ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ramoso called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, and Taj
Absent: Councilmember Trevino
staff Present: Interim City Manager Egan, Deputy City Manager Burke, City Clerk Sanchez Administrative Secretary Alderete, Special Projects Manager Lee, Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra, Finance Manager Murguia, and City Attorney Nguyen.
INVOCATION
Pandit Vinod Dave delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Daniel Holguin, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A MOTION to approve the agenda was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments could be provided for items listed on the special agenda, in person or submitted by email to publiccomments @ cityofartesia.us by leaving a voicemail at (562) 865- 262, extension 200 before 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting and read until the time limit of three minutes was reached.
Margaret Saito, Harold Durbin, Marcia Durbin, Bill Zyisrta, Heath Durbin, Harry Durbin, Patricia Dixon, Heidi Lucero, and Nick Brown provided public comments on items not listed on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmembers Taj, Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Mayor Ramoso provided comments.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Prociamations were made for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Gun Violence Awareness Day. Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Spring Beautification Award Program Winners, Frank and Lucia Martins, John Oudyk, and Maria and Nemesio Sousa.
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
Captain Daniel Holguin, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided updates on public safety in Artesia. Councilmembers Taj, Lima, Manalo, and Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
Executive Director, Yolanda Castro, SELACO Workforce Development Board provided updates on SELACO and job fair held in the City. Councilmembers Taj, Lima, Manalo, and Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 1-14)
Item numbers 2, 9, and 13 were pulled for discussion.
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-14, excluding items 2, 9, and 13 was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
1. WAIVING OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES LISTED ON AGENDA Motion: Waive further reading and introduction ordinance(s) as read by title.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE OF INFORMATIONAL REPORT REGARDING A CURRENT
VACANCY IN THE ARTESIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Action: Receive and file this informational report regarding a current vacancy in the Artesia Planning Commission.
4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 9, 2022 Motion: Approve City Council minutes as presented for May 9, 2022 - Special Meeting, and May 9, 2022 - Regular Meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER
Action: Receive and file this report.
6. APPROVAL OF CITY FINANCIAL REPORT - APRIL 2022
Action: Receive and file this report.
7. APPROVAL OF COUNCILMEMBER TREVINO'S APPOINTMENT OF A PRIVATE
SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES
COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Motion: Approve Councilmember Trevino's reappointment of Greg Uttecht to serve as a Private Sector Representative on the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board.
8. APPROVAL TO DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF POSITIONS SUBJECT TO THE POLITICAL
REFORM ACT
Motion: Direct Staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code, determine if amendments are necessary and prepare a Biennial Notice for City Council consideration on or before October 3, 2022.
10. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN &
CONE FOR PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING AND AUDITING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $45,000
Motion: Approve Professional Services Agreement between the City of Artesia and HdL Coren & Cone (HdL) for professional property tax consulting and auditing services in the amount not- to-exceed $45,000 over a five-year term.
11. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR
THE FOR THE CITYWIDE MITIGATE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
DEFICIENCIES PROJECT TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR EXTRA WORK IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to contract for construction services between the City of Artesia and Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Citywide Mitigate Pedestrian and Bicycle Deficiencies Project. The first Amendment authorizes the City Manager to approve payment for extra work for the project in an amount not-to-exceed 10 percent of the current contract price of $1,164,343.11.
12. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC. TO EXPAND
THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, INCREASE THE CONTRACT RATE, AND EXTEND THE
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF CITY MEDIANS, PLANTERS
FOUNTAINS, AND PORTIONS OF PARKS
Motion: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the maintenance services agreement between the City of Artesia and Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for the maintenance of city medians, planters, fountains, and portions of parks.
14. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (IT) SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND BREAIT SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000
Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, on the City Council's behalf, the attached professional services agreement for information technology (IT) services between the City of Artesia and BrealT Solutions (BrealT) from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for an amount not-to-exceed $60,000.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2. RECEIVE AND FILE OF INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S MOTTO SURVEY Interim City Manager Egan presented on the item. Deputy City Manager Burke provided information. Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
A MOTION to receive and file this report was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Taj
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
9. APPROVAL OF COVID-19 RETENTION BONUS POLICY FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-
TIME CITY EMPLOYEES
Interim City Manager Egan presented on item. Councilmembers Taj, Lima, Manalo, and Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
A MOTION to adopt the COVID-19 Retention Bonus Policy attached to this agenda report as attachment 1 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2883, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES) PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR Special Projects Manager Lee presented on the item. Interim City Manager Egan and City Attorney Nguyen provided responses. Margret Saito and Michelle Reed provided public comments. Councilmembers Lima provided questions and/or comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 22-2883, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) providing for the levy of the special tax for fiscal year 2022-23 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
STAFF REPORTS
15. CONSIDERATION TO REVOKE THE LARGE EVENT FACILITY USE PERMIT FROM US
ASIA BUSINESS FORUM TO HOLD AN INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022
Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra presented. Interim City Manager Egan, Finance Manager Murguia, and City Attorney Nguyen provided information. Kevin Kaul, Sangrit Misra, Chopin Chopra, Heath Durbin, and Michelle Reed provided public comments. Councilmembers Taj, Lima, Manalo, and Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
A MOTION to revoke the Facility Use Permit issued to US Asia Business Forum for an event at Artesia Park on August 13, 2022 was:
Moved: Manalo Seconded: Taj
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
16. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ASSESSMENT; AND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2885, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022- 2023 FISCAL YEAR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE CITY OF ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
Special Projects Manager Lee presented on the item. Mayor Ramoso opened the Public hearing. Margaret Saito provided public comment. Mayor Ramoso closed the public hearing.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 22-2885 confirming the diagram and assessment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and ordering the improvements in connection with the City of Artesia Street Lighting Maintenance District was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
17. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES; APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF ARTESIA AND CR&R INCORPORATED FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 REQUIREMENTS AND EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2884
ADOPTING RATES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR FIVE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022
Special Projects Manager Lee presented on the item. Interim City Manager Egan, and Julie Barreda, Regional Vice President, CRaR provided intormation. Mayor Ramoso opened the Public hearing. Margaret Saito, Ereilio Cardoso, Marcia Durbin, Michelle Reed, and Heath Durbin provided public comment. Mayor Ramoso closed the public hearing. Councilmembers Taj, Lima, Manalo, and Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
A MOTION to approve the First Amendment to the agreement between City of Artesia anc CR&R Incorporated for solid waste handling services and adopt Resolution No. 22-2884 (identified incorrectly as Resolution No. 28-2844 in the Agenda packet) adopting rates for solid waste collection services for a five-year period commencing on July 1, 2022 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: Trevino
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
INTERIM CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
Interim City Manager provided updates. Councilmembers Taj and Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmembers Taj, Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Mayor Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
Councilmember Taj did not attend meetings at public expense. Councilmember Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Mayor Ramoso attended meetings at public expense.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Uvalde Shooting Victims at 10:20 p.m.
Melissa Ramoso, Mayor
Attest:
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
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