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, June 8, 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
— Father Dominic Deñina, Holy Family
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. Certificates of Recognition - Shetland Trojans
7.B. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation
7.C. Portuguese Heritage Month Proclamation
7.D. Himalayan Voice Certificate of Recognition
7.E. Certificate of Recognition - Assistant Fire Chief Khoi Dao
7.F. Certificate of Recognition - Commander Daniel Holguin
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9Q) 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 - May 2026
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.B. City Financial Report - April 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 March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting, and April 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting.
9.E. Purchase of Charlie Cart Mobile Culinary Units for the Youth Activities League STEM Program — Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, a Purchase Order for Five Charlie Cart Mobile Culinary Units in the Amount of $82,345.50.
9.F. Large Event Facility Use Permit Magical Eve Events To Hold an India Independence Day Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Artesia Park
— Recommendation: Approve the Issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit.
9.G. Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3089, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) Providing for the Levy of the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
9.H. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol Inc. — Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the First Amendment With Southwest Patrol Inc. To Extend the Term of the Agreement From July 14, 2025 Through June 30, 2028, and Increase the Total Compensation to an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,000,000 for the Duration of the Agreement.
9.I. PEG Channel Operations Amended and Renewed Agreement with RTA Broadcasting — Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, the Amended and Renewed Agreement Between the City of Artesia and RTA Broadcasting for Continued Operation and Administration of the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Channel.
9.J. Resolution Regarding Designations to Engage with Authorized Agents of FEMA and CAL OES — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3092, Making Designations of the Authorized Agents To Engage With Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Regarding Grants Applied for by the City of Artesia.
9.K. Resolution Regarding Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 26-3093, Adopting Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures.
9.L. Approval of an Amended and Expanded Security Rebate Program — Recommendation: Approve the Amended Security Rebate Program and Authorize Staff To Implement the Program Beginning July 1, 2026 for Both Commercial and Residential Properties.
9.M. General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Recommendation: To adopt Resolution No. 26-3104, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Three (3) Members of the City Council as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; — Resolution No. 26-3105, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles To Consolidate a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, With the Statewide General Election To Be Held on the Same Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and — Resolution No. 26-3106, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
9.N. Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Pavement Rehabilitation Project List for FY 2026-27 — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3096, Adopting a Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
9.O. First Amendment to the Contract with Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board — Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the First Amendment to the Contract With Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) to Provide a Youth at Work Program.
9.P. Fourth Amendment to the Paratransit Demand Response Transportation Services Agreement With Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. And Create an Ad-Hoc Committee to Evaluate and Develop the City's Public Transportation Programs
— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Paratransit Demand Response Transportation Services Agreement With Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. To Provide Paratransit Demand-Response Transportation Services for an Amount Not To Exceed $417,105; and
— Form a Transportation Ad-Hoc Committee and Appoint Councilmembers Manalo and Ahir.
9.Q. Addition and Cancellation of Regular July Council Meeting — Recommendation: Approve the Addition of Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. and Cancel the July 13, 2026 Meeting.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.A. Resolution Regarding Mixed Use Overlay Zone Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3088, Establishing an Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee for residential and mixed-use development projects within the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone pursuant to Section 9-
2.4809(c) of the Artesia Municipal Code; and
— Determining the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273.
10.B. Introduction of an Ordinance and Resolution Regarding City Paid Parking Program Amendments and Preferential Parking Program Fee Schedule
— Recommendation: Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 26-987, Amending Portions of Articles 6 and 7 of Title 4 of the Artesia Municipal Code Modifying the Preferential Parking Program and Parking Fees; And Determining the Ordinance To Be Exempt From CEQA;
— Adopt Resolution No. 26-3091, Establishing a Preferential Parking Program Fee Schedule; And — Find the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guideline §15378(b)(5).
10.C. Street Light Maintenance District Diagram and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No 26-3102, Confirming a Diagram and Assessment for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year and Ordering the Improvements in Connection With the City of Artesia Street Lighting Maintenance District Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code.
10.D. Introduction of an Ordinance Granting Crimson California Pipeline a Franchise Agreement — Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 26-986, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Granting To Crimson California Pipeline, l.p. To Maintain and Operate a Pipeline for the Transportation of Petroleum Products for Any and All Purposes In, Along, Across and Under Certain Public Streets Within the City of Artesia
11. DISCUSSION
11.A. Resolution Approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) for the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the Allocation of Property Tax Increment within the Artesia EIFD — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 26-3090, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Approving the Infrastructure Financing District and the Allocation of the City's Incremental Property Tax Revenue Within the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53398.68 and 53398.75; and
— Finding the Adoption of Resolution 26-3090 is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
11.B. Presentation of Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update — Recommendation: Review the Draft Five-Year Update to the City of Artesia’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Provide Feedback, and Receive and File the Report.
11.C. Consideration of a Financial Plan and Approving a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 — Recommendation: Resolution No. 26-3098, Adopting a Financial Plan and Approving a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27;
— Resolution No. 26-3099, Determining and Adopting an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the City of Artesia in Accordance With Article XIIB of the Constitution of the State of California; — Resolution No. 26-3100, Approving and Adopting a City-Wide Salary Schedule as Required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) For, Respectively, Unrepresented Management Employees, Employees of the Managers and Supervisors Unit, and Employees of the General Unit; — Resolution No. 26-3101, Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27 Through 2030-31; And
— Resolution No. 26-3103, Approving a Statement of Investment Policy, and Repealing Resolution No. 26-3080.
11.D. Resolution Regarding Disruption Policy and SB 707 Amendments to the Brown Act — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3095, City Council Meeting Disruption Policy.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12.A. City Manager Reporting
13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
14.A. Adjournment
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Date Posted: June 4, 2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9A.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Check Register - May 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 May 1, 2026 through May 31, 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
052026 Demand Check Register.pdf
Transaction Type Post Date
Due Date
Transaction
Amount
Payment # Amount Paid
720912963 Invoice 05/15/2026 $76.25 41483 $76.25
05/15/2026
720913860 Invoice 05/15/2026 $890.00 41483 $890.00
05/15/2026
719762478 Invoice 05/08/2026 $814.00 41475 $814.00
05/08/2026
711752494-052226 Invoice 05/29/2026 $486.24 41497 $486.24 05/29/2026
719285312-042426 Invoice 05/01/2026 $486.24 41498 $486.24 05/01/2026
$2,752.73 $2,752.73
05012026 Invoice 05/05/2026 $866.89 87906 $866.89
05/05/2026
05152026 Invoice 05/19/2026 $859.89 87960 $859.89
05/19/2026
$1,726.78 $1,726.78
05152026 Invoice 05/19/2026 $8.34 87961 $8.34
05/19/2026
$8.34 $8.34
PS-INV105776 Invoice 05/12/2026 $13,720.00 87933 $13,720.00 05/12/2026
$13,720.00 $13,720.00
287344025104X0504202 Invoice 05/14/2026 $707.12 41476 $707.12 05/14/2026
287252847559X0513202 Invoice 05/26/2026 $256.04 41484 $256.04 05/26/2026
$963.16 $963.16
113044 Invoice 05/05/2026 $44.59 87907 $44.59
Hardware for Signage 05/05/2026
108626 Invoice 05/12/2026 $105.91 87934 $105.91
Various Street Signs 05/12/2026
$150.50 $150.50
1061866 Invoice 05/27/2026 $25.20 87990 $25.20
26/04 Parks & Recreation 05/27/2026
1061869 Invoice 05/27/2026 $140.00 87989 $140.00
26/04 Finance 05/27/2026
1061877 Invoice 05/27/2026 $272.25 87989 $272.25
26/04 16809 Pioneer Blvd 05/27/2026
1061873 Invoice 05/27/2026 $525.00 87989 $525.00
05/27/2026
1061865 Invoice 05/27/2026 $606.80 87989 $606.80
26/04 City Clerk 05/27/2026
1061871 Invoice 05/27/2026 $805.00 87989 $805.00
26/04 CFD General 05/27/2026
1061863 Invoice 05/27/2026 $856.80 87989 $856.80
26/04 Administration 05/27/2026
1061862 Invoice 05/27/2026 $932.40 87989 $932.40
26/04 City Manager 05/27/2026
1061868 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,008.00 87989 $1,008.00
26/04 Utilities 05/27/2026
6GE Processing for PPE
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
AHH Processing Charges for
PPE 05/08/26 Workforce
05/08/2026 05/20/2026
City of Artesia
May 2026 Check Register
Date Transaction # Description Payment Date
ADP, Inc.
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
Crossing Guard Service
AHH Processing Charges for
PPE 04/24/26 Workforce
05/29/2026 05/29/2026
26/05 AHH ADP Time &
05/01/2026 05/01/2026
26/04 AHH ADP Time &
Totals for ADP, Inc.:
AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36
05/01/2026 05/05/2026
Union Dues, Payroll
05/15/2026 05/19/2026
Union Dues, Payroll
Totals for AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36:
AFSCME PEOPLE
05/15/2026 05/19/2026
Payroll 05.01.2026 and
Totals for AFSCME PEOPLE:
ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
05/01/2026 05/12/2026
05/16/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
AT&T
05/14/2026 05/20/2026
26/05 License Plate Readers
05/26/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 Parking Handheld
Totals for AT&T:
BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST
04/20/2026 05/05/2026
04/28/2026 05/12/2026
Totals for BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST:
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
26/04 Complex Real Estate
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
1061877 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,011.15 87989 $1,011.15
05/27/2026
1061872 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,190.00 87989 $1,190.00
05/27/2026
1061876 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,190.00 87989 $1,190.00
26/04 General Litigation 05/27/2026
1061864 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,562.40 87989 $1,562.40
26/04 Planning 05/27/2026
1061878 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,730.40 87989 $1,730.40
26/04 Public Records Act 05/27/2026
1061877 Invoice 05/27/2026 $2,701.35 87989 $2,701.35
26/04 11816 183rd St 05/27/2026
1061874 Invoice 05/27/2026 $2,835.00 87989 $2,835.00
05/27/2026
1061861 Invoice 05/27/2026 $3,358.40 87990 $3,358.40
26/04 City Council Project 05/27/2026
1061867 Invoice 05/27/2026 $3,848.60 87990 $3,848.60
26/04 Public Works 05/27/2026
1061870 Invoice 05/27/2026 $4,095.00 87990 $4,095.00
26/04 Labor/Employment 05/27/2026
1061875 Invoice 05/27/2026 $5,426.00 87990 $5,426.00
26/04 Code Enforcement 05/27/2026
$34,119.75 $34,119.75
9733415 Invoice 05/12/2026 $12,093.62 87935 $12,093.62
05/12/2026
9780933 Invoice 05/19/2026 $1,134.03 87962 $1,134.03
05/19/2026
9780932 Invoice 05/19/2026 $1,720.42 87962 $1,720.42
05/19/2026
$14,948.07 $14,948.07
235 Invoice 05/05/2026 $77.35 87908 $77.35
05/05/2026
234 Invoice 05/05/2026 $195.59 87908 $195.59
05/05/2026
236 Invoice 05/12/2026 $132.60 87936 $132.60
05/12/2026
$405.54 $405.54
05012026 Invoice 05/01/2026 $26,237.47 41464 $26,237.47 05/01/2026
05152026 Invoice 05/15/2026 $26,856.15 41477 $26,856.15 05/15/2026
100000018273737 Invoice 05/08/2026 $510.12 41477 $510.12 05/08/2026
4203484552-05/2026 Invoice 05/01/2026 $93,638.40 41485 $93,638.40 26/05 Health Premium 05/01/2026
052826 Invoice 05/29/2026 $18,297.56 41499 $18,297.56
05/29/2026
052826 Invoice 05/28/2026 $8,799.36 41500 $8,799.36
05/28/2026
051926 Invoice 05/20/2026 $567.16 41501 $567.16
05/20/2026
$174,906.22 $174,906.22
AJ1NP9B Invoice 05/12/2026 $895.93 87937 $895.93
05/12/2026
$895.93 $895.93
5038642519 Invoice 05/19/2026 $659.69 87963 $659.69
05/19/2026
5038321803 Invoice 05/19/2026 $659.69 87963 $659.69
05/19/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
26/04 Vacant Lot - Mr.
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
26/04 Special Project -
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICE
04/30/2026 05/12/2026
26/04 Landscape
Maintenance Various
05/11/2026 05/19/2026
Pioneer and Artesia Planter
Improvements
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
26/04 Economic
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:
05/08/2026 05/20/2026
Replacement Benefit
05/01/2026 05/27/2026
05/11/2026 05/19/2026
Repair of irrigation leak on
Totals for BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICE:
BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
04/10/2026 05/05/2026
Bathroom tissue for Artesia
04/10/2026 05/05/2026
Bathroom supplies for PW
04/15/2026 05/12/2026
Center Pull paper towels for
Totals for BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY:
CalPers
05/01/2026 05/07/2026
Pers/Pepra Retirement
05/15/2026 05/20/2026
Pers/Pepra Retirement
05/29/2026 05/29/2026
PEPRA Retirement 5/16- 5/29
05/28/2026 05/29/2026
PERS Retirement 5/16- 5/29
05/20/2026 05/29/2026
PERS/PEPRA Retirement 5/1-
Totals for CalPers:
CDW Government
04/27/2026 05/12/2026
CISCO Direct Market DuoTotals for CDW Government:
CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
05/05/2026 05/19/2026
5/20-6/19/26 Sharp Copiers
04/04/2026 05/19/2026
4/20-5/19/26 Sharp Copiers
$1,319.38 $1,319.38
104420833 Invoice 05/05/2026 $150.00 87909 $150.00
05/05/2026
$150.00 $150.00
2024-08-19 Invoice 05/19/2026 $4,400.00 87964 $4,400.00 26/04 Design Services 05/19/2026
$4,400.00 $4,400.00
IR-6708 Invoice 05/05/2026 $50.00 87910 $50.00
05/05/2026
$50.00 $50.00
4266151920 Invoice 05/19/2026 $299.61 87965 $299.61
05/19/2026
4265269426 Invoice 05/19/2026 $701.62 87965 $701.62
05/19/2026
$1,001.23 $1,001.23
ASIT001596 Invoice 05/19/2026 $5,401.00 87966 $5,401.00 05/19/2026
$5,401.00 $5,401.00
SGNL000338 Invoice 05/12/2026 $304.08 87938 $304.08
05/12/2026
$304.08 $304.08
70687030501108 Invoice 05/01/2026 $4,406.08 41467 $4,406.08 26/05 Supplemental Ins. 05/01/2026
$4,406.08 $4,406.08
CCG116/26 Invoice 05/05/2026 $38.68 87911 $38.68
Golf tournament tickets 05/05/2026
$38.68 $38.68
4716 Invoice 04/07/2026 $7,871.37 87967 $7,871.37
Laserfiche Services 04/07/2026
4647 Invoice 04/14/2026 $1,837.71 87967 $1,837.71
Laserfiche services 04/14/2026
4541 Invoice 04/28/2026 $1,802.26 87967 $1,802.26
Scanning Services 04/28/2026
4818 Invoice 04/28/2026 $1,242.74 87967 $1,242.74
Laserfiche services 04/28/2026
$12,754.08 $12,754.08
ARTESIA22ABB-042726 Invoice 05/26/2026 $146,323.52 41502 $146,323.52 05/26/2026
ARTESIA22ABA-042726 Invoice 05/26/2026 $554,589.74 41503 $554,589.74 05/26/2026
$700,913.26 $700,913.26
99022042601 Invoice 05/27/2026 $408.90 87991 $408.90
05/27/2026
$408.90 $408.90
IN1636533 Invoice 05/13/2026 $1,865.49 41478 $1,865.49
05/13/2026
$1,865.49 $1,865.49
0266 Invoice 05/27/2026 $5,250.00 87992 $5,250.00
05/27/2026
$5,250.00 $5,250.00
70144-00001-050126 Invoice 05/12/2026 $433.35 87939 $433.35 Totals for CERRITOS TAMIL SANGAM INC:
CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
05/01/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT:
CERRITOS TAMIL SANGAM INC
05/05/2026 05/05/2026
Security Deposit Refund
26/04 Artesia Park Janitorial
Totals for CINTAS CORP:
CITY OF BREA
05/14/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE:
CHIRAG PATEL
04/23/2026 05/05/2026
Planning Commissioner
Stipend for the April 21,
Totals for CHIRAG PATEL:
CINTAS CORP
04/30/2026 05/19/2026
26/04 AJ Park Janitorial
04/30/2026 05/19/2026
04/03/2026 05/19/2026
04/03/2026 05/19/2026
04/20/2026 05/19/2026
26/04 IT service and onsite
Totals for CITY OF BREA:
CITY OF NORWALK
04/22/2026 05/12/2026
1/8-4/8/26 166th & Elaine
Totals for CITY OF NORWALK:
COLONIAL LIFE
05/01/2026 05/13/2026
Totals for COLONIAL LIFE:
COLOR CENTER GRAPHICS
Totals for DECKARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC:
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
05/01/2026 05/12/2026
05/21/2026 05/27/2026
26/04 GIS Support and
Totals for COUNTY OF LA INTERNAL SERVICES DEPT:
04/14/2026 05/05/2026
Totals for COLOR CENTER GRAPHICS:
COMPUTERSHARE
05/26/2026 05/27/2026
ARTESIA22ABB - Artesia
05/26/2026 05/27/2026
ARTESIA22ABA - Artesia
Totals for COMPUTERSHARE:
COUNTY OF LA INTERNAL SERVICES DEPT
04/21/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC:
COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
05/13/2026 05/20/2026
LA County Public Health -
Totals for COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES:
DECKARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC
05/14/2026 05/27/2026
FY26/27 Rental Scape
05/12/2026
$433.35 $433.35
017 Invoice 05/12/2026 $250.00 87940 $250.00
05/12/2026
$250.00 $250.00
2026 Invoice 05/19/2026 $75.08 87968 $75.08
2026 CA EC Book 05/19/2026
$75.08 $75.08
113890 Invoice 05/05/2026 $4,003.33 87912 $4,003.33
05/05/2026
$4,003.33 $4,003.33
A154639 Invoice 05/05/2026 $638.28 87913 $638.28
05/05/2026
$638.28 $638.28
19831 Invoice 05/27/2026 $2,127.00 87993 $2,127.00
05/27/2026
$2,127.00 $2,127.00
10492436 Invoice 05/12/2026 $81.00 87941 $81.00
05/12/2026
$81.00 $81.00
480414A-050526 Invoice 05/05/2026 $4,879.77 41479 $4,879.77 05/05/2026
$4,879.77 $4,879.77
JUN2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $240.64 87994 $240.64
26/06 Medical Premium 05/27/2026
$240.64 $240.64
042826 Invoice 05/05/2026 $487.30 87915 $487.30
05/05/2026
$487.30 $487.30
167312676 Invoice 05/01/2026 $704.62 41468 $704.62
26/05 Vision Coverage 05/01/2026
$704.62 $704.62
05012026 Invoice 05/05/2026 $80.00 87914 $80.00
05/05/2026
05152026 Invoice 05/19/2026 $46.09 87969 $46.09
05/19/2026
05152026 Invoice 05/19/2026 $80.00 87970 $80.00
05/19/2026
$206.09 $206.09
101879146 Invoice 03/17/2026 $150.00 87942 $150.00
Facility Deposit Refund 03/17/2026
$150.00 $150.00
4-2026 Invoice 05/12/2026 $16,800.00 87943 $16,800.00
05/12/2026
$16,800.00 $16,800.00
3231563850-041926 Invoice 05/14/2026 $184.99 41486 $184.99 05/14/2026
5628095136-041626 Invoice 05/12/2026 $235.65 41486 $235.65 05/12/2026
02/26/2026 05/05/2026
Repairing of Various
Totals for DUPRE ENTERPRISES:
DUTHIE POWER SERVICES
04/13/2026 05/05/2026
Emergency Generator
26/05 HMO Dental
Totals for DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY:
DERAIN DAVIS
05/09/2026 05/12/2026
Memorial Day Ceremony -
Professional Sound Service
Totals for DERAIN DAVIS:
DFM ASSOCIATES
05/19/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for DFM ASSOCIATES:
DUPRE ENTERPRISES
Totals for DUTHIE POWER SERVICES:
EAST WHITTIER GLASS AND MIRROR CO. INC.
04/24/2026 05/27/2026
Board-up of 11820 168th St.
Totals for EAST WHITTIER GLASS AND MIRROR CO. INC.:
EMANUEL CABRERA
05/08/2026 05/12/2026
05/01/2026 05/05/2026
Ericka Jackson, 05/01/2026
Participant signed up for
Totals for EMANUEL CABRERA:
Enterprise FM Trust
05/05/2026 05/20/2026
26/05 Electric Vehicle Lease
& Fleet Maintenance
Totals for Enterprise FM Trust:
ERNESTO OLIVARES
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for ERNESTO OLIVARES:
FANTASY FLOWER AND GIFTS
04/28/2026 05/05/2026
Centerpieces for Senior Ball
Totals for FANTASY FLOWER AND GIFTS:
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
05/01/2026 05/13/2026
Totals for FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.:
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
City Hall Internet 4/19-
05/12/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for FREDIELY CHAI:
FREDIELY CHAI
03/17/2026 05/12/2026
05/15/2026 05/19/2026
Rene Trevino, 05/152026
05/15/2026 05/19/2026
Ericka Jackson, 05/15/2026
Totals for FRANCHISE TAX BOARD:
FRIENDS OF THE ARTESIA LIBRARY
05/11/2026 05/12/2026
Community Benefits Grant
Totals for FRIENDS OF THE ARTESIA LIBRARY:
FRONTIER
05/14/2026 05/27/2026
Public Work Internet 4/16-
2131797882-050426 Invoice 05/29/2026 $75.98 41504 $75.98 05/29/2026
$496.62 $496.62
11967 Invoice 05/05/2026 $2,500.00 41469 $2,500.00
05/05/2026
0055238698-051326 Invoice 05/20/2026 $388.03 41487 $388.03 26/05 11938 South St. 05/20/2026
2865004438-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $140.22 41487 $140.22 05/20/2026
4905793578-051526 Invoice 05/20/2026 $1,480.32 41487 $1,480.32 26/05 18530 Corby Ave. 05/20/2026
1373230000-051526 Invoice 05/20/2026 $922.57 41487 $922.57 05/20/2026
8072740000-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $749.15 41487 $749.15 26/05 11710 South St IRR 05/20/2026
4302440000-051226 Invoice 05/20/2026 $568.75 41487 $568.75 26/05 11734 IRR Artesia 05/20/2026
4273230000-051826 Invoice 05/20/2026 $735.55 41487 $735.55 26/05 12034 Artesia IRR 05/20/2026
1113139225-051526 Invoice 05/20/2026 $569.81 41487 $569.81 05/20/2026
9725940000-051526 Invoice 05/20/2026 $55.11 41487 $55.11 26/05 17202 Alburtis 05/20/2026
8217720000-051526 Invoice 05/20/2026 $315.49 41487 $315.49 26/05 17203 Corby Ave. 05/20/2026
8756430000-051826 Invoice 05/20/2026 $722.27 41487 $722.27 05/20/2026
7902030000-051526 Invoice 05/20/2026 $1,108.95 41487 $1,108.95 05/20/2026
8783687207-051326 Invoice 05/20/2026 $2,228.95 41487 $2,228.95 05/20/2026
2942430000-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $157.05 41487 $157.05 26/05 18641 Corby 05/20/2026
2274300000-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $280.49 41487 $280.49 26/05 18644 Alburtis Ave. 05/20/2026
9174300000-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $583.61 41487 $583.61 05/20/2026
0274300000-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $33.37 41487 $33.37 05/20/2026
1274300000-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $640.41 41487 $640.41 26/05 18750 Clarkdale 05/20/2026
Ave.
8514744341-051326 Invoice 05/20/2026 $715.48 41487 $715.48 05/20/2026
6350093223-051326 Invoice 05/20/2026 $521.96 41487 $521.96 05/20/2026
5534220000-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $443.34 41487 $443.34 05/20/2026
9138539384-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $459.60 41487 $459.60 05/20/2026
5353387681-050626 Invoice 05/20/2026 $221.77 41487 $221.77 05/20/2026
7677238922-051426 Invoice 05/20/2026 $275.57 41487 $275.57 26/05 11504 178th St 05/20/2026
2376836656-051426 Invoice 05/20/2026 $930.34 41487 $930.34 05/20/2026
$17,748.16 $17,748.16
MAR/APR2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,389.70 87995 $1,389.70 Mar/Apr '26 Karate Class 05/27/2026
$1,389.70 $1,389.70
SIN063038 Invoice 05/27/2026 $900.00 87996 $900.00
05/27/2026
SIN063039 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,800.00 87996 $1,800.00
26/05 18609 IRR Pioneer
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/29/2026 05/29/2026
Historical House 5/4- 6/3/26
Totals for FRONTIER:
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
05/05/2026 05/13/2026
Application Review 11462
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 18506 IRR Pioneer
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 11504 Artesia Blvd
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 17189 IRR Baber Ave.
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 17512 IRR Norwalk
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 17815 Pioneer Blvd
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 18747 Fp Clarkdale
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for HEDSSON JIMENEZ:
HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES
05/14/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 18803 Elaine Ave.
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 Norwalk & South St
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 Norwalk Blvd So of
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 17514 Norwalk Blvd
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 Droxford St Norwalk
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 186th St & Jersey Ave
Totals for GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY:
HEDSSON JIMENEZ
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Apr/May '26 Transaction Tax
05/14/2026 05/27/2026
05/27/2026
$2,700.00 $2,700.00
51426 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,522.50 87997 $1,522.50
05/27/2026
$1,522.50 $1,522.50
ART1UO12604 Invoice 05/19/2026 $767.50 87971 $767.50
05/19/2026
ART1MS412604 Invoice 05/19/2026 $1,878.70 87971 $1,878.70 05/19/2026
$2,646.20 $2,646.20
JUN2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $240.64 87998 $240.64
26/06 Medical Premium 05/27/2026
$240.64 $240.64
051826 Invoice 05/27/2026 $7,175.00 87999 $7,175.00
Summer Artesian 2026 05/27/2026
$7,175.00 $7,175.00
JUN2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $225.36 88000 $225.36
26/06 Medical Premium 05/27/2026
$225.36 $225.36
06192026 COA Invoice 05/05/2026 $250.00 87916 $250.00
05/05/2026
$250.00 $250.00
AR 260430 Invoice 05/05/2026 $4,150.00 87917 $4,150.00
26/04 Lobbyist Service 05/05/2026
$4,150.00 $4,150.00
35432694 Invoice 05/05/2026 $485.22 87918 $485.22
05/05/2026
35432690 Invoice 05/05/2026 $4,862.50 87918 $4,862.50
05/05/2026
35779738 Invoice 05/27/2026 $3,810.00 88001 $3,810.00
05/27/2026
$9,157.72 $9,157.72
002 Invoice 05/05/2026 $79,292.23 87919 $79,292.23
05/05/2026
001 Invoice 05/19/2026 $39,975.00 87972 $39,975.00
05/19/2026
003 Invoice 05/19/2026 $83,277.45 87972 $83,277.45
05/19/2026
$202,544.68 $202,544.68
04292026 Invoice 05/05/2026 $5,261.36 87920 $5,261.36
05/05/2026
$5,261.36 $5,261.36
26051106372 Invoice 05/19/2026 $8,163.13 87973 $8,163.13 26/04 Industrial Waste 05/19/2026
$8,163.13 $8,163.13
262836AY Invoice 05/27/2026 $167.92 88002 $167.92
26/03 Helicopter Service 05/27/2026
262922AY Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,472.07 88002 $1,472.07
26/03 Little Dhaka Event 05/27/2026
262656AY Invoice 05/27/2026 $2,683.25 88002 $2,683.25
26/03 Foot Patrol 05/27/2026
262658AY Invoice 05/27/2026 $3,255.90 88002 $3,255.90
05/18/2026 05/19/2026
26/04 Stormwater Services
Totals for JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES:
Oct/Mar '26 Transaction Tax
Totals for HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES:
JOHN DOWNS MUNICIPAL CPA
05/14/2026 05/27/2026
Accounting Services for FY
Totals for JOHN DOWNS MUNICIPAL CPA:
JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES
05/18/2026 05/19/2026
26/04 Oil Payment Program
KENNY CALEB
04/30/2026 05/05/2026
DJ services for Baseball
Totals for KENNY CALEB:
KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC
04/30/2026 05/05/2026
JOSE ASCENCIO
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for JOSE ASCENCIO:
KAREN GONZALEZ
05/18/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for KAREN GONZALEZ:
KAREN HEATH
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for KAREN HEATH:
05/11/2026 05/19/2026
26/05-EV Charging Facility
Totals for KOBA CONSTRUCTION LLC:
Totals for KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC:
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
03/31/2026 05/05/2026
26/03 Metro Form 60
03/31/2026 05/05/2026
26/03 Deposit - 16725
04/30/2026 05/27/2026
26/04 Deposit - 16725
Totals for KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC:
KOBA CONSTRUCTION LLC
04/22/2026 05/05/2026
26/04-EV Charging Facility
05/11/2026 05/19/2026
Historic Dist. Trail
Completion and
LA COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL CONTROL
04/25/2026 05/05/2026
26/3 Animal Service Invoice
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL CONTROL:
LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
05/11/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
05/13/2026 05/27/2026
05/13/2026 05/27/2026
05/13/2026 05/27/2026
05/13/2026 05/27/2026
26/03 La Mirage Event 05/27/2026
262657AY Invoice 05/27/2026 $7,466.86 88002 $7,466.86
26/03 SAO Backfill 05/27/2026
262655AY Invoice 05/13/2026 $25,032.33 88002 $25,032.33 26/03 Gang Suppression 05/13/2026
262463AY Invoice 05/27/2026 $395,282.85 88002 $395,282.85 05/27/2026
$435,361.18 $435,361.18
3001 Invoice 05/12/2026 $2,443.00 87944 $2,443.00
05/12/2026
$2,443.00 $2,443.00
05152026 Invoice 05/19/2026 $179.60 87974 $179.60
26/05 Supplemental Ins. 05/19/2026
$179.60 $179.60
REIMB Invoice 05/19/2026 $300.13 87975 $300.13
CESA Conference 2026 05/19/2026
$300.13 $300.13
319194 Invoice 05/12/2026 $2,250.00 87945 $2,250.00
Training Workshop 05/12/2026
$2,250.00 $2,250.00
4962763783 Invoice 05/01/2026 $3,115.20 41470 $3,115.20 05/01/2026
$3,115.20 $3,115.20
IN260000717 Invoice 05/19/2026 $56,278.45 87976 $56,278.45 26/02 Building & Safety 05/19/2026
DI260000026 Invoice 05/19/2026 $125,500.00 87976 $125,500.00 05/19/2026
$181,778.45 $181,778.45
38273 Invoice 05/12/2026 $750.00 87946 $750.00
05/12/2026
38314 Invoice 05/19/2026 $499.00 87977 $499.00
05/19/2026
38261 Invoice 05/19/2026 $809.10 87977 $809.10
05/19/2026
38252 Invoice 05/19/2026 $2,975.40 87977 $2,975.40
05/19/2026
38238 Invoice 05/19/2026 $2,975.40 87977 $2,975.40
05/19/2026
38310 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,187.55 88003 $1,187.55
05/27/2026
38281 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,200.60 88003 $1,200.60
Legal Notice - 16809 05/27/2026
Pioneer Blvd.
38291 Invoice 05/27/2026 $2,766.60 88003 $2,766.60
05/27/2026
$13,163.65 $13,163.65
MAR/APR2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $120.25 88004 $120.25
Mar/Apr '26 Yoga PM 05/27/2026
$120.25 $120.25
0038945 Invoice 05/12/2026 $424.46 87947 $424.46
Helium for park events 05/12/2026
$424.46 $424.46
Totals for LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:
LC SMASHED
05/07/2026 05/12/2026
05/13/2026 05/27/2026
05/13/2026 05/27/2026
04/07/2026 05/27/2026
26/03 General Law
LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
05/05/2026 05/12/2026
Totals for LIEBERT CASSIDY:
LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
05/01/2026 05/13/2026
Spring Service Awards Event
Totals for LC SMASHED:
LEGAL SHIELD
05/15/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for LEGAL SHIELD:
LESLIE NACIONALES TAFOYA
05/19/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for LESLIE NACIONALES TAFOYA:
LIEBERT CASSIDY
05/07/2026 05/12/2026
26/05 Life & Disability Ins.
Totals for LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
04/30/2026 05/19/2026
04/30/2026 05/19/2026
Deposit for Traffic
Synchronization Project -
Totals for LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS:
05/08/2026 05/27/2026
Legal Notice - Affordable
04/24/2026 05/27/2026
Quarter Page Advertisement
Happy 70th Cerritos
05/08/2026 05/19/2026
Budget Study Advertisement
04/17/2026 05/19/2026
Legal Notice - 17610
04/10/2026 05/19/2026
Notice -Highway Safety
04/03/2026 05/19/2026
Notice -Highway Safety
05/01/2026 05/27/2026
Legal Notices - 11818 183rd.
/ 186411 Corby Ave.
Totals for LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS:
LOURDES TREROTOLA
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for LOURDES TREROTOLA:
MAGIC TOUCH BALLOON CO.
05/01/2026 05/12/2026
Totals for MAGIC TOUCH BALLOON CO.:
MANHATTAN STITCHING CO.
115005 Invoice 05/12/2026 $254.15 87948 $254.15
Jackets for Finance Team 05/12/2026
$254.15 $254.15
0 Invoice 05/05/2026 $500.00 87921 $500.00
05/05/2026
$500.00 $500.00
JUN2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $240.64 88005 $240.64
26/06 Medical Premium 05/27/2026
$240.64 $240.64
MAR/MAY2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $756.00 88006 $756.00
05/27/2026
$756.00 $756.00
IR-6713 Invoice 05/05/2026 $50.00 87922 $50.00
05/05/2026
$50.00 $50.00
04390 Invoice 05/19/2026 $375.00 87978 $375.00
Fire hood service 05/19/2026
04389 Invoice 05/27/2026 $2,528.20 88007 $2,528.20
05/27/2026
04455 Invoice 05/27/2026 $3,895.00 88007 $3,895.00
05/27/2026
$6,798.20 $6,798.20
IR-6715 Invoice 05/05/2026 $50.00 87923 $50.00
05/05/2026
$50.00 $50.00
05012026 Invoice 05/01/2026 $9,431.33 41465 $9,431.33
05/01/2026
20260331-109-2430030 Invoice 05/12/2026 $433.00 87949 $433.00 05/12/2026
M18965 Invoice 05/12/2026 $70.49 87949 $70.49
05/12/2026
M18966 Invoice 05/12/2026 $2,003.22 87949 $2,003.22
05/12/2026
05152026 Invoice 05/15/2026 $9,581.78 41480 $9,581.78
05/15/2026
$21,519.82 $21,519.82
23316-00001-050126 Invoice 05/12/2026 $4,132.42 87950 $4,132.42 05/12/2026
$4,132.42 $4,132.42
JUN2026 Invoice 05/27/2026 $240.64 88008 $240.64
26/06 Medical Premium 05/27/2026
$240.64 $240.64
35536 Invoice 05/05/2026 $16,333.34 87924 $16,333.34
26/05 Street Sweeping 05/05/2026
$16,333.34 $16,333.34
IR-6889 Invoice 05/03/2026 $8,500.00 41488 $8,500.00
05/03/2026
$8,500.00 $8,500.00
MARTIN GAMEZ
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
05/11/2026 05/12/2026
Totals for MANHATTAN STITCHING CO.:
MANUEL RAMIREZ ESTRADA
04/21/2026 05/05/2026
Mariachi Festival - Ballet
Folklorico Eterna Juventud -
Totals for MANUEL RAMIREZ ESTRADA:
Snack bar fire hood repairs
04/18/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for MARTIN GAMEZ:
MARY CARMEN GARCIA
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Mar/May '26 Youth Dance
Totals for MARY CARMEN GARCIA:
MAURICE PANTOJA
04/23/2026 05/05/2026
Planning Commissioner
Stipend for the April 21,
Totals for MAURICE PANTOJA:
MBC FIRE SAFETY
03/23/2026 05/19/2026
04/01/2026 05/27/2026
Q2 2026 Administrative
05/07/2026 05/12/2026
Q1 2026 Administrative
05/07/2026 05/12/2026
Q1 2026 Administrative
Allowance Fee #302600
Snack bar fire hood repairs
Totals for MBC FIRE SAFETY:
MICHELE DIAZ
04/23/2026 05/05/2026
Planning Commissioner
Stipend for the April 21,
Totals for MICHELE DIAZ:
MissionSquare Retirement
05/01/2026 05/07/2026
457b, 401a and Roth for
04/23/2026 05/12/2026
Totals for NEW CITY AMERICA:
PAUL BARCELOS
05/15/2026 05/20/2026
457b, 401a and Roth for
Totals for MissionSquare Retirement:
MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL
05/01/2026 05/12/2026
26/05 PPO Dental Coverage
Totals for MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL:
NATALIE HERRERA
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for NATALIE HERRERA:
NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
05/01/2026 05/05/2026
Totals for NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
NEW CITY AMERICA
05/03/2026 05/27/2026
Proposed Business
Improvement District – May
IR-6712 Invoice 05/05/2026 $50.00 87925 $50.00
05/05/2026
$50.00 $50.00
INVM0020755 Invoice 05/05/2026 $21,389.06 87926 $21,389.06 26/4 Bus Service Invoice 05/05/2026
$21,389.06 $21,389.06
26E0019353937 Invoice 05/20/2026 $79.23 41489 $79.23
05/20/2026
26E0021825716 Invoice 05/20/2026 $133.62 41489 $133.62
05/20/2026
26E0019168509 Invoice 05/20/2026 $162.51 41489 $162.51
05/20/2026
26E1158700003 Invoice 05/20/2026 $348.27 41489 $348.27
05/20/2026
$723.63 $723.63
80855574-050326 Invoice 05/13/2026 $913.33 41481 $913.33 Refilled Postage Machine 05/13/2026
$913.33 $913.33
16322033001 Invoice 05/29/2026 $1,067.32 41505 $1,067.32 05/29/2026
$1,067.32 $1,067.32
260159 Invoice 05/19/2026 $17,110.00 87979 $17,110.00
05/19/2026
$17,110.00 $17,110.00
66193130 Invoice 05/12/2026 $2,688.00 87951 $2,688.00
Temp Staff Accountant 05/12/2026
66205655 Invoice 05/19/2026 $3,360.00 87980 $3,360.00
05/19/2026
66073464 Invoice 05/19/2026 $672.00 87980 $672.00
05/19/2026
65719217 Invoice 05/19/2026 $1,242.33 87980 $1,242.33
05/19/2026
66227673 Invoice 05/27/2026 $3,360.00 88009 $3,360.00
05/27/2026
$11,322.33 $11,322.33
5730 Invoice 05/19/2026 $1,026.52 87981 $1,026.52
Power Bank Reorder 05/19/2026
$1,026.52 $1,026.52
2026_03 Invoice 05/12/2026 $27,200.00 87952 $27,200.00
05/12/2026
2026_04 Invoice 05/12/2026 $27,300.00 87952 $27,300.00
05/12/2026
2026_04 Invoice 04/19/2026 $3,600.00 87982 $3,600.00
05/19/2026
$58,100.00 $58,100.00
4711956 Invoice 05/12/2026 $172.49 87953 $172.49
05/12/2026
$172.49 $172.49
1483 Invoice 05/09/2026 $15,900.00 87983 $15,900.00
05/19/2026
$15,900.00 $15,900.00
700454958639-042826 Invoice 05/13/2026 $193.53 41471 $193.53 04/23/2026 05/05/2026
Artesia Park - Water 4/15-
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
City Hall - Water 4/15-
Planning Commissioner
Stipend for the April 21,
Totals for PAUL BARCELOS:
PCAM, LLC
04/30/2026 05/05/2026
Totals for PCAM, LLC:
PRIMO BRANDS
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
AJ Park - Water 4/15-
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
Public Works Yard - Water
05/20/2026 05/27/2026
Professional Services for
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Totals for RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS:
ROBERT HALF
05/07/2026 05/12/2026
05/14/2026 05/19/2026
Temp Staff Accountant WE
Totals for PRIMO BRANDS:
Quadient Finance USA Inc.
05/13/2026 05/20/2026
Totals for Quadient Finance USA Inc.:
RINGCENTRAL
05/29/2026 05/29/2026
26/06 Telecommunication
Totals for RINGCENTRAL:
RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
05/12/2026 05/19/2026
05/11/2026 05/12/2026
Engineering Services for
04/02/2026 05/19/2026
Temp Staff Accountant WE
12/18/2025 05/19/2026
Planning Administrative
05/21/2026 05/27/2026
Temp Staff Accountant WE
Totals for ROBERT HALF:
ROHAM INTERNATIONAL INC.
05/08/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for ROHAM INTERNATIONAL INC.:
RON IBARRA ENGINEERING
05/11/2026 05/12/2026
Engineering Services for
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
Totals for RON IBARRA ENGINEERING:
SOUTH COAST AQMD
04/16/2026 05/12/2026
Annual Renewal Emission
Totals for SOUTH COAST AQMD:
SOUTH COAST PAINTING INC
05/06/2026 05/19/2026
Community Center Interior
Totals for SOUTH COAST PAINTING INC:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO
04/01/2026 05/19/2026
26/04 Engineering Services
26/04 18510 Corby Ave. 05/13/2026
700483004874-042926 Invoice 05/13/2026 $7,497.91 41471 $7,497.91 26/04 Various Locations 05/13/2026
700485859203-042826 Invoice 05/13/2026 $3,232.88 41471 $3,232.88 05/13/2026
700492283835-042126 Invoice 05/13/2026 $317.79 41471 $317.79 26/04 Various Traffic TC-1 05/13/2026
700492421150-042126 Invoice 05/13/2026 $174.93 41471 $174.93 26/04 Artesia/Gridley 05/13/2026
700498964105-042126 Invoice 05/13/2026 $373.46 41471 $373.46 05/13/2026
700560422190-042126 Invoice 05/13/2026 $57.59 41471 $57.59 05/13/2026
700562509108-042126 Invoice 05/13/2026 $81.78 41471 $81.78 26/04 12001 Artesia Blvd 05/13/2026
700405333439-042926 Invoice 05/13/2026 $467.60 41471 $467.60 26/04 Various Locations 05/13/2026
700491366274-050126 Invoice 05/13/2026 $18,592.15 41471 $18,592.15 26/04 Various Locations 05/13/2026
$30,989.62 $30,989.62
12690659565-051526 Invoice 05/22/2026 $14.79 41490 $14.79 26/05 18641 Corby Ave. 05/22/2026
12280628004-051826 Invoice 05/22/2026 $66.16 41490 $66.16 05/22/2026
17740623008-050526 Invoice 05/22/2026 $16.28 41490 $16.28 05/22/2026
17950623003-050526 Invoice 05/22/2026 $52.41 41490 $52.41 05/22/2026
$149.64 $149.64
82884 Invoice 05/12/2026 $10,800.00 87954 $10,800.00
Security Guard Services 05/12/2026
83080 Invoice 05/27/2026 $10,800.00 88010 $10,800.00
05/27/2026
$21,600.00 $21,600.00
188521501-042126 Invoice 05/05/2026 $119.99 41472 $119.99 26/04 11870 169th St 05/05/2026
188522301-042126 Invoice 05/05/2026 $169.99 41472 $169.99 05/05/2026
188521401-042126 Invoice 05/05/2026 $190.44 41472 $190.44 26/04 11870 169th St 05/05/2026
244400901-050126 Invoice 05/01/2026 $540.00 41482 $540.00 05/01/2026
188522201-042126 Invoice 05/07/2026 $196.03 41491 $196.03 05/07/2026
$1,216.45 $1,216.45
103169684 Invoice 05/27/2026 $1,350.00 88011 $1,350.00
05/27/2026
$1,350.00 $1,350.00
6007708 Invoice 05/27/2026 $134.00 88012 $134.00
25/11 Pest Control 05/27/2026
6038454 Invoice 05/27/2026 $134.00 88012 $134.00
25/12 Pest Control 05/27/2026
6069392 Invoice 05/27/2026 $134.00 88012 $134.00
26/01 Pest Control 05/27/2026
6100909 Invoice 05/27/2026 $134.00 88012 $134.00
26/02 Pest Control 05/27/2026
$536.00 $536.00
R-00654796 Invoice 05/19/2026 $280.20 87984 $280.20
05/19/2026
26/04 18750 Clarkdale EV
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
26/04 Various Traffic Signals
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
26/05 11931 South St -
05/22/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 18747 Clarkdale Ave
05/22/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 18750 Clarkdale Ave
26/04 18600 1/2 S Norwalk
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
05/13/2026 05/13/2026
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO:
Southern California Gas Company
05/22/2026 05/27/2026
05/22/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for SPECTRUM BUSINESS:
SPECTRUM KNOWLEDGE
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for Southern California Gas Company:
SOUTHWEST PATROL INC
04/30/2026 05/12/2026
05/15/2026 05/27/2026
Security Guard Services 5/1-
Totals for SOUTHWEST PATROL INC:
SPECTRUM BUSINESS
05/05/2026 05/13/2026
05/05/2026 05/13/2026
26/04 18750 Clarkdale Ave
05/05/2026 05/13/2026
05/01/2026 05/20/2026
May '26 18747 Clarkdale
05/07/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
Reservation was cancelled
Totals for SPECTRUM KNOWLEDGE:
SPRAGUE PEST SOLUTIONS
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
05/27/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for SPRAGUE PEST SOLUTIONS:
SSD ALARM SYSTEMS
05/19/2026 05/19/2026
6/1-8/31/26 18750 Clarkdale
R-00655155 Invoice 05/19/2026 $283.29 87984 $283.29
05/19/2026
P-01006921 Invoice 05/19/2026 $49.60 87984 $49.60
05/19/2026
R-00656256 Invoice 05/19/2026 $1,451.16 87984 $1,451.16 05/19/2026
$2,064.25 $2,064.25
13826 Invoice 05/12/2026 $1,500.00 87955 $1,500.00
05/12/2026
13821 Invoice 05/12/2026 $7,900.00 87955 $7,900.00
05/12/2026
13819 Invoice 05/12/2026 $31,500.00 87955 $31,500.00
05/12/2026
$40,900.00 $40,900.00
FTB-00008749 Invoice 05/19/2026 $203.48 87985 $203.48
FY25/26 FTB OFFSETS 05/19/2026
$203.48 $203.48
940242 Invoice 05/17/2026 $974.99 41492 $974.99
05/17/2026
939108 Invoice 05/04/2026 $974.99 41492 $974.99
05/04/2026
$1,949.98 $1,949.98
2026-02337 Invoice 05/12/2026 $1,060.00 87956 $1,060.00 05/12/2026
$1,060.00 $1,060.00
981989691-050126 Invoice 05/05/2026 $1,049.28 41473 $1,049.28 05/05/2026
$1,049.28 $1,049.28
190656648-0 Invoice 05/27/2026 $373.02 88013 $373.02
26/05 Telephone Service 05/27/2026
$373.02 $373.02
7883-26/05 Invoice 05/27/2026 $36,324.58 41506 $36,324.58 05/27/2026
$36,324.58 $36,324.58
CD-2025-007 Invoice 05/12/2026 $2,300.00 87957 $2,300.00 05/12/2026
$2,300.00 $2,300.00
1372733 Invoice 05/01/2026 $30.50 41466 $30.50
05/01/2026
1371310 Invoice 05/01/2026 $54.95 41466 $54.95
05/01/2026
1372725 Invoice 05/01/2026 $4,608.56 41466 $4,608.56
05/01/2026
1384490 Invoice 05/11/2026 $805.00 41493 $805.00
05/11/2026
$5,499.01 $5,499.01
IR-6714 Invoice 05/05/2026 $50.00 87927 $50.00
05/05/2026
$50.00 $50.00
Totals for SSD ALARM SYSTEMS:
STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION
05/07/2026 05/12/2026
05/19/2026 05/19/2026
6/1-8/31/26 18722 Clarkdale
04/28/2026 05/19/2026
Remote Programming Fee
05/19/2026 05/19/2026
6/1-8/31/26 18747 Clarkdale
Sterling Administration
05/17/2026 05/27/2026
26/05 FSA/DCA
05/04/2026 05/27/2026
Sinkhole Assessment at
05/06/2026 05/12/2026
Crosswalk Installation at
188th Street and Alburtis
05/06/2026 05/12/2026
Street Improvements to
183rd Street and Summer
Totals for STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION:
STATE CONTROLLER
05/06/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for STATE CONTROLLER:
URBAN FUTURES INC
04/16/2026 05/12/2026
26/05 FSA/DCA
Totals for Sterling Administration:
TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.
05/05/2026 05/12/2026
26/04 Review Potential City
Totals for TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.:
T-MOBILE
05/05/2026 05/13/2026
26/05 City Cell Phone
Totals for T-MOBILE:
TPX COMMUNICATIONS
05/16/2026 05/27/2026
Totals for TPX COMMUNICATIONS:
U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
05/27/2026 05/28/2026
26/05 Credit Card Purchases
Totals for U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS:
Artesia Park Camera
Totals for VALLEY ALARM:
VICTOR MANALO
04/23/2026 05/05/2026
FY 25 Continuing Disclosure
& Compliance Services
Totals for URBAN FUTURES INC:
VALLEY ALARM
05/01/2026 05/07/2026
26/05 - 18644 Alburtis
05/01/2026 05/07/2026
26/05- 17203 Corby Ave (
05/01/2026 05/07/2026
26/05 - Fire Station, AJ
Padelford Park & Artesia
05/11/2026 05/27/2026
Planning Commissioner
Stipend for the April 21,
Totals for VICTOR MANALO:
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.
0160-033126 Invoice 05/05/2026 $99.88 87928 $99.88
05/05/2026
$99.88 $99.88
102 Invoice 05/05/2026 $3,600.00 87929 $3,600.00
05/05/2026
$3,600.00 $3,600.00
240481 Invoice 05/05/2026 $3,668.00 87930 $3,668.00
Work completed between 05/05/2026
2.1.2026 to 2.15.2026
$3,668.00 $3,668.00
96298689 Invoice 05/19/2026 $109.08 87986 $109.08
26/05 18644 Alburtis Ave. 05/19/2026
96298690 Invoice 05/19/2026 $109.08 87986 $109.08
26/05 18641 Corby Ave. 05/19/2026
96299987 Invoice 05/19/2026 $129.71 87986 $129.71
26/05 17203 Corby Ave. 05/19/2026
96298775 Invoice 05/19/2026 $142.72 87986 $142.72
05/19/2026
96299065 Invoice 05/19/2026 $216.46 87986 $216.46
26/05 11870 169th St. 05/19/2026
$707.05 $707.05
502232 Invoice 05/12/2026 $22,079.67 87958 $22,079.67
05/12/2026
$22,079.67 $22,079.67
112439665 Invoice 05/12/2026 $2,151.53 41474 $2,151.53
05/12/2026
$2,151.53 $2,151.53
00714897 Invoice 05/05/2026 $2,831.75 87931 $2,831.75
05/05/2026
007-14500AR Invoice 05/19/2026 $70,000.00 87987 $70,000.00 Settlement for SEIR 05/19/2026
$72,831.75 $72,831.75
010-65121 Invoice 05/05/2026 $7,260.00 87932 $7,260.00
05/05/2026
010-65865 Invoice 05/05/2026 $2,870.00 87932 $2,870.00
05/05/2026
$10,130.00 $10,130.00
5610008248 Invoice 05/12/2026 $7,226.49 87959 $7,226.49 05/12/2026
90010149 Invoice 05/12/2026 $1,989.00 87959 $1,989.00
05/12/2026
90010194 Invoice 05/19/2026 $3,600.00 87988 $3,600.00
05/19/2026
$12,815.49 $12,815.49
$2,379,591.22 $2,379,591.22
Payroll 5/1/2026 $131,132.91
5/15/2026 $129,939.40
5/29/2026 $127,016.20
Total Payroll $388,088.51
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
05/05/2026 05/05/2026
03/31/2026 05/05/2026
26/03 Groundwater
Totals for WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.:
WENDY ALARCON
04/01/2026 05/05/2026
Mariachi Festival 2026 - Live
Mariachi Band Performance
Totals for WENDY ALARCON:
Wex Bank
05/12/2026 05/13/2026
26/04 Gas Card Purchases
Totals for Wex Bank:
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Totals for WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC:
WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY
05/06/2026 05/19/2026
05/06/2026 05/19/2026
05/06/2026 05/19/2026
05/06/2026 05/19/2026
26/05 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
05/06/2026 05/19/2026
Norwalk & KoudekerkTotals for YUNEX LLC:
GRAND TOTALS:
A total of 255 transaction(s) listed
Affordable Housing and
Commercial Linkage Study
04/27/2026 05/05/2026
Finalize Report - Affordable
Housing and Commercial
Totals for WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES:
YUNEX LLC
05/10/2026 05/12/2026
26/04 Traffic Signal
05/05/2026 05/12/2026
26/04 Traffic Signal Call/Out
05/13/2026 05/19/2026
04/24/2026 05/05/2026
26/03 Housing Element &
04/22/2026 05/19/2026
Totals for WILLDAN ENGINEERING:
WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
04/30/2026 05/05/2026
Totals for WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY:
WESTFALL COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
04/30/2026 05/12/2026
Workstations and Task
Totals for WESTFALL COMMERCIAL FURNITURE:
Total Disbursement $2,767,679.73
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9B.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Financial Report - April 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 April 30, 2026. Reports are reconciled for cash on hand (bank) to cash recorded in the general ledger through the period ending April 30, 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 042026.pdf
MONEY MARKET
ACCOUNT
CHECKING
ACCOUNT
LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT
ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 4/1/2026 138,467.02 236,198.12 5,930,583.99 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 965,193.64 - -
Deposits 1,015,701.15 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 12,116.00 -
Stripe Deposits - 26,398.33 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 5,108.82 -
Transfer from Money Market - 1,892,000.00 -
Transfer from LAIF Account 700,000.00 565,000.00 -
Transfer from Investments - - -
Interest Income 11.27 - 51,920.80
Transfer to Checking Account (1,892,000.00) - (700,000.00) Transfer to LAIF Account - - (565,000.00)
Disbursements - (2,245,307.77) -
PERS Retirement - (54,049.55) -
Payroll - (389,140.49) -
Payroll Tax Wire (IRS) - 96,900.42 -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,590.97) (174.99) -
Ending Balance - 4/30/2026 145,048.89 925,782.11 4,717,504.79
CAMP ACCOUNT CLASS ACCOUNT ACADEMY AM
Beginning Balance - 4/1/2026 8,793,073.10 7,695,834.27 6,173,365.20 Transfer from Checking Account - - -
Deposits 27,342.80 23,352.43 15,141.31
Transfer Out/Disbursements - - (10,222.03)
Ending Balance - 4/30/2026 7,719,186.70 8,820,415.90 6,178,284.48
CAFETERIA
ACCOUNT
CDBG FIX-UP
PROGRAM PETTY CASH
Beginning Balance - 4/1/2026 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
Ending Balance - 4/30/2026 1,716.19 1,324.56 500.00
REVOLVING
ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL
ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 4/1/2026 1,362.14 28,972,424.59
Deposits - 5,299,286.55
Disbursements - (5,760,585.38)
Unrealized Gain/Loss - -
Ending Balance - 4/30/2026 28,511,125.76 1,362.14
04/30/26
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia
GENERAL FUND
(100)
SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Cash Balance 16,722,581.54 5,912.47
Receivables 973,910.75 -
Prepaid Expenses 37,243.51 -
Investment Appreciation (20,648.28) -
Liabilities & Deposits (1,648,608.17) -
FUND BALANCE 5,912.47 16,064,479.35
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
ARTESIA
HOUSING
AUTHORITY (200)
AJ PARK
EXPANSION (205)
BICYCLE /
PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 35,697.52 (194,613.03) 8,035.81
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) (1,100.00) -
FUND BALANCE (195,713.03) (26,197.48) 8,035.81
PUBLIC
EDUCATION IN
GOVERNMENT
(215)
BILLBOARD
FUND (220)
CNRA SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (29,616.25) 592,525.35 (529,962.70)
Receivables - 2,238,681.62 -
Liabilities - (2,115,486.87) -
FUND BALANCE 715,720.10 (29,616.25) (529,962.70)
HOUSING
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
(227)
CALIFORNIA
BEVERAGE
RECYCLING
(230)
YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
LEAGUE (235)
Cash Balance (2,632.67) 5,773.23 (197,320.77)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (2,500.00) - -
FUND BALANCE 5,773.23 (5,132.67) (197,320.77)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
04/30/26
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
04/30/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
CITIZEN OPTION
FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)
ARTESIA
PARKING
AUTHORITY (245)
CLEAN AIR FUEL
BUS GRANT
(250)
Cash Balance 422,883.96 301,732.71 (10,547.50)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 301,732.71 422,883.96 (10,547.50)
COMMUNITY
FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
(270)
CALIFORNIA
STREET GRANTS
(280)
Cash Balance 111,807.09 (26,329.65) 553,018.75
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (26,329.65) 111,807.09 553,018.75
FEDERAL STPL
(290)
TRANSPORTN
PLANNING
GRANT (295)
MAP 21
EXCHANGE (310)
Cash Balance 72,940.60 (17,644.35) 201,425.53
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (17,644.35) 72,940.60 201,425.53
MEASURE M
(320)
MEASURE R
(330)
TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
Cash Balance 1,576,966.05 916,457.22 (12,948.59)
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 916,457.22 1,576,966.05 (12,948.59)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
04/30/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
COUNTY PARK
IMPROVEMENT
(350)
PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)
PROPOSITION C
FUND (370)
Cash Balance 886,154.51 413,581.55 799,419.12
Receivables 50,451.05 2,773.00 -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 416,354.55 936,605.56 799,419.12
SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)
SOUTH COAST
AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
Cash Balance 1,449,224.42 38,719.18 245,726.58
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 38,719.18 1,449,224.42 245,726.58
SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)
SHERIFF
FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)
STATE GAS TAX
(420)
Cash Balance (0.32) 447.20 (147,935.20)
Receivables - - 7,893.76
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 447.20 (0.32) (140,041.44)
HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET
LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)
TRAFFIC
CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
Cash Balance 3,546.95 45,123.22 22,891.39
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 45,123.22 3,546.95 22,891.39
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
04/30/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
CAL FIRE URBAN
GRANT (460)
DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
(470)
MEASURE W
(480)
Cash Balance (90,876.69) 2,092,099.91 744,463.99
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 2,092,099.91 (90,876.69) 744,463.99
RECYCLED OIL
(490)
Cash Balance 6,006.28
Receivables -
Liabilities -
FUND BALANCE 6,006.28
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
SPECIAL /
CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND
(500)
PIONEER BOND
PROJECT (510)
HISTORICAL
DISTRICT BOND
PROJECT (520)
Cash Balance (187,120.81) 315,071.10 583,558.09
Receivables 16,084.06 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 315,071.10 (171,036.75) 583,558.09
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
04/30/26
AGENCY FUNDS
TRUST AND
AGENCY (710)
SENIOR
CITIZENS (720)
GEORGE
NELSON
MEMORIAL FUND
(740)
Cash Balance (65,114.95) 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities 65,114.95 (6,271.99) (2,243.57)
FUND BALANCE - - -
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 27,669,643.40
Receivables 3,289,794.24
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses 37,243.51
Investment Appreciation (20,648.28)
Liabilities (3,772,990.65)
FUND BALANCE 27,203,042.22
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% $76,113.28 $76,113.28 $76,113.28 2,785.75 0.012 Subtotal $76,113.28 76,113.28 76,113.28 2,785.75 0.012
Government Securities:
UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Y95 2/27/2025 7/31/2026 1.875% 1.900% 730,000.00 707,244.53 726,715.00 13,687.50 0.119 UNITED STATES TREASURY 912828Z94 2/27/2025 2/15/2030 1.500% 1.640% 750,000.00 661,435.55 685,695.00 11,250.00 0.122 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CDK4 2/27/2025 11/30/2026 1.250% 1.280% 650,000.00 618,667.97 640,841.50 8,125.00 0.106 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFB2 2/27/2025 7/31/2027 2.750% 2.790% 750,000.00 726,708.98 740,100.00 20,625.00 0.122 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CFT3 2/27/2025 10/31/2029 4.000% 3.950% 750,000.00 745,400.39 751,140.00 30,000.00 0.122 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CJW2 10/30/2025 1/31/2029 4.000% 3.950% 750,000.00 760,722.66 751,672.50 30,000.00 0.122 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CPA3 10/30/2025 9/30/2030 3.625% 3.640% 830,000.00 830,129.69 817,417.20 30,087.50 0.135 UNITED STATES TREASURY 91282CPW5 2/17/2026 1/31/2031 3.750% 3.710% 1,000,000.00 1,004,179.69 988,590.00 37,500.00 0.163 Subtotal 6,054,489.46 6,210,000.00 6,102,171.20 181,275.00 1.013 Investment PAR MARKET*
Schedule of Investments
City of Artesia
April 30, 2026
PURCHASE MATURITY V A L U E
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 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
Festa De Bola Celebration - 5/22-
5/25
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Rene Trevino
Contract Cities Annual Municipal
Seminar 5/13-5/17
Attending educational seminars
designed to improve public officials'
skill, knowledge, and information
levels.
Festa De Bola Celebration - 5/22-
5/25
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Melissa Ramoso
Festa De Bola Celebration - 5/22-
5/25
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Monica Manalo
Contract Cities Annual Municipal
Seminar 5/13-5/17
Attending educational seminars
designed to improve public officials'
skill, knowledge, and information
levels.
Festa De Bola Celebration - 5/22-
5/25
Attending City, community, regional
and other events
Zeel Ahir
Contract Cities Annual Municipal
Seminar 5/13-5/17
Attending educational seminars
designed to improve public officials'
skill, knowledge, and information
levels.
Festa De Bola Celebration - 5/22-
5/25
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 25-3056 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: June 8, 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:
March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting
April 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting
BACKGROUND:
The attached action minutes serve as the official record of the City Council meetings, recording the legislative body’s decisions, recorded in its motions, actions, and votes, as mandated by Government Code 36814 and 40801.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.
Attachments
3-9-26 Regular CC Meeting Minutes.pdf
4-13-26 Regular CC Meeting Minutes.pdf
Artesia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 9, 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, Human Resources Manager Jackson, Management Analyst Zambrano, Management Analyst Flores, Administrative Analyst Vega, and Management Analyst Osborne.
3. INVOCATION
Bishop Robert Magalogo from Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, delivered the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Jimenez, 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. Linda Gonzalez and Rohini Bedi provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ahir attended the and the Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Committee meeting.
Councilmember Manalo attended the economic development committee meeting, the Council of Governments’ Metro Meeting, and the Council of Governments Meeting Councilmember Ramoso attended the Parks and Recreation meeting on February 18th.
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation A proclamation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was accepted by SELPA Director, Doctor Rochelle Chavez and Program Specialist Stephanie Peterson.
7B. Women’s History Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Women’s History Month was presented by the Council. 7C. National Social Work Month Proclamation
A proclamation for National Social Work Month was accepted by SAAHAS for Cause and SAHARA.
7D. Red Cross Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Red Cross Month was accepted by Mike Ferrar. 7E. Community Impact Award
Human Resource Manager Grisham and the Council presented a recognition award to Public Works Employee Jose Cain Gamez.
7F. Government Finance Professionals Week Proclamation
A proclamation for Government Finance Professionals Week was accepted by the Finance Department.
7G. Staff Introduction
Deputy City Manager Burke introduced new Management Analyst, Danielle Osborne. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Danielle Osborne.
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8A. Cal Cities Legislative Update
League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager Nicholas Cabeza provided updates. Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso and Councilmember Taj asked questions and/or provided comments.
8B. Saahas for Cause
Saahas Representative Zarni Patel provided updates.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9K.
Motion carried, 5-0
9A. Accounts Payable Check Register – February 2026
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9B. City Financial Report – January 2026
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9C. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9D. 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.
9E. Sister City Designation Policy
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3077, Approving a Sister City Designation Policy
9F. 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.
9G. 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.
9H. 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)
9I. 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 Five- Year Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement With Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. With a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $1,100,617.20 for CityWide Landscape Maintenance Services; and Make a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15304 (Class 4) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 9J. 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). 9K. 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
10A. 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) City Clerk Alderete reported that the notice was mailed and published in accordance with the law. BBK Associate Richard Wall provided staff report. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Alderete reported that no protest had been received, that there are no registered voters within Annexation Number 4 of the CFD, and that the owner of all taxable property in Annexation Number 4 of the CFD has consented to holding a special election on March 9, 2026.
Mayor Trevino asked for Resolution 26-3078 calling for a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Artesia Community Facilities District Number 2017-1 for services, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the question of levying special taxes within the territory annexation number 4.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Councilmember Taj to approve Resolution 2026-3078.
Motion carried, 5-0
City Clerk Alderete reported that the official ballot has been opened and all votes are in favor of the proposition presented on the ballot.
Mayor Trevino asked for a motion to approve Resolution Number 26-3079 of the City Council acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the City of Artesia Community Facilities District Number 20-17, 2017-1 for 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 the part of said Community Facilities District with full legal effect, and the ordering the recording of a map of boundaries of said community facilities district, including the territory annexed, their two annexation number 4.
Councilmember Manalo Moved, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso to approve Resolution Number 26-3079.
Motion carried, 5-0
Mayor Trevino asked for a motion to 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) Councilmember Manalo Moved, Seconded by Councilmember Taj to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 26-983.
Motion Carried, 5-0
10B. 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 Deputy City Manager Burke provided staff report. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Councilmember Taj to approve agenda item 10B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0
11. DISCUSSION
11A. 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-To-Exceed $37,800.
City Manager Avalos introduced the item. Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra provided staff report. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 11A Option 1, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11B. Non-Profit Facility Use Fees Discussion
Recommendation: Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Facility Usage Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra provided staff report. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. City Council directed that the item be brought back for further discussion, including expanding the definition of group two users and increasing the amount of facility usage.
11C. 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).
City Manager Avalos introduced the item. Management Analyst Zambrano and Deputy City Manager Burke provided staff report. City Manager Avalos and City Attorney Nguyen provided input. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Barbi Silva, Carol Sanchez, Cynthia Navarette, and Paul de Medieros provided written public comments.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Councilmember Taj, to bring a resolution forward to have the naming of the BID area “Little India” contingent upon the BID formation.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11D. 2026 Goal Setting Report
Recommendation: Adopt the 2026 Goal Setting Report and Direct Staff to Begin Implementation of the Goals.
City Manager Avalos introduced the item. Deputy City Manager Burke provided staff report. Mayor Trevino, Councilmember Taj and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir to approve agenda item 11D as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Avalos provided updates.
13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Artesia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 13, 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 7:08 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, Planning Manager Valdez, Public Works Manager Sanchez, Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra, Special Projects Manager Lee, Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya, and Management Analyst Zambrano.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bob DeLeon from Artesia Calvary Chapel, 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. Kimberly Guevara and Lorelei Bailey provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ahir attended the Joint Policy Committee hosted by the Southern California Association of Governments.
Councilmember Manalo attended the Council of Governments meeting.
Councilmember Ramoso attended the Parks and Recreation internal committee meeting, and the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District meeting.
Mayor Trevino requested that item 11A be moved after business presentations.
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Donate Life Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Donate Life Month was accepted by Elsa Chau. 7B. National Volunteer Month
A proclamation for National Volunteer Month was accepted by Lorelei Bailey from Strong Towns Artesia and Theresa Pramutico from the Lions Club. 7C. Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day Proclamation
A proclamation for Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day was accepted by the Armenian National Committee members.
7D. 2026 California Distinguished Schools Certificates of Recognition A certificate of recognition was accepted by Cerritos High School Principal Dr. Wise and Whitney High School Principal Dr. Stoffers.
7E. Community Development Professional Week
A proclamation for Community Development Professional Week was accepted by Community Development Director Bollier and Planning Manager Steve Valdez.
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8A. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Annual & Quarterly Report Captain Holguin provided updates. City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
11. DISCUSSION
11A. Resolution Regarding the Contingent Designation of Pioneer Boulevard as ‘Little India’ Upon the Formation of a Business Improvement District Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3082, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Designating the Area Along Pioneer Boulevard From 183rd Street to 188th Street as ‘Little India,’ Contingent Upon the Formation of a Business Improvement District and Adoption of Assessments.
City Manager Avalos introduced the item. Management Analyst Zambrano and New City America Manager Dominic Li Mandri provided staff report. City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Sally Flowers, Dan Rocha, Venkatesh Koka, Riyaz Khan, and Grupal Sood provided public comments.
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Manalo, to approve agenda item 11A, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Mayor Trevino called for a brief recess at 9:54.
Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 10:07 p.m.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9L.
Motion carried, 5-0
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
Recommended Action: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions.
Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived. 9B. Accounts Payable Check Register – March 2026
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report – February 2026
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for February 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting, February 19, 2026 - Special Meeting, and February 23, 2026 - Special Meeting.
9F. Proclamations
Recommended Action: Approve the Issuance of Proclamations Designating April 2026 as Arbor Day, Earth Day, California Cities Week, and Autism Awareness Month. 9G. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance Regarding the Levy of Special Taxes for Annexation No. 4
Recommended Action: Adopt 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))
9H. Resolution Regarding a Statement of Investment Policy Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3080, Approving a Statement of Investment Policy, and Repealing Resolution No. 25-3052. 9I. Request To Display of Any Commemorative Flags
Recommended Action: Approve the Temporary Display of Two Commemorative Flags on the Pole in Front of City Hall on the Specified Dates: Tree City USA Flag to Be Displayed from April 14 to May 15, 2026; And Progress Pride Flag to Be Displayed from June 1 to June 30, 2026.
9J. Resolution Regarding Amending the Facility Use Regulations Relating to Artesia-Based Non-Profit Organizations
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-3081, Amending Facility Use Regulations, Carrying Forward the Existing Facility Use Fee Schedule, and Repealing Resolution No. 25-3064
9K. Resolution Regarding Public Notice Posting Locations Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3083, Establishing the Location in the City of Artesia as a Public Place for Posting.
9L. Third Amendment to the Paratransit Demand Response Transportation Services Agreement with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. to Provide On-Demand Transportation for Qualified Participants
Recommended Action: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment on Their Behalf, to the Paratransit Demand Response Transportation Services Agreement Between the City of Artesia and Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. To Provide Paratransit Demand-Response Transportation Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $359,000
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10A. Introduction of an Ordinance Regarding Arco AM/PM Code Amendment and Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 2025-12)
Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title, Ordinance No. 26- 984, Amending Section 9-2.3203(l) to Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code Amending Regulations Related to Alcohol Sales at Automobile Service Stations in the General Commercial (CG) Zone; And Determining the Ordinance To Be Exempt From CEQA; — Find the Ordinance Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §§15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5).
Planning Manager Valdez provided staff report. Sergeant Ramos and City Manager Avalos provided input. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Paul Menezes provided public comment. Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Councilmember Taj to approve agenda item 10A, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0
11. DISCUSSION
11B. Introduction of an Ordinance Relating to New Developments' Annexation into Financing Districts
Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce, Ordinance No. Adding Chapter 16 to Title 8 of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to New Developments and Annexation Into Financing Districts and Setting Alternatives and Exemptions; And Determining the Ordinance To Be Exempt From CEQA, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(5) and 15061(b)(3)
City Attorney Nguyen provided staff report.
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 11B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11C. City Paid Parking Program
Recommended Action: Recommendation: Approve, and Direct Staff To Take the Following Actions: Return With a Five-Year Professional Service Agreement (PSA) With Passport Labs, Inc. For a Mobile Pay Application To Manage the Hourly Paid Parking Program in the Designated Areas of the City Including the Downtown and the Residential Parking Permit Program; Return With an Agreement To Secure Three Physical Parking Meters in the Paid Parking Areas Downtown To Meet the Requirements of SB532; Approve the Recommendation From the Public Safety Commission To Standardize Paid Parking Fees at $2.00 per Hour for Both On-Street and Off-Street Parking in the Downtown Area and Remove the First Hour Free Offering and Return With a Corresponding Ordinance To Adjust the Parking Fees; And — Approve the Recommendation From the Public Safety Commission To Update the Artesia Municipal Code Regarding the Residential Parking Permit Program To Reduce the Number of Qualified Residential Permits Issued per Household to Three per Household, Change Visitor Passes From Annual to as Needed 24-Hour Permits, and To Charge Fees To Cover the Cost of Managing the Program.
Community Development Director Bollier provided staff report. Member of the Metro Community Advisory Council, Lorelei Bailey and Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Taj, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Taj moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, to approve agenda item 11C, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11D. Code Enforcement Process and Approval of Mobile Surveillance Camera Lease Recommended Action: Receive and File the Code Enforcement Presentation; Approve the Use of the $25,000 To Lease a Mobile Surveillance Camera as a Pilot Program for (FY) 2025-26; And Provide Feedback To Staff for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Recommendations.
City Manager Avalos introduced the item. Community Development Director Bollier provided staff report. City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso, Councilmembers Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramoso to approve agenda item 11D as recommended, with an amendment to lease two mobile cameras for the pilot program.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Avalos provided updates.
13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9E.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Purchase of Charlie Cart Mobile Culinary Units for the Youth Activities League STEM Program
FROM: Isaiah Apisala, Recreation Program Coodinator
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, a Purchase Order for five Charlie Cart Mobile Culinary Units for the Youth Activities League STEM Program in the amount of $82,345.50.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2025, the City of Artesia's ("City") Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Sheriff's Youth Foundation and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Lakewood Station, to create a Youth Activities League (YAL) to provide youth educational and enrichment programs to students aged 5 to 13. The YAL STEM Program has served students and families of Artesia by offering after school programs and excursions.
Staff will be supplementing the ongoing STEM and Gardening curriculum by implementing a culinary program that will encompass culinary arts, nutrition, food science, gastronomy, and thermodynamics. The program will utilize hands-on learning where students will observe, apply, analyze, and create.
ANALYSIS:
To support the new culinary program, Staff has identified The Charlie Cart Project, which is a national food education program that provides a comprehensive mobile kitchen cart that integrates equipment, curriculum, training, and support. The Charlie Cart system is a mobile, self-contained storage, food preparation, and cooking unit designed for group instruction. Each cart includes professional-grade appliances, food-safe cooking surfaces, and professionally curated curriculum for students aged 5 through 18.
The YAL Culinary program will:
Provide hands on STEM learning opportunities;
Reinforce concepts in culinary gastronomy and food chemistry; Promote healthy eating habits and nutrition; and
Open college and career pathways.
The proposed purchase includes:
Five (5) Mobile Culinary Kitchen Carts;
Curriculum package;
Appliance, equipment, and supply kits; and
Shipping of the Mobile Culinary Kitchen Cart units.
The Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) Section 3-4.20 (Sole-Source Procurement) allows the City to move forward with the procurement of a product that is "obtainable only from a single or sole source, and not adaptable to competitive bidding," without soliciting multiple quotations. The Charlie Cart Project company is the only source that provides the authorized carts and curriculum that would be required for this program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed purchase from The Charlie Cart Project will not affect the City's General Fund.
The total cost for the purchase of the units will be $82,345.50 which will be reimbursed through the City's grant from the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act, for the City's YAL Program.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, a Purchase Order for five Charlie Cart Mobile Culinary Units for the Youth Activities League STEM Program in the amount of $82,345.50.
Attachments
Charlie Cart SoleSource Letter for City of Artesia.pdf
Charlie Cart Quote
City of Artesia-Park & Rec Department
May 14, 2026
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to inform you of the sole source justification of the Charlie Cart Project, a 50l(c)(3) nonprofit. The Charlie Cart Project based in Berkeley, Ca. delivers the tools, curriculum, and resources for community partners to conduct hands-on life skills & food education programming in any setting—in turn, giving community participants the skills to make healthy choices for life. As a leader in the field of food education, the Charlie Cart Project remains the sole source for a complete, all-in-one nutrition education program that includes: a mobile culinary kitchen, lesson plan based curriculum, appliances & cooking tools along with onboarding and support. The Charlie Cart Project is the sole source for a complete and comprehensive program that enables facilitators to launch their programming from Day 1.
Further, every Charlie Cart mobile kitchen is delivered fully equipped with a Breville Convection oven, grey water system with sink & electric pump, electrical hard wiring w/cuit breaker, Duxtop induction cooktop, Presto Griddle, Vitamix Blender and 170+ pieces of kitchen utensils conveniently stored in the cart itself-no other storage capacity needed. The program is fully integrated -- to make the recipes in the lessons, you only need the tools supplied on the cart.
Our team has carefully crafted the ideal set of equipment to execute the recipes/lessons, which means that you can spend less time on logistics and more time cooking! In addition, our 54- lesson curriculum is aligned to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards - this is the first of its kind and unique to our program model.
Our goal is to see food education fully integrated into any environment and our program offering is unique in its curriculum design and approach. With the tools, curriculum, training and support, we remain the only national program that can deliver an all-in-one package to allow communities to get started right away.
Lastly, our organization is unique in its ability to connect your organization with the entire Charlie Cart network -- over 712 programs nationawide, in 48 states. We provide opportunities for all Charlie Cart users to share best practices and innovative ideas across the country. Our dedication to food education is unmatched, and we look forward to working with your library.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Federman
The Charlie Cart Project 1442A Walnut Street #469 • Berkeley CA 94709 • www.charliecart.org The Charlie Cart Project
1442A Walnut St
Berkeley, CA 94709 USA
[email protected]
www.charliecart.org
ADDRESS
Isaiah Apisala
City of Artesia Park & Rec
Department
18750 Clarkdale Ave
Artesia, CA 90701
Estimate 1739
DATE 05/13/2026
EXPIRATION DATE 06/30/2026
CCP CONTACT
[email protected]
ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT
100-Program Cart Sales:102-Cart Equipment
Mobile Culinary Kitchen includes: 1-year
comprehensive warranty on the cart;
appliances covered under respective
manufacturer warranty w/registration by site
(Vitamix: 5-year warranty) Product manual with
detailed troubleshooting guide. Locking sharp &
electrical panel compartments. NSF-certified
Richlite countertop with food-safe surface
(certificate verification available upon request).
Electrical system: self contained with circuit
breaker wired for 120V, 15-amp, using standard
3-prong outlet Sink w/sprayer,Grey Cold Water
Only System:recommend potable water usage &
includes (2) 2.5-gallon capacity jugs. Cart
Dimensions: Height – 35.5” | Width – 26.5” |
Length – 61” Cart Weight: 300 lbs. before kitting
5 11,500.00 57,500.00T
100-Program Cart Sales:103-Curriculum
Charlie Cart Curriculum includes: 54 educator
designed lesson plans with plant-forward recipes.
Digital versions of lessons and recipes for easy
downloads.
Select Spanish-language lessons and African
Diaspora Recipes.
5 250.00 1,250.00T
ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT
100-Program Cart Sales:104-Cart Supplies
Cart appliances and cooking tools includes: Cart
appliances: Breville Smart Oven, Griddle, Vitamix
Blender, and Induction Cooktop. Heavy-duty
protective cart cover along with complete kitchen
equipment set (170+ pieces) designed to support
small and large group participants up to 30.
Includes utensils, pots, pans, mixing bowls, prep
tools, serving dishes, knives.
5 2,750.00 13,750.00T
300- Shipping Income:301-Shipping
Shipping
1 2,233.00 2,233.00
Payment Instructions:
ACH payment via this invoice link
Bank Name: Bank of America
Routing Number: 121000358
Bank Account Number: 325025101685
Payment Mailing Address:
9 Gawain Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Thank you for your interest in the Charlie Cart Project. Your place on our waiting list will be secured with the receipt of a purchase order or full payment. Questions? Please contact info@ charliecart.org.
Payments are due 30 days after cart delivery. Late payments will be assessed a 1% fee each week until payment is received.
SUBTOTAL 74,733.00
TAX 7,612.50
TOTAL $82,345.50
Accepted By Accepted Date
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9F.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Large Event Facility Use Permit Magical Eve Events To Hold an India Independence Day Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Artesia Park
FROM: Edith Guerra, Parks and Recreation Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit to Magical Eve Events to hold an India Independence Day Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Artesia Park according to the conditions set forth in the staff report.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Artesia's ("City") Facility Use Regulations and Fee Schedule ("Regulations") dated April 13, 2026, inclusive of Exhibit C and D, stipulate requirements for large event Facility Use Permits including the required approval by the City Council for issuance of a Permit. Exhibit C and D of the Regulations also stipulate that a $1,500 refundable security deposit (see Section VII.A.11.b. - Security Deposit Fee) and liability insurance bond in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 with the City named as additional insured, must be on file with the Parks and Recreation Department ("Department") at least 14 days prior to the Festival/Carnival/Circus equipment entering the Facilities.
ANALYSIS:
The Department received a Facility Use Application from Magical Eve Events, signed by Meera Shawla on May 5, 2026 to hold an India Independence Festival at Artesia Park in the Baseball fields on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The application requests to use the facility from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., which includes the set-up and clean-up time. Staff accepted the application fee of $50 and facility use deposit of $1,500, and is recommending the Council approve the application.
If the Large Event Facility Use Permit is approved, the following conditions will be applied to the applicant in accordance with Exhibit D of the Regulations:
1. The applicant is responsible to provide an operational plan including set up, clean up, event schedule, points of contact during the event, and a site plan at least one month prior to the event.
2. The applicant is responsible for paying all costs associated with the event, including facility use fees, staffing, insurance, and set-up/clean up. Event costs include the following:
a. Application Processing Fee: $50
b. Security Deposit (refundable): $1,500
c. Facility Use Fees: $1,810 (includes lighting from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) d. Staffing: 2 Recreation Staff for 5 hours: $580
e. Staffing: 2 Public Works Staff for 9 hours: $1044
f. Total Fees Charged: $4984
3. The applicant is responsible for providing event liability insurance with a minimum policy amount of $5,000,000 naming the City, its officers, employees and volunteers as additionally insured. The certificate of insurance must be received and approved by the City no less than 14 days prior to the event.
4. The applicant is responsible for any fees incurred by the Los Angeles County Department of Health in relation to securing a Community Event Permit and Health Permits for any food vendors and food trucks.
5. The applicant is responsible for any fees incurred by the Los Angeles County Fire Department in relation to securing a Fire Inspection for all structures constructed on the park facility for use at the event.
6. The applicant is responsible for any fees incurred by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for security services at the event.
7. The event venue will be limited to the inside of the Baseball Fields.
8. The applicant has been notified that use of the facility beyond the approved time-frame will incur additional staff time and facility use fees, which will be deducted from the event deposit should they go over.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The collection of the facility use fees would result in revenue to offset park maintenance resulting from the use of the facilities, and would cover additional Recreation and Public Works staff time for the event. All other costs associated with the event will be the responsibility of the applicant and there would be no negative impact to the City's General Fund.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit to Magical Eve Events to hold an India Independence Day Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Artesia Park according to the conditions set forth in the staff report.
Attachments
Magical Eve Events Facility Use application.pdf
Artesia- Facility Use Regulations- updated 4-13-26.pdf
1 CITY OF ARTESIA
FACILITY USE REGULATIONS
(Adopted by the Artesia City Council on April 13, 2026
by way of Resolution No. 26-3081)
I. Section 1.00 – PURPOSE
The City of Artesia, through its Parks and Recreation Department, strives to provide facilities and services that will enrich the recreational and leisure life of Artesia residents. The City’s Facility Use Regulations provide a fair and workable system for scheduling and controlling the use of the City’s recreation and community facilities.
These Regulations ensure that the use of available facilities is first available to programs supporting the Parks and Recreation Department, residents of the City, and then to non-residents if facilities are available. These Regulations enable the City’s staff to consistently provide service to the community and collect the assigned fees in accordance with the regulations approved by City Council. The Facility Use Regulations also allow the City to secure additional revenue by making its facilities available to others when not needed for City programs or functions so as to partially offset the City’s significant costs to maintain and support the City’s recreational and community facilities.
II. Section 2.00 – DEFINITIONS
The following terms and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
APPLICANT shall mean the Person who signs and submits a Facility Use Application to the City.
CARNIVAL shall mean a traveling amusement show featuring exhibits and rides.
CIRCUS shall mean a traveling company with varied performances by clowns, acrobats and trained animals.
CITY shall mean the City of Artesia, California, its officers, agents, and employees.
CITY MANAGER shall mean the City Manager of the City, or his or her designee.
CODE shall mean the Municipal Code of the City.
COMMERCIAL shall mean profit making, wholesale or retail activity conducted by Persons other than a Non-Profit Organization.
DEPARTMENT shall mean the Parks and Recreation Department. 2 EQUIPMENT shall include City recreational equipment, including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, and ball field maintenance equipment (e.g., rakes, bases, drag nets, screens, and nets), storage bins, utility vehicles, and other related equipment.
EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY shall mean speech or conduct, the sole or principal object of which is the expression, dissemination or communication of verbal, visual, literary or auditory opinions, views, or ideas. Expressive Activity includes public forum speech or conduct protected by the First Amendment to the United States or California Constitutions.
FACILITY shall include Artesia Park, A.J. Padelford Park, Baber Park, City Community Centers, and any City recreation building, sports fields and courts, batting cage, sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, BBQ pit, or playground thereon, and City streets, sidewalks, and public ways.
FACILITY USE APPLICATION shall mean the Department’s form requesting Use of a Facility. FACILITY USE PERMIT shall mean the Department’s consent granting Use of a Facility.
FESTIVAL shall mean an occasion for feasting or celebration, or a regularly recurring program of performances.
FIRE DEPARTMENT shall mean the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION shall mean any distribution of food, nonperishable or perishable items to the general public.
LEAGUE shall mean four or more teams associated together in a sports activity.
MANAGER shall mean the Manager of the Department, or his or her duly authorized representative.
NON-PROFIT ACTIVITY shall include those activities undertaken by a Non-Profit Organization which add to or support Parks and Recreation Department programs, and entail a charge by the Permittee designed to offset the City’s costs in supporting said activities.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION shall mean an organization registered as a non-profit corporation with the State of California Secretary of State and the Internal Revenue Service with current 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) status.
NON-RESIDENT shall mean a person, group, team, league or business not having or maintaining a principal residence, office, facility or business in the City. In the case of a group, team or organization, the Non-Resident group is composed of fifty percent (50%) or more members who do not have their principal residences in the City.
NON-RESIDENT NON-PROFIT shall mean a Non-Profit Organization whose membership 3 is composed of fifty percent (50%) or more Non-Residents.
PERSON shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, group, or organization of any kind.
PERMITTEE shall mean any Person given consent to Use a Facility by obtaining a Facility Use Permit.
PROFIT MAKING shall mean funds received as part of a program above the actual cost of conducting the activity.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY shall mean events consisting of more than three hundred (300) participants during any given time.
RESIDENT shall mean a person having or maintaining a principal residence in the City, or a government employee working for the City.
RESIDENT GROUP shall mean a person, group, team, league or business having or maintaining a principal residence, office, facility or business in the City. In the case of a group, team or organization, the Resident group is composed of fifty percent (50%) or more Residents.
RESIDENT NON-PROFIT shall mean a Non-Profit Organization who must meet the criteria set forth in Section 5.B.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT shall mean the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
STAFF shall mean City staff.
USE shall include meetings, activities, events, programs, processionals, picnics, food distribution, non-athletic gatherings, organized athletic team or league contests or tournaments, exhibits, dramatic performances, radio or television broadcasts (excluding broadcasts of spontaneous news events), fairs, festivals, carnivals, circuses, musical events, or similar events.
VEHICLE shall mean any wheeled conveyance, whether motor powered, animal drawn or self-propelled. The term shall include trailers of any size, kind, or description. The term shall not include baby carriages, wheelchairs, and vehicles used in the service of City Parks.
III. Section 3.00 – USES REQUIRING A FACILITY USE PERMIT A. Facilities available for public facility use include Artesia Park, A.J. Padelford Park, Baber Park, Albert O. Little Community Center, North Artesia Community Center, City recreation buildings, sports fields and courts, batting cage, sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, BBQ pit, or playground thereon, and City streets, sidewalks, and public ways.
B. A Facility Use Permit or a large event Facility Use Permit is required for the 4 following Uses when proposed to occur in or on any such Facilities:
1. Any picnic, food distribution, outing, or other similar non-athletic gathering organized by any Person for a common purpose and composed of thirty (30) or more Persons at any picnic area or BBQ pit.
All uses at covered picnic areas or for food distribution in any area require a Use Permit regardless of the number of persons in attendance.
2. Any public meeting, assembly, parade, processional or other similar Expressive Activity, organized by any Person and consisting of seventyfive (75) or more Persons gathered for a common purpose, including, but not limited to, drills, maneuvers, ceremonies, addresses, speeches, or political meetings, which will (1) impede, obstruct, impair or interfere with free use of public ways, (2) obstruct traffic flow, or (3) which do not comply with traffic or park regulations.
3. Any Facility Use involving three hundred (300) or more Persons gathered for a common purpose and not falling within the categories described in Sections
III.B.1 & III.B.2.
4. Any organized athletic team or league contests or tournaments.
5. Any exhibit, dramatic performance, play, motion picture, radio or television broadcast (excluding broadcasts of spontaneous news events), fair, festival, carnival, circus, musical event, or similar event.
6. Any Use requiring sound amplification.
7. Any instructional course, lesson, or class which is not run through the Department’s contract class program.
IV. Section 4.00 – USES NOT REQUIRING A FACILITY USE PERMIT A. A Facility Use Permit is not required for:
1. Any picnic, outing, or other similar non-athletic gathering organized by any Person for a common purpose and composed of less than thirty (30) Persons, with the exception of food distribution, when proposed to occur at any non-covered picnic area or BBQ pit.
2. Any public meeting, assembly, parade, processional or other similar Expressive Activity, organized by any Person and composed of lessthan seventy-five (75) Persons gathered for a common purpose, where the organizer has paid the applicable procession fee established by City Resolution No. 2009-2120, as provided in Exhibit A of this Resolution, and where all participants: (1) give way to others they encounter on the public way; (2) do not obstruct traffic flow; (3) obey all traffic regulations; and (4) obey all park regulations.
5 3. Any spontaneous Expressive Activity occasioned by news or affairs coming into public knowledge less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to such events. If practicable, the organizers should give at least four (4) hours advanced verbal or written notice to the Department prior to the spontaneous Expressive Activity informing the Department of the date and time of the event and providing an estimate of the approximate number of Persons who will be participating. Uses which require advance planning such as sports contests or tournaments organized at Artesia Park or A.J. Padelford Park, Uses requiring sound amplification, Festivals, Carnivals, or Circuses, or other Uses which require permits, licenses, insurance, or security personnel shall not be considered to be spontaneous Uses.
4. Spontaneous radio and television broadcasts of news events coming into public knowledge less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to such broadcast. If practicable, the organizers should give at least four (4) hours advanced verbal or written notice to the Department prior to the spontaneous news broadcast informing the Department of the date and time of the broadcast and providing an estimate of the approximate number of Persons who will be participating.
V. Section 5.00 – CLASSIFICATIONS OF USERS
A. Each Facility Use Application will be reviewed by the Department and classified into a group depending on the type of Person or Group submitting the Facility Use Application and the intended Use. The Department determines eligibility for each group. The City’s Use of Facilities has first priority. The classifications are listed in order of priority with Group “1” first, Group “2” second, etc.
Group 1 City. Use organized, sponsored, co-sponsored, or conducted by the City.
Group 2 Resident Non-Profit. Use by Resident Non-Profit groups which add to and support Parks and Recreation Department programs.
Group 3 Non-Resident Non-Profit. Use by Non-Resident Non-Profit Groups which add to and support Parks and Recreation
Department programs.
Group 4 Resident. Use by Residents, Resident Groups, or Businesses within the City which are holding private uses or programs which are not complimenting or supporting the Parks and Recreation Department programs.
Group 5 Non-Resident. Use by Non-Residents, Non-Resident Groups, Non-Resident Non-Profits or Businesses outside the City which are holding private uses or programs which are not
complimenting or supporting the Parks and Recreation
6 Department programs.
B. Specifications for Group 2 Users
An organization shall not be considered for Group 2–Resident Non-Profit priority unless and until the organization proves that it is registered as a nonprofit corporation or tax-exempt organization with the State of California Secretary of State and the Internal Revenue Service with current 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) status, and meets at least two of the following criteria:
1. Has its principle permanent meeting place in the City.
2. The Non-Profit Organization provides sufficient information for Staff to determine that the primary purpose of the organization is to serve the City’s community and at least fifty percent (50%) of its members either reside in the City, are employed in the City, or are owners or operators of a business or other establishment in the City
3. Provides substantial services to organizations located in the City or to persons residing in the City
The organization must submit the following:
a. a copy of its State incorporation papers and by-laws; b. a copy of their State of California Secretary of State and Internal Revenue Service forms with current 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) status;
c. a summary of services provided to the City depicting the organization’s primary purpose is to serve the City’s community; and d. a copy of a current membership roster showing residency of members.
C. Specifications for Group 3 Users
An organization shall not be considered for Group 3–Non-Resident NonProfit priority unless and until the organization satisfies the criteria for Group 2 Users as specified in Section V.B. above, with the exception of the residency requirement specified in Section V.B.1, V.B.2, and V.B.5.c.
D. Specifications for Group 4 Users
To be considered a Group 4 User, a Person or Business must have a primary residence in the City. For groups, teams or leagues, at least fifty percent (50%) of its members must reside in the City.
E. Specifications for Group 5 Users
All other users or groups which do not meet the criteria for Groups 2-4 shall be considered Group 5 Users.
F. Specifications Public Assembly Use
An applicant shall be a Non-Profit Organization or applicable group who apply to conduct large scale events and who shall be subject to satisfying the following criteria and submitting to the following information with the Facility Use Application to the Department:
7 1. The address (include City) of the principal and permanent meeting place of the organization.
2. An updated membership roster that lists the name, residence address (including City), and phone number of each member. Membership rosters will be kept confidential and will be used only for verifying residency status.
3. A roster of the organization’s event committee shall be submitted with the names, addresses (including City), and phone number of each member.
4. Activity and implementation plan that includes a description, program, and itinerary for all activities.
5. The plot plan for the site of the intended use and specifications of all equipment, furnishings, sound, electrical, structures, etc.
6. All required special permits from the Fire Department, Building and Safety Official, Health Department, and local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
VI. Section 6.00 – USE HOURS OF AVAILABILITY FOR FACILITY USES Facility Use Permits are limited to the Department’s hours of availability and what is deemed to be conductive to the peace and safety of the community. All Uses are subject to date availability. The City reserves the right to set hours of operation on a seasonal basis.
ALBERT O. LITTLE COMMUNITY CENTER AND ARTESIA PARK
A. Community Center
Sunday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
B. Sheltered/Unsheltered Picnic Areas
Sunday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
C. Diamonds/Sports Fields/Courts (Sports Uses)
Sunday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
D. Grass Areas (Non-Sports Uses)
8 Sunday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (or until sunset for unlit grass areas)
Friday – Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (or until sunset for unlit grass areas)
NORTH ARTESIA COMMUNITY CENTER AND A.J. PADELFORD PARK
A. Community Center
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
B. Sheltered Picnic Area
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Artesia Municipal Code Section 5-8.01, no person shall enter or remain in any public park in the City between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day. Section 5-8.01 does not apply to persons attending events or activities authorized by the City.
VII. Section 7.00 – FACILITY USE REGULATIONS
Use of the Facilities shall be subject to the Department’s control. Facility Use Permits may be issued provided such issuance is in accordance with all requirements of the Code and these rules and regulations. Applicants should thoroughly review these rules and regulations to become familiar with all fees, policies, and procedures. Facility Use Permits shall be issued according to the following limitations, with the exception of City Uses:
A. Filing Facility Use Applications
1. Applicants requesting Use of a Facility may make reservations up to six months in advance of the intended Use. (See Section VII.B. – Time for Filing Facility Use Applications.)
2. All Facility Use Applications shall be made on official forms provided by the Department and must be deemed completed in order to process the application.
3. The Applicant’s filing of a Facility Use Application does not constitute approval.
4. The Applicant must present valid identification with the filing of a 9 Facility Use Application to establish (1) residency, (2) Non-Profit Organization status
(if applicable), (3) applicability of fees, and (4) the amount of fees, if any. No exceptions.
5. A person of at least twenty-one (21) years of age must sign and submit the Facility Use Application.
6. Facility Use Applications requesting the Use of any Facility for the following purposes requires the Applicant to apply for a large event Facility Use Permit:
a. Use of athletic fields or sports courts at Artesia Park or Padelford Park by priority Groups 2–5 for organized sports contests or sports tournaments. (See Exhibit B – Athletic Teams and Leagues.)
b. Use of Facilities involving three hundred (300) or more Persons gathered for a common purpose or Use of Facilities requiring sound amplification. (See Exhibit C – Large Groups and Special Equipment.)
c. Festivals, Carnivals, or Circuses. (See Exhibit D – Festivals, Carnivals and Circuses.)
7. The Applicant shall provide the Department with a single contact who is to serve as the responsible representative for the Use. The responsible representative must be present at all times during the time allotted on the approved Facility Use Permit.
8. The Facility Use Application must include preparation, set-up, and clean-up times should the Applicant require time to decorate or make other preparations.
9. The Applicant shall be responsible for securing all required permits, licenses, and/or insurance policies (see Exhibit F – Insurance Requirements). An Applicant requesting Use of a Facility for food distribution shall submit copies of required and necessary Los Angeles County Health Department permits issued to the Applicant for the food distribution with the filing of the Facility Use Application.
10. Application Fees:
An Applicant must submit fee of $250 at the time of filing an application. The fee will be applied to the security deposit and fees applicable to the Use less $50 for the processing fee. All payments of fees shall be made to the City of Artesia. The remaining rental fees shall be paid no later than two (2) weeks prior to the reservation. Payments are accepted in the form of cash, check, money order, cashier’s check, 10 or credit card.
11. Security Deposit Fee
a. All Facility Use Applications must be signed and submitted with a security deposit before consideration of Facility Use Permit Approval. The security deposit fee is necessary and must be adequate to cover any potential damage, anticipated police, public works, or recreation services costs, before consideration of Facility Use Permit Approval.
b. All Facility Use Applications for large event Facility Uses (see Section VII.A.6.) must be signed and submitted with the security deposit determined by the Department to be necessary and adequate based upon the Use to cover any anticipated police, public works, or recreation service costs, before consideration of large event Facility Use Permit approval.
c. The security deposit set forth shall secure the performance of the Applicant/Permittee’s obligations. Charges for additional costs incurred by the City as a result of the Use, including, but not limited to, cleaning or repair costs, or Staff Overtime Fees (see Section VII.F.1.h.) shall be deducted from the security deposit.
The balance of the security deposit will be refunded within fourteen (14) working days from date of Use together with a statement showing any charges made against such security deposit by the Department.
12. Facility Use Permit Fee
a. Payment of Facility Use Permit Fees shall be made in full a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to the intended Use and prior to the issuance of a facility use permit.
b. All established Facility Use fees have been reviewed and approved by City Council. (See Exhibit A – Facility Use Fee Schedule.) Any exceptions or special requests not covered by this policy must be submitted in writing to the Manager and shall be reviewed by the City Manager.
c. The Permittee agrees to and shall be liable for all Sheriff’s Department and additional charges incurred by the City at a rate equal to the Sheriff’s Department billing rate for Sheriff’s Department costs for any disturbances caused by the Permittee’s guests.
Cancellation Fee
A Person holding an advance reservation for Use of a Facility and 11 desiring to cancel such reservation shall be subject to the withholding of a portion of, or the entire, security deposit and/or fees:
a. Reservations cancelled at least four (4) months prior to the event:
Rental Fees (if paid) – Full Refund
Security Deposit – Less 10% processing fee
b. Reservations cancelled at least two (2) months prior to the event:
Rental Fees (if paid) – 50% Refund
Security Deposit – 50% Refund
c. Reservations cancelled less than two (2) months prior to the event: When Rental Fees are paid:
Rental Fees – No Refund Security Deposit – Full Refund
When Rental Fees are not paid:
Security Deposit – No Refund
Waiver or Reduction of Fees
a. Users are assessed different fee amounts based on the type of user Group 2-5, as outlined in Exhibit A: Facility Use Fee Schedule. All Facility Users shall pay the facility use fees corresponding to the type of user Group. No additional
discounts or waivers shall be offered.
B. Time for Filing Facility Use Applications
1. Facility Use Applications for all Uses shall be filed at least thirty (30) days in advance of the desired Use. Any application submitted within thirty (30) days of the desired Use shall be filed at least seven (7) businesses days prior to the desired Use date to allow for processing.
The intensity of the desired use will be taken into consideration in the ability to process an application within seven (7) businesses days.
2. Applicants may submit Facility Use Applications up to six (6) months in advance.
3. Submission of a Facility Use Application shall not imply or constitute a guarantee of use of the Facility. Applications shall not advertise or print invitations prior to receiving written approval of the Use.
4. The Department may permit Applicants to apply for continuous Use of Facilities up to a maximum of three (3) non-consecutive dates per year, per Facility Use Application. Resident Non-Profit Organizations may apply for continuous Use of Facilities up to four (4) nonconsecutive dates per year.
5. The Department, in its sole discretion, may permit Applicants for athletic teams and leagues large event Facility Use Permits to apply for continuous use of Facilities for more than three (3) dates per 12 year, per Facility Use Application in order to facilitate necessary advanced planning for athletic contests or tournaments.
6. The Department may preempt continuously scheduled Uses in the event of City use of the Facility or a national or local emergency that requires the City’s utilization of the reserved Facility during the emergency.
C. Standards for Approval of Facility Use Applications and Issuance of Facility Use Permits
1. Facility Use Permits shall only be issued to Applicants twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
2. No Use is permitted which is in violation of City, County, State, or Federal laws.
3. No Facility Use shall be granted for Commercial activity.
4. The Department may impose reasonable conditions or restrictions on the granting of a Facility Use Permit as is necessary to coordinate multiple uses of public property, assure preservation of public property and public places, prevent dangerous, unlawful or impermissible uses, protect the safety of Persons and property, and to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the Facility, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
a. Restrictions on fires, fireworks, amplified sound, dance or sports events, use of animals, Equipment or Vehicles, the number of Persons to be present, the location of any bandstand or stage, or any other use which appears likely to create a risk of
unreasonable harm to the use and enjoyment of the Facility by others, or of damage to the Facility;
b. A requirement that the Applicant post a security deposit calculated to include the cost of repair for any damage to Facilities and/or Equipment, or the cost of clean up, or both; c. A requirement that the Applicant pay a fee to defray the Department’s cost of furnishing adequate security personnel during the proposed Use;
d. A requirement that the Applicant pay any required business license tax or other required fees;
e. A requirement that the Applicant furnish additional sanitary and refuse facilities based on the Use for which the permit is being sought; and/or
13 f. A requirement that the Applicant provide evidence of insurance that the Manager determines to be necessary and adequate based upon the Use, other than, or in addition to, insurance required under Exhibit G of these regulations (e.g., Uses involving the movement of large loads may require motor carrier’s or
trucker’s liability insurance).
g. A requirement that the Applicant provide evidence of required and necessary Los Angeles County Health Department permits for Use of a Facility for food distribution.
5. The Department shall require a chaperon for every fifteen (15) youths under age eighteen (18) years at a dance or social function. Chaperons must be twenty-one (21) years or older. The Department shall also request a list of chaperons.
6. The applicant is responsible for providing security personnel that are licensed and certified by the State of California. The cost for security is the responsibility of the Permittee.
D. Approval and Denial of Facility Use Applications
1. A Facility Use Application is not considered approved until (1) the Applicant delivers to the Department the Facility Use Application, Application fee, Facility Use Permit fee, security deposit, certificate of insurance or insurance fee, written evidence of permits and licenses (if applicable), and any other items deemed necessary by the Department; and (2) the Department, based on the Applicant’s satisfaction of all permit requirements and/or conditions, approves such Use in writing, or in the case of a Facility Use Application for a large event Facility Use, the City Council, approves the Use at a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
2. A copy of the Facility Use Application will be returned to the Applicant after approval or denial.
3. The Department shall not deny Facility Use Applications based upon the content of any Expressive Activity conveyed by the Use, the identity of associational relationships of the Applicant, or any assumptions or predictions as to the amount of hostility which may be aroused in the public by the content, if any, ofspeech or messages conveyed by the Use.
4. The Department may deny Facility Use Applications on the following, but not limited to, bases:
a. The proposed Use will unreasonably interfere with or detract from public health, safety, or welfare, or from the general public use and enjoyment of the Facility.
14 b. The proposed Use will entail an extraordinary expense or operation by the City.
c. The Facilities and/or Equipment desired have been reserved for another Use on the day and hours requested in the application. d. The proposed Use will require the use of an entire City park. e. The proposed Use will interfere with City-sponsored programs. f. The Applicant has not paid all applicable security deposits or Facility Use Permit fees, or any checks for such fees or security deposits were returned to the City for insufficient funds. g. The Applicant previously used a City Facility, and, due to lack of cleaning or damage to the Facility and/or Equipment, did not receive all of the Application deposit back, or that Applicant failed to pay all fees or balances on Facilities or Equipment as arranged with the City.
h. The Applicant has failed to meet all Los Angeles County health and safety standards and requirements for food distribution.
5. Appealing Department Denials of Facility Use Applications.
Within ten (10) business days after receipt of the security deposit and the Facility Use Application, the Departmentshall apprise the Applicant of its reasons for denying the Facility Use Application or of any condition attached to the issuance of a Facility Use Permit. The Applicant shall have the right to appeal in writing, within five (5) days, to the City Manager. The appeal must include a copy of the notice of denial or conditions, a brief recitation of the basis of the appeal, and any other information, which the appellant may wish to submit. The City Manager will sustain or overrule the Department’s decision within five (5) business days of the appeal. The decision of the City Manager is final.
Facility Use Applications denied within thirty (30) days of the desired use shall file an appeal at least three (3) business days in advance of the desired use date to allow for processing time.
E. Indemnification, Insurance, and Subrogation
1. The Permittee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all losses, costs, expenses, claims, liabilities, actions, or damages, including liability for injuries to any person or persons or damage to property arising at any time during and/or arising out of or in any way connected with Permittee’s use or occupancy of the Facility or adjoining property, unless solely caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, 15 employees, or agents.
2. Permittee shall procure and maintain general liability insurance against any and all losses, costs, expenses, claims, liabilities, actions, or damages, including liability for injuries to any person or persons or damage to property arising at any time during and/or arising out of or in any way connected with Permittee’s use or occupancy of the City’s facilities and adjoining property in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such insurance shall name the City, its officers, employees, and agents as additional insured’s prior to the rental date of the Facility. Permittee shall file certificates of such insurance with the City, which shall be endorsed to provide thirty (30) days’ notice to the City of cancellation or any change of coverage or limits. If a copy of the insurance certificates is not on file prior to the event, the City may deny access to the Facility.
3. Permittee shall report any personal injuries or property damage arising at any time during and/or arising out of or in any way connected with Permittee’s use or occupancy of the City’s Facilities and adjoining property to the Manager or his/her designee, in writing and as soon as practicable.
4. Permittee waives any right of recovery against the City, its officers, employees, and agents for fires, floods, earthquakes, civil disturbances, regulation of any public authority, and other causes beyond the City’s control. Permittee shall not charge results of “acts of God” to the City, its officers, employees, or agents.
5. Permittee waives any right of recovery against the City, its officers, employees, and agents for indemnification, contribution, or declaratory relief arising out of or in any way connected with Permittee’s use or occupancy of the Facility and adjoining property, even if the City, its officers, employees, or agents seek recovery against Permittee.
F. Conditions of Facility Use
1. General Facility Use Permit and Permittee Rules and Regulations a. The Permittee is an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of the City or Department.
b. The Facility shall be used for the purpose stated in the Facility Use Permit and no other use will be permitted.
c. Persons will not be permitted inside any Facility in excess of the established capacity of that Facility.
d. Facility Use Permits shall not be transferred or assigned without the prior written consent of the Department.
16 e. The Permittee shall not sublease the Facility to another Person to use the Facility for the period that Permittee has been allowed by the Facility Use Permit.
f. The Permittee shall not allow another Person to use the Facility for the period that Permittee has been allowed by the Facility Use Permit.
g. All Facility Use Schedules and Permits shall be issued for specific Facilities and/or Equipment and for specific hours, and the Facilities must be vacated as scheduled.
h. The Permittee shall pay an additional Staff fee (referred to herein as “Staff Overtime Fee”) of fifty-eight ($58.00) per hour for Use of a Facility beyond the Department’s hours of
operation.
i. Immediately prior to any Use of any Facility building the Permittee shall check in with and notify the Department of the Permittee’s intent to enter the building. Permittee shall complete a Pre-Use Inspection of the facility with Staff prior to beginning any Use setup. Permittee shall also complete a PostUse Inspection of the facility with Staff prior to leaving the facility.
j. The Permittee shall ensure that no disorderly or unseemly conduct be allowed in any City facility. Applicant may be liable for additional charges requiring law enforcement callouts.
2. Set Up · Clean Up · Decorations
a. Immediately prior to and after any Use of any Facility, the Permittee and Staff shall complete and sign Pre-Use and PostUse Inspection of the facility. b. The Permittee shall take full financial responsibility for any damage to or loss of City property or Equipment identified in the Condition of Inventory Checklist that occurs as a result of the Permittee’s Use and will be required to pay for same based on the current cost of repair or replacement. Funds to pay for damages or losses shall be deducted from the security deposit or paid additionally if the charge for damage is more than the security deposit. Until payment is received, the City shall have the right to revoke the Permittee’s current Facility Use Permit and reject future Facility Use Applications.
c. The Permittee/responsible representative listed on the Facility Use Application must be present at all times during the Use, including setup, opening, closing, and cleanup.
17 d. The Permittee, caterers, bands, florists, transporters of rental equipment, and related individuals will not be permitted access to the Facility prior to or after the Use time period. Permittee shall be responsible for arranging access during the time requested for entry and exit of the Facility.
e. The Permittee shall not prepare or decorate the Facility prior to the Use start time.
f. The Permittee is responsible for setting up, decorating, cleaning, and restoring the Facility and/or Equipment to its condition prior to Use. The Permittee shall pick up, bag, and remove all trash generated by all activity in any way connected with the Facility’s Use, leaving the
Facility clean and free of all trash and litter. The Permittee shall also leave all fixtures, if any, in good working condition.
Everything must be accomplished prior to the closing time stated in the Facility Use Permit and Staff may utilize the Condition of Inventory Checklist (see Section VII.F.2.b.) to ensure that this provision is satisfied. Should the Permittee fail to do so, the City’s actual cost to do so will be deducted from the security deposit.
g. The City takes no responsibility for Permittee’s items left in or on the Facility.
h. The Permittee shall not drive or permit to be driven nails, hooks, tacks, screws, staples, poles, stakes or other forms of fasteners into any part of the Facility and shall not make or allow to be made any alterations of any kind therein. No putty shall be permitted on any part of the Facility. No rice, birdseed, confetti, glitter or other similar items shall be thrown in or around any Facility. No open flames are permitted. However, the Manager may, by written consent, permit centerpiece candles if the Manager determines the fire safety of the candles to be adequate under the circumstances.
i. No signs, posters, pictures, advertisements, names or notices shall be inscribed, displayed, printed, or affixed to any part of the outside of any Facility without the Department’s prior written approval based upon content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions.
j. Any decorating or other alterations to any Facility are subject to the Department’s approval based upon content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions. No structures may be erected or assembled on premises, nor may extraordinary electrical, mechanical, or other equipment be brought thereon unless 18 written approval has been obtained from the Department. All Use of Facilities shall comply with all State and local fire, health and safety laws and all decorative materials must either be made of non-combustible substances or treated with State approved flame retardant.
k. All exit doors must be operable and no part of any stairway, hallway, corridor, or exit may be used in a way that obstructs its use as an exit.
3. Use of City Equipment and Storage of Permittee’s Equipment a. Equipment may not be removed, relocated, or taken from any Facility. The Permittee may only use Equipment normally located at the Facility with the prior written approval of the Department. Should the Permittee remove, relocate, or take City Equipment from any Facility, the cost to replace or relocate the City Equipment will be deducted from the security deposit. b. Storage of the Permittee’s personal equipment and materials is not permitted at any Facility without the Department’s prior written consent as to the type of equipment or materials to be stored, the facility or container that will used to store the equipment or materials, and the location of the storage facility or container. Should the Permittee store personal equipment and materials at any Facility without the Department’s prior written consent, the Department retains the right to dispose of the equipment and bill the Permittee for the disposal cost. c. City owned utility vehicles shall not be made available for use and shall not be used by the Permittee.
d. The Permittee may be authorized to drive personal utility vehicles on park grounds with the prior written consent of the Department and under reasonable terms and conditions as imposed by the Department and the Facility Use Permit. The Permittee shall not drive any other type of motorized vehicles on fields or green space.
e. The Permittee shall secure the approval of the Department before using audio/visual systems, public address systems, and live or recorded amplified music.
4. Miscellaneous
a. The City shall have the right to control and operate the public portions of the Facilities, the heating and air conditioning, and any common use areas, in a manner deemed best for the City. 19 b. Staff shall be assigned to be present during the Use. Staff shall be responsible for, and have complete authority over, the Facility, all Equipment, participants and Uses, and shall have the authority to request changes in Use, a reduction in the volume of noise created or emanating from the Use, or cessation of Use for public safety and wellbeing, and the group(s) using the Facility must comply with these requests or instructions.
c. Failure to comply with Staff instructions or requests shall result in a loss of all fees, security deposits paid, and cessation of Use. d. The City shall provide normal use building maintenance.
However, should additional maintenance be required, due to damage or an abnormal condition caused by the Permittee, the security deposit will be surrendered to cover any and all janitorial fees and/or repair fees incurred by the Department as a result of same. Permittees will not be allowed continued Use of any Facility or Equipment until such fees are submitted. e. Buildings shall be vacated no later than 10:00 p.m. on Friday through Saturday and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and outdoor activities no later than 10:00 p.m. on Friday through Saturday evenings, unless it is co-sponsored by the City.
Outdoor usage Sunday through Thursday shall be no later than 8:00 p.m. Buildings are not available for Use City holidays or holiday eves unless prior written consent is granted by the City Council based upon Staff availability and any extraordinary expense or operation the City may incur as a result of the Use date.
f. The Permittee shall not use the City or Department’s name to suggest endorsement or sponsorship of Use without the prior written consent of the Department.
g. The Permittee shall observe, obey, and comply with all applicable City, County, State, and Federal laws, and these rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the City’s Public Parks and Public Restrooms Code (Artesia Mun. Code, title 5, ch. 8, §§ 5-8.01-5-8.06.) and the Noise Code (Artesia Mun.
Code, title 5, ch. 2, §§ 5-2.05, 5-2.06(a)-(b), & 5-2.07(a).). h. The Permittee shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliations, and/or disability. i. No publicity shall be made of the Use and no advertising shall be exhibited in or on Facilities prior to the issuance of the Facility Use Permit and unless expressly authorized in the Facility Use Permit. Approved publicity shall clearly and 20 accurately identify the name of the sponsoring organization or individual.
j. No gambling of any kind shall be conducted on or in Facilities.
An exception applies to charitable bingo games, raffles, or casino nights sponsored by Non-Profit Organizations as funding mechanisms to provide support for the Non-Profit
Organizations’ beneficial and charitable purposes.
k. The Permittee shall insure that no illegal or disorderly conduct shall be allowed in any Facility. The Permittee shall take full responsibility for the conduct of those using the Facility and Equipment and shall see to it that unauthorized portions of the Facility are not used.
l. No collection of donations or contributions, and no sale of entry tickets or of anything of value shall be made on City property without the Department’s prior written consent, nor shall any City property be used for purposes of personal gain. Charges of this nature are subject to the Department’s approval.
m. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited and shall not be permitted in or on any Facility, with the exception of the Community Center when requested and approved in writing by the Manager for City sponsored or co-sponsored events. (Artesia Municipal Code, title 5, ch. 8, § 5-8.02.) The City reserves the right to place restrictions on the use of alcoholic beverages in accordance with state law and Department policy. No alcoholic beverages are permitted for Community Center Uses expressly conducted for Persons under the age of 21. (See Exhibit G – Serving of Alcoholic Beverages).
n. Where applicable, the Permittee shall demonstrate proof of adequate insurance coverage. (See Exhibit F – Insurance Requirements.)
o. Where applicable, the Permittee shall provide reasonable security for the permitted Use to insure the safety and security of Persons and/or personal property. (See Exhibit E – Security.) p. Inspection and permits by the Fire Department to assure compliance with public assembly regulations may be required at the Permittee’s expense. The Permittee shall be present during such inspection and be billed directly by the Fire Department. q. The City is not liable for accidents or injuries to Persons, or loss of or damage to group or individual personal property that occurs in connection with the permitted Use, unless solely caused by the negligence of the City, its officers, employees, or 21 agents.
5. Failure of Permittee to Comply with the Conditions of Facility Use a. Should the Permittee fail to comply with any provision of the Conditions of Facility Use, and such failure results in the City incurring damages, losses, expenses, fees, or costs (“costs”) for which the security deposit is insufficient to collect, the City may, and retains the right to, file a civil collection action against the Permittee for payment of all or part of the costs should the City bill the Permittee for all or part of the costs, and the Permittee fails to pay the monies owed within the time specified in the bill.
G. Cancellation and Revocation
1. The Permittee is responsible for notifying the Department of any changes in Use, including cancellations of advance reservations.
Permittees shall be liable for cancellation fees, including, but not limited to, the nonrefundable application fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) and applicable fees as outlined in Section VII.A.12 outlined above. If the security deposit is insufficient to collect the forfeit fee, the City may, and retains the right to, file a civil collection action against the Permittee for payment of all or part of the forfeit fee if the City bills the Permittee for all or part of the forfeit fee and the Permittee fails to pay the monies owed within the time specified in the bill.
2. The Department has the authority to revoke an advance Facility reservation or a Facility Use Permit at any time whenever false information has been reported to the City or Department, or there has been a violation of any City, County, State or Federal laws, or these rules and regulations, or any condition or restriction under which the Facility Use Permit was issued. A revocation of an advance Facility reservation shall result in the loss of the application deposit. A revocation of a Facility Use Permit may result in the Department denying the Permittee further Use of the Facility and Permittee shall forfeit a portion or all of the rental fee and/or the security deposit.
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARTESIA
FACILITY USE FEE SCHEDULE
Room/Area of Use Maximum
Capacity
Minimum
Hours of Use
Group 2 and
Group 3 Users
Group 4 Users Group 5 Users Security
Deposit
Albert O. Little Community Center
Meeting Room A or B 40 2 hours $30 per hour $50 per hour $80 per hour $150 Southeast Multipurpose
Room
75 5 hours $36 per hour $60 per hour $90 per hour $150
East Multipurpose Room 150 5 hours $60 per hour $100 per hour $130 per hour $150 West Auditorium 150 5 hours $78 per hour $130 per hour $160 per hour $150 Entire Hall 300 5 hours $132 per hour $220 per hour $250 per hour $300 Artesia Park
Unsheltered Picnic Area *1 None Free Free Free $50
Sheltered Picnic Area 10 tables 4 hours $15 per hour $25 per hour $55 per hour $75 Sports Courts: Tennis,
Basketball, Soccer
* 1 hour $10 per hour $15 per hour $20 per hour $150
Lightsfor a single type of
Sports Court
* 1 hour $5 per hour $5 per hour $5 per hour
Baseball Diamonds
1,2,3, or 4 No Lights
* 1 hour $30 per hour
per field
$50 per hour
per field
$80 per hour
per field
$150
Lightsforsingle Baseball
Diamonds
* 1 hour $10 per hour
per field
$10 per hour
per field
$10 per hour
per field
Estimate
Costs2
Pee Wee Diamonds & Open
Space Areas
* 1 hour $30 per hour
per area
$50 per hour
per area
$80 per hour
per area
$150
Grass Area Inside Baseball
Diamond Fence – No Lights
* 1 hour $60 per hour $100 per hour $130 per hour $500
1 Outdoor spaces have variable capacities depending on the type and location of the Use. 2 Users requesting use of field lights will be charged an estimated light security fee based on the estimated duration and time of day of the event and expected sunset time. Any unused light security funds will be refunded following the use along with the security deposit. If the light security fee is insufficient for the time the lights are on, the balance will be deducted from the facility use security deposit.
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A-2
Baseball Diamonds 1-4
Tournament & Snack Bark
Use/No Lights
* Maximum of
14 hours
$720 per day $1,200 per day $1,500 per day $800
Field Lights for tournament
and grass area use (all lights).
* 1 hour $40 per hour $40 per hour $40 per hour Estimate Costs2
Room/Area of Use Maximum
Capacity
Minimum
Hours of Use
Group 2 and
Group 3 Users
Group 4 Users Group 5 Users Security
Deposit
North Artesia Community Center/AJ Padelford Park
Multipurpose Room 120 5 hours $60 per hour $100 per hour $130 per hour $150 Classrooms A, B, or C 20 1 hour $15 per hour $25 per hour $55 per hour $150 Sheltered Picnic Area 5 tables 4 hours $15 per hour $25 per hour $55 per hour $100 Basketball Court * 1 hour $10 per hour $15 per hour $20 per hour $150 Open Space * 1 hour $30 per hour $50 per hour $80 per hour $150 All Uses scheduled outside of facility operational hours will be assessed a $58 per hour staff fee to keep facilities open. At no time will a facility use occur without staff members present.
The Facility Use Fee Schedule will be reviewed annually to ensure the fees assessed are adequate to recover the cost of operations in association with facility uses.
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF ARTESIA
LARGE EVENT FACILITY USE PERMITS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
ATHLETIC TEAMS AND LEAGUES
A. Use of the athletic fields or courts at Artesia Park or A.J. Padelford Park by Priority Groups 2–5 for organized sports team or sports tournament uses will require a large event Facility Use Permit, a maintenance security deposit as determined by the Department to be necessary and adequate under the circumstances, and the approval of the City Council.
B. Continuous Use of the athletic fields or courts at Artesia Park or A.J. Padelford Park for organized sports team or sports tournament uses recommended for approval by the Parks and Recreation Department require payment of facility use fees in accordance with the City Facility Use Fee Schedule (see Exhibit A).
C. The large event Facility Use Permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed 15 days in one month to permit other use of the athletic fields and to allow for the recovery of athletic fields.
D. The large event Facility Use Permit shall only be issued for Use of the athletic fields when there is no City Use of the fields.
E. The large event Facility Use Permit shall be applied for in the manner set forth in the City’s Facility Use Regulations and require approval of the Manager. All rules and regulations established by the City shall be followed in conducting said sports team or sports tournament Use.
F. In addition to the Facility Use Application requirements set forth in Section VII.C. of the Facility Use Regulations, a Facility Use Application for an organized sports team or sports tournament Use is not considered approved until the Applicant delivers to the Department the team rosters of teams participating in the athletic Use.
G. In order to maintain the quality and long range scheduling of the Artesia and Padelford Parks for organized sports team or sports tournament Use, Permittee shall keep and maintain the athletic fields or courts in a good and clean condition (e.g., by picking up and properly disposing of trash left by Permittee and/or event participants, not causing the pooling of water on the athletic fields after hosing down fields, etc.). Should extra maintenance be required, due to an abnormal condition caused by the Permittee, the security deposit will be surrendered to cover said maintenance and damages.
H. See Exhibit F for applicable insurance requirements.
I. The City may cancel uses of Artesia or A.J. Padelford Parks for any of the following reasons:
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1. The City is engaged in repair work involving any of the Facilities scheduled to be utilized.
2. The Department has determined at check-in time that heavy rains have rendered the athletic fields or courts unusable.
3. The Department has determined at check-in time that the health and safety of participants are threatened due to impending conditions, including, but not limited to, heavy rains, excessive heat, or smog alerts.
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EXHIBIT C
CITY OF ARTESIA
LARGE EVENT FACILITY USE PERMITS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
LARGE GROUPS AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
A. Facility Uses involving large groups exceeding three hundred (300) Persons gathered for a common purpose or requiring sound amplification require large event Facility Use Permits, Use Fees (see Exhibit A — Facility Use Fee Schedule), additional fees as outlined in Exhibit D—Large Event Facility Use Permits and Additional Fees, and the approval of the City Council.
B. Plot plans/maps shall accompany large event Facility Use Applications for Uses involving sound amplification, tents, booths, bleachers, special equipment, or large groups exceeding three hundred (300) Persons.
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EXHIBIT D
CITY OF ARTESIA
LARGE EVENT FACILITY USE PERMITS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
FESTIVALS, CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES
A. Festival, Carnival and Circus large event Facility Use Permits shall be applied for in the manner set forth in the City’s Facility Use Regulations and require the approval of the City Council. All rules and regulations established by the City shall be followed in conducting said Festival, Carnival, or Circus.
B. A one thousand five hundred dollar ($1,500) refundable cash security deposit (see Section VII.A.11.b. – Security Deposit Fee) and liability insurance bond in the minimum amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000) with the City of Artesia named as additional insured, must be on file with the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Festival/Carnival/Circus equipment entering the Facilities.
C. Festivals, Carnivals, or Circuses, for which the large event Facility Use Permittee’s employees are used to set up or operate, are required to show evidence of workers’ compensation insurance.
D. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall file a plot plan/map of the physical arrangements of the Festival/Carnival/Circus (i.e., location of tents, canopies, temporary membrane structures, stages, seating, portable toilets, etc.) with the Department. The ratio of the number of portable toilets to the projected number of Festival/Carnival/Circus participants shall comply with applicable State Health Department and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The Department must approve the plot plan/map prior to approval of the large event Facility Use Permit for the Festival/Carnival/Circus. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall adhere to the approved plot plan/map.
E. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall file an operation plan with the Department. The operation plan shall describe the set up operations and clean up operations, including the time periods allowed for each, who and how many persons will be involved, and arrangements for trash and debris containment and removal. The Department must approve the operation plan prior to approval of the large event Facility Use Permit for the Festival/Carnival/Circus. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall adhere to the approved operation plan.
F. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall file a program itinerary with the Department. The program itinerary shall include the timing of events to occur, information on plans to ensure occupancy/participant attendance, and crowd control plans for before, during, and after the event. The Department must approve the program itinerary prior to approval of the large event Facility Use Permit for the Festival/Carnival/Circus. The large event Facility Use D-2
Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall adhere to the approved program itinerary.
G. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall file a parking, traffic control, and circulation plan with the Department. The Department must approve the plan prior to approval of the large event Facility Use Permit for the Festival/Carnival/Circus. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall adhere to the approved parking, traffic control, and circulation plan.
H. The large event Facility Use Permittee shall submit to the City, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Festival/Carnival/Circus opening, the name, address, and phone numbers of the Festival/Carnival/Circus’ management.
I. Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall submit a list of Festival/Carnival/Circus personnel to the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Festival/Carnival/Circus equipment entering the City. The Department must have the names and phone numbers of Festival/Carnival/Circus representatives who can be reached twenty-four (24) hours a day.
J. Festival/Carnival/Circus personnel, who will be working at least two (2) weeks prior to the Festival/Carnival opening, shall complete and file investigation cards with the Sheriff’s Department. These cards may be obtained from the Department.
K. The large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall obtain all applicable electrical and safety permits from the City’s Building and Safety Department. Inspections will be made by appointment only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
L. It is the responsibility of the large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management to observe, obey, and comply with all applicable City, County, State, and Federal laws, these Facility Use rules and regulations, and any special rules and regulations governing Festivals, Carnivals or Circuses.
M. It is the responsibility of the large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management to observe, obey, and comply with all applicable noise and sound limitations imposed by the large event Facility Use Permit in order to ensure that disturbance to surrounding residents is minimized.
N. It is the responsibility of the large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management to observe, obey, and comply with all applicable standards in the operation of elevators and/or portable amusement rides (including bungee jumping) during the Festival/Carnival/Circus, including, but not limited to, California Code of Regulations, title 8, chapter 4, subchapter 6, California Code of Regulations, title 8, article 35, sections 3900 to 3920, and California Labor Code sections 7901 to 7906. Further, the large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for the operation of elevators and/or portable amusement rides from the D-3
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit.
O. It is the responsibility of the large event Facility Use Permittee and Festival/Carnival/Circus management to observe, obey, and comply with all applicable minimum safety standards in the care and conduct of animals used in the Festival/Carnival/Circus as promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control, and/or contained in the Los Angeles County Codes pertaining to animal care and control.
P. The large event Facility Use Permittee shall be responsible for police patrol during the set-up, operation, and tear down of the Festival/Carnival/Circus. The large event Facility Use Permittee shall contact the Sheriff’s Department and be financially responsible for the officers. The Sheriff’s Department shall specify the number of Sheriff’s Deputies required.
Q. The large event Facility Use Permittee shall be responsible for any City Staff costs for setting up, monitoring, and taking down the event Facilities. The actual costs will be determined following the Festival/Carnival/Circus, and the amount paid will be deducted from the cash security deposit, resulting in either a refund to the large event Facility Use Permittee or a balance due to the City.
R. The Department shall conduct an inspection of the grounds prior to the Festival/Carnival/Circus equipment entering Artesia Park and immediately after the Festival/Carnival/Circus equipment leaves the Park.
S. No Festival/Carnival/Circus or any activities related thereto will be permitted on the turf area of Artesia Park without prior consent from the City.
T. Festival/Carnival/Circus equipment shall not be permitted on the Facilities prior to the date and time approved by the Manager.
U. The large event Facility Use Permittee shall be responsible for any non-operation hours fees and any additional Staff Overtime Fees.
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EXHIBIT E
CITY OF ARTESIA
SECURITY
A. The Department, when necessary and adequate under the circumstances, shall require a minimum number of security officers for the Use. The cost of security is the responsibility of the Permittee. Security shall be arranged through the Department and made a condition to approval of the Facility Use Application. Security services must be in place ten (10) working days prior to the activity.
B. The Sheriff’s Department shall determine the number of security officers or personnel required for the Use based on the description of the event, whether or not alcohol will be served, and the number of participants, their ages, etc. Security officers or personnel shall be present at all Private events held at the Community Center at which alcohol is served. The Department may, when adequate under the circumstances, authorize Permittee’s employment of security personnel, other than Sheriff’s Department personnel, provided the personnel employed meet the requirements of the Sheriff’s Department for the type of Use.
C. Permittee is solely responsible forsupervising all individuals at the Facility and adjoining property during the Use. The Department is not responsible for providing this supervision. However, Staff shall monitor Facility Uses and have authority to suspend the serving of alcohol, evict individuals from the Facility if their conduct is reasonably deemed to be detrimental to the public, and/or terminate the Facility Use.
D. Should Staff determine the need to contact the Sheriff’s Department for any disturbances caused by the Permittee’s guests, the Permittee agrees to and shall be liable for all Sheriff’s Department and additional charges incurred by the City at a minimum rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per hour. If the security deposit is insufficient to collect the additional charges, the City may, and retains the right to, file a civil collection action against the Permittee for payment of all or part of the additional charges if the City bills the Permittee for all or part of the charges and the Permittee fails to pay the monies owed within the time specified in the bill.
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EXHIBIT F
CITY OF ARTESIA
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The procurement of insurance shall be required for all facility uses. In addition, the following uses require additional insurance and information to be provided by the user prior to the Use: (1) athletic organized sports team or sports tournament Uses; (2) Uses anticipating a large number of participants exceeding three hundred (300) Persons; (3) Festival, Carnival, and Circus Uses; and (4) Uses requiring security officers or personnel.
B. All Persons reserving Uses that require additional insurance and provisions shall provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Artesia as an additional insured, as outlined below.
1. The Permittee shall obtain, and keep in full force, at the Permittee’s expense and for the mutual benefit of the City and the Permittee, a general liability insurance policy providing for:
a. claims and liability for personal injury, death or property damage arising from the Use, occupancy or disuse of the Facility or adjoining areas and ways;
b. at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury or death for any one person;
c. at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) for any one accident or occurrence; and
d. no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate.
2. Unless otherwise approved by City, insurance provided pursuant to these requirements shall be by insurers authorized to do business in California and with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A:VII.
3. Further, all such policies shall contain language to the effect that:
a. the City of Artesia and its respective elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and volunteers are added, by endorsement, as additional insureds prior to the Use date of the Facility; b. the insured waives the right of subrogation against the City of Artesia and against the City of Artesia’s agents and representatives; c. the policies are primary and noncontributing with any insurance that may be carried by the City of Artesia; and
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d. the policies cannot be canceled or materially changed except upon prior thirty (30) day written notice by the insurer to the City of Artesia.
4. In the event of any cancellation or material change, any agreement between the City and the Permittee shall terminate and be of no further force and effect.
5. The Permittee shall furnish the City with a certificate of insurance evidencing such insurance and naming the City of Artesia as additional insured at least fourteen (14) working days prior to the Permittee’s Use of the Facility. Certificates issued to the City shall contain the following language:
THE CITY OF ARTESIA, ITS ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS,
EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS ARE INCLUDED AS INSURED BY
ENDORSEMENT. THIS COVERAGE SHALL BE PRIMARY AND CITY
INSURANCE SHALL NOT BE CONTRIBUTORY. THERE SHALL BE NO
SUBROGATION AGAINST THE CITY. NO CANCELLATION OR
MATERIAL CHANGE SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT THIRTY (30) DAYS
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CITY.
6. Certificates are subject to review and approval by the City.
7. If a copy of the certificate is not on file prior to the Use, the City may deny access to the Facility.
8. The Permittee shall report any personal injuries or property damage arising at any time during, out of, or in any way connected with Permittee’s Use or occupancy of a Facility and adjoining property to the Manager, or his/her designee, in writing as soon as practicable.
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EXHIBIT G
CITY OF ARTESIA
SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
A. The service of alcohol is only permitted during City sponsored or co-sponsored Uses in the Community Center. (Artesia Municipal Code, title 5, ch. 8, § 5-8.02.) B. Facility Uses requesting the service of alcohol in the Community Center shall be applied for in the manner set forth in the City’s Facility Use Regulations and require prior written consent of the City Manager. All rules and regulations established by the City shall be followed in conducting said Use.
C. In order to serve alcohol, the Applicant/Permittee must comply with the following process:
1. Applicants shall submit Facility Use Applications to serve alcohol in the Community Center to the Manager. Facility Use Applications to serve alcohol in the Community Center shall contain the following information:
a. The name, address, and phone number of the responsible representative, including, where applicable, the officers and/or directors of a corporation. b. The date and hours of occupancy of the Community Center. c. A State permit and/or license for alcoholic beverages. d. An additional clean-up and damage security deposit determined to be necessary and adequate by the Department under the circumstances. e. Evidence of the hiring of the Sheriff’s Department for the Use of the Community Center.
f. Evidence (in the form of certificates and additional insured endorsements) of Host Liquor Liability insurance coverage in an amount no less than one million ($1,000,000) in addition to other insurance requirements, as described in Exhibit G.
2. The City reserves the right to place restrictions on the use of alcoholic beverages in accordance with State Law and Department policy.
3. The Permittee shall only sell alcoholic beverages with proof of permits allowing the sale of alcohol and prior written consent of the Department.
4. No alcoholic beverages are permitted for Uses expressly conducted for persons under the age of 21 and the Permittee shall not serve alcohol to minors. The Permittee’s failure to comply, monitor and enforce this law is grounds for terminating the Facility Use and forfeiting all security deposits and fees. Injuries G-2
caused to any person as a result of alcoholic beverages being served and/or consumed by a minor on City premises shall be the sole responsibility of the Permittee and/or responsible representative, unless solely caused by the negligence of the City, its officers, employees, or agents.
5. Injuries caused to any person as a result of alcoholic beverages being served and/or consumed by any person on the City’s premises, or arising off the City’s premises, or as a result alcohol being available on the City’s premises, shall be the sole responsibility of the Permittee and/or responsible representative.
6. The Permittee shall only serve alcohol within the Community Center. The Permittee shall not serve alcohol or allow alcohol to be consumed in the Community Center’s parking lots, public patio areas, or adjacent outside grounds adjacent.
7. Persons other than the Permittee shall not bring alcoholic beverages into the Facility.
8. Security officers or personnel shall be present at all Private events held at the Community Center at which alcohol is served. The Department, may authorize Permittee’s employment of security personnel, other than Sheriff’s Department personnel, provided the personnel employed meets the requirements of the Sheriff’s Department for the type of Use. The cost of security is the responsibility of the Permittee. Security shall be arranged through the Department and made a condition to approval of the Facility Use Application.
9. Staff shall monitor Uses and have authority to suspend the serving of alcoholic beverages and/or terminate the Use. Should Staff determine the need to contact the Sheriff’s Department for any disturbances caused by the Permittee’s guests, the Permittee shall be liable for all Sheriff’s Department and additional charges incurred by the City at a minimum rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per hour. If the security deposit is insufficient to collect the additional charges, the City may, and retains the right to, file a civil collection action against the Permittee for payment of all or part of the additional charges if the City bills the Permittee for all or part of the charges and the Permittee fails to pay the monies owed within the time specified in the bill.
10. If security is not present, Staff may request that the Use be discontinued and to ask the Permittee’s group to leave the area.
11. If participants are found to be using illegal drugs on City property, the Use will be terminated immediately.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9G.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 FROM: Karen Lee, Special Projects Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-3089, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) Providing for the Levy of the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
BACKGROUND:
On August 14, 2017, the City Council formed the Community Facilities District 2017-1 (“District”) following a vote by the owner of the property located at 19031-41 Norwalk Boulevard. Within the District are 16 single-family residential dwelling units (“Development”). The City Council formed and approved the District through Resolution Nos. 17-2661, 17-2662, and 17-2663.
Ordinance No. 17-853, authorizing the City Council to levy the special tax within the District, was introduced on the same date and subsequently adopted on September 11, 2017. Ordinance No. 17-853 provides that each year the City Council shall adopt a resolution establishing the tax rate and amount to be levied on each parcel of land within the District at a rate not to exceed the rates set forth in the Rate and Method of Apportionment (attached as Exhibit B to the Resolution of Formation, adopted on August 14, 2017 [Resolution No. 17-2661]). The Ordinance also directs that the resolution shall be filed with the Department of Auditor-Controller of the County of Los Angeles on or before August 10th of the same tax year.
The District was formed pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Cal. Gov. Code, § 53311 et seq.) ("Act") in order to provide a method of providing specified services for the Development within the District and to pay all costs associated with forming the District. Assessing special taxes from new developments lessens the fiscal burden on the City for providing services to the Development within the District.
On March 13, 2023, the City annexed an additional 30-properties associated with Brandywine Homes, Inc.'s residential townhouse development that added 30 units to the District, and on August 12, 2024, the City annexed two developments that will eventually increase the District's total to 119 units once all units are complete. The current total number of units to date is 115.
ANALYSIS:
The intent of the District is to finance public services that are additional to those already provided in the District’s territory before its formation. The additional services may not replace services that were already available when the District was established. The Resolution of Formation specifies and lists the services the District will finance for the Development.
The services include the estimated and reasonable costs of providing the services including, without limitation: (i) the costs of contracting for services, (ii) the salaries and benefits of City staff, if the City directly provides services, (iii) the expense related to equipment, apparatus, and supplies related to these services and authorized by the Act, and (iv) a proportionate share of the City’s overhead costs associated with providing such services within the District.
These services are financed through the annual levy of special taxes against the taxable properties in the District for as long as necessary to pay the costs and incidental expense of services. The Rate and Method of Apportionment provides that the maximum special tax levied within the District shall be $721 per unit per year, with an annual escalation factor of 2% beginning with the base year of 2017-18. However, the City initiated the levy at 52% of the maximum by adopting resolution 17-2665 in 2017. Keeping the rates at this level was unsustainable, so the City Council took action in June 2022 to close the gap over a six-year period and collect funds necessary to provide services to the new developments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
On June 13, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 22-2883, approving a six-year plan to narrow the gap between the current annual levy percentages and the maximum annual amount allowable. Resolution No. 22-2883 set the FY 2022-23 levy at the amount recommended in the six-year plan, $456.47 per unit. Per the plan, FY 2026- 27 is year five of the six-year plan. Proposed Resolution No. 26-3089 provides that the special tax levied within the District for FY 2026-27 shall be $770.96, per unit, accounting for a 14% increase over the prior year. The estimated special tax revenue from the 115 units currently within the District is $88,660.40 Fiscal Year
Planned CFD
Amount to Be
Levied
Annual
Special Tax
Revenue
Annual
Maximum
Rate
Annual
Special Tax
Revenue
Difference ($) Difference (%)
FY 26-27 $770.96 $88,660.40 $861.66 $99,090.90 $10,430.50 11.76% FY 27-28 $878.89 $104,587.91 $878.89 $104,587.91 $0 0%
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-3089, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) Providing for the Levy of the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Link to Reso
Attachments
Resolution No 26-3089.pdf
1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-3089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(SERVICES) PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE SPECIAL
TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, commencing with Section 53311 of the California Government Code (the “Act”), the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Artesia (the “City”) adopted a resolution entitled “A Resolution of Formation of the City Council of the City of Artesia to Establish City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services), to Make Environmental Findings and Determinations With Respect Thereto Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, to Establish an Appropriations Limit Therefor, to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Therein, and to Submit the Establishment of an Appropriations Limit and the Levy of a Special Tax to the Qualified Electors Thereof” (the “Resolution of Formation”), which established the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017- 1 (Services) (the “District”) and submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their approval the levy of a special tax;
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2017, an election was held within the District at which the qualified electors of the District approved the levy of a special tax within the District; WHEREAS, on September 11, 2017, the City Council adopted an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017- 1 (Services) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within that District” (the “Original Ordinance”), which authorizes the levy of the special tax within the District at the maximum rate and in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment of special tax (the “Rate and Method”) set forth in Exhibit B to the Resolution of Formation, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2023, an election was held where qualified electors voted to annex themselves into the District and approved the levy of a special tax within the District;
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2023, the City Council adopted an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 1, Into City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017- 1 (Services)” (the “Annexation No. 1 Ordinance,” which authorizes the levy of the special tax within the District at the maximum rate and in accordance with the Rate and Method set forth in Exhibit B to the Resolution of Formation, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
2 WHEREAS, on July 1, 2024, an election was held where qualified electors voted to annex themselves into the District and approved the levy of a special tax within the District;
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 2, Into City of Artesia, Community Facilities District No. 2017- 1 (Services)” (the “Annexation No. 2 Ordinance,” together with the Annexation No. 1 Ordinance and Original Ordinance, the “Ordinance”), which authorizes the levy of the special tax within the District at the maximum rate and in accordance with the Rate and Method; and
WHEREAS, Section 53340 of the Act provides that the City Council may provide, by resolution, for the levy of the special tax in the current tax year or in future tax years at the same rate or at a lower rate than the rate approved by the Ordinance if such resolution is adopted and a certified list of all parcels subject to the special tax, including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for the applicable tax year, is filed by the City Clerk or the City Clerk’s designee, with the Auditor-Controller of the County of Los Angeles, on or before the 10th day of August of that tax year.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. Annual Rate Determination. The City Council hereby determines that the amount of the special tax within the District for Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be $770.96 per unit for residential property and $770.96 per equivalent dwelling unit for nonresidential property.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby determines that the rate determined and as set forth above does not exceed the amount as previously authorized by the Ordinance, and is not in excess of that as previously approved by the qualified electors of the District, and is exempt from Proposition 218, Section XIIID of the California State Constitution.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby determines that the proceeds of the special tax shall be used to pay, in whole or in part, the costs of the services listed in the Resolution of Formation.
The services shall include the estimated and reasonable costs of providing the services including, without limitation: (i) the costs of contracting for services, (ii) the salaries and benefits of City staff, if the City directly provides services, (iii) the expense related to equipment, apparatus, and supplies related to these services and authorized by the Act, and (iv) a proportionate share of City overhead costs associated with providing such services within the District.
3 The proceeds of the special taxes shall be used as set forth above, and shall not be used for any other purpose.
SECTION 5. All monies above collected shall be paid into the City funds, including any reserve fund.
SECTION 6. Certified List. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to prepare, or cause to be prepared, a certified list of all parcels subject to the special tax including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (the “Certified List”). On or before August 10, 2026, the City Clerk or the City Clerk’s designee is directed to file the Certified List with the Auditor-Controller of the County of Los Angeles.
SECTION 7. County Assessment. The County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each lot or parcel of land the amount of the assessment, and such assessments shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8
th day of June, 2026.
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RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9H.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol Inc.
FROM: Mario Flores, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol Inc. to extend the term of the agreement from July 14, 2025 through June 30, 2028, increase the total compensation to an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 for the duration of the agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on their behalf.
BACKGROUND:
On July 14, 2025, the City of Artesia ("City") entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol, Inc. to provide security services for City facilities, business corridors, and residential neighborhoods. The agreement established the scope of services, compensation structure, and initial term for ongoing security services.
Since the approval of the Agreement, Southwest Patrol has continued to provide unarmed security services to support City operations and help ensure the safety of the community. In addition to monitoring business corridors, residential neighborhoods, and City facilities, Southwest Patrol has also supported targeted enforcement efforts, including illegal fireworks patrols and dedicated illegal dumping patrol. As the City's security needs continue and the agreement approaches its original term, staff is recommending extending the services and updating the corresponding compensation provisions.
ANALYSIS:
Southwest Patrol has continued to provide valuable security and quality-of-life monitoring services throughout the City. In Addition to routine patrol operations, Southwest Patrol regularly reports incidents and concerns observed in the field to the LA County Sheriff's Department (Lakewood Station) and City staff, allowing for timely response and coordination on public safety, code, and maintenance issues. Staff also provides quarterly reports regarding Southwest Patrol activity to the Artesia Public Safety Commission at each quarterly meeting. Collectively, the past three quarterly reports covering the period from July 2025 through April 2026 documented 50 graffiti incidents, 34 bulky item dumping incidents, 47 homelessness-related incidents, 14 suspicious activity incidents, 14 littering incidents, and 2 vandalism incidents. These reports demonstrate the ongoing value and responsiveness of Southwest Patrol services in supporting community safety and quality-of-life concerns.
The proposed First Amendment updates key provisions of the agreement related to term and compensation. The amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2028, with an option for two additional one-year extensions upon mutual written consent of both parties.
In addition, the amendment revises the compensation structure to establish a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 for the duration of the agreement. The hourly rate for unarmed security officers is set at $47.50 per hour. The amendments also allows for annual rate adjustments, subject to limitations based on the Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange county regions.
Overall, the proposed amendment ensures continuity of security services, establishes a clear long-term contract framework, and provides cost predictability while allowing for limited adjustments based on market conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The First Amendment establishes a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,000,000 for unarmed security services provided by Southwest Patrol. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget includes $350,000 to fund next years services and funds will be budgeted the following year for Fiscal Year 2027-28 services.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol Inc. to extend the term of the agreement from July 14, 2025 through June 30, 2028, increase the total compensation to an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 for the duration of the agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on their behalf.
Attachments
First Amendment - Southwest Patrol.pdf
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Artesia and Southwest Patrol, Inc. (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on June 8, 2026, by and between the City of Artesia, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Southwest Patrol, a California corporation, (“Contractor”). The City and Contractor are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”
2. RECITALS
2.1 Agreement. The Parties entered the Agreement dated July 14, 2025 (“Agreement”).
2.2 First Amendment. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement in order to extend the term of the Agreement and increase the total compensation.
3. TERMS
3.1 Term. Section 3.1.2 of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 14, 2025 to June 30, 2028, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
3.2 Fees and Payments. Section 3.3.1 of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
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 One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement. The City Manager will have authority to approve Extra Work within 10% of the total compensation.
3.3 Fees and Payments. Exhibit “C” of the Agreement is amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
The pay rate for an unarmed security officer is $45.00 per hour through June 30, 2026. The pay rate for an unarmed security officer is $47.50 per hour effective July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2027, the rate set forth above, may be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), All Urban Counties, Los AngelesRiverside-Orange Counties, calculated by the 12-month change as of March of each year as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. At no time shall the rates increase be more than 4%. If the CIP does not change, or decreases, no change shall be made to the rate for that year. Unless expressly agreed in writing in advance by the City, the cost to the City for the Services shall not exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).
In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the hourly rates set forth above may be adjusted annually, effective each July 1 for the duration of the agreement according to CPI as set forth above.
[Signatures on following page]
SIGNATURE PAGE TO FIRST AMENDEMENT COSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND SOUTHWEST PATROL, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the 8th day of June, 2026.
CITY OF ARTESIA, SOUTHWEST PATROL
a municipal corporation a California corporation
By: _____________________________ By: ________________________ Abel Avalos Mike Gagon
City Manager Vice President
ATTEST:
By: _____________________________ By: ________________________ Jennifer Alderete Anita Lopez
City Clerk Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9I.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: PEG Channel Operations Amended and Renewed Agreement with RTA Broadcasting 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 approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Amended and Renewed Agreement between the City of Artesia and RTA Broadcasting for continued operation and administration of the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Channel.
BACKGROUND:
Cities may request Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) channel capacity as part of a local cable franchise agreement authorized under the federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. PEG channels provide a dedicated, non-commercial platform for local transparency, community programming, and public access to governmental meetings and events. The City’s PEG Channel is currently distributed through Spectrum Pacific West, LLC ("Spectrum") as the City's primary cable provider. Staff is also working to expand PEG Channel distribution through Frontier California Inc. to broaden access to City programming.
On October 12, 2015, the City and RTA Broadcasting ("RTA") entered into an agreement to allow RTA to operate, administer and maintain the City’s PEG Channel and use the City’s cable television production and office facilities located in the Albert O. Little Community Center in Artesia Park.
In June 2024, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Western Audio Visual for the replacement and modernization of audio-visual (AV) equipment in the City Council Chamber. As part of the City’s wider broadcasting modernization efforts, the City implemented the Cablecast platform to improve the quality, reliability, and management of City Council meeting broadcasts and other programming transmitted through the City’s cable television channels. During this same period, the City coordinated with Spectrum to convert the City’s cable channel to high-definition (HD) service, which was completed in November 2025. Collectively, these upgrades changed the processes by which programming is formatted, uploaded, and distributed to the City's PEG channels, necessitating an updated framework for RTA's continued operational role.
On December 12, 2025, the Utilities and Franchise Committee met with staff and RTA representatives to review PEG Channel operational needs and provide direction regarding continued partnership. Following that direction, staff worked with the City Attorney’s Office to prepare an amended agreement that updates operational responsibilities, facility use provisions, programming requirements, and insurance obligations, and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws governing PEG channel operations.
On March 11, 2026, staff met with RTA to review the draft Agreement. RTA has reviewed and agreed to the terms and is currently in the process of providing the required insurance documentation. In addition, RTA has been provided access to the PEG Channel system and has been participating in training with the City’s vendors on updated content management and broadcast procedures.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed Amended and Renewed Agreement formalizes the City's continued partnership with RTA for the operation and administration of its PEG Channel and use of the City's cable television production and office facilities. Recent system-wide upgrades, including an AV overhaul, HD conversion, and implementation of the Cablecast platform, changed how PEG content is formatted, uploaded, and managed. While those transitions are now in place, maintaining active PEG channel operations requires the City to provide sufficient programming content consistent with applicable state franchise requirements, including the minimum eight-hour programming threshold associated with PEG channel capacity under California Public Utilities Code § 5870. Although the City live streams council meetings and broadcasts them to its PEG Channel, this alone does not satisfy the eight-hour daily programming threshold required under state law. RTA remains essential to meeting that requirement. Further, this Agreement establishes clear roles and responsibilities related to PEG programming management, cablecasting of City meetings and events, staffing support, training, facility use, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. The Agreement also establishes a term through June 30, 2030, with an optional four-year extension upon mutual agreement of both parties. RTA has reviewed the draft Amended and Renewed Agreement and agreed to the proposed terms and conditions.
In addition, City staff continues to work collaboratively with RTA to finalize PEG Channel policies and procedures governing channel use, programming submissions, and operational requirements. Once completed, these materials will be made publicly available to provide clear guidance regarding PEG Channel access and operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the proposed Amended and Renewed Agreement. Under the proposed Agreement, RTA will continue providing PEG-related programming support and operational services at no direct cost to the City.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Amended and Renewed Agreement between the City of Artesia and RTA Broadcasting for continued operation and administration of the City’s PEG Channel.
Attachments
RTA Agreement 3-9-26.pdf
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AMENDED AND RENEWED AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND RTA BROADCASTING (RTA)
TO ALLOW RTA TO OPERATE AND ADMINISTER THE
CITY’S PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL
CHANNEL AND TO USE THE CITY’S CABLE
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND OFFICE FACILITIES
This Amended and Renewed Agreement is dated and made effective as of June 9th, 2026, (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Artesia, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and RTA Broadcasting (“RTA”), a California non-profit corporation. City and RTA are sometimes individually referred to herein as “party” and collectively as “parties.”
RECITALS
A. RTA is a California non-profit corporation duly organized for the purpose of providing educational programming for the benefit of the local community and general public.
B. The City and RTA entered into an Agreement dated October 12, 2015, to Allow RTA to Operate and Administer the City’s Public, Educational and Governmental Channel and to Use the City’s Cable Television Production and Office Facilities (“2015 Agreement”).
C. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Amended and Renewed Agreement (“Agreement”), RTA desires to continue to operate and administer City’s public, educational and governmental channel (PEG Channel) and use City’s cable television production and office facilities located at 18750 Clarkdale Avenue in the Albert O. Little Community Center in Artesia Park.
D. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City desires to continue to have RTA (i) operate and administer City’s PEG Channel, (ii) operate a portion of City’s cable television production and office facilities, (iii) cablecast certain videotaped City events on City’s PEG Channel, and (iv) provide other cable PEG Channel programming as set forth in this Agreement.
E. The parties acknowledge that the 2015 Agreement shall terminate upon the Effective Date of this Amended and Renewed Agreement. The City Council finds that RTA provides certain other beneficial services at no cost to City, including: (i) supplying all PEG Channel equipment; (ii) advertising City programs and events during RTA’s radio and television programs; and (iii) filming, editing and broadcasting City events upon City’s request. These services provide good and sufficient consideration for RTA’s use of City’s cable television production and office facilities located within the Albert O. Little Community Center without the payment of rent by RTA to the City.
In consideration of the mutual covenants herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties therefore agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services. RTA shall perform the following services in its operation and management of the PEG Channel:
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A. Policies and Procedures. The City shall develop written policies and procedures for use of the PEG Channel (“Policies and Procedures”) for public, educational and governmental access (PEG) purposes in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, including the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 (“DIVCA”) (Cal. Pub.
Utilities Code, § 5800, et seq.); the federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended (“Cable Act”) (47 U.S.C. § 521, et seq.); and the DIVCA video franchise granted to Time Warner Cable Pacific West LLC (“Time Warner Cable”). RTA shall comply fully with those Policies and Procedures.
B. Staffing. RTA shall provide qualified personnel to operate the PEG Channel Facilities and implement and administer the Policies and Procedures. RTA shall provide a minimum of eight (8) hours of staff time per week during the term of this Agreement to assist other individuals, groups and entities in using the PEG Channel Facilities and RTA’s equipment and in producing PEG Channel programs. RTA will provide additional hours of staff time by prearranged appointments. RTA may charge users a fee for such appointments in an amount approved by City for such use. The proceeds from such fees shall be used solely to pay for the operation and administration of the PEG Channel and the PEG Channel Facilities.
C. City Meetings. RTA shall cablecast City Meetings (defined below) which are held outside of the City Council Chambers on the PEG Channel in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. “City Meetings” shall include regular and special City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and any other Board or Commission of the City as required., and any other City meeting as may be requested by the City from time to time, in City’s sole and absolute discretion. City shall provide notice of the requirement to cablecast the City Meetings two weeks before the meeting, or as soon as practicably possible.
D. City Events. RTA shall videotape City Events for cablecast on the PEG Channel in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. “City Events” shall include but not be limited to: Vet in the Park, Restaurant Week, Spring Eggstravaganza and Public Safety Expo, Mariachi Festival, Memorial Day Ceremony, Fourth of July Program, National Night Out Against Crime, Labor Day Community BBQ, International Street Fair and Diversity Festival, Veteran’s Day Ceremony, December Holiday Programs and Tree Lighting , and any other City Event as may be requested by the City from time to time, in City’s sole and absolute discretion. City shall provide a master calendar of events to RTA by January 1 of each calendar year. No less frequently than every calendar quarter, RTA shall develop, and City may thereafter accept or modify, a calendar schedule for the cablecasting and videotaping of City Events and City Meetings for the period of such calendar schedule.
E. Programming Priority and Hours; Equal Access. RTA shall prioritize the cablecasting of all City Meetings, City Events, and other PEG programming over its own programming. RTA shall designate a minimum of eight (8) hours per day, seven (7) days per week for cablecasting PEG programming on the PEG Channel, which shall include some evening “prime time” viewing hours between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily (“Designated PEG Hours”). All City Meetings and City Events must be cablecast live, unless otherwise instructed or approved by the City, and also re-cablecast on a schedule agreed to by the City and RTA. During the Designated PEG Hours, RTA shall provide access to the PEG Channel and PEG Channel Facilities for the cablecasting of non-commercial public access programming to individual, group, and organization 09845.00500\44749612.2
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users on a first-come, first-served, non-discriminatory basis. RTA may only cablecast its programming outside of City Meetings, City Events, and the Designated PEG Channel Hours, unless no City or PEG programming is available for cablecast during that period (including for reasonable re-cablecasting). RTA programming may include: (i) programming RTA has produced or acquired to the exclusion of other programming, (ii) other programming requested by City or other local or public organizations, and (iii) advertisements for compensation, to the extent such programming and advertisements are permitted on the PEG Channel by applicable State and Federal law, the California video franchise granted to Time Warner Cable, and the Policies and Procedures. All programming and advertisements broadcast by RTA shall comply with all applicable standards for obscenity or indecency of cablecasting material.
F. PEG Programming Logs. RTA shall maintain comprehensive written data logs for all PEG programming submitted and cablecast on the PEG Channel. Logs shall include, at a minimum, the programming requestor’s identifiable information, title, genre of public access program, length of program, and air date and time. City shall have the right to inspect the programming logs upon request.
G. Training. When requested, RTA shall train individual, groups, and organizations on how to use the PEG Channel equipment and PEG Channel Facilities, including an overview of the Policies and Procedures.
H. PEG Channel Advertising. RTA shall only use the PEG Channel for noncommercial purposes. However, advertising and sponsorship identifications may be carried on the PEG Channel for the purpose of funding PEG-related activities to the extent consistent with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. No paid advertisements shall air during any City Meeting or City Event, nor shall any advertisements cover more than ten percent (10%) of all cablecasting time during any one (1) hour of the Designated PEG Hours specified in Paragraph F of this Section 1. The amount of paid advertisements on the PEG Channel shall be subject to applicable state and federal restrictions and the restrictions contained in the Policies and Procedures. RTA shall use all advertisement revenue solely to pay for the operation and administration of the PEG Channel and the PEG Channel Facilities. 1) RTA shall pay City five percent (5%) of all gross advertisement revenue derived from the broadcasting of paid advertisements by RTA on the PEG Channel.
Payments shall be on a semiannual basis within sixty (60) days after the end of each six (6) month period. City shall have the right to inspect RTA’s books and records to ensure correct payment of advertising revenue.
2) In the event any federal or state law or regulation currently exists, or is in the future adopted, that prohibits broadcasting of paid advertisements on PEG channels or prohibits the allocation of the number of hours of broadcasting time permitted by this Agreement to one entity, or any existing or future law or regulation is interpreted by a court or regulatory agency of competent jurisdiction to prohibit broadcasting of paid advertisements on PEG channels or prohibit the allocation of the number of hours of broadcasting time permitted by this Agreement to one entity, RTA shall upon receipt of notice of such law, regulation or interpretation, immediately cease cablecasting such advertisements or cease the exclusive use of cablecasting time that is in excess of the time permitted by law.
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2. Use of PEG Channel Facilities.
A. Description of Facilities. City shall provide RTA with the exclusive use of the following portions of City’s cable television production and office facilities:
1) City’s cable television office (approximately five hundred eighteen (518) square feet) shown as Area “A” on the drawing attached as Exhibit A; and 2) Approximately six hundred two (602) square feet of additional office space shown as Area “B” on Exhibit A, or other comparable adjacent space to be determined by City.
Areas A and B are collectively referred to as the “PEG Channel Facilities”.
B. Condition of Facilities. RTA acknowledges that neither City nor City’s agent has made any representation or warranty as to the present or future suitability of the PEG Channel Facilities for the conduct of RTA’s operations.
C. Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Claims. RTA assumes all risk of damage to the PEG Channel Facilities or injury to persons in, upon or about the PEG Channel Facilities arising from any cause and waives all claims in respect thereof against City.
D. Use of the PEG Channel Facilities.
1) RTA shall principally use the PEG Channel Facilities only for operating and administering the PEG Channel and for purposes of producing and cablecasting television programming on the PEG Channel.
2) Additionally, RTA may use the PEG Channel Facilities for minor and incidental uses, subject to City’s prior written approval. RTA’s use of the PEG Channel Facilities for City-approved minor and incidental uses shall not interfere with City’s operation of Albert O. Little Community Center. City may revoke, upon written notice to RTA, any approval granted pursuant to this subparagraph if, in City’s sole determination, RTA’s use of the PEG Channel Facilities for prior approved minor and incidental uses interferes with City’s operation of the Albert O. Little Community Center or RTA’s principal obligation of operating and managing the PEG Channel and the PEG Channel Facilities.
3) RTA shall, at RTA’s expense, comply promptly with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, covenants and restrictions of record, and with all requirements in effect during the term of this Agreement, regulating use by RTA of the PEG Channel Facilities.
4) RTA shall abide by, keep and observe all reasonable rules and regulations that City may make from time to time for the management, safety, care and cleanliness of the Albert O. Little Community Center and its grounds, the parking of vehicles and the preservation of good order therein, as well as for the convenience of other occupants, tenants, invitees, visitors and users of the Center. RTA shall not use nor permit the PEG Channel Facilities to be used in any manner tending to create waste or a nuisance or disturb others within the Center. 09845.00500\44749612.2
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RTA’s violation of any such rule or regulation shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
E. City’s Obligations.
1) Maintenance. City shall pay for all water, gas, and electricity supplied to the PEG Channel Facilities, together with any taxes thereon. City shall operate and maintain the PEG Channel Facilities’ heating and air conditioning. City shall maintain and, as needed, repair the roof of the Albert O. Little Community Center. 2) City Utilities and Franchise Committee. City’s Mayor shall annually appoint two councilmembers to serve as members of City’s Utilities and Franchise Committee.
The Committee, in conjunction with the City Manager, or his or her designee, shall serve as City’s liaisons to RTA concerning RTA’s operation and administration of the PEG Channel and use of the PEG Channel Facilities. The City Manager, or his or her designee, shall coordinate all necessary meetings between the City Manager, the Committee and RTA. 3) Use of the East Hall in the Albert O. Little Community Center. City shall, at no cost to RTA, make the East Hall in the Albert O. Little Community Center available to RTA for an annual potluck for RTA volunteers that assist in RTA’s performance of this Agreement. Each year, RTA shall provide between ninety (90) and one hundred eighty (180) calendar days’ prior notice to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department of RTA’s intended potluck date. The Department shall make every effort to accommodate the desired potluck date, but may offer alternate dates if the desired date is not available.
F. RTA’s Obligations.
1) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs B and E of this Section 2, RTA, at RTA’s expense, shall keep the PEG Channel Facilities in good order, condition and repair, whether or not the damaged portion of the PEG Channel Facilities, or the means of repairing the same, are reasonably readily accessible to RTA, including all plumbing, fire protection, security, electrical and lighting facilities, equipment, fixtures, interior walls and interior surfaces of exterior walls, ceilings, windows and doors located within the PEG Channel Facilities. 2) RTA shall pay for the PEG Channel Facilities’ local and longdistance telephone costs, internet service, and cable services incurred by RTA, including any taxes thereon, and costs of installing any additional telephone lines. RTA shall replace all burnt out light bulbs within the PEG Channel Facility. RTA shall pay for and maintain a security alarm system at the PEG Channel Facilities.
3) RTA’s right to use the PEG Channel Facilities shall expire on the last day of the term of, or the early termination of, this Agreement. RTA shall vacate the PEG Channel Facilities and leave it free of debris and in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, except that RTA shall leave improvements made by RTA and any PEG Channel equipment that is owned by Time Warner Cable or City. RTA shall repair any damage to the PEG Channel Facilities occasioned by installation or removal of its own furnishings and equipment.
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fixtures, space heaters, air conditioning, plumbing, fencing and other improvements made to the PEG Channel Facilities in good operating condition.
4) RTA shall be fully responsible for all personal property and possessory interest real property taxes, if any, assessed against RTA’s property within the PEG Channel Facilities or RTA’s use of the PEG Channel Facilities. 5) RTA shall be fully responsible for RTA’s protection and all security measures and the protection and security of its agents, invitees and property from acts of third parties.
6) RTA represents and warrants that it is, and throughout the term of this Agreement shall remain, fully qualified to perform the tasks required of it under this Agreement by virtue of its experience and the training, education and expertise of its principals, employees and volunteers.
G. City’s Access. City and City’s agents may enter the PEG Channel Facilities at reasonable times upon twenty-four (24) hours advance written or oral notice for the purpose of inspecting the PEG Channel Facilities and making alterations, repairs, improvements or additions to the PEG Channel Facilities or to the Albert O. Little Community Center as City deems necessary and desirable. City may enter the PEG Channel Facilities at any time, with or without notice, in the event of an emergency, as to be determined in City’s sole and absolute discretion, or as otherwise required or permitted by law.
H. Signs. RTA shall not place any sign upon the exterior of the PEG Channel Facilities, the Albert O. Little Community Center or the Center’s grounds without City’s prior written consent.
3. General Provisions.
A. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from April 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), through June 30, 2030 (the “Initial Term”), unless extended or sooner terminated as provided in this Agreement. City may, upon RTA’s mutual agreement, exercise one (1) extension option by which it may extend the initial term for an additional four-year term after the expiration of the initial term.
B. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time, at will, with or without cause, by giving written notice to the other party at least sixty (60) calendar days before the termination is to be effective, or by giving such other notice as is otherwise permitted or required by law.
C. Insurance.
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 09845.00500\44749612.2
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and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
2) Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
a) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (crossliability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. b) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence.
c) Workers’ Compensation: Workers' Compensation 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. 3) Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies
shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
a) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement. Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not 09845.00500\44749612.2
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be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
b) Automobile Liability: (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
c) Workers’ Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. 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.
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.
6) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
7) Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation 09845.00500\44749612.2
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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.
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.
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.
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. 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 09845.00500\44749612.2
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City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
f) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.
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.
D. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, RTA shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense (collectively, “Claims”), in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to or relate to RTA’s use of the PEG Channel Facilities, the conduct of RTA’s operation or management of the PEG Channel, the cablecasting of paid advertisements on the PEG Channel, any activity, work or other things done, permitted or suffered by RTA in, on or about the PEG Channel Facilities or elsewhere, any breach or default in performance of any obligations on RTA’s part to be performed under the terms of this Agreement, any costs, charges or expenses payable to or on behalf of Time Warner Cable for RTA’s use of the PEG Channel or the acts or omissions of RTA, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents or any entity or individual that RTA shall bear the legal liability thereof in the performance of this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, including the City’s active or passive negligence, except for Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the parties. RTA shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any such Claims with counsel of City’s choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. RTA shall reimburse Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by Indemnitees in connection therewith or in enforcing this indemnity. RTA’s duty to defend pursuant to this Paragraph D shall apply independent of any prior, concurrent or subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions of Indemnitees. The terms of this Paragraph D shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 09845.00500\44749612.2
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E. Exemption of City from Liability.
1) City shall not be liable for injury to RTA’s operation, or any loss of income therefore, or for damage to RTA’s goods, wares, merchandise or other property, RTA’s employees, invitees, customers or any other person in, on or about the PEG Channel Facilities, nor shall City be liable for injury to RTA’s employees, agents or contractors, whether damage or injury is caused by or results from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause, whether the damage or injury results from conditions arising upon the PEG Channel Facilities, or upon other portions of the building of which the PEG Channel Facilities are a part, or from other sources or places, and regardless of whether the cause of damage or injury or the means of repairing the same is inaccessible to RTA. 2) City shall not incur any costs, charges or expenses payable to or on behalf of Time Warner Cable for RTA’s use of the PEG Channel during the hours specified in Sections 1.F and 1.I of this Agreement. RTA shall assume all such payments.
F. Independent Contractor. RTA is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent contractor. RTA shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of RTA or any of RTA’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. RTA shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its officers, agents or employees are in any manner employees of City. RTA shall pay all required taxes on advertising revenue paid to RTA under this Agreement, and indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. RTA shall fully comply with the workers’ compensation law regarding RTA and RTA’s employees. RTA shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of RTA to comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws.
G. Assignment. RTA may not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement without City’s prior written consent, which consent may be withheld in City’s sole and absolute discretion. Despite City’s consent, no assignment will release RTA from any of its obligations or alter any of its primary obligations to be performed under the Agreement. As used in this Section 3.G., “assignment” and “delegation” means any sale, gift, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance or other transfer of all or any portion of the rights, obligations or liabilities in or arising from this Agreement to any person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise, and regardless of the legal form of the transaction in which the attempted transfer occurs.
H. Notices. All notices, consents, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be conclusively deemed effective (i) on personal delivery, (ii) on confirmed delivery by courier service, (iii) on the first business day after transmission if sent by facsimile transmission or (iv) three (3) calendar days after deposit in the United States mail, by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the party to be notified as set forth below:
To City: City of Artesia
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Attn: City Manager
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
To RTA: RTA Broadcasting (RTA)
Attn: Manuel Aguilar
18750 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
I. Exhibits. Exhibit A constitutes a part of this Agreement and are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. If any inconsistency exists or arises between a provision of this Agreement and a provision of any exhibit or other incorporated writing, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.
J. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and all exhibits referred to in this Agreement constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties pertaining to RTA’s operation and administration of the PEG Channel and use of the PEG Channel Facilities and supersedes all other prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings and agreements of the parties. No party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, nor is any party relying on, any representation or warranty, except those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
K. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected.
L. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or any of the rights or obligations of the parties to this Agreement.
M. Word Usage. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, (a) usage of plural and singular forms of words are deemed to include the other; (b) the masculine, feminine and neuter genders are each deemed to include the others; (c) the words “shall,” “will” or “agrees” are mandatory, and “may” is permissive; (d) “or” is not exclusive; and (e) “includes” and “including” are not limiting.
N. Governing Law. This Agreement, and any dispute arising from the relationship between the parties to this Agreement, shall be governed by California law.
O. Ambiguities. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement.
P. Waiver. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to City under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of City, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver by City of any breach, any failure of any condition, or any right or remedy under this Agreement (1) shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by City; (2) shall be deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states; or (3) shall be deemed a waiver of, or consent to any 09845.00500\44749612.2
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other breach, failure of condition, or right or remedy. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Paragraph P, no acceptance of any payment made by RTA to City shall be deemed a waiver of, or consent to any other breach, other than the failure of RTA to the particular payment so accepted, regardless of City’s knowledge of the other breach at the time of acceptance of the payment.
Q. Forum. Any dispute that arises under or relates to this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both) shall be resolved in the municipal, superior or federal district court with geographic jurisdiction over City.
R. Attorney Fees. In any litigation or other proceeding by which one party either seeks to enforce its rights under this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party, as determined by the court or tribunal in the litigation or proceeding, shall be awarded reasonable attorney fees, together with costs and expenses, to resolve the dispute and to enforce final judgment.
S. Modification of Agreement. This Agreement may be supplemented, amended or modified only by a writing signed by both parties.
T. Authority to Execute this Agreement. Each individual signing this Agreement on behalf of that entity represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said entity. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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The parties are signing this Agreement on the date stated in the introductory clause.
City:
City of Artesia
A California municipal corporation
By: ______________________________
Name: Abel Avalos
Title: City Manager
RTA:
Radio Television Artesia,
a California non-profit corporation
By: ______________________________
Name: Manuel Aguiar
Title: President
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________
Name: Jennifer Alderete
Title: City Clerk
By: ______________________________
Name: Romina Almeida
Title: Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ______________________________
Name: HongDao Nguyen
Title: City of Artesia Attorney
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Exhibit A
PEG Channel Offices
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9J.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Regarding Designations to Engage with Authorized Agents of FEMA and CAL OES
FROM: Leslie Nacionales-Tafoya, 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 adopt Resolution No. 26-3092, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Making Designations of the Authorized Agents to Engage with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Regarding Grants Applied for by the City of Artesia.
BACKGROUND:
Under federal Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and state law, under the California Disaster Assistance Act, City of Artesia ("City") staff must bring a resolution before the City Council periodically (every three years) to maintain a current list of authorized signers on file with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services ("CalOES") for the purpose of obtaining certain federal and state financial assistance. Such a resolution authorizes designated City staff to provide for the assurances and agreements for all matters pertaining to such state and federal financial assistance as required.
CalOES administers the state and federal reimbursement process and grant programs for emergency disaster relief. CalOES requires the governing body to authorize by resolution, agents to negotiate and execute applications and contracts related to relief funds, on CalOES Form 130 which is used by local governments, special districts, and nonprofits.
ANALYSIS:
The City's CalOES Form 130 expired on May 31, 2026. The updated CalOES 130 Form must be resubmitted along with a new authorizing resolution to be eligible for funding. The approval and submission of the updated CalOES Form 130 will enable the City to work with FEMA on any future declared disasters that may affect the City. Keeping an active Form 130 on file, prevents the City from having to file one in the midst or aftermath of a disaster.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to the adoption of Resolution No. 26-3092. However, adoption of the resolution will enable the City to work with FEMA and CalOES on eligible reimbursements for any future declared disasters that may affect the City.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-3092, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Making Designations of the Authorized Agents to Engage with Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Regarding Grants Applied for by the City of Artesia.
Attachments
Resolution 26-3092 .pdf
Cal OES 130 June 2026.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 26-3092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING DESIGNATIONS OF THE
AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO ENGAGE WITH THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
REGARDING GRANTS APPLIED FOR BY THE CITY OF
ARTESIA
WHEREAS, under federal Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and State law, under the California Disaster Assistance Act, City of Artesia (City) staff must bring a resolution before the City Council periodically (every three years) to maintain a current list of authorized signers on file with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the purpose of obtaining certain federal and state financial assistance; WHEREAS, such a resolution authorizes designated City staff to provide for the assurances and agreements for all matters pertaining to such State and federal financial assistance as required;
WHEREAS, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) administers the State and Federal reimbursement process and grant programs for emergency disaster relief; and
WHEREAS, CalOES requires the governing body to authorize by resolution, agents to negotiate and execute applications and contracts related to relief funds, on CalOES Form 130 which is used by local governments, special districts, and nonprofits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Artesia authorizes the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services, Deputy City Manager/Emergency Coordinator, or the Management Analyst/Emergency Coordinator to sign and execute applications and agreements for Federal and State disaster relief and emergency assistance.
SECTION 2. Designates the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services, Deputy City Manager/Emergency Coordinator, or the Management Analyst/Emergency Coordinator as the agents for Form “CalOES 130: Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies.”
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026. ______________________________
Rene Trevino, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Jennifer Alderete, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Best Best & Krieger, CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Cal OES ID No: ______________________ CAL OES 130
DESIGNATION OF SUBRECIPIENT’S AGENT RESOLUTION
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF THE
(Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)
THAT , OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
, OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
(Title of Authorized Agent)
is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the , a public entity (Name of Subrecipient)
established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service. for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
THAT the ________________________________________________, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, (Name of Subrecipient)
hereby authorizes its agent(s) to provide to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required.
Please check the appropriate box below:
This is a universal resolution and is effective for all open and futures Disasters/Grants up to three (3) years following the date of approval below.
This is a Disaster/Grant specific resolution and is effective for only Disaster/Grant name/number(s) ________________________ Passed and approved this day of , 20
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
CERTIFICATION
I, , duly appointed and of
(Name) (Title)
, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a (Name of Applicant)
Resolution passed and approved by the of the
(Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)
on the day of , 20 .
(Signature) (Title)
Cal OES 130 (Rev.03/278/17) Page 1
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA GOVERNORS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICE
CAL OES 130 - INSTRUCTIONS
Cal OES Form 130
Instructions
A new Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution is required if the previously submitted document is older than three (3) years from the last date of Board/Council approval.
When completing the Cal OES Form 130, Subrecipients should fill in the blanks on page 1. The blanks are to be filled in as follows:
Resolution Section:
Governing Body: This is the individual or group responsible for appointing and approving the Authorized Agents. Examples include: Board of Directors, City Council, Board of Supervisors, etc.
Name of Subrecipient: This is the official name of the non-profit, agency, city, county or special district that has applied for the grant.
Examples include: City of Sacramento; Sacramento County; or Los Angeles Unified School District.
Authorized Agent: These are the individuals that are authorized by the Governing Body to engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service regarding grants applied for by the subrecipient.
There are two ways of completing this section:
1. Titles Only: If the Governing Body so chooses, the titles of the Authorized Agents should be entered here, not their names. This allows the document to remain valid if an Authorized Agent leaves the position and is replaced by another individual. If “Titles Only” is the chosen method, this document must be accompanied by a cover letter naming the Authorized Agents by name and title. This cover letter can be completed by any authorized person within the agency (e.g.; City Clerk, the Authorized Agent, Secretary to the Director) and does not require the Governing Body’s signature.
2. Names and Titles: If the Governing Body so chooses, the names and titles of the Authorized Agents should be listed. A new Cal OES Form 130 will be required if any of the Authorized Agents are replaced, leave the position listed on the document or their title changes.
Governing Body Representative: These are the names and titles of the approving board members. Examples include: Chairman of the Board, Superintendent, etc. The names and titles cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents.
Certification Section:
Name and Title: This is the individual that was in attendance and recorded the Resolution creation and approval.
Examples include: City Clerk, Secretary to the Board of Directors, County Clerk, etc. This person cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents to eliminate “Self Certification.” Cal OES 130 (Rev.03/28/17 Page 2
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9K.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Regarding Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures FROM: Christina Nieto-Linares, Executive Assistant
Danielle Osborne, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 26-3093, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Adopting Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Artesia ("City") regularly recognizes residents, businesses, students, volunteers, community organizations, public officials, dignitaries, and partner agencies for accomplishments, milestones, public service, and contributions benefiting the community.
Historically, ceremonial recognition, including proclamations, plaques, certificates of recognition, award certificates, and appreciation, have been issued on behalf of the City through administrative coordination between the Mayor, City Council, and City staff. While this practice has served the community well, the City currently does not maintain a formally adopted administrative policy establishing standardized eligibility criteria, authority approval, production standards, submission deadlines, or presentation procedures for ceremonial recognition.
To provide consistency, transparency, and administrative efficiency while preserving the significance, integrity, and cost of the City ceremonial honors, staff has prepared a comprehensive Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures and accompanying Ceremonial Recognition Request Form for City Council consideration.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures establishes standardized procedures governing the issuance, review, approval, production, delivery, and presentation of ceremonial recognition issued on behalf of the City.
The policy formally establishes four categories of ceremonial recognition:
Certificates of Appreciation or Award
Certificate of Recognition
Plaque Award
Proclamation
Under the proposed policy, proclamations remain the City’s highest ceremonial honor and shall be reserved for significant governmental, civic, ceremonial, or regional purposes.
The policy further establishes clear administrative authority by designating the Mayor as the City’s official representative for ceremonial recognition and sole approval authority for:
All proclamations
All foiled ceremonial recognition
All framed ceremonial recognition
Plaque awards
Commemorative gifts or presentation items issued on behalf of the City The policy authorizes the City Manager or designee to administratively review all requests and deny incomplete, unsupported, or otherwise non-compliant requests without further escalation when requests do not meet policy requirements.
The proposed policy also establishes standardized production, framing, and presentation requirements intended to preserve the significance and consistency of the City’s ceremonial honors. As part of implementation, the City anticipates increased utilization of framed proclamations, foiled ceremonial recognition, and supplies associated with official City and governmental recognition.
Historically, the City regularly issues ceremonial recognition for annual and recurring governmental and civic events for outgoing board members for regional partners such as SELACO, mayoral transitions in surrounding Cities, installations, dignitaries, and other official ceremonial functions that serve the City. Based on prior years’ activity and anticipated operational needs, staff estimates approximately 50 framed proclamations or comparable ceremonial recognition may be issued annually.
To support implementation of the policy and maintain consistency in ceremonial presentation standards, staff included additional funding within the proposed budget to account for anticipated increases in framing, ceremonial production materials, and related costs.
Adoption of this policy will improve consistency, accountability, chain-of-command clarity, and preservation of the City’s highest ceremonial honors while providing residents, organizations, businesses, and City officials with a transparent and standardized request process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Implementation of the proposed Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures will have a fiscal impact associated with increased cost of framing, ceremonial production materials, mailing, and other related costs.
To support implementation of the policy, staff budgeted an additional $3,500 within the applicable departmental budget to account for an estimated fifty (50) framed proclamations and ceremonial recognition annually, based on historical and anticipated recognition activity.
The additional funding is intended to support recurring ceremonial recognition associated with governmental agencies, regional boards and commissions, mayoral transitions, dignitary presentations, and other official City functions.
Should ceremonial recognition activity exceed current projections or allocated funding levels during the fiscal year, any necessary adjustments would be evaluated through the City's standard mid-year budget review and adjustment process.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 26-3093, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Adopting Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures.
Attachments
Resolution 26-3093.pdf
Exhibit A to Reslution 26-3093
City of Artesia Ceremonial Recognition Application.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 26-3093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CEREMONIAL
RECOGNITION POLICY AND PROCEDURES.
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia occasionally wishes to recognize significant events, accomplishments, or public service of individuals or organizations that significantly benefit the City and the local community;
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously used a variety of documents to formally honor, memorialize, and bring public awareness to such individuals, organizations, and events;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is appropriate to establish criteria and procedures for such ceremonial recognitions for the purposes of consistency and an equitable review and approval process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and adopts Exhibit “A,” the Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures that are attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to organize and publish the Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures as part of the City Council Policy Resolutions.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, or phases be declared invalid or unconstitutional on their face or as applied.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2026. ____________________________________
RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT “A”
TO RESOLUTION NO. 26-3093
(Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures Attached) 00/00/2026 Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures Page 1 of 8 Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures
Version Info:
Resolution No. 26-3093
Total Pages: 8
Administering Department: City
Manager’s Office/City Clerk’s
Office
Date Accepted: 6-8-26
Delegating Authority: Mayor
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish standardized procedures and guidelines for the issuance of ceremonial recognitions by the City, including proclamations, plaque awards, certificates of recognition, award certificates, certificates of appreciation, and adjournments in memory of individuals. This policy is intended to ensure ceremonial recognitions are issued in a consistent, equitable, professional, and dignified manner while preserving the significance and integrity of the City’s highest honors.
II. AUTHORITY
This administrative policy has been adopted by the City Council of the City of Artesia and shall govern all ceremonial recognition requests, approvals, preparation, and presentations issued on behalf of the City.
The Mayor shall serve as the City’s official representative for ceremonial recognition and shall retain sole approval authority over:
• All proclamations;
• All foiled ceremonial recognitions;
• All framed ceremonial recognitions;
• All plaque awards; and
• Any commemorative gifts or presentation items issued on behalf of the City.
Individual Councilmembers may request and present non-foiled ceremonial recognitions, including Certificates of Appreciation and Award Certificates, in accordance with policy.
Requests submitted by a Councilmember for the following forms of recognition shall require prior written approval from the Mayor before preparation may begin:
A. Any foiled recognition;
B. Any framed recognition;
C. Any plaque award; or
D. Any ceremonial recognition intended for presentation during an official City 00/00/2026 Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures Page 2 of 8 Council meeting.
The City Manager or designee shall oversee administrative review and processing of all requests and may administratively deny incomplete, untimely, unsupported, or noncompliant requests without further escalation from individuals, organizations, businesses, or outside agencies.
III. APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all ceremonial recognitions issued on behalf of the City, including those requested by City Councilmembers, City Staff, community members, organizations, businesses, and outside agencies.
All City Staff involved in the preparation, coordination, approval, printing, framing, or presentation of ceremonial recognitions shall comply with this policy and associated procedures.
IV. AMENDMENT
Any amendments or updates to this policy shall require approval by the City Council.
V. POLICY
The City of Artesia may issue ceremonial recognitions to honor individuals, organizations, businesses, students, dignitaries, public officials, volunteers, and community partners whose accomplishments, service, or contributions positively impact the City.
Ceremonial recognitions shall be issued in a manner that reflects the significance of the achievement being recognized. The form, presentation style, and level of recognition shall correspond to the nature of the accomplishment and the recipient’s relationship to the City.
Ceremonial recognitions shall generally be reserved for recipients who:
• Reside within the City;
• Own, operate, or are employed by a business within the City; • Own property within the City;
• Volunteer within the City;
• Serve the City in an official, contractual, governmental, educational, public safety, nonprofit, or community-based capacity; or
• Otherwise demonstrate a direct and meaningful connection to the City of Artesia or its surrounding service area.
Recipients shall be in good standing with the City, when applicable, including compliance with applicable business licensing, permit, contractual, regulatory, and municipal code requirements.
00/00/2026 Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures Page 3 of 8 The City’s highest ceremonial honor shall be a Proclamation and shall be reserved for significant governmental, civic, or regional purposes.
VI. DEFINITIONS
“Adjournment in Memory of”- a verbal recognition made during a City Council meeting in memory of a deceased individual. “Adjournments in Memory of” may be requested by a Councilmember and do not require a formal certificate.
Certificate of Appreciation / Award Certificate - a printed ceremonial acknowledgment issued by the City to recognize participation, volunteerism, sponsorship, attendance, donations, community support, or contributions to a City event, program, or activity.
Examples may include:
• Event volunteers;
• Program participants;
• Sponsors;
• Participation in school plays or performances;
• Appreciation for attendance or support
• Student academic achievements;
• Youth leadership programs; or
• Recognition of student groups representing the City or community at regional events.
Certificates of Appreciation are non-foiled, non-framed recognitions produced in larger quantities for routine acknowledgments. Certificates of Appreciation may be requested by any Councilmember, subject to approval by the Mayor prior to production or presentation.
Certificate of Recognition - the second-highest form of City recognition and is presented to deserving members of the general public including, but not limited to, residents, business owners, property owners, organizations, government officials, educators, first responders, or community leaders.
Examples may include recognition for:
• Outstanding community service;
• Retirement or years of service;
• Business anniversaries or milestone birthdays (100 years old); • Nonprofit or civic achievements;
• Special contributions benefiting the City.
Certificates of Recognition shall be printed on official City ceremonial paper featuring the City seal and foil embellishments. Certificates of Recognition may only be requested by the Mayor or issued on behalf of the Mayor. When a Councilmember attends an event, meeting, or function independently and the recognition is not requested by or issued on behalf of the Mayor, a Certificate of Appreciation may be issued instead, subject to this policy.
00/00/2026 Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures Page 4 of 8 Councilmember - one of the five elected members of the City Council.
Framed Proclamation - the highest ceremonial honor issued by the City and shall be reserved for significant governmental, civic, ceremonial, or regional recognition purposes.
Recipients may include:
• Outgoing Mayors or City Councilmembers;
• Outgoing members of regional boards;
• Significant anniversaries of organizations recognized for substantial and lasting contributions to the City or region
Examples may include organizations such as SELACO, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, Contract Cites Association, and similar governmental agencies affiliated with the City of Artesia.
Framed Proclamations shall be issued on official foiled ceremonial paper featuring the City seal and shall be displayed in a frame. Proclamations are generally presented by the Mayor during a ceremonial event, retirement celebration, installation ceremony, or other official function. Proclamations may only be requested and approved by the Mayor and shall not be issued without the Mayor’s authorization.
Mayor - a current member of the City Council, was elected by his or her fellow Council colleagues to serve as its presiding officer. The Mayor shall serve as the City’s official spokesperson and represent the City for public relations, media, emergency/disaster public information, City-sponsored events, and ceremonial purposes.
Mayor Pro Tem - a current member of the City Council elected by his or her fellow Council colleagues to perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor’s absence or disability.
Non-Framed Proclamation – a formal ceremonial recognition issued by the City for significant governmental, civic, ceremonial, educational, public awareness, or regional recognition purposes and will include day, week, or month designations.
Proclamations shall be issued on official ceremonial paper featuring the City seal and foil.
Plaque/Tile Award - a formal commemorative recognition issued by the City to honor significant public service, intergovernmental partnerships, institutional contributions, or distinguished leadership. Plaque Awards are reserved for high-level recognitions involving governmental agencies, elected officials, public safety entities, educational institutions, regional partners, or major civic organizations.
Examples may include recognition of:
• Newly elected or appointed state and federal representatives; • Fire Department personnel or leadership;
• Library Board or Library leadership;
• Regional agency partners;
• Retiring executives or department heads; or
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Plaque or City Tile Awards shall be professionally produced and may include engraved plates, the City seal or tile, or customized commemorative elements as determined by the City. Plaque or City Tile Awards may only be requested and approved by the Mayor.
Posthumous Recognition - a ceremonial acknowledgement issued in honor of a deceased individual whose service, leadership, sacrifice, or contributions had a meaningful impact on City of Community. Posthumous recognitions may include an Adjournment in Memory of, Certificate of Recognition or Proclamation, subject to review and approval by the Mayor.
VII. PROCEDURE
A. Request and Nomination Procedures: Any Councilmember, the City Manager, City staff, or member of the general public may nominate an individual or organization to receive ceremonial recognition.
Requests shall be submitted using the City’s ceremonial recognition request form no later than the required minimum advance notice period prior to the requested presentation date or event.
Requests shall include:
• Recipient name and title;
• Reason for recognition;
• Relationship or affiliation with the City;
• Proposed presentation date;
• Supporting documentation, if applicable; and
• Requesting party contact information.
B. Submission Deadlines: To ensure adequate preparation and production time, ceremonial recognition requests shall be submitted according to the following minimum timelines:
Recognition Type Minimum Advance Notice
Certificate of Appreciation/Award
Certificate 5 calendar days for requests exceeding five (5) recipients Certificate of Recognition 10 calendar days
Non-Framed Proclamation 10 calendar days
Framed Proclamation 30 calendar days
Plaque/Tile Award 30 calendar days
The City may deny or postpone requests that do not provide sufficient preparation time. Expedited requests for all items except framed proclamations and plaque awards, may be accommodated at the discretion of the City Manager or Mayor depending on staff capacity and production availability. 00/00/2026 Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures Page 6 of 8 C. Administrative Review: Upon submission, the City Manager or designee shall review the request to determine whether the recognition is appropriate and consistent with this policy.
The City Manager or designee shall verify:
• The recipient has a connection or affiliation with the City; • The recipient, when applicable, is in good standing with the City; • The recognition category requested is appropriate;
• Sufficient time exists for preparation, printing, framing, engraving, and scheduling; and
• The recognition does not conflict with City policies or ceremonial standards.
D. Proclamation Approval Criteria: Due to the significance of proclamations as the City’s highest ceremonial honor, all proclamation requests shall be subject to review and approval by the Mayor.
Prospective proclamation recipients should meet one or more of the following criteria:
• The individual or organization has served the City in an official or substantial capacity;
• The recipient is a dignitary, government official, regional board member, elected official, or representative of an organization affiliated with the City;
• The recognition involves retirement, transition of office, or completion of distinguished public service;
• The accomplishment or contribution has regional, statewide, or lasting significance; or
• The request is submitted in a timely manner to allow adequate preparation of ceremonial materials, including framing.
E. Presentation Procedures
1. Proclamations: Proclamations shall generally be presented by the Mayor during a City Council meeting or official City event. In the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro Tem may present the proclamation. The Mayor may designate another member of the City Council to present a proclamation when appropriate, including in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
2. Plaque Awards: Plaque Awards may be presented by the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, or City Council during official ceremonies, recognition events, retirements, installations, or formal community functions.
3. Certificates of Recognition: Certificates of Recognition may be presented by the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Councilmembers, City Manager, or department representatives as appropriate.
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4. Award Certificates: Award Certificates may be presented at schools, youth programs, performances, sporting events, community ceremonies, or other educational and youth-focused functions by the Mayor, Councilmembers, City staff, or department representatives.
5. Certificates of Appreciation: Certificates of Appreciation may be distributed administratively by departments for routine acknowledgments and community participation purposes.
F. Formatting and Material Standards: To maintain consistency and preserve the significance of ceremonial recognitions, the following formatting standards shall apply:
Recognition Type Material Standard Framed Presentation Level Certificate of
Appreciation/Award
Certificate
Standard certificate paper No Routine/community
acknowledgment
Certificate of
Recognition
Foiled ceremonial paper with
City seal No Significant civic recognition
Non-Framed
Proclamation
Foiled ceremonial paper with
City Seal No Formal routine honors
Proclamation Foiled ceremonial paper with
City seal Yes
Highest ceremonial
honors
Plaque/Tile Award Engraved plaque or
commemorative display N/A Institutional/government recognition G. Delivery, Pick Up, and Mailing Procedures: Framed proclamation, plaque awards, and other framed ceremonial recognitions shall not be mailed and must be presented in person or retrieved by the recipient or authorized representative.
Foiled proclamations may be mailed without framing only when issued to dignitaries, government officials, military representatives, regional partners, or other recipients approved by the Mayor.
Foiled recognitions issued to residents, business, organizations, community groups, schools, events, or other local recipients shall not be mailed and must be presented in person or retrieved by the recipient or authorized representative unless otherwise approved in writing by the Mayor.
VIII. RESTRICTIONS
Ceremonial recognition shall not be issued for the following:
• Political campaigns, political advocacy, or endorsements; • An organization or individual that has already received recognition during the same calendar year, unless the subsequent recognition is based on a different reason unrelated to an event;
• Personal disputes or private matters;
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The City reserves the right to deny any request it determines to be inappropriate or inconsistent with this policy.
Recognition Request Form
Recognition Request Form REV 05/2026
Please complete this form to request a formal recognition item. Select one recognition type and provide the details needed for preparation and approval.
Requester Information
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Organization:_________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Phone: __________________ Recognition Type Requested
☐ “Adjournment in Honor Of” (to be made at the conclusion of a Council meeting) ☐ Award Certificate (i.e., student achievements or recognition, athletic accomplishments, etc.)
☐ Certificate of Appreciation (i.e., volunteers, program participants, sponsors, etc.) ☐ Certificate of Recognition (i.e., years of service, outstanding achievements, major milestones, etc.)
☐ Framed Proclamation (i.e., outgoing public officials, extraordinary service contributions, public/private partnerships serving the City, etc.) ☐ Plaque (i.e., newly elected/appointed officials, prominent leadership, dignitary retirements, regional agency partners, etc.)
☐ Posthumous Recognition (i.e., deceased individuals whose contributions had a meaningful impact on Artesia)
☐ Proclamation (i.e., day/week/month designations)
Honoree / Event Details
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Organization:_________________________________________________________ Title (if applicable):_____________________________________________________ Supporting Documentation Attached? (if applicable):
☐ Biography ☐ News Article(s) ☐ Program/Event Materials ☐ Letter(s) of Support ☐ Photos ☐ Other: _________________________________________________ Recognition Details
Reason for Recognition:
____________________________________________________________________ Recognition Request Form
Recognition Request Form REV 05/2026
Suggested Wording / Inscription (if proclamation, attach sample text):
____________________________________________________________________ Special Instructions (names, titles, pronunciation, formatting, etc.):
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Event/Presentation Details
Requested Presentation Date and Time:____________________________________ Name of Event:________________________________________________________ Event Location:________________________________________________________ Preferred Presenter: ☐ Mayor ☐ Mayor Pro Tem ☐ Councilmember_________ Will Recipient be Present? ☐ Yes ☐ No Number of Recipients (if multiple): ______ Certification
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the information provided in this request is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and understand that submission of this form does not guarantee approval.
Signature: _________________________________Date:________________________ Printed Name: __________________________________________________________ Recognition Request Form
Recognition Request Form REV 05/2026
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: ______________________________________________________________ Requested Presentation Date Meets Deadline: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Honoree has a Valid City Affiliation?: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Supporting Documentation: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Requested Recognition Category is Appropriate? ☐ Yes ☐ No: ______________________ City Manager/Designee Review: ☐ Approved ☐ Denied
☐ Additional Information Requested: __________________
Mayor Review: ☐ Approved ☐ Denied
Mayor’s Signature: __________________________________Date:____________________
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9L.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Approval of an Amended and Expanded Security Rebate Program FROM: Danielle Osborne, 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, by motion, approve the amended Security Rebate Program and authorize staff to implement the program beginning July 1, 2026 for both commercial and residential properties.
BACKGROUND:
The Artesia City Council is increasingly invested in the safety and security of its residents, businesses and visitors, and seeks additional opportunities to prevent crime. In April 2019, the City Council approved the Home Security Alarm and Rebate Pilot Program ("Program"), which set aside $20,000 to be used toward the reimbursement of up to $250 for qualifying security and alarm systems purchased by Artesia residents. The pilot program was successful, and has since become permanent.
In Fiscal Year 2025-2026, Council set a goal to expand the Program to also serve businesses with the intention to deter crime throughout the city and provide more avenues for law enforcement to work with the community to catch criminal offenders. The draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget includes an investment of $30,000 for the Program, reflecting the City's commitment to keep the community safe.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed expansion to the Program will provide rebates of up to $500 per business or $250 per residential property for the purchase of a home alarm or video-based security system. The amendment also revises the Program to remove the requirement for professional monitoring services for the residential rebates. Rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis determined by the submission date and time of completed applications. To qualify, applicants must have purchased the system no more than 60 days before submitting their rebate application. Applications for rebates will be processed until the available budgeted funds are exhausted.
Program stipulations are as follows:
Only video monitoring systems ("Cameras") or monitored home alarm systems qualify for reimbursement.
Commercial applicants must have a valid business license with the City of Artesia.
Residential applicants must have proof of residence to be eligible.
Funds are provided by reimbursement only, up to $500 for commercial property and $250 for residential property and not to exceed the cost of the camera. Labor, permits, subscription services, internet connectivity, maintenance, taxes, and incidental costs are not eligible for reimbursement.
Reimbursements are only provided to systems paid in full; cameras purchased using an installment plan or financing option are not eligible for reimbursement.
Receipts must show full payment via cash, check, or debit/credit card.
The date on the proof of purchase must be after the start of the program (July 1, 2026 or later).
Proof of installation is required.
Camera resolution must be 1080p or higher.
Cameras must monitor public-facing areas such as sidewalks, streets, alleys, or parking lots; applicants must submit image(s) displaying the camera angle(s) with their application.
Cameras must be able to retain and access video for up to seven days.
Cameras with night vision or light features are preferred.
Cameras must be registered with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at www.connectlosangelescounty.org. Participation in the program does not provide the City of Artesia or Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department direct access to camera footage or live video feed. Any sharing of footage remains voluntary unless otherwise required by law.
The City reserves the right to verify installation and operational status prior to issuing reimbursement.
Only applicants who have met all criteria within their application will be granted reimbursement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget includes $30,000 to provide the rebate payments toward eligible applicants.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, approve the amended Security Rebate Program and authorize staff to implement the program beginning July 1, 2026 for both commercial and residential properties.
Attachments
City of Artesia Security Rebate Program Policy.pdf
Security Rebate Program Application REV 2026.pdf
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Security Rebate Program Policy and Procedures
Version Info: 2019, 2026 Total Pages: 6
Administering Department:
Administrative Services
Date Accepted: 6-8-26
Delegating Authority: City Manager
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide a standardized procedure for administering rebates to residents and business owners who purchase video surveillance systems for their home or business.
II. AUTHORITY
This administrative policy has been adopted by the City Council of the City of Artesia for use by the Administrative Services Department.
III. APPLICABILITY
It is the responsibility of the Deputy City Manager of the City of Artesia to ensure that the staff involved in the administration of the Security Rebate Program have an understanding and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
The Deputy City Manager is responsible for ensuring that staff comply with this policy and all associated procedures when administering this program. Employees must obtain all necessary approvals as required by this policy prior to reimbursing applicants. Failure to comply may expose the City to financial, legal, or regulatory risk.
IV. AMENDMENT
The Artesia City Council may authorize revisions or updates to the policy, procedure and contents of this policy.
V. POLICY
City of Artesia staff shall administer the Security Rebate Program in a manner that ensures compliance with applicable laws, adherence to program terms, proper financial oversight, and maintenance of complete, accurate records.
All applications require proper documentation and approvals before execution. The Deputy City Manager is responsible for ensuring staff comply with this policy and any associated procedures when administering the Program.
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Applications and requests for reimbursement must be reviewed and approved in accordance with City procedures.
Application and reimbursement records must be maintained in an organized and complete manner, consistent with City record retention policies, and readily available for monitoring, reporting, and audit purposes.
VI. DEFINITIONS
Applicant – An Artesia resident or business owner submitting a rebate application for reimbursement under the Security Rebate Program.
Complete Application – An application containing all required information and supporting documentation necessary for staff review.
Eligible Equipment – Qualifying security hardware including:
• Stand-alone, monitored home alarm systems
• Security camera systems
• Doorbell cameras
• Exterior flood lights with cameras
• Motion sensor lights with cameras
• Similar products that enhance security in the City of Artesia Ineligible Costs – Expenses not eligible for reimbursement, including:
• Monthly monitoring fees
• Subscription services
• Service contracts
• Labor and installation costs, unless included within the hardware purchase invoice and not separately itemized
• Incidental or miscellaneous expenses
Rebate – A reimbursement issued by the City for approved purchases, up to $500 for commercial applicants and up to $250 for residential applicants, not to exceed the cost of the camera or security equipment.
Residential Applicant – A resident applying for reimbursement for qualifying video monitoring or alarm equipment installed at a residential property located within Artesia city limits. Proof of residency required.
Program Administrator – The designated City staff responsible for coordinating and administering the rebate program
Commercial Applicant – A business owner or commercial property owner applying for reimbursement for qualifying video monitoring equipment installed at a commercial property located within Artesia city limits. For the purposes of this Program, Commercial Applicants also include owners of multi-family residential complexes consisting of four (4) or more units.
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Program Start Date – July 1, 2026. Only purchases made on or after this date are eligible for reimbursement.
VII. PROCEDURE
1. Application Submission
Applications may be submitted by email, mail, or in-person to the City of Artesia.
Applications shall include:
• A completed and signed rebate application
• Proof of residency for residential applicants
• A copy of a valid City of Artesia business license for commercial applicants • A copy of the receipt or paid invoice for the eligible equipment • Proof that the system has been paid in full
• Proof of installation
• Cameras Only: Images displaying the installed camera angle(s) monitoring public-facing areas
• Cameras Only: Proof of registration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Camera Registry at www.connectlosangelescounty.org Applications must be submitted within sixty (60) days of the equipment purchase date. Only video monitoring systems (“Cameras”) qualify for reimbursement under the program. The date on the proof of purchase must be July 1, 2026 or later.
Reimbursements are provided by reimbursement only and shall not exceed:
• $500 for commercial properties; or
• $250 for residential properties.
Reimbursement amounts shall not exceed the actual cost of the eligible camera equipment. Cameras purchased through financing, installment plans, lease agreements, or similar payment arrangements are not eligible for reimbursement.
Receipts must demonstrate full payment via cash, check, or debit/credit card.
2. Application Intake and Logging
Upon receipt of an application, City staff shall date-stamp the application and forward the document to the Program Administrator. Applications shall be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding.
3. Application Review and Eligibility Verification
The Program Administrator shall review each application for completeness and verify compliance with program requirements. The review shall include verification of the following:
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• Commercial applicants possess a valid City of Artesia business license • Equipment purchased qualifies under program guidelines • The proof of purchase date is July 1, 2026 or later
• Receipt or paid invoice is included and demonstrates full payment • Proof of equipment installation
• Cameras have a minimum resolution of 1080p
• Cameras monitor public-facing areas such as sidewalks, streets, alleys, or parking lots
• Submitted images sufficiently demonstrate camera placement and viewing angles
• Cameras are capable of retaining and accessing video footage for a minimum of seven (7) days
• Cameras are registered with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department camera registry through www.connectlosangelescounty.org • The applicant has not previously received reimbursement for the same property under the program
• All required supporting documentation has been submitted Cameras with night vision capability or integrated lighting features are preferred but not required.
The City reserves the right to verify camera installation and operational status prior to issuing reimbursement. Participation in the camera registry program does not provide the City of Artesia or the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department direct access to camera footage or live video feeds. Any sharing of footage remains voluntary unless otherwise required by law. If additional information is required, staff shall notify the applicant and request the missing documentation. Only applicants who meet all program requirements and eligibility criteria shall be approved for reimbursement.
4. Approval Process
Once the application has been determined complete and eligible, the application shall be routed for approval. The approval process shall include review by the Program Administrator and the Finance Department. Approvals shall be documented on the application checklist.
5. Reimbursement Processing
Following approval, the Finance Department shall process the rebate reimbursement in accordance with City financial procedures. Reimbursements shall not exceed the maximum rebate amount established by the City Council or adopted program guidelines.
Applicants shall be notified when the application has been approved and informed of the expected reimbursement timeline.
6. Denial of Applications
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Applications may be denied for reasons including, but not limited to:
• Incomplete application materials
• Ineligible equipment or expenses
• Failure to meet residential or commercial eligibility requirements • Failure to provide proof of full payment
• Purchase dates prior to July 1, 2026
• Cameras that do not meet minimum technical requirements • Failure to provide required camera angle images
• Failure to register cameras with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department camera registry
• Duplicate reimbursement requests for the same property • Exhaustion of available program funds
Applicants shall be notified of denial and the reason for denial.
7. Fraud Prevention and Verification
The City reserves the right to verify submitted information and request additional documentation as necessary. Applications containing false, misleading, or fraudulent information may be denied. If reimbursement has already been issued for a fraudulent application, the City may pursue recovery of improperly issued funds as permitted by law.
8. Program Funding and Availability
The Security Rebate Program is subject to available appropriated funding.
Approval of an application does not guarantee reimbursement if funding becomes unavailable prior to payment processing. The City reserves the right to suspend, modify, or terminate the program at any time.
9. Record Retention and Accessibility
The Program Administrator shall ensure that complete and accurate program records are maintained.
Program records shall be stored using the City’s approved document management or recordkeeping system and organized in a manner that supports program administration, payment tracking, reporting, monitoring, and audit requirements.
At a minimum, records shall include:
• Completed applications and supporting documentation
• Receipts and proof of payment
• Approval and denial records
• Reimbursement and payment records
• Applicant correspondence and communications
• Program tracking logs and reports
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Program records shall be retained in accordance with the City’s adopted records retention schedule and any applicable legal requirements. Records shall be made available for monitoring, reporting, or audit purposes upon request.
City of Artesia · Security Rebate Program Application June 2026 City of Artesia
Security Rebate Program Application
Guidelines & Instructions: Please read the following guidelines and instructions closely before submitting your rebate application.
The City of Artesia's Security Rebate Program assists residents and business owners by offering a rebate to those who purchase a video or security alarm system for their home or business. Artesia residents may be eligible to receive a rebate of up to $250, and business owners may be eligible to receive a rebate of up to $500 towards the purchase of a video or security alarm system of their choice.
To be eligible to receive a rebate, applicants must provide proof of residency or a valid business license in the City of Artesia and must have purchased a new video or security system after July 1, 2026. Eligible products include a stand-alone, monitored home alarm system, security camera systems, doorbell cameras, flood lights with cameras, motion sensor lights with cameras, or similar products that enhance security in the City of Artesia. Cameras must have 1080p resolution or higher, and cameras with night vision or light features are preferred. Eligible expenses include the purchase price of qualifying security camera equipment; labor, permits, subscription services, internet connectivity, maintenance, and incidental costs are not eligible unless otherwise approved by the City. Cameras must monitor public-facing areas such as sidewalks, alleys, or parking lots, and must be able to retain and access video for up to seven (7) days. Applicants must register their cameras with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department through www.connectlosangelescounty.org, and will be required to submit proof of registration with their application.
Applications must be submitted within 60 days of the purchase date. Receipts must show payment in full via cash, check, or debit/credit card. The rebate program will be limited to one rebate per household or business, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebates will not be granted to applicants who have previously received reimbursement through this program. Funds are limited, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For this application to be considered complete, it must include a copy of the receipt or paid invoice of the security system, as well as a photo of the installed system for verification purposes. Applications for cameras must include images displaying the installed camera angle(s) monitoring public-facing areas, along with proof of registration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department camera registry. Within two weeks of application submission, applicants will be notified if the application is approved, or if additional information is needed. Once an application has been approved, the rebate will be processed.
For more information, please contact Danielle Osborne, Management Analyst for the City of Artesia at (562) 865- 6262, extension 252 or email at [email protected]. Complete application packets can be submitted via email [email protected], or in person or by mail to: City of Artesia, Attn: Security Rebate Program, 18747 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701.
Applicant Information
Name: Date:
First Last
Business Name (if applicable):
Address:
Street Address Apartment/Unit #
Artesia CA 90701
City State ZIP Code
Phone: Email:
City of Artesia · Security Rebate Program Application June 2026 Security System
Purchased:
Purchase Date:
Purchase Price:
How Did You Hear About the Program?:
Please attach a copy of your receipt and all required documents and photos to this application for verification purposes.
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Received Date/Time: Complete?
Approval Process: Approved? Initials/Date
Receipt Included?
YES NO
Management Analyst
Application Signed?
YES NO
Finance
Photo(s) Included?
Purchase Date Valid?
YES
YES
NO
NO
Address Valid?
YES NO
Product Valid?
YES NO
Notes:
Disclaimer and Signature
By signing the application, you understand and represent that you are fully responsible for the validity of all information provided in this application, and declare that you reside and are a homeowner in the City of Artesia, and you are a new owner of the home security and/or alarm system. You will receive notification via phone or email when your application has been approved detailing next steps to receive your rebate.
Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. The approval and issuance of a rebate is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of program funds. Furthermore, each application will be reviewed to determine whether program guidelines were followed before any reimbursement is issued. If the information is found to be invalid, the City reserves the right to deny the application.
Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about new City services. By providing your email address, you give your permission to receive information related to other city topics. You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time by contacting us via email or phone.
Applicant Signature: Date:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2026 ITEM NO: 9M.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Jamie Murguia, Finance Manager
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council, by motion, adopt:
1. Resolution No. 26-3104, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Three (3) Members of the City Council as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities;
2. Resolution No. 26-3105, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles To Consolidate a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, With the Statewide General Election To Be Held on the Same Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and
3. Resolution No. 26-3106, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 BACKGROUND:
The City of Artesia ("City") is required to hold a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the City Council for the full term of four years. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, the City Council is also required to adopt a resolution calling and ordering a general municipal election to be held in the City on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The deadline for the City Council to adopt a resolution calling for a General Municipal Election is July 6, 2026.
To increase voter accessibility and create a more equitable playing field for candidates, on February 15, 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Board ("Board") instructed the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk ("County Clerk") to implement an Online Candidate Statement Pilot for nonpartisan County offices and judicial positions during the 2022 Primary and General Elections. The Board determined that online statements are less costly to produce, allowing for more candidates to put their message in front of voters, and allow information to reach more voters than solely relying on paper statements, as voters increasingly use technology as their primary election information source. On November 28, 2023, the Board authorized the County Clerk to implement an Online Candidate Statement Program, extending the program to cities that consolidate elections with the County, and authorized the charge of a fixed fee of $279.60 per candidate statement requested for the purpose of cost-recovery to be established, which was available for the 2024 General Election. The Board voted to authorize the continuation of this pilot program, making it available for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
ANALYSIS:
California Elections Code Section 12101(a) requires that the City’s Elections Official publish a notice of the General Municipal Election on or before July 13, 2026. The notice must include the time of the election, the offices to be filled, and the length of term of each office. Resolution No. 26-3096 calls the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 and directs the City Clerk to give further or additional notice of the election in accordance with federal and state law. Resolution No. 26-3096 also sets forth details of the election concerning the ballots and polls.
Resolution No. 26-3097 requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Elections to be held on the same date pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403. Resolution No. 26-3097 also authorizes the County Clerk to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election for the City in return of the City agreeing to reimburse the County of Los Angeles for any costs related to the election consolidation upon the County’s presentation of reasonably detailed invoices.
Resolution No. 26-3098 adopts regulations for candidate's statements and sets the word limit for candidate statements to 200 words. A candidate’s statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate themselves. The statement may not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. Resolution No. 26-3098 further provides that the City Clerk must estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing filed candidate's statements, and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the City their estimated pro-rata share as a condition of having their statement included in the voter information guide.
The candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026 election will open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, and close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. If an incumbent does not file nomination papers and qualify by the close of the nomination period, the filing period extends for non-incumbents only, for five (5) days, to August 12, 2026 pursuant to the California Election Code Section 10225.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost to hold the election is estimated to be $75,000. Funding for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election is included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that City Council, by motion, adopt:
1. Resolution No. 26-3104, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Three (3) Members of the City Council as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities;
2. Resolution No. 26-3105, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles To Consolidate a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, With the Statewide General Election To Be Held on the Same Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and
3. Resolution No. 26-3106, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Attachments
Resolution 26-3104.pdf
Resolution 26-3105.pdf
Resolution 26-3106.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 26-3104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE
ELECTION OF THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, the City Council is required to call and give notice of a General Municipal Election for the election of Municipal Officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Artesia, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) Members of the City Council for the full term of four years.
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the General Municipal Election shall be in form and content as required by law.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 4. That the vote center locations and hours of operations, ballot drop box locations and hours of operations, vote-by-mail procedures and timing, the election officers, and all other persons and procedures for the General Municipal Election shall be the same as those utilized by the County of Los Angeles and in compliance with the Elections Code of the State of California. In addition, the polls/vote centers for the election shall be open at seven o’clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o’clock p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in § 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the General Municipal Election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the General Municipal Election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the General Municipal Election, in time, form, and manner as required by law.
SECTION 7. That in the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the City Council, in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651(a), shall set a date, time and place, and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and the Los Resolution No. 26-3104