HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2 CCM Regular 2019-02-051. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-2.
Mayor Man called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. in the
Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Sternquist, Yu, Fish, Man
Councilmember-None
City Manager Cook, Assistant City Attorney Murphy, City
Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Director Paragas
3. INVOCATION -Jerry Jambazian, owner of Wonder Cleaners and Draperies,
provided the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Boy Scout Troop 174 lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Scouts Bill Han, Gene Naono, Aaron Huang, Austin Tuan and Alex Li presented the
flags.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The City Council is requested to adopt a resolution confirming an appointment to
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 19-5384
appointing Jose Tarin to fill an unexpired seat with terms ending June 30, 2020,
on the Parks and Recreation Commission and directed City Clerk to administer
the Oath of Office to the new commissioner. Seconded by Councilmember
Sternquist and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Sternquist, Yu, Fish, Man
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
City Clerk Kuo administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Tarin.
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B. INTRODUCTION OF CAMELLIA FESTIVAL ROYAL COURT
Ms. Jessica Westgate Goold, 2019 Festival Chair, introduced the Royal Court.
City Council presented certificates and city memorabilia's to the Banner
Carriers: Ryan Meyer, Evelyn Jiang, Halen Tam, and Charlotte Zhou.
City Council presented certificates and city memorabilia's to the Royal Court:
Prince Gavin Truong, Princess Kamryn Ng, Prince Jacob Evans, Princess
Sydney Drown, King Oliver Mao, and Queen Haylee Rocha.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Sandra Armenta Lopez, Representative for Senator Susan Rubio of District
22/City of Rosemead Councilmember, introduced herself and announced
upcoming events from Senator Susan Rubio's office.
Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library events.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented about mental health.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Fish made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items.
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Sternquist, Yu, Fish, Man
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 15, 2019;
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 15, 2019;
3. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 18, 2019; and
4. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 30, 2019.
Action: Approved.
B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS
The City Council is requested to receive and file Actions of the Regular Parks
and Recreation Commission Meeting of January 16, 2019.
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Action: Received and filed.
C. AFFIRMATION OF CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION DATE
City Council is requested to affirm the City Council reorganization date for March
19, 2019.
Action: Affirmed City Council reorganization date on
March 19, 2019.
D. APPROVAL OF A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
VAVRINEK, TRINE, DAY & COMPANY, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT
SERVICES
City Council is requested to approve the fourth amendment to the agreement for
Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company for professional audit services.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to enter into a
fourth amendment to the agreement for
professional audit services with Vavrinek, Trine,
Day & Company ("VTD") for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019.
E. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RDO AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT CO FOR
PURCHASE OF THREE ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The City Council is requested to award a contract to RDO Agriculture Equipment
Co. for the purchase of three electric utility vehicles for use in the Parks and
Recreation Department.
Action: Awarded a contract to RDO Agriculture
Equipment Co. for the purchase of three electric
utility vehicles for use in the Parks and
Recreation Department.
· F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-1032
AMENDING TITLE 9 (ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1 OF THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (SERIES 2 CODE AMENDMENTS)
City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 18-1032 amending Title 9,
Chapter 1 (Zoning Code) of the Temple City Municipal Code to amend various
sections of the zoning code.
Action: Adopted and waived further reading of
Ordinance No. 18-1032 amending Title 9
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(Zoning Regulations), Chapter 1 of the Temple
City Municipal Code.
G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-1033
AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2-1-0 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS THAT FALL ON
AN ELECTION DAY
Adoption of Ordinance No. 19-1033 amending Chapter 1, Section 2-1-0 of the
Temple City Municipal Code, will move regular City Council meetings that
coincides with City Special Municipal Election and Statewide Election day to the
next business day that is not a holiday.
Action: Adopted and waived further reading of
Ordinance No. 19-1033 amending Chapter 1,
Section 2-1-0 of the Temple City Municipal
Code.
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-5382 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 19-5382 authorizing the
payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-5382.
8. PUBLIC HEARING-None
Mayor Man pulled New Business items out of agenda order for presentation and
discussion.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. FUNDING OPTIONS FOR CITYWIDE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
The City supplements the revenue to finance the full cost of providing
maintenance and operation of a street lighting system and to cover the costs of
providing maintenance and operation of traffic signals in the City by using the
City's General Fund. City Council is requested to review available options to
lessen the burden to the City's General Fund.
City Manager Cook gave an overview regarding the citywide maintenance
district assessment.
Dennis Klingelhofer and Carolyn Hill, Harris & Associates, gave an overview on
the cost for providing maintenance and operation of street lighting systems in
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the City's assessment district and the options to fund the annual deficits in
landscaping services.
City Council made comments and asked questions regarding the maintenance
and operations of the street lights and traffic signals in the assessment district.
Mayor Man opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Man
closed public comment.
City Council directed staff to pursue both options (i.e., expand use of Ad
Valorem Funds and formation of new district) as recommended by Harris &
Consultant to fund the annual deficits in landscaping services without an impact
to the General Fund.
B. DISCUSSION REGARDING FLAG LOTS
The City Council is requested to provide direction to staff as appropriate
regarding the City's requirements for the development of flag lots.
City Manager Cook gave a brief presentation regarding flag lots in the city.
City Council made comments and asked questions regarding City's code
relating to flag lots.
Mayor Man opened public comment.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, made comments regarding flag lots.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Man closed public comment.
City Council made a motion to revise the zoning code to allow only single story
for flag lot development.
11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER-provided a status on the City's Ring Rebate
program, upcoming Lunar New Year Celebration, and Measure W relating to storm
water (i.e., parcels within the flood control district would be taxed at a rate of 2.5
cents per square foot of "impermeable area" that prevent storm water and urban
runoff from entering the earth).
12. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY-Commented on the State of California's law
suit against City of Huntington Beach's Housing Plan.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
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A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Fish)-Formed 1/3/2012
Mayor Pro Tern Fish reported out on the standing committee's meeting on
January 31, 2019. The standing committee will be meeting quarterly.
B. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
C. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Man)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
D. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu)-Formed 7/15/2014
Councilmember Chavez reported out on the standing committee's meeting on
January 25, 2019. The Committee received the City's Annual audit report
which will be presented to City Council in an upcoming meeting.
E. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Man)-Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
F. LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Fish and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-commented on the upcoming Lunar New Year
Event and the Camellia Festival. He also shared that California Joint Power
Insurance Authority (CJPIA) is considering creating "captives" (insurance
company created by CJPIA) to insure the risks of CJPIA.
B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST -shared recent discussions at the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Government meeting, commented on autonomous
vehicles and reminded everyone to get rid of standing water as they are
breeding ground for mosquitos.
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C. COUNCILMEMBER YU-commented on upcoming Lunar New Year.
D. MAYOR PROTEM FISH-commented on housing policies being considered by
legislators in Sacramento.
E. MAYOR MAN -commented on the upcoming Lunar New Year, Mayor's live
stream with the Camellia Royal Court, and shared a Chinese New Year
proclamation from Supervisor Barger's office.
15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. MAYOR PROTEM FISH
Reimbursement of $231.97 for Uber, baggage claim, and meals for the
Legislative Tour 2019 in Sacramento, CA: Jan. 7-9, 2019
B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Reimbursement of $208.78 for Uber, baggage claim, and meals for the
Legislative Tour 2019 in Sacramento, CA: Jan. 7-9, 2019
16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 10:08 p.m., the City Council recessed to the Successor Agency Meeting. Minutes
of the Successor Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Successor Agency's
records.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
The City Council meeting was reconvened at 10:08 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
Councilmember Sternquist recused herself from Agenda Item 9A as she owns properties
within 500 feet of the property being discussed.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PRIMROSE PROPERTIES: DEMOLITION CLOSEOUT & SITE REUSE
Council is requested to formally close out demolition activities at the Primrose
Properties and direct staff to initiate a Request for Proposals for pre-
development services at the now-razed site.
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City Manager Cook gave an overview of the staff report.
Council made comments and asked questions about the Primrose properties.
Mayor Man opened public comment.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of a park at the Primrose
property.
Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 10:20 p.m. and returned at 10:21
p.m.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Man closed public comment.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to:
1. Accept project completion for demolition activities at 5922 and 5934
Primrose Ave. (commonly known as the Primrose Properties) as performed
by American Wrecking, Inc. for a final contract amount of $111 ,056.80;
2. Authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the County of
Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder and release the retention payment within
35 days thereafter;
3. Direct the City Manager to solicit proposals for the preparation of final
design plans and construction documents for a new park and repositioned
public parking lot at the Primrose Properties; and
4. Advise the City Manager to solicit design and pre-development services for
the Chamber of Commerce site.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Yu, Fish, Man
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Sternquist
Councilmember-None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
-None
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18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m.
William Man, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk