Regular Meeting of the Artesia City Council

City Council Chambers

18747 Clarkdale Avenue

Artesia, CA 90701

(562) 865-6262

 

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Monday, February 10, 2025

7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

1A. Call to Order

2. ROLL CALL

2A. Roll Call

3. INVOCATION

3A. Invocation

— Bishop Lary Carlton, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4A. Pledge of Allegiance

— Sergeant Ramos

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. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

6A. Certificate of Recognition - Los Angeles County Fire Department, Station 30

6B. Certificate of Recognition - Los Angeles County Sheriff Artesia Special Assignment Officers

6C. Certificate of Recognition - California Highway Patrol

6D. Gateway Cities Energy Action Award Presentation

6E. Black History Month Proclamation

7. BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS

7A. Distinguished Young Women

— Jeanie McHatton, Director Cerritos-Artesia DYW

8. CONSENT CALENDAR

It is recommended that Items (A) through (N) 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, the City Council will consider that item immediately following approval of the rest of the Consent Calendar.

8A. 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.

8B. Accounts Payable Check Register - January 2025

— Recommended Action: Receive and File.

8C. City Financial Report - December 2024

— Recommended Action: Receive and File.

8D. AB 1234 Reporting

— Recommended Action: Receive and File.

8E. City Council Meeting Minutes

— Recommended Action: Approve Minutes as Presented for December 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting, December 9, 2024 - Special Meeting, December 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting, December 16, 2024 - Special Meeting

8F. Addition and Cancellation of Regular March Council Meeting

— Recommended Action: Approve the Addition of March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. and Cancel the March 10, 2025 Meeting.

8G. Removal and Appointments for Beautification and Maintenance, Parks and Recreation, and Planning Commission

— Recommended Action: Receive and File.

8H. Title VI Plan

— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-3029, Approving an Update to the City of Artesia Title VI Program, Which Provides for Non-discriminatory Public Transportation Services.

8I. Large Event Facility Use Permit For Ajit Dudheker to Hold a Holi Festival on Saturday, March 16, 2025 at Artesia Park

— Recommended Action: Approve the issuance of a Large Event Facility Use Permit.

8J. Contract for Public Health Services Provided by County of Los Angeles

— Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 25-3028, Approving the Public Health Services Contract between the City of Artesia and the County of Los Angeles, and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Contract on the City Council’s Behalf.

8K. Agreement with City of Cerritos for a Joint Street Rehabilitation Project on Portions of 195th Street and Flora Vista Street

— Recommended Action: Approve the Agreement between the City of Artesia and the City of Cerritos for a Proposed Joint Street Rehabilitation Project on 195th Street, between Flora Vista Street and Ely Avenue, and Flora Vista Street, between Norwalk Boulevard and 195th Street and Make a Determination of Exemption from CEQA.

8L. Community Benefit Grant Fund Reallocation for Calendar Year 2025

— Recommended Action: Reallocate Grant Funds from the Community Benefit Grant Program from the Chamber of Commerce to the installation of cameras and security measures at Artesia Park.  

8M. Creation of Artesia Botanical Garden Ad-Hoc Committee

— Recommend Action: Staff recommends the City Council appoint Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Ramoso to an Ad-Hoc Committee regarding the development of the Artesia Botanical Garden.

8N. Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2025

— Recommended Action: Approve the Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2025.

9. PUBLIC HEARING

9A. Introduction of an Ordinance Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units

— Recommended Action: Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 25-963, 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.

10. DISCUSSION

10A. Transmittal of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24

— Recommended Action: Receive and file.

10B. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget

— Recommended Action: Staff Recommends That the City Council, Adopt Resolution No. 25-3030, Approving a Statement of Investment Policy, and Repealing Resolution No. 24-2995; and Approve the Proposed Mid-Year Budget Adjustments.

10C. League of California Cities 2025 Advocacy Priorities

— Recommended Action: Discuss the League of California Cities Advocacy Priorities and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Further Action.

11. CITY MANAGER INFORMATIONAL REPORTING

11A. City Manager Reporting

12. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

12A. Councilmember Comments

13. ADJOURNMENT

13A. 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: February 6, 2025