ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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, Taj, and Trevino Staff Present: Interim City Manager Egan, Deputy City Manager Burke, Acting City Clerk Alderete, City Attorney Nguyen, Finance Manager Murguia, Special Projects Manager Lee, Community Development Director Dor, Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra, and Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez.
INVOCATION
Elder Larry Carlton, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Gia Khan, Artesia Beautification and Maintenance Commission led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A MOTION to approve the agenda was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments could be provided for items listed on the special agenda, in person or submitted by email to [email protected] by leaving a voicemail at (562) 865 5262, extension 200 before 2:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting and read until the time limit o three minutes was reached.
Margaret Saito provided public comments on items not listed on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of recognition were presented to Deputy Anthony Campise, and James Stout I!!.
Proclamations were made posthumously to Patricia "Patty" Castaneda, and for National Preparedness Month, and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
Julie Barreda, Regional Vice President, CR&R presented information on SB1383 program updates. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-18)
Item numbers 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, and 17 were pulled for discussion.
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-18, excluding items 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, and 17 was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
1. WAIVING OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES LISTED ON AGENDA Motion: Waive further reading and introduction ordinance(s) as read by title.
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.
4. APPROVAL OF CITY FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 2022
Action: Receive and file this report.
5. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE POSITION SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO MAKE CHANGES REGARDING POSITIONS ALLOCATED TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2895, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, , REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-2888, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE SALaRY
SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS); AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REVISED CITY-WIDE
SALARY SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS)
Motion: Approval of an amendment to the position summary for fiscal year 2022-23 to make changes regarding positions allocated to the Finance Department; and adoption of Resolution No. 22-2895, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, repealing Resolution No. 22-2888, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, approving and adopting a city-wide salary schedule as required by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS); and approving and adopting a revised city-wide salary schedule as required by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS)
6. REPEAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2860, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING ALI TAJ AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 18 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO ACT IN THE PLACE OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2897, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING ALI TAJ AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2, 18, AND 19 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
TO ACT IN THE PLACE OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE ARTESIA CITY Motion: Repeal of Resolution No. 22-2860, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, designating Ali Taj as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 18 of Los Angeles County to act in the place of the presiding officer of the Artesia City Council; and adoption of resolution no. 22-2897, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, designating Ali Taj as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District Nos. 2, 18, and 19 of Los Angeles County to act in the place of the presiding officer of the Artesia City Council.
9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE ALBERT O. LITTLE COMMUNITY CENTER
NETWORK CABLING PROJECT BETWEEN CITY OF ARTESIA AND WEST COAST CABLE, INC., FOR THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $17,547.00
Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager execute the agreement for the Albert O. Little Community Center Network Cabling Project between the City of Artesia and West Coast Cable, Inc. for the amount not-to-exceed $17,547.00
10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF WESTRIDGE COMMERCIAL INC. STANDARD
LEASE FORM FOR USE AT THE ARTESIA TOWNE CENTER (ATC)
Motion: Approve the form lease to be used by Westridge Commercial Inc. in their negotiations and management of leases at the Artesia Towne Center in compliance with the Artesia Municipal Code.
12. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS AND EVENT RENTALS, INC. FOR EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 2022
INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR AND DIVERSITY FESTIVAL IN THE AMOUNT OF Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Ramirez Productions and Event Rental Productions, Inc. for equipment rental and event production services for the 2022 International Street Fair and Diversity Festival in the amount of $52,744.
13. APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF A
PORTION OF PIONEER BOULEVARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ARTESIA City Council Minutes
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INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR AND DIVERSITY FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2894,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A HIGHWAY PERMIT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF PIONEER BOULEVARD BETWEEN 183RD STREET AND 187TH STREET, PURSUANT TO VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101(E) IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ARTESIA INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR AND DIVERSITY FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 22-2894, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, approving a highway permit for the temporary closure of a portion of Pioneer Boulevard between 183d Street and 187' Street, pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) in connection with the Artesia International Street Fair and Diversity Festival to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, and making a determination of exemption under CEQA.
16. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2896, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 16-CDBG-11132 FOR THE 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 22-2896, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California approving amendments to extend the term of the agreement and expenditure deadline for grant agreement no. 16-CDBG-11132 for the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program until March 31, 2023.
18. TRANSMITTAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Action: Receive and file this report.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (7, 8, 11, 14, 15, and 17)
7. APPROVAL OF THE 2022 CITY OF ARTESIA LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez presented on item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve the City of Artesia Local Roadway Safety Plan was:
Moved: Manalo Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE
PLANNING MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $80,000
Deputy City Manager Burke presented on item. Interim City Manager Egan provided information.
Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services Management Services to assistant the Community Development Department for the not-to agreement between the City of Artesia and Willdan Engineering to provide Planning exceed amount of $80,000 was:
Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso | ABSENT: None NOES: None
L ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
11. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ARTESIA AND HDL COMPANIES FOR CANNABIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $94,700
on the item. Margaret Saito provided public comment. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Deputy City Manager Burke presented on item. Interim City Manager Egan provided information Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve the professional services agreement between the City of Artesia and HdL Companies (HdL) for cannabis management services in an amount not-to-exceed $94,700 was:
Moved: Taj _ Seconded: Manalo
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AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MASTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR
THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PORTION
OF THE WAB PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Special Projects Manager Lee presented on the item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to conditionally approve and authorize the City Manager, subject to legal counsel review, the master cooperative agreement for the design, construction and operation and maintenance of a portion of the WAB project between the City of Artesia and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was:
Moved: Tai Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
15. AFFIRMATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 2022-12
REGARDING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW CATERING SERVICES, INCLUDING A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, WITHIN AN EXISTING ONE-STORY, 12,197 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 17004 ALBURTIS AVENUE IN THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF A CLASS 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19, SECTION 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) THE CEQA
GUIDELINES
Community Development Manager Dor presented on item. Interim City Manager Egan provided information. Jonathan Matson, the Architect for project provided information. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, and Taj asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to continue the item to the October meeting was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CITY-WIDE SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT AND TRIP HAZARD REMEDIATION IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $53,000 BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ARTESIA AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRECISION CONCRETE, INC Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez presented on item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, and Taj asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement for city-wide sidewalk assessment and trip hazard remediation in an mount not-to-exceed $53,000 between the City of Artesia and Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Taj
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
PUBLIC HEARING
19. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22- 930, ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 3 AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 5 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING ADULT-USE CANNABIS BUSINESSES AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19, SECTION 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES; AND CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-929, AMENDING THE ARTESIA ZONING CODE (TITLE 9) TO PERMIT CANNABIS RETAIL SALES WITHIN CERTAIN ZONES
WITHIN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19, SECTION 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) OF
THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Deputy City Manager Burke presented on item. Interim City Manager Egan and City Attorney Nguyen provided information. Mayor Ramoso opened the public hearing. Margaret Saito and Dan City Council Minutes
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Rocha provided public comment. Mayor Ramoso closed the public hearing. Mayor Ramoso, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 22-930, adding article 8 to chapter 2 of title 3 and amending various sections of chapter 21 of title 5 of the Artesia Municipal Code regarding adult-use cannabis businesses and making a determination of an exemption from CEQA pursuant to article 19, section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines; and Ordinance No. 22-929, amending the Artesia zoning code (title 9) to permit cannabis retail sales within certain zones within the City of Artesia and making a determination of an exemption from CEQA pursuant to article 19, section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines was:
Moved: Taj
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: Lima
The motion carried 4-0-0-1
INTERIM CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
Interim City Manager Egan provided updates. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Councilmember Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino provided comments. Interim Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez and Deputy City Manager Burke provided updates.
Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Trevino, and Lima attended meetings at public expense. Councilmember Taj did not attend meetings at public expense.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ramoso allowed Elizalde Buendia to provide public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Patty Castaneda, Marius Lakeman, Mike Candelaria, and Vic Norcia at 9:56 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
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