Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
You may view this meeting live over the internet at
https://ca-artesia2.civicplus.com/241/City-Council-Meetings-Video Monday, May 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
1A. Call to Order
2. ROLL CALL
2A. Roll Call
3. INVOCATION
3A. Invocation
— Rob Golding, First Christian Reformed Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4A. Pledge of Allegiance
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments may also be submitted by email at [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote.
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. Those wishing to speak are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
5A. Public Comments
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6A. Councilmember Comments
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation 7B. Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
7C. Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
7D. Staff Introduction
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8A. Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Update
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (A) through (L) 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. 9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the Agenda and Read by Title Only
— Recommendation: Waive Reading, by Title Only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions Which Appear on the Public Agenda Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived.
9B. Accounts Payable Check Register - April 2025
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - March 2025
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
— Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented for April 7, 2025 - Special Meeting, April 14, 2025 - Special Meeting, April 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting 9F. Agreement With Human Services Association To Provide a Senior Nutrition Program — Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the Proposed Agreement for Senior Nutrition Program Services With Human Services Association. 9G. Professional Services Agreement for Information Technology Services with BreaIT Solutions — Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the Proposed Agreement the Professional Services Agreement With BrealT Solutions for an Amount Not-ToExceed $95,000. 9H. Rejection of Bids for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project and Consideration of a Resolution to Dispense with Competitive Bidding
— Recommendation: Reject All Bids for the Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project in Accordance With Section 3-4.14 of the Artesia Municipal Code; — Authorize Staff to either Rebid This Project at a Future Date or Negotiate a Contract Directly With a Contractor in Accordance With Resolution No. 25-3033; And — Adopt Resolution No. 25-3033, Dispensing With Competitive Bidding for the Electrical Vehicle Charging Facility Expansion Project
9I. Award of Contract for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sidewalk and ADA Compliant Improvements Project
— Recommendation: 1. Consider and Find That the Proposed Project Is Categorically Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (C) - Existing Facilities (Class 1);
— Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Sidewalk And ADA Compliant Improvements Project (PW 2025-003);
— Award a Construction Contract for Construction of the Sidewalk and ADA Compliant Improvements Project to CJ Concrete Construction Inc. In the Amount of $125,819.00 and Authorize a 15% Contingency in the Amount of $18,872.85, for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $144,691.85; And
— 4. Authorize the City Manager To Execute the Construction Contract, Along With Making NonSubstantive Revisions to the Construction Contract That Do Not Change the Contract Price for the Project.
9J. 2025 City of Artesia Pavement Management Program
— Recommendation: Consider and find That the Pavement Management System Is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant To State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301;
— Approve the Proposed 2025 City of Artesia Pavement Management System; — Authorize the City Manager to Sign and Submit a Pavement Management System Certification to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; And — Authorize Staff to File a Notice of Exemption With the Los Angeles County Clerk Within Five (5) Days.
9K. Request to Display the Progress Pride Flag at City Hall in Recognition of Pride Month — Recommendation: Approve the Display of the Progress Pride Flag on the Flag Pole in Front of City Hall From June 2, 2025 to June 30, 2025 per the City’s Flag Display Policy. 9L. Resolutions for Street Lighting Maintenance District Initiating Proceedings, Approving the Engineer’s Report, Declaring the City’s Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting the Date of the Public Hearing
— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3036, Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the City of Artesia Street Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets; and Highways Code; — Adopt Resolution No. 25-3034, Approving the Report of the Engineer for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in Connection With the City of Artesia Street Lighting Maintenance District; And — Adopt Resolution No. 25-3035, Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments Within the City of Artesia Street Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, and Appointing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
11. DISCUSSION
11A. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Process for the Abatement of Public Nuisances — Recommendation: Consider and Find That This Ordinance Is Expempt From CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; And
— Introduce Ordinance 25-267, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (Administrative Citations) of Title 1 (General Provisions) and Chapter 1 (Public Nuisances) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Abatement of Public Nuisances.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12A. City Manager Reporting
13. ADJOURNMENT
13A. Adjournment
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Date Posted: May 8, 2025