Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
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Monday, March 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
1A. Call to Order
2. ROLL CALL
2A. Roll Call
3. INVOCATION
3A. Invocation
— Pastor Bob DeLeon, Artesia Calvary Chapel
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4A. Pledge of Allegiance
— Maria Andrade, Miss Artesia Princess
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.
5A. Public Comments
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6A. Councilmember Comments
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7A. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation
7B. Women’s History Month Proclamation
7C. Social Work Month Proclamation
7D. Red Cross Month Proclamation
7E. National Kidney Month Proclamation
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8A. Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Annual Report
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9M) 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.
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 - February 2025
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - January 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 January 13, 2025 - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting, February 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting
9F. Large Event Facility Use Permit For Noel S.V. Omega to hold a Philippine American Friendship Day Event on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Artesia Park
— Recommended Action: Approve the Issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit.
9G. Production Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America for a City-Sponsored 4th of July Fireworks Show
— Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Retroactively Execute the Production Agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America in the Amount of $27,000.
9H. Refurbishments to Outdoor Buildings at Artesia Park
— Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with South Coast Painters, Increasing the Contract Amount by $19,800 for a Revised Not-To-Exceed Total of $75,000 for Additional Painting Services at Artesia Park;
— Approve Agreement with Kilter Termite, to Repair and Replace Sections of Wood at Four Exterior Park Buildings at Artesia Artesia Park for a Total Not-To-Exceed, of $39,753;
— Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreements on Behalf of the Council;
— Make a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 (d); and
— Approve a Budget Amendment to the Billboard Fund to Provide Funding for the Agreements.
9I. Grant Funding Update
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9J. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Agreement for Professional Planning Services With Willdan
— Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to Complete the Housing Element, Mixed-Use Overlay Projects, and Provide Staff Augmentation Services, for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $450,000;
— Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement on Council's Behalf; and
— Approve a Budget Amendment to the Housing Authority Fund.
9K. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Agreement for Professional Planning Services With Sagecrest Planning and Environmental Services
— Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No 1. To Professional Services Agreement for Professional Planning Services with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental Services for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $541,500; and
— Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement on Council's Behalf.
9L. Allocation of Available Local Return Funds for the Completion of the Historical District Trails Project - Phase III Landscaping
— Recommended Action: Authorize Staff to Complete the Historical District Trails Project- Phase III Landscaping Using the City’s Available Resources, and Not a New Third-Party Contractor;
— Approve Budget Amendments to Allocate the Not to Exceed Amounts of $38,000 in Available Measure R Funds and $250,000 in Available Measure M Funds to Complete Project;
— Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase orders that exceed his $40,909.27 spending authority and make purchases to implement the landscape maintenance plan for the Historical District Trails Project - Phase III Landscaping in amounts that do not exceed the allocation and budget described herein;
— Make a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA Pursuant to Sections 15282(j)(c) and 15301.
9M. 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Annual Housing Element Progress Report
— Recommended Action: Approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report Inclusive of the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024; and
— Direct Staff to File the Reports with the State of California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
10. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
11. DISCUSSION
11A. Late-Night/Early-Morning Permit for Starbucks at 11732 Artesia Boulevard
— Recommended Action: Conduct hearing;
— Make Determination of Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
— Adopt Resolution No. 25-3032, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California Granting a Late-Night/Early-Morning Permit Pursuant to Artesia Municipal Code Section 3-2.209 to Starbucks Restaurant Located at 11732 Artesia Boulevard.
11B. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Maintenance of Vacant Properties
— Recommended Action: Make Determination of Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
— Introduce Ordinance No. 25-966, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenance of Vacant Properties.
11C. 2025 Goal Setting Report
— Recommended Action: Adopt the 2025 Goal Setting Report and Direct Staff to Begin Implementation of the Early Action Goals.
11D. AMENDED 2025 Goal Setting Report
— Recommended Action: Adopt the 2025 Goal Setting Report and Direct Staff to Begin Implementation of the Early Action Goals.
11E. Schematic Design for Botanical Garden Project
— Recommended Action: Make a Determination that the Approval of the Schematic Design Plans are in Accordance to the Approved MND; and
— Approve the Schematic Design Plans for the Artesia Botanical Garden Project at 11462 178th St., Which Include the Overall Site Plan Design, Size of Program Areas Visualized in Renderings, Rough Project Cost and Construction Time Estimates, and Direct Staff to Develop the Plans, Specifications and Engineering for Bidding Construction Based upon the Approved Design.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12A. City Manager Reporting
13. ADJOURNMENT
13A. Adjournment
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Date Posted: March 13, 2025