City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
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Monday, September 9, 2024
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
— Pastor Juno Smalley, New Life Community Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
— Miss Artesia, Savanna Sousa
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 publiccomments@cityofartesia.us 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 Comments
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.A. Congresswoman Michelle Steel's Seniors of Distinction Award
7.B. National Preparedness Month
7.C. National Hispanic American Heritage Month
7.D. Presentation of Portraits to the 2024 Miss Artesia Court
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8.A. International Street Fair & Diversity Festival Update
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9K) 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
— 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.
9.B. City Council Meeting Minutes
— Recommended Action: Approve minutes as presented for June 17, 2024 - Regular Meeting, July 1, 2024 - Special Meeting (open session), July 29, 2024 - Special Meeting (open session)
9.C. Accounts Payable Check Register
— Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.D. City Financial Report - July 2024
— Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.E. Second Reading of Ordinance for Newly Paved Street Protections
— Recommended Action: Conduct Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 24-950, Adding Chapters to the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Protections for Newly Paved Streets, Encroachment Permits and Unauthorized Work in Public Right-of-Ways, and Making a Determination of Exemption From CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5)
9.F. Second Reading of Ordinance for Sidewalk Vending Regulations
— Recommended Action: Conduct Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 24-958, Adding Article 9 (“Sidewalk Vending”) to Chapter 2 (“Business Permits and Business Permit Fees”) Title 3 (“Finance”) of the Artesia Municipal Code, Imposing Regulations on Sidewalk Vending
9.G. Resolution for Agreement for the Artesia Climate Ready: A Pathway to Climate Action and Adaptation Program
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3015, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements With the California Department of Transportation for the Artesia Climate Ready: A Pathway to Climate Action and Adaptation Program
9.H. Resolution of Intention to Set and Hold a Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance Granting Franchise Rights to Golden State Water Company
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3012, Declaring its Intention to Adopt an Ordinance Granting to Golden State Water Company the Right, Privilege, and Franchise to Lay, Maintain, and Use Pipes and Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Water for Any and All Purposes Under, Along, Across, or Upon the Public Streets and Places Within the City of Artesia and Setting the Public Hearing on the Adoption of this Ordinance for October 14, 2024
9.I. Resolution for Highway Permit for Temporary Street Closure
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3011, 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 Procession to be Held on Saturday, September 21, 2024; and
— Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the CEQA Guidelines.
9.J. Resolution for Highway Permit for Temporary Street Closure
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3013, Approving a Highway Permit for the Temporary Closure of Various City Streets, Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) in Connection with the Artesia 65th Anniversary 5k Run/Walk to be Held on Saturday, November 16, 2024; and
— Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the CEQA Guidelines.
9.K. Resolution to Amend Unrepresented Management Employees’ Medical Benefits
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3014, Amending Resolution No. 22-2902, Regarding Unrepresented Management Employees’ Medical Benefits
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Amending Parking and Boundaries of Old Downtown
— Recommended Action: Open and conduct a public hearing;
— Conduct First Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-959, Amending Regulations in Article 11 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Chapter 2 of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Parking Spaces Required within the Boundaries of Old Downtown; and
— Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
10.B. Continued Public Hearing from August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting, Planning Case 2024-17 - Request Dong Ah Development Inc.
— Recommended Action: Continue public hearing from the August 12, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting; and
— Adopt Resolution No. 24-3010, Drive-Through Carwash with Self-Service Vacuum Stations, 2) Design Review for a Two Story Commercial Retail Building and an Automated Drive Through Carwash with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, 3) Design Review for a Comprehensive Sign Program, and 4) Lot Merger for the Subject Property Located at 11701 South Street within the Commercial General (C-G) Zone and Determining the Project Categorically Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15332, Class 32 In-Fill Development Projects (Case No. 2024-17)
11. DISCUSSION
11.A. Appointment of Abel Avalos as City Manager
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-3016, Appointing Abel Avalos as City Manager and Approving an Employment Agreement
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
This is the time for Councilmembers to report on external boards and committee meetings attended and meetings attended at public expense. Additional general comments, announcements, and requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers may also be presented at this time.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular City Council Meeting - October 14, 2024
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Date Posted: September 6, 2024