ARTESIACITYCOUNCILADJOURNED GULARMEETINGMINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 2023, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA REMOTE TELECONFERE CE LOCATION:
COMFORT INN, 1583 RIVERWALK R. FORTUNA, CA 95540
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Manalo called the meeting to order at 7: p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima,
Absent: Councilmember Taj, and joined the
Staff Present: City Manager Schindler,
Nguyen, Acting City Clerk Alderete, Finance
Supervisor Acevedo, Community Development
Public Works Manager Sanchez, Special Proa
Weichbrodt
INVOCATION
Pastor Bob De Leon from Cavalry Chapel Art
uncilmembers Trevino, and Ramoso
ng at 7:42 p.m.
City Manager Burke, City Attorney
Murguia, Parks and Recreation
irector Dor, Planning Manager Kann,
Manager Lee, Management Analyst
Church delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Miss Artesia Candace Mitchell led the pledge of Ilegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments could be provided, in
[email protected] by leaving a
200 before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the
Krystle, and Chelsea Ortiz provided public com
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, Council
questions and/or provided comments.
CEREMONIAL PRESENT ATIONS
A proclamation for Women's Equality Day was
Artesia Cerritos President, Mary Ann Tipton
proclamation for National Night Out was
Rivas, Jimenez, Tepale, and Valle. A certificat
presented to owners Sam Lee and G-San. A
President, David Park and Ms. Jin Yoon, Coo
Development Director Dor introduced Planning
and Council welcomed her to the City. a
Candace Mitchell, Miss Artesia Teen, Hannael
Artesia Princesses, Jhanvi Kalra, and Ashley
Princesses Emma Salcido, and Savannah So
BUSINESS PRESENT ATION
Chamber of Commerce Updates - not present.
INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR & DIVERSITY
Recreation Supervisor Acevedo presented on a
Lima, Councilmembers Trevino, and Ramoso
comments.
166TH ST. IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Public Wo
item. Mayor Pro Tem Lima, Councilmembers Tre
and/or provided comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-11)
n or submitted by email to
icemail at (562) 865-6262, extension
. Dan Rocha, Margaret Saito, Mary
for items not listed on the agenda.
bers Trevino, and Ramoso asked
ed to Soroptimist International;
and past President, Sowmya A. A
to Sergeant Ramos, and Deputies
of recognition for All About Hair was
e of recognition was presented to,
inator of the Halo Club.. Community
r Peter Kann and Mayor Manalo
were presented to the Miss Artesia,
irarte, and their respective Courts, Miss
Hernandez, and Miss Artesia Teen
STIVAL UPDATE - Parks and
. Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem
ed questions and/or provided
Manager Sanchez presented on the
no, and Ramoso asked questions
A MOTION to vetheConsentCalendarlt s1-1l,excludi s 8 was:
Moved: Lima Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima, Manalo ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
I . WAMNG OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCIES 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. APPROVALOFACCOUNTSPAYABLECHECKREGISTER
Action: Receive and file this report.
3. APPROVAL OF CITY FINANCIAL REPORT - JUNE 2023
Action: Receive and file this report.
4. APPROVALOFCITYCOUNCILMEETINGMINUTES
Motion: Approve City Council minutes for the July 10, 2023 Special Meetirig, and July 10, 2023 Regular Meeting.
5. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY RELATED TO WINTER STORMS
Motion: Approve the findings to continue the existence of Local Emergency related to Winter Storms.
6. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORi)INANCE NO. 23-945, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 9 (PLANNING AISJD ZONING), CHAPTER 2 (ZONING), ARTICLE 42 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OR CONSTRUCTION OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY SITES, ANTENNAS AND MONOPOLES): AND MAKING C:ONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 20 (DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL), SECTION 9-
2.2002 (PROJECTS SUBJECT TO DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION OR STAFF), AND SECTION 9-2.2005 (CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATIONS), AND ARTICLE 4 (DEFINIITIONS): AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXIEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTIONS 15378, 15061 (b)(3), 15302, 15303 AND 15304
Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 23-945, as read by title.
7. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE N0. 23-948, AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER, CITY CLERK, AND CITY
TREASURER AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPnON FROM CEQA PURSUAN-r TO CEQA
GUIDELINES 15061(B)(3)
Motion: Introduce Ordinance No. 23-946, as read by title and wave further reading.
9. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS AND EVENT RENTALS, INC. FOR EVENT PRODUCTIONS SERVICES FOR THE 2023
INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR AND DIVERSITY' FESTIVAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,196
Motion: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Ramirez Productions and Event Rentals, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $68,196.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUT)ON NO. 23-2952, APPROVING A HIGHWAY PERMIT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION 10F 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 AND PARADE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO SEC-rlON 15301 (c) Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2952, as read by title.
City Council Minutes
August I 7, 2023 - Adjourned Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3 11 . CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2947, APPROVING REVISION N0. 1
TO, AND AMENDING, THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
RECYCLING PROGRAM POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 23-2947, as read by title.
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (8)
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2953, ETHICS TRAINING FOR
COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ESTABLISHING ETHICS TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTED CITY OFFICIALS
Deputy City Manager Burke provided a report. Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, Councilmembers Trevino and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments.
Council requested changes to be brought back to future meeting; no motion was made.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-2954, APPROVING THE BUILDING & SAFETY FEE SCHEDULE PER LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE, AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO SECTION I5273(a)(4)
Management Analyst Weichbrodt provided the staff report. Mayor Manalo and Mayor Pro Tem Lima asked questions and/or provided comments. Mayor Manalo opened the public hearina. No oublic comments were provided. Mayor Manalo closed the public hearing.
A MOTIONato adopt Resolution No. 23-2954 as-read by title was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Lima
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. Councilmember Trevino attended the League of California Cities L.A. Division meeting at public expense. Councilmember Taj attended the Contract Cities Board of Directors meeting at public expense. Mayor Manalo, Mayor Pro Tem Lima, and Councilmember Ramoso did not attend meetings at public expense.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, Acting City Clerk
City Council Minutes
August 17, 2023 - Adjourned Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3