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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2014 – 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Sternquist
2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum, Sternquist
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS – PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF CAMELLIA FESTIVAL ROYAL COURT
B. PET OF THE MONTH
C. FOOTHILL TRANSIT COLLEGE PASS PROGRAM PRESENTATION
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The City Council will now hear public comments regarding items not listed on
the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first
page of this agenda.
PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL: If you wish to address the City Council, please
complete a Speaker Request Form, indicating the agenda item number and submit it to the City
Clerk. There will be a maximum 20-minute period for comments on any subject with a 3-minute
time limit on each speaker, unless waived by Council. You have the opportunity to address the
City Council at the following times:
• AGENDA ITEM: at the time the Council considers the agenda item;
• NON-AGENDA ITEM: at the time for PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note that while
the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council
cannot take action on any item not listed on the agenda; and
• PUBLIC HEARING: at the time for public hearings under NEW BUSINESS.
The listing of any item on the agenda includes the authority of the Council to take action on
such item and to approve, disapprove, or give direction on any item.
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7. CONSENT CALEND AR
All Consent Calendar items may be approved in a single motion as
recommended unless removed for further discussion. If members of the City
Council or persons in the audience wish to discuss any matters listed on the
Consent Calendar, please address them at this time.
Recommendation: Approve Items A through K per recommendations.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of January 21, 2014; and
2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of January 29, 2014.
Recommendation: Approve.
B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF
JANUARY 15, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission
actions of their meeting of January 15, 2014.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 068199 FOR SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 6306-6312 OAK AVENUE
The developer (i.e., IHome L.P.) submitted a Certificate of Deposit in the
amount of $84,150 to ensure that sanitary sewer improvements were
completed at Parcel Map No. 068199. 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.
Recommendation: Approve the work that has been completed and
accept the sanitary sewer improvements for
public use and authorize the release of the
security in the amount of $84,150 for Parcel
Map No. 068199.
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4971 ORDERING THE ENGINEER’S
REPORT TO ESTABLISH LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-15
Pursuant to the 1972 State Lighting and Landscape Act, an Engineer’s Report
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must be prepared for each fiscal year in which assessments are levied and
collected for the District. The Engineer’s Report identifies eligible program
expenditures, establishes the District’s operating budget, updates individual
property assessments, and documents the City’s compliance with all
applicable laws. Staff has prepared the appropriate resolution ordering the
Engineer’s Report for City Council’s review and adoption.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4971 (Attachment “A”)
ordering the preparation of the Lighting and
Maintenance Assessment District Annual
Engineer’s Report (Engineer’s Report) for FY
2014-15
E. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DIGITAL BILLBOARD ADVERTISING AND
AMORTIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AND TEMPLE CITY GATEWAY, LLC
Two years ago, the City Council approved the Digital Billboard Advertising and
Amortization Agreement with an understanding that a subsequent amendment
be executed to formalize conditions of the City’s advertising slots, as well as to
address any unforeseen circumstances. The proposed First Amendment
defines three key operative provisions for ease of use and greater clarification
on certain terms. It also memorializes the City’s efforts to mitigate any visual
interference of the billboard by the installation of street trees and fixtures
inclusive of the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancements and Beautification
Project.
Recommendation: Review and approve the First Amendment to
the Digital Billboard Advertising and
Amortization Agreement between the City and
Temple City Gateway, LLC; and authorize the
Acting City Manager to execute said
Amendment with Temple City Gateway, LLC.
F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4969, APPROVING A STREET
BANNER POLICY
The City currently provides opportunity for non-profit or other similar
community organizations to advertise community events or fundraisers by
displaying a temporary banner over public streets. With the completion of the
Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project, there
will be new streetlights that can accommodate banners (i.e., there are currently
streetlight banners along Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard) but
there are no regulations for the approval, installation, or maintenance of these
banners. Staff recognized that a policy was needed to regulate banners that
are hung over both public streets and on streetlights, ensuring any installed
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banner is attractive and maintained. This new City Council Policy would
combine the existing Administrative Policy for street banners with regulations
for streetlight banners.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4969 approving a
Street Banner Policy for the City.
G. AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES FOR THE DRAWING OF CITY
WARRANTS AND CHECKS
In order to ensure the City is in accordance with Government Code Section
37203, adoption of a resolution requiring joint (2) signatures on all warrants
and checks is recommended.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4970 approving a
change in the authorized signers for City
warrants and checks.
H. ACTING PAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
It is common and industry standard that when an employee who is temporarily
appointed to and assumes the responsibilities of another position that is higher
within the organization, acting pay is granted. Further, the City’s Personnel
Rules addresses and allow for an employee who is in an acting appointment
receive a salary increase of five percent (5%) to his/her base salary during the
duration of the acting appointment.
It is recommended that due to the additional responsibilities assumed by the
Administrative Services Director, serving in the acting capacity of the City
Manager, and to ensure consistency with the Personnel Rules for all
employees with regards to this type of pay, the City Council grant five percent
(5%) Acting Pay to the Administrative Services Director, effective January 14,
2014, until an Interim City Manager is hired.
Recommendation: Approve five percent (5%) Acting Pay for
Administrative Services Director Hause,
effective January 14, 2014, while she in in the
acting capacity of the City Manager.
I. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
and Visa Card Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4972 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-4972 authorizing the
payment of bills.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4972.
K. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2013-14 CITY BUDGET – SECOND QUARTER BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
Throughout the fiscal year, staff monitors revenues and expenditures and
makes recommendations for revised revenue estimates and adjustments to
appropriations quarterly, if necessary, and at mid-year.
Recommendation: Authorize staff to revise various budgeted
appropriations for the FY 2013-14 City Budget
to ensure actual spending levels are within
budgeted appropriations during the current
fiscal year.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPEAL OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DECISION TO NOT
REMOVE A HOLLY OAK TREE (QUERCUS ILEX) LOCATED AT 5349
PERSIMMON AVENUE
The resident at 5349 Persimmon Avenue has appealed the decision by staff,
upheld by the Parks and Recreation Commission, to not remove a City owned
tree located in the public right-of-way. The City Council is requested to uphold
the decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission to not remove the Holly
Oak tree located at 5349 Persimmon Avenue, but to undertake spot pruning to
trim the tree away from the driveway.
Presentation: Parks and Recreation Director
Recommendation:
1) Consider request from resident to remove a Holly Oak Tree at 5349
Persimmon Avenue; and
2) Uphold the Parks and Recreation Commission’s decision to not remove
the tree at this time but to undertake corrective pruning as soon as
possible, however no later than July 31, 2014.
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B. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-987
REPEALING AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC) TITLE 3 (PUBLIC SAFETY) CHAPTER 1 (FIRE
CODE) ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2014 LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE CODE (TITLE 32) AS THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY FIRE CODE
The National Model Fire Code is published periodically in response to
improved safety standards and changing construction technology. The
California State Fire Marshall’s Office adopts and amends each of these codes
every three years as part of the California Code of Regulations. The 2013
California Codes were published on July 1, 2013 and became effective on
January 1, 2014, which included the California Code.
Temple City is part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District for Los Angeles
County. The District provides fire protection and reviews plans for new
construction Citywide. As part of the District, the City of Temple City is required
to operate under the Los Angeles County Fire Code, except when making
amendments for local conditions.
Presentation: Planning Manager
Recommendation:
1) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-987 for First reading by title only repealing
existing and adopting a new Chapter to the Temple City Municipal Code
(TCMC) Title 3 (Public Safety), Chapter 1 (Fire Code), thereby adopting
by reference portions of the 2014 Los Angeles Fire Code (Title 32) as the
City of Temple City 2014 Fire Code; and
2) Set a public hearing date for February 18, 2014, to consider adoption of
Ordinance No. 14-987 establishing a new Fire Code for the City of
Temple City.
10. COMMUNIC ATIONS – None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
12. ACTIONS T AKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AG ENCY
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MAN AGER
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REG ARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
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A. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 6/3/2011
B. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 1/3/2012
C. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra) – Formed 11/6/2012
D. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 4/2/2013
E. Strategic Plan Implementation Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 1/27/2014
F. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 5/13/2013
G. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Standing Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 8/20/2013
H. Audit Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Yu) – Formed 1/27/2014
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEP AR ATE FROM THE CITY M AN AGER’S REGULAR
AGEND A
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST
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
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D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM – None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST – None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGEND A
The City Council will now hear additional public comments regarding items not
listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted
on the first page of this agenda.
18. CLOSED SESSION
Purpose: Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
Authority: Government Code Section 54957
Representatives: City Attorney and Acting City Manager/Administrative
Services Director
19. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF:
CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 18, 2014
PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 11, 2014
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 19, 2014
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 12, 2014
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Notice: Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of
business of this Agenda are available for viewing on the City’s website at
www.templecity.us and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk located at City
Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, and available for review
during regular office hours.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing agenda was posted on the Civic Center bulletin board not less than
72 hours prior to the meeting.
Marilyn Bonus, Deputy City Clerk
Signed and Posted: January 29, 2014 (6:00 p.m.)
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