ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Manalo called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, Councilmembers Taj, Trevino, and Staff Present: City Manager Schindler, Deputy City Manager Burke, City Attorney Nguyen, Acting City Clerk Alderete, Finance Manager Murguia, Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez, Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra, Community Development Director Dor, and Special Projects Manager Lee
INVOCATION
Pastor Rory Corrigan delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Stephanie Rodriguez 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 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. No public comments were received for items not listed on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, and Councilmembers Taj, Trevino, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Councilmembers Taj accepted a proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Bill Senko accepted a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month.
Kirk Cartozian, former Downey Mayor and Councilmember accepted a proclamation for Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day. John Newall, Vice Chair from the Long Beach Harvey Milk Wall Committee accepted a proclamation for Harvey Milk Day. Captain Holguin, Sergeant Ramos, Deputies Rivas, Tepale, and Valle accepted a proclamation for Law Enforcement Appreciation.
BUSINESS PRESENTATION
Chamber of Commerce Updates - Shaila Patel, Vice President provided updates to Council on the Chamber of Commerce.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-16)
Item numbers 11, 13, and 16 were pulled for discussion; item 14 was pulled from the agenda.
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-16, excluding items 11, 13, 14, and 16 was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Ramoso
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 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion: Waive further reading and introduction ordinance(s) and resolution(s), which appear on the agenda, shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER
Action: Receive and file this report.
3. CITY FINANCIAL REPORT - MARCH 2023
Action: Receive and file this report.
4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes for Regular Meeting April 10, 2023 and April 26, 2023 Special Meeting.
5. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY RELATED TO WINTER STORMS
Motion: Approve the findings to continue existence of Local Emergency related to Winter Storms.
6. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-942, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-2.102 AND 2-2.407 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE REGULAR MEETING DATES AND TIME OF THE PLANNING
AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONS
Motion: Introduce Ordinance No. 23-942 as read by title, and wave full reading.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2932, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83622 TO ALLOW A 30-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT TO BE SUBDIVIDED FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11504 ARTESIA BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 7035-005-042 & 7035-005-043) (CASE NO. 2021-27) AND DETERMINING THE APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83622 IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT UNDER TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATION SECTION 15268(B)(3)
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2932, as read by title.
8. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH REVOLUTION FOODS, INC. TO
PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
Motion: Approve and authorize City Manager to execute the agreement with Revolution Foods Inc.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2929, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING,
AND DIRECTING CITY EXECUTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT
POWER AGREEMENT RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2929, as read by title.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2931, APPROVING A FREEWAY
MAINTENANCE 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 A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION § 15061(B)(3)
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2931, as read by title.
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-2930, ADOPTING A POLICY AND
SCHEDULE FOR THE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE
RECORDS OF THE CITY AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 07-2074 Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2930, as read by title and repeal Resolution No. 07- 2074.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND WESTRIDGE COMMERCIAL, INC. TO
PERFORM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF ARTESIA PROPERTY
ACTION: Pulled for future meeting.
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15. ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS NO. 23-2933, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
THE CITY OF ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE;
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2934, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2935, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS
Motion: Adopt Resolution Nos. 23-2933, 23-2934, 23-2935, as read by title.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (11, 13, 16)
11. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION &
MEASURE M CITIZEN'S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
City Manager Schindler provided staff report. Mayor Manalo administered the oath of office to Stephanie Rodriguez and Robert Costa.
ACTION to receive and file appointments was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
13. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR PURCHASE OF
OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR AJ PADELFORD PARK IN AN AMOUNT OF $51,230.12
Parks and Maintenance Manager Guerra provided staff report.
A MOTION to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order in the amount of $51,230.12 to Greenfields Fitness for the purchase of outdoor fitness equipment for installation at AJ Padelford Park:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
16. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND ROY ALLAN SLURRY SEAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,540.40 TO IMPLEMENT THE 2022 STREET SIGNING & STRIPING PLAN FOR PIONEER BOULEVARD BETWEEN 183RD AND 186TH STREETS AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.19 AND STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15282(J), AS A RESTRIPING PROJECT. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINE SECTION 15301 AS A CLASS 1(C) PROJECT.
Acting Public Works Manager Sanchez provided the staff report. Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, and Councilmembers Taj, Trevino, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and make changes that do not effect the $414,785 not-to-exceed amount agreement with Placeworks Inc. for the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan was:
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Moved: Trevino Seconded: Taj
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
PUBLIC HEARING
17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2936 OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE
BY EMINENT DOMAIN THE FEE INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 11870 169TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF ARTESIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 7011-004-075, IN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE NORTH ARTESIA COMMUNITY
CENTER, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO IT BY SECTION 37350.5 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE AND MAKING
A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3), AND ALTERNATIVELY, UNDER SECTION 15301
Guillermo Frias, BB&K provided the report. Mayor Manalo opened the public hearing. City Clerk Alderete confirmed the notices of this hearing were provided to the affected property owner relating to the RON being considered, specifically a notice was sent via first-class mail on April 20, 2023; a notice was sent via e-mail on April 20, 2023; a notice was again sent via e-mail on April 25, 2023; a notice was personally delivered to the property owner's mail box on April 26, 2023; a notice was personally served on April 28, 2023; and the property owner acknowledged receipt of the notice via e-mail on April 27, 2023. A letter submitted via e-mail by the property owner on May 4, 2023 was received. The property owner was permitted five minutes to be heard on the matter, as requested in the May 4, 2023 letter. Public comment was also provided by Margaret Saito. City Attorney's Frias and Nguyen provided responses. Mayor Manalo closed the public hearing.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 23-2936, as read by title was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Schindler provided updates.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, and Councilmembers Taj, Trevino, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments. Mayor Manalo did not attend meetings at public expense. Mayor Pro Tem Lima did not attend any meetings at public expense.
Councilmember Taj traveled to Washington DC at public expense. Councilmember Trevino did not attend a meeting at public expense. Councilmember Ramoso did not attend a meeting at public expense.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
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