JOINT MEETING OF THE ARTESIA CITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MONDAY, DECE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMB
ARTE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Taj called the meeting to
UNCIL REGULAR MEETING & THE SPE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
BER 16, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
S, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE
CALIFORNIA
at 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem revino, Councilmembers Manalo, Ramoso, and Ahir.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos,
City Attorney Nguyen, Finance
Dor, Parks and Recreation Manager
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember Ahir delivered the in
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Ramos led the pledge of
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments could be pro
[email protected] by
provided public comments.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
questions and/or provided com
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Certificate of Recognition was
7B. Certificate of Recognition was
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS -
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Trevino moved, seconded by Manalo
item 9L)
Motion carried, 5-0
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordi
Read by Title Only
Recommended Action: Waive Reada
Said Ordinances and Resolutions
Determined to Have Been Read by
City Manager Burke, City Clerk Alderete,
Murguia, Community Development Director
uerra, and Special Projects Manager Lee.
, in person or submitted by email
2:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Lorelei Baile
almembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked
to the Social Hour Run Club.
to the Optimum Care Therapy.
approve consent calendaritems 9A-9L (excluda
and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and
, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and
Appear on the Public Agenda Shall
and Further Reading Waived.
Resolutions
Be
9B. Accounts Payable Check - November 2024
Recommended Action: Receive and ile.
9C. Second Reading of an Orda
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordi
Artesia, California Adding Article 46
Rentals Throughout the City and Fi
State CEQA guidelines sections 1
9D. Second Reading of an Ordi
Franchise Agreement
Recommended Action: Adopt Orda
of the City of Artesia, California, G
Corporation, the Right, Privilege and
Appurtenances for Transmitting and
Along, Across, or Upon the Public
Now or May Hereafter Exist, Within
9E. Second Reading of An Ordi
Placement of Solid Waste
Recommended Action: Adopt Orda
Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals
No. 24-960, An Ordinance of the City of
the Artesia MunicipaJ Code to Prohibit Short-T
ng the Action Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to
c)(2)and15060(c)(2)and 15060(c)(3).
Granting Golden State Water Company a
No. 24-957, An Ordinance or the City Council
to Golden State Water Company, A California
ranchise to Lay and Use Pipes and
a Water For Any and All Purposes LJnder
, Ways, Alleys, and Places as the Same or
Municipality
Relating to Time, Date, and Location of the
Containers
No. 24-964, an Ordinance of the City Council
the City of Artesia, California, Amending Section 6-2.114 of Chapter 2 (Scilid Waste and Recycling) of Article 1 (Garbage, Rubbish, and Waste Materials) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the City of Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Containers for Waste Collection and Finding the Action lExempt from CEQA under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations § 15061 (B)(3).. 9F. Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9G. Amendment No. 1 with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Flooring Replacement Project at the Albert O. Little Community Center
Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract between the City of Artesia and Shaw Industries, Inc. for flooring services at the Allbert O. Little Community Center, increasing the total contract amount by $74,842.98 for a revised notto-exceed total of $273,444.93, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the Council; and make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 (d).
9H. Resolution Approving Plans Tor the Electric Vehicle Charging Faci)ity Expansion Project
Recommended Action: 24-3024, Approving Plans for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project; and Make a Determination of Exemption Undeir CEQA Guideline 15301.
91. Resolutions for Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Administrative Budgets for Fiscal Years 2025-26
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-48, Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Fiscal Period from July 1, 2025, thraciugh June 30, 2026, and Taking Related Actions; and Adopt Resolution No. ASA 24-49, Approving Proposed Administrative Budgets for the Six-Month Fiscal Periods from July "1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and from January 1, 2026 through June 30, :2026, and Taking Related Actions
9J. Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and Updating Personnel Authorized to Examine Confidential Records
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3025, Authorizing the Cilty Manager to Execute Agreements with the Califocnia Department of Tax and Fee Administration for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax; and Resolution No. 24-3026, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records 9K. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Requirements for Fireworks Stand Permits
Recommended Action: Waive full reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-965, Amending Sections 1 03and 104 of Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Artesia Municipal Code Regarding Permits for Fireworks Stands; and Make a Determination of Exemption from CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060, subd. (c)(2), (3) and Section15378.
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (9L)
9L. Retention Employee Bonus Policy
Recommended Action: Approve the Retention Bonus Policy with the com;cted amounts or $3,500 for full-time employees and $2,000 for part-time employees.
City Manager Avalos provided staff report and recommended the approval of a one-time retention bonus for all current employees, excluding himself. City Manageir Avalos clarified the recommended amounts at Councils' recommendation in closed session were $3,500 for full-time employees and $2,000 for part-time employees. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Trevino moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve agenda item 9L, as recommended.
Motion carried, 4-1, with Councilmember Ahir opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10A. Continuationoflntroductionofan0rdinanceRegardingSmokeShops Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-961, An Ordinance of the City of Artesia Recommending that the City Council Adopt a Zoning Ordinance, Adding Article 47 to Chapter2 to Title 9 Regarding Smoke Shops, and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines City Council Minutes
December 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting/Successor Agency Page 2 of 4 Sections 15301, 15060(c)(2), 15060( )(3), and 15061(b)(3).
Mayor Lima opened the public
Lima closed the public hearing.
Taj moved, seconded by Trevino, to
Motion carried, 5-0.
11. DISCUSSION
11A. Community Benefit Grant A
Recommended Action: Grant funds
contingent of execution of a Comm
each group:
Artesia Chamber of Commerce For $
Friends of Artesia Library for $25,
Artesia Historical Society for $37,
Saahas For Cause for $13,000;
South Asian Network for $11,500;
Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club for $12,
Deputy City Manager Burke provided
Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo,
comments.
Manalo moved, seconded by
Benefit Grant Program for all
accommodate Councilmember Ahir's
Motion carried, 5-0.
Trevino moved, seconded by
Benefit Grant Program for Saahas
Motion carried, 4-1 with Councilmem
No public comments were provided. Mayor
ve agenda item 1 04, as recommended.
for Calendar Year 2025
the Community Benefit Grant Program,
Benefit Agreement, for the following amounts to
staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
Ahir asked questions and/or provided
, to approve Grant funds for the Community
nizations except Saahas for a Cause to
, to approve Grant funds for the Community
a Cause.
Ahir recused.
1l B. Resolution Designating Fisca ear 2023-24 General Fund Surplus as Assigned Fund Balances
Recommended Action: Adopt Resol No. 24-3022, Designating Certain Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Funds as Assigned und Balance
Finance Manager Murguia provided
the resolution would be corrected to
9L. Councilmembers Ramoso, Mana
comments.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMA
City Manager Avalos provided updat
13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ahir did not attend
Councilmember Manalo did not att
Manalo attended the California
and the California Contract Cities
Councilmember Ramoso attended
honoring Filipino farm workers in W
public expense. Councilmember
Vector Control District Meeting and
Councilmember Trevino did not att
Trevino attended the Parks and
Mayor Pro Tem Taj attended the
report. City Attorney Nguyen making note that
the amounts as approved by Council on item
, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided
PORTING
blic meetings at public expense
public meetings at public expense. Councilmem
Cities Board meeting at SoCalGas in Downe
tive meeting.
Department of u.s. Labor Hall of Heros e
ington DC, Chamber of Commerce Installation
attended the Greater Los Angeles Cou
Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc meeting.
public meetings at public expense. Councilmem
tion Ad Hoc meeting.
ue Leaders event at public expense.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Taj adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
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