PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, this special meeting of the City Council has been called by the Mayor pursuant to Government Code section 54956. Public comments may be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.
Special Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
You may view this meeting live over the internet at
https://ca-artesia2.civicplus.com/241/City-Council-Meetings-Video Monday, September 14, 2026
5:30 p.m.
The meeting can be viewed online at : https://ca-artesia2.civicplus.com/241/City-Council-Meetings-Video Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Public Comment: The City of Artesia encourages community participation at its public meetings. Speakers are limited to three minutes, and time may not be shared or transferred. At regular meetings, comments may address both agenda and non-agenda items during the Public Comment portion, with additional opportunities to speak provided during Public Hearings. At special meetings, public comment is limited to agenda items.
The public can participate in the following ways:
In Person: Sign up to speak at the digital kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
Virtual: Using the meeting Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83688403093? pwd=kOs3vTdaHzWI1DUHnyLmjeJe36Flc5.1 | Passcode: 759152 Raise hand to request to speak. Video capabilities are not functional.
Call-In: Meeting call-in telephone number: 669-444-9171 | Meeting ID: 836 8840 3093 | Passcode: 759152 * 9 to request to speak | *6 to mute/unmute
Written Comments: May be submitted via email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. These emails will be provided to City Council and made available for public review.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s department, (562) 865-6262. Assisted listening devices are available at this meeting. Ask the City Clerk if you desire to use this device. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Levine Act Notice: The City Council is required to comply with the Levine Act (Government Code § 84308) to prevent public officials from being influenced by campaign contributions from parties and other financially interested persons appearing before them and to prevent officials from using their position of authority to unduly influence applicants to make contributions to campaigns. The Levine Act only applies to certain matters, including permits, licenses, some contracts, and other entitlements for use, while these matters are pending and for 12 months after a decision has been made. Council members who need to recuse themselves from an agenda item may provide notice at any time during the Council meeting before consideration of the item.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments. Under California law, public comments at special meetings are limited to subjects on the agenda only. Those wishing to speak are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
3.A. Public Comments
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess to closed session to discuss the following items:
4.A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation — Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) — Number of Potential Cases: 3
4.B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
— Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
— Title: City Manager
4.C. Conference With Labor Negotiators
— Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
— Agency Designated Negotiators: Mayor
— Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
6. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Artesia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 562-865-6262 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of Staff Reports are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection.
Date Posted: September 10, 2026