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Artesia City Council
March 9, 2026

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Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
You may view this meeting live over the internet at
https://ca-artesia2.civicplus.com/241/City-Council-Meetings-Video Monday, March 9, 2026
7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Call to Order

2. ROLL CALL

2.A. Roll Call

3. INVOCATION

3.A. Invocation
— Bishop Robert Magalogo, Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.A. Pledge of Allegiance

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments may also be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote.

Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Those wishing to speak are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.

5.A. Public Comment

6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

6.A. Councilmember Comments

7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

7.A. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation

7.B. Women’s History Month Proclamation

7.C. National Social Work Month Proclamation

7.D. Red Cross Month Proclamation

7.E. Community Impact Award

7.F. Government Finance Professionals Week Proclamation

7.G. Staff Introduction

8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS

8.A. Cal Cities Legislative Update

8.B. Saahas For Cause

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9K) be acted on simultaneously in one vote unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion and/or action on the item. In the event a member of the City Council requests separate discussion on a Consent Calendar item, or the item is removed from the Consent Calendar to allow for public comments on the item to be read. The City Council will consider that item immediately following approval of the rest of the Consent Calendar.

9.A. Accounts Payable Check Register - February 2026
— Recommendation: Receive and File.

9.B. City Financial Report - January 2026
— Recommendation: Receive and File.

9.C. AB 1234 Reporting
— Recommendation: Receive and File.

9.D. City Council Meeting Minutes
— Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented for January 12, 2026 - Joint Regular Artesia City Council and Special Artesia Housing Authority Meeting, and January 26, 2026 - Special Meeting.

9.E. Sister City Designation Policy
— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3077, Approving a Sister City Designation Policy

9.F. Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Public Financing Authority Appointment and Status Update
— Recommendation: Appoint Skip Vega To Serve as the City of Arteisia’s Public Member Representative to the Public Financing Authority of the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, in Accordance With the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District’s Formation Resolution.

9.G. Award of Professional Services Agreement to BPR Consulting Group for Building and Safety Services
— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute on the Council’s Behalf, a Professional Service Agreement for Building and Safety Services to Bpr Consulting Group in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,500,000 From April 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2029; And — Approve a Budget Amendment to the Building and Safety Division.

9.H. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Annual Housing Element Progress Report — Recommendation: 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)

9.I. Award of Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services for City-Wide Landscape Maintenance in City Right-of-Way and Public Facilities — Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute on Their Behalf, a FiveYear 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 of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15304 (Class 4) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

9.J. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance Establish Temporary Outdoor Lighting Regulations
— Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 26-981, 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; And — Find That This Action Is Exempt From the Requirements of CEQA Pursuant to Sections 15378(b) (5), and 15061(b)(3).

9.K. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance Amending the City's Fireworks Code — Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 28-982, Amending Chapter 2 (Fireworks) of Title 4 (Public Safety) Regarding Illegal Fireworks;
— Find the Ordinance Exempt From CEAQ under Sate CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2),(3) 15061(b)(3); And
— 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.

10. PUBLIC HEARING

10.A. Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) (Annexation No. 4) — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No 26-3078, 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); — Adopt Resolution No. 26-3079, 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); and
— Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 26-983, 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)

10.B. Resolution Adopting Updated Administrative Citation Fines — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3076, 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

11. DISCUSSION

11.A. 2026 Independence Day Event and Fireworks Show
— Recommendation: 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 — Approve an Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to execute on the Council's Behalf With Zambelli Fireworks to Provide a Fireworks Show on July 3, 2026 for an Amount Not-ToExceed $37,800.

11.B. Non-Profit Facility Use Fees Discussion
— Recommendation: 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.

11.C. Business Improvement District (BID) Update and Direction Regarding the Naming of Downtown — Recommendation: Discuss and Provide Direction To Staff Regarding the Naming of Downtown To Be “Little India,” Upon Formation of the Business Improvement District (BID).

11.D. 2026 Goal Setting Report
— Recommendation: Adopt the 2026 Goal Setting Report and Direct Staff To Begin Implementation of the Goals.

12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING

12.A. City Manager Reporting

13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

13.A. Councilmember Comments

14. ADJOURNMENT

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

Date Posted: March 5, 2026

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

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Check Register - February 2026 FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

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

BACKGROUND:

The attached demands summary (accounts payable checks) is a list of all checks issued by the City of Artesia from February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026.

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

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

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

Attachments
Demand Check Register 2-2026.pdf
Transaction Type Post Date
Due Date
Transaction
Amount
Payment # Amount Paid
J4100N Invoice 02/03/2026 $920.00 87507 $920.00
02/03/2026
$920.00 $920.00
3004492 Invoice 02/03/2026 $104.17 87508 $104.17
02/03/2026
3004692 Invoice 02/24/2026 $109.38 87615 $109.38
02/24/2026
$213.55 $213.55
712331334 Invoice 02/06/2026 $95.00 41395 $95.00
02/06/2026
714486876 Invoice 02/27/2026 $76.25 41389 $76.25
02/27/2026
713947940 Invoice 02/25/2026 $54.00 41390 $54.00
02/25/2026
713947660 Invoice 02/25/2026 $492.00 41391 $492.00
02/25/2026
713632632 Invoice 02/20/2026 $93.75 41392 $93.75
02/20/2026
713634249 Invoice 02/20/2026 $131.25 41393 $131.25
02/20/2026
712330514 Invoice 02/06/2026 $137.50 41394 $137.50
02/06/2026
714492743 Invoice 02/27/2026 $1,365.24 41397 $1,365.24
02/27/2026
712958764 Invoice 02/13/2026 $932.50 41398 $932.50
02/13/2026
$3,377.49 $3,377.49
02062026 Invoice 02/10/2026 $827.20 87542 $827.20
02/10/2026
02202026 Invoice 02/24/2026 $864.08 87616 $864.08
02/24/2026
$1,691.28 $1,691.28
02202026 Invoice 02/24/2026 $8.34 87617 $8.34
02/24/2026
$8.34 $8.34
EM065365 Invoice 02/03/2026 $231.00 87509 $231.00
02/03/2026
EM065029 Invoice 02/03/2026 $132.00 87509 $132.00
02/03/2026
$363.00 $363.00
115921 Invoice 02/03/2026 $19.58 87510 $19.58
Hedge Trimmer Repair 02/03/2026
115922 Invoice 02/03/2026 $547.15 87510 $547.15
Trim Edger Repair 02/03/2026
118256 Invoice 02/03/2026 $548.03 87510 $548.03
Lease 007-0089611-001
02/13/2026 02/24/2026
Lease 007-0089611-001
Totals for ADP COMMERCIAL LEASING LLC:

ADP, Inc.
02/06/2026 02/06/2026
Processing Charges for
period ending 12/31/2025,
02/27/2026 02/27/2026
Processing Charges for
period ending 02/28/2026,
02/25/2026 02/25/2026
City of Artesia
February 2026 Check Register
Date Transaction # Description Payment Date
4LEAF, INC.
01/26/2026 02/03/2026
Code Enforcement Training
Totals for 4LEAF, INC.:

ADP COMMERCIAL LEASING LLC
01/16/2026 02/03/2026
02/06/2026 02/06/2026
Processing Charges for
period ending 12/31/2025,
02/27/2026 02/27/2026
AHH Processing Charges for
PPE 02/13/2026 and Time
02/13/2026 02/13/2026
Processing Charges for
02/25/2026 02/25/2026
Processing Charges for
2025/Q4 YE Tax Repor, AHH
02/20/2026 02/20/2026
Processing Charges for
period ending 12/31/2025,
02/20/2026 02/20/2026
Processing Charges for
period ending 12/31/2025,
Payroll 02.06.2026 and
Totals for AFSCME PEOPLE:

AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
01/27/2026 02/03/2026
Physical - Pre Employment
01/21/2026 02/03/2026
Physical - Pre- Employment
Totals for AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH:

Processing Charges for
period ending 01/30/2026,
Totals for ADP, Inc.:

AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
Union Dues, Payroll
02/20/2026 02/24/2026
Union Dues, Payroll
Totals for AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36:

AFSCME PEOPLE
02/20/2026 02/24/2026

ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER INC
12/23/2025 02/03/2026
12/23/2025 02/03/2026
01/14/2026 02/03/2026
Toro Repair 02/03/2026
103247 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,793.53 87510 $1,793.53
02/03/2026
$2,908.29 $2,908.29
103656 Invoice 02/10/2026 $12,343.54 87543 $12,343.54
02/10/2026
104350 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,035.18 87580 $1,035.18
02/17/2026
104017 Invoice 02/24/2026 $13,686.73 87618 $13,686.73
02/24/2026
$27,065.45 $27,065.45
287344025104X0204202 Invoice 02/19/2026 $707.12 41387 $707.12 02/19/2026
287252847559X0213202 Invoice 02/28/2026 $223.08 41396 $223.08 02/28/2026
$930.20 $930.20
105772 Invoice 02/03/2026 $61.66 87511 $61.66
02/03/2026
105759 Invoice 02/03/2026 $151.74 87511 $151.74
02/03/2026
105758 Invoice 02/03/2026 $249.04 87511 $249.04
25MPH Speed Limit Signs 02/03/2026
105760 Invoice 02/03/2026 $466.87 87511 $466.87
Parking Signs 02/03/2026
$929.31 $929.31
1054010 Invoice 02/24/2026 $50.40 87619 $50.40
26/01 Utilities 02/24/2026
1054016 Invoice 02/24/2026 $70.00 87619 $70.00
26/01 HCD Notice 02/24/2026
1054002 Invoice 02/24/2026 $75.60 87619 $75.60
26/01 Administration 02/24/2026
1054009 Invoice 02/24/2026 $103.00 87619 $103.00
26/01 Public Records Act 02/24/2026
1054015 Invoice 02/24/2026 $315.00 87619 $315.00
26/01 Motel 6 02/24/2026
1054005 Invoice 02/24/2026 $378.00 87619 $378.00
26/01 Parks & Recreation 02/24/2026
1054004 Invoice 02/24/2026 $634.40 87619 $634.40
26/01 City Clerk 02/24/2026
1054001 Invoice 02/24/2026 $756.00 87619 $756.00
26/01 City Manager 02/24/2026
1054008 Invoice 02/24/2026 $840.00 87619 $840.00
26/01 General Litigation 02/24/2026
1054007 Invoice 02/24/2026 $980.00 87619 $980.00
02/24/2026
1054011 Invoice 02/24/2026 $980.00 87619 $980.00
26/01 CFD General 02/24/2026
1054012 Invoice 02/24/2026 $1,050.00 87619 $1,050.00
26/01 Labor/Employment 02/24/2026
1053999 Invoice 02/24/2026 $1,283.10 87619 $1,283.10
26/01 Code Enforcement 02/24/2026
1054014 Invoice 02/24/2026 $1,809.90 87619 $1,809.90
02/24/2026
1054006 Invoice 02/24/2026 $2,167.20 87619 $2,167.20
26/01 Public Works 02/24/2026
1054000 Invoice 02/24/2026 $2,268.00 87620 $2,268.00
26/01 City Council Project 02/24/2026
1054013 Invoice 02/24/2026 $2,835.00 87620 $2,835.00
02/24/2026
1054003 Invoice 02/24/2026 $11,692.80 87620 $11,692.80
26/01 Planning 02/24/2026
$28,288.40 $28,288.40
09/23/2025 02/03/2026
Repairs to Toro
Totals for ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER INC:

ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
1/18- 1/31/26 Crossing
10/29/2025 02/17/2026
10/12-10/25/25 Crossing
02/20/2026 02/24/2026
Custom Sign First Christian
Reformed Church
01/15/2026 02/03/2026
'Keep Right' Signage and
01/15/2026 02/03/2026
2/1- 2/14/26 Crossing Guard
Totals for ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

AT&T
02/19/2026 02/20/2026
26/02 License Plate Readers
02/28/2026 02/27/2026
26/02 Parking Handheld
Totals for AT&T:

BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST
01/15/2026 02/03/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
01/15/2026 02/03/2026
Totals for BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST:

BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Deposit - 11746 South
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Special Projects -
26/01 Economic
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:

BLOOD DONORS OF AMERICA
100246542 Invoice 02/03/2026 $150.00 87512 $150.00
02/03/2026
$150.00 $150.00
119785 Invoice 02/24/2026 $168.66 87621 $168.66
02/24/2026
117844 Invoice 02/24/2026 $337.32 87621 $337.32
02/24/2026
$505.98 $505.98
02092026 Invoice 02/10/2026 $2,670.00 87544 $2,670.00
02/10/2026
$2,670.00 $2,670.00
229 Invoice 02/10/2026 $183.79 87545 $183.79
Facility Supplies 02/10/2026
230 Invoice 02/10/2026 $88.34 87545 $88.34
Nitrile Gloves 02/10/2026
$272.13 $272.13
01312026 Invoice 02/05/2026 $567.16 41369 $567.16
02/05/2026
02062026 Invoice 02/05/2026 $26,378.28 41369 $26,378.28 02/05/2026
4203484552-02/2026 Invoice 02/01/2026 $90,801.16 41369 $90,801.16 26/02 Health Premium 02/01/2026
02202026_CC Invoice 02/20/2026 $567.16 41377 $567.16
02/20/2026
02202026 Invoice 02/20/2026 $26,367.81 41399 $26,367.81 02/20/2026
$144,681.57 $144,681.57
5037563639 Invoice 02/10/2026 $659.69 87546 $659.69
02/10/2026
5036469304 Invoice 02/17/2026 $909.63 87581 $909.63
02/17/2026
$1,569.32 $1,569.32
FY25/26 Invoice 02/10/2026 $62.72 87547 $62.72
02/10/2026
$62.72 $62.72
2024-08-15 Invoice 02/03/2026 $121,882.50 87513 $121,882.50 02/03/2026
$121,882.50 $121,882.50
4257119970 Invoice 02/24/2026 $299.61 87622 $299.61
02/24/2026
4256219541 Invoice 02/24/2026 $701.62 87622 $701.62
02/24/2026
$1,001.23 $1,001.23
ASIT001574 Invoice 02/17/2026 $5,480.00 87582 $5,480.00 02/17/2026
$5,480.00 $5,480.00
3507800-00-021126 Invoice 02/03/2026 $73.02 87514 $73.02 02/03/2026
3507880-00-021126 Invoice 02/03/2026 $999.25 87514 $999.25 02/03/2026
$1,072.27 $1,072.27
351607 Invoice 02/03/2026 $9,566.30 87515 $9,566.30
02/03/2026
$9,566.30 $9,566.30
70687030201312 Invoice 02/10/2026 $4,466.12 41370 $4,466.12

BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
12/02/2025 02/10/2026
01/12/2026 02/10/2026
Totals for BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY:

CalPers
11/18/2025 02/24/2026
Boot Allowance - Bustros,
Totals for BOOT WORLD #20:

BRETT WOOD
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
C&D Deposit Refund for
Totals for BRETT WOOD:
01/26/2026 02/03/2026
Facility Deposit Refund
Totals for BLOOD DONORS OF AMERICA:

BOOT WORLD #20
01/17/2026 02/24/2026
Boot Allowance - Andy
Pers/Pepra Retirement
Totals for CalPers:

CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
02/03/2026 02/10/2026
2/20-3/19/26 Sharp Copiers
11/05/2025 02/17/2026
11/20-12/19/25 Sharp
Totals for CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT:

CENTRAL BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
02/05/2026 02/10/2026
Pers/Pepra Retirement
02/05/2026 02/10/2026
Pers/Pepra Retirement
02/01/2026 02/10/2026
02/20/2026 02/24/2026
Pers/Pepra Retirement
02/20/2026 02/20/2026
25/12 Design Services for
Totals for CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE:

CINTAS CORP
01/21/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 AJ Park Janitorial
01/13/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Artesia Park Janitorial
Totals for CINTAS CORP:

CITY OF BREA
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
FY25/26 Membership Dues
Totals for CENTRAL BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION:

CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
01/01/2026 02/03/2026
Annual Renewal Website
Totals for CIVICPLUS LLC:

COLONIAL LIFE
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 IT service and onsite
Totals for CITY OF BREA:

CITY OF NORWALK
02/03/2026 02/03/2026
11/15-01/15/26 11908 169th
02/03/2026 02/03/2026
11/15-01/15/26 169th &
Totals for CITY OF NORWALK:

CIVICPLUS LLC
12/31/2025 02/03/2026
26/02 Supplemental Ins. 02/10/2026
$4,466.12 $4,466.12
99022122501 Invoice 02/03/2026 $3,168.93 87516 $3,168.93 02/03/2026
99022112501 Invoice 02/03/2026 $8,791.27 87516 $8,791.27 02/03/2026
99022012601 Invoice 02/24/2026 $3,884.50 87623 $3,884.50 02/24/2026
$15,844.70 $15,844.70
REIMB Invoice 02/24/2026 $90.34 87624 $90.34
02/24/2026
$90.34 $90.34
84747 Invoice 02/03/2026 $57.00 87517 $57.00
02/03/2026
$57.00 $57.00
1849 Invoice 02/17/2026 $5,140.00 87583 $5,140.00
02/17/2026
$5,140.00 $5,140.00
70144-00001-020126 Invoice 02/10/2026 $419.24 87548 $419.24 02/10/2026
$419.24 $419.24
002 Invoice 02/10/2026 $400.00 87549 $400.00
Dog Day Afternoon 02/10/2026
$400.00 $400.00
202600578 Invoice 02/10/2026 $3,527.50 87550 $3,527.50
02/10/2026
$3,527.50 $3,527.50
2074A45283 Invoice 02/24/2026 $2,128.34 87625 $2,128.34 Graffiti Supplies 02/24/2026
$2,128.34 $2,128.34
113841 Invoice 02/03/2026 $516.11 87518 $516.11
02/03/2026
113840 Invoice 02/03/2026 $941.64 87518 $941.64
02/03/2026
113852 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,680.00 87518 $1,680.00
02/03/2026
113838 Invoice 02/03/2026 $11,616.00 87518 $11,616.00
02/03/2026
113843 Invoice 02/10/2026 $560.00 87551 $560.00
02/10/2026
113845 Invoice 02/10/2026 $767.06 87551 $767.06
02/10/2026
113822 Invoice 02/10/2026 $1,260.00 87551 $1,260.00
02/10/2026
113839 Invoice 02/10/2026 $6,446.24 87551 $6,446.24
02/10/2026
$23,787.05 $23,787.05
1-26-26 Invoice 02/10/2026 $2,395.00 87552 $2,395.00
02/10/2026
$2,395.00 $2,395.00
480414A-020426 Invoice 02/19/2026 $5,278.52 41378 $5,278.52 02/19/2026
$5,278.52 $5,278.52

CRYSTAL TIMBERLAKE
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
Travel Reimbursement -
Totals for CRYSTAL TIMBERLAKE:

DANIELLE OSBORNE
02/03/2026 02/03/2026
Danielle Osborne - Livescan
Totals for DANIELLE OSBORNE:

DEB'S BOOKKEEPLUS
02/16/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for COLONIAL LIFE:

COUNTY OF LA INTERNAL SERVICES DEPT
01/28/2026 02/03/2026
25/12 GIS Support and
12/22/2025 02/03/2026
25/11 GIS Support and
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 GIS Support &
Totals for COUNTY OF LA INTERNAL SERVICES DEPT:

Totals for DERAIN DAVIS:

DUDEK
01/27/2026 02/10/2026
CAAP Service 11/22-
Totals for DUDEK:

DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION
25/12, 26/01 Accounting
Totals for DEB'S BOOKKEEPLUS:

DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
26/02 HMO Dental Coverage
Totals for DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY:

DERAIN DAVIS
01/19/2026 02/10/2026
Historical Walk Lights (22
12/04/2025 02/03/2026
Installation of Two
Decorative Street Poles on
12/10/2025 02/10/2026
Electrical Repair at City Hall
12/10/2025 02/10/2026
Receptacle Installation at
Artesia Park for Holiday
11/05/2025 02/10/2026
Repairs to City Hall and
02/02/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION:

DUPRE ENTERPRISES
12/03/2025 02/03/2026
Timer Replacement at
12/03/2025 02/03/2026
Timer Replacement at City
12/23/2025 02/03/2026

EDITH GUERRA
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
Tuition Reimbursement
Totals for EDITH GUERRA:

Enterprise FM Trust
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
26/02 Electric Vehicle Lease
& Fleet Maintenance
Totals for Enterprise FM Trust:
12/04/2025 02/10/2026
Electrical Repairs at Corby
Totals for DUPRE ENTERPRISES:

REIMB Invoice 02/24/2026 $111.44 87626 $111.44
02/24/2026
$111.44 $111.44
MAR2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $240.64 87584 $240.64
26/03 Medical Premium 02/17/2026
$240.64 $240.64
15455297 Invoice 02/10/2026 $1,000.43 87553 $1,000.43
02/10/2026
$1,000.43 $1,000.43
167179224 Invoice 02/01/2026 $732.73 41371 $732.73
26/02 Vision Coverage 02/01/2026
$732.73 $732.73
260100 Invoice 02/24/2026 $11,744.86 87627 $11,744.86
02/24/2026
$11,744.86 $11,744.86
0243215-B068233 Invoice 02/10/2026 $2,395.48 87554 $2,395.48 02/10/2026
$2,395.48 $2,395.48
INV44036-CBE Invoice 02/10/2026 $498.27 87555 $498.27
02/10/2026
$498.27 $498.27
24159 Invoice 02/10/2026 $264.00 87556 $264.00
02/10/2026
$264.00 $264.00
02062026 Invoice 02/10/2026 $80.00 87557 $80.00
02/10/2026
02202026 Invoice 02/24/2026 $46.09 87628 $46.09
02/24/2026
02202026 Invoice 02/24/2026 $80.00 87629 $80.00
02/24/2026
$206.09 $206.09
3231563850-011926 Invoice 02/12/2026 $184.99 41379 $184.99 02/12/2026
5628095136-013123 Invoice 02/09/2026 $236.06 41379 $236.06 02/09/2026
$421.05 $421.05
0055238698-021126 Invoice 02/18/2026 $140.22 41380 $140.22 26/01 11938 South St. 02/18/2026
2865004438-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $195.68 41380 $195.68 02/18/2026
4905793578-021226 Invoice 02/18/2026 $26.49 41380 $26.49 26/01 18530 Corby Ave. 02/18/2026
1373230000-021326 Invoice 02/18/2026 $816.40 41380 $816.40 02/18/2026
8072740000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $581.99 41380 $581.99 26/01 11710 South St IRR 02/18/2026
4302440000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $443.34 41380 $443.34 26/01 11734 IRR Artesia 02/18/2026
4273230000-021726 Invoice 02/18/2026 $857.68 41380 $857.68 26/01 12034 Artesia IRR 02/18/2026
1113139225-021326 Invoice 02/18/2026 $602.24 41380 $602.24 02/18/2026
9725940000-021326 Invoice 02/18/2026 $55.11 41380 $55.11 26/01 17202 Alburtis 02/18/2026
8217720000-021326 Invoice 02/18/2026 $310.12 41380 $310.12 26/01 17203 Corby Ave. 02/18/2026

ERICKA JACKSON
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
01/31/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Dial-a-Ride Services
Totals for FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.:

FLAGANDBANNER.COM
02/02/2026 02/10/2026
Replacement City, US, and
Totals for FLAGANDBANNER.COM:

FLEXTG
01/23/2026 02/10/2026
02/01/2026 02/10/2026
Totals for FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.:

FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.

Travel Reimbursement - Risk
Totals for ERICKA JACKSON:

ERNESTO OLIVARES
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for ERNESTO OLIVARES:

EXCEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
Overpayment Refund -
Totals for EXCEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC:

FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.

Rene Trevino, 02/28/2026
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
Ericka Jackson, 02/20/2026
Totals for FRANCHISE TAX BOARD:

FRONTIER
02/12/2026 02/24/2026
City Hall Internet 1/19-
12/20-1/19/26 Overage
Totals for FLEXTG:

FORTIFYIT
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
365 Business Basic License
Totals for FORTIFYIT:

FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
Ericka Jackson, 02/06/2026
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 18609 IRR Pioneer
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 11504 Artesia Blvd IRR
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/09/2026 02/24/2026
Public Work Internet 1/16-
Totals for FRONTIER:

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 17189 Irr Baber Ave
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
8756430000-021726 Invoice 02/18/2026 $719.56 41380 $719.56 02/18/2026
7902030000-021326 Invoice 02/18/2026 $968.36 41380 $968.36 02/18/2026
8783687207-021126 Invoice 02/18/2026 $382.24 41380 $382.24 02/18/2026
2942430000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $55.11 41380 $55.11 26/01 18641 Corby 02/18/2026
2274300000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $137.79 41380 $137.79 26/01 18644 Alburtis Ave 02/18/2026
9174300000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $572.62 41380 $572.62 02/18/2026
0274300000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $33.45 41380 $33.45 26/01 18747 Fp Clarkdale 02/18/2026
1274300000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $789.94 41380 $789.94 26/01 18750 Clarkdale 02/18/2026
8514744341-021126 Invoice 02/18/2026 $544.62 41380 $544.62 02/18/2026
6350093223-021126 Invoice 02/18/2026 $140.22 41380 $140.22 02/18/2026
5534220000-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $443.34 41380 $443.34 02/18/2026
9138539384-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $355.13 41380 $355.13 02/18/2026
5353387681-020426 Invoice 02/18/2026 $216.49 41380 $216.49 02/18/2026
7677238922-021226 Invoice 02/18/2026 $275.57 41380 $275.57 26/01 11504 178th St 02/18/2026
2376836656-021226 Invoice 02/18/2026 $526.25 41380 $526.25 02/18/2026
$10,189.96 $10,189.96
9771241495 Invoice 02/10/2026 $24.93 87558 $24.93
02/10/2026
9781162384 Invoice 02/10/2026 $90.55 87558 $90.55
Supplies for Artesia Park 02/10/2026
9781162376 Invoice 02/10/2026 $90.55 87558 $90.55
Supplies for Artesia Park 02/10/2026
9771241487 Invoice 02/10/2026 $190.53 87558 $190.53
02/10/2026
9781162301 Invoice 02/10/2026 $366.77 87558 $366.77
Supplies for City Hall 02/10/2026
9781162343 Invoice 02/10/2026 $441.40 87558 $441.40
02/10/2026
9781162350 Invoice 02/10/2026 $283.40 87558 $283.40
Supplies for City Hall 02/10/2026
9781162327 Invoice 02/10/2026 $890.18 87558 $890.18
02/10/2026
9781162368 Invoice 02/10/2026 $1,204.45 87558 $1,204.45 Supplies for City Hall 02/10/2026
9781162335 Invoice 02/10/2026 $1,385.37 87558 $1,385.37 Supplies for Artesia Park 02/10/2026
$4,968.13 $4,968.13
18371 Invoice 02/10/2026 $5.08 87559 $5.08
02/10/2026
$5.08 $5.08
44560 Invoice 02/10/2026 $45.00 87560 $45.00
Backflow Device 02/10/2026
Inspection
$45.00 $45.00
JAN2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,734.20 87585 $1,734.20
26/01 Karate Class 02/17/2026
$1,734.20 $1,734.20
21793 Invoice 02/10/2026 $2,748.45 87561 $2,748.45
26/01 17815 Pioneer Blvd
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
2/01 18506 Irr Pioneer Blvd
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 17512 IRR Norwalk
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Norwalk & South St
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Norwalk Blvd So of
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 17514 Norwalk Blvd
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Droxford St Norwalk
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 18747 Clarkdale Ave
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 18803 Elaine Ave
01/14/2026 02/10/2026
Rain Gear for Maintenance
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
01/14/2026 02/10/2026
Rain Gear for Maintenance
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 186th St & Jersey Ave
Totals for GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY:

GRAINGER
Totals for HAZZARD BACKFLOW INC.:

HEDSSON JIMENEZ
Totals for GRAINGER:

GREEN HOME BUILDERS INC
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
Overpayment Refund -
Totals for GREEN HOME BUILDERS INC:

HAZZARD BACKFLOW INC.
10/12/2025 02/10/2026
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
Supplies for Artesia Park
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
Supplies for Artesia Park
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
01/22/2026 02/10/2026
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for HEDSSON JIMENEZ:

HOLIDAYGOO
02/03/2026 02/10/2026
02/10/2026
$2,748.45 $2,748.45
5272089703 Invoice 02/17/2026 $4,659.80 87586 $4,659.80 02/17/2026
5271752066 Invoice 02/17/2026 $2,555.38 87586 $2,555.38 02/17/2026
5271752066 Invoice 02/17/2026 $4,659.80 87586 $4,659.80 02/17/2026
5271859390 Invoice 02/17/2026 $7,276.21 87586 $7,276.21 02/17/2026
$19,151.19 $19,151.19
12312526 Invoice 02/17/2026 $2,478.00 87587 $2,478.00
25/12 Senior Meals 02/17/2026
01312526 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,843.50 87587 $1,843.50
26/01 Senior Meals 02/17/2026
$4,321.50 $4,321.50
12042025 Invoice 02/03/2026 $750.00 87519 $750.00
02/03/2026
$750.00 $750.00
15721 Invoice 02/10/2026 $2,220.00 87562 $2,220.00
02/10/2026
15678 Invoice 02/10/2026 $3,408.00 87562 $3,408.00
02/10/2026
$5,628.00 $5,628.00
15310771 Invoice 02/10/2026 $11.41 87563 $11.41
02/10/2026
$11.41 $11.41
164133 Invoice 02/24/2026 $4,500.00 87630 $4,500.00
26/03 - Lobbyist Contract 02/24/2026
$4,500.00 $4,500.00
021726 Invoice 02/17/2026 $400.00 87588 $400.00
02/17/2026
$400.00 $400.00
ART1MS412511 Invoice 02/17/2026 $4,596.25 87589 $4,596.25 02/17/2026
$4,596.25 $4,596.25
MAR2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $240.64 87590 $240.64
26/03 Medical Premium 02/17/2026
$240.64 $240.64
122025 Invoice 02/03/2026 $130.00 87520 $130.00
02/03/2026
013026 Invoice 02/03/2026 $635.00 87520 $635.00
Town Hall Postcards 02/03/2026
1234 Invoice 02/10/2026 $200.00 87564 $200.00
02/10/2026
$965.00 $965.00
MAR2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $225.36 87591 $225.36
26/03 Medical Premium 02/17/2026
$225.36 $225.36
AR260202 Invoice 02/03/2026 $4,150.00 87521 $4,150.00
26/01 Lobbyist Service 02/03/2026
AR260105 Invoice 02/03/2026 $4,150.00 87521 $4,150.00
25/12 Lobbyist Service 02/03/2026
12/17/2025 02/17/2026
Public Works Yard - Fire
Suppression 12/15- 2/31/25
12/18/2025 02/17/2026
Public Works Yard - Fire
01/01/2026 02/17/2026
Park Facilities - HVAC 12/15-
Totals for HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC:

HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION
01/09/2026 02/17/2026
Spring Eggstravaganza
Totals for HOLIDAYGOO:

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
02/01/2026 02/17/2026
Public Works Yard - Fire
YAL Gardening Consultant
for Sept-Dec '25
Totals for INFINILEAF LLC:

INTELLI-TECH
10/16/2025 02/10/2026
Fortinet Renewal at various
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
FY25/26 Barracuda Renewal
Totals for INTELLI-TECH:

JAMES LEE
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
02/10/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION:

INFINILEAF LLC
12/04/2025 02/03/2026
12/31/2025 02/17/2026
25/11 Municipal Storm
Totals for JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES:

JOSE ASCENCIO
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Overpayment Refund -
Totals for JAMES LEE:

JOE A. GONSALVES & SON
02/23/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for JOE A. GONSALVES & SON:

JOEL GANDELMAN
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Entertainment for Dog Day
Totals for JOEL GANDELMAN:

JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES
Delivery to the Walking Man
Totals for KAREN GONZALEZ:

KAREN HEATH
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for KAREN HEATH:

KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC
02/02/2026 02/03/2026
01/05/2026 02/03/2026
Totals for JOSE ASCENCIO:

KAREN GONZALEZ
12/20/2025 02/03/2026
Designs for Construction
01/30/2026 02/03/2026
02/05/2026 02/10/2026
$8,300.00 $8,300.00
2412.8-009 Invoice 02/17/2026 $3,645.20 87592 $3,645.20 02/17/2026
$3,645.20 $3,645.20
26020904394 Invoice 02/24/2026 $6,547.12 87631 $6,547.12 26/01 Industrial Waste 02/24/2026
$6,547.12 $6,547.12
261690TZ Invoice 02/17/2026 $67.17 87593 $67.17
25/12 Helicopter Service 02/17/2026
261490TZ Invoice 02/17/2026 $167.92 87593 $167.92
25/08 Helicopter Service 02/17/2026
261689TZ Invoice 02/17/2026 $839.59 87593 $839.59
25/11 Helicopter Service 02/17/2026
261492TZ Invoice 02/17/2026 $671.67 87593 $671.67
25/10 Helicopter Service 02/17/2026
261491TZ Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,779.93 87593 $1,779.93
25/09 Helicopter Service 02/17/2026
261520TZ Invoice 02/17/2026 $395,282.85 87593 $395,282.85 02/17/2026
$398,809.13 $398,809.13
L105402-IN Invoice 02/24/2026 $63.00 87632 $63.00
02/24/2026
L104558-IN Invoice 02/24/2026 $63.00 87632 $63.00
02/24/2026
$126.00 $126.00
01152026 Invoice 02/03/2026 $139.70 87522 $139.70
26/01 Supplemental Ins. 02/03/2026
02152026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $139.70 87594 $139.70
26/02 Supplemental Ins. 02/17/2026
$279.40 $279.40
4242 Invoice 02/03/2026 $3,813.28 87523 $3,813.28
02/03/2026
4222 Invoice 02/10/2026 $10,486.52 87565 $10,486.52
02/10/2026
$14,299.80 $14,299.80
200006718171-2/11/26 Invoice 02/03/2026 $721.53 87524 $721.53 02/03/2026
$721.53 $721.53
4930339327 Invoice 02/01/2026 $2,943.14 41372 $2,943.14 02/01/2026
$2,943.14 $2,943.14
IN260000340 Invoice 02/10/2026 $45,045.35 87566 $45,045.35 25/10 Building & Safety 02/10/2026
IN260000403 Invoice 02/10/2026 $70,611.47 87566 $70,611.47 25/11 Building & Safety 02/10/2026
$115,656.82 $115,656.82
38086 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,030.95 87525 $1,030.95
02/03/2026
38071 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,344.15 87525 $1,344.15
02/03/2026
38053 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,318.05 87525 $1,318.05
02/03/2026
38034 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,109.25 87525 $1,109.25
02/03/2026
38015 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,722.60 87525 $1,722.60
Totals for KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC:
01/14/2026 02/17/2026
01/14/2026 02/17/2026
01/22/2026 02/17/2026
25/12 General Law
Totals for LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:

LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL
01/11/2026 02/24/2026
Language Testing - V.
01/14/2026 02/17/2026
01/28/2026 02/17/2026

KOSMONT COMPANIES
12/31/2025 02/17/2026
25/12 Econ Dev
Totals for KOSMONT COMPANIES:

LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
02/09/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS:

LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
01/28/2026 02/17/2026
Professional Cleaning
01/02/2026 02/10/2026
Office Cleaning Services - 3
Totals for LEXLU SERVICES LLC:
12/08/2025 02/24/2026
Language Testing - E.

Totals for LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL:

LEGAL SHIELD
01/29/2026 02/03/2026
02/15/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for LEGAL SHIELD:

LEXLU SERVICES LLC
01/12/2026 02/03/2026
01/29/2026 02/10/2026
Totals for LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS:

LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
01/23/2026 02/03/2026
Legal Notice - Ordinance
01/16/2026 02/03/2026
Legal Notice -Case # 2025-
33, Ordinance #26- 980
01/09/2026 02/03/2026

LIBERTY UTILITIES
02/03/2026 02/03/2026
11/19-1/15/26 - 16712
Totals for LIBERTY UTILITIES:

LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
02/01/2026 02/10/2026
26/02 Life & Disability Ins.

Totals for LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
12/22/2025 02/10/2026
Legal Notice - Housing
12/26/2025 02/03/2026
Legal Notice -Code
Amendment Case #2025- 33
12/19/2025 02/03/2026
02/03/2026
38100 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,722.60 87595 $1,722.60
02/17/2026
38101 Invoice 02/17/2026 $665.55 87595 $665.55
Legal Notice Ord 26-979 02/17/2026
$8,913.15 $8,913.15
JAN2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $32.25 87596 $32.25
26/01 Yoga PM 02/17/2026
$32.25 $32.25
23569 Invoice 02/10/2026 $516.22 87567 $516.22
Staff Uniforms 02/10/2026
23599 Invoice 02/10/2026 $547.43 87567 $547.43
Staff Uniforms 02/10/2026
$1,063.65 $1,063.65
MECARTESIA2 Invoice 02/24/2026 $330.00 87633 $330.00
02/24/2026
$330.00 $330.00
117934 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,516.00 87526 $1,516.00
02/03/2026
117933 Invoice 02/03/2026 $3,092.00 87526 $3,092.00
02/03/2026
117932 Invoice 02/03/2026 $10,186.00 87526 $10,186.00
02/03/2026
117976 Invoice 02/24/2026 $8,903.00 87634 $8,903.00
02/24/2026
$23,697.00 $23,697.00
MAR2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $240.64 87597 $240.64
26/03 Medical Premium 02/17/2026
$240.64 $240.64
100246447 Invoice 02/03/2026 $150.00 87527 $150.00
02/03/2026
$150.00 $150.00
100838809 Invoice 02/10/2026 $150.00 87568 $150.00
02/10/2026
$150.00 $150.00
02062026 Invoice 02/05/2026 $9,368.34 41373 $9,368.34
02/05/2026
20251231-109-2430030 Invoice 02/17/2026 $433.00 87598 $433.00 02/17/2026
M18928 Invoice 02/17/2026 $41.20 87598 $41.20
02/17/2026
M18927 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,941.65 87598 $1,941.65
02/17/2026
02202026 Invoice 02/20/2026 $9,376.40 41381 $9,376.40
02/20/2026
$21,160.59 $21,160.59
18315 Invoice 02/24/2026 $5,000.00 87635 $5,000.00
02/24/2026
$5,000.00 $5,000.00
1162428438 Invoice 02/24/2026 $39,969.05 87636 $39,969.05 02/24/2026
$39,969.05 $39,969.05
23316-00001-020126 Invoice 02/10/2026 $4,132.42 87569 $4,132.42 02/10/2026
$4,132.42 $4,132.42
Legal Notice - 26-980, 26979
01/30/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS:

LOURDES TREROTOLA
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for LOURDES TREROTOLA:

Legal Notice - Ordinance
01/30/2026 02/17/2026
12/31/2025 02/03/2026
Main Line Repair at Artesia
12/31/2025 02/03/2026
Main Line Repair on Pioneer
12/31/2025 02/03/2026
Plant Installation on Pioneer
01/31/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 Landscape
Totals for MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC:

LYNNPRO
01/21/2026 02/10/2026
01/28/2026 02/10/2026
Totals for LYNNPRO:

MARIPOSA ECO CONSULTING INC
02/16/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 SB 1383
Totals for MARIPOSA ECO CONSULTING INC:

MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC

MARY JO MEGOWAN
01/26/2026 02/03/2026
Security Deposit Refund
Totals for MARY JO MEGOWAN:

MICHAEL TANDOC
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
Security Deposit Refund
Totals for MICHAEL TANDOC:

MissionSquare Retirement
02/05/2026 02/10/2026

MARTIN GAMEZ
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for MARTIN GAMEZ:

Totals for MissionSquare Retirement:

MOSS, LEVY & HARTZHEIM, LLP
01/31/2026 02/24/2026
FY24/25 Audit Completion
457b, 401a and Roth for
01/22/2026 02/17/2026
Q3 2026 Administrative
02/04/2026 02/17/2026
Q4 2025 Administrative
02/04/2026 02/17/2026
Q3 2025 Administrative
02/20/2026 02/24/2026
457b, 401a and Roth for
Totals for MOSS, LEVY & HARTZHEIM, LLP:

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC
01/30/2026 02/24/2026
Four Automated License
Totals for MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC:

MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
26/02 PPO Dental Coverage
Totals for MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL:

NATALIE HERRERA
MAR2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $240.64 87599 $240.64
26/06 Medical Premium 02/17/2026
$240.64 $240.64
35341 Invoice 02/10/2026 $16,333.34 87570 $16,333.34
26/02 Street Sweeping 02/10/2026
35265 Invoice 02/10/2026 $16,333.34 87570 $16,333.34
26/01 Street Sweeping 02/10/2026
$32,666.68 $32,666.68
IR-6148 Invoice 02/10/2026 $8,500.00 87571 $8,500.00
02/10/2026
$8,500.00 $8,500.00
348372FRANK Invoice 02/24/2026 $155.00 87637 $155.00
02/24/2026
$155.00 $155.00
21982 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,375.73 87600 $1,375.73
02/17/2026
$1,375.73 $1,375.73
10609 Invoice 02/17/2026 $480.00 87601 $480.00
02/17/2026
$480.00 $480.00
188491 Invoice 02/03/2026 $1,513.75 87528 $1,513.75
02/03/2026
$1,513.75 $1,513.75
INVM0020521 Invoice 02/17/2026 $21,389.06 87602 $21,389.06 26/01 Bus Service 02/17/2026
$21,389.06 $21,389.06
02022026 Invoice 02/03/2026 $135.08 87529 $135.08
02/03/2026
$135.08 $135.08
26B0019353937 Invoice 02/18/2026 $79.23 41382 $79.23
02/18/2026
26B0021825716 Invoice 02/18/2026 $103.14 41382 $103.14
02/18/2026
26B0019168509 Invoice 02/18/2026 $186.67 41382 $186.67
02/18/2026
26B1158700003 Invoice 02/18/2026 $283.13 41382 $283.13
02/18/2026
$652.17 $652.17
96371911 Invoice 02/10/2026 $150.00 87572 $150.00
02/10/2026
$150.00 $150.00
80855574-020226 Invoice 02/18/2026 $1,003.00 41383 $1,003.00 Refilled Postage Machine 02/18/2026
$1,003.00 $1,003.00
1614 Invoice 02/10/2026 $1,829.16 87573 $1,829.16
02/10/2026
1612 Invoice 02/24/2026 $8,218.81 87638 $8,218.81
02/24/2026
$10,047.97 $10,047.97
REIMB Invoice 02/03/2026 $850.29 87530 $850.29
02/03/2026
$850.29 $850.29
260045 Invoice 02/17/2026 $17,220.00 87603 $17,220.00
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for NATALIE HERRERA:

NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
01/31/2026 02/10/2026
Totals for NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

NEW CITY AMERICA
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
Replenishing Certificate
Totals for NORWALK PRINTING:

NUTECH FIRE ALARM & SECURITY
01/01/2026 02/17/2026
PW Yard Annual Fire Alarm
Totals for NUTECH FIRE ALARM & SECURITY:
26/02 Downtown PBID - Inv.

Totals for NEW CITY AMERICA:

NORWALK LA MIRADA PLUMBING
02/17/2026 02/24/2026
Park Office Men's Restroom
Totals for NORWALK LA MIRADA PLUMBING:

NORWALK PRINTING
02/11/2026 02/17/2026
Replenish Petty Cash
Totals for PETTY CASH:

PRIMO BRANDS
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
AJ Park - Water 1/15-
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
Public Works - Water 1/15-
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
Artesia Park - Water 1/15-
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
P.F PETTIBONE & CO
01/07/2026 02/03/2026
Storing Supplies for City
Totals for P.F PETTIBONE & CO:

PCAM, LLC
01/31/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for PCAM, LLC:

PETTY CASH
02/03/2026 02/03/2026
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for PUSHPA BUDHATHOKI:

Quadient Finance USA Inc.
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for Quadient Finance USA Inc.:

RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS
02/04/2026 02/10/2026
Audio/Mixer for Town Hall
01/13/2026 02/24/2026
City Hall - Water 1/15-
Totals for PRIMO BRANDS:

PUSHPA BUDHATHOKI
02/10/2026 02/10/2026
Mariachi Festival ProductionsTotals for RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS:

RENE TREVINO
02/03/2026 02/03/2026
Reimburse Sac Leg Tour Trip
Totals for RENE TREVINO:

RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
02/09/2026 02/17/2026
02/17/2026
$17,220.00 $17,220.00
36631 Invoice 02/10/2026 $92,445.00 87574 $92,445.00
02/10/2026
$92,445.00 $92,445.00
2026_01 Invoice 02/10/2026 $19,100.00 87575 $19,100.00
02/10/2026
2025_12 Invoice 02/10/2026 $24,500.00 87575 $24,500.00
02/10/2026
2026-01 Invoice 02/17/2026 $2,855.00 87604 $2,855.00
02/17/2026
2025-11 Invoice 02/17/2026 $4,700.00 87604 $4,700.00
02/17/2026
2025-12 Invoice 02/17/2026 $2,630.00 87604 $2,630.00
02/17/2026
$53,785.00 $53,785.00
MAR2026 Invoice 02/24/2026 $360.00 87639 $360.00
02/24/2026
$360.00 $360.00
5599 Invoice 02/10/2026 $200.00 87576 $200.00
02/10/2026
5600 Invoice 02/10/2026 $350.00 87576 $350.00
02/10/2026
5601 Invoice 02/10/2026 $420.00 87576 $420.00
02/10/2026
5560 Invoice 02/17/2026 $900.00 87605 $900.00
02/17/2026
5561 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,050.00 87605 $1,050.00
02/17/2026
5559 Invoice 02/17/2026 $12,702.50 87605 $12,702.50
02/17/2026
$15,622.50 $15,622.50
1002246825 Invoice 02/03/2026 $150.00 87531 $150.00
Facility deposit refund 02/03/2026
$150.00 $150.00
JAN/FEB2026 Invoice 02/17/2026 $83.50 87606 $83.50
Jan/Feb '26 Guitar Class 02/17/2026
$83.50 $83.50
1292025 Invoice 02/03/2026 $700.00 87532 $700.00
02/03/2026
022826 Invoice 02/24/2026 $125.00 87640 $125.00
02/24/2026
$825.00 $825.00
8-2026 Invoice 02/24/2026 $21,700.00 87641 $21,700.00
02/24/2026
$21,700.00 $21,700.00
700454958639-012726 Invoice 02/06/2026 $233.65 41374 $233.65 26/01 18510 Corby Ave. 02/06/2026
700483004874-012826 Invoice 02/06/2026 $6,820.35 41374 $6,820.35 26/01 Various Locations 02/06/2026
700485859203-012726 Invoice 02/06/2026 $3,686.49 41374 $3,686.49 02/06/2026
700492283835-012026 Invoice 02/06/2026 $324.73 41374 $324.73 02/06/2026
700492421150-012026 Invoice 02/06/2026 $183.68 41374 $183.68 26/01 Artesia/Gridley 02/06/2026
700498964105-012026 Invoice 02/06/2026 $401.36 41374 $401.36 02/06/2026

RKA CONSULTING GROUP
12/22/2025 02/10/2026
25/11 Engineering Design
Totals for RKA CONSULTING GROUP:

Professional Services for
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Totals for RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS:
01/02/2026 02/17/2026
25/12 Encroachment Permit
Totals for RON IBARRA ENGINEERING:

RTA BROADCASTING
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
RTA Crab Dinner Fundraiser
Totals for RTA BROADCASTING:

SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
01/31/2026 02/10/2026

RON IBARRA ENGINEERING
02/02/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 Engineering Services
02/02/2026 02/10/2026
25/12 Engineering Services
02/02/2026 02/17/2026
26/01 Encroachment Permits
12/01/2025 02/17/2026
25/11 Encroachment Permits
25/12 Deposit - 17610-18
12/31/2025 02/17/2026
25/12 General Planning
Totals for SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL:
26/01 Deposit - 11746 South
01/31/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 Deposit - 17610-18
01/31/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 Housing Element -
12/31/2025 02/17/2026
25/12 Deposit - 11746 South
12/31/2025 02/17/2026
Soroptimist International of Artesia-Cerritos
02/01/2026 02/03/2026
Soroptimist Monte Carlo
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
2026 Monte Carlo Gala
Totals for Soroptimist International of Artesia-Cerritos:

SOUTH ASIAN NETWORK
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
Community Benefits Grant
Totals for SOUTH ASIAN NETWORK:

SAHARA CARES
01/26/2026 02/03/2026
Totals for SAHARA CARES:

SEUNG YOUNG JEUNG
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for SEUNG YOUNG JEUNG:
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 Various Traffic Signals
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 Various Locations TC02/06/2026 02/10/2026
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 18750 Clarkdale EV

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
700560422190-012026 Invoice 02/06/2026 $75.57 41374 $75.57 02/06/2026
700562509108-012026 Invoice 02/06/2026 $84.53 41374 $84.53 26/01 12001 Artesia Blvd 02/06/2026
700405333439-012826 Invoice 02/06/2026 $947.29 41374 $947.29 26/01 Various Locations 02/06/2026
700491366274-020226 Invoice 02/06/2026 $18,621.53 41374 $18,621.53 26/01 Various Locations 02/06/2026
$31,379.18 $31,379.18
12690659565-021326 Invoice 02/19/2026 $14.30 41384 $14.30 26/02 18641 Corby Ave 02/19/2026
17740623008-020426 Invoice 02/19/2026 $71.25 41384 $71.25 02/19/2026
17950623003-020426 Invoice 02/19/2026 $186.10 41384 $186.10 02/19/2026
17949759637-021326 Invoice 02/19/2026 $13.65 41384 $13.65 26/02 18644 Alburtis Ave 02/19/2026
04530693599-021926 Invoice 02/19/2026 $225.98 41384 $225.98 26/02 11870 169th St 02/19/2026
12280628004-021726 Invoice 02/19/2026 $39.79 41384 $39.79 02/19/2026
$551.07 $551.07
111435 Invoice 02/03/2026 $19.76 87533 $19.76
02/03/2026
111328 Invoice 02/03/2026 $614.38 87533 $614.38
Door Repair at City Hall 02/03/2026
112818 Invoice 02/24/2026 $375.05 87642 $375.05
02/24/2026
$1,009.19 $1,009.19
82018 Invoice 02/03/2026 $11,520.00 87534 $11,520.00
02/03/2026
82217 Invoice 02/24/2026 $10,800.00 87643 $10,800.00
02/24/2026
$22,320.00 $22,320.00
188521501-012126 Invoice 02/09/2026 $119.99 41375 $119.99 26/01 11870 169th St. 02/09/2026
188522301-012126 Invoice 02/09/2026 $169.99 41375 $169.99 02/09/2026
188521401-012126 Invoice 02/09/2026 $185.00 41375 $185.00 26/01 11870 169th St. 02/09/2026
188522201-012126 Invoice 02/09/2026 $190.00 41375 $190.00 02/09/2026
$664.98 $664.98
R-00623869 Invoice 02/03/2026 $283.29 87535 $283.29
02/03/2026
R-00622026 Invoice 02/03/2026 $280.20 87535 $280.20
02/03/2026
R-00618182 Invoice 02/03/2026 $388.23 87535 $388.23
02/03/2026
R-00641778 Invoice 02/17/2026 $280.20 87607 $280.20
02/17/2026
R-00641351 Invoice 02/17/2026 $283.29 87607 $283.29
02/17/2026
R-00641045 Invoice 02/24/2026 $1,451.16 87644 $1,451.16 02/24/2026
$2,966.37 $2,966.37
13795 Invoice 02/03/2026 $9,150.00 87536 $9,150.00
02/03/2026
$9,150.00 $9,150.00
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
26/02 18747 Clarkdale Ave
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
26/02 18750 Clarkdale Ave
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
26/01 18600 1/2 S Norwalk
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO:

Southern California Gas Company
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/20/2026 02/24/2026
AJ Park - Repaired Kitchen
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS:

SOUTHWEST PATROL INC
01/31/2026 02/03/2026
Security Guard Services 1/16-
02/15/2026 02/24/2026
Security Guard Services 2/1-
Totals for SOUTHWEST PATROL INC:
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
26/02 11931 South St -
Totals for Southern California Gas Company:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS
11/17/2025 02/03/2026
Key Duplicates for Public
11/05/2025 02/03/2026
26/01 18750 Clarkdale Ave.

Totals for SPECTRUM BUSINESS:

SSD ALARM SYSTEMS
12/01/2025 02/03/2026
12/1-2/28/26 18722
12/01/2025 02/03/2026

SPECTRUM BUSINESS
02/09/2026 02/10/2026
02/09/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
02/09/2026 02/10/2026
02/09/2026 02/10/2026
Totals for SSD ALARM SYSTEMS:

STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION
01/06/2026 02/03/2026
178th St. Sidewalk & Asphalt
Repair (Ross Middle School)
Totals for STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION:

Sterling Administration
12/1-2/28/26 18750
11/01/2025 02/03/2026
11/1-1/31/25 AJ Park
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
3/1-5/31/26 18750 Clarkdale
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
3/1-3/31/26 18722 Clarkdale
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
3/1-3/31/26 18747 Clarkdale
921721 Invoice 02/19/2026 $1,950.00 41388 $1,950.00
02/19/2026
$1,950.00 $1,950.00
100895304 Invoice 02/24/2026 $81.00 87645 $81.00
Refund Youth Softball 02/24/2026
$81.00 $81.00
33179 Invoice 02/24/2026 $175.66 87646 $175.66
Copy Paper 02/24/2026
$175.66 $175.66
T02371 Invoice 02/10/2026 $52.20 87577 $52.20
02/10/2026
62336362 Invoice 02/17/2026 $3,435.52 87608 $3,435.52
02/17/2026
$3,487.72 $3,487.72
2026-02249 Invoice 02/10/2026 $666.67 87578 $666.67
02/10/2026
$666.67 $666.67
F4814 Invoice 02/17/2026 $975.00 87609 $975.00
02/17/2026
$975.00 $975.00
981989691-020126 Invoice 02/19/2026 $1,032.08 41385 $1,032.08 02/19/2026
$1,032.08 $1,032.08
188948046-0 Invoice 02/03/2026 $372.88 87537 $372.88
26/01 Telephone Service 02/03/2026
189454182-0 Invoice 02/17/2026 $378.93 87610 $378.93
26/02 Telephone Service 02/17/2026
$751.81 $751.81
7883-26/02 Invoice 02/26/2026 $44,613.92 41400 $44,613.92 02/26/2026
$44,613.92 $44,613.92
515022 - DT Invoice 02/17/2026 $870.00 87611 $870.00
02/17/2026
$870.00 $870.00
1348565 Invoice 02/01/2026 $30.50 41376 $30.50
02/01/2026
1347122 Invoice 02/01/2026 $54.95 41376 $54.95
02/01/2026
1348557 Invoice 02/01/2026 $4,608.56 41376 $4,608.56
02/01/2026
$4,694.01 $4,694.01
100076391 Invoice 02/03/2026 $150.00 87538 $150.00
02/03/2026
$150.00 $150.00
REIMB Invoice 02/17/2026 $770.55 87612 $770.55
02/17/2026
$770.55 $770.55
100049240 Invoice 02/03/2026 $150.00 87539 $150.00
02/03/2026
$150.00 $150.00
237264 Invoice 02/17/2026 $828.00 87613 $828.00
02/19/2026 02/20/2026
26/01 FSA/DCA
Totals for Sterling Administration:
02/18/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for SUPERIOR OFFICE PRODUCTS:

TABORDA
02/04/2026 02/10/2026
4 Adobe Acrobat Pro
02/04/2026 02/17/2026
Adobe license Renewal 2/18-
Totals for TABORDA:

TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.

SUDHA RAJ
02/24/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for SUDHA RAJ:

SUPERIOR OFFICE PRODUCTS
26/02 City Cell Phone
Totals for T-MOBILE:

TPX COMMUNICATIONS
01/16/2026 02/03/2026
02/02/2026 02/10/2026
26/01 Review Potential City
Totals for TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.:

THE WALKING MAN, INC.
02/09/2026 02/17/2026
Distributions of Post cards
for Town Hall 2/19/26
Totals for THE WALKING MAN, INC.:

T-MOBILE
02/19/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC:

VALLEY ALARM
02/01/2026 02/10/2026
26/02 - 18644 Alburtis
02/01/2026 02/10/2026
26/012- 17203 Corby Ave (
02/01/2026 02/10/2026
26/02 - Fire Station, AJ
Padelford Park & Artesia
Totals for VALLEY ALARM:
02/16/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for TPX COMMUNICATIONS:

U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
02/26/2026 02/26/2026
26/02 Credit Card Purchases
Totals for U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS:

VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
26/02 Winter Basketball
Totals for VICTOR MANALO:

VIVIAN BOCALA
01/20/2026 02/03/2026
Security Deposit Refund
Totals for VIVIAN BOCALA:

WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
11/30/2025 02/17/2026

VANESSA MENDOZA
01/21/2026 02/03/2026
Facility Deposit Refund
Totals for VANESSA MENDOZA:

VICTOR MANALO
02/17/2026 02/17/2026
Hotel Stay Sac Leg Tour
02/17/2026
239813 Invoice 02/17/2026 $10,586.50 87613 $10,586.50
26/01 Tree Maintenance 02/17/2026
$11,414.50 $11,414.50
23673 Invoice 02/10/2026 $5,874.22 87579 $5,874.22
02/10/2026
$5,874.22 $5,874.22
91507579 Invoice 02/24/2026 $142.72 87647 $142.72
02/24/2026
91507486 Invoice 02/24/2026 $109.08 87647 $109.08
26/02 18644 Alburtis Ave. 02/24/2026
91507487 Invoice 02/24/2026 $109.08 87647 $109.08
26/02 18641 Corby Ave. 02/24/2026
91508796 Invoice 02/24/2026 $129.71 87647 $129.71
26/02 17203 Corby Ave. 02/24/2026
91510189 Invoice 02/24/2026 $182.33 87647 $182.33
02/24/2026
91507862 Invoice 02/24/2026 $216.46 87647 $216.46
26/02 11870 169th St. 02/24/2026
$889.38 $889.38
110542818 Invoice 02/17/2026 $996.39 41386 $996.39
02/17/2026
$996.39 $996.39
00631520 Invoice 02/03/2026 $4,697.00 87540 $4,697.00
02/03/2026
00714780 Invoice 02/24/2026 $6,036.00 87648 $6,036.00
25/12 Planning Service 02/24/2026
0071768 Invoice 02/24/2026 $36,566.75 87648 $36,566.75
02/24/2026
$47,299.75 $47,299.75
90006321 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,989.00 87614 $1,989.00
02/17/2026
5610007525 Invoice 02/17/2026 $1,848.43 87614 $1,848.43 02/17/2026
$3,837.43 $3,837.43
IR-5984 Invoice 02/03/2026 $250.00 87541 $250.00
Alarm Rebate Program 02/03/2026
$250.00 $250.00
$1,633,726.44 $1,633,726.44
Payroll 2/6/2026 $134,502.66
2/20/2026 $132,742.26
Total Payroll $267,244.92
Total Disbursement $1,900,971.36
Totals for WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY:

Wex Bank
02/17/2026 02/24/2026
26/02 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
02/04/2026 02/24/2026
02/04/2026 02/24/2026
02/04/2026 02/24/2026
02/04/2026 02/24/2026
26/02 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
02/04/2026 02/24/2026
Holiday Lights Installation at
01/31/2026 02/17/2026
Totals for WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC:

WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL
02/06/2026 02/10/2026
Mini PCs for Council
Totals for WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL:

WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY
02/06/2026 02/24/2026
Totals for YUVATHANO PAING:

GRAND TOTALS:

A total of 313 transaction(s) listed
Totals for WILLDAN ENGINEERING:

YUNEX LLC
02/05/2026 02/17/2026
26/01 Traffic Signal
02/11/2026 02/17/2026
26/01 Traffic Signal Call/Out
Totals for YUNEX LLC:

YUVATHANO PAING
02/03/2026 02/03/2026
26/01 Gas Card Purchases
Totals for Wex Bank:

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
12/31/2025 02/03/2026
PMP Update Progress
01/16/2026 02/24/2026
01/16/2026 02/24/2026
25/12 Housing Element &

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

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Financial Report - January 2026
FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

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

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) 2-4.705 (f), the attached Finance Report details the activity and balance for all City of Artesia ("City") accounts and funds as of January 31, 2026. Reports are reconciled for cash on hand (bank) to cash recorded in the general ledger through the period ending January 31, 2026.

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

ANALYSIS:

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

The Schedule of Investments highlights the City's longer duration investments held with Academy Asset Management, the City's investment advisor. A summary of these investments has always been highlighted on the Treasurer's Report; however, the Schedule of Investments provides an additional layer of visibility of the City's longer duration investments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the receipt and file of this Report.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

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

Attachments
Treasurer Report 012026.pdf

MONEY MARKET

ACCOUNT

CHECKING

ACCOUNT

LOCAL AGENCY

INVESTMENT

ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 1/1/2026 1,268,140.49 357,433.48 5,235,237.32 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 1,237,783.64 - -
Deposits 2,352,635.36 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 12,411.00 -
Stripe Deposits - 3,958.59 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 16,588.80 -
Transfer from Money Market - 4,785,000.00 -
Transfer from Investments 400,000.00 - -
Interest Income 21.51 - 55,346.67
Transfer to Checking Account (4,785,000.00) -
Transfer to CAMP/CLASS Account - (3,380,000.00) -
Disbursements - (1,184,998.49) -
PERS Retirement - (78,670.96) -
Payroll - (264,121.14) -
Payroll Tax Wire (IRS) - (68,194.73) -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,548.21) (609.96) -
Ending Balance - 1/31/2026 198,796.59 472,032.79 5,290,583.99

CAMP ACCOUNT CLASS ACCOUNT ACADEMY AM
Beginning Balance - 1/1/2026 7,503,341.85 7,171,541.55 5,159,039.49 Transfer from Checking Account 1,690,000.00 1,690,000.00 - Deposits 26,296.34 25,461.33 4,118.52
Transfer Out/Disbursements (400,000.00) - (4,190.13)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - - -
Ending Balance - 1/31/2026 8,887,002.88 8,819,638.19 5,158,967.88

CAFETERIA

ACCOUNT

CDBG FIX-UP

PROGRAM PETTY CASH
Beginning Balance - 1/1/2026 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
Ending Balance - 1/31/2026 1,716.19 1,324.56 500.00

REVOLVING

ACCOUNT

TOTAL ALL

ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 1/1/2026 1,362.14 26,699,637.07
Deposits - 12,299,621.76
Disbursements - (10,167,333.62)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - -
Ending Balance - 1/31/2026 28,831,925.21 1,362.14
01/31/26
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia

GENERAL FUND
(100)

SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Beginning Balance - 1/1/2026 16,255,538.92 5,912.47
Receivables 995,178.88 -
Prepaid Expenses 37,243.51 -
Investment Appreciation (78,268.79) -
Liabilities & Deposits (1,987,786.82) -
FUND BALANCE 5,912.47 15,221,905.70

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

ARTESIA

HOUSING
AUTHORITY (200)

AJ PARK
EXPANSION (205)

BICYCLE /

PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 759,713.19 (193,538.03) 17,683.81
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) - -
FUND BALANCE (193,538.03) 697,818.19 17,683.81
PUBLIC

EDUCATION IN

GOVERNMENT
(215)

BILLBOARD
FUND (220)

CNRA SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (32,399.09) 551,275.35 (492,980.48)
Receivables - 2,238,681.62 -
Liabilities - (2,115,486.87) -
FUND BALANCE 674,470.10 (32,399.09) (492,980.48)

HOUSING
URBAN

DEVELOPMENT
(227)

CALIFORNIA

BEVERAGE

RECYCLING
(230)
YOUTH

ACTIVITIES
LEAGUE (235)
Cash Balance 16,485.83 5,773.23 (139,804.14)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
Ending Balance - 1/31/2026 5,773.23 16,485.83 (139,804.14) City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
01/31/26
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
01/31/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)

CITIZEN OPTION

FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)

PAID PARKING
(245)

CLEAN AIR FUEL

BUS GRANT
(250)
Cash Balance 422,883.96 354,438.61 (10,547.50)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 354,438.61 422,883.96 (10,547.50)

COMMUNITY

FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT
(270)

CALIFORNIA

STREET GRANTS
(280)
Cash Balance 100,918.98 (33,731.65) 553,018.75
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (33,731.65) 100,918.98 553,018.75

FEDERAL STPL
(290)

TRANSPORTN

PLANNING
GRANT (295)
MAP 21
EXCHANGE (310)
Cash Balance 72,940.60 (23,367.24) 201,425.53
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (23,367.24) 72,940.60 201,425.53

MEASURE M
(320)

MEASURE R
(330)

TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
Cash Balance 1,482,505.14 829,658.69 (40,651.95)
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 829,658.69 1,482,505.14 (40,651.95)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
01/31/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)

COUNTY PARK

IMPROVEMENT
(350)

PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)

PROPOSITION C
FUND (370)
Cash Balance 992,617.17 409,922.92 760,442.73
Receivables 2,162.00 2,773.00 -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 412,695.92 994,779.17 760,442.73
SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)

SOUTH COAST

AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
Cash Balance 1,339,608.29 70,184.18 310,115.65
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 70,184.18 1,339,608.29 310,115.65

SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)

SHERIFF

FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)

STATE GAS TAX
(420)
Cash Balance (0.32) 447.20 (136,710.71)
Receivables - - 4,074.00
Liabilities - - (15,847.91)
FUND BALANCE 447.20 (0.32) (148,484.62)

HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET

LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)

TRAFFIC

CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
Cash Balance 3,546.95 51,363.66 22,891.39
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 51,363.66 3,546.95 22,891.39
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
01/31/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)

CAL FIRE URBAN
GRANT (460)

DEVELOPMENT

IMPACT FEES
(470)

MEASURE W
(480)
Cash Balance (87,698.97) 2,090,245.44 769,552.52
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 2,090,245.44 (87,698.97) 769,552.52

RECYCLED OIL
(490)
Cash Balance 2,657.44
Receivables -
Liabilities -
FUND BALANCE 2,657.44

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

SPECIAL /

CAPITAL

PROJECT FUND
(500)

PIONEER BOND
PROJECT (510)

HISTORICAL

DISTRICT BOND
PROJECT (520)
Cash Balance (174,428.70) 341,645.10 583,558.09
Receivables 16,084.06 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 341,645.10 (158,344.64) 583,558.09
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
01/31/26

AGENCY FUNDS

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

MEMORIAL FUND
(740)
Cash Balance (31,185.72) 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities 31,185.72 (6,271.99) (2,243.57)

FUND BALANCE - - -

TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 27,990,442.85
Receivables 3,258,953.56
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses 37,243.51
Investment Appreciation (78,268.79)
Liabilities (4,158,346.44)
FUND BALANCE 27,050,024.69

SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS

SUCCESSOR

AGENCY ADMIN
PROJECTS (800)

SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TAX

INCREMENT
(810)

REDEVELPMT

OBLIGATION

RETIREMENT
FUND (820)
Cash Balance - (258,890.81) 1,100,373.17
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 811.78 -
Liabilities - (43,156.73) -
Bonds Payable - (11,602,520.00) -
FUND BALANCE (11,903,755.76) - 1,100,373.17

TOTAL SUCCESSOR FUNDS
Cash Balance 841,482.36
Cash with Fiscal Agent 811.78
Liabilities (43,156.73)
Bonds Payable (11,602,520.00)
FUND BALANCE (10,803,382.59)
Annual
COUPON YIELD@ Projected Weight
CUSIP # Date Date** COST # Interest
Money Market Funds + (Cash on Hand)
c First American Government Oblig F31846V203 Various Demand N/A 3.660% $18,606.45 18,606.45 18,606.45 681.00 0.004 Subtotal $18,606.45 18,606.45 18,606.45 681.00 0.004
Government Securities:

UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Y95 2/27/2025 7/31/2026 1.875% 1.900% 730,000.00 707,244.53 723,751.20 13,687.50 0.144 UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Z94 2/27/2025 2/15/2030 1.500% 1.640% 750,000.00 661,435.55 688,507.50 11,250.00 0.148 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CDK4 2/27/2025 11/30/2026 1.250% 1.280% 650,000.00 618,667.97 637,708.50 8,125.00 0.128 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFB2 2/27/2025 7/31/2027 2.750% 2.790% 750,000.00 726,708.98 741,532.50 20,625.00 0.148 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFT3 2/27/2025 10/31/2029 4.000% 3.950% 750,000.00 745,400.39 757,822.50 30,000.00 0.148 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CJW2 10/30/2025 1/31/2029 4.000% 3.950% 750,000.00 760,722.66 758,205.00 30,000.00 0.148 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CPA3 10/30/2025 9/30/2030 3.625% 3.640% 830,000.00 830,129.69 824,422.40 30,087.50 0.164 Subtotal 5,050,309.77 5,210,000.00 5,131,949.60 143,775.00 1.028 Total Investments 5,068,916.22 5,228,606.45 5,150,556.05 144,456.00 1.03 Investment PAR MARKET*
Schedule of Investments
City of Artesia
January 31, 2026

PURCHASE MATURITY V A L U E

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

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: AB 1234 Reporting
FROM: Christina Nieto-Linares, Administrative Secretary REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

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

BACKGROUND:

AB 1234, became effective January 1, 2006. This bill requires a local agency that provides reimbursement for expenses to members of its legislative body to adopt a written policy on the duties for which legislative body members may receive compensation, other than meetings of the legislative body or an advisory body or attendance at a conference or organized educational activity. Resolution No. 24-2970 outlines the City’s Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy.

STATEMENT OF FACT:

Councilmember Event
Benefit of Expenditure to the
Residents
Ali Sajjad Taj Soroptimist Monte Carlo Fundraiser
Gala 2/28
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Rene Trevino Soroptimist Monte Carlo Fundraiser
Gala 2/28
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Melissa Ramoso Soroptimist Monte Carlo Fundraiser
Gala 2/28
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Monica Manalo Soroptimist Monte Carlo Fundraiser
Gala 2/28
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Zeel Ahir Soroptimist Monte Carlo Fundraiser
Gala 2/28
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Additionally, Council is provided automobile reimbursement in the amount of a flat $150 per month amount as authorized in the Resolution 24-2970, which outlines the Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy FISCAL IMPACT:

The reported expenditures are in compliance with AB 1234, the City travel policy, and have been budgeted.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

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

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

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

Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

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

January 12, 2026 - Joint Regular Artesia City Council and Special Artesia Housing Authority Meeting January 26, 2026 - Special Meeting.

BACKGROUND:

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

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

Attachments
MINUTES 1-12-26 Regular.pdf
MINUTES 1-26-26 Special.pdf
Joint Regular Artesia City Council and
Special Artesia Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 12, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, Finance Manager Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alderete, Community Development Director Bollier, Public Works Manager Sanchez, Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra, Accounting Manager Laquian, Special Projects Manager Lee, Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya, Management Analyst Zambrano, Management Analyst Flores, and Planning Assistant Wells.

3. INVOCATION
Councilmember Manalo, delivered the invocation.

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Ramos, led the pledge of allegiance.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5A. Public Comments Public comments could be provided, in person or submitted by email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Lorelei Bailed and Tony Mendoza provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.

6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

7. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.

Councilmember Ahir attended the Contract Cities Sacramento Legislative Tour.

Councilmember Manalo attended the Contract Cities Sacramento Legislative Tour, and reported that the monthly COG meeting was cancelled.

Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso reported that she did not attend the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control meeting on Thursday, January 8th, and the California Contract Cities Sacramento Legislative Tour.

Mayor Trevino attended the Contract Cities Sacramento Legislative Tour.

8. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Staff Introductions
Community Development Director Bollier introduced new Assistant Planner Devan Wells. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Devan Wells.

9. BUSINESS PRESENTATION
8A. 2025 Community Benefit Grantee Presentations
Management Analyst Zambrano introduced the recipients of the 2025 Community Benefit. Barbara Applebury from the Artesia Historical Society provided a presentation. Artesia Cerritos Lions Club provided a presentation. The South Asian Network provided a presentation. SAHAS for Cause provided a presentation. The Friends of Artesia Library President, Bill Moyer provided a presentation. Mayor Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9P (excluding 9K, 9O, and 9P).

Motion carried, 5-0
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
Recommendation: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions.

Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived. 9B. Accounts Payable Check Register – December 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report –November 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented for November 10, 2025 - Special Meeting, November 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting, and November 19, 2025 - Special Meeting.
9F. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-978, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Chapter 2 of Title 9, Article 45 Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units; And Find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.17. 9G. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinance Making Minor Corrections and Cleanup Amendments to Various Sections of the Artesia Municipal Code Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-976, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Various Sections of Title 1, Title 3, Title 5, and Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code, to Make Minor Refinements, Corrections, and Clean-up Amendments; and Adding Article 10 to Chapter 4 of Title 4 Regulating Temporary Street Closures; And find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guideline Sections 15378(b)(5) and 15061(b)(3).
9H. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Investment of Funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3073, Authorizing Investment of Monies in Local Agency Investment Fund and Repealing Resolution No. 1803. 9I. Consideration of Award of a Construction Contract for the EV Charging Facility Expansion Project
Recommendation: Award a Construction Contract to Koba Construction in the Amount of $449,000 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Project, Authorize the City Manager To Execute the Contract on Behalf of the City Council and Approve Non-Substantive Revisions That Do Not Change the Total Contract Price; And Make a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
9J. Resolution Declaring Intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 and Adopting Map of Proposed Area to Annex Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3072, a 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); Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Guideline Sections 15378 and 15060(c)(3); And Direct Staff To Hold the Public Hearing for March 9, 2026.
9L. Introduction of an Ordinance to Adopt Updated Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential Codes, and Green Building Standards
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 26-979, Adopting by Reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2025 California Building Code; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2025 California Electrical Code; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2025 California Plumbing Code; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2025 California Mechanical Code; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2025 California Residential Code; Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2025 California Existing Building Code; With Certain Amendments, Deletions and Additions, Including Findings, Fees and Penalties; And Amending the Artesia Municipal Code; Find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); And Direct Staff To Notice and Hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-979 at the City Council’s Regularly Scheduled February Meeting.
9M. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with BOA Architecture Inc.

Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement With Boa Architecture Inc. To Expand the Scope of Work, and Increase the Contract Amount by $11,000 for a Revised Not-To-Exceed Total of $118,800, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the Amendment.
9N. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Report
Recommendation: Receive and file.

ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (9K, 9O, and 9P) 9K. Community Benefit Grant Awards for Calendar Year 2026 Recommendation: Approve Grant Funding Through the Community Benefit Grant Program for the Following Organizations, Contingent Upon the Execution of a Community Benefit Grant Agreement: Artesia Christian Home ($27,000); Artesia Historical Society ($40,000); Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club ($19,800); Friends of Artesia Library ($16,800); Miss Artesia Pageant ($26,000); Rotary Club ($21,400); Saahas for Cause ($20,700); South Asian Network ($21,700); And the Artesia Chamber of Commerce ($30,000).

Management Analyst Zambrano provided staff report. City Attorney Nguyen provided input. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmember Manalo, and Councilmember Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.

Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso to approve grant funding through the community benefit grant program for Saahas for Cause.

Motion carried, 4-0-0-1, with Councilmember Ahir recused.

Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso to approve agenda 9K as recommended with the exception of Saahas for Cause.

Motion carried, 5-0.
9O. Mayor’s 2026 Appointments to Internal and External Committees Recommendation: Receive and File Appointments; Adopt Resolution No. 26-3074, Designating Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso as an Alternate Member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District Nos. 2, 18, and 19 of Los Angeles County for the Artesia City Council; And Direct Staff to Update FPPC Form 806.

City Manager Avalos provided staff report. He noted there was an error related to the Sister City Committee and recommended that the ad-hoc committee be disbanded, and that the standing committee resume with Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso and Councilmember Ahir. Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso and Councilmember Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.

Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir to approve agenda 9O as recommended including the correction of the Sister City Committee.

Motion carried, 5-0.
9P. Removal and Appointment of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Recommendation: Receive and file.

Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso appointed Dr. Veronica Bloomfield. City Clerk Alderete swore in Dr. Bloomfield.

Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso moved, seconded by Councilmember Manalo to approve agenda 9P as recommended.

Motion carried, 5-0.

11. PUBLIC HEARING
None

12. DISCUSSION
11A. Interagency Loan for $666,300 Between the City of Artesia and the Artesia Housing Authority for the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of 11820 168th Street by the Artesia Housing Authority Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property for the Housing Authority of City of Artesia City Council Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute on Council’s Behalf: A Loan Agreement in Which the City of Artesia Loans the City of Artesia Housing Authority $666,300 From Its General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance, Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Loan Agreement; And Finding That the Action is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

Commission of the Housing Authority Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority To Execute on the Commission’s Behalf: A Loan Agreement; A Purchase and Sale Agreement for Real Property Located at 11820 168th Street (APN 7011-004-076) in the City of Artesia for a Total Purchase Price of $630,000, Plus Relocation Costs Not To Exceed $29,800, and $6,500 in Closing Costs; And Find That the Action Is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

City Manager Avalos introduced the item. Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya provided staff report. Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmember Manalo, and Taj asked questions and/or provided comments.

Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 11A, as recommended.

Motion carried, 5-0.

Member Taj moved, seconded by Vice Chair Ramoso, to approve agenda item 11A, as recommended for the housing authority.

Motion carried, 5-0.

13. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Avalos provided updates.

14. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Trevino, Council Member Ahir, and Taj asked questions and/or provided comments.

15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.in memory of Congressman Doug LaMalfa.

Artesia City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 26th, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Councilmember Manalo (excused)
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy City Manager Burke, Finance Manager Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alderete, Community Development Director Bollier.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3A. Public Comments Public comments could be provided, in person or submitted by email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. No public comments were provided.

4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Mixed Use Overlay
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only, Ordinance No. 26-980, Amending Sections of Title 48 (Mixed-Use Overlay Zone) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code and Finding the Ordinance Exempt From CEQA Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3); And Direct Staff to File Notice of Exemption.

City Manager Avalos introduced the item. Sagecrest Contract Planner, Art Bashmakian provided staff report. Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Councilmember Taj asked questions and/or provided comments. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. MayorTrevino closed the public hearing.

Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso to approve agenda item 4A, as recommended.

Motion carried, 4-0-1, with Councilmember Manalo absent.

5. DISCUSSION
5A. Transmittal of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File
Finance Manager Murguia provided staff report. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmember Taj and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.

Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir to approve agenda item 5A, as recommended.

Motion carried, 4-0-1, with Councilmember Manalo absent.

6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None

7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

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

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Sister City Designation Policy
FROM: Mario Flores, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 26-3077, approving a sister city designation policy.

BACKGROUND:

Sister City programs originated in 1956 through an initiative of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was his intent to involve people and organize groups at all levels of society in personal citizen diplomacy with the hope that peopleto-people relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts. Through volunteer efforts, the goals of a Sister City program are generally the following:

To develop community partnerships between U.S. Cities, counties, states and similar jurisdictions in other nations;
To create opportunities for city officials and citizens to experience and explore other cultures through longterm community partnerships; To create an atmosphere in which economic and community development will be implemented and strengthened; and
To stimulate environments through which communities will creatively learn, work and solve problems together through reciprocal cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional and technical exchanges.

In the past, the City of Artesia ("City") has formed official Sister City affiliations with the City of Praia da Vitoria, Portugal, established in 1991; the City of Zacapu, Mexico, established in 2000; and the City of Jamay, Mexico, established in 2005. Records also indicate that there was some historical activity between the City of Artesia and Koudekerk aan den Rijn (Koudekerk), a village in the Netherlands; however, it appears that this affiliation was never finalized nor made official through City Resolution. Since that time, Koudekerk has undergone municipal reorganization and is no longer an independent municipality.

Building on these prior relationships, the City has continued to receive interest from other municipalities seeking to establish formal Sister City ties. In June 2025, the City received a formal request from the City of Angra do Heroísmo, located in the Azores region of Portugal. In September 2025, the Angra do Heroísmo City Council formally approved the establishment of a Sister City relationship with Artesia and is awaiting formal action from the City.

Given that this request would represent Artesia's first Sister City designation in several decades, and recognizing the absence of a formalized process to evaluate such requests, the City Council tasked a Sister City Committee comprised of Councilmembers Ramoso and Ahir (Committee) with working alongside staff to develop a clear and consistent Sister City designation policy. The Committee first convened on December 4, 2025 to discuss the goals of the policy and to review how neighboring cities address sister city relationships. On January 28, 2026, Staff presented a draft Sister City Designation Policy to the Committee, at which time, members reviewed the draft policy, provided feedback, and directed staff to incorporate the recommended revisions and present the policy to the City Council. The updated policy, incorporating the Committee's suggested revisions, is being recommended for City Council consideration and approval.

ANALYSIS:

The proposed Sister City Designation Policy establishes a formal framework for evaluating and approving future Sister City relationships in a consistent, transparent, and equitable manner. Historically, the City has not maintained a formal policy governing the evaluation and approval of Sister City requests, resulting in the absence of clearly defined eligibility standards and review procedures. Adoption of this policy addresses that gap and provides a standardized process for future requests.

The policy clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the City Council, Sister City Committee, City Staff, and proposing organizations. It outlines eligibility requirements for sponsoring organizations, required documentation, and evaluation criteria to ensure that proposed Sister City relationships align with the City's goals, values, and community interests. Importantly, the policy emphasizes that Sister City relationships are community-driven initiatives and do not obligate the use of City staff time, resources, or funding unless expressly approved by the City Council.

Additionally, the policy establishes objective criteria for review, including organizational capacity, reciprocity, civic relevance, and alignment with the stated goals of Sister City Programs. This ensures that future requests are evaluated on their merits and that approved relationships are sustainable and beneficial to the Artesia community.

Approval of the proposed policy provides the City Council with a clear mechanism to evaluate any Sister City requests while maintaining oversight and preserving City resources.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact associated with the adoption of Resolution No. 26-3077, which establishes the City of Artesia Sister City Designation Policy. Sister City relationships are community-based initiatives and do not require City staff time, resources, or funding unless expressly authorized by the City Council.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 26-3077, approving a sister city designation policy.

Attachments
Resolution 26-3077.pdf
1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-3077

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SISTER CITY

DESIGNATION POLICY
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2025, the Artesia City Council directed City staff to develop a policy outlining requirements, procedures, and roles related to the formation of Sister City relationships;
WHEREAS, Sister City programs are generally created between two cities to foster friendships, cultural exchange, and may be expanded to include business, educational, and professional collaboration;
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2026, the Sister City Ad Hoc Committee convened to review the proposed Sister City Designation Policy, provided feedback, and helped formulate a final policy recommendation for City Council consideration; WHEREAS, the proposed Sister City Designation Policy establishes a structured process for community organizations and other eligible entities to propose and seek City Council approval for Sister City relationships on a case-by-case basis; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to formally adopt the Sister City Designation Policy to provide consistent guidance for future Sister City requests.

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

SECTION 1. The Sister City Designation Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and adopted.

SECTION 2. Artesia-based community organizations may seek City Council approval to establish a Sister City relationship in accordance with the adopted Policy.

SECTION 3. All requests to establish a Sister City relationship shall be reviewed by the Sister City Committee and approved by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.

SECTION 4. Approval of a Sister City relationship does not authorize the use of City staff time, City resources, or City funding unless such allocation is expressly approved by a majority vote of the City Council.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 2 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March 2026. _______________________________

RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________

JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED TO FORM:
______________________________

BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
3 EXHIBIT “A”

CITY OF ARTESIA SISTER CITY DESIGNATION POLICY
(Attached)
4 CITY OF ARTESIA

SISTER CITY DESIGNATION POLICY

1. PURPOSE:

This Policy establishes the requirements and procedures for community organizations and other interested entities to propose the formation of a Sister City relationship between a prospective city and the City of Artesia. Sister City programs are generally created between two cities to create friendships, cultural exchanges and may be expanded to include business and professional collaborations. Sister City programs are not supported by City staff and/or financial resources unless specifically authorized by a majority vote of the City Council.

2. POLICY DIRECTIVE:

Artesia-based community organizations may seek City Council approval to establish a Sister City relationship with a prospective city by submitting an application to the Sister City Committee by way of the City Manager in accordance with this Policy. All applications will be reviewed by the Sister City Committee and approved by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.

3. SISTER CITY FORMATION:

A. Community Organizations and Other Eligible Entities: Community organizations and other eligible entities may seek City of Artesia approval for the establishment of a Sister City relationship between a prospective city and the City of Artesia, subject to the following requirements.

For the purposes of this Policy, the Sister City Committee is defined as a committee composed of two (2) members of the Artesia City Council, designated by the Mayor.

1. A letter of request will be submitted to the Sister City Committee by way of the City Manager providing justification and/or reasoning for the proposed Sister City relationship. The letter will also be required to outline the goals and objectives of the proposed Sister City relationship such as:
a. Developing community partnerships between cities, counties, states of the United States and similar jurisdictions in other nations;
b. Creating opportunities for the city officials and citizens to experience and explore other cultures through long-term community partnerships;
c. Creating an atmosphere to facilitate economic development opportunities; d. Stimulating environments through which communities will creatively learn, work and solve problems together by sharing cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional, and technical experiences; and
e. Collaborating with local government organizations throughout the United States that share similar interests.

2. A reciprocal Letter of Intent (LOI) from the prospective city should accompany the Sister City application for the purpose of providing information about the organization or entity 5 and reasoning for the proposed relationship.

3. The proposing organization or entity shall be 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.

4. If applicable, a complete list of the organization’s members’ names, addresses and telephone numbers and other 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.

B. Other Organizations: In the event that a proposing community group is not a formally established association or organization, the Sister City Committee may choose to accept a LOI from the sponsoring organization or individual representative stipulating that it can fulfil the above referenced requirements within 120 days of the date of the LOI. All requests to establish a Sister City relationship with the City of Artesia shall be subject to Sister City Committee review and City Council consideration and approval on a case-by-case basis.

C. Review Process: Once letters of request are received from a community organization or other eligible entity, the City Manager or designee will review the letter, and if found complete, shall convene a meeting of the Sister City Committee to review the Sister City request.

1. The Sister City Committee will review the request letter, and if they find the application warrants the creation of a new sister city relationship, they will make a recommendation to the full City Council to establish a new sister city relationship.

2. If the Sister City Committee does not recommend approval of the proposed sister city relationship, the request shall not proceed to the City Council and shall be considered denied unless otherwise directed by the City Council. If the Sister City Committee recommends approval, the recommendation shall be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council retains sole and absolute discretion to approve or deny the establishment of any sister city relationship.

3. In evaluating a request to establish a new Sister City relationship, the Sister City Committee shall consider the following criteria:
a. Eligibility and Compliance with Policy Requirements: The requesting organization meets all eligibility requirements set forth in this Policy, including nonprofit or taxexempt status, demonstrated connection to the City of Artesia, membership composition, and submission of required documentation.
b. Justification for the Proposed Relationship: The letter of request clearly articulates the rationale for selecting the proposed city and the proposed relationship demonstrates cultural, historical, educational, economic, or civic relevance to the City of Artesia and its residents.
c. Reciprocity and City Commitment: A reciprocal letter of request clearly articulates the rationale for selecting the proposed city.
d. Organizational Capacity: The sponsoring organization demonstrates the capacity to 6 manage and sustain the Sister City relationship without reliance on City Staff or financial resources unless otherwise authorized by the City Council. e. Alignment with Goals: The proposal supports one or more of the Sister City goals identified in the Policy, including cultural exchange, international friendship, educational opportunities, and potential economic or professional collaboration.

4. APPROVAL OF POLICY:

This Policy was approved by the Artesia City Council by Resolution No. 26-3077 on March 9, 2026, and became effective immediately thereon.

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

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Public Financing Authority Appointment and Status Update
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, by motion, appoint Skip Vega to serve as the City of Arteisia's public member representative to the Public Financing Authority of the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, in accordance with the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District's formation resolution.

BACKGROUND:

On Monday, October 13, 2025, the City of Artesia ("City") City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-3068 establishing the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and creating the Public Financing Authority (PFA) as its governing body. At that meeting, the City Council confirmed that the Economic Development Committee members would serve as the City’s two Councilmember representatives on the PFA, roles currently held by Mayor Rene Trevino and Councilmember Monica Manalo. The PFA is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the EIFD, including approval of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP), entering contracts, and managing infrastructure projects funded by future property tax increment revenue.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to partner with the Artesia EIFD, confirming the County’s participation in the PFA and coordination on future infrastructure projects.

ANALYSIS:

Implementation of the EIFD requires the creation of the PFA. For a joint EIFD with the City and County, the PFA is comprised of a five-member board: two City Councilmembers, one County Supervisor (or designee), and one public member appointed by each body. The PFA adopts bylaws governing terms, officers, and meeting schedules, and oversees implementation of the IFP, with authority to approve minor amendments, such as revenue updates.

Major amendments, including new projects or allocation increases, require approval by the City Council and the Board of Supervisors.

The Economic Development Committee met on Monday, February 23, 2026, and is recommended that the City Council appoint Skip Vega, an Artesia resident who previously served on the City’s Measure M Citizens' Oversight Committee, participating in the review and oversight of designated City revenue sources, to serve as the City’s public member representative on the PFA. Once both the City and County have appointed their representatives, the PFA will convene to begin work on drafting the IFP. The anticipated milestones are as follows:

Potential Date Task
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund associated with the appointment of a representative on the PFA.

All consultant team technical work is being funded by Los Angeles County Metro associated the Southeast Gateway Line project. The Artesia EIFD will provide the opportunity to use tax increment financing to fund targeted infrastructure investments within the City. Detailed fiscal impacts would be evaluated as part of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) development process and presented to the City Council for consideration prior to approval.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, appoint Skip Vega to serve as the City of Artesia's public member representative to the Public Financing Authority of the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, in accordance with the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District formation resolution.

Attachments
Staff Report - October 2025.pdf
Completed A) City Council and County Board of Supervisors consider Resolution(s) of Intention (ROI) and establish PFA
March 2026 B) PFA directs the drafting of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) April 2026 C) Distribute draft IFP, ROI, and Public Meeting Notice to property owners, affected taxing entities.

May 2026 D) PFA holds an initial public meeting to present the draft IFP to the public and property owners June 2026
E) City Council/legislative bodies of other affected taxing entity contributing increment adopt res approving IFP
July 2026 F) PFA holds first public hearing to hear additional comments and take action to modify or reject IFP 30 days after “D”)
August 2026 G) PFA holds second public hearing to consider oral and written protests and take action to proceedings or adopt IFP and form the district by resolution (at least 30 days after “F”)

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

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention to Form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) FROM: Carmen Zambrano, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

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

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution 25-3068, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Declaring its Intention to Establish the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District to Finance the Construction, Repair, Acquisition, and/or Maintenance of Capital Improvements and Facilities, Including the Acquisition and/or Remediation of Land for such Improvements and Facilities; Establishing a Public Financing Authority; and Authorizing Certain other Actions Related Thereto;

2. Finding the Adoption of Resolution 25-3068 is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and

3. Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on the Public Financing Authority (PFA) and one member as an alternate, in anticipation of Los Angeles County joining the PFA. If Los Angeles County does not join, the alternate will serve as a third member of the PFA.

BACKGROUND:

City staff and the consultant team provided an informational presentation regarding the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to the City Council on September 8, 2025. Based on positive reception and direction from the City Council that evening, staff and the Metro consultant team have had further discussions with County Executive Office staff and representatives from County Supervisor Hahn’s office regarding potential City/County partnership in the EIFD. County feedback has been positive, and has included a virtual meeting and in-person tour of the proposed EIFD boundaries. The City Council may now wish to consider adoption of a non-binding Resolution of Intention to form an EIFD, so that the process toward potential formation can continue pursuant to the EIFD statute.

EIFD Information
EIFDs were created in 2014 (SB 628) following the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies and have since become the predominant tax-increment financing (TIF) tool in California, with more than 30 districts formed statewide, including six in Los Angeles County.

EIFDs fund public facilities and investments by capturing a portion of future property tax increment revenue as development occurs within district boundaries. Importantly, EIFDs do not increase property taxes or impose new taxes on landowners. The commitment of future EIFD funding has also proven catalytic for private sector investment and enhances eligibility for additional resources, including County contributions and competitive state and federal grants.
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ANALYSIS:

Potential Artesia EIFD Boundaries
Draft EIFD boundaries have been evaluated based on opportunity sites for new development or rehabilitation, including the Downtown Specific Plan area and other mixed-use and commercial sites, with the Metro Southeast Gateway Line (SGL) Pioneer Station at the core.

The draft boundary totals approximately 324 acres (about 31% of City acreage and 25% of assessed value).

Boundaries are not required to be contiguous, allowing focus on areas with the greatest growth potential while protecting General Fund revenues from other areas. Funding generated within the EIFD may be used flexibly within or outside the district boundaries.

Eligible Projects
EIFDs may fund infrastructure and public facilities of community significance with a useful life of 15-plus years, including maintenance. Example projects identified by City staff and consultants, should funding be available, include:

Metro 3% local cost match contribution
Metro station first/last mile connections and Historic District Multi-Use Trail improvements Affordable housing gap funding
Water, sewer, and utility capacity enhancements
Roadway and streetscape improvements along Pioneer Boulevard Park improvements for Artesia Park and A.J. Padelford Park Public safety / Sheriff facilities
Broadband infrastructure
Under grounding utilities
The Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) is typically kept broad and flexible to allow adaptation over the district’s 50- year lifespan.

Funding Capacity, Partnerships, and Fiscal Considerations EIFD funding capacity is estimated at up to $60 million on a present-value basis over 50 years. Revenues would accrue annually and could support bond financing once increment levels are sufficient. 2/11/26, 2:58 PM print.agendalink.app/v6/artesiaca/68d2c8fc96dd3e004b751a72 https://print.agendalink.app/v6/artesiaca/68d2c8fc96dd3e004b751a72 2/5 These estimates assume the City allocates 50% to 75% of its share of future property tax increment within the EIFD boundary, with additional upside possible through a partnership with Los Angeles County. The County has adopted an EIFD Participation Policy and has previously partnered with La Verne, Palmdale, Carson, and Lakewood, as well as formed its own EIFD in West Carson.

From a City fiscal perspective, EIFD participation does not encumber existing resources but allocates a portion of future increment. A detailed fiscal analysis would confirm the General Fund’s ability to “afford” the allocation and assess overall return on investment. Importantly, EIFDs are designed to leverage outside resources: County match dollars, private development, and competitive grants that award higher scores for cities with established financing districts.

Governance
Implementation of an EIFD requires creation of a Public Financing Authority (PFA).

City-only EIFD: Three City Councilmembers + two public members appointed by Council.

City + County EIFD: Five-member board consisting of two City Councilmembers, one County Supervisor (or designee), and one public member appointed by each body.

The PFA adopts bylaws governing terms, officers, and meeting schedules. It oversees implementation of the IFP, with authority to approve minor amendments (e.g., revenue updates). Major amendments (e.g., new projects or allocation increases) require approval by the City Council and any partner legislative body.

Next Steps and Timing
Feedback on the EIFD from both City and County stakeholders has been positive thus far, and so Staff is recommending the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-3068, a non-binding Resolution of Intention to form an EIFD, so that the process toward potential formation can continue pursuant to the EIFD statute.

Adoption of a City Council Resolution of Intention (Attachment 1) provides for the following:

1. Preliminary boundaries of the EIFD. The proposed EIFD boundaries are depicted in Exhibit A of Resolution No. 25-3068. Though the exact boundaries of the EIFD are subject to further review and refinement as the formation process continues, the current boundary is focused on specific plan and commercially-zoned areas with significant opportunity for new development or rehabilitation. The land included in these boundaries totals approximately 324 acres.

2. The public facilities and development proposed to be financed by the EIFD. The activities listed under the Resolution of Intention include all eligible activities under the EIFD legislation and are listed in Exhibit B to Resolution No. 25-3068 (more specific projects will be delineated in the required Infrastructure Financing Plan prior to district formation). The list below represents a broad range of projects which could be funded should revenues be available, though the initial purpose is to fund the three percent local match for the Southeast Gateway Line and/or First Last Mile improvements related to that project. Discussions so far at the staff level between the City and County have identified the following examples of potential projects to be funded:

Southeast Gateway Line local cost match contribution and First/Last Mile (FLM) improvements Affordable housing
Water, sewer, other utility capacity enhancements
Roadway, streetscape improvements along Pioneer Blvd.

Improvements to the Historic District Multi-Use Trail adjacent to the future SGL line Park Improvements for Artesia Park and A.J. Padelford Park Public Safety / Sheriff facilities
Broadband internet infrastructure
Under grounding utilities.
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3. Use of Incremental Tax Revenue. Resolution No. 25-3068 anticipates that a portion (not all) of the City’s future property tax increment revenue generated within the EIFD will be allocated to the EIFD. The exact amounts will be determined in future resolutions adopted by the City Council. It is anticipated that the County will additionally participate in the EIFD, in which case, a portion of the County’s property tax increment revenue will also be allocated to the EIFD.

4. Establishes a Public Financing Authority to serve as the governing board of the EIFD. Given the anticipated participation of the County in the EIFD, the Public Finance Authority (PFA) membership is proposed to be comprised of two members of the City Council, one County Supervisor, one member of the public appointed by the City Council (to be appointed at a future date), and one member of the public appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. An alternate PFA board member will also be appointed to represent the City Council in the absence of a regular member.

5. Sets a time and place for the first public hearing on the EIFD to be conducted by the Public Financing Authority. The first public hearing is tentatively scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701.

Approval of Resolution No. 25-3068 and appointments to the PFA begin a series of activities that will take place over the next several months, primarily by the PFA Board. The following schedule outlines the various key tasks and milestones in the formation process. As the following proposed schedule indicates, the final City Council approvals are expected to follow in the first half of calendar year 2026.

Public information is an important part of the EIFD formation process. A web page would be developed that would serve as a resource to interested stakeholders. Landowners and residents within the EIFD boundaries would also receive mailed notifications of public meetings and hearings throughout the formation process, and public hearings would additionally be advertised via local newspaper. In the event of a majority protest by property owners or residents within the boundaries, the formation proceedings would be discontinued.

Timeline
If Council directs implementation by adopting Resolution No. 25-3068, formation would take approximately 8-10 months, including 5-8 public meetings of the City Council, PFA, and County Board of Supervisors (if applicable).

Public outreach will include a dedicated EIFD web page, mailed notices to affected property owners and residents, and newspaper advertisements. The process is subject to state law protest provisions, which require discontinuation if a majority of affected property owners or residents oppose.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no immediate fiscal impact if the City Council adopts Resolution No. 25-3068. All consultant team technical work is being funded by Los Angeles County Metro associated with receiving this project. If an EIFD is ultimately established, it would provide the opportunity to use tax increment financing to fund targeted infrastructure investments within the City. Detailed fiscal impacts would be evaluated as part of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) development process and presented to the City Council for consideration prior to approval.

Potential Date Task
October 2025 -
November 2025
A) City Council and County Board of Supervisors consider Resolution(s) of Intention (ROI) and f establish PFA
December 2025 -
January 2026 B) PFA directs the drafting of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) February 2026 C) Distribute draft IFP, ROI, and Public Meeting Notice to property owners, affected taxing entities.

March 2026 D) PFA holds an initial public meeting to present the draft IFP to the public and property owners April 2026 E) City Council/legislative bodies of other affected taxing entity contributing increment adopt resol approving IFP
May 2026 F) PFA holds first public hearing to hear additional comments and take action to modify or reject IFP ( 30 days after “D”)
June 2026 G) PFA holds second public hearing to consider oral and written protests and take action to te proceedings or adopt IFP and form the district by resolution (at least 30 days after “F”) 2/11/26, 2:58 PM print.agendalink.app/v6/artesiaca/68d2c8fc96dd3e004b751a72 https://print.agendalink.app/v6/artesiaca/68d2c8fc96dd3e004b751a72 4/5 RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution 25-3068, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Declaring its Intention to Establish the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District to Finance the Construction, Repair, Acquisition, and/or Maintenance of Capital Improvements and Facilities, Including the Acquisition and/or Remediation of Land for such Improvements and Facilities; Establishing A Public Financing Authority; and Authorizing Certain other Actions Related Thereto;

2. Finding the Adoption of Resolution 25-3068 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Seciton 15378; and

3. Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on the Public Financing Authority (PFA) and one member as an alternate, in anticipation of Los Angeles County joining the PFA. If Los Angeles County does not join, the alternate will serve as a third member of the PFA.

Attachments
Presentation.pdf
Resolution 25-3068 Exhibit A.pdf
Resolution 25-3068 Exhibit B.pdf
Resolution 25-3068.pdf
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026 ITEM NO: 9G.

TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Award of Professional Services Agreement to BPR Consulting Group for Building and Safety Services
FROM: Paul Bollier, Community Development Director
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:

1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute on the Council's behalf, a Professional Service Agreement for Building and Safety Services to BPR Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

2. Approve a budget amendment to the Building and Safety Division.

BACKGROUND:

On May 29, 1959, the City of Artesia ("City") City Council adopted Resolution No. 3 authorizing the execution of a contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for Building Services ("County"). The City Council adopted Resolution No. 4 authorizing execution of an agreement with the County for General Services.

The agreements were executed by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors on May 29, 1959.

The General Services Agreement covering these services is renewed every five years, with the current Agreement term being July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.

Per the General Services Agreement, the County may terminate services at any time by providing the City with thirty (30) days written notice. In November 2025, the County issued formal written notice terminating its Building Services with the City, effective June 30, 2026, providing the City with more notice than required.

On January 14, 2026, the Community Development Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified consulting professionals or firms (“Consultant”) to provide comprehensive Building and Safety services on an “as-needed” basis for both residential and non-residential projects. The RFP required the selected consultant to demonstrate expertise in:

Building Official services;
Plan check services;
Building inspection services;
Zoning and land use coordination;
Administration and enforcement of the California Building Standards Code; and Compliance with the City’s Municipal Code.

ANALYSIS:

The RFP was distributed to forty-two (42) consultant firms. A total of fifteen (15) proposals were received by the February 11, 2026 submission deadline:

City staff evaluated proposals using scoring criteria outlined in the RFP, including:

Proposal Submission 20%: (Quality of Proposal & Adherence to Requirements) Qualifications 25%: (Expertise in Field, Relevant Experience, Professional Qualifications) Project and Implementation 25%: (Methodology in Approach, Resources, Capability Commitment) Cost 30%: (Resources, Hourly Rates, Plan Review, Fee Schedule) Based on proposal scoring results, the top three (3) prospective consultants including BPR Consulting Group, Willdan, and Bureau Veritas were invited for interviews on February 25, 2026 because their proposals demonstrated a clear understanding of the of City requirements related to Building and Safety Services. In addition, these three (3) top prospective consultants were within the top 90 percentile of all proposals received. The chart below identifies the hourly rates in comparison to the current hourly rates charged by the County.

All three of the interviewed consultants provide lower hourly rates than the County is currently charging. Following interviews and final evaluation, staff determined that BPR provided the strongest interview presentation at 95 percent scoring in the areas of municipal experience, work experience, staffing depth, customer service approach, cost competitiveness and interview presentation. Staff recommends award of the Building and Safety Services Agreement to BPR Consulting Group to begin April 1, 2026.

For the remainder of the 2025-26 Fiscal Year (April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026), County will focus on closing out existing projects; all new projects will be managed through OpenGov and will be assigned to BPR. Any projects not completed by the County at the end of their contract period will then be transitioned over to BPR. The arrangement is not expected to result in any duplication of costs or efforts from either party during this period.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Current Fiscal Year 2025-26
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget on February 9, 2026, which included an allocation to the Building and Safety division in the amount of $174,847 for Building Inspections and Plan Checks.

That line item has $76,401 in available budgeted funds. It is estimated the remaining budget amount required will exceed funds available and will require an additional $207,000 for Building and Safety and Plan Check services for this current fiscal year. As the City transitions from the County to BPR from April to June, we will be paying both consultants, so Staff is recommending the City Council approve the budget amendment, increasing the line item for Building Inspections and Plan Checks $207,000, for a total of $381,847. The budget amendment is requested to fund $279,996 for County Services through the end of the fiscal year. This amount includes the cost of complete services from from the January through March (as we have only been invoiced through December), and to close the existing backlog from April through June. The budget amendment also includes $38,000 for BPR for new applications from April to June.

The cost for building and plan check services are expected to be offset by revenue generated from:

Plan check fees;
Inspection fees; and
Permit fees.

Under the proposed Agreement, plan check fees collected will be paid to the consultant at a percentage rate of 55%, the remainder of the plan check fees collected will be retained by the City. Any other required consultant services will be charged at an hourly rate as identified above and in Exhibit C of the Agreement. Staff will closely monitor both contracts and invoicing to ensure adequate accounting for each vendor through the remainder of the Fiscal Year.

Multi-Year Contract Amount:

A review of the County contract expenditures for FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25 indicates an average annual expenditure of $450,000.

Using the estimated annual expenditures from prior years, the Agreement proposes a not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000 from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. This includes approximately $38,000 for the current fiscal year and an estimated $460,000 for next Fiscal Year. The Agreement also includes an annual CPI adjustment effective July 1, 2027, of an amount not to exceed 5%. This has been accounted for in the total three-year contract amount and Staff will ensure appropriate budgeted funds are available each Fiscal Year. Based on a percentage based plan check fee, and lower hourly rates for other services, staff believes the cost for Building and Safety Services will decline on a per project basis beginning next Fiscal Year.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion:

1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute on the Council's behalf, a Professional Service Agreement for a Building and Safety Services to BPR Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

2. Approve a budget amendment to the Building and Safety Division fund.

Attachments
Building and Safety Services RFP Package.pdf
BPR Consulting Group Proposal.pdf
Rev Budget to Actual FY 25-26 Building and Safety.pdf

CITY OF ARTESIA
18747 CLARKDALE AVE
ARTESIA, CA 90701

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND SAFETY

INSPECTION SERVICES

PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, BY 4:00 PM
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RFP Issue Date: Wednesday January 14, 2026
Proposal Name: Building Plan Check and Safety Inspection Services Proposal Due Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM Questions:

Please direct any questions or concerns to Paul Bollier, Community Development Director, at [email protected] via email by Wednesday, January 28, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Answers will be posted under the RFP and BID page on the City’s website.

Submission:

Proposals are to be submitted via email to Paul Bollier, Community Development Director, at [email protected]. Proposals must be for the entire scope of services outlined in this RFP.

Incomplete proposals will not be considered. It is the Proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that their proposal is submitted as specified. Proposals may be submitted earlier than the date(s) and time(s) indicated.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 4 A. City Background ........................................................................................... 4 B. Schedule ........................................................................................................ 5 C. Main Contact.................................................................................................. 5 D. Addendum ..................................................................................................... 6 II. PROJECT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 6 E. Building Permit Activity ................................................................................ 7 F. Customer Service .......................................................................................... 7 III. SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................... 7 G. Building Official............................................................................................. 8 H. Plan Checker ................................................................................................. 9 I. Inspector...................................................................................................... 11 J. Inspector (After Hours)............................................................................... 12 K. Solar Permitting........................................................................................... 12 L. Plan Check Review Times .......................................................................... 12 M. Staff Position and Rates............................................................................. 13 N. Rate and Services Structure for Sub-Consultant(s)................................. 13 IV. EVALUATION AND SELECTION........................................................................... 13 V. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................... 14 VI. ADMINISTRATIVE ELEMENTS.............................................................................. 17 O. Insurance ..................................................................................................... 17 P. Business License........................................................................................ 18 Q. Subcontracting............................................................................................ 18 R. Public Information....................................................................................... 18 S. Compliance.................................................................................................. 18 VII. ATTACHMENTS...................................................................................................... 18 Request for Proposal
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I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Artesia (“City”) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting professions or firms (“Consultant”) related to building and safety (B&S) services on an "as-needed" basis for both residential and non-residential projects. The City's intent is to minimize response time and enhance customer service by supplementing in-house staff with consulting services in the areas of building plan check for high-profile projects and/or contractual services for additional building division positions. Positions may include but are not limited to: building inspection, building code enforcement, building counter operations, and other related services.

Agreements with selected Consultant(s) will be for a three-year term with two (2) 1-year options at the discretion of the City.

The selected consultant must demonstrate experience in providing the following: 1) building permit plan check services; 2) building permit inspection services; or 3) both building permit plan check and building permit inspection services. A list of the scope of services is provided herein.

Consultants responding to this proposal must indicate the skills, ability, and/or services which distinguish the consulting professionals or firms from other consulting professionals or firms to make the proposal the best choice for the City. All proposals must contain the requisite information outlined in the RFP.

This solicitation contains a description of the project and services required. Interested proposers have the responsibility of understanding what is required by this solicitation. During the review of the RFP, if the Proposer discovers any errors, omissions, or ambiguities within the RFP, they should identify them in writing and call them to the immediate attention to City of Artesia staff prior to the Written Question deadline referenced in the RFP. The City of Artesia shall not be held responsible for any person’s/firm’s lack of understanding of the program.

There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding consultants for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. Materials submitted by respondents are subject to public inspection under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sec. 6250 et seq.), unless exempt.

A. City Background
Artesia is a culturally rich and diverse city located in southeastern Los Angeles County. Once known for its Artesian wells and agricultural roots, Artesia became a residential and commercial center following incorporation in 1959. The City covers 1.62 square miles and has a population of approximately 16,395. The City serves as a connector between Los Angeles and Orange Counties via the SR-91 Freeway and offers full municipal services through a mix of in-house staff and County contracts. It is an active member of the California Contract Cities Association.

The City of Artesia, located nineteen miles southeast of Los Angeles, currently shares its eastern, southern, and western boundaries with the City of Cerritos, and its northern boundary with the City of Norwalk. The majority of the land area within the City is developed with single-family homes Request for Proposal
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built between the 1960s and 1980s. Commercial development is mainly located along Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia Boulevard, and South Street, along with smaller neighborhood-serving retail centers scattered within residential areas. The City has a population of 16,395 per the 2020 Census. Artesia’s population is 85% people of color, with Hispanic (34%) and Asian (39%) communities making up the largest groups. The City’s northern census tract, North Artesia, is formally recognized as a disadvantaged community due to cumulative environmental, health, and socioeconomic burdens.

The City was incorporated as a general-law city in 1959 and operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The five (5) members of the City Council are elected at large by the residents and serve as the legislative policy making body. The City Council has an appointed five (5) member Planning Commission.

City Hall hours of operation are 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm alternating Fridays.

B. Schedule
The schedule below outlines the tentative timeline for the RFP process. While the City will make every effort to follow this timeline, all dates are subject to change as needed to support the successful completion of the process.

SCHEDULE

ITEM DATE
RFP Issued Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Deadline for Questions Wednesday, January 28, 2026: 5:00 PM Response to Questions Wednesday, February 4, 2026: 5:00 PM Proposals Submittal Deadline Wednesday, February 11, 2026: 4:00 PM Optional Interviews Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Council Review and Approval Monday, March 9, 2026
Approximate Notice to Proceed Date Wednesday, April 1, 2026 C. Main Contact
Please direct any questions or concerns to:

Paul Bollier, Community Development Director
Community Development Department
City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Phone: (562) 865-6262 Ext. 227
[email protected]
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D. Addendum
The City may modify, clarify, or interpret the RFP by issuing an Addendum. Addendums to the RFP will be published and distributed through the City’s website. All addenda shall become a part of the RFP document requiring acknowledgment by the proposer.

II. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The City’s Department of Community Development is responsible for overseeing land use and development activities, including planning, zoning, building and safety, code enforcement, and parking enforcement. It is the responsibility of the Department to ensure compliance with the City’s Municipal Code and Building Code standards and effectively promote a high-quality and aesthetically-pleasing built environment. The City’s Building & Safety team operates as a function of the Department of Community Development. Building & Safety handles all aspects related to plan check, permit issuance, building and safety inspections, and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy/building final, in addition to serving as the City’s Building Official.

The City’s Building & Safety team works closely with the City’s in-house planning team to ensure projects not only comply with California/Los Angeles County Building Codes, but also Artesia development standards within the Artesia Municipal Code.

The Building & Safety team is to be comprised of one building official, one plan check reviewer, and one building inspector. The City will provide an on-site Building and Safety Permit Technician.

The scope of work shall include virtual, on-site, and off-site as needed, but is not limited to, the following:
• One (1) Building Official
• One (1) Plan Checker
• One (1) Building and Safety Inspector
• One (1) Building and Safety Inspector (After Hours)
The City accepts, reviews, and approves plans and permits electronically utilizing OpenGov as its permitting software. The selected Consultant will be required to provide their own equipment to utilize the City’s OpenGov software platform in coordination with the plan check review and inspection process. The selected Consultant will be expected to sustain or improve turnaround times and service responsiveness under this workload, while maintaining clear, customer-focused communication with residents, applicants, and stakeholders.

Additionally, pursuant to Senate Bill 379, the City currently utilizes OpenGov as an online permitting platform for eligible express solar permits for the City of Artesia. The City maintains a consistent level of service delivery, which will also be expected from the selected Consultant.

In-person Building & Safety services are available to the public during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., City Hall is closed alternating Fridays.

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E. Building Permit Activity
The City of Artesia continues to experience growth of permit and plan submittals for its residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Approximately 80% of all projects are residential projects, and the other 20% are commercial/industrial projects. The table below provides an overview of permits issued and finaled over the past three (3) years.

FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24
Permits Issued 565 599 703
Permits Finaled 491 436 587
A majority of residential projects include interior and exterior remodels, room additions, accessory dwelling units, and other minor residential improvements. These types of permits represent a significant portion of the department’s workload and requires consistent attention to detail, timely plan reviews, and clear communication with homeowners and contractors. The City also works with developers for the development of new residential housing developments, which, at the appropriate time, would be subject to review by the Consultant Building & Safety team.

Additionally, the City continues to work with developers to upgrade and improve existing commercial centers and industrial properties. Artesia is a unique community with a vibrant business environment unlike any other in the region. It is a city with both a bustling downtown and a small-town feel, and one with an extraordinary level of cultural diversity. Artesia’s regional profile is growing, as Downtown Artesia’s many dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations and events like the International Street Fair and Diversity Festival bring visitors to Artesia. Centrally located and affordable, Artesia offers business locations and housing options to meet all needs.

The LA Metro Southeast Gateway Line expansion will further grow Artesia’s profile as a regional hub and a prominent location in which businesses can thrive.

The City of Artesia has an award-winning reputation for being business-friendly and responsive to business and resident needs. Artesia’s City Council has shown its commitment to building a vibrant business community through numerous incentive and recognition programs, and staff work continuously to make Artesia an easy place to start and grow a business.

F. Customer Service
The City of Artesia maintains high standards for customer service, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to code regulations. It is the City’s expectation that customers be provided with inperson assistance during regular business hours, and all phone calls and emails be provided with a response within twenty-four (24) hours. All Building & Safety staff are expected to provide professional and courteous communications to the public, with customer service being a priority when assisting the community.

III. SCOPE OF WORK
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committed to delivering efficient, accurate and timely plan check and counter services as needed to meet the City’s needs; have previous experience working for municipalities in commercial, residential and industrial services; are customer service oriented; have sufficient on-going training to perform their assigned duties; and have experience successfully managing multiple tasks, assignments and responsibilities. The scope of work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

G. Building Official
The selected consultant shall provide one (1) Certified Building Official, as needed who oversees the contracted Building & Safety staff, and serves as a representative of the City for Building & Safety matters. The Building Official shall enforce all applicable building codes, oversee permit issuance and inspections, and ensure safe and compliant development within the City.

Additionally, the Building Official shall demonstrate the ability to provide a high level of Building & Safety expertise and services including, but not limited to:
• Functioning as the City’s Building Official, as set forth in the California Building Code, in City-adopted building codes and ordinances, and as specified in Federal and State law;
• Issue Certificates of Use and Occupancy for buildings and structures; • In coordination with the Community Development Director or his/her designee, manage, oversee, and coordinate building permit and plan check, building inspection, building counter, and building code enforcement services, so that they function as one Building & Safety organization;
• Maintain, amend, and develop ordinance and regulations necessary to implement and enforce the latest editions of the California/Los Angeles County Building Codes, including any and all related codes, or other uniform safety codes, laws, or regulations as adopted or amended by the City, deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public;
• Performs plan checks;
• Make determinations on the approval and use of alternative materials and methods of construction;
• Performs after-hours services, including inspections, upon request by an applicant or for public safety Building & Safety matters;
• Prepare Planning Commission and/or City Council reports and recommendations related to Building & Safety matters, and attend Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings, as needed;
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• Assist with complex inspections;
• Enforce inspection procedures and outline construction methods as required, and assist in the resolution of conflicts between building inspectors and contractors on controversial construction matters;
• Prepare Building & Safety code violation cases for submittal to the City Attorney office, when prosecution is necessary regarding code compliance; • Make final interpretations concerning the application of Building & Safety codes; • Monitor the collection of plan check, inspection, and permit fees and other Building & Safety activity level indicators, submit monthly activity reports to the City, and notify the City of any necessary staffing changes to maintain performance standards; • Perform administrative Building & Safety related duties, including developing and implementing office policies and procedures and assuring that files and plans are secured, organized, and kept up to date;
• Meet with developers, homeowners, business owners, architects, engineers, and the general public at City Hall or in the field, as needed, to resolve grievances and/or respond to questions and ensure timely project processing in compliance with Federal, State, and City laws and ordinances;
• Respond to public inquiries pertaining to Building & Safety matters; • Ensure all consultant Building & Safety activity is entered into the City’s OpenGov permit tracking system in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; and • Assist with annual budget preparation, as requested.

The Consultant shall provide one (1) Certified Building Official who will be available at the City of Artesia Building & Safety front counter and/or virtually as needed Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m., City Hall is closed alternating Friday, except City-designated holidays. The Building Official shall be available to the City’s Executive Management Team and/or other designated staff members outside of business hours as needed.

H. Plan Checker
The selected Consultant shall provide one in-house and/or virtually dedicated plan checker as needed for residential, commercial, industrial, city facilities and public agency sponsored projects.

The plan checker shall:
• ICC Certified Plan Checker to perform plan checks for residential, commercial, industrial and City Facilities.

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• Perform architectural, structural, fire, accessibility, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plan, grading, drainage, water quality management, LID, and fire plan check review for buildings and structures for compliance with applicable Federal and State laws, Building & Safety codes, Fire Code, City ordinances, and acceptable engineering practices;
• Confirm building use, occupancy, and type of construction, and review construction of buildings and structures to determine satisfaction of safety requirements; • Check for compliance with applicable codes adopted by the City, including but not limited to: Uniform Housing Code, California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes, Fire Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, State Water Board Requirements and any applicable adopted local amendment, State of California codes, or regulations;
• Review and approve building/structural revisions to plans required during construction; • Provide guidance and assistance with any other agency approvals required including but not limited to County of Los Angeles Fire, Sanitation District, Environmental Health, etc.;
• Provide assistance to the public regarding technical questions, including inquiries regarding Building & Safety code and regulations;
• Calculate building permit and plan check fees, if requested; • Coordinate building permit requirements and interface with City Department and other agencies;
• Provide expedited plan check when requested by the City; • Provide entitlement review and establish conditions of approval for grading, engineering planning plan check review;
• Create a standard plan check for the City, to ensure consistency in plan review; • Stamp and sign off plans, if reviewed plans meet all such requirements, and all changes/corrections have been addressed.

The selected Consultant shall provide one (1) Certified Plan Checker at the Building & Safety front counter two (2) days a week, if additional days are required it will be at the discretion of the City Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., City Hall is closed alternating Friday, except City-designated holidays.

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I. Inspector
The selected Consultant shall provide one (1) fully trained and certified Building & Safety inspectors for the City of Artesia. Inspector services shall include:
• Building inspection services for all construction regulated by all applicable Federal, State and City Building & Safety code/ordinances, and National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System Permit (NPDES) requirements, when applicable; • Review plans for building construction, plumbing, electrical and mechanical details prior to performing inspections;
• Inspect building and structures, for which building permits have been issued, for compliance with the approved plans and applicable codes and ordinances • Initiate soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability; • Inspect for compliance with conditions of approval set forth by the City’s Community Development Department;
• Coordinate with various City and County agencies and departments, including but not limited to Los Angeles County Fire Department, Environmental Health Department of the County of Los Angeles, and other governmental agencies providing services and/or having jurisdictions over any aspects of a development project in order to obtain compliance with the above Building & Safety code regulations; • Enforce conditions of approval associated with discretionary permits regarding Building & Safety regulations, as approved by the City; • Issue notice(s) of violation when violation(s) of the above referenced codes and regulations occur and notify Code Enforcement;
• At the Consultant’s sole expense, provide all vehicles, fuel, maintenance, and other equipment necessary for field personnel to carry out building permit inspections and all required duties;
• Provide special inspections by qualified inspectors and conduct investigations as directed by the City, including field and office research and the preparation of letters and/or documents;
• Prepare daily inspection schedule;
• Input daily inspection information and notice of violations into the City’s OpenGov software platform permit tracking system; and
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referenced Building & Safety codes and regulations, as well as other adopted City ordinances, which relate to Building & Safety issues.

The selected consultant shall provide one (1) in-house Certified Inspector three (3) to four (4) days per week as needed at the discretion of the City Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., City Hall is closed alternating Friday, except Citydesignated holidays. In special circumstances, after-hours and/or weekend inspections may be required. An inspector shall be available to the City’s Executive Management Team and/or other designated staff members outside of regular business hours as needed.

J. Inspector (After Hours)
The selected Consultant shall provide one (1) fully trained and Certified Inspector (after hours) as needed for the City of Artesia as special circumstances dictate to address public safety related Building & Safety matters. The Building Official shall serve as the liaison to City staff for these emergency matters.

K. Solar Permitting
Senate Bill 379 (SB 379) requires an online permit platform that can verify code compliance and issue express solar permits in real-time for eligible residential solar energy systems. The selected consultant will be required to use OpenGov and review all eligible residential solar permits.

L. Plan Check Review Times
The selected Consultant should describe what process is used to ensure that turnaround times are consistently met, and accuracy of work is verified. The proposal should include the following table as part of the proposal:

Project Type Standard Turnaround
Time in Business Days
Expedited Turnaround
Time in Business Days
Single-Family Residential
New Construction
Addition
Remodel
Second Unit/ADU
Multi-Family Residential
New Construction
Addition
Remodel
Commercial/Industrial
New Construction
Addition
Tenant Improvement
Expedited plan check requests shall be completed upon the request of City management staff.

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Additionally, it should be noted that there is extensive coordination between the Cities’ Planning team and Building & Safety team. Often, plan check corrections will trigger a new review by the Planning team, and subsequent review by Building & Safety.

M. Staff Position and Rates
For an actual service compensation system, a copy of the firm’s current hourly rate schedule shall be provided, which reflects the fully loaded total hourly cost for each related consultant position.

Hourly rates should include, but not be limited to the following consulting services roles:

Position Hourly Rate
Building Official
Deputy Official
Plan Checker
CASp Inspector
Building Inspector
N. Rate and Services Structure for Sub-Consultant(s)
Identify all subcontractors, position and hourly rates that may be considered for this proposal:

Sub-consultant(s) Position Hourly Rate
IV. EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the response to all provisions of this RFP. Since this solicitation is an RFP as opposed to a Bid, pricing alone will not constitute the entire selection criteria. The City may use some or all of the following criteria and corresponding percentages in its evaluation and comparison of proposals submitted. The criteria below are not necessarily an all-inclusive list. The City reserves the right to modify the evaluation criteria and points as deemed appropriate prior to the commencement of evaluation.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Proposal Submission:
• Quality of the proposal
• Adherence to the requirements
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Qualifications:
• Expertise of the fields necessary to execute the proposal • Recent relevant experience of team members
• Professional qualifications and education of team members 25 Project and Implementation Plan:
• Methodology for project approach
• Resources, capability, and commitment to complete all tasks 25 Cost 30
Total Points 100
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to request additional information concerning any proposal for purposes of clarification, to accept or negotiate any modification to any proposal following the deadline for receipt of all proposals, and to waive any irregularities if such would serve the best interests of the City as determined by the City. The City may cancel this solicitation at any time. All proposals shall comply with current federal, state, and other laws relative thereto. The City is not liable for any costs incurred by the Proposer before entering into a formal contract. Costs for developing the proposal or any other such expenses incurred by the Proposer in responding to the RFP, are entirely the responsibility of the Proposer, and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the City. The City reserves the right to give preference to local vendors when evaluating proposals.

Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the consultant of the conditions contained in this Request for Proposal and attached agreement unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the agreement between the City and the consultant selected.

V. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The City of Artesia does not require a specific format for proposals. Consultants are encouraged to use a format that best represents their firm’s qualifications and style. Creativity is welcome; however, proposals must clearly address and confirm all requirements outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals should be clear, concise, and fully responsive.

The proposal submitted for this project must follow the outline described below and must address all requested information. Total number of pages of the proposal shall not exceed 30:

1. Title Page

2. Table of Contents

3. Cover Letter
The Cover Letter shall be a maximum of 1 - page and addressed to Paul Bollier, Community Development Director, and at minimum, must contain the Request for Proposal
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following:
a) Identification of consultant, including name, address, and telephone number. b) Name, title, address, and telephone number of contact person during period of proposal evaluation.
c) Statement to the effect that the proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 120 calendar days from the date of submittal.
d) Signature of a person authorized to bind the consultant to the terms of the proposal. e) California Secretary of State business entity number. f) If a corporation, the resolution illustrating who can sign contracts.

4. Introduction/Approach
In a brief narrative, describe the proposed solution by setting forth the overall approach and plans to meet the requirements of the RFP. The intent of this narrative is to convey to the City that the consultant understands the objective of the requested service, the nature of the work, and the level of effort necessary to successfully provide the defined services. The narrative must stipulate how the consultant’s approach and plans to provide the services are appropriate to the tasks involved.

Provide general information about the consultant, including size of the organization, location of offices, years in business, organizational chart, state of incorporation, names of owners and principal parties, and a statement of qualifications for performing the requested services. Include a statement indicating what differentiates your firm from others.

5. Experience
Provide a maximum 3-page background of the vendor’s qualifications and prior experience in providing the requested services. This section must include specific and detailed descriptions of similar projects performed, project results, client name and year completed.

6. Project Overview
Provide a narrative description of the project based on the scope of services presented in the RFP along with a detailed work plan. Include any issues that you believe will require special consideration for this project. Also identify any unique approaches or strengths you may have related to this project.

7. Detailed Work Plan
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Respond to all requirements defined in the scope of services. Include the steps needed to complete all tasks and any recommended additions to the list of tasks. Also, document assumptions used in development of the work tasks including assistance needed from City staff and required hardware and software. If any of the requirements cannot be supported, provide a recommendation for an alternative approach.

8. Project Team
Maximum 2-page resume identifying the project team, including proposed subconsultants, and provide brief resumes for key staff assigned. Identify the geographic locations of the vendor and key personnel. Any changes to key personnel during the project require City approval.

9. Quality Control
Provide a maximum of 1-page detailed description and/or examples of the consultant’s quality control procedures that ensures all work products delivered to the City (i.e., drafts and final versions) are of high-quality, accurate and have been thoroughly reviewed prior to delivery to the City.

10. Cost Proposal
Provide a maximum 2-page detailed cost, all-inclusive maximum price, that includes all direct and indirect costs as well as out-of-pocket expenses. Also include a copy of the consultant’s hourly rate schedule and a written statement that said hourly rate schedule is part of the consultant’s quote for use in invoicing for progress payments and for extra work incurred that is not part of this RFP and a pricing schedule for all services being offered by the consultant.

11. References
Provide a complete list of other local governmental entities in California utilizing your professional building and safety (B&S) services over the past five (5) years. Provide at least three (3) references, past and present, using the same service being proposed and indicate the scope of services, date, name, email address, and telephone number of the client contact.

12. Required Statements
a) A written statement by the consultant that all federal laws and regulations shall be adhered to 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) A written statement that the consultant will not discriminate illegally against any Request for Proposal
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employee or applicant for employment pursuant to applicable law. c) A written statement that the consultant shall 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) A written statement that the consultant shall comply with the Copeland Antikickback Act (18 USC 874 C) and the implementation regulation (29 CFR 3) issued pursuant thereto, and any amendments thereof.

13. Agreement for Professional Services
The City has provided a copy of the Agreement for Professional Services. Please review this agreement and provide the City with a written statement of the consultant’s willingness to accept the terms of the agreement. Please identify each and every term of the agreement which the consultant is unwilling to accept and the reason therefore (Attachment 1).

All proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, February 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please email one (1) signed PDF copy of the proposal to:

Staff: Paul Bollier, Community Development Director
Email: [email protected]
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE ELEMENTS

1. The consultant shall assign a responsible representative and an alternate to perform the assigned tasks. Both staff members shall be identified in the proposal. The consultant’s representative will be responsible for all duties from contract negotiations through project completion. If the primary representative is unable to continue with the project, then the alternate representative will become the primary representative. Any other changes in responsible representative must be approved, in advance, by the City. The City will have the right to reject other proposed changes in personnel and may consider any other changes in responsible personnel a breach of contract.

2. The consultant shall provide all necessary personnel, instruments, equipment, and materials to perform the described services.

3. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any defects or irregularities in the proposals or selection process.

O. Insurance
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Insurance in accordance with City requirements and maintain coverage throughout the contract term. The Consultant must maintain all applicable general liability, errors and omissions liability, workers' compensation insurance, and automobile liability as specified in the Professional Services Agreement included in the RFP (Attachment 2).

P. Business License
The successful consultant(s) and any sub-consultants are required to obtain a City of Artesia Business License prior to award of Contract, and to maintain the license for the entire term of the Agreement. The Business License is not a prerequisite for submission of a proposal.

Q. Subcontracting
The Proposer may utilize the services of specialty subconsultants on those parts of the work that, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty subconsultants. Unless a specific subconsultant is listed by Proposer, Proposer is representing to City that Proposer has all appropriate licenses, certifications, and registrations to perform the work hereunder.

After submission of his/her proposal, the Proposer shall not award work to any unlisted subconsultant(s) without prior written approval of the City. The Proposer shall be fully responsible to the City for the performance of his/her subconsultants and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them. Nothing contained herein shall create any contractual relation between any subconsultant and the City.

R. Public Information
All materials received related to this RFP will become public information and be available for inspection after the award of contract. The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted, whether or not the proposal was selected or judged to be responsive. All submitted materials become the property of the City and may be used for lawful purposes.

The consultant must allow authorized federal, state, county, and City officials access to relevant books, payroll records, and documents for at least three (3) years following project completion.

S. Compliance
The consultant must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements. The most stringent regulations will apply in the event of a conflict. The consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

VII. ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1 – CITYS STANDARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEEMENT (PSA) -19-
[MODEL NON-DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - REMOVE THIS TITLE WHEN USED]

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND [ENTITY NAME]

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Agreement is made and entered into this _____ day of ________, 20___, by and between the City of Artesia, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California ("City") and [***INSERT NAME OF COMPANY***], a [***INSERT TYPE OF BUSINESS; I.E.,

CORPORATION (INCLUDE STATE OF INCORPORATION), LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, ETC.***], with its principal place of business at [***INSERT ADDRESS***] ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Consultant.

Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing [***INSERT TYPE***] services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.

2.2 Project.

City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional services for the [***INSERT NAME OF PROJECT, AND CONTRACT NUMBER, IF APPLICABLE***] project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.

3. TERMS.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional [***INSERT TYPE***] consulting services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from [***INSERT DATE***] to -20-
[***INSERT DATE***], 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 two (2) additional one-year terms.Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.

3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.

3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. Any personnel performing the Services on behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.

3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.

3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: [***INSERT NAME AND TITLE***].

3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates [***INSERT NAME AND TITLE***], or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Services or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.

3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates [***INSERT NAME -21-
AND TITLE***], or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California.

Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”). Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.

3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.

3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of -22-
undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.

3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.2.10.3 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.2.10.4 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.

3.2.11 Insurance. [***CITY RISK MANAGER TO REVIEW PRIOR TO EACH USE***]

3.2.11.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.

3.2.11.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so. -23-
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $3,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. [***NOTE: If Consultant does not own any company vehicles or may not be able to purchase a Business Automobile Insurance Policy, the requirement may be satisfied by providing either of the following: (1) a Personal Automobile Liability policy for the Consultant's own vehicle stipulating "Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident"; or (2) a non-owned auto endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy if Consultant uses vehicles of others (e.g., vehicles of employees). ALWAYS DELETE THIS SECTION IF NOT USED.***]
(C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease.
(D) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): [***INCLUDE ONLY IF APPLICABLE; DELETE OTHERWISE***]Professional Liability insurance or Errors & Omissions insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000. Covered professional services shall specifically include all work to be performed under the Agreement and delete any exclusions that may potentially affect the work to be performed (for example, any exclusions relating to lead, asbestos, pollution, testing, underground storage tanks, laboratory analysis, soil work, etc.). If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall precede the effective date of the initial Agreement and continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least five (5) years from termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.2.11.3 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement. Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance -24-
policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability. (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): [***INCLUDE ONLY IF APPLICABLE; DELETE OTHERWISE***](1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Contractual Liability Exclusion Deleted: This insurance shall include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. (D) Workers' Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

3.2.11.4 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.

3.2.11.5 Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

3.2.11.6 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or self-insured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.

3.2.11.7 Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid -25-
a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.

3.2.11.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.

3.2.11.9 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel). Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

3.2.11.10 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.

3.2.11.11 Additional Insurance Provisions
(A) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(B) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement. (C) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (D) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement. (E) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
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(F) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.11.12 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.

3.2.12 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.); the California PorterCologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000 et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority. Consultant must additionally comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality, drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. City may seek damages from Consultant for delay in completing the Services caused by Consultant’s failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section, or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed [***INSERT AMOUNT WRITTEN OUT***] ($[***INSERT NUMBER***]) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement. The City Manager will have authority to approve Extra Work within 10% of the total compensation.

3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice, no later than the fifteenth (15th) calendar day of each month, which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant during the prior month. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such -27-
invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein. Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.

3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.

3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.

3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section

3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit “C” may be adjusted at the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit “C.”

3.4 Labor Code Requirements.

3.4.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

3.4.2 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed on a public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the project and require the same of any subconsultants.

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the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.

3.4.3 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.5 Accounting Records.

3.5.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.6 General Provisions.

3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.

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

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

3.6.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

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parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Consultant: [INSERT BUSINESS NAME]
[INSERT STREET ADDRESS]
[INSERT CITY STATE ZIP]
ATTN: [INSERT NAME AND TITLE]
City: City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
ATTN: [INSERT NAME AND TITLE]
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.6.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.

3.6.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.

3.6.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and -30-
warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.

3.6.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.

3.6.3.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.

3.6.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.

3.6.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information. Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless -31-
from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.

3.6.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.6.5 Indemnification.

3.6.5.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

3.6.5.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

3.6.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.

3.6.7 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City.

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Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.

3.6.8 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.

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

3.6.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.

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

3.6.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

3.6.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.

3.6.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties. The City Manager shall have the authority to authorize changes to the Agreement that do not change the compensation of the Agreement.

3.6.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
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3.6.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.6.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.6.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.6.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

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

3.6.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND [***INSERT NAME***]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF ARTESIA [*INSERT NAME OF CONSULTANT*]
[*INSERT NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY*]
By: ______________________________ By: ______________________________ [***INSERT NAME***] [***INSERT NAME***]
[***INSERT TITLE***] [***INSERT TITLE***]
Attest:

City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
______________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Exhibit “A”-1
EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES
[***INSERT SCOPE]
Exhibit “A-I-1”
EXHIBIT "A-I"

FEDERALLY REQUIRED PROVISIONS FOR SERVICES
[INSERT FEDERALLY REQUIRED PROVISIONS TRIGGERED BY RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE SERVICES; OTHERWISE
ALWAYS DELETE ENTIRE EXHIBIT “A-I”]
Exhibit “B”-1
EXHIBIT "B"

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
[INSERT SCHEDULE]
EXHIBIT "C"

COMPENSATION
[INSERT RATES & AUTHORIZED REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES]
[INSERT THE FOLLOWING PROVISION IF THE AGREEMENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW: In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, but any increase shall not exceed the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange Counties.] Date Question Response
12/16/26
I see no contract value on this RFP, it is for time and material. Correct
1/21/26
I have regarding the Building Plan Check and
Safety Inspection Services RFP. On page 16, the
description for the "Project Team" is a little
confusing. It's described as being a maximum 2-
page resume while at the end of the sentence it
states to include brief resumes for key staff. Is
there a typo in that sentence? How many
resumes are we allowed to have?
The meaning is to capture a maximum 2 page combined document identifying the proposed project team, sub consultants and key staff assigned to the Building and Safety Services staff positions, not a maximum 2 page document for each position. 1/26/26
We are looking to connect with prime
contractors or prequalified firms who may be
pursuing this RFQ.

The city will not share the name of potential firms submitting for this RFP at this time. During the response to question deadline of February 4, 2026, all recipients will have access to the response sheet. If any potential consultants wishing to submit a proposal and ask for your contact information to use your firm as a potential subconsultant, the city will share your contact information with any firm who requests it. Provide me an email confirmation authorizing the city to do so.The city will also be adding you to the list of recipients to receive this RFP, the city will email it on 1/27/26. 1/27/26
I was reaching out because I had a question
regarding the page limit for RFP Building Plan
Check and Safety Inspection Services. Are
the title page, table of contents, and
resumes included in the overall page count
of 30? Correct, total package not to exceed 30 pages.

ARTESIA BUILDING AND SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES RFP RESPONSE QUESTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER ......................................................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION / APPROACH
Firm Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4 Understanding and Approach ........................................................................................ 6 Organization Chart .......................................................................................................... 6 Qualifications .................................................................................................................. 7 What Differentiates BPR ............................................................................................... 12 SIMILAR EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................................ 14 PROJECT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 17 Key Roles ....................................................................................................................... 18 Additional Strengths of BPR Team ............................................................................... 19 DETAILED WORK PLAN .......................................................................................................... 20 PROJECT TEAM ..................................................................................................................... 25 QUALITY CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 27 COST PROPOSAL.................................................................................................................... 28 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................... 29 REQUIRED STATEMENTS ...................................................................................................... 30

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COVER LETTER
February 11, 2026
Mr. Paul Bollier
Community Development Director
City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Ave.

Artesia, CA 90701
RE: Proposal to Provide Building Plan Check and Safety Inspection Services Dear Mr. Bollier,
Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal to provide staffing and management services for the City’s Building Department and to present our experience providing these same services to nearby Southern California communities. We understand that the City of Artesia is looking to partner with a highly qualified firm with the depth of resources and qualified staff to provide the requested building safety services on an as-needed basis. As our proposal demonstrates, BPR has the knowledge, experience, and staffing resources needed to provide the requested On-Call Building Official, Plan Check, and Building Inspection Services immediately, and to support the City’s Department of Community Development in an efficient and professional manner. We understand that the selected firm will provide all services under the direction of the Department of Community Development.

Our proposed team is ready to assume building department services right away, while working with the present service provider to transition services in a seamless and methodical manner. Our proposal provides a detailed introduction to our firm and an overview of the services BPR Consulting Group (BPR) is proposing to provide on an on-call basis. BPR fully understands the scope of work as outlined in the RFP and is well-equipped to provide the City with the requested building department support services to support the City’s goals of being business friendly and responsive to business and resident needs.

Ron Beehler, SE, CBO will be the primary point of contact through the proposal and agreement process. As a partner of BPR Consulting Group, a limited liability company, Ron is authorized to bind the firm to all commitments made in our proposal. Our proposal remains firm for 120 days following the due date of this submittal, February 11, 2026.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning our qualifications or the services we provide. I can be reached at [email protected] or 916.204.3178. Thank you for taking the time to review our qualifications. We look forward to the opportunity to contribute to and support the community spirit of the City of Artesia.

Sincerely,
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO

BPR CONSULTING GROUP
[email protected]
cell: 916.204.3178

BPR CONSULTING GROUP
2930 Inland Empire Blvd. #116
Ontario, CA 91764
CONTACT:

Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Principal
2930 Inland Empire Blvd. #116
Ontario, CA 91764
P: 916.204.3178

CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE
BUSINESS ENTITY NO:
202118210521

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INTRODUCTION/APPROACH

FIRM INTRODUCTION
BPR Consulting Group was founded by a
group of experienced veterans of the
building safety industry with the sole focus
of providing all aspects of building
department services including thorough and
efficient building and fire plan check, building
inspection, and building official services on
behalf of California communities. Our
leadership team has worked together for nearly 22 years consecutively including five years as BPR, supporting building departments throughout California and collectively possesses more than 100 years of experience providing building safety services to cities, counties, state agencies and other municipal agencies throughout California and the Western United States. Our focus is to support California building departments in a professional manner by providing efficient, timely and
professional building safety services for the communities we serve.

Our talented staff of experienced building officials, ICC certified plans examiners, California licensed engineers and architects, OSHPD and CASp experts, and ICC certified building inspectors, have extensive experience providing the same building official, plan review, and building inspection services as those being requested by the City of Artesia. BPR’s staff members presently provide on-call services for numerous public agencies throughout the State of California including the nearby Southern California communities of Maywood, Bell Gardens, El Monte, Gardena, Pomona, Ontario, Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, San Bernardino, Anaheim, Eastvale, Murrieta, Rosemead, Inglewood, Garden Grove, La Mesa and the Counties of Los Angeles and San Diego, to name a few.

BPR’s staff of experienced building safety personnel provide high quality, thorough plan review, building inspection, building official and permit technician services for our clients and their permit applicants. Our qualified professionals, expertise, and experience will enable us to work seamlessly with the Building and Safety Division of the City of Atresia’s Community Development Department in maintaining timely plan check, building inspection, building official, and permit technician services in a business friendly, customer focused manner. Unlike the large national firms, BPR’s services are focused on the delivery of high-quality building safety services tailored to your community’s specific needs, with the goal of exceeding our clients’ expectations by:
 Providing all services in a cost-effective manner.
 Providing a high level of customer service for internal and external customers.

HEADQUARTERS:

BPR Consulting Group
P.O. Box 2404
Granite Bay, CA, 95746
STATE OF INCORPORATION:

California

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(LOCAL OFFICE):
2930 Inland Empire Blvd. #116
Ontario, CA 91764
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE:
2130 Professional Dr. #150
Roseville, CA 95661
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OFFICE:
1027 Central Place
Madera, CA 93637
OWNERS | PRINCIPALS:

Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Roger Peterson, SE
Bill Rodgers, SE, ICC

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 Providing qualified and experienced personnel who have the ability to perform thorough plan reviews and inspect all aspects of projects and effectively identify, communicate and explain relevant code requirements to designers, contractors, and owner builders.  Work collaboratively and supportively with other City departments.  Balancing the need to ensure conformance to standards and regulations with the need for predictability, uniformity, and efficiency.
 Adjusting staffing levels to meet service demands.
 Providing services in a timely manner.

Our Building Safety team of 115+ professionals consists of the following: California Licensed Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection Engineers; ICC Certified Building and Fire Plans Examiners and Certified Access Specialist (CASp) professionals, as well as ICC Certified Building Officials, Permit Technicians, and highly experienced administrative personnel.

Building department services that we provide to municipalities and agencies include:
 Building safety plan review services
 CASp plan review and inspection services
 Permit technician and support services
 Building department management services
 Building inspection services
 Building official services
 Fire prevention plan review and inspection services
 Civil plan review and inspection services
 Planning Services

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UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Per the RFP, we understand the building and safety team is to be comprised of one building official, one plan check reviewer and one building inspector, with the scope of work including virtual, on-site and off-site services as needed. We have selected an experienced and well-qualified team of building safety professionals to serve the City of Artesia. BPR maintains adequate staff with similar qualifications to our identified key staff who will be available to provide coverage during vacations or unanticipated absences. Our team selected to serve the City of Artesia will work closely with the City’s in-house planning team to ensure projects comply with the California Building Codes, Los Angeles Building Codes, City of Artesia Municipal Code, City of Artesia development standards, and building related conditions of approval. We also understand that the City’s goal of supplementing in-house building department staff is to minimize response time and enhance customer service. BPR’s experienced and qualified staff selected to serve the City will utilize their knowledge and communication skills to promote the City’s goals of being responsive to business and residents’ needs and to promote a vibrant business community. Detailed information regarding key personnel is provided in the Project Team section.

ORGANIZATION CHART
The organization chart below illustrates the BPR team, and the key personnel selected to serve the City of Artesia, designated in bold text and with ‘**’. The balance of the staff shown below is available to support key personnel in the event of illness, vacation, excessive workload, or other unforeseen circumstances, and, along with all key personnel, are committed to providing the City of Artesia with quality, dependable service.

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QUALIFICATIONS

PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
Our plans examiners have a thorough understanding of code requirements, are able to read, understand and interpret construction documents, topography and grading plans, energy calculations, geotechnical reports, structural calculations, electrical load calculations, commissioning reports, and other associated design documents. Our plans examination staff have the ability to prepare well-written plan review letters, communicate effectively orally and in writing and work effectively with City staff, project design teams, contractors and permit applicants. Our plans examiners possess knowledge of the most current state and local adopted building standards.

Architectural
BPR’s non-structural plans examiners have provided plan review services for a vast array of projects including large residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, and OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 medical office buildings.

Many of our plans examiners are CASp certified. Completed plan review projects range from single-story residential projects to complex high-rise commercial buildings and numerous building additions and remodels.

We are experienced and familiar with the use and application of the most current editions of the following model codes:
 California Building Standards Code
(Title 24) Parts 1 through 6 and 9
 International Building Code (IBC)
 Americans with Disabilities Act
Standards for Accessible Design
 ANSI Standards
 NFPA Codes & Standards
 CA Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 19 and 25
 Jurisdiction-Adopted Amendments or Ordinances
 California Existing Building Code
 California Historical Building Code
Structural
Our structural engineers have extensive experience reviewing and designing building projects subjected to the significant seismic loads necessitated by the geographic location of the City of Artesia. Our structural engineers have reviewed all types of projects including residential, multi-family, commercial, and multi-story projects including mid-rise and high-rise projects, institutional projects, industrial projects, retail buildings, schools, medical office buildings and court facilities.

Our structural engineers have experience designing and reviewing projects constructed with all building materials including the following:
 Wood
 Reinforced Masonry
 Heavy Timber / Timber Frame / CLT
 Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
 Stressed Skin Panels
 Structural Steel
 Light Gauge Steel Framing
 Straw Bale
 Rammed Earth
 Insulated Concrete Forms, (ICF)
Our engineers have designed or reviewed a wide array of structural lateral force resisting systems including:
 Structural steel moment frames
 Buckling-restrained braced frames
 Masonry shear wall systems
 Concrete shear wall systems

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 Eccentric braced frames
 Concentric braced frames
 Concrete moment frames
 Wood shear wall systems
 Cantilevered column systems
 Pre-stressed and post-Tensioned Concrete
 Various proprietary lateral force resisting
systems
Our structural engineers and inspectors are experienced with the provisions of most model codes including current versions of:
 CCR Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 2 & 2.5
 International Building Code (IBC)
 AISC 341, 358 and 360
 ASCE 7
 ASCE 41
 AISI Standards for Cold Formed Steel
 ANSI / AF&PA NDS for wood framing
 ACI 318
 ACI 530 / TMS 402/602
 California Historic Building Codes
 California Existing Building Codes
 NEHRP
Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
BPR’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineers are well versed in the California Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes. We will review submitted design documents to ensure compliance to the current edition of the following codes:
 California Building Code
 California Residential Code
 California Plumbing Code
 California Mechanical Code
 California Electrical Code
 Jurisdiction-adopted amendments
Energy Compliance
Our engineers and plans examiners are up to date on all California Energy Code requirements as they relate to
both new and remodel construction for all project
types. Our staff have experience verifying California
Energy Code requirements for projects located within
all climate zones. The Energy Efficiency Standards for
Residential and Non-Residential Buildings were
established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. These
standards have been updated since that time to
address a multitude of building components, systems
and equipment with the goal of having new and updated buildings be more energy efficient, comfortable for building occupants, and less reliant of fossil fuels.

Green Building Standards
BPR’s plans examination staff have a working knowledge of the proper incorporation of CALGreen building criteria into project designs and the resulting potential impact of these standards related to building code compliance and the environment. Our plans examiners will review project documents to verify compliance with adopted Green Building Code Standards as required by state law and local amendments and ordinances.

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LEED
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design methodologies, construction, operations, and building maintenance. LEED certification consists of a variety of rating systems applicable to multiple building types including commercial as well as residential. Ratings reflect a measure of how well a building performs across many sustainability metrics including: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, energy usage and the projects impact on the local environment.

Access Compliance & CASp Review
All BPR CASp-certified plan review and inspection
professionals are knowledgeable of state and federal
accessibility laws and regulations and possess the
expertise necessary to promote access to facilities for persons with disabilities. Our staff are experts in the industry, maintaining appropriate certifications
demonstrating their expertise, and are experienced
providing services for building departments in a seamless manner balanced and in coordination with our client’s
expectations and needs. We work collaboratively with our clients to address accessibility plan review and inspection related issues as efficiently as possible.

Our plans examiners are fully trained and familiar with California Building Code Accessibility requirements and ADA compliance requirements and are available for plan review and/or inspection services. We offer support to municipalities for compliance enforcement and/or developing transition plans. We can assist our clients in researching and providing interpretations of various specific issues related to access compliance including access compliance obligation, transition plan development, construction costs and phasing, and regulation interpretations.

Flood Zones
BPR’s staff of engineers and plans examiners have experience in providing plan reviews for projects located in FEMA designated flood zones and areas prone to flooding. BPR Consulting Group’s staff has provided numerous plan reviews for projects located in flood zones using FEMA’s Technical Bulletins as well as locally adopted ordinances. Additionally, members of our team have participated in state-sponsored committees to establish guideline and building code requirements for projects planned in areas designated as flood zones.

OSHPD 2, 3 & 5
BPR Consulting Group’s staff of plans examiners and building inspectors have extensive experience providing plan review and inspection services for OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 projects. BPR staff members have sucessfully plan reviewed many OSHPD3 hemodyalisys centers, outpatient surgery centers, hyperbolic chamber wound care facilities, and acute psychiatric facilities. BPR maintains an OSHPD certified inspectors on staff specifically to provide inspection services for OSHPD 2, 3, and 5 projects during construction. Our staff is well versed with the

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OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 requirements included in the California Building Code. Our inspection staff has recent experience providing inspection services for hemodialysis, outpatient surgery, hyperbolic chamber, medical clinics and acute psychiatric facilities.

Customer Service | Responsiveness
BPR’s staff is always available and willing to discuss plan review issues for projects that we have reviewed with
Building Division staff, applicants, designers and
contractors via in-person or electronic meetings,
telephone, or e-mail as required to resolve plan review related issues. We maintain Microsoft Teams, Zoom and
GoToMeeting accounts to foster efficient
communication with project proponents regardless of
their physical location. Voice mails and e-mails will be responded to the same day they are received, if possible, always within 24 hours.

On-Site Consultant Services & Meeting Attendance
Our plan review staff is available for pre-construction or pre-design meetings, field visits, contacts with the design team, and support for field inspection personnel in person or virtually as needed. We utilize the efficiency afforded by the many electronic meeting platforms that have become available in recent years. We find electronic meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and others allow for efficient and constructive communication between parties located throughout the United States and are an efficient tool for resolution of challenging issues both during plan review and field inspections. Our staff is available to meet with the City, project applicants and their design teams either in person or via electronic platform to resolve plan review issues efficiently and collaboratively.

Electronic Document Review
BPR’s staff are thoroughly experienced providing
electronic plan review and will perform electronic plan reviews as requested by the City. Our plans examiners,
inspectors, and permit technicians are adept at using the City’s permitting software, OpenGov. BPR will comply
with the City’s established policies and procedures for electronic plan reviews. BPR also maintains an efficient cloud-based, electronic-document submittal system for
receiving and sending large electronic document files.

Transporting Plans
For paper submittal documents, we will arrange for all pick-up and delivery of the plan review documents from your office at no additional cost. We utilize specific methods for project document pick-up and delivery with the goal of providing same-day service.

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Communicating Plan Review Results
Plan review comments, when necessary, will be type-written and refer to specific details, drawing or supporting document, and reference applicable code sections. BPR will provide a clear, concise, and thorough plan review letter itemized by specific discipline such as life safety, accessibility, structural, plumbing, mechanical, etc., that can be utilized by clients, designers, contractors, and owners to understand the noted deficiencies and make necessary corrections to the project documents. At the completion of each plan review cycle, BPR Consulting Group will return a copy of the plan review comment list to the designated applicant and project representative.

If requested, we will coordinate plan review re-checks directly with the designated project applicant. Upon completion of the plan review process, we will return completed plan review documents, in either hard copy or electronic format via OpenGov as needed, bearing BPR’s plan review stamps and ready for final approval and permit issuance by the jurisdiction.

BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
BPR inspection staff will perform inspection services to verify that the work of construction is in conformance
with the approved project construction documents as
well as identifying issues of non-compliance with
applicable building codes and conditions of approval.

Our field inspection services will include inspection of all portions of projects including project sites as
applicable. Our building inspectors will write legible
and understandable correction notices and field
reports, and will be available to answer in-person,
emailed, or telephone inquiries. All inspection
personnel assigned will be ICC and/or CASp certified as required.

We understand that many municipalities have amended code sections, policies and ordinances that impact the work that is inspected and shown on approved project plans. Our inspection staff will familiarize themselves with local requirements to ensure that the projects we are inspecting are compliant with local and current code requirements. Specifically, our inspectors will ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of the Title 24 California Building Standards Code, Parts 1 through 12, covering structural, fire prevention, life safety, disabled access, energy conservation, green building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial, existing, and historical buildings.

BPR’s ICC/CASp certified inspectors have performed building inspection services on a wide variety of construction projects including master planned developments, single-family production, custom homes, commercial, manufacturing, institutional, assembly, essential service, industrial projects, and historically designated buildings. When necessary for large or fast-paced projects, multiple inspectors can be made available. BPR’s inspectors will inspect projects to verify conformance with approved project drawings and specifications which will include review of the permit documents to verify that onsite conditions are consistent with the approved documents for size, setbacks, heights and other applicable requirements. At the completion

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of inspections, BPR’s inspectors will update database information and complete necessary forms and documents as required to provide seamless service.

Inspector Qualifications & Certifications:. All BPR inspectors are ICC-certified, with many maintaining CASp certification. In addition, BPR employs OSHPD certified inspectors available for inspection of OSHPD designated facilities. Qualified inspectors having experience with inspection of new, existing and historical buildings/sites, building code enforcement, will be assigned as appropriate.

Inspection personnel will have the ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, truss drawings and calculations, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work effectively with contractors, permit applicants, homeowners and agency staff. Inspectors will possess knowledge of approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building inspection and the most current building and fire standards. Our inspectors are familiar with most of the common scheduling and tracking systems utilized by building departments including OpenGov.

BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES
BPR staff have provided Building Official services for
many California communities. Our Building Official staff possess experience and are knowledgeable of the laws
and regulations associated with building department
operations and will use this experience and knowledge to promote efficient services for your department. BPR
provides full-time or part-time, on-site Building Official services as required. We also can provide on call, as
needed, remote Building Official services and/or Building Official services directly in support of specific major development projects within your community. Our Building Officials are keenly aware of the importance an efficient and predictable building department has for the economic vitality of the communities we serve.

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES BPR
Superior, Customized Services:

BPR’s staff of experienced and appropriately licensed building safety personnel provide quality, efficient, and thorough building plan review, building inspection and building official services for our clients. Unlike larger national firms, BPR’s services are focused solely on supporting California communities in the delivery of highquality building department services. We tailor our services to your needs, with the goal of exceeding your expectations by:
 Providing a seamless transistion of Building Safety services from the current consultant to BPR.  Providing all services in a cost-effective, timely manner.  Providing qualified and experienced personnel who have the ability to effectively communicate and explain relevant code requirements.
 Providing a high level of customer service for internal and external customers.

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 Balancing the need to ensure conformance to standards and regulations with the need for predictability, uniformity, and efficiency.

Superior Leadership:

Our proposed Project Manager, Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC, has decades of direct experience working with Southern California communities in the provision of Building Safety services. Mark presently manages the delivery of building safety services to our Southern California clients as well as serving as an on-call building official for the City of Bell Gardens. Mark has nearly 30 years of experience working in Southern California communities as a Building Official, Building Inspector and Plans Examiner. A Master Code Professional, Mark has current, relevant knowledge and experience to provide superior project management services for the City of Artesia, guiding the delivery of timely and professional building code enforcement services. Mark brings significant experience in managing the successful transition of building department services from previous consultants in a seamless and coordinated manner.

Superior Staff:
 A team of professionals with high-level experience and skills in successfully providing building and fire plan review and inspection services to the City of Artesia and similar communities.  Staff with a customer service focus and the knowledge and ability to apply building and fire code provisions, and building department policies and procedures, uniformly and fairly.  Commitment to cooperation and partnership with other jurisdiction departments and outside agencies.
 Dedicated and knowledgeable licensed plan review engineers, ICC and CASp certified plans examiners for thorough and timely plan review services.
 Extensive experience providing progressive plan review services for major and unique projects.  The ability to adjust service levels as required to meet your workload needs.

Industry Involvement:

BPR Principal Ron Beehler, has authored the wellreceived monthly Code Quiz for over nine years for multiple California ICC Chapters. The Code Quiz has
become an education component of monthly ICC Chapter
meetings throughout California. BPR is now the sponsor
of the Code Quiz and uses the quiz as an internal training element for our staff. Current year Code Quizzes may be found on our website, www.BPR-GRP.com

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SIMILAR EXPERIENCE
Seamlessly integrating municipal service professionals in support of public agencies is BPR Consulting Group’s sole purpose and the basis on which we were founded. We have extensive experience providing all aspects of building safety services in support of building departments, including building official, plan review, building inspection, permit technician, building department management, and office suport and permitting services.

BUILDING PLAN CHECK
Below you will find a small sampling of local projects for which BPR’s staff have provided plan check services similar to those being requested by the City of Artesia.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
New Commercial Building
BPR provided structural and non-structural building plan review for this new single story commercial building. The 3,987 s.f. building includes two separate tenant spaces for restaurant use, with exterior terrace sitting area, and a trash/utility room.

The building utilizes Type V-A Construction, with Occupancy Group A2.

New Detached 2-Story ADU and Attached JADU
BPR provided structural and non-structural building plan review for these two additions to an existing building - a new, detached two-story Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and an attached one-story Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU). The two-story ADU features three bedrooms, two baths, and a kitchen/dining/living area. The one-story JADU features one bedroom, one bath, and a kitchen/dining/living area. Both units utilize Type V-B Construction with Occupancy Group R-2.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Bell Garden Cottages
BPR provided complete building and grading plan review
services for this new condominium complex featuring (7) threestory buildings and a total of 48 market-rate residential units on a 2.47-acre site. The townhomes range from 1,338 s.f. for a twobedroom unit up to 1,743 s.f. for three- and four-bedroom units.

The project includes 121 parking spaces including two spaces per unit in an enclosed multi-level parking structure. The project includes a community open space, shade structure and BBQ grills. The townhomes utilize Type VB Construction with Occupancy Groups R-3 and U.

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CITY OF EL MONTE
In-N-Out Restaurant
BPR provided complete building plan review services for this new restaurant which included a drive-through canopy, outdoor seating/patio area, trash enclosure, and site improvements. Plan review services included the review of the building’s life safety, structural, mechanical/plumbing/electrical, energy, CALGreen, accessibility and site accessibility components. The7,001 s.f. building utilizes Type V-B Construction with Occupancy Groups A-2 and U.

CITY OF GARDENA
Community Aquatics and Senior Center Project
BPR provided complete building department and grading plan review services for this Senior and Aquatics Center Building which consists of a two-story senior center building and a singlestory pool equipment building. The Aquatics and Senior Center project included multiple outdoor pools and associated
amenities. The building is fully fire sprinklered. Site improvements include landscaping, parking lots with accessible parking and paths of travel, signage, BBQ and picnic area, trash enclosure and perimeter fencing. The buildings utilized Type VB Construction with Occupancy Groups A-3, B and S-1.

Crenshaw 5-Story Apartment Complex
BPR’s staff provided complete building department plan review services for this new 5-story, 203,055 s.f. apartment complex which sits atop a 3-story podium. The mixed-use podium structure and the apartment units above the podium are fully fire sprinklered. This is the first use of podium style construction within the City of Gardena.

The buildings consist of Type I-A and III-A Construction with Occupancy Groups R-2, B and A.

BUILDING INSPECTION and BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES
Below you will find a small sampling of local projects for which BPR’s staff are currently providing building and fire plan review, building inspection, permit technician and/or building official services similar to those being requested by the City of Artesia.

CITY OF GARDENA
BPR provides on-site building official, plan review, building inspection, building department management and permit technician services for the City of Gardena. BPR implemented building inspection services to eliminate a three-week inspection backlog. We added inspection staff to eliminate the inspection backlog then reduced staff to a level necessary to meet daily inspection service requirements. BPR provides all building

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official, building department management, and plan review services to support the building department.

Building inspection staff is utilized to meet the inspection demands of the department.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS
BPR provides building department services to the City of Bell Gardens including on and off-site building official, on-site and remote plan review, building inspection and permit technician services, utilizing BPR’s appropriately licensed, certified and experienced building safety staff. Through BPR’s services, the City maintains efficient permitting services for the benefit of the community.

CITY OF MAYWOOD
BPR provides full-service building department services to the City of Maywood including on and off-site building official, on-site and remote plan review, building inspection, and permit technician, services. BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified licensed and certified building safety staff.

Through BPR’s services, the City maintains efficient plan review and inspection services for the benefit of the community for all ongoing construction projects and permit center needs.

CITY OF POMONA
BPR staff provides plan review, building inspection, permit technician and permit technician training services to the City. BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified, licensed, and certified plans examination, senior building inspection, and permit technician staff. Through BPR’s services, the City is able to maintain efficient services for all ongoing permit center needs.

CITY OF EL MONTE
Following a very successful transition, BPR provides all building inspection services, on-site and remote plan review services, out-sourced plan review services, and permit technician services for the City of El Monte.

BPR provides all inspection services for the City utilizing multiple full-time and ICC certified building inspectors.

All in-house and counter plan reviews are performed by BPR’s experienced and well qualified in-house plans examiner. All permit technician services for the City are performed by BPR utilizing three full-time ICC certified permit technicians.

CITY OF CLAREMONT
BPR provides building department services to the City of Claremont including plan review, building inspection 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.

CITY OF ONTARIO
BPR staff provides on-site and remote plan review, building inspection and permit technician services to the City. BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified and certified plan review, permit technician and inspection staff. BPR presently provides multiple highly qualified and ICC certified inspection staff to support the city’s inspection needs and multiple ICC Certified permit technicians to support the city’s permitting services. BPR provides on-site and off-site plan review services for all types of projects including residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial projects including CASp plan review and plan review of onsite improvements and associated grading.

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PROJECT OVERVIEW
BPR understands that the City is seeking building official, plan review, and building inspection services and that our task is to sustain or improve turnaround times and service responsiveness while maintaining clear, customer-focused communication with residents, applicants, and stakeholders. We have found that a critical element of providing the requested services is the seamless and successful transition of services. BPR has extensive experience transitioning building department services from other consultants and other public agencies. Our belief is that the transition of services from one firm or agency to the next should be seamless and unapparent to the department’s customers. To this end, BPR will implement and adhere to our proven methodical transition process which takes a number of aspects into consideration, including the sensitivities of all parties involved. In a respectful and meticulous manner, BPR will quickly learn Artesia’s current regulations, protocols and routines. We will bring proven building department best practices to all aspects of the services we provide and embrace the opportunity to look for ways to enhance the level of service provided by the City to its constituents. This will include evaluation of any systems that may need updating, participation in routine internal and external meetings, project management services, project submittal and inspection scheduling reviews, web-site information review and updates, and any open/outstanding community issues.

This is further illustrated in the table below:

BUILDING AND SAFETY TRANSITION PLAN CHECKLIST
 Systems to Update:  Computer log-ons
 City email accounts
 Routine Internal Meetings:  Staff meetings
 Department meetings
 Daily, weekly, monthly meetings
 Routine External Meetings:  Resident communications
 Developer communications
 Project Management:  Status of current projects
 Accounting of projects with outstanding fees
 Location of ALL project files (have all files been transferred from existing consultant to City?)
 Monitoring performance of current projects
 New projects
 Significant Open Issues:  Residents’ concern areas
 Staff concern areas
 City Council concern areas
 Development Community concern areas
 Other Areas:  Strategic planning
 Future funding/budgets of projects
 Action item lists
 Review:  Online and hard-copy information documents
 Status of outreach efforts for innovative permitting programs  Opportunities for streamlining processes using technology

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KEY ROLES
Bill Rodgers, SE, ICC will serve as BPR’s Principal in Charge. Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC will serve as Project Manager/Building Official and will successfully coordinate the transparent transition of services from the county to the City. Mark Coco, ICC will serve as Key Building Inspector; Martha Diaz, PE, ICC will serve as Key Plan Check Engineer.

BPR’s proposed Project Manager / Building Official, Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC will provide as needed, onand off-site expert building official/administrative services. Mark brings many years of experience providing building official and building department management services in support of multiple Southern California communities. Mark will utilize his extensive, local experience for the benefit of the City of Artesia by providing reasonable building code interpretations and effective department management services. A Master Code Professional and CBO, Mark is qualified and experienced in providing building plan check services in addition to his duties as Building Official. Mark will provide superior communication, guidance, a consistent approach and quality assurance for the City of Artesia’s building department.

BPR’s proposed Plan Check Reviewer, Martha Diaz, PE, ICC will provide accurate, high quality, timely plan checking services with as-needed backup support of the largest group of qualified plans examiners in the region. Martha brings over 17 years of experience providing structural and non-structural plan review services to Southern California communities. Supporting Martha as needed, BPR’s plans examination staff includes California licensed engineers, ICC-certified plans examiners, ans CASp professionals, all of whom possess significant technical capabilities in all areas of plans examination. Their competency is gained from years of experience providing these same services to multiple California building departments. Martha will provide comprehensive plan review services to the city and review submitted project documents for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes and ordinances. Disciplines will include, and are not limited to architectural, structural, accessibility, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading, drainage, water quality management, LID, and fire plan check review for buildings and structures for compliance with applicable Federal and State laws, Building & Safety codes, Fire Code, City ordinances, and acceptable engineering practices.

BPR’s proposed Building Inspector, Mark Coco, ICC will provide competent, dependable and personable building inspection services, with experienced, local backup as needed. Building inspectors play a vital role in ensuring safe buildings are being approved in the field and that the construction that is approved in in compliance with approved project plans, conditions of approval, state building codes and municipal code requirements. Mark understands the importance of and the responsibilities associated with the building inspections he performs. Always personable and friendly, Mark excels at interacting with contractors, permit applicants, homeowners and agency staff, communicating clearly and establishing a helpful, respectful rapor.

Mark is knowledgeable of approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building inspection and the most current building and fire standards. He is also familiar with most of the common scheduling and tracking systems utilized by building departments, including OpenGov, and will quickly adapt to your systems and requirements.

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ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS OF THE BPR TEAM
All of our staff maintain appropriate certifications or professional licenses for the services they provide. We ensure our staff is properly trained and require ongoing training for our staff equal or greater than that required by California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.29. We continually encourage our staff to obtain additional certifications and support ongoing training and education for our staff.

Many opportunities for continuing education for building safety professionals are offered by multiple providers throughout the state and hosted by a variety of providers including California Building Officials, local ICC Chapters, AIA, County Building Officials Association of CA, and others. In addition to participating in these opportunities, BPR’s staff members have developed and presented training classes on behalf of many of these professional organizations on building code-related topics including:
 Chapter 16 Training in Structural Topics
 CBC Chapter 10, Means of Egress in the 2022 CBC
 CBC Load Path Fundamentals
 CBC Requirements for Wood Framed Building Design
 CBC Requirements for Horizontal Diaphragm and Shear-Wall Design  Structural and Non-Structural CRC Requirements
 Overview of Wind Load Changes to the CBC
 CRC Wall Bracing Requirements
 Load Path Systems for Building Structures
 Structural Welding and Structural Bolting
 Overview of CPC and CMC Requirements for Building Systems  Anchorage of Nonstructural Building Components Per ASCE-7  Simplified Structural Design
 Plan Check 1 and 2
 SAP Training
BPR staff are qualified and available to provide disaster safety assessments of all buildings and conduct emergency inspections in the event of a disaster.

BPR staff have Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Program (SAP) certified staff with relevant experience and knowledge in guiding and helping coordinate the efforts of local communities recovering from major disasters.

Maintaining ongoing services while also evaluating damaged buildings and working with impacted property owners during a crisis, if not managed properly, can overburden jurisdiction staff. We are up to date with FEMA and OES policies and procedures so we can deliver efficient and accurate damage assessments while also streamlining coordination and providing thorough reporting to multiple agencies.

Because of our experience in organizing and supporting disaster recovery centers, we can implement an immediate and well-organized system of reviewing and approving building permit applications and providing construction inspection for affected citizens.

Additionally, many of our staff members are active members of local professional organizations including local ICC Chapters and have served as officers and in other leadership capacities. Our Project Manager, Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC (pictured above) frequently teaches ICC training classes.

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DETAILED WORK PLAN
Per the RFP, we understand and are able to provide the following scope of work.

BUILDING OFFICIAL
BPR will provide one (1) Certified Building Official, as needed, to oversee the City’s building and safety services, and serve as a representative of the City for Building & Safety matters. The Building Official will enforce all applicable building codes, oversee permit issuance and inspections, and ensure safe and compliant development within the City. Additionally, the Building Official will provide a high level of Building & Safety expertise and services including, but not limited to:
 BPR’s Building Official will function as the City’s Building Official, as set forth in the California Building Code, in City-adopted building codes and ordinances, and as specified in Federal and State law.  BPR’s Building Official will issue Certificates of Use and Occupancy for buildings and structures.  BPR’s Building Official will, in coordination with the Community Development Director or his/her designee, manage, oversee, and coordinate building permits and plan check, building inspection, building counter, and building code enforcement services, so that they function as one Building & Safety organization.
 BPR’s Building Official will maintain, amend, and develop ordinance and regulations necessary to implement and enforce the latest editions of the California/Los Angeles County Building Codes, including any and all related codes, or other uniform safety codes, laws, or regulations as adopted or amended by the City, deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.  BPR’s Building Official will perform plan checks.
 BPR’s Building Official will make determinations on the approval and use of alternative materials and methods of construction.
 BPR’s Building Official will perform after-hours services, including inspections, upon request by an applicant or for public safety Building & Safety matters.  BPR’s Building Official will prepare Planning Commission and/or City Council reports and recommendations related to Building & Safety matters and attend Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings, as needed.
 BPR’s Building Official will assist with complex inspections.  BPR’s Building Official will enforce inspection procedures and outline construction methods as required and assist in the resolution of conflicts between building inspectors and contractors on controversial construction matters.
 BPR’s Building Official will prepare Building & Safety code violation cases for submittal to the City Attorney office, when prosecution is necessary regarding code compliance.  BPR’s Building Official will make final interpretations concerning the application of Building & Safety codes.

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 BPR’s Building Official will monitor the collection of plan check, inspection, and permit fees and other Building & Safety activity level indicators, submit monthly activity reports to the City, and notify the City of any necessary staffing changes to maintain performance standards.  BPR’s Building Official will perform administrative Building & Safety related duties, including developing and implementing office policies and procedures and assuring that files and plans are secured, organized, and kept up to date.
 BPR’s Building Official will meet with developers, homeowners, business owners, architects, engineers, and the general public at City Hall or in the field, as needed, to resolve grievances and/or respond to questions and ensure timely project processing in compliance with Federal, State, and City laws and ordinances.
 BPR’s Building Official will respond to public inquiries pertaining to Building & Safety matters.  BPR’s Building Official will ensure all consultant Building & Safety activity is entered into the City’s OpenGov permit tracking system in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.  BPR’s Building Official will assist with annual budget preparation, as requested.  BPR’s Building Official will be available at the City of Artesia Building & Safety front counter and/or virtually as needed Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. BPR Building Official will be available to the City’s Executive Management Team and/or other designated staff members outside of business hours as needed.

PLAN CHECKER
BPR will provide one dedicated ICC-certified Plan Checker, on-site and/or virtually, as needed for residential, commercial, industrial, city facilities and public agency sponsored projects. The plan checker will:
 BPR’s Plan Checker will perform plan checks for residential, commercial, industrial and City Facilities.  BPR’s Plan Checker will perform architectural, structural, fire, accessibility, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plan, grading, drainage, water quality management, LID, and fire plan check review for buildings and structures for compliance with applicable Federal and State laws, Building & Safety codes, Fire Code, City ordinances, and acceptable engineering practices.  BPR’s Plan Checker will confirm building use, occupancy, and type of construction, and review construction of buildings and structures to determine satisfaction of safety requirements.  BPR’s Plan Checker will check for compliance with applicable codes adopted by the City, including but not limited to: Uniform Housing Code, California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes, Fire Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, State Water Board Requirements and any applicable adopted local amendment, State of California codes, or regulations.  BPR’s Plan Checker will review and approve building/structural revisions to plans required during construction.
 BPR’s Plan Checker will provide guidance and assistance with any other agency approvals required including but not limited to County of Los Angeles Fire, Sanitation District, Environmental Health, etc.

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 BPR’s Plan Checker will provide assistance to the public regarding technical questions, including inquiries regarding Building & Safety code and regulations.  BPR’s Plan Checker will calculate building permit and plan check fees, if requested.  BPR’s Plan Checker will coordinate building permit requirements and interface with City Department and other agencies.
 BPR’s Plan Checker will provide expedited plan check when requested by the City.  BPR’s Plan Checker will provide entitlement review and establish conditions of approval for grading, engineering planning plan check review.
 BPR’s Plan Checker will create a standard plan check for the City, to ensure consistency in plan review.  BPR’s Plan Checker will stamp and sign off plans, if reviewed plans meet all such requirements, and all changes/corrections have been addressed.

BUILDING INSPECTOR
BPR will provide one (1) fully trained and ICC-certified Building & Safety inspector for the City of Artesia.

Inspector services shall include:
 BPR’s Building Inspector will provide Building inspection services for all construction regulated by all applicable Federal, State and City Building & Safety code/ordinances, and National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System Permit (NPDES) requirements, when applicable.  BPR’s Building Inspector will review plans for building construction, plumbing, electrical and mechanical details prior to performing inspections.
 BPR’s Building Inspector will inspect building and structures, for which building permits have been issued, for compliance with the approved plans and applicable codes and ordinances.  BPR’s Building Inspector will initiate soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability.  BPR’s Building Inspector will inspect for compliance with conditions of approval set forth by the City’s Community Development Department.
 BPR’s Building Inspector will coordinate with various City and County agencies and departments, including but not limited to Los Angeles County Fire Department, Environmental Health Department of the County of Los Angeles, and other governmental agencies providing services and/or having jurisdictions over any aspects of a development project in order to obtain compliance with the above Building & Safety code regulations.
 BPR’s Building Inspector will enforce conditions of approval associated with discretionary permits regarding Building & Safety regulations, as approved by the City.  BPR’s Building Inspector will issue notice(s) of violation when violation(s) of the above referenced codes and regulations occur and notify Code Enforcement.  BPR will, at our sole expense, provide all vehicles, fuel, maintenance, and other equipment necessary for field personnel to carry out building permit inspections and all required duties.

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 BPR’s Building Inspector will provide special inspections and conduct investigations as directed by the City, including field and office research and the preparation of letters and/or documents.  BPR’s Building Inspector will prepare daily inspection schedule.  BPR’s Building Inspector will input daily inspection information and notice of violations into the City’s OpenGov software platform permit tracking system.
 BPR will provide inspection, investigation, and enforcement for violations of all the above-referenced Building & Safety codes and regulations, as well as other adopted City ordinances, which relate to Building & Safety issues.
 BPR will provide one (1) in-house Certified Inspector three (3) to four (4) days per week as needed at the discretion of the City Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BUILDING INSPECTOR (AFTER HOURS)
BPR will provide one (1) fully trained and Certified Inspector (after hours) as needed for the City of Artesia as special circumstances dictate to address public safety related Building & Safety matters. The Building Official will serve as the liaison to City staff for these emergency matters.

SOLAR PERMITTING
BPR will utilize OpenGov and review all eligible residential solar permits as required by Senate Bill 379 (SB 379).

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PLAN CHECK REVIEW TIMES
Standard Plan Review Completion Timeframes
BPR will complete all plan reviews within the timeframes shown in the table below for both commercial and residential projects as our standard business practice. We will accommodate any turnaround schedule agreed to with our clients. BPR is also pleased to provide expedited plan review services when requested.

Project Type
Maximum Turn Around Time (Workdays)
Standard Reviews
1 st Submittal/Backcheck
Expedited Reviews
1 st Submittal/Backcheck
Single-Family Residential
New Construction 10/5 5/3
Addition 5/5 5/3
Remodel 5/5 5/3
Second Unit / ADU 3/3 3/3
Multi-Family Residential
New Construction 10/5 5/3
Addition 10/5 5/3
Remodel 10/5 5/3
Commercial/Industrial
New Construction 10/5 5/3
Addition 10/5 5/3
Tenant Improvement 10/5 5/3
Large, Complex Commercial or
Residential Multi-Family Projects
15/10 10/5
Other
Routine and simple structures (e.g.
reroofs, patio covers, fences/walls)
Over the Counter n/a

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PROJECT TEAM
Bill Rodgers, SE PRINCIPAL | PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
Bill is a California licensed Civil and Structural Engineer with 31 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, including 22 years of experience as a plan review engineer. Bill has worked closely with building departments across the State of California and has assisted government agencies with numerous projects of varying size and type. His wealth of experience includes managing the delivery of building department services throughout California and Nevada on behalf of public agency clients and performing structural plan review for commercial and residential projects. Years of Experience: 31
Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC PROJECT MANAGER | BUILDING OFFICIAL Mark is an ICC certified Building Official, Fire Code Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, and Master Code Professional with 35 years of experience performing lifesafety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire reviews in residential, multi-family and commercial projects. Mark has successfully guided department staff with inspection and plan review of all phases of complex construction projects. He is experienced utilizing building department permit tracking software and managing and performing all common building department responsibilities, including plan review, multi-discipline inspections, plan review and inspection scheduling, field supervision, regulatory compliance, code interpretation, and project acceptance.

Mark also possesses exceptional skills in complaint resolution, problem solving, damage assessment, and team building. Years of Experience: 35 Martha Diaz, PE, ICC KEY PLANS EXAMINER
Martha is a California licensed Civil Engineer with over 17 years of experience providing structural and architectural plan review services for Southern California public agencies. Her background includes residential and commercial projects, with expertise in reviewing plans, calculations, and soils reports for building code compliance. Martha has worked extensively with homeowners, architects, contractors, and design professionals to support efficient project delivery. She brings a thorough, code-focused approach and strong customer service skills to every plan review assignment. Years of Experience: 18
Mark Coco, ICC KEY BUILDING INSPECTOR
Mark is an ICC certified Combination Building Inspector with a strong background in residential and commercial construction. He performs inspections across a variety of systems including roofing, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards. With hands-on experience in home remodeling and special inspections, Mark is well-versed in construction practices such as framing, drywall, tile, hardware installation, and finish work. He also brings experience in strategic planning, reporting, and team collaboration to support efficient inspection processes. Years of Experience: 7

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The table below illustrates the licenses and certifications held by the key personnel proposed to serve the City of Artesia. Full resumes are available upon request. Bill is currently focused on managing services for our Southern California clients, CA. Our proposed Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector are all based in the Los Angeles/San Gabriel Valley area.

Name Current Licenses and Certifications License/Cert.

Number(s)
Expiration
Date
Bill Rodgers, SE
Principal
Principal-in-Charge
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Structural Engineer
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
4198
50673
18427
18427
10085086
09/30/2027
09/30/2027
12/31/2027
12/31/2027
08/31/2028
Mark Berg, ICC, MCP, CBO
Project Manager
Building Official
Fire Plans Examiner
ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Certified Building Code Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Fire Code Official
ICC Certified Fire Marshal
ICC Combo Dwelling Inspector - Uniform Codes
ICC Combination Inspector - Legacy
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Fire Code Specialist
ICC Fire Inspector I
ICC Fire Inspector II
ICC Fire Plans Examiner
ICC Master Code Professional
ICC Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC Permit Specialist
ICC Permit Technician
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
ICC Residential Combination Inspector
ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
Cal OES Safety Assessment Program (SAP)
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
12/11/2028
04/08/2027
Martha Diaz, PE
Plan Review Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
81154
8723293
9/30/2027
05/05/2027
Mark Coco, ICC
Building Inspector
ICC California Commercial Mechanical Inspector
ICC California Commercial Building Inspector
ICC California Commercial Plumbing Inspector
ICC California Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC California Residential Mechanical Inspector
10546153
10546153
10546153
10546153
10546153
09/17/2028
03/03/2028
07/01/2028
08/21/2028
09/23/2028

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QUALITY CONTROL
All of BPR Consulting Group’s plan review services are
closely managed from the moment a project is assigned
to completion of our services. Once a project is assigned it is entered into our custom designed plan review
database. The project documents are then downloaded
and triaged for completeness and to identify if any
documents necessary for plan review have not been
provided. Upon completion of the triage process, plans
examiners are assigned as warranted by the proposed
work associated with the specific project. All projects are closely monitored to ensure assigned staff have the time necessary in their schedules to comprehensively review assigned projects to maintain completion schedules.

We assign a dedicated team of plans examiners to serve specific clients so your BPR plan review team will remain consistent throughout the term of the agreement. We believe assigning a dedicated team of plans examiners best serves the needs of our clients; with our firm you will not have randomly assigned plans examiners assigned to each project. All plan review services are closely monitored by our plan review supervisors and managers for consistency, thoroughness, and quality. We utilize a discipline approach to our plan review services, assigning a life safety reviewer, structural reviewer, electrical reviewer, mechanical/plumbing reviewer, grading/utility reviewer and fire reviewer, as appropriate, to each assigned project based on the proposed scope of work. We believe utilizing a discipline approach provides a more comprehensive plan review as each reviewer is a specialist in their discipline. Each plans examiner includes their email address and desk phone number with their plan review comments to facilitate direct and efficient communication between project designers and our professional plans examination staff. Our Plan Review Manager reviews each project for thoroughness and accuracy prior to plan review comments being issued or prior to recommendation of approval for permit purposes.

Upon award of a contract, our proposed Project Manager will schedule a meeting with the City’s representative to familiarize the team with the City’s current plan review, plan distribution, and inspection process and methods. BPR’s staff of engineers and plans examiners are experienced in working with multiple jurisdictions and adjusting their services so that they become an extension of your staff. We utilize a comprehensive “New Client Checklist” that documents specific requirements of each community we serve. Upon selection and before commencement of services, we schedule a meeting with our new clients to review specific plan review and inspection requirements and systems used by our clients so our services can be integrated in a seamless manner.

Our inspection services will be closely managed by our building official who will work with project applicants to resolve all inspection related issues in an efficient, code compliant, and customer focused manner.

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COST PROPOSAL
The rate schedule below will be used in invoicing for services rendered, progress payments, and for extra work incurred that is not part of this RFP. This table represents pricing for all services being proposed by BPR.  Shipping: There is no charge for courier or shipping services for plan reviews conducted off site.  Overtime: Inspection services and other hourly services provided within City offices in excess of eight hours per day, nights, and weekends will be charged at 140% of the billing rates indicated above.
 Mileage Expenses: Mileage utilized while performing inspection services will be charged at the current Internal Revenue Service (IRS) vehicle mileage rates plus 20%.  Minimum Daily Charge: There will be a minimum 8-hour daily charge for all on-call plan review, inspection, permit technician and support services provided within City offices.  Cost Escalation: On each anniversary of the contract start date, BPR will increase hourly rates based on the change of the non-seasonally adjusted CPI for the applicable region.  Hourly Rates: All hourly rates include salaries, benefits, workers compensation insurance and miscellaneous office expenses.

OFF-SITE FIXED FEE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
Initial Off-Site Plan Review and Two Back Check Reviews 65% Plan Review Fees Collected by the City Plan Review Beyond the Third Review As Per Hourly Rates Below Expedited Plan Review (fixed fee or hourly) 150% of the standard fee or rate

HOURLY SERVICES
Plan Review Services As Per Hourly Rates Below
Revisions / Deferred Submittals As Per Hourly Rates Below Inspection Services As Per Hourly Rates Below
Permit Technician / Administrative Services As Per Hourly Rates Below

SCHEDULE OF HOURLY BILLING RATES
Building Official $170
Deputy Building Official 165
Licensed Plan Review Engineer or Architect
(structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection) 160 Engineering Plans Examiner 150
ICC Certified Plans Examiner 140
CASp Plans Examiner or Inspector 145
ICC Certified Inspector 115
Permit Technician 75
Permit Technician Trainee/ Building Department Support Staff 55

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