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, September 8, 2025
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.A. Call to Order
2. ROLL CALL
2.A. Roll Call
3. INVOCATION
3.A. Invocation
— Bishop Robert Magalogo, Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.A. 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.
5.A. Public Comment
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6.A. Councilmember Comments
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.A. National Preparedness Month Proclamation
7.B. National Hispanic American Heritage Month Proclamation
7.C. Service Club Month Proclamation
7.D. Staff Introductions
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Distinguished Young Women
8.B. Artesia Cemetery
8.C. International Street Fair and Diversity Festival Update
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9J) 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.
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 - August 2025
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.C. City Financial Report - July 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 August 11, 2025 - Special Meeting, and August 28, 2025 - Special Meeting.
9.F. Professional Services Agreement With Risk Management Professionals To Update the Artesia Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, Agreement With Risk Management Professionals in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $66,653, Plus a 10% Contingency.
9.G. Resolution for Highway Permit for Temporary Street Closure — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 25-3065, Approving a Highway Permit for the Temporary Closure of a Portion of Ashworth Avenue Between Devlin Avenue and Clarkdale Avenue Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(E) in Connection With the Approval of the Artesia D.E.S. Portuguese Hall – Popular Saints Festival To Be Held on Saturday, September 20, 2025; and
— Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the CEQA Guidelines.
9.H. Resolution Regarding Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement With Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 25-3066, Approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority.
9.I. Agreement With the County of Los Angeles for a Joint Traffic Signal Synchronization Project on Norwalk Boulevard, San Antonio Drive, and Pioneer Boulevard From Beverly Boulevard to Carson Street
— Recommendation: Approve Agreement With the County of Los Angeles in the Amount of $147,000, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, Including the Amendments up to the 15% Contingency and Make Amendments That Do Not Change the Contract Amount and Contingency.
9.J. Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Group to complete Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation Project — Approve the Agreement in the Amount of $178,555, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, Including Amendments up to a 10% Contingency and Make Amendments That Do Not Change the Contract Amount and the Contingency; And
— Make a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301 as a Class 1(C) Project.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.A. Resolution to Update the Facility Use Fee Schedule — Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3064, Approving and Adopting Amended and Updated Facility Use Fee Schedule and Repealing Resolution No. 18-2720; And — Make a Determination of Exemption From CEQA Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8).
11. DISCUSSION
11.A. Schematic Design for Public Service Center Project Located at 18730 Clarkdale Avenue, the Former Library Facility
— Recommendation: Approve the Schematic Design for the Artesia Public Service Center Project.
11.B. Consideration of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) — Recommendation: Receive and File.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12.A. City Manager Reporting
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.A. Adjournment
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Date Posted: September 4, 2025