Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council

City Council Chambers

18747 Clarkdale Avenue

Artesia, CA 90701

(562) 865-6262

 

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Monday, November 18, 2024

7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING

1.A. Call to Order

2. ROLL CALL

2.A. Roll Call

3. INVOCATION

3.A. Invocation

— Pastor Bob De Leon, Calvary Chapel Artesia

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.A. Pledge of Allegiance

— Commissioner Paul de Medeiros

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Anyone wishing to speak to the City Council is asked to fill out a speaker card and give that card to the City Clerk at the staff table prior to the commencement of the meeting. Any public comments that cannot be heard within the next 20 minutes will be heard at the end of the meeting. If a member of the public submitted public comments on a Consent Calendar item, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and to hear the public comment on the Consent Calendar item at that time. 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 for items not listed on the agenda will be heard at this time. 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.

5.A. Public Comments

6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

6.A. Councilmember Comments

7. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

7.A. Certificates of Recognition - Commissioner Paul de Medeiros, Commissioner Ashika Patel, Commissioner Carl Fonseca, Commissioner Manu Patel, Commissioner Zeel Ahir, & Suguru Kitahara

7.B. Donation from Strong Towns Artesia to the City

7.C. America Recycles Day Proclamation

8. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS

8.A. CR&R Residential Organics Recycling and Food Waste Updates

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

It is recommended that Items (9A) through (9G) 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

— 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.

9.B. City Council Meeting Minutes

— Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for October 14, 2024 - Regular & Special Meetings.

9.C. Accounts Payable Check Register - October 2024

— Recommended Action: Receive and File.

9.D. City Financial Report - September 2024

— Recommended Action: Receive and File.

9.E. Professional Services Agreement Amendment for Acquisition Services

— Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Overland, Pacific, & Cutler, Inc. to Extend the Term Until December 31, 2026, Increase the Compensation to $190,825 for the A.J. Padelford Park Expansion Project, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute on the Council’s Behalf.

9.F. Introduction of An Ordinance Relating to Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Solid Waste Collection Containers

— Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-964, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Section 6-2.114 of Chapter 2 (Solid Waste and Recycling) of Article 1 (Garbage, Rubbish, and Waste Materials) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the City of Artesia Municipal Code Relating to the Time, Date, and Location of the Placement of Containers for Waste Collection and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations § 15061(B)(3).

9.G. Addition of Regular December Council Meeting

— Recommended Action: Approve the Addition of December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

10. PUBLIC HEARING

10.A. Introduction of an Ordinance Granting Golden State Water Company a Franchise Agreement

— Recommended Action: Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 24-957, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Granting to Golden State Water Company, A California Corporation, the Right, Privilege and Franchise to Lay and Use Pipes and Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Water For Any and All Purposes Under, Along, Across, or Upon the Public Streets, Ways, Alleys, and Places as the Same or Now or May Hereafter Exist, Within Said Municipality

10.B. Introduction of an Ordinance Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals

— Recommended Action: Waive full reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-960: An Ordinance of the City Of Artesia, California Adding Article 46 to the Artesia Municipal Code to Prohibit Short-Term Rentals Throughout the City and Finding the Action Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).

10.C. Introduction of an Ordinance Regarding Smoke Shops

— Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-961, An Ordinance of the City of Artesia Recommending that the City Council Adopt a Zoning Ordinance, Adding Article 47 to Chapter 2 to Title 9 Regarding Smoke Shops, and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3).

10.D. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance No. 24-962U Amending the Artesia Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units

— Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-962U, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Artesia, California, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 45, of the City of Artesia Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.

11. DISCUSSION

11.A. Discussion Regarding Amending the Artesia Municipal Code Regarding Permits for Fireworks Sales

— Recommended Action: Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Drafting a Code Amendment Making Changes to the Criteria in the Artesia Municipal Code Related to How Organizations Can Receive Permits for the Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks in the City.

12. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING

13. 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.

14. ADJOURNMENT

14.A. Adjournment

The City of Artesia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 562-865-6262 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.  Copies of Staff Reports are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection. 

Date Posted: November 14, 2024