Artesia City Council Regular
Monday, October 13,
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18747 Clarkdale Avenue,
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- 7:00 p.m.
CA 90701
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Taj called the meeting to order at 7:16 p
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino,
Ahir.
Staff Present: City Manager Avalos, Deputy a
Murguia, City Attorney Nguyen, City Clerk Alde
Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra, Special
Analyst Zambrano, Parks & Recreation Su
Manager Valdez.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Rick Westra, from Trinity Church dela
Imembers Ramoso, Manalo, and
Manager Burke, Finance Manager
te, Public Works Manager Sanchez,
a Manager Lee, Management
Acevedo, and Acting Planning
the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LASD Sergeant Ramos, led the pledge of alleg nce.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5A. Public Comments Public comments could
email to [email protected]
meeting. Sarat Atluri and Nam Nguyen
listed on the agenda.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilm
questions and/or provided comments.
Councilmember Manalo attended the ABCUS
table, and the Council of Governments meeti
Councilmember Ramoso attended the Greater
September 1Ithi the Parks and Recreation
the Public Works Committee meeting on Oct
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino attended the Friends
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENT ATIONS
7A. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Procla
A proclamation for Breast Cancer Awa
7B. Filipino American History Month Procla
A proclamation for Filipino American Histo
Brandon Reilly, from the Filipino Cultural
7C. Hindu Heritage Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Hindu Heritage Month
7D. Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
A proclamation for Red Ribbon Week was
ABCUSD students.
provided, in person or submitted by
y 12:00 p.m. on the date of the
public comments for items not
bers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked
meeting, the SELACO round
Angeles Vector Control Meeting on
ittee meeting on September 17, and
2. Artesia Library meeting.
Month was presented by the Council.
Month was accepted by Commissioner
and his son Lorenzo Reilly.
accepted by community members.
ed by Betty Lou Ormande and
7E. Code Compliance Officer Month Proclamation
A proclamation for Code Compliance Officer Month was accepted by Code Compliance Supervisor Melissa Hamilton.
7F. Staff Introduction
Human Resource Manager Jackson introduced new Human Resource Analyst Crystal Timberlake. Parks & Recreation Supervisor Acevedo introduced new Parks and Recreation Leaders Andrew Gutierez, Jacob Pelayo, and Brian Pelayo. A Certificates of Recognition were presented to Cyrstal Timberlake, Andrew Gutierrez, Jacob Pelayo and Brian Pelayo.
8. BUSINESSPRESENTATIONS
None
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved, seconded by Councilmember Manalo, to approve consent calendar items 9A-9H, (excluding 9D and 9F).
Motion carried, 5-0
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 - September 2025
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - Amended July 2025 and August 2025 Recommendation: Receive and File.
9E. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented for August 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting, and September 8, 2025 - Special Meeting.
9G. Introduction of an Ordinance to Adopt Updated Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Residential Codes, and Green Building Standards
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 25-975, Adopting by Reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Building Code; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Electrical Code; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2019 California Plumbing Code; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Mechanical Code; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Residential Code; Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code; Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating and Amending the 2023 California Existing Building Code; And the 2022 California Fire Code; Together With Certain Amendments, Deletions and Additions, Includin Findings, Fees and Penalties; And Amending the Artesia Municipal Code; Find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3); And Direct Staff To Notice and Hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-975 at the City Council's Regularly Scheduled November Meeting. 9H. Appointment for Private Sector Representative to Serve on the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board
Recommended Action: Approve Greg Utrecht as the Private Sector Representative, Based on the Recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem Trevino.
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ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALEN
9D. AB 1234 Reporting
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
Councilmember Ramoso reported out that she
Town Grand Opening in Nevada at public e
Councilmember Ramoso moved, seconded by
agenda item 9D, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
9F. Amendments to the Community Bene
Recommendation: Approve the Updated Com
Policy.
Management Analyst Zambrano provided staff
Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Ma
Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo,
provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved, seconded by
revised community benefit grant program pola
"Artesia Chamber of Commerce," and for the
discuss how to address that section of the fund
remaining the same, with a 10% allocation to
Motion carried, 5-0.
(9D and 9F)
the Clark County, Filipino
yor Pro Tem Trevino, to approve
rant Program Funding Policy
nity Benefits Grant Program Funding
City Manager Avalos and
Taj, Mayor Pro Tem
Ahir asked questions and/or
ncilmember Ahir, to approve the
with the exception of the section titled
ber of commerce committee to
at a future date, with the percentage
chamber.
ety Fee Schedule Per Los Angeles
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10A. ResolutionApprovingtheBuildingand
County Fee Schedules
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25- , Approving the Building & Safety Fee Schedule per Los Angeles County Fee Schedu , and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA, Pursuant to Section 1 273(a)(4)
Acting Planning Manager Valdez provided
hearing. No public comments were provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved, seconded by
agenda item 10A, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
1 0B. Introduction of Ordinance Related to T
Cosmetic Establishments
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and In
Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zo
They Pertain to Tattoo, Body Piercing and P
Find That the Proposed Ordinance Is Exempt
Sections1 5378(b)(4) and 15061 (b)(3).
Acting Planning Manager Valdez provided sta
input. Mayor Taj opened the public hearing.
Mayor Taj closed the public hearing. Councilm
questions and/or provided comments.
Mayor Taj opened the public
yor Taj closed the public hearing.
ncilmember Ramoso, to approve
and Body Piercing and Permanent
uce Ordinance 25-974, Amending
) of the Artesia Municipal Code as
Cosmetic Establishments; and
CEQA Pursuant to Guidelines
City Manager Avalos provided
blic comments were provided.
bers Ramoso and Ahir asked
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Cou almember Manalo, to approve agenda item 1 0B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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11. DISCUSSION
1 1A. Update on Parks & Recreation Department Improvement Projects and Programming Initiatives at Artesia Park and AJ Padelford Park Recommendation: Receive and File.
Parks & Recreation Manager Guerra provided the staff report. Mayor Taj, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Ramoso, Manalo, and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments.
11 B. Resolution of Intention to Form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3068, Declaring Its Intention To Establish the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District To Finance the Construction, Repair, Acquisition, And/or Maintenance of Capital Improvements and Facilities, Including the Acquisition And/or Remediation of Land for Such Improvements and Facilities; Establishing a Public Financing Authority; And Authorizing Certain Other Actions Related Thereto; And Is Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 1 5378; And Appoint Two Members of the City Council To Serve on the Public Financing Authority (PFA) and One Member as an Alternate, in Anticipation of Los Angeles County Joining the PFA. If Los Angeles County Does Not Join, the Alternate Will Serve as a Third Member of the PFA.
Management Analyst Zambrano provided staff report and introduced Kosmont consultant, Joe Digas, who provided a presentation. City Manager Avalos and Deputy City Manager Burke provided input. Mayor Taj, Councilmember Ramoso and Ahir asked questions and/or provided comments. Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Manalo to the Public Finance Authority with Councilmember Ramoso as the alternate.
Councilmember Ahir moved, seconded by Mayor Taj, to approve agenda item 11 B, as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
City Manager Avalos provided updates.
City Manager and the Council shared their condolences and memories of Management Analyst Adrian Fajardo.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Adrian Fajardo, Management Analyst at 10:35 p.m.
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Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
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