Artesia City Council Regular ng Minutes
Monday, July 14, 2025 7:00 p.m.
City Council
18747 Clarkdale Avenue, ia, CA 90701
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy
Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk
Interim Community Development Director
Management Analyst Flores, Management Ana
Analyst Zambrano.
3. INVOCATION
Mayor Taj delivered the invocation.
cilmembers Ahir, Manalo, and Ramoso.
Manager Burke, Finance Manager
te, Public Works Manager Sanchez,
Special Projects Manager Lee,
Nacionales-Tafoya, and Management
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Dan Medina led the pledge of al iance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.A. Public Comments Public comments cou be provided, in person or submitted by email to publiccomments@cityofart a by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.
Margaret Saito, Connie Rangel, and Marcia
not listed on the agenda.
provided public comments for items
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Council
questions and/or provided comments. AB1234
bers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked
ang is covered in staff report 9D.
Councilmember Manalo attended the Council o vernments meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino attended the Contract
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENT ATIONS
7.A. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclama a
Commissioners Medina, Bhandari, and Reilly a
7.B. Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness
Easter Seals client, Ryan Schrader and his
Angelica Real, and Easter Seals Supervisor,
Legislative meeting.
ted the presentation.
y Proclamation
ther, Julie Cain, Easter Seals Director,
a Perez accepted the proclamation.
7.C. Presentation to Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship recipients Pushti Patel, Matthew Al nigue, Savanna Sousa, and Tanuj Patel accepted scholarship awards.
7.D. Certificates of Recognition for Spring Bea
Certificates were presented to Felix and Ema
Award, to the Munson Family for the
Yamasaki and John Oudyk for the Sustainable
and Maria Fagundes for the Landscape Bea a
to Ashoka the Great Indian Cuisine for the
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen for the Sustainab
business.
8. BUSINESS PRESENT ATIONS
8.A. Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Ne
cation
acedo for the Landscape Beautification
pe Beautification Award, to Beniko
scape Beautification Award, to Frank
tion Award. Certificates were presented
nt BeautiTication Award, and to
Landscape BeautiFication Award for a
Hector de la Torre, Executive Director
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Mr. Del la Torre will send the City Manager the cost for all of the COG cities.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved, seconded by Councilmember Manalo, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9P, excluding L, M, N, 0, & P.
Motion carried, 5-0
9.A. 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.
9.B. Accounts Payable Check Register - June 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File.
g.c. City Financial Report - May 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented for June 2, 2025 - Special Meeting, June 9,2025 - Special Meeting, June 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting, June 26, 2025 - Special Meeting.
9.F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance, Regarding Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (Mu-O)
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-970, Adding Article 46 (Mixed-Use Overlay Zone(Mu-O)) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code.
9.G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance, Regarding Amending the Specific Plan Zones
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-969, Amending Section 9-2.3453(Specific Plan Zones) of Article 34.5 (Specific Plan Zones (SP)) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code.
9.H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance, Regarding Amending the Artesia Live Specific Plan
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-968, Amending the Artesia Live Specific Plan.
9.1. Right of Way Use Agreement With the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network
Recommendation: Find that the project, including the Right-of-Way use Agreement, is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.51 and all necessary conditions have been or will be satisfied by the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, which is the lead agency;
Approve the Right-Of-Way Use Agreement Between the City and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the Installation, Maintenance, and Operation of the City Council Minutes
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Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network
Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, To
finalized plans and Any Other Actions in Con
the City's Rights-Of-Way; And
minister the Agreement, Including
With the Agreement.
g...t. Resolution Regarding a Temporary re of a Portion of Pioneer Boulevard for the Artesia International Street Fai and Diversity Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-
City of Artesia, California, Approving a Hig
Portion of Pioneer Boulevard Between 1 83rd
Code Section21l01(E) in Connection With
Diversity Festival To Be Held on Saturday, Oct
of Exemption Under CEQA.
9.K. Resolution Regarding Contract with
Exceed $160,066 to Restore the Roof a
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-
Partners Purchasing Program and Awarding a
Restoration Project at the North Artesia Comm
Consider and Find That the Project Is Ca
Section 15301 (D) Existing Facilities (Class 1)
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT C
9.L. Professional Services Agreement W
Governmental Relations Services
Recommendation: Approve Professional
Associates in the Amount Not-To-Exceed $49,
Services and authorize the City Manager to ex
Management Analyst Flores provided the staff
asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ramoso moved, seconded by
item, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
9.M. Professional Services Agreement With
Advocacy and Governmental Affairs
Recommendation: Approve and Authorize
Professional Services Agreement for Lega
Services With Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for an
Management Analyst Zambrano provided the
Manalo asked questions and/or provided com
, a Resolution of the City Council of the
Permit for the Temporary Closure of a
t and 1 87th Street, Pursuant to Vehicle
Artesia International Street Fair and
4, 2025, and Making a Determination
Inc. in the Amount Not-ToNorth Artesia Community Center , Authorizing the Use of the Omnia
ct to Garland/DBS Inc. For the Roof
Center; And
ly Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines.
NDAR (9L-9P)
Braude & Associates for Federal
Agreement With Braude &
for Federal Governmental Relations
rt. Councilmember Ramoso Manalo
ncilmember Trevino to approve the
A. Gonsalves & Son for Legislative
City Manager To Execute the
Advocacy and Governmental Affairs
unt Not-To-Exceed $54,000.
report. Councilmembers Ramoso,
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded b Councilmember Ahir to approve the agenda item as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
9.N. Authorization to Conduct Traffic Calmi
in the City on August 9, 2025
Recommendation: Staff Recommends That
Public Works Department To Conduct T
Temporary Enhanced Crosswalks a Two (2)L
Two (2) Locations in the City on August 9, 202
Public Works Manager Sanchez provided
provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
asked questions and/or provided comments.
Demonstrations at Four (4) Locations
Council, by Motion, Authorize the
c Calming Demonstrations Utilizing
and Miniature Traffic Circles at
Between 9:00 a.m. And 1 :OO p.m.
staff report. City Manager Avalos
ncilmembers Ramoso, and Manalo
Councilmember Ramoso moved, seconded by ayor Pro Tem Trevino to approve the agenda item as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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g.o. Professional Services Agreement for Security Guard Services with Southwest Patrol
Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the Professional Services Agreement for Security Guard Services With Southwest Patrol For an Amount Not-To-Exceed $300,000.
Management Analyst Flores provided the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Councilmember Manalo to approve item as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
g.p. Resolution Regarding Reaffirming Artesia's Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Community
Recommendation: Resolution No. 25-3057, a Resolution, Reaffirming Artesia's Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Community and Repudiating the Conduct Of u.s. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) in the City.
Staff report provided by Deputy City Manager Burke. City Manager Avalos and City Attorney Nguyen provided input. Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Mayor Taj tabled the item until after the public hearings. Mayor Taj called for a break at 10:15 p.m., the meeting resumed at 10:22 p.m. The item was revisited after public hearing and staff read the additions requested by Council.
Councilmember Ramoso moved, seconded by Councilmember Manalo to approve item as recommended with the following revisions:
Add in the ninth preambulatory clause, "and the lack of humanity towards individuals when conductinq federal enforcement."
And add the following preambulatory clause, "WHEREAS, local businesses have also experienced negative economic impact as customers, business owners, and their employees, choose to stay home in fear of immigration enforcement activities occurring in Artesia"
Motion carried, 5-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
1 0.A. Case No. 2024-34: Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 25-973, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45 of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law, and Finding the Action to Be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.
Interim Community Development Director Lopez provided staff report. Mayor Taj opened public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Taj closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to approve as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
1 0.B. Placing Delinquent Solid Waste Charges on the 2025-26 Property Tax Roll Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3055, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Adopting the Report Proposing to Have Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges Collected on the Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Special Projects Manager Lee provided the staff report. Mayor Taj opened the public hearing. No public comments were provided. Mayor Taj closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Manalo a ed questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Cou 1member Ramoso to approve as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
10.C. Case No. 2024-06 - Artesia Downtown
Recommendation: Adopt City Council Resol
Impact Report (EIR), Mitigation Monitoring and
Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC),
Support of the Project;
Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance
the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan, and Adopt
of Overriding Considerations, a Mitigation Mona
Certifying the Environmental Impact Report, a
Zoning Code in Accordance With the California
c Plan
No. 25-3058, an Environmental
ang Program (MMRP),
Required CEQA Findings in
25-971, an Ordinances To Establish
nvironmental Findings, a Statement
ring and Reporting Program, and
endments to the General Plan and
vironmental Quality Act (CEQA);
Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance . 25-972, an Ordinance To Amend Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 34.5 of the Artesia Mu icipal Code by Adding Section 9-
2.3453(g) to Reflect the New Artesia Downt pecific Plan Adoption and Amend the Zoning Map; And
Adopt City Council Resolution No. 25-3059 of
Amendment to the General Plan and Establishi
Land Use Designation and Amend Related Ta
General Plan.
City Manager Avalos introduced Contract Plan
brief background and introduced Placeworks
Jennifer Kelly provided the presentation. Ma
Clerk Alderete stated the City received com
which were provided to Council and the public,
the agenda packet in the lobby. Lorelei Bailiey
the DTSP. Juan Munoz, Juan Munoz from Unit
public comments regarding the DTSP, thanki
for an additional change that was provided to
hearing. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
Ahir asked questions and/or provided commen
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded b
recommended, with revisions as read by the
City of Artesia, Approving an
the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan
, Text, and Land Use Map of the
r, Art Bashmakian, who provided a
nner, Alan Loomis and Associate
aj opened the public hearing. City
via email in advance of the meeting,
were available in the public copy of
vided public comment in support of
Here, Local 11 provided positive
for working with them and asking
ff. Mayor Taj closed the public
Imembers Ramoso, Manalo, and
ayor Pro Tem Trevino to approve as
Attorney (outlined below):
9.2.1., revising the language to read, "commun benefits wil4 be granted, replacing "will" with "may"
9.2.2, revising the language to read, "priority
"are" with "may be"
9.2.4 (3)b revising the language to read, "i
replacing "are" with "may be"
Table 5.1 Land Uses and Permit Requirements
North, Pioneer Blvd, and Downtown South
Motion carried, 5-0.
11. DISCUSSION
1 1.A. Resolution to Adopt a Revised City
Travel Policy
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-
Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy
and aFe permitted," replacing
ng hotels-aw r33 eligible,"
under "hotels" changes Downtown
it use" to "conditionally permitted."
cil Written Expense Reimbursement and
, Amending the City Council Written
Repealing Resolution 24-2970
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Deputy City Manager Burke provided the staff report with clarification from City Manager Avalos and Finance Manager Murguia. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve item, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Avalos provided updates.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :56 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
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