenues. The area further extends south along Pioneer Boulevard within the City of Artesia and includes the area between 188th Street and the Le Belle Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park, and Pioneer Boulevard to Jersey Avenue. The area covered by the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan shall be established as the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) Zone, and shall be designated on the Zoning Map by the designation “ADSP.” Properties within the ADSP Zone shall be subject to specific plan recovery fees, as set forth by City Council resolution and authorized by Chapter 7 (Specific Plan Recovery Fees) of Title 3 (Finance) of the Artesia Municipal Code. (Ord. 666, § 12; Ord. 12- 778, § 12; Ord. 16-834 § 11).
2 The Artesia Live Specific Plan consists of approximately 35,772 square feet at 17610 & 17618 Pioneer Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Numbers 7033-007-016, 7033-007-017 and 7033-007-108).
WHEREAS, the amendment to the City of Artesia Zoning Map will change the zoning classification of properties covered by the proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan from Commercial General, Commercial Planned Development, Light Manufacturing and Industrial, Multiple-Family Residential, Service & Professional, and South Street Specific Plan to Artesia Downtown Specific Plan. The proposed Zoning Map is attached as Exhibit “A”.
WHEREAS, Artesia Municipal Code Section 9–2.1601 provides that the provisions of the Zoning Code may be amended to reclassify zones, to alter the boundaries of districts, to impose regulations not heretofore imposed, and to remove or modify any regulation heretofore imposed pursuant to the provisions of Title 7 of the Government Code of the State.
WHEREAS, Artesia Municipal Code Section 9–2.3452(a) provides that “[t]he adoption of a specific plan shall be accompanied by an amendment to the Artesia Municipal Code to acknowledge the approved specific plan and to establish a Specific Plan Zone for the approved specific plan.”
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65853 provides that “an amendment to a zoning ordinance, which amendment changes any property from one zone to another or imposes any regulation listed in Section 65850 not theretofore imposed or removes or modifies any such regulation theretofore imposed shall be adopted in the manner set forth in Sections 65854 to 65857, inclusive.” WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65854 provides that “the planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment to a zoning ordinance.”
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65855 provides that “the planning commission shall render its decision in the form of a written recommendation to the legislative body. Such recommendation shall include the reasons for the recommendation, the relationship of the proposed amendment to applicable general and specific plans, and shall be transmitted to the legislative body in such form and manner as may be specified by the legislative body.”’
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a properly noticed public hearing in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65090 and 65091 to consider the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code, and following the receipt of public testimony, closed the hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2025-20P. 3 WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a properly noticed public hearing on July 14, 2025 at which members of the public were afforded an opportunity to comment on this Ordinance, the recommendations of staff, and other public testimony WHEREAS, all legal preconditions to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council above are each incorporated and adopted as findings by the City Council.
SECTION 2. CEQA. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA”), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000 et seq., the CEQA Guidelines the City prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2024020999) (“DEIR”), that analyzed the proposed Project’s environmental impacts. The DEIR was made available for public review from February 28, 2025, through April 14, 2025. On June 9, 2025, the City completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), which comprises of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), comments received on the DEIR, and responses to those comments. On June 17, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and considered the entire administrative record (as of that date), including staff reports, the FEIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and oral and written testimony from interested persons, all of whom were given an opportunity to be heard and adopted Resolution No. 2025-17P recommending City Council adopt the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, the MMRP, and certify the FEIR. City Council Resolution No. 25-17P certified the FEIR and adopted the MMRP, Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations. This Ordinance incorporates by reference the environmental findings and analysis set forth in Resolution No. 2025-17P, including the FEIR, as if fully set forth herein:
SECTION 3. Findings. Government Code section 65860 requires a city's zoning ordinance to be consistent with the general plan. Based on all evidence in the record, the City Council finds as follows:
A. Changing the Zoning designation of the subject properties from Commercial General, Commercial Planned Development, Light Manufacturing and Industrial, Multiple-Family Residential, Service & Professional, and South Street Specific Plan to Artesia Downtown Specific Plan is in the public interest because this would create the opportunity for mixed-use residential development within the core downtown area of the City subject to development standards which will encourage the development and redevelopment of a contemporary mix of commercial retail, offices and residential uses that will expand economic vibrancy and livability in the areas. The proposed project would allow for the 4 development of a mixed-use transit-oriented community with a mix of highdensity residential uses and commercial retail uses and serve the public interest.
B. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan Zone is consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment, which will establish a new Land Use Designation called the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan.
C. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan zoning designation is consistent with the General Plan 2030 goal of a well planned community with sufficient land uses and intensities to meet the needs of anticipated growth and achieve the community’s vision (Community Goal LU 1) by creating opportunities for mixed land-use patter that will foster a strong community identify, provide new employment, housing, shopping and entertainment opportunities, and strengthen the City’s tax base.
D. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan zoning designation will not adversely affect or be detrimental to adjacent properties, as it includes measures that adhere to all required City standards for circulation, noise, setbacks, buffer areas, landscaping, and architecture, ensuring compatibility between different uses. Moreover, the Plan identifies development standards that would enhance the surrounding neighborhood and prevent deterioration of surrounding uses, including single-family residences, while also ensuring that it does not adversely impact the safety and residential character of the neighborhood.
E. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan zoning designation is consistent with the following community policies and policy actions in the General Plan 2030 Community Policy Program:
1. Community Policy LU 1.1 and Policy Action LU 1.1.1 encourage the identification of appropriate locations for residential and nonresidential development to accommodate growth through the year 2030. The proposed Specific Plan zone enables re-purposing of under-utilized parcels and facilitates vibrant mixed-use developments, which will contribute to accommodating the City’s housing demand through the year 2030; and
2. Community Policy LU 1.2 and Policy Action LU 1.2.1 encourage a wide variety of commercial services in appropriate locations by analyzing the current inventory of developed and undeveloped commercial sites in the City in order to assess which are economically viable commercial developments that can be 5 supported. The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan zone will enable mixed-use projects that incorporate commercial uses alongside residential uses, thereby enhancing commercial viability by positioning customers and services near one another; and
3. Community Policy LU 1.3 and Policy Action LU 1.3.1 encourage active and inviting pedestrian-friendly street environments that include a variety of uses within commercial and mixed-use areas by enhancing access, safety and the streetscape experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders; and that focus improvements in areas with the highest need. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan zone will enable a mixed-use projects; and
4. Housing Sub-Element Policy HE 1.3 encourage mixed-use (residential/commercial) development on existing commercial zoned land. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan zone would permit infill development of mixed uses comprising of highdensity residential and commercial retail; and
5. Community Policy LU 1.4 and Policy Action LU 1.4.1 and 1.4.2, which ensures that mixed use developments are integrated with surrounding uses to become part of the neighborhood by utilizing cohesive architecture, lively streetscapes, interesting urban spaces and attractive landscaping. The proposed Artesia Downtown Specific Plan zone would facilitate mixed-use developments and ensure such developments are integrated with surrounding uses with the imposition of development standards including but not limited to setbacks, stepbacks, open space, height and landscaping.
SECTION 4. Effective Date; Contingency. This Ordinance is a part of a larger project (Case No. 2024-06), which requires adoption of a General Plan Amendment and adoption of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan. This Ordinance shall not take effect unless and until the General Plan Amendment is approved and the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan is adopted by the City Council. If the Council does not approve the General Plan Amendment or the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, this Ordinance shall be null and void and of no force or effect and, without any further action by the City Council. It shall be as if the Ordinance had never been adopted.
SECTION 5. 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, 6 irrespective of the fact than any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. Location of Documents and Custodian of Records. The documents 29 associated with this Ordinance are located at City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia, CA 90701, and the City Clerk is the custodian of records for this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. 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 14th day of July, 2025. __________________________
ALI SAJJAD TAJ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
ARTESIA DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN
City Council Hearing Draft
July 2025
City Council
Ali Taj, Mayor
Rene Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem
Zeel Ahir
Monica Manalo
Melissa Ramoso
Planning Commission
Victor Manalo, Chair
Michele Diaz, Vice-Chair
Paul Barcelos
Maurice Pantoja
Chirag Patel
City Staff
Abel Avalos, City Manager
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Karen Lee, Special Projects Manager
Planning Consultant
Art Bashmakian, Sagecrest Planning + Environmental
Prepared by
Funded by
City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Note: This document is intended to
be viewed as a two page spread
with a single cover and back page.
i ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
MAY 2025
ADOPTING RESOLUTION / ORDINANCE HEARING DATE
Planning Commission Ordinance No.25-17P July 1, 2025
Planning Commission Resolution No.25-18P July 1, 2025
Planning Commission Resolution No.25-19P July 1, 2025
Planning Commission Resolution No.25-20P July 1, 2025
ADOPTION / AMENDMENT HISTORY
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX B: EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
2.0 METRO PLANNING CONTEXT
6.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
3.0 DOWNTOWN TODAY
7.0 MOBILITY
4.0 VISION
8.0 INFRASTRUCTURE
5.0 LAND USE PLAN
9.0 ADMINISTRATION & IMPLEMENTATION
10.0 POLICY CONTEXT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) contains ten chapters and two appendices:
This chapter presents the context and purpose of the ADSP. It additionally provides the historical context for Downtown Artesia.
This chapter outlines the history of the Southeast Gateway Line, including proposed designs for the Pioneer Station. This chapter also summarizes prior planning studies conducted for Downtown Artesia and presents a series of case studies of similarly sized transit-oriented downtowns.
This chapter identifies challenges and opportunities within the Downtown area’s existing conditions, summarizing the Existing Conditions Analysis in Appendix B.
This chapter establishes the overall vision, goals, and objectives for the ADSP area and describes the process of creating the vision. The vision is followed by an illustrative plan of the ADSP area which identifies specific projects that will assist the transformation of Downtown Artesia.
This chapter introduces the zoning districts for the ADSP and establishes the types of land uses allowed for potential new development within each zoning district.
This chapter presents standards and guidelines for development of private property, including allowable densities and heights, as well as required setbacks, open space, and parking standards.
This chapter articulates mobility polices and standards reflective of a long-term vision to maximize accessibility of Downtown Artesia for pedestrians, transit users, cyclists, and drivers.
This chapter describes the utility system that serves the Specific Plan area as well as identifying the necessary improvements to the system as a result of the Specific Plan. The following subjects are addressed: Water Supply, Sewage, and Storm Drainage.
This chapter outlines the incentives and bonus program of the ADSP and presents implementation actions and responsibilities, and potential programming and funding opportunities to bring the ADSP vision to life.
This chapter discusses the relationship of the ADSP to other City planning documents.
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1.1 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) area includes the blocks adjoining Pioneer Boulevard, beginning with the area around the future Pioneer Station to the south and ending just beyond 183rd Street to the north. To the east and west, the study area is bounded by Arline, Corby, and Alburtis Avenues. The study area further extends south along Pioneer Boulevard within the City of Artesia and includes the area between 188th Street and the Le Belle Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park, and Pioneer Boulevard to Jersey Avenue.
The study area hosts primarily commercial and residential apartment properties. South of the current railroad right-of-way are several light industrial properties and a number of single-family homes.
1.2 SPECIFIC PLAN PURPOSE
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) plans to construct the Southeast Gateway Line (SGL), which includes a future station Pioneer Boulevard. Upon completion, the SGL will enhance Downtown Artesia’s position as a gateway between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. To facilitate new transit-oriented development, the ADSP will implement new land use, zoning, and development standards, thereby creating incentives for new investment in the downtown. The ADSP encourages new opportunities for jobs, housing, recreation, entertainment, and retail as the City prepares for the Metro extension.
The ADSP will dictate the scale of future development growth in Artesia’s Downtown district, enhance pedestrian and bicyclist experience, and curate community gathering spaces.
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1.3 WHAT IS A SPECIFIC PLAN?
A Specific Plan is a regulatory tool that local governments use to guide development in a focused area of the community. The General Plan is the primary guide for growth and development citywide, and a Specific Plan focuses on the unique characteristics of a special area by customizing the planning process and land use regulations to that area.
California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65457, allows cities and counties to prepare Specific Plans to develop policies, programs, regulations, and guidelines to implement the jurisdiction’s adopted General Plan. As prescribed by law, a Specific Plan includes text and diagrams that generally describe:
• The distribution, location, and extent of all land uses. • The standards and criteria by which new development will proceed.
• The proposed distribution, location, extent, and intensity of major components of public infrastructure, such as
transportation and utility systems.
• A program of implementation measures, such as financing measures, policies, regulations, and public works projects.
The Specific Plan will provide applicants, City staff, the public, and decision makers with information on the overall intent for Downtown, design standards to facilitate the project’s implementation, and future changes thereto. It is intended that local public works projects, design review plans, detailed site plans, grading permits and building permits, or any other action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval applicable to this area be consistent with this Specific Plan.
The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan will be adopted by resolution and ordinance and establish the necessary plans, development standards, regulations, infrastructure requirements, and implementation programs on which subsequent project-related development activities within the Specific Plan are to be founded.
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1.4 DOWNTOWN ARTESIA HISTORY
1.4.1 FOUNDING ARTESIA
Artesia was first settled in 1875 and remained an agrarian community for over 80 years, with influxes of Dutch and Portuguese immigrants in the early twentieth century. Its name comes from the naturally occurring artesian wells in the area. Artesia was incorporated as a city in 1959.
Downtown Artesia is known for its unique and diverse retail business community. This transformation to the Downtown district coincided with the immigration patterns of the 1980s and continued into the 1990s. The Pioneer Boulevard corridor from 183rd Street to South Street consists of an international mix of restaurants, boutiques, and specialty stores. As a result, Downtown Artesia has a diverse ethnic character, celebrated annually since 2013 on Pioneer Boulevard with the “International Street Fair & Diversity Festival.” Today Artesia is a cosmopolitan city with a foundation built on the diverse cultural composition of its businesses and residents.
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1.4.2 THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY
The founding of Artesia is heavily indebted to the Pacific Electric Railway Company. The Pacific Electric, nicknamed the Red Cars, was a privately owned mass transit system in Southern California consisting of electrically powered streetcars, interurban cars, and buses. Henry E. Huntington, the owner of the Pacific Electric, was also a significant real estate investor who developed and sold land along the Red Car routes, opening up many town sites and cities across the region, including Artesia.
Red Cars began service through Artesia in 1905, along a branch line that connected Downtown Los Angeles with Santa Ana in Orange County. The route was known as the West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB). According to Metro’s WSAB Transit Corridor Rename the Project website:
From 1901 to the early 1960s, before the car ruled in Southern California, Los Angeles had the most extensive rail car system in the country. Pacific Electric and other rail service providers connected cities throughout LA, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
One of those rail corridors, named the Pacific Electric Right‐of‐Way (ROW)/West Santa Ana Branch Corridor, provided passenger service from downtown LA, along the alignment currently used by the Metro A Line (Blue), to Watts Station where the line turned southeast to travel along the ROW to a terminal station in the City of Santa Ana in Orange County. Passenger service to Santa Ana ceased in 1950 and to Bellflower in 1955. This ROW has been primarily unused since Pacific Electric service ended in 1961. The portion of this rail corridor within LA County limits is known as the “West Santa Ana Branch.” This new rail line will travel from downtown LA to the City of Artesia and will provide service to Cerritos, Bellflower, Paramount, Downey, South Gate, Cudahy, Bell, Huntington Park, Vernon and unincorporated Florence-Firestone. The rail line will not travel to Santa Ana as it once did. Given this confusion about the project, Metro will rename the project to better reflect the service area, the communities’ character, culture and experience of the people who live, work and play in the cities served by the new line. The new name will remain in place through completion of construction, at which time it will receive a newly designated line letter and line color as the project prepares for revenue service.
In January 2024, Metro renamed the rail corridor the “Southeast Gateway Line.”
1 Artesia: From Portuguese Dairy Farms to Little India, Mike Sonksen. PBS, online. August 22, 2014.
Metro. 2023. “The Story Behind the Name ‘West Santa Ana
2. Branch’.” WSAB Transit Corridor Rename the Project. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www. renamewsab.com/.
Figure 1.3: Historic Artesia
Station; Source: Portuguese
Historic Museum
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1.4.3 METRO
In 2016, Los Angeles (LA) County voters passed Measure M.
Measure M is a no-sunset, half-cent sales tax measure that funds various Metro transportation projects. Thanks to Measure M, Metro is undertaking one of the largest transportation infrastructure programs in United States history and will double the size of the rail network in the next 40 years. As a part of this expansion, a focus on Transit-Oriented Communities made various grant funds available to local jurisdictions within Metro project areas, Artesia included. In August 2016, the Artesia City Council approved a grant agreement of $375,000 between the City and Metro to fund the preparation of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan.
In May 2023, the City of Artesia kicked off efforts to develop the ADSP in anticipation of the arrival of the Southeast Gateway Line (referred to at the time as the West Santa Ana Branch) Metro station at Pioneer Boulevard. After completion of the Southeast Gateway Line, Downtown Artesia will have a connection to the Metro A line at Slauson Station.
Pioneer Station will connect Artesia via light rail with major destinations and employment centers in the region—Downtown Los Angeles, Union Station, and South Los Angeles. Transferring at Slauson Station to Union Station, passengers will be able to connect as far as Santa Monica, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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2.1 SOUTHEAST GATEWAY LINE
The Southeast Gateway Line project is a new light-rail transit line that will connect southeast Los Angeles County to South Los Angeles and beyond. The corridor is intended to include 14.5 miles of length and 9 proposed stations across 13 cities. As presently designed, Artesia will be the southern terminus of this transit line.
In 2021, Metro released the Transit-Oriented Development Strategic Implementation Plan (TOD SIP) as a resource to develop new corridorwide governance strategies, with strategies and actions to adopt into local plans and programs and to provide grant funding.
In January 2022, the Metro Board of Directors approved the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the project from Slauson/A Line in unincorporated Florence-Firestone to Pioneer Station in Artesia, a
14.5-mile segment, and approved a Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) in the City of Bellflower.
2.2 METRO PLANNING PRINCIPLES
Through the expansion of Metro and new funding sources
(Measure M), Metro launched a Transit-Oriented Communities Program. The program focused on finding and strengthening synergies between transit and the surrounding streets, public spaces, and developments to support an expanding transit network.
Metro supports local jurisdictions to develop and adopt transitsupportive policies and programs to leverage the value of transit investments and increase ridership. As a part of this program, funding was made available for jurisdictions to prepare for the expansion of Metro. Through grant funding, Metro has five primary goals:
• Increase transit ridership and choice
• Stabilize and strengthen communities around transit
• Engage communities in visioning
• Distribute transit benefits to all
• Capture value created by transit
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2.3 WSAB TOD SIP
The WSAB TOD SIP (or West Santa Ana Branch Transit Oriented Development Strategic Implementation Plan) was adopted by Metro in 2019 in anticipation of the expansion and development on the WSAB, now called the Southeast Gateway Line. The SIP analyzes the existing communities along the future line to better understand the community needs and how transit investment can be both effective and maximized in these communities and provides recommendations and best practices for plan implementation. The goal of the WSAB TOD SIP is to outline the vision for future changes in station areas and the types of development roles that each station will play in the overall corridor.
The WSAB TOD SIP outlines the process of evaluating the existing conditions of each city along the line, the development of vision and goals for each city and the county, and the creation and identification of the five development typologies. The development typologies are defined by the following characteristics: area of influence from local to regional, land use emphasis (employment-centric vs. residentialcentric), mix of uses, street and block characteristics, and density and scale. The five typologies are:
• Main Street Adjacent
• Large Scale Redevelopment
• Residential Arterial Infill
• Industrial Hybrid Infill
• High Density Walkable Mixed-Use
The report identifies Artesia as Main Street Adjacent, meaning it acts as the center to local commercial districts and has potential areas for community-serving, mixed-use infill development. Because Pioneer Boulevard is anchored by, a regionally recognized hub of restaurants and retail, the SIP identifies a future of high density mixed uses and a cultural destination surrounded by attractive residential neighborhoods.
The SIP outlines the following priorities for Artesia:
• Artesia Downtown Specific Plan: Prioritize the development of a Specific Plan to incentive development.
• Business Preservation: Preserve the cultural heritage of legacy and family businesses within the station area.
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• Joint Development of Mixed-Use TOD: Collaborate with
Metro on joint development and explore innovative parking strategies for the downtown.
• Property Bases Improvement District (PBID): Explore the formation of a PBID to market, contribute, and maintain the operational capacity of Pioneer Boulevard.
The vision and priorities outlined in the WSAB TOD SIP have been evaluated and considered in the development of this Specific Plan.
2.3.1 PIONEER TRANSIT-ORIENTED
COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN
Pioneer Transit-Oriented Community Master Plan was completed in 2019 by City Design Studio for Los Angeles Metro in conjuction with the WSAB TOD SIP. The goal of the master plan was to intensify the station area and the Pioneer Boulevard Corridor and transform the station area into a destination that ensured better access for pedestrians and cyclists. The vision includes buildings that are four to seven stories tall with ground-level retail, commercial offices at the second level, and residential uses on upper floors.
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2.4 ARTESIA (PIONEER) STATION
The future Artesia (Pioneer) Station will be located between Pioneer Boulevard and 187th Street, with pedestrian access from both streets.
Metro has plans for a potential five-story parking structure south of the station, between Pioneer Boulevard and Corby Avenue. In the preferred design option, 186th Street will terminate at the rail right-ofway whereas 187th Street will remain as a continuous street, crossing the rail tracks. Figure 2.3 illustrates the Pioneer Station, and Figure
2.4 illustrates Pioneer Boulevard looking south toward the Pioneer Station and parking structure beyond. Figures 2.5 and 2.6, presented in Metro’s “WSAB Transit Corridor Final EIR Chapter 2: Project Description,” illustrate the preferred design option for station access.
Figure 2.3: Pioneer Station Illustrative; Source: Metro Figure 2.4: Pioneer Station Illustrative; Source: Metro 2-6 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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Figure 2.5: Pioneer Station Access; Source: WSAB Transit Corridor Final EIR Chapter 2: Project Description Figure 2.6: Pioneer Station - Proposed Access Alignments Source: WSAB Transit Corridor Final EIR Chapter 2: Project Description Figure 2.6: Pioneer Station - Access Alignments Design Alternative Source: WSAB Transit Corridor Final EIR Chapter 2: Project Description ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN 2-7
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2.5 CASE STUDIES
Studying the benefit of transit in communities of similar size sets the stage for understanding future development opportunities in downtown Artesia. The case studies in this section provide context for retail, community character, housing, and open space in downtown areas where Metro has or plans to establish a stop.
Artesia’s transit-oriented future will bring with it many opportunities that can be envisioned through the lens of other downtowns that experienced revitalization through the connection of a Metro station.
Downtown Bellflower, Downtown South Pasadena, Downtown Azusa, and Downtown Mountain View in the Bay Area all gained new opportunities for housing, retail and commercial, and entertainment with the development of a Metro station and connection to the greater region. Figure 2.7 shows a cross-section of Pioneer Boulevard at its commercial core between 186th Street and 187th Street. This section of Pioneer Boulevard features generous sidewalks, promoting a safe and comfortable experience for pedestrians. Figure 2.8 displays Downtown Artesia and the existing community assets.
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Figure 2.8: Downtown Artesia - Community Assets
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2.5.1 DOWNTOWN BELLFLOWER
Just across town sits Downtown Bellflower. Like Artesia, Bellflower will also receive a Metro station along the Southeast Gateway Corridor. Downtown Bellflower has an emphasis on dining halls and entertainment, outdoor spaces for events and programming, and preservation of historic resources and sites. Key features are expressed in the photos to the right.
Figure 2.9 displays Downtown Bellflower and the existing community assets. The dark blue shows civic institutions such as city hall, the courthouse, and the library. Light blue denotes cultural and historic buildings such as the theater. The hot pink along Bellflower Boulevard denotes the primary commercial corridor, which has shopping, service businesses, restaurants, and community spaces. The future transit station is marked by the purple circle and dotted line. The green dotted line marks a quarter-mile walking radius from the station, and the teal dotted line marks a half-mile biking radius from the station.
Figure 2.10 shows a typical section of Bellflower Boulevard within the downtown commercial corridor. The total right-of-way width is the same as Pioneer Boulevard at 80’, but Bellflower Boulevard sacrifices sidewalk width to accommodate additional travel lanes.
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Figure 2.9: Downtown Bellflower
Figure 2.10: Bellflower Boulevard Existing Street Section West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
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2.5.2 DOWNTOWN SOUTH PASADENA
In north Los Angeles County, South Pasadena is known for its quaint charm, local architecture, and walkability.
Downtown South Pasadena is a walkable area with access to the Metro A Line, which runs directly to downtown. Key features of South Pasadena are expressed in the photos to the right.
Figure 2.11 displays Downtown South Pasadena and the existing community assets. Dark blue shows civic institutions such as city hall and the fire department. Light blue denotes cultural and historic buildings such as the historical district. The hot pink along Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue denotes the primary commercial corridor, which has shopping, service businesses, restaurants, and community spaces. The transit station is marked by the purple circle and dotted line. The green dotted line marks a quarter-mile walking radius from the station, and the teal dotted line marks a half-mile biking radius from the station.
Mission Street in Downtown South Pasadena has a narrower total right-of-way and wider curb-to-curb width when compared to Pioneer Boulevard (Figure 2.12). Although commercial buildings front the sidewalk with minimal setbacks, the street configuration and scale presents a more auto-oriented experience.
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Figure 2.11: Downtown South Pasadena
Figure 2.12: Mission Street Existing Street Section
Metro A Line
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2.5.3 DOWNTOWN AZUSA
In northeast Los Angeles County sits downtown Azusa, where the A Line extends from Azusa through Downtown LA to Long Beach. Downtown Azusa is near Azusa Pacific University, and various restaurants and stores in downtown cater to a wide demographic. Key features of the area are expressed in the photos to the right.
Figure 2.13 displays Downtown Azusa and the existing community assets. The dark blue shows civic institutions such as city hall, the police department, and the library. Light blue denotes cultural and historic buildings. The hot pink along Azusa Avenue denotes the primary commercial corridor, which includes shopping, service businesses, restaurants, and community spaces. The transit station is marked by the purple circle and dotted line. The green dotted line marks a quarter-mile walking radius from the station, and the teal dotted line marks a halfmile biking radius from the station.
Figure 2.14 shows a typical street section of Azusa Avenue in Downtown Azusa. Sidewalk widths are generous at 10 to 12 feet to provide for a comfortable pedestrian experience. The street configuration includes one travel lane in each direction, a parking lane, and an angled parking lane.
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Figure 2.14: Azusa Avenue Existing Street Section
Figure 2.13: Downtown Azusa
Metro A Line
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2.5.4 DOWNTOWN MOUNTAIN VIEW
In Santa Clara County, Downtown Mountain View sits at the terminus of the Orange Line, part of the Santa Clara Valley Light Rail System.
The Orange Line runs from Downtown Mountain View to Alum Rock.
The Downtown Mountain View Transit Station connects to the regional Caltrain Line and other local transit connections.
Figure 2.14 displays Downtown Mountain View and the existing community assets. The dark blue shows civic institutions such as city hall, the police department, and the library. Light blue denotes cultural and historic buildings. The hot pink along Castro Street denotes the primary commercial corridor, which includes shopping, service businesses, restaurants, and community spaces. The transit station is marked by the purple circle and dotted line. The green dotted line marks a quarter-mile walking radius from the station, and the teal dotted line marks a halfmile biking radius from the station.
Figure 2.15 shows a typical street section of Castro Street in Downtown Mountain View. The street configuration includes 10’ sidewalks, one parking and one travel lane in each direction, and a center turn lane.
Street trees and low walls and planters integrated into the streetscape create buffers between vehicles and pedestrians.
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Figure 2.14: Downtown Mountain View
Figure 2.15: Castro Street Existing Street Section
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3.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Understanding and analyzing the existing conditions of Downtown Artesia is an essential step to creating a plan that supports existing residents and businesses while increasing the opportunity in the area.
This chapter provides an overview of existing conditions. A detailed existing conditions report is included in Appendix B.
3.1.1 COMMUNITY ASSETS
Community assets include civic institutions, religious institutions, parks and green spaces, and schools. Community assets provide key amenities and services that contribute to healthy and functional neighborhoods.
Civic institutions within a 1/2 mile of the future Pioneer Station include Artesia City Hall, Albert O. Little Community Center, Artesia Library, a fire station, historical museums, and a post office. The post office is at the northern end of the study area. Artesia Park is the only park within walking distance from the future Metro station. Refer to Figure 2.8.
3.1.2 LAND USE REGULATIONS
Under the General Plan and Zoning, the downtown currently allows a mix of uses. Commercial General zone designations are focused along Pioneer Boulevard, 183rd Street, and South Street. Light Manufacturing/ Industrial zone designations are located south of the future rail station along Corby Avenue. Multi-family Residential designations are found along Corby Avenue and Arline Avenue.
The area south of South Street is designated Commercial Planned Development and South Street Specific Plan.
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Figure 3.1: Existing Zoning
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3.1.3 COMMUNITY CHARACTER
Various streetscape, building scale, and landscape features shape Downtown Artesia. The Existing Conditions Report in Appendix A takes a deep dive into the implications of these features.
Parking
A significant amount of land is dedicated
to cars in Downtown Artesia; specifically,
parking occupies 23 percent of the total
plan area. In accordance with Assembly
Bill 2097 (AB 2097), California law
prohibits public agencies or cities from
imposing a minimum automobile parking
requirement on most development projects within a half-mile radius of a major transit stop. The entirety of the Specific Plan study area falls within a half-mile radius of the future Pioneer Boulevard station; therefore, any development in the study area would not have parking requirements once the Metro station is complete, consistent with the requirements of AB 2097.
The Scale of Downtown
Human scale refers to buildings and streets that relate to the scale of a person and is often an indicator of good design. Scale is generally determined by the size of lots, frontages, and buildings. In Artesia, over 30 percent of the lots in downtown are less than 20,000 square feet. While smaller lots lend themselves to smaller and more “humanscale” development, the larger lots with comparatively smaller building footprints create more redevelopment opportunities. In the specific plan boundary, the largest lots have lot coverages below 50 percent, largely a result of extensive surface parking lots. Figure 3.2 shows the distribution of lot sizes within the Specific Plan area.
In addition to scale, walkability is another important indicator of good design. Lot width, building frontage, and landscape are all features that can encourage a more walkable environment. In Downtown the average lot width is only 72 feet, reflective of a time when desirability of having a business on the main street and as many businesses as possible led to very narrow retail parcels.
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LOT SIZE: 20,000 - 30,000 SF
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SF
Lot Size Share of Project Area
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10,000-20,000 SF
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30,000+ SF
23%
11%
15%
51%
Figure 3.2: Lot Size
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Street Design
Street width influences the physical and perceived scale of the street.
Narrower street widths help slow vehicular traffic and create a comfortable pedestrian environment. Wider street widths encourage higher traffic speeds, which can create uncomfortable conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists. The narrowest portion of Pioneer Boulevard sits between 186th Street and 187th Street—as the street extends both north and south it widens to accommodate more cars.
3.1.4 ACTIVATING DOWNTOWN
Features such as well-designed streetscape, connected and close building frontages, and walkability create an inviting and engaging downtown. Currently, portions of Downtown Artesia create a walkable environment, and others must be updated to achieve these features.
Ground-Floor Activation
Ground-floor activation refers to the frequency of sidewalk-fronting entrances. In downtown Artesia, the block between 186th and 187th Streets demonstrates high ground-floor activation, with 3.2 sidewalk entries per 100 ft. of street frontage. On average, there is a door to the sidewalk every 33 feet. Between 183rd and 186th Streets the number of sidewalk entries is halved to 1.4 per 100 feet of street frontage—a significant reduction. In general, the lower the ratio of entries to distance, the less activated and engaging the streetscape.
3.1.5 EXISTING HOUSING
While most of the uses fronting Pioneer are retail and commercial, there are larger portions of the specific plan boundary that include existing residential uses. There are five common residential typologies in the residential areas of the specific plan area.
• Townhomes
• Bungalow Apartments
• Courtyard Apartments
• Single Family Homes
• Mobile Homes
Figure 3.3: Street Width
STREET WIDTH
Unbounded
STREET WIDTH
70-85 ft
STREET WIDTH
Unbounded
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
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South St
186th St
185th St
183rd St
187th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd
Pioneer Blvd
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Unbounded
85 - 120 ft
120 - 280 ft
70-85 ft
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3.2 TRIP VOLUMES
Walking, bicycling, and automobile trip volumes are summarized and mapped to better understand higher volume roadways in downtown Artesia. The trip volume data was acquired from Replica – a big data platform that creates large-scale models with activity pattern projections and mobility data- for the average weekday in Spring 2024. The following figures show walking, bicycling, walking and bicycling combined, and automobile trip volumes superimposed with collision data. Collision data was collected from the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) database provided by the University of California Berkeley from years 2017-2022.
Downtown Artesia shows a large pedestrian presence on many of its streets. The highest pedestrian volumes are concentrated on 187th Street and South Pioneer Boulevard. Other high pedestrian volume roads include 183rd Street, the west side of South Street, the loop behind City Plaza, and the access to City Plaza from Pioneer Boulevard.
Bicycle trip volumes in downtown Artesia are concentrated along 183rd Street, 187th Street, and Pioneer Boulevard below South Street.
Other high bicycling volume roads include 186th Street and east South Street.
Combined bicycle and pedestrian trip volumes for downtown Artesia show the highest concentration of trips along 187th Street. Other highvolume streets for bicycling and walking include 183rd Street, east 186th Street, and south Pioneer Boulevard.
Automobile trips in downtown Artesia mainly occur along Pioneer Boulevard and South Street. Other streets with a large automobile presence include 183rd Street and 186th Street.
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4 4. VISION
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4.1 WHAT IS A VISION
The vision describes the goals for how growth and development will occur in Downtown Artesia over the next 20-plus years. The vision is aspirational as new developments and transportation services create opportunities to enhance Downtown’s character and encourage business success. With the future Metro Line on the horizon—likely encouraging new investment, with entrepreneurs and property owners bringing buildings back to life, and economic trends that favor downtown settings—it is time to reset expectations for Artesia.
4.2 THE VISION
The vision for Downtown Artesia reflects community values and needs.
Through engagement with the community, local business owners, and elected officials, the visions for Artesia’s Downtown took shape.
The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan will establish strategic land use designations to connect the community to housing, jobs, and recreation; create a connected business district to facilitate new economic opportunities; build a vibrant and scenic downtown reflective of a diverse community; beautify downtown through building design, landscape, and art; and enhance streetscapes to increase multimodal accessibility and safety
The vision for the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan includes five key components:
1. Growth, Land Use and Development
2. Economic Health
3. Community Character
4. Beauty and design
5. Mobility
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4.3 DEVELOPING THE VISION
Community participation and engagement took many forms throughout the Specific Plan process, including workshops, pop-ups, and online communication.
Community Workshops and Pop-ups
On Saturday August 12, 2023, the City hosted a community open house at the Albert O. Little Community Center. The open house provided participants with the following:
• Project background information and tentative project timeline • Information about the Vision and Visioning activities • Case study data to show the impact of transit in downtown communities, including Bellflower, South Pasadena, and
Azusa
• Land Use alternative graphics and information
Stakeholder Engagement
In addition to the public open house, the city invited local property owners and business owners to a stakeholder meeting. Hosted virtually on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, the stakeholder meeting provided an in-depth presentation on the project background and Metro grant, existing conditions analysis, and project alternatives.
Stakeholders were given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the alternatives.
Study Sessions
The City provided project updates at study sessions with the Planning Commission and City Council. The Study Sessions included a presentation about the existing conditions, draft and preferred alternatives, and project approach.
Outreach Findings
Key findings from the outreach conducted include:
• Maintain the culture and small business within the downtown. • Ensure all new development provides appropriate
infrastructure and improvements.
• Improve and maintain safety of the downtown area.
2023 Trunk or Treat
2024 State of the City
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4.4 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A set of goals is established with the Vision for the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan. Goals are the pathway for plan implementation and direct how the Vision for the plan will be realized. Goals guide development and administration of the plan. The goals are reflective of the five key components of the Vision: Growth, Land Use and Development, Economic Health, Community Character, Beauty and Design, and Mobility.
1. Connect the community to housing, jobs, and recreation. • New housing options for all household sizes, types, and income levels.
• A place for community gathering, socializing, and rest. • Maintenance of existing local businesses, restaurants, and shopping.
• Facilitation of housing near retail and shopping.
• Opportunity for street markets, farmers markets, fairs, pop-ups, and other community-focused events.
2. Create a connected business district to facilitate new economic opportunities.
• New opportunities for essential retail, such as grocery stores. • Focused preservation of local business ownership on Pioneer Boulevard.
• Attract new restaurants, retail, and other commercial industries. • Allow for office and business park with a focus on companies that will provide technical jobs.
• Expand the job market and job opportunities in Artesia.
3. Encourage a vibrant and scenic downtown reflective of a diverse community.
• Downtown businesses that reflect the diverse and multi-cultural populations of Artesia.
• Affirm community character and culture through restaurants, retail, and design.
• Restore and reuse buildings and places of historical or cultural significance.
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• Support diverse businesses such as multicultural food options, nightlife, cafes, entertainment, and boutique shops.
4. Beautify Downtown Artesia through building design, landscape, and art.
• Implement standards that encourage high quality design. • Encourage design that is reflective of the diverse community. • Improve community experience in public spaces through landscape design and greening practices.
• Improve community experience in public spaces through public art.
• Use murals, outdoor galleries, installations, and pop-ups to enhance the downtown environment.
5. Enhance connectivity and streetscapes to increase multimodal accessibility and safety.
• A place where streets, paseos, and alleys offer safe and convenient ways to get around for people visiting, working, or living in the Downtown.
• Walkable urban settings that encourage safe biking and walking.
• New walking and biking paths to connect existing and new housing and retail to the future Metro station.
• Strategic lighting to increase safety and encourage use of the downtown in the evenings and at night.
6. Plan for and build a transit ready Downtown Artesia. • Incentivize and encourage transit oriented development in key areas in Downtown.
• Establish appropriate standards and requirements to ensure smooth and safe access to the new station.
• Create a safe and equitable transit experience through quality sidewalk, roadway, and multi-modal design.
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4.5 CASE STUDY TAKEAWAYS
The downtown districts in Bellflower, South Pasadena, Azusa, and Mountain View were selected and studied due to similarities with Artesia.
The case studies provided a phased understanding of how a downtown district can transform with the a new station.
Azusa and South Pasadena exemplify the growth and development that occurs when community members are connected to a broader job market but able to remain in a current residence—providing a greater understanding of the potential for Downtown Artesia.
Bellflower, a nearby city with similar characteristics to Artesia, provides a window into another city preparing for a new station. Key opportunities in development, challenges in land use and regulation, and studies of future uses help to identify similar opportunities and challenges in the City.
The information analyzed and gathered from the Case Study Cities, in partnership with outreach, input form stakeholders, and community members, shaped the concept vision for the future of Downtown Artesia.
4.6 CONCEPT VISION
The conceptual vision for Downtown Artesia is illustrated in Figure 4.1.
Residential uses are preserved along Corby Avenue, Arline Avenue, and at the mobile home park at the south end of Downtown. Large commercial parcels along 183rd Street and South Street present opportunities for new 4- to 5-story mixed-use development, creating gateway anchors at the north and south ends of Downtown. The Downtown core connects the north and south anchors with small-scale boutique shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a manner analogous to traditional shopping malls anchored by department stores. In addition to the existing on-street parking, additional parking is provided via parking structures adjacent to the transit station and at the north gateway to accommodate visitors arriving southbound along Pioneer Boulevard from the 91 freeway.
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MIXED-USE
GATEWAY RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
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SHOPPING & DINING
PARKING
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Roseton Ave
South St
186th St
185th St Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Southeast Gateway Line
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Figure 4.1: Concept Plan
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Figure 4.2: Focus Areas
4.7 FOCUS AREA
DIAGRAMS
Two focus areas were selected
to explore site alternative
development concepts. These areas
were selected based on parcels
with high development opportunity
potential (see Existing Conditions
Assessment in Appendix B).
The North Focus Area includes the
area west of Pioneer Boulevard and
north of 184th Street in the Specific
Plan Area. The area includes 12
acres and 11 parcels. The City of
Artesia owns the Artesia Towne
Center retail property adjacent to
the US Post Office. A Jack in the
Box drive-through restaurant sits at
the northwest corner of the 183rd
Street and Pioneer Boulevard
intersection.
The South Focus Area includes the
properties on the south of South
Street, north of the mobile home
park, in the Specific Plan boundary.
The focus area is 24 acres and
12 individually owned parcels.
The concept alternatives that
follow do not prescribe or presume
specific development at this time.
Rather, they illustrate the investment
opportunities of Downtown Artesia
and inform the creation of zoning
regulations and standards in the
future Artesia Downtown Specific
Plan.
ALBURTIS AVE
JERSEY AVE
GRIDLEY RD
COR
PIONEER BLVD
SOUTH ST
Historica
Old F
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City of Cerritos
Cerritos
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Fire
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ALBURTIS AVE
JERSEY AVE
CORBY AVE
RBY AVE
PIONEER BLVD
183RD ST
186TH ST
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TH ST
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PROJECT BOUNDARY
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
US Post Office
City Hall
al Museum
Fire Station
Community Center
Artesia Park
Library
e Station
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Future Metro
Parking Structure
North Focus Area
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Overview
A network of pedestrian paths fronted by mixed-use buildings with ground-level retail bring life and activity to the South Focus Area.
A system of connected open spaces provides access to diverse recreational amenities for residents and neighbors. Three-story townhomes (Site A) provide a buffer and transition between the existing mobile home park and new 4- to 5-story mixed use and residential development (Sites C and D) facing South Street. Site D is a prime location for a Downtown hotel due to its proximity to the future Metro station and easy connections to the 605 freeway via South Street and the 91 freeway via Pioneer Boulevard.
4.7.1 SOUTH FOCUS AREA
Figure 4.3: South Focus Area
PIONEER BLVD
SOUTH ST
188TH ST
JERSEY AVE
ALBURTIS AVE
CORBY AVE
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Metro Station Access
Cerritos Mall
Metro Station Access
Artesia Park
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B
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D
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Key Concepts
The following concepts outline development opportunities for the South Focus Area, as shown in Figure 4.3; each is conceptual and based on an urban design analysis of Downtown Artesia.
• Preserves existing mobile home park uses.
• Street grid system is flexible, and scale of blocks can be tailored to existing property lines, including potential lot consolidation.
• New streets connect to the future Metro station at Corby Avenue and Alburtis Avenue, enabling convenient pedestrian access.
• Configuration of open spaces is tailored to individual developments.
• Townhome development provides buffer and transition bet ween the existing mobile home park and new 4- to 5-story mixed use and residential development toward South Street. • New townhomes provide ownership opportunities.
• New hotel provides tax revenue.
Figure 4.4: Precedent Imagery
Figure 4.5: Precedent Imagery
Figure 4.6: Precedent Imagery
Figure 4.7: Precedent Imagery
A
B
C
D
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183RD ST
186TH ST
PIONEER BLVD
ARLINE AVE
CORBY AVE
ALBURTIS AVE
JERSEY AVE
Post Office
Metro Station Access
Figure 4.8: North Focus Area
Overview
As visitors drive into Downtown Artesia from the north via Pioneer Boulevard, they are greeted with a 5-story public parking structure with active retail facing Pioneer Boulevard and 183rd Street (Site D). This building also hosts conceptual City Hall offices adjacent to the existing Post Office. From the parking structure, visitors can walk down Pioneer Boulevard, passing by a retail/residential mixed-use building (Site C) and a retail court (Site B). Residents of the new townhomes (Site A) also enjoy connections to Downtown through the retail court.
4.7.2 NORTH FOCUS AREA
A
B
C
D
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Key Concepts
The following concepts outline development opportunities for the North Focus Area, as shown in Figure 4.8; each is conceptual and based on an urban design analysis of Downtown Artesia.
• Site D would remain in City control through a private-public partnership (P3). Ideally this development includes the acquisition of Jack in the Box and neighboring properties by P3 developer. P3 developer will build a public parking structure incorporating city hall offices as well as leasable space for retail/commercial facing Pioneer Boulevard and 183rd Street.
• Relocation of City Hall offices is compatible with existing Post Office and can create a small civic center.
• Parking structure at Site D will serve as a catalyst for downtown investment by generating pedestrian traffic to the south on Pioneer Boulevard, encouraging the development of Sites B and C.
• Site A is prime for new townhome development, creating ownership opportunities for new residents.
Figure 4.9: Precedent Imagery
Figure 4.10: Precedent Imagery
Figure 4.11: Precedent Imagery
Figure 4.12: Precedent Imagery
A
B
C
D
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PIONEER BLVD
SOUTH ST
187TH ST
12 This rendering illustrates a possible pattern
of future development in Downtown
Artesia based on the standards presented
in this Specific Plan. This illustration
imagines new development at opportunity
sites identified during the process of
preparing the Plan. This drawing does
not require that specific buildings be
constructed on these opportunity sites, but
rather suggests the possibilities the Plan
creates for downtown property owners.
Nor does this drawing dictate a schedule
of construction or particular phases of
development. Instead, it aims to inspire
property owners to participate in creating
the desired future for Downtown Artesia
and to guide City leaders as they consider
potential development proposals from the
private sector.
This illustrative plan identifies six
catalytic projects that will jump start the
transformation of Downtown Artesia. Three
of these projects will be initiated by either
Metro or the City of Artesia, potentially in
partnership with private investors. Another
three of the identified catalytic projects
are expected to be exclusively initiatives
of the private sector responding to the
possibilities presented by a transit-oriented
downtown. Eventually, as these and other
projects are implemented incrementally
over a two-decade period, the final built
result will change many of the specific
details of this particular illustrative plan.
4.8 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN
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183RD ST
ARLINE AVE
CORBY AVE
3 4 5 6
Figure 4.13: Illustrative Plan
SOUTH ST
186TH ST
PIONEER BLVD
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4.8.1 SOUTH STREET DISTRICT
The various properties fronting South Street are some of the largest in the Specific Plan area but are presently occupied with single-story retail structures and surface parking lots. As these buildings age and retailers continue to contract, these properties will be primed for redevelopment into a new neighborhood of 4- to 6-story mixed-use and residential structures. Located just one block south of the future Metro station, a key focus of this district should be the creation of attractive pedestrian spaces, including mini-parks and plazas interlinked with passages and paseos. Though construction is likely to occur incrementally without the benefit of a master developer, the City should work with developers to ensure pedestrian passages connect seamlessly across properties. 4-16 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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4.8.2 ARTESIA SQUARE
The proposed Artesia Square development will
be both an anchor to South Street District and an
excellent illustration of the character other buildings in this area should embody. Features of the proposal
that should be emulated in future development
include: commercial space fronting South Street, and
a north-south street spur that could be continued
further south or connected to similar streets/
passages from the west. Architecturally, the proposal
includes a mix of surface materials, various façade
modulations, and stepbacks at the upper levels to
help reduce the building’s visual mass.
Illustrative Rendering by Andmore Partners, 2024
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4.8.3 METRO PARKING GARAGE
The construction of a multi-level
parking structure by Metro to support
the rail station will likely be one of
the first steps in the revitalization
of Downtown Artesia. Anticipated
to provided up to 1,000 parking
spaces, this structure will not only
provide parking for transit riders, but
should also offer overflow parking
for visitors to Downtown. Because
this structure will likely be one of the
largest buildings in Downtown, the
City and Metro should collaborate
to ensure the design is consistent with
the development standards detailed
in Section 6.9.5, including leasable
commercial space on the ground
floor fronting Pioneer Boulevard,
public plazas and spaces, an
attractive pedestrian entrance/exit
facing the rail station, and a façade
clad in architectural finishes.
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4.8.4 PIONEER BOULEVARD
In 2017 the City commissioned an urban design
study to recommend economic development and
placemaking strategies for the retail core of Pioneer
Boulevard between 183rd and 187th Streets. Many
of the recommendations from this study are sound
and will support the Specific Plan. In particular, the
study offers a number of thoughtful suggestions to
improve the sidewalk experience between 183rd
and 186th Streets, specifically:
Gateway Plaza: Improvements include a widened
sidewalk along the length of the Verizon building,
painted mural, and relocated midblock crossing with
a strong row of palms to mark arrival to Downtown.
Vitha Plaza: Improve pedestrian environment
by screening parking lots with low walls and
landscaping and adding canopy trees.
Gomes Center: Improved “street wall” and
pedestrian environment by screening parking with
pagodas, walls, landscaping, and canopy trees.
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4.8.5 PIONEER BOULEVARD & 183RD STREET
The commercial properties at the southwest corner of Pioneer Boulevard and 183rd Street consist of older single-story retail structures and surface parking lots. Like similar properties along South Street, this site is well positioned to support new mixed-use development. The illustrative plan imagines a 4- to 5-story mixed-use structure fronting Pioneer Boulevard, featuring ground-level retail facing the sidewalk and a midblock pedestrian passage connecting Pioneer Boulevard to Corby Avenue. A new neighborhood of townhomes and/or walk-up apartments is foreseen on the west side of this site, on the site currently occupied by a grocery store. Though the extension of Corby Avenue to 183rd Street may not be desirable, pedestrian pathways should connect across the site both north-south and east-west. Parking space for residences is assumed to be accommodated on-site, whereas commercial parking may be waived in favor of off-site parking structures and/or lots managed by the City. 4-20 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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4.8.6 ARTESIA TOWNE CENTER
The Artesia Towne Center site, which is owned by
the City, represents a unique opportunity to define
the northern anchor of Downtown Artesia. The
Specific Plan recommends that the City initiate a
public-private partnership to explore the feasibility
of constructing a civic facility at this property. By
including the adjacent site on the northwest corner of
Pioneer Boulevard and 183rd Street, this large site
could be developed with a public parking structure
to serve the north end of downtown. This parking
structure should incorporate leasable, incomegenerating commercial/retail space at the ground level fronting the public sidewalks.
Additionally, the Specific Plan recommends that this
development include a new City Hall adjacent to
the existing Post Office with a commanding view
south down the Corby Avenue alignment. If set back
modestly from 183rd Street, a small plaza can be
created in front of both the new City Hall and Post
Office, creating a new public space in the downtown
for civic events and celebrations. Meanwhile, the
existing City Hall could be remodeled for additional
civic offices/services or surplused to an affordable
housing developer.
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5.1 LAND USE DISTRICTS
The Land Use Plan divides the Specific Plan area into six districts calibrated to implement the vision described in Chapter 4. These separate districts are based on range of intensity and land use, calibrated to local context and adjacencies. Most districts allow for a significant mixture of land uses within a defined building envelope.
This approach differs from conventional zoning maps that typically divide cities into zones that rigidly segregate residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional uses into separate areas. Each district has its own permitted uses itemized in Table 5.1
The Districts, described in greater detail on the following pages, are:
• Downtown North
• Pioneer Boulevard
• Downtown South
• 188th Street / Corby Avenue
• Downtown Neighborhood
• Chateau Estates
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Figure 5.1: Proposed Zoning
Roseton Ave
South St
186th St
185th St Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Southeast Gateway Line
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Proposed Zoning Districts
Chateau Estates
Metro Right of Way
Downtown Neighborhood
188th / Corby
Pioneer Blvd
Downtown South
Downtown North
Low and Very Low Income
Housing Element Sites
Housing Element SItes
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5.1.1 DOWNTOWN NORTH
The Downtown North is the northern gateway and anchor to Downtown Artesia. The district would allow for higher density mixed use development at 65 du/ac. The southwest corner of the district encompasses approximately five and half acres and is envisioned with 4- to 5-story mixed-use development and 2- and 3-story townhomes.
Where the City owns property at the northwest corner of 183rd Street and Pioneer Boulevard, a public-private partnership is encouraged to develop a parking structure with ground-floor retail uses. The parking structure would serve visitors, residents, and employees as they travel to and from Downtown Artesia and the 91 freeway to the north. The Post Office at 183rd Street and Alburtis Avenue is expected to remain.
5.1.2 PIONEER BOULEVARD
Pioneer Boulevard district fronts Pioneer Boulevard north of the future Metro transit station and is located in the center of downtown Artesia.
This area is composed of narrow parcels with a continuous street frontage of one-story South Asian establishments such as restaurants, markets, and jewelry shops. Although new development is not expected in this district, the district would allow for 3-story buildings at 50 du/ac or 60 du/ac by utilizing the Specific Plan’s density bonus provisions.
5.1.3 DOWNTOWN SOUTH
Downtown South District is the southern gateway to Downtown Artesia and the City of Artesia. The district is envisioned with 4- to 6-story mixed-use development incorporating ground-floor retail, a hotel, townhomes, and neighborhood parks for residents and visitors. A Metro Parking structure is planned within the South Street Mixed District just south of the transit station. The district would allow for densities up to 75 du/ac.
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5.1.4 188TH STREET / CORBY AVENUE
The 188th/Corby District is located south of the future Metro station and is primarily composed of residential and light industrial uses. This district would allow for residential uses such as duplex, triplex, and townhomes at 40 du/ac and commercial office and retail in a horizontal mixed-use format.
5.1.5 DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD
The Downtown Neighborhood District is located in the residential west and east edges of the Downtown area along Corby Avenue and Arline Avenue. The downtown neighborhood would retain its residential character at 40 du/ac.
5.1.6 CHATEAU ESTATES
The Le Belle Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park district sits at the southern edge of the Downtown Area. The mobile home park use will be maintained in this district.
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Table 5.1: Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Permitted Uses by Zoning District
C - Conditionally Permitted
Downtown North
Pioneer Blvd.
Downtown South
188th / Corby
Downtown
Neighborhood
Chateau Estates
Additional
Regulations
P - Permitted Use
NP - Use Not Permitted
T - Temporary
A - Accessory Use
Accessory Uses
Newsstands A A A A NP NP
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Catering Services P P P NP NP NP
Full-Service Restaurants
P P P C NP NP
Refer to
section AMC:
3-2.209 for
late night
operations Limited Service / Take-Out Restaurants P P P C NP NP Alcoholic Beverage Sales, On-site P P P C NP NP
Educational Use
Colleges and Continuing Education Facilities P C P NP NP NP Cultural Institutions P P P P P P
Tutoring Facilities/Educational Activity Centers P P P P P P Entertainment Uses
Bar/Night Club/Live Entertainment
CP CP CP NP NP NP
Refer to
section AMC:
3-2.209 for
late night
operations
Cigar Lounge/Hookah Lounge CP CP CP NP NP NP
Commercial Recreation Facilities P P P C NP NP
Conference Facilities C C C NP NP NP
Fitness Studio/Gymnasium P P P C NP NP
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Table 5.1: Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Permitted Uses by Zoning District
C - Conditionally Permitted
Downtown North
Pioneer Blvd.
Downtown South
188th / Corby
Downtown
Neighborhood
Chateau Estates
Additional
Regulations
P - Permitted Use
NP - Use Not Permitted
T - Temporary
A - Accessory Use
Financial & Professional Office Uses
Financial Services/Banks/Credit Unions P P P NP NP NP
Office, Business and Professional P P P C NP NP
Office, Medical and Dental P P P C NP NP
Public/Institutional Use
Open Space P P P P P P
Parks and Recreational Facilities P P P P P P
Transit Centers P P P C NP NP
Residential Uses (Including Affordable Housing)
Duplexes, Triplexes, and Fourplexes P NP P P P P
Live-Work Units P P P P P P ADSP 5.2
Manufactured Housing N N N N N P
Multi-Family Residential (5+ Units) P P P P P P
Single-Family Detached Residential P NP P P P P
Home Occupations P P P P P P
Employee Housing P P P P P P
Low Barrier Navigation Center P P P P P P
Transitional Housing P P P P P P
Supportive Housing P P P P P P
Residential Care Facilities Small (6 or less) P P P P P P Residential Care Facilities Large (7 or more) P P P P P P Daycare Homes P P P P P P
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Table 5.1: Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Permitted Uses by Zoning District
C - Conditionally Permitted
Downtown North
Pioneer Blvd.
Downtown South
188th / Corby
Downtown
Neighborhood
Chateau Estates
Additional
Regulations
P - Permitted Use
NP - Use Not Permitted
T - Temporary
A - Accessory Use
Retail Commercial
Alcoholic Beverage Sales, off-premises C C C NP NP NP
Animal Sales/Feed and Supplies/Pet Stores C C C C NP NP Art Galleries P P P P NP NP
Drug Stores/Pharmacies P P P C NP NP
General Retail/Specialized Retail (Less than 5,000
sq.ft.) P P P P NP NP
General Retail/Specialized Retail (More than
5,000 sq.ft.) P P P C NP NP
Market/Grocery Stores (Less than 5,000 sq.ft.) P P P C C NP Market/Grocery Stores (More than 5,000 sq.ft.) P P P NP NP NP Service Commercial Use
Animal Boarding Facilities C C P C NP NP
Animal Grooming P P P C NP NP
Day Care Centers (Adult and Child) P P P P P P
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services P P P C NP NP
Hotels P P P C NP NP
Household Good Repair and Maintenance P P P C NP NP
Mail and Shipping Services/Post Box Rentals P P P C NP NP Massage Establishments C C C C C C
Personal Care Services (Color Consulting, Day
Spas, Hair Removal, Hair Replacement, Make-Up
Salons, Tanning Salons, etc.)
P P P P NP NP
Printing and Photocopy Services P P P P NP NP
Tailor Services/Shoe Repair Shops P P P P NP NP
Travel Agencies P P P C NP NP
Veterinary Offices C C C P NP NP
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Table 5.1: Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Permitted Uses by Zoning District
C - Conditionally Permitted
Downtown North
Pioneer Blvd.
Downtown South
188th / Corby
Downtown
Neighborhood
Chateau Estates
Additional
Regulations
P - Permitted Use
NP - Use Not Permitted
T - Temporary
A - Accessory Use
Vehicle Rental and Sale Uses
Vehicle, Equipment Rentals (Office and interior
display only, no outdoor storage, unless approved
at off-site location)
C C C NP NP NP
Vehicle Sales, General C C C NP NP NP
Vehicle Sales C C C NP NP NP
Temporary Uses
Seasonal Markets, Pumpkin Patches, Christmas
Tree Sales, etc. T T T T T NP
Farmer’s Market T T T T T NP
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5.2 LIVE-WORK STANDARDS
1. Uses permitted in live-work units:
a. Art studios, graphic design studios, and galleries.
b. Professional and administrative offices.
c. Business services, such as, but not limited to accounting, bookkeeping, advertising and public relation agencies,
commercial photography, word processing, website
publishing, travel agencies, and party and event planning. d. Financial services, including credit reporting and collection services, escrow services, financial planning and investment services, mortgage brokers and similar uses, but excluding check cashing and payday loan businesses.
e. Insurance agents and brokers, real estate agents and brokers, title services.
f. Personal services, including individual and family counseling, group counseling, academic counseling, one-on-one
tutoring or other similar services.
g. Limited retail uses such as art galleries, interior design studios, specialty antiques or collectible dealers, tailor, dressmaker, specialty clothing, jewelry or millinery design studio, catering (preparation for off-site consumption only), and other similar services.
h. Beauticians and barbers, limited to one chair.
i. Other uses that are determined by the Planning/
Redevelopment Director to be similar to the uses listed above.
2. The following uses are prohibited in live-work units a. Secondary living quarters (designated ground floor work space shall not be converted into living quarters).
b. Secondary work space (designated above-ground-floor
living quarters shall not be converted into additional work space).
c. Medical offices or practices.
d. Food services for on-site consumption.
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e. Child day care facilities.
f. Adult businesses.
g. Motor vehicle maintenance or repair.
h. Welding and/or machining.
i. Dry cleaning.
j. Other similar uses as determined by the Planning/
Redevelopment Director as prohibited, other than those
identified as permitted
3. Standards for Live-Work Units
a. Live-work units are intended to have a residential portion AND a commercial/retail portion.
b. Each live-work unit shall be a minimum of 900 square feet in size.
c. Live-work units shall have at least one entry/exit that opens to a public sidewalk or pathway accessible to the public between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday
and until 12:00 am (midnight) on Friday and Saturday nights. d. Client and customer visits are permitted.
e. Internal connection between living and working portions of the unit is required.
f. The residential component of each live-work unit shall meet the following standards:
i. The residential portion shall be a minimum of 400 square feet in size.
ii. No more than 40 percent of an individual live-work unit shall be used or arranged for residential purposes such as a sleeping area, kitchen, bathroom, and closet space. iii. Separate kitchen facilities, including a kitchen sink, cooking appliances and refrigerator shall be provided.
iv. A separate bathroom/sanitation facilities, including a toilet, lavatory, shower, and/or bathtub shall be
provided.
g. The non-residential component of each live-work unit shall meet the following standards:
i. A business permit/business license is required.
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h. Live-work businesses are subject to limited hours of operation from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
i. Disabled access shall be provided in compliance with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
j. Noise regulations
i. Residential units shall be constructed so that interior noise levels do not exceed forty-five (45) db(A) CNEL in any
habitable room.
ii. Commercial uses shall be designed and operated, and hours of operation limited where appropriate, so that
neighboring residents are not exposed to offensive noise, especially from traffic or late night activity. No amplified music shall be audible to neighboring residents.
iii. Common walls between residential and nonresidential uses shall be constructed to minimize the transmission of noise and vibration.
5.2.1 EXISTING STRUCTURES.
i. A pre-existing structure that is converted to a live/ work unit may deviate from the development standards
included in this section through the administrative review (AR) process.
ii. Deviations shall be the minimum needed and only
permitted when full implementation of the development
standard is not feasible, as determined by the planning director.
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STANDARDS
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6.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter establishes the standards related to the physical form and design of both new and renovated buildings and properties in the Specific Plan area.
The standards set forth is this chapter apply to new construction, as well as substantive renovations or alterations of existing buildings (defined herein as the demolition or removal of 50 percent or more of the exterior walls and/or roof) on a single lot. For developments spanning multiple lots, these standards apply to all lots, including any associated amenities, open space, or utilities. These standards do not apply to minor renovations and routine maintenance of existing developments.
Proposed projects must also comply with the all other applicable local and state ordinances and codes.
Certain standards, such as maximum density and building heights, are regulated by the Downtown districts, and are detailed in Table
6.1. Other standards, such as those related to site design, building form, setbacks and frontages, are dictated by specific locations in the Downtown. Still other standards—like those related to open space, materials, and finishes—are applied universally to all parcels in the Specific Plan. Although all the standards in this chapter apply equally, they can be used by developers, property owners, and designers in a sequential order to sculpt the allowable building form for any parcel in the Specific Plan area, as illustrated in the opposite sequence of diagrams.
In addition, a density bonus program is included as part of the Specific Plan that allows for additional height and/or density for qualified projects within certain districts. Bonuses are granted to projects that provide desired public benefits, namely affordable housing, commercial/retail spaces, hotels, live-work uses, and public open space. The available bonuses are discussed in Section 9.2. 6-2 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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1 4
2 3
1 3
4 2
Section 6.6: Materials & Finishes
Materials (Section 6.6.1)
Facade Details (Section 6.6.2)
Windows (Section 6.6.3)
Public Art and Murals (Section 6.6.4)
Section 6.4: Open Space
Section 6.3 : Site Planning
Parcel Size (Section 6.3.1)
Site Layout and Orientation (Section 6.3.2)
Setbacks (Section 6.3.3)
Street Standards and Paseos (Sections 6.3.4
and 6.3.5)
Publicly Accessible Open Space
(Section 6.4.2)
Common Open Space (Section 6.4.3)
Private Open Space (Section 6.4.4)
Landscaping (Section 6.4.5)
Section 6.5: Mass and Scale
Height Modulation (Section 6.5.1)
Facade Modulation (Section 6.5.2)
3 Gateway Elements (Section 6.5.3)
1 1
2 2
1 3
4 3
2 3
4 1
2 3
4 1
2 3
1 2
3 4
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6.2 BUILDING HEIGHT AND DENSITY
Each Downtown district has height and density criteria as defined in Table 6.1: District Standards. Height is limited by both number of stories, or floors, as defined by the Building Code, and feet, as measured by the Municipal Code. Development density is defined by Dwelling Units per Acre (du/ac) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Residential-only and mixed-use buildings shall comply with both du/ac and FAR restrictions.
Commerical and non-residential buildings, including hotels, shall apply FAR restrictions only. Provided all other design standards are met, the maximum by-right height and density allowed for each district may be built.
A Community Benefits program has been included as part of the Specific Plan that allows for additional height or density for qualified projects in the Pioneer Boulevard, Downtown South and Downtown North districts only. Design and performance standards for desired communit benefits is detailed in Section 9.2 of the Specific Plan.
Table 6.1: District Standards
Pioneer
Blvd
Downtown
South
Downtown
North
188th /
Corby
Downtown
N’Hood
Chateau
Estates
Site Design & Building Form Standards by Right
Maximum Building Height 3 stories /
45’
5 stories /
65’
4 stories /
55’
4 stories /
55’
3 stories /
45’
2 stories /
24’
Maximum Residential Density 50 du/ac 75 du/ac 65 du/ac 65 du/ac 40 du/ac 11 du/ac Maximum Intensity of nonresidential uses 1.5 FAR 3.0 FAR 2.5 FAR 2.0 FAR 1.25 FAR 0.75 FAR Site Design & Building Form Standards with Community Benefits (see Section 9.2) Maximum Building Height 3 stories /
45’
6 stories /
80’
5 stories /
65’
Maximum Residential Density 60 du/ac 85 du/ac 75 du/ac Density Bonus Not Permitted Maximum Intensity 2.0 FAR 2.5 FAR
3.5 FAR 3.0 FAR
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Roseton Ave
South St
186th St
185th St Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Southeast Gateway Line
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Proposed Zoning Districts
Chateau Estates
Metro Right of Way
Downtown Neighborhood
188th / Corby
Pioneer Blvd
Downtown South
Downtown North
Special Setback A
Special Setback B
Figure 6.1: Downtown Dirstricts
Special Setbacks
see Section 6.2.3.4
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6.3 SITE PLANNING
6.3.1 PARCEL SIZE
1. New development on parcels or aggregate sites larger than three (3) acres in size shall be divided into multiple building pads.
Such a division may be achieved by one or more of the following methods:
a. Legal subdivision of the
property
b. Division by a public
street(s)
c. Division by a private or
public alley(s)
d. Division by a private
street(s)
e. Division by common
court(s)
f. Division by auto court(s)
g. Division by a private
driveway(s)
h. Division by pedestrian
paseos in conformance
with Section 6.3.5
2. Alignment of streets, driveways and/or pedestrian paseos shall, where applicable, extend existing street grid into the subject site.
3. Legal subdivision of property shall conform with Artesia Municipal Code, Title 9, Chapter 1.
4. All new public streets shall be improved with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and street trees per City of Artesia Standard Plans & Details: Street Improvements.
5. All new private streets, common courts, auto courts, and alleys shall conform with Section 6.3.4.
Figure 6.2: Parcel Subdivision
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6.3.2 SITE LAYOUT AND ORIENTATION
1. All buildings adjacent to a public street shall maintain a continuous “street wall,” formed by the edge of the building, for a minimum of seventy (70) percent of the lot/parcel frontage adjacent to the street.
2. Primary ground-floor common entries and individual dwelling unit entries shall be oriented toward the primary street unless the primary street is South Street. Entrances at building corners may be used to satisfy this requirement.
3. Where an intersection of pedestrian and vehicle access exists, enhanced paving treatment using patterned and/or colored pavers, brick, or decorative colored and scored concrete shall be used. Pedestrian crossings bisecting vehicle access shall feature enhanced paving with a minimum width of six (6) feet and span the length of the intersecting drive area.
4. Through-lots located more than three hundred (300) feet from a street intersection, measured from the closest point of the lot, shall provide a publicly accessible sidewalk or walkway connecting the two streets.
Figure 6.3: Through-lot Standards
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6.3.3 SETBACKS
New projects shall provide setbacks that comply with the following standards.
1. Setbacks, General.
a. Setbacks are measured from the right-of-way to the ground floor face of the building wall.
b. Setback requirements do not apply to façades that are directly adjacent to Publicly Accessible Open Space.
c. Parking, loading, or storage areas are prohibited within the setback.
d. Permanent screening walls or fences greater than three (3) feet in height are prohibited within the setback.
e. Upper floors of residential buildings and residential portions of mixed-use buildings are permitted to project, cantilever, or extend into the setback up to a maximum of two (2) feet. f. Decorative paving or landscaping is permitted within the setback. All setback areas directly adjacent to at-grade residential units must be landscaped at-grade or include planters (less than two (2) feet in height) except for required walkways and building entrances.
g. For residential units with a finished ground floor of at least thirty (30) inches above grade, steps, stoops, porches, terraces, balconies, or a combination of these elements are permitted within the setback.
2. Setbacks in the Downtown North, Pioneer Boulevard and Downtown South districts.
a. There is no minimum street setback required from the property line. The maximum setback allowed is ten (10) feet.
b. The no minimum interior lot line setback.
3. Setbacks in the 188th Street / Corby Avenue, Downtown Neighborhood, and Chateau Estates districts.
a. The minimum street setback is ten (10) feet. There is no maximum setback.
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4. Special Setbacks
a. Sites identified on Figure 6-1 for Special Setback A shall conform with Figure 6.4
b. Sites identifed on Figure 6-1 for Special Setback B shall conform with Figure 6.5.
Figure 6.4: Special Setback A for properties fronting Pioneer Bouloevard
Figure 6.5: Special Setback B for properties adjacent to low density residential
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6.3.4 STREET STANDARDS
Figure 6.6: Private Streets
1. Private Streets. Private streets are internal streets with a pedestrianoriented sidewalk condition with streetlights, street trees, and curbs.
a. Private streets shall have a sidewalk with a minimum width of (4) four feet on at least one side of the street. The sidewalk must provide pedestrian streetlights, street trees, and curbs.
Parallel parking is permitted along private streets.
2. Alleys.
a. Alleys shall be 20 feet in width (10 feet on either side of the alley centerline).
b. Alleys shall include a concrete ribbon gutter in the center of the alley. The concrete ribbon gutter shall be 4 feet wide (2 feet on either side of the alley centerline).
c. Alleys shall drain toward the centerline. A maximum
2 percent grade shall be provided within the public alley to ensure proper drainage.
d. Alleys shall include a 16-foot wide segment (8 feet on either side of the alley center line) constructed of concrete. The pavement is to be installed on either side of the 4-foot -ide concrete ribbon gutter.
e. There shall be no above-ground utilities permitted to be located within the 20-foot public alleyway.
A
B
C
D
E
A Sidewalk with a minimum width
of 5 feet on both sides of the street
Pedestrian streetlights
Street trees
Curbs
Parallel parking is permitted along
private streets
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3. Common Courts. Common courts provide both vehicular
and pedestrian access to multiple residences. Front doors to residences and garages open to common courts.
a. Common courts shall not exceed one hundred-fifty (150) feet in length unless provided with a connecting pedestrian accessway.
b. Common courts shall not serve more than eight (8) individual residences unless provided with a connecting pedestrian accessway.
c. Common courts shall be elevated a minimum of six (6) inches from street-level traffic.
d. A minimum of sixty (60) percent of the paving shall be enhanced paving, such as patterned and/or colored pavers, brick, decorative colored concrete, stamped concrete, or permeable materials.
e. A minimum of twenty (20) percent of the common court shall be landscaped.
Figure 6.7: Common Courts
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ii
iii
iv
v
A
B
C
D
E
Common courts shall not exceed 150
feet in length, unless provided with a
connecting pedestrian access way.
Common courts shall not serve more
than eight individual residences,
unless provided with a connecting
pedestrian access way.
Common courts shall be elevated a
minimum of six inches from street-level
traffic.
A minimum of 60 percent of the
paving shall be enhanced paving,
such as patterned and/or colored
pavers, brick, or permeable materials.
Decorative colored concrete or
stamped concrete are not applicable
materials for this standard.
A minimum of 20 percent of the
common court shall be landscaped.
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Figure 6.8: Auto Courts
4. Auto Courts. Auto Courts provide vehicular access to multiple residences via a common driveway fronted with garages. Front doors to residences are not permitted on auto courts.
a. Auto courts shall not exceed one hundred-fifty (150) feet in length.
b. Auto courts shall not serve more than eight (8) individual residences.
c. Primary pedestrian entrances are not permitted on auto courts.
d. Auto courts shall have no through-street access.
e. Auto courts shall have a minimum unobstructed distance of twenty-five (25) feet for vehicle backout from garages as measured to a street or the opposite side of an alley.
ii
A
B
C
D
Auto courts shall not exceed 150
feet in length.
Auto courts shall not serve more
than eight individual residences.
Primary pedestrian entrances are
not permitted on auto courts.
Auto courts shall have no throughstreet access
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6.3.5 PEDESTRIAN PASEOS
If pedestrian paseos are provided, they shall meet the following requirements:
1. Paseos shall be physically and visually accessible from the public sidewalk and must connect a public street with a different public street, alley, or adjacent paseo.
2. Paseos must be at the same elevation as the public sidewalk.
Security fences, walls, or entry gates shall not block passage if the paseo is publicly accessible.
3. Paseos must be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide, measured from building face to building face.
4. Paseos must have a minimum eight (8) foot wide travel path.
5. Where paseos are covered by buildings, they must have at least twenty (20) feet of height clearance from ground to ceiling.
6. Trellises, decks, balconies, and sunshades extending from a building and projecting into a paseo may project a maximum of three (3) feet and must provide a minimum height clearance of ten (10) feet.
7. Vehicular access, loading, and parking uses shall be prohibited within the paseo.
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6.4 OPEN SPACE
6.4.1 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
General. Open space shall be provided per the following standards:
1. A minimum of one hundred-fifty (150) square feet of open space per residential unit, with dimensions no less than ten (10) feet. The provided open space may be common, private, or a combination of both.
2. New non-residential development over twenty-thousand (20,000) square feet shall provide open space equal to five (5) percent of the overall development parcel(s), inclusive of any easements, but not including any dedications. This area does not need to be contiguous, but such open space shall have a minimum dimension no less than ten (10) feet.
3. Mixed-use projects shall provide open space based on the combined requirements of both residential units and nonresidential as described above in (1) and (2).
4. New projects over twenty-five (25) units and/or forty-thousand (40,000) square feet are required to provide publicly accessible open space in addition to the standards above. Publicly accessible open space shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the overall development parcel(s), inclusive of any easements, but not including any dedications.
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6.4.2 PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE
Publicly accessible open spaces are outdoor rooms designed for public use and are defined by surrounding buildings and/or streets. The primary function of such open space is to provide an opportunity for people to engage in diverse social interactions and activities, establish spaces for relief and relaxation, expand and reinforce the public realm, and contribute to the livability of the Downtown. If required, publicly accessible open space shall meet the following standards:
1. Dimensions. A minimum area of four hundred (400) square feet with a minimum dimension of twenty (20) feet in each direction is required to qualify as publicly accessible open space.
2. Use. A maximum of twenty (20) percent of the publicly accessible open space may be used as outdoor dining.
3. ADA. All required publicly accessible open space shall be at the same elevation as the adjacent street level sidewalks and ADA/ universal access compliant.
4. Open to Sky. At least seventy (70) percent of the open space must be open to the sky.
5. Hardscape. A maximum of twenty-five (25) percent of common open space may be paved in standard concrete. Remaining areas shall use one of the following enhanced paving techniques:
brick, natural stone, unit concrete pavers, textured and colored concrete, concrete with exposed or special aggregate.
6. Seating. Seating shall be provided at a minimum of one (1) seat per four hundred (400) square feet of required publicly accessible open space.
7. Landscape. A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of publicly accessible open space shall be planted area with a minimum dimension of thirty (30) inches in length and width as measured horizontally, and thirty (30) inches of depth in soil material.
8. Trees. A minimum of one twenty-four (24)-inch box tree shall be planted per project or for every seven hundred fifty (800) square feet of publicly accessible open space.
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6.4.3 COMMON OPEN SPACE
Common open space provided for the exclusive use of building occupants shall conform with the following standards:
1. Distribution. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of common open space shall be outdoors and open to the sky.
2. Landscape. A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the total common open space shall be planted area with a minimum
dimension of thirty (30) inches.
3. Softscape. A maximum of fifty (50) percent of the total common open space may be finished with decomposed granite, gravel, natural stone, brick or concrete unit pavers, and/or similar permeable ground surfacing.
4. Hardscape. A maximum of twenty-five (25) percent of the total common open space may be paved in standard concrete,
textured and colored concrete, and/or concrete with exposed or special aggregate.
5. Roof Decks. Roof decks and terraces shall be at least five hundred (500) square feet. String lights and canvas awnings may cover the roof deck, but no more than thirty (30) percent of the roof deck may be covered with permanent architectural structures. The sum total of all roof decks may not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total open space required.
6. Up to thirty (30) percent of the required open space may be indoors up to a maximum of three thousand (3,000) square feet. Indoor common space may be provided by gymnasiums, libraries, common rooms, or other interior amenities. Indoor common space shall conform to the following standards:
a. Area. Indoor common space shall not include spaces used primarily for circulation.
b. Dimensions. A minimum area of four hundred (400) square feet with a minimum dimension of twenty (20) feet in each direction is required to qualify as indoor common space. c. Floor to Ceiling height. Indoor common spaces shall have a minimum floor to ceiling height of twelve (12) feet.
d. Glazing. At least one wall of the indoor common space shall be a glazed building exterior.
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6.4.4 PRIVATE OPEN SPACE
Open space provided for the private use of individual residential units may include, but is not limited to, balconies, terraces, patios, porches, and stoops, and may overlook the street, side yards, and internal courtyards.
1. Dimensions. Private open space located at the ground level shall have a minimum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet with a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet in each direction. This dimension excludes areas for permanent equipment and storage.
2. Roof decks. Roof decks may be considered private open space so long as they are a minimum of sone hundred fifty (150) square feet with a minimum width of ten (10) feet.
3. Arrangement. Private open spaces shall be contiguous to the units they serve and screened to a minimum height of four (4) feet by use of walls and/or fences.
4. Location. All private open space shall be outdoors.
5. Balconies. Ne balconies shall conform to the following standards:
a. Private balconies for dwelling units, and/or ground level patios, shall be a minimum of seventy (70) square feet in area, with a minimum dimension of seven (7) feet.
b. Balconies shall not overhang into the public right-of-way. c. Balconies shall not project more than five (5) feet into the building setback.
d. The underside of projecting balconies shall be finished with building material that matches or is otherwise compatible with the building.
e. Thirty (30) percent of the balcony rails shall be finished with a permanent, solid building material that matches or is otherwise compatible with the building.
Figure 6.16: Balconies
Maximum projection of balconies recessed into the façade.
Building material for underside of projecting balconies Balcony does not overhang into the public right-of-way or sidewalk.
Public sidewalk.
Balconies which do not qualify for the overhang into the building setback due to height limit.
The lower portion of the balcony rails.
A
B
C
D
E
F
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6.4.5 LANDSCAPING
All landscaping shall conform to the City of Artesia Urban Forestry Manual and the following standards:
1. Landscaped areas shall use a three-tiered planting system consisting of ground cover, shrubs and vines, and trees. Grass shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the landscaped area unless it is used primarily for active recreation areas. The plant material shall be of drought-tolerant species and permanently maintained.
2. A minimum of one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box tree per project or for every five hundred (500) square feet of outdoor common open space, whichever is greater, shall be planted in the common open space. For projects with two or more trees, a minimum of fifty (50) percent of trees planted shall be shade trees.
3. All land not covered by structures, walkways, driveways, parking, other hardscape and/or softscape shall be landscaped and irrigated with an automatic irrigation system installed in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code.
4. Berms, walls and/or hedges shall be used in the required setbacks to separate parking facilities from abutting streets. 6-18 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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6.5 MASS AND SCALE
6.5.1 HEIGHT MODULATION
Buildings greater than forty (40) feet in height shall
incorporate at least one of the following:
1. Roofline Variation. Variation in roof height of
at least five (5) feet for every eighty (80) linear
feet; or
2. Stepback. Minimum depth of six (6) feet for at
least seventy-five (75) percent of the façade of
all upper floors above forty (40) feet in height,
measured from the primary façade plane; or
3. Height Averaging. Up to thirty (30) percent of
the building footprint area may be twelve (12)
feet taller than the maximum height allowed,
provided an equal amount of building footprint
area is twelve (12) feet shorter than the
maximum allowed height; or
4. Unit Type, Use of loft-style units on the
uppermost floor with ceilings at least three (3)
feet taller than the floor below; or
5. Unit Count. Provide up to seventy-five (75)
percent the number of units on the uppermost
floor as compared to the floor below, with the
effect of creating a smaller building mass on
the uppermost floor; or
6. Rooftop Terrace. Provide a rooftop terrace
(refer to Section 6.4.3) on a portion of the
uppermost habitable floor, creating a smaller
building mass on the uppermost floor.
Figure 6.10: Stepback
Figure 6.11: Height Averaging
Figure 6.9: Rooftop Variation
80 feet max
5 feet min
A
B
40 feet
6 feet min
A
B
A Max height
allowed
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Figure 6.12: Facade Minor
Modulation
Figure 6.13: Facade Major Modulation
6.5.2 FACADE MODULATION
1. Projects shall comply with the following horizontal modulation standards:
a. Minor Modulation. Each street-facing façade greater than sixty (60) feet in length shall include a minimum modulation of thirty (30) percent of the façade length that is a minimum of three (3) feet in depth from the primary façade plane.
Façade area used to meet this standard may be recessed
behind, or project out from, the primary façade plane and may be in one continuous section or a combination of
sections across the façade.
b. Major Modulation. For every two hundred forty (240) feet of street-facing facade, a minimum of one building separation shall be provided, in addition to the horizontal modulation required above (Section 6.5.2.1.a). The separation shall be at least six (6) feet in depth and twenty (20) feet in length and extend from grade to the highest story.
Building Separation
Modulated facade
A
B
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Figure 6.14: Terminated Vistas
6.5.3 GATEWAY ELEMENTS
1. Gateway Elements are required on sites if:
a. Located on a corner lot where both intersecting streets have a right-of-way one hundred (100) feet or more; or
b. Located at the visual termination of a street.
2. Gateway Elements shall incorporate at least two of the following features at the building corner or centered on the axial conclusion of a terminated vista:
Figure 6.15: Corner Element
6 feet minimum
recess or
projection
20 feet minimum
width
A
B
a. Massing element with a greater height than
adjacent building facades by a minimum of ten
(10) feet, but not exceeding the base height limit
by more than ten (10) feet, for a minimum of
twenty (20) feet linear feet; or
b. Massing element with a minimum of six (6) feet
recess or projection from the primary façade with
a minimum of twenty (20) linear feet and extend
from grade to the building height; or
c. Corner feature with diagonal or curved walls; or
d. Corner feature with primary building entry
and enhanced canopies or awnings oriented
diagonal to the intersection; or
e. Color and material variation from the primary
façade with a minimum of twenty (20) linear feet
and extend from grade to the building height; or
f. Open space or gathering areas with distinct
paving or landscaping, consistent with standards
outlined in Publicly Accessible Open Space
(Section 6.4.2); or
g. Public art installations (upon Director approval).
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6.6 MATERIALS AND FINISHES
6.6.1 MATERIALS
Materials for new projects shall conform to the following standards:
1. All building facades, excluding alley-facing elevations, shall be treated equally with high-quality and human-scaled materials.
2. All building facades shall incorporate a minimum of two (2) materials.
3. All building facades shall be constructed with durable materials, such as natural stone, brick, siding, precast concrete, and factoryfinished metal panels (heavy gauge only) that can withstand significant deterioration, decay, or discoloring due to wear or weathering.
4. Materials and texture variations at building base, middle, and/or top, or with horizontal massing modulation shall be emphasized.
Heavier materials such as brick, stone, and wood shall be used at the base of the building, corner elements, and special features.
Lighter materials such as siding and smooth stucco shall be used on the middle and top of the building.
5. Changes in material or color shall occur at inside corners of intersecting walls or at architectural features that break up the wall plane, such as columns.
6. The street-facing façade(s) of buildings over three (3) stories in height shall feature a contrasting material finish applied to at least sixty (60) percent of either the ground level or the topmost level façade surface (for example stone veneer vs stucco). This requirement may also be met with an equivalent numerical balance applied to both ground level and uppermost level facades (for example, half the ground floor and half the upper floor). For the purposes of this requirement, window glazing is considered a contrasting material. See Figure 6.17.
7. If employed on stucco facades, expansion joints shall reinforce the grid pattern created by fenestration openings by aligning with:
a. Window and/or door jambs, sills, and or/headers
b. The centerlines of windowns and/or doors, and/or:
c. Wall breaks such as recesses and/or soffits created by balcony openings
Figure 6.17: Material Variations
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6.6.2 FACADE DETAILS
All new development and facade remodels shall comply with the following design standards:
1. All building façades facing a street or public open space shall be articulated for at least eighty (80) percent of each façade length.
All other building façades shall be articulated for at least sixty (60) percent of each façade length. Façade articulation shall be achieved through at least four of the following architectural elements:
a. Minimum of three material and/or color variations, including contrasting accent colors for doors, awnings, etc.; or
b. Minimum of two fenestration type and/or size variation; or c. Window details such as shutters, awnings, trims, and/or sills; or
d. Balconies and/or porches; or
e. Decorative light fixtures; or
f. Decorative attic/gable vent; or
g. Decorative moldings and/or cornices; or
h. Trellis and/or arbor structures.
2. Blank Facades. A blank facade is a portion of a facade without a window, balcony, ground floor windows, and/or doorways for thirty (30) feet in any direction. Where a blank facade is unavoidable, at least one of the following design treatments shall be used to create visual interest and increase pedestrian safety, comfort, and interest:
a. Mural at least one hundred (100) square feet and ten (10) linear feet.
b. Architectural treatments (such as trellises, screens, or changes in materials) that cover at least fifty (50) percent of the blank facade surface.
c. Vertical landscaping treatments that cover at least fifty (50) percent of the blank façade surface.
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6.6.3 WINDOWS
All window patterns shall conform to the following standards:
1. All windows shall be offset at least twelve (12) inches from any windows in adjacent buildings within twenty (20) linear feet to avoid direct line-of-sight.
2. All windows between the ground floor and fifty (50) feet above grade shall either be recessed at least three (3) inches from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall or shall have a trim or windowsill at least one (1) inch in depth.
a. When trim is used, a minimum of one (1) inch by four (4) inch trim is required.
b. With stucco walls, a minimum of one (1) inch deep, raised relief around the window is required.
c. With brick, a minimum two (2) inch wide brickmold is required around windows.
3. All windows facing a public street shall feature at least two of the following:
a. Variation in window types and/or sizes; or
b. Decorative architectural brackets; or
c. Trim; or
d. Shutters; or
e. Awnings and/or trellises.
4. Non-residential. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the streetfacing façade between three (3) feet and seven (7) feet above ground level shall be transparent.
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6.6.4 PUBLIC ART AND MURALS
Upon adoption of a Public Art Ordinance, the following shall be effective:
Applicable development proposals shall prepare a Public Art Plan.
Developers should contact the City as early as possible during the design process to obtain information regarding inclusion of artwork within a development proposal and to develop a project Public Art Plan, selecting and working with artists and art consultants. The Public Art Plan shall address the following
1. Describe the qualifying artwork, including artist concept and drawings, if available.
2. Indicate the intended site(s), media, and materials of the artwork(s).
3. Detail the schedule for the selection, fabrication(s) and installation of the artwork.
4. Describe plans for funding and maintenance of the artwork(s).
5. Exceptions. This section shall not apply to:
a. Projects in the Downtown Neighborhood, 188th/Corby and Chateau Estates Districts, as defined by Figure 5-1, Land Use Plan.
b. Places of worship.
c. Designated historic resources.
d. Nonprofit service providers. Projects that are primarily intended to provide facilities for nonprofit public service providers.
e. Residential structures. Alteration, construction, or repair of residential structures of less than 40 units.
f. Affordable housing. Residential and/or mixed-use projects in which more than 50 percent of the units are deed or rentrestricted as affordable housing.
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6.6.5 UTILITIES AND ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT
All utility installations shall comply with the following standards:
1. All mechanical equipment, including electrical and gas meters, shall be screened through at least one of the following standards:
a. Landscaping; or
b. Minimum three (3)-foot tall architectural features that:
i. Belong to the same architectural idea and style of the development and utilize the same materials, colors, and lighting fixtures; or
ii. Are covered with landscaping or public art for a
minimum percentage of the total length along public
open spaces and public streets; or
iii. Fences that use durable and weather-resistant material, such as block and vinyl, are four (4) to five (5) feet in height, and do not interrupt the line-of-sight of drivers entering or exiting the site. Chain link and slats are not allowed.
2. Utilities shall not protrude into the public right-of-way.
3. Electrical transformers shall be located so that access is achieved from the alley, where feasible. If located adjacent to a public sidewalk, they shall be screened and incorporated into the building to provide the visual appearance of a storefront.
4. Electrical transformers, mechanical equipment, and other utilityoriented equipment shall not be located within fifty (50) feet of any building corner or located within a designated publicly accessible open space.
5. Rooftop equipment including roof access, mechanical equipment, and other features needed for the function of the building shall comply with the following. Mechanical equipment less than two (2) feet in height, solar panels, wind generators, or green roof features are exempt from these requirements.
a. Roof-mounted equipment and screening of roof-mounted equipment shall be stepped back from top of parapet a
minimum of ten (10) feet from the parapet or roof edge. b. Roof-mounted equipment greater in height than the parapet wall shall be screened to a height equal to the height of the equipment.
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6.6.6 OUTDOOR LIGHTING
All new lighting shall comply with the following standards:
1. Exterior light fixtures shall utilize light sources with a color temperature that does not exceed three thousand (3000) Kelvin.
2. Individual exterior luminaires shall be shielded to direct light downward and shall not exceed one thousand two hundred sixty (1,260) lumens. A luminaire is considered to be fully shielded if it is constructed and installed in such a manner that all light emitted by the luminaire, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the horizontal plane through the luminaire’s lowest light-emitting part.
3. All lighting shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light trespassing or glaring onto adjacent properties. The light level at property lines shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles.
4. Outdoor lights shall not blink, flash, flicker, or change intensity (excluding motion detecting lights).
5. Parking lots, pedestrian paths, outdoor gathering spaces, building entries, and any other pedestrian-accessible areas shall be illuminated with a minimum of one (1) foot-candle to ensure safe nighttime conditions.
6. Lighting of outdoor service, loading, and storage areas shall not be visible from the street or adjacent properties.
7. Rooftop lighting shall be set back at least twelve (12) feet from the edge of any building face that is oriented towards any residential zone.
8. Freestanding outdoor light fixtures shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
9. Building faces shall be illuminated such that surfaces located at least ten (10) horizontal feet away from building entries shall have at least sixty-six (66) percent less luminance than surfaces within ten (10) horizontal feet of building entries. Compliance shall be demonstrated with a lighting plan.
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6.6.7 SIGNS
All signs within the Downtown Specific Plan shall comply with the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 12 Signs of the Artesia Municipal Code.
6.6.8 TRASH ENCLOSURES
Trash enclosures shall comply with the size requirements detailed in Tables 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4 as well as the following standards: An alternative program for bin size and count may be proposed to the City for review, so long as it abides by current state regulations for trash, recycling and organics receptacles.
1. The location of storage areas shall be accessible for trash removal by standard refuse disposal vehicles.
2. Trash storage areas that are visible from the upper stories of adjacent structures shall have an opaque or semi-opaque horizontal cover/screen to mitigate unsightly views.
3. Provide a concrete pad within the fenced or walled area(s) and a concrete apron which facilitates the handling of the individual bins or containers.
4. All recycling areas in multifamily residential developments shall be located within two hundred fifty (250) feet of any residential unit.
5. Storage areas shall not be closer than twenty (20) feet from individual unit entries or operable windows of adjacent structures.
For individual units, a minimum of three (3) cubic feet shall be provided for the storage of refuse, and a minimum of three (3) cubic feet shall be provided for the storage of recyclable material. 6-28 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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Table 6.2: Minimum Space for Containers
Multi-family Resid’l Each 10 Units Space for one 3-yard bin Office/Commercial
First 20,000 sf Space for two 3-yard bins
Each Add’l
20,000 sf
Space for one additional
3-yard bin
Retail
First 8,000 sf Space for two 3-yard bins
Each Add’l 8,000
sf
Space for one additional
3-yard bin
Restaurants
First l ,500 sf Space for two 3-yard bins
Each Additional
1,500 sf
Space for one additional
3-yard bin
Industrial
First 20,000 sf Space for two 3-yard bins
Each Additional
10,000 sf
Space for one additional
3-yard bin
Institutional Trash, organics and recycling needs will depend on use
Commercial
Business
All developments must provide space for trash,
organics and recycling
Table 6.3: Bins & Clearances
Bin Size Approx. Bin
Dimensions Min. Interior Clearances
3-yard 4’H x 7’W x 4’D 1’ between bin and
enclosure walls
4-yard 5’H x 7’W x 5’6”D 4’ user aisle between bins
Recycling Carts
(96 gallon)
43.25”H x 29.75”W x
32.25”’D
1‘ between each cart and
enclosure walls
Table 6.4: Truck Access
Outside Turning Radius: 29’ Travel way vertical clearance: 15’ (h) Travel way minimum width: 12’ Outside turning Radius: 41’ For safety reasons, a truck turnaround is required for any street, driveway, or travel way if the collection truck has to back up more than 25’.
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6.7 STREETSCAPES
1. New development shall be required to:
a. Adhere to the recommendations in the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) and the City’s Standard
Plans for asphalt rehabilitation. In situations where
recommendations are not specific in the PMP, then
rehabilitation shall be in accordance with the City Engineer’s requirements. Limits of rehabilitation shall be the full width of the street it is fronting.
b. Driveway aprons shall be updated per City of Artesia’s Standard Plans.
c. Sidewalks shall be per the City of Artesia’s Standard Plans.
Sidewalks along Pioneer Boulevard shall be consistent with the existing Downtown sidewalk.
d. Curbs, curbs and gutters, and curb ramps shall be per SPPWC latest edition.
e. Have infrastructure ready to support future broadband. f. Install light posts consistent with existing style at every 50 feet.
2. Projects fronting Pioneer Boulevard within the Specific Plan boundaries and north of South Street shall improve the public right-of-way in a manner consistent with the public right of way as constructed between 186th Street and 187th Street, including but not limited to lighting standards, street trees, sidewalk, and paving embellishments.
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6.8 FRONTAGE DESIGN STANDARDS
6.8.1 FRONTAGE TYPE REQUIREMENTS
Frontage requirements apply to new development in the Downtown North, Pioneer Boulevard, and Downtown South districts only. Within these districts, at least sixty (60) percent of the total ground-floor frontage along all street facades, including private streets, shall be consistent with one or more of the following frontage standards defined on the following pages.
• Live-Work
• Lobbies and Entires
• Patio
• Stoop
• Shopfront
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6.8.2 LIVE-WORK
The main facade of the building is at or
near the front lot line with an at-grade or
elevated entrance from the sidewalk. This
type is only allowed on side streets from
the adjacent main street and is intended
for industrial artisan businesses to show
their activity to people passing by on the
sidewalk, as well as for retail sales of
products made on-site. Live-work frontage
may include a decorative roll-down or
sliding door, including glazing ,and an
awning that overlaps the sidewalk.
All live-work facades shall include
transparent windows and doors for at
least twenty (20) percent of the building
wall area located between three (3) and
seven (7) feet above the elevation of the
sidewalk.
1. Rounded and hooped awnings are
not allowed.
2. Decorative accordion-style doors/
windows or other operable windows
that allow the space to open to the
street require Director approval.
Figure 6.22: Live-Work
Table 6.8: Live-Work Dimensions
A. Depth 5’ min
B. Setback 2’ min
E. Height 8’ min
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6.8.3 LOBBIES AND ENTRIES
Lobbies and entries provide visual clues to
building entrances and create landmarks
for pedestrians. They offer a unique means
to create visual interest and modulation in
a building facade. Lobby entrances shall
be carefully designed to create landmark
visual reference points. Lobbies and entries
may also be aligned with terminated vistas
and corner features.
1. Exterior building lobbies shall
incorporate at least two of the
following aesthetic features:
a. Design element such as a
canopy, awning, or building
identification sign; or
b. Material, texture, and/or color
variation; or
c. A recess or projection; or
d. Decorative paving materials to
delineate the primary entrance
pathway.
2. Building entrances for commercial
uses shall be located on a public
street or on a usable public open
space that is visible and connected
to a public street.
Figure 6.21: Lobbies and Entries
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6.8.4 PATIO
This frontage type is only permitted
for projects located along a street
with six lanes or more of through
traffic (not including parking or
turn lane) and over 100 feet
of right-of-way. This frontage
type is primarily associated
with multifamily projects and is
recommended for providing a
buffer between residential ground
floor patios and high-traffic street
conditions. Porches may encroach
into setbacks.
Figure 6.18: Patio
Table 6.5: Patio Dimensions
A. Patio Projection from
Building Facade 50% max.
B. Patio Finish Level Above
Sidewalk 3’ min
C. Setback from Patio to
Property Line 8’ min
D. Retaining Wall 18-26” height, 2 min, setback from
patio
E. Landscaping 80% min.
F. Balcony Material 60% min, opaque material
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6.8.5 SHOPFRONT
A shopfront is a frontage wherein the
building façade and entrance are at
sidewalk grade and close to the pedestrian
zone. Shopfronts include large areas of
transparent openings and doors and are
commonly equipped with cantilevered
roofs or awnings. Shopfronts typically
provide access directly from sidewalks
and are oriented to display ground-level
commercial uses. This frontage type is
typically used for commercial use. This
frontage type can be used in conjunction
with terrace, and/or forecourt to create
a more engaging street. All stoop entries
shall be covered or recessed.
1. All storefront facades shall include
at least two of the following
architectural features:
a. Awning, canopy, or marquee
above an entry no higher than
twelve (12) feet above finished
grade; or
b. Crown molding; or
c. Columns; or
d. Cornices; or
e. Transom windows; or
f. Ornamental light fixtures
2. All storefront facades shall include
transparent windows and doors
for at least fifty (50) percent of the
building wall area located between
three (3) and seven (7) feet above
the elevation of the sidewalk.
Figure 6.20: Shopfront
Table 6.7: Shopfront Dimensions
A. Depth of Recessed Entries 5’ max
B. Storefront Base 2.5’ max
Awning Dimensions
C. Depth 5’ min
D. Setback to Curb line 2’ min
E. Height 8’ min
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6.8.6 STOOP
A stoop is a frontage wherein the building façade
is separated from the street, paseo, or open space
by an entrance to the elevated ground floor of the
building. The entrance is usually an exterior stair and landing and may be covered. This frontage type
is recommended for ground-floor residential uses
to facilitate a transition and to provide separation
between an active public street and a private
residence.
All stoop entries shall be covered or recessed.
1. Stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the
building façade.
2. Walls and/or fences shall be compatible with
the architectural style of the building in their
design, materials, and finishes.
3. Stoop entrances, as defined in Figure 6.16
and Table 6.3, shall occur no less than thirty
(30) feet of façade length, provided there is no
change in the frontage type.
Figure 6.19: Stoop
Table 6.6: Stoop Dimensions
A. Width 5’ min
B. Depth 4’ min
C. Height 8’ min
D. Finish Level Above Sidewalk 1’ min
E. Distance between Stoop and Sidewalk 3’ min
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6.9 PARKING AND LOADING
6.9.1 PARKING REQUIREMENTS
1. Parking shall be provided at ratios defined by Table 6.9.
2. If an applicant deviates from the parking requirements found in Table 6.9, they may do so only by submitting a parking study demonstrating that the proposed amount of parking would satisfy the parking demand of the proposed uses. A shared parking agreement may be utilized to achieve compliance with this standard.
3. Parking dimensions shall comply with the standards in Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 11.
4. Tandem parking shall comply with the standards in Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 11.
5. Specific exceptions for parking in the Old Downtown Area shall apply consistent with Artesia Municipal Code, Title 9, Section
2.1103(b)(8)(D).
Table 6.9: Parking Requirements by Use Type
Use Type Parking Requirement
Residential - 1 bedroom 1/Dwelling Unit
Residential - 2 bedrooms or more 2/Dwelling Unit
Residential - Guest 0.15/Dwelling Unit
Commercial and Office 1 /600 SF
Commercial on Pioneer 1/400 SF
Restaurant* 1/250 SF
Night clubs, bars, cocktail lounges** 1/60 SF
Hotel 0.75/room
Institutional 3/1,000 SF
Notes:
* Including Take-out Restaurants, not limited to, coffee, ice cream, yogurt, juice, beverage and doughnut shops, bakeries, deli, sandwich and specialty food shops
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6.9.2 OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
1. One loading space is required in any parking lot with fifteen (15) or more spaces serving any nonresidential or mixed use.
2. Loading docks and service areas are prohibited on Pioneer Boulevard.
6.9.3 SURFACE PARKING
1. Parking shall be located to the rear or side of the primary building and away from the street or street intersections. There shall be no vehicular parking between primary building fronts and the public right-of-way.
2. Access drives shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet apart and at least one hundred (100) feet from property lines and street intersections unless an approved shared drive is provided, or the driveway location does not create a traffic hazard to adjacent property.
3. Maximum number of driveways:
a. One driveway for lot frontage up to one hundred fifty (150) feet
b. Two driveways for lot frontage one hundred fifty (150) feet to two hundred ninety-nine (299) feet
c. One driveway for each additional three hundred (300) feet
4. Open parking areas shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and streets using fencing, walls, berms, and/or evergreen landscaping.
5. Parking lot landscaping shall be located to ensure pedestrians don’t need to cross any landscaped areas to reach building entrances from parked cars.
6. Parking areas adjacent to public rights-of-way shall provide a minimum of four (4)-foot high landscaped screen across the entire parking frontage except for driveways.
7. Each parking space adjoining a wall, fence, column, or other obstruction higher than 0.5 feet shall be increased by two (2) feet on each obstructed side.
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6.9.4 RESIDENTIAL GARAGES
1. Garage doors may occupy no more than forty (40) percent of a building’s street frontage and shall be recessed a minimum of eighteen (18) inches from a street-facing wall plane.
2. Street-facing garage doors serving individual units that are attached to the structure must incorporate one or more of the following so that the garage doors are visually subservient and complementary to other building elements:
a. Garage door windows or architectural detailing consistent with the main dwelling.
b. Arbor or other similar projecting feature above the garage doors.
c. Landscaping occupying fifty (50) percent or more of
driveway area serving the garage (e.g., “ribbon” driveway with landscaping between two parallel strips of pavement for vehicle tires)
3. Minimum Dimensions.
a. A single-car garage shall be at least ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long.
b. A standard double-car garage shall be at least twenty (20) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long.
c. Each garage space shall be equipped with an automatic door opener and a roll-up sectional or similar garage
door which does not extend onto the apron. On multifamily dwellings, a security gate on a multi-space garage is
permitted.
d. For attached private garage, the design shall include room for waste/solid storage and a water heater unit.
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6.9.5 PARKING STRUCTURES
1. Ground-level parking facing public sidewalks or public open space shall be screened by active retail, commercial, residential, and/or other habitable ground-floor uses, unless otherwise screened by landscape. No ground-level parking, except for the parking entry, shall be visible from any primary street frontage.
2. Except where ground-floor retail space is provided or when the parking is wrapped by a multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use structure, a minimum five (5) foot landscaped setback shall be provided on all exposed sides of the parking structure.
3. The parking structure must provide design details to reduce a monolithic appearance for all facades facing public right of ways.
This must include, at minimum, two of the following methods:
a. Facades incorporating alternating covered and uncovered walls, with at least thrity (30) feet of covered façade per sixty (60) feet of open façade.
b. Vertical landscaping treatments that cover at least fifty (50) percent of the covered façade’s surface.
c. Covered elevator shafts which project at least five (5) feet from the edge of the ground level of the parking structure. d. Covered stairwells which project at least five (5) feet from the edge of the parking structure.
e. Including ground-floor active uses comprising at least fifty (50) percent of the façade length facing pedestrian thoroughfares, such as sidewalks or paseos.
f. When ground-floor active uses are provided, setting back the primary mass of the parking structure at least ten (10) feet from the ground-floor façade.
4. Ramps within the structure must be screened by spandrels or architectural treatments that create a level appearance as presented on facades facing public right of ways.
5. Parked vehicles at each level within the structure shall be shielded from view from adjoining streets.
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6. Vehicular and pedestrian entrances must be distinctly marked with signage and differentiated by color and/or material treatments that:
a. Contrast with the primary façade of the parking structure, b. Utilize the architectural elements of the adjacent buildings served by the parking structure, and
c. Project at least one (1) foot from the primary façade.
7. Parking Structure Entries. Parking structure entries provide necessary access to parking for developments. However,
garage entries can create conflicts with pedestrians while being aesthetically incompatible with the streetscape and building design. Integrating the location and design of driveways into the overall building design plays an important role in minimizing disruption of the public realm and building character. Parking structure entries should support the overall building design while not detracting from the sidewalk experience.
a. Where alleys are adequate, per Public Works standards and approval regarding width and capacity, new developments shall locate all parking garage entries on the alley.
b. Where parking garage entries are located on the street, all entries shall conform to the following:
i. For sites that are one hundred (100) feet wide or greater, driveways shall be less than twenty-five (25) percent
of the street frontage. For sites that are less than one hundred (100) feet wide, driveways shall be less than
twenty (25) feet.
ii. When multiple driveways are provided on a street
frontage, they must be at least fifty (50) feet apart,
measured between the internal edges of the driveways.
iii. Garage entrances shall be recessed at least two (2) feet from the street facing the property line.
c. Parking structure entrance signs shall conform with Municipal Code, Chapter 2, Article 12,, and shall be visible from any primary street frontage and feature architectural details, such as an arch and canopy to emphasize the facility entry and attract patrons.
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7 7. MOBILITY
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7.1 INTRODUCTION
The positive impacts of multimodal transportation include equity, environmental, and economic benefits. By providing a variety of viable transportation options, such as public transit or active transportation, people can opt for low-to-no-cost and sustainable modes without substantial sacrifices in time, comfort, or efficiency. With more affordable and accessible transportation options available, people may be more likely to secure employment, run errands, or enjoy leisure activities in an area that was previously difficult to travel to.
As Downtown Artesia grows and evolves through the implementation of the ADSP, it will attract more residents, employees, and visitors to the area. With more people anticipated to frequent Downtown Artesia, it is essential to provide convenient, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly ways to get around for people visiting, working, or living in the Downtown. The new Southeast Gateway Line (SGL) light-rail station planned for Downtown Artesia presents an exciting opportunity to capitalize on a new regional connection and create a well-integrated multimodal system. Where applicable, relevant components of the Artesia Active Transportation Plan (ATP), adopted by the City of Artesia in 2022, the Southeast Gateway Line First/Last Mile Plan (SGL FLM Plan), released by Metro in 2024, and the First/Last Mile Strategic Plan (FLM Strategic Plan), released by Metro in 2014, were incorporated into this chapter to facilitate consistency with previous planning efforts and advance safe multimodal travel through Downtown Artesia.
Artesia aims to implement the key characteristics of transit-supportive communities, as determined by Metro, including increasing ridership and strengthening communities around transit. This can be done through building on the existing mobility network to enhance the Downtown urban fabric for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.
These enhancements to Downtown Artesia encourage physical activity, increase retail exposure, and reduce the number of cars, all of which contribute to a walkable commercial core. The ADSP includes guidelines to increase connectivity to and from the SGL Pioneer Station and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the introduction of low-cost, clean transportation options. Through the implementation of mobility standards and guidelines, Downtown Artesia can transform into a transit-oriented community in preparation for the Southeast Gateway Line extension. 7-2 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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7.2 FUTURE MOBILITY NETWORK
The mobility network of Downtown Artesia should evolve to further enhance streetscapes and connectivity and to foster multimodal accessibility and safety to improve mobility options for people visiting, working, or living in Downtown. The ADSP is centered around the development of a transit-oriented community, enhancing first/last mile and complete street elements that dedicate space and amenities for people walking, bicycling, and accessing transit. The future mobility network aims to complete the gaps in the bicycle network, enhance the pedestrian network, boost transportation options by adding micromobility, and adjust the parking network to manage the curb space for continuously changing needs and to construct parking structures at the edges of Downtown.
The ADSP encourages policy action from the Circulation Element such as the following:
• Continue to implement the provisions of the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance.
• Encourage alternate modes of transportation, including but not limited to light rail, vanpooling, carpooling, pedestrian walkways, and bicycling.
• Coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions to create an integrated system of bike routes through such improvements as signage, additional bicycle lanes and paths, and additional bicycle racks. • Coordinate efforts to increase pedestrian activity through improvements that make walking more safe, convenient, and enjoyable, including sidewalks, accessibility ramps, benches, traffic-calming measures, landscaping, and convenient and safe transit stops.
• Promote a balance of residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational uses with adjacencies that reduce VMT.
• Prioritize transit-oriented development within the city in accordance with SB375 and other planning initiatives from the State and Federal governments.
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7.3 MOBILITY PATHWAY NETWORK
Metro proposed a “pathway network” within Downtown Artesia.
Pathway networks are a hierarchy of routes radiating from the transit station based on the existing street network, key destinations, bus routes, the existing and planned bike network, pedestrian/bike access volumes, and surrounding land use. The network is structured into main branches (primary pathways) and feeder routes (secondary pathways).
Primary pathways are main routes, or direct connections to Metro stations that support maximized throughput and efficiency of all users. In Downtown Artesia, the primary pathways are Pioneer Boulevard, 187th Street, and the SGL right-of-way. Secondary pathways avoid highspeed or highly traveled routes and feed into the primary pathways.
The secondary pathways in Downtown Artesia are South Street and 183rd Street. Clarkdale Avenue is also a secondary pathway located one block east of the specific plan boundary. Signal and crossing improvements, wayfinding, and micro-mobility integration are important considerations in the design of pathway networks. Figure 7.1 illustrates the pathway network from Pioneer Station, recommended mobility hub locations, and traffic-calming corridors.
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Figure 7.1: Downtown Artesia Pathway Network
Proposed
Parking
Structure
Existing
Public
Parking
Proposed
Parking
Structure
Roseton Ave
South St
186th St
185th St Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Southeast Gateway Line
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Cut-through Pathway
Secondary Pathway
Artesia ‘Wheel’ Projects
Primary Pathway West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
Mobility Hub
Traffic Calming Corridor
Southeast Gateway Line
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7.3.1 FUTURE BICYCLE NETWORK
The proposed bicycle network includes a mix of Class I multi-use paths, Class II bicycle lanes, Class III bicycle routes, and Class IV separated bikeways. Park Avenue extends the existing multi-use path from its current edge at Corby Avenue eastward along the City boundary.
Class III bicycle routes are planned along Pioneer Boulevard from Park Avenue north to 184th Street, on 187th Street, and on Alburtis Avenue.
Class IV separated bikeways are planned on South Street and on Pioneer Boulevard through the entirety of Downtown Artesia, except for a Class III bicycle route segment along a narrow section from 184th Street to Park Avenue. There is a proposed advisory bike lane running east to west along 186th Street. Figure 7.2 displays the proposed bicycle network for Downtown Artesia. The following highlight general improvements when implementing future bicycle facilities. • Green conflict striping is recommended at all Downtown intersections and across bus stop areas where a bicycle facility exists. (ATP, adopted 2022).
• Installing bicycle lane buffers by reducing travel lane widths. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024; ATP, adopted 2022)
• Class III bicycle routes shall have both sharrow markings and signage.
• All bicycle facilities shall have wayfinding signage at key points.
• Install bicycle and scooter parking on streets with SGL FLM Plan prioritized wheel projects, such as along Pioneer Boulevard, 183rd Street, 187th Street, Alburtis Avenue. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024).
• Pursue Signal Timing Optimization for bicycles on streets with SGL FLM Plan prioritized wheel projects, such as along Pioneer Boulevard, 183rd Street, 187th Street, and Alburtis Avenue. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024).
• Implement an advisory bicycle lane on 186th Street and the proposed Class III bicycle routes on 187th Street and Alburtis Avenue to facilitate “Bike Friendly Streets” as identified in the SGL FLM Plan. The advisory bike lane should include speed humps, stop signs, and signage. (ATP, adopted 2022; SGL FLM Plan, released 2024).
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Figure 7.2: Proposed Bicycle NetworkRoseton Ave
South St
186th St
185th St Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Southeast Gateway Line
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Artesia Active Transportation Plan- and Southeast Gateway Line First/Last Mile Plan-Proposed Bikeway Network
Advisory Bike Lane West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
Class III: Bike Route
Class IV: Separated Bike Lane
Class II: Bike Lane
Proposed Bikeways
Class I: Multi-Use Path
Southeast Gateway Line
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7.3.2 FUTURE PEDESTRIAN NETWORK
The proposed pedestrian network accounts for improved connections for people walking and rolling via sidewalks, paseos, and safe crossings.
Elements of a complete pedestrian network consistent with the ATP shall include continuous sidewalks, enhanced street lighting, safe crossings, urban greening, and adequate wayfinding signage. While Artesia has a complete sidewalk network with curb ramps, most are not ADA compliant due to missing the detectable warning surfaces. In addition, crossings should have marked crosswalks where warranted. Where crosswalks exist, high-visibility crosswalks are recommended for enhanced visibility.
The following highlight general improvements when implementing future pedestrian amenities.
• Add pedestrian and bicyclist lighting along
Pioneer Boulevard from 188th Street to the south
City Limit. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024).
• Repair sidewalk holes and major cracks or install
new sidewalk along the east side of Pioneer
Boulevard from 180th Street to the south City
Limit, at Alburtis Avenue and 188th Street, on the
north side of South Street from Alburtis Avenue
to Pioneer Boulevard, and on 183rd Street from
Alburtis Avenue to Arline Avenue. (SGL FLM Plan,
released 2024).
• Install high-visibility crosswalks on Pioneer
Boulevard at 183rd Street, the 186th Street
scramble, 187th Street, 188th Street, and South
Street; on 187th Street at Corby Avenue; on South
Street at Park Place Center and Alburtis Avenue;
and on 183rd Street at Alburtis Avenue. (SGL
FLM Plan, released 2024).
• Infill shade trees approximately 30’ on center
along the entire Pioneer Boulevard corridor
through Downtown Artesia, along 18th Street
from Corby Avenue to Arline Avenue, along
Alburtis Avenue from 188th Street to South Street,
along South Street from Park Place Center to
Pioneer Boulevard, and along 183rd Street from
Alburtis Avenue to Arline Avenue. (SGL FLM Plan,
released 2024).
• Each intersection on primary arterials and
collector roads should have high-visibility
crosswalks, curb ramps, and ADA-detectable
warning surfaces.
• When the intersection of Pioneer Boulevard and
183rd Street is to be redeveloped, explore a
raised intersection with decorative crosswalks.
(ATP, adopted 2022).
• Curb extensions are proposed on all legs of
183rd Street and 186th Street in Downtown.
(ATP, adopted 2022).
• Collaborate with business owners and artists
to create placemaking opportunities such as
parklets, murals, asphalt art, street furniture, and
activations.
• Coordinate leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs)
and LED pedestrian countdown indicators and
Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) push buttons
with voice message at all traffic signals along
Pioneer Boulevard, South Street, and 183rd
Street. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024).
• Add dual-access curb ramps along Pioneer
Boulevard at 183rd Street and South Street, and
upgrade to uni-directional curb access at Fire
Station 30. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024).
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Figure 7.3: Downtown Artesia Walk Projects Roseton Ave
South St
186th St
185th St Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Southeast Gateway Line
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Artesia Walk Projects
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor Bus Stop
Improvements
Human-scale
Lighting
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Sidewalks
Signalized
Crossings
High-visibility
Crosswalk
Intersection Improvement
Corridor Improvement Landscape
and Shade
Curb Ramps
Traffic
Calming
Southeast Gateway Line
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7.3.3 TRANSIT-ORIENTED FUTURE
Through implementing the guidelines of the ADSP and developing the Metro extension for the Southeast Gateway Line, Downtown Artesia can build upon and prepare for an enhanced transit-oriented future through land use, zoning, and development standards. First/lastmile infrastructure and programs should be implemented to support the existing and future transit network Downtown. This is especially important within a half mile of the future Metro station on Pioneer Boulevard.
• The City should coordinate with Metro to recommend shifting the #62 bus stop from southbound Pioneer Boulevard to
westbound 183rd Street. (ATP, adopted 2022).
• Ensure all Downtown transit stops have a bus shelter with seating, shade, lighting, and trash receptacles.
• Install real-time bus information LED displays at all Downtown transit stops along primary arterials.
• Support transit expansion and supporting programming for Rapid Bus, Busways, and Light Rail, especially near new developments and to existing key destinations. (ATP, adopted 2022).
• Increase bicycle, pedestrian, and micro-mobility amenities at and near transit stops to encourage first/last-mile
connections.
• Install bus shelter and upgrade other bus stop amenities at the southbound stop at Pioneer Boulevard and South Street and the eastbound and westbound stops on South Street at Jersey Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard. (SGL FLM Plan, released
2024).
• Add wayfinding signage at Pioneer Boulevard from 180th Street to the south city limit. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024). • Explore the opportunity to enhance the alleyway from South Street to Pioneer Station between Alburtis Avenue and Corby Avenue as a cut-through path with lighting and placemaking improvements such as public art, street furniture, and urban greening. (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024).
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Figure 7.4: Pioneer Station First and Last Mile
Improvements (SGL FLM Plan, released 2024, page 106)
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7.3.4 FUTURE RAIL NETWORK
There is a draft proposal for the Southeast Gateway Line Metro station at Pioneer Boulevard between 187th and 188th Streets to connect Downtown Artesia to Downtown Los Angeles and increasing access to higher paying jobs, widespread healthcare and educational opportunities, and connections to key destinations like the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The incoming rail line also gives Downtown Artesia an opportunity to become a transit-oriented destination and enhance the existing mobility and land use network by providing first/ last-mile connectivity.
Figure 7.5 samples a typical Metro extended station area typology.
Figure 7.6 illustrates the multimodal future conditions of the Pioneer Station area. The rendering portrays complete streets with urban greening, pedestrian-scale lighting, bicycle facilities, and enhanced pedestrian crossings while maintaining existing vehicle lanes. Figure 7.7 demonstrates a future cross-section along Pioneer Boulevard to sample the opportunity of improved connectivity for people walking, bicycling, and accessing transit.
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Figure 7.6: Pioneer Blvd. Cross-Section from SGL ROW to 500’ south of 183rd St., llustrative Class II Bike Lanes Street Source: SGL FLM Plan, released 2024, page 251.
Figure 7.7: Pioneer Blvd. Cross-Section from South St. to Del Amo Blvd., Illustrative Class IV Bike Lanes Source: SGL FLM Plan, released 2024, page 252.
Figure 7.5: Pioneer Blvd. Cross Section from 166th St to 500’ south of 183rd St., Illustrative Class IV Bike Lanes Source: SGL FLM Plan, released 2024, page 250.
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7.3.5 FUTURE MOBILITY HUBS
Mobility hubs are places of connectivity where people can make seamless connections between various travel options. They allow for a combination of transportation options to gather in one space to encourage people to use a non-motorized form of travel to access Downtown destinations. Multimodal elements can include bikeshare, scootershare, a bus stop, wayfinding, ridesharing pickup/drop-off zones, pedestrian amenities such as curb extensions, street furniture, and lighting, and are typically located along a bicycle facility and a transit stop.
Mobility hubs provide first/last-mile connectivity and are strategically located near public parking or transit. This allows people to choose an alternate mode of travel at these multimodal nodes. They can be paired with a Green Zone, which is an approximately 100-foot zone within the parking lane, parking area, or outside travel lane adjacent to a Metro station and is marked with paint and signage. Green Zones promote clean transportation uses such as bus stops, pick-up/drop-off for shared rides, electric vehicle parking, and car shares.
In alignment with the Concept Vision (Section 4.5), two parking structures will be developed adjacent to the Pioneer Transit Station to encourage first/last-mile connections. One parking structure in Downtown North will be operated by the City in a public-private partnership, and a Metro parking structure is planned within the South Street Mixed District. The following highlight general improvements and guidelines when introducing mobility hubs (see also Figures 7.8 and
7.9).
• Bikeshares, electric scooters, or carshares should be located Figure 7.8: Green Zone; Source: FLM Strategic Plan, p. 43 7-14 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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Figure 7.9: Mobility Mini Hubs; Source: ATP, 2022
at or near future parking structures and the existing
public parking lot at 186th Street and Corby
Avenue.
• Implement pedestrian amenities at mobility hubs to
facilitate safe crossings and promote a walkable
Downtown, such as human-scale lighting, highvisibility crosswalks, curb ramps, and shade. (ATP, adopted 2022; SGL FLM Plan, released 2024)
• Introduce a Green Zone adjacent to Pioneer
Station to accommodate clean transportation
options (FLM Strategic Plan, released 2014).
• Adopt a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)
program and locate charging stations in Green
Zones or mobility hubs (FLM Strategic Plan,
released 2014).
• Wayfinding signage should be located at or
near parking structures, as well as throughout
Downtown, to guide visitors to key destinations.
• Explore alternative uses for on-street parking after
the completion of each parking structure through
the development of a curb space management
plan for ridesharing services, loading zones,
micro-mobility, or activations.
• Update Public Parking Program. (ATP, adopted
2022)
• New mixed-use developments should be
encouraged to enter into shared parking
agreements with complementary uses (office and
retail, residential and office, etc.) to maximize
developable areas and avoid constructing more
parking than necessary to serve the development.
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7.4 MOBILITY STANDARDS
7.4.1 BICYCLE FACILITY STANDARDS
Class I Multi-use Paths
Multi-use paths are two-way facilities physically separated from motor vehicle routes and grant exclusive right-of-way to non-motorized users, like pedestrians and bicyclists. • Heavily used paths should be 14’ minimum and moderately used paths should be no less than 10’ minimum.
• Required 8’ minimum paved width and 2’ clear zone on each side which can be decomposed granite.
• Incorporate signage for wayfinding and intersection approaches. • Traffic crossings should be paired with a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, bicycle signal or in-ground bicycle detection, where warranted.
• Add green conflict striping at all driveways and intersections.
Class II Bicycle Lanes
Class II bicycle lanes are one-way facilities that dedicate right-of-way to bicyclists within the same direction of roadway adjacent to motor vehicles. These facilities include buffer space whenever possible to reduce the risk of collision between bicyclists and motor vehicles. • Ideal Class II width is 6’ with a minimum width of 5’ • If space is allowed, install a 2-3’ buffer.
• If the bicycle lane is outside of a parking lane, there shall be a 2-3’ buffer adjacent to prevent dooring collisions, or an 18” minimum.
• If the width is 9’ or greater, consider upgrading the bicycle facility to a Class IV separated bikeway. • Add green conflict striping at all driveways and intersections.
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Class III Bicycle Routes
Class III bicycle routes are one-way shared facilities typically on low speed and low volume roadways where bicyclists and motorists are expected to share the road. These roadways typically include signage and share the road pavement markings or sharrows.
• Sharrow markings shall be 112” by 40” and spaced roughly every 250’.
• The City should explore removing center line striping to encourage drivers to move over more when passing bicyclists, except near the intersection.
• Signage should be placed near intersections reading
“BICYCLES MAY USE FULL LANE.”
Class IV Separated Bikeways
Class IV separated bikeways can be either one-way or two-way onstreet bike facilities that include horizontal and vertical buffer separation from vehicles for increased bicyclist safety.
• The minimum desired width of a one-way separated bikeway is 7’ with a minimum of 5’ bicycle lane and an additional 3’ desired buffer, or 2’ minimum.
• The minimum desired width of a two-way separated
bikeway is 12’ with a minimum of 8’ for bicycle lanes and an additional 3’ desired buffer, or 2’ minimum.
• Add green conflict striping at all driveways and intersections. • Vertical separation may entail planters, bollards, curbs or a combination of these.
Figure 7.12: Class III Bicycle Route
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Class IV Separated Bikeways
Class IV separated bikeways can be either one-way or two-way onstreet bike facilities that include horizontal and vertical buffer separation from vehicles for increased bicyclist safety.
• The minimum desired width of a one-way separated bikeway is 7’ with a minimum of 5’ bicycle lane and an additional 3’ desired buffer, or 2’ minimum.
• The minimum desired width of a two-way separated
bikeway is 12’ with a minimum of 8’ for bicycle lanes and an additional 3’ desired buffer, or 2’ minimum.
• Add green conflict striping at all driveways and intersections. • Vertical separation may entail planters, bollards, curbs or a combination of these.
Advisory Bike Lanes
Advisory bike lanes (ABLs), also known as edge lane roads, prioritize space for bicyclists on low to moderate volumes of two-lane roads. It maintains any existing parking and adjusts two-way vehicle traffic to operate within a single lane, typically wider than the minimums. When two-way vehicle traffic approaches, drivers must encroach into the bicycle lane, yielding to bicyclists to pass one another. • The MUTCD recommends ABLs are best applied on streets with 6,000 ADT or less and a speed limit of 35 mph or less.
Bike signals are used at signalized intersections to indicate an additional phase for bicyclists to navigate through the intersection without conflicting with vehicular movements.
Figure 7.15: Advisory Bike Lanes
Figure 7.16: Types of Physical
Separation
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7.4.2 BICYCLE SIGNALS
Bicycle signal heads are typically smaller than vehicular signal heads, and contain the same red, yellow and green indicators with bicycle shaped plates in front of the lenses.
• Bicycle detection should be installed with bike signals. • Bicycle signals should be used in tandem with lead pedestrian intervals to give priority crossing time ahead of vehicles.
Bike Boxes
A bike box is a designated area at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists a safe and visible way to wait ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase. This positioning helps encourage bicyclists traveling through the intersection not to wait against the curb for the signal change.
• Bike boxes should be the width of the travel lane they lead and can be combined with the width of the bicycle lane. • They should be ideally 16’ deep, minimum of 10’.
• There should be a stop line to indicate where drivers should stop at a red signal.
• They should be painted green for high visibility.
Conflict Striping
Conflict striping, also commonly referred to as “crossbikes,” is a green painted bicycle lane that is dashed and only occurs at intersections, driveways, or wherever drivers may be crossing the path of a bicyclist.
They warn drivers that they are crossing the intended path of bicyclists and to be extra cautious.
Figure 7.17: Bike Signal
Figure 7.18: Bike Boxes
Figure 7.19: Conflict Striping
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7.4.3 PROTECTED INTERSECTION
A protected intersection is a specific intersection treatment that limits the conflict zone by separating motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
They are commonly found on streets with buffered or separated bike facilities and use a curb refuge island to reduce the turning radius for vehicles while adding a protected zone for both bicycles and pedestrians.
• The bicycle queue area should be at a minimum of 6.5’ depth, with an ideal depth of 10’.
• The setback from the bicycle lane to the far end of the corner island should be a minimum of 10’ with an ideal width of 20’. • The corner island should have vertical protection and a truck apron may be desirable.
• There should be a “Turning Vehicles Yield to Bikes and Pedestrians” sign.
7.4.4 PEDESTRIAN STANDARDS
Figure 7.20: Protected Intersection
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Figure 7.21: Pedestrian Scramble; Source: FML Figure 7.22: Leading Pedestrian Interval Strategic Plan, p. 33
Leading Pedestrian Intervals
A Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) is a treatment used to give pedestrians priority to vehicular traffic with a head start ahead of vehicles. The additional time increases pedestrian visibility by allowing pedestrians to establish their position in the crosswalk ahead of vehicle traffic.
• Pedestrian-only signal phase should be 3-7 seconds.
• LPIs can be paired with bicycle lead intervals where a bicycle facility exists.
Pedestrian Scrambles
Pedestrian scrambles designate a “pedestrian-only” phase where vehicles are completely stopped at a red phase. Pedestrians can simultaneously cross all legs of the intersection, including diagonally.
These are best used in areas of high foot traffic, such as a downtown commercial corridor.
• Signal timing should have a “pedestrian-only” phase.
• High-visibility, continental, or decorative pavement should be used on all legs, including diagonally.
• Curb ramps and detectable warning markings should be
provided on corners.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are special signals that alert drivers to stop or yield to pedestrians in crossing a street. PHBs look and act like a standard traffic signal and include a “red phase” requiring vehicles to come to a full stop when a pedestrian presses the push button, and otherwise drivers always have the right-of-way. RRFBs are flashing lights with signage to alert drivers to yield to crossing pedestrians. Either of these devices should be installed at locations that have pedestrian desire lines and that connect people to popular destinations such as schools, parks, and retail.
• Stop bars should be 20’-50’ in advance of the crosswalk for a PHB.
• Yield lines should be 20’-50’ in advance of the crosswalk for a RRFB.
• The City should use solar-power panels to eliminate the need for a power source for RRFBs.
• Parking should be prohibited 100’ in advance of a PHB to prevent sight obstructions.
Figure 7.23: RRFB
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Figure 7.24: Curb Extensions
Curb Extensions
Curb extensions, also known as “bulb outs,” widen the corner curb area at an intersection or midblock crossing to reduce the pedestrian crossing distance, make pedestrians more visible, and slow turning vehicles by reducing the curb radius.
• Curb extensions should extend a minimum of 6’ from the curb, or ideally one parking lane width.
• The crosswalks should have a straight edge.
Curbside Management
The curb space can be reimagined to optimize mobility and access for the current demand of the roadway. Where there is on-street parking, this can be managed to be flex zones by setting different time-ofday restrictions, such as delivery/loading zones, rideshare pickup and drop-off zones, short term parking maximums. For longer term curbside management, the City can consider replacing parking with mobility minihub uses, add a parklet, pedestrian amenities such as street furniture, or placemaking activations.
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8.1 WATER
The Golden State Water Company Artesia (GSWC Artesia) currently manages and maintains the water system within the specific plan (SP) area. GSWC Artesia serves approximately 87 percent of the City of Artesia. GSWC Artesia is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American States Water Company and regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. GSWC Artesia water system receives water from the Metropolitan Water District and the Central Subbasin (Basin 4-11.04 ) through three active wells, two of which are located within Artesia.
Water demands for existing conditions and SP area are estimated by assuming 110% of sewer generation totals per land use. A water loss percentage of 6.3% is applied to water demands to remain consistent with the GSWC Artesia Service Area 2020 Urban Water Management Plan’s (UWMP) water loss for planning projection purposes. See Table
8.1 for water demand totals for existing conditions and SP buildout. The existing conditions water demand is estimated to be 86,155 gallons per day (GPD). The Specific Plan’s full buildout water demand is estimated to be 510,065 GPD. The net change between the SP’s full buildout and existing conditions is 423,910 GPD. Refer to the DEIR for a more details on water demand calculations.
Table 8.1: Water Demand Totals
Flow (GPD) Flow (MGD)
Existing Conditions Water Demand 86,155 0.08
Artesia DTSP Buildout Water Demand 510,065 0.50
Net Change +423,910 0.40
GSWC Artesia System derives its water supplies from: (1) groundwater extraction tied to the Central Basin Adjudication, including extractions derived from leased and stored water assets; (2) contract supplies with City of Cerritos that provides both Central Basin Adjudicated supplies and Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) supplies derived from water supplies developed by Metropolitan Water District; and (3) recycled water supplies provided by CBMWD derived from water supplies developed by Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD). Considering these sources of water supplies, GSWC Artesia has a projected water supply of 5,109-5,284 acre-feet per year (AFY) (4.5M – 4.7M GPD) from 2025-2045 . This projected water supply is 8-2 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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sufficient to serve the net water demand increase associated with the SP buildout.
The additional water demand within the SP area would potentially requires the construction of new water facilities and/or expansion of existing water facilities. GSWC Artesia has specific procedures within their New Business Narrative that outlines the management, design, and construction of water source, storage, and distribution facilities for applicant-funded water system improvements. These procedures have been designed to promote efficient completion of Specific Plan’s at the lowest possible costs and maintain compliance with California Public Utilities Commissions (CPUC) rules and regulations. The New Business Narrative discusses the initial application and cost, fire flow requirements, design and construction phase, as well as facility agreements and SP closeout. The document also states that applications for water service outside of GSWC Artesia’s currently approved service area will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may or may not be approved by GSWC. Approval depends on an analysis of the SP impact to GSWC Artesia’s existing water system and existing customers.
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8.2 SEWER
The local collector sewer lines within the City are owned by the City and maintained by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW). The City entered a Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (CSMD) agreement that granted LACDPW consent and jurisdiction for the inclusion of the entirety of the City within a CSMD.
The City’s local collector sewer lines connect to main sewer trunks owned and maintained by the LACSD that lead to the Long Beach Water Reclamation Plant. Refer to Figure 8.1 for the existing sewer system within the SP area.
Sewer demands for existing conditions and SP buildout are estimated by using sewer demand factors based on LACSD flows for classes of land use in District No. 2. See Table 8.2 for sewer demand totals for existing conditions and SP buildout. The existing conditions sewer demand is estimated to be 73,681 GPD. The SP’s full buildout sewer demand is estimated to be 476,437 GPD. The net change between the SP’s full buildout and existing conditions is 402,756 GPD. Refer to the DEIR for a more details on sewer demand calculations.
Table 8.2: Sewer Demand Totals
Flow (GPD) Flow (MGD)
Existing Conditions Sewer Demand 73,681 0.07
Artesia DTSP Buildout Sewer Demand 476,437 0.47
Net Change +402,756 0.40
To determine available wastewater flow capacities, as-built plans and capacity diagrams of LACSD main sewer trunk lines located within the SP area were provided by LACSD and reviewed to confirm sewer size, slope, pipe capacities, and measured peak flows at various monitoring stations. Table 8.3 lists the sewer lines evaluated:
Table 8.3: Existing Sewer Lines
Drawing No. Sewer Name Diameter (in)
J.O. P-67 Joint Outfall “C” Trunk Sewer, Unit 6F
& 6G
15 J.O. P-422 JOA-1A Gridley Rd Interceptor 20
J.O. P-150 Joint Outfall “C” Trunk Sewer, Unit 6F
& 6G, Unit 8E
18 Source: Sanitation District of Los Angeles County.
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The available flow capacities were estimated within each respective sewer line at various stations and the lowest of the calculated capacities were used to evaluate the available capacities and compared to the SP’s net sewer demand increase found in Table 8.2. The available flow capacities and net sewer capacities are broken down in Table 8.4.
Table 8.4: LACSD Trunk Line Available Capacity
Drawing No. Station Manhole Available
Capacity
Net Sewer
Capacity**
J.O. P-67 42+72.65 C320 0.58 0.18
J.O. P-422 0+00.00 A1294 1.94 1.54
J.O. P-150 123+97.63 C398 1.03 0.63
*All Units in Million Gallons per Day (MGD)
** Net sewer capacity is found by subtracting the net change in sewer demand from the available capacity.
Based on the results in Table 8.4, the existing sewer infrastructure has sufficient capacity for the estimated SP buildout sewer demands.
Considering the net sewer demand increase of 0.40 MGD, available capacities are sufficient to support the change in demand. Refer to Figure 1 for the locations on the manholes analyzed.
The Long Beach Water Reclamation Plant currently provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for a design capacity of 25 million gallons of wastewater per day (MGD). The Long Beach Water Reclamation Plant treats on average 15 MGD under standard operation conditions. The net change between SP buildout and existing conditions is 0.34 MGD. The Long Beach Water Reclamation Plant has sufficient treatment capacity to support SP buildout.
New development will be required to undertake a site-specific sewer evaluation prior to issuance of grading permits or otherwise determined as necessary by the City. These future sewer evaluations will assess the adequacy of the city’s local sewer system and may require sewer flow monitoring at the local sewer manholes requested by the City.
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8.3 STORM DRAINAGE AND WATER
QUALITY
Storm drains within the City are owned and maintained by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD). The system is designed to control the movement of rainwater to a safe location where it can re-charge the natural and man-made water supplies. The SP limits are located in an urbanized area with an existing storm drainage system in place. As such, stormwater drainage facilities are anticipated to be sufficient to accommodate SP buildout. New developments are required to coordinate with LACFCD to ensure development specific and citywide drainage systems have adequate capacity to accommodate new development. Refer to Figure 8.2 for the existing storm drain system within the SP area.
The City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) is classified as a traditional MS4 system and is regulated by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (LARWQCB) Regional MS4 Permit (Order No. R4-2021-0105; NPDES Permit No. CAS004004).
This permit contains information regarding effluent limitations, receiving water limitations (RWLs), minimum control measures (MCMs), and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) provisions (if applicable). Future projects that meet priority project thresholds within the SP area must follow development requirements of the City’s MS4 Permit which includes incorporating Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMP) into individual projects to further help protect water quality in receiving waters. Future development will also be required to implement hydromodification management practices if susceptible to hydrologic conditions of concern as required by the City’s MS4 Permit.
LID BMPs and hydromodification management practices must follow design standards outlined in the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works LID Standards Manual .
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As a method to comply with the LARWQCB’s Regional MS4 Permit, the City participates in the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Group (LSGR WMG). The LSGR WMG have developed a Watershed Management Program (WMP) that sets forth a path to achieve reductions in the pollutants in the waterbodies of the Lower San Gabriel River and its tributaries. This WMP is a long-term planning document that takes a comprehensive look at the LSGR Watershed, including its land uses, MS4 system, existing and planned control measures (both structural and nonstructural), existing storm water treatment systems, historical monitoring data and the various segments of the San Gabriel River and its tributaries that have been identified as impaired by various pollutants. Using that data, the Watershed Management Modeling System, one of the three modeling system authorized by the MS4 Permit, is used to generate a Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) which predicts an optimal combination of structural treatment systems and construction timelines to achieve the goals of the MS4 Permit. There are no regional structural treatment systems proposed within the SP area.
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Figure 8.1: Existing Sewer Systems
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Figure 8.2: Existing Storm Drain Systems
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9.1 ADMINISTRATION
The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) serves as the implementation tool for the Artesia General Plan and establishes the zoning regulations for the Specific Plan area. Specific plans act as a bridge between the general plan and individual development proposals. They combine development standards and guidelines, capital improvement programs, and financing methods into a single document that is tailored to meet the needs of a specific area. The Specific Plan is the regulatory document guiding land use and development within the boundaries of the Specific Plan area.
9.1.1 AUTHORITY
The ADSP was prepared in conformity with Government Code Section 65450, et seq., the City of Artesia General Plan, and the City of Artesia Municipal Code (AMC).
Upon adoption by ordinance, this Specific Plan will serve as zoning for the properties within the Specific Plan. It establishes the necessary plans, development standards, regulations, infrastructure requirements, design guidelines, and implementation programs on which subsequent project related development activities are to be based. It is intended that local public works projects, design review plans, detailed site plans, grading and building permits, or any other action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval applicable to this area be consistent with this Specific Plan.
9.1.2 RESPONSIBILITY AND ENFORCEMENT
The City of Artesia Community Development Department shall be responsible for administering the ADSP in accordance with the provisions of this document, all governing and applicable State and federal laws, the City of Artesia General Plan, and the AMC.
9.1.3 APPLICABILITY AND REVIEW PROCESS
Proposed development plans, tentative tract or parcel maps, and any other development approval, pertaining to land or property governed by this Specific Plan, must be consistent with the Specific Plan. All projects proposed within the Specific Plan area shall conform with the provisions of this Specific Plan. Article 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code sets forth development review requirements and processes for approval of projects.
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9.1.4 INTERPRETATION
The Community Development Director (Director) or his/her designee shall have the authority to interpret Specific Plan requirements if ambiguity occurs about the meaning or appropriate application of provisions within the Specific Plan. In so doing, the Director shall consider the following:
a. Continuity and consistency with previous interpretations of this Specific Plan;
b. The interpretation responds satisfactorily to the Specific Plan vision, intent, and purpose; and
c. The resultant project is consistent with the Artesia General Plan
The interpretations remain the final determination of the Director but may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
The Director may, at the Director’s discretion, refer the request for an interpretation to the Planning Commission as a scheduled matter not requiring public hearing, and the findings and interpretations of the Planning Commission shall be set forth in the recorded minutes.
Thereafter, such interpretations shall govern. The Director shall maintain a permanent record of all interpretations of this Specific Plan.
9.1.5 CONFLICT
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Specific Plan and the provisions identified in the Artesia Municipal Code, the Specific Plan shall prevail. Wherever the provisions and development standards contained in the Specific Plan conflict with those contained in the AMC, the provisions of the Specific Plan shall take precedence. For any other topical issue, development standard or design guideline, and/ or regulation not addressed or otherwise specified in the Specific Plan, regulation and approval shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the AMC.
9.1.6 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Specific Plan, or any future amendments or additions, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Specific Plan, or any future amendments or additions.
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9.1.7 ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS
1. Purpose.The purpose of the administrative exception procedure is to provide a simplified means of considering applications for minor deviations from the standards of the Specific Plan.
2. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the following minor deviations from standards of the code:
a. Projection of incidental architectural embellishments or structural appurtenances into required setback areas by not more than 24 inches and no less than three (3) feet to a property line, and provided, that such does not violate fire, housing or building codes.
b. Increase in the allowable height of a building up to a maximum of three (3) additional feet in an for the purpose of permitting cupolas, spires, turrets or other design features consistent with the architectural style of the building. c. A maximum 10% deviation from one or more numeric
standards in this title. This deviation shall not apply to density (as measured in units/acre or floor area ratio) or height, except as defined above in (a) and (b)
d. Extension into a setback area to permit the continuation of an existing building line for minor additions or building modifications.
e. A maximum three space or 10% reduction, whichever is greater, in the number of total parking spaces required in conjunction with a change of a commercial or industrial use in an existing building.
f. Rooftop equipment, except solar energy equipment, only for location of the equipment on the portion of a building that has a flat roof with a pitch not exceeding one in twelve (1:12)
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3. Authority. The Community Development Director (Director)may consider and render decisions on administrative exceptions. In granting any administrative exception, the Director may impose conditions to safeguard and protect the public health, safety and promote the general welfare, to insure that the development so authorized is in accordance with approved plans and is consistent with the objectives of the ordinance.
4. Findings of fact An administrative exception shall be granted only if the Director first finds in writing that:
a. The granting of the exception will result in design
improvements, or there are space restrictions on the
site which preclude full compliance with Specific Plan
requirements without hardship;
b. The granting of the exception, with any conditions imposed, will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such Specific Plan district in which the property is located; and
c. The granting of the exception will not be contrary to the objectives of the applicable regulations.
5. Burden of proof. The burden of proof to establish that findings of fact can be made is on the applicant.
6. Authorization for initiation, application filing and filing fees. For application filing and filing fees, see AMC Title 9, Article 22.
7. Decision of the Community Development Director The Director shall consider the proposal and make findings of fact and determinations in writing. A copy of the determination shall be mailed to the applicant within 60 days from the date the application is deemed complete. With approval of the applicant, the Director may extend the time within which the determination shall be made, not to exceed an additional 120 days.
8. Appeal procedure. For appeals procedure, see AMC Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 19
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9.1.8 PROJECTS CROSSING ZONE DISTRICTS
1. Within the Downtown Specific Plan boundaries: Individual development proposals within the Specific Plan boundaries that incorporate at least two parcels with different DSP zoning districts shall utilize the more permissive height and setback standards for the entire development proposal. The total density of the proposal shall not exceed the combined density as established by the individual parcels when calculated individually, however this total density may be distributed across the entire proposal site, regardless of the density restrictions of individual parcels.
2. Projects Crossing Alleys within the Downtown Specific Plan:
Individual development proposals within the Specific Plan may be joined over or under a public alley, subject to an encroachment permit from the City Engineer
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9.2 COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The following community benefits have been identified as priorities to the City of Artesia and create the Downtown Density Bonus program.
This section describes the intent of each benefit, the associated requirements and standards, and the corresponding development potential.
9.2.1 REVIEW AUTHORITY
According to standards outlined by the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, additional development potential in exchange for community benefits will be granted to applicants by the City Council subject to a statutory development agreement between the City and developer. Development agreements shall be approved per procedures established by Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 23 of the Aretesia Municipal Code.
9.2.2 DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
Affordable housing, hotels, commercial uses, live/work uses and public open space are recognized as priority uses and are permitted additional development potential. If an applicant chooses to participate in the Community Benefit program, the project shall be eligible for additional height as measured in stories/feet and density as measured in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) or units/acre.
9.2.3 RESTRICTIONS
1. Proposals shall not combine Community Benefits as provided herein, with the exception of the Live/Work bonus.
2. Proposals that utilize the City’s Mixed-Use Overlay Ordinance may not utilize the Community Benefits as provided herein.
3. Proposals that utilize an affordable housing density bonus provided by State Law and not defined by the Specific Plan may not utilize the Community Benefits as provided herein, with the exception of the Live/Work bonus.
4. Proposals shall not exceed the maximum allowable height or density as provided in Table 6.1 except in the application of affordable housing density bonus as provided by State Law or proposals that utilize the Affordable Housing bonus provided herein.
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9.2.4 PRIORITY USES
The following describes community benefit and development potential relationship for the following four priority uses.
1. Affordable Housing
a. COMMUNITY BENEFIT The State of California has a desire and need to increase affordable housing statewide, and
incentivizes its construction through California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. The law significantly modified by and commonly referred to as SB 1818 Affordable
Housing Density Bonus Law, allows for a maximum density bonus of 35 percent based on the mix and number of
affordable units provided.
b. ALLOWABLE BONUS The maximum allowable height and/
or density bonus and concessions available for this priority use are as defined in California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. and Artesia Municipal Code
c. STANDARDS Applicable standards relative to use of the SB 1818 Affordable Housing Density Bonus Law bonuses
and incentives or concessions are defined in California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. and Artesia
Municipal Code
2. Commercial Uses
a. COMMUNITY BENEFIT The City relies upon commercial
taxes to sustain City services. Therefore encouraging a robust business and retail environment is in the City’s interest. b. ALLOWABLE BONUS
i. Projects incorporating a minimum of 7,500 square feet of leasable retail and/or restaurant area are allowed the
maximum height allowed by district as defined in Table
6.1 ii. Projects incorporating a minimum of 10,000 square feet of leasable retail and/or restaurant area are allowed
the maximum height and density allowed by district as
defined in Table 6.1.
c. STANDARDS Mixed-use developments shall incorporate
a minimum of 7,500 square feet of leasable retail and/or restaurant area to be eligible for this benefit.
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3. Hotel
a. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Hotels are an important component
of a thriving business district, contribute to the City’s revenue income through transient occupancy tax, and often provide amenities which are available to the general public,
including entertainment, restaurants, and meeting rooms. b. ALLOWABLE BONUS Projects incorporating hotels are
eligible for the maximum height and density allowed by
district as defined in Table 6.1.
c. STANDARDS
i. Hotels shall be operated at a three-star standard or higher.
ii. The ground floor of hotels shall be designed to enhance the use, mix and level of pedestrian activity in the area for which they are proposed. This can be accomplished
with cafes and retail space along the street frontage, as well as public art and open space.
4. Live/Work
a. COMMUNITY BENEFIT The Artesia Downtown Specific
Plan encourages live/work units to integrate commercial and residential uses. Live/work units are a modern version of the traditional downtown living arrangement in which shopkeepers operated their businesses on the lower levels of a building while living in apartments above. As the cost of commuting increases, both monetarily and environmentally, more residents may consider a live/work unit a viable
option allowing them to work and live in the same location.
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by promoting entrepreneurial businesses in the downtown, and create a day-time population to patronize downtown
businesses such as restaurants.
b. ALLOWABLE BONUS Projects incorporating live/work units are allowed for the maximum height and density allowed by district as defined in Table 6.1, provided live/work units are designed per the following standards.
c. STANDARDS Live/Work Units shall meet the standards
established by Section 5.2 and the following standards:
i. Number of Live/Work Units: The total number of live/ work units shall be at least seven (7) percent of the total number of residential units (inclusive of the live/work units) provided in the development, or five (5) live/work units, whichever number is greater. When provided in a
non-residential development, the total square footage
of the live/work units shall equal ten (10) percent of the total gross square footage of the development, or five (5) live/work units, whichever number is greater.
5. Public Open Space
a. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Open space provides the significant public benefit of a place to rest, relax, and congregate in an urban environment. A well-designed plaza, courtyard, or other outdoor space provides a counterpoint to the built environment of streets and buildings and adds enhancements to the public experience of Downtown.
b. ALLOWABLE BONUS Projects incorporating publicly
accessible open space equal to fifteen (15) percent of the overall development parcel(s), inclusive of any easements, but not including any dedications, are allowed for the
maximum height and density allowed by district as defined in Table 6.1.
c. STANDARDS
i. Publicly accessible open space shall meet the
requirements and the design standards of Section 6.4.
ii. Publicly accessible open space shall be located at
sidewalk level and shall be open with no fences or other means of enclosure prohibiting physical or visual access and use of the space during open hours.
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iii. A unique design element, consisting of a specimen tree, fountain, or public art element shall be provided. Any
unique design elements proposed to meet this standard,
other than those specified in this standard, shall be
subject to approval by the design review authority.
iv. Seating is to be provided through the use of portable or fixed site furniture, such as cafe tables, benches, movable chairs, or edges along planters and/or fountains.
v. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be “open topublic” at a minimum from 7am-10pm; public access hours shall be indicated on signage required.
vi. Signage shall indicate the open space is “Open to the Public.” Signage shall be visible from the public right-ofway and sidewalk.
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9.3 IMPLEMENTATION
The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan is implemented through a number of documents, policies and programs. Additional programs or modifications to the timing of implementations are anticipated to occur through identification of mitigation measures in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and are not included herein. To enact the ADSP, the City of Artesia will initiate and/or adopt the following polices or programs:
9.3.1 CONCURRENT WITH ADOPTION OF THE
SPECIFIC PLAN
1. Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan to create the Downtown Specific Plan. This includes text and land use map amendments to add new or modified General Plan land use designations including:
a. Downtown Specific Plan area; and
b. Repeal of the South Street Specific Plan.
2. Adopt a Zoning Code text amendment ordinance to create the Downtown Specific Plan.
3. Adopt a Zoning Code Map amendment ordinance to create the Downtown Specific Plan.
9.3.2 LAND USE PROGRAMS
1. Initiate a process to explore a public-private partnership to develop the Artesia Town Center property.
9.3.3 MOBILITY PROGRAMS
1. Update the Public Parking Program that manages public parking lots and on-street parking to improve digital meters, enforcement, optimum occupancy, signs, and pricing.
2. Build upon existing directional signage to create an integrated way-finding system that addresses pedestrian and vehicular orientation to particular locations within the Downtown, as well as to/from the Downtown. Pursue Metro grant funding for this project.
3. Create a downtown streetscape plan, consistent with the Active Transportation Plan, to guide improvements such as enhanced lighting, street landscaping, crosswalks and signage.
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4. Establish a specialized funding mechanism (such as a Downtown Improvement or Business District) to implement a streetscape and signage plan.
5. Through implementing the guidelines of the ADSP and
developing the Metro extension for the Southeast Gateway Line, Downtown Artesia can build upon and prepare for an enhanced transit-oriented future through land use, zoning, and development standards. First and last mile infrastructure and programs, as outlined in Chapter 7 Section 3.3 should be implemented to support the existing and future transit network Downtown. This is especially important within a half-mile of the future Metro station on Pioneer Boulevard.
9.3.4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. In partnership with Downtown businesses and property owners, intiate an assesment and feasbility study for establishing a Downtown Business Improvement Distric (BID) focused on
Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd Street and 187th Street. The purpose and role of the BID should be on marketing, events, public safety and beautification.
2. Adopt a Public Art Ordinance to implement Section 6.6.4, and including at a minimum the following:
a. Thresholds of applicability
b. Required value of artwork
c. In-Lieu Fee options, including purpose of Public Art fund receiving In-Lieu Fees
d. Approval authority and process
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10.1 GENERAL PLAN
To ensure consistency between the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and the city of Artesia General Plan, the General Plan will be amended concurrent with the adoption of this Plan to include a Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Designation to replace the General Plan designations for the area, including any previous Specific Plans.
10.2 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element supports and plans for current and future housing needs in each jurisdiction in California. The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) identifies a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), in the form of housing units, to represent the state’s current and future housing needs for an eight-year period. The RHNA is divided among all California jurisdictions, based on various indicators such as transit access, population, and income. For the 2021-2028, 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City of Artesia was allocated 1,069 units.
Figure 10.1 displays the Housing Element sites designated within the Downtown Specific Plan Boundary. There are 89 sites total designated in the Downtown Specific Plan, all of which are considered appropriate for moderate and above-moderate housing. Of the 89 sites 15 have been evaluated for very low- and low-income housing, these sites are symbolized on the map with black hatching. The ADSP does not designate specific sites for affordable housing, instead it relies on the analysis and recommendations of the City’s Housing Plan as well as incentives afforded by the state and city to produce affordable housing.
10.3 ZONING ORDINANCE
To ensure consistency between the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and the Artesia Zoning Code and Map, the Zoning Code and Map will be amended concurrent with the adoption of this Plan to include a Downtown Specific Plan zone to replace the zoning for that areas.
Where land use regulations and/or development standards of the Artesia Zoning Code are inconsistent with this Specific Plan, the standards and regulations of the Specific Plan shall prevail. Any issue not specifically covered in the Specific Plan shall be subject to the regulations in the Zoning Code and/or Municipal Code. Interpretations may be made by the Community Development Director if not specifically covered in the City’s existing regulations. 10-2 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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Roseton Ave
South St
186th St
185th St Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Southeast Gateway Line
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Proposed Zoning Districts
Chateau Estates
Metro Right of Way
Downtown Neighborhood
188th / Corby
Pioneer Blvd
Downtown South
Downtown North
Low and Very Low Income
Housing Element Sites
Housing Element SItes
Figure 10.1: Housing Element Sites
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10.3.1 MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE
The City’s Housing Element is implemented via a Mixed-Use Overlay (MUO) Zone, which includes the Downtown Specific Plan. Proposals within the Downtown Specific Plan may utilize the standards of the MUO Zone in lieu of the DSP standards, as established by the procedures and provisions of the MUO Zone.
10.4 DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES
In 2009 the City of Artesia adopted the “Downtown Design Guidelines:
Pioneer Boulevard Enhancement.” This document and the guidance included within remain in effect, except where in a conflict exists between it and the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan. In the event of a conflict, the ADSP shall take precedence
10.5 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE (CALGREEN)
In the State of California, all new projects must adhere to the California Green Building Standards Code. CALGreen, Part 11 of Title 24, was developed and implemented to meet State’s climate initiative goals.
The standards and requirements of the CALGreen Code implement the following goals:
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings
• Promoting environmentally responsible, cost-effective, healthier places to live and work
• Reducing energy and water consumption
• Responding to the environmental directives of the administration Artesia encourages All new developments, both residential and nonresidential, will adhere to the current Green Building Code standards as they are updated and implemented.
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10.6 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The Artesia Active Transportation Plan (ATP) was adopted by the City of Artesia in 2022. The ATP includes recommended projects, programs, and actions to support Artesia’s short-, mid-, and long-term goals as they relate to transportation, land use, and population growth. The recommendations included in the ATP are designed to provide safer and more enjoyable streets for all Artesia residents and visitors. While the ATP is a citywide planning document, it included several proposed improvements to the physical infrastructure within Downtown Artesia, including:
• Bicycle Facilities: The ATP proposed 1.44 miles of new bikeway projects in Downtown Artesia, including a Class I multi-use path along the railroad tracks; Class II bicycle lanes along 183rd Street; Class III bicycle routes along Alburtis Avenue and 187th Street; a combination of Class III and IV bicycle facilities along Pioneer Boulevard; and advisory bicycle lanes along 186th Street.
• Pedestrian Facilities: The ATP proposed ten priority projects that received corridor-specific, planning-level infrastructure recommendations. Three of the ten priority projects identified in the ATP have segments in Downtown Artesia, including Pioneer Boulevard, 183rd Street, and 186th Street. Proposed improvements varied by corridor and recommended pedestrian treatments such as highvisibility crosswalks, curb extensions, raised intersections and Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI). Additionally, detailed design concepts were developed for Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd Street and 184th Street.
• Curb Management: The ATP included tools to support new and emerging forms of mobility, such as docked bikeshare, electric scooters, and electric shuttles, carpool, and car sharing services.
As mobility continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is critical to remain flexible and adapt to trends that have taken hold over the transportation landscape. To help facilitate the integration of new and old forms of mobility, the ATP created conceptual visualizations for “mobility mini hubs” in urban and semi-urban areas to demonstrate potential intersection configurations that could accommodate multiple modes of transportation. The mobility mini hub visualizations provided examples of what well-integrated multimodal corridors might look in different settings to guide future street design.
The proposed recommendations from the ATP have been reviewed and incorporated into Chapter 7 of the ADSP, where feasible.
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10.7 METRO FIRST LAST MILE
STRATEGIC PLAN (2014)
The First/Last Mile Strategic Plan (FLM Strategic Plan) was released by Metro to set best practices for first/last mile planning within LA Metro jurisdiction. The document provided instructions to determine a pathway network within a 15-minute walkshed, or half-mile radius. The pathway network is made up of pathway arterials, direct routes to and from a Metro station, and pathway collectors, that feed into pathway arterials on lower-volume streets. These pathways provide direction for where first/last mile improvements are most appropriate. A pathway toolbox is included to compile a list of such improvements with goals, guidelines, and resources for each first/last mile element as well as how it integrates with the transit network.
In Downtown Artesia, the primary pathways are Pioneer Boulevard, 187th Street, and the SGL right-of-way, and the secondary are South Street and 183rd Street. These corridors are where most first/last mile improvements are proposed.
10.8 METRO SOUTHEAST GATEWAY
LINE FIRST LAST MILE PLAN
Metro released the Southeast Gateway Line First/Last Mile Plan (SGL FLM Plan) in 2024 to improve the public transit experience by enhancing first/last mile connections to and from nine stations along the Figure 10.2: First/Last Mile Diagram; Source: Metro
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Figure 10.3: Pathway Network Identification Model; Source: FLM Strategic Plan, pg. 17 Southeast Gateway Line (SGL), including Pioneer Station in Downtown Artesia. The concept of first/last mile connectivity to transit is illustrated in Figure 10.2. The SGL FLM Plan provides an existing conditions analysis and recommends “walk” and “wheel” improvement projects within a half-mile and 3-mile radius of each station, respectively. The projects identified in the SGL FLM Plan aim to improve the safety, access, and comfort of public streets and sidewalks for people walking, biking, and rolling to stations.
Within Downtown Artesia, the SGL FLM Plan identified 21 prioritized and six non-prioritized “walk projects” to support walking to and from Pioneer Station. These walk projects include improvements like infilling shade trees, improving bus stops and pedestrian crossings at nearby intersections, implementing traffic calming projects, and more. The SGL FLM Plan also identified 11 prioritized and one non-prioritized “wheel projects” within Downtown Artesia to facilitate safe bicycling to and from Pioneer Station. These wheel projects include improvements, such as implementing traffic calming projects, installing new bicycle facilities, and more.
The walk and wheel projects proposed for Pioneer Station in Downtown Artesia have been reviewed and incorporated into Chapter 7 of the ADSP, where feasible.
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10.9 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
The DSP-EIR evaluates the implications of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan through a series of technical analyses, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. As necessary, the DSP-EIR also proposes mitigations of undesirable impacts of the ADSP.
10.9.1 POTENTIAL BUILDOUT
The vision for Downtown Artesia—described in the preceding chapters—represents a potential development of just under 2,000 new residential units and approximately 503,000 new non-residential square feet (Refer to Section 3.0 Project Description of the Draft EIR).
The Specific Plan does not mandate new development nor set particular targets. Rather, the Specific Plan anticipates a range of new investment or change that varies per Downtown district. This range of new investment, paired with the development standards of the Specific Plan, establish the projected development potential described in Table 3.3 Buildout of Units on Opportunity Sites (2045) of the Draft EIR. 10-8 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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APPENDIX A
DEFINITIONS
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Abut. To physically touch or border upon; to share a common property line.
Access. A way or means of physical entry to a property.
Accessory Dwelling Unit. An attached or a detached dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same parcel as the primary dwelling unit is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes an efficiency unit, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1, and a manufactured home, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18007.
Aisle. The traveled way by which cars enter and depart parking spaces.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales. An activity or business engaged primarily in the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site or off-site consumption in accordance with the state Alcohol Beverage and Control (ABC) agency.
Alley. A service roadway providing a secondary means of public access to abutting property and not intended for general traffic circulation.
Alteration. Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders and all interior partitions; any change in doors, windows or means of ingress or egress; any enlargement or diminution of a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically; or the moving of a building or structure from one location to another.
Amenity. Aesthetics or other characteristics of a development that increase its desirability to the community, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, security systems, views, landscaping or enhanced open space.
Animal Boarding Facilities. Establishments that provide temporary care for animals, such as dogs and cats, while their owners are away.
Animal Grooming. The process of cleaning, trimming, and styling animals, primarily dogs and cats.
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Animal Hospital. A place where animals or pets are given medical or surgical treatment and care.
Animal Rescue. The care and boarding of animals at a residence for noncommercial or not for profit purposes. The number and type of animals allowed are limited to that which would otherwise be allowed as pets.
Apartment. A building, or group of buildings, in which all dwelling units in the building are owned by a single party and rented out to individual tenants.
Arcade. A roofed passageway or lane. A series of arches supported by columns, piers, or pillars, either freestanding or attached to a wall to form a gallery.
Articulation. The process of stepping and recessing external walls of a building in plan and in section. This process essentially creates more corners and edges to a building, which reduces the potential for the presentation of large expanses of blank walls.
Awning. A roof-like cover attached to and extending from the wall of a building to provide shielding of windows and/or entrances.
Bar. Premises used primarily for the dispensing of alcoholic beverages by the drink for on-site consumption.
Bay. Any division of a building between vertical lines or planes.
Bed and Breakfast. A business operated in an owner-occupied residence offering short-term rental of overnight accommodations, which provides on-site breakfast service.
Bedroom. A private room for sleeping, separated from other rooms, and accessible to a bathroom without crossing another bedroom.
Board and Batten. A form of sheathing for wood frame buildings consisting of wide boards, usually placed vertically, whose joints are covered by narrow strips of wood over joints or cracks.
Buildable Area/Building Envelope. The area of a lot remaining after the minimum setback and open space requirements have been met; the area within which primary and accessory structures may be located, unless an encroachment into the setback is otherwise permitted.
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Building Mass (Massing). Mass refers to the general shape and form as well as size of a building.
Building. Any structure having a roof, or fully enclosed by walls, and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, or property.
Business Services. Rendering services to business establishments on a fee or contract basis.
Canopy. A fixed roofed structure of any material projecting from and connected to a building, column or post or supported by a frame extending from a building and/or post.
Carport. A permanently roofed structure with not more than two enclosed sides, used or intended to be used for motor vehicle shelter and storage.
Child Care Facility. A child daycare facility other than a family day care home, including, but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and school age child care centers.
Cigar Lounge. A designated indoor area where smoking cigars is permitted.
Cladding. Building cladding is the application of one material over another to add an extra skin or layer to the building. Commonly used exterior wall cladding materials include brick, vinyl, wood, stone, fiber cements, metal, concrete, and stucco.
Clerestory Windows. Vertical windows placed high on a wall, often above eye level.
College. An educational institution authorized by the state, awarding associate or higher degrees.
Commercial Use. An activity involving the sale of goods or services for profit.
Color Consulting. Advising on hair and skin color choices.
Commercial Event Center. A facility located on private property located in a commercial zone district that primarily functions to provide a facility for any type of social gathering and consisting of multipurpose meeting and/or recreational facilities, typically consisting of one or more meeting or multipurpose room and a kitchen and/or outdoor 4 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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barbecue facilities, that are available for use by various private groups for such activities as meetings, parties, weddings, receptions, and dances.
Commercial Recreation Facilities. Establishments that provide recreational activities and services to the public for a fee.
Commercial Sign. Any sign that is intended to attract attention to a commercial or industrial business.
Commercial Use. A non-residential use such as retail, service, automotive, medical, food service, hospitality, and office uses.
Community Center. A facility, which may be located on public or private property, that functions primarily to provide a communitycentered meeting hall for members of the public to carry out local community-oriented activities and public and civic functions. Examples of such facilities include grange halls, community sponsored meeting halls, and veterans’ halls, typically consisting of one or more meeting or multipurpose room and a kitchen and/or outdoor barbecue facilities, that are available for use by various groups for such activities as public assemblies, meetings, private meetings, parties, weddings, receptions, and dances.
Conference Facilities. Venues equipped to host meetings, conferences, and other events, often including amenities like meeting rooms, audiovisual equipment, and catering services.
Corner Element. A distinct architectural treatment, expressed through a change in form, mass, decoration, or any combination thereof, located on the corner of a building.
Corner. A lot or parcel of land abutting upon two or more streets at their intersection or upon two parts of the same street forming an interior angle of less than 135 degrees.
Cornice. A horizontal moulding projecting along the top of a wall, building, etc.
Corrugated Panels. Panels shaped into folds of parallel and alternating ridges and valleys, either to provide additional strength, or to vary the surface pattern.
Courtyard. An extent of open ground partially or completely enclosed by walls or buildings.
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Coverage, Building. The area of a parcel covered by a structure or structures, expressed as a percentage of the total lot area.
Coverage, Lot. That portion of the lot that is covered by buildings, sidewalks, driveways, or other impervious surface, expressed as a percentage of total lot area.
Curb Cut. The elimination of a street curb to enable increased access to crosswalks/sidewalks, entry driveways or parking lots.
Day Care Centers (Adult and Child). Facilities that provide supervised care for children or adults during the day. This classification includes nursery schools, preschools, and day-care facilities for children or adults, and any other day-care facility licensed by the State of California.
Day Spas. Offering relaxation and beauty treatments, such as massages, facials, and body wraps.
Density Bonus. A density increase over the specific general plan or land use designation maximum allowable as of the date of application by the applicant to the City.
Density. The number of dwelling units, households, or housing structures per acre of land based on the specific general plan land use designation.
Detail. An element of a building such as trim, moldings, other ornamentation or decorative features.
Development Standard. A site or construction condition, including, but not limited to, a height limitation, a setback requirement, a floor area ratio, an on-site open-space requirement, a minimum lot area per unit requirement, or a parking ratio that applies to a residential development pursuant to any ordinance, General Plan element, specific plan, or other city condition, law, policy, resolution or regulation.
Development. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials.
Dome. A rounded roof or vault, usually built in the form of a hemisphere.
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Dormer. A structure projecting from a sloping roof, usually housing a vertical window in a small gable or a ventilating louver.
Drive-through. Any portion of a building or development intended to allow service direct from the building through a window, kiosk or automated delivery system to vehicle occupants. Such facilities include but are not limited to food service windows, automatic teller machines or similar service systems.
Driveway, Primary. A driveway providing both ingress and egress from a property.
Driveway, Secondary. A driveway providing either ingress or egress from a property.
Driveway. A roadway providing direct access for vehicles between a street or highway and an area containing parking spaces, loading, storage or refuse collection areas.
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services. Businesses that clean and care for clothing and other textiles.
Duplex. A single building on a lot that contains two dwelling units or two single-unit dwellings on the same lot. Duplex does not include a single family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit on the same lot, which is an accessory residential unit as defined by State law and this Title (see Accessory Dwelling Unit).
Dwelling. A structure or portion thereof which is used for human habitation, including provision for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Easement. A right to cross or otherwise use land for a specified purpose. Eave. The projecting lower edges of a roof overhanging the wall of a building.
Eave. The projecting lower edge of a roof.
Educational Institution. An institution conducting academic instruction at the preschool, elementary school, junior high school, high school or college level.
Elevation. An orthographic view of the vertical features of a building (front, rear, side, interior elevation).
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Emergency Shelter. A temporary, short-term residence providing housing with minimal supportive services for families or individuals experiencing homelessness, where occupancy is limited to 180 days or less, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50801.
Medical assistance, counseling, and meals may be provided.
Façade. The entire exterior side of a building; especially the architectural front, sometimes distinguished from the other sides by elaboration of architectural or ornamental details.
Façade. The exterior walls of any building.
Faux. A simulation or false representation of something else, as in faux wood or stone.
Fence. An exterior physical barrier erected to enclose, screen or separate areas.
Fenestration. The stylistic arrangement of windows in a building.
Fitness Studio/Gymnasium. A facility equipped for physical exercise, typically including weightlifting equipment, cardio machines, and fitness classes.
Floor Area, Gross. The sum of all areas of the floors of a building or structure from the exterior face of exterior walls, or from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings but excluding any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than 6 feet.
Floor Area, Net. The total of all floor areas of a building, excluding stairwells and elevator shafts, equipment rooms, interior vehicular parking or loading, and all floors below the first or ground floor, except when used or intended to be used for human habitation.
Focal Point. A building, object, or natural element in a street-scene that stands out and serves as a point of focus, catching and holding the viewer’s attention.
Footprint, Building. The outline of a building at all of those points where it meets the ground.
Front. The lot line parallel to the street. On a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street, or the line designated as the front lot line by a subdivision or parcel map. On a flag lot, the interior lot line most parallel to the nearest street from which access is obtained. 8 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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Gable Roof. A roof having a gable at one or both ends; a roof sloping downward in two opposite directions from a central ridge, forming a gable at each end.
Garage. A building or a parking structure, or part thereof, used or intended to be used for the parking and storage of vehicles.
Glass Blocks. Thick blocks of glass, typically hollow, used as a building material.
Glass, Opaque. Glass that blocks the passage of light.
Habitable Structure. A structure which includes habitable space for living, sleeping, eating, and cooking. Closets, halls, storage or utility space, and similar areas are not considered habitable space.
Hair Removal. Techniques like waxing, shaving, and laser hair removal.
Hair Replacement. Providing solutions for hair loss, such as wigs and hair transplants.
Hardscape. The non-living, structural elements of a landscape, such as patios, walkways, driveways, and decks.
Health Studio. An establishment that provides exercise facilities for use on-site.
High-Quality Materials. Treated wood, stone, brick, stucco, fiber cement or other cementitious material, or composite wood or stone, with no unfinished edges.
Hipped Roof. A roof that slopes upward from all four sides of a building, requiring a hip rafter at each corner.
Home-Based Business. Related activities to the home-operated business may be conducted outside or within a partially enclosed structure.
Hookah Lounge. Facility or location whose business operation, whether primary or ancillary, involves the smoking of tobacco or other substances through one or more hookahs.
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Hotel. A lodging facility offering transient accommodations to the public, typically on a less than monthly basis, and which may provide additional services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms and recreational facilities.
Household Good Repair and Maintenance. Services that repair and maintain household appliances, furniture, and other items.
Human-Scale. Architectural Features and elements that are the size of human beings or smaller and are accessible to human beings: such as doorways, windows, door handles, and other details.
Infrastructure. Public facilities needed to sustain industry, residential, commercial and other land use activities.
Lot Area, Gross. The total area of a parcel within the lot lines of a lot, and which is measured to the centerline of any adjacent street.
Lot Area, Net. The total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any street rights-of-way, and other non-buildable areas.
Lot Depth. The average distance measured from the front lot line to the rear lot line.
Lot Frontage. The length of the front lot line measured at the street right-of-way line. For flag lots, that portion of a lot, not including the pole portion, that is generally parallel to the access street.
Lot Line. A line of record bounding a lot that divides the lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public space.
Lot Width. The horizontal distance between the side lines, measured at the required front setback line.
Lot. Any parcel of real property approved by a record of survey, plat, parcel map, subdivision map, or certificate of compliance, or any parcel legally created or established pursuant to the applicable zoning or subdivision regulations.
Mail and Shipping Services/Post Box Rentals. Businesses that provide mail delivery, package shipping, and post box rental.
Maintenance. The work of keeping something in proper condition; upkeep.
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Make-Up Salons. Offering professional makeup application and advice.
Manufactured Home. A factory-built structure that is manufactured or constructed under authority of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5403, National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and/or California law and is to be used as a place for human habitation. The structure is manufactured either in whole or in substantial part at an off-site location, transported to the site, assembled on-site, and placed on a permanent foundation
Massage Establishments. Businesses that offer professional massage therapy services.
Mixed-Use. A project allows for horizontal and/or vertical combination of residential and nonresidential buildings in a given area.
Mobile Home. A trailer that is transportable in one or more sections, was built before the enactment of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5403, National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, which became effective June 15, 1976, is over eight feet in width and 40 feet in length and is sited with or without a permanent foundation.
Mobile home does not include recreational vehicle, commercial coach, or factory built housing.
Modulation, Major. An articulation which extends from the ground level to roofline of a building.
Modulation, Minor. An articulation which does not extend from the ground level to the roofline.
Motel. An establishment providing transient sleeping accommodations with most rooms having direct access to the outside without the necessity of passing through the main lobby of the building.
Mullion. A dividing piece between the lights of windows, usually taking on the characteristics of the style of the building.
Multifamily Dwelling. The definition is set forth in California Government Code Section 65863.4(d).
Muntin. A secondary framing member to hold panes in a window, window wall, or glazed door; an intermediate vertical member that divides panels of a door.
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Museum. A building or room, or any grouping thereof, open to the public, used to exhibit works of art or displays of historic objects, scientific objects or memorabilia.
Nightclub. An establishment dispensing liquor with or without meals and in which music, dancing or entertainment is featured.
Office, Business and Professional. This refers to spaces used for conducting business activities, including offices for professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and consultants, as well as administrative offices for businesses.
Office, Medical and Dental. This refers to spaces used for providing medical and dental services, including doctor’s offices, dental clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Outdoor Activity Area. An area (not including primary circulation space), located outside of a building or in a courtyard that is provided for the use or convenience of patrons of a commercial establishment, including but not limited to, sitting, eating, drinking, dancing and food service activities.
Outdoor Dining. The extension of services of an existing restaurant or eating/drinking establishment to be provided at tables placed on the public sidewalk or private common area adjacent to and within the confines of any frontage of that portion of the building that the restaurant use is situated.
Parade. A parade, demonstration, procession, march, review, ceremony, rally or exhibition which is conducted in, on, upon or along any portion of any public street, sidewalk or other public property owned or controlled by the city which would impede, obstruct, impair or interfere with the free use of the public street, sidewalk or other public property, often to support or oppose a specific issue.
Parapet. A retaining wall at the edge of a roof, porch, or terrace.
Parking. To put or leave (a vehicle) for a time in a certain location.
Parks and Recreational Facilities. Open spaces, natural or developed, intended for public recreation, such as parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and trails.
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Pedestrian Paseos. Landscaped passageways that serve as midblock crossings and may additionally provide access to interior courtyards.
Personal Care Services. A broad category encompassing a variety of services related to personal grooming and appearance.
Plaza. An open space which is improved and landscaped, usually surrounded by streets and/or buildings.
Porch. A roofed open area, which may be screened, usually attached to or part of and with direct access to or from a building.
Printing and Photocopy Services. Businesses that provide printing and copying of documents, photos, and other materials.
Public Utilities. Services essential to the public, such as water, electricity, gas, and sewage, provided by government agencies or private companies.
Religious Facility. A building or structure, or groups of buildings or structures, that are primarily intended for conducting organized religious services and associated accessory uses. Church includes mosque, temple, synagogue, cathedral, or similar religious institutions.
Restaurant. An establishment where food and drink are prepared and served.
Retail Sales. The selling of goods or merchandise not specifically listed under another land use, to the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering of services incidental to the sale of goods.
Retail, General. establishments that sell goods or merchandise to the general public for profit. General retail store includes specialized retail stores (see Retail, Specialized) but does not include adult businesses, medical marijuana dispensaries, or secondhand stores.
Retail, Specialized. Retail establishments that sell goods or merchandise to the general public for profit but that are focused exclusively on a limited line of related products. Examples include, but are not limited to, bicycle shops, flower shops, bookstores, music stores, gift shops, etc.
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Roof Plane. The surface of the roof. It could be flat, pitched, or on an angle. It is also called the field of the roof.
Rooflines. Various forms to a roof, such as pitch, ridge, hip, etc., often at different angles.
School, Commercial. Any building or part thereof which is designed, constructed or used for education or instruction in any branch of knowledge or art form for commercial purposes.
School. Any institution of learning for public or private, which offers instruction in those courses of study required by the California Education Code, or which is maintained pursuant to standards set by the California Board of Education. This definition includes a nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, senior high school or any special institution of education.
Setback. The recessing of the upper part of the façade due to the smaller area of the upper floors, or the distance a building is recessed from the lot line, curb of the street, or the edge of the sidewalk.
Shade Trees. A twenty-four (24) inch box tree or larger.
Shingle. A small thin piece of building material often with one end thicker than the other for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of a building.
Shutter. Each of a pair of hinged panels, often louvered, fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out light.
Sidewalk. A paved walkway along the side of a street.
Sill. The horizontal exterior member at the bottom of a window or door opening, usually sloped away from the bottom of the window or door for drainage of water and overhanging the wall below.
Single Family, Attached. A dwelling unit designed for occupancy by one household, located on a single lot and typically grouped together with similar units. They may be attached through vertical party wall(s) to one or more dwellings on abutting lots or may be joined by carports or garages.
Single Family, Detached. A dwelling unit designed for occupancy by one household and located on a separate lot from any other 14 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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dwelling, except permitted accessory dwelling units. This classification includes individual manufactured housing units installed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Softscape. The living elements of a landscape, primarily plants, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, groundcover, and mulch.
Spire. A tall, pointed structure on top of a building.
Structure, Accessory. A structure which is detached from the main building on a parcel or lot, the use of which is incidental to that of the primary building.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or attached to something having a location on the ground, but not including fences or walls used as fences 6 feet or less in height.
All buildings are structures.
Swap Meet. Any indoor or outdoor place, location, or activity where new or used goods are offered for sale or exchange to the general public by a multitude of vendors, usually in compartmentalized spaces.
The term swap meet is interchangeable with and applicable to flea markets, auctions, open air markets or other similar activities, but the term does not include a supermarket, department store or typical retail operations.
Tailor Services/Shoe Repair Shops. Businesses that offer clothing alterations and shoe repair services.
Tanning Salons. Providing tanning beds and services.
Temporary Use. Special events which, by their nature, are nonrecurring and which continue for a limited period of time. Temporary uses may occur indoors or outdoors, on improved or unimproved property and should be consistent with the zone for that property and its uses.
Terminating vista. In urban design, a terminating vista is a building or monument that stands at the end or in the middle of a road, so that when one is looking up the street.
Transit Centers. Facilities designed to accommodate multiple modes of public transportation, such as bus stops, train stations, and ferry terminals.
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Travel Agencies. Businesses that assist people with planning and booking travel arrangements.
Unit. Any building designed or used for the shelter or housing of one (1) or more persons, and shall include apartments.
Urgent care clinics. A business that provides medical care for illnesses or injuries which require prompt attention but are typically not of such seriousness as to require the services of an emergency room.
Vehicle Repair, Major. A facility which provides heavy repair of vehicles and/or trucks including but not limited to body and fender repair, automotive painting, transmission and/or engine rebuilding, or other repair services which include the removal of major automotive mechanical components of a vehicle.
Vehicle Repair, Minor. A facility which provides light repair of vehicles and/or light trucks, including but not limited to engine tune-up, oil change, brake repair and replacement, muffler replacement, and the sale and/or installation of tires, batteries, and accessories.
Vehicle Sales. A facility for the display and sale of new or used automobiles, light trucks, vans, trailers or recreation vehicles and including any vehicle preparation or repair work conducted as an accessory use in designated buildings.
Veterinary Offices. Facilities that provide medical care for animals. 16 ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
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APPENDIX B
EXISTING CONDITIONS
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The existing conditions analysis builds on the work and effort completed in 2018 by Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio. Previous analyses have been supplemented to include an expanded study area.
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Artesia Downtown Specific Plan will dictate the scale of future development growth and opportunity in Artesia’s Downtown district, as well as curate community gathering spaces, enhance pedestrian and bicyclist experience, and create new housing opportunities.
In 2016 LA County voters passed Measure M. The Measure
is a no-sunset, half-cent sales tax measure that funds various projects and partially funds many Metro projects. Thanks to Measure M, Metro is undertaking one of the largest transportation infrastructure programs in US history and will double the size of the rail network in the next 40 years. As a part of this expansion, a focus on Transit Oriented Communities made various grant funds available to local jurisdictions within Metro project areas, Artesia included. In August of 2016, the City Council approved a grant agreement of $375,000 between the City and Metro to fund the preparation of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan. In addition, the City also received $180,000 from the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Oriented Development Strategic Implementation Program (TOD SIP) program to fund the project.
In May of 2023, the City of Artesia kicked off efforts to develop the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, referred to as ADSP, in anticipation of the arrival of the West Santa Ana Branch Line Metro station at Pioneer Boulevard. Upon the completion of the West Santa Ana Branch Line, Downtown Artesia will have a single-seat connection to Downtown Los Angeles. Pioneer Station will directly connect Artesia with major destinations and employment centers in the region—Downtown Los Angeles, Union Station, and South Los Angeles. Transferring at Union Station, passengers will be able to connect as far as Santa Monica, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and LAX.
Artesia’s transit-oriented future will bring with it many opportunities that can be envisioned through the lens of other downtowns that experienced revitalization through the connection of a Metro station. Downtown Bellflower, Downtown South Pasadena, and Downtown Azusa all gained new opportunities for housing, retail and commercial, and entertainment with the development of a Metro station and connection to the greater LA region.
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2 EXISTING CONDITIONS: LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN
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A UNIQUE DOWNTOWN
Downtown Artesia is a microcosm of Southern California
urbanism: on the one hand, there is a walkable main
street core that developed around the historic Artesia
Station; on the other, there are strip malls developed
around the convenience of the automobile. Beyond
the commercial Pioneer Blvd corridor, small apartment
complexes share street fronts with single-family homes.
All the traditional components of a Southern California city (though not the industrial warehouse complexes) can be found on the blocks that constitute Downtown Artesia.
As we look to the arrival of the West Santa Ana Branch
Corridor Metro Line in the mid-2030s, Downtown
already has much to offer by the way of transit-ready
urbanism. Its history as a railroad town imprinted
walkability in its DNA. The main street block between
186th and 187th Streets boasts an urban structure that
rivals some of the best commercial streets in the region.
Recent sidewalk improvements on Pioneer Boulevard put
the streetscape on par with nationally recognized best
practices.
Clustered around 183rd Street and South Street,
Downtown’s strip mall properties serve those getting
around by car. While their large parking lots, wide curb cuts, and removed commercial spaces do not conform
to the transit-oriented paradigm, it is easy to imagine that these large parcels with low development intensities could make way for walkable mixed-use urban
developments.
THE STUDY AREA
The Specific Plan study area focuses on the blocks
adjoining Pioneer Boulevard, beginning with the area
around the future Pioneer Blvd Station to the south and ending just beyond 183rd St to the north. To the east and west, the study area is bounded by Arline, Corby, and
Alburtis Avenues. The study area further extends south of the Future Pioneer Boulevard Station, within the City of Artesia, and includes the area between 188th Street and the Mobile Home Park, and Pioneer Boulevard to Jersey
Avenue.
The study area hosts primarily commercial and residential apartment properties. South of the railroad right-of-way, there are several light industrial properties along with a number of single-family homes. The single family homes
likely predate the current land use designation.
IDENTIFYING METRICS THAT CHARACTERIZE THE
DOWNTOWN
Wherever possible, this report identifies metrics that
correlate with high-quality transit-oriented urbanism.
These metrics will help identify the development
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South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Future Metro Pioneer Station
Future Metro Rail
Legend
Downtown Artesia Specific Plan
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Note: Stated years refer to the maps and plans. Photos are from the same approximate time frame.
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Historic Development of Downtown
1902 1925
A map from 1902 shows a number
of buildings clustering around the
intersection of Pioneer and 186th.
By 1925 the Pacific Electric Red
Car had a station on Pioneer Blvd.
Distinctively, street-fronting main
street buildings line Pioneer between 186th and 187th streets. 8 Artesia Downtown Specific Plan
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HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN
A map from 1902 shows a number of
buildings clustering around the intersection
of Pioneer and 186th.
By 1925 the Pacific Electric Red Car had
a station on Pioneer Blvd. Distinctively,
street-fronting main street buildings line
Pioneer between 186th and 187th streets.
Note: Stated years refer to the maps and plans. Photos are from the same approximate time frame.
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Historic Development of Downtown
1902 1925
A map from 1902 shows a number
of buildings clustering around the
intersection of Pioneer and 186th.
By 1925 the Pacific Electric Red
Car had a station on Pioneer Blvd.
Distinctively, street-fronting main
street buildings line Pioneer between 186th and 187th streets. 8 Artesia Downtown Specific Plan
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1945 1994
This 1945 map shows more de- tailed building footprints with denser infill development on
Arline Ave.
By 1994 the area north of 186th
has completely transformed. The
school and many other buildings
have been replaced with strip
malls. The main street remains.
Artesia Downtown Specific Plan 9
This 1945 map shows more detailed
building footprints with denser infill
development on Arline Ave.
By 1994 the area north of 186th has
completely transformed. The school and
many other buildings have been replaced
with strip malls. The main street remains.
1945 1994
This 1945 map shows more de- tailed building footprints with denser infill development on
Arline Ave.
By 1994 the area north of 186th
has completely transformed. The
school and many other buildings
have been replaced with strip
malls. The main street remains.
Artesia Downtown Specific Plan 9
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A MIXED-USE DOWNTOWN
Downtown’s land use pattern is straightforward and
similar to many communities throughout Southern
California: commercial uses line main thoroughfares
(Pioneer Blvd ,183rd St and South St) with residential
uses beyond. In the residential neighborhoods
comparatively small scale multi-family residential
buildings create a transition from commercial uses to
single-family homes. This cross-section provides a logical progression from more active and denser uses to less
dense uses.
The study area has a mix of uses, a landuse pattern that can provide synergies between multiple uses and reduce
automobile trips. This mix of commercial, residential,
industrial, and civic uses largely takes place horizontally, meaning the different uses occupy different buildings
on separate sites. Mixed-use buildings (buildings that
integrate multiple uses) are limited to a handful of office over retail buildings.
73retail and commercial buildings located
within a half mile from Pioneer Station
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1/2 mile radius
1/4 mile radius
US Post Office
Frontier Communications
Artesia Cerritos United Methodist Church
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Commercial and Services
Facilities
Vacant
General Office
Industrial
Mixed Residential and Commercial
Mobile Homes and Trailer Parks
Multi-Family Residential
Single Family Residential
Existing Land Use
SCAG 2019
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EXISTING ZONING
The map on the following page shows existing zoning
designations within the specific plan study area.
Commercial General zone designations are focused
along Pioneer Boulevard, 183rd Street, and South
Street. Light Manufacturing/Industrial zone designations are located south of the future rail station along Corby Avenue. Multi-family Residential designations are found along Corby Avenue and Airline Avenue. The area south
of South Street is designated as Commercial Planned
Development and South Street Specific Plan.
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South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Commercial Planned Development
Multiple-Family Residential
Existing Zoning
Commercial General
Light Manufacturing/Industrial
Service & Professional
South Street Specific Plan
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COMMUNITY ASSETS
Community assets include civic institutions, religous
institutions, parks and green spaces, and schools.
Community assets provide key amenities and services
that contribute to healthy and functional neighborhoods.
Civic institutions within a 1/2 mile from the future
Pioneer Station include Artesia City Hall, Albert O. Little Community Center, Artesia Library, a fire station, and a post office. The post office is located at the northern end of the study area. All other civic institutions are located outside just outside the southeast boundary of the
study area. Artesia Park is the only park within walking distance (1/2 mile radius) from the future Metro station.
Artesia Park is across the street from City Hall and is integrated with the community center and library. Other green spaces include open space on school properties.
Three schools are located a few blocks away from the
study area, at the northeast, northwest, and southwest
corners.
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1/2 mile radius
1/4 mile radius
US Post Office
City Hall
Historical Museum
Old Fire Station
Community Center Library
Fire Station
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Civic Institutions
Parks and Green Space
Community Assets
Religious Institutions
School Buildings
Other Buildings
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ACCOMMODATING CARS IN DOWNTOWN
Similar to many cities, a significant amount of land is dedicated to parking. In Artesia, parking is primarily
accommodated in surface parking lots. Surface lots
consume a considerable amount of land per parked
automobile when compared to structured parking.
Currently, parking occupies 23% of the total plan area.
Excluding the public right of way, surface parking
occupies 38% of all property lots.
The high use of land for parking is a result of codemandated parking minimums and real-estate economics.
Strip malls and similar low-intensity but high-parking
need development types are a typical result of cheap
commercial land and high parking requirements. This
reality is rapidly changing as scarce transit-adjacent
land is becoming more valuable and a declining parking
demand. Throughout Southern California, both parking
code changes and real estate economics are resulting in fewer parking spaces in new development.
In accordance to Assembly Bill 2097 (AB 2097),
California law prohibits public agencies or cities from imposing a minimum automobile parking requirement
on most development projects located within a halfmile radius of a major transit stop. The entirety of the Specific Plan study area falls within a half mile radius of the future Pioneer Boulevard station, therefore, any development within the study area would not have
parking requirements once the Metro station is complete, consistent with the requirements of AB 2097. Parking
standards should be reviewed in anticipation of the future Metro station.
38%
of all property lots are
surface parking lots
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of total plan
area is surface 23% parking lots
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Parking Structure
Surface Parking
Parking
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THE SCALE OF DOWNTOWN
One principle of good transit-oriented design is the
so-called human scale. Human-scale design refers to
buildings and streets that relate to the scale of a person.
That includes the aforementioned distance someone can
easily walk, or walkshed. It also refers to the height and length of building components, the elements of buildings visible from the sidewalk, the frequency of entries, the presence of windows – all elements of an environment
that is engaging to most people.
The scale of a neighborhood is primarily determined by
the scale of its lots, frontages, and buildings. When the lots and buildings are very large, the environment can
seem out of scale – the neighborhood components are
far apart and it is more tedious to walk. When buildings are large, have few entrances, and blank walls they
make a block feel less safe. Neighborhoods with smaller lots, frontages, and buildings are often more interesting and feel safe, largely as a result of their inherent human scale.
The following series of maps explores the existing scale of Downtown Artesia
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400
SF
416,000
SF
107 LOTS OCCUPY
23%
25 LOTS OCCUPY
11%
20 LOTS OCCUPY
15%
17 LOTS OCCUPY
51%
SHARE OF
LOT SIZE: 0 - 10,000 SF PROJECT AREA
LOT SIZE: 10,000 - 20,000 SF
LOT SIZE: 20,000 - 30,000 SF
LOT SIZE: GREATER THAN 30,000 SF
1,584
SF
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LOT SIZE
Lot size is a good indicator of the scale of development that occurs on it. Downtown Artesia has a significant
spectrum of lot sizes. The smallest lot size without any existing building is 400 square feet. Of the lots that
contain existing buildings, the smallest lot size is 1,583 square feet. The largest lot size is over 416,000 square feet. Interestingly, 107 of the smallest lots (lots less than or equal to 10,000 sf) occupy only 23 percent of the
developable land area. The next tier of lot sizes range from 10,000 sf - 20,000 sf with 25 lots occupying 11
percent of developable area. 20 lots range from 20,000
sf - 30,000 sf occupying only 15 percent of developable land area, while 17 of the largest lots (greater than
30,000 sf) occupy 51 percent of developable land area.
When comparing lot sizes, we find that lots north of
186th Street within the study area have an average lot
size of approximately 18,000 sf. Lot sizes in this area range from 6,000 sf commercial and residential lots to
large 70,000 sf commercial lots. Between 186th and
188th Streets, the average lot size is less than 10,000 sf.
Lots south of 188th Street. have an average lot size that is less than 27,000 sf.
This significant difference in average lot size is the
result of changing commercial development patterns.
Historically, commercial development clustered around
a short length of a main street, usually no more than two or three blocks. Land values at the main street core were high and resulted in very small lots.
With the advent of the automobile, the distance between stores became less important and visibility at busy street intersections more important. Around the intersections
of Pioneer Boulevard at 183rd Street and South Street,
we find Downtown’s largest sites with high visibility and extensive parking lots.
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AVG LOT SIZE
18,000 sq. ft.
AVG LOT SIZE
10,000 sq. ft.
AVG LOT SIZE
27,000 sq. ft.
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
30,000 - 42,000 SF
10,000 - 20,000 SF
20,000 - 30,000 SF
400 - 10,000 SF
Lot Size
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FIGURE GROUND
The map to the right illustrates the building footprints for all structures within and around the study area.
Understanding the ways the existing structures articulate block form and frame the connective tissue of the public realm helps identify the degree to which corridors are
defined.
Along Pioneer Blvd, between 186th and 187th Street, the plan area is marked by a continuous building frontage.
The building frontage is continuous north on the east side of Pioneer Boulevard, but is set back from the sidewalk.
As you move north along Pioneer Boulevard, larger
disconnected building footprints are found. Shopping
centers and commercial uses on 183rd Street and
South Street are composed of larger building footprints surrounded by surface parking.
Corby Ave and Airline Ave, within the study area, is
composed of somewhat densely configured multi-family
residential buildings. The mobile home park at the
southern end of the study area includes a higher density configuration of small manufactured homes with little to no side setback.
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South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Buildings within the Study Area
Buildings outside the Study Area
Figure Ground
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Building footprint, by scale and size, are closely linked and dictated by lot size. Small lots only accommodate
small buildings while larger lots accommodate both
small and large buildings.
The area between 186th and 188th Streets have no
buildings greater than 20,000 sf, with an average
building footprint of 3,020 sf. The result is a series of commercial buildings that line the street and provide
significant activation of the sidewalk. The average
building footprint north of 186th Street is 5,240 sf. This area includes larger commercial strip malls and multifamily buildings. The area south of 188th Street has an average building footprint of 3,010 sf and includes
large commercial strip malls, and a mobile home park
with a concentration of smaller residential footprints. In comparison to the commercial uses, residential buildings have smaller footprints as they are divided into smaller areas.
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BUILDING FOOTPRINT
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AVG BUILDING
FOOTPRINT
5,240 sq. ft.
AVG BUILDING
FOOTPRINT
3,020 sq. ft.
AVG BUILDING
FOOTPRINT
3,010 sq. ft.
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
20,000-40,000 sf
5,000-10,000 sf
10,000-20,000 sf
0-5,000 sf
Building Footprint
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LOT COVERAGE
The extent to which a lot is occupied by buildings
can help predict the urban quality of the resulting
development. Higher lot coverages correlate with a
denser and more urban experience. At the same time, a
high lot coverage by itself will not guarantee high quality development.
The lots north of 186th Street have an average lot
coverage of 42 percent. Lots between 186th Street
and 188th Street have an average lot coverage of 49
percent. South of 188th Street, the average lot coverage is 35 percent. The largest lots have lot coverages below 50%, largely a result of extensive surface parking lots. 2-22 JULY, 2025
AVG LOT
COVERAGE
42%
AVG LOT
COVERAGE
49%
AVG LOT
COVERAGE
35%
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
Over 60&
Buildings
20-40%
40-60%
0-20%
Percent Lot Coverage
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The lot width influences the perceived scale of a lot at the street frontage. The narrower the lot width is, the more buildings, stores, or entrances a pedestrian will pass on a given length of block. A commercial block with several narrower lots will be more interesting than the same
block with fewer wide lots.
Historically, the desirability of having a business on
main street and the desire to accommodate as many
businesses as possible, led to very narrow retail parcels.
This pattern is evident on the block of Pioneer between 186th and 188th Streets. The average lot width is only
72 feet.
With the wide adoption of the car, the logic of
commercial development changed. Distances were no
longer as important since the car easily overcame them.
Main street frontage became less important as less
people walked. Instead, parking and visibility became
primary concerns leading to wider lots. Lots north of
186th Street and south of 188th Street have a higher
average frontage lot width at 120 feet.
ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
FRONTAGE LOT WIDTH
2-24 JULY, 2025
AVG LOT
WIDTH
120 ft.
AVG LOT
WIDTH
72 ft.
AVG LOT
WIDTH
120 ft.
South St
186th St
185th St
Roseton Ave
Jersey Ave
183rd St
Ashworth St
Alburtis Ave
Arline Ave
187th St
180th St
178th St
188th St
Corby Ave
Gridley Rd
Jersey Ave
Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd Pioneer Blvd
Clarkdale Ave
Seine Ave
Devlin Ave
Elaine Ave
Lincoln Station
Shopping Center
Mobile Home Park Bragg
Elementary
School
Artesia Park
Cerritos Promenade
Shopping
Center
Shopping
Center
West Santa Ana Branch Corridor
City of Artesia
City of Cerritos
200-380 ft
50-100 ft
100-200 ft
0-50 ft
Commercial Lot Widths
JULY 2025 2-25