ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Manalo called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, Councilmembers Taj, Trevino, and Ramoso Staff Present: City Manager Schindler, Deputy City Manager Burke, City Attorney Nguyen, Acting City Clerk Alderete, Finance Manager Murguia, Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya, and Contract Planner Bashmakian
INVOCATION
Pastor Ryan, New Life delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Ramos led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Triston Mendez from Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva's office provided public comments
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates for Fernando A. Dutra and Commissioner Frank E. Nunes, Buena Park Chief of Police were presented. Keys to the City were presented to former Mayors Taj, Trevino, and Lima.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, and Councilmembers Taj, Trevino, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-19A)
An emergency item of business was added to the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b).
A MOTION to add item no. 19A was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
Item numbers 10, 17, and 18 were pulled for discussion.
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-19A, excluding items 10, 17, 18 was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Lima
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo 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) and resolution(s) which appear or the agenda, shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived
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 - NOVEMBER 2022
Action: Receive and file this report.
5. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Approval of City Council minutes for the December 12, 2022 Special and Regular Meetings, December 13, 2022 Special and Adjourned Regular Meetings.
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-935, ESTABLISHING THE
ARKANSAS STREET SPECIFIC PLAN ENCOMPASSING PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 16645, 16703, 16707 PIONEER BOULEVARD AND 11700, 11708, 11718, 11722, 11728, 11732 AND 11734 ARKANSAS STREET (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 7014-003-15 THROUGH 7014-003-028)
Motion: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-935, as read by title.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-936, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA ZONING CODE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE
PROPOSED ARKANSAS STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AND ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC PLAN
ZONE FOR THE ARKANSAS STREET SPECIFIC PLAN, AND TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF REAL PROPERTY COVERED BY THE PROPOSED ARKANSAS STREET SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT 16645, 16703, 16707 PIONEER BOULEVARD AND 11700, 11708, 11718, 11722, 11728, 11732 11734 ARKANSAS STREET (ASSESSOR 7014-003-028)
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL (M-1) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-G) ZONE
TO ARKANSAS STREET SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
Motion: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-936, as read by title.
8. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-937, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA DECLARING A 25 MPH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON PIONEER BOULEVARD FROM 183RD STREET TO 188TH STREET; AND A 40 MPH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON 166TH STREET FROM THE WEST CITY
LIMIT TO THE EAST CITY LIMIT
Motion: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-937, as read by title.
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-938, AMENDING SECTIONS 3-2.802 AND 3-2.803 OF ARTICLE 8 (ADULT CANNABIS BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES) OF CHAPTER 2 (BUSINESS PERMITS AND BUSINESS PERMIT FEES) OF TITLE 3 (FINANCE) OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ADULT
CANNABIS BUSINESSES PERMIT AND APPLICATION CRITERIA, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO CEQA Motion: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-938, as read by title.
11. APPROVAL OF A PARATRANSIT DEMAND RESPONSE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COOPERATIVE, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-DEMAND TRANSPORTATION FOR QUALIFIED
PARTICIPANTS
•Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and make amendments that do not change the term or compensation with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. for paratransit demand response transportation services for an amount not-to-exceed $166,833.
12. APPROVAL RESOLUTION 23-2914 ADOPTING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2914, as read by title.
13. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 23-2912 ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2912, as read by title.
14. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. ASA 23-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS; AND
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. ASA 23-45, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARTESIA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS FOR THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIODS FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS Motion: The Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adopt Resolution Nos. ASA 23-44 and ASA 23-45.
15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-2913, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX City Council Minutes
January 17, 2023 - Adjourned Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES) AND
ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 1), AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA; AND DIRECT STAFF TO HOLD THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 13, 2023 Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2913, as read by title and direct staff to hold the public hearing.
16. APPROVAL OF MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS FOR FUNDING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE
CITY OF ARTESIA REGARDING THE ARTESIA DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments with LACMTA for funding agreements regarding the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan.
19. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF
THE CITY'S FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Motion: Approve, authorize, and allow City Manager to execute agreement and make necessary amendments with the scope of work with Government Financial Services for consulting services related to the effectiveness and efficiency of the City's Financial Activities. 19A. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2918, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND PROCLAIMING
EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO WINTER STORMS Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2918, as read by title.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (10, 17, 18)
10. MAYOR'S 2023 APPOINTMENTS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMITTEES City Manager Schindler presented on the item. Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, Councilmembers Taj, Trevino, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments. This item was approved with three motions.
A MOTION to create a Veterans Committee with Mayor Pro Tem Lima and Councilmember Trevino serving on the internal committee was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
A MOTION to create a Homelessness Committee with Councilmembers Taj and Ramoso serving on the internal committee was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
A MOTION to receive and file the Mayor's 2023 internal and external committee appointments, with the aforementioned additions and removing Councilmember Ramoso as the alternate for LASD and replacing Mayor Manalo as the alternate was:
Moved: Ramoso Seconded: Lima
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
17. APPROVAL TO AWARD A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ARTESIA AND CORNER KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $542,083.40 FOR THE AJ PADELFORD PARK EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 2 - DEMOLITION AND DEVELOPMENT AT 11916, 11918 AND 11926 169TH STREET AND
THE HANDBALL COURT AT AJ PADELFORD PARK AND MAKING A DETERMINATION
UNDER CEQA
Mayor Gily alo, Mayor Pro Tem Lad an and CouChy Manager chine, aro a no asian. questions and/or provided comments.
City Council Minutes
January 17, 2023 - Adjourned Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 A MOTION to award the AJ Padelford Park Expansion Project Phase 2 Demolition and Development at 11916, 11918, and 11926 169th Street and the handball court at AJ Padelford Park to Corner Keystone Construction Corporation as the lowest bidder and authorize the City Manager to execute and make necessary administrative amendments was:
Seconded: Taj
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
18. APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT NO. 21-CDBG-17175 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE THE STANDARD AGREEMENT WHICH
AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO PROCESS EXPENDITURES FOR ITS HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM BY NO LATER THAN MAY 31, 2023 AND REQUESTS THAT THE STATE DISENCUMBER UNSPENT FUNDS FROM GRANT NO. 16-CDBG-11132 Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya presented on the item. Mayor Manalo, and Councilmember Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 23-2915 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute application and any amendments was:
Moved: Ramoso Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
20. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2917 TO VACATE A SEGMENT OF ALBURTIS AVENUE SOUTH OF ARKANSAS STREET ADJACENT TO 11700 ARKANSAS STREET TO
ITS TERMINUS AT THE ENTRANCE OF PIONEER RV STORAGE AND ADOPTING MITIGATED DECLARATION (SCH#2022090272) AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15070
Contract Planner Bashmakian provided the staff report. Mayor Manalo opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Manalo closed the public hearing.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 23-2917 and to vacate a portion of Alburtis Avenue south of Arkansas Street adjacent to 11700 Arkansas Street was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Taj
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
21. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS USER FEES IN THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2898, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARTESIA APPROVING CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE FEES FOR
PARTICIPATING IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 10-2189 AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA; AND
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-2907, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUILDING AND SAFETY FEE
SCHEDULE PER LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEE SCHEDULES AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
Deputy City Manager Burke provided the staff report. Mayor Manalo opened the public hearing.
No public comments were provided. Mayor Manalo closed the public hearing.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution Nos. 22-2898 and 22-2907, as read by title were:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
22. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2916, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FREEWAY AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATE ROUTE 91, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THIS AGREEMENT City Council Minutes
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Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez provided the staff report, with additional input from Carlos J. Montez, Sr. Director/Highway Programs, LA Metro, Eric Spangler, Michael Baker International, and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 23-2916, as read by title was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
DISCUSSION
23. MEASURE M CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Action: Item no. 23 was pulled; no action was taken.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Schindler provided updates.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
City Council Minutes
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