ARTESIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - OPEN SESSION
MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Lima called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Manalo, and Trevino.
Absent: Councilmember Ramoso"
Staff Present: Acting Deputy City Manager/Finance Manager Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alderete, Public Works Manager Sanchez, Parks & Recreation Manager, Planning Manager Kann, Special Projects Manager Lee, Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya
INVOCATION
Pastor Bob De Leon from Artesia Calvary Chapel delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Tepale led the pledge of allegiance.
"Councilmember Ramoso arrived at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments could be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. No public comments were provided 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
Certificates for Scholarship Program Recipients were provided to Ashley Song, Denisse Castaneda Valencia, Emily Natividad, Kate Kwon, Mary Rivera Henriquez, and Jahzaiyah Allen (not present). A proclamation for Parks Makes Life Better Month was accepted by Angel Castaneda, Ashely Juarez, Denisse Castaneda, Fernando Castaneda, Gabriel Ruiz, Giselle Marquez, Jessica Flores, Jonathan Munoz, Jose Chacon, Sofia Chacon. July 26, 2024 was proclaimed as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day in proclamation presented by Council.
BUSINESS PRESENT ATIONS
Artesia Chamber of Commerce Updates - Rohini Bedi provided updates.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1-9)
A MOTION to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-9, excluding item(s) 7, and 9 was:
Moved: Trevino 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. CITY FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 2024
Motion: Receive and file this report.
3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARTESIA AND
WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $61 ,233
Motion: Approve, and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign on their behalf, a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Artesia and Willdan Engineering to complete a Pavement Management Program Update.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 24-2990, APPROVING A HIGHWAY PERMIT FOR THE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF 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 TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024, AND MAKING
A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(c) EXISTING FACILITIES (CLASS 1)OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES Motion: Adoption of Resolution No.24-2990
5. AGREEMENT WITH RAMIREZ PRODUCTIONS AND EVENT RENT ALS, INC. FOR EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL S1-REET FAIR AND DIVERSITY FESTIVAL IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $76,2C)2.50 Motion: Approve, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute on their behallf, an Agreement with Ramirez Productions and Event Rentals Productions, Inc. for equipment rental and event production Services for the 2024 International Street Fair and Diversity Festival for an amount not to exceed $76,202.50.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 24-3002, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NI0. 83442 TO SUBDMDE THE LAND LOCATED AT 11700, 11708, 11718, 11722, 11728, ARKANSAS STREET, 16703 PIONEER BOULEVARD AND PORTION OF 16707 PIONEER BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 7014-003-020 THROUGH 7014-003- 026, 7014-003-028 AND PORTION OF 7014-003-027) FOR 59 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS (CASE NO. 2021-06)
Motion: Adoption of Resolution No.24-3002
8. CONSIDERATION TO OPT INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KROGER co.,
DISTRIBUTOR OF OPIOIDS, AND GRANT CITY MANAGER ALJTHORITY TO
APPROVE FUTURE RELATED AGREEMENTS
Motion: apt into the settlement agreement with opioid distributor, Kroger Co., wheireby the County of Los Angeles will receive the City's designated share of settlement funds, and direct the Interim City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action; and grant authority of Interim City Manager to execute and enter into future agreements related to the nationwide opioid settlements.
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (7, 9)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 24-3003, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF lOS ANGELES
FOR PUBLIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCURE SERVICES
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY UP TO AN
AMOUNT AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY'S OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029
Acting Deputy City Manager/Finance Manager Murguia provided report. Consultant Mike Egan provided information. Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmember Trevino, Councilmember Ramoso, and Councilmember Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-3003 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11928 169" STREET FOR THE TOT AL AMOUNT $490,000 FOR THE A.J. PADELFORD PARK EXPANSION PROJECT
Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya provided report. City Attorney provided information.
Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Counci)member Trevino, Councilmember Ramoso, and Councilmember Manalo asked ouestions and/or orovided comments.
A MOTION to approve, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute on Ohe Council's behalf, the purchase and sale agreement prepared by Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. ("OPC") for real property located at 14 9281 69th Street in the City of Artesia for a total of $490,000 plus relocation and closing costs 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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PUBLIC HEARING
10. RESOLUTION N0. 24-3001, ADOPTING THE REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Special Projects Manager Lee provided staff report. Julie Bareda, CR&R provided information.
Mayor Lima, and Councilmember Manalo asked questions and/or orovided comments.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No.24-3001 was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
1I.TO ANNEXTERRITORYTOCOMMUNITYFACILITIESDISTRICTNO.2017-1 (SERVICES) (ANNEXATION NO.2);
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2997, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT N0. 2017-1 (SERVICES), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE QUESTION OF LE\/YING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THAT TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 2):
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2998, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES),
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ANNUAL LE\/Y OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE TERRITORY
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO PAY THE
COST OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT WITH FULL LEGAL EFFECT, AND ORDERING THE RECORDING OF A MAP
OF THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT INCLUDING THE TERRITORY ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 2): AND
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-955, AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 2, INTO CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES).
Rich Wall, BB&K Attorney provided staff report. Mayor Lima opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Lima closed the public hearing to protests, comments, and questions. City Clerk Alderete reported no protests or speaker cards were received for the item.
City Clerk Alderete announced the County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters has certified that there are no registered voters within Annexation No.2 of Community Facilities District No. 2017- 1 (Services) and that the owner of all of the taxable property in Annexation No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 has consented to holding the Special Election on July 1, 2024. Mayor Lima closed the public hearing.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-2997, as rsad by title was:
Moved: Manalo Seconded: Taj
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
City Clerk Alderete opened the ballot and announced all votes were in favor of the proposition aresented on the ballot.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-2998, as rsad by title was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
A MOTION to introduce Ordinance No. 24-955, by title and waive further reading was:
Moved: Trevino Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
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12 TOANNEXTERRITORYTOCOMMUNITYFACILITIESDISTRICTNO.2017-1(SERVICES) (ANNEXATION N0.3);
RESOLUTION N0. 24-2999, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES), COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE QUESTION OF LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THAT TERRITORY (ANNEXATION N0. 3);
RESOLUTION NO. 24-3000, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLA-nVE BODY OF CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES),
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ANNUAL LE\/Y OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE TERRITORY
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO PAY THE COST OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNI-rY FACILITIES
DISTRICT WITH FULL LEGAL EFFECT, AND ORDERING THE RECORDING OF A MAP
OF THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT INCLUDING THE TERRITORY ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION N0. 3); AND
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 24-956, AUTHORIZING THE LE\/Y OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERT AIN ANNEXATION TERRITORYIDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION N0. 3, INTO CITY OF ARTESIA, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (SERVICES).
Rich Wall, BB&K Attorney provided staff report. Mayor Lima opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Lima closed the public hearing to protests, comments, and questions. Councilmember Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments. City Clerk Alderete reported no protests or speaker cards were received for the item. City Clerk Alderete announced the County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters has certified that there are no registered voters within Annexation No.3 of Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) and that the owner of all of the taxable property in Annexation No. 3 of Community Facilities District No. 2017- 1 has consented to holding the Special Election on July 1, 2024. Mayor Lima closed the public hearing.
A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-2999, as raad by title was:
Moved: Taj Seconded: Ramoso
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
City Clerk Alderete opened the ballot and announced all votes were in favor of the proposition oresented on the ballot.
' A MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 24-3000, as rsad by title was:
Moved: Ramoso Seconded: Trevino
AYES: Manalo, Ramoso, Trevino, Taj, Lima ABSENT: None
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 5-0-0-0
A MOTION to introduce Ordinance No. 24-956, by title and waive further reading 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
Acting Deputy City Manager/Finance Manager Murguia provided updates.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Taj, Councilmembers Manalo, Ramoso and Trevino =isked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo attended meetings with Senator Butler, Senator Padila, and with Congresswoman Steel in Washington DC at public expense.
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Councilmember Ramoso attended the AAPI Leadership Summit at public expense.
Councilmember Ramoso attended the Public Works Committee meeting with SoCal Gas and Southern California Edison.
Councilmember Trevino attended meetings with Senator Butler, Senator Padila, and with Congresswoman Steel in Washington DC at public expense. Councilmember Trevino attended the Public Works Committee meeting with SoCal Gas and Southern California Edison.
Mayor Pro Tem Taj did not attend meetings at public expense.
Mayor Lima did not attend meetings at public expense. Mayor Lima attended the Gateway Cities COG meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was at 8:50 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
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