Agenda packet — Artesia City Council, March 9, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

CITY OF ARTESIA

BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES
BPR

REFERENCES
City of Gardena | Greg Tsujiuchi, Community Development Director 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247 | 310.217.9526 | [email protected] Services Provided:
 Building Official, in-house and out-sourced plan review, building inspection and permit technician services. BPR presently provides most of the city’s building department services under contract. All new buildings and major tenant improvements and remodel projects are reviewed in our offices in electronic format utilizing Bluebeam. The majority of the daily requested building inspections are performed by BPR’s inspection staff.

City of El Monte | Mike Petarra, CBO, Chief Building Official 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731 | 626.580.2013 | [email protected] Services Provided:
 BPR Consulting Group presently provides full building department services for the City of El Monte including in-house plan review, building inspection, building official and permit technician services as well as remote plan review services. Dates of Service: May 2025-present.

City of Ontario | James Caro, Building Official
303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764 | 909.395.2172 | [email protected] Services Provided:
 BPR Consulting group presently provides out-sourced plan review and permit technician services on behalf of the City’s building department. The types of projects reviewed include residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and retail projects.

City of Claremont | Joe Caro, Building Official
207 Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 | 909.399.5477 | [email protected] Services Provided:
 BPR provides building department services to the City of Claremont including plan review, building inspection, code enforcement, and permit technician services utilizing BPR’s appropriately licensed, certified and experienced building safety staff. Through BPR’s services, the City maintains efficient plan review, building inspection, and permitting services for the benefit of the community.

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CITY OF ARTESIA

BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES
BPR

REQUIRED STATEMENTS
a) BPR will adhere to all federal laws and regulations notwithstanding any state or local laws and regulations.

In case of conflict between federal, state, or local laws or regulations, the strictest shall be adhered to. b) BPR will not discriminate illegally against any employee or applicant for employment pursuant to applicable law.
c) BPR will comply with the California Labor Code, pursuant to said regulations entitled: Federal Labor Standards provisions; Federal Prevailing Wage Decision; and State of California Prevailing Wage Rates, respectively.
d) BPR will comply with the Copeland Anti-kickback Act (18 USC 874 C) and the implementation regulation (29 CFR 3) issued pursuant thereto, and any amendments thereof.

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City of Artesia Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Adjustment
Department Account ID Description FY 2025-26 Budget Proposed FY 2025-26 Adjustment $ Change % Change

GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENTS
4300 - Building & Safety
100-4300-6015 Building Inspection Plan Cks $174,847 $381,847 $207,000 118% Subtotal Increases $207,000
Subtotal Decreases $0
Total Net Change $207,000
Adopted March 9, 2026 1

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 09, 2026 ITEM NO: 9H.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Annual Housing Element Progress Report FROM: Steven Valdez, Planning Manager
Devan Wells, Assistant Planner
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Paul Bollier, Community Development Director
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report Inclusive of the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025, and direct staff to file the reports with the State of California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

BACKGROUND:

The City Council adopted the City of Artesia ("City") General Plan in 2010, which was subsequently certified by HCD in 2010. The current General Plan covers the planning period from November 2010 through November 2030.

The General Plan is a state-mandated document overseeing a city's planning for diverse areas such as housing production, mobility, the environment, along with social and economic goals and progress, across a specific period of time. Accordingly, each unique planning area is deemed an element. The City’s last Housing Element was adopted by the City Council and certified by HCD in 2013. That report, known as the Fifth Cycle element, covered the planning period from 2013 through 2021. The City is in the process of adopting a Housing Element covering the planning period from 2021 to 2029, which is known as the Sixth Cycle element. The City Council approved the Sixth Cycle Housing Element on February 9, 2026 and is awaiting a determination of certification from HCD.

California Government Code Section 65400 requires that every city prepare a General Plan Annual Progress Report. The annual report provides a means to review the General Plan, determine if changes need to be made in the plan or its implementation, and provides information on the measurable outcomes and actions associated with the implementation of the plan. As such, the report must be approved by the City Council and filed with OPR and HCD each year by April 1. The information contained within this report will summarize key Planning efforts in the Calendar Year 2025, as well as find how they relate to goals set forth in the City's General Plan. The State of California uses the information submitted by the City to identify statewide trends in the land use decision-making process, and analyzes how local planning and development activities relate to statewide planning goals and policies. California Government Code Section 65400 requires that the City Council consider the General Plan Annual Progress Reports at a public meeting where members of the public can provide oral testimony and written comments prior to filing the reports with OPR and HCD.

ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, Planning staff have prepared a General Plan Annual Progress Report for the calendar year 2025. The Report complies with current progress report guidelines from OPR. The draft General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025 highlights the City’s advancements in achieving the goals and objectives described in the City of Artesia General Plan 2030. The key highlights are referenced in the context of the goals and objectives set forth in the General Plan. To date, notable achievements included in the draft report are:

1. Continue to monitor maintenance standards in neighborhoods to maintain high standards of appearance and stability in the neighborhood (Policy Action LU 2.2.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to monitor required maintenance standards as outlined by the Artesia Municipal Code (AMC). The City opened 798 Code Enforcement cases and successfully abated 722 cases. The City continues to proactively utilize the Artesia Housing Conditions Survey as the basis for identifying target areas that require priority attention. Additionally, the City continues to respond to reports of Municipal Code violations and health, safety and welfare hazards. Elsewhere, unpermitted construction, business uses, landscaping care and maintenance, along with development activity identified by Code Enforcement staff, served as the basis for the enforcement of the City's high standards for appearance in its residential neighborhoods. Additionally, for the first time, the City adopted a vacant property ordinance. The new ordinance establishes standards for the appearance, maintenance, and upkeep of approximately 32 vacant properties in the City.

2. Encourage alternate modes of transportation, including rail, vanpooling, carpooling, pedestrian walkways, bicycling and Transportation Demand Management plans and programs (Policy Action CIR 4.2.4).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City of Artesia approved the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) and MixedUse Ordinance (MU-O). The policies, plans, and actions of the DTSP and MU-O were designed to facilitate increased urban development and to transform the City's around the future metro train line. In implementing this, the City is encouraging alternate modes of transportation, including mass transit, carpooling, vanpooling, and pedestrian activity, by centralizing assets and rezoning much of the City's core commercial area. By retooling development standards and concentrating future development along corridors accessible to alternative modes of transportation, including ride share and carpool uses, the City is increasing the feasibility of and infrastructure designed for transportation by rail, carpooling, bicycle, and on foot.

3. Amend the Zoning Code to implement mixed-use zoning districts that provide development standards for mixed-use development, which should address minimum density and intensity requirements; allowable uses; horizontal and/or vertical mix of uses; building heights; and parking standards.

During Calendar Year 2025, the City approved the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) and Mixed-Use Ordinance (MU-O). Collectively, the specific plan and ordinance will allow for greater levels of transitoriented development (TOD) and a broader assortment of urban uses permitted in the City. The ADSP aims to guide future development and will allow for greater levels of residential and mixed-use development in the City core, whereas the MU-O expands the geographic footprint of areas in the City zoned for mixed-use and affordable housing.

The ADSP and MU-O will execute these goals primarily through, but not limited to, the following project components: a General Plan amendment, rezoning of the subject areas, increase in the dwelling units permitted, development standards in the areas with increased dwelling units that encourage more functionally urban designs, as well as the overall promotion of mixed-use development. Additionally, changes to land use and zoning designations will accommodate targeted growth and provide greater consistency in design and development standards. These substantial zoning changes, together with the use of the State Density Bonus Law (Government Code §§65915-65918), have resulted in several large-scaled housing and mixed use development projects proposed in the City's history.

4. Encourage new development and redevelopment to provide parks, plazas or open space areas (Policy Action OS 1.2.2)
During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to prioritize new park, plazas, and open space areas. Of note, the City was awarded the gold level of the Gateway Cities Energy Action Award (GCEAA) for the third year straight, with this year's award in part based on improvements to park and recreation facilities.

Addtionally, plans were approved by the City Council for the Botanical Garden located at 11462 178th Street, which will provide walking trails, passive open space, exhibitions on local flora, and areas for public gatherings.

5. Informational Manuals/Handouts (Action HE 5.1a)
Planning staff worked to inform City residents and stakeholders on a variety of ongoing and future planning initiatives. Through open houses, the dissemination of fliers and newsletters, as well as dedicated pages on the City website, and Notices of Availability and Determination through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Division utilized a number of means to ensure that informational manuals and handouts reached the applicable target audience. Other informational efforts include the publication of the Quarterly Artesian, the launch of the monthly e-newsletter, active social media pages, and an annual report summarizing key development and events in the City.

6. Explore opportunities to encourage growth in sectors that provide fiscal revenue (Policy Action ED 2.1.2).

As mentioned above, the adoption and implementation of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) and Mixed-Use Ordinance (MU-O) are designed to incentivize and encourage further development and economic activity in the City's core. In expanding the geographic footprint for urban, mixed uses, as well as increasing flexibility in the types of land uses permitted, the City expects growth opportunities in the commercial business and residential sectors and tax bases, respectively.

7. Increase the extremely low, very low, low and moderate-income housing stock (Policy H 1.2).

A total of 49 building permits of all types were approved in Calendar Year 2025. This represents a deep and unwavering commitment to housing production, which has resulted in year-over-year increases to the City's stock of moderate (also known as workforce housing) housing totals. Apart from this, the City has partnered with affordable housing partners to better facilitate the future production of affordable housing.

A total of 38 accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were approved during Calendar Year 2025. This represents a significant lifeline for many Artesia homeowners and residents alike. For some, the construction and renting of an ADU allows for important additional income to be made while also providing new housing opportunities in the City. In recent years, ADUs have represented the single-largest type of residences approved in the City.

8. Rezone underperforming commercial properties in order to effectively transition them to more viable land uses. (Policy Action LU 3.1.1)
The adoption and implementation of the Mixed-Use Ordinance (MU-O) will encourage mixed-use real estate development along retail corridors where development has lagged or has otherwise not seen recent momentum. In facilitating this change, the City is investing in its long-term future by incentivizing development in areas where commercial development has slowed. Presently, there are four active Planning entitlements that are taking advantage of new rezoning and zoning overlays.

9. Ensure 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 Projects subject to a discretionary review and approval process must have their design approved by City Staff, as well as the Planning Commission. Design Review at the City of Artesia seeks to assess proposed projects in a discretionary and holistic manner, so as to ensure compatibility with the site context and surroundings. Where applicable, staff mandate project-specific open space requirements, together with the use of design materials that are harmonious and in rhythm with the surrounding community.

10. Encourage production of Accessory Dwelling Units (Action HE 1.2d) During Calendar Year 2025, the City approved a total of 38 accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs. This number is useful in realizing the objective of expanding the number of extremely low, very low-, and moderate-income housing in the City. ADU's in the City are considered moderate income non-deedrestricted housing, and thus represent a significant portion of the moderate-incoming housing recently approved. Furthermore, where possible, the City has updated its ADU ordinance to achieve compliance and conformity with changing State directives and guidelines.

Annual Housing Element Progress Report
Staff and consultants worked together with HCD on the review and ultimate submission of the Housing Element Update. Following months of review and hard work finalizing the Housing Element, a final, updated draft was submitted to the HCD for their review on February 10, 2026. Subsequently, HCD has confirmed receipt of the submittal, and will soon begin reviewing it.

In compliance with Government Code Section 65400, staff has prepared the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025, which is included as part of the General Plan Progress Report. Staff prepared the report using the forms and tables prepared and required by HCD. The draft Annual Housing Element Progress Report includes information related to the construction of affordable housing, rehabilitated homes, and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirements. RHNA prescribes the number of additional housing units that will need to be constructed at different income levels in the City to accommodate anticipated population growth.

The 2021-2029 RHNA obligations, also known as the Sixth Cycle, as prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), establish the planning period goal of approximately 1,069 units for the City.

These 1,069 units are subsequently divided into the following four (4) household income categories, along with their respective unit count:

Very-Low Income 312 units
Low Income 168 units
Moderate Income 128 units
Above-Moderate Income 461 units
Total 1,069 units
During 2025, the City finaled 11 new residential units at the above-moderate income level. Of these new residential units, ten (10) units were finaled in the City's different multi-family zoning districts. However, the City has not issued any building permits for new residential construction of very-low, low, or moderate multifamily income units during this planning period. That said, the production of moderate-income accessory dwelling units remains robust, as described above. As such, the City continues to encourage and promote the development of affordable housing, including seeking established affordable housing partners and consolidating City-owned parcels, so to meet the goals of the Housing Sub-Element and SCAG RHNA allocation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact to the General Fund associated with the approval and submission of this Report. By filing the Report with OPR and HCD, the City will be in compliance with Government Code Section 65400.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report, inclusive of the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025, and direct staff to file the reports with the State of California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Attachments
General Plan and Housing Element APR.pdf
1 CITY OF ARTESIA

GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
CALENDAR YEAR 2025
Prepared by:

The City of Artesia Community Development Department
Date of Annual Report
The Artesia City Council will review the 2025 General Plan Annual Report at its regularly scheduled March 9, 2026 meeting.

Purpose of the Annual Report
California Government Code Section 65400 requires the City of Artesia to file an annual report addressing the status of the General Plan, and its progress toward the goals and objectives set forth in the General Plan. The annual report will be provided to the City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The annual report provides a means to review the General Plan, as well as to determine if changes need to be made in the plan or its implementation. Additionally, the report provides information on the measurable outcomes and actions associated with the implementation of the plan. This annual report addresses and summarizes Calendar Year 2025-specific actions and progress towards the broader goals stipulated in the General Plan.

Purpose of the General Plan
The Artesia General Plan was adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2010. The purpose of the Plan is to guide the growth and development of Artesia through the year 2030. As such, the document provides goals and policies which will assist the City in achieving its economic, environmental, and community development objectives. The General Plan is comprised of four (4) elements. These four elements include Community Development and Design; Community Resources and Wellness; Community Culture and Economy; and Sustainability.

Based on the goals and recommendations set forth in the General Plan, the City Council, Planning Commission, and other organizations, may take a series of steps toward achieving the larger goals of the City. The development decisions of the City are focused through the implementation of programs contained in the General Plan.

The Artesia General Plan is a public document and is available for the public to view.

Copies are available for review at the Artesia Library and Artesia City Hall. Additionally, 2 a digital copy is available on the official City website at the following location:
http://www.cityofartesia.us/258/General-Plan-Update
Status of the General Plan – Community Development and Design Element The Community Development and Design Element within the Artesia General Plan contains the following sub-elements: (1) Land Use; (2) Housing; (3) Circulation and Mobility; and (4) Community Facilities and Infrastructure.

1. Land Use Sub-Element
The Land Use Sub-Element establishes policies for determining where certain land uses, such as residential, commercial, and industrial, are most desirable.

This sub-element defines the physical areas in the City serving the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. This sub-element is continually updated to reflect ongoing changes to the City’s zoning and land use structure, including the adoption of specific plans.
a) Maintain standards for circulation, noise, setbacks, buffer areas, landscaping and architecture to ensure compatibility between different uses (Policy Action LU 2.1.1)
During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to enforce standards and requirements for noise, setbacks, landscaping and architecture, as outlined in the Artesia Municipal Code. Through the development review process, projects are carefully reviewed and individually assessed on the basis of their developmental characteristics, including compatibility with neighboring properties and land uses.
b) Continue to monitor maintenance standards in neighborhoods to maintain high standards of appearance and stability in the neighborhood (Policy Action LU 2.2.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to monitor required maintenance standards as outlined by the Artesia Municipal Code (AMC).

The City opened 798 Code Enforcement cases and successfully abated 722 cases. The City continues to proactively utilize the Artesia Housing Conditions Survey as the basis for identifying target areas that require priority attention.

Additionally, the City continues to respond to reports of Municipal Code violations and health and safety hazards. Elsewhere, unpermitted construction, business uses, landscaping care and maintenance, along with development activity identified by Code Enforcement staff, served as the basis for the enforcement of the City's high standards for appearance in its residential neighborhoods. Additionally, for the first time, the City adopted a vacant property ordinance. The new ordinance establishes standards for the appearance, maintenance, and upkeep of approximately 32 vacant properties 3 in the City.

2. Housing Sub-Element
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the City is required to prepare an annual report on the status and progress in implementing the City’s Housing Element. This is to be done using forms and definitions adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The completed forms and State-provided spreadsheet for Calendar Year 2025 are attached as “Attachment 1” to this report.

The Housing Sub-Element identifies goals, objectives, policies and action programs that address the housing needs of Artesia. There are a number of City plans and programs which work to implement the goals and policies of the Housing Sub-Element. Specifically, the Housing Element addresses active and future housing production in the City, including by income level, zoning, and in accordance with regionwide housing objectives.
a) Continue to monitor maintenance standards in neighborhoods to maintain high standards of appearance and stability in the neighborhood (Policy Action LU 2.2.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to monitor required maintenance standards as outlined by the Artesia Municipal Code (AMC).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City of Artesia approved the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) and Mixed-Use Ordinance (MU-O). The policies, plans, and actions of the DTSP and MU-O were designed to facilitate increased urban development in and to transform the City's core. In implementing this, the City is encouraging alternate modes of transportation, including mass transit, carpooling, vanpooling, and pedestrian activity, by centralizing assets 4 and rezoning much of the core city area. By retooling development standards and concentrating future development along corridors accessible to alternative modes of transportation, including ride share and carpool uses, the City is increasing the feasibility of and infrastructure designed for transportation by rail, carpooling, bicycle, and on foot. Additionally, the bicycle lanes on 166th Street were restriped, allowing for greater visibility and ease of use.
c) Amend the Zoning Code to implement mixed-use zoning districts that provide development standards for mixed-use development, which should address minimum density and intensity requirements; allowable uses; horizontal and/or vertical mix of uses; building heights; and parking standards.

During Calendar Year 2025, the City approved the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) and Mixed-Use Ordinance (MU-O). Collectively, the specific plan and ordinance will allow for greater levels of transit-oriented development (TOD) and a broader assortment of urban uses permitted in the City. The DTSP aims to guide future development and will allow for greater levels of residential and mixed-use development in the City core, whereas the MU-O expands the geographic footprint of areas in the City zoned for mixed-use and affordable housing.

The DTSP and MU-O will execute these goals primarily through, but not limited to, the following Project components: a General Plan amendment, rezoning of the subject areas, increase in the dwelling units permitted and where said units may be permitted, development standards that encourage more functionally urban designs, as well as the overall promotion of mixeduse development. Additionally, changes to land use and zoning designations will accommodate targeted growth and provide greater consistency to the aforementioned design and development standards. These substantial zoning changes, together with the use of the State Density Bonus Law (Government Code §§65915-65918), have resulted in several of the largest-scaled urban development projects proposed in the City's history.
d) Encourage new development and redevelopment to provide parks, plazas or open space areas (Policy Action OS 1.2.2).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to prioritize new park, plazas, and open space areas. Of note, the City was awarded the gold level of the Gateway Cities Energy Action Award (GCEAA) for the third year straight.

Addressing park inequity among Artesia residents and improving park quality has been a key factor behind realized and ongoing improvements at the City's parks. Notable recent accomplishments and improvements include the comprehensive renovation of the Albert O. Little Community Center, a new roof for the A.J Padelford Park community center, and the new Youth 5 Activities after-school program. In addition, the City completed the Historic District Recreation Trail tree and landscape arrangements. Elsewhere, plans were approved by the City Council for the Botanical Garden, which provides walking trails, passive open space, exhibitions on local flora, and areas for community events, at a site located at 11462 178th Street. e) Informational Manuals/Handouts (Action HE 5.1a)
Planning staff worked to inform City residents and stakeholders on a variety of ongoing and future planning initiatives. Through open houses, the dissemination of fliers and newsletters, as well as dedicated pages on the City website, and Notices of Availability and Determination through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Division utilized a number of methods to ensure that informational manuals and handouts reached the applicable target audience.
f) Explore opportunities to encourage growth in sectors that provide fiscal revenue (Policy Action ED 2.1.2).

In particular, 38 accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, were approved during Calendar Year 2025. This represents a significant lifeline for many Artesia homeowners and residents alike. For some, the construction and renting of an ADU allows for important additional income to be made, bolstering their chances of remaining in the City. In recent years, ADUs have represented the single-largest type of residences approved in the City. h) Rezone underperforming commercial properties in order to effectively transition them to more viable land uses. (Policy Action LU 3.1.1) 6 The adoption and implementation of the Mixed-Use Ordinance (MU-O) will encourage mixed-use real estate development along retail corridors where development has lagged or has otherwise not seen recent momentum. In facilitating this change, the City is investing in its long-term future by incentivizing development in areas where commercial development has slowed. Several proposed or envisioned Planning entitlements on Artesia Boulevard are in review, not only taking advantage of recent rezoning and zoning overlay changes are in review, but speaking to the viability of the proposed new land uses.

Recently adopted and implemented specific plans, including the Arkansas Street Specific Plan, Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, and the Downtown Specific Plan, along with the Mixed-Use Corridor, have aided considerably in the rezoning of underperforming commercial properties. i) Ensure 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 Projects subject to a discretionary review and approval process must have their design approved by Planning staff as well as the Planning Commission.

Design Review at the City of Artesia seeks to assess proposed projects in a discretionary and holistic manner, so as to ensure compatibility with the site context and surroundings. Where applicable, staff mandate project-specific open space requirements, together with the use of design materials that are harmonious and in rhythm with the surrounding community. j) Encourage production of Accessory Dwelling Units (Action HE 1.2d) During Calendar Year 2025, the City approved a total of 38 accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs. This number is useful in realizing the objective of expanding the number of extremely low, very low-, and moderateincome housing in the City. ADU in the City are considered moderate income non-deed-restricted housing and thus represent a significant portion of the moderate-incoming housing recently approved. Furthermore, where possible, the City has updated its ADU ordinance to achieve compliance and conformity with changing State directives and guidelines.

In compliance with Government Code Section 65400, staff has prepared the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025 (“Attachment 1”), which is included as part of the General Plan Progress Report. Staff prepared the Report using the forms and tables prepared and required by HCD.

The draft Annual Housing Element Progress Report includes information related to the construction of affordable housing, rehabilitated homes, and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirements. RHNA prescribes the 7 number of additional housing units that will need to be constructed at different income levels in the City to accommodate anticipated population growth. The 2021-2029 RHNA obligations, also known as the Sixth Cycle, as prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), establish the planning period goal of approximately 1,069 units for the City. These 1,069 units are subsequently divided into the following four (4) household income categories, along with their respective unit count:

The City continues to encourage and promote the development of affordable housing to meet the goals of the Housing Sub-Element and SCAG RHNA allocation.

3. Circulation and Mobility Sub-Element
The City’s Circulation and Mobility Sub-Element addresses the physical transportation system. These include, but are not limited to, streets, highways, roadways, bicycle routes, and sidewalks; as well as various modes of transportation. Transportation modes include automobiles, buses, trucks, rail, bicycles, rideshare, and walking.
a) Actively pursue Federal, State, and regional funds for local and regional roadway, bikeway, pedestrian walkway and other transportation improvements (Policy Action CIR 1.1.4).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to pursue grants from multiple funding sources, including Safe Streets for All and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Recently, the City was awarded grant funding from two (2) sources to be used on improvements to the City’s roadways and pedestrian walkways. The first grant, in the amount of $209,430, from the California State Highway Safety Improvement Program, is to fund roadway surface improvements and the installation of enhanced crosswalks. The second grant is in the amount of $6,000,000 from Former Congresswoman Michelle Steel and the California State Community Project Funded Congressional Directed Spending Program to fund roadway improvements throughout the City.
8 b) Encourage mixed-use developments that combine residential and/or commercial or recreational uses, thereby improving convenience and reducing trip generation. (Policy Action CIR 4.1.1)
During Calendar Year 2025, the City adopted the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, which established land-use and development standards consistent with the goals of transit-oriented development. Downtown Artesia will be the terminus location for the future Southeast Gateway Line (SGL) light rail train, to be operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The SGL will provide one-seat service from Artesia to Downtown Los Angeles, ultimately connecting the City to the greater Metro rail network.

It is the City’s belief that this investment will promote tourism and investment in the City and allow residents to access regional education, employment, and service centers across the region.
c) Encourage alternate modes of transportation, including rail, vanpooling, carpooling, pedestrian walkways, bicycling and Transportation Demand Management plans and programs (Policy Action CIR 4.2.4).

Advanced utility relocation work continued along the future Metro Southeast Gateway light rail line. The light rail project, which will span 14.5 miles, will connect Downtown Los Angeles and Artesia. Downtown Artesia will be the rail line’s terminus, and the station will be located in Downtown Artesia. The light rail line is anticipated to open for service in 2035.

During Calendar Year 2025, the City, under contract with Precision Concrete, remediated a total of 4,723 square feet of sidewalks as part of the FY 24-25 Citywide Sidewalk Improvement Project. The improvements bring sidewalks into ADA compliance, reduce liability along pedestrian walkways, and encourage walking as a safe mode of transportation.
d) Improved aesthetic quality and maintenance of arterial highways and local roadways (Community Goal CIR 2).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City updated its Pavement Management Plan. Also during this period, the City conducted 380,769 square feet of street resurfacing on nine (9) local roads in the City of Artesia in accordance with the plan. The rehabilitation project also included the reconstruction of damaged or dilapidated curb and gutters, curb ramps, as well as sidewalk panels in the project area.

Collectively, the rehabilitations encouraged alternate modes of transportation by improving pedestrian walkways in the project area. The project's scope of work included eliminating major sidewalk hazards, installing enhanced crosswalks, and constructing ADA compliant curb ramps.

Street improvements during Calendar Year 2025 include projects along 195th 9 Street from Ely Avenue to Flora Vista Street, and Flora Vista Street from Norwalk Boulevard to 195th Street. Additionally, at Pioneer Boulevard and 175th Street, a street repair to fix uplifted asphalt resulted in 636 square feet of improved street surface.
e) Maintain and replace street trees as needed to achieve their aesthetic purpose and avoid damage to streets and sidewalks (Policy Action CIR 2.1.5).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City, under contract with West Coast Arborists, pruned and maintained 980 mature trees citywide. This work was performed in accordance with the City’s regularly scheduled maintenance.

Additionally, the City’s Maintenance Department pruned and maintained approximately 65 younger trees that were not covered under contract with West Coast Arborists. A total of 25 trees were removed, either because they posed an immediate threat to public safety or removal was necessary to avoid further significant damage to streets and sidewalks.
f) Explore development of City shuttle system using fuel-efficient/alternative fuel vehicles (Policy Action CIR 5.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued operating a free electric bus service, Artesia Transit. The bus, which runs on a fixed route within the City, is free for Artesia residents and visitors. The City expanded this operational service of the bus from Thursday-Saturday to Tuesday-Saturday. The total ridership in 2025 was 4,836 riders.
g) Work with Caltrans to review, monitor and improve as necessary on-/offramps at the 91 freeway (Policy Action CIR 6.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to work with Caltrans and Metro on their efforts to expand and maintain State Route 91 within the City limits. As part of its proposed State Route 91 (SR-91) improvements, Caltrans is proposing major improvements to on-/off- ramps located at Pioneer Boulevard and State Route 91. Presently, the expansion project is in the final planning phase.

Additionally, Caltrans is working on a major $34 million sign rehabilitation and safety improvement project along a 14.7-mile stretch of SR-91 in Los Angeles between Gardena and the Orange County Line. As proposed, work will include upgrading bridge railings, replacing guardrails, improving lighting, restoring landscaping, and enhancing worker and motorist safety.

4. Community Facilities and Infrastructure Sub-Element
The Community Facilities and Infrastructure Sub-Element provides official policy direction for the use, maintenance and location of general sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water facilities, and natural groundwater recharge areas 10 in conformance with the General Plan’s Land Use Sub-Element. a) Conduct a community needs assessment to determine where service gaps exist in community facilities and where particular types of programs could best meet neighborhood needs. (Policy Action CFI 1.2.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City completed an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) self-evaluation, so as to comply with Title 2 of the ADA.

This evaluation identified needed improvements and will inform future investments in accessibility upgrades. To this effect, the planned replacement of the bathrooms at Artesia Park are designed to achieve compliance with the ADA.

The City also entered into a contract in 2025 which will provide short surveys for residents to take and provide feedback for community offerings and programs. In 2025, the City worked to recruit residents to sign up to take the surveys in order to launch the first survey in January 2026. b) Support sustainable wastewater services that respect and improve the natural environment (Policy Action CFI 3.1.3).

During the 2025 Calendar Year, the City continued to support and expand upon its sustainable wastewater services. Central to this was the implementation of programs such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program, the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Program, Low-Impact Development (LID) Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 6 Section 7.10), and Los Angeles County’s Safe Clean Water Program. The City continues to search for opportunities to support stormwater reuse and improvements to the natural environment.
c) Continue to participate in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program (Policy Action CFI 3.1.4).

During the 2025 Calendar Year, the City continued its implementation or the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program.

Conformance with this is mandatory for contractors and developments working in the City.
d) Review the use of natural features such as bioswales, wildlife ponds, and wetlands for flood control and water quality treatment in conjunction with new development or redevelopment projects (Policy Action CFI 3.1.5).

During the 2025 Calendar Year, the City continued to actively review the use of natural features for flood control and water quality treatment in conjunction with new development or redevelopment projects. This review is mandated by the City’s implementation of the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Program, the Low-Impact Development (LID) Ordinance, and 11 Los Angeles County’s Safe Clean Water Program. Moving forward, the City will continue to conduct these reviews and administer the aforementioned programs, particularly in conjunction with new development in the City. e) Provide public education information and outreach materials regarding proper materials handling practices to assist residents and businesses in complying with surface water quality regulations and to increase awareness of potential impacts to the environment resulting from improper containment for disposal practices (Policy Action CFI 3.1.6).

During the 2025 Calendar Year, the City provided public information and outreach materials regarding the handling of safe materials, and the potential impacts to the environment that may arise from improper disposal practices.

This information is available to both residents and business owners, and is provided through the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Contractors and developers are regularly informed of such procedures during the permit issuance process, and such information is regularly made open to the public. Additionally, the City received Measure W funds. Accordingly, the program funds were used to increase awareness and improve the efficiency of City programs.

Status of the General Plan – Community Resources and Wellness Element The Community Resources and Wellness Element within the Artesia General Plan contains the following sub-elements: (1) Air Quality and Climate Change; (2) Open Space and Conservation; (3) Community Safety; and (4) Noise.

1. Air Quality and Climate Change Sub-Element
As adopted, the Air Quality and Climate Change Sub-Element is intended to protect the public’s health and welfare by implementing the measures that allow the South Coast Air Basin to attain Federal and State air quality standards. The policies listed below highlight the City’s ongoing efforts to protect and promote public health through air quality measures.
a) Promote and participate in cooperative efforts with agencies and communities in the South Coast Air Basin to achieve clean air (Policy Action AQ 1.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to cooperate in efforts with agencies and communities in the South Coast Air Basin to achieve cleaner air in the region. The City regularly coordinated with the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) on the demolition of structures, along with the abatement and removal of hazardous materials. Additionally, new restaurants and businesses are required to complete an AQMD form to determine if any relevant permits may be necessary.
b) Support programs that reduce emissions from building materials and methods that generate excessive pollutants through incentives and/or regulations 12 (Policy Action AQ 1.3.2).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to implement the Construction and Demolition Debris Program. The Program requires that sixty-five percent (65%) of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste be recycled and/or salvaged for reuse. The City continues to support programs that reduce emissions and waste from building materials. Contractors and developers working in the City are notified of such waste recycling and diversion initiatives during the permit issuance process.
c) Explore options for a city-wide compost program for food waste (Policy Action SUS 2.2.2.).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City implemented SB 1383, which stipulates mandatory recycling for organic materials. The City held several educational programs in 2025 following the program ‘s implementation. The City also distributed countertop composting pails to residents to assist with program compliance.
d) Continue preventative maintenance and repair of City Vehicles and equipment, and investigate the possibility of converting vehicle fleet to clean fuel vehicles (Policy Action AQ 2.1.7)
The 2025 Calendar Year was the first full year in which the City utilized Enterprise Fleet Management. The goal of the City’s contracting with Enterprise Fleet Management is to provide preventative maintenance and management services for all City-owned vehicles.

Elsewhere, the City replaced one (1) aging vehicle in the Public Works Department. The new vehicle has increased vehicle reliability and efficiency, while reducing repair-related expenditures.
e) Consider alternative work schedules for City employees to reduce employee driving (Policy Action QA 2.1.3).

During the 2025 Calendar Year, the City continued its voluntary Hybrid and Remote Work Policy. The policy allows eligible employees the opportunity to work from home for a maximum of two (2) days per week, thereby reducing the need to drive to work every day, while also providing alternatives to driving.

2. Open Space and Conservation Sub-Element
The Open Space and Conservation Sub-Element provides official direction regarding the conservation and utilization of natural resources in the City. It also outlines strategies and actions to preserve and enhance open space areas in the City and meet the recreational needs of its residents.
a) Encourage new development and redevelopment to provide parks, plazas or 13 open space areas (Policy Action OS 1.2.2)
During Calendar Year 2025, the City completed improvements on the Historical District Recreational Trail. Said improvements included the installation of plants and trees, along with trail beautification and maintenance.

The trails were first opened for public use during Calendar Year 2020.

Improvements to the Historical District Recreational Trails will be amended in the future to accommodate the arrival of Metro to Artesia.

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to work on the plans and development for the Botanical Garden. In 2025, the City demolished the vacant structures on the property, completed a tree inventory, as well as completed all necessary environmental analyses. The City Council approved the design for the Botanical Garden and the project entered into plan check in 2025.

During Calendar Year 2025, the City prioritized the renovation of existing facilities. To this effect, the City repainted the exterior buildings at Artesia Park, replaced the flooring at the Albert O. Little Community Center, and renovated the roof at the North Artesia Community Center, located at A.J.

Padelford Park. Also at A.J. Padelford Park, new outdoor exercise equipment was installed near the playground.
b) Consider land acquisition of vacant lots, abandoned properties, and unused rail right of way for neighborhood parks, pocket parks, and linear parks within existing neighborhoods (Policy Action OS 1.2.3).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City acquired one (1) additional parcel to expand A.J. Padelford Park and applied for additional grant funds to acquire more parcels. The City developed the previously-acquired property by installing irrigation and grass and opened to the public in 2024. Lot consolidation efforts to expand the A.J. Padelford Park are ongoing.

3. Community Safety Sub-Element
The Community Safety Sub-Element provides comprehensive policies to prepare for and protect against fires, floods, and other major disasters. Its aim is to reduce the potential risk of loss of life, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from hazards such as fires, floods, earthquakes, and landslides.
a) Encourage cooperative agreements between the Sheriff’s Department and local organizations such as schools and business groups. (Policy Action SAF

1.1.3)
During Calendar Year 2025, the City co-sponsored with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control for the “Vet in the Park Day” event at Artesia Park. This event provided free services such as pet exams, 14 vaccines, microchipping, and deworming medications. Also, spay and neuter services were provided to qualified animals, as well as pet licensing. This event promoted the health, safety, and welfare of people and animals.

Additionally, the City partnered with a private security company to provide added visibility in neighborhoods at night. These efforts supplement both the Sheriff’s work in the City, as well as that of the Code Enforcement Division and Public Works Department by assisting in identifying graffiti, bulky item dumping and other vandalism.
b) Adopt and require compliance with the most current versions of State or County building codes, or other relevant codes (Policy Action SAF 2.1.2).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to utilize the current Los Angeles County Building codes, which incorporated the new 2025 California Building Code. The City of Artesia continues to require compliance with the current versions of State and County building codes. The most-current code cycle, the year 2025 California Building Code, was adopted in February 2026. c) Continue to contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to provide quality police protection for the City’s population and regularly communicate to ensure needs are met (Policy Action SAF 5.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to provide quality police protection for the City’s population. In 2025, the City Council continued funding the Sheriff’s contract to include a dedicated Sergeant to serve Artesia’s residents and increase police protection for the City’s residents. Calendar Year 2025 efforts build upon this. Additionally, the City’s purchased and installed an additional four (four) license plate readers, which added to the existing stock, for a total of fifteen (15), actively assist the City in criminal investigations and crime prevention.

Sheriffs regularly attend and engage with the community at City events, including the International Street Fair and Diversity Festival, Dog Day Afternoon, the annual Spring Eggstravaganza & Public Safety Expo, National Night Out, BBQ with the Sheriff’s at the park, and semiannually “coffee with a cop” events in the community.
d) Continue to contract with the County of Los Angeles Public Works Department for building safety review services (Policy Action SAF 6.2.2).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to contract with the County of Los Angeles Public Works Department for building safety review services.

Building inspections, plans review, and permit issuance are several of the services offered by our contract staff.
15 e) Ensure that adequately trained staff is available to provide essential emergency public services (Policy Action SAF 7.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to adhere to the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and began the process to update the LHMP and EOP. Regular meetings take place to ensure compliance and an elevated state of preparedness in the face of natural disasters.

In 2025, the City rolled out and implemented a robust emergency management training program to train Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff in their roles, how to work between section areas, and implemented a mock emergency in conjunction with the statewide Great Shake Out event in October. The City’s Safety Committee was key in implementing the mock event, and meets quarterly during the year to ensure safety for staff and the public at city facilities.

4. Noise Sub-Element
The Noise Sub-Element identifies noise sources in the City, evaluates the potential for noise conflicts and problems, and identifies ways to reduce existing and potential noise impacts.
a) Enforce noise standards, as contained in the City’s Noise Ordinance (Policy Action N 1.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to enforce noise standards through the City’s Code Enforcement Department. Violators of the City’s Noise Ordinance were cited and required to adhere to the City’s permissible exterior sound limits. The City will continue to enforce noise standards through the City’s Code Enforcement Department.
b) Implement noise mitigation by placing conditions of approval on development projects, and require a clear description of mitigation on subdivision maps, site plans, and building plans for inspection purposes (Policy Action N 1.1.3).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to implement and enforce discretionary conditions of approval on restaurant development projects that include outdoor seating, except for within the greater downtown area. With relation to noise mitigation, a key condition is that noise levels allowed for any outdoor music are to be limited, so as to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the community. The City continues to work with, and listen to, community members, as it works towards implementing additional noise mitigation measures.

Status of the General Plan – Community Culture and Economy Element The Community Culture and Economy Element within the Artesia General Plan contains 16 the following sub-elements: (1) Cultural and Historical Sub-Element; (2) Economic Development.

1. Cultural and Historical Sub-Element
The Cultural and Historical Sub-Element provides comprehensive policies to guide the preservation, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of cultural and historic resources in the City.
a) Promote events and activities highlighting cultural and historic resources, and integrate cultural and historic aspects into City-sponsored events and programs (Policy Action CHR 2.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City sponsored celebrations and activities as part of its annual events program. The City’s largest annual event, the International Street Fair and Diversity Festival, showcased the cultural diversity of the City with live performances, arts and craft vendors, and international food vendors.

In 2025, the City initiated a program to ensure City employees learned the history of Artesia by arranging tour of the City’s museums in partnership with the Artesia Historical Society. The City also continued its partnership with the Artesia Historical Society by maintaining the museum's properties and funding utility services so that the Historical Society can conduct school tours with the ABC Unified School District.

2. Economic Development Sub-Element
The Economic Development Sub-Element presents policies to support a diverse, innovative, competitive, entrepreneurial, and sustainable local economy. These policies are designed to realize the City’s economic goals, achieve an elevated standard of living in the City, and to foster and harness economic growth.

Collectively, these increase tax revenues, the standard of living and attractiveness of the City, and overall quality of life. a) Support a business-friendly environment for businesses to locate in Artesia and existing businesses to flourish (Policy Action ED 1.2.3).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City worked diligently to create a probusiness environment for City businesses and stakeholders. In 2025, the City hired a new position to be the official point of contact for business license inquiries and assistance. This effort ensures that businesses are not required to work with multiple departments as their applications make the way from the online portal to zone verification, and plan check by centralizing the point of contact. This liaison also provides new business information to the Artesia Chamber of Commerce for assistance with grant openings, membership and promotional opportunities.

Also, during Calendar Year 2025 the City continued to participate in the 17 Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Network project. When constructed, the project will boast 120 miles of high-speed broadband fiber throughout the Gateway Cities region. Which may eventually provide capacity to expand to business districts.
b) Support a business-friendly environment for businesses to locate in Artesia and existing businesses to flourish (Policy Action ED 1.2.3).

The City continues to assist businesses through assistance with business license review, with the help of the new full-time staff member for business licenses, and expedited support online in the City’s HDL business license software. Other notable achievements include the launching of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), as well as beginning the process with a consultant to work on the creation of Business Improvement District (BID) for Downtown Artesia.
c) Continue to promote resident access to job training, skill enhancement and educational excellence (Policy Action ED 1.3.2).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to work with the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board. The Board has partnered with Artesia to provide services including resume assistance, job training, business development, and skills enhancement. These services are free to the community.

Additionally, the City continued to work with Youth @Work Program with the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board. In Calendar Year 2025, a total of 25 youth participated in this program This program is designed with the intent of providing job training at City facilities to youth workers.
d) Maintain a responsible balance of revenue and expenditures (Community Policy Action ED 2.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City closed the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year with a balanced budget that included a surplus of $205,585.
e) Monitor fiscal health of the community and prioritize capital improvement investments based on the anticipated revenue stream (Community Policy Action ED 2.1.1).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City adopted an updated Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. As part of the City’s annual budget process, this Plan identifies revenue and ties it to community priorities for infrastructure projects. f) Explore opportunities to encourage growth in sectors that provide fiscal revenue (Policy Action ED 2.1.2).
18 During Calendar Year 2025, the City adopted the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-O). These new overlay districts will help to increase the opportunity for mixed use development, funding, and will encourage new businesses to operate in Artesia. In significantly expanding the permissible geographic footage for new businesses and residences, the City is making a steadfast commitment and investment to broaden its projected fiscal revenue.

Status of the General Plan – Sustainability Element
The Sustainability Element defines “sustainability” as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability requires that the social and economic decisions made by the City, its residents and business owners allow our economy and community to thrive without destroying the natural resources that support our way of life. Through balancing longterm economic, social, and developmental objectives, the Sustainability Element charts the City’s course for progress towards this objective.

1. Prioritize the reduction of the amount of paper waste in municipal operations wherever possible (Policy Action SUS 2.1.4).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to utilize comprehensive case management software that facilitates electronic filing, submittal, note-taking, and client correspondence. The Planning Department and Code Enforcement Department have experienced a significant reduction of paper waste since the software’s implementation.

The City also worked on the soft launch and implementation of the OpenGov permit portal software. Following the full implementation of OpenGov, all project submittals and permit issuance will be done digitally.

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued the use of AgendaLink for the digital production of agenda packets for the City Council, City Commissions, and other appointed bodies agendas. Similarly, the City Clerk's Office has experienced a significant reduction of paper waste this the software’s implementation.

In Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to scan and archive paper files and completed the digitization of all employee files. This initiative streamlines recordkeeping, enhances data accessibility, and ensures compliance with retention and privacy regulations, as well as reducing paper waste and physical storage needs.

2. Explore options for a city-wide compost program for food waste (Policy Action SUS 2.2.2.).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City continued to follow California Assembly Bill 341 and 1826, which require the City to administer both a commercial solid waste recycling program and a commercial organic waste recycling program. 19 Furthermore, City continued to implement mandatory organics sorting and recycling, as part of compliance with SB 1383. Pursuant to this, the City continued to provide educational programs and countertop composting pails to assist with program awareness and compliance.

3. Prioritize the creation and implementation of a Construction and Demolition Debris ordinance to divert a minimum of 65% of waste, and monitor construction projects to ensure compliance. Develop a protocol to monitor progress and continuously improve diversion rate requirement (Policy Action SUS 2.3.1).

4. Promote access to food for a healthy diet, locally and organically grown, if possible, in City facilities and schools. (Policy Action 6.1.2) During Calendar Year 2025, the City provided 499 meals to youth under the age of 18 as part of its Summer Food Service Program. This program provides free meals during the summer months when school is not in session, and school lunches are not available.

5. Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and education and develop an education program for the community on the benefits of eating locally grown, organic foods. (Policy Action SUS 6.1.4).

During Calendar Year 2025, the City hosted the second Artesia 5K Run and Wellness Fair to promotes the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle, as well as fosters a sense of community spirit.

Additionally, in 2025, the City initiated the Youth Activities League Afterschool Program (YAL). Through this program, youth participated in a unit surrounding gardening, growing their own vegetables and learning about farm to table benefits.

Attachment 1
Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025 Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title Click here to download APR Instructions
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode
v_01_30_26
Please Start Here
General Information
2025
Artesia
Contact Information
Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used when the workbook is new and empty. You
will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import
from. Project and program data will be copied exactly
how it was entered in last year's form and must be
updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable
activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row and typing ctrl + d.
90701
Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many
rows, you may select a cell in the row you wish to
remove and type ctrl + d.
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia
Devan
Wells
Assistant Planner
[email protected]
5628656262
Mailing Address
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Optional: This runs a macro which checks to ensure all required fields are filled out. The macro will create two files saved in the same directory this APR file is saved in. One file will be a copy of the APR with highlighted cells which require information. The other file will be list of the problematic cells, along with a description of the nature of the error.

with the table split across 4 tabs, each of which can fit onto a single page for easier printing.

Running this macro will remove the comments on the column headers, which contain the instructions. Do not save the APR file after running in order to preserve comments once it is reopened.

Optional: This macro identifies dates entered that occurred outside of the reporting year.

RHNA credit is only given for building permits issued during the reporting year.

Link to the online system: https://hcd.my.site.com/hcdconnect Toggles formatting that turns cells green/yellow/red based on data validation rules.

Submittal Instructions
Please save your file as Jurisdictionname2025 (no spaces). Example:
the City of San Luis Obispo would save their file as SanLuisObispo2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) forms and tables must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1 of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR pursuant to Government Code section 65400. There are two options for submitting APRs:

1. Online Annual Progress Reporting System - Please see the link to the online system to the left. This allows you to upload the completed APR form into directly into HCD’s database limiting the risk of errors. If you would like to use the online system, email [email protected] and HCD will send you the login information for your jurisdiction. Please note: Using the online system only provides the information to HCD. The APR must still be submitted to OPR. Their email address is [email protected].

2. Email - If you prefer to submit via email, you can complete the excel Annual Progress Report forms and submit to HCD at [email protected] and to OPR at [email protected]. Please send the Excel workbook, not a scanned or PDF copy of the tables.

Jurisdiction Artesia
Reporting Year 2025
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 11
Non-Deed
Restricted 28
11 50
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 1 1 0
2 to 4 units per structure 0 4 0
5+ units per structure 0 6 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 23 39 11
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 24 50 11
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 34 50
0 0
Total Units
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
0 0
0 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Acutely Low 0 0 0
Extremely Low 0 0 0
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Units
Ministerial 0 30
Discretionary 0 60
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 4 322
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Historic Sites
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Acutely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Acutely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Extremely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total

PROPOSED
Units by
Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by
project
Total

DISAPPROVE
D Units by
Project
Please select
state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.

Is this project
located on a
site with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
Did the
housing
development
application
seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7040-017-008
7040-017-002
7040-07-001
SEC of 183rd Street
and Arline
Case No.2025-
18 5+ R
2/20/2026
6 2 22
30 NONE No No
7035-021-043 11540 Artesia
Boulevard
Preliminary
Review 5+ R 2/20/2026
40 40 NONE No No
7054-005-054
NEC of Norwalk
Boulevard and
Hibbert Street
Preliminary
Review 5+ R
2/20/2026
2 13
15 NONE No Yes
7035-013-016 17821 Alburtis
Avenue
Case No. 2026-
03 5+ R 2/5/2026
1 4 5 NONE No No
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Project Identifier Unit Types Density Bo
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11 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation f ormulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Table A2
Streamlining Historic Sites Infill
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Acutely LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Acutely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date
Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Acutely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building
Permits Date
Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Acutely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates
of
Occupancy
or other
forms of
readiness
Please select
the state
streamlining
provision the
project was

APPROVED
pursuant to.
(may select
multiple)
Is this project
located on a
site with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported
on Table L?
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed
Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined
the units were
affordable
(see instructions)
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destr
oyed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished
/Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum
Allowable Residential
Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications
Given to the
Project (Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking
Waivers or
Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction
or waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
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Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection
Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total Units
to Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - 11 - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - 21 28 - - - -
Above Moderate 461 8 3 6 - 64 11 - - - - 92 369
1,069
8 3 6 - 85 50 - - - - 152 917
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Acutely Low - -
*For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 68 Total RHNA
-
168 Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

Extremely Low -
60 Moderate
312
168
128
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-
Income Level
Very Low
- -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.

Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
312
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date of
Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of
Rezone
Very LowIncome Low-Income ModerateIncome
Above
ModerateIncome
Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Minimum
Density
Allowed
Maximum
Density
Allowed
Realistic
Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of
Existing Uses
399 230 321 684 8052
7011-004-055 11826 168TH ST A-MUO-1 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.15 PBC MU-O 40 100 15 Non-Vacant 7011-004-076 11820 168TH ST A-MUO-2 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.19 PBC MU-O 40 100 20 Non-Vacant 7011-005-005 11814 167TH ST A-MUO-3 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.13 PBC MU-O 40 100 13 Vacant 7011-005-006 PIONEER/167TH A-MUO-4 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.07 PBC MU-O 40 100 7 Vacant 7011-005-007 11818 167TH ST A-MUO-5 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.07 PBC MU-O 40 100 7 Non-Vacant 7011-005-008 11822 167TH ST A-MUO-6 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.07 PBC MU-O 40 100 7 Non-Vacant 7011-005-009 11824 167TH ST A-MUO-7 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.07 PBC MU-O 40 100 7 Non-Vacant 7011-005-010 11828 167TH ST A-MUO-8 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.19 PBC MU-O 40 100 20 Non-Vacant 7011-005-026 11829 168TH ST A-MUO-9 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.07 PBC MU-O 40 100 7 Non-Vacant 7011-005-044 16706 PIONEER BLVD A-MUO-10 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.11 PBC MU-O 40 100 11 Non-Vacant 7011-005-903 11825 168TH ST A-MUO-11 7/14/2025 1 2 Unaccommodat 0.19 PBC MU-O 40 100 20 Non-Vacant Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Jurisdiction Artesia
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected Completion
Date in Housing
Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes: Category Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
Policy HE 1.1
Track advancements in Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing especially
with regard to identified meaningful
actions. Implementation will facilitate
City efforts to address access for
special needs households.

Ongoing 6th Cycle List Started The City will begin tracking housing special needs housing by establishing a list of properties. Units TBD Policy HE 1.2
To increase the extremely-low-, verylow-, low- and moderate-income housing stock. 2/10/2026 6th Cycle Continuous
The City will monitor available County, SCAG, State,
and Federal funds and pursue funds based on
the City’s eligibility. Participation in SCAG will
supplement City goals and actions in this regard.

These
resources will be utilized to improve and conserve
housing stock by funding rehabilitation programs
for ownership, rental, and mobile home parks.
- Action 1.2a: Maximize External Funding Resources
Units 48
Policy HE 1.2d
To remove barriers surrounding and
increase the production of Accessory
Dwelling Units. 6/12/2025 6th Cycle Continuous
The City regularly updates its ADU Ordinance to
achieve compliance with State legislation and current
law.

ADUs provide an opportunity to produce housing that
is affordable to extremely low-income
households while maintaining the character of singlefamily neighborhoods. The City amended ADU regulations in 2020 consistent with
State law. The City will review annually for
changes to State law and update City ADU
regulations as necessary to ensure consistency
with current law. To support the construction of
additional ADUs, the City will:
- Commit to creating and implementing a system to
monitor the affordability level of new
ADUs.
- Create standard plans so that locals may reduce the
cost of construction by having
approved plans ready to implement.
- Generate handouts and online materials to support
ADU Construction
- ADUs that provide rentals with long-term affordability covenants for very-low and lowincome housing units
shall have City fees waived.
- Covenants shall be in place for 35 year
Units 37

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Policy HE 1.3:

To encourage mixed-use
(residential/commercial) development
in existing
commercial areas. 6/12/2025 6th Cycle Completed
The Mixed-Use Ordinance (MU-O)was adopted and
implemented on June 12, 2025.

Project goals include, but are not limited to:
- Support lower income and special needs
households by incentivizing their inclusion.
- Increase the opportunities for a variety of housing
types to be implemented.
- New patterns for more socially and economically
inclusive housing that reduce
segregated living patterns to work towards truly
integrated and balanced living patterns.
- Mixed Use Overlay: AB 101 (2019) added a
requirement that low barrier
navigation centers meeting specified standards be
allowed by-right in areas zoned for
Housing Sub-Element
Artesia General Plan H - 23
mixed use and in non-residential zones permitting
multi-family uses pursuant to
Government Code §65660 et seq
Units https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/Project/201
0041003
Policy HE 1.4
The objective of this policy is to
provide housing opportunities for
special needs groups (elderly, female
head
of households, persons with
disabilities, homeless, and large
households).
4/1/2025 6th Cycle Completed
Actions specfically related to this policy include the
following:
- Action 1.4a: Expedited Processing for Special
Needs Housing
- Action 1.4b: Technical Assistance for Special Needs
Housing Development
- Action 1.4c: Variety of Housing Types (Currently
allowed only in the M-1 zone subject
to the same standards as emergency shelters.

However, shelters will also be permitted
in the Mixed-Use Overlay)
- Action 1.4d: Emergency Shelters and Low Barrier
Navigation Centers
Persons
https://cityofartesia.us/DocumentCent
er/View/8411/ARTESIA---DRAFTMixed-Use-Overlay-Ordinance--- published
Policy HE 4.2
The objective of this policy is to
support local, non-profit agencies near
Artesia that serve the homeless. Annually and Ongoing;
Code Updates ongoing 6th Cycle Continuous
As adopted, this objective is to be realized through:
- Action 4.2a Coordination with Homeless Service
Providers
Persons
Action HE 5.1b Annual Housing Report 6th Cycle Continuous In compliance with State law, the City shall submit
annual progress reports to HCD. The reports will
describe housing approvals and the City’s progress in
implementing the Housing Element policy program.

As part of this annual review, the City shall track the number of units built on parcels including in the City’s sites inventory and to determine the remaining site
capacity by income category. The program and City
effort will ensure that the no net loss provision will be addressed and will help hold the City accountable if
an Opportunity Site in the Housing Opportunity Areas
is developed at a density below what is planned.

Other
Policy HE 5.2 Streamlining and removing of barriers
to housing production 2/10/2026 6th Cycle Continuous
As adopted, the objective of Policy will be realized
through the following:,
- Action 5.2c: Remove Constraints to Housing
Entitlement and Construction.

Ministerial approvals for Multifamily Housing providing at least 40% low-income housing,
and

1. Any project ministerial from CEQA

2. Properties with 100% low or very low-income units
Reducing the timeframe and design review
applicability for ceterain projects
Units
AB 686 Compliance
In compliance with AB 686, the City
has completed the following fair
housing/AFFH outreach and
analyses and included meaningful
actions to address gaps in fair
housing needs.

Annually and Ongoing;
Code Updates ongoin 6th Cycle Completed
The City held a series of public meetings during the
Housing Element update, including the fair housing
assessment, in an effort to include all demographic
segments of the community and persons with special
needs. Each meeting was publicized on the City’s
website, published in local newspapers, and meeting
notices were also sent directly to persons and
organizations with interest and/or expertise in
affordable housing and supportive services.

Interested parties had the opportunity to interact with City staff throughout the Housing Element update
process and provide direct feedback regarding fair
housing issues.

Persons
The City also created a dedicated
web page for the Housing Element
update (https://caartesia2.civicplus.com/258/GeneralPlan-Update) and provided opportunities for interested persons
to participate in public meetings
remotely, which made it possible for
those with disabilities limiting their
travel to participate in the Housing
Element update process regardless
of their ability to physically attend the
meetings.

Adoption of Specific
Plans
To develop, adopt, and implement
specific plans with the goal of
promoting housing and mixed-use
development in the City.
7/16/2025 6th Cycle Completed
The Artesia Downtown Specfiic Plan (ADSP) was
adopted on July 16, 2025
Specific plans are authorized by State law
(Government Code §65450, et seq.) and typically
replace
many of the general standards that apply to
conventional zoning districts. Sites that are subject to a
Specific Plan and the Mixed-Use Overlay may
develop with either set of development standards,
unless
the sites are incorporating housing. If a site is to
develop housing it must utilize the MUO density and
required unit count by income. Developments that
propose residential uses shall incorporate the units by income group identified in the Sites
Inventory/Appendix B. Artesia has adopted several
specific plans
that allow residential uses:
- Artesia LIVE Specific Plan, adopted in 2016, is
intended to facilitate development of a 7-
story mixed-use project located on a 0.82-acre site at
the southeast corner of Pioneer
Boulevard and 176th Street. This specific plan allows
54 residential condominiums
(approximately 67 units/acre), hotel rooms, and
commercial space. The site could also be
Other 1,981 https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/Project/202
4020999
Action HE 2.1a
Maintain and improve existing housing
stock, such as protecting
manufactured housing land uses.
12/31/2026 6th Cycle In Progress
The City will implement a mobile home
park/manufactured home zoning district to protect
existing and any potential multi-unit manufactured
housing community from changing land uses. Mobile
home parks can provide valuable affordable housing
opportunities, and the land use has specifically been
identified by the State to require protections and
assistance. Manufactured housing parks shall be
rezoned to the new Mobile Home Park/Manufactured
Home District.

Other
Action HE 3.1b
To encourage and facilitate Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) in the
City
12/31/2025 6th Cycle Completed
The regional transit planning efforts have located a
future metro station in Artesia. With the arrival of the metro on the horizon, the City shall implement a TOD
by way of the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan
(ADSP). Accodingly, the Downtown Specific Plan was
finalized and adopted in 2025.

The TOD options shall feature: Reduce parking
requirements or establish ministerial procedures to
provide an exception for projects serving low-income
households and seniors and for transit-oriented
development.

Units
Action HE 5.2c Remove Constraints to Housing
Entitlement and Construction 12/31/2026 6th Cycle In Progress To reduce the time and cost of housing permit
processing and encourage construction of affordable
housing projects, the City shall review existing
development application requirements, approval
procedures, and required development fees and if any
of these requirements are found to pose an
unwarranted constraint to housing development, the
City shall amend regulations and/or procedures to
eliminate such constraints by October 2025. The
following is the list of constraints to be removed:

Four or fewer unit developments shall be ministerial
City wide.
- Residential development, including at least 40% of
lower income units, shall be ministerially reviewed.
- Projects that are ministerial in CEQA shall be
reviewed ministerially.A reasonable accommodation
procedure to reduce parking for seniors and people
with disabilities will be created.
- Remove the requirement for CUP for single-family
houses with 5 or more bedrooms to be removed. This
will help a variety of housing types and large families. - Remove CUP requirement for a residential care
facilities such as group homes, based on State law.
- M-R Zoning District height increased from two to
three story maximum.
-M-R will no longer have lot coverage requirements
Other
Action HE 5.2d Ministerial Design Review Process 12/31/2026 6th Cycle In Progress The City has determined that a ministerial review
process shall be implemented to manage both City
housing goals and State mandated development
potentials. The process will be published online and
available at the City to facilitate new housing
development.

Other
Action HE 5.2a Development Review Process
Handouts 12/31/2026 6th Cycle In Progress
To assist the public in understanding the application
and approval process, the City shall continue to
distribute “The Development Review Process”
handout to applicants. The City shall modify the
handout as needed to reflect changes in the
application process, timelines, or requirements. The
document will also be available online.

Persons
Action HE 5.2b Pre-Application Coordination with
Developers 6th Cycle
Continue to meet with prospective developers prior to
formal submittal of a building permit application. The
City will inform the applicant of the City’s requirements as they apply to the proposed development project,
review the procedures outlined in the Municipal Code,
explore possible alternatives or modification of the
project, and identify any necessary technical studies
or other required information relating to future
entitlement review.

The City offers pre-application meetings over the
counter and in person. These are available upon
request typically within days.

For large projects, such as substantial housing
developments, the City requests applicants participate
in the Development Review Commission to garner
local citizenry and commission feedback about
proposed projects. These commission review
meetings can take a few weeks to plan and notice but
are available on request.

The City shall actively pursue opportunities with an
active outreach program for our pre-application
services, with a public newsletter. The meetings are
available weekly on request by scheduling time with
City Planning Staff. Staff is also engaged in on going
outreach for the AFFH, the HE, and to highlight
development potential in the community.

Persons
Action HE 2.1e Neighborhood Improvements 6th Cycle Continuous Allocate funding to pursue citywide residential street
improvement, park improvement, and other
community facility improvement projects.

Other
Action HE 2.1d Anti-Displacement Strategies 6th Cycle Continuous Analyze and evaluate renter protections, including
anti-displacement measures. Where possible, partner
with the County to implement anti-displacement
measures. Strategies may include but are not limited
to housing rehabilitation such as lead-based paint
remediation, site acquisition for affordable rental
housing opportunities, rent stabilization or tenant
relocation assistance ordinance, or new homebuyer
assistance programs.

Other
Action 4.4a
Public Outreach
6th Cycle Completed
Three months prior to end of each fiscal year, review
the outcome of past workshops and provide
recommendations to the City Council, and adopt
measures prior to adoption of the annual budget.

Persons
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Description of
Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of
Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
The description should adequately document
how each unit complies with subsection (c) of
Government Code Section 65583.1+.

For detailed reporting requirements, see the
chcklist here:

Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates an
optional field
Reporting
Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income
Units Converted from
Above Moderate
Date
Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
Jurisdiction Artesia
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic
Capacity
Identified in
the Housing
Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier

element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting
year.

Jurisdiction Artesia Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an inventory
of ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting
jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student
Housing)
Date
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note:

Cells in grey
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of S Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS
ONLY. This table only needs to be completed if there
were student housing projects WITH a density bonus
approved pursuant to Government
Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Artesia ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
No Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.

Notes
Table K
Tenant Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.

Jurisdiction Artesia Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Size Notes
3 4
APN Street Address/Intersection Date of
Designation
Designation
Level
Historic Site
Period
Areas of
Significance
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
Summary Row:

Historical Resources
Parcel Identifier
1 Designation
2 NOTE: This table needs to be completed with any sites within your jurisdiction that were newly added to a National, State, or Local register of historic places within the reporting year. If none, leave blank.

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table L
Jurisdiction Artesia
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.

Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement Requested Other Funding Notes
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 10
Non-Deed Restricted 13
1 24
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 11
Non-Deed Restricted 28 Moderate
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Acutely Low
Extremely Low

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ -
Task Status
11 50
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 2
Non-Deed Restricted 9
0 11
Above Moderate
Total Units
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 9I.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Award of Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services for City-Wide Landscape Maintenance in City Right-of-Way and Public Facilities 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 the City Council, by motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on their behalf, a five-year Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,617.20 for City-Wide Landscape Maintenance Services and make a determination that this action is exempt from CEQA.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Artesia ("City") has an existing landscaping maintenance agreement with Mariposa Landscaping Inc. ("Mariposa") for City-wide landscape maintenance services. The current contract includes weekly landscape maintenance on medians on Norwalk Boulevard, Artesia Boulevard, South Street, the Corby Public Parking Lot, Artesia City Hall, Albert O. Little Community Center, Artesia Library, and the Artesia Botanical Garden. The contract includes a base annual cost of $106,836.00 and the City expends, on average, $98,957.00 a year in Extra Work that is not included in the base contract. The existing contract with Mariposa was executed in 2020 and is now expired. Mariposa has been providing services on a month-to-month basis since July 1, 2025.

Staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on December 15, 2025 which included the scope of work that Mariposa is currently completing, as well as new specifications and routine maintenance at various locations that Staff believes will address service gaps and deficiencies in the current contract. While Mariposa has the capacity the service these locations on an as-needed basis as Extra Work, Staff believes they should be included in the base scope of work to ensure regular upkeep. They include:

Weekly inspection and reporting of dead plants at all locations; Weekly irrigation monitoring and maintenance at all locations; Weekly landscape services at the Historical Trail;
Quarterly weed abatement at City-owned vacant lots in north Artesia; Weekly landscape services at downtown planters and medians; Monthly vine pruning in north Artesia;
Quarterly landscape services at City water tower; and
Weekly landscape services at 1 Stop Flooring site.

The RFP closed on January 21, 2026, and Staff received a total of ten (10) proposals from qualified landscaping contractors. They include Four Seasons Landscaping, Nieves Landscape, SLA Inc., Greenfield Landscaping, Orozco Landscape, Mariposa, SEPCO Earthscape, Master Landscapes, Landscape West, and Brightview Landscape Services ("Brightview").

ANALYSIS:

A review panel consisting of the Special Projects Manager, Administrative Analyst and the Public Works Manager evaluated all ten (10) proposals based on the following evaluation and scoring criteria:

Evaluation Criteria Points
Proposal Submission: Quality of the proposal and adherence to the requirements. 15 Qualifications: Expertise of the fields necessary to execute the proposal, recent relevant experience of team members, professional qualifications, and education of team members, and references.
35 Project and Implementation Plan: Methodology for project approach and resources, capability, and commitment to complete all tasks. 30
Cost 20
Total Points 100
Proposals submitted by Brightview, Landscape West, and Mariposa all scored above ninety percent (90%), and these companies were invited to interview with the review panel between February 25, 2026 and March 2, 2026.

Following the interviews, the review panel concluded that Brightview had the best qualifications and proposed the best implantation plan to maintain and improve the health and appearance of the landscape in the City’s right-ofway and public facilities. Brightview's notable qualities include:

Proactive Quality Control: Brightview proposes to schedule weekly operations meetings, monthly site walkthroughs, and quarterly performance reviews with City Staff and commits to immediately initiating work orders for irrigation repairs and the replacement of plant materials. Additionally, Brightview will provide a monthly Quality Site Assessment to the City which will include a detailed record of all work performed during that month, photos documenting plant health, and the results of all scheduled inspections.

Sustainable Maintenance Operations: Brightview is knowledgeable and committed to helping the City reach its recycled organic material procurement requirements under Senate Bill 1383. Additionally, Brightview is actively upgrading maintenance equipment to be at net zero-emissions. Approximately twenty percent (20%) of the equipment proposed to be used in Artesia is already at net zero-emissions.

Detailed Implementation Plan: Brightview proposes a four (4) phase implementation plan.

1. Phase No. 1 would include asset verification, irrigation assessments, and plant health evaluations. This phase would also include confirming crew members, assignments, and service schedules.

2. Phase No. 2 would address deferred maintenance, correct irrigation inefficiencies, enhance weed control and improve the appearance levels of the landscaping and plant health.

3. Phase No. 3 would focus on long term water efficiency, plant longevity and cost control. Additionally, irrigation programming would be fine tuned to reduce water waste.

4. Phase No. 4 would focus on preserving the value of landscape investments, and proactively addressing aging infrastructure.

High Client Retention Rate: Brightview has a 97 percent retention rate with clients and currently has landscape maintenance contracts with the City of Cerritos, City of La Mirada, City of Costa Mesa, and the Anaheim Resort District, which includes Downtown Disney and the Anaheim Convention Center. Their references confirm that Brightview is reliable, responsive, and resourceful.

Maintenance service agreements are not subject to formal bid procedures set forth in the Artesia Municipal Code and or by California State Contract Code. Additionally, the City is not required to award an agreement to the lowest bidder. In reviewing all ten (10) proposals, Staff determined that the median proposed cost was $236,094.88.

Brightview's proposed annual cost is below the median, but is higher than Mariposa and Landscape West proposed costs.

1. Brightview Landscape Services - $145,123.44

2. Mariposa Landscapes- $129,792.94

3. Landscape West - $107,150.00
Based on the totality of their proposal, Brightview distinguished themselves as the preferred bidder. Staff recommends that the City Council award a maintenance agreement to Brightview for landscaping services with the specifications and locations outlined in the proposed Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement. The proposed maintenance agreement would be effective for five (5) years commencing on April 1, 2026 and include the ability to renew the agreement for one (1) additional year. The City would reserve the right to terminate this agreement at any time without cause. Brightview proposes an annual fee of $145,123.44, which does not account for unexpected and necessary Extra Work. Staff used an estimate of $220,123.44 annually to account for both the annual fee ($145,123.44) and any Extra Work ($75,000) that may occur in any given year.

CEQA COMPLIANCE:

The Public Works Department has determined that the proposed project is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15301 as a Class 1 project and under Section 15304 as a Class 4 project. These exemptions provide for the maintenance and repair of existing public facilities, equipment or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, and minor alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature or scenic trees.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement includes a not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,617.20 (approximately $220,123.44, annually). The proposed cost is approximately $14,330 more than is currently being expended on average under the current contract. Landscape maintenance is funded through Proposition C, where applicable, and various Department General Funds. Staff proposes to continue using a combination of available Proposition C and General Funds.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Attachments
3-4-2026 Brightview Maintenance Agreement.pdf
65344.00025\32938805.1
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CITY OF ARTESIA

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Agreement is made and entered into this 9th day of March, 2026 by and between the City of Artesia, a California municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California (“City”) and Brightview Landscape Services Inc., a Corporation, with its principal place of business at 1300 N Lakeview Avenue, Anaheim, California, 92806 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Contractor.

Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain maintenance services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing landscape maintenance services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of City.

Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the work 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.

2.2 Project.

City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for City-Wide Landscape Maintenance Services in City Right-of-Ways and Public Facilities (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement. Contractor to begin rendering services on April 1, 2026.

3. TERMS.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor 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 landscape maintenance 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 April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than one additional one-year terms. Contractor 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 if necessary to complete the Services. 2 3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.

3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.

Contractor retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor 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. Contractor 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. Contractor shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Contractor represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Contractor’s conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Contractor’s submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Contractor 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 Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Public Works Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Account Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his 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.

3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor 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.

3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor 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. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, 3 Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Contractor 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 Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub-contractors 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 Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.8 Period of Performance. Contractor shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).

Contractor shall 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 provided separately in writing to the Contractor. Contractor agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule or Project milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.

3.2.9 Disputes. Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work done, of any work omitted, or of any extra work which Contractor may be required to do, or respecting the size of any payment to Contractor during the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall continue to perform the Work while said dispute is decided by the City. If Contractor disputes the City’s decision, Contractor shall have such remedies as may be provided by law.

3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certifications. Contractor 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. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health & Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a municipality are a part of this Agreement to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be complied with. These include but are not limited to the payment of prevailing wages, the stipulation that eight (8) hours’ labor shall constitute a legal day’s work and that no worker shall be permitted to work in excess of eight (8) hours during any one calendar day except as permitted by law. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Contractor. By executing this Agreement, Contractor verifies 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. Such 4 requirements and restrictions include, but are not limited to, examination and retention of documentation confirming the identity and immigration status of each employee of the Contractor.

Contractor also verifies 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. Contractor shall avoid any violation of any such law during the term of this Agreement by participating in an electronic verification of work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, by participating in an equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, or by some other legally acceptable method. Contractor shall maintain records of each such verification, and shall make them available to the City or its representatives for inspection and copy at any time during normal business hours. The City shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses related to Contractor’s compliance with the requirements provided for in Section 3.2.10 or any of its subsections.

3.2.10.2 Employment Eligibility; Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors and Consultants. To the same extent and under the same conditions as Contractor, Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and consultants performing any work relating to the Project or this Agreement to make the same verifications and comply with all requirements and restrictions provided for in Section 3.2.10.1.

3.2.10.3 Employment Eligibility; Failure to Comply. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor verifies that they are a duly authorized officer of Contractor, and understands that any of the following shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause: (1) failure of Contractor or its subcontractors, sub-subcontractors or consultants to meet any of the requirements provided for in Sections 3.2.10.1 or 3.2.10.2; (2) any misrepresentation or material omission concerning compliance with such requirements (including in those verifications provided to the Contractor under Section 3.2.10.2); or (3) failure to immediately remove from the Project any person found not to be in compliance with such requirements.

3.2.10.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor 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 Workers’ 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.

3.2.10.5 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, 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. Contractor 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.

3.2.10.6 Air Quality. Contractor 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 California Air Resources Board (CARB). Contractor shall specifically be aware of the CARB limits and requirements’ application to “portable equipment”, which definition is considered by CARB to 5 include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by CARB or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.2.10.7 Water Quality.
(A) Management and Compliance. To the extent applicable, Contractor’s Services must account for, and fully comply with, all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact water quality compliance, including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); laws, rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency, the State Water Resources Control Board and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board; the City’s ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of pollutants, as that term is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or surface water in the State. (B) Liability for Non-Compliance. Failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section is a violation of law that may subject Contractor or City to penalties, fines, or additional regulatory requirements. Contractor 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, from and against any and all fines, penalties, claims or other regulatory requirements imposed as a result of Contractor’s non-compliance with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section, unless such non-compliance is the result of the sole established negligence, willful misconduct or active negligence of the City, its officials, officers, agents, employees or authorized volunteers. (C) Training. In addition to any other standard of care requirements set forth in this Agreement, Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them without impacting water quality in violation of the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section. Contractor further warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive adequate training, as determined by City, regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section as they may relate to the Services provided under this Agreement. Upon request, City will provide Contractor with a list of training programs that meet the requirements of this paragraph.

3.2.11 Insurance.

3.2.11.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor 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, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this Section.

3.2.11.2 Minimum Requirements. Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

Contractor shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance 6 for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability:

Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance. The policy shall not contain any exclusion contrary to the Agreement, including but not limited to endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability (including but not limited to ISO CG 24 26 or 21 29); or (2) cross liability for claims or suits by one insured against another. (B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and no less than $5,000,000 in the general aggregate. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with general aggregate limit is used including, but not limited to, form CG 2503, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. (C) Notices; Cancellation or Reduction of Coverage. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or materially reduced, Contractor 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. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by the City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor or the City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, the City may suspend or terminate this Agreement. (D) Additional Insured. The City of Artesia, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds on Contractor’s and its subcontractors’ policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance using the endorsements and forms specified herein or exact equivalents.

3.2.11.3 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) General Liability. The general liability policy shall include or be endorsed (amended) to state that: (1) using ISO CG forms 20 10 and 20 37, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage, the City of Artesia, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as additional insured with respect to the Services or ongoing and complete operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (2) using ISO form 20 01, or 7 endorsements providing the exact same coverage, the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any excess insurance shall contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and noncontributory basis for the benefit of the City, before the City’s own primary insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way. Notwithstanding the minimum limits set forth in Section

3.2.11.2(B), any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of coverage shall be available to the parties required to be named as additional insureds pursuant to this Section 3.2.11.3(A).
(B) Automobile Liability. The automobile liability policy shall include or be endorsed (amended) to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor or for which the Contractor is responsible; and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Contractor’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.

Notwithstanding the minimum limits set forth in Section 3.2.11.2(B), any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of coverage shall be available to the parties required to be named as additional insureds pursuant to this Section 3.2.11.3(B). (C) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage.

The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which arise from work performed by the Contractor. (D) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except after thirty (30) days (10 days for nonpayment of premium) prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City; and (B) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or any other additional insureds.

3.2.11.4 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations; Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

All policies shall waive any right of subrogation of the insurer against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or any other additional insureds, or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or any other additional 8 insureds, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.

3.2.11.5 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or (2) the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.

3.2.11.6 Subcontractor Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall not allow any subcontractors to commence work on any subcontract relating to the work under the Agreement until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this Section. If requested by Contractor, the City may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors. The Contractor and the City shall be named as additional insureds on all subcontractors’ policies of Commercial General Liability using ISO form 20 38, or coverage at least as broad.

3.2.11.7 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City.

3.2.11.8 Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by the City if requested. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

3.2.11.9 Reporting of Claims. Contractor shall report to the City, in addition to Contractor’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Contractor in connection with the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.12 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor 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. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.

3.2.13 Bonds.

3.2.13.1 Performance Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor 9 shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Performance Bond in the amount of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City.

3.2.13.2 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Agreement a Payment Bond in the amount of the total, not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City.

3.2.13.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City’s sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the affected bond within 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Agreement until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the total compensation is increased in accordance with the Agreement, the Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. To the extent available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of the Agreement (including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation, as referred to above), extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may terminate this Agreement for cause.

3.2.13.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be accepted. The surety must be a California-admitted surety with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII and satisfactory to the City. If a California-admitted surety insurer issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City.

3.2.14 Accounting Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor 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. Contractor 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.

3.2.15 Work Sites.

3.2.15.1 Inspection Of Site. Contractor shall visit sites where Services are to be performed and shall become acquainted with all conditions affecting the Services prior to commencing the Services. Contractor shall make such examinations as it deems necessary to determine the condition of the work sites, its accessibility to materials, workmen and equipment, and to determine Contractor’s ability to protect existing surface and subsurface 10 improvements. No claim for allowances–time or money–will be allowed as to such matters after commencement of the Services.

3.2.15.2 Field Measurements. Contractor shall make field measurements, verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and conditions and other information known to Contractor with the Contract Documents, including any plans, specifications, or scope of work before commencing Services. Errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered shall be reported to the City immediately and prior to performing any Services or altering the condition.

3.2.15.3 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. Except as set forth in the Special Conditions or Specifications, should Contractor encounter material reasonably believed to be polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or other toxic wastes, hazardous substance and hazardous materials as defined in California state or federal law at the Site which have not been rendered harmless, the Contractor shall immediately stop work at the affected area and shall report the condition to the City in writing. The City shall contract for any services required to directly remove and/or abate PCBs, hazardous substances, other toxic wastes and hazardous materials, and shall not require the Contractor to subcontract for such services. The Services in the affected area shall not thereafter be resumed except by written agreement of the City and Contractor.

3.2.16 Loss and Damage. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and damage which may arise out of the nature of the Services agreed to herein, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the Services until the same is fully completed and accepted by City.

3.2.17 Warranty. Contractor warrants all Services under the Contract (which for purposes of this Section shall be deemed to include unauthorized work which has not been removed and any non-conforming materials incorporated into the work) to be of good quality and free from any defective or faulty material and workmanship. Contractor agrees that for a period of one year (or the period of time specified elsewhere in the Contract or in any guarantee or warranty provided by any manufacturer or supplier of equipment or materials incorporated into the work, whichever is later) after the date of final acceptance, Contractor shall within ten (10) days after being notified in writing by the City of any defect in the Services or non-conformance of the Services to the Contract, commence and prosecute with due diligence all Services necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty at its sole cost and expense. Contractor shall act sooner as requested by the City in response to an emergency. In addition, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, repair and replace any portions of the work (or work of other contractors) damaged by its defective Services or which becomes damaged in the course of repairing or replacing defective work. For any work so corrected, Contractor’s obligation hereunder to correct defective work shall be reinstated for an additional one year period, commencing with the date of acceptance of such corrected work. Contractor shall perform such tests as the City may require to verify that any corrective actions, including, without limitation, redesign, repairs, and replacements comply with the requirements of the Contract. All costs associated with such corrective actions and testing, including the removal, replacement, and reinstitution of equipment and materials necessary to gain access, shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. All warranties and guarantees of subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers with respect to any portion of the work, whether express or implied, are deemed to be obtained by Contractor for the benefit of the City, regardless of whether or not such warranties and guarantees have been transferred or assigned to the City by separate agreement and Contractor agrees to enforce such warranties and guarantees, if necessary, on behalf of the City. In the event that Contractor fails 11 to perform its obligations under this Section, or under any other warranty or guaranty under this Contract, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, the City shall have the right to correct and replace any defective or non-conforming work and any work damaged by such work or the replacement or correction thereof at Contractor's sole expense. Contractor shall be obligated to fully reimburse the City for any expenses incurred hereunder upon demand.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor 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 ONE MILLION ONE HUNRED THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND TWENTY CENTS ($1,100,617.20) with an annual not to exceed amount of TWO HUNDRED

TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE DOLLARS AND FORTY FOUR CENTS ($220,123.44) 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.

3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Contractor. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.

3.3.3 Deductions. City may deduct or withhold, as applicable, from each progress payment an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of: (1) stop payment notices as allowed by state law; (2) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Services by Contractor; (3) sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City for which Contractor is liable under the Agreement; and (4) any other sums which the City is entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Agreement or pursuant to state law, including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to such sums.

3.3.4 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.

3.3.5 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Contractor 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.

Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

3.3.6 Prevailing Wages. Contractor 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, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall 12 provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Contractor 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 Contractor’s principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.

3.3.7 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Contractor and all subcontractors performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subcontractors, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor that affect Contractor’s performance of Services, including any delay, shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Contractor caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Contractor 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 Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor.

3.4 Termination of Agreement.

3.4.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation. Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.

3.4.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
13 3.4.3 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 General Provisions.

3.5.1 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:

Contractor:

BrightView Landscape Services, Inc.
1300 N Lakeview Ave.

Anaheim, CA 92806
Attn: Jose Samaniego, Account Manager
City:

City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Attn: Ernesto Sanchez, Public Works 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.

3.5.2 Indemnification.

3.5.2.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, regardless of whether the allegations are false, fraudulent, or groundless, to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims”) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Contractor’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782, Contractor’s indemnity obligation shall not apply to liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or any other loss, damage or expense arising from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City or the City’s agents, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to the City, or for defects in design furnished by those persons.

3.5.2.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. Contractor shall defend, with counsel of City’s choosing and at Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all Claims covered by this section that may be brought or instituted against City or its officials, employees, 14 agents and authorized volunteers. In addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City’s attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness fees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement, and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers.

3.5.3 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, Contractor 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 Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.

3.5.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.5.5 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this Project.

3.5.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.5.7 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

3.5.8 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 Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Contractor, 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.
15 3.5.9 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 is authorized to approve amendments that do not change the compensation amount.

3.5.10 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.

3.5.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for in Section 3.5.7, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.5.12 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.

3.5.13 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor 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 Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractors 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.

3.5.14 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.

3.5.15 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor 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.

3.5.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.5.17 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. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.
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16 SIGNATURE PAGE FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA
AND BRIGHTVIEW LANSCAPE SERVICES, INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the 9TH day of MARCH, 2026.

CITY OF ARTESIA BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
[IF CORPORATION, TWO SIGNATURES,

PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARY OR TREASURER REQUIRED]
By:

Its:

Printed Name:

By:

Its:

Printed Name:
____________________________________
Contractor’s License Number and
Classification
____________________________________
DIR Registration Number
Approved By:

Abel Avalos
City Manager
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Attested By:

City Clerk
17 EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Landscape maintenance services on City right-of-way and public facilities. Locations include:

A. Norwalk Boulevard Medians from Flora Vista to Artesia Boulevard (RED) and two (2) landscaped parkways (GREEN). One from Koudekerk Street to Artesia Boulevard, and the second from 185th Street to 186th Street.

B. Artesia Boulevard Medians from Gridley Road to Norwalk Boulevard (RED) and landscaped arterial buffer from Elaine Avenue to Norwalk Blvd (GREEN). 18 C. South Street Eastside Medians from Clarkdale Avenue to Norwalk Boulevard, and South Street Westside Medians from Jersey Avenue to Pioneer Boulevard.

D. Pioneer Boulevard Medians from 166th Street to 183rd Street (RED), and Median and Hedges on Frampton Court (GREEN).
19 E. Historical Trail (walking path along railroad tracks between 187th Street and 183rd Street. 20 F. City vacant lot located at the corner of Pioneer Boulevard and 168th Street and City vacant lot located at 11817 168th Street.

G. Downtown Planters and Median on Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd Street and 188th Street.
21 H. North Artesia Vines (GREEN)
I. Artesia City Hall lawn and planters located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue. 22 J. City Parking lot located on the corner of Corby Avenue and 186th Street.

K. Albert O. Little Community Center landscaped planters located at 18750 Clarkdale Avenue and Artesia Library landscaped planters located at 18801 Elaine Avenue. 23 L. City Botanical Gardens located at 11512 178th Street.

M. City Water Tower located at 18315 Seine Avenue.
24 N. City Owned Building at 16712 Pioneer Boulevard.
25 EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
The term of this Agreement shall be from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than one additional one-year terms. 26 EXHIBIT “C”

COMPENSATION
The base annual billing rate is $145,123.44, annually, which shall be payable monthly in equal installments upon receipt of monthly invoice for said services from Contractor.

In order to cover any necessary Extra Work that may occur, the total annual cost shall not exceed $75,000.00.
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PROPOSAL PRICE SHEET
The proposal prices are to include and cover the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, fees, taxes, incidentals, and overhead necessary to perform the work. The proposer affirms that in the event they are awarded a contract they assure that all work will be performed in the specified manner and under the terms and conditions specified at the prices listed:

Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
A. Norwalk Boulevard Medians, and
Two (2) Parkways
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Turf Mowing/Edging Weekly
Turf Fertilization 2 x per year
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
B. Artesia Boulevard Medians
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Turf Mowing/Edging Weekly
Turf Fertilization 2 x per year
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Yearly Total $
$28.08
$64.08
$7.08
$16.08
$34.08
$219.00
$29.04
$4.08
$6.00
$1,460.16
$768.96
$368.16
$836.16
$68.16
$11,388.00
$58.08
$212.16
$312.00
$112.08
$109.08
$11.04
$311.04
$266.04
$256.08
$52.08
$6.00
$11.04
$5,828.16
$1,308.96
$574.08
$16,174.08
$532.08
$13,316.16
$104.16
$312.00
$574.08
15,471.84
38,723.76
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Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
D. South Street Medians
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Rose Care Weekly
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
D. Pioneer Boulevard Medians, and
Median and Hedges on Frampton Court
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Rose Care Weekly
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
E. Historical Trail
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Rose Care Weekly
Tree Pruning/Trimming 2 x per year
Yearly Total $
$29.04
$65.04
$7.08
$225.00
$30.00
$4.08
$6.00
$5.04
$1,510.08
$780.48
$368.16
$11,700.00
$60.00
$212.16
$312.00
$262.08
15,204.96
$50.04
$115.08
$13.08
$394.08
$53.04
$7.08
$11.04
$8.04
$2,602.08
$1,380.96
$680.16
$20,492.16
$106.08
$368.16
$574.08
$418.08
26,621.76
$15.00
$33.00
$4.08
$115.08
$15.00
$2.04
$3.00
$2.04
$117.00
$780.00
$396.00
$212.16
$5,984.16
$30.00
$106.08
$156.00
$106.08
$234.00
8,004.48
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Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
F. Two City Vacant Lots
Herbicide/Pesticide Application 4 x per year
Weed Abatement 4 x per year
Hard Surfaces 4 x per year
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
G. Downtown Planters and Median
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Tree Pruning/Trimming 2 x per year
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
H. North Artesia Vines
Vine Pruning/Trimming Monthly
Yearly Total $
$117.00
$317.04
$33.00
$468.00
$1,268.16
$132.00
1,868.16
$14.04
$32.04
$4.08
$110.04
$15.00
$2.04
$3.00
$111.00
$730.08
$384.48
$212.16
$5,722.08
$30.00
$106.08
$156.00
$222.00
7,562.88
$305.04 $3,660.48
3,660.48
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Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
I. City Hall
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Turf Mowing/Edging Weekly
Vine Pruning/Trimming Monthly
Tree Pruning/Trimming 2 x per year
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
J. City Parking Lot Corby and 168th
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Tree Pruning/Trimming 2 x per year
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
K. Albert O. Little Community Center
and Artesia Library Planters
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Yearly Total $
$4.08
$8.04
$1.08
$29.04
$4.08
$1.08
$1.08
$1.08
$6.00
$30.00
$212.16
$96.48
$56.16
$1,510.08
$8.16
$56.16
$56.16
$56.16
$72.00
$60.00
2,183.52
$8.04
$17.04
$2.04
$59.04
$8.04
$1.08
$2.04
$68.04
$418.08
$204.48
$106.08
$3,070.08
$16.08
$56.16
$106.08
$136.08
4,113.12
$19.08
$44.04
$5.04
$152.04
$20.04
$3.00
$4.08
$992.16
$528.48
$262.08
$7,906.08
$40.08
$156.00
$212.16
10,097.04
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Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
L. City Botanical Gardens
Herbicide/Pesticide Application 2 x per month
Weed Abatement 2 x per month
Hard Surfaces 2 x per month
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
M. City Water Tower
Herbicide/Pesticide Application 4 x per year
Weed Abatement 4 x per year
Hard Surfaces 4 x per year
Tree Pruning/Trimming 2 x per year
Yearly Total $
Location Service Level Cost per
Service
Annual Cost
N. Building at 16712 Pioneer Blvd
Irrigation Monitoring & Maintenance Weekly
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Monthly
Weed Abatement Weekly
Shrub/Ground Cover Maintenance Weekly
Shrub/Groundcover Fertilization 2 x per year
Hard Surfaces Weekly
Inspection and Reporting of Dead Shrubs Weekly
Turf Mowing/Edging Weekly
Yearly Total $
Total Annual Cost: __________________________
Proposers Signature _____________________________________Date ___________ $21.00
$267.00
$15.00
$546.00
$6,942.00
$390.00
$119.04
$309.00
$33.00
$28.08
$476.16
$1,236.00
$132.00
$56.16
1,900.32
$3.00
$8.04
$1.08
$27.00
$4.08
$1.08
$1.08
$-
$156.00
$96.48
$56.16
$1,404.00
$8.16
$56.16
$56.16
$-
1,833.12
$145,123.44
1/28/26
BrightView Landscape Services, Inc.
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EXTRA WORK PRICE SHEET
The proposal prices are to include and cover the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, fees, taxes, incidentals, and overhead necessary to perform the work. The proposer affirms that in the event they are awarded a contract they assure that all work will be performed in the specified manner and under the terms and conditions specified at the prices listed:

Location Cost per Service
Reseeding of Turf (per 25 sq. ft.)
Soil Samples (per test)
Irrigation Repair (per hour)
Replacement of Plant Materials (labor only per 1-5 gallon pot) Emergency/After Hour Response
Proposers Signature _____________________________________Date ___________ $175
$75
$75
$0.8325
$15
1/28/26
BrightView Landscape Services, Inc.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 9J.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance Establish Temporary Outdoor Lighting Regulations
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Ordinance No. 26-981, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2 (Zoning) of title 9 (planning and zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code related to temporary outdoor lighting; and

2. Find That This Action Is Exempt From the Requirements of the CEQA Pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5), and 15061(b)(3).

BACKGROUND:

The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 26-981 on February 9, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

Attachments
Ordinance 26-981.pdf
ORDINANCE NO.26-981

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION
9-2.1250 TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL

CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND

STANDARDS FOR THE USE OF TEMPORARY
OUTDOOR LIGHTING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND

DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT

FROM CEQA
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia (“City”) is authorized under its police power to enact regulations to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, Article 12.5 of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”) currently regulates temporary outdoor lighting in commercial and industrial zones; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend Article 12.5 of Title 9 of the AMC to include regulation of temporary outdoor lighting in residential zones (“Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance, and following receipt of all public testimony, closed the public hearing on that date and adopted Resolution No. 2026-04P, recommending the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on January 23, 2026 at which members of the public were afforded an opportunity to comment on the Ordinance, the recommendations of staff, and other public testimony; and
WHEREAS, all legal preconditions 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 City Council hereby finds and determines that the Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the Ordinance is not a CEQA “project” pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), which provides that organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in physical environmental impacts are not CEQA projects, and here the proposed Ordinance establishes regulations and standards for the use of temporary outdoor lighting in residential zones. Further, the City Council finds that State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) exempts those activities for which it can be seen with certainty that there is no potential to result in significant environmental effects. The Ordinance has no potential to result in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly, as the Ordinance does not propose nor authorize any action that would have the potential to cause a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council directs staff to file a notice of exemption within five days of the adoption of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. General Plan Consistency. Based on the entire record before the City Council, and all written and oral evidence presented, the City Council hereby finds that the Ordinance is consistent with the City’s adopted General Plan.

The purpose of the proposed Ordinance is to establish regulations and standards for the use of temporary outdoor lighting in residential zones in order to protect residential areas from the effects of potentially incompatible uses and encourage uniformly high standards of residential property maintenance to preserve real estate values and high quality of life, consistent with Community Policies LU 2.1 and 2.2 in the General Plan. Therefore, the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan.

SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 9-2.1250 is added to Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code as set forth below:
“§ 9-2.1250 Temporary Outdoor Lighting Regulations in Residential Zones.
(a) Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this Chapter to establish regulations and standards which will reduce light pollution generated by, including but not limited to, residential, commercial, and industrial lighting fixtures and devices, minimizes light pollution which has a detrimental effect on the environment and they enjoyment of the night sky, reduce and minimize lighting and lighting practices which cause unnecessary illumination on adjacent properties, correct problems of glare and light trespass, reduce energy use, and comply with the regulations set forth in the California Building Efficiency Standards Code or successor statute. (b) Definitions. The terms and definitions used in this Chapter, are incorporated herein, and shall have the meanings set forth in this Chapter, except as provided as follows:

Abandoned or Vacant Property has the same meaning as defined in Title 5, Chapter 24 of this Code.

Day means calendar day.

Community Development Director includes their designee.

Disabling Glare means glare that: (1) impairs the visibility and creates a potential hazardous situation for either pedestrians or motorists, or (2) precludes or interferes with the operation of nearby business or the provision of activities, programs or services, or enjoyment of the use on nearby property.

Foot-Candle means a unit of light measurement equal to one lumen per square foot.

Glare means the brightness of a light source that causes annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance or visibility to the eye.

Light Trespass means light emitted by a lighting installation, bulb, or other light device which shines beyond the boundaries of the property on which the light is installed.

Lumen means a unit of measurement of light. One lumen equals one footcandle falling onto one square foot of area.

Luminaire means a lighting fixture complete with the light source or lamp, the reflector directing the light, an aperture (with or without a lens), the outer shell or housing for a lamp alignment and protection, an electrical ballast, if required, and connection to a power source.

Nuisance Glare means a glare that: (1) creates an annoyance, discomfort, or hazard; or (2) creates an annoyance, discomfort, or impairs or impedes on a person’s right to peacefully enjoy their property.

Watt means a standard unit of power (energy per unit time), the equivalent of one joule per second.
(c) Exempt Lighting. The following outdoor lighting and lighting fixtures are exempt from this Chapter:
(1) Fossil fuel (e.g. gas or kerosene) lamps;
(2) Temporary holiday or seasonal lights or decorations, for the time period commencing 30 days prior to the holiday, and extending not later than 30 days after the holiday;
(3) Flag lighting of 150 watts or less and which does not cause a nuisance glare as defined herein;
(4) Exposed string or solar outdoor lighting, provided (i) they consist exclusively of white light with a clear bulb, (ii) the installation of such lights shall be limited to the lighting of living landscape features (shrubs and trees), and (iii) all such lighting is installed in accordance with applicable safety regulations, including this Chapter;
(5) Interior lighting, provided that overly bright interior light emitted outdoors from any structure will be subject to control by this Chapter if it is determined by the community development director that the indoor lighting creates light trespass, nuisance glare, or disabling glare. (d) Prohibited Lighting. The following lighting systems are prohibited except as otherwise indicated:
(1) Aerial lasers, “search light” style lights, and flashing lights, unless they are allowed pursuant to another section of this Code.
(2) Lighting fixtures mounted in such a way as to illuminate a roof, or aimed towards a neighboring property line or which causes disabling glare or light trespass, as determined by the community development director . (e) Lighting Plan Required. Except for lighting on an existing single-family residence, the submittal of a lighting plan is required as part of a development application or land use permit or clearance. (f) Performance Standards Applicable to all Zones. The following performance standards are applicable in all zones:
(1) All lights shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light trespass or glare onto adjacent properties, onto public right-of-way, other public areas, and/or driveway areas.
(2) Lighting shall not be directed toward or seen from any highway, freeway, or public street, alleyway, or other public path in such a manner that would result in disabling glare for drivers
(3) Motion detector lighting fixtures are allowed provided that: (a) there is no light trespass or spillover onto adjacent properties; (b) fixtures are mounted within five [5] feet of an entrance or exit door, garage door, or alcove of a structure; (c) installed no more than eight [8] feet above the ground; and (d) illuminated with a maximum of two light bulbs of no more than 75 watts each.
(4) Exterior lighting shall be turned off during daylight hours—hours between sunrise (dawn) and sunset.
(g) Lighting in Residential Zones. General requirements in all residential zones:
(1) All outdoor lighting shall be installed and operated in conformance with this Chapter, all other applicable provisions of this Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Part 6, and the Uniform Building and Electrical Codes. In the event of any conflicts between this Chapter and any other provision of this Code, the more stringent regulation shall apply.
(2) In multi-family residential dwellings or buildings, lighting for safety and/or security purposes shall be provided at entryways, along walkways, between buildings, and within parking areas.
(h) Administration and Enforcement.
(1) The community development director, or their designee, shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) All violations of this Article are punishable as provided in Chapter 1 of Title 5 of this Code.”
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its adoption.

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

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

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

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the Artesia, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 12th day of February, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________

RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________

BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 9K.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance Amending the City's Fireworks Code FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Ordinance No. 26-982, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Chapter 2 (Fireworks) of Title 4 (Public Safety) Regarding Illegal Fireworks;

2. Find the ordinance exempt from CEQA under Sate CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2),(3) 15061(b)(3); and

3. Approve the proposed administrative fines for fireworks violations and direct staff to bring back an adopting resolution to coincide with the adoption of Ordinance No. 26-982.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 26-982 on February 9, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

Attachments
Ordinance 26-982.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. 26-982

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARTESIA,
CALIFORNIA, REVISING CHAPTER 2 (FIREWORKS) OF
TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL

CODE REGARDING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia (“City”), in the exercise of its police power, has the authority to enact all ordinances in furtherance of the public health, safety, and welfare; WHEREAS, the City is statutorily authorized to regulate the permitting and selling of safe and sane of fireworks pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 12541 and 12640;
WHEREAS, the City’s Municipal Code currently prohibits the sale, possession, and use of illegal fireworks to protect the health, safety and welfare of life and property; WHEREAS, the City Council has identified that the discharge of illegal fireworks as an extreme danger and nuisance, and finds that there should be an increase in enforcement and penalties for the discharge of illegal fireworks, particularly dangerous fireworks;
WHEREAS, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department, each year, thousands of people, many of them children, are burned, blinded, and even disfigured by fireworks.

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

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

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

Here, the Ordinance will not result in any construction or development, and it will not have any other effect that would physically change the environment. The Ordinance therefore does not qualify as a project subject to CEQA.

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

SECTION 3. Code Amendment. Sections of Chapter 2 (Fireworks) of Title 4 (Public Safety) and Chapter 7 of Title 8 are amended as shown in the attached Exhibit A of this Ordinance. Exhibit A is incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after adoption.

SECTION 5. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance, and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable.

The City Council of the City of Artesia declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this Ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this ordinance are declaredinvalid.

SECTION 6. 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 7. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the Artesia, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 9th day of March, 2026. ______________________________

RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________

HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY
Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 26-982
CHAPTER 2

FIREWORKS
Additions to text marked with underline, deletions marked with strikethrough. § 4-2.101. Safe and Sane Fireworks Permitted. Intent and Purpose This chapter shall govern the sale, offer for sale, use, discharge, firing, storage, handling, and use or possession of fireworks. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, have in their possession, store, fire, set off, discharge or use, or cause or permit to be sold, offered for sale, stored or possessed by such person, fired, set off, discharge or use, any fireworks unless such fireworks are classified as “safe and sane” by the State Fire Marshal (referred to as “safe and sane fireworks” in this chapter) and unless all terms and provision of the State Fireworks Law contained in Part 2 of Division 11 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California and all provisions of this chapter are complied with.

Nothing herein contained shall prohibit the public display of fireworks as authorized by Section 4-2.105 (c) of this chapter subject to the terms and provisions of State Fireworks Law.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Fire Code of the City of Artesia, adopted and found in Chapter 7 of Title 8 of this Code, safe and sane fireworks, as defined in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, may be sold and discharged in the City pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and not otherwise.
§ 4-2.102. Violation – Strict Liability
(a) Violations of this chapter are strict liability offenses regardless of intent or personal knowledge of any other persons engaging in any violation of this chapter. Any person, firm, corporation or other entity that violates any portion of this chapter is subject to the enforcement provisions of Chapters 2 and 7 of Title 1 of this Code, unless otherwise stated.
(b) “Responsible person” as defined in Section 1-7.02 of this Code. For purposes of this Chapter, a “Responsible Person” also includes, but is not limited to, any responsible person who allows, permits, or invites others to gather on a parcel of property that the person owns, possesses, or controls, or who organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, controls or is otherwise in charge of, an activity on the property, whether or not present during a violation(s), and who shall be liable for such violation(s). (c) Responsible Person Liability.
(1) A Responsible person is strictly liable for any violation of this chapter that occurs during a gathering on property that they own, possess, or control, or in the public right of way immediately adjacent to property that the responsible person owns, possesses, or controls, subject to subsection (c)(4), regardless of whether the responsible person is present at, or has knowledge of, the gathering.
(2) A responsible person is subject to administrative citation for any violation under this chapter, regardless of personal intent or awareness of the violations.
(3) It shall be unlawful and a responsible person shall be strictly liable when any person sells, possesses, ignites, explodes, projects, or otherwise fires or makes use of fireworks on the property owned by such responsible person or under the control of such responsible person in violation of this chapter, irrespective of whether the responsible person had the intent or knowledge of such violation or otherwise acted negligently.
(4) It is a rebuttable assumption that any prohibited act under this chapter conducted in the public right of way or any public property by any person is attributable to the responsible person where such violations are conducted immediately adjacent to the responsible person’s property. (5) In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any person who commits a violation of this chapter shall be subject to administrative fine(s) in an amount as adopted by Council resolution.
(6) A responsible person shall not be in violation of this section or responsible for the acts of others who violate this chapter if they seek immediate assistance from law enforcement or fire officials to report a violation of this chapter and before such violations are witnessed by law enforcement, code enforcement, or City Manager’s designee, or fire officials. (7) When a responsible person did not sell, possess, ignite, explode, project, or otherwise fire or make use of fireworks on the property, penalties under this chapter may be assessed against both the responsible person and the person who did sell, possess, ignite, explode, project, or otherwise fire or make use of fireworks on the property. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to limit liability and penalties under any other violations present under this Code, state law, federal law, or any other applicable law, rule, provision, or regulation.
(8) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to limit liability and penalties under any other violations present under this Code, state law, federal law, or any other applicable law, rule, provision, or regulation.
§ 4-2.109103. Parental Responsibility.

Pursuant to Section 1714.1(a) of the California Civil Code and to the extent permitted by that and any other applicable law, any act of a minor in the discharge of a firework that results in injury or death to another person or in any injury to the property of another shall be imputed to the parent or guardian having custody and control of the minor for all purposes of civil damages, and the parent or guardian having custody and control shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages resulting from the minor's act in an amount not to exceed $25,000 or such greater amount as allowed by law. Such damages may include restitution to the person injured or the owner of property whose property has been damaged.
§ 4-2.102104. Permits: Required.

No person shall offer for sale or sell at retail any fireworks of any kind in the City without having first applied for and received a permit therefor. Permits shall be issued on a first come first serve basis upon approval of permit applications submitted in compliance with Sections 4-2.103 and 4-2.104. No more than 10 permits shall be issued each year. § 4-2.103105. Permits: Applications; Accompanying Data. (a) Applications for the permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article shall be made in writing and shall:
(1) Be filed with the City Clerk by the second Tuesday in February of each year;
(2) Set forth the proposed location of the fireworks stands applied for; (3) Provide the principal and permanent meeting place of the applicant organization, the address of the meeting place and the day and time of the meeting;
(4) Provide the details of the intended charitable use of the proceeds from the sale of fireworks;
(5) Be accompanied by an assurance that if the permit is issued to the applicant, the applicant, shall indemnify the City and hold it harmless against any claims or damages related to the permit in a form approved by the City Attorney. Moreover, at the time of the receipt of such permit, the applicant shall deliver to the City Clerk insurance policies in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for the bodily injury or death of any one person, $1,000,000 for the bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence, and $1,000,0000 for damages to property resulting from any one occurrence. Such policies shall designate the City an additional insured; (6) Include the applicants State Board of Equalization resale number; (7) Include the applicants retail fireworks license issued by the State Fire Marshal; and
(8) Include the signature of an authorized representative of the applicant attesting under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the application is true and correct. If there are any errors, omissions, or misstatements made on an application, then the City may, within its sole and absolute discretion, revoke a permit or deny the issuance of any future fireworks stand permit for that group or organization.
(b) Each application must be accompanied by:
(1) A permit application fee of $150, or such other amount as set by the City Council by resolution;
(2) Written approval from the landowner that the stand may operate at the selected location and a copy of the agreement with the fireworks supplier; (3) A diagram showing the exact location of the stand in relation to adjacent streets and any other structures on the lot or adjacent lots, and on-site traffic circulation;
(4) An application for a miscellaneous building permit for location and erection of a temporary structure, accompanied by the requisite permit fees as determined by a separate resolution of the City Council; (5) An application for an electrical permit for any stand using an electrical power source other than a portable generator, accompanied by the requisite permit fees as determined by separate resolution of the City Council; and (6) Be accompanied by a deposit of $150 to cover the cost of removing all litter and cleaning up the vacated location of the fireworks stand on or before 12:00 noon on July 18th. If the property is cleaned up and litter removed by then, the City will refund the deposit to the permit holder. If not, the City will cause the litter to be removed and the property to be cleaned up at the expense of the permittee. If litter removal and cleanup cost is less than the deposit, the City will refund the difference to the permittee. If the cost is greater, the permittee shall pay the difference to the City. § 4-2.104106. Prerequisites to Issuance of Permits.
(a) The permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article may be issued or denied in the discretion of the City and subject to other reasonable conditions as the City determines is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The following qualifications must be met in addition to other requirements set forth in this chapter or in the State Fireworks Code, before a permit may be issued:
(1) The City Clerk may issue permits to those organizations determined to be responsible, and organized and existing primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment, or charitable purposes. Each organization shall have been organized and established in the City's postal area for a minimum of one year continuously preceding the filing of the application for the permit. (2) The applicant must be an organization that meets at least three of the following criteria:
(i) Has its principal and permanent meeting place in the City; (ii) Has a bona fide membership with at least 40% of members who either reside in the City, are employed in the City, or are owners or operators of a business or other establishment located in the City; (iii) Provides substantial services to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the City.
(iv) Is a non-profit organization or tax-exempt association as recognized by the State of California or the Internal Revenue Code with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) designation.
(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 4-2.103 and 104, applications for permits required by the provisions of Section 4-2.102 of this article shall be accompanied by:
(1) If applicable, a complete list of the organization's members' names, addresses and telephone numbers and other such necessary information declaring if members are employed in the City, or are owners or operators of a business or other establishment located in the City, as of the date of the application.
(2) Evidence of the organization providing substantial services to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the City in the form of a narrative summary of the organizations work within the City.
(3) If applicable, copies of the non-profit's Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Association, Trust Indenture, Constitution, or other enabling document.

Bylaws may be considered an organizing document only if they are properly structured (includes name, purpose, signatures, and intent to form an organization).
(4) Any organization selected to sell fireworks at the Artesia Towne Center shall pay a commensurate amount of rent to the City as determined by the City Manager or designee for the allotted space. Such rent amount shall be paid to the City as a condition precedent to receiving a permit.
(c) There shall be no more than one stand per permittee. Only one permit shall be issued for any parent, principal, or master group or organization unless the City Council finds in a given case, because of the circumstances of the stand location or other factors, the intent of this chapter will not be defeated by issuing more than one permit. The intent of this requirement is to limit applicants, who otherwise qualify, to one permit as to each such parent or principal group or organization and to eliminate any one principal or parent group or association from having permits issued to associate, derivative, ancillary, subsidiary or support groups or entities. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit more than one group or organization meeting all qualifications specified in this chapter from jointly applying for a fireworks permit. In such case, however, only a single permit will be issued. (d) Applicants for such permits shall be notified by the City Clerk of the granting or denial of their permit applications on or before April 1st of each calendar year. § 4-2.105107. Time Limits for the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks and Restrictions Applicable to City-owned Properties.
(a) Safe and sane fireworks, as defined in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, may be sold, fired, set off, or discharged or used in the City only during the period beginning at 12:00 noon on June 28 and ending at 9:00 p.m. on July 4 of each year. This time period shall be known as the "fireworks sales and discharge period." During the fireworks sales and discharge period, no fireworks shall be sold or discharged before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on any day, except that fireworks shall not be sold after 9:00 p.m. on July 4th and shall not be discharged after 10:00 p.m. on July 4th.
(b) No person shall at any time sell, fire, set off, or discharge or use a firework, including, but not limited to, safe and sane fireworks, within City parks or on any lot or parcel of land owned by the City, including, but not limited to, property occupied by the Artesia City Hall, the Artesia Historical Museum, the Historic Fire Station, the Artesia Water Tower, City-owned parking lots, and on other City-owned properties in the City.
(c) Except as provided in Section (d) below, no person shall possess, store, transport, buy, offer to buy, sell, offer to sell, give, receive, fire, set off, discharge or use any firework not classified as safe and sane by the State Fire Marshal. (d) Exceptions. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, the sale of fireworks is permitted at the Artesia Towne Center as provided in Subsection (a), above. Moreover, the discharge of fireworks is permitted on a City sidewalk or street during the period provided in Subsection (a), above. The discharge of fireworks is also may be permitted in a City park or on City-owned property in the following instances:
(1) When conducted as part of a properly permitted public display of fireworks, as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 12524, or successor provision thereto. The City Council may contract with any person or business entity to provide such display for the benefit of the City upon terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the City Council;
(2) When conducted in connection with a film, television or theatrical production occurring within the City for which written permission of the City Manager, and any required permit, have been obtained;
(3) When conducted in connection with any educational demonstration being provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department; or
(4) When conducted for any other purpose expressly authorized by law. § 4-2.106108. Use of Stands.

The following provisions shall govern the use of fireworks stands:
(a) Only organizations permitted pursuant to the provisions of this article shall operate the stand for which the permit was issued or share or otherwise participate in the profits of the operation of such stand.
(b) No person, other than individuals who are members of the permittee organization, or the wives, husbands, or adult children of such members, shall sell or otherwise participate in the sale of fireworks at such stands.
(c) No person shall be paid any consideration for selling or otherwise participating in the sale of fireworks at such stands.
(d) Sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be permitted only from within temporary fireworks stands, and such sales from any other building or structure are hereby prohibited. Such temporary stands shall be subject to the following:
(1) Fireworks stands shall not be located within 25 feet of any other building nor within 100 feet of any gasoline pump.
(2) Fireworks stands need not comply with the provisions of the Building Code of the City; provided, however, all stands shall be erected under the supervision of the Building Inspector who shall require that the stands be constructed in such a manner which will reasonably insure the safety of the attendants and patrons. Building and electrical permits shall be required, and inspections shall be made before such stands are used.
(3) No stand shall have a floor area in excess of 260 square feet. (4) Each stand in excess of 24 feet in length shall have at least two exits, and each stand in excess of 40 feet in length shall have at least three exits spaced approximately equal distances apart; provided, however, in no case shall the distance between exits exceed 24 feet.
(5) Each stand shall be provided with two, two and one-half (2 1/2) gallon "soda and acid" type fire extinguishers in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire.
(6) No fireworks stand shall be located in a City park or on City-owned property unless as expressly authorized herein.
(e) All weeds and combustible materials shall be cleared from the location of such stands a distance of at least 20 feet surrounding the stand. (f) "No Smoking" signs shall be prominently displayed on such fireworks stands. (g) Each stand shall have an adult watchman in attendance and in charge thereof when the stand is not being used for the sale or dispensing of fireworks. (h) Sales of fireworks shall not begin before 12:00 noon on June 28th and shall not continue after 9:00 p.m. on July 4th. During such sales period, fireworks shall not be sold before 7:00 a.m. nor after 10:00 p.m. on any day, except that no sales shall continue past 9:00 p.m. on July 4th.
(i) Each permittee shall remove or cause the removal of graffiti on a permittee's stand within 24 hours of permittee's actual or constructive notice of such graffiti, or within 24 hours of receipt of oral or written notice from the City of graffiti on the stand. (j) All unsold stock and accompanying litter shall be removed from the location of such stands on or before 12:00 noon on July 6th.
(k) Fireworks stands shall be removed from their temporary locations on or before 12:00 noon on July 11th, and all accompanying litter shall be cleared from such locations on or before such time and date.
(l) No fireworks shall be sold to a person who is under the age of 16 years. § 4-2.107109. Tie-in Location for Fireworks Stands Prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to sell, provide, or distribute fireworks to a retail seller of safe and sane fireworks, on the condition that the retail seller of such fireworks shall sell or distribute such fireworks only from a fireworks stand location in which the provider has any interest, option or lease, or in any other manner to restrict the location of such fireworks stand.
§ 4-2.108110. Stands: Penalties for Violation; Suspension and Revocation.

Any person violating any provision of this article shall be subject to the punishment set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of this Code. In addition, after one warning has been issued for a violation of this article, any subsequent violation for the same or similar offense shall subject the permittee to the suspension of the sale of fireworks for a period of 12 hours during which the stand would otherwise be open. Any third violation shall subject the permittee to revocation of the permit for the remaining sales period in that calendar year.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 10A.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) (Annexation No. 4) 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 that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-3078, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Calling A Special Election and Submitting to the Qualified Electors of Territory Proposed to be Annexed to the City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California the Question of Levying Special Taxes Within That Territory (Annexation No. 4);

3. Following the public hearing in the absence of a majority protest, by motion, adopt Resolution No. 26-3079, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California, Declaring the Results of a Special Election in Such Community Facilities District on the Proposition of the Annual Levy of Special Taxes Within the Territory Proposed to be Annexed to Said Community Facilities District to Pay the Cost of Certain Services to Be Provided by the Community Facilities District With Full Legal Effect, and Ordering the Recording of a Map of the Boundaries of Said Community Facilities District Including the Territory Annexed Thereto (Annexation No. 4); and

4. By motion, introduce Ordinance No. 26-983, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 4, Into City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services).

BACKGROUND:

The City of Artesia ("City") City Council received a petition from Pioneer Holdings, LLC, ("Owner"), requesting the City initiate the annexation of its property associated with a mixed-use development into the City of Artesia Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2017-1 (Services) at its January 12, 2026, regular meeting. The City Council declared its intention to annex the property by adopting Resolution No. 25-3072 during same meeting.

ANALYSIS:

The City Council will hear any testimony concerning annexation into the CFD during the public hearing. Notice of the public hearing was published in the February 27, 2026, edition of the Long Beach Press-Telegram. After the public hearing concludes, the landowners subject to the annexation will vote on annexing the property into the CFD in a special election. The City Council may call such election for March 9, 2026, by adopting Resolution No. 26- 3078. Each landowner within the CFD received a notice of the public hearing and a ballot to vote on the annexation. Each landowner has one vote for each acre, or portion thereof, owned by the landowner. The ballots are due by the end of voting.

The City Council may levy the special tax if two-thirds of the votes cast at the special election are in favor of levying the special tax. The Owner is the only landowner and qualified elector within the annexed territory. Therefore, the Owner’s ballot will be opened and the vote tallied by the City Clerk at the Council meeting. Following the vote, and assuming the election is successful, the City Council should adopt Resolution No. 26-3079, which is a resolution that declares the election results.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
It has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the activity consists of a governmental established fee program activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with annexing the proposed territory to the CFD. The costs of the annexation proceedings is paid for through a deposit paid by the property owner. There will be a positive fiscal impact to the General Fund in future years, once units are built and the CFD Special Tax is collected.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-3078, , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Calling A Special Election and Submitting to the Qualified Electors of Territory Proposed to be Annexed to the City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California the Question of Levying Special Taxes Within That Territory (Annexation No. 4);

Attachments:

Resolution 26-3078
Resolution 26-3079
Ordinance 26-983
Attachments
Ordinance 26-983
Resolution 26-3078.pdf
Resolution 26-3079.pdf
65344.00505\44594997.1
1 ORDINANCE NO. 26-983

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF

SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT,

INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY
IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO 4, INTO CITY OF
ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(SERVICES), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF

CALIFORNIA
A. Recital
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Artesia (the “City”) has established the City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California (the “District”) for the purpose of levying special taxes on parcels of taxable property therein for the purpose of providing certain services, which are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of the development of said real property; and WHEREAS, the rate and method of apportionment of special tax for the District is set forth in Exhibit “C” to the City Council Resolution No. 25-3072, which was adopted on January 12, 2026 (the “Resolution”); and
WHEREAS the City has conducted proceedings to annex territory into the District and, with respect to the proceedings, following an election of the qualified electors in the territory proposed for annexation (the “Annexation Territory”), the City Council, on March 9, 2026, adopted a Resolution which declared the results of the special election and determined that the territory proposed to be annexed is added to and part of the District.

B. Ordinance
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California, does hereby:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. By the passage of this Ordinance, the City Council hereby authorizes and levies the special tax within the District, including the Annexation Territory, pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 53339) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, commonly known as the “MelloRoos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” (the “Act”), at the rate and in accordance with 65344.00505\44594997.1
2 the rate and method of apportionment of special tax set forth in the Resolution, which rate and method is by this reference incorporated herein. The special tax has previously been levied in the original territory of the District beginning in Fiscal Year 2017-18 pursuant to Ordinance No. 17-853 passed and adopted by the City Council on September 11, 2017, and the special tax is hereby levied commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the District, including the Annexation Territory identified as Annexation No. 4, and in each fiscal year thereafter to pay for the services for the District and the costs of administering the District.

Section 3. The City Manager of the City or designee or employee or consultant of the City is hereby authorized and directed each fiscal year to determine the specific special tax to be levied for the next ensuing fiscal year for each parcel of real property within the District, including the Annexation Territory, in the manner and as provided in the Resolution.

Section 4. Exemptions from the levy of the special tax shall be as provided in the Resolution and the applicable provisions of the Act. In no event shall the special tax be levied on any parcel within the District in excess of the maximum special tax specified in the Resolution.

Section 5. All of the collections of the special tax shall be used as provided in the Act and in the Resolution, including, but not limited to, the payment of the costs of the services, the payment of the costs of the City in administering the District, and the costs of collecting and administering the special tax.

Section 6. The special tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall have the same lien priority, and be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes; provided, however, that the District may collect special taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations. The City Manager of the City, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized and directed to provide all necessary information to the auditor/tax collector of the County of Los Angeles in order to effect proper billing and collection of the special tax, so that the special tax shall be included on the secured property tax roll of the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and for each fiscal year thereafter until no longer required to pay for the Services or until otherwise terminated by the City.

Section 7. If for any reason any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid, or if the special tax is found inapplicable to any particular parcel within the District, including the Annexation Territory, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this Ordinance and the application of the special tax to the remaining parcels within the District, including the Annexation Territory, shall not be affected.

Section 8. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary of it, to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
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3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of April, 2026.

RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
City of Artesia
Community Facilities District
No. 2017-1 (Services),
Annexation No. 4
Public Report
March 9, 2026
City of Artesia
City Council
Rene Trevino, Mayor
Melissa Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem
Monica Manalo, Council Member
Zeel Ahir, Council Member
Ali Taj, Council Member
City Manager
Abel Avalos
Deputy City Manager
Melissa Burke
Community Development Director
Paul Bollier
City Clerk
Jennifer Alderete

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 A. Description of CFD No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4 ................................................. 1 B. Description of Services............................................................................................ 1 C. Boundaries of Annexation No. 4............................................................................. 2 D. Cost Estimate .......................................................................................................... 2 E. Rate and Method of Apportionment...................................................................... 2 F. General Terms and Conditions ............................................................................... 2 Exhibit A – Boundary Map ...............................................................................................A-1 Exhibit B – Cost Estimates................................................................................................B-1 Exhibit C – Rate and Method of Apportionment.............................................................C-1 March 9, 2026 Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) 1 Annexation No. 2, City of Artesia
Introduction
The City Council of the City of Artesia (the “Council”) did, pursuant to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended (the “Act”), on January 12, 2026 adopt a resolution entitled “Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Declaring Intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) and Adopting a Map of the Area Proposed to be Annexed Thereto (Annexation No. 4)” (the “Resolution of Intention”). In the Resolution of Intention the Council expressly ordered the preparation of a written Community Facilities District Report (the “Report”) for Annexation Area No. 4, for the proposed Community Facilities District No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4 (Services) (“CFD No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4” or the “District”).

The Resolution of Intention ordering the Report did direct that the Report generally contain the following:

1. A brief description the Services which are required to adequately meet the needs of CFD No. 2017-1. Annexation No. 4; and

2. An estimate of the cost of providing the Services and the incidental expenses to be incurred in connection therewith.

For particulars, reference is made to the Resolution of Intention (Resolution Number 25- 3072) for the District, as previously approved and adopted by Council.

Now, Therefore Koppel & Gruber Public Finance, the appointed responsible firm directed to prepare the Report, does hereby submit the following:

A. Description of CFD No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4
CFD No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4 is comprised of approximately .83 acres of land in the City of Artesia. A map showing the boundaries of Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), Annexation No. 4 isincluded in Exhibit “A” of this Report. Table 1 below shows the proposed development for Annexation No. 4.

Table 1
Proposed Development
CFD No. 2017-1 Proposed Development
Annexation No. 4 83 Condominiums (Residential Units)
1,600 Square Foot Restaurant
B. Description of Services
The purpose of CFD No. 2017-1 is to provide for the cost of services which are in addition to those services that were provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2017- March 9, 2026 Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) 2 Annexation No. 2, City of Artesia
1 at the time of formation of CFD No. 2017-1, including, 1) Police protection services, 2) Fire protection and suppression services, and ambulance and paramedic services, 3) Flood and storm protection services, including, but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of storm drainage systems, and 4) Maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads, and open space.

C. Boundaries of Annexation No. 4
A reduced map of the boundaries of CFD No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4 titled “Annexation Map No. 4, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services)” is included in Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein.

A full-scale map is on file with the Clerk of the City of Artesia and was recorded with the County Recorder in the County of Los Angelesin Book 197 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts, Page 24, Document Number 2026-0100099.

D. Cost Estimate
As discussed above, CFD No. 2017-1, Annexation No. 4 includes the costs of Services.

The budget for Annexation No. 4 Services is estimated at $71,467.24 for fiscal year 2025/2026, based on the special taxes expected to be generated from the annexation.

The estimated costs of the Services are shown in 2026 dollars. For particulars on the estimated cost of Services, reference is made to Exhibit “B” of this Report.

E. Rate and Method of Apportionment
The Rate and Method of Apportionment provides sufficient information to allow a property owner within Annexation No. 4 of CFD No. 2017-1 to estimate the Maximum Special Tax for his or her property.

For particulars on the Rate and Method of apportionment, reference is made to Exhibit “C” of this report. The table below provides the fiscal year 2025/2026 special tax rates.

Classification FY 2025/2026
Maximum Special Tax
Residential Property $844.77 per Unit
Non-Residential Property $844.77 per EDU
F. General Terms and Conditions
The description of the Services is general in nature. The final nature and location of the Services that will be provided and/or maintained will be determined upon approval of such Services.

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EXHIBIT A

BOUNDARY MAP FOR
ANNEXATION NO. 4
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(SERVICES)
A reduced copy of the Boundary Map follows. The original of such map is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and in the records of the County Recorder, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

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City of Artesia A - 2
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EXHIBIT B

COST ESTIMATES
Services Budget
The budget below reflects the maintenance costs for Annexation No. 4 and assumes build out of the 83 proposed condominiums and a 1,600 square foot restaurant. The Special Tax will be levied each fiscal year based on the methodology set out in the Rate and Method of Apportionment based on the proportions set forth at the time of formation.

The total costs for Services are estimates only. The City has the ability to reallocate amounts between line items as long as the total costs do not exceed the total budgeted amounts, which are subject to escalation.

Estimated Annual Budget and Revenues From
Expected Development Within Current CFD No. 2017-1 Boundaries Service
Estimated FY
2025/2026 Budget
Public Safety $55,224
Flood and Storm Protection 4,062
Maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets,
roads, and open space 12,181
Total Estimated Budget $71,467
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EXHIBIT C

CITY OF ARTESIA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(SERVICES)

RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Taxable Property within the boundaries of the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) (“CFD No. 2017-1”) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2017/2018 according to the tax liability determined by the City Council, through the application of the rate and method of apportionment of the Special Tax set forth below. All Taxable Property shall be taxed to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

1. Definitions
“Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable final subdivision map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map. An Acre means 43,560 square feet of land. “Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California.
“Administrative Expenses” means the costs incurred by the City to determine, levy and collect the Special Taxes, including salaries of City employees and the fees of consultants and the costs of collecting installments of the Special Taxes upon the general tax rolls; preparation of required reports, and any other costs required to administer CFD No. 2017- 1 as determined by the City.
“Annual Cost(s)” means for each Fiscal Year, the total of 1) the estimated cost of Services as determined by the City; 2) Administrative Expenses, and 3) any amounts needed to cure actual or projected delinquencies in Special Taxes for the current or previous Fiscal Year.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles. “Assessor's Parcel” means a lot or parcel shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor's Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating parcel(s) by Assessor’s Parcel Number(s).
“Assessor's Parcel Number” means the number assigned to an Assessor’s Parcel by the County for purposes of identification.
“Base Year” means Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018.
“CFD No. 2017-1” means the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 March 9, 2026 Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) C-2 City of Artesia
(Services).
“CFD Administrator” means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Annual Costs and preparing the annual Special Tax roll. “City” means the City of Artesia, California.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City of Artesia which acts for CFD No. 2017- 1 under the Act.
“County” means the County of Los Angeles, California.
“Developed Property” means for each Fiscal Year, commencing with Fiscal Year 2017- 2018, each Assessor’s Parcel, for which a building permit for new construction was issued, prior to May 1 of the previous Fiscal Year.
“Equivalent Dwelling Unit or EDU” is a value assigned to an Assessor’s Parcel of NonResidential Property as a comparison to a residential dwelling unit. One EDU is assigned to each 1,000 square feet of Floor Area with a minimum of one EDU assigned to an Assessor’s Parcel of Non-Residential Property. Above 1,000 square feet, EDUs are assigned on a proportional basis. That is, a Floor Area of 3,500 square feet would equate to 3.5 EDUs.
“Exempt Property” means an Assessor's Parcel not subject to the Special Tax. Exempt Property includes: (i) Public Property, or (ii) Property owner association property, or (iii) Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set forth in the easement. Exempt Property is not subject to the Special Tax.
“Fiscal Year” means the period starting on July 1 and ending the following June 30. “Floor Area” means for any Non-Residential Property the total of the gross square footage within the perimeter of a non-residential structure, not including any space devoted to any carports, walkways, garages, overhangs, or courtyards, except such areas that are used solely for commercial purposes. The determination of Floor Area shall be made by reference to space as identified on City building permits, building plans or other such documentation as determined by the CFD Administrator. “Land Use Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1 under Section 3 below. “Maximum Special Tax” means the greatest amount of Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section 3 below, which may be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Developed Property for which a building permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use.
“Public Property” means any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2017-1, the ownership of which is transferred to a public agency, and is used for rights-of-way or any other purpose and is owned by, or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State of California, the County, the City or any other public agency where the public agency has officially agreed to accept the offer of dedication; provided however that any property owned by a public agency and leased to a private entity and subject to March 9, 2026 Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) C-3 City of Artesia
taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use.
“Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit has been issued for purposes of constructing one or more residential dwelling units including manufactured homes.
“Services” means services, which are in addition to those services that were provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2017-1 at the time of formation of CFD No. 2017-1, including 1) Police protection services, 2) Fire protection and suppression services, and ambulance and paramedic services, 3) Flood and storm protection services, including, but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of storm drainage systems, and 4) Maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads, and open space “Special Tax” means any special tax authorized to be levied within CFD No. 2017-1 pursuant to the Act and this Rate and Method of Apportionment. “State” means the State of California.
“Taxable Property” means all of the Assessor's Parcels within the boundaries of CFD No. 2017-1 that are classified as Residential Property or Non-Residential Property.

2. Land Use Classification
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel within the boundaries of CFD No. 2017-1 shall be classified as Taxable Property, Public Property or Exempt Property. Each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property shall be classified as Residential Property or Non-Residential Property.

3. Maximum Special Tax Rates
TABLE 1
Fiscal Year 2017/2018
Maximum Special Tax Rates
Land Use Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1 Residential Property $721 per Unit
2 Non-Residential Property $721 per EDU
Escalation of Maximum Special Tax
Each Fiscal Year following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax shall be increased by two percent (2.0%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.

Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special Tax levied on an Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Taxes for all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.

For an Assessor’s Parcel that contains both Residential Property and Non-Residential Property, the Residential Property shall be taxed on a per Unit basis and the Non- March 9, 2026 Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) C-4 City of Artesia
Residential Property shall be taxed on the EDU basis. The Special Tax of such Assessor’s Parcel shall be allocated to each type of property based on the building permit or by reference to the site plan approved for such Assessor’s Parcel. The CFD Administrator’s allocation to each type of property shall be final.

4. Method of Apportionment
For each Fiscal Year, commencing Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the CFD Administrator shall determine the Annual Costs and calculate the Special Tax so that the amount of Special Taxes equals the Annual Costs. The Special Tax shall be levied on Taxable Property each Fiscal Year as follows:

First: Calculate the available Special Tax revenues by setting the Special Tax on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property at 100% of its Maximum Special Tax. If revenues are greater than the Annual Costs, then reduce the Special Tax proportionately against all Assessor’s Parcels until the tax levy is set at an amount sufficient to cover the Annual Costs.

Second: Levy on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property the amount calculated above.

No Special Tax shall be levied on Exempt Property.

The City shall make every effort to correctly assign the number of taxable units and calculate the Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel.

5. Collection of Special Taxes
Collection of the Special Tax shall be by the County in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes are collected and the Special Tax shall be subject to the same penalties and the same lien priority in the case of delinquency as ad valorem taxes; provided, however, that the City Council may provide for other means of collecting the Special Tax if necessary to meet its financial obligations, including direct billings to the property owners.

6. Administrative Changes and Appeals
Any landowner who pays the Special Tax and claims the amount of the Special Tax levied on his or her Assessor’s Parcel is in error shall first consult with the CFD Administrator regarding such error not later than twelve (12) months after first having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. If following such consultation, the CFD Administrator determines that an error has occurred, the CFD Administrator may recommend changing the amount of the Special Tax levied on such Assessor’s Parcel. If following such consultation and action, if any by the CFD Administrator, the landowner believes such error still exists, such person may file a written notice with the City Manager or designee of the City appealing the amount of the Special Tax levied on such Assessor’s Parcel. Upon the receipt of such notice, the City Manager or designee may establish such procedures as deemed necessary to undertake the review of any such appeal. The City Manager or designee thereof shall interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment and make determinations relative to the administration of the Special Tax and any landowner appeals. The decision of the City Manager or designee shall be final and binding as to all persons.

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Interpretations may be made by Resolution of the City Council for purposes of clarifying any vagueness or ambiguity as it relates to the Special Tax, the Rate and Method of Apportionment, the classification of properties, or any definition applicable to CFD No. 2017-1.

7. Term of Special Tax
The Special Tax shall be levied annually in perpetuity, unless terminated earlier by the City Council.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-3078

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION

AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF

TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY
OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2017-1 (SERVICES), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE

OF CALIFORNIA THE QUESTION OF LEVYING SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN THAT TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 4)
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Artesia (the “City”) has heretofore conducted proceedings for the establishment of and has established City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California (the “Community Facilities District”) for the purpose of levying special taxes on parcels of taxable property therein for the purpose of providing certain services which are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of the development of said real property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 53339) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, commonly known as the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” (the “Act”) to annex territory to the Community Facilities District by complying with the procedures set forth in said Article 3.5; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25- 3072, a resolution of intention to annex territory to the Community Facilities District pursuant to Section 53339.2 of the California Government Code, determining that the public convenience and necessity require that certain property, consisting of approximately 0.83 acres, be annexed to the Community Facilities District and containing all of the matters prescribed by Section 53339.3 of said Code, and fixing 7:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026, in the in the City Council Chambers, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701, as the time and place for a hearing upon said resolution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said resolution, the City Clerk has published and mailed notice of the time and place of said hearing as required by Section 53339.4 of said Code; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2026, at the time and place of said hearing, the City Council afforded all interested persons for or against the annexation of said property to the Community Facilities District an opportunity to present testimony and to protest against the proposed annexation of said property to the Community Facilities District, and no protests, either oral or in writing, were received; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 53339.7 of said Code, the City Council may now submit the question of levying a special tax within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District to the qualified electors within that territory.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, hereby:

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds that: (i) the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference; (ii) less than twelve (12) persons have been registered to vote within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District during the ninety (90) days preceding the close of the public hearing on March 9, 2026; (iii) pursuant to Section 53326 of the California Government Code, as a result of the findings set forth in clause (ii) above, the vote in the special election called by this resolution shall be by the landowners of the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District whose property would be subject to the special taxes if they were levied at the time of the election, and each landowner shall have one (1) vote for each acre, or portion thereof, which he or she owns within the said territory, which would be subject to the proposed special taxes if they were levied at the time of the election; (iv) pursuant to said Section 53326, the special election must be held at least ninety (90) days, but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the adoption of this resolution, unless such time periods are waived with the unanimous waiver of the qualified electors. All of the qualified electors in the territory to be annexed have waived the time limits and election formalities of the special election.

SECTION 2. Call of Election. The City Council hereby calls and schedules a special election for March 9, 2026, on the proposition with respect to the annual levy of special taxes within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District for paying the cost of the services to be provided within and for the benefit of the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District.

SECTION 3. Proposition. The proposition to be submitted to the voters of the Community Facilities District at such special election shall be as follows:

PROPOSITION A:

Shall Proposition A authorizing the annual levy of special taxes on taxable property in the territory proposed to be annexed to City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California, to pay for (i) police protection services, (ii) fire protection and suppression services, and ambulance and paramedic services, (iii) flood and storm protection services, including but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of storm drainage systems, and (iv) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads, and open space, and reasonable costs of providing the services and to pay costs associated with the determination of the amount of and the levy and collection of the special taxes at the special tax rates set forth in Exhibit “C” to the Resolution No. 25-3072 adopted by the City Council of the City of Artesia on January 12, 2026 be approved? SECTION 4. Conduct of Election. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5 hereof, said election shall be conducted by the City Clerk of the City pursuant to the California Elections Code governing mail ballot elections of cities, and in particular, the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 4000) of said Code, insofar as they may be applicable.

SECTION 5. Election Procedures. The procedures to be followed in conducting the special election on the levy of Special Taxes to pay the annual costs of the services to the qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to the Community Facilities District (the “Special Election”) shall be as follows:
(a) Pursuant to said Section 53326 of the California Government Code, ballots for the special election shall be distributed to the qualified electors by the City Clerk by mail with return postage prepaid, or by personal service. (b) Pursuant to applicable sections of the California Elections Code governing the conduct of mail ballot elections of cities, and specifically Division 4 (commencing with Section 4000) of the California Elections Code with respect to elections conducted by mail, the City Clerk shall mail or deliver to each qualified elector an official ballot in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” and shall also mail or deliver to all such qualified electors a ballot pamphlet and instructions to voter, including a sample ballot identical in form to the official ballot but identified as a sample ballot, a return identification envelope with prepaid postage thereon addressed to the City Clerk for the return of voted official ballots, and a copy of Resolution No. 25-3072; provided, however, that such statement, analysis and arguments may be waived with the unanimous consent of all the landowners. (c) The official ballot to be mailed or delivered by the City Clerk to each landowner-voter shall have printed or typed thereon the name of the landownervoter and the number of votes to be voted by the landowner-voter and shall have appended to it a certification to be signed by the person voting the official ballot which shall certify that the person signing the certification is the person who voted the official ballot, and if the landowner-voter is other than a natural person, that he or she is an officer of or other person affiliated with the landowner-voter entitled to vote such official ballot, that he or she has been authorized to vote such official ballot on behalf of the landowner-voter, that in voting such official ballot it was his or her intent, as well as the intent of the landowner-voter, to vote all votes to which the landowner-voter is entitled based on its land ownership on the proposition set forth in the official ballot as marked thereon in the voting square opposite such proposition, and further certifying as to the acreage of the landowner-voter's land ownership within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District.
(d) The return identification envelope mailed or delivered by the City Clerk to each landowner-voter shall have printed or typed thereon the following: (i) the name of the landowner, (ii) the address of the landowner, (iii) a declaration under penalty of perjury stating that the voter is the landowner or the authorized representative of the landowner entitled to vote the enclosed ballot and is the person whose name appears on the identification envelope, (iv) the printed name and signature of the voter, (v) the address of the voter, (vi) the date of signing and place of execution of said declaration, and (vii) a notice that the envelope contains an official ballot and is to be opened only by the City Clerk. (e) The instruction to voter form to be mailed or delivered by the City Clerk to the landowner-voters shall inform them that the official ballots shall be returned to the City Clerk properly voted as provided thereon and with the certification appended thereto properly completed and signed in the sealed return identification envelope with the certification thereon completed and signed and all other information to be inserted thereon properly inserted by 7:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026.
(f) Upon receipt of the return identification envelopes, which are returned prior to the voting deadline on the date of the election, the City Clerk shall canvass the votes cast in the special election, and shall file a statement with the City Council as to the results of such canvass and the election on each proposition set forth in the official ballot.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED
The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2026. ________________________________

RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________

BEST BEST & KRIEGER
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EXHIBIT “A”

OFFICIAL BALLOT

SPECIAL ELECTION
TOTAL ACRES OF PROPERTY OWNED: 0.83 ACRES
NUMBER OF VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST: 1
CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES),

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
(ANNEXATION NO. 4)
March 9, 2026

OFFICIAL BALLOT
To vote on the measure, fill in the voting square before the word “YES” or before the word “NO” following the proposition. If you tear or deface this ballot, call Richard Wall at 951- 826-8346 to obtain a replacement ballot.
______________________________________________________________________

PROPOSITION A
Shall Proposition A authorizing the annual levy of special taxes on taxable property in the territory proposed to be annexed to City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California, to pay for (i) police protection services, (ii) fire protection and suppression services, and ambulance and paramedic services, (iii) flood and storm protection services, including but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of storm drainage systems, and (iv) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads, and open space, and reasonable costs of providing the services and to pay costs associated with the determination of the amount of and the levy and collection of the special taxes at the special tax rates set forth in Exhibit “C” to the Resolution No. 25-3072 adopted by the City Council of the City of Artesia on January 12, 2026 be approved?
□ YES
□ NO
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-3079

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA,

ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES),

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING

THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY

FACILITIES DISTRICT ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ANNUAL LEVY

OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE

ANNEXED TO SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO PAY THE

COST OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY

FACILITIES DISTRICT, DETERMINING THAT THE TERRITORY

PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IS ADDED TO AND PART OF SAID

COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT WITH FULL LEGAL EFFECT, AND

ORDERING THE RECORDING OF A MAP OF THE BOUNDARIES OF

SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT INCLUDING THE TERRITORY ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 4)
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Artesia (the “City”) has heretofore conducted proceedings for the annexation of approximately 0.83 acres of land to the City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), County of Los Angeles, State of California (the “Community Facilities District”) including conducting a public hearing pursuant to Section 53339.5 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing, the City Council adopted a resolution calling a special election for March 9, 2026, and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to the Community Facilities District the question of levying special taxes within that territory to pay the costs of certain services and the costs associated with the determination of the amount of and levy and collection of special taxes, which will be levied to provide the services and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the Community Facilities District (the "Election Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a statement from the City Clerk (the "City Clerk"), who pursuant to the Election Resolution was authorized to conduct such special election and act as the election official therefor, with respect to the canvass of the ballots returned in and the results of said special election, certifying that at least two-thirds of the votes cast upon the proposition submitted to the qualified electors in said special election were in favor of such proposition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, hereby:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Findings. The City Council finds that: (i) there are no registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be annexed to the Community Facilities District (the "Territory") at the time of the close of the public hearing on March 9, 2026, and pursuant to Section 53326 of the Government Code, the vote in said special election was, therefore, to be by the landowners owning land within the Territory, with each landowner having one vote for each acre or portion thereof of land that he or she owned within the Territory; (ii) pursuant to said Section 53326 and the Election Resolution, the City Clerk caused to be delivered an official ballot for the special election to the owner of the land within the Territory, with return postage prepaid; (iii) said special election has been properly conducted in accordance with all statutory requirements and the provisions of the Election Resolution; (iv) pursuant to said Section 53326, Pioneer Holding, LLC , a California limited liability company, the owner of all the land within the Territory, is entitled to 1 (one) vote; (v) said landowner returned its ballot to the City Clerk prior to the time set by the City Clerk for the close of the election on March 9, 2026; (vi) the ballot returned to the City Clerk by said landowner voted all votes of said landowner in favor of the proposition set forth therein; (vii) at least two-thirds of the votes cast in such special election on said proposition were in favor thereof, and pursuant to Sections 53328 and 53329 of the Government Code, said proposition carried; (viii) pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government Code, the City Council is authorized to determine that the Territory to be annexed has been added to and become a part of the Community Facilities District with full legal effect; and (ix) the City Council is also authorized, pursuant to said Section 53339.8, to annually levy special taxes within the Territory to pay the costs of the services to be provided by the Community Facilities District.

SECTION 3. Declaration of Results. At least two-thirds of the votes voted in the special election on the proposition of the annual levy of special taxes within the Territory to pay the costs of the services to be provided by the Community Facilities District were voted in favor thereof, and such proposition carried.

SECTION 4. Annexation. The Territory is annexed and added to and is a part of the Community Facilities District with full legal effect, and the City Council shall annually levy special taxes within the Territory at the rates as specified in Resolution No. 25-3072 adopted by the City Council on January 12, 2026, to pay costs of certain services to be provided by the Community Facilities District. The boundaries of the Territory are shown on the map entitled, “Annexation Map No. 4, Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), City of Artesia, County of Los Angeles, State of California,” which was recorded on February 11, 2026 in page 24 of book 197 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles as Document No. 2026-0100099.

SECTION 5. Notice. Pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government Code and Section 3117.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles an amendment of the notice of special tax lien of the Community Facilities District including the Territory.

SECTION 6. Entry of the Election Results in the Minutes. The City Clerk is hereby directed, pursuant to the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California, to enter in the minutes the results of the election as set forth in said Certificate of Election Official.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED
The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2026. __________________________

RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________

BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
65344.00505\44596473.1
A-1
EXHIBIT “A”

CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL

AND STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

CITY OF ARTESIA )
The undersigned, ELECTION OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY CERTIFY that pursuant to the provisions of Section 53326 of the Government Code and Division 12, commencing with Section 17000 of the Elections Code of the State of California, I did canvass the returns of the votes cast at the:

CITY OF ARTESIA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(SERVICES), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

SPECIAL ELECTION
(ANNEXATION NO. 4)
in said City, held March 9, 2026.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that this Statement of Votes Cast shows the whole number of votes cast in the territory to be annexed to the Community Facilities District in such City, and the whole number of votes cast for the Proposition in the territory to be annexed to the Community Facilities District in said City, and the totals of the respective columns and the totals as shown for the Proposition are full, true and correct.

1. VOTES CAST ON PROPOSITION A: YES 1
NO 0
WITNESS my hand this ________ day of __________________, 2026.

CITY CLERK

ELECTION OFFICIAL

CITY OF ARTESIA

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 10B.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting Updated Administrative Citation Fines FROM: Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

Staff recommends the City Council, by motion, adopt Resolution No. 26-3076, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Setting Forth the Administrative Citation Schedule of Civil and Administrative Fines for Violations of the Artesia Municipal Code and Related Fees, and Repealing City Council Resolution No. 18-2724.

BACKGROUND:

The use of illegal fireworks in the region, and in the City of Artesia ("City"), has been an issue for several years.

Illegal fireworks pose a serious threat to life and property. MySafe:LA, a nonprofit agency providing fire safety and community resilience, reports that nationwide, 19,500 fires related to fireworks are reported to fire departments every year, $105 million dollars in annual property damage caused by fireworks, an average of 9,100 fireworks injuries send people to the hospital each year, and each year fireworks kill an average of five people – often minor children. The United State Consumer Product Safety Commission also reported that deaths caused by fireworks increased 38 percent from 2023 to 2024, with 11 reported fatalities in 2024; and injuries caused by fireworks increased 52 percent from 2023 to 2024, with 14,700 people being treated in emergency rooms in 2024.

The Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) sets forth rules and regulations for the use and sale of safe and sane fireworks and the prohibition of illegal fireworks. In 2018, the City updated its Administrative Fines for code violations and created specific, more severe, fines for the violation of fireworks regulations. Per Resolution 18-2724, violation of the fireworks code results in an immediate fine of $1,000 for the first and each subsequent violation within a calendar year. At the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting, Staff provided a proposal to increase the fines associated with illegal fireworks, specifically, "dangerous fireworks," due to the severe threat to life and property. At this meeting, the City Council directed staff to also include a more severe fine for the use of illegal fireworks in a large crowd, as defined, due to the increased danger of bodily harm and injury being multiplied when a large group is present.

ANALYSIS:

The use of illegal fireworks poses a threat to both life and property, and warrants a severe penalty to deter individuals from violating the fireworks code. Based on a survey of neighboring cities, the City's current $1,000 fine is fine is low and warrants an update. Staff is recommending raising the specific fines for dangerous fireworks violations while continuing to treat each incident in which someone possesses or discharges dangerous fireworks as one violation (vs. each individual firework discharge being a violation). Below is a comparison of the existing fines and Staff's recommended changes for dangerous fireworks violations in a 12-month period:

Violation Number Current Fines Proposed Fines
First Violation $1,000 $2,000
Second Violation $1,000 $3,500
Third and subsequent
violations $1,000 $5,000
First and subsequent
violation when used in a
large crowd*
N/A $5,000
*A "large crowd" is defined as a gathering of 300 people or more, per the City's Facility Use Regulations.

These new, higher fines, are meant to deter individuals from using illegal, dangerous fireworks and deter responsible persons from allowing the use of illegal, dangerous fireworks on private property. Ordinance No. 28- 982, is also on the agenda for second reading. If adopted, that Ordinance would impose strict liability on property owners when their tenants or guests possess, ignite, set-off, or discharge illegal fireworks on their private property, and they would also be subject to the above fines.

Resolution No. 26-3076 also adopts an administrative hearing fee as outlined in Section 1-7.08(a) of the Artesia Municipal Code for persons contesting an administrative citation. This fee is reflective of the actual cost of the City's contractor, Data Ticket, performing the Hearing Officer services and does not exceed the City's costs in providing for an appeal. Per the Artesia Municipal Code, the hearing fee and all paid citations are refunded if the citation is reversed by the Hearing Officer.

Approval of Resolution No. 26-3076 will enable the City to increase and impose higher fines ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday. If the City Council approves the Resolution, then City staff will undertake a marketing effort to inform and educate the community and residents of the new, higher fines. Such effort would include, but not be limited to social media, e-news blasts, press releases, information in the Artesian, and mailers. The purpose of this marketing campaign and the increased fines is to deter the unlawful possession, sale, and discharge of illegal fireworks that pose severe dangers to the community.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with the approval of Resolution No. 26-3076. There may be indirect effects related to Resolution No. 26-3076 if fines are issued and paid, which would increase general fund revenues.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Attachments
Resolution No 26-3076.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 26-3076

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE

ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE OF CIVIL AND

ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE

ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND RELATED FEES, AND
REPEALING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 18-2724
WHEREAS, Subsection (a) of Section 1-7.06 (Civil and Administrative Fines and Late Payment Fees) of Chapter 7 (Administrative Citations) of Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Artesia Municipal Code provides that the civil and administrative fines imposed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 1 of the AMC for a particular violation must be set forth in the City’s Administrative Citation Schedule;
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2006, in accordance with Penal Code Section 19 and Government Code Sections 36900(b) and 53069.4, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1945, setting forth civil fines in the City’s Administrative Citation Schedule for violations of the Artesia Municipal Code declared to be misdemeanors and infractions; WHEREAS, on March 11, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-2724, updating the civil fines in the City’s Administrative Citation Schedule and make any violation(s) of any ordinance enacted by the City Council subject to administrative fine or penalty and added specific citation fines for violations specific to the City’s Fireworks Code;
WHEREAS, illegal fireworks, particularly dangerous fireworks, as defined by State law, pose a serious threat to life and property. MySafe:LA, a nonprofit agency providing fire safety and community resilience, reports that nationwide, 19,500 fires related to fireworks are reported to fire departments every year, $105 million dollars in annual property damage caused by fireworks, an average of 9,100 fireworks injuries send people to the hospital each year, and each year fireworks kill an average of five people – often minor children;
WHEREAS, the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission also reported that deaths caused by fireworks increased 38% from 2023 to 2024, with 11 reported fatalities in 2024; and injuries caused by fireworks increased 52% from 2023 to 2024, with 14,700 people being treated in emergency rooms in 2024; WHEREAS, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department, each year, thousands of people, many of them children, are burned, blinded, and even disfigured by fireworks.

In addition, fireworks causes fires that cost us millions of dollars in property loss (https://fire.lacounty.gov/fireworks-safety-and-july-4th-celebration-information/; see also, “Illegal fireworks lab connected to massive California explosion is raided, spurring school evacuations,” LA Times, Oct. 28, 2025, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025- 10-28/students-evacuated-as-law-enforcement-raids-illegal-fireworks-lab-in-east-l-a; “Deadly Fourth of July holiday: 3 killed in SoCal due to fireworks,” NBC Los Angeles, Jul. 6, 2025, https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/deadly-fourth-of-july-holiday-3- killed-in-socal-due-to-firework-mishaps/3739250/; “Fireworks explosion in Pacoima turns deadly after multiple homes set on fire,” ABC7 Los Angeles, July 5, 2025, https://abc7.com/post/fire-crews-battling-residential-involving-active-fireworkspacoima/16945427/); WHEREAS, the increased fines related to dangerous fireworks are not meant to be punitive but are meant to deter individuals and entities from using them, including, without limitation, selling, possessing, discharging, and igniting them due to the severity of injury and destruction that they can cause;
WHEREAS, the City Council takes the threat to life and property caused by illegal fireworks seriously, especially considering the grave danger to human life when illegal fireworks are set off in large crowds, multiplying the threat to life; WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create higher fines associated with the violation of the City’s Fireworks Code, especially when dangerous fireworks are possessed or discharged in violation of the Code in places with three hundred (300) persons or more, to assist in deterring the possession and usage of illegal, dangerous fireworks;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 53069.4(a)(1), the City Council desires to update the Administrative Citation Schedule to increase fines associated with the violation of the City’s Fireworks Code; WHERES, the fees and penalties assessed for a late payment of an administrative fine are reasonable. Those fees and penalties are meant to deter individuals from failing to pay their fines, which results in administrative burdens to the City in having to take actions to collect unpaid fines;
WHEREAS, the City Council also wishes to establish an Administrative Hearing Fee that will pay for the City’s cost when an administrative citation is appealed. This fee covers the reasonable cost of the City’s contractor, Data Ticket, which provides Hearing Officer services. The proposed Administrative Hearing Fee does not exceed the City's costs in providing for an appeal; and
WHEREAS, on the regular City Council meeting on March 9, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and heard public testimony from staff and members of the public and considered the staff report.

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

SECTION 1. The above recitals are found to be true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Administrative Citation Schedule of Civil and Administrative Fines and Late Charges attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 3. City Council Resolution 18-2724 is hereby repealed and superseded by this Resolution.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.

SECTION 5. This Resolution shall not become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 9
th day of March, 2026.
______________________________

RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________

BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT “A”

ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE OF CIVIL AND

ADMINISTRATIVE FINES, LATE CHARGES, AND

HEARING FEES

1. Civil Fine for Violations Identified as Infractions. The civil fine for any violation of the Artesia Municipal Code identified as an infraction shall be as follows:
$100.00 For the first violation.
$200.00 For the second violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.
$500.00 For each additional violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.

2. Civil Fines for Violations Identified as Misdemeanors. The civil fine for any violation of the Artesia Municipal Code identified as a misdemeanor shall be as follows:
$250.00 For the first violation.
$500.00 For the second violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.
$1,000.00 For each additional violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.

3. Administrative Fines for Violations Identified as Infractions. The administrative fine for any violation of the Artesia Municipal Code identified as an infraction shall be as follows:
$100.00 For the first violation.
$200.00 For the second violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.
$500.00 For each additional violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.

4. Administrative Fines for Violations Identified as Misdemeanors. Except as set forth in Section 5 of this Schedule, the administrative fine for any violation of the Artesia Municipal Code identified as a misdemeanor shall be as follows:
$250.00 For the first violation.
$500.00 For the second violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.
$1,000.00 For each additional violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.

5. Administrative Fines and Late Charges for Certain Specified Violations Identified as Misdemeanors. Notwithstanding Section 4 of this Schedule, the administrative fines and late charges shall be as follows for violations relating to dangerous fireworks, as provided in Chapter 2 (Fireworks) of Title 4 (Public Safety) Artesia Municipal Code identified as misdemeanors:
$2,000.00 For the first violation.
$3,500.00 For the second violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation.
$5,000.00 For each additional violation of the same Municipal Code section within one year of the first violation
$5,000.00 For the first and each subsequent violation when illegal, dangerous fireworks are discharged at a large gathering, as defined by the City’s Facility Use Regulations as gatherings of three hundred (300) people or more.

In the case that the City is required to dispose of confiscated illegal fireworks, a disposal fee of $100 shall also be charged.

Late Fees and Penalties
All fines outlined in items 1-5 above shall be subject to the late penalties and interest charges outlined in Section 1-2.06 of the Artesia Municipal Code.

Administrative Hearing Fee
$89.00 To request a hearing contesting an administrative citation. The fee will be returned to the person tendering the fee in the event a citation is reversed by a hearing officer (AMC 1-7.08(a)).

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 11A.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: 2026 Independence Day Event and Fireworks Show FROM: Edith Guerra, Parks and Recreation Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve changing the City of Artesia's Independence Day Celebration event date from July 4 to July 3, 2026, due to a shortage of certified fireworks technicians and the City's inability to secure a fireworks vendor for July 4, 2026; and

2. Approve an Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign on the Council's behalf with Zambelli Fireworks to provide a fireworks show on July 3, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $37,800.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Artesia ("City") traditionally hosts an annual Independence Day Celebration at Artesia Park on July 4th.

As this is the 250th anniversary of our nation's Independence Day, staff is working hard to put on an wonderful event to commemorate this significant milestone in our nation's history. The event features live entertainment, family games, and a fireworks display. The fireworks display has been provided by Fireworks America, the City's contracted fireworks vendor since 2023. The City's annual celebration was expected to continue as planned, providing an opportunity for residents to gather and celebrate at Artesia Park in this national observance.

The City was notified on Monday, March 2nd by Fireworks America that due to certified pyrotechnic staffing shortages, the company is unable to provide a fireworks show for Artesia on July 4, 2026. The staffing shortage impacts multiple municipalities across the region, and Fireworks America has confirmed that they cannot service the City on that date. Upon being notified, Staff reached out to other fireworks vendors and was told that the show could not be accommodated on July 4th. In response, Staff evaluated alternative dates and entertainment options to preserve the City's Independence Day Celebration in a manner that maintains the community's expectations while addressing vendor limitations.

ANALYSIS:

Due to Fireworks America's inability to perform on July 4, 2026, staff explored two primary alternatives with three possible vendors:

Option 1: Move the Independence Day Celebration to July 3rd with a traditional fireworks show.

Vendor: Zambelli Fireworks
Show: Traditional 15-18 minute fireworks display
Cost: $37,800
Advantages:

Maintains the traditional fireworks entertainment the community is accustomed to, Lower cost than a drone show alternative, and
Secures a licensed pyrotechnic operator able to perform on July 3.

Consideration:

Event would occur on July 3rd instead of July 4th, and
Requires advance public outreach and marketing adjustments regarding the date change.

Option 2: Drone Show on July 4th
Vendor: Open Sky Drones
Show: Aerial drone show
Cost: $60,000
Advantages:

Maintains July 4th event date, and
No pyrotechnic permitting or technician required.

Consideration:

Higher cost ($22,200 more than Option 1), and
Different experience from traditional fireworks.

The Independence Day Celebration is a long-standing community tradition in Artesia that draws significant attendance on July 4th. Given the significance of of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day, staff believes it is important to preserve the event in a manner that mostly closely maintains community expectations. Therefore, Staff is recommending Option 1, to hold the event on July 3rd to include a traditional fireworks show.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Independence Day Celebration is funded with the Community Promotions Budget in the City's General Fund.

The allocation for the Independence Day Celebration for FY 2025-26 is $50,000, which includes funding for not only fireworks, but for staging, music, games, and giveaways. The majority of this funding was for the 2025 event, with $14,000 available for a deposit for a 2026 Independence Day show. Zambelli Fireworks requires a $18,900 deposit due on March 10, 2026. The additional $4,800 for the deposit, as well as the remaining balance of the show and event production will be recorded as a prepaid expense and subsequently charged to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

2. Approve an Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign on the Council's behalf with Zambelli Fireworks to provide a fireworks show on July 3, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $37,800.

Attachments
CA-2026 City of Artesia Fireworks Proposal -.pdf
City of Artesia - Open Sky Drone July 4, 2026.pdf
City of Artesia,
I would like to thank you for providing Zambelli Fireworks with the opportunity to design a display package for your 2026 Independence Day Celebration.

I have provided an exciting fast-paced display option for your consideration. This program suggests our initial considerations as to show design and describes basic product types and quantities. Our design is consistent with your viewing location from the grounds of Artesia Park.

Zambelli Fireworks will provide all equipment and labor, acquire all permissions and security mandated by authorities having jurisdiction, reserve all transportation required, Workman’s Compensation in addition to liability insurance for your fireworks display. I have attached to the proposal a copy of our sample insurance certificate. Zambelli uses the highest rated insurance in the industry, only offered to “AAA” rated companies. We carry 10 million coverage per display.

We have taken into account all the aspects that are involved with producing a display in Los Angeles County, CA. The product we select will be maximized to afford you the best viewing from the sports park. We have been certain to include a great variety of colors and effects that will be adding a special touch to your fireworks display. This display package will be utilizing Zambelli specialty multi shot effect devices that fire shots in quick succession. This will certainly keep the sky filled for the duration of this rapid paced display. We will also be adding our “signature” Zambelli finale that will leave your spectators breathless as we launch hundreds of shells into the air in a giant finale conclusion.

I have done my best to provide you with a quote that we feel you will get the “most bang for your buck”.

I welcome any questions you may have and I thank you for considering our company to be part of the City’s Celebration.

Sincerely,
John Hagan
John D Hagan
West Coast Project Manager
Zambelli Fireworks Office: 1.800.322.7142
[email protected]
www.zambellifireworks.com
City of Artesia
2026 Independence Day
Fireworks Celebration
Zambelli Fireworks
John Hagan
800-322-7142
[email protected]

FIREWORKS PROPOSAL
City of Artesia
2026 Independence Day
Fireworks Celebration
Show Date: Friday July 3, 2026
Show Budget: $36,000
*2026 five percent tariff surcharge= $1,800
Show Budget All Inclusive: $37,800

Insurance Liability Coverage: $10 Million dollars per incident clause to cover the Fireworks Display. Zambelli uses the highest insurance premium in the industry, only offered to “AAA” rated companies.

State, Local and Federal Permits: Zambelli Fireworks will secure all necessary state, local and federal permits / required licenses.

Transportation Liability Coverage: $5 Million dollars as required by United States Department of Transportation. (DOT)
Workers Compensation: Pyrotechnicians will meet all of the requirements of the Workers Compensation Laws of California.

Site Security and Fire Protection: Customer will assist in providing site security and make arrangements with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

Transportation: Fireworks and equipment will be delivered by qualified CDL drivers with Haz-Mat endorsed licenses as required by US DOT.

Personnel: Zambelli Certified Pyrotechnicians and Trained Assistants; no subcontractors used.

Safety Procedures: Zambelli Fireworks adheres to all safety regulations.

NFPA 1123 code will be strictly enforced.
2026 City of Artesia
SYNOPSIS FOR AN 15 TO 18 MINUTE DISPLAY
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE PRICE $37,800 =================================================================

DEVICE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
=================================================================

ZAMBELLI MULTI SHOT DEVICES (CAKES)
OPENING BARRAGE:
665 Shot Golden Wall Fan Brocades (two) 1330
665 Shot Silver Wall Fan Brocades (two) 1330
400 Shot Titanium Salute Finale Box 400

DISPLAY MAIN BODY
QUANTITY FOUR EACH:
25 Shot Variegated Waterfall 100
25 Shot Colorful Falling Leaves 100
25 Shot Fan Crossettes w/Assorted Color Tails Fan Box 100 25 Shot Fan Bright Popping Flowers /Silver Tails Fan Box 100 25 Shot Screaming Silver Dervish 100
35 Shot Red Dahlias w/Assorted Colored Tails 140
35 Shot Rainbow Dahlias w/Assorted Colored Tails 140
35 Shot Variegated Moons w/Titanium Reports and Tail 140 35 Shot Gold Brocade Waterfalls w/Gold Tails 140
35 Shot Thunder Tourbillions w/Red and Blue Mines Fan Box 140 36 Shot Crackling Palm Trees W/Report 144
36 Shot Red White Blue Crossettes with Red Tails 144
36 Shot Rainbow Crossettes w/Assorted Color Tails Fan Box 144 36 Shot Gold Twinkling Kamuro 144
36 Shot Red to Green Crossettes Fan Box 144
QUANTITY TWO EACH:
80 Shot V-Shaped Colorful Pearls W Golden Tails 160
90 Shot Red Palm Tress W Silver Coconuts 180
100 Shot Variegated Chrysanthemum w/Palm and Silver Tails 200 100 Shot Red Crackling and Green Glittering w/Purple Mines 200 100 Shot Silver Crackling Flowers w/Silver Tails 200
100 Shot Silver Bees 200
100 Shot Variegated Chrysanthemum w/Palm and Silver Tails Fan Box 200 CONTINUED NEXT PAGE:

CONTINUED DISPLAY PRODUCT SYNOPSIS:

QUANTITY TWO EACH:
100 Shot LARGE Exploding Red Pearl w/Silver Strobe 200
100 Shot LARGE Z Shaped Gold Dahlia with Colored Tips 200 100 Shot LARGE Gold Kamuro W/Blue Tail 200
100 Shot LARGE Fan W/Blue tail to Peony 200
100 Shot LARGE Big gold Coconut plus Blue Pearl 200
138 Shot Whirling Peacocks W/Colorful Tails 276
180 Shot Time Changing Gold Rain and Straw Flowers 360
400 Shot V Shaped Red Comets 800
400 Shot V Shaped White Comets 800
400 Shot V Shaped Blue Comets 800
Roman Candle Fan Rack (five per) 10
ZAMBELLI FAMOUS FINALE:

QUANTITY EIGHT EACH:
100 Shot LARGE Super Titanium Salute Finale 800
100 Shot LARGE Super Silver Peony W LOUD Report 800
100 Shot LARGE Thunder King 800
QUANTITY TWO EACH:
136 Shot W Shaped Finale Comets 272
408 Shot Zipper Crackling Palms 816
408 Shot Zipper Lime Green Pearls 816
408 Shot Zipper Sea Blue 816
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHOTS IN THE DISPLAY 15,486
SAMPLE
Show Contract
Open Sky Productions, LLC (the “Company”)
922 S 500 W STE F
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-996-4857
Date: 03/03/2026
Project Reference: Independence Day
To: City of Artesia, CA (the “Client”)
Address: 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701
Show Date(s): 7/4/26
Launch Time: 8:45-9:00PM
Show Size: 150 drones
Venue Name & Address: 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701 1) Company Services:
a) Subject to the terms of this Agreement the Company will provide the following services (the “Services”):
i) FAA flight authorization
ii) Launch site check (as applicable)
iii) Standard show design with up to 4 custom animations approved by Client iv) Programmed music soundtrack
v) Duration of show: 12-13 minutes
vi) Staff travel and expenses
vii) Equipment freight and logistics expenses
viii) Set up, installation, dismantle of equipment
b) The Company will be responsible for providing the Special Flight Operations Certificate from the FAA and any other necessary flight authorizations, if required (the “Company Permits”). All permits licenses and authorizations other than the Company Permits will be the sole responsibility of the Client. 2) Client Responsibilities:
a) Access and permission to use the location specified for the show, in such form as the Company may require, in order to obtain the Company Permits and for event coordination, which must be provided at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled event date
b) An appropriate site for the Services to be performed. Approval and confirmation of the Latitude and Longitude for the event site must be confirmed by the Client in writing upon signing this Agreement, as the site location and characteristics may influence the design and performance of the Services c) All necessary security services to ensure the safety of Company equipment and personnel d) All permits, licenses, and authorizations necessary for the event and Services, save and except for the Company Permits.
3) Price Includes:
a) The Services described above
b) The Company Permits
c) Company travel to and from the event location
a) General Aviation Liability Insurance and Workers Comp coverage 4) Price and Payment Terms:
a) Price for Services: $60,000 (Final Price)
i) 50% due as deposit upon signing of contract
ii) 50% due upon completion of Company Services
5) Additional Provisions:
a) The Client will approve all renderings no later than 5 days before the show, which approval is final, and binding and the Company will perform the show substantially as presented b) Company shall provide evidence to the Client of workers’ compensation coverage of at least $1,000,000 c) Company shall provide evidence to the Client of general liability insurance of at least $5,000,000 d) Company shall provide evidence to the Client of aviation liability insurance of at least $5,000,000 6) General:
a) The Terms and Conditions attached as Schedule “A” form part of this Agreement. By signing below the parties each acknowledge that they have had an opportunity to review such terms and conditions and the parties accept and agree to such terms.
b) This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature and/or transmitted in electronic form and the parties to this Agreement consent thereto.

THE PARTIES have entered into this Agreement as of.

For and on Behalf of
Open Sky Productions, LLC The above quotation is accepted by:

B Jones
____________________________________ ____________________________________ Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Name: Brittany Jones Name:

Title: Account Executive Title:

Date: 3/03/2026 Date:

Schedule “A” - Terms and Conditions

1. Deposits. A non-refundable deposit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total price (the “Deposit”) is required upon execution of this Agreement to secure your booking. If a show is booked within two weeks (14 days) of the required date, then full payment is required upon booking.

2. Payment. All payments shall be made by way of a money transfer, wire transfer, or other form of immediately available funds. Any amounts not paid when due hereunder shall accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum, compounding monthly.

3. FAA Approval. Drone shows are subject to the Company obtaining the Company Permits. In the event such Company Permits are not obtained for any reason (other than the failure of the Client to provide any information reasonably requested by the Company to obtain such Company Permits), this Agreement shall terminate, and the sole right and remedy of the Client shall be a refund of any prepaid amounts. In the event such Company Permits are not obtained due to the failure of the Client to provide any information reasonably requested by the Company, this Agreement shall terminate, without liability of the Company to the Client, and the Company shall be entitled to retain the Deposit as liquidated damages, which amount the parties agree is a reasonable estimate of the Company’s damages in such circumstance.

4. Performance. The Client acknowledges that performance of the Services are subject to reasonable technical or other errors, and that the Services shall be deemed to be fully performed provided that at least 90% of the drones function substantially in the manner intended for the Services.

5. Limited Warranty. All Services to be provided hereunder will be provided in a good and professional manner and in accordance with applicable laws. The Company will not knowingly infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties. The Company makes no representation or warranty whatsoever either expressed or implied, statutory, or otherwise other than as expressly set forth herein and the Client hereby waives the benefit of any such expressed or implied, statutory or other representations or warranties.

7. Force Majeure. The Company shall not be liable for any modification of the Services or any failure to perform or delay in performance under this Agreement if such modification, failure, or delay is due to any strike, lockout, riot, civil commotion, sabotage, embargo, epidemic, inclement weather, act of government, war, act of God or other cause beyond its reasonable control (each a “Force Majeure Event”). Without limiting the foregoing, the Client acknowledges that the performance of the Services and the safety of all person’s present is dependent upon suitable weather conditions on the day of the event. The Company will have the sole discretion to determine if weather conditions are suitable for performance of the Services, and may delay, modify, or cancel the Services in their sole discretion.

8. Cancellations. The Client acknowledges that the Company will spend considerable time and resources in planning the Services, traveling to the event venue and in setting up to perform the Services. In the event of cancellation due to a Force Majeure Event or failure of client to fulfill their contractual obligations, the Client will be issued a credit (the “Credit”) equal to the amount of the Deposit less any expenses incurred prior to cancellation, including but not limited to labor costs, fees for Company Permits and other expenses. The Credit may be applied to a future event to be scheduled within one (1) year of the date of the original event date. Future event dates will be scheduled based on availability at the time of booking. Any unused credits will expire one (1) year following the date of the original event. The foregoing credit shall be the Client’s sole right in the case of any Force Majeure Event and in no case will the Client be entitled to any refund of any amounts paid.

9. Insurance. The parties will each maintain and keep in force during the term of this Agreement general or aviation liability insurance including coverage for personal injury, products liability, and contractual liability, in the amount equivalent to at least USD $5,000,000.00

10. Limitation of Liability. Limitation of Liability. The aggregate liability of the respective parties, and their officers, directors, employees, agents, and consultants (who shall collectively be included in the definition of the “Company” or “Client” for purposes of this section), whether arising under this agreement, contract, tort, negligence, statutory liability or other legal theory, shall be limited to the direct and actual money damages effectively incurred by the indemnified party.

11. Mutual Indemnity. Mutual Indemnity. The Company agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Client, its’ employees, agents, invitees and/or volunteers from any claims, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, property damage or any type of damage and/or injury (to property or person, including without limitation wrongful death), whether brought by an individual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state or local government body or agency, arising out the services provided by the Company. The Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its’ employees, agents, invitees and/or volunteers from any claims, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, property damage or any type of damage and/or injury (to property or person, including without limitation wrongful death), whether brought by an individual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state or local government body or agency, arising out of or incident to any acts, omissions, negligence, or conduct of the Client, its personnel, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers in connection with or arising out of the Client’s negligence, or intentional acts or failure to act, arising out of this Agreement.

12. Termination. Without limiting any other rights or remedies available at law or in equity or otherwise, the Company may terminate this Agreement if:
(a) the Client is in breach or default of any of its obligations under this Agreement and such breach or default continues unrectified for fifteen (15) days following the provision of written notice of such breach or default. (b) the Client enters into proceedings in bankruptcy or insolvency, makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, is adjudged to be bankrupt or insolvent, a petition is filed against the Client under a bankruptcy law, corporate reorganization law, or any other law for the relief of debtors or similar law or a receiver, trustee or similar person is appointed with respect to the Consultant’s assets; or (c) the Client ceases to carry on its business.

13. Assignment. Neither the Company nor the Client shall have the right to transfer or assign this Agreement or any rights, remedies, obligations or benefits hereunder without the prior written permission from the other party.

14. Waiver. The waiver of one breach or default shall not constitute the waiver of any subsequent breach or default and shall not act to amend or negate the rights of any party.

15. Severability. Any provision of this Agreement prohibited by or unlawful or unenforceable under any applicable law shall, at the sole option of the Company, be ineffective without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement; provided, however, that to the extent that the provisions of any such applicable law can be waived, they are hereby waived by the Client.

16. Relationship. The relationship between the Company and the Client will, at all times be one of independent contractors and nothing herein shall be construed as implying a partnership or joint venture relationship.

17. Headings. The inclusion in this Agreement of headings and subheadings is for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

18. Applicable Laws. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah. Jurisdiction and venue shall be the courts of Utah in and for Salt Lake County.

19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and other than as expressly set forth herein there are no other terms, conditions, representations, or warranties of any kind. This Agreement may not be modified except by another agreement, in writing, signed by both parties to this agreement.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 11B.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Non-Profit Facility Use Fees Discussion
FROM: Edith Guerra, Parks and Recreation 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 the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the Facility Usage regulations in relation to Artesia-based Non-Profit organizations versus Non-profit organizations based outside of the City.

BACKGROUND:

At the Mayor's request, Staff was directed to bring forward a discussion regarding the City of Artesia ("City") Facility Use Regulations as they apply to Non-profit Organizations based in the City and Non-profit Organizations located outside of the City. This report summarizes the current regulations as they pertain to Group classifications and provides information for the City Council's review and discussion.

In September 2025, the City Council approved the updated Facility Use Rules and Regulations, which establishes the policies, classifications, and fee schedule governing the use of City-owned parks and recreation facilities; including community centers, meeting rooms, and park amenities. The Facility Use Guidelines are used to:

Establish user classifications (Resident, Non-Resident, Non-Profit, etc.); Define qualification requirements for each category;
Set hourly rental rates and deposits for the use and maintenance of City Facilities; Ensure equitable access to City Facilities;
Provide administrative structure and insurance requirements for uses; and Protect the City's assets and manage liability.

Section 5.00 of the Facility Use Regulations determines the Classification of Users. Each facility use applicant is classified into a group depending on the type of Person or Group submitting the Facility Use application and the intended use.

Group 1 City: Use organized, sponsored, co-sponsored, or conducted by the City.

Group 2 Resident Non-Profit : Use by Resident Non-Profit groups which add to and support Parks and Recreation Department programs. The organization must have at least fifty percent (50%) of its members as residents of the City
Group 3 Non-Resident Non-Profit: Use by Non-Resident Non-Profit Groups which add to and support Parks and Recreation Department programs.

Group 4 Resident: Use by Residents, Resident Groups, or Businesses within the City which are holding private uses or programs which are not complimenting or supporting the Parks and Recreation Department programs.

Group 5 Non-Resident: Use by Non-Residents, Non-Resident Groups, Non Resident Non-Profits or Businesses outside the City which are holding private uses or programs which are not complimenting or supporting the Parks and Recreation Department programs.

When two Non-Profit organizations are vying for a usage on the same date, the Artesia-based Non-profit would receive priority for the usage.

Facility use fees serve to recover the costs associated with providing specific services benefiting the user, thereby reducing the use of General Fund monies for private purposes. Facility use fees accomplish the following:

Collect for the direct cost of salaries and benefits associated with staff processing and administering the facility use;
Collect costs associated with the facility uses share of facility maintenance and upkeep of materials and equipment utilized (tables, chairs, etc.); and
Pay for direct and indirect costs from the department and support departments for processing the facility use.

The fee structure was created in a tiered fashion, with private non-resident users paying the highest fees closest to cost recovery. Private residents users then pay fees with a 37.5% subsidy of full cost recovery, and non-profit organizations pay fees with a 50% subsidy of full cost recovery.

ANALYSIS:

To facilitate the discussion, Staff conducted a review of other cities facility rental regulations as they pertain to Nonprofit organizations based within and outside of the city for comparisons. The review focuses exclusively on meeting room and community center use for Non-Profit Organizations in neighboring jurisdictions.The cities in the surrounding community that were reviewed were: Bellflower, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, and Norwalk.

City of Artesia (Current Policy)
Requires IRS 501(c)3 documentation to classify as a Non-Profit Organization user. If two organizations are vying for the same rental date, Artesia-based non-profit would take precedence over a non-profit based outside of the City.

Artesia-based non-profits require 50% resident membership for classification.

Non-profits receive a 50% subsidy on cost recovery rates.

Residents receive a 37.5% subsidy on cost recovery rates.

Non-residents pay cost recovery rates.

No free-use provision
City of Bellflower
Utilizes a nine-tier classification system
Bellflower-based non-profits receive discounted rates
Non-Bellflower non-profits pay higher rates.

Provides a flat $20 board meeting rate for designated rooms.

No free-use provision
City of Cerritos
Class A non-profits require 51% resident membership that is verified by the Department on a yearly basis and IRS 501(c)3 documentation.

Provides one free 4-hour meeting per month (Monday-Thursday) and one free 6-hour special event per year at a limited amount of facilities (no free uses allowed at Cerritos Park East) Additional use requires payment of fees
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Requires 75% resident participation for non-profit qualification.

Qualifying non-profits receive no charges for room use.

City of Lakewood
Requires 51% resident membership for non-profit allocation Qualified Lakewood non-profits receive free room use at qualified smaller locations.

City of Norwalk
Separate non-profit rate category that receives a discounted hourly rate.

No free-use provision.

Among the six cities reviewed:

Two cities (Lakewood and Hawaiian Gardens) provide unlimited free non-profit room use.

One city (Cerritos) provides limited structured for free use Three cities (Artesia, Norwalk, and Bellflower) maintain discounted cost-recovery models.

While some neighboring cities provide full fee waivers for qualifying resident-based non-profits, the majority maintain discounted cost-recovery structures that are similar to Artesia's current policy. It is also important to note that cities that provide fee waivers for non-profit use have substantially more facilities at their disposal than Artesia, making it easier to provide space free of charge without monopolizing space or disrupting programming. Artesia's model aligns with Norwalk and Bellflower in maintaining a discounted cost-recovery approach that requires nonprofits to contribute toward operational costs through discounted rates rather than a full subsidy model.

If the City Council is interested in providing more differentiation in benefits between resident based Non-Profits compared to non-resident based Non-Profits, Staff has two options for consideration:

1. Increase the number of facility rentals permitted per calendar year from three (3) to four (4) uses for Artesiabased Non-profit organizations; and

2. Consider an increase to the facility rental fee structure for Non-profit organizations based outside of the City to better prioritize access for Artesia-based organizations.

Pending direction from the City Council, Staff may return with amendments to the Facility Use Regulations at a future City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact to the General Fund related to this discussion item. Pending direction from the City Council, Staff will evaluate the financial impact related to any changes through future agenda items.

Facility use fee revenue is a critical component of the Parks and Recreation Department's operating structure.

Revenue generated from facility use rentals:

Collect for the direct cost of salaries and benefits associated with staff processing and administering the facility use
Collecting costs associated with the facility uses share of facility maintenance and upkeep of materials and equipment utilized (tables, chairs, etc.)
Direct and indirect costs from the department and support for processing the facility use A review of facility use rentals at the Albert O. Little Community Center from February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026 show that over 61% of the facility use fees received ($19,622.57 of a total of $31,701.71) from Facility Use rentals came from Non-Profit Organization use of City facilities.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide to direction to staff regarding the Facility Usage regulations in relation to Artesia-based Non-Profit organizations versus Non-profit organizations based outside of the City.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 11C.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Business Improvement District (BID) Update and Direction Regarding the Naming of Downtown
FROM: Carmen Zambrano, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the naming of Downtown to be "Little India," upon formation of the Business Improvement District (BID).

BACKGROUND:

The City of Artesia ("City") continues to prioritize the revitalization and long-term economic health of its Downtown and surrounding commercial corridors. As part of these efforts, the City is working with a consultant to conduct outreach with stakeholders on the formation of a Business Improvement District (BID), which would encompass the Downtown area. A BID is a public-private partnership authorized under California's BID Law, which allows property owners within a defined area to fund improvements and activities benefiting their district through assessments to collaboratively invest in improvements, services, and promotional activities for the BID area.

Potential BID-funded services may include:

Enhanced maintenance and cleanliness services
Decorative lighting and beautification improvements
Marketing and tourism promotion
Business attraction and retention efforts
Community events and place-making initiatives
The consultant was engaged to implement a structured, phased process consisting of analysis, stakeholder outreach, and potential legal formation support. The consultant’s scope of work follows a three-phase approach:

Phase I – Feasibility Analysis and Community Outreach
Baseline assessment of land use, demographics, business mix, mobility, and public-realm conditions Business and property-owner engagement through interviews, workshops, and surveys Drafting of preliminary BID boundaries, governance, and funding model Preparation of a Strategic Action Plan summarizing findings and next steps Phase II – Legal Formation and Adoption Support
Preparation of the Resolution of Intention, boundary map, and assessment methodology Conducting public noticing, meetings, and hearings required by the BID Law Support for Council adoption of an ordinance establishing the district Phase III – Post-Adoption Implementation Support
Business orientation, early branding/marketing support, and assistance transitioning to an independent management association.

The City is currently in Phase I of the feasibility process, which focuses on evaluating district conditions and gauging stakeholder interest. Formation of a BID will only move forward if sufficient support is demonstrated by property owners, who play the central role in establishing and sustaining the district under State law.

ANALYSIS:

Phase I Progress Update
Since execution of the agreement, New City America has initiated Phase I – Feasibility Analysis and Community Outreach activities. Activities have focused on designating the area of the BID (please see attached map), evaluating existing conditions, and assessing stakeholder interest in BID formation. Work completed to date includes:

Conducting a preliminary analysis of commercial corridor conditions and land use patterns Reviewing business composition and economic activity within the proposed district area Developing initial concepts for potential BID boundaries Initiating outreach meetings with property owners and business operators Conducting stakeholder interviews to identify priorities, opportunities, and concerns Beginning discussions regarding potential service priorities and governance structure Early outreach efforts have generated constructive dialogue among stakeholders within the proposed district area.

While the proposed BID structure is property owner-based, engagement from both property owners and business operators has been positive and continues to inform the feasibility evaluation.

District Identity and Naming Consideration
During stakeholder outreach, the identity and branding of the commercial corridor has emerged as an important topic. The proposed district area is widely recognized for its cultural and commercial significance. Stakeholders have expressed interest in formally designating the Downtown area as "Little India," which reflects the established character and supports coordinated marketing and branding efforts.

Staff agrees that the formation of the BID and official naming of the Downtown should occur together, as the renaming would energize and bring attention to our efforts to establish and strengthen the BID. Working with the City Attorney's Office, it has been determined that the City Council may consider adopting a resolution that names the designated area and authorizes related actions, including requesting state designation and signage. Such a resolution would be conditioned to take effect upon the formal establishment of the BID to ensure all necessary actions occur in a timely and coordinated manner.

Next Steps
Outreach efforts on the BID formation remain ongoing, and additional stakeholder engagement will occur over the coming months to further gather support and refine the district parameters. Staff anticipates returning to City Council in Summer 2026 with feasibility findings and recommendations regarding whether to proceed to Phase II – Legal Formation and Adoption Support.

Upon direction from Council, staff will return with a resolution approving the naming of the designated area as "Little India" and authorizing related actions, which would take effect upon the formal establishment of the BID.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with providing direction regarding preparation of a naming resolution.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the naming of Downtown to be "Little India," upon formation of the Business Improvement District (BID).

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04 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 11D.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: 2026 Goal Setting Report
FROM: Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

Staff recommends the City Council, by motion, adopt the 2026 Goal Setting Report and direct staff to begin implementation of the goals.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Artesia ("City") initiated a robust community outreach forum prior to developing the 2026 Goal Setting Report, which included a community survey, town hall, and goal setting City Council meeting. From February 4-6, 2026, the City conducted a community survey via FlashVote to obtain resident feedback on what the City was doing well, what could be improved upon, what issues were priorities, and what the community is concerned about on a five-year basis. On February 19, 2026, the City Council held a Town Hall Meeting wherein the survey results were shared. The survey responses were indicative of the following: the community believes the City is headed in the right direction, prioritizes public safety and community pride of ownership, with long term concerns about road infrastructure, the pending train line, and housing. Those present at the Town Hall shared similar comments, with the majority surrounding community beautification and upkeep, housing, road infrastructure and questions about housing.

On February 23, 2026, the City Council held a Goal Setting Session facilitated by Tripepi Smith to discuss the accomplishments under last years goals, the priorities raised by community members, and how to set the City's 2026 Goals. The 2026 Goal Setting Report is a culmination of the City Council's direction to staff on how to address community priorities and continue to move the City forward.

ANALYSIS:

At the February 23, 2026 goal setting session, the City Council established six goals for the City for the upcoming Fiscal Year. These goals include city beautification, prioritizing high quality public safety services, refining capital improvement project delivery, investing in staff development, creating a comprehensive communications plan, and enhancing economic development program delivery. Each of these goals includes action items, and tactical steps to achieve the goal in the Goal Setting Report. A summary of the Goals is below:

City Beautification:

Develop a robust code enforcement program
Hold additional volunteer clean-up events
Replacing trash cans downtown and elsewhere
Create incentive programs for property owners to upgrade landscaping Update lighting on medians and entryway signage
Assess the effectiveness of the vacant property ordinance after one year (November 2026) Prioritize High Quality Public Safety Services:

Continue to expand ALPR Cameras for Sheriff's Department usage Ensure effective coordination with private security patrol and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for maximum effect
Evaluate a drone program to support enforcement of City codes Continue funding the Alarm Rebate Program
Evaluate additional traffic calming measures for residential use Refine Capital Improvement Project Delivery:

Complete outstanding City projects
Maintain an approved Capital Improvement Plan with timelines online with progress updates Continue to actively seek grants for public EV charging stations and other capital projects Continue to implement the City's Pavement Management Program Invest in Staff Development:

Invest in robust performance culture focused on continuous improvement Encourage training for all staff
Implement improvement culture
Strategically work with departments to use part time and/or contract services to enhance the organization Create a Comprehensive Communications Plan
Work with Council-Ad Hoc to develop a citywide communications plan Assess direct mail communications with residents
Consider communications assessments within the communications plan Enhance Economic Development Program Delivery
Publish ongoing economic development programs on the website Address proper marketing of City businesses
Work with downtown businesses to form a Business Improvement District Encourage all businesses to market as Artesia location for brand recognition FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the 2026 Goal Setting Report at this time. The action items within each goal may have fiscal impacts to the General Fund or other funds, and will be evaluated on a case-bycase basis and addressed through the budget process as staff work towards implementation.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends the City Council, by motion, adopt the 2026 Goal Setting Report and direct staff to begin implementation of the goals.

Attachments
Artesia Goal Setting Report 2026.pdf
City of Artesia
Goal Setting Report
Report Assembled By:

Authors:

Mike Egan, Director
Sofia Gonzalez, Junior Business Analyst
February 2026
City of Artesia Goal Setting
Table of Contents
Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary.................................................................................................................................2 Goal #1: City Beautification..................................................................................................................4 Goal #2: Prioritize High Quality Public Safety Services Focus on the integration and coordination of Sheriff Services, private patrols and technology to ensure the most effective service delivery and community safety................................................................................................................................. 6 Goal #3: Refine Capital Improvement Projects Delivery Improve timeliness of capital project delivery and maintain routine reporting to City Council and community on regular progress.............. 7 Goal #4: Invest in Staff Development and robust performance culture focused on continuous improvement........................................................................................................................................ 8 Goal #5: Create a comprehensive Communications Plan for the City................................................. 9 Goal #6: Enhance Economic Development Program Delivery...........................................................10 - 1 -
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Executive Summary
Purpose
On February 23, 2026, Tripepi Smith facilitated a public goal-setting session with the Artesia City Council and members of the City’s executive team. The Council discussed a broad range of overall goals. The goal setting session developed from and expanded upon the previous annual goal setting session from 2025. At the time of establishing that 2025 plan the City was just beginning to receive critical new revenues from two voter-approved measures; a new three-quarter (.75%) cent business use tax and the initiation of commercial retail cannabis operations in the City. The 2025 plan established early action goals focused on enhancing public safety, infrastructure projects and investment in staff development. As reported by the City Management team, much of those early action goals were accomplished and with further knowledge of revenue performance the City is now well positioned to broaden its goal setting to focus on longer term programs and organizational culture development.

City of Artesia Background
The City of Artesia is a small, vibrant community celebrated for its rich cultural diversity, thriving small business sector, outstanding restaurants, quality parks programs and innovative public education system.

The City initiated this goal-setting effort to focus resources on important community projects and to enhance organizational capacity, aiming to maintain its positive trajectory in service delivery.

In recent years, Artesia has made significant strides. In late 2021, the City faced serious financial challenges, including insufficient revenue, inadequate financial reporting and high staff turnover in critical positions. However, over the past few years, Artesia has successfully addressed these issues.

The City expanded its revenue base by implementing voter-approved cannabis sales and securing voter approval for Measure AAA. In August 2024, Artesia’s Finance Department received a clean audit report for the Fiscal Year 2022-23, marking the completion of a backlog in financial reporting that spanned multiple years — an important achievement. Additionally, the City received a clean audit report for the Fiscal Year 2023-24. in February 2025, demonstrating Artesia’s commitment to responsible financial management and transparency. For Fiscal Year 2024-25 the City Finance Department received its first Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) in many years, a milestone achievement!
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Goal Setting Process
The City of Artesia engaged Tripepi Smith to lead its goal-setting process to guide the upcoming 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget.

Tripepi Smith, along with the City’s executive team reported on accomplishments from the past year based on the goals established by the City Council in 2025. Following this report Tripepi Smith facilitated a Council discussion on setting new goals for the coming year. Following thorough discussion the Council agreed on six comprehensive goals.

Based on City Council input Tripepi Smith created a work plan for each goal, as outlined below.
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Goal #1: City Beautification
Councilmembers reported that residents routinely comment on the need to address deficient property maintenance on private and public property.
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Goal #2: Prioritize High Quality Public Safety Services Focus on the integration and coordination of Sheriff Services, private patrols and technology to ensure the most effective service delivery and community safety - 6 -
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Goal #3: Refine Capital Improvement Projects Delivery
Improve timeliness of capital project delivery and maintain routine reporting to City Council and community on regular progress.
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Goal #4: Invest in Staff Development
Promote a culture of prompt and effective service delivery grounded in accountability, integrity, continuous improvement and mutual respect. Implement best practices in hiring and staff development through training and shared commitment to purpose. - 8 -
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Goal #5: Create a comprehensive Communications Plan
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Improve communications to ensure the highest possible level of public awareness of City programs.
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Goal #6: Enhance Economic Development Program Delivery
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