HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 7A1 City Council Minutes - 2014-01-071. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2014
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-1
Mayor ProTem Blum called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:36p.m.
in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember-Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum and
Sternquist (arrived at 7:40 p.m.)
Councilmember-None
City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Administrative
Services Director Hause, Community Development
Director Persico and Planning Manager Starns
Pastor David Palmer from First Methodist Church, 5957 Golden West, provided the
Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Steve and Nancy Terry led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM AUSTRALIA
Anita Aemer and Mitzi Franco, Temple City Sister City Association,
introduced the seven exchange students from Australia.
Mayor Sternquist and City Council presented the students with City
souvenirs.
B. CITIZEN'S ACADEMY GRADUATION
Mayor Sternquist gave a brief introduction of Citizen's Academy.
Mayor Sternquist and City Council presented the Citizen's Academy
participants with certificates of recognition.
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C. PET OF THE MONTH
Presentation was cancelled.
D. CYBERCRIME, IDENTITY THEFT, AND PREVENTION
Lieutenant Mark Stevens, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Fraud
and Cyber Crime Bureau, gave a brief presentation on cybercrime, identity
theft and prevention.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library programs for
January.
Javier Hernandez, Bike SGV, spoke about the Metro Open Street Program,
CicLAvia. Bike SGV is interested in holding a similar event in San Gabriel Valley
on Earth Day, CicloSGVia.
Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8:28 p.m. and returned at 8:32 p.m.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Blum moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of November 21, 2013;
2) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of December 3, 2013;
3) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of December 10, 2013; and
4) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of December 12, 2013.
Action: Approved.
A. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26,2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of November 26, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
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B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF DECEMBER 10,2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of December 10, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF
DECEMBER 18,2013
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission
actions of their meeting of December 18, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
E. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF DECEMBER 4,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Arts Commission actions of
their meeting of December 4, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
F. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF DECEMBER 11,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions
of their meeting of December 11, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
G. CITY STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Over the past three years, the City Council has met early each year to identify
the City's goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The goals identified help dictate
the budget priorities and objectives included in the City's annual operating
budget. As a result, staff has worked diligently toward meeting these goals
and has accomplished some successes including: the Rosemead Boulevard
Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project; Las Tunas Drive
Beautification and Safety Enhancement Project; Gateway Project; Bicycle
Master Plan; the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan; Traffic
Calming Master Plan; the Parks and Open Master Plan; and the Olson
Project. While the development of the aforementioned plans is complete, the
Strategic Plan aims to create a schedule of their implementation (within the
constraints of the resources available as dictated by the adopted City budget).
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The Strategic Plan is winding down in January 2014 in order to lead in to the
kick-off to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 City Budget process (to begin January
2014) and the General Plan process (to begin February 2014). Once the
Strategic Plan document is adopted, the City will use the Strategic Plan to
guide its implementation of current City programs and projects as well as
pursue future City programs and projects.
Action: Received an update regarding the City
Strategic progress.
H. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 068199 FOR STREET
TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 6306-6312 OAK AVENUE
When a developer is proposing a sub-division in the City, a security deposit
must be submitted to ensure that required improvements (e.g., sanitary sewer,
water system, street tree, and/or road improvements) are completed in
accordance with approved plans. After the improvements are completed by
the developer, the City is notified by Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works that the improvements have been completed, inspected, and found to
be in compliance with the approved plans.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the
street tree improvements were waived due to insufficient space. Therefore,
the City can now release the Certificate of Deposit.
Action: Released the security in the amount of $1,650
for Parcel Map No. 068199.
I. ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR THE LONGDEN AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (EPA
GRANT ID NO. XP-OOT60601-0 AND CIP NO. P08-07)
The Longden Avenue Sewer Replacement Project (Project) has been an
identified need since 2008 when the Sewer Master Plan was completed.
However, the Project was delayed pending the Rosemead Boulevard
redesign. The Rosemead Boulevard Project is proceeding on schedule and
the Longden Sewer Replacement Project is being coordinated with the
Rosemead Boulevard construction.
The Project will replace approximately 1,725 linear feet of sewer line located
on Longden Avenue between Encinitas Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard.
The Longden sewer line is at capacity, and the unincorporated area to the
north is adding an extra load on the already undersized lines. The City's sewer
collection system is beyond its life expectancy and may be operating with
structural damage. The project will address these concerns and help prevent
groundwater contamination in order to continue protecting public health.
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The City Council's acceptance of the bid submitted by PALP Inc. (DBA, Excel
Paving Company) will ensure that construction of the project is completed by
the end of March 2014.
Action:
1) Accepted the bid submitted by PALP Inc. (DBA Excel Paving Company)
(Attachment "A") for the Longden Avenue Sewer Replacement Project
(EPA Grant ID No. XP-OOT60601-0 and CIP No. P08-07); and
2) Authorized the City Manager to execute a Standard Public Works
Construction Contract (Attachment "B") with PALP Inc. (DBA Excel
Paving Company) in an amount not to exceed $407,771.
J. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
and Visa Card Report.
Action: Received and filed.
K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4963 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-4963 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-4963.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-986
AMENDING THE TITLE AND DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMISSION AS SET FORTH IN TITLE 2 ("ADMINISTRATION"), CHAPTER
6 ("CITY COMMISSIONS"), ARTICLE E ("PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION"),
SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 2680, 2681, 2683, AND 2687 OF THE TEMPLE
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TITLE AND DUTIES OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
At the December 3, 2013 City Council meeting, the City Council amended the
proposed Ordinance by choosing to retain the Commission's authority as the
hearing body for parking citations. Therefore, Ordinance No. 13-986 modifies
the Commission's duties to include transportation planning as well as to
rename this Commission to the Transportation and Public Safety Commission.
This will allow the Commission to focus on community-wide transportation and
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public safety issues and provide a comprehensive approach to address the
overall well-being of the community.
The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 13-986 amending Title 2
("Administration"), Chapter 6 ("City Commissions"), Article E ("Public Safety
Commission"), specifically, Sections 2680, 2681, 2683, and 2687 relating to
the title and duties of the Public Safety Commission.
Public Safety Supervisor Ariizumi gave a brief overview of the staff report.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
Councilmember Chavez waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No.
13-986 amending Title 2 ("Administration"), Chapter 6 ("City Commissions"),
Article E ("Public Safety Commission"), specifically, Sections 2680, 2681,
2683, and 2687 of the Temple City Municipal Code relating to the title and
duties of the Public Safety Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and
unanimously carried.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF THE OLSON COMPANY
PROJECT (FILE NO. 130000091), WHICH INCLUDES A REQUEST FOR A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL; CREATING AN INFILL COMMUNITY (IC) OVERLAY ZONING
DISTRICT; ZONE CHANGE FROM M-2 TO R-2-IC; TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT
A 74-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED AND DETACHED RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT WITH ASSOCIATED ON-SITE RECREATIONAL AMENITIES
(FILE NO. 130000091); AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROJECT, LOCATED AT 9250 LOWER AZUSA ROAD (APNS: 8592-005-003
AND 8592-005-004)
The Olson Land Opportunities, LLC (applicant) is proposing a 74-unit single-
family attached and detached residential project at 9250 Lower Azusa Road.
The project entails the approval of seven different planning applications: a
General Plan Amendment; creation of an Overlay Zoning District; a Zone
Change; a Tentative Tract Map; a Conditional Use Permit; a Site Plan Review;
and a Development Agreement. The project proposes to subdivide two
parcels to create 74 single-family lots with common ownership of streets and
recreational areas. The subdivision is proposed at an R-2 density (12 dwelling
units/acre of the net developable lot size). The property is currently zoned for
Industrial uses and requires a Zone Change and General Plan Amendment to
allow the residential use.
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The project is located at the southern most portion of the City on Lower Azusa
Road between the Eaton Wash and the Union Pacific Railroad. The site is
zoned M-2 and is located in an area surrounded by both industrial and single-
family residential development. The most recent business to occupy the
project site was United Lumber, an old lumber mill, which ceased operations in
2009. The project site is large but has numerous constraints, including the site
dimensions and adjacent uses. Due to the physical site constraints, inquiries
to develop the site for industrial uses and public storage have never developed
to the point where an application has been submitted. The proposed project
would improve the site and provide the City with creatively designed housing
at prices that are affordable to homebuyers.
Planning Manager Starns gave a summary of the staff report.
Steve Armanino, Olson Company, gave a presentation on their proposed
project.
City Attorney Vail, developer looking for a cap, Sect 8.4 install art on the
project up to $50,000. Instead of max cost, to have a cost of approx. $50,000
but not to exceed $50,000. Keep in mind that both Public Arts Commission
and Council has to approve the arts installed. Artwork proposed has to obtain
approval from Public Arts Commission and City Council.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing.
April Lamie, Temple City resident and Barbara Fields, Temple City business
owner, spoke in opposition of the development. They feel this project will
cause a traffic jam on Lower Azusa for Temple City residents.
Jeffrey Briggs and Michael Magana, Temple City residents, spoke in
opposition of the project. They expressed concerns for the safety of the future
residents.
Mike Owens, Miller Drive Partnership, spoke in opposition of the project. He
stated that since the property is zoned industrial, it should be developed as
industrial.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against this item, the public
hearing was closed.
Councilmember Yu expressed concern over the language in Section 8.4
"Public Art", second sentence of the Development Agreement, which states
"The public art installed by the Developer shall be approved by the City and
have a maximum cost to Developer of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Councilmember Yu's concern is that the Developer can interpret this language
to mean that they can spend any amount between $1-$50,000, not necessarily
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$50,000 on public art.
To address this concern, City Attorney Vail proposed splitting that sentence
into two. First, replace "The public art installed by the Developer shall be
approved by the City" to "The public art installed by developer will be
approved by the City". Second, create a new sentence to replace "The public
art installed by the Developer shall have a maximum cost to Developer of
fifty thousand dollars" to "The total cost for the public art installed by the
Developer shall be approximately, but is not required to be in excess of,
$50,000".
Mayor Pro Tern Blum made a motion to:
2) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4959 (Attachment "A") approving the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, Initial Study, and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program;
3) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4961 (Attachment "B") approving a General
Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Industrial to
Medium Density Residential;
4) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-981 (Attachment "C") for first reading by title
only, creating the lnfill Community (IC) Overlay Zoning District, and waive
further reading;
5) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-988 (Attachment "D") for first reading by title
only, changing the zoning on the project site from the Heavy
Manufacturing (M-2) Zoning District to the R-2 Zoning District and the
lnfill Community (I C) Overlay Zoning District, and waive further reading;
6) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4962 (Attachment "E") approving the Tentative
Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review to construct 74
residential units;
7) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-989 (Attachment "F") approving a
Development Agreement as amended (Attachment "G") between the City
and the project applicant, Land Opportunities, LLC; and
8) Schedule the second reading of Ordinances No. 14-981, 14-988, and 14-
989 for January 21, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmember-Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum, Sternquist
Councilmember-None
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ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None
City Council meeting recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened at 10:21 p.m.
B. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4960 UPDATING THE HOUSING
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-2013 City Council Priorities and Action
Plan, the City Council has made it a high priority to update the City's Housing
Element consistent with State law. The Housing Element is an extensive
document with considerable information and analysis, necessary to address all
of the requirements specified in State statutes. Current State law requires
cities to update the Housing Element every eight years. If the new housing
element is adopted and certified by the Department of Housing and
Community Development by February 12, 2014, it will not need to be updated
for another eight years, thus extending the City's Housing Element planning
period to October 2021.
Planning Manager Starns gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor opened public hearing.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against this item, the public
hearing was closed.
Mayor ProTem Blum made a motion to:
1) Approve the Initial Study and Adopt the Negative Declaration; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4960 approving the 2014-2021 Housing
Element.
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried.
C. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-2015
The CDBG Program was established with the primary objective of developing
viable communities by creating suitable living environments, maintaining and
creating decent housing, and creating and maintaining job opportunities for
low-and moderate-income persons. Every city receives an annual CDBG
allocation based upon population. CDBG funds can only be used to
accomplish certain pre-designated national objectives set forth by this federal
program. Specifically, funds need to address slum and blighted conditions, to
assist or benefit low-and moderate-income families, for emergency purposes,
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or to meet the needs of special population groups, such as the disabled or
senior citizens.
The City is required to conduct a public hearing to solicit input from the
community and to ensure that the proposed CDBG Projects meet community
needs and HUD guidelines.
Associate Planner Gulick gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Community Development Director Persico answered City Council's questions.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against this item, the public
hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Blum made a motion to adopt the CDBG-funded programs
and allocations for FY 2014-2015 as follows:
1. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program:
11. Asbestos Testing and Removal Program:
iii. Youth Scholarship Program:
iv. ADA Curb-Ramps improvements
$235,000
$ 45,000
$ 26,403
$200,000
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS-None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 10:46 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 10:47 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
12. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Pulido announced upcoming City events: Friday, January 10,
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application deadline for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Dates of the trainings are January 17-19; Saturday, January 11, City's Budget Kick-
Off meeting at the City Hall Community Room from 8:30a.m. to12:30 p.m.; Monday,
January 13, registration begins for the P & R classes; Thursday, January 16, Area 1
Neighborhood Watch meeting at Emperor Elementary School starting at 5:30 p.m.;
Saturday, January 25, City's (Sereno to Sultana) Neighborhood Clean Up Day from
8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and lastly, Saturday, February 1, Chinese New Year Street
Festival from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Las Tunas Drive between Golden West to
Temple City Boulevard.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 6/3/2011
None
B. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012
None
C. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012
None
D. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 4/2/2013
Mayor ProTem Blum reported that the ad hoc committee met on January 3 to
prepare for Saturday's study session.
E. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013
Mayor Pro Tem Blum announced that the standing committee will be meeting
this Friday, January 10.
F. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Standing Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 8/20/2013
None
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15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-None
B.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU -Suggested that Council obtain a booth at Camellia
Festival for residents to meet and talk to Council (i.e., "Coffee with
Council member -no more than 2 councilmembers at a time).
D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM -Announced that Pastor Heather Williams of
Westminster Presbyterian Church has been diagnosed with cancer of the blood
and will be undergoing treatment. He asked the public to keep her in their
prayers.
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST-Requested that City Council meeting be adjourned
in memory of Marianne Milch. Mayor also requested Councilmembers
concurrence to have staff bring an item to the next City Council meeting for
consideration to reduce time limit for the two public comment sections of the
City Council meeting from 5 to 3 minutes. City Council concurred and
directed staff to proceed.
16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-None
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU-None
D. MAYOR PROTEM BLUM-None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST-None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
-None
18. Closed Session
The City Council recessed to a closed session at 11:00 p.m.
Purpose:
Potential Cases:
Pending Litigation
One (1)
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Authority:
Representatives:
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
City Attorney
The meeting reconvened at 11 :29 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Council received briefing from City Attorney. No reportable action at this time.
City Attorney Vail requested the Council to add an item to Closed Session that
arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda for City Manager Performance
Evaluation.
Councilmember Yu moved to add this item to the closed session agenda as a
subsequent need item, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez, Vizcarra
Councilmember -None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
At 11:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to closed session for the purposes stated
below.
City Council Closed Session
Purpose:
Title:
Authority:
Representatives:
RECONVENE
Employee Performance Evaluation
City Manager
Government Code Section 54957
City Attorney
The City Council reconvened at 12:13 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT
City Attorney Vail reported that City Council will set a date in the future to continue
the discussion.
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council's Regular Meeting was adjourned in the memory of Marianne
Milch at 12:13 a.m. to the next City Council meeting of January 7, 2014.
Mayor
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ATTEST:
City Clerk