Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council
City Council Chambers
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6262
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Monday, April 14, 2025
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
1A. Call to Order
2. ROLL CALL
2A. Roll Call
3. INVOCATION
3A. Invocation
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4A. Pledge of Allegiance
— Ananya Anand, Eagle Scout, Troop 693G
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. Certificate of Recognition - Ananya Anand, Eagle Scout, Troop 693G
7B. Donate Life Month Proclamation
7C. Autism Awareness Month Proclamation
7D. Ramadan Month Proclamation
7E. Arbor Day and Earth Day Proclamation
7F. National Volunteer Month
7G. Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day Proclamation
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS - NONE
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9I) 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 - March 2025
— Recommended Action: Receive and File.
9C. City Financial Report - February 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 March 5, 2025 - Special Meeting, March 17, 2025 - Special Meeting, March 17, 2025 - Regular Meeting
9F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Vacant Properties
— Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-966, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Vacant Buildings andForeclosed Properties) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Maintenanceof Vacant Properties; and Find that the proposed Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
9G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
— Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-963, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia,California, 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 Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.
9H. Heritage Trees at the Botanical Garden
— Recommended Action: Resolution No. 25-3031, Designating 10 Trees Identified by Number as 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 at the Artesia Botanical Garden Site Located at 11462 178 Street, Artesia, CA as Heritage Trees
9I. Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement to Provide Extended Electric Bus Service
— Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute on the City Council’s Behalf the Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement with Pcam, LLC Dba Parking Company of America in the Not-to Exceed Amount of $545,000 to Operate and Maintain the City’s Electric Bus.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
11. DISCUSSION - NONE
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12A. City Manager Reporting
13. ADJOURNMENT
13A. Adjournment
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Date Posted: April 10, 2025