Rene Trevino, Mayor
Melissa Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem
Monica Manalo, Councilmember
Zeel Ahir, Councilmember
Ali Sajjad Taj, Councilmember
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Joint Artesia City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda and
Special Artesia Housing Authority Meeting
Monday, August 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
1.A. Call to Order
2. ROLL CALL
2.A. Roll Call
3. INVOCATION
3.A. Invocation
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.A. Pledge of Allegiance
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
All public comments are heard at this time for both agenda and non-agenda items, with additional opportunities to speak provided during Public Hearings.
5.A. Public Comments
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6.A. Councilmember Comments
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.A. National Night Out Proclamation
7.B. Women's Equality Day Proclamation
7.C. Presentation of Portraits to the 2026 Artesia Court
7.D. Administrative Services Department Recognition
7.E. Staff Introductions
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS - NONE
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9M) 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, the City Council will consider that item immediately following approval of the rest of the Consent Calendar.
9.A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only — Recommendation: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived.
9.B. City Financial Report - June 2026
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.C. Accounts Payable Check Register - July 2026
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.D. AB 1234 Reporting
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.E. Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinances Regarding Design Review Process Amendments, R-1 Zone Modernization, Reasonable Accommodation Standards and Code Clean-Up — Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 26-989, Amending Various Sections of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating To Streamlined Design Review Procedures, Fair Housing Consistency Revisions, Definitions Cleanup, R-1 Zone Modernization, and General Code Cleanup Amendments; And Determining That the Ordinance Is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act; — Adopt Ordinance No. 26-990, Amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Artesia Municipal Code To Add Chapter 8 Thereto and Establish Reasonable Accommodation Procedures Consistent With State and Federal Fair Housing Laws and Finding the Action Exempt From CEQA; — Find Ordinance No. 26-989 Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085; And
— Find Ordinance No. 26-990 Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(C)(2) and15060(C)(3).
9.F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Site-Specific Zoning Map Amendment Affecting Three Parcels Located at 11818–11828 183rd Street and 18305–18327 Arline Avenue to Facilitate a 22-Unit Residential Development, and Approval of Design Review
— Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 26-988, Amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Artesia Municipal Code To Add Chapter 8 Thereto and Establish Reasonable Accommodation Procedures Consistent With State and Federal Fair Housing Laws and Finding the Action Exempt From CEQA approving a SiteSpecific Amendment to the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (Mu-O) to Establish a Residential Density of 24 Dwelling Units per Acre for Property Located Within the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and Identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, and 7040-017-008 by Adding Section 9-2.4807(c)(7) to Article 48 (Mixed-Use Overlay Zone) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code and Determining That the Ordinance Is Exempt From Further Environmental Review Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15183 and 15332.
9.G. Consideration of Award of Professional Services Agreement to CSG Consulting — Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute on the Council’s Behalf, a Professional Service Agreement for Part-Time Code Enforcement Services to CSG Consulting in an Amount Not To Exceed $75,000 From July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2027.
9.H. Consideration of Award of a Public Works Contract Between the City of Artesia and KASA Construction in the Amount of $409,642 for Site Development at 11908, 11910, 11928, & 11936 169th Street for the AJ Padelford Park Expansion and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA, Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines
9.I. Housing Authority Resolution Declaring Surplus Land — Recommendation: The Commission of the Housing Authority Approve the Resolution No. HA 26-06, a Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Artesia, California, Declaring Certain Property Located at 11814, 11815, 11817, 11820, 11825 168th Street and 16712 Pioneer Boulevard in the City of Artesia, Assessors Parcel Number’s (APN’s) 7011-004-902, 7011-004-903, 7011-004-076, 7011-005-900, 7011-005- 901, 7011-005-902 and 7011-005-903 (The Properties) Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 Et. Seq.)
9.J. Approval to Enter the Statewide Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3110, Consenting to the Inclusion of Properties Within the Territory of the City in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Open Pace Programs; And
— Authorize the City Manager, or His Designee, To Execute All Documents Necessary To Carry Out the Intent of Resolution No. 26-3110.
9.K. Consideration of Award of Professional Services Agreement With Communications LAB — Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute on Its Behalf, a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) With Communications Lab To Create a Citywide Strategic Communications Plan at a Cost Not To Exceed $49,350.00.
9.L. Resolution Regarding the Approval of Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the Highway Safety Improvement Program and Traffic Calming Street Improvement Project; And To Award a Construction Contact to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. In the Amount of $957,500 To Implement the Project — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3109, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia Awarding a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. For the Highway Safety Improvement Program and Traffic Calming Street Improvement Project in an Amount Not To Exceed $957,500, Authorizing the City Manager To Execute the Contract and Certain Non-Monetary Amendments, and Delegating Discretionary Authority to the City Engineer To Approve the Project Design, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6, and Finding the Project Categorically Exempt From CEQA; And
— Find That This Resolution is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
9.M. Appointment of Planning Commissioner
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.A. Recommendation: Consideration To Approve an Off-Cycle Community Development Block Grant Project Utilizing Available Revolving Grant Fund Balance
— Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony; — Approve the Use of Approximately $214,854 in Available Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Revolving Grant Fund Monies To Implement the Proposed Off-Cycle CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Project; — Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, To Execute All Necessary Agreements and Related Documents; And
— Authorize the City Manager To Make Administrative Adjustments as Necessary To Comply With Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) Program Requirements and Federal Community Development Block Grant Regulations.
11. DISCUSSION
11.A. Informational Business License Report
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
11.B. Banquet Hall Discussion
— Recommendation: Receive and File and Discuss Initial Thoughts on Whether To Amend the Artesia Municipal Code To Expand the Allowed Types of Banquet Facilities.
11.C. Artesia Botanical Garden Project Update
— Recommendation: Received and File.
12. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation — Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) — Number of potential cases: 2
13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
14. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
15. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
15.A. City Manager Informational Reporting
16. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
16.A. Councilmember Comments
17. ADJOURNMENT
17.A. Adjournment
Date Posted: August 6, 2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9A.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive reading, by title only, of all ordinances and resolutions. Said ordinances and resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code 36934 allows the legislative body to waive the requirement to read ordinances and titles by the action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9B.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City Financial Report - June 2026
FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Director
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 June 30, 2026. Reports are reconciled for cash on hand (bank) to cash recorded in the general ledger through the period ending June 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
062026 Treasurer Report.pdf
MONEY MARKET
ACCOUNT
CHECKING
ACCOUNT
LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT
ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance - 6/1/2026 51,658.19 (540,267.46) 6,287,504.79 State/County/Misc Monthly Wires 825,070.22 - -
Deposits 742,561.74 - -
Civic Plus Credit deposits - 12,112.00 -
Stripe Deposits - 121,520.82 -
PayGov Credit Deposits - 2,801.00 -
Transfer from Money Market - 1,455,000.00 -
Transfer from LAIF Account - 1,040,000.00 -
Transfer from Investments - - -
Interest Income 3.48 - -
Transfer to Checking Account (1,455,000.00) - (1,040,000.00) Transfer to LAIF Account - - -
Disbursements - (945,575.60) -
PERS Retirement - (53,784.98) -
Payroll - (260,476.46) -
Payroll Tax Wire (IRS) - (64,217.82) -
Bank Fees/Paid Parking Fees (1,605.26) - -
Ending Balance - 6/30/2026 767,111.50 162,688.37 5,247,504.79
CAMP ACCOUNT CLASS ACCOUNT ACADEMY AM
Beginning Balance - 6/1/2026 8,848,556.37 7,743,428.93 6,164,280.23 Transfer from Checking Account - - -
Deposits 27,401.04 23,543.13 78,606.38
Transfer Out/Disbursements - - (61,087.74)
Ending Balance - 6/30/2026 7,766,972.06 8,875,957.41 6,181,798.87
CAFETERIA
ACCOUNT
CDBG FIX-UP
PROGRAM PETTY CASH
Beginning Balance - 6/1/2026 1,324.56 1,716.19 500.00
Ending Balance - 6/30/2026 1,716.19 1,324.56 500.00
REVOLVING
ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL
ACCOUNTS
Beginning Balance - 6/1/2026 1,362.14 28,560,063.94
Deposits - 4,328,619.81
Disbursements - (3,881,747.86)
Ending Balance - 6/30/2026 29,006,935.89 1,362.14
06/30/26
Treasurer's Report
City of Artesia
GENERAL FUND
(100)
SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM (150)
Cash Balance 18,836,242.97 5,401.42
Receivables 964,485.52 -
Prepaid Expenses 101,392.96 -
Investment Appreciation (20,648.28) -
Liabilities & Deposits (2,007,437.20) -
FUND BALANCE 5,401.42 17,874,035.97
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
ARTESIA
HOUSING
AUTHORITY (200)
AJ PARK
EXPANSION (205)
BICYCLE /
PEDESTRIAN
FUND (210)
Cash Balance 51,156.24 (198,013.03) 11,407.27
Receivables - -
Liabilities (61,895.00) (1,100.00) -
FUND BALANCE (199,113.03) (10,738.76) 11,407.27
PUBLIC
EDUCATION IN
GOVERNMENT
(215)
BILLBOARD
FUND (220)
CNRA SPECIFIED
GRANT (225)
Cash Balance (27,507.39) 598,017.26 (508,354.30)
Receivables - 2,238,681.62 -
Liabilities - (2,115,486.87) -
FUND BALANCE 721,212.01 (27,507.39) (508,354.30)
HOUSING
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
(227)
CALIFORNIA
BEVERAGE
RECYCLING
(230)
YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
LEAGUE (235)
Cash Balance (18,313.33) 5,886.34 (133,178.53)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities (2,500.00) - -
FUND BALANCE 5,886.34 (20,813.33) (133,178.53)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
06/30/26
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
06/30/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
CITIZEN OPTION
FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (240)
ARTESIA
PARKING
AUTHORITY (245)
CLEAN AIR FUEL
BUS GRANT
(250)
Cash Balance 428,706.23 296,811.60 (10,547.50)
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 296,811.60 428,706.23 (10,547.50)
COMMUNITY
FACILITY
DISTRICT (260)
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
(270)
CALIFORNIA
STREET GRANTS
(280)
Cash Balance 117,849.39 (26,329.65) 563,853.50
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (26,329.65) 117,849.39 563,853.50
FEDERAL STPL
(290)
TRANSPORTN
PLANNING
GRANT (295)
MAP 21
EXCHANGE (310)
Cash Balance 74,369.65 (90,441.21) 205,371.86
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE (90,441.21) 74,369.65 205,371.86
MEASURE M
(320)
MEASURE R
(330)
TOD PLANNING
GRANT (340)
Cash Balance 1,602,105.88 707,689.28 (12,948.59)
Receivables - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 707,689.28 1,602,105.88 (12,948.59)
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
06/30/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
COUNTY PARK
IMPROVEMENT
(350)
PROPOSITION A
FUND (360)
PROPOSITION C
FUND (370)
Cash Balance 889,007.29 264,582.17 717,816.28
Receivables 60,200.09 2,773.00 -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 267,355.17 949,207.38 717,816.28
SB1 RMRA (375)
SB 1383
GIVEAWAY (377)
SOUTH COAST
AIR QUALITY
MGMT DIST (390)
Cash Balance 1,552,402.50 39,734.13 30,328.02
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 39,734.13 1,552,402.50 30,328.02
SAFE ROUTE TO
SCHOOL (400)
SHERIFF
FORFEITURES &
SEIZURES (410)
STATE GAS TAX
(420)
Cash Balance (0.32) 447.20 (144,797.70)
Receivables - - 10,420.64
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 447.20 (0.32) (134,377.06)
HOME STAY
PROGRAM (430)
STREET
LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
FUND (440)
TRAFFIC
CONGESTION
RELIEF (450)
Cash Balance 3,616.44 24,905.96 23,339.88
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 24,905.96 3,616.44 23,339.88
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
06/30/26
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (continued)
CAL FIRE URBAN
GRANT (460)
DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
(470)
MEASURE W
(480)
Cash Balance (90,876.69) 2,121,425.93 746,898.24
Receivables - - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 2,121,425.93 (90,876.69) 746,898.24
RECYCLED OIL
(490)
Cash Balance 5,335.94
Receivables -
Liabilities -
FUND BALANCE 5,335.94
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
SPECIAL /
CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND
(500)
PIONEER BOND
PROJECT (510)
HISTORICAL
DISTRICT BOND
PROJECT (520)
Cash Balance (184,610.90) 315,071.10 583,558.09
Receivables 16,084.06 - -
Liabilities - - -
FUND BALANCE 315,071.10 (168,526.84) 583,558.09
City of Artesia
Comparison of Cash Balances to Fund Balance
06/30/26
AGENCY FUNDS
TRUST AND
AGENCY (710)
SENIOR
CITIZENS (720)
GEORGE
NELSON
MEMORIAL FUND
(740)
Cash Balance (72,071.43) 6,271.99 2,243.57
Receivables - - -
Liabilities 72,071.43 (6,271.99) (2,243.57)
FUND BALANCE - - -
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Cash Balance 29,313,863.05
Receivables 3,292,644.93
Fixed Assets, net -
Prepaid Expenses 101,392.96
Investment Appreciation (20,648.28)
Liabilities (4,124,863.20)
FUND BALANCE 28,562,389.46
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY ADMIN
PROJECTS (800)
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TAX
INCREMENT
(810)
REDEVELPMT
OBLIGATION
RETIREMENT
FUND (820)
Cash Balance - (1,665,217.33) 1,358,290.17
Cash with Fiscal Agent - 701,725.04 -
Liabilities - (43,156.73) (257,917.00)
Bonds Payable - (11,429,504.00) -
FUND BALANCE (12,436,153.02) - 1,100,373.17
TOTAL SUCCESSOR FUNDS
Cash Balance (306,927.16)
Cash with Fiscal Agent 701,725.04
Liabilities (301,073.73)
Bonds Payable (11,429,504.00)
FUND BALANCE (11,335,779.85)
Annual
COUPON YIELD@ Projected Weight
CUSIP # Date Date** COST # Interest
Money Market Funds + (Cash on Hand)
c First American Government Oblig Fd CI Y 31846V203 Various Demand N/A 3.250% $69,834.73 69,834.73 69,834.73 2,269.63 0.011 Subtotal $69,834.73 69,834.73 69,834.73 2,269.63 0.011
Government Securities:
ANALOG DEVICES INC 032654BE4 6/12/2026 6/15/2030 4.500% 4.510% 223,836.75 225,000.00 224,451.00 10,125.00 0.036Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation 04085NH51 6/18/2026 8/5/2026 1.500% 3.930% 248,713.33 250,000.00 249,082.50 3,750.00 0.040 BofA Securities, Inc. 06054PNN2 6/18/2026 1/22/2027 1.250% 3.970% 536,954.78 550,000.00 537,097.00 6,875.00 0.089 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP 06406RCG0 6/12/2026 1/22/2030 4.026% 4.080% 221,699.25 225,000.00 221,865.75 9,058.50 0.036 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 15987HJ16 6/8/2026 9/1/2026 4.000% 3.940% 297,265.83 300,000.00 298,002.00 12,000.00 0.048 JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORP 24422EVL0 6/12/2026 1/15/2031 1.450% 1.660% 217,549.59 250,000.00 218,242.50 3,625.00 0.040 HOME DEPOT INC 437076BY7 6/26/2026 6/15/2029 2.950% 3.070% 240,275.00 250,000.00 240,072.50 7,375.00 0.040 HALST 2025-A A3 44935WAD9 6/8/2026 1/18/2028 4.830% 4.820% 271,033.59 270,000.00 270,777.60 13,041.00 0.043 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 46647PAV8 6/26/2026 7/23/2029 4.203% 4.240% 248,125.00 250,000.00 247,860.00 10,507.50 0.040 MBALT 2025-A A3 58768YAD7 6/8/2026 4/16/2029 4.610% 4.600% 301,007.81 300,000.00 300,939.00 13,830.00 0.048 The Nature Conservancy 63902WJ98 6/26/2026 9/9/2026 1.000% 3.940% 242,037.83 244,000.00 242,165.12 2,440.00 0.039 Investment PAR MARKET*
Schedule of Investments
City of Artesia
June 30, 2026
PURCHASE MATURITY V A L U E
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9C.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Accounts Payable Check Register - July 2026
FROM: Jamie Murguia, Finance Director
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 July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
Prior to printing each check, payment requests are approved by the department manager, Finance Director, and City Manager. Once payment requests have been approved, a batch for disbursement is processed by the Senior Accountant, and approved by the Finance Director. 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
072026 Demand Check Register.pdf
Transaction Type Post Date
Due Date
Transaction
Amount
Payment # Amount Paid
1081 Invoice 07/28/2026 $1,502.34 88289 $1,502.34
07/28/2026
$1,502.34 $1,502.34
3005653 Invoice 07/16/2026 $104.17 41573 $104.17
07/16/2026
$104.17 $104.17
07102026 Invoice 07/10/2026 $36,087.25 41544 $36,087.25 07/10/2026
725712964 Invoice 07/17/2026 $20.00 41563 $20.00
07/17/2026
724583309 Invoice 07/03/2026 $20.00 41563 $20.00
07/03/2026
724572601 Invoice 07/03/2026 $20.00 41563 $20.00
07/03/2026
07242026_6GE Invoice 07/24/2026 $797.42 41563 $797.42
07/24/2026
07242026 Invoice 07/24/2026 $33,365.98 41563 $33,365.98 07/24/2026
726913594 Invoice 07/30/2026 $20.00 41576 $20.00
6GE Processing Charges 07/30/2026
726910896 Invoice 07/30/2026 $20.00 41577 $20.00
07/30/2026
$70,350.65 $70,350.65
07102026 Invoice 07/14/2026 $817.89 88230 $817.89
07/14/2026
07242026 Invoice 07/28/2026 $822.70 88290 $822.70
07/28/2026
$1,640.59 $1,640.59
07242026 Invoice 07/28/2026 $8.34 88291 $8.34
07/28/2026
$8.34 $8.34
EM084612 Invoice 07/21/2026 $525.00 88262 $525.00
07/21/2026
$525.00 $525.00
141118 Invoice 07/07/2026 $132.60 88197 $132.60
E-Z Reach Grabbers 07/07/2026
Payroll 07.10.2026 and
Totals for AFSCME PEOPLE:
AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
07/06/2026 07/21/2026
Physical - Pre Employment
Totals for AGILE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE:
ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER INC
06/29/2026 07/07/2026
Union Dues, Payroll
07/28/2026 07/28/2026
Union Dues, Payroll
Totals for AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36:
AFSCME PEOPLE
07/28/2026 07/28/2026
AHH Processing Charges for
PPE 07/03/26 Workforce
07/03/2026 07/29/2026
6GE Processing Charges for
PPE 06/30/26 Workforce
AHH Processing Charges for
PPE 07/17/26 Workforce
Totals for ADP, Inc.:
AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 36
07/10/2026 07/14/2026
for PPE 07/31/26 Workforce
Now
07/30/2026 07/31/2026
AHH Processing Charges for
PPE 06/19/26 Workforce
07/24/2026 07/29/2026
ADP PAYROLL TAX Payment
for Pay date 07/24/2026,
07/24/2026 07/29/2026
ADP PAYROLL TAX Payment
for Pay date 07/24/2026,
07/30/2026 07/31/2026
07/03/2026 07/29/2026
City of Artesia
July 2026 Check Register
Date Transaction # Description Payment Date
ABC Unified School District
06/30/2026 07/28/2026
26/06 SFSP - Food Vendor
Totals for ABC Unified School District:
ADP COMMERCIAL LEASING LLC
07/16/2026 07/31/2026
Lease 007-0089611-001
Totals for ADP COMMERCIAL LEASING LLC:
ADP, Inc.
07/10/2026 07/15/2026
ADP PAYROLL TAX Payment
for Pay date 07/10/2026,
07/17/2026 07/29/2026
137643 Invoice 07/28/2026 $2,152.43 88292 $2,152.43
Repair of Toro Mower 07/28/2026
$2,285.03 $2,285.03
106124 Invoice 07/21/2026 $13,720.00 88263 $13,720.00
07/21/2026
$13,720.00 $13,720.00
6136 Invoice 07/28/2026 $2,383.18 88293 $2,383.18
07/28/2026
$2,383.18 $2,383.18
287344025104X0704202 Invoice 07/26/2026 $707.12 41554 $707.12 07/26/2026
287252847559X0713202 Invoice 07/26/2026 $243.20 41570 $243.20 07/26/2026
$950.32 $950.32
BP-26-1379 Invoice 07/14/2026 $250.00 88231 $250.00
07/14/2026
BP-26-1359 Invoice 07/14/2026 $250.00 88232 $250.00
07/14/2026
$500.00 $500.00
13348 Invoice 07/21/2026 $5,388.00 88264 $5,388.00
07/21/2026
$5,388.00 $5,388.00
118383 Invoice 07/28/2026 $20.56 88294 $20.56
07/28/2026
$20.56 $20.56
EST54459 Invoice 07/21/2026 $5,142.37 88265 $5,142.37
07/21/2026
$5,142.37 $5,142.37
1688 Invoice 07/07/2026 $1,115.00 88198 $1,115.00
11820 168th St. 07/07/2026
$1,115.00 $1,115.00
4453 Invoice 07/28/2026 $58,110.26 88295 $58,110.26
07/28/2026
4586 Invoice 07/28/2026 $28,882.60 88295 $28,882.60
07/28/2026
$86,992.86 $86,992.86
239 Invoice 07/21/2026 $153.60 88266 $153.60
07/21/2026
238 Invoice 07/21/2026 $468.46 88266 $468.46
07/21/2026
237 Invoice 07/28/2026 $1,165.72 88296 $1,165.72
07/28/2026
$1,787.78 $1,787.78
514233 Invoice 07/21/2026 $400.00 88267 $400.00
07/21/2026
$400.00 $400.00
City Hall Supplies (paper
07/28/2026 07/28/2026
City Hall Janitorial Supplies
Totals for BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY:
CALIFORNIA CITY MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION
07/15/2026 07/21/2026
CCMF Membership Renewal
Totals for CALIFORNIA CITY MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION:
07/14/2026 07/21/2026
Air Fresheners for
07/14/2026 07/21/2026
BPR CONSULTING GROUP
06/23/2026 07/28/2026
26/05 B&S Professional
07/21/2026 07/28/2026
26/06 B&S Professional
Totals for BPR CONSULTING GROUP:
BROTHERS JANITORIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
BlueAlly - Sophos CIXA
Totals for BLUEALLY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS:
BOARD UP DOMINGUEZ
06/18/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for BOARD UP DOMINGUEZ:
26/06 Surface
Transportation Program
Totals for AVANT GARDE, INC.:
BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST
06/23/2026 07/28/2026
Street Sign Installation
Totals for BC TRAFFIC SPECIALIST:
07/14/2026 07/14/2026
C&D Deposit Refund- 17910
Totals for AUSTIN COELHO:
AVANT GARDE, INC.
07/14/2026 07/21/2026
BLUEALLY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
07/10/2026 07/21/2026
26/06 License Plate Readers
07/26/2026 07/30/2026
26/07 Parking Handheld
Totals for AT&T:
AUSTIN COELHO
07/14/2026 07/14/2026
C&D Deposit Refund- 17916
Totals for ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
ALL STAR ELITE SPORTS
07/13/2026 07/28/2026
YOUTH BASKETBALL JERSEY
ORDER - Summer 2026
Totals for ALL STAR ELITE SPORTS:
AT&T
07/26/2026 07/23/2026
ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
05/14/2026 07/21/2026
4/26- 5/9/26 Crossing Guard
06/03/2026 07/28/2026
Totals for ALAN'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER INC:
A-016 Invoice 07/21/2026 $1,000.00 88268 $1,000.00
07/21/2026
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
PRIM-00133 Invoice 07/07/2026 $577,039.00 88199 $577,039.00 07/07/2026
PROP00126F Invoice 07/14/2026 $210,830.00 88233 $210,830.00 07/14/2026
$787,869.00 $787,869.00
07102026 Invoice 07/10/2026 $26,949.67 41545 $26,949.67 07/10/2026
07242026_Monthly Invoice 07/24/2026 $566.08 41564 $566.08 07/24/2026
07242026 Invoice 07/24/2026 $27,556.16 41564 $27,556.16 07/24/2026
4203484552-07/2026 Invoice 07/01/2026 $87,952.52 41564 $87,952.52 26/07 Health Premium 07/01/2026
100000018341644 Invoice 07/31/2026 $492,830.00 41578 $492,830.00 07/31/2026
$635,854.43 $635,854.43
5039352459 Invoice 07/14/2026 $659.69 88234 $659.69
07/14/2026
$659.69 $659.69
FY26/27 Invoice 07/21/2026 $62.72 88269 $62.72
07/21/2026
$62.72 $62.72
77213 Invoice 07/14/2026 $300.00 88235 $300.00
07/14/2026
$300.00 $300.00
071426 Invoice 07/21/2026 $168.00 88270 $168.00
07/21/2026
$168.00 $168.00
2024-08-21 Invoice 07/07/2026 $5,750.00 88200 $5,750.00 26/06 Design Services 07/07/2026
$5,750.00 $5,750.00
4272148705 Invoice 07/14/2026 $309.19 88236 $309.19
07/14/2026
4271346900 Invoice 07/14/2026 $682.02 88236 $682.02
07/14/2026
$991.21 $991.21
ASIT001610 Invoice 07/14/2026 $5,638.00 88237 $5,638.00 07/14/2026
$5,638.00 $5,638.00
3507880-00-081026 Invoice 07/28/2026 $1,952.42 88297 $1,952.42 05/15-07/15/26 169th & 07/28/2026
CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
07/01/2026 07/07/2026
26/06 IT service and onsite
Totals for CITY OF BREA:
CITY OF NORWALK
07/28/2026 07/28/2026
Totals for CHEE SALETTE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE:
CINTAS CORP
06/10/2026 07/14/2026
26/06 AJ Park Janitorial
06/03/2026 07/14/2026
26/06 Artesia Park Janitorial
Totals for CINTAS CORP:
CITY OF BREA
06/30/2026 07/14/2026
06/12/2026 07/14/2026
Meeting room rental for offsite management meeting
Totals for CERRITOS LIBRARY:
CHANSON WALKER
07/07/2026 07/21/2026
Summer YAW T-Shirts
Totals for CHANSON WALKER:
FY26/27 Central Basin Water
Totals for CENTRAL BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION:
CERRITOS LIBRARY
Pers/Pepra Retirement
07/01/2026 07/29/2026
07/31/2026 07/31/2026
Annual CalPERS Unfunded
Accrued Liability
Totals for CalPers:
CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
07/04/2026 07/14/2026
7/20-8/19/26 Sharp Copiers
07/24/2026 07/29/2026
Pers/Pepra Retirement
07/24/2026 07/29/2026
Totals for CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT:
CENTRAL BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION
07/01/2026 07/21/2026
FY26/27 Liability Program &
Workers Compensation
07/09/2026 07/14/2026
FY26/27 All Risk Property
Totals for CALIFORNIA JPIA:
CalPers
07/10/2026 07/15/2026
Pers/Pepra Retirement
Totals for CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC:
CALIFORNIA JPIA
06/24/2026 07/07/2026
CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, LLC
06/30/2026 07/21/2026
Transcription of minutes 3/9
$1,952.42 $1,952.42
2026-19594 Invoice 07/14/2026 $7,910.40 88238 $7,910.40 07/14/2026
2026-19595 Invoice 07/14/2026 $15,200.00 88238 $15,200.00 07/14/2026
$23,110.40 $23,110.40
07012026 Invoice 07/01/2026 $4,145.28 41546 $4,145.28
07/01/2026
$4,145.28 $4,145.28
24650 Invoice 07/14/2026 $1,350.00 88239 $1,350.00
07/14/2026
$1,350.00 $1,350.00
FY26/27 Invoice 07/14/2026 $591.94 88240 $591.94
FY26/27 LAFCO Dues 07/14/2026
$591.94 $591.94
1054137 Invoice 07/14/2026 $4,611.60 88241 $4,611.60
07/14/2026
$4,611.60 $4,611.60
70144-00001-070126 Invoice 07/07/2026 $433.35 88201 $433.35 07/07/2026
$433.35 $433.35
107092927 Invoice 06/16/2026 $75.00 88271 $75.00
Deposit Refund 6/7/26 07/21/2026
$75.00 $75.00
2026134294 Invoice 07/14/2026 $200.00 88242 $200.00
07/14/2026
$200.00 $200.00
113964 Invoice 07/07/2026 $2,344.72 88202 $2,344.72
07/07/2026
113941 Invoice 07/28/2026 $587.92 88298 $587.92
Light Repair at City Hall 07/28/2026
113893 Invoice 07/28/2026 $1,030.00 88298 $1,030.00
07/28/2026
$3,962.64 $3,962.64
19858 Invoice 07/07/2026 $375.00 88203 $375.00
07/07/2026
19878 Invoice 07/07/2026 $2,607.00 88203 $2,607.00
07/07/2026
$2,982.00 $2,982.00
480414A-070326 Invoice 07/20/2026 $4,249.09 41555 $4,249.09 07/20/2026
$4,249.09 $4,249.09
AUG2026 Invoice 07/21/2026 $240.64 88272 $240.64
26/08 Medical Premium 07/21/2026
AJ Padleford Park Expansion
Totals for EAST WHITTIER GLASS AND MIRROR CO. INC.:
Enterprise FM Trust
07/20/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 Electric Vehicle Lease
& Fleet Maintenance
Totals for Enterprise FM Trust:
AJ Padleford Park Expansion
06/07/2026 07/07/2026
ERNESTO OLIVARES
07/21/2026 07/21/2026
Lighting repairs at AJ
Padelford Park parking lot
05/28/2026 07/28/2026
03/04/2026 07/28/2026
Right-of-Way Street Light
Maintenance on Pioneer
Totals for DUPRE ENTERPRISES:
EAST WHITTIER GLASS AND MIRROR CO. INC.
05/29/2026 07/07/2026
DTSC
06/22/2026 07/14/2026
2025 Hazard Waste
Totals for DTSC:
DUPRE ENTERPRISES
07/01/2026 07/07/2026
07/14/2026 07/14/2026
Dell Technologies 2 Server
Totals for DELL MARKETING LP:
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
07/01/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for DIANA MARTINEZ:
DIANA MARTINEZ
06/16/2026 07/21/2026
26/06 EV charging facility
Totals for COMMERCIAL DOOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
07/14/2026 07/14/2026
Totals for COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES:
DELL MARKETING LP
26/07 HMO Dental
Totals for DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY:
Totals for CLEARGOV INC.:
COLONIAL LIFE
07/01/2026 07/15/2026
26/07 Supplemental
Totals for COLONIAL LIFE:
COMMERCIAL DOOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
06/30/2026 07/14/2026
Totals for CITY OF NORWALK:
CLEARGOV INC.
07/01/2026 07/14/2026
FY 26-27 Operational
07/01/2026 07/14/2026
FY 26-27 Personnel/CIP
$240.64 $240.64
109067377 Invoice 07/07/2026 $90.00 88204 $90.00
Refund for family trips 07/07/2026
$90.00 $90.00
167389651 Invoice 07/06/2026 $27.89 41541 $27.89
07/06/2026
167400064 Invoice 07/06/2026 $618.35 41547 $618.35
26/07 Vision Coverage 07/06/2026
$646.24 $646.24
260408 Invoice 07/07/2026 $9,924.73 88205 $9,924.73
07/07/2026
260509 Invoice 07/07/2026 $10,263.66 88205 $10,263.66
07/07/2026
$20,188.39 $20,188.39
1664 Invoice 07/07/2026 $1,475.00 88206 $1,475.00
07/07/2026
1651 Invoice 07/07/2026 $1,400.00 88210 $1,400.00
07/07/2026
1652 Invoice 07/07/2026 $1,400.00 88209 $1,400.00
07/07/2026
1653 Invoice 07/07/2026 $1,400.00 88208 $1,400.00
07/07/2026
1654 Invoice 07/07/2026 $1,400.00 88207 $1,400.00
07/07/2026
$7,075.00 $7,075.00
2026-1355 Invoice 07/14/2026 $8,900.00 88243 $8,900.00
07/14/2026
$8,900.00 $8,900.00
INV192152-F Invoice 07/14/2026 $784.04 88244 $784.04
07/14/2026
INV271091-F Invoice 07/28/2026 $643.14 88299 $643.14
07/28/2026
$1,427.18 $1,427.18
071426 Invoice 07/14/2026 $80.00 88245 $80.00
07/14/2026
07242026 Invoice 07/28/2026 $46.09 88300 $46.09
07/28/2026
07242026 Invoice 07/28/2026 $80.00 88301 $80.00
07/28/2026
$206.09 $206.09
3231563850-061926 Invoice 07/13/2026 $184.99 41565 $184.99 07/13/2026
2131797882-070426 Invoice 07/28/2026 $75.98 41565 $75.98 07/28/2026
5628095136-061626 Invoice 07/10/2026 $235.65 41565 $235.65 07/10/2026
$496.62 $496.62
5003350 Invoice 07/07/2026 $12,339.00 88211 $12,339.00
Public Work Internet 6/16-
Totals for FRONTIER:
GFT INFRASTRUCTURE INC
05/24/2026 07/07/2026
07/24/2026 07/28/2026
6/20-7/19/26 Overage
Totals for FLEXTG:
City Hall Internet 6/19-
7/18/26
07/28/2026 07/29/2026
Historical House 7/4- 8/3/26
07/10/2026 07/29/2026
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
07/10/2026 07/14/2026
Ericka Grisham (Jackson),
07/24/2026 07/28/2026
Rene Trevino, 07/24/2026
07/24/2026 07/28/2026
Ericka Grisham (Jackson),
Totals for FRANCHISE TAX BOARD:
FRONTIER
07/13/2026 07/29/2026
FLASHVOTE
07/01/2026 07/14/2026
FY26/27 FlashVote Annual
Totals for FLASHVOTE:
FLEXTG
06/28/2026 07/14/2026
5/20-6/19/26 Overage
26/04 Dial-a-Ride Services
05/31/2026 07/07/2026
Bus Trip for YAL on 7/24 to
Bolsa Chica State Beach
05/15/2026 07/07/2026
Bus Trip for YAL on 7/31 to
Totals for FIRST CHOICE CHARTERS:
26/05 Dial-a-Ride Services
Totals for FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.:
FIRST CHOICE CHARTERS
07/02/2026 07/07/2026
Summer Excursions 2026 -
05/15/2026 07/07/2026
Bus Trip for YAL on 7/10 to
05/15/2026 07/07/2026
Bus Trip for YAL on 7/17 to
05/15/2026 07/07/2026
07/06/2026 07/08/2026
26/07 Cobra Vision
07/06/2026 07/15/2026
Totals for FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.:
FIESTA COOPERATIVE INC.
04/30/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for FABIOLA CUEVAS:
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Totals for ERNESTO OLIVARES:
FABIOLA CUEVAS
06/30/2026 07/07/2026
07/07/2026
$12,339.00 $12,339.00
0055238698-071426 Invoice 07/22/2026 $621.48 41556 $621.48 26/07 11938 South St. 07/22/2026
2865004438-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $126.29 41556 $126.29 07/22/2026
4905793578-071526 Invoice 07/22/2026 $642.29 41556 $642.29 26/07 18530 Corby Ave. 07/22/2026
1373230000-071626 Invoice 07/22/2026 $1,001.58 41556 $1,001.58 07/22/2026
8072740000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $693.89 41556 $693.89 07/22/2026
4302440000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $405.15 41556 $405.15 26/07 11734 IRR Artesia 07/22/2026
4273230000-071726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $681.06 41556 $681.06 26/07 12034 Artesia IRR 07/22/2026
1113139225-071626 Invoice 07/22/2026 $450.07 41556 $450.07 07/22/2026
9725940000-071626 Invoice 07/22/2026 $49.53 41556 $49.53 26/07 17202 Alburtis 07/22/2026
8217720000-071726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $260.50 41556 $260.50 26/07 17203 Corby Ave. 07/22/2026
8756430000-071726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $700.31 41556 $700.31 07/22/2026
7902030000-071626 Invoice 07/22/2026 $1,130.23 41556 $1,130.23 07/22/2026
8783687207-071426 Invoice 07/22/2026 $530.53 41556 $530.53 07/22/2026
2942430000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $152.20 41556 $152.20 26/07 18641 Corby 07/22/2026
2274300000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $752.68 41556 $752.68 26/07 18644 Alburtis Ave. 07/22/2026
9174300000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $531.04 41556 $531.04 07/22/2026
0274300000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $32.95 41556 $32.95 07/22/2026
1274300000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $623.32 41556 $623.32 26/07 18750 Clarkdale 07/22/2026
8514744341-071426 Invoice 07/22/2026 $498.96 41556 $498.96 07/22/2026
6350093223-071426 Invoice 07/22/2026 $675.47 41556 $675.47 07/22/2026
5534220000-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $398.73 41556 $398.73 07/22/2026
9138539384-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $466.37 41556 $466.37 07/22/2026
5353387681-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $241.79 41556 $241.79 07/22/2026
7677238922-071526 Invoice 07/22/2026 $275.57 41556 $275.57 26/07 11504 178th St. 07/22/2026
2376836656-071526 Invoice 07/22/2026 $956.97 41556 $956.97 07/22/2026
$12,898.96 $12,898.96
070126 Invoice 07/01/2026 $1,100.00 88246 $1,100.00
Tennis Court Repair 07/14/2026
$1,100.00 $1,100.00
78682921 Invoice 10/15/2024 $150.00 88302 $150.00
26/07 186th St & Jersey Ave
Totals for GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY:
GOMEZ CONSTRUCTION
07/01/2026 07/14/2026
Totals for GOMEZ CONSTRUCTION:
GRETA BENAVIDES
10/15/2024 07/28/2026
26/07 18747 Fp Clarkdale
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 Droxford St Norwalk
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 18803 Elaine Ave.
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 Norwalk & South St.
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 Norwalk Blvd So of
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 17514 Norwalk Blvd
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 18506 IRR Pioneer
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 17512 IRR Norwalk
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 17815 Pioneer Blvd
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 17189 IRR Baber Ave.
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 18609 IRR Pioneer
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 11504 Artesia Blvd
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 11710 South St. IRR
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/05 Acquisition Services
Totals for GFT INFRASTRUCTURE INC:
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
10/15/2024
$150.00 $150.00
SIN065685 Invoice 07/28/2026 $2,330.18 88303 $2,330.18
July/Sept '26 Property Tax 07/28/2026
Services
$2,330.18 $2,330.18
SIN065183 Invoice 07/14/2026 $7,500.00 88247 $7,500.00
26/06 Cannabis Services 07/14/2026
$7,500.00 $7,500.00
5272838384 Invoice 07/21/2026 $4,659.80 88273 $4,659.80 07/21/2026
5272936343 Invoice 07/21/2026 $643.15 88273 $643.15
07/21/2026
5273056008 Invoice 07/21/2026 $4,659.80 88273 $4,659.80 07/21/2026
5273305375 Invoice 07/21/2026 $4,659.80 88273 $4,659.80 07/21/2026
5273056006 Invoice 07/21/2026 $20,669.22 88273 $20,669.22 07/21/2026
$35,291.77 $35,291.77
RH072126A-PR Invoice 07/28/2026 $3,680.00 88304 $3,680.00 07/28/2026
$3,680.00 $3,680.00
164445 Invoice 07/14/2026 $4,500.00 88248 $4,500.00
26/07 - Lobbyist Contract 07/14/2026
164523 Invoice 07/28/2026 $4,500.00 88305 $4,500.00
26/08 - Lobbyist Contract 07/28/2026
$9,000.00 $9,000.00
ART1UO12606 Invoice 07/21/2026 $120.00 88274 $120.00
07/21/2026
ART1MS412606 Invoice 07/21/2026 $12,488.75 88274 $12,488.75 07/21/2026
$12,608.75 $12,608.75
AUG2026 Invoice 07/21/2026 $240.64 41566 $240.64
26/08 Medical Premium 07/21/2026
$240.64 $240.64
FY25/26 Invoice 07/07/2026 $3,500.00 88212 $3,500.00
07/07/2026
$3,500.00 $3,500.00
DEC2024 Invoice 11/19/2024 $140.02 88249 $140.02
24/12 Medical Premium 11/19/2024
$140.02 $140.02
042026 ARTESIA Invoice 07/14/2026 $300.00 88250 $300.00 07/14/2026
062526 Artesia Invoice 07/21/2026 $270.00 88275 $270.00 Beautification Awards 07/21/2026
061026 Invoice 07/21/2026 $300.00 88275 $300.00
Photographs of bus stops,
parks, and city buildings
06/25/2026 07/21/2026
06/10/2026 07/21/2026
KAREN GONZALEZ
04/20/2026 07/14/2026
Totals for JUSTINE MENZEL:
11/19/2024 07/14/2026
JUSTINE MENZEL
JOSE ASCENCIO
07/21/2026 07/29/2026
Totals for JOSE ASCENCIO:
JOSHUA ACEVEDO
07/01/2026 07/07/2026
FY25/26 Education
Totals for JOSHUA ACEVEDO:
26/06 Oil Payment Program
07/15/2026 07/21/2026
26/06 Municipal Stormwater
Totals for JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES:
Barracuda 1 Yr - Updates,
Cloud Storage, and
Totals for INTELLI-TECH:
JOE A. GONSALVES & SON
06/17/2026 07/14/2026
07/21/2026 07/28/2026
Totals for JOE A. GONSALVES & SON:
06/01/2026 07/21/2026
Various Locations HVAC -
Totals for HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC:
INTELLI-TECH
07/28/2026 07/28/2026
JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES
07/15/2026 07/21/2026
05/15/2026 07/21/2026
Various Locations HVAC -
06/01/2026 07/21/2026
HVAC - Fire Suppression 7/1-
07/01/2026 07/21/2026
HVAC - Fire Suppression 8/1-
Totals for HDL COREN & CONE:
HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES
06/30/2026 07/14/2026
Totals for HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
05/02/2026 07/21/2026
Public Works Yard - Fire
HDL COREN & CONE
07/27/2026 07/28/2026
Street Fair Deposit Refund
Totals for GRETA BENAVIDES:
Independence Day Mailer 07/21/2026
$870.00 $870.00
AUG2026 Invoice 07/21/2026 $225.36 88276 $225.36
26/08 Medical Premium 07/21/2026
$225.36 $225.36
AR260701 Invoice 07/07/2026 $4,150.00 88213 $4,150.00
26/06 Lobbyist Service 07/07/2026
$4,150.00 $4,150.00
35898205 Invoice 07/07/2026 $1,477.62 88214 $1,477.62
07/07/2026
33808933 Invoice 07/28/2026 $662.50 88306 $662.50
07/28/2026
$2,140.12 $2,140.12
262844AY Invoice 07/07/2026 $12,299.39 88215 $12,299.39 26/04 Public Safety Expo 07/07/2026
263236 EB Invoice 07/14/2026 $1,341.63 88251 $1,341.63
26/05 DES Hall Event 07/14/2026
263239EB Invoice 07/14/2026 $3,022.34 88251 $3,022.34
26/05 La Mirage Event 07/14/2026
263238EB Invoice 07/14/2026 $9,363.44 88251 $9,363.44
26/05 Foot Patrol 07/14/2026
263237EB Invoice 07/14/2026 $50,271.51 88251 $50,271.51 26/05 Gang Suppression 07/14/2026
263039AY Invoice 07/14/2026 $1,118.02 88251 $1,118.02
26/04 La Mirage Event 07/14/2026
263040AY Invoice 07/14/2026 $27,394.67 88251 $27,394.67 26/04 Gang Suppression 07/14/2026
263078AY Invoice 07/14/2026 $395,282.85 88251 $395,282.85 07/14/2026
$500,093.85 $500,093.85
L113731-IN Invoice 07/28/2026 $189.00 88307 $189.00
07/28/2026
$189.00 $189.00
07152026 Invoice 07/28/2026 $134.70 88308 $134.70
26/07 Supplemental Ins. 07/28/2026
06152026 Invoice 07/28/2026 $179.60 88308 $179.60
26/06 Supplemental Ins. 07/28/2026
$314.30 $314.30
4983197987 Invoice 07/01/2026 $2,637.89 41548 $2,637.89 07/01/2026
$2,637.89 $2,637.89
IN260000838 Invoice 07/14/2026 $69,677.46 88252 $69,677.46 26/04 Building & Safety 07/14/2026
IN260000902 Invoice 07/21/2026 $48,727.91 88277 $48,727.91 26/05 Building & Safety 07/21/2026
$118,405.37 $118,405.37
38400 Invoice 07/21/2026 $848.25 88278 $848.25
07/21/2026
38414 Invoice 07/21/2026 $2,231.55 88278 $2,231.55
06/19/2026 07/21/2026
Legal Notice - Solid Waste
06/26/2026 07/21/2026
26/07 Life & Disability Ins.
Totals for LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
06/22/2026 07/14/2026
07/06/2026 07/21/2026
Totals for LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS:
LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
LEGAL SHIELD
07/28/2026 07/28/2026
07/28/2026 07/28/2026
Totals for LEGAL SHIELD:
LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
07/01/2026 07/15/2026
06/17/2026 07/14/2026
LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL
07/11/2026 07/28/2026
3rd party language testing
for staff bi- lingual pay
Totals for LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL:
06/17/2026 07/14/2026
06/17/2026 07/14/2026
06/15/2026 07/14/2026
06/15/2026 07/14/2026
06/03/2026 07/14/2026
26/05 General Law
Totals for LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:
26/05 Metro Form 60
10/31/2025 07/28/2026
26/10 Deposit - 11520-40
Totals for KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC:
LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
05/28/2026 07/07/2026
06/17/2026 07/14/2026
05/31/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for KAREN GONZALEZ:
KAREN HEATH
07/21/2026 07/21/2026
Totals for KAREN HEATH:
KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC
07/01/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for KILEY & ASSOCIATES LLC:
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
07/21/2026
38413 Invoice 07/21/2026 $3,484.35 88278 $3,484.35
Legal Notice - EIFD 07/21/2026
38427 Invoice 07/21/2026 $3,484.35 88278 $3,484.35
Legal Notice - EIFD 07/21/2026
38399 Invoice 07/21/2026 $3,484.35 88278 $3,484.35
Legal Notice - EIFD 07/21/2026
38385 Invoice 07/21/2026 $3,484.35 88278 $3,484.35
Legal Notice - EIFD 07/21/2026
38373 Invoice 07/21/2026 $2,818.80 88278 $2,818.80
07/21/2026
38372 Invoice 07/21/2026 $2,975.40 88278 $2,975.40
07/21/2026
$22,811.40 $22,811.40
109068188 Invoice 07/07/2026 $66.00 88216 $66.00
Refund for family trips 07/07/2026
$66.00 $66.00
39415 Invoice 07/07/2026 $284.24 88217 $284.24
07/07/2026
REIMB Invoice 07/21/2026 $1,521.77 88279 $1,521.77
07/21/2026
$1,806.01 $1,806.01
AUG2026 Invoice 07/21/2026 $240.64 88280 $240.64
26/08 Medical Premium 07/21/2026
$240.64 $240.64
FY26/27 Invoice 07/07/2026 $3,500.00 88218 $3,500.00
07/07/2026
$3,500.00 $3,500.00
07102026 Invoice 07/10/2026 $9,729.05 41549 $9,729.05
07/10/2026
07/24/2026 Invoice 07/24/2026 $9,928.32 41567 $9,928.32 07/24/2026
20260630-109-2430030 Invoice 07/28/2026 $433.00 88309 $433.00 Q1 2027 Annual Plan Fee 07/28/2026
$20,090.37 $20,090.37
16174 Invoice 07/14/2026 $125.00 88253 $125.00
07/14/2026
16253 Invoice 07/14/2026 $625.00 88253 $625.00
07/14/2026
16385 Invoice 07/21/2026 $170.00 88281 $170.00
Travel and Meeting 07/21/2026
$920.00 $920.00
61531572 Invoice 10/11/2023 $150.00 88219 $150.00
10/11/2023
$150.00 $150.00
23316-00001-070126 Invoice 07/07/2026 $4,135.10 88220 $4,135.10 26/07 PPO Dental Coverage 07/07/2026
Totals for MMASC:
MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL
07/01/2026 07/07/2026
MUHAMMAD ZAHID
10/11/2023 07/07/2026
Security Deposit Refund
Totals for MUHAMMAD ZAHID:
MMASC
07/01/2026 07/14/2026
MMASC Membership
07/07/2026 07/14/2026
Conference Registration Fee
07/16/2026 07/21/2026
MARTIN GAMEZ
07/21/2026 07/21/2026
457b, 401a and Roth for
07/17/2026 07/28/2026
Totals for MissionSquare Retirement:
Totals for MARTIN GAMEZ:
MELISSA HAMILTON
07/07/2026 07/07/2026
FY26-27 Education
Totals for MELISSA HAMILTON:
MissionSquare Retirement
07/10/2026 07/15/2026
457b, 401a and Roth for
07/24/2026 07/29/2026
Totals for MARIA HERNANDEZ:
MARIO FLORES
07/02/2026 07/07/2026
MMASC Annual Conference
Hotel Deposit Fee
07/21/2026 07/21/2026
Esri User Conference Hotel,
Mileage, and Lunch
Totals for MARIO FLORES:
Legal Notices - Bid # 2026-
004 & Deposit 17221
Totals for LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS:
MARIA HERNANDEZ
06/29/2026 07/07/2026
06/26/2026 07/21/2026
07/03/2026 07/21/2026
06/19/2026 07/21/2026
06/12/2026 07/21/2026
06/12/2026 07/21/2026
Legal Notice #2026-19 &
2025-18 - 11818 183rd St.
Legal Notices - Bid # 2026-
06/05/2026 07/21/2026
$4,135.10 $4,135.10
AUG2026 Invoice 07/21/2026 $240.64 41557 $240.64
26/08 Medical Premium 07/21/2026
$240.64 $240.64
40050 Invoice 07/07/2026 $16,333.34 88221 $16,333.34
26/07 Street Sweeping 07/07/2026
$16,333.34 $16,333.34
109071674 Invoice 07/07/2026 $150.00 88222 $150.00
Facility Refund 6/28/26 07/07/2026
$150.00 $150.00
07-2026 Invoice 07/07/2026 $8,500.00 41550 $8,500.00
07/07/2026
$8,500.00 $8,500.00
72769024 Invoice 07/01/2024 $150.00 88223 $150.00
Security Deposit 6/14/24 07/01/2024
$150.00 $150.00
1475 Invoice 06/22/2026 $13,580.00 88254 $13,580.00
07/14/2026
$13,580.00 $13,580.00
INV27956 Invoice 07/21/2026 $33,723.85 88282 $33,723.85 07/21/2026
$33,723.85 $33,723.85
INVM0020931 Invoice 07/07/2026 $20,416.83 88224 $20,416.83 26/06 Bus Service Invoice 07/07/2026
$20,416.83 $20,416.83
26G0021825716 Invoice 07/17/2026 $127.69 41558 $127.69
07/17/2026
26G1158700003 Invoice 07/17/2026 $162.51 41558 $162.51
07/17/2026
26G0019168509 Invoice 07/17/2026 $88.10 41568 $88.10
07/17/2026
$378.30 $378.30
8085574-070226 Invoice 07/09/2026 $1,000.00 41551 $1,000.00 07/09/2026
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
ISFDF2026-1 Invoice 07/21/2026 $42,423.75 88283 $42,423.75 07/21/2026
1632 Invoice 07/28/2026 $535.00 88310 $535.00
07/28/2026
$42,958.75 $42,958.75
16887508001 Invoice 07/29/2026 $1,053.02 41574 $1,053.02 07/29/2026
$1,053.02 $1,053.02
2026_06 Invoice 07/14/2026 $3,400.00 88255 $3,400.00
07/14/2026
RON IBARRA ENGINEERING
07/01/2026 07/14/2026
26/06 Engineering Services
07/16/2026 07/28/2026
Linens and Cocktail Tables
for Top 25 Business Event
Totals for RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS:
RINGCENTRAL
07/29/2026 07/31/2026
26/08 Telecommunication
Totals for RINGCENTRAL:
Refilled Postage Machine
Totals for Quadient Finance USA Inc.:
RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS
07/14/2026 07/21/2026
ISFDF 2026 Production
07/17/2026 07/23/2026
Public Works Yard - Water
07/17/2026 07/23/2026
City Hall - Water 6/15-
07/17/2026 07/29/2026
Artesia Park - Water 6/15-
Totals for PRIMO BRANDS:
Quadient Finance USA Inc.
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
Totals for PCAM, LLC:
PRIMO BRANDS
Totals for NOEL OMEGA:
NOEL OMEGA
07/01/2024 07/07/2026
06/22/2026 07/14/2026
3 Sidewalk Repairs -
Totals for ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE:
ONLINE STRIPING SERVICE
26/07 Business
Totals for NEW CITY AMERICA:
OPEN GOV INC
07/13/2026 07/21/2026
Permitting and Licensing
Totals for OPEN GOV INC:
PCAM, LLC
06/30/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for NATIVIDAD CAMANYAG:
NEW CITY AMERICA
07/07/2026 07/15/2026
Totals for MUNICIPAL DENTAL POOL:
NATALIE HERRERA
07/21/2026 07/23/2026
Totals for NATALIE HERRERA:
NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
07/01/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
NATIVIDAD CAMANYAG
06/29/2026 07/07/2026
2026-04 Invoice 07/21/2026 $1,700.00 88284 $1,700.00
07/21/2026
2026-03 Invoice 07/21/2026 $2,690.00 88284 $2,690.00
07/21/2026
$7,790.00 $7,790.00
5825 Invoice 07/07/2026 $100.00 88225 $100.00
07/07/2026
5826 Invoice 07/07/2026 $420.00 88225 $420.00
07/07/2026
5824 Invoice 07/07/2026 $2,850.00 88225 $2,850.00
07/07/2026
$3,370.00 $3,370.00
61531262 Invoice 10/11/2023 $150.00 88311 $150.00
10/11/2023
$150.00 $150.00
SCAG FY27 0007 Invoice 07/07/2026 $2,519.00 88226 $2,519.00 FY26/27 Membership 07/07/2026
Dues Assessment
$2,519.00 $2,519.00
700454958639-062626 Invoice 07/09/2026 $157.52 41552 $157.52 26/06 18510 Corby Ave. 07/09/2026
700483004874-062926 Invoice 07/09/2026 $12,943.78 41552 $12,943.78 26/06 Various Locations 07/09/2026
700485859203-062626 Invoice 07/09/2026 $3,055.95 41552 $3,055.95 07/09/2026
700492283835-061926 Invoice 07/09/2026 $297.77 41552 $297.77 07/09/2026
700492421150-061926 Invoice 07/09/2026 $150.81 41552 $150.81 26/06 Artesia/Gridley 07/09/2026
70048964105-061926 Invoice 07/09/2026 $315.59 41552 $315.59 07/09/2026
700560422190-061926 Invoice 07/09/2026 $56.09 41552 $56.09 07/09/2026
700562509108-061926 Invoice 07/09/2026 $76.93 41552 $76.93 26/06 12001 Artesia Blvd 07/09/2026
700405333439-062926 Invoice 07/09/2026 $740.04 41552 $740.04 26/06 Various Locations 07/09/2026
700491366274-070126 Invoice 07/09/2026 $18,502.99 41552 $18,502.99 26/06 Various Locations 07/09/2026
$36,297.47 $36,297.47
12690659565-071626 Invoice 07/22/2026 $15.78 41559 $15.78 26/07 18641 Corby Ave. 07/22/2026
17740623008-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $16.38 41559 $16.38 07/22/2026
17950623003-070726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $33.04 41559 $33.04 07/22/2026
17949759637-071626 Invoice 07/22/2026 $11.50 41559 $11.50 26/07 18644 Alburtis Ave. 07/22/2026
12280628004-071726 Invoice 07/22/2026 $37.98 41559 $37.98 07/22/2026
$114.68 $114.68
114936 Invoice 07/28/2026 $671.81 88312 $671.81
07/28/2026
$671.81 $671.81
Replacement of AJPP office
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS:
26/07 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
Totals for Southern California Gas Company:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECURITY CENTERS
07/21/2026 07/28/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
Totals for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO:
Southern California Gas Company
26/07 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/22/2026 07/23/2026
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
26/06 18750 Clarkdale EV
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
26/06 18600 1/2 S Norwalk
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
26/06 Various Traffic Signals
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
26/06 Various Locations TC07/09/2026 07/15/2026
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO
07/09/2026 07/15/2026
26/06 Housing Element -
06/30/2026 07/07/2026
26/06 Deposit - 11746
Totals for SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL:
Southern California Association of Governments
07/07/2026 07/07/2026
SOUTH ASIAN HELPLINE AND REFERRAL AGENCY
10/11/2023 07/28/2026
Security Deposit Refund
Totals for SOUTH ASIAN HELPLINE AND REFERRAL AGENCY:
26/03 Encroachment Permits
Totals for RON IBARRA ENGINEERING:
SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
06/30/2026 07/07/2026
26/06 Deposit - 17610-18
06/30/2026 07/07/2026
Totals for Southern California Association of Governments:
05/01/2026 07/21/2026
26/04 Encroachment Permits
04/01/2026 07/21/2026
83456 Invoice 07/14/2026 $16,110.00 88256 $16,110.00
07/14/2026
83662 Invoice 07/28/2026 $23,175.00 88313 $23,175.00
07/28/2026
$39,285.00 $39,285.00
188521501-062126 Invoice 07/08/2026 $119.99 41553 $119.99 26/06 11870 169th St. 07/08/2026
188522301-062126 Invoice 07/08/2026 $169.99 41553 $169.99 07/08/2026
188521401-062126 Invoice 07/08/2026 $190.44 41553 $190.44 26/06 11870 169th St. 07/08/2026
188522201-062126 Invoice 07/08/2026 $196.03 41553 $196.03 07/08/2026
244400901-070126 Invoice 07/17/2026 $540.00 41553 $540.00 07/17/2026
$1,216.45 $1,216.45
13846 Invoice 07/14/2026 $26,000.00 88257 $26,000.00
07/14/2026
$26,000.00 $26,000.00
952402 Invoice 07/10/2026 $974.99 41560 $974.99
07/10/2026
953377 Invoice 07/28/2026 $974.99 41571 $974.99
07/28/2026
$1,949.98 $1,949.98
T02601 Invoice 07/14/2026 $312.16 88258 $312.16
Adobe Pro Licenses 07/14/2026
$312.16 $312.16
2026-02280 Invoice 07/21/2026 $753.33 88285 $753.33
07/21/2026
$753.33 $753.33
ISFDF2026-1 Invoice 07/21/2026 $2,250.00 88286 $2,250.00 07/21/2026
$2,250.00 $2,250.00
1099 Invoice 07/28/2026 $3,000.00 88314 $3,000.00
07/28/2026
$3,000.00 $3,000.00
981989691-060126 Invoice 07/17/2026 $1,084.00 41561 $1,084.00 07/17/2026
$1,084.00 $1,084.00
120425 Invoice 07/14/2026 $1,050.00 88259 $1,050.00
07/14/2026
$1,050.00 $1,050.00
191305470-0 Invoice 07/21/2026 $373.72 88287 $373.72
26/07 Telephone Service 07/21/2026
$373.72 $373.72
7883-26/06 Invoice 07/01/2026 $34,936.81 41542 $34,936.81 Totals for TPX COMMUNICATIONS:
U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
07/01/2026 07/08/2026
26/06 City Cell Phone
Totals for T-MOBILE:
TNT Fireworks
07/14/2026 07/14/2026
Cleaning Deposit
Reimbursement (7 stands)
Totals for TNT Fireworks:
TPX COMMUNICATIONS
07/16/2026 07/21/2026
Totals for TABORDA:
TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.
Entertainment - National
Totals for THEMATIC PRODUCTION CO:
T-MOBILE
07/17/2026 07/23/2026
03/16/2026 07/21/2026
26/02 Review Potential City
Totals for TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.:
THE TWO LIPS TOURING INC
07/21/2026 07/21/2026
ISFDF 2026- closing act
Totals for THE TWO LIPS TOURING INC:
THEMATIC PRODUCTION CO
06/24/2026 07/28/2026
07/10/2026 07/23/2026
26/07 FSA/DCA
07/28/2026 07/30/2026
26/07 FSA/DCA
Totals for Sterling Administration:
TABORDA
07/08/2026 07/14/2026
Totals for STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION:
Sterling Administration
07/08/2026 07/15/2026
26/06 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
07/08/2026 07/15/2026
07/08/2026 07/15/2026
26/06 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
07/17/2026 07/15/2026
26/07 18747 Clarkdale
Totals for SOUTHWEST PATROL INC:
SPECTRUM BUSINESS
07/08/2026 07/15/2026
Totals for SPECTRUM BUSINESS:
STAIB BACKHOE & EXCAVATION
07/02/2026 07/14/2026
Sidewalk Repair at 18738
SOUTHWEST PATROL INC
06/30/2026 07/14/2026
Security Guard Services 6/16-
07/15/2026 07/28/2026
Security Guard Services 7/1-
07/01/2026
7883-26/07 Invoice 07/29/2026 $36,175.91 41575 $36,175.91 07/29/2026
$71,112.72 $71,112.72
515022-DT Invoice 07/14/2026 $3,610.00 88260 $3,610.00
07/14/2026
$3,610.00 $3,610.00
1396690 Invoice 07/06/2026 $30.50 41543 $30.50
07/06/2026
1395269 Invoice 07/06/2026 $54.95 41543 $54.95
07/06/2026
1396682 Invoice 07/06/2026 $4,608.56 41543 $4,608.56
07/06/2026
$4,694.01 $4,694.01
18401 Invoice 07/07/2026 $2,535.00 88227 $2,535.00
07/07/2026
2025-72 Invoice 07/07/2026 $17,669.19 88227 $17,669.19
07/07/2026
$20,204.19 $20,204.19
0160-053126 Invoice 07/14/2026 $68.10 88261 $68.10
07/14/2026
$68.10 $68.10
245768 Invoice 07/07/2026 $3,982.20 88228 $3,982.20
07/07/2026
241672 Invoice 07/07/2026 $9,260.45 88228 $9,260.45
07/07/2026
$13,242.65 $13,242.65
97634983 Invoice 07/21/2026 $109.08 88288 $109.08
26/06 18641 Corby Ave. 07/21/2026
97636222 Invoice 07/21/2026 $141.38 88288 $141.38
26/06 17203 Corby Ave. 07/21/2026
99711643 Invoice 07/28/2026 $109.08 88315 $109.08
26/06 18641 Corby Ave. 07/28/2026
997711642 Invoice 07/28/2026 $109.08 88315 $109.08
26/07 18644 Alburtis Ave. 07/28/2026
99712845 Invoice 07/28/2026 $141.38 88315 $141.38
26/07 17203 Corby Ave. 07/28/2026
99711721 Invoice 07/28/2026 $142.72 88315 $142.72
07/28/2026
99714196 Invoice 07/28/2026 $182.33 88315 $182.33
07/28/2026
99712003 Invoice 07/28/2026 $216.46 88315 $216.46
26/07 11870 169th St. 07/28/2026
$1,151.51 $1,151.51
113756702 Invoice 07/24/2026 $1,424.23 41569 $1,424.23
07/24/2026
$1,424.23 $1,424.23
90010607 Invoice 07/21/2026 $1,989.00 41562 $1,989.00
07/21/2026
5610008771 Invoice 07/21/2026 $2,024.22 41562 $2,024.22 07/21/2026
YUNEX LLC
07/08/2026 07/23/2026
26/06 Traffic Signal
07/08/2026 07/23/2026
26/06 Traffic Signal Call/Out
26/07 18750 Clarkdale Ave.
07/10/2026 07/28/2026
Totals for WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY:
Wex Bank
07/24/2026 07/29/2026
26/06 Gas Card Purchases
Totals for Wex Bank:
26/07 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
07/10/2026 07/28/2026
WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY
06/02/2026 07/21/2026
06/02/2026 07/21/2026
07/10/2026 07/28/2026
07/10/2026 07/28/2026
26/06 Tree Maintenance
03/15/2026 07/07/2026
26/03 Tree Maintenance
Totals for WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC:
07/10/2026 07/28/2026
07/10/2026 07/28/2026
Refund request -16905
Totals for VENKATESH KOKA:
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.
05/31/2026 07/14/2026
26/05 Groundwater
Totals for WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SO. CALIF.:
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
06/15/2026 07/07/2026
07/06/2026 07/08/2026
26/07- Fire Station, AJ Park
Totals for VALLEY ALARM:
VENKATESH KOKA
07/07/2026 07/07/2026
Refund Deposit Request -
07/07/2026 07/07/2026
VALLEY ALARM
07/06/2026 07/08/2026
26/07 - 18644 Alburtis
07/06/2026 07/08/2026
26/07- 17203 Corby Ave (
26/06 Credit Card Purchases
07/29/2026 07/31/2026
26/07 Credit Card Purchases
Totals for U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS:
VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC
07/01/2026 07/14/2026
Summer youth basketball
Totals for VALIANCE CAPITAL LLC:
5610008506 Invoice 07/28/2026 $1,958.96 41572 $1,958.96 07/28/2026
90010368 Invoice 07/28/2026 $1,989.00 41572 $1,989.00
07/28/2026
$7,961.18 $7,961.18
276650 Invoice 07/07/2026 $18,900.00 88229 $18,900.00
07/07/2026
$18,900.00 $18,900.00
$2,912,608.77 $2,912,608.77
Payroll 7/10/2026 $139,787.54
7/24/2026 $137,128.32
Total Payroll $276,915.86
Total Disbursement $3,189,524.63
Fireworks display for
Independence Day
Celebration
Totals for ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING:
GRAND TOTALS:
A total of 249 transaction(s) listed
07/28/2026 07/30/2026
26/05 Traffic Signal Call/Out
07/28/2026 07/30/2026
26/05 Traffic Signal
Totals for YUNEX LLC:
ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING
07/07/2026 07/07/2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9D.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: AB 1234 Reporting
FROM: Christina Nieto-Linares, Administrative Secretary REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND:
AB 1234, became effective January 1, 2006. This bill requires a local agency that provides reimbursement for expenses to members of its legislative body to adopt a written policy on the duties for which legislative body members may receive compensation, other than meetings of the legislative body or an advisory body or attendance at a conference or organized educational activity. Resolution No. 24-2970 outlines the City’s Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy.
STATEMENT OF FACT:
Councilmember Event
Benefit of Expenditure to the
Residents
Ali Sajjad Taj N/A N/A
Rene Trevino N/A N/A
Melissa Ramoso AAPI Lead Summit 7/17-7/19
Participating in regional, state and
national organizations whose
activities benefit or affect the City's
interests
Monica Manalo N/A N/A
Zeel Ahir AAPI Lead Summit 7/17-7/19
Participating in regional, state and
national organizations whose
activities benefit or affect the City's
interests
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: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9E.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Consideration of Ordinances Regarding Design Review Process Amendments, R-1 Zone Modernization, Reasonable Accommodation Standards and Code Clean-Up
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 26-989, Amending Various Sections of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating To Streamlined Design Review Procedures, Fair Housing Consistency Revisions, Definitions Cleanup, R-1 Zone Modernization, and General Code Cleanup Amendments; And Determining That the Ordinance Is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act;
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 26-990, Amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Artesia Municipal Code To Add Chapter 8 Thereto and Establish Reasonable Accommodation Procedures Consistent With State and Federal Fair Housing Laws and Finding the Action Exempt From CEQA;
3. Find Ordinance No. 26-989 Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.085; And
4. Find Ordinance No. 26-990 Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(C)(2) and15060(C)(3).
BACKGROUND:
The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance Nos. 26-989 & 26-990 on July 8, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
Attachments
Ordinance 26-989.pdf
Ordinance 26-989 Exhibit A.pdf
Ordinance 26-989 Exhibit B.pdf
Ordinance 26-989 Exhibit C.pdf
Ordinance 26-990.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. 26-989
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS
OF TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE ARTESIA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STREAMLINED DESIGN
REVIEW PROCEDURES, FAIR HOUSING CONSISTENCY
REVISIONS, DEFINITIONS CLEANUP, R-1 ZONE
MODERNIZATION, AND GENERAL CODE CLEANUP
AMENDMENTS; AND DETERMINING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
WHEREAS, the City of Artesia (“City”) desires to amend various provisions of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code (“AMC”) relating to Housing Element implementation, objective development standards, zoning consistency revisions, and general code cleanup amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element and the California Department of Housing and Community Development certified the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element includes implementation programs intended to reduce constraints to housing production, establish objective development standards, streamline housing approvals, modernize residential zoning regulations, and improve consistency with State housing laws; and
WHEREAS, State and Federal fair housing laws require local jurisdictions to provide reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, and procedures when necessary to afford persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing; and
WHEREAS, the City's Housing Element includes programs intended to reduce barriers to housing opportunities for persons with disabilities through the establishment of a reasonable accommodation process; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend portions of the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone regulations to modernize development standards, remove subjective terminology where objective standards are required, and improve consistency with State housing laws and fair housing requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend definitions contained within Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 to modernize occupancy-related definitions, improve consistency with fair housing laws, and clarify existing development terminology; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Design Review process contained within Article 20 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 to further streamline the process; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are intended to refine, clarify, correct, modernize, and improve consistency within the Artesia Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to its police power authority to adopt zoning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding the proposed amendments and adopted Resolution No. 2026- 11PP recommending approval of the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, on July 8, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding the proposed amendments at which all interested persons were afforded the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that the proposed amendments have been evaluated pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.). The City previously certified the 2030 General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2008011004), which analyzed anticipated residential and mixed-use development within the City. The proposed amendments implement programs contained within the City’s certified Housing Element and are consistent with the development density and land use intensity previously analyzed in the General Plan environmental review. The City Council further finds that the Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15183. The City Council further finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments primarily establish objective standards, clarify existing regulations, streamline review procedures, and implement Housing Element programs. The City Clerk is directed to file all appropriate notices required under CEQA.
SECTION 3. General Plan Consistency. Based upon the entire administrative record, all written and oral testimony, and all evidence presented, the City Council finds that the amendments adopted by this Ordinance are consistent with the City’s General Plan and certified Housing Element. The amendments implement Housing Element programs intended to:
(a) Reduce governmental constraints to housing production; (b) Establish objective development standards;
(c) Streamline housing review procedures;
(d) Promote fair housing consistency;
(e) Modernize zoning regulations; and
(f) Improve consistency with State housing laws.
(g) Establish reasonable accommodation procedures to ensure consistency with State and Federal fair housing laws and reduce barriers to housing opportunities for persons with disabilities.
SECTION 4. Objective Standards. The City Council finds that the objective development standards adopted pursuant to this Ordinance are objective, measurable, and uniformly verifiable standards that do not require personal or subjective judgment by City officials. The City Council further finds that the amendments remove or revise subjective terminology where objective standards are required by State housing law.
SECTION 5. Fair Housing Findings. The City Council finds that the amendments adopted pursuant to this Ordinance promote equal treatment of households and consistency with State and Federal fair housing laws. The City Council further finds that occupancy standards shall be regulated through applicable building, fire, housing, and health regulations rather than the relationship of occupants. The City Council further finds that the establishment of reasonable accommodation procedures will reduce regulatory barriers and ensure equal housing opportunities for persons with disabilities.
SECTION 6. Amendments to Article 4 – Definitions. Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in attached Exhibit “A” (additions underlined and deletions in strikethrough).
SECTION 7. Amendments to Article 28 — Single Family Residential Zone (R1). Article 28 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit “B” (additions underlined and deletions in strikethrough).
SECTION 8. Amendments to Article 20 – Design Review Cleanup. Article 20 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 is hereby amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit “C” (additions underlined and deletions in strikethrough) to streamline Design Review procedures and remove discretionary review requirements where ministerial review is required by State law.
SECTION 9. Amendments to Title 1 – Reasonable Accommodation Procedures. Title 1 of the Artesia Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 8, Reasonable Accommodations, as set forth in attached Exhibit "D" (additions underlined).
SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its adoption.
SECTION 11. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance, and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable.
The City Council of the City of Artesia declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this Ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this ordinance are declared invalid.
SECTION 12. Adoption, Certification, and Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Artesia shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published and/or posted in the manner required by law.
SECTION 13. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this Ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2026. _____________________________
RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT A
Revisions to R1 Standards
ThanStrikethrough = deletion
Underline = Addition
§ 9-2.2801. Intent and Purpose (R-1).
The Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone is established to provide residential areas to be developed exclusively for one-family dwellings. Additional uses necessary and incidental to single-family development shall also be permitted.
(Ord. 159, § 32.01)
§ 9-2.2802. Principal Uses Permitted (R-1).
The following uses are allowed in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone as principally permitted uses:
(a) Detached one-family dwellings containing not more than four bedrooms or rooms that may be used as bedrooms.
(b) Small Family Day Care Home. A small family day care home is a home that provides family day care for six (6) children or fewer children, including children under the age of ten (10) years of age who reside at the home. A small family day care home may provide care for more than six and up to eight children, without an additional adult attendant, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) At least two of the children are at least six years of age; (2) No more than two (2) infants are cared for during any time when more than six (6) children are cared for; and
(3) The licensee notifies each parent that the facility cares for two additional school age children and that there may be up to seven or eight children in the home at one time. (c) Community halls, churches or other places of religious worship, and civic and public buildings, no greater than 30,000 square feet, and in existence prior to the date of the City's incorporation (May 29, 1959). These uses shall not be subject to the development standards contained in Subsections (e), (g), and (i) of Section 9-2.2805 and Article 11 of the Municipal Code. However, all uses within the scope of this Subsection (c) shall be subject to Design Review Approval pursuant to Section 9-2.2002(b) for any exterior modifications to the structure housing the said use. (d) Two (2) or more legal nonconforming dwelling units on one (1) lot, parcel or Assessor's parcel that satisfy the criteria in Subsection (c) of Section 9-2.2102 of Article 21 of this chapter. § 9-2.2803. Accessory Uses Permitted (R-1).
Premises in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone may be used for, but shall not be limited to, the following accessory uses provided such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land and are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use:
(a) Accessory buildings and structures, including private garages. (1) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), as defined in, and in accordance with, Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45. (b) Household pets, not to exceed three (3) pets over three months old. Pygmy pigs are not to exceed one (1) per household.
(c) Home Occupations.
EXHIBIT A
Revisions to R1 Standards
(1) Small and unobtrusive businesses may be conducted in any primary dwelling unit upon any lot or parcel located within the R-1 Zone, provided that the following standards are met and complied with:
(i) The person conducting the business shall obtain from the City and maintain a valid City of Artesia business license.
(ii) There shall be no signs, displays, or advertisements on the premises. (iii) There shall be no outside storage on the premises of merchandise, supplies, or materials, or other items associated with the operation of the business. (iv) The home occupation shall not encroach into any required parking, setbacks, or open space areas.
(v) There shall be no excessive deliveries to or from the premises by commercial delivery vehicles.
(vi) There is no stock in trade or display maintained or otherwise stored on the premises. (vii) The home occupation does not generate vehicular or pedestrian traffic which interfere with the use of neighboring properties or with the character of the zone. (viii)The home occupation shall be conducted wholly within the primary dwelling, and shall be limited to 25% of the gross floor area thereof,. The floor area shall not to exceed 400 square feet.
(ix) No employees shall be permitted, other than the members of the immediate family who are residing at the said premises.
(x) There shall be no use of utilities or equipment beyond that which is reasonable to the use of the premises for residential purposes.
(xi) The permitted activity shall not injure or interfere with the use of neighboring properties by reason of noise, dust, lighting, vibrations, odor, smoke, glare, radio/electrical interference, or other hazards or nuisances. Noise levels at the property lines of the premises shall not exceed 45 decibels. (xii) There shall be complete compliance with all applicable State and City statutes and ordinances, including, but not limited to, fire, building, plumbing, electrical and health code.
(xiii)No exterior or interior alteration to the residence shall be undertaken to accommodate the home occupation including, but not limited to, the creation of a separate entrance or the installation of commercial plumbing or electrical fixtures. (xiv)No explosive, radioactive, flammable, corrosive, or other such hazardous materials shall be used in conjunction with the home occupation or stored on the premises. (xv) No firearms or ammunition shall be purchased, sold, repaired, or traded as part of a home occupation.
(xvi)No automotive repair (body or mechanical),automotive upholstery, or painting work. (xvii) No barber or beauty shops.
EXHIBIT A
Revisions to R1 Standards
(xviii) No carpentry or cabinet manufacturing.
(xix) No medical offices, clinics, or laboratories.
(xx) No commercial storage.
(xxi) No garment manufacturing.
(xxii) Cottage Food Operations (CFO). Assembly Bill 1616, the California Homemade Food Act, was signed into law by Governor Brown on September 21, 2012, and became effective on January 1, 2013. This law allows certain foods, known as Cottage Foods, to be made in private homes and sold to the public. Individuals who own and run these homebased businesses are known as Cottage Food Operators (CFOs) (2) No home occupation shall be permitted unless the Planning Director shall have first issued a permit for the specific use based upon a finding that the use will comply with the criteria set forth in Subsection (1).
(3) The Planning Director may impose reasonable conditions upon the issuance of a home occupation permit as deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this section. In the event the applicant is dissatisfied with the action taken by the Planning Director, the applicant may appeal such decision to the Commission. Decisions of the Commission may be appealed to the City Council. Such appeals shall be filed within 10 days after notification of the action taken. The decision of the Council shall be final.
(4) The applicant shall sign an affidavit of acceptance demonstrating his or her agreement to comply with the provisions of this subsection. Any violation of the provisions of this subsection immediately shall cause the business license issued by the City of Artesia to become null and void.
In the event the applicant is dissatisfied with the action taken by the Planning Director, the applicant may appeal such decision to the Commission. Decisions of the Commission may be appealed to the Council. Such appeals shall be filed within 10 days after notification of the action taken. The decision of the Council shall be final. (d) Large Family Day Care Home. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.46 a large family day care home shall be a permitted accessory use, provided that the Planning Director first issues a large family day care home use permit. The Planning Director shall issue a large family day care home use permit if it determines that the use will comply with the requirements set forth in this subsection.
(1) Definition. "Large family day care home" shall mean a home that provides family day care for seven (7) to 12 children, inclusive of and including children under the age of ten (10) years who reside at the home. A large family day care home may provide care for more than 12 children and up to and including 14 children, if all of the conditions in Subsections (A) through (C) of this Subsection (1) are met:
(A) At least two (2) of the children are six (6) years of age or older; (B) No more than three (3) infants are cared for during any time when more than 12 children are being cared for; and
(C) The licensee notifies each parent that the facility is caring for two (2) additional school age children and that there may be up to 13 or 14 children in the home at one time.
EXHIBIT A
Revisions to R1 Standards
In addition, the definition of "large family day care home" is subject to any other definitions set forth in the California Health and Safety Code and the California Code of Regulations.
(2) Separation Standards. The minimum distance between the boundary of the parcel or lot on which the proposed large family day care home isto be located and the boundary of the nearest parcel or lot containing an existing large family day care home shall be at least 300 feet, and if such distance is more than 300 feet but less than 500 feet, then the following additional requirements shall be met:
(A) The existing large family day care home is operating at full capacity as defined in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Division 12 of Title 22 of California Code of Regulations, including but not limited to Sections 102352 and 102416.5; or (B) A need exists for a particular service in the immediate vicinity of the existing large family day care home, which would be met by the proposed facility and is not provided by the existing large family day care home. (3) Perimeter Walls. In order to reduce noise impacts from the operation of the large family day care home, all open space areas used for child care purposes shall be located within the rear yard of the property, and shall be enclosed with a solid masonry wall. The masonry wall shall be at least six (6) feet and not more than eight (8) feet in height along the side and rear lot lines. This requirement may be waived or modified by the approving authority if the approving authority finds that the masonry wall is not necessary to reduce noise levels in a particular instance. This determination may be made due to the location, topography, or other physical characteristics or improvements of the property or adjacent properties, or due to adjacent noise receptors which are not sensitive to the levels of noise which may be expected from a large family day care home. A self-latching gate shall be installed to allow egress from the rear yard area to the front of the property. In addition, the operation of the large family day care home shall comply with all applicable noise regulations of the City. (4) Additional Regulations.
(A) The large family day care home shall provide loading and unloading facilities as necessary to avoid interference with traffic and to promote the safety of children. (B) In addition to the parking otherwise required for a single-family home by Municipal Code Section 9-2.1103(a), one (1) paved parking space shall be provided for each nonresident employee and nonresident aide.
(C) The large family day care home shall be the principal residence of the provider, and the use shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the property for residential purposes.
(D) No structural changes shall be undertaken which will alter the character of the singlefamily residence. (E) The operator must obtain and comply with all applicable approvals of other agencies, including State licensing and Building, Fire and Health Codes. (F) No signs advertising the day care service shall be allowed, either on or off the premises.
There shall be no entrance or exits specifically marked on the dwelling or on the premises for the conduct of the day care use.
EXHIBIT A
Revisions to R1 Standards
(G) If the large family day care home is to be conducted in a rental unit, a written statement from the property owner giving his or her permission for operation of the use on the premises shall be provided to the City.
(H) The operator of the large family day care home shall obtain and maintain a current business license from the City. At the time of renewing of the business license, the operator shall submit evidence of the most current state license together with proof of the most recent state inspection of the facility.
(5) Procedure. An application for permit to operate a large family day care home shall be filed with the Director of Planning in a form provided by the Director of Planning. Such application shall be processed pursuant to the following procedures as required by State law:
(A) Notice. Not less than 20 days prior to the date the Planning Director will consider the application, notice of the application shall be mailed, by United States mail, postage prepaid, to all interested parties. For the purpose of this Subsection 9-2-2803(d)(5), "interested parties" shall mean owners shown on the last equalized assessment roll as owning real property within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subjectsite area. (B) Hearing. No public hearing on the application shall be held unless a hearing is requested by the applicant or an interested party on or before the thirteenth (13th) day prior to the date on which the Planning Director will consider the application. If neither the applicant nor any other interested party requests a hearing, then the Planning Director shall approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the application without a public hearing. In the event that an applicant or an interested party requests a hearing, in a timely manner, prior to the Director of Planning’s decision, the Director of Planning will notify all interested parties, as defined above, that he or she will be conducting a public hearing in his or her offices on the specified date, and that following the close of the hearing he or she will render a decision. The Director of Planning shall notify all interested parties a minimum of seven days prior to the hearing. (C) Appeal. In the event the applicant or any interested party is dissatisfied with the decision of the Director of Planning, the applicant or any interested party may appeal the decision of the Planning Director to the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 19 of this chapter. (e) Satellite antenna and other exterior devices, equipment and fixtures pursuant to Section 9-
2.903 of Article 9 of this chapter.
(f) (Reserved)
(g) Mobile Vending. Mobile vending, subject to approval of a temporary use permit pursuant to Article 40 of this chapter, may be conducted on property utilized by a public school, nonprofit organization, church or other place of religious worship, provided that the mobile vending is conducted as part of an eventsponsored by the school, organization or institution. § 9-2.2804. Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits (R-1).
Premises in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone may be used for the following purposes provided a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) has first been obtained pursuant to the provisions of
EXHIBIT A
Revisions to R1 Standards
Article 17 of this chapter.
(a) Ambulance stations, provided that such station is located within 750 feet of a major arterial street;
(b) Civic and public buildings not otherwise covered by another provision of Article 28 of this Code.
(c) Churches and other places of religious worship not otherwise covered by another provision of Article 28 of this Code, in accordance with the development standards contained in Article 41 of this Chapter.
(d) One family dwellings with five or more bedrooms or rooms that may be used as bedrooms, provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The lot or parcel is adequate in size to accommodate a dwelling with five or more bedrooms and still provide open space, landscaping, and other outdoor amenities as required by this chapter.
(2) The mass and scale of the dwelling unit is harmonious with the character of the neighborhood and with the existing development pattern on abutting lots or parcels. (3) The proposed physical orientation of the dwelling unit on the lot or parcel is appropriate for the shape of the lot, the location of outdoor living areas and the placement and orientation of surrounding homes and structures. (4) The dwelling is designed for only single-family use. (e)(d) Game courts provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The proposed game court and fence will not encroach into a required side, front or rear yard setback, unless a variance is granted therefor;
(2) The proposed game court will not be visually obtrusive when viewed from surrounding residences due to proposed landscaping around the game court or the location of the proposed game court in relationship to surrounding structures; (3) The proposed fencing around the court will not have a substantial adverse impact on access to light for neighboring properties and will not exceed 14 feet in height at any one point. If a variance is granted to allow the court to encroach into a required yard setback, the fence in that setback will not exceed 12 feet in height;
(4) The proposed game court will not be illuminated at night by lights, unless illumination is created by utilizing lights specifically designed to avoid diffusion of light onto surrounding properties;
(5) No playing of games shall be permitted, nor shall court lights be illuminated, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and dawn of the following day.
(f)(e) Parking lots as a supplemental use on lots or parcels of land adjoining or across an alley from any commercial or manufacturing zone;
(g)(f) Public schools;
(h)(g) Utility substations and structures, including but not limited to, water pumping stations, water reservoirs, water storage tanks and other similar facilities and structures, provided that no such
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facilities shall include business offices or equipment yards; (i)(h) Congregate living health facilities, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1250, serving more than six (6) persons or having more than six (6) beds for persons, who are terminally ill and/or who are severely disabled, provided the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) The requirements set forth in Section 9-2.1704 of the Artesia Municipal Code applicable to the issuance of conditional use permits;
(2) The lot or parcel has adequate outdoor areas for all required parking, including parking required for employees and visitors while maintaining a residential appearance. In addition, an outdoor area in the rear yard shall be provided for residents and employees of the facility;
(3) The structure and lot to be utilized comply with any and all development standards applicable to single family dwellings except as otherwise provided in this subsection; (4) The structure and lot or parcel to be utilized are physically and aesthetically compatible with surrounding structures and lots and the character of the neighborhood;
(5) The proposed facility will provide loading and unloading facilities as may be necessary to protect and ensure the safety of persons unloading or loading and to avoid interference with traffic;
(6) In addition to the parking otherwise required for single-family residences pursuant to this Code, one (1) paved parking space shall be provided for each nonresident employee or aide;
(7) No signage advertising the facility shall be allowed on or off the premises; (8) Facilities necessary to accommodate medical waste shall be provided in a State authorized container that is secured and out of public access and public view; (9) The applicant applies for and obtains Development Review Board Planning Commission approval of the proposed structure, site plan, landscaping, general design and development, setbacks, height, and vehicle and pedestrian ingress and egress, pursuant to Section 9-2.703 9-2.701 of the Artesia Municipal Code; (10) The applicant/operator obtains and maintains a current business license from the City.
At the time of obtaining and/or renewing the required business license, the applicant/operator shall submit evidence of having obtained the necessary and current State license together with proof of the most recent inspection by the State of the facility; and
(11) The facility shall be operated in a manner that complies with the City of Artesia Noise Ordinance.
(12) The operator, as part of the application process, shall state whether the operator, or any business operating a congregate living health facility wherein the operator has or had a 10% or greater ownership interest, has had any State license or City or County approval to operate such facility suspended or revoked,. This includes including the dates and locations of all such suspensions or revocations.
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(j)(i) Community halls not otherwise covered by another provision of Article 28 of this Code. § 9-2.2805. Development Standards (R-1).
Premises in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone shall be subject to the following development standards in addition to those standards set forth in Article 6 through 15 of this chapter:
(a) Lot Area.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in Article 8 of this Chapter, each lot or parcel of land created after March 8, 1971, shall have a minimum lot area of not less than the number following the zoning symbol. Where no number follows the zoning symbol, the required area shall be 6,000 square feet.
(2) The lot area per dwelling unit shall be the same as the area in the lot or parcel in the same ownership.
(b) Lot Width. Except as otherwise provided in Article 8 of this chapter, each lot or parcel of land created after March 8, 1971, shall have a minimum average lot width of not less than 50 feet. (c) Yards. Except as otherwise provided in Article 9 of this chapter, the following yard requirements shall apply:
(1) Front Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a front yard not less than 20 feet in depth. (2) Side Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a side yard not less than 10% of the width of the lot, but which shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in width, and which need not exceed five (5) feet in width, except on the street side of a corner or reversed corner lot, which shall have a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet in width. An accessory building or detached or attached garage, constructed in the side yard, shall be located a minimum of five four (4) feet from the side property line and shall not project into the front yard, except that an accessory building or detached garage constructed on the rear 1/3 portion of a lot may be located a minimum of three (3) feet from the side property line. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, on the street side of a corner or reversed corner lot, an accessory building or detached or attached garage shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from the side property line, and shall not project into the front yard.
The Planning Director may grant an administrative variance to the provisions of this subparagraph (Side Yards) to allow a detached garage or accessory building which is a minimum of six feet from the primary structure to be located less than five four (4) feet from the side property line, so long as it does not project into the front yard and the procedures and criteria for the grant of administrative variance as set forth in Section 9-2.1705 of this Chapter have been satisfied.
(A) Reduction in Side Yards. A side yard of less than the required width but measuring not less than three (3) feet, and which was lawfully created shall be permitted to continue in the same form for the life of the existing building.
Single-story additions to a building may follow the same building line on such side, so long as the side yard adjoining the addition is not less wide than the narrowest permitted portion of the reduced side yard adjoining the original (existing) building, is not on the street side of a reversed corner lot or parcel, and the front and rear yards conform to the provisions of this section.
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(3) Rear Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a rear yard not less than five (5) feet in depth. An accessory building or a detached or attached garage, constructed in the rear yard, shall be located a minimum of five feet from the rear property line, except that an accessory building or detached garage constructed on the rear 1/3 portion of a lot may be located a minimum of three feet from the rear property line., except as provided below:
(A) Street or Alley Abutting Rear Yards. Where a rear property line abuts a public or private street or alley, the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced to four (4) feet, as measured from the rear property line.
(B) Accessory Structures and Detached Garages. Accessory structures or a detached or attached garage, constructed in the rear yard, shall be located a minimum of four feet from the rear property line, except that an accessory building or detached garage constructed on the rear 1/3 portion of a lot may be located a minimum of three (3) feet from the rear property line. (C) The Director of Planning may grant an administrative variance to the provisions of this subparagraph (Rear Yards) to allow a detached garage or accessory building which is a minimum of six feet from the primary structure to be located less than five three (3) feet from the rear property line, so long as the procedures and criteria for the grant of administrative variances as set forth in Section 9-
2.1705 of this chapter have been satisfied.
(D) Encroachments Prohibited. Except as otherwise authorized by the owner of the easement or public agency having jurisdiction, no structure shall encroach into any required public right-of-way or easement.
(d) Additional Development Standards for the Location of Accessory Structures, Including Garages.
(1) A garage may project into the front yard five (5) feet where the garage door opens 90 degrees to the street line.
(2) A detached or attached garage where the opening faces a street, shall be located at a minimum of 25 feet from the street line.
(3) An accessory structure, including a garage having an opening of more than six (6) feet wide facing an alley, shall be located not less than six (6) feet from the property line of such an alley.
(4) A detached garage or accessory building shall be located a minimum of six feet from the primary structure.
(e) Height Limits. No lot or parcel shall have a dwelling unit in excess of two (2) stories or 30 feet in height, nor an accessory structure including a garage in excess of one (1)story or 17 feet in height, whichever is lowest.
(f) Lot Area Building Coverage. No more than 50% of the lot area of any lot or parcel of land shall be covered by roofed structure(s) of any kind.
(g) Front Yard Area Landscaping Requirements. A minimum of 40% of the front yard area of any lot or parcel in the Single-Family (R-1) Zone shall be improved and maintained with landscaping, as such term is defined in this Code. The required landscaping shall be maintained in accordance
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with the following standards:
(1) Landscaping shall be provided with a permanent, fixed automatic irrigation system adequate to meet the water needs of all landscape material. Irrigation systems shall be designed to minimize maintenance and water consumption, and the irrigation systems shall be properly designed and installed to ensure that overspray onto fences, walls and structures is eliminated to the maximum extent feasible.
(2) Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and healthy condition. This shall include proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, and the regular watering of all plants. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced in an expeditious manner. Plants shall be maintained free of disease and free of infestations of insects, animals, or other pests. Bare spots in lawns or planters shall be promptly revegetated. Customary maintenance shall include the provision of adequate irrigation, based on the microclimate, and regular application of fertilizer, based on the needs of the plant. Pruning and mowing shall conform to the commonly used standards for each species; however, in no case shall landscaping be allowed to become overgrown.
Examples of overgrown landscape materials include:
(i) Lawn grass species: Lawn grass that has exceeded eight inches in height, plants that have established seed heads, lawns that have become thatched and matted, or lawns that have become infested with herbaceous weeds. (ii) Shrubs and decorative grasses: Plants that have grown so large asto block natural light from entering windows, extend over property lines, extend over roof peaks or eaves, or strangle other plants.
(iii) Trees: Plants which display sucker growth, have grown to a height or canopy width which impairs the normal illumination of streetlights, extend over property lines, interfere with overhead lines or cause more than one inch displacement in any sidewalk pavement.
(h) Landscape accessories, when located within the front or side yard setback, shall not exceed three feet six inches when measured from the ground level, and shall not encroach into or overhang the sidewalk or public right-of-way. Landscape accessories, when located in a front or side yard but outside of the front or side yard setback may not exceed six feet when measured from the ground level, unless reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or designee pursuant to administrative review and approval provisions of Section 9-2.1509 of this Code.
(i) Outdoor Living Space. A minimum of 9% of the lot area of any lot or parcel of land shall be designed for and designated as outdoor living space. One dimension of the outdoor living space area shall be aminimum of 10 feet in length. Off-street parking spaces, driveways, and pedestrian accessways to buildings or front yards shall not constitute or contribute to outdoor living space calculations.
(j) Off-Street Parking. Each lot or parcel shall comply with the parking requirements set forth in Article 11 of this chapter.
(k) Parking of Commercial Vehicles Prohibited. On and after November 9, 1988, no vehicle which is registered for commercial purposes pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California and which exceeds three tons in unladen gross weight shall be parked or left standing on any part of any R-1 zoned property in excess of 30 consecutive minutes unless actual loading or unloading of said vehicles is in progress
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on said property.
(l) Signs. Each lot or parcel of land may have signs which are allowed within this zone pursuant to the provisions of Article 12 (Signs) of this chapter. (m) Building Standards.
(1) No structure shall be constructed with a roof slope of less than 3/12 with a minimum six-inch eave, unless approved by the Planning Director. If an existing structure has a roof with a slope or eaves that do not conform to the requirements of this Subsection (m)(1), then notwithstanding Section 9-2.2102(a)(2), an addition to the structure shall not result in termination of the nonconforming rights to the roof slope and eave dimensions of the existing structure, nor shall the addition be required to conform to the provisions of this paragraph, provided that the roof slope and eave dimensions on the addition match those of the existing structure, and provided further that the addition does not result in the total floor area of the structure being increased by 100% or more;
(i) Except as otherwise required by law, the roof slope requirement of 3/12 set forth in Subsection (l)(m)(1), Building Standards, of this Section 9-2.2805 shall not apply to non-enclosed patio covers constructed in compliance with Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code.
(2) Except as otherwise permitted by law, all structures, including, but not limited to, residential structures, garages, and carports, shall have an exterior siding of brick, wood, stucco, concrete, stone or similar material approved by the City Manager or designee. Reflective, glossy, polished and/or roll-formed type metal siding is prohibited; consist of one or more of the following:
(i) Siding of brick;
(ii) Wood;
(iii)Stucco;
(iv)Concrete;
(v) Stone;
(vi) Prohibited materials include:
(i) Reflective Metal Siding;
(ii) Mirror-finished or highly polished surfaces;
(iii)Glossy, and/or roll-formed type metal siding.
(3) Except as otherwise permitted by law, all structures, including, but not limited to, residential structures, garages, and carports, shall have utilize a roof constructed of clay or concrete tile, concrete or cement composition tile, synthetic tile, slate, fire resistant wood shakes or shingles, or asphalt composition, or other similar roofing materials approved by the City Manager or designee;
(4) Except as otherwise permitted by law, the exterior walls of a chimney shall be constructed of brick, wood, stucco, concrete, or stone or similar material approved by the City Manager
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or designee. The exterior walls of a chimney shall not be constructed of metal; (5) A water heater, which is adjacent to and accessible from the exterior of a structure, shall be enclosed with a siding material that is similar or complementary to the siding material used on the the same material found on the exterior of the adjacent structure;. A tankless water heater may remain unenclosed but shall not be visible from the public right of way or located on the front façade of the home.
(6) No primary residential structure shall be constructed with a floor area of less than 800 square feet when computed by the exterior dimensions of the building; (7) The main entrance of a primary residential structure on any type of lot shall face the front yard of the property, and any other main entrance orientations shall be subject to approval by the City Manager or designee, which approval shall include a finding that said orientation is necessary because of the unique size or shape of the lot or unique circumstances applicable to the lot be oriented toward the front lot line and connected to a pedestrian pathway with a minimum width of three (3) feet;
(8) The primary front façade of a residential structure on any type of lot shall include a three foot minimum offset, projection, or combination of offset and projection, which shall be measured by the distance between the face of the front façade and the face of the offset or projection, or between the face of the offset and the face of the projection at least one of the following:
(a) A projection or recess of at least three (3) feet in depth and four (4) feet in width; or (b) A covered porch a minimum of four (4) feet in width. (9) The finished floor of a residential structure shall not exceed a height of 18 inches above the finished grade of the subject property at any point around the perimeter of the structure; (10) All garage doors shall be roll-up doors;
(11) Reflective and unpainted Metal or aluminum porch coverings, patio coverings, and door or window awnings shall be prohibited;
(12) Manufactured and Mobile Homes may be placed on a lot in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone if:
(i) The mobile home or manufactured home is occupied only as a single-family residential use;
(ii) All requirements of the zoning ordinance and development standards applicable to residential structures are met;
(iii) The mobile home or manufactured home is attached to a permanent foundation system meeting all applicable building regulations and Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code;
(iv) The minimum lot size and setback for the zone are met; and (v) Ten (10) or fewer years have elapsed between the date that the mobile home or manufactured home was constructed and the date the application to install the mobile home or manufactured home was deemed complete.
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(13) Air Conditioning Unit(s). The installation, placement, and location of air conditioner unit(s), including window, wall and rooftop units, shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Window and wall air conditioning units shall not be located: (i) in or facing the front yard or visible from the public-right-of-way; or (ii) in or facing a side yard of a corner lot that is adjacent to a street.
(2) Rooftop air conditioner units shall not be permitted unless: (i) located on the rear 50% portion of the roof and not on the front facing hip of the roof; and (ii) screened from public view from all sides with a screening structure, which is designed to match the existing roof architecture, color and material to the maximum extent practicable.
(n) The applicant shall obtain site plan approval for two story houses from the City Manager or designee. The approval shall be considered pursuant to the standards for development review approval as provided in Section 9-2.702 of the Artesia Municipal Code, as well as a requirement that the application be reviewed and conditioned as necessary to protect, to the maximum extent reasonably feasible, the privacy of adjoining properties. This review also shall require specific approval of the parking design. One-Story Objective Standards (1) In addition to the above requirements, one-story residential structures shall comply with the following:
(a) Building Mass and Wall Plane Length. Any street-facing façade exceeding 40 feet in length shall incorporate at least one (1) of the following:
(i) A projection or recess with a minimum depth of 12 inches and width of 8 feet; or (ii) A change in exterior material covering at least 20% of the façade; or (iii)A roofline variation of at least 12 inches
(b) Façade Articulation. Street-facing façades shall incorporate at least two (2) of the following:
(i) Covered porch or entry feature with a minimum depth of 4 feet (ii) Windows covering at least 15% of the façade width
(iii)A projection or recess (min. 12 inches depth)
(iv)A change in exterior material (min. 20% of façade)
(c) Windows. New windows shall:
(i) Match the predominant orientation (vertical or horizontal) of the primary dwelling, and
(ii) Window frame materials and glazing may vary to comply with applicable energy efficiency requirements
(d) Materials
(i) A change in exterior material covering at least 20% of the façade. (o) Two Story Objective Standards
(1) In addition to the above requirements, two-story residential structures shall comply with the following:
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(i) Windows. Windows shall be oriented in the same vertical or horizontal configuration as the predominant window type on the primary dwelling or the existing accessory structure. (i) New windows shall be made of the same window materials as those of the primary dwelling unit or accessory structure.
(d) Design. The second story shall be designed in the same architectural style as the first floor. (p) Exterior Colors
(1) Exterior wall colors shall be selected from the City’s community design guidelines or anapproved color palette maintained by the Community Development Department. (2) Fluorescent, neon, metallic, or highly reflective colors shall be prohibited on exterior wall surfaces.
(3) Accent colors may be used on the following, provided the accent color does not exceed 15% of any street-facing façade wall area:
(i) Trim;
(ii) Entry doors;
(iii)Shutters;
(iv)Awnings; or
(v) Architectural features,
(4) All exterior color schemes shall consist of:
(i) One (1) primary color;
(ii) Up to two (2) secondary colors; and
(iii)One (1) accent color.
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§ 9-2.406. "E" Words and Phrases.
Eligible facilities request has the meaning as set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.6100(b)(3), or any successor provision.
Emergency shelter shall have the same definition as set forth in Government Code Section 65582(g) and Health and Safety Code Section 50801, as may be amended: “‘Emergency shelter’ means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less within any 12-month period by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.” means a facility that provides immediate and short-term housing and may offer supplemental services to homeless persons or families on a first-come, firstserve basis where people must vacate the facility each morning and have no guaranteed bed for the next night. Supplemental services may include counseling, food, and access to social programs.
Entertainer, Adult-Oriented. Adult-oriented entertainer means a person who, for any form of consideration, performs at an adult-oriented business. Such persons shall constitute "entertainers" regardless of their legal relationship (e.g., employee, owner or independent contractor) with the adult-oriented business.
Equipment cabinet means a cabinet or structure used to house equipment associated with a wireless, hard wire, or cable communications facility.
Explosive means any explosive substance having a power equal to, or greater than that of, ordinary black powder, including, but not limited to, blasting caps, detonating, fulminating, or electric caps, gun powder, and dynamite, but excluding fixed ammunition for small arms.
(Ord. 159, § 15.05; Ord. 549, § 9; Ord. 13-798, § 6; Ord. 23-945, 8/17/2023) § 9-2.407. "F" Words and Phrases.
Family means one or more a person or persons , related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together occupying a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit. (See “Single Housekeeping Unit.”) in a bachelor apartment or dwelling unit. Family shall also include a group of not more than five persons, including roomers but excluding servants, unrelated by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
Fast food drive-through restaurant means a restaurant specializing in food that can be prepared and served quickly and that is designed for ready availability, use, or consumption with direct ordering by, and food delivery to, patrons while in their vehicles, through the use of a drive-up window and drive-through lane(s).
FCC means the Federal Communications Commission or its lawful successor.
Fence means a barrier intended to prevent intrusion or to mark a boundary.
Flag means a piece of fabric or plastic of distinctive design that is used as a symbol for a City of Artesia, CA
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Floor area means the total horizontal area of all the floors of a building measured from the exterior surface of the outside walls, including all floors below the ground level, and excluding vents, elevator and equipment shafts, interior open-air courts, exterior stairways and stairways outside of the enclosed building, utility rooms and janitorial closets not exceeding 50 square feet for each such room per building, trash enclosure or refuse areas, and unenclosed open-air common hallways or walkways.
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Floor area ratio means the numerical value obtained through dividing the aboveground floor area of a building by the total area of the lot or parcel of land on which such building is located.
Freeway means a highway to which the owners of adjoining lands have no right or easement of access to or from their adjoining lands, or to which such owners have only limited or restricted right or easement of access, and which freeway is declared to be such in compliance with the Streets and Highways Code of the State, including principal roadways, interchange roadways connecting one freeway with another, and ingress and egress ramps connecting the freeway with other streets or highways, but excluding frontage roadways.
Front Lot Line. (See Lot Line, Front, Section 9-2.413 of this article.) Front Yard. (See Yard, Front, Section 9-2.426 of this article.) Front yard area means the portion of a lot or parcel of land extending across the full width of the lot or parcel of land and from the front lot line to the front wall of the main building. The phrase "front yard area" is distinguishable from the phrase "front yard," as separately defined in this article.
(Ord. 159, § 15.06; Ord. 512, § 2; Ord. 685, § 7; Ord. 08-736 § 8; Ord. 09-743, § 6; Ord. 11-765, § 4; Ord. 11-769, § 9; Ord. 23-945, 8/17/2023) § 9-2.413. "L" Words and Phrases.
Landscaping means the planting and maintenance of some combination of trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, flowers, or lawns. In addition, the combination or design may include natural features, such as rock and stone, and structural features, including, but not limited to, fountains, reflecting pools, art works, screens, walls, fences, and benches.
Landscape accessories means accessories such as, but not limited to, statues, fountains, ornaments, sculptures, monuments, and any other art, ornamental or structural feature that is located in the front or side yard.
Lot means:
(1) A parcel of real property which is shown as a lot in a subdivision as a final map with a number of other designation on plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder; (2) A parcel of land the dimensions or boundaries of which are defined by a record of survey recorded pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act of the State in the office of the County Recorder; or
(3) A parcel of land registered under the Land Title Law (Torrens Title) and held under separate ownership from adjacent property on April 7, 1971.
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Lot, corner. Corner lot means a lot or parcel of land situated at the intersection of two or more streets or highways which have an angle of intersection, measured within such lot or parcel of land, of not more than 135 degrees.
Lot depth means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines, measured in the general direction of the side lot lines.
Lot, key. Key lot means an interior lot adjoining the rear lot line of reversed corner lot.
Lot line, front. Front lot line means a line separating an interior lot from a street or highway or a line separating the narrower street frontage of a corner lot from the street or highway.
Lot line, rear. Rear lot line means a lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. For a triangular or gore-shaped lot, the rear lot line shall mean a line 10 feet in length within the lot, which line is parallel to the front lot line or parallel to the chord of a curved front lot line and at the maximum distance from the front lot line.
Lot, reversed corner. Reversed corner lot means a corner lot the side lot line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of a lot or parcel of land which adjoins the rear lot line of such corner lot.
Lot line, side. Side lot line means any lot boundary line which is not a front lot line or a rear lot line.
Lot, through. Through lot means an interior lot having a frontage on two streets and/or highways.
Lot width means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the lot depth line at a distance midway between the front and rear lot lines.
Low Barrier Navigation Center shall have the same definition as set forth in Government Code Section 65660(a), as may be amended, which states: “‘Low Barrier Navigation Center’ means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. A Low Barrier Navigation Center may be noncongregate and relocatable. ‘Low Barrier’ means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
(2) Pets.
(3) The storage of possessions.
(4) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.
(Ord. 159, § 15.12)
§ 9-2.420. "S" Words and Phrases.
Salvage Yard. (See Junk and salvage yard, Section 9-3.411 of this article.) Sanitarium and sanatorium means the same as hospital. (See Hospital, Section 9-2.409 City of Artesia, CA
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School means: (i) any child or day-care facility; and (ii) any institution of learning for minors, whether public or private, offering instruction in the courses of study required by the California Education Code and maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education. This definition includes a nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, middle or junior high school, senior high school, or any special institution of education, but it does not include a vocational or professional institution of higher education, including a community or junior college, college or university.
Secondary Highway. (See Highway, Secondary, Section 9-2.409 of this article.) Semi-nude means a state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the genitals, pubic region, buttocks, areola and nipple of the female breast, as well as portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.
Service provider means any authorized provider of personal wireless services.
Shared parking means the counting of parking spaces as satisfying the required parking for more than one use or business located on the same lot or parcel of land.
Side Lot Line. (See Lot Line, Side, Section 9-2.413 of this article.)Sign means any method of display, or part thereof, for visual communication, which shall include any announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, or insignia, which is used to advertise or promote the interests of any person, business, group, or enterprise, including "accessory signs" and "outdoor advertising." (See Sign, Accessory, below, and Outdoor advertising, Section 9-2.416 of this article, respectively.)
Sign, accessory means any sign other than outdoor advertising. (See Outdoor advertising, Section 9-2.416 of this article.)
Sign, hanging means any sign hung or suspended below a marquee, eave, canopy, or cantilevered covered walkway in such a manner that the sign is parallel to the building façade or fascia.
Sign, monument means a low-profile, free-standing sign structure mounted on a short, solid base that is affixed to the surface of the ground.
Sign, off-premises means a commercial sign which displays any message directing attention to a business, product, service, profession, commodity, activity, event, person, institution, or other commercial message which is generally conducted, sold, manufactured, produced, offered, or occurs elsewhere than on the premises where such sign is located.
Sign, pole means any freestanding sign structure mounted on a column or pole or columns or poles where the bottom of the sign face is more than one foot from the surface of the immediately surrounding ground area or where the height of the sign structure is greater than five feet from the surface of the immediately surrounding ground area.
Sign, projecting means a sign which is supported by and projects from a wall or parapet in excess of 12 inches from the wall or parapet with the display surface of the sign in a plane that is not parallel to the building façade or fascia.
Sign, roof means a sign that is mounted on the roof of a building, or which is dependent upon a building for support, and which projects above the highest point City of Artesia, CA
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Sign, temporary means any handbill or sign that is not designed, constructed, rated, or intended for permanent display on the property, including those made of paper, cardboard, cardstock, cloth, or other signs that are not permanently affixed to the ground or building. In the case of property in any commercial or industrial zone, it shall also mean any handbill or sign, other than a temporary banner authorized by this Code, that displays a message unrelated to the commercial or industrial activity conducted on the site.
Sign, vehicle means a sign that is attached, affixed, painted, posted, displayed, or otherwise maintained on a vehicle (as that term is defined by the California Vehicle Code), but shall exclude any sign on a vehicle that displays an advertisement or business identification of its owner, so long as such vehicle is engaged in the usual business, work, or conduct of the owner, and not used or parked primarily to display advertisements.
Sign, wall. (See Wall sign, Section 9-2.424 of this article).
Single Housekeeping Unit means use of a dwelling unit in a way that satisfies each of the following criteria:
(1) The residents have established ties and familiarity and interact with each other. (2) Membership in the single housekeeping unit is fairly stable as opposed to transient or temporary.
(3) Residents share meals, household activities, expenses, or responsibilities. (4) All adult residents have chosen to jointly occupy the entire premises of the dwelling unit and they each have access to all common areas.
(5) If the dwelling unit is rented, each adult resident is named on and is a party to a single written lease that gives each resident joint use and responsibility for the premises. (6) Membership of the household is determined by the residents not by a landlord, property manager or other third party.
(7) The residential activities of the household are conducted on a nonprofit basis. (8) Residents generally do not have separate entrances or separate secured food-storage facilities such as cabinets or refrigerators.
Small cell facility has the same meaning as "small wireless facility" in 47 C.F.R.
1.6002(1), or any successor provision.
Specified anatomical areas means the following:
(1) Less than completely and opaquely covered human: (i) genitals or pubic region, (ii) buttocks, and (iii) female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola;
(2) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered;
(3) Any device, costume or covering that simulates any of the body parts included in subparagraphs (1) or (2) above.
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(1) The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breast;
(2) Sex acts, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy; (3) Masturbation, actual or simulated;
(4) Excretory functions as part of, or in connection with, any of the other activities described in subparagraphs (1) through (3) above.
Sports and recreational facilities means establishments for the purposes of sports education, training, and recreation, including establishments with indoor use of basketball courts, tennis courts, batting cages, golf, soccer, or other similar activities and excluding facilities where the principal use is the general non-sport oriented, physical fitness or training of its members, such as gymnasiums, health clubs and spas.
Stealth design means improvements or treatments added to a wireless communication facility which are intended to make the facility look like something other than a wireless tower or base station or to mask or blend the proposed facility into the existing structure or visual backdrop in such a manner as to render it minimally visible to the casual observer.
Story means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. Story shall include basements but not cellars.
Story, Half. Half-story means a story with at least two of its opposite sides situated immediately under a sloping roof, with the floor area of such story not in excess of twothirds of the floor area of the floor immediately below.
Street means a public or private right-of-way, other than a parkway, major or secondary highway, freeway, or alley, whose function is to carry vehicular traffic and/or provide vehicular access to abutting property.
Structure means anything constructed or erected which requires a fixed location on the ground or is attached to something having a fixed location on the ground.
Structure, Advertising. Advertising structure means a structure existing, erected, or maintained to serve exclusively as a stand, frame, or background for the support or display of signs.
Structure, Nonconforming. Nonconforming structure means any structure or improvement which was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable laws prior to the adoption of this chapter or any amendment thereto, but which, by reason of such adoption or amendment, no longer complies with all of the applicable regulations and standards of the zone in which the structure or improvement is located.
Structure, support means any structure any structure capable of supporting a base station.
Supportive housing has the same definition as set forth in Government Code City of Artesia, CA
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(Ord. 159, §§ 15.14, 15.19; Ord. 330, § 2; Ord. 529, § 5; Ord. 549, § 13; Ord. 621, § 2;
Ord. 632, § 6; Ord. 642, § 6; Ord. 658, § 7; Ord. 671, § 7; Ord. 08-737 § 6; Ord. 12-785, §§ 4—6; Ord. 13-798, § 7; Ord. 17-841, § 4; Ord. 19-875, §§ 6, 7; Ord. 23-945, 8/17/2023)
§ 9-2.421. "T" Words and Phrases.
Take-out restaurant means a restaurant where food is prepared and sold principally for consumption off-site.
Three-Family Dwelling. (See Dwelling, Three-Family, Section 9-2.405 of this article.) Through lot. (See Lot, Through, Section 9-2.413 of this article.) Tower has the meaning as set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.6100(b)(9), or any successor provision.
Transitional housing has the same definition as set forth in Government Code Section 65582(q), as may be amended, which states: “Transitional Housing’ means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.” means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirement that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months. In accordance with Government Code Section 65583(c)(3), transitional housing shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwelling of the same type in the same zone.
Trellis means a landscape feature within a garden or yard area of a lot that may or may not be constructed with lattice, and is designed to provide decoration, shade or both, and which does not have a solid material roof or side. A trellis that is used to support grape vines or other vines is a grape arbor or other arbor.
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EXHIBIT C
Revisions to Design Review
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Article 20
Design Review
§ 9-2.2001. Purpose of Design Review Approval.
The provisions of this article are intended to establish a process by which certain types of development projects and structures are subject to a discretionary review approval process before the City's Planning Commission, and under specified circumstances before the City Council or Planning Director, to ensure that the site plan, building layout, size, shape, scale, mass, height, architectural design, architectural components, materials, colors, landscaping and other aspects of the physical plan for the development project are compatible with neighboring developments, are appropriate for the site, and achieve the highest level of design that is feasible for the project. The City intends to use this process to improve the aesthetic character of the community, to preserve and enhance property values, protect adjacent properties from adverse impacts caused by development projects, to assist private and public developers to be more cognizant of public concerns for the aesthetics of projects, and to bring about a community that is safe, functional and attractive
The purpose of Design Review is to ensure that the design is based upon the general character of the neighborhood, design quality, development, compliance with the provisions of applicable laws, consistency with the design of the neighborhood in which the development is located, compliance with development standards, guidelines, applicable Specific Plan standards, and the General Plan. § 9-2.2002. Projects Subject to Design Review Approval by Planning Commission or Staff.
(a) The following categories of development projects shall be subject to the design review approval process specified in this article and shall be submitted to the Planning Commission or Planning Director for approval, as specified in Table 9-1 below. Design Review approval shall be required before the issuance of a building or grading permit for certain types of construction activity. (1) Any building or structure requiring a building permit, or the modification of the exterior design of an existing structure or element thereof, including architectural accents, that are located on a site in any zone other than the Agricultural-Single-Family Residential (A-1), Single-Family Residential (R-1), or Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zones, or the Multiple-Residential (M-R) Zone only if the building or structure is a one family dwelling unit; and (2) Any building or structure requiring a building permit, or the modification of the exterior design of any existing structure or element thereof, that is located in the Agricultural-Single-Family Residential (A-1), Single-Family Residential (R-1) or Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zones that is designed for use other than as a dwelling unit or dwelling units; and
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(3) Any major wall sign as specified in Article 12 or 12.5 of this chapter.
TABLE 9-1
REVIEW AUTHORITY FOR DESIGN REVIEWS
Type of Construction Activity
Role of Review Authority (1)
Planning
Commission City Council
Residential construction:11 or more dwelling
units (4)(5) Decision Appeal
Mixed-use projects: 5 or more dwelling units
and/or nonresidential construction of 1,001
square feet or more of gross floor area. (4)(5)
Decision Appeal
Nonresidential construction: 5,000 square
feet or more of gross floor area (4)(5) Decision Appeal Any Major Wall Sign: Specified in Article 12
or 12.5 of this Chapter. (4)(5) Decision Appeal
Major wireless communications facility as
specified in Article 42. Decision Appeal
Sites: that have been zoned for
commercial cannabis uses; and where the
property owner or tenant has been issued a
valid commercial cannabis permit. (4)(5)
Decision (2)(3) Appeal
Note:
(1) Decision” means that the review authority makes the final decision on the matter; “Appeal” means that the review authority may consider and decide upon appeals to the decision of an earlier decision-making body, in compliance with Section 9-2.1807 (Appeals).
(2) Major modifications of the exterior design of an existing structure or element thereof, including architectural accents, shall be subject to Planning Commission review as provided in this article. For purposes of this section, a "major modification" means that 60% or more of the building façade, as measured in overall linear building footage, is being modified.
(3) All other minor modifications of the exterior design of an existing structure or element thereof, including architectural accents, shall be subject to the administrative review and approval of the Planning Director, as provided for in this article. For purposes of this section, a "minor modification" means that less than 60% of the building façade, as measured in overall linear building footage, is being modified. (4) The exterior color shall comply with the City's Color Guidelines, which guidelines shall consist of a photographic database of staff approved examples of projects and colors that are on file with the Community Development Department. The City's Color Guidelines shall encourage the highest level of design quality while at the same time provide flexibility to encourage creativity and innovation.
(5) The exterior color shall satisfy the general criteria for design review approval specified in Section 9-2.2005.
(b) The following categories of development projects shall be subject to the design review approval process specified in this article and shall be submitted to the Planning Commission or Planning Director for approval, as specified in Table 9-2 below. 3 | Page
TABLE 9-2
REVIEW AUTHORITY FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR APPROVED DESIGN
REVIEWS
Type of Construction Activity
Role of Review Authority (1)
(2)
Planning
Director
Planning
Commission
Residential construction: 4 to 10 dwelling units (5)(6) Decision (3) Appeal Mixed-use projects: 1 to 4 dwelling units and
nonresidential construction of up to a maximum 1,000
square feet of gross floor area (5)(6)
Decision (3) Appeal
Nonresidential construction: 1,001 to 4,999 square
feet of gross floor area (5)(6) Decision (3) Appeal
Minor exterior modifications to nonresidential or
multi-family structures (5)(6) Decision Appeal
Exterior color of an existing structure or element
thereof any building or structure (4)(5)(6) Decision Appeal Minor modifications to previously approved Design
Review projects (5)(6) Decision Appeal
Exposed neon lighting for signs and architectural
accents Decision Appeal
Comprehensive Sign Programs Decision Appeal
Note:
(1) “Decision” means that the review authority makes the final decision on the matter; “Appeal” means that the review authority may consider and decide upon appeals to the decision of an earlier decision-making body, in compliance with Section 9-2.1807 (Appeals).
(2) The Planning Director may defer action and refer the request to the Planning Commission for the final decision.
(3) Subject to public notice, but not a hearing unless requested. (4) The modification of the exterior color shall not be subject to Planning Commission or City Council review and approval unless the applicant appeals the decision of the Director or designee pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter (5) The exterior color shall comply with the City's Color Guidelines, which guidelines shall consist of a photographic database of staff approved examples of projects and colors that are on file with the Community Development Department. The City's Color Guidelines shall encourage the highest level of design quality while at the same time provide flexibility to encourage creativity and innovation. (6) The exterior color shall satisfy the general criteria for design review approval specified in Section 9-2.2005.
(7) Projects that qualify for ministerial approval under state law, including but not limited to SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21), ADUs (Gov. Code § 65852.2), and qualifying housing developments, shall not be subject to discretionary Design Review Approval (c) Any projects that do not require design review as specified in Tables 9-1 and 9-2 above shall require a Zoning Clearance in accordance with Article 20.1. 4 | Page
(1) Sites: that have been (A) zoned for commercial cannabis uses; and (B) where the property owner or tenant of the subject site has been issued a valid commercial cannabis permit by the City shall be subject to the following:
I. Major modifications of the exterior design of an existing structure or element thereof, including architectural accents, shall be subject to Planning Commission review as provided in this article. For purposes of this section, a "major modification" means that 60% or more of the building façade, as measured in overall linear building footage, is being modified.
II. All other minor modifications of the exterior design of an existing structure or element thereof, including architectural accents, shall be subject to the administrative review and approval of the Planning Director, as provided for in this article. For purposes of this section, a "minor modification" means that less than 60% of the building façade, as measured in overall linear building footage, is being modified. (c) The following categories of development projects shall be subject to the design review approval process specified in this article and shall be submitted to the Director, or their designee, for approval.
(1) Any wireless communications facility that is not a major wireless communications facility as specified in Article 42.
(d) The modification of the exterior color of an existing structure or element thereof of any building or structure specified in this subsection shall be subject to the administrative review and approval of the City Manager or designee in accordance with the following standards and procedures:
(1) The modification of the exterior color is to any building or structure in the City except a single-family residential structure used for residential purposes located in the Agricultural-Single-Family Residential (A-1), Single-Family Residential (R-1) or Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zones.
(2) The exterior color shall comply with the City's Color Guidelines, which guidelines shall consist of a photographic database of staff approved examples of projects and colors that are on file with the Planning Department. The City's Color Guidelines shall encourage the highest level of design quality while at the same time provide flexibility to encourage creativity and innovation.
(3) The exterior color shall satisfy the general criteria for design review approval specified in Section 9-2.2005.
(4) The modification of the exterior color shall not be subject to Planning Commission or City Council review and approval unless the applicant appeals the decision of the City Manager or designee pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, in which case the decision shall first be appealed to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council, which decision will then be final.
§ 9-2.2003. Application Requirements.
(a) Contents. Any person requiring design review approval shall submit an application on a form prepared by the City. All information specified on the form shall be provided to the City. An application fee shall be submitted at the time the application is submitted in an amount specified by the City's current fee resolution. With respect to any new structure, the application 5 | Page
shall be accompanied by scaled drawings of the site as proposed for development and elevation plans of the structure or structures on the site. If the applicant is not the property owner, the application shall contain the signature of the property owner or the duly authorized representative or agent of the property owner. The accuracy of all information, maps and documents submitted on or with the application shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The applicant shall also submit any additional information required by the application or requested by staff.
(b) Repeated Applications. No person may submit an application for design review of a project where the Director, Planning Commission, or City Council has taken action on a previous application for the same or substantially similar design review application within the previous six months, unless the applicant can show substantially changed conditions, as determined in the Planning Director's reasonable discretion.
§ 9-2.2004. Notice and Hearing Requirements.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and except for any design review for minor modifications to sites zoned for commercial cannabis uses pursuant to Section 9-2.2002(a)done pursuant to Section 9-2.2002(b)(1), all applications for design review approval shall be subject to the notice and hearing requirements specified in Article 23 of this chapter. Notice and hearing shall not be required for a Planning Director’s decision via a Zoning Clearance. § 9-2.2005. Criteria for Approval of Design Review Applications.
No application for design review approval shall be approved by the Planning Commission, the City Council or, when otherwise authorized by this chapter, the Planning Director, unless the application, in its final submitted form, or with the imposition of conditions, meets all of the criteria set forth in this section. This section shall not apply to applications for window signs or exposed neon lighting for signs or architectural accents, which shall be approved in accordance with the specific criteria set forth in Articles 12 and 12.5. This section shall also not apply to applications for wireless communications facilities, which shall be approved in accordance with the specific criteria set forth in Article 42.
(a) The design and layout of the proposed development or structures is consistent with the City's general plan, any applicable specific plan, any applicable design guidelines, and the development standards set forth in this chapter;
(b) The design of the structures, including the layout, size, shape, mass, height, architectural elements and other design factors are appropriate to the size and shape of the lot and are compatible and harmonious with the uses and structures on adjacent properties; (c) The design of the project will provide a desirable environment for its occupants, the visiting public and its neighbors through good aesthetic use of high-quality building materials, design elements, colors, textures, and landscape features; and (d) The building materials and design features are of a quality and type that will remain aesthetically appealing over time without necessitating frequent and unrealistic maintenance or replacement.
§ 9-2.2006. Resolution.
The Planning Commission shall adopt a resolution approving or denying the design review application and setting forth its findings for approval or denial. For Planning Director decisions, the Planning Director shall send the applicant a letter approving or denying the design review application 6 | Page
and setting forth their reasons for approval or denial. In the event the application is approved, the Planning Commission or Planning Director, as applicable, may impose conditions that are necessary to satisfy the findings of approval and to ensure compliance with the City's approval. § 9-2.2007. Affirmation by City Council of Certain Design Review Actions of the Planning Commission.
Upon approval or denial of any design review application for a project that involves a structure that exceeds 35 feet in height that is not otherwise subject to a variance for height, or that includes more than 20,000 square feet of floor area, the Planning Commission's decision shall not become final unless a report regarding the Planning Commission's action is first presented to the City Council and the City Council acts to affirm the Commission's action. If, upon receipt of the report of the Commission's action, the City Council does not act to affirm the Commission's action, the City Council shall either remand the application back to the Commission for further proceedings, or set the matter for public hearing before itself and then approve or deny the application in accordance with the criteria specified in this article. However, even if a design review application for a project involves a structure that exceeds 35 feet in height that is not otherwise subject to a variance for height, or includes more than 20,000 square feet of floor area, if it meets the provisions of Section 9-
2.2002(b)(a)(1) for minor modifications to sites zoned for commercial cannabis uses, the application shall continue to be subject to a Planning Director decision and shall not require affirmation from either the Planning Commission or the City Council.
§ 9-2.2008 Appeals.
Except for wireless communication facilities, any action of the Planning Director or Planning Commission approving or denying a design review application may be appealed by any person to the Planning Commission or City Council, respectively, within 15 days of the date of the decision in accordance with the procedures specified in Article 19 of this chapter. Wireless communications facilities shall be appealed by any person directly to the City Council. Upon the filing of the appeal, the matter shall be set for hearing before the appeal body. Notice of the appeal hearing shall be provided as required in Article 23 of this chapter. If there is any conflict between the terms of this article and the terms of Article 19, the terms of this article shall prevail. § 9-2.2009 Expiration.
Design review approvals that are not inaugurated by the issuance of a building permit and the commencement of construction in accordance with that permit shall become null and void within one year from the date the design review application was approved. This expiration date may be extended by the filing of an application for extension, which application must be filed not less than 30 days prior to the expiration of the original approval or any previously approved extension. In granting or denying the extension, the body that approved the application shall use the original criteria for the grant of the approval specified in Section 9-2.2005 of this article and may impose additional conditions as are deemed necessary to ensure continued compliance with those criteria. The maximum time permitted for an extension shall be a cumulative period of two years, unless the project is also the subject of a subdivision map, in which case the maximum period of extension shall comply with the maximum time permitted for the extension of a tentative subdivision map. 7 | Page
Article 20.1
Zoning Clearance
9-2.2011 Purpose
9-2.2012 Applicability
9-2.2013 Criteria for Clearance
9-2.2014 Appeal
9-2.2011 Purpose
The Zoning Clearance is a ministerial land use permit that is used by the Community Development Department to verify that a proposed structure or land use activity complies with the list of permitted activities allowed in the applicable zoning district, the development standards applicable to the subject use, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) program, design standards and guidelines and any conditions of approval of permits previously issued for the subject site. 9-2.2012 Applicability
(a) Zoning Clearance shall be required in conjunction with Community Development Department review of any building or grading permit, business tax certificate (business license), or other authorization required by the AMC or Zoning Code for any new use or change of use. Where no other authorization is required, (e.g., Building Permit) Zoning Clearance shall be obtained from the Community Development Department before the commencement of any business or land use activity.
(b) State-Mandated Residential Projects (Two-Unit Projects). 9-2.2013 Criteria for Clearance
The Planning Director shall grant Zoning Clearance after determining the request complies with all of the applicable standards and provisions for the category of use in the zoning district of the subject parcel, in full compliance with the Zoning code, other applicable Sections of the AMC, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) program and the Design Standards and Guidelines. An approval may be in the form of a stamp, signature, or other official notation on approved plans, a letter to the applicant, or other certification, at the discretion of the Planning Director.
9-2.2014 Appeal
The Community Development Department’s action on a zoning clearance request may be appealed to the Planning Commission in compliance with the procedures in Article 19 (Appeals). 65344.00030\45053480.1 -1-
ORDINANCE NO. 26-990
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 1
(GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE ARTESIA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 8 THERETO
AND ESTABLISH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
PROCEDURES CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND
FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS AND FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA
WHEREAS, the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and California Fair Employment and Housing Act require local jurisdictions to establish a process by which persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to the jurisdiction’s codes, rules, policies, practices or services, necessary to afford persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use or enjoy a dwelling; and
WHEREAS, under Government Code section 65583, each city must analyze in its housing element the special needs of disabled persons. Each housing element also must analyze governmental constraints to the development and maintenance of housing for disabled persons, and include a program to provide reasonable accommodations from zoning and land use regulations to allow for the development of housing for disabled persons; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the foregoing statutes, other state and federal disability laws require a city to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons in the application of city programs, including but not limited to the city’s land-use, zoning, and building regulations, as well as other programs, policies, practices and procedures. By adopting this ordinance (the “Ordinance”), the City desires to amend its municipal code to establish a process by which persons with disabilities can request such reasonable accommodations; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs., § 15000 et seq.). Adoption of the Ordinance is exempt because the code amendment is an administrative activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. (§ 15060(c)(2).) Adoption of the Ordinance is also exempt because the code amendment is not a “project” as defined by section 15378, since it has no potential for resulting in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. (§ 15060(c)(3)); and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein. 65344.00030\45053480.1 -2-
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council determines that adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from further review under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs., § 15000 et seq.). Adoption of the Ordinance is exempt because the code amendment is an administrative activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. (§ 15060(c)(2).) Adoption of the Ordinance is also exempt because the code amendment is not a “project” as defined by section 15378, since it has no potential for resulting in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. (§ 15060(c)(3).) The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption within five days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Code Amendment. Chapter 8 is hereby added to Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Artesia Municipal Code and shall read in its entirety as follows:
“Chapter 8 – Reasonable Accommodations
§ 1-8.01 Request for Reasonable Accommodation.
(a) Purpose and Intent. It is the policy of the City to make, as provided in this section, reasonable accommodation in the application of its programs, including but not limited to zoning and land-use laws, for disabled persons, to the extent required under federal and state disability laws. The purpose of this section is to establish a process for disabled persons to submit and for the City to review a request for reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation approved pursuant to this section shall not be considered a variance and does not require findings applicable to variances under this Code. If this section conflicts with any other provision of this Code, this section governs.
(b) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words or phrases used in this section are defined as follows:
(1) “City” means the City of Artesia, California.
(2) “Person with a disability” means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that makes achievement of a major life activity difficult, as defined by state and federal disability laws; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone with a record of such impairment.
(3) “RA Request” means a request for a Reasonable Accommodation submitted by, or on behalf of, a person with a disability. (4) “Reasonable Accommodation” means providing persons with disabilities flexibility in the application of City programs, including City land-use, zoning and building regulations, policies, practices and procedures, or waiving certain requirements when it is necessary to 65344.00030\45053480.1 -3-
provide meaningful access to City programs or to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities for persons with disabilities. (5) “Review Authority” means the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee. See subsection (c) below.
(c) Review Authority. The City Manager or the City Manager’s designee is the review authority for a RA Request. A denial of an RA Request may be appealed by the requestor to a hearing officer. The hearing officer’s decision is final.
(d) Applicability.
(1) Eligibility.
(i) An RA Request may be made by any person with a
disability, their representative, or a developer or provider of housing or other services for persons with disabilities, when the application of a City program, including a City land-use or building regulation, policy, practice or procedure, acts as a barrier to meaningful access to City programs or to fairhousing opportunities for persons with disabilities. (ii) Federal and state disability laws afford no protection to persons with or without disabilities whose tenancy presents a direct threat to the persons or property of others.
Determining whether someone’s tenancy poses such a
direct threat must be made on an individualized basis,
however, and may not be based on general assumptions or speculation about the nature of a disability.
(2) Eligible Request. The subject matter of an RA Request may include a modification or exception to the practices, rules, or standards for a City program or for the development, siting, and use of housing or housing-related facilities that would eliminate regulatory barriers and provide a person with a disability with meaningful access to City programs and equal opportunity to housing of the person’s choice. (e) Application.
(1) Requirements. An RA Request may be initiated with the Review Authority orally or in writing. The City will not require a requestor to use a particular form or medium to initiate an RA Request. The law requires the Reasonable Accommodation process to be iterative and interactive. City staff will assist requestors in completing their RA Request as needed to ensure that the process is accessible to 65344.00030\45053480.1 -4-
persons with disabilities.
(2) Administration. The City may create any forms, documents, online portals, telephone hotlines, or other methods to facilitate the submittal of RA Requests.
(f) Review and Processing.
(1) Application Review. The Review Authority will approve, approve with conditions, or deny an RA Request in accordance with the required findings in subsection (g) below.
(2) Decision.
(i) Request for Further Information. The Review Authority may request further information from the applicant
consistent with state and federal disability laws and this section, specifying in detail the further information required. (ii) Decision and Timing. The Review Authority will issue a written decision within 30 days of its receipt of a complete RA Request (including any additional information required under subsection (f)(2)(i) above). The written decision must:
explain in detail the basis of the decision under the required findings in subsection (g), give notice of the applicant’s right to appeal the decision, and be sent to the applicant by firstclass mail with return receipt requested. (3) Compliance with other Regulations. An approved accommodation does not affect any person’s obligations to comply with all other applicable regulations not at issue in the requested accommodation. (4) Confidentiality. Any information identified by an applicant as confidential will be retained in a manner so as to respect the privacy rights of the applicant and will not be made available for public inspection, unless disclosure is otherwise required by state or federal law.
(g) Required Findings. Prior to approval of an RA Request, the following findings must be made consistent with federal and state disability laws:
(1) When housing is the subject of an RA Request, the housing will be used by a person with disabilities protected under fair housing laws. (2) As applicable, the requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available to a person with disabilities protected under the fair 65344.00030\45053480.1 -5-
housing laws.
(3) The requested accommodation would not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City.
(4) The requested accommodation would not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the City’s policies, practices or procedures, including consideration of alternatives which may provide an equal level of benefit.
(5) The requested accommodation will not result in a direct and significant threat to the health or safety of other persons or substantial physical damage to the property of others.
(h) Appeals.
(1) Final Decision. The action of the Review Authority is final unless appealed within 10 business days of the date that the applicant receives the Review Authority’s decision in the mail. The notice of appeal must be in writing. The Review Authority will schedule the appeal to be heard by a hearing officer within 30 calendar days from the date that the Review Authority receives the notice of appeal. The decision of the hearing officer is final and shall be mailed by firstclass mail to the applicant with return receipt requested. (2) Assistance with Appeal. Upon request, the City will provide assistance to a person needing assistance in filing an appeal to ensure that the appeals process is accessible to persons with disabilities.
(i) Modifications Initiated by the Applicant. The applicant may apply for a modification to their accommodation. Any proposed modification will be treated by the City as a new RA Request and will be subject to the procedures set forth in subsections (a) through (h) above. (j) Modifications or Revocations Initiated by the City. (1) Review Authority and Findings. The Review Authority may make changes or revoke the approval of a Reasonable Accommodation application when conditions of approval are violated, it is necessary to resolve a nuisance, or when the RA Request contained incorrect, false, or misleading information.
(2) Procedures. The Review Authority will notify the applicant of the change or revocation of the approval by first-class mail with return receipt requested no later than the next business day after the 65344.00030\45053480.1 -6-
Review Authority’s decision. The applicant may appeal the Review Authority’s decision in accordance with subsection (h) above.” SECTION 4. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, or contravened by reason of any preemptive legislation, the rest of this Ordinance remains valid. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and every part of it, regardless of the fact that any part or parts might be declared invalid or unconstitutional or contravened via legislation.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance takes effect 30 days following its adoption by the City Council.
SECTION 6. Adoption, Certification, and Publication. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF JULY, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________________
Rene Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9F.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Site-Specific Zoning Map Amendment Affecting Three Parcels Located at 11818–11828 183rd Street and 18305–18327 Arline Avenue to Facilitate a 22-Unit Residential Development, and Approval of Design Review
FROM: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 26-988, Amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Artesia Municipal Code To Add Chapter 8 Thereto and Establish Reasonable Accommodation Procedures Consistent With State and Federal Fair Housing Laws and Finding the Action Exempt From CEQAapproving a Site-Specific Amendment to the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (Mu-O) to Establish a Residential Density of 24 Dwelling Units per Acre for Property Located Within the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and Identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, and 7040-017-008 by Adding Section 9-2.4807(c)(7) to Article 48 (Mixed-Use Overlay Zone) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code and Determining That the Ordinance Is Exempt From Further Environmental Review Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15183 and 15332.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council took action to waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 26-988 on July 8, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
Attachments
Ordinance 26-988.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. 26-988
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SITESPECIFIC AMENDMENT TO THE MIXED-USE OVERLAY
ZONE (MU-O) TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
OF 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE ARTESIA DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NUMBERS 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, AND
7040-017-008 BY ADDING SECTION 9-2.4807(c)(7) TO
ARTICLE 48 (MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE) OF
CHAPTER 2 (ZONING) OF TITLE 9 OF THE ARTESIA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND DETERMINING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15183 AND 15332.
WHEREAS, Venkatesh Koka (“Applicant”), submitted applications requesting approval of (1) a site-specific amendment to the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-O) applicable to Assessor Parcel Numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, and 7040-017-008 to establish a residential density standard of 24 dwelling units per acre; and (2) Design Review approval to demolish an existing 21-unit multifamily residential development and construct a new two-story, 22-unit residential development (the “Project”). The subject property is located within the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-O). The proposed amendment would establish a site-specific residential density standard applicable only to the subject property in lieu of the otherwise applicable forty dwelling units per acre minimum density requirement established under the MixedUse Overlay Zone; WHEREAS, the subject property consists of approximately 39,845 square feet (0.915 acres) and is identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017- 002, and 7040-017-008 (the “Project Site”);
WHEREAS, the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone currently establishes a minimum residential density requirement of forty (40) dwelling units per acre for residential projects utilizing the MU-O development standards;
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes redevelopment of the Project Site with a new two-story, 22-unit residential development at a density of approximately twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre;
WHEREAS, Artesia Municipal Code Section 9-2.4807(c)(2) requires legislative approval subject to discretionary review for projects with less than 40 dwelling units per acre;
WHEREAS, City staff is proposing to amend the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone by adding Section 9-2.4807(c)(7) to create a carve-out for this Project which is below the minimum residential density requirement of 40 dwelling units, pursuant to AMC Section 9-2.4807(c)(2) (“Ordinance”);
WHEREAS, establishing a site-specific residential density standard of twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre for the Project Site is appropriate due to:
• The existing development pattern on the site.
• Compatibility with surrounding residential development. • Enhanced site design and landscaping.
• Improved parking and circulation.
• Provision of upgraded housing opportunities; and
• Consistency with the goals and policies of the General Plan and Artesia Downtown Specific Plan;
WHEREAS, the Ordinance does not reduce the City’s overall residential development capacity and complies with Government Code Section 65863 (No Net Loss Law);
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2026-09P recommending approval of the proposed Ordinance;
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with applicable law and considered all testimony and evidence presented regarding the proposed Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true, correct, and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that the proposed Project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed Project is consistent with the land use designation, density framework, and development standards established in the City’s General Plan, Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, and amended Mixed-Use Overlay Zone applicable to the subject property. The environmental impacts associated with residential development at the proposed density were previously evaluated in the certified City of Artesia General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Project does not introduce any new or more severe environmental impacts.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, no additional environmental review is required because the Project is consistent with the development density and policies analyzed in the General Plan EIR and the Project would not result in any peculiar environmental impacts that were not previously analyzed or mitigated.
In addition, the Project independently qualifies for a Class 32 (Infill Development) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 based on the following findings:
a. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations;
b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; c. The project site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species;
d. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and
e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
The City Council further finds that none of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply:
a. The project site is in an urbanized area and has been previously developed;
b. The project will not result in cumulative impacts;
c. The project does not involve unusual circumstances and no substantial evidence supports a reasonable possibility of a significant impact due to unusual circumstances;
d. The project is not located on a hazardous waste site; and e. The project will not cause a substantial adverse change to a historic resource.
SECTION 3. General Plan Consistency. Based upon the entire administrative record, all written and oral testimony, and all evidence presented, the City Council finds that the amendment adopted by this Ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
A. General Plan Consistency. The proposed site-specific Mixed-Use Overlay Zone amendment is consistent with the City of Artesia General Plan and Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, as required by Government Code Section 65860.
The redevelopment of an existing multifamily residential property with a modern residential development supports the General Plan goals related to housing production, neighborhood revitalization, reinvestment in aging properties, and compatible infill development within an urbanized area of the City.
The amendment maintains the residential land use designation applicable to the property and does not alter the overall residential character of the site. The amendment allows redevelopment of the site with a two-story, 22-unit residential development that is compatible with surrounding residential and mixed-use development patterns within the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan area.
While the amendment establishes a site-specific residential density standard of 24 dwelling units per acre in lieu of the otherwise applicable 40 dwelling units per acre minimum under the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone, the amendment is limited to approximately 0.915 acres and remains consistent with the overall land use objectives, policies, and development framework of the General Plan and Artesia Downtown Specific Plan.
B. Public Welfare and Police Power. The proposed amendment promotes public health, safety, and general welfare and represents a proper exercise of the City’s police power pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution.
The amendment facilitates redevelopment of an aging multifamily residential property with a modern residential development that improves site design, landscaping, circulation, parking, and residential amenities. The proposed redevelopment project complies with applicable Building, Fire, Public Works, accessibility, and stormwater regulations and provides upgraded housing opportunities within an existing urbanized area.
The amendment supports orderly development and land use compatibility by recognizing the established development pattern on the site and surrounding neighborhood while allowing redevelopment with a project that is compatible in scale and intensity with adjacent residential properties.
C. Housing Element and RHNA Consistency. Pursuant to Government Code section 65863(b), the City Council finds that approval of the project at a density lower than that assumed in the City of Artesia 2021–2029 Housing Element will not result in an unmet need for sites to accommodate the City’s remaining Regional Housing Needs Allocation (“RHNA”) for the current planning period.
The Housing Element shows a site capacity for the project site as follows: 17 lower income units, 5 moderate income units, and 16 above moderate income units (37 units total). This approval results in 22 market rate units. Nonetheless, as reflected in the Table below, the remaining Housing Element inventory continues to provide sufficient realistic development capacity to satisfy the City’s remaining RHNA obligations, even accounting for approval of the project at a reduced density. Therefore, the City Council finds that the remaining sites identified in the Housing Element are adequate to meet the requirements of California Government Code section 65583.2 and to accommodate the City’s RHNA for the 2021–2029 planning period pursuant to Government Code section 65584.
Income
Category
Remaining
RHNA
Remaining
Capacity
Before
Project
Net
Loss
Remaining
Capacity
After Project
Low 480 1,553 -17 +1,536
Moderate 128 435 -5 +430
Above
Moderate
461 1,687 N/a +1,687
Total 1,069 3,675 -22 +3,653
The project’s reduced density is being effectuated with a legislative approval (i.e., a rezone). Pursuant to Government Code section 65863(b)(1)(A), the City Council finds that rezone is consistent with the City’s General Plan, including the Housing Element, because it will facilitate the development of a net increase of residential units on the property (21 existing vs. 22 proposed) that will be developed in the project). Additionally, the City Council finds that the foregoing is consistent with, among other things, Housing Element Policies 2.1 (Maintain and improve housing stock), 3.1 (Identify properties within the City that are suitable for housing development), and 5.5 (Provide efficient development permit processing), Land Use Sub-Element Policy Action LU
1.5.1 (Encourage infill development that provides community amenities and uses that serve priority community needs), and Circulation and Mobility SubElement Policy Action CIR 4.1.2 (Encourage infill development projects that create or support job centers and transportation nodes).
SECTION 4. Amendment to Zoning Code. Section 9-2.4807(c)(7) shall be added to Article 48 (Mixed-Use Overlay Zone) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code as follows (additions in underline, deletions in strikethrough):
“(c) Multi-Family Developments:
(1) The Condominium Development Standards contained in Article 36 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code do not apply to multi-family developments developed under the MU-O Zone. This provision does not prohibit condominium development in the MU-O Zone.
(2) Density. Except as provided in Section 9-2.4807(c)(7) below, Aall residential uses within the MU-O Zone shall be developed at a minimum residential density of 40 dwelling units per acre. Housing developments with less than 40 dwelling units per acre require legislative approval subject to discretionary review. The maximum residential density shall be as follows:
(i) Where the maximum allowable building height is five stories or more, including applicable Artesia Density Bonus stories, the maximum density is 100 dwelling units per acre.
(ii) Where maximum allowable building height is four stories or fewer, including applicable Artesia Density Bonus stories, the maximum density is 70 dwelling units per acre.
(iii) Where the underlying zoning or Specific Plan permits a residential density greater than the maximum allowed under subsections (i) and (ii), the greater density applies.
(iv) California Density Bonus provisions for additional increased density with varying proportions of affordable units (Government Code Sections 65915 et seq.) may be applied to any proposed multi-family development.
(3) Artesia Density Bonus. The Artesia Density Bonus increases the maximum number of stories for multiple-family or mixed-use projects that incorporate a minimum percentage of affordable units. Projects are eligible for one additional story such that where the maximum building height is five stories, the Artesia Density Bonus permits six stories; where the maximum building height is four stories, the Artesia Density Bonus permits five stories; and where the maximum building height is three stories, the Artesia Density Bonus permits four stories. Projects are eligible for the Artesia Density Bonus if they incorporate low to moderate-income units as follows:
(i) 35% or greater of low to very-low income housing.
(ii) 45% or greater of moderate-income housing.
(iii) Projects proposing 100% market-rate units are not eligible for the Artesia Density Bonus.
Note: See Map A for height and density designations.
(4) Private Outdoor Living Space. Each unit shall have private outdoor living space of at least 100 square feet. The outdoor living space may include rooftop decks, balconies, or patios and shall have a minimum dimension of five feet in every direction. (5) Communal Open Space and Recreation Facilities. A minimum of 50 square feet per dwelling unit, with a total minimum area of 600 square feet, of communal open space and recreation facilities, shall be provided for exclusive use by multi-family or mixed-use development residents and their guests. This requirement may be satisfied by various facilities in separate locations within the residential or mixed-use building (for example, gym, garden, rooftop deck, plaza, forecourt); however, no single facility may be less than 500 square feet in area with minimum dimensions of 10 feet in every direction. Nonenclosed communal open space may be provided in setback areas. (6) Distribution/Location of Low-Income Units. Units designated as affordable shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the development, shall contain on average the same number of bedrooms as the market-rate units, and shall be comparable with the marketrate units in terms of appearance, finish quality, and materials. (7) Decreased Minimum Density. Notwithstanding Section 9-2.4807(c)(2) above, the following site has a minimum density below 40 dwelling units per acre, as follows:
(i) The site that comprises Assessor Parcel Numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017- 002, and 7040-017-008 has a minimum density of 24 dwelling units per acre.” SECTION 5. Amendments to Mixed Use Ordinance Map. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Artesia Municipal Code, Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, or Mixed-Use Overlay Zone development standards, Assessor Parcel Number 7040-017- 001, Assessor Parcel Number 7040-017-002, and Assessor Parcel Number 7040-017- 008 shall be subject to a site-specific Mixed-Use Overlay Zone residential density standard establishing a permitted residential density of 24 dwelling units per acre for residential development projects approved on the Project Site, as reflected on the revised Mixed-Use Overlay Zone Map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
Except as expressly modified herein, all other applicable provisions of the Artesia Municipal Code, Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Implementation. The Community Development Director is authorized and directed to update all applicable zoning maps, overlay maps, and implementing documents necessary to reflect the site-specific Mixed-Use Overlay Zone amendment approved by this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its adoption.
SECTION 8. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance, and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable.
The City Council of the City of Artesia declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this Ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this Ordinance are declared invalid.
SECTION 9. Adoption, Certification, and Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Artesia shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published and/or posted in the manner required by law.
SECTION 10. Record of Proceedings. The documents and materials associated with this Ordinance that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2026. _____________________________
RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
BEST BEST & KRIEGER, CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9G.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Consideration of Award of Professional Services Agreement to CSG Consulting FROM: Paul Bollier, Community Development Director
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Director
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
Nick Papajohn, Deputy City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute on the Council's behalf, a Professional Service Agreement with CSG Consulting for part time code enforcement services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
BACKGROUND:
Bulky item dumping and graffiti are some of the most common challenges faced by local government. The City of Artesia ("City") continues to seek new creative and effective ways to address these issues. In the spring of 2026, the City deployed an additional Southwest Patrol security officer to monitor alleys for dumping and graffiti from Friday to Sunday. The daily reports were then provided to Code Enforcement Staff to process.
As part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, the Community Development Department proposed to City Council the hiring of a Part Time Code Enforcement Officer consultant not to exceed 12 hours per week for the sole purpose of managing the thirteen alleyways and other troubled areas in the City. This is meant to be a temporary, targeted approach to removing dumping in the City with the goal to deter the behavior.
Alignment with 2026-27 Goals:
Goal(s) No. 1 - City Beautification: Develop robust Code Enforcement Program City Beautification was identified as the number one goal, with a sub item to create a robust Code Enforcement Program and address bulky item dumping and graffiti in the City.
ANALYSIS:
Staff requested proposals for a Part Time Code Enforcement Officer from three consultant firms Willdan, CSG Consultants and 4Leaf. Of the proposals requested, two consultants, CSG Consultants and 4Leaf were responsive to the request. Each consultant provided a proposal for one part time Code Enforcement Officer to be available for 12 hours a week to address graffiti and bulky item dumping and a vehicle for their use while in the City. In reviewing the two proposals, each consultant possesses the skill set and ability to perform this Code Enforcement action and after checking references, both met the requirements of this position.
CSG Consultants proposal included a Code Enforcement 1 position at $120 per hour, inclusive of a vehicle, resulting in an annual cost of $74,880. 4Leaf's proposal included a Code Enforcement 1 position at $107 per hour and an additional $125 per day to provide a vehicle, resulting in an annual cost of $79,768. As both companies were determined to have the skills to provide the professional services needed, CSG Consultants was selected based on the lower proposal price.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants with an amount not to exceed $75,000 is included in the adopted 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute on the Council's behalf, a Professional Service Agreement with CSG Consulting for part time code enforcement services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Attachments
CSG Consultants Proposal
CSG Consultants Professional Services Agreement FY 26-27.pdf
PREPARED BY
CSG Consultants, Inc.
March 11, 2026
550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: (650) 522-2500 | Fax: (650) 522-2599 | www.csgengr.com Foster City • Pleasanton • San Jose • Sacramento • Newman • Paso Robles • Irvine
PROPOSAL TO THE
City of Artesia
FOR
Code Enforcement Services
PROPOSAL FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Cover Letter 1
SECTION 2 Company Overview 2
SECTION 3 Qualifications of Team 3
SECTION 4 Scope of Work 4
SECTION 5 Experience & References 9
SECTION 6 Fee Schedule 12
SECTION 7 Appendix (Resumes) 13
PROPOSAL FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA
550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
phone (650) 522-2500 | fax (650) 522-2509 | www.csgengr.com Cover Letter
March 11, 2026
Paul Bollier
Community Development Director
City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
Subject: Proposal for Code Enforcement Services
Dear Mr. Bollier,
On behalf of CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG), thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal to the City of Artesia (City) for Code Enforcement Services. We understand the City is seeking a full-time Code Enforcement Officer to be assigned to a specified shift – Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday (to be determined). Having worked in concert with jurisdictions throughout the state in a similar capacity, we look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the fabric of the Artesia community.
CSG shares a common goal of maintaining community safety and wellbeing in the City, facilitated by the resolution of code violations in a fair and efficient manner. For more than 35 years (since 1991), CSG has been providing consulting services solely to public agencies throughout the state of California. We currently furnish code enforcement, building and safety, public works, plan check, planning, and fire prevention as well as additional services to over 250 clients throughout the west. Below is a select list of public agencies where CSG has provided code enforcement services:
City of Fullerton
City of Lomita
City of Garden Grove
City of Burbank
County of Ventura
Town of Los Altos Hills
City of Ventura
City of San Rafael
Town of Woodside
Town of Loomis
Lee Holt, CCEO, will serve as the primary contact and project manager and will manage the code enforcement staff identified herein. Ms. Holt has over 25 years of public agency experience. Her contact information is as follows:
Lee Holt, CCEO | Code Enforcement Manager
(650) 522-2500 office | (650) 245-7122 cell | [email protected] email Please feel free to contact Ms. Holt with any questions or comments you may have regarding our proposal. Our staff excel at working alongside City staff and residents to promote code compliance that allows communities to remain safe, healthy, and vibrant. We look forward to partnering with the City in this capacity, and to serving the community of Artesia together.
Sincerely,
Cyrus Kianpour, PE, PLS
President, CSG Consultants
SECTION 1
PROPOSAL FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA
2 Company Overview
CSG CONSULTANTS
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) is an employee-owned California company with its headquarters in Foster City, CA. Additional support is available from our other offices in Sacramento, Newman, San Jose, Pleasanton, Paso Robles, and Irvine. Founded in 1991, CSG performs work solely for public agencies, eliminating the potential for conflicts of interest between developers and agencies. In this way, we can focus exclusively on the specific needs of our municipal clients. No subconsultants will be utilized for this work, solely CSG staff.
NAME OF FIRM: CSG Consultants, Inc.
PROJECT MANAGER: Lee Holt | Code Enforcement Manager
(650) 522-2500 phone • (650) 245-7122 mobile | [email protected] email HEADQUARTERS: 550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA
(650) 522-2500 phone | www.csgengr.com
REGIONAL OFFICES: 930 Fresno Street, Newman, CA 95360
2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite #255, Sacramento, CA 95814 3150 Almaden Expressway, Suite #255, San Jose, CA 95118 3875 Hopyard Road, Suite #141, Pleasanton, CA 94588
806 9th Street, Suite 2A, Paso Robles, CA 93446
3240 El Camino Real, Suite #190, Irvine, CA 92602
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 35 • Founded in 1991
OWNERSHIP: Employee-Owned
EMPLOYEES: 350+
TYPE OF BUSINESS: California Corporation • Incorporated June 15, 2000 • Federal ID:
91-2053749
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3 Qualifications of Team
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CSG offers the following staff resources and organizational structure for the City. Lee Holt, CSG’s Code Enforcement Manager, will serve as the point of contact for the City and, in conjunction with the City’s Project Manager(s), will allocate appropriate levels of resources and will ensure that work is comprehensive, accurate, and meets the City’s needs. No subconsultants will be used for this contract.
Resumes with detailed qualifications of proposed key staff members are provided in the appendix.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
Gloria Murillo, CCEO
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Martha Villasenor, CCEO
Code Enforcement Officer II
Lee Holt, CCEO
Code Enforcement Manager
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4 Scope of Work
THE IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
Code enforcement activities are a crucial service to ensure not only public health and safety, but also to enhance
economic development throughout a community. Blighted
conditions such as graffiti on public and private properties, illegal dumping, vacant lots, overgrown vegetation,
deteriorated building exteriors, missing or broken windows and screens, foreclosures, illegal signs, and inoperable vehicles all contribute negatively to a community’s image and promote deterioration. Municipal Code standards that are enforced will ensure that properties remain attractive, inviting, and safe. Well-kept communities help to maintain or increase values, discourage crime, encourage quality
development while preserving the overall quality of life in the community. Additionally, supportive education of community members plays an essential role in a jurisdiction’s ability to self-regulate and reduce program demand.
OUR SKILLS AND APPROACH TO WORK
CSG and its Code Enforcement Officers are driven to provide a high standard of performance and program delivery. In delivery of their services, CSG staff apply knowledge gained from extensive and varied experiences across multiple agencies, with cultural understanding and sensitivities, and technical proficiency gained from certifications including PC 832 (Arrest Search and Seizure), CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO), or equivalent. We also achieve efficiencies in service through maintaining computer literacy with software applications including Central Square (TrakIt), Accela, iWorQ, Tyler, Microsoft Office Suite, and other code enforcement databases and supportive platforms. Our staff seamlessly integrate with an agency’s code enforcement team, demonstrating professionalism through clear communication, adaptability, motivation, efficiency, and approachability. As part of their normal duties, CSG officers enforce state/local laws; issue Administrative Citations; author reports, can testify at hearings, and perform other duties as may be required.
TAILORED SERVICE AND DELIVERY
CSG’s Code Enforcement team works to align our services with our client agency’s needs and within the legal framework of the jurisdiction and industry. Our focus is to identify and provide the best suited CSG officer(s) for each client’s needs. Our officers all bring flexibility and adaptability along with transferable knowledge from work in a variety of settings. We are known for our team-orientated approach and the ability to seamlessly integrate within a jurisdiction’s framework. We effectively coordinate with agency staff, include Building, Planning, Community Development, Police, Fire, Legal, Finance, as well as partner agencies.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND APPROACH
A significant portion of our work stems from our interactions and education within communities and with individuals. We emphasize education and promote voluntary compliance with all responsible parties and assist in creating pathways and benchmarks for success. Our officers communicate, collaborate, and respectfully interact with staff and the community. We pride ourselves in our approach, by addressing people with respect, integrity, compassion, and from an ethical foundation. While each officer has their own background and style, to be successful in their duties, all of team members are articulate, coachable, driven, relatable, and effective.
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5 COMPREHENSIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
CSG provides tailored Code Enforcement services to a wide variety of jurisdictions throughout California. Our work includes - development, implementation, and staffing for general and specialized code enforcement programs based on each
community’s specific needs. We also offer program review and code enforcement management services. Our officers maintain accurate records, follow up with stakeholders, and provide effective enforcement to ensure public health and safety.
General code enforcement activities include but are not limited to inspections, investigative work, responding to calls for service, preparing and processing all required notifications, and providing appropriate documentation. Our skilled and
experienced staff interpret and enforce provisions of the Building, Zoning, Fire, Housing, Nuisance and Property Maintenance, and state and local codes. We also address special issues related to short term rentals, illicit massage, and other identified concerns within the community.
GENERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Code Enforcement Officers work to identify violations, engage stakeholders and responsible parties to correct code violations. Examples of violations we address and enforce include:
Building codes
State health & safety codes
Zoning provisions
Public nuisances
Fire codes
Housing codes
Property Maintenance concerns
Other applicable codes
Our skilled and experienced Code Enforcement Officers are adept at delivering multiple aspects of code enforcement. Although a majority of our results are gained by voluntary compliance, our services include a full range of code enforcement activities, including:
Bringing flexibility and transferable knowledge from various jurisdictions We are team oriented and collaborate with staff, partner agencies, and communities Conducting respectful and thorough site inspections and follow up Educating the public and stakeholders regarding the regulations and due process We complete all required documentation
Communicate with and encourage individuals to gain voluntary compliance Utilize administrative remedies including notices of violation and citations Presenting evidence at administrative hearings -
Preparing staff reports, as well as committee and City Council presentations Coordination of activities with multiple departments, both internally and externally Review and process license and permit applications
Coordination with contractors for services such as demolitions, clean-ups, fencing, and emergency boarding.
Provide supportive documentation to legal counsel and make court appearances as necessary Prepare documentation for recovery costs
CSG can review existing code enforcement programs to identify inefficiencies and help update appropriate policies and procedures. This may include possible changes or updates to the code, process management, procedures manuals, or structural realignment to facilitate the mission of the code enforcement unit.
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CSG can tailor and provide a vast menu of customizable approaches and service for client agencies. Our team offers assistance in developing and implementing a wide variety of specialized programs aimed at addressing each community’s unique needs. These programs include responding to economic, technological, and environmental influences. We address specific topic related issues and concerns designed for community safety and conformance.
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT
CSG can support communities with a focus on commercial corridors through education, neighborhood preservation, and beautification. We address issues such as blight, signage, property maintenance, graffiti, and other visually detracting elements of a designated area. Our approach emphasizes building relationships in the community to achieve compliance. We work collaboratively with property and business owners to address violations and any required corrective measures. We can incorporate principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to address concerns regarding lighting, visibility, and access.
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO)
Well trained and knowledgeable officers are essential to a productive, efficient, and successful Code Enforcement program. Recognizing this, CSG is implementing a process influenced by Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines for officers. This includes a POST certified FTO, trained both as a certified trainer and as a program administrator. CSG offers agencies this same process to facilitate uniformity, structure, and alignment. Additionally, this advanced level of oversight and training will reduce jurisdictional liability and increase performance.
CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISION
CSG can provide interim staffing to oversee an agency’s code enforcement personnel and day-to-day activities ensuring, for example, that procedures are followed, caseloads are managed effectively and that code enforcement officers work fairly and consistently with property owners and reporting parties.
Our personnel are adept at serving as liaisons for code enforcement units when interacting with members of other departments. CSG Code Enforcement Managers may be called upon to attend department meetings, committee meetings and County Council meetings as a code enforcement program progresses. They can also be available to assist code enforcement officers, law enforcement and other County staff as well as representatives of other agencies on field visits when needed.
HOUSING INSPECTIONS
Upon request, CSG will conduct inspections in response to complaints about substandard housing consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 17920. Services could include contacting property owners and tenants, conducting inspections,
documenting violations, and monitoring repairs.
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CSG will assist the City and support the Building department in administering the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings and Nuisance Chapter of the Municipal Code, including the following services:
Conduct preliminary investigations of conditions of
property and make initial contact with tenants and
property owners as appropriate;
Prepare courtesy notices and warning letters as
appropriate;
Conduct inspections and prepare documentation of violations; Prepare inspection warrants if necessary in order to gain access to conduct inspections; Prepare “Compliance Orders” and “Notice and Orders;”
Organize appeal hearings if needed;
Conduct follow-up inspections to monitor compliance with “Compliance Orders” and “Notice and Orders;”
Provide support to legal counsel including preparation of declarations and documentation suitable for submission to Court;
Make Court appearances as necessary; and
Prepare documentation for recovery of costs through administrative penalties and recordation of liens.
Appearing as expert witnesses
HEARING OFFICER SERVICES
If requested, CSG will assist the City with an on-call or designated Administrative Hearing Officer providing the following services:
Conducting Administrative Hearings: CSG’s Hearing Officer will preside over administrative hearings and ensure proper conduct during proceedings. CSG’s Hearing Officer will hear all parties and review relevant evidence to determine an unbiased decision and/or recommendation based on the facts presented.
Management of Procedural Issues: This includes ruling on motions, written appeals, and other related evidence. CSG’s Hearing Officer also has the authority to administer oaths, receive testimony, and is committed to upholding due process while facilitating an impartial environment where all parties can fairly present their case. Records Management: CSG’s Hearing Officer will maintain detailed records of all proceedings, compiling all pertinent documents and evidence. Additionally, a transcript of the proceedings can be provided upon request.
Issuing Decisions: After careful review of the evidence, information, and arguments presented during hearings, CSG’s Hearing Officer will issue a written decision detailing the findings and a subsequent order and/or remedy to be executed.
We have also provided council presentations and updates supporting the impactful work delivered within those communities.
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8 CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Based on the scope of services, CSG can provide a comprehensive Code Enforcement program assessment that encompasses a
thorough evaluation of current practices that are in alignment with industry best practices. We do so by gathering input from stakeholders and staff, and recommending a service model for optimal departmental placement for the City’s Code Enforcement Division to best serve the community, and the effectiveness of the current program.
BEST PRACTICES DESCRIPTION
CSG staff will research and draw from prior experience to deliver a description of best practices for municipal Code Enforcement divisions in comparable cities throughout the state. These best practices include functions that include:
Proactive vs. reactive enforcement methods
Citation and compliance processes and procedures
Community engagement and educational programs
Implementation of technology (case management software, reporting tools, etc.) Staffing models, classification structures, and workload distribution Alignment with ordinances and set policies
Organizational placement (Police Department, Community Development, standalone divisions, City Manager’s Office, etc.)
STAFF & STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS
Gathering feedback from stakeholders and staff is vital to understanding existing challenges and desired outcomes. This includes interfacing with Code Enforcement officers and supervisors, staff from related departments, members of City management, and any additional stakeholders identified by the City. The collective feedback from these parties will help CSG create an ideal model that suits the City and the greater community.
ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION
Over the years, CSG’s staff have worked alongside and observed a variety of organizational structures throughout the state of California and beyond. While there is no “right” home for code enforcement divisions, as it’s not uncommon for it to be housed by Community Development, the Police Department, City Manager’s Office, under Fire, or sometimes, even it’s own standalone division. We can off guidance on ideal placement, which includes, but is not limited to:
Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of existing workflows Identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement Examining alternative organizational structures for the Code Enforcement Division After evaluating the information from initial findings, CSG staff would provide at least two model options and one recommended structure for the optimal department placement for Code Enforcement.
Recommendations would be based off CSG’s evaluation of efficiency, effectiveness, inter-departmental collaboration, and community service goals.
DELIVERABLES
Final deliverables would include the following:
Best Practices Summary Report: Detailed, written report summarizing the research findings on industry best practices
Interview Summary & Analysis: Summary of interview findings and feedback, highlighting the common themes, obstacles, challenges, and opportunities (no attribution of individual comments)
Final Report & Presentation: CSG will provide the City a comprehensive final report that synthesizes all findings and provides an actionable best practices model for the City. Additionally, an organizational options and organizational placement recommendation that considers implications of implementation, timelines, and resources.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The following is a sample of our code enforcement experience to demonstrate our capabilities:
GENERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT & STAFF AUGMENTATION |
TOWN OF WOODSIDE, CA
This is one of many instances where CSG provides a Code Enforcement Officer to support and enforce local ordinances. This includes inspections and investigative work that ensures public health and safety, in addition to resolving other or nuanced complaints and violations. This includes responding to citizen calls for service, documentation, preparing all needed correspondence, maintaining accurate records and followed up with stakeholders. Our highly qualified staff also interpret and enforce provisions of the Municipal Code, including the Zoning, Housing, Building, Nuisance and Property Maintenance codes.
SPECIALTY PROGRAM – “AGED CASES” | CITY OF CAMPBELL, CA CSG has a long-standing relationship working with the City to focus on the management and closure of older cases. Many of these cases have complexities that include incomplete records, multiple changes in ownership, cross-platform violations, and other challenging characteristics. These cases have required the experience of a veteran officer due to the high level of finesse needed to manage non-compliant responsible parties. A significant number of cases required direct coordination with and approval of various departmental City staff. Our officer has coordinated with outside resources (e.g., County agencies), created a new collaborative model and unified partnership with Building and Planning Departments, and represents the Community Development Department as a seamless extension of the City. CSG’s code enforcement officers’ work for the City of Campbell has resulted in a substantial caseload reduction and has been able to successfully close “unsolvable” cases. Through this assignment, CSG has been able to showcase its diversity in problem solving, diplomacy, ability to work with a community, beneficial coordination, organizational approach, supportive documentation abilities, and a capacity to effectively tailor services for communities with distinct needs.
MASSAGE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT, HOUSING INSPECTION, GENERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT | CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CA
CSG’s Code Enforcement staff has assisted the city in the development and ongoing implementation of its highly successful Massage Inspection Program (MIP). The program provides full administrative services in managing and monitoring all permitted massage businesses in San Rafael and addressing unpermitted activities. This is done in combination with specialized inspections: initial inspections, annual inspections, compliance inspections, sting operations, and after-hour & weekend inspections.
Additionally, the staff coordinates the following administrative duties on the City’s behalf: new-business intake and certifications, employee registrations (including credential verification), public education, permitting, and issuance of administrative citations. Additionally, we have also provided full-service support for City’s Housing Inspection Program (HIP), Residential Building Record (RBR) program which addresses current property status in resale situations (and addresses unpermitted construction), and general code enforcement support.
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10 PROGRAM ASSESSMENT SERVICES | SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA CSG performed a comprehensive program evaluation to examine processes to improve operational benchmarks and efficiency. This effort included a thorough review of services and interactions with collaborative departments. A formal report encapsulating the findings and recommendations was provided to the agency for reference.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT | COUNTY OF VENTURA,
CITIES OF MONTEREY AND SAUSALITO, CA
CSG provided short-term rental enforcement for
the County of Ventura and City of Sausalito and
has a long and continuing partnership with the
City of Monterey since 2015. Our inspectors
specialize in enforcing short-term rental
regulation, as well as proactively identifying rental
properties that are in violation. We have handled
a large case load that requires taking the
appropriate steps through the administrative
process and issuance of administrative citations.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT | CITIES OF LOS BANOS, LIVINGSTON, CA CSG provided Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sponsored inspection services and assistance, including general code and vehicle abatement support services in the cities of Los Banos and Livingston. Our inspectors effectively specialized in resolving blight and nuisance complaints in these cities by concentrating inspection and nuisance abatement services within the low to moderate income census tracts in block grant cities.
CODE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING OFFICER | CITY OF GUSTINE, CA CSG staff served as a training officer for their code enforcement staff in the City of Gustine. Training of their new officers included municipal code interpretation, inspections, investigations, case management officer safety practices, business licensing, field checks, handling citizen complaints, and exercising safe and sound decision-making at all times.
ACTING CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR | CITY OF MODESTO, CA CSG staff served as the interim Code Enforcement Supervisor for their Neighborhood Preservation Unit in the City of Modesto. Duties included assisting with case management, officer training, departmental coordination, officer and case management oversight, assessing and helping improve response times, staff morale, and overall improvement to program functions.
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CSG has been providing Code Enforcement services since 1991 and currently provides municipal services to more than 250 public agency clients throughout California. Our track record of success with our clients is outstanding and we encourage you to contact our references for additional information about our qualifications. The following is a partial list of references for which CSG has provided similar code enforcement services. Additional references can be provided upon request.
City of Campbell
Rob Eastwood
Community Development Director
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 866-2140
[email protected]
Code Enforcement Services
City of San Rafael
Hector Carlos
Code Enforcement Supervisor
1400 Fifth Avenue, Top Floor
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 458-5337
[email protected]
Code Enforcement Services
City of Sonora
Tyler Summersett
Community Development Director
94 North Washington Street
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4541
[email protected]
Code Enforcement Services
City of Hercules
Timothy Rood
Community Development Director
111 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 799-8251
[email protected]
Code Enforcement Services
City of Patterson
Alysia Gomez
Code Enforcement Officer
1 Plaza
Patterson, CA 95363
(916) 652-1840
[email protected]
Code Enforcement Services
City of Larkspur
Andrew J. Mogensen
Community Development Director
400 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6713
[email protected]
Code Enforcement Services
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CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
CSG’s fee schedule for its Code Enforcement services is provided in the table below. All hourly rates include overhead costs including, but not limited to, salaries, benefits, workers’ compensation insurance, travel and office expenses. Additionally, rates cover general overhead expenses such as mileage, vehicles, and most other equipment necessary to meet the job expectations.
PERSONNEL HOURLY RATE
Code Enforcement Manager $205
Administrative Hearing Officer $180
Code Enforcement Supervisor $170
Senior Code Enforcement Officer $160
Code Enforcement Officer II $140
Code Enforcement Officer I $120
Overtime Rate (in excess of 8 hours per day) 1.5 x Hourly Rate Overtime services and services provided outside of normal business hours will be billed at 1.5x the applicable hourly rate. “On Call” work performed outside of any regular assignments, will be billed on a four-hour minimum basis. On the contract anniversary of each year following the contract start year, CSG will initiate a rate increase based on change in CPI for the applicable region. CSG will deliver an invoice every month for services rendered during the previous month.
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13 Appendix: Resumes
Resumes for staff have been provided on the following pages for the City’s review.
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
California Association of Code
Enforcement Officers (CACEO)
Certified Code Enforcement Officer
(Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
Police Officer Standards Training
(POST):
PC 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure
#2970-80102-15004
PC 832 Firearms Familiarization
#2970-80101-15014
Field Training Officer (FTO)
#2970-31725-18-001
Crime Through Environmental Design
(CPTED) | #2970-31310-17-001
Interview & Interrogation (I&I)
#2970-31445-14004
Drug & Alcohol #2970-20315-15003
Crime Scene & Forensic Photography
#2970-31684-16001
California Law Enforcement
Telecommunications System (CLETS)
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM):
Investigation 1A
Prevention 1A & 1B
Management 1A
Firefighter 1
Command 1A
ICS 200
HazMat FRO Awareness OR 194275
HazMat: Nuclear
Biological Chemical Terrorism
OR167282
HazMat Decontamination OR 167259
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
#E041012
Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
(C/F/J Categories) | #115185
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal
Studies/Biology | CSU Hayward,
Hayward, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Code Council (ICC)
American Association of Code
Enforcement (AACE)
California State Fire Association (CSFA)
Former CACEO Region 1 Director
Current CACEO Region 2 Director
Holt CCEO
Code Enforcement Program Manager
Ms. Holt is the Code Enforcement Manager for CSG Consultants and its public agency clients.
Officer Holt has over 20 years of agency and special district experience, serving in a variety of monitoring, code enforcement, health and safety, fire, and building services-related capacities.
Ms. Holt is widely credentialed; an effective team member and collaborator across departments, agencies and the public; developer of clear, concise and accurate reports, and brings a strategic mindset in delivering solutions for clients. Ms. Holt is in pursuit of her Residential Building Inspector certificate and is also training for the Permit Technician certificate as well.
CSG EXPERIENCE
Code Enforcement Officer | Multiple CSG Client Agencies Ms. Holt performed comprehensive code enforcement services as well as assisted with targeted programs including vending enforcement, massage ordinance, program review, STR (short-term rental), ordinance enforcement, C4 Storm Water Inspections at commercial and industrial facilities, and often provides council updates and presentations. She has provided code enforcement services the following agencies:
City of Santa Cruz
City of San Rafael
City of Sausalito
City of Seaside
City of Livingston
City of Rocklin
City of Millbrae
City of Half Moon Bay
City of Half Moon Bay
City of Hercules
City of Newark
City of San Carlos
City of Los Banos
City of Campbell
Town of Loomis
Town of Portola Valley
Town of Colma
County of Marin
County of Ventura
County San Joaquin
Code Enforcement Training Officer | City of Gustine
Ms. Holt served as the training officer for new staff in the City of Gustine.
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
Water Operator | Yolo County Flood Control
Ms. Holt served as Water Operator ensuring distribution to growers during irrigation season, including water usage and flow calculation. She was also responsible for maintaining the water system through construction and operating heavy equipment. Other responsibilities included setting up SOP’s for water quality testing and written protocols (e.g., calibration) for water quality sensors and collection.
Fire Fighter | Vacaville Fire Protection District
In addition to responding to fire calls, Ms. Holt assisted in district functions, outreach, recruit training, sponsored events, OES responses; equipment upkeep; and report writing.
Vector Control Technician | City of Berkeley
Ms. Holt’s work included maintaining health and safety conditions within the City as mandated by state/federal laws. This included providing response to calls for service about sewage, rodents, insects, raccoons (and other wildlife), abandoned/inoperable vehicles, vegetation, mold, and other health-related concerns.
Vector Biologist | Alameda County Mosquito Abatement
Ms. Holt increased awareness and coordination between local agencies and related businesses within her assigned zone, through outreach, presentations and education at selected community events, fairs, and schools.
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
California Association of Code
Enforcement Officers (CACEO):
CACEO Certified Code Enforcement
Officer | C#31293872
(Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
Prop 64 Cannabis Narcotic Enforcement |
California Narcotics Officers Association
Maintaining Civility in an Age of Rudeness
& Entitlement |
California Association of Code Enforcement
Officers (CACEO)
Peace Officer Standards Training (POST):
PC 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure
#4410-80100-10-020
Community Academy Graduate
(Community Law Enforcement Academy)
Civilian Volunteer
EDUCATION
General Education
Rio Hondo Community College
| Whittier, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Association of Code Enforcement
Officers (CACEO)
Murillo
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
CSG is fortunate to have Ms. Murillo as part of our code enforcement team. She is an incredibly dedicated and experienced professional. Through her years of experience, she has handled an extensive variety of cases, and led by example as a former supervisor. She is a selfstarter with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, is very organized, and responds positively to demanding situations. She incredibly personable, highly trained, confident, and is bilingual with a strong command of language.
CSG EXPERIENCE
Code Enforcement Officer II| City of Lomita, CA
Currently, Ms. Murillo is supporting the full-time city officer and addressing illegal dumping. In her duties, she also handles general code complaints, has created new supportive documents and processes, and is respected for her departmental collaboration within the city.
Code Enforcement Officer II| Modoc County, CA
Ms. Murillo current is providing guidance and assistance with supporting the county’s newly hired officer. Additionally, she is assisting the County in setting up their abandoned vehicle program, and is helping build a stronger understanding of code enforcement and its application.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Code Enforcement Officer | City of South Gate Community Development, CA After retiring from Carson, Ms. Murillo’s supported South Gate’s Code Enforcement program as a part-time officer. She was assigned to enforce the City’s illegal dumping program and conducted general code enforcement duties as assigned. Her activities and contribution were to address, monitor, inspect, investigate, document, and enforce the Municipal Code regulations. While there, she interacted with the public, and was effective is resolving many cases.
Code Enforcement Supervisor | City of Carson Public Safety Department, Carson, CA Ms. Murillo wore many hats throughout her long career with the City of Carson. She progressed her way through several job assignments, and thrived as a supervisor. She wrote protocols and set up procedures to ensure officer safety and due process. As supervisor, she coordinated, scheduled, assigned and supervised the work of assigned Code Enforcement Officers and Parking Control Officers in enforcing provisions of the City’s Municipal Code, zoning laws, health and safety codes, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Code Enforcement | City of Anaheim, CA
Ms. Murillo assisted in researching city codes; documented and monitored municipal code violations; inspected and investigated possible code violations; removal of illegally placed signs; observed excessive garage/yard sales in residential areas; issued parking citations; reported abandoned shopping carts; graffiti surveillance, and distributed literature at community events to educate the public.
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
California Association of Code
Enforcement Officers (CACEO):
CACEO Certified Code Enforcement
Officer | C#31294840
(Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
Confrontation Management - GMS
Peace Officer Standards Training (POST):
PC 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure
#4410-80100-91-005
Community Based Policing
#4410-29900-97-151
Investigative Report Writing
#4410-29900-96-200
EDUCATION
General Education
Rio Hondo Community College
| Whittier, CA
Mediation, Parent Leadership,
Cultural Diversity
Orange County Human Relations
Commission | Santa Ana, CA
Skills training for Dialogue,
Cultural Diversity
National Conference for Community and
Justice | Los Angeles, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Association of Code
Enforcement Officers (CACEO)
Villasenor
Code Enforcement Officer II
Ms. Villasenor is a Code Enforcement Officer for CSG Consultants. She brings over 25 years of municipal experience to her assignments having served in the capacity of Code Enforcement Officer for numerous public agencies throughout Central and Southern California. She is experienced in enforcing health, safety, zoning regulations and land use laws.
RELEVANT CSG EXPERIENCE
Code Enforcement Officer II | City of Fullerton, CA
Ms. Villasenor has been a constant request for multiple tours with the City of Fullerton. Currently, she is tasked with addressing existing, dormant code enforcement cases. These cases require research with other City departments, investigation, and review of applicable permits. Through her efforts, Ms.
Villasenor was able to confirm and close a large backlog of these aging, dormant cases, and is helping the department maintain their case loads.
Code Enforcement Officer II | County of Ventura, CA
During her time at the County, Ms. Villasenor addressed violations related to encroachments on beach front properties. This assignment included extensive research and referencing multiple files. Once the research was completed, she performed verification and follow up inspections, provided clear documentation, issued applicable notices, and worked with all parties to seek resolution.
Code Enforcement Officer II | City of Ventura, CA
Ms. Villasenor addressed general code enforcement complaints in the assigned service area which included inspection, documentation, notices and follow up with citizens and City Departments. She also addressed existing, dormant general code enforcement cases and confirmed that violations had been corrected.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Code Compliance Officer | City of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Ms. Villasenor was assigned to parking enforcement, signage enforcement and code compliance issues and violations.
Code Compliance Officer | City of San Clemente, CA
Ms. Villasenor was tasked with updating and closing any outstanding and current cases. She enforced the City’s Municipal Code and Zoning Code and assisted the Building Dept. with expired permits or work being done without permits. Ms. Villasenor also issued notices, citations, and red tags, when appropriate, to achieve compliance. Her work also included weekend assignments addressing garage sales, bulky waste, vendors, graffiti, working with business owners to incorporate the proper use of signage, and special events within the City.
Code Enforcement Officer | City of Huntington Beach, CA Ms. Villasenor’s position was a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) position where she proactively addressed substandard and blight conditions. Other conditions addressed were nuisance properties, unpermitted and prohibited signage, mobile street vendors, and noise control and abatement. She also provided educational workshops to the community, assisted with clean up days and annual celebrations, and was co-creator of the video production “I’m Proud Where I Live”.
Code Enforcement Officer | Cities of San Juan Capistrano and Bell Gardens, CA Ms. Villasenor was assigned to the City of San Juan Capistrano addressing zoning, building and grading violations. In the City of Bell Gardens, she was responsible for zoning, parking control, inoperable vehicles and business license inspections.
Consultant | City of Whittier, CA
Ms. Villasenor consulted on a 12-month project conducting a Code Enforcement Division assessment for the City’s Police Department coordinating the review throughout all levels of the department.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of July 2026, by and between the City of Artesia, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California ("City") and CSG Consultants, a California Corporation, with its principal place of business at 3240 El Camino Real, Suite #190, Irvine, CA 92602 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing Code Enforcement services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional services for the Code Enforcement services project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional code enforcement consulting services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement automatically for no more than two (2) additional one-year terms. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. -2 -
Any personnel performing the Services on behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: Lee Holt, Code Enforcement Manager.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Paul Bollier, Community Development Director, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative").
City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Services or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Lee Holt, Code Enforcement Manager, or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
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3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its subconsultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance. Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).
Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement.
All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.
3.2.10.2 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business -4 -
Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.3 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.4 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.11.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $3,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $3,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement.
(B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. -5 -
(C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation
Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease. (D) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): Professional Liability insurance or Errors & Omissions insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000. Covered professional services shall specifically include all work to be performed under the Agreement and delete any exclusions that may potentially affect the work to be performed (for example, any exclusions relating to lead, asbestos, pollution, testing, underground storage tanks, laboratory analysis, soil work, etc.). If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall precede the effective date of the initial Agreement and continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least five (5) years from termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3.2.11.3 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.
Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability. (1) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions (1) Cancellation:
Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Contractual Liability Exclusion Deleted: This insurance shall include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. (D) Workers' Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required
insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
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3.2.11.4 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
3.2.11.5 Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
3.2.11.6 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.
3.2.11.7 Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.
3.2.11.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
3.2.11.9 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
3.2.11.10 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. -7 -
3.2.11.11 Additional Insurance Provisions
(A) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(B) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(C) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (D) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
(E) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
(F) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.11.12 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.
3.2.12 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, -8 -
state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000 et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority.
Consultant must additionally comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality, drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. City may seek damages from Consultant for delay in completing the Services caused by Consultant’s failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section, or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement. The City Manager will have authority to approve Extra Work within 10% of the total compensation.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice, no later than the fifteenth (15th) calendar day of each month, which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant during the prior month. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein.
Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "C" of this Agreement.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.
3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rate set forth in Exhibit “C” may be adjusted at the time of renewal as set forth in Exhibit “C.”
3.4 Labor Code Requirements.
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Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.4.2 Registration/DIR Compliance. If the Services are being performed on a public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the project and require the same of any subconsultants. This project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.
3.4.3 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5 Accounting Records.
3.5.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
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3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant: CSG Consultants, Inc.
3240 El Camino Real, Suite #190
Irvine, CA 92602
ATTN: Lee Holt, Code Enforcement Manager
City: City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
ATTN: Abel Avalos, City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.6.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall -11
be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.
3.6.3.2 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.
3.6.3.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.
3.6.3.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.
3.6.3.5 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such -12
materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.6.3.6 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.
3.6.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.6.5 Indemnification.
3.6.5.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3.6.5.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of -13
competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
3.6.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.
3.6.7 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.6.8 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
3.6.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.6.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.6.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
3.6.12 Assignment; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
3.6.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease -14
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3.6.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties. The City Manager shall have the authority to authorize changes to the Agreement that do not change the compensation of the Agreement.
3.6.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND CSG
CONSULTANTS, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF ARTESIA CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
By: By:
Abel Avalos Nourdin Khayata
City Manager Secretary
Attest: By:
Cyrus Kianpour
President
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
Exhibit “A”-1
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) would provide Code Enforcement services to support the Community Development Department. CSG shares a common goal of maintaining safety and wellbeing in communities, facilitated by the resolution of code violations in a fair and efficient manner.
The tasks the Code Enforcement Officer will perform are:
• Conduct field visits to identify bulky items and graffiti violations in all alleyways and other areas within the city.
• Take all necessary pictures with date and time stamp to support the violations. • Open a Code Enforcement case using the City’s OpenGov system. • As needed, issue Notice of Violations to property owners either door hangers and/or by mailing.
• As needed, issue citation(s) to property owner if items are not abated by the designated due date.
• As needed, send an email correspondence to CR&R requesting a bulky item pick up and include an itemized list of items, associated address and location. • Follow up on case until the violation(s) are abated and close case.
Exhibit “B”-1
EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
The Consultant shall provide the services outlined in Exhibit “A” within the term of the Agreement.
The working hours are subject to change at the mutual consent of both parties.
CSG will provide a Part Time Code Enforcement Officer I and vehicle 2-3 times a week as needed for up to 12 hours per week for an hourly rate of $120 per hour in an amount not to exceed $75,000. The term of this agreement will be for a period up to a one-year term as needed and for no more than two (2) additional one-year terms at the discretion of the City..
Exhibit “C”-1
EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
The hourly pay rates for code enforcement services are listed below. Unless expressly agreed in writing in advance by the City, the cost to the City for the services shall not exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000). All vehicles, maintenance, and fuel will be provided by Consultant at no additional cost to the City.
In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to Section 3.1.2, the rates set forth above may be increased or reduced each year at the time of renewal, but any increase shall not exceed the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange Counties.
Personnel Hourly Rate
Code Enforcement Manager $205
Administrative Hearing Officer $180
Code Enforcement Supervisor $170
Senior Code Enforcement Officer $160
Code Enforcement Officer II $140
Code Enforcement Officer I $120
Overtime Rate (in excess of 8 hours per day) 1.5 x Hourly Rate
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9H.
TO: Board of Directors of the Artesia Housing Authority SUBJECT: Consideration of Award of a Public Works Contract Between the City of Artesia and KASA Construction in the Amount of $409,642 for Site Development at 11908, 11910, 11928, & 11936 169th Street for the AJ Padelford Park Expansion and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA, Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines FROM: Leslie Nacionales-Tafoya, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Director
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council by motion, authorize the City Manager to execute, and make necessary administrative amendments on their behalf to, a Contract between the City of Artesia and KASA Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $409,642 for the site development of 11908, 11910, 11928 and 11936 169th Street and making a determination under CEQA, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15300.
BACKGROUND:
In 2019, the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (“OGALS”) awarded the City of Artesia ("City") a grant totaling $4,850,000 to expand AJ Padelford Park. The AJ Padelford Park Expansion Project (“Project”) as originally proposed involved appraising, acquiring, and demolishing 10 residential parcels in front of the existing Park to make additional space for recreational activities and new park amenities.
Thus far, the City has purchased four residential properties, relocated residents of five residential properties, and developed three parcels for a total of $3,852,513 from OGALS funding. An additional $559,309 dollars of LA County RPOSD 2025 Measure A Competitive Acquisition Grant funds were spent on the acquisition of a fifth residential property for a total amount of $4,411,822 in grant funds spent on the Project.
Alignment with Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals:
Goal(s) No. 3 - Refine Capital Improvement Project Delivery: Expedite completion of Capital Improvement Projects This project is part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program: AJ Padelford Park Expansion. The purpose of awarding a contract to KASA Construction is to demolish existing structures on land owned by the City in order to expand AJ Padelford Park, creating more open space for the community.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed Project is a “public project” as defined in Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) Section 3-4.19(b) (2) (A).
The City has adopted the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA”) (Pub. Contract Code, § 22000 et seq.), which governs the City’s award of public projects. Public projects valued over $200,000 must use formal bidding procedures set forth in Section 22032(b) of the UPCCAA. Section 3-4.19(d) (4) (A) of the Artesia Municipal Code states that if a contract is awarded, it must be awarded by the City Council to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Local and State guidelines require that the City procure construction engineering support services in order to ensure that the completed public works project is structurally sound and complies with all local, state and federal technical specifications. The City Council entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Ron Ibarra Engineering on March 13, 2023 for City Engineer services. Ron Ibarra Engineering submitted a proposal that included the development of plans, specifications and estimates for the Project on November 20, 2025.
Staff released a Notice of Inviting Bids for Site Development of 11908, 11910, 11928 and 11936 169th Street on June 8, 2026. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting was held on June 17, 2026, which four companies attended. The bid period closed on July 21, 2026, with KASA Construction being the only responding bidder. KASA's bid of $409,642 was approximately $70,000 below the Engineer's Estimate of the project cost. KASA Construction has met all the requirements for the public works bid and was found to be responsive and responsible. KASA 's has completed relevant projects with other municipalities in the last two years, as listed in the table below.
Agency Project Title Project
Cost
City of Whittier Parnell Park Renovation and
Improvements
$19,262,782
City of Cudahy Cudahy Park Renovation $5,289,638
City of Redondo
Beach
North Redondo Beach Bikeway
Extension
$1,454,853
Once the City Council approves a construction contract, and KASA submits required Bonds and Insurance documents, City Staff will hold a pre-construction meeting and then issue a Notice to Proceed. Staff estimates that the project will take approximately 60 days to complete once the Notice to Proceed is issued.
CEQA ANALYSIS:
The Project was determined exempt from CEQA under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the provisions of State CEQA guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Class 1 exemption because all components of the Project are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and satisfy the criteria for one or more exemptions as follows: The Project is exempt under Class 1, which “consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographic features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination” (12 Cal Code Regs. 15301). The site development of 11908, 11910, 11928 and 11936 169th Street provide no expansion of use and satisfies the requirement of the exemption. None of the following exceptions to the categorical exemptions applies (14 C.C.R. 15300.2). The Project is not located in a particularly sensitive environment as the Project impact area is an urban, built out site. No jurisdictional resources are present in the Project footprint, and no special-status vegetation communities or habitat for special-status plant or wildlife species would be impacted by the Project. The cumulative impact of successive projects of this same type in the same place over time would not be significant because the Project site is limited in size and scope, and there are no reasonable foreseeable projects that would result in cumulative impacts with the Project. The Project does not involve any unusual circumstances; it involves development of four parcels to open green park space. Accordingly, there is no reasonable possibility that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The Project is not located within a scenic highway and would not result in damage to any scenic resources. The Project is not located on a site designated pursuant to Government Code 65962.5 (hazardous waste site). The Project does not involve any improvements, modifications, or other changes to a historical resource. The project is not located in a historical district or on a local historical inventory. There are no unusual architectural features on any of the structures to be demolished and they are not associated with a significant person or event. Therefore, none of the circumstances outlined in Title 14, California Code of regulations, section 15300.2 applies. Thus, the Project qualifies for the categorical exemption outlined above.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed contract between the City of Artesia and KASA Construction outlines a total cost of $409,642 which includes lead and asbestos abatement, demolition of three structures and the development of four parcels into open green space. There is no impact on the General Fund for the Project, as it is fully funded by state and local grants.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council by motion, authorize the City Manager to execute, and make necessary administrative amendments on their behalf, a Contract between the City of Artesia and KASA Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $409,642 for the site development of 11908, 11910, 11928 and 11936 169th Street and making a determination under CEQA, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15300.
Attachments
Contract and Bid Attachment.pdf
KASA Bid-Engineers Statement.pdf
Site Development at 11908 11910 11928 11936 169th Street_IFB-Plans.pdf
CONTRACT
CITY OF ARTESIA CONTRACT FOR
SITE DEVELOPMENT OF 11908, 11910, 11928, & 11936 169TH STREET THIS CONTRACT (“Contract”) is made and entered this 10th day of August, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF ARTESIA, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and KASA Construction, a California corporation, (“Contractor”). Contractor’s California State Contractor’s license number is 927544. Contractor’s DIR registration number is 10000006013.
In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents consist of this Contract, the Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid (including documentation accompanying the Bid and any postBid documentation submitted before the Notice of Award), the Bonds, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, General Provisions, Special Provisions, Plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Reference Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders, and Supplemental Agreements. The Contract Documents are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Contract and any incorporated documents, the terms of this Contract shall control.
2. Scope of Services. Contractor shall perform the Work in a good and workmanlike manner for the project identified as “SITE DEVELOPMENT OF 11908, 11910, 11928, & 11936 169TH STREET” (“Project”), as described in this Contract and in the Contract Documents.
3. Compensation. In consideration of the services rendered hereunder, City shall pay Contractor an amount not to exceed Four hundred and nine thousand and six hundred forty-two dollars ($409,642) in accordance with the prices as submitted in the Bid, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference. Unforeseen work will be classified as Extra Work when the City Engineer determines that it is not covered by the scope of work in the Contract or any approved Change Orders. The City Manager is authorized to approve payment for Extra Work upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, provided that the total arithmetic dollar value of the Extra Work does not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price.
4. Incorporation by Reference. All of the following documents are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference: Workers’ Compensation Certificate of Insurance, Additional Insured Endorsement (Comprehensive General Liability), Additional Insured Endorsement (Automobile Liability), and Additional Insured Endorsement (Excess Liability).
5. Antitrust Claims. In entering into this Contract, Contractor offers and agrees to assign to City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. § 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16700 et seq.) arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Contract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time City tenders final payment to Contractor without further acknowledgment by the parties.
6. Prevailing Wages. City and Contractor acknowledge that the Project is a public work to which prevailing wages apply. The provisions of Section 5-3 of the General Provisions shall apply and are mandatory for this Project.
7. Workers’ Compensation. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every contractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, by signing this Contract, the Contractor certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work of this Contract.”
8. Trenches and Other Excavations. If this Project involves the digging trenches or other excavations that will extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify City, in writing, of any: (1) material that Contractor believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing law; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by information about the site made available to proposers prior to the deadline for submitting proposals; and (3) unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in this Contract.
9. Titles. The titles used in this Contract are for convenience only and shall in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of this Contract or any part of it.
10. Authority. Any person executing this Contract on behalf of Contractor warrants and represents that he or she has the authority to execute this Contract on behalf of Contractor and has the authority to bind Contractor to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
11. Entire Agreement. This Contract, including the Contract Documents and any other documents incorporated herein by specific reference, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Contractor. This Contract supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements. This Contract may not be modified or amended, nor any provision or breach waived, except in a writing signed by both parties that expressly refers to this Contract.
12. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in counterpart originals, duplicate originals, or both, each of which is deemed to be an original for all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the Contract the day and year first above written.
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CITY OF ARTESIA
By:
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: By:
City Clerk City Attorney
Dated: KASA Construction
(“CONTRACTOR”)
By:
Printed Name: Sam Kasbar_____________
Title: President/Treasurer_____________
By:
Printed Name: Diana Kasbar _____
Title: Vice President/Secretary___________
July 22, 2026
Ms. Leslie Nacionales-Tafoya
Management Analyst
City of Artesia
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Subject: Site Development of 11908, 11910, 11928, & 11936 169th Street Project Dear Ms. Nacionales-Tafoya,
I have reviewed the sealed bids and determined that KASA Construction, Inc. is the lowest and responsive bidder and the bid is acceptable and accurate. KASA Construction, Inc. is an experienced contractor and has recently completed comparable projects in other Southern California cities like Redondo Beach, Fullerton, and the City of Bell.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (562) 889-7629.
Sincerely,
Ron Ibarra, P.E.
City Engineer
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ARTESIA HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9I.
TO: Board of Directors of the Artesia Housing Authority SUBJECT: Housing Authority Resolution Declaring Surplus Land FROM: Carmen Zambrano, Management Analyst
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Director
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission of the Housing Authority approve the Resolution No. HA 26-06, A Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Artesia, California, declaring certain property located at 11814, 11815, 11817, 11820, 11825 168th Street and 16712 Pioneer Boulevard in the City of Artesia, Assessors Parcel Number's (APN's) 7011-004-902, 7011-004-903, 7011-004-076, 7011-005-900, 7011-005-901, 7011-005-902 And 7011-005-903 (the Properties) surplus land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 et. seq.) BACKGROUND:
The Housing Authority of the City of Artesia (“Housing Authority”) owns real property located at 11814, 11815, 11817, 11825 168th Street and 16712 Pioneer Boulevard in the City of Artesia (APN’s: 7011-004-902, 7011-004- 903, 7011-004-076, 7011-005-900, 7011-005-901, 7011-005-902 and 7011-005-903) (“Properties”).
The Properties are in the northern portion of the City of Artesia ("City"), just north of the CA-91 freeway. The Properties have visibility from Pioneer Blvd.; however, the Properties are located on a cul-de-sac (168th St.) with little direct access to Pioneer Blvd. The properties total approximately 57,600 square feet, with the overall potential site (including potentially vacated portions of 168th Street) totaling ~1.6 acres. Four of the parcels are vacant, two parcels include a commercial property (current tenant: 1 Stop Flooring Supply), and one recently acquired property includes a residential home. The Properties are zoned Commercial General.
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On October 9, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1486 which amended the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”), effective January 1, 2020. AB 1486 changed the existing, long-standing definition of “surplus land;” providing that land no longer necessary for a local agency’s use shall be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before taking any action to sell or lease land. To that end, AB 1486 also added a new limitation providing that an “agency’s use” “shall not include commercial or industrial uses or activities, including nongovernmental retail, entertainment, or office development,” or “property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation of revenue.” AB 1486 further prohibits the Housing Authority from negotiation of any disposition of the Property prior to compliance with the procedural requirements of the SLA.
The Housing Authority wishes to pursue the potential sale or lease of the Properties; as part of the disposition process, the Housing Authority is required to comply with the SLA. The first step to explore other uses and the potential sale of the Properties is initiating the SLA process by declaring the properties as “surplus properties”.
Alignment with Fiscal Year 2026-27 Goals:
Goal(s) No. 6 - Enhance Economic Development Program Delivery: Implement Strategic Economic Development Plan
This project implements the Strategic Economic Development Plan by initiating the steps to increase development on under utilized properties owned by the Housing Authority.
ANALYSIS:
As indicated above, the SLA (Government Code sections 54220 et seq.) establishes procedures that local agencies must follow before disposing of publicly owned land that is no longer necessary for the agency’s use. The SLA requires that public agencies first declare land "surplus land" or "exempt surplus land" before it can negotiate any disposition of the land, either for sale or for lease.
Pursuant to the SLA, Housing Authority staff must send a written notice of availability (NOA) of the surplus Properties by electronic mail or by certified mail to all of the entities identified in Government Code section 54222, which include local public entities, housing sponsors that have notified the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) of their interest in surplus land for the purpose of developing low- and moderateincome housing, regional park authority and the State Resources Agency for open-space purposes, and local school districts for the purpose of school facilities or use. If the Properties are within an infill opportunity zone or covered by a transit village plan, the NOA must also be sent to the City, or housing authority operating within the City.
If one of the entities/agencies receiving the NOA desires to purchase or lease the Properties, it must notify the Housing Authority of its interest to do so in writing within 60 days following issuance of the NOA. After this 60-day notice period, the Housing Authority is required to negotiate, in good faith, price and terms for the disposition with any responding entity(ies)/agency(ies) for a period of at least 90 days.
After completing the notice process and any required negotiations, the Housing Authority would submit documentation of its compliance to HCD for review. If no qualifying notices of interest are received, or if the parties are unable to reach agreement after the required good-faith negotiation period, the Housing Authority may consider other disposition opportunities, following completion of HCD’s review/ issuance of a compliance letter and subject to any continuing SLA requirements.
During any future sale, the Housing Authority/City may retain some portions of the Property(ies) for purposes to accommodate any easements/ infrastructure. Staff may also evaluate whether vacation or disposition of a portion of 168th Street could improve the configuration or development potential of the overall site. In the event that portions of 168th Street are vacated, that can be addressed in a future action (this could include declaring that roadway property as “surplus property,” or declaring it as “exempt surplus” pursuant to the ‘Surplus Street Land’ exemption, wherein surplus land that is a former street/ right-of-way/ easement can be conveyed to an owner of an adjacent property). Those details would be contemplated and assessed during discussions with any potentially interested parties.
The requested action to declare the Properties as surplus land is a necessary first step to a potential sale and is required to comply with the Surplus Land Act. However, it does not obligate the Housing Authority to sell the land if an agreement cannot be reached on terms or price for the sale, or any interested entities do not respond to the NOA. Any future sale, lease, or other disposition agreement would be subject to separate consideration and approval by the Housing Authority Commission. Future land-use entitlements, environmental review, and/or other regulatory approvals would also be addressed separately, as applicable.
Staff has determined that there is no further governmental use for the Properties and is recommending that the Housing Authority Commission declare the Properties as “surplus land,” allowing staff to move forward with the surplus process in accordance with the SLA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Direct costs for undergoing the sale of the Properties will likely involve an appraisal(s) and traditional real estate broker services, which will be offset by any proceeds received from the sale of the Properties. The exact final costs for these services is unknown at this time, given the complexity of unknown factors when negotiating under the SLA process. There are funds budgeted in the Housing Authority Fund to cover the costs of contract services related to undergoing the process.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the Commission of the Housing Authority approve the Resolution No. HA 26-06, A Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Artesia, California, declaring certain property located at 11814, 11815, 11817, 11820, 11825 168th Street and 16712 Pioneer Boulevard in the City of Artesia, Assessors Parcel Number's (APN's) 7011-004-902, 7011-004-903, 7011-004-076, 7011-005-900, 7011-005-901, 7011-005-902 And 7011-005-903 (the Properties) surplus land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 et. Seq.) Attachments
Resolution HA 26-06
RESOLUTION NO. HA 26-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11814, 11815, 11817, 11820,
11825 168th STREET AND 16712 PIONEER BLVD IN THE
CITY OF ARTESIA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER’S
(“APN’S”) 7011-004-902, 7011-004-903, 7011-004-076,
7011-005-900, 7011-005-901, 7011-005-902 and 7011-005-
903 (THE “PROPERTIES”) SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT
TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
WHEREAS, the CITY OF ARTESIA HOUSING AUTHORITY (“Housing Authority”) owns certain real property consisting of approximately 57,600 square feet, located at 11814, 11815, 11817, 11820, 11825 168th Street and 16712 Pioneer Blvd (APN’S: 7011-004-902, 7011-004-903, 7011-004-076, 7011-005-900, 7011-005-901, 7011-005-902 and 7011-005-903), as further depicted in Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference (“Properties”);
WHEREAS, the Surplus Land Act, Government Code sections 54220 et seq. (“SLA”), applies when a local agency disposes of “surplus land,” as that term is defined in Government Code section 54221;
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1486. AB 1486 significantly amended the Surplus Land Act effective January 1, 2020.
These amendments included, among others, changing the previous, long-standing definitions of “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land;” providing that property shall be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it; and adding a new limitation providing that an “agency’s use” “shall not include commercial or industrial uses or activities, including nongovernmental retail, entertainment, or office development” or “property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation or revenue”;
WHEREAS, the Properties fall within the definition of “surplus land” pursuant to Government Code section 54221;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the SLA, Housing Authority staff will send a written notice of availability of the Properties by electronic mail or by certified mail to all of the entities identified in Government Code section 54222;
WHEREAS, subject to Government Code section 54227, if one of the entities/agencies desires to purchase or lease the Properties after having received notice, it must indicate its interest to do so in writing within 60 days of the date of the Housing Authority’s notice, and the Housing Authority and the entity/agency so responding to the notice may negotiate price and terms for the disposition of the Properties; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code 54223, in the event no agreement is reached between the Housing Authority and any interested entity/agency after a good faith negotiation period of 90 days, the Properties may be disposed of without further regard to the SLA.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing Authority of the City of Artesia that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated and adopted as the findings of the Housing Authority of the City of Artesia (AHA).
SECTION 2. For purposes of compliance with the SLA, 11814, 11815, 11817, 11820, 11825 168th Street and 16712 Pioneer Blvd (APN’S: 7011-004-902, 7011-004- 903, 7011-004-076, 7011-005-900, 7011-005-901, 7011-005-902 and 7011-005-903) in the CITY OF ARTESIA, are hereby declared surplus land.
SECTION 3. The Executive Director, or his designee, is directed to proceed with the notification and negotiation requirements of the SLA, as amended, to facilitate the possible disposition and reuse of the Properties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of August 2026.
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RENE J. TREVINO, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER ALDERETE,
COMMISSION CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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BEST BEST & KRIEGER,
COMMISSION COUNSEL
EXHIBIT “A”
Parcel Maps
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026 ITEM NO: 9J.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Approval to Enter the Statewide Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program FROM: Paul Bollier, Community Development Director
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager
Jamie Murguia, Finance Director
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
Abel Avalos, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-3110, a Resolution Consenting to the inclusion of properties within the territory of the City in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Open PACE Programs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to carry out the intent of Resolution No. 26-3110.
BACKGROUND:
State law authorizes voluntary contractual assessments in a public agency to provide financing for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water conservation improvements (among other measures with a communal sustainability or resiliency benefit) to qualified property owners. A property owner voluntarily enters into a contractual agreement with a city, county or Joint Power Authority (JPA) which has established a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and which has jurisdiction in which the property is located to access financing by securing a lien on their property and repaying it as a special tax or assessment on their property tax bill. If a property owner enrolls in the PACE program and is approved, payments will be applied to the annual property tax assessment. It is up to the discretion of the lender that if the property is sold or refinanced, the property owner may be required to pay off any PACE financing balance at that time.
In order to provide the property owners of the City of Artesia with a variety of trusted PACE finance options, the Council is being asked to consider a resolution authorizing the CSCDA, a joint powers authority (JPA), to accept applications from the City's property owners, conduct the contractual assessment proceedings, and levy contractual assessments, and other actions pursuant to state law.
The City has been a member of CSCDA since 2000 (Resolution No. 1547) and last renewed the Joint Powers Agreement in 2017 (Resolution No. 17-2634). The City approved the PACE program in 2017. The initial roll out of the state-wide program resulted in some concerns and growing pains. Due to increased concerns, the PACE program faced disfavor from many municipalities and essentially went dormant for some time. The current CSCDA Open PACE program has evolved and improved over the last few years, and they are asking for new resolutions to acknowledge the new program.
ANALYSIS:
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Open PACE CSCDA Open PACE is an umbrella initiative including three DFPI licensed residential PACE providers: PACE Funding Group (dba Home Run Financing), Financial, and Renew Financial; and several additional commercial PACE providers. Launched in 2015 it is sponsored by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA). CSCDA Open PACE’s goal is to create a platform to vet and pre-qualify PACE administrators so that local governments only need to pass a single resolution to authorize multiple providers including specialist residential or commercial PACE providers.
Residential PACE in California in 2026 is much different from the residential PACE program in California in the early 2010’s. Through important actions by the Legislature and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), PACE has now been regulated by DFPI for 7 years, with all residential PACE providers being licensed and audited. This regulation has resulted in removing the bad actors in the lending and contracting side of the system. PACE financing can be set up and administered under AB 811 (2008) which allows qualifying upgrades to be financed through assessments. Legislation has recently expanded projects eligible for financing to include water efficiency improvements, electric vehicle charging stations, seismic improvements, and wildfire resiliency.
Additionally, Assembly Bills (AB) 2693, AB 1284, AB 1551, AB 2471, AB 790, Senate Bills (SB) 242, SB 465 and DFPI Regulation laws expanded the original legislation and provided for additional consumer protections .
PACE offers an alternative to traditional means of financing property improvements such as paying cash, taking a home equity line of credit, or using credit cards. PACE financing eligibility is primarily based on property equity and ability to pay (eligibility requires a federally mandated ability-to-repay review). PACE financing has fixed term interest rates with terms generally longer than those of other private lenders, but equal to the average useful life of the improvement being undertaken. Some other advantages of PACE financing include 100% financing for eligible improvements with funding after required federal disclosures and waiting periods, and the reliability of preapproved, vetted, trained and strictly monitored contractors. Contractors do not quote rates or payments, or handle applications or documents.
Because the capital for PACE financing is from private sources and the transactions are between program administrators and building owners, the City will incur no cost or risk associated with program activities. The City is not required or expected to provide administrative support or marketing for the programs, which are conducted by the program administrators. However, many jurisdictions throughout the state have found that partnering in outreach and marketing can enhance the efficacy of the program. The City is not obligated to repay bonds issued by the CSCDA or assessments levied on the participating properties.
Reestablishing the City of Artesia’s PACE participation in the new regulated program will create a competitive marketplace that provides a variety of financing options with more favorable terms to home and business owners.
PACE in Los Angeles County
Thanks to PACE, over 14,500 homes have been transformed, leading to the installation of 46 megawatts of solar energy. This initiative has successfully abated 715,000 tons of carbon emissions and conserved 1.97 billion gallons of water, all while generating $643 million in utility bill savings for participants. Furthermore, the PACE improvements have spurred economic growth by creating 6,343 jobs for small businesses engaged in these projects. Below are the LA County cities that have already joined the CSCDA Open-PACE program:
Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Bell, Calabasas, Claremont, Commerce, Cudahy, Duarte, El Monte, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawthorne, Inglewood, La Canada Flintridge, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lawndale, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lynwood, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Palmdale, Paramount, Redondo Beach, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Torrance, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-3110 and joining the CSCDA Open PACE Program to provide financing options for property owners has no impact to the General Fund.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-3110, a Resolution Approving the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Open PACE Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to carry out the intent of Resolution No. 26-3110.
Attachments
Resolution 26-3110.pdf
Artesia Home Run CA Residential PACE
Resolution 17-2634.pdf
Resolution 1547.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 26-3110
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY IN THE CSCDA OPEN PACE PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT
APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE
CITY; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) is a joint exercise of powers authority, the members of which include numerous cities and counties in the State of California, including the City of Artesia (the “City”); WHEREAS, Chapter 29 of Division 7 of the Streets & Highways Code (“Chapter 29”) authorizes the Authority to establish voluntary contractual assessment programs to finance or refinance renewable energy, energy efficiency, water efficiency and seismic strengthening improvements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and such other improvements, infrastructure or other work as may be authorized by law from time to time (collectively, the “Improvements”) through the levy of contractual assessments within counties and cities throughout the State of California that consent to the participation of properties within their respective territories and the issuance of bonds from time to time; WHEREAS, for the purpose of providing financing and refinancing for the Improvements, the Authority has established two CSCDA Open PACE Programs (the “Programs”): (i) the California FIRST Program and (ii) the CSCDA Open PACE Program; WHEREAS, the Authority has designated multiple third-party program administrators to administer the Programs and the current program administrators are the Counterpointe Energy Solutions (CA) II LLC, PACE Funding Group LLC dba Home Run Financing, Renew Financial Group LLC, Fortifi, Nuveen Green Capital, White Oak Advisors, Stonehill PACE, LLC, Lord Cap PACE, Green PACE Capital, PACE Loan Group and Petros PACE Finance, Castle Green Finance, Bayview PACE, Green Rock Healthcare Capital, Citizens Business Bank, PACE Equity Finance, Dwight Green Finance, North Field Capital, Clearwater and the Authority will notify the City of any additions or changes;
WHEREAS, the Authority may also administer certain projects itself, working directly with third-party capital providers;
WHEREAS, Chapter 29 provides that assessments may be levied under its provisions only with the free and willing consent of the owner or owners of each lot or parcel on which an assessment is levied at the time the assessment is levied; WHEREAS, the City desires to allow the owners of property (“Participating Property Owners”) within its territory to participate in the Programs and to allow the Authority to conduct assessment proceedings under Chapter 29 within its territory and to issue bonds to finance or refinance Improvements;
WHEREAS, the territory within which assessments may be levied for the Programs shall include all of the territory within the City’s official boundaries; and WHEREAS, the Authority will conduct all assessment proceedings under Chapter 29 for the Programs and issue any bonds issued in connection with the Programs; and WHEREAS, the City will not be responsible for the conduct of any assessment proceedings; the levy and collection of assessments; any required remedial action in the case of delinquencies in such assessment payments; or the issuance, sale or administration of any bonds issued in connection with the Programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Artesia as follows:
Section 1. This City Council hereby finds and declares that properties in the territory of the City will benefit from the availability of the Program within the territory of the City and, pursuant thereto, the conduct of special assessment proceedings by the Authority pursuant to Chapter 29 and the issuance of bonds to finance or refinance Improvements.
Section 2. In connection with the Programs, the City hereby consents to the conduct of special assessment proceedings by the Authority pursuant to Chapter 29 on any property within the territory of the City and the issuance of bonds to finance or refinance Improvements; provided, that the following conditions are met:
(1) The Participating Property Owners, who shall be the legal owners of such property, execute a contract pursuant to Chapter 29 and comply with other applicable provisions of California law in order to accomplish the valid levy of assessments; and (2) The City will not be responsible for the conduct of any assessment proceedings; the levy of assessments; any required remedial action in the case of delinquencies in such assessment payments; or the issuance, sale or administration of any bonds issued in connection with the Programs.
Section 3. Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 29, the Authority has prepared and will update from time to time the “Report” for the Programs and the Authority will undertake assessment proceedings and the financing of Improvements as set forth in the Report.
Section 4. The appropriate officials and staff of the City are hereby authorized and directed to make applications for the Programs available to all property owners who wish to finance or refinance Improvements; provided, that the Authority shall be responsible for providing such applications and related materials at its own expense. The following staff persons, together with any other staff persons chosen by the City Council from time to time, are hereby designated as the contact persons for the Authority in connection with the Programs: Community Development Director and Planning Manager.
Section 5. The appropriate officials and staff of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver such certificates, requisitions, agreements and related documents as are reasonably required by the Authority to implement the Programs.
Section 6. The City Council hereby finds that adoption of this Resolution is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because the Resolution does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(4).
Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Authority at: Secretary of the Board, California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 1400 K Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 10th day of August 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RENE TREVINO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER ALDERETE, CITY CLERK
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: PACE FUNDING GROUP, LLC DBA HOME RUN FINANCING WWW.Homerunfinancing.com Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) in California 2026 Residential PACE in California in 2026 is no longer comparable to residential PACE in California in the early 2010’s. Through important actions by the Legislature and DFPI, it has now been regulated by DFPI for 7 years, with all residential PACE administrators licensed and examined. PACE financing is now one of the, if not the most, regulated financing tools available. The bad actors in the lending and contracting side have been pushed out of the system through these strong policies.
Over 360 cities and counties throughout the State have chosen to approve the Program for their property owners. Cities and Counties through the State continue to join the Program: 2026 - Grass Valley and Lakewood; 2025 - Santa Maria, Lincoln, Loomis, Lawndale, Calabasas, Hawthorne, Willows, Mountain House, and Rocklin; 2024 - Auburn City; 2023 - Amador and Placer Counties, La Canada Flintridge, La Puente, Bell and Paramount.
Impactful changes to the Program:
AB 2693 (2016) enhanced disclosures to homeowners and guaranteed the right to cancel PACE financing within three business days of execution.
SB 242 (2017) required a recorded telephone call to confirm key terms of the agreement - this call and contractual documents must be available in one of five enumerated non-English languages; prohibited kickbacks to contractors for steering consumers into a particular program and any misrepresentation as to tax deductibility; PACE administrators were prevented from disclosing to contractors the amount of funds the property and owner is eligible for.
AB 1284 (2017) established State oversight for the California’s PACE program through DFPI and required PACE administrators to obtain a license under California Financing Law. They are also required to screen, train, and monitor contractors and sales reps. Importantly an ability to repay test was added, including income verification. Extensive annual reporting is also now required.
AB 1551 (2020) prohibited penalties for early prepayment and PACE financing with reverse mortgages, and required financing documents to be provided to the homeowner as a printed copy unless the homeowner opts out.
AB 2471 (2020) extended the right to cancel on all home improvement contracts, including PACE, for persons 65 years and older from three to five days.
AB 790 (2021) extended laws regulating unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices with regard to the home solicitation of senior citizens for home improvements funded by PACE.
DFPI regulations (2021) further regulated the PACE Administrator license and application process, advertising standards and standardized disclosures, complaints processes and procedures, dishonest dealings and misleading statements, and PACE enrollment standards and processes.