REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE
ARTESIA, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION – PASTOR BOB DE LEON, ARTESIA CALVARY CHAPEL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COMMISSIONER ZEEL AHIR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anyone wishing to speak to the City Council is asked to fill out a speaker card and give that card to the City Clerk at the staff table prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Any public comments that cannot be heard within the next 20 minutes will be heard at the end of the meeting. If a member of the public submitted public comments on a Consent Calendar item, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and to hear the public comment on the Consent Calendar item at that time.
Public comments may also be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Public comments for items not listed on the agenda will be heard at this time. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
• BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
• STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (1) through (11) be acted on simultaneously in one vote unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion and/or action on the item. In the event a member of the City Council requests separate discussion on a Consent Calendar item, or the item is removed from the Consent Calendar to allow for public comments on the item to be read. The City Council will consider that item immediately following approval of the rest of the Consent Calendar.
1. WAIVING OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
STAFF REPORT
2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
3. CITY FINANCIAL REPORT – DECEMBER 2023
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STAFF REPORT ATTACHENT
5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-949, AMENDING ARTICLE 5 (CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX) OF CHAPTER 5 (TAXES) OF TITLE 3 (FINANCE) OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE INITIAL
RATE OF CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-951, AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 1 AND CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 5 OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS TO PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF MINORS WHO VIOLATE THE CITY’S GRAFFITI PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REMOVAL PROVISIONS AND A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3)
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
7. TRANSMITTAL OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
STAFF REPORT ATTACHEMENT
8. CONSIDERATIONS OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS TO ACCEPT STATE
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ARTESIA BOTANICAL GARDENS PROJECT AND ARTESIA PARK IMPROVEMENTS; AND
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2972, ACCEPTING STATE GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ARTESIA BOTANICAL GARDENS PROJECT; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2971, ACCEPTING STATE GENERAL FUND GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE ARTESIA PARK FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-2970, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CITY’S ESTABLISHED WRITTEN EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT AND TRAVEL POLICY FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MEMBERS OF OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 23-2956
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
10.MID-YEAR BUDGET UPDATE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
11.CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND SOUTHEAST LOS
ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO PROVIDE A
YOUTH AT WORK JOBS PROGRAM
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT
CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
This is the time for Councilmembers to report on external boards and committee meetings attended and meetings attended at public expense. Additional general comments, announcements, and requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers may also be presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2024
The City of Artesia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 562-865-6262 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of Staff Reports are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection.