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Regular Meeting Minutes
17, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.
I Chambers
, Artesia, CA 90701
1, CALLTOORDERREGULARME G
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem
Ramoso.
Staff Present: City Manager A
Murguia, Deputy City Attorney
Sanchez, Acting Planning Manager
Lopez, Management Analyst F a
Management Analyst Zambrano.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bob DeLeon from Artesia
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Miss Artesia Princess Maria Andrade
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5A. Public Comments Public com
email to publiccomments@cityo
Sona Bhargava and Linda
on the agenda.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
questions and/or provided comments
Councilmember Manalo attended the
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva'
Councilmember Ahir attended
women.
Councilmember Ramoso attended
20 Parks Ad-Hoc Committee meeti
the Botanical Garden, the March 13
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino attended the
the Library meeting, the Ad Hoc Bo
meeting with Assemblywoman
Mayor Taj Attended a meeting with
7. CEREMONIALPRESENTATIONS
7A. Developmental Disabilities A
A proclamation for De
the Council.
7B. Women's History Month
A proclamation for Women's H
members in attendance
vino, Councilmembers Ahir, Manalo, and
Deputy City Manager Burke, Finance M
, City Clerk Alderete, Public Works M
riguez, Interim Community Development Di
, Management Analyst Nacionales-Tafoya, a
Chapel delivered the invocation.
the pledge of allegiance.
could be provided, in person or submitted by
a .us by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.
provided public comments for items not listed
ncilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked
ntract Cities Legislative meeting and
event for elected women.
Sharon Quirk-Silva's event for elected
February 19 Artesia Homeless Count, February
the March 5 Joint Commission meeting regarding
reater Los Angeles Vector Control meeting, and
event for elected women.
istorical Society Board meeting, the Friends or
ical Garden meeting, the SELACO Meeting, and
Quirk-Silva.
blywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Month Proclamation
Disabilities Awareness Month was presented by
tion
Month was accepted by the community
7C. Social Work Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Social Work Month was accepted by former Councilmember/Mayor Dr. Victor Manalo.
7D. Red Cross Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Red Cross Month was presented by the Council. 7E. National Kidney Month Proclamation
A proclamation for National Kidrney Month was accepted by Sona Bhcirhava from Kidney Health.
8. BUSINESSPRESENTATONS
8A. Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Annual Report Los Angeles County Sheriff Captain Holgiun provided updates. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Councilmember Ramoso requested another catalytic converter etching event.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Trevino moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve consent calendar item's 9A-9M, (excluding 9L) and to move 11 D from the bottom to the first discussion ikeim.
Motion carried, 5-0
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on tlhe Agenda and Read by Title Only
Recommended Action: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions.
Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Sliall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived. 9B. Accounts Payable Check Register - February 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - January 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for January 13, 20i25, Special Meeting, January 13, 2025, Regular Meeting, and February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
9F. Large Event Facility Use Permit For Noel S.V. Omega to hold a Pliilippine American Friendship Day Event on Saturday, July 42, 2025, at Ar#esia Park Recommended Action: Approve the Issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit 9G. Production Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America for a C:itySponsored 4th of July Fireworks Show Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Retro.actively Execute the Production Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America iri the Amount Of $27,000.
9H. Refurbishments to Outdoor Buildings at Artesia Park Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement withi South Coast Painters, Increasing the Contract Amount by $19,800 for a Revised Not-ToExceed Total of $75,000 for Additional Painting Services at Artesia Park; Approve City Council Minutes
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Agreement with Kilter Termite, to R
Exterior Park Buildings at Artesia
Authorize the City Manager to Ex
Make a Determination of Exemption
approve a Budget Amendment to the
Agreements.
91. Grant Funding Update
a and Replace Sections of Wood at Four
for a Total Not-To-Exceed, of $39,753;
the Agreements on Behalf of the Council;
nder CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 (d); and
illboard Fund to Provide Funding for the
Recommended Action: Receive and ile.
9J. Amendment No. 1 to Prof
Services With Willdan
Recommended Action: Approve
Agreement with Willdan Engineering
Overlay Projects, and Provide Staff
Amount of $450,000; Authorize the
Council's Behalf; and approve a B
9K. Amendment No. 1 to
Planning Services With
Recommended Action: Authorize
Services Agreement for Professional
Environmental Services for a Not T
City Manager to Execute the
9M. 2024 General Plan Annual
Progress Report
Recommended Action: Approve the
of the Annual Housing Element
Direct Staff to File the Reports with
Research (OPR) and the California
Development (HCD)
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CON
9L. Allocation of Available Local
District Trails Project - Phase
Recommended Action: Authorize
Project- Phase Ill Landscaping Usi
Third-Party Contractor; Approve
Amounts of $38,000 in Available M
Measure M Funds to Complete
purchase orders that exceed his $40
to implement the landscape mai
Phase Ill Landscaping in amounts
described herein; Make a Determina
Sections 15282(j)(c) and 15301.
Public Works Manager Sanchez
input. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
questions and/or provided com
Service Agreement for Professional Planning
ment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Complete the Housing Element, Mixed-Use
mentation Services, for a Not-To-Exceed
Manager to Execute the Agreement on
t Amendment to the Housing Authority Fund.
Service Agreement for Professional
Planning and Environmental Services
to Approve Amendment No 1. To Professional
ning Services with Sagecrest Planning and
ceed Amount of $541,500; and Authorize the
on Council's Behalf.
ress Report and Annual Housing Element
Plan Annual Progress Report Inclusive
Report for Calendar Year 2024; and
State of California Office of Planning and
of Housing and Community
NT CALENDAR (9L)
turn Funds for the Completion of the Historical
II Landscaping
to Complete the Historical District Trails
the City's Available Resources, and Not a New
Amendments to Allocate the Not to Exceed
ure R Funds and $250,000 in Available
Authorize the City Manager to execute
.27 spending authority and make purchases
plan for the Historical District Trails Project -
do not exceed the allocation and budget
of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to
staff report. City Manager Avalos provided
almembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked
Manalo moved,
Motion carried,
seconded by Ahir, approve agenda item 9L, as recommended. 5-0.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
11. DISCUSSION
11 D. Schematic Design for Botanical Garden Project
Recommended Action: Make a Determination that the Approval of the Schematic Design Plans are in Accordance to the Approved MND; and approve the Schematic Design Plans for the Artesia Botanical Garden Project at 114621 78th st., Which Include the Overall Site Plan Design, Size of Program Areas Visualized in Renderings, Rough Project Cost and Construction Time Estimates, and Direct Staff to Develop the Plans, Specifications and Engineering for Bidding Construction Based upon the Approved Design.
Management Analyst Nacionales-Tofoya provided a staff report with input from City Manager Avalos. Tina Chee from Chee Salette Architecture provided presentation.
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 11 D, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11 A. Late-Night/Early-Morning Permit for Starbucks at 41732 Artesia Boulevard Recommended Action: Conduct hearing; Make Determination of Exemptiion from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; and Adopt Resolution No. 25-3032, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California Granting a Late-Night/Early-Morning Permit Pursuant to Artesia Municipal Code Section 3-2.209 to Starbucks Restaurant Located at 11732 Artesia Boulevard.
Acting Planning Manager Rodriguez provided staff report. City Manager Avalos and Starbucks Representative Keri Hell:nga provided input. Mayor Taj opened the hearing; Jess Ham, Hector Pass, and David Weismantel provided public comrnent. Mayor Taj closed the hearing. City Manager Avalos recommended approving the item and noted that staff would proceed with research and bring concerns to the property owner. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Manalo moved, seconded by Ahir, to approve agenda item 1 14, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11 B. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Maintenance of Vacant Properties
Recommended Action: Make Determination of Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and introduce Ordinance INo. 25-966, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenance of Vacant Properties Acting Planning Manager Rodriguez provided staff report.
Ahir moved, seconded by Ramoso, to approve agenda item 11 B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
11 C. 2025 Goal Setting Report
Recommended Action: Adopt the 2025 Goal Setting Report and Direct Eit.aff to Begin Implementation of the Early Action Goals.
Deputy City Manager Burke provided staff report with input from City Manager Avalos.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir provided comments and/or asked questions. Lorelei Bailey provided public comment.
Manalo moved, seconded by Ahir, to approve agenda item 11 C, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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