ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Lima called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Manalo, Ramoso, and Trevino.
Staff Present: City Manager Schindler, Deputy City Manager Burke, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alderete, Finance Manager Murguia, Public Works Manager Sanchez, Community Development Director Dor, Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra, Special Projects Manager Lee, and Management Analyst Fajardo.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Trevino delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Henry Canales led the pledge or allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments could be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Shakeel Syed, Sirat Kaur, Bhupinder Singh, Sewa Singh, Harjeet Signh, Pushvinder Singh, Teddy Lloyd, Bill Zylstra, Margaret Saito, Keng Sirihanyakorn, and Marcia Alfaro provided public comments for items not listed on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
CEREMONIAL PRESENT ATIONS
Woman of Distinction Awards was accepted Dorothy Crawford, Artesia Site Manager from Human Services Association. A Certificate of Recognition for outstanding work was accepted by Albert Contreras, Student Intervention Assistant at Ross Middle School. A Certificate of Recognition for being the recipient of Angeles's Camp Fire National Work Health Love Award was accepted by Henry Canales, Artesia resident, and Gahr High School Senior. A proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month was accepted by Hong Lee, President of Seniors Fight Back. A proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month was accepted by Victor Manalo, Los Angeles County Mental Health Commissioner, Manuel Rosas, L.A. County Department of Mental Health, Chief of Service Area 7, and Sirat Kaur from South East Asian Network (SAN).
CONSENT CALENDAR (1-12)
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-12, excluding item(s) 5,6,9,10,11, and 12:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
1. WAMNGOFFULLREADINGOFRESOLUTIONSANDORDINANCES
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. ACCOUNTSPAYABLECHECKREGISTER
Motion: Receive and file this report.
3. CITY FINANCIAL REPORT - MARCH 2024
Motion: Receive and file this report.
4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Approve City Council minutes for the April 8, 2024 Special Meeting, April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting, and April 15, 2024 Special Meeting.
7. CITY-COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL AND THE CITY OF
ARTESIA
Motion: Approve, and authorize the City Manager, to execute on the Council's behalf, the CityCounty Municipal Services Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles Depairtment of Animal Care and Control and the City of Artesia.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 24-2976, APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE
LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
Motion: Adoption of Resolution No.24-2976 to Appoint a Member and Alternate(s) to the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority.
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (5,6,9,10,11, and 12)
5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-952, AMENDING SECTION 9-2.3203 (USES PERMITTED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (C-G)) TO IDENTIFY
AN AUTOMATED DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH FACILITY AS A CONDITIONALLY
PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE C-G (COMMERCIAL GENERAL) ZONE AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO 15061 (B)(3): AND ORDINANCE 24-947, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND DONG AH DEVELOPMENT USA, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY AT 11701 SOUTH STREET
Lorelei Bailey provided public comment.
A MOTION to adopt Ordinance No. 24-952 and Crdinance No. 24-947 was:
Moved: Ramoso Seconded: Taj
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
6. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-950, ADDING CHAP-rERS TO THE
ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR NEWLY PAVED
STREETS, ENCROACHMENT PERMITS AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK IN PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAYS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3) AND 15378(b)(5)
Public Works Director Sanchez provided update. City Manager Schindler and City Attorney Nguyen provided input. Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments. Julia Emerson from So Cal Gas provided public comment.
A MOTION to delay and to revisit Ordinance No. 24-950 to discuss and meet with the ad hoc committee regarding potential changes to the ordinance to bring it back no later than the August Regular Meeting of the City Council was:
Moved: Trevi-no Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
9. REQUEST DISPLAY THE PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG AT CITY HALL IN RECOGNITION
OF PRIDE MONTH
City Attorney Nguyen provided clarification on the item. Mayor Lima, Councilmembers Trevino, and Ramoso asked questions and/or provided comments. Councilmember Trevirio requested the flaq be raised on June 1 s'. Maroaret Saito provided public comment.
A MOTION to approve the display of the Progress Pride Flag on the flag pole in front of City Hall from June 1-30, 2024 per the City's Flag Display Policy was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
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"io PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VIGILANT SOLUTIONS FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INST ALLATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS Management Analyst Farjado provided staff report. Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Paul, Deputy City Manager Burke, and Sergeant Ramos provided input. Mayor Lima, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments. Lorelei Bailey provided public comment.
A MOTION to approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute on their behalf, a Professional Services Agreement with Vigilant Solutions, LLC, for the purchase and installation of Automated License Plate Readers for an amount not to exceed $128,159 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
1l . ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2977, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LE\/Y AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 0F DMSION 15 0F THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2984, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT: AND
RESOLUTION N0. 24-2985, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF ARTESIA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DMSION 15 0F THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS
l nrmei Bailev orovided oublic comment.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-2977, Resolution No. 24-2984, and Resolution No. 24- 2985 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
12. RESOLUTIONS DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 AND ADOPTING MAPS OF PROPOSED AREAS TO
BE ANNEXED
ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 24-2978, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES)
AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 2): AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-2979, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEXTERRITORYTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES)
AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION N0. 3)
Mqrnqrp+ Sqitn nrrivided oublic comment.
'-A 'M-C)TION to adopt Resolution No. 24-2978 and Resolution No. 24-2979 was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Taj
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
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PUBLIC HEARING
13 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-2983, GRANTING A LATE NIGHT EARLY MORNING PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-2.209 TO GRIDLEY KITCHEN RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 18616 GRIDLEY ROAD AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF A CLASS 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 (EXISTING CONDITIONS) OF THE CEQA
GUIDELINES
Community Development Director Dor provided staff report. Artella Johnson, a representative for the applicant, provided input. Mayor Lima opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Lima c(osed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-2983 was:
i Moved: Taj Seconded: Manalo
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
DISCUSSION
14. CANNABIS COMMUNITY' BENEFIT PROGRAM
Mayor Pro Tem requested this item be continued. City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to continue the item to the August Regular Meeting of the City Council was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Lima
AYES: Manalo, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: Trevino, Ramoso ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 3-2-0-0
15. CONSIDERATIONOFRESOLUTIONNO.24-2986,APPOINTINGMELISSABURKEAS
INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEEMENT City Attorney Nguyen provided staff report. Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Lima, Mayor ProTem Taj, Councilmembers Trevino, Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-2986 was.
Moved: Manalo Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima 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 Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Manalo, Ramoso and Trevino asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo attended the Community Family Guidance dinner and the California Contract Cities Association Board and Legislative meeting at public expense, CouncilmemberRamoso asked to amend her comments from the April meeting to include that she attended the Cerritos College State of the College luncheon and ABCUSDi Senior Leader Finance meeting in March at public expense. Councilmember Ramoso attended 'the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District meeting.
Councilmember Trevino did not report attendance of any meetings at public expense.
Councilmember Trevino attended the SELACO Meeting, and the Finance Ad-Hoc Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Taj attended the SCAG's General Assembly conference at public expense.
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Mayor Lima did not report attendance of any meetings at public expense. Mayor Lima attended the COG meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
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