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THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA <br />18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA 90701 <br />Telephone 562 / 865-6262 <br />FAX 562 / 865-6240 <br />"Service Builds Tomorrow's Progress" <br />May 6, 2022 <br />Mayor and Members of City Council <br />City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza <br />Santa Ana, CA 92702 <br />RE: Artesia's New Ordinance to Deter Catalytic Converter Theft <br />Mayor and City Council: <br />The City of Artesia has suffered a surge in thefts of catalytic converters over the past year, much <br />like most cities in California. The Artesia City Council sought a way to effectively address this <br />huge public safety concern in our community, as there is no State or Federal legislation supporting <br />law enforcement, in the conviction of individuals found in possession of uninstalled converters. <br />Our City Council recently amended the Artesia Municipal Code by adding a chapter to make the <br />possession of an uninstalled catalytic converter unlawful. The new Ordinance will also make it <br />illegal to knowingly falsify information or documentation intended to show valid proof of ownership <br />of an uninstalled catalytic converter. The amendment to the Code will give our law enforcement <br />officers the necessary tools to begin prosecuting these types of crimes in our community <br />beginning May 14. Each of these offenses will constitute as separate violations and will be treated <br />as misdemeanors in Artesia, subject to a punishable fine of $1,000 dollars or by jail time for up to <br />six months, or both. <br />Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem in Los Angeles County and our State. I am sharing <br />the steps taken by our City Council and our new Ordinance, to encourage other cities to take <br />similar action to help protect the property of our citizens. Let's work together to restore safety in <br />our neighborhoods, and hold those that chose to violate the personal property of others <br />accountable. My colleagues and I, are committed to collaborating with cities in the region to <br />address this issue. Please feel free to contact me via email at mram oso aD-cityofartesia.us, or by <br />calling Artesia City Hall at 562-865-6262. <br />Sincerely, <br />Melissfi Ramoso <br />Mayor <br />End: Ordinance No. 22-922 <br />CC: Artesia City Council <br />Mike Egan, Interim City Manager <br />