{
  "title": "Artesia Watch — research edition",
  "reviewed": "2026-10-21",
  "updated": "2026-10-23",
  "live": false,
  "limitations": "Selected primary-source records. Project schedules are projections; fiscal-year allocations are not verified expenditure. No individual roll-call votes inferred.",
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "southeast-gateway",
      "title": "Southeast Gateway Line: official Metro project record",
      "url": "https://www.metro.net/projects/southeastgateway/",
      "agency": "Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority",
      "period": "Project information reviewed October 21, 2026",
      "note": "Metro lists the project in design, with an estimated 2035 completion. The future line and Pioneer Station are not current rail service.",
      "category": "Projects"
    },
    {
      "id": "compton-station",
      "title": "Artesia Station transit-oriented development in Compton",
      "url": "https://www.comptoncity.org/departments/community-development/projects/artesia-station-tod",
      "agency": "City of Compton",
      "period": "City planning project page",
      "note": "The existing A Line Artesia station is in Compton; it should not be confused with the future Pioneer Station in the City of Artesia.",
      "category": "Planning"
    },
    {
      "id": "council",
      "title": "City Council: members, terms and responsibilities",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/114/City-Council",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Council roster checked October 21, 2026",
      "note": "The main Council page supplies current titles. Some linked biographies retain older titles.",
      "category": "Government"
    },
    {
      "id": "agendas",
      "title": "Agendas, minutes and public participation",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/326/Agendas-Minutes",
      "agency": "City of Artesia / AgendaLink",
      "period": "Current meeting portal",
      "note": "Read the posted agenda for the actual location, remote access information and any changes. Earlier archives cover meetings before September 2024.",
      "category": "Meetings"
    },
    {
      "id": "schedule",
      "title": "2026 City Council regular meeting schedule",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/DocumentCenter/View/8966/CC-Locations",
      "agency": "City Clerk, City of Artesia",
      "period": "2026 calendar · checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Remaining 2026 regular meetings: November 9 and December 14, at 7 p.m. Meetings may be held in the Council Chamber (18747 Clarkdale Avenue) or the Albert O. Little Community Center (18750 Clarkdale Avenue); the agenda controls.",
      "category": "Meetings"
    },
    {
      "id": "election",
      "title": "2026 election information and certified candidate list",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1618/2026-Election-Information",
      "agency": "City Clerk, City of Artesia",
      "period": "November 3, 2026 election · checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Three four-year Council seats and five certified candidates, with candidate-supplied contact details. Vote centers open October 24 for 11 days; Artesia sites are listed as to be determined by the County.",
      "category": "Elections"
    },
    {
      "id": "budget",
      "title": "Adopted budgets and midyear adjustments",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/521/Budget",
      "agency": "Finance Department, City of Artesia",
      "period": "FY2026–27 and earlier fiscal years",
      "note": "Confirms adoption of FY2026–27 on June 8, 2026. This site does not infer a citywide total from an incomplete document extract.",
      "category": "Money"
    },
    {
      "id": "cip",
      "title": "Capital Improvement Program: project costs and status",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1630/Capital-Improvement-Program",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "City snapshot updated July 8, 2026",
      "note": "FY2027 capital costs are fiscal-year allocations, not necessarily lifetime project costs. Status labels reflect this dated snapshot.",
      "category": "Projects"
    },
    {
      "id": "garden",
      "title": "Artesia Botanical Garden: scope, grants and timeline",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1611/Artesia-Botanical-Garden",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Projected construction November 2026–November 2027",
      "note": "The City reports $7 million in awarded grants. The December 2027 opening is explicitly tentative.",
      "category": "Projects"
    },
    {
      "id": "padelford",
      "title": "A.J. Padelford Park expansion",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1610/AJ-Padelford-Park-Expansion",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Multiyear acquisition and park expansion",
      "note": "Describes voluntary purchases, grant awards and projected phases. Future amenities depend on funding.",
      "category": "Projects"
    },
    {
      "id": "traffic",
      "title": "Highway safety and traffic-calming improvements",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1627/Highway-Safety-Improvement-Program-and-T",
      "agency": "Public Works, City of Artesia",
      "period": "Published 2026 project schedule",
      "note": "Includes a $1,394,087 project budget and crossings at 14 locations. Published construction dates are planned milestones.",
      "category": "Projects"
    },
    {
      "id": "downtown",
      "title": "Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and environmental documents",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/522/Artesia-Downtown-Specific-Plan",
      "agency": "Community Development, City of Artesia",
      "period": "Adopted in 2025",
      "note": "Distinguishes the July 14 environmental resolution and first reading from the August 11 ordinance adoption.",
      "category": "Planning"
    },
    {
      "id": "april-summary",
      "title": "April 13, 2026 Council meeting recap",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/DocumentCenter/View/8848/April-13-2026-City-Council-Meeting-Summary",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "April 13, 2026",
      "note": "Official recap includes the Little India corridor designation. Consult the full agenda, video and minutes for meeting context.",
      "category": "Decisions"
    },
    {
      "id": "records",
      "title": "Request for public records: official submission form",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/FormCenter/CP-Consulting-Forms-2/Request-for-Public-Records-41",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current service",
      "note": "Submit to the City through its form. A response or determination is different from delivery of every requested record.",
      "category": "Records"
    },
    {
      "id": "transit",
      "title": "Artesia Transit: free electric bus and route map",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1563/Artesia-Bus-Schedule",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Published fixed-route service schedule",
      "note": "Free electric bus, Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., serving 12 stops approximately every 40–45 minutes. No service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day (checked October 23, 2026).",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "library",
      "title": "Artesia Library: hours, services and events",
      "url": "https://lacountylibrary.org/location/artesia-library/",
      "agency": "LA County Library",
      "period": "Current branch information",
      "note": "County-operated library at 18801 Elaine Avenue. Check holiday closures and current events with the branch.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "planning",
      "title": "Planning Commission: meetings and membership",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/230/Planning-Commission",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current commission page",
      "note": "Regular schedule is the third Tuesday at 7 p.m.; verify the posted agenda before attending.",
      "category": "Meetings"
    },
    {
      "id": "clerk",
      "title": "City Clerk: records and meeting contact",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/m/directory/department?did=8",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current staff directory",
      "note": "Names Jennifer Alderete as City Clerk and point of contact for public records. Use her listed individual email for direct contact.",
      "category": "Records"
    },
    {
      "id": "directory",
      "title": "City staff and department directory",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/m/directory",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current directory",
      "note": "Department extensions and staff responsibilities can change. Call the main number if a listed extension does not connect.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "public-safety",
      "title": "Public safety: sheriff and fire service contacts",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/274/Public-Safety",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current public safety services",
      "note": "Artesia contracts with LA County for sheriff and fire services. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "city-hall",
      "title": "City contacts, office hours and closure calendar",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/302/City-Contacts-Hours",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "2026 office calendar · checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. City Hall closes on alternating Fridays, shown on the City’s 2026 calendar image. Check it before making a trip.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "community-development",
      "title": "Community Development: planning, building and housing",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/336/Community-Development",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current department services",
      "note": "Links to development documents and identifies the department responsible for permits, planning and housing programs.",
      "category": "Planning"
    },
    {
      "id": "report-concern",
      "title": "RequestTracker: report a maintenance or neighborhood concern",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/RequestTracker.aspx",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current service portal",
      "note": "Includes sidewalk repairs, graffiti, trees, drainage, traffic signals and code concerns. This is not an emergency dispatch service.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "parks",
      "title": "Parks and Recreation: facilities and contacts",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/m/directory/department?did=12",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current facility directory",
      "note": "Lists Artesia Park, Albert O. Little Community Center and A.J. Padelford Park. Confirm program schedules with staff.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "senior-services",
      "title": "Senior services: food, referrals and transportation",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/188/Senior-Services",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current services hub",
      "note": "Provides routes to food and health assistance, information and referrals, and transportation support.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "business",
      "title": "Business licenses: applications, renewals and help",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1573/Businesses-and-Commerce",
      "agency": "City of Artesia / HdL",
      "period": "Current business services",
      "note": "Official application links and licensing support. Contact HdL for questions about a particular business account.",
      "category": "Business"
    },
    {
      "id": "waste",
      "title": "Solid waste, recycling and bulky-item collection",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/317/Solid-Waste-Recycling-Services",
      "agency": "City of Artesia / CR&R",
      "period": "Current residential services",
      "note": "The City lists CR&R account assistance and bulky-item pickup guidance. Confirm eligibility and arrangements with the provider.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "community-resources",
      "title": "Housing, food and community assistance resources",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/346/Community-Resources",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current resource directory",
      "note": "Links to outreach, housing and food assistance partners. Providers determine current eligibility and availability.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "schools",
      "title": "ABC Unified School District",
      "url": "https://www.abcusd.us/",
      "agency": "ABC Unified School District",
      "period": "Current district information",
      "note": "School enrollment and Board of Education matters belong to the school district, a separate agency from City Council.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "bids",
      "title": "City bids, proposals and contracting opportunities",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/Bids.aspx",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Live procurement listings",
      "note": "Read the complete solicitation and addenda. A listing marked open may still display an elapsed deadline.",
      "category": "Money"
    },
    {
      "id": "videos",
      "title": "City Council meeting video archive and livestream",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/241/City-Council-Meetings-Video",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current and archived meetings",
      "note": "Use alongside agendas and approved minutes. A video recording does not replace the official action record.",
      "category": "Meetings"
    },
    {
      "id": "restroom-bid",
      "title": "Artesia Park restroom renovation: bid 2026-009",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/bids.aspx?bidID=58",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Published September 18, 2026",
      "note": "Posted closing time is October 26, 2026 at 3 p.m. Verify amendments and submission requirements in the linked bid portal.",
      "category": "Projects"
    },
    {
      "id": "utilities",
      "title": "Utility providers: electricity, gas and water contacts",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/190/Utility-Providers",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current provider directory",
      "note": "Lists SCE, SoCalGas, CR&R and four water providers: Golden State Water, Liberty Utilities, LA County Public Works and Norwalk Water. A postal Artesia address does not identify a single water utility.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "artesia-park",
      "title": "Artesia Park: facilities and amenities",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/372/Artesia-Park",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current park page",
      "note": "Lists sports fields, courts, a multipurpose mini-pitch, playground and picnic facilities at 18750 Clarkdale Avenue.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "baber-park",
      "title": "Baber Park: neighborhood recreation",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/374/Baber-Park",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current park page",
      "note": "Neighborhood park at 17189 Baber Avenue with playground, picnic tables and a barbecue grill.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "padelford-park",
      "title": "A.J. Padelford Park: facilities and amenities",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/375/AJ-Padelford-Park",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current park page",
      "note": "Lists playgrounds, basketball, exercise equipment and a picnic shelter at 11870 169th Street.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "emergency-alerts",
      "title": "Emergency preparedness and Rave alert registration",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/347/Emergency-Preparedness",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current preparedness resources",
      "note": "Links to Rave Mobile Reverse 911 registration and emergency planning guides in English and Spanish.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "animal-licensing",
      "title": "Animal services and dog licensing FAQ",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/m/faq?cat=27",
      "agency": "City of Artesia / LA County Animal Care and Control",
      "period": "Current licensing information",
      "note": "The official FAQ provides dog-license guidance and lists LA County Animal Care and Control at 562-940-6898.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "parking",
      "title": "Parking permit program and district maps",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/270/Parking-Permit-Program",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Current program information",
      "note": "Includes residential district maps, application instructions and merchant parking information. Confirm current eligibility and rules before applying.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "recreation",
      "title": "Recreation registration and seasonal program catalog",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/127/Parks-Recreation",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "Fall 2026 and current registration catalog",
      "note": "Provides the official online registration link and the Artesian seasonal guide to classes, activities and programs.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "crr-residential",
      "title": "CR&R Artesia residential collection services",
      "url": "https://crrwasteservices.com/CityOfArtesia/Residential",
      "agency": "CR&R Environmental Services",
      "period": "Current residential service guide",
      "note": "Residential customers receive four free bulky-item pickups per calendar year, up to four items per pickup. Schedule collection with CR&R.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "lavote-vbm",
      "title": "How to vote by mail: return options and deadlines",
      "url": "https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/voting-options/vote-by-mail/how-to-vote-by-mail",
      "agency": "LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk",
      "period": "Checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days are counted. Return by mail without postage, at a drop box, or at any LA County vote center. Replacement ballots can be requested through October 27.",
      "category": "Elections"
    },
    {
      "id": "lavote-cvr",
      "title": "Conditional voter registration at any vote center",
      "url": "https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/voter-registration/conditional-voter-registration",
      "agency": "LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk",
      "period": "Checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Eligible residents who missed the registration deadline can register and vote at any County vote center during the 11-day voting period. The ballot is counted once the registration is verified.",
      "category": "Elections"
    },
    {
      "id": "lavote-language",
      "title": "Multilingual election services",
      "url": "https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/voter-education/multilingual-services-program",
      "agency": "LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk",
      "period": "Checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Election materials in English and 18 other languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino/Tagalog, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Telugu. Language hotline: 800-815-2666, option 3.",
      "category": "Elections"
    },
    {
      "id": "lavote-locator",
      "title": "Vote center and drop box locator",
      "url": "https://www.lavote.gov/locator",
      "agency": "LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk",
      "period": "November 3, 2026 election",
      "note": "The County publishes confirmed vote-center and drop-box locations and hours. The City lists Artesia vote-center sites as to be determined by the County.",
      "category": "Elections"
    },
    {
      "id": "211la",
      "title": "211 LA: food, housing, utility and senior assistance",
      "url": "https://211la.org/",
      "agency": "211 LA",
      "period": "Checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Available 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1 or 800-339-6993, with multilingual support and TTY access. Providers determine eligibility.",
      "category": "Community"
    },
    {
      "id": "988",
      "title": "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline",
      "url": "https://988lifeline.org/",
      "agency": "988 Lifeline",
      "period": "Checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Call or text 988, or chat online, 24/7. Spanish text and chat are available.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "sce-safety",
      "title": "SCE electrical safety, outages and downed lines",
      "url": "https://www.sce.com/outages-safety/stay-safe/electrical-safety",
      "agency": "Southern California Edison",
      "period": "Checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "Treat any downed line as energized: stay at least 100 feet away, call 911, then report it to SCE at 1-800-611-1911. The outage center lists current outages.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "socalgas-safety",
      "title": "SoCalGas: report a natural gas leak",
      "url": "https://www.socalgas.com/safety",
      "agency": "Southern California Gas Company",
      "period": "Checked October 23, 2026",
      "note": "If you smell gas, leave the area immediately and call 1-800-427-2200 from a safe location. Call 911 if the leak may endanger people or property.",
      "category": "Services"
    },
    {
      "id": "street-sweeping",
      "title": "Street sweeping zone map",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/DocumentCenter/View/3537/Street-Sweeping-Artesia-Map",
      "agency": "City of Artesia",
      "period": "City-hosted map file last modified March 2020",
      "note": "Shows sweeping zones by weekday and time window. The file is older than this edition; posted street signs and the City control.",
      "category": "Services"
    }
  ],
  "projects": [
    {
      "id": "southeast-gateway",
      "title": "Southeast Gateway Line & future Pioneer Station",
      "category": "Transportation",
      "amount": null,
      "amountLabel": "Regional Metro project",
      "status": "In design · Metro project page",
      "location": "Future Pioneer Station · Artesia",
      "summary": "A planned light rail connection from Slauson to Artesia would bring a new Pioneer Station to the city.",
      "details": [
        "Metro describes an approved 14.5-mile segment connecting the A Line at Slauson to a future Pioneer Station in Artesia. The project includes nine new light rail stations and a new infill station on the C Line at I-105.",
        "The official project page lists the current phase as design and estimated completion as 2035. That is a planning estimate, not an operating service or a guaranteed opening date.",
        "This is a regional Metro project. It is connected to the City’s adopted Downtown Specific Plan, but the rail project and the City’s land-use plan have different decision-makers, funding, and delivery milestones.",
        "Residents can contact Metro’s project team at sgl@metro.net or 213-922-6262 and use the official project page for work notices and public updates."
      ],
      "questions": [
        "What work notices affect Artesia streets, businesses, and access?",
        "How will future station access connect with local walking routes and bus service?",
        "Which funding and construction milestones support the estimated opening date?"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "southeast-gateway",
        "downtown"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "garden",
      "title": "Artesia Botanical Garden",
      "category": "Parks",
      "amount": 6350000,
      "amountLabel": "FY2027 capital costs",
      "status": "Pre-construction · July 2026",
      "location": "178th Street & Gridley Road",
      "summary": "A wooded property is planned to become a public garden with space for classes, gatherings and outdoor learning.",
      "details": [
        "The City purchased the 1.43-acre site in October 2019. Plans preserve existing trees and add native and drought-tolerant planting, a community room, pavilion, educational areas and outdoor gathering space.",
        "The project page reports $7 million in awarded grants from HUD, the California Natural Resources Agency and LA County park funding. Grant awards and the fiscal-year allocation above measure different things.",
        "The published schedule projects construction from November 2026 through November 2027 and a tentative opening in December 2027. These dates do not establish that construction has started."
      ],
      "questions": [
        "What is the awarded construction contract amount?",
        "How will nearby residents receive construction and access updates?",
        "What operating and maintenance funding will support the finished garden?"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "garden",
        "cip",
        "bids"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "padelford",
      "title": "A.J. Padelford Park expansion",
      "category": "Parks",
      "amount": 1204000,
      "amountLabel": "FY2027 capital costs",
      "status": "Pre-construction · July 2026",
      "location": "11870 169th Street · North Artesia",
      "summary": "A multiyear effort to expand neighborhood park space through voluntary acquisition of adjacent properties.",
      "details": [
        "The City describes gradual purchases from willing property owners at fair-market value established by independent appraisals. Acquired sites are intended to become additional open space.",
        "The project page reports $5.435 million in grant awards: $4.85 million from California State Parks and $585,000 through LA County Measure A. These are grant totals, separate from the annual capital figure.",
        "The published phases anticipate demolition and open-space work in 2026 and additional acquisition in 2027. New amenities, parking and further green space remain contingent on funding. The child development center relocation site is not yet identified on the project page."
      ],
      "questions": [
        "Which acquisition and demolition milestones have been completed?",
        "What is the plan for relocating the child development center?",
        "When will neighbors be asked to choose future amenities?"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "padelford",
        "cip"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "traffic",
      "title": "Safer crossings & traffic calming",
      "category": "Streets",
      "amount": 1394087,
      "amountLabel": "FY2027 capital costs",
      "status": "Pre-construction · July 2026",
      "location": "Selected crossings across Artesia",
      "summary": "Pavement work, rapid-flashing beacons and high-visibility crosswalks are planned at 14 locations.",
      "details": [
        "The Highway Safety Improvement Program and Traffic Calming Street Improvement Project aims to make pedestrians more visible and improve crossings. The project page also lists a $1,394,087 project budget.",
        "Published milestones anticipate final plan approval in July 2026 and construction beginning in September 2026. A planned date is not confirmation of field work or completion.",
        "Project questions can go to Andrew Perry in Public Works at aperry@cityofartesia.us or 562-865-6262 ext. 223."
      ],
      "questions": [
        "Which of the 14 crossings have been installed and activated?",
        "How will temporary pedestrian routes remain accessible?",
        "How will the City evaluate safety after installation?"
      ],
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        "traffic",
        "cip",
        "report-concern"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "water-tower",
      "title": "Artesia Water Tower improvements",
      "category": "Landmarks",
      "amount": 85000,
      "amountLabel": "FY2027 capital costs",
      "status": "In design · July 2026",
      "location": "Artesia Water Tower",
      "summary": "Cleaning and repainting are planned to maintain one of Artesia’s most recognizable landmarks.",
      "details": [
        "The capital program lists a power wash and new paint, funded by the General Fund, with a July 2025–June 2027 timeline.",
        "The displayed amount is an annual capital allocation. The reviewed source does not establish a final contract price or completed work."
      ],
      "questions": [
        "When will the maintenance contract be awarded?",
        "What is the final scope and completion date?",
        "How will long-term upkeep of the landmark be funded?"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "cip",
        "bids"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "restrooms",
      "title": "Artesia Park restroom replacement",
      "category": "Parks",
      "amount": 1384886,
      "amountLabel": "FY2027 capital costs",
      "status": "Bid notice published · September 2026",
      "location": "Artesia Park · near the playground",
      "summary": "A new restroom building is planned to replace the existing park facility serving families, sports and community events.",
      "details": [
        "The City’s September 2026 solicitation describes removal of the old structure and installation of a Romtec restroom building, plus abatement, concrete work and utility connections.",
        "The bid page lists October 26, 2026 at 3 p.m. as the closing time. Bidders should verify addenda in the official portal. A solicitation does not establish that a contract has been awarded.",
        "The capital program lists Development Impact Fees and Measure A funding. The annual allocation above is not a quoted construction contract."
      ],
      "questions": [
        "What is the awarded construction price and schedule?",
        "What temporary restroom access will be provided?",
        "How will construction affect playground and sports access?"
      ],
      "sourceIds": [
        "restroom-bid",
        "cip",
        "parks"
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    {
      "id": "downtown",
      "title": "Downtown Specific Plan",
      "category": "Planning",
      "amount": null,
      "amountLabel": "No verified capital total",
      "status": "Adopted · August 2025",
      "location": "Downtown Artesia",
      "summary": "The adopted plan guides downtown development as Artesia prepares for Metro’s Southeast Gateway Line.",
      "details": [
        "On July 14, 2025, Council adopted the environmental resolution and held the first reading of the plan ordinance. On August 11, it adopted the ordinance and related General Plan and Zoning Code amendments.",
        "The official page provides the adopted plan, environmental documents and earlier studies. Plan adoption does not establish approval, financing or completion of every future development.",
        "Residents and business owners can send planning questions to Planning@cityofartesia.us and review individual applications through the City’s agenda process."
      ],
      "questions": [
        "Which individual projects are moving from the plan to applications?",
        "How will walking routes, local businesses and access be supported?",
        "What additional public hearings are required for each proposal?"
      ],
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      "id": "city-hall",
      "title": "City Hall & general assistance",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Start here for city questions and department assistance. Open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., but closed on alternating Fridays. Check the closure calendar before visiting.",
      "address": "18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/302/City-Contacts-Hours",
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    {
      "id": "meetings",
      "title": "Council agendas & public comment",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Read the current agenda, find remote participation details, and learn how to speak at a public meeting.",
      "address": "Meeting location is listed on each agenda",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/326/Agendas-Minutes",
      "keywords": "agenda meeting zoom speak comment minutes"
    },
    {
      "id": "records",
      "title": "Request public records",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Describe the documents, dates and department you need using the City’s official form. Clerk contact: jalderete@cityofartesia.us.",
      "address": "18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-865-6262 ext. 230",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/FormCenter/CP-Consulting-Forms-2/Request-for-Public-Records-41",
      "keywords": "cpra foia documents clerk contract"
    },
    {
      "id": "report",
      "title": "Report a neighborhood concern",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Send graffiti, sidewalk, tree, drainage, traffic-signal or other maintenance concerns through the City’s RequestTracker.",
      "address": "Online service portal",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/RequestTracker.aspx",
      "keywords": "pothole graffiti sidewalk tree drainage flooding signal streetlight illegal dumping abandoned shopping cart"
    },
    {
      "id": "planning",
      "title": "Planning & development questions",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Ask about land use, development review, zoning and City planning documents before making changes to a property.",
      "address": "18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-865-6262 ext. 238 or 270",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/336/Community-Development",
      "keywords": "permit building zoning adu remodel addition fence"
    },
    {
      "id": "public-works",
      "title": "Public Works",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Contact the team responsible for streets, sidewalks and public facilities, or ask about a capital project.",
      "address": "18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-865-6262 ext. 248",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/m/directory/department?did=28",
      "keywords": "street road sidewalk construction"
    },
    {
      "id": "code",
      "title": "Code Enforcement",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Ask about property maintenance and code concerns. The City also accepts reports through its online service portal.",
      "address": "18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-865-6262 ext. 245",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/RequestTracker.aspx",
      "keywords": "neighbor property junk overgrown violation noise"
    },
    {
      "id": "street-sweeping",
      "title": "Street sweeping days",
      "category": "Transportation",
      "description": "Artesia is swept by zone, each on its own weekday and time window. Find your block on the City’s zone map; the map file dates from 2020, so posted street signs control.",
      "address": "Zone map for all City streets",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/DocumentCenter/View/3537/Street-Sweeping-Artesia-Map",
      "keywords": "sweeper parking ticket citation move car"
    },
    {
      "id": "library",
      "title": "Artesia Library",
      "category": "Library & schools",
      "description": "Books, computers, Wi-Fi, research help and programs for children, teens and adults. Check the branch calendar for events and closures.",
      "address": "18801 Elaine Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-865-6614",
      "url": "https://lacountylibrary.org/location/artesia-library/",
      "keywords": "wifi internet computer printing homework books"
    },
    {
      "id": "schools",
      "title": "ABC Unified School District",
      "category": "Library & schools",
      "description": "Find enrollment information, schools and Board of Education meetings. The district is a separate public agency from the City.",
      "address": "16700 Norwalk Boulevard, Cerritos, CA 90703",
      "phone": "562-926-5566",
      "url": "https://www.abcusd.us/",
      "keywords": "school enroll enrollment kids children district"
    },
    {
      "id": "parks",
      "title": "Parks & Recreation",
      "category": "Parks & recreation",
      "description": "Ask about classes, youth activities, facility rentals and current recreation registration.",
      "address": "18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-860-3361",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/m/directory/department?did=12",
      "keywords": "rental party room reserve community center"
    },
    {
      "id": "padelford",
      "title": "A.J. Padelford Park",
      "category": "Parks & recreation",
      "description": "North Artesia recreation with playgrounds for younger and older children, basketball, outdoor exercise equipment and a picnic shelter.",
      "address": "11870 169th Street, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-407-1723",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/375/AJ-Padelford-Park",
      "keywords": "playground basketball north artesia"
    },
    {
      "id": "seniors",
      "title": "Senior programs & assistance",
      "category": "Housing & support",
      "description": "Connect with food and health services, referrals and transportation assistance. Contact Parks & Recreation for current program details.",
      "address": "Albert O. Little Community Center, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue",
      "phone": "562-860-3361",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/188/Senior-Services",
      "keywords": "senior older adult elderly lunch"
    },
    {
      "id": "211la",
      "title": "211 LA: help with food, rent & bills",
      "category": "Housing & support",
      "description": "A 24/7 countywide line for food assistance, housing and eviction help, shelter, utility-bill assistance and older-adult support. Multilingual, with TTY access. Dial 2-1-1.",
      "address": "Phone, text and online search",
      "phone": "800-339-6993",
      "url": "https://211la.org/",
      "keywords": "food bank groceries rent eviction shelter homeless utility bill help assistance"
    },
    {
      "id": "dial-a-ride",
      "title": "Artesia Express Dial-A-Ride",
      "category": "Transportation",
      "description": "Free transportation for Artesia residents age 60 or older and residents with disabilities. Call Artesia Park at 562-860-3361 to arrange registration.",
      "address": "Registration assistance: 18750 Clarkdale Avenue",
      "phone": "877-356-1230",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/438/Dial-A-Ride",
      "keywords": "ride senior disability doctor appointment paratransit"
    },
    {
      "id": "transit",
      "title": "Free Artesia Transit electric bus",
      "category": "Transportation",
      "description": "Free fixed-route electric bus, Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Twelve stops are served approximately every 40–45 minutes. No service on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day.",
      "address": "Twelve pickup locations throughout Artesia",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1563/Artesia-Bus-Schedule",
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    },
    {
      "id": "sheriff",
      "title": "Lakewood Sheriff’s Station",
      "category": "Public safety",
      "description": "Non-emergency law enforcement for Artesia is provided through LA County. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.",
      "address": "5130 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712",
      "phone": "562-623-3500",
      "url": "https://lasd.org/lakewood/",
      "keywords": "police non-emergency crime report theft deputy"
    },
    {
      "id": "fire",
      "title": "LA County Fire Station 30",
      "category": "Public safety",
      "description": "The City lists Station 30 as its fire-service contact. Use this number for non-emergency inquiries; emergencies go to 911.",
      "address": "19030 Pioneer Boulevard, Cerritos, CA 90703",
      "phone": "562-865-3714",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/274/Public-Safety",
      "keywords": "fire paramedic smoke detector"
    },
    {
      "id": "988",
      "title": "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline",
      "category": "Public safety",
      "description": "Free, confidential support for a mental-health, suicide or substance-use crisis, for yourself or someone else. Call or text 988, or chat online, 24/7.",
      "address": "Call, text or chat",
      "phone": "988",
      "url": "https://988lifeline.org/",
      "keywords": "mental health suicide crisis depression anxiety substance"
    },
    {
      "id": "business",
      "title": "Business license support",
      "category": "Business",
      "description": "Apply, renew or ask about a business license through the City’s HdL service. Licensing help: artesia@hdlgov.com.",
      "address": "Online application and account services",
      "phone": "562-222-8742",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1573/Businesses-and-Commerce",
      "keywords": "business license renew start shop home business"
    },
    {
      "id": "bids",
      "title": "City contracting opportunities",
      "category": "Business",
      "description": "Find public solicitations, documents and bid deadlines. Read all amendments before preparing a submission.",
      "address": "Official City bid portal",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/Bids.aspx",
      "keywords": "bid rfp contract vendor procurement"
    },
    {
      "id": "waste",
      "title": "CR&R trash & bulky-item pickup",
      "category": "Utilities",
      "description": "Residential customers receive four free bulky-item pickups per calendar year, with up to four items per pickup. Schedule with CR&R before setting items out.",
      "address": "Collection at your service address",
      "phone": "877-944-4716",
      "url": "https://crrwasteservices.com/CityOfArtesia/Residential",
      "keywords": "trash garbage recycling bin couch sofa mattress furniture appliance bulky dump"
    },
    {
      "id": "utilities",
      "title": "Find your water provider",
      "category": "Utilities",
      "description": "Four different water providers serve parts of Artesia. Your bill names yours; otherwise call the providers listed in the water table below with your service address.",
      "address": "Provider depends on your service address",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/190/Utility-Providers",
      "keywords": "water bill leak golden state liberty park water norwalk county"
    },
    {
      "id": "sce",
      "title": "Power outage or downed line (SCE)",
      "category": "Utilities",
      "description": "Check or report an outage with Southern California Edison. For a downed line, stay at least 100 feet away and call 911 first, then report it to SCE.",
      "address": "Outage map and reporting online",
      "phone": "800-611-1911",
      "url": "https://www.sce.com/outages-safety/stay-safe/electrical-safety",
      "keywords": "electricity power outage blackout downed wire line edison"
    },
    {
      "id": "socalgas",
      "title": "Smell gas? (SoCalGas)",
      "category": "Utilities",
      "description": "Leave the area immediately. From a safe location, call SoCalGas. Call 911 if the leak may endanger people or property. Don’t use switches or anything that could spark.",
      "address": "Gas emergency line, 24/7",
      "phone": "800-427-2200",
      "url": "https://www.socalgas.com/safety",
      "keywords": "gas leak smell natural gas emergency"
    },
    {
      "id": "support",
      "title": "Housing, food & outreach resources",
      "category": "Housing & support",
      "description": "Use the City’s directory to reach housing prevention, homeless outreach and food assistance partners. Confirm availability with each provider.",
      "address": "City community resources directory",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/346/Community-Resources",
      "keywords": "homeless outreach housing food pantry"
    },
    {
      "id": "elections",
      "title": "Local election & voting information",
      "category": "Elections",
      "description": "Find the certified Council candidate list, ballot tracking and official county voting links for the November 3, 2026 election.",
      "address": "City Clerk, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue",
      "phone": "562-865-6262 ext. 230",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/1618/2026-Election-Information",
      "keywords": "vote ballot election register candidate"
    },
    {
      "id": "artesia-park",
      "title": "Artesia Park",
      "category": "Parks & recreation",
      "description": "Playground, picnic facilities, baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a multipurpose mini-pitch beside the community center.",
      "address": "18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-860-3361",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/372/Artesia-Park",
      "keywords": "playground tennis baseball softball soccer picnic"
    },
    {
      "id": "baber-park",
      "title": "Baber Park",
      "category": "Parks & recreation",
      "description": "A neighborhood spot for play and a picnic, with a playground, picnic tables and barbecue grill.",
      "address": "17189 Baber Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701",
      "phone": "562-860-3361",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/374/Baber-Park",
      "keywords": "playground picnic bbq barbecue"
    },
    {
      "id": "emergency-alerts",
      "title": "Emergency alerts & household preparedness",
      "category": "Public safety",
      "description": "Sign up for the City’s Rave Mobile Reverse 911 alerts and find emergency planning guides in English and Spanish.",
      "address": "Online alert registration and planning guides",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/347/Emergency-Preparedness",
      "keywords": "alert earthquake disaster prepare kit text notification"
    },
    {
      "id": "animal-licensing",
      "title": "Animal care & dog licensing",
      "category": "City services",
      "description": "Find dog-license guidance in the City’s official FAQ. Contact LA County Animal Care and Control for licensing and animal-care assistance.",
      "address": "LA County Animal Care and Control",
      "phone": "562-940-6898",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/m/faq?cat=27",
      "keywords": "dog cat pet license stray animal control loose"
    },
    {
      "id": "parking",
      "title": "Residential & merchant parking permits",
      "category": "Transportation",
      "description": "Check parking-district maps, eligibility and application instructions. The City also provides information for merchants and their employees.",
      "address": "City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue",
      "phone": "562-865-6262",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/270/Parking-Permit-Program",
      "keywords": "parking permit overnight street district"
    },
    {
      "id": "recreation",
      "title": "Register for recreation programs",
      "category": "Parks & recreation",
      "description": "Browse the official registration catalog and seasonal Artesian guide for classes, youth activities, sports and community programs.",
      "address": "Parks & Recreation, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue",
      "phone": "562-860-3361",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/127/Parks-Recreation",
      "keywords": "class sports youth camp register signup"
    }
  ],
  "waterProviders": [
    {
      "name": "Golden State Water Company",
      "phone": "800-999-4033",
      "url": "https://www.gswater.com/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Liberty Utilities (formerly Park Water)",
      "phone": "800-727-5987",
      "url": "https://libertyutilities.com/"
    },
    {
      "name": "LA County Public Works, Waterworks",
      "phone": "626-458-5100",
      "note": "Press 8",
      "url": "https://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/CustomerService/SignUp.aspx"
    },
    {
      "name": "Norwalk Water",
      "phone": "562-929-5766",
      "url": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/190/Utility-Providers"
    }
  ],
  "council": [
    {
      "name": "Rene Trevino",
      "role": "Mayor",
      "term": "2022–2026",
      "initials": "RT"
    },
    {
      "name": "Melissa Ramoso",
      "role": "Mayor Pro Tem",
      "term": "2022–2026",
      "initials": "MR"
    },
    {
      "name": "Monica Manalo",
      "role": "Councilmember",
      "term": "2024–2028",
      "initials": "MM"
    },
    {
      "name": "Zeel Ahir",
      "role": "Councilmember",
      "term": "2024–2028",
      "initials": "ZA"
    },
    {
      "name": "Ali Taj",
      "role": "Councilmember",
      "term": "2022–2026",
      "initials": "AT"
    }
  ],
  "candidates": [
    {
      "name": "Craig Francis",
      "incumbent": false,
      "phone": "562-246-9553",
      "email": "craigf4artesia@gmail.com"
    },
    {
      "name": "Melissa Ramoso",
      "incumbent": true,
      "phone": "562-301-2593",
      "email": "info@melissaramoso.com"
    },
    {
      "name": "Dan Rocha",
      "incumbent": false,
      "email": "dan@votedanrocha.com"
    },
    {
      "name": "Ali Taj",
      "incumbent": true,
      "phone": "714-200-7476"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rene J. Trevino",
      "incumbent": true,
      "phone": "562-842-7310",
      "email": "rtrevino@sccioffice.com"
    }
  ],
  "decisions": [
    {
      "date": "2026-06-08",
      "title": "FY2026–27 budget adopted",
      "summary": "The City’s budget page records adoption at the June 8 Council meeting. Use the budget documents to distinguish operating spending, restricted funds and capital allocations.",
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        "budget"
      ]
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-04-13",
      "title": "Little India corridor designated",
      "summary": "The official Council recap records a resolution designating Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd and 188th Streets as Little India.",
      "sourceIds": [
        "april-summary"
      ]
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-02-09",
      "title": "FY2025–26 midyear adjustments approved",
      "summary": "Council approved adjustments to the preceding fiscal-year budget. A midyear amendment should be read alongside the original adopted budget.",
      "sourceIds": [
        "budget"
      ]
    },
    {
      "date": "2025-08-11",
      "title": "Downtown plan ordinance adopted",
      "summary": "Council adopted the Downtown Specific Plan ordinance and amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code, following July’s environmental resolution and first reading.",
      "sourceIds": [
        "downtown"
      ]
    },
    {
      "date": "2025-07-14",
      "title": "Downtown environmental resolution approved",
      "summary": "Council adopted the Final Environmental Impact Report resolution and held the first reading of the Downtown Specific Plan ordinance.",
      "sourceIds": [
        "downtown"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "dates": [
    {
      "id": "vote-centers-open",
      "date": "2026-10-24",
      "end": "2026-11-03",
      "title": "Vote centers open for 11 days of voting",
      "detail": "Vote at any LA County vote center. Missed the registration deadline? Register and vote the same day there.",
      "category": "Election",
      "sourceIds": [
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        "lavote-cvr",
        "lavote-locator"
      ],
      "url": "vote.html#how-to-vote"
    },
    {
      "id": "restroom-bid",
      "date": "2026-10-26",
      "start": "2026-10-26T15:00:00-07:00",
      "title": "Artesia Park restroom bids close, 3 p.m.",
      "detail": "Bid 2026-009. Check addenda in the City’s bid portal.",
      "category": "Business",
      "sourceIds": [
        "restroom-bid"
      ],
      "url": "project-restrooms.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "replacement-ballot",
      "date": "2026-10-27",
      "title": "Last day to request a replacement mail ballot",
      "detail": "Lost or never received your ballot? Request one from LA County, or vote in person at any vote center.",
      "category": "Election",
      "sourceIds": [
        "lavote-vbm"
      ],
      "url": "vote.html#how-to-vote"
    },
    {
      "id": "election-day",
      "date": "2026-11-03",
      "title": "Election Day: vote centers open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.",
      "detail": "Mail ballots must be postmarked today. The Artesia Library drop box closes at 8 p.m.",
      "category": "Election",
      "sourceIds": [
        "election",
        "lavote-vbm"
      ],
      "url": "vote.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "council-2026-11",
      "date": "2026-11-09",
      "start": "2026-11-09T19:00:00-08:00",
      "title": "City Council regular meeting, 7 p.m.",
      "detail": "Confirm the agenda, location and remote access. Written comments are due by noon.",
      "category": "Meeting",
      "sourceIds": [
        "schedule",
        "agendas"
      ],
      "url": "council.html#participate"
    },
    {
      "id": "ballot-receipt",
      "date": "2026-11-10",
      "title": "Last day for postmarked mail ballots to arrive",
      "detail": "Ballots postmarked by November 3 and received within seven days are counted.",
      "category": "Election",
      "sourceIds": [
        "lavote-vbm"
      ],
      "url": "vote.html#how-to-vote"
    },
    {
      "id": "planning-2026-11",
      "date": "2026-11-17",
      "start": "2026-11-17T19:00:00-08:00",
      "title": "Planning Commission, 7 p.m. (regular schedule)",
      "detail": "The third Tuesday is the regular date. Check the posted agenda before attending.",
      "category": "Meeting",
      "sourceIds": [
        "planning",
        "agendas"
      ],
      "url": "council.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "transit-thanksgiving",
      "date": "2026-11-26",
      "title": "No Artesia Transit bus service (Thanksgiving)",
      "detail": "Service resumes on the next service day.",
      "category": "Service change",
      "sourceIds": [
        "transit"
      ],
      "url": "residents.html#transit"
    },
    {
      "id": "election-certified",
      "date": "2026-12-03",
      "title": "County certifies election results by this date",
      "detail": "Unofficial results are posted earlier at results.lavote.gov.",
      "category": "Election",
      "sourceIds": [
        "election"
      ],
      "url": "vote.html#results"
    },
    {
      "id": "council-2026-12",
      "date": "2026-12-14",
      "start": "2026-12-14T19:00:00-08:00",
      "title": "City Council regular meeting, 7 p.m.",
      "detail": "Confirm the agenda, location and remote access. Written comments are due by noon.",
      "category": "Meeting",
      "sourceIds": [
        "schedule",
        "agendas"
      ],
      "url": "council.html#participate"
    },
    {
      "id": "planning-2026-12",
      "date": "2026-12-15",
      "start": "2026-12-15T19:00:00-08:00",
      "title": "Planning Commission, 7 p.m. (regular schedule)",
      "detail": "The third Tuesday is the regular date. Check the posted agenda before attending.",
      "category": "Meeting",
      "sourceIds": [
        "planning",
        "agendas"
      ],
      "url": "council.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "transit-christmas",
      "date": "2026-12-25",
      "title": "No Artesia Transit bus service (Christmas Day)",
      "detail": "Service resumes on the next service day.",
      "category": "Service change",
      "sourceIds": [
        "transit"
      ],
      "url": "residents.html#transit"
    },
    {
      "id": "transit-new-year",
      "date": "2027-01-01",
      "title": "No Artesia Transit bus service (New Year’s Day)",
      "detail": "Service resumes on the next service day.",
      "category": "Service change",
      "sourceIds": [
        "transit"
      ],
      "url": "residents.html#transit"
    }
  ],
  "tasks": [
    {
      "id": "task-report",
      "title": "Report a pothole, graffiti or a broken sidewalk",
      "answer": "Use the City’s RequestTracker for non-emergency maintenance: graffiti, sidewalks, trees, drainage, traffic signals and code concerns.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "report",
        "code"
      ],
      "keywords": "pothole streetlight dumping"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-bulky",
      "title": "Get rid of a couch, mattress or appliance",
      "answer": "CR&R residential customers get four free bulky-item pickups per year, up to four items each. Schedule with CR&R before setting anything out.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "waste"
      ],
      "keywords": "furniture sofa trash"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-power",
      "title": "The power is out, or a line is down",
      "answer": "Check or report the outage with SCE. For a downed line, stay at least 100 feet away, call 911 first, then report it to SCE.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "sce"
      ],
      "keywords": "electricity outage"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-gas",
      "title": "I smell gas",
      "answer": "Leave right away. Don’t use switches, phones or anything that could spark until you are outside. From a safe place, call SoCalGas, and call 911 if anyone may be in danger.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "socalgas"
      ],
      "keywords": "leak"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-water",
      "title": "Which water company serves my home?",
      "answer": "Four providers serve parts of Artesia. Check the name on your water bill, or call a provider with your service address.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "utilities"
      ],
      "link": "residents.html#water",
      "keywords": "water bill"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-help",
      "title": "I need help with food, rent or a utility bill",
      "answer": "Dial 2-1-1 any time for countywide food, housing, shelter and bill-assistance referrals in several languages. The City’s directory lists local partners.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "211la",
        "support",
        "seniors"
      ],
      "keywords": "eviction homeless groceries"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-ride",
      "title": "I need a ride around town",
      "answer": "The Artesia Transit electric bus is free, Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Residents 60+ and residents with disabilities can register for free Dial-A-Ride.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "transit",
        "dial-a-ride"
      ],
      "keywords": "bus senior"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-sweeping",
      "title": "When is street sweeping on my block?",
      "answer": "Each zone is swept on its own weekday and time window. Find your street on the City’s zone map, and follow the posted signs.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "street-sweeping",
        "parking"
      ],
      "keywords": "parking ticket"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-alerts",
      "title": "Get emergency alerts on my phone",
      "answer": "Register for the City’s Rave Mobile Reverse 911 alerts and download a household plan in English or Spanish.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "emergency-alerts"
      ],
      "keywords": "earthquake"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-vote",
      "title": "Vote in the November 3 election",
      "answer": "Vote centers open October 24. You can still register and vote the same day at any vote center, or return your mail ballot at the library drop box.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "elections"
      ],
      "link": "vote.html#how-to-vote",
      "keywords": "ballot register"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-speak",
      "title": "Tell the City Council what I think",
      "answer": "Speak in person or remotely at a meeting for three minutes, or email a written comment before noon on meeting day.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "meetings"
      ],
      "link": "council.html#participate",
      "keywords": "comment"
    },
    {
      "id": "task-business",
      "title": "Start or renew a business license",
      "answer": "Apply or renew online through the City’s HdL licensing service; HdL answers account questions.",
      "resourceIds": [
        "business"
      ],
      "keywords": "shop permit"
    }
  ]
}