ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY OCTOBER 10, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ramoso called the meeting to order at 7:03 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, Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez, Finance Manger Murguia, Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra, Community Development Director Dor, Special Projects Manager Lee, Management Analyst NacionalesTafoya, Management Analyst Laquian, and Management Analyst Ramirez.
INVOCATION
Father Matthew Fernandez, Holy Family delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Ramos, LASD led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
reached.
Betty Lou Ormande, Nick Brown, Mike Dadabbon, Harold E. Durbin Cotton Candy Man (submitted a handout for Councilmembers), Margaret Saito, Lata Ahir, and Dr. J A Shah 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. Interim City Manager Egan, Deputy City Manager Burke, and Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra provided responses.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamations were presented for resentations tor Filipino American Historv Mont Proclamation, Hindu Heritage Month Proclamation, Breast Cancer Awareness Moni Proclamation, and Red Ribbon Week Proclamation.
Certificates of Recognition were made for Artesia Businesses owned by Filipino Americans were presented to the following businesses: Crispy House, Inc., 808 Local Hawaiian Grill, Cafe 86, Green Banana Leaf Restaurant, Jollibee, Dip The Art of Shabu Shabu, Sari Sari Store, Salo Salo Grill, Poke Etc Artesia, Gerry's Grill, L.A. Brisket, Pampanga's Bakery, Adlife Medical Supply, Alas Cargo, American Ranch & Seafood Market, Inc., Artesia Masonic Temple Association, Dylux Beauty Salon, Inc., Dr. Jose Cayetano I. Cadiz, DDS, Kiko's Lechon Manok, Lody's Styling Center Inc., Luisa & Son Bake & Café, Mr. Uniform, Nillys Neighborhood Burger Shop, The UPS Store 7305, Lucky Money, Inc., Marcelino Q. Sison. and Vikki Rae's Hair Studio. A Certificate was also presented for Diwali.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-9)
Item numbers 6, 7, and 8 were pulled for discussion.
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-9, excluding items 6,7, and 8 was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Lima
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 AB 361
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 - AUGUST 2022
Action: Receive and file this report.
5. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Action: Approve City Council minutes for the June 13, 2022 Special Meeting, June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting, June 21, 2022 Special Meeting, July 11, 2022 Special Meeting, July 11, 2022 Regular Meeting, August 11, 2022 Special Meeting, August 23, 2022 Special Meeting, September 6, 2022 Special Meeting, and September 9, 2022 Special Meeting.
9. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION
CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND OVERLAND, PACIFIC & CUTLER, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $34,000 FOR THE
ROSETON AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION PROJECT
Motion: Approve the professional service agreement for acquisition consulting services between the City of Artesia and Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $34,000 for the Roseton Avenue right-of-way Acquisition Project.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (6, 7, and 8)
6. 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) OF THE CEQA Interim City Manager provided the staff report. Mayor Ramoso, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve the 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) of the CEQA guidelines, pursuant to Artesia Municipal Code (AMC) Section 9-2.1707(a) was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Taj
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 FINDING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND 15061(B)(3); AND SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 FINDING THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND 15061(B)(3)
City Attorney Nguyen presented on the item and provided clarifications on item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments. Sarah Kazimi, and Margret Saito provided public comments.
This item was split into two motions:
A MOTION to approve second reading and adoption 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 finding that the ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b) 3) was:
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AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
A MOTION to substantively change by striking the local preference from scoring from 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 finding that the ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) and bring the ordinance back for first reading as soon as possible was:
Moved: Manalo Seconded: Taj
AYES: Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: Trevino, Ramoso ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 3-2-0-0
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2891, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 17-2677 AND APPROVING THE 2022 STREET SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN FOR PIONEER BOULEVARD BETWEEN 183RD AND 186TH STREETS, MODIFYING THE CITY OF ARTESIA DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN "E" OF THE PIONEER BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM 183RD TO 188TH STREETS, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez presented on the item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, and Taj asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 22-2891, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, repealing Resolution No. 17-2677 and approving the 2022 Street Signing and Striping for Pioneer Boulevard between 183d and 186th Streets, modifying the City of Artesia Downtown Revitalization Plan "E" of the Pioneer Boulevard Improvement Project from 183rd to 188 Streets, and making determination of exemption under CEQA was:
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
ORDINANCE
10. CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-931, ADDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 7 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TREE
PROTECTION WITH DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15304, 15307, AND 15308 Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya presented on the item. Deputy City Manager Burke provided information. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 22-931, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, adding chapter 4 (tree protection), of title public works) of the Artesia Municipal Code regarding tree protection was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
STAFF REPORTS
11. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2899, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1520 (AFSCME), COUNCIL 36 - MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS UNIT
Deputy City Manager Burke presented on item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 22-2899, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, adopting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Artesia and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1520 (AFSCME), Council 36 - Managers and Supervisors Unit was:
Moved: Taj | Seconded: Lima
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AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
12. REPEALING 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 CITY-WIDE SALARY SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS); AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2900, 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) FOR THE MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS UNIT; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2901, 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) FOR
THE RANK AND FILE UNIT
Finance Manager Murguia presented on item. Mayor Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to repealing 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 city- wide salary schedule as required by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS); and adoption of resolution no. 22-2900, 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) for the Managers and Supervisors Unit; and adoption of Resolution No. 22-2901, 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) for the rank and file unit was:
Moved: Tai Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2902, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PLAN AND
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE Interim City Manager Egan presented on item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adoption of Resolution No. 22-2902, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, establishing a compensation plan and salary schedule for unrepresented management employees of the City was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
14. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2903, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ALDO E. SCHINDLER AS CITY
MANAGER AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Interim City Manager Egan presented on item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve Resolution No. 22-2903, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, appointing Aldo E. Schindler as Manager and approve an employment agreement was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Taj
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
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15. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF LIGHT POLE BANNERS ON PIONEER BLVD. FROM 183RD TO 188TH STREETS TO CELEBRATE
DIWALI DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Deputy City Manager Burke presented on item. Interim City Manager Egan, and Parks, and Recreation Manager Guerra provided information. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve the purchase and installation of light pole banners on Pioneer Boulevard from 183rd to 188'h Streets to celebrate Diwali during the month of October, without soliciting donation funds to cover the cost was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Taj
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: Manalo ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-1-0-0
INTERIM CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
Interim City Manager Egan provided updates. Deputy City Manager Burke, and Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez provided information. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments. Special Projects Manager Lee provided information.
Councilmembers Taj attended a meeting at public expense. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Trevino, and Lima did not attended meetings at public expense.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:31 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
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