Artesia City Council Regular eeting Minutes
Monday, August 11, - 7:00 p.m.
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18747 Clarkdale Avenue, CA 90701
1. CALLTOORDERREGULARMEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 7:01 p
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
Ahir.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy
Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk
Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra, Special
Analyst Flores, and Recreation Program Coord
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Bob De Leon, from Artesia Calvary Cha
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Community Library Manager Robert Gardner,
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5A. Public Comments Public comments could
email to [email protected]
meeting. Lorelei Bailey, Margaret Saito, a
comments for items not listed on the
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilm
questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo attended the Rotary
meetings.
Councilmember Ramoso attended the Greater
meeting on July 1 7th.
7. CEREMONIALPRESENTATIONS
7A. Women's Equality Day Proclamation
A proclamation for Women's Equality Day
ncilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and
Manager Burke, Finance Manager
te, Public Works Manager Sanchez,
' Manager Lee, Management
tor Apisala.
delivered the invocation.
the pledge of allegiance.
provided, in person or submitted by
y 12:00 p.m. on the date of the
Michele Diaz provided public
bers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked
b Meeting and economic development
Angeles County Vector Control
presented by the Council.
7B. National Night Out Proclamation
A proclamation for National Night Out was ccepted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Deputy Jimenez.
7C. Certificate of Recognition for Artesia Shoe
A Certificate of Recognition for ex a
Care Center.
re Center
a was presented to Artesia Shoe
7D. Presentation of Portraits to the 2025 a Court
Portraits for the 2024-2025 Miss Artesia T Outgoing Court were presented by Councilmember Ahir to Miss Artesia Teen ueen Thalia Mansilla, Miss Artesia Teen Princess Valeria Martinez, Miss Art Teen Princess Bridget MartinezZarate, and Miss Artesia Teen Princess M nda Cadena. Portraits for the 2024- 2025 Miss Artesia Outgoing Court were by Councilmember Ramoso to Miss Savanna Sousa, Miss Artesia Prin Vanessa Rivera, Miss Artesia Princess Shaylah-Claire Mercado, Miss Artesia Pri Maria Macedo-Andrade. Portraits for the 2025-2026 Miss Artesia Teen Inco ing Court were presented by Councilmember Manalo to Miss Artesia Teen Queen Bridget Martinez-Zarate, Miss Artesia Teen Princess Sofia Leanne Medina, Miss Artesia Teen Princess Makenzi Roa, and Miss Artesia Teen Princess Ava Kolostian. Portraits for the 2025-2026 Miss Artesia Incoming Court were presented by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to Miss Artesia Queen Zanki Sheth, Miss Artesia Princess Maria Macedo-Andrade, Miss Artesia Princess Gitali Chodha, and Miss Artesia Princess Blossom Rodriguez. 7E. Staff Introduction
Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra introduced new Recreation Program Coordinator, Isaiah Pissala. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Isaiah Pissala.
8. BUSINESS PRESENT ATIONS
Artesia Library Updates
Community Library Manager Robert Gardner provided updates.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Trevino moved, seconded
consent calendar items 9A-9P, (excluding
Motion carried, 5-0
by Councilmember Ramoso, to approve
9M and 9P).
9A. Waive Reading of All Ordinance and Resolutions Adoptions on the 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 Shall Be Determined to Have Been Read by Title and Further Reading Waived. 9B. Accounts Payable Check Register - July 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - June 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 July 14, 2025 - Special Meeting, and July 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting.
9F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Artesia Downtown Specific Plan Environmental Findings
Recommended Action: Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-971, Adopting the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (Case No. 2024-06)
9G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding New Downtown Specific PlanAdoption and Zoning Map
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-972, Amending Section 9-2.3453 (Specific Plan Zones and Zoning Map Designations) of Article 34.5 (Specific Plan Zones (SP)) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code and Amending the City of Artesia Zoning Map 9H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommended Action: Adopt 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 City Council Minutes
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Finding the Action To Be Statutorily Exempt F
Quality Act (CEQA) Under Public Resources
the California Environmental
§ 21080.17
91. Third Amendment to the Memorandum Understanding With the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated ional Water Management Joint Powers Authority
Recommended Action: Approve, and Authorize
Behalf, the Third Amendment to the Memorand
Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional
9J. Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Perma
and Implementation
Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize
Master Services Agreement With OpenGov, I
Compliance Software and Implementation
Three Year Period.
9K. New Service Request with the
Department for GIS Modernization
Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize
Year Service Request With the Los Angeles
Geographic Information Systems Moderna
Exceed $123,444.
9L. Purchase Order to Engage Environme
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Recommended Action: Recommendation:
Purchase Order To Engage Environmental
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Softwa
Exceed $61,800 for a Three Year Period.
9N. Resolution Regarding Temporary
hold the 2nd Annual Artesia 5K Run/W
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2
The Temporary Closure of a Portion of Various
Code Section 2110'l(E) in Connection With the
Run/Walk Event To Be Held on Saturday, No
Determination of Exemption Under CEQA.
90. Resolution Regarding Voting Delegates
Annual Conference and Expo General
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2
Alternate Delegate for The 2025 Annual Confe
City Manager To Execute on Their
of Understanding With the Los
ter Management Joint Powers Authority
ng and Code Compliance Software
City Manager To Execute, the
For Permitting, Planning and Code
Totaling $137,975.34 0ver a
Angeles County Internal Services
City Manager To Execute a Threenty Internal Services Department for 'ces for an Amount Not-ToSystems Research Institute, Inc. for ftware Services
e the City Manager To Execute a
Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) for
Services for an Amount Not-Tore of Various City Streets to on Saturday, November 15, 2025
301, Approving a Highway Permit for
a Streets, Pursuant to Vehicle
of Artesia 2nd Annual 5K
ber 15, 2025, and Making a
2025 League of California Cities
bl7
3062, Designating A Primary and An
and Expo General Assembly.
ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALEN AR (9M and 9P)
9M. Resolution Regarding Youth Commun
Submission to the California Natural R
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2
the Youth Community Access Grant Program,
Execute All Documents Necessary To Apply
Parks and Recreation Manager Guerra pro a
Councilmembers Ramoso, and Manalo asked
Grant Program Application
Agency
3060, Approving the Application for
Authorize the City Manager To
Grant.
staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
a and/or provided comments.
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Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 9M, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
9P. Appointment for Beautification and Maintenance Committee Recommended Action: Receive and file.
Councilmember Manalo appointed John Udike to the Beautification and Maintenance Committee. City Clerk Alderete administered the Oath of Office to John Udike.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ahir, to approve agenda item 9P, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - None
11. DISCUSSION
11A. Ad Hoc Committee for Public Service Center
Recommended Action: Form a Public Service Center Design Ad-Hoc Committee and Appoint Two Council Members To Work With Staff on the Development of the Design and Implementation of the Public Service Center.
Deputy City Manager Burke provided staff report. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, and Manalo asked questions and/or provided comments.
The Council appointed Councilmembers Manalo and Ahir to the Ad Hoc Committee for the Public Service Center.
11 B. Resolution Regarding a General Fund Reserve Policy Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3063, Adopting a General Fund Reserve Policy.
Finance Manager Murguia provided staff report. City Manager Avalos provided input.
Councilmember Manalo and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, to approve agenda item 11 B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Avalos provided updates.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino requested that staff replicate the speed survey without roundabouts to determine the speed of the street.
Councilmember Ramoso requested the data related to ticketing during the dates law enforcement was present at the intersections.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
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