City of Artesia

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, June 8, 2026

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

— Father Dominic Deñina, Holy Family

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.

5.A. Public Comment

6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

6.A. Councilmember Comments

7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

7.A. Certificates of Recognition - Shetland Trojans

7.B. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation

7.C. Portuguese Heritage Month Proclamation

7.D. Himalayan Voice Certificate of Recognition

7.E. Certificate of Recognition - Assistant Fire Chief Khoi Dao

7.F. Certificate of Recognition - Commander Daniel Holguin

8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9Q) 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. Accounts Payable Check Register - May 2026

— Recommendation: Receive and File.

9.B. City Financial Report - April 2026

— Recommendation: Receive and File.

9.C. AB 1234 Reporting

— Recommendation: Receive and File.

9.D. City Council Meeting Minutes

— Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented for March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting, and April 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting.

9.E. Purchase of Charlie Cart Mobile Culinary Units for the Youth Activities League STEM Program

— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, a Purchase Order for Five Charlie Cart Mobile Culinary Units in the Amount of $82,345.50.

9.F. Large Event Facility Use Permit Magical Eve Events To Hold an India Independence Day Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Artesia Park

— Recommendation: Approve the Issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit.

9.G. Levy of the Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2017-1

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3089, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of the City of Artesia Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Services) Providing for the Levy of the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

9.H. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Southwest Patrol Inc.

— Recommendation: Approve and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the First Amendment With Southwest Patrol Inc. To Extend the Term of the Agreement From July 14, 2025 Through June 30, 2028, and Increase the Total Compensation to an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,000,000 for the Duration of the Agreement.

9.I. PEG Channel Operations Amended and Renewed Agreement with RTA Broadcasting

— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute, the Amended and Renewed Agreement Between the City of Artesia and RTA Broadcasting for Continued Operation and Administration of the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Channel.

9.J. Resolution Regarding Designations to Engage with Authorized Agents of FEMA and CAL OES

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3092, Making Designations of the Authorized Agents To Engage With Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Regarding Grants Applied for by the City of Artesia.

9.K. Resolution Regarding Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 26-3093, Adopting Ceremonial Recognition Policy and Procedures.

9.L. Approval of an Amended and Expanded Security Rebate Program

— Recommendation: Approve the Amended Security Rebate Program and Authorize Staff To Implement the Program Beginning July 1, 2026 for Both Commercial and Residential Properties.

9.M. General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

— Recommendation: To adopt Resolution No. 26-3104, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Three (3) Members of the City Council as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities;

— Resolution No. 26-3105, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles To Consolidate a General Municipal Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, With the Statewide General Election To Be Held on the Same Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and

— Resolution No. 26-3106, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election To Be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

9.N. Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Pavement Rehabilitation Project List for FY 2026-27

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3096, Adopting a Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

9.O. First Amendment to the Contract with Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board

— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute the First Amendment to the Contract With Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) to Provide a Youth at Work Program. 

9.P. Fourth Amendment to the Paratransit Demand Response Transportation Services Agreement With Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. And Create an Ad-Hoc Committee to Evaluate and Develop the City's Public Transportation Programs

— Recommendation: Approve, and Authorize the City Manager To Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Paratransit Demand Response Transportation Services Agreement With Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. To Provide Paratransit Demand-Response Transportation Services for an Amount Not To Exceed $417,105; and

— Form a Transportation Ad-Hoc Committee and Appoint Councilmembers Manalo and Ahir.

9.Q. Addition and Cancellation of Regular July Council Meeting

— Recommendation: Approve the Addition of Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. and Cancel the July 13, 2026 Meeting.

10. PUBLIC HEARING

10.A. Resolution Regarding Mixed Use Overlay Zone Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3088, Establishing an Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee for residential and mixed-use development projects within the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone pursuant to Section 9-2.4809(c) of the Artesia Municipal Code; and

— Determining the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273.

10.B. Introduction of an Ordinance and Resolution Regarding City Paid Parking Program Amendments and Preferential Parking Program Fee Schedule

— Recommendation: Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 26-987, Amending Portions of Articles 6 and 7 of Title 4 of the Artesia Municipal Code Modifying the Preferential Parking Program and Parking Fees; And Determining the Ordinance To Be Exempt From CEQA;

— Adopt Resolution No. 26-3091, Establishing a Preferential Parking Program Fee Schedule; And

— Find the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guideline §15378(b)(5). 

10.C. Street Light Maintenance District Diagram and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No 26-3102, Confirming a Diagram and Assessment for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year and Ordering the Improvements in Connection With the City of Artesia Street Lighting Maintenance District Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code.

10.D. Introduction of an Ordinance Granting Crimson California Pipeline a Franchise Agreement

— Recommendation: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 26-986, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Granting To Crimson California Pipeline, l.p. To Maintain and Operate a Pipeline for the Transportation of Petroleum Products for Any and All Purposes In, Along, Across and Under Certain Public Streets Within the City of Artesia

11. DISCUSSION

11.A. Resolution Approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) for the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the Allocation of Property Tax Increment within the Artesia EIFD

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 26-3090, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Approving the Infrastructure Financing District and the Allocation of the City's Incremental Property Tax Revenue Within the Artesia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53398.68 and 53398.75; and

— Finding the Adoption of Resolution 26-3090 is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. 

11.B. Presentation of Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

— Recommendation: Review the Draft Five-Year Update to the City of Artesia’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Provide Feedback, and Receive and File the Report.

11.C. Consideration of a Financial Plan and Approving a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

— Recommendation: Resolution No. 26-3098, Adopting a Financial Plan and Approving a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27;

— Resolution No. 26-3099, Determining and Adopting an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the City of Artesia in Accordance With Article XIIB of the Constitution of the State of California;

— Resolution No. 26-3100, Approving and Adopting a City-Wide Salary Schedule as Required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) For, Respectively, Unrepresented Management Employees, Employees of the Managers and Supervisors Unit, and Employees of the General Unit;

— Resolution No. 26-3101, Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-27 Through 2030-31; And

— Resolution No. 26-3103, Approving a Statement of Investment Policy, and Repealing Resolution No. 26-3080.

11.D. Resolution Regarding Disruption Policy and SB 707 Amendments to the Brown Act

— Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-3095, City Council Meeting Disruption Policy.

12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING

12.A. City Manager Reporting

13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

14. ADJOURNMENT

14.A. Adjournment

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Date Posted: June 4, 2026