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JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE
ARTESIA, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
YOU MAY VIEW THIS MEETING LIVE OVER THE INTERNET AT
https://artesia.12milesout.com/livevideo
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION – RABBI MARK GOLDFARB, TEMPLE BETH OHR
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – PAUL DE MEDEIROS, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments received prior to the commencement of the meeting will be read and live comments will be heard at this time. Any public comments that cannot be heard within the next 20 minutes will be heard at the end of the meeting. If a member of the public submitted public comments on a Consent Calendar item, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and to hear the public comment on the Consent Calendar item at that time. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
This is the time for general comments, announcements, and requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers that may briefly be presented at this time.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. 2022 DONATE LIFE MONTH PROCLAMATION
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
2. 2022 AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
3. 2022 SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
4. 2022 RAMADAN MONTH PROCLAMATION
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
5. EARTH DAY PROCLAMATION
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
6. ADULT SCHOOL STUDENT RECOGNITION DAY PROCLAMATION
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (7) through (23) be acted on simultaneously in one vote unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion and/or action on the item. In the event a member of the City Council requests separate discussion on a Consent Calendar item, or the item is removed from the Consent Calendar to allow for public comments on the item to be read. The City Council will consider that item immediately following approval of the rest of the Consent Calendar.
7. WAIVING OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES LISTED ON AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
8. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 14, 2022
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
9. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
10. APPROVAL OF CITY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2022
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
11. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS DUE TO THE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO AB 361
STAFF REPORT
12. APPROVAL FOR MAYOR OR MAYOR PRO TEM TO SIGN A LETTER IN SUPPORT FOR A $180 MILLION STATE GENERAL FUND BUDGET REQUEST
TO SUPPORT LOCAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIC WASTE AND RECYCLING
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
13. APPROVAL OF A GRANT AWARD OF $500 TO THE ARTESIA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT PROGRAM
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
14. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND MARINA LANDSCAPE INC.
FOR HISTORICAL DISTRICT RECREATIONAL TRAILS PHASE III:
LANDSCAPING TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE EXTRA
WORK
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
15. APPROVAL OF A LARGE EVENT FACILITY USE PERMIT TO HOLD AN INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022 AT
ARTESIA PARK
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
16. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RALPH
ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITING SERVICES FOR THE CITY MANAGER POSITION IN AN AMOUNT OF $28,000
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
17. AFFIRMATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 2021-18 (RAISING CANE’S), A DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A ONESTORY, 3,267 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT WITH A 1,402 SQUARE FOOT OUTDOOR PATIO WITH A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM; AND (2) A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRIVE THROUGH LOCATED AT 18600 GRIDLEY ROAD IN THE COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF A CLASS 32, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332 (IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT) OF THE
CEQA GUIDELINES
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
18. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. ASA 22-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS IN ORDER TO REFUND
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISSOLVED ARTESIA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST RELATING THERETO, REQUESTING LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FOURTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT CONSOLIDATED
OVERSIGHT BOARD APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE REFUNDING
BONDS, REQUESTING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS BY THE OVERSIGHT
BOARD, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING
THERETO
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
19. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2871, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO RECORD NOTICES OF
COMPLETION FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 9204
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
20. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2870, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR THE 2020 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM – CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE
ROUND 1
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
21. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-920, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS UNDER SB9 AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF STATUTORY EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
22. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-922, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 24 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED) OF TITLE 5 (PUBLIC WELFARE) OF
THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
IN THE CITY
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
23. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-923, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING THE REGULAR MEETING LOCATIONS OF THE PARKS
AND RECREATION, PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONS
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
ORDINANCE
24. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-925, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 4 OF THE
ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FIREWORKS
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
25. PUBLIC HEARING; AND SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-924, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARTESIA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
DISCUSSION
26. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR CITY
ENTRY MONUMENT SIGNS
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
27. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT THAT THE PROPOSITION 218 NOTICE FOR A PROTEST HEARING BE MAILED FOR
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES RATES BY CR&R, INCORPORATED FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2022
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
28. INTERIM CITY MANAGER INFORMATION BRIEF
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
This is the time for Councilmembers to report on external boards and committee meetings attended and meetings attended at public expense. Additional general comments, announcements, and requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers may also be presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 9, 2022, AT 7:00 P.M.
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