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Home My Public Portal About03) 7A2 - CCM - 2020-10-20CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chavez called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. telephonically. 2.ROLL CALL PRESENT:Councilmember – Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez ABSENT:Councilmember - None ALSO PRESENT:City Manager Cook, City Attorney Murphy, City Clerk Kuo, Deputy City Clerk Nunez, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager/City Council Flores, Administrative Services Director Paragas, Interim Community Development Director Reimers, Parks and Recreation Director Matsumoto, and Public Safety Supervisor Ariizumi 3. INVOCATION – Mayor Chavez provided the invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Chavez led the pledge of allegiance. 5.CEREMONIAL MATTERS – PRESENTATIONS – None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA – None 7.CONSENT CALEND AR Mayor Pro Tem Yu made a motion to approve the consent calendar items. Seconded by Councilmember Man and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember – Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez NOES: Councilmember – None ABSENT: Councilmember – None ABSTAINED: Councilmember – None A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 6, 2020. Action: Approved. AGENDA ITEM 7.A-2. City Council Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 2 of 8 B. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT WITH TEMPLE CITY CAMELLIA FESTIVAL The City Council is requested to approve the First Amendment to the Master Agreement with Temple City Camellia Festival extending the term of the agreement for another three years. Action: 1. Reviewed and approved the First Amendment to the Master Agreement (Attachment “A”) with the Temple City Camellia Festival (TCCF); and 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment with TCCF. C. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 82704, A FLAG LOT SUBDIVISION AT 10051 OLIVE STREET City Council approval of the final map will allow the developer to obtain the building permits and start the construction of a new single-family house on each new parcel. Action: 1. Reviewed and approved the final subdivision map for Parcel Map No, 82704; and 2. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Tract Map No. 82704. D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-1047, SERIES A CODE AMENDMENTS OF TITLE 9 (ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING CODE) The City Council is requested to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 20-1047 amending definitions and sections that contain ambiguities, omissions, or reference errors in Series A, Title 9, Chapter 1 of zoning code regulations. Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 20-1047, Series A Code Amendments of Title 9 (Zoning Regulations), Chapter 1 (Zoning Code). E. COMMUNITY PRESERVATION POLICY ON ENFORCING PROHIBITIONS ON EXTERIOR WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS City Council is requested to adopt a policy which would direct community preservation staff to refrain from enforcing Section 9-1N-6.D for a period of two years. City Council Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 3 of 8 Action: Adopted a policy directing community preservation staff to refrain for a period of two years from enforcing Section 9-1N-6.D of Temple City Municipal Code which states “all washing machines and dryers must be located within the main dwelling or accessory structure” as against existing violations of the section. The section would be enforced for new proposals to locate such appliances outside. F. CITY HOMELESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE The City Council is requested to receive an informational update on the progress of the homeless plan development, findings from the consultant’s existing conditions memo, and next steps. Action: Received and filed the informational update. G. CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY’S 457(B) PLAN RECORD-KEEPING PLATFORMS FROM TWO DIFFERENT PROVIDERS TO A SINGLE RECORD- KEEPING PLATFORM WITH EMPOWER Under the California State Constitution, Article XVI Section 17, government entities that sponsor a 457(b) have fiduciary responsibilities to ensure the operation and investment of the public retirement plan is for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants and beneficiaries. Action: 1. Adopted Resolution No. 20-5494 approving the consolidation of the current two 457(b) deferred compensation plan record-keepers to a single record- keeping platform with Empower effective December 2020; and 2. Authorized the City Manager, as the City’s Plan Administrator, to execute the necessary agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. H. FUNDING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION AND DEFUNDING PLANNING MANAGER POSITION Organizationally it is important to have a director position to plan, direct, manage and oversee the Community Development (CD) department. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council fund the CD Director position and defund the Planning Manager resulting in no additional full-time position. Action: City Council Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 4 of 8 1. Approved the funding for a Community Development Director position and defund the Planning Manager position; and 2. Approved an appropriation of $7,265 to the General Fund to reflect the increased salary costs arising from the adjustment in position being funded. I. VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to receive and file the Visa Card Report. Action: Received and filed. J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-5495 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 20-5495 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-5495. 8. PUBLIC HEARING A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-1048 AMENDING TITLE 9 (ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING CODE), ARTICLE T (SPECIAL USES) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC) FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) City Council is requested to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 20-1048 amending Title 9 (Zoning Regulations), Chapter 1 (Zoning Code), Article T (Special Uses) of the Temple City Municipal Code (TCMC) for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUS). City Manager Cook gave a brief overview of the regulations for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Associate Planner Liu gave a brief summary of the staff report. City Council asked questions regarding the amendment to the City’s ordinance relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in response to the State’s feedback. Mayor Chavez opened public hearing. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public hearing. City Council made final comments regarding the proposed ordinance. City Council Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 5 of 8 Councilmember Man introduced for first reading by title only and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 20-1048, amending Title 9, Chapter 1, Article T of the Temple City Municipal Code regarding the development standards for ADUs and JADUs; and schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 20-1048 for November 4, 2020 meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember – Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez NOES: Councilmember – None ABSENT: Councilmember – None ABSTAINED: Councilmember – None B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-1049, (POOL MAINTENANCE FOR THE REDUCTION OF MOSQUITO BREEDING) The proposed ordinance represents a region-wide effort to ensure that all the municipalities within the wider San Gabriel Valley have the same requirements and enforcement procedures related to maintenance of swimming pools. Planning Management Analyst Coyne gave a summary of the staff report. City Council asked questions regarding the proposed ordinance. Mayor Chavez opened public hearing. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public hearing. City Council made final comments regarding the proposed ordinance. Mayor Chavez made a motion to continue this matter to the November 4, 2020 meeting and directed staff to bring back additional options and process relating to violation fines for Council’s consideration. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Yu and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember – Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez NOES: Councilmember – None ABSENT: Councilmember – None ABSTAINED: Councilmember – None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None City Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:59 p.m. with all members present. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. ORDINANCE 20-1038U – MORATORIUM IN THE CROSSROADS SPECIFIC PLAN, MU-C DISTRICT City Council Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 6 of 8 The current moratorium in the MU-C zone of the Crossroads Specific Plan temporarily prohibits public market uses and the subdivision of parcels and tenant spaces. Since the moratorium was established, a state of emergency has been declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. City Council is requested to provide direction to staff on additional research staff should perform to assist the City Council in making future land use decisions related to the moratorium. City Manager Cook gave a brief introduction for the moratorium related to the City’s Crossroads Specific Plan. Interim Community Development Director Reimer gave a summary of the staff report. City Council asked questions regarding the proposed ordinance. Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Albert Cho, BH Properties, commented on the Kmart site and answered Council’s questions regarding their vision for the property. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment. City Council made final comments regarding the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Yu directed staff to return with a formal recommendation on land use changes to the Crossroad Specific Plan and return with a formal request for extension of the present moratorium to allow for additional analysis of options. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember – Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez NOES: Councilmember – None ABSENT: Councilmember – None ABSTAINED: Councilmember – None B. GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES City Council is requested to receive a presentation on potential grant funding sources. Megan LeNoue, Avant Garde, City’s grant consultant, gave a presentation on grant funding opportunities. City Council asked questions regarding the grant opportunities. Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment. City Council Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 7 of 8 City Council made final comments regarding the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Man made a motion to receive the presentation on available grant funding opportunities for new facilities and other improvements. Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember – Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez NOES: Councilmember – None ABSENT: Councilmember – None ABSTAINED: Councilmember – None 11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER – thanked businesses and residents for their patience during the re-pavement of Las Tunas Drive and Transtech for managing the project, shared that staff is out and present in the community during the pandemic, and stated that staff has submitted a letter to Southern California Association of Government regarding city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation number. 12. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY – none. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS REG ARDING AD HOC OR ST ANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Man and Mayor Chavez) – Formed 1/3/2012 No report. B. LAS TUNAS DOW NTOW N REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Yu) – Formed 2/18/2014 No report. C. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Yu and Councilmember Man) – Formed 2/18/2014 No report. D. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Yu) – Formed 7/15/2014 No report. E. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Yu and Councilmember Man) – Formed 4/4/2017 No report. City Council Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 8 of 8 F. PRIMROSE PARK ART ELEMENT AD HOC (Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Pro Tem Yu) – Formed 5/19/20 No report. 14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEP AR ATE FROM THE CITY M AN AGE R’S REGUL AR AG END A A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST – commented on mattress left out for pickup on trash collection days. B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA – none. C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN – commented on the Las Tunas Drive re-pavement project and on the upcoming Halloween drive-through event. D. MAYOR PRO TEM YU – none. E. MAYOR CHAVEZ – acknowledged Parks and Recreation Department for continuing to provide recreation programs to the residents during the pandemic, commented on the upcoming Halloween drive-through event, and commented on receiving informational flyers for upcoming city events. 15. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA – None 16. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m. Tom Chavez, Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk