ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ramoso called the meeting to order at 7:12 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 Public Works Manager Sanchez, Finance Manager Murguia, Special Projects Manager Lee, Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra, and Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya.
INVOCATION
Shia Mogaraby, of the Bahai Faith with the Lakewood Interfaith Council delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Lima led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments could be provided, in person or submitted by email to [email protected] by leaving a voicemail at (562) 865-6262, extension 200 before 2:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting and read until the time limit of three minutes was reached.
MD MIA, and Venkatesh Koka provided public comments on items not listed on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino provided comments.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
A certificate of recognition was presented to Filarmónica Do Artesia D.E.S and accepted by Conductor David Costa, Charles Smith and Katrina Garcia. A proclamation for LA vs. Hate 2022 United Against Hate was presented and accepted by Cynthia Chockalingan. A proclamation was presented for Veterans Day and Councilmember Lima accepted it along with Veteran Bryan Klarstrom. Proclamations were presented for Family Court Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness, Diabetes Awareness Month Proclamation, and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
Julie Barreda, Regional Vice President, CR&R presented a recycling update. Special Projects Manager Lee provided information. Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-12)
Item numbers 6, and 9 were pulled for discussion.
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-12, excluding items 6, and 12 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 - SEPTEMBER 2022
Action: Receive and file this report.
5. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Action: Approve the minutes for July 6, 2022 - Special Meeting, August 8, 2022 - Regular Meeting, September 12, 2022 - Special Meeting, September 12, 2022 - Regular Meeting, September 29, 2022 - Special Meeting, October 10, 2022 - Special Meeting, October 10, 2022 - Regular Meeting, and October 19, 2022 - Special Meeting.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-931, ADDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 7 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TREE PROTECTION AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15304, 15307, AND 15308
Motion: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-931, as read by title.
8. 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Action: Receive and file this report.
10. AFFIRMATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 2022-15
REGARDING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FENCED
OUTDOOR SEATING AREA FOR A RESTAURANT (PARATHA GRILL) TO ENCROACH A MAXIMUM OF 4 FEET (48 INCHES) INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (SIDEWALK) ON
THE WESTERLY SIDE OF PIONEER BOULEVARD WITHIN THE ARTESIA DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. THE MINIMUM REQUIRED CLEARANCE FOR OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS
WITHIN THE ARTESIA DOWNTOWN DISTRICT PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THIS SEGMENT OF PIONEER BOULEVARD IS 8 FEET AS REQUIRED BY AMC SECTION 9-
2.1357(K)(1) IN THE COMMERCIAL GENERAL (C-G) ZONE. MAKING A DETERMINATION
OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION Motion: Affirm the Planning Commission's approval of Case No. 2022-15 regarding a request for approval of a variance to allow a fenced outdoor seating area for a restaurant (Paratha Grill) to encroach a maximum of 4 feet (48 inches) into the public right-of-way (sidewalk) on the westerly side of Pioneer Boulevard within the Artesia Downtown District. the minimum required clearance for outdoor seating areas within the Artesia Downtown District public right-of-way along this segment of Pioneer Boulevard is 8 feet as required by AMC section 9-2.1357(k)(1) in the commercial general (c-g) zone. making a determination of exemption under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA guidelines section 15301.
11. APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND PCAM, LLC DBA PARKING
COMPANY OF AMERICA TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC BUS SERVICE
Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the first amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement between the City of Artesia and PCAM, LLC dba Parking Company of America to operate and maintain the City's electric bus.
12. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR NEW
COPIER EQUIPMENT AT CITY FACILITIES
Motion: Approve and authorize the City manager to sign and execute the lease agreement with CBE Office Solutions to provide new copy machines at City Hall, Albert O. Little Community Center, and AJ Padelford Park for an amount not-to-exceed $65,000.
6. 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) Deputy City Manager Burke presented on the item. Public comment was submitted via email and read for Bill Zylstra.
A MOTION to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-930, as read by title was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
9. RECEIVE AND FILE OF INFORMATIONAL REPORT REGARDING
IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE 2021 CITY OF ARTESIA PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND OTHER UPCOMING STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez presented on the item. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Councilmember Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
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A MOTION to receive and file this report was:
Moved: Ramoso Seconded: Taj
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
PUBLIC HEARING
13. CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 22-934U FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION, AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-932, WHICH BOTH AMEND ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 3 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST
THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND SERVICE BUSINESSES; AMEND ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 9 OF THE CITY'S ZONING
CODE TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ALLOW SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL USES BY
RIGHT IN SPECIFIED ZONES, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL GENERAL, COMMERCIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, SOUTH SPECIFIC PLAN, AND PIONEER SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS; REMOVE CERTAIN OCCUPANCY RESTRICTIONS ON SUCH USES; CLARIFY
THAT SUCH USES ARE SUBJECT TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX IN THOSE ZONES
OR SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS, INCLUDING THE SOUTH, PIONEER, AND ARTESIA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PLAN AREAS; SPECIFY REGULATIONS AND PARKING STANDARDS FOR GYMS; UPDATING THE ZONING CODE TO REFERENCE THE SOUTH SPECIFIC PLAN AND PIONEER SPECIFIC PLAN; AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378(B)(4), 15301, 15060(C)(2) AND 15061(B)(3)
City Attorney Nguyen provided the staff report. Interim City Manager Egan and Finance Manager Murguia provided information. Mayor Ramoso opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Ramoso closed the public hearing. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided A MOTION to waive full reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 22-934U as read by title; and
A MOTION to waive full reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 22-932 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
DISCUSSION
14. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY FENCE OR WALL AT THE HISTORICAL DISTRICT RECREATIONAL TRAIL ADJACENT TO 185TH A staff report was provided by Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez. Interim City Manager and Deputy City Manager Burke provided information. Nick Brown provided a public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Manalo recused herself. Mayor Ramoso and Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments. No motion was made. Council directed staff to gather more information and schedule a site visit.
15. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2904, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY
OF ARTESIA URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN (UFMP) FOR THE URBAN FOREST
INVENTORY UPDATE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (THE "PROJECT") FUNDED BY A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE
PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) GRANT AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15307, 15308, AND Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya presented on this item. City Manager Burke provided information. Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, and Councilmembers Lima, Taj, and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution 22-2904 and direct the City Manager to implement the Artesia Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMOP) was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo, Ramoso ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
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INTERIM CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Ramoso, Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Trevino, Taj, and Lima asked questions and/or provided comments. Mayor Ramoso and Councilmember Lima attended a meeting at public expense. Mayor Pro Tem Manalo, Councilmembers Trevino, and Taj did not attended meetings at public expense.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m. in remembrance of Deputy Sheriff David Alan Powell.
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
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