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Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Artesia Regular City Council Meeting
The council approved a professional service agreement with CSG Consulting for code enforcement services and with Communications LAB to develop a strategic communications plan. A contract was authorized with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for road improvements, and Community Development Block Grant funds were approved for sidewalk enhancements. The council also approved participation in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority's Open Property Assessed Clean Energy programs and awarded a contract to KASA Construction for site development at local vacant lots. Additionally, the Housing Authority declared specific properties as surplus land, and the council received a progress update on the Artesia Botanical Garden project while also recognizing community events such as National Night Out and Women's Equity Day.
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The council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, Salary Schedule, Capital Improvement Program, and Statement of Investment Policy, along with a financing district plan for infrastructure projects. The council also reviewed the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, authorized changes to the Paid Parking Program, and approved an amendment to the agreement with Southwest Patrol, Inc. Additionally, the council expanded the Security Rebate Program, adopted a City Council Meeting Disruption Policy, approved the purchase of mobile culinary kitchen carts, established a tax rate for Community Facilities District 2017-1, and authorized a Large Event Facility Use Permit for an India Independence Day Festival. Furthermore, resolutions were adopted to call the upcoming City Council election, a project list for Senate Bill 1 was approved, and the Youth at Work Program contract with SELACO WBD was expanded.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Artesia Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council adopted a resolution for a Sister City agreement with Angra Do Heroísmo, Portugal, and approved agreements for mobile parking application software and IT services with BreaIT Solutions. Actions included authorizing drone coverage for illegal fireworks monitoring, removing the prohibition on alcohol sales at service stations, and annexing a new development into the Community Facilities District. The Council scheduled public hearings for updated pipeline franchise agreements and street lighting maintenance assessments. Additionally, the Council approved a facility use permit for the Diwali Festival, received an annual report on vacancies and retention, and held various community recognitions.
Mar 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Artesia Council Meeting Summary
The City Council took several actions during the meeting. Council actions included adopting an ordinance and resolution regarding illegal fireworks, which also resulted in moving the Independence Day Celebration to July 3 due to a shortage of technicians. New regulations for outdoor lighting for residential properties were adopted, and a formal Sister City Designation Policy was established. Agreements were approved for Building and Safety Services through June 30, 2029, and for Landscape Services through March 31, 2031. The Council also adopted a resolution annexing a new residential development into a Community Facilities District (CFD) and directed staff to return in April with a resolution designating downtown as Little India. The 2026 Goal Setting Report was adopted. Proclamations were issued for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Women's History Month, National Social Work Month, Red Cross Month, and Government Finance Professionals Week.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
