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1) Consent calendar (without items 9I and 9J)
Motion: Approve the consent calendar with the exception of items 9I and 9J (items pulled for separate consideration).
Outcome: Approved by roll call, 5–0 (motion passed; items 9I and 9J were heard separately). (Mover and seconder not specified on the audio record.)

2) Item 9I — Agreement with Los Angeles County for countywide traffic-signal synchronization project
What council approved: An agreement with Los Angeles County to participate in a joint, countywide traffic synchronization project along Norwalk Boulevard, San Antonio Drive, and Pioneer Boulevard; Artesia’s estimated share after Metro and county grant funding: $147,000 for design and coordination (city share). Staff also recommended a 15% contingency for the project.
Vote: 5–0 to approve the agreement and associated contingency (mover/second not specified in public audio). The project covers 55 signals countywide; Artesia work covers 13 intersections and includes ADA pedestrian signals and video detection upgrades.

3) Item 9J — Professional services agreement for FY25–26 roadway pavement rehabilitation design (RK Consulting)
What council approved: A professional-service agreement with RK Consulting (RTA Consulting Group) for plans, specifications and estimates for the FY25–26 roadway pavement rehabilitation project; agreement value $178,555 plus a 15% contingency. The project area includes 26 residential streets and two arterials within a defined project zone.
Vote: 5–0 (mover and second provided in council discussion; motion carried). Staff indicated construction would be scheduled after plan completion and that funding comes from SP-1 and other grant/congressional directed funds.

4) Resolution on facility use fee schedule (staff overtime fee increase)
What council approved: Resolution No. 25-3064 to replace the 2018 facility-fee resolution and raise the staff overtime fee for facility rentals occurring outside normal hours to $58 per hour per employee (staff cost-based adjustment). Staff explained the change follows MOU increases and higher payroll/benefit costs.
Vote: Motion carried 5–0 (no public opposition recorded). The rate will adjust as MOUs change per the adopted resolution language.

5) Public Service Center schematic design (former library conversion)
What council approved: Approve the schematic design (90% design) for the Public Service Center project and direct staff to proceed to final design and permitting. The project repurposes the former library building to include a public counter, staff offices, a multipurpose room that can be an emergency operations center (EOC), and secure deputy workspace.
Vote: 5–0 (motion by Councilmember Manalo; second by Councilmember Ramoso).

6) EIFD direction (informational item with council direction)
What council approved: After a presentation on Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs), the council directed staff to continue outreach with Los Angeles County about potential partnership and to return with a recommendation (resolution of intent and pro forma) in October or November 2025. That direction was adopted 5–0 (motion by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino; second by Councilmember Ramoso).

Notes: Several items (9I and 9J) were discussed before final roll-call votes. The meeting minutes and the staff reports contain the full text of agreements, contingency authorizations and the draft contracts. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about project costs and funding sources during discussion of items 9I and 9J.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 8, 2025, 7:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved multiple operational and capital-related items at its Sept. 8 meeting, including a county traffic-signal synchronization agreement ($147,000 city share), a pavement design contract ($178,555 plus contingency), a staff-overtime facility-fee increase to $58 per hour, schematic design approval for a Public Service Center (former library), and direction to pursue EIFD county outreach.","taxTitle","Artesia City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",71919,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6475130,"Council approves schematic design to turn former library into Artesia Public Service Center with EOC space",1300,4753000,6053000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738420-b5ef3d997f3d3e5c87708c0f02ec9d24&start=4753&end=6053","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738420-b5ef3d997f3d3e5c87708c0f02ec9d24/thumbnail_4753000.jpg","/articles/6475130/Artesia-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-schematic-design-to-turn-former-library-into-Artesia-Public-Service-Center-with-EOC-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475130-598961cdb3a1f61a358f8ff8298fa1be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440286&Signature=jjESm6gClA5e5lg0JcnbOD3VWpwckRY7C-1LfUI96V-B-GQ9yvskYWYr4lAUyLRH3zTPnrUz8-w933j0M4SA2WTdTy2GzlKeqRzYXQ6tcLp3EgI7UzP9YQD-io5UiBcM8QallxaEG~qODTpXEJyvgYrxbPD256xuNSm4EVkVj38Spyvg0wedgYszGljChBD8~0wfJmvW4QXcSZMJxW9jqxKAGPTby8fidvOk0DAQaMGKOSu1CfBYBVzKGnhKkexQAg6U0msjwsiMzWDPROH9XXVhJcM0MAyGEpzJN1O~FJ4J~HImLLmzRqGhb~o9Hl-LDZaic0YVrsX4VOYRAnnBqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Artesia City Council on Sept. 8 voted 5–0 to approve the schematic design for a Public Service Center that will repurpose the former library at the community campus into offices, a public counter and a multipurpose meeting room designed to operate as an emergency operations center (EOC).

What the design includes: BOA Architecture presented a 90%-complete schematic. The plan keeps the building’s high ceilings and adds natural light, an accessible public counter, a smaller conference room that can serve staff and public meetings, private offices for community development and related staff, a staff break room and a secure office and workspace for sheriff/SAO deputies. The multipurpose room is designed with movable tables and integrated AV and storage for radios, batteries and emergency equipment.

Why the council approved design now: Staff said approving the schematic removes design uncertainty and allows the project to advance through final design and permitting, but does not obligate general-fund construction spending at this stage. City staff and the ad hoc committee said final material and finish decisions will be made during the construction-phase design.

Operational notes and timeline: The city manager and architect described the EOC as a flexible, modern meeting room with large screens and equipment storage so the city can activate a small local EOC without relying on County facilities. A city staff member later estimated about four months to finalize design, another four months to bid the work and roughly six months for construction under a typical schedule, subject to grant funding or other financing.

Council discussion: Councilmember Ramoso praised the design aesthetic and asked that council workspace needs be considered for future office planning. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Manalo asked for confirmation of where deputies would work and how resident meetings with deputies would be handled; staff said deputies would use the secure office with options to meet residents in the small conference room or the multipurpose space.

What’s next: With schematic approval the city will finish construction documents, seek plan-check approvals and advance financing discussions. Staff noted grant possibilities for the EOC component; no construction contract was awarded at the meeting.

Sources: BOA Architecture presentation to the Artesia City Council, Sept. 8, 2025; city manager and architect remarks.","The city council approved a 90%-complete schematic design to convert the old library building into a public service center with staff offices, a multipurpose room that doubles as an emergency operations center and space for sheriff deputies. Design approval advances planning review without obligating construction dollars now.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6475133,"Artesia explores EIFD to help pay Metro station match and fund local projects; council asks staff to pursue county talks",4611,9756000,14367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738420-b5ef3d997f3d3e5c87708c0f02ec9d24&start=9756&end=14367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738420-b5ef3d997f3d3e5c87708c0f02ec9d24/thumbnail_9756000.jpg","/articles/6475133/Artesia-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Artesia-explores-EIFD-to-help-pay-Metro-station-match-and-fund-local-projects-council-asks-staff-to-pursue-county-talks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475133-fa78294a8ea5bd3e01109b5afe7b39ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440286&Signature=FvWS8HYAmPvqEfl~ckHD~z4X3jNh~osPUGUl54Czre5leiTJgR5qw64~BXicQCiqfX3Ww2wPwwrcOpArglpnLu5mSEgsra~yyjsOo0Vn825WNf~uI38205VOfZIGozLOwL-tKcA1GrqBvUUFLMcf7ZCisWHdcmLUMIq3sIcG-Pw2BiE0SDQG3ZPESj2mH3uXwb7prq5k8zPn8GBCAev4262Me5717ShieXLk3uIkiIaD0qoML6~p4AYe4mkafIyig8PPZ87nkdiOWZG5lC05CKrMTjiHMTPJkaIiJUmQIBjyDGCBdCsLwGNBVhXGBcFWXVJAx9~Y0ksQYF8gh7VmSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager and consultant Joe (Cosmont) briefed the Artesia City Council on Sept. 8 about an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), a tax-increment financing tool the city could use to dedicate a portion of future property-tax growth within a defined boundary to pay for public infrastructure.

What was presented: Joe, a consultant on Metro’s advisory bench retained by Metro for outreach, outlined how an EIFD would capture only incremental growth in property tax within a district (not current tax shares). The district can be formed by a city alone or as a city–county partnership; the county may choose to match a portion of its own tax increment, which significantly increases financing capacity. Cosmont’s preliminary study-area boundary covers roughly 324 acres (about 31% of Artesia’s acres) and represents about 25% of the city’s current assessed value.

Why the city is considering it: The city faces a sizable local obligation for the planned Southeast Gateway (Metro) station; staff and the consultant estimated the city’s 3% contribution could be in the $11–15 million range (closer to $15 million in preliminary estimates). An EIFD could generate a financing stream to meet that obligation and pay for related infrastructure (streetscapes, first/last-mile improvements, utilities, park or public-safety investments, and housing-related uses), or to leverage additional county or state funds.

Financial scale and timing: The consultant presented scenarios showing present-value financing capacity across a multi-decade district could range as high as roughly $40–60 million under optimistic assumptions and county partnership; earlier, lower values (single-digit millions to low tens of millions) could accrue in the first 10 years. Forming a district and securing a county partner are preconditions to larger bond financings. If the council moves ahead rapidly, staff expects to return with recommended procedural steps (resolution of intent and public notices) within several weeks; Cosmont estimated a full formation process could finish by mid-2026 under an active schedule.

County role and requirements: LA County has a stated policy for partnering in EIFDs. County participation is discretionary and often conditioned on commitments for affordable housing or other public benefits. The county matches have in practice increased the financing capacity available to cities that meet the county’s criteria.

Council direction and vote: After substantive council discussion about priorities — several members called the Metro 3% match the top near-term priority — Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved and Councilmember Ramoso seconded a motion directing staff to continue county outreach and seek to return with recommendation and possible resolution of intent in October or, at the latest, November 2025. The motion passed 5–0.

What comes next: Staff will continue technical analysis, refine the draft district boundary, discuss terms with LA County staff, and provide council with more detailed pro forma revenue projections and a proposed timetable for formation. If the county indicates willingness to partner, the city could proceed to the required public-notice and protest stages for EIFD formation.

Sources: Presentation by Joe (Cosmont) and staff at Artesia City Council meeting, Sept. 8, 2025; city manager comments; council debate and resolution to pursue county outreach.","The council received a presentation on enhanced infrastructure financing districts (EIFDs), discussed possible boundaries and uses — including paying Metro’s estimated 3% local match for the Southeast Gateway line — and voted to direct staff to advance outreach with Los Angeles County, targeting October–November follow-up steps.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6475136,"LA County sheriff reports 36% drop in Part 1 crimes; rolls out virtual deputy, FAST and SORT programs for Artesia",771,3783000,4554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738420-b5ef3d997f3d3e5c87708c0f02ec9d24&start=3783&end=4554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738420-b5ef3d997f3d3e5c87708c0f02ec9d24/thumbnail_3783000.jpg","/articles/6475136/Artesia-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/LA-County-sheriff-reports-36-drop-in-Part-1-crimes-rolls-out-virtual-deputy-FAST-and-SORT-programs-for-Artesia","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6475136-a0aec9584f87423e639a255b02f56cf4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440286&Signature=L~AJpFYc1-tGE1T93gjEWBXjNa6HRx4RRkP~3yxfICHQ4xFUcs5~a637H7a6imJQ8V4vjhI4PgDlmLBK4nyWlXjiAjk3FRcTJIJCcVVbviVcq8fUerdAV~JGxxV2G05iGN1-3Fr2-oNwoIO2lr-7bcSDYNZ6EFQZSjb11yckkUTOh-yxzbYi2b3BCVKetGftLuermNC75iln~c75WQLHjuJGExL4QhozlEIv3eiMfX4j6pTChZLd6p91ZhvM~peQ3EXOMBnM9E~hOUd5aAX7GgWVLaLE7KnMjyV4VHfK-7FnBRwPVWMpuvkZUdcL4Tz5bLy0f2WFMiJl9RGmp-h~fQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Captain Holguin, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department captain assigned to Lakewood Station, told the Artesia City Council on Sept. 8 that reported Part 1 crimes in Artesia are down roughly 36% for the first seven months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.

Holguin said homicides fell from four in the first seven months of 2024 to zero in the same period in 2025; robberies rose from nine to 13 (a 44% increase) but remain low in absolute terms; aggravated assaults fell from 29 victims to 19 (about a 34% decrease); burglaries fell to 45 incidents from 58 (about a 22% decrease); larcenies dropped to 72 from 131 (about 45%); and grand theft auto incidents fell from 51 to 32 (about 37%). Holguin attributed part of the reduction in repeat thefts to changes in post-arrest handling under Proposition 36 and to technologies such as license-plate readers.

Why it matters: The sheriff’s data suggest declining overall crime in Artesia even as specific categories—most notably robberies—require ongoing attention. The department described programs intended to maintain or improve response capacity despite staffing shortages.

What the sheriff presented: Holguin said average response times for emergent (code 3) calls are about four minutes, priority calls average 13.5 minutes and routine calls average 49.2 minutes — all below LA County thresholds. He reported the station is operating with about a 20% reduction in deputy personnel and professional staff but said response times are not yet affected.

New or expanded programs described

- SORT (Sheriff’s Online Reporting and Tracking): Residents may file limited property-crime reports (stolen/lost property under $950, vandalism under $400) online 24/7 and receive an email copy of the report.

- Virtual Deputy: Launched Aug. 18 at Lakewood Station, the virtual deputy service lets residents book a remote appointment with a deputy via Microsoft 365–based video sessions for non-emergency reporting and to submit digital evidence; a nine-question screening helps direct callers to 911 when needed.

- FAST (Field Arrest Support Transport) pilot: FAST assigns a dedicated deputy to transport arrestees and manage booking so arresting deputies can remain in the field; Lakewood Station started a 90-day pilot the week before the council meeting and the captain said the station will evaluate performance at 90 days.

Council response and questions: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Manalo and Councilmember Ramoso each thanked the captain and asked about program details. Manalo asked whether catalytic-converter etching and anti-theft efforts were contributing to larceny declines; Holguin confirmed catalytic-converter thefts are counted within larcenies and said arrests of repeat suspects reduce reoffending. Trevino asked whether FAST was active for Artesia; Holguin said the program started that week and covers the station’s five-jurisdiction area, including Artesia.

Other points: Holguin reported a “smash-and-grab” jewelry case involving roughly 20 suspects; investigators had arrested six people and were seeking more suspects. He emphasized that while percentages can look large when base counts are small, the overall downward trend across categories is the primary performance signal.

What’s next: Council members asked for a 90‑day update on the FAST pilot. Holguin and the council indicated the station will report findings after the pilot period.

Sources: Presentation to Artesia City Council by Captain Holguin, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; council questions and responses at council meeting, Sept. 8, 2025.","Captain Holguin told the Artesia City Council the city saw a 36% reduction in Part 1 crimes year-to-date compared with the same period in 2024 and described new programs — a virtual deputy service, SORT online reporting and a FAST transport pilot — meant to keep deputies on patrol.","actionData","errors"]

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