City of Artesia

City Council Regular Meeting

Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Call to Order

2. ROLL CALL

2.A. Roll Call

3. INVOCATION

3.A. Invocation

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 Comments

6. 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.

6.A. Councilmember Comments

7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

7.A. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation

7.B. Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day Proclamation

7.C. Presentation to Scholarship Recipients

7.D. Certificates of Recognition for Spring Beautification

8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS

8.A. Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network

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

9.B. Accounts Payable Check Register - June 2025

9.C. City Financial Report - May 2025

9.D. AB 1234 Reporting

9.E. City Council Meeting Minutes

9.F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance, Regarding Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (Mu-O)

9.G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance, Regarding Amending the Specific Plan Zones

9.H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance, Regarding Amending the Artesia Live Specific Plan

9.I. Right of Way Use Agreement With the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network

9.J. Resolution Regarding a Temporary Closure of a Portion of Pioneer Boulevard for the Artesia International Street Fair and Diversity Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025

9.K. Resolution Regarding Contract with Garland/DBS Inc. in the Amount Not-To-Exceed $160,066 to Restore the Roof at the North Artesia Community Center

9.L. Professional Services Agreement With Braude & Associates for Federal Governmental Relations Services

9.M. Professional Services Agreement With Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for Legislative Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Services

9.N. Authorization to Conduct Traffic Calming Demonstrations at Four (4) Locations in the City on August 9, 2025

9.O. Professional Services Agreement for Security Guard Services with Southwest Patrol

9.P. Resolution Regarding Reaffirming Artesia's Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming Community

10. PUBLIC HEARING

10.A. Case No. 2024-34: Ordinance Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units

10.B. Placing Delinquent Solid Waste Charges on the 2025-26 Property Tax Roll

10.C. Case No. 2024-06 - Artesia Downtown Specific Plan

11. DISCUSSION

11.A. Resolution to Adopt a Revised City Council Written Expense Reimbursement and Travel Policy

12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING

12.A. City Manager Reporting

13. ADJOURNMENT

13.A. Adjournment