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, August 11, 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
— Pastor Bob DeLeon, Artesia Calvary Chapel
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 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.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
6.A. Councilmember Comments
7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.A. Women’s Equality Day Proclamation
7.B. National Night Out Proclamation
7.C. Certificate of Recognition for Artesia Shoe Care Center
7.D. Presentation of Portraits to the 2025 Artesia Court
7.E. Staff Introductions
8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Artesia Library Updates
— Robert Gardner, Community Library Manager
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9P) 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 - July 2025
— Recommendation: Receive and File.
9.C. City Financial Report - June 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 July 14, 2025 - Special Meeting, and July 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting.
9.F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Artesia Downtown Specific Plan Environmental Findings
— Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-971, Adopting the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (Case No. 2024-06)
9.G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding New Downtown Specific Plan Adoption and Zoning Map
— Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-972, Amending Section 9-2.3453 (Specific Plan Zones and Zoning Map Designations) of Article 34.5 (Specific Plan Zones (SP)) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code and Amending the City of Artesia Zoning Map
9.H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
— Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-973, 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 the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17
9.I. Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding With the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority
— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute on Their Behalf, the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding With the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority
9.J. Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Permitting and Code Compliance Software and Implementation
— Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, the Master Services Agreement With OpenGov, Inc. For Permitting, Planning and Code Compliance Software and Implementation Services Totaling $137,975.34 Over a Three Year Period.
9.K. New Service Request with the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department for GIS Modernization Services
— Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute a Three-Year Service Request With the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department for Geographic Information Systems Modernization Services for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $123,444.
9.L. Purchase Order to Engage Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software Services
— Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager To Execute a Purchase Order To Engage Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software Services for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $61,800 for a Three Year Period.
9.M. Resolution Regarding Youth Community Access Grant Program Application Submission to the California Natural Resources Agency
— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3060, Approving the Application for the Youth Community Access Grant Program, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute All Documents Necessary To Apply for the Grant.
9.N. Resolution Regarding Temporary Street Closure of Various City Streets to hold the 2nd Annual Artesia 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 15, 2025
— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-301, Approving a Highway Permit for the Temporary Closure of a Portion of Various City Streets, Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(E) in Connection With the City of Artesia 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk Event To Be Held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA.
9.O. Resolution Regarding Voting Delegates for 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo General Assembly
— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3062, Designating A Primary and An Alternate Delegate for The 2025 Annual Conference and Expo General Assembly.
9.P. Appointment for Beautification and Maintenance Committee
— Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
11. DISCUSSION
11.A. Ad Hoc Committee for Public Service Center
— Recommendation: Form a Public Service Center Design Ad-Hoc Committee and Appoint Two Council Members To Work With Staff on the Development of the Design and Implementation of the Public Service Center.
11.B. Resolution Regarding a General Fund Reserve Policy
— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3063, Adopting a General Fund Reserve Policy.
12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING
12.A. City Manager Reporting
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.A. Adjournment
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Date Posted: August 7, 2025