ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA & REMOTE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION,
CALLE 15 # 279 X 38 Y 40, COL. CAMPESTRE, MERIDA, YUCATÁN, MEXICO
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ramoso called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Ramoso, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Manalo
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Egan, Deputy City Manager Burke, Acting City Clerk Alderete, Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez, Finance Manager Murguia, Special Projects Manager Lee, Contract Planner Lee, and Community Development Director Dor.
INVOCATION
Deacon Joseph Torres, Calvary Chapel Artesia delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Gardener, Artesia Branch of the L.A. County Library led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A MOTION to approve the agenda
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Ramoso ABSENT: Manalo
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- 6262, extension 200 before 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting and read until the time limit of three minutes was reached.
Margaret Saito, Heath Durbin, Harold Durbin, Marcia Durbin, and Venkatesh Koka provided public comments on items not listed on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmembers Trevino, Taj, Lima, and Mayor Ramoso provided comments.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presentations for the 2022 Scholarship Program Recipients: Tiffany Cheng from Whitney High School, Danielle Reyes of Whitney High School, John Mark de La Pena from Cerritos High School, Ariana Mora of Gahr High School, and Lauren Natividad of Cerritos High School.
Proclamations were made for Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation, and Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day Proclamation. Presentation for Wendy Hernandez was taken to the August City Council meeting.
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
Robert Gardener, Community Library Manager, L.A. County Library provided updates on the Artesia Branch.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-7)
Item numbers 1, 4, 5, and 6 were pulled for discussion.
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-7, excluding items 1, 4, 5, and 6 was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Ramoso ABSENT: Manalo
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
2. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS DUE TO THE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO Action: Approve the findings to allow the continuation of teleconference meetings due to the continued public health emergency.
3. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER
Action: Receive and file this report.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2889, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR
WHICH THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA IS ELIGIBLE
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 22-2889, authorizing the submittal of applications for all CalRecycle grants and payment programs for which the City is eligible.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVING OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES LISTED ON AGENDA Margaret Saito provided public comment.
A MOTION to waive further reading and introduction ordinance s) as read by title was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Ramoso ABSENT: Manalo
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
4. APPROVAL OF CITY FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 2022
Councilmember Trevino asked questions. Finance Manager Murguia and Interim City Manager Egan provided responses.
A MOTION to Receive and file this report was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Ramoso ABSENT: Manalo
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
5. RECEIVE AND FILE OF REPORT REGARDING COUNCILMEMBER APPOINTMENT TO
ARTESIA PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilmember Lima introduced his appointment to the Planning Commissioner, Carl Fonseca and Mayor Ramoso administered the Oath of Office. The item was received and filed. 6 APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $60,000 Deputy City Manager Burke presented on the item. Ken Hira, President of Kosmont & Associates, Inc. was introduced and he shared the company's approach to Economic Development. Councilmembers Taj, Lima, and Ramoso provided questions and/or comments.
A MOTION to approve the professional services agreement between the City of Artesia and Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for professional real estate and economic development consulting in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Ramoso ABSENT: Manalo
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
8. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-927, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 1 (GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND WASTE MATERIALS) OF CHAPTER 2 (SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING) OF TITLE 6 (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SENATE BILL 1383 AND RELATING TO DELINQUENT
SOLID WASTE CHARGES
Special Projects Manager Lee presented on the item. Interim City Manager Egan provided information. MJ Durbin provided public comment. Councilmembers Trevino, Taj, Lima, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 22-927, an ordinance of the City Council of Artesia, California, amending Article 1 (Garbage, Rubbish, and Waste Materials) of Chapter 2 (Solid Waste and Recycling) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the Artesia
Municipal Code establishing mandatory organic waste disposal reduction requirements under Senate Bill 1383 and relating to delinquent solid waste charges was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Ramoso ABSENT: Manalo
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-0-1-0
PUBLIC HEARING
9. AFFIRMATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 2021-27 REGARDING A DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 30-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 11504 ARTESIA
BOULEVARD IN THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE AND
ADOPTION OF ADDENDUM TO THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC
PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83622 TO ALLOW A PROPOSED 30-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT TO BE SUBDIVIDED FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD
CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN'S (ABCSP) BUILDING STEP BACK REQUIREMENTS,
AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS COVERED BY THE APPROVED ADDENDUM
TO THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR THE
ARTESIA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AT 11504 ARTESIA
BOULEVARD WITHIN THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE.
Contract Planner Lee presented on item on behalf of Contract Planner Bashmakian; Brian Geis, Project Manager with Brandywine Homes, and Alex Hernandez, President of Brandywine Homes. Interim City Manager Egan provided information. Mayor Ramoso opened the public hearing. Public comment submitted via email by Tia Dealy was read. Margaret Saito, Harold Durbin, Heath Durbin, and Venkatesh Koka provided public comments. Mayor Ramoso closed the public hearing. Councilmembers Trevino, Taj, Lima, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 22-2892, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia approving tentative tract map no. 83622 to allow a 30-unit residential townhome development to be subdivided for condominium purposes and finding that the project is covered by the approval addendum to the mitigated negative declaration previously approved for the Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for real property located at 11504 Artesia Boulevard (assessor parcel nos. 7035-005-042 & 7035-005-043), (case no.2021-27); introduction of Ordinance No. 22-928, an ordinance of the City of Artesia, California amending the Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan concerning building step back requirements and finding that the project is covered by the approved addendum to the mitigated negative declaration previously approved for the Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), (case no. 2021-27); and affirm the Planning Commission's approval of case no. 2021-27, a design review application to construct a 30-unit residential townhouse development located at 11504 Artesia Boulevard in the Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Zone and adoption of addendum to the mitigated negative declaration previously approved for the Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Moved: Taj | Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Ramoso ABSENT: Manalo
NOES: Lima L ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 3-1-1-0
INTERIM CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
Interim City Manager Egan did not have updates, but provided responses to Councilmember questions.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmembers Trevino, Taj, Lima, and Mayor Ramoso provided comments.
Councilmembers Trevino attended meetings at public expense. Councilmembers Taj, Lima, and Mayor Ramoso did not attend meetings at public expense.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Melissa Ramoso, Mayor
Attest:
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk