HomeMy Public PortalAbout03) 7A2 CCM 2014-02-041. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-2
Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.rn. in
the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLLCALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember-Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum and
Sternquist
Councilmember-None
Acting City Manager/Administrative Services Director
Hause, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Assistant to the
City Manager/Economic Development Manager Haworth,
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Planning
Manager Starns and Public Safety and Services Manager
Sahagun
Pastor Frank Wang from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 5319 N. Halifax, provided
the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Safety Commissioner Nimri led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS
A INTRODUCTION OF CAMELLIA FESTIVAL ROYAL COURT
Dawn Tarin, General Chairman, presented the Camellia Festival Royal Court
to the City Council:
King Austin Bateman, Queen Ella Clinton, Princesses Isabella Realzola and
Emily Shivley, Princes Grant Brown and Jaden Joe, and Banner Carriers
Megha Arun, Nichole Shih, Judah Douglas and Jeremy Kim.
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Mayor Sternquist and the City Council presented a proclamation to Ms. Tarin
and Certificates of Recognition and City gift bags to each of the Royal Court
members.
B. PET OF THE MONTH
Pat Brayer, San Gabriel Valley Humane Society President, gave a
presentation on the featured pet of the month for February. Those interested in
adopting a pet can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-
1159.
C. FOOTHILL TRANSIT COLLEGE PASS PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Katie Gagnon, Special Projects Manager for the Foothill Transit, gave a brief
presentation regarding their discount rate program for college students.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Michael Cacciotti, South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Member,
also South Pasadena Councilman, gave a presentation regarding air quality and
the health risks from polluted air.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Chavez pulled item 7F for further discussion.
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
banner is attractive and maintained. This new City Council Policy would
combine the existing Administrative Policy for street banners with regulations
for streetlight banners.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to continue this item until the second
City Council meeting in April 15, 2014 to allow the City Code Review Standing
Committee to further discuss and review this policy. Seconded by
Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
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City Clerk Kuo announced a correction to Consent Calendar Item 7D,
"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". Under the "Fiscal Impact" section of the staff report,
appropriation for the ordering of the Engineer's Report was included as part of
the FY 2013-14 City Budget and not the FY 2014-15 City Budget.
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.
Action: Approved.
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.
Action: Received and filed.
C. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 068199 FOR SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 6306-6312 OAK AVENUE
The developer (i.e., !Home 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.
Action: Approved the work that has been completed,
accepted the sanitary sewer improvements for
public use and authorized 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
must be prepared for each fiscal year in which assessments are levied and
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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.
Action: Adopted 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
Action: Reviewed and approved the First Amendment
to the Digital Billboard Advertising and
Amortization Agreement between the City and
Temple City Gateway, LLC; and authorized the
Acting City Manager to execute said
Amendment with Temple City Gateway, LLC.
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.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-4970 approv1ng a
change in the authorized signers for City
warrants and checks.
H. ACTING PAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
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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.
Action: Approved five percent (5%) Acting Pay for
Administrative Services Director Hause,
effective January 14, 2014, while she is 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.
Action: Received and filed.
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.
Action: Adopted 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.
Action: Authorized 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.
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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.
Councilmember Chavez recused himself from the discussion of item SA due
to owning a property within 500 feet of the boundary of 5349 Persimmon
Avenue.
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs presented a brief summary of the
staff report.
Rob Cruse, City Arborist, responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Joanne and Eddie Coco, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of removing the
Oak tree on their property at 5349 Persimmon Avenue.
Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to uphold the Parks and Recreation
Commission's decision to not remove the tree at this time but to remove the
branch over the driveway within the next two weeks and undertake corrective
pruning closer to the summer but no later than July 31, 2014. Seconded by
Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember --Vizcarra, Yu, Blum, Sternquist
NOES: Councilmember --None
ABSENT: Councilmember --None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember --Chavez
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
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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.
Planning Manager Starns gave a brief summary of the staff report and
amended staff's recommendation to hold a second reading and adoption of
this ordinance on March 4 instead of February 18's City Council meeting as
Los Angeles County will not adopt its 2014 Fire Code until February 25.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to 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 set a public
hearing date for March 4, 2014, to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 14-987
establishing a new Fire Code for the City of Temple City. Seconded by
Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS-None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 8:39p.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 8:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
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12. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
Acting City Manager/ Administrative Services Director Hause announced upcoming
City events: Thursday, February 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Neighborhood Watch
Meeting at Temple City High School library for neighborhoods bound by Camino
Real, Temple City Boulevard, Las Tunas Drive, and Rosemead Boulevard; starting
Monday, February 10 through Friday, February 21, construction crews will be
resurfacing Rosemead Boulevard to enhance driving conditions and pavement
longevity. For more information, including a list of scheduled activities, please visit
the City's website at www.templecity.us.; Friday, February 14, 12:00 p.m., Senior
Valentine's Day Luncheon at Live Oak Park Community Center. A $2 donation per
person is requested, and reservations are required 24 hours in advance. To reserve
a spot and for more information, please call Live Oak Park Community Center at
(626) 579-0461; February 20, pre-sale ride tickets for the 70 1h annual Camellia
Festival Carnival are available at Live Oak Park Community Center. Tickets will be
sold in sheets of 20 for $10. Please contact the Camellia Festival Office for more
information at (626) 285-2171, ext. 2350.
Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8:41 p.m. and returned at 8:42 p.m.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 6/3/2011
Mayor Pro Tern Blum reported that the committee met on Friday, February 1,
and discussed the grand opening of the project. Committee will meet again
on Feb. 21.
B. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012
Councilmemeber Chavez reported that the committee met on Tuesday,
January 28. The standing committee discussed the Temple City Unified
School District's Facility Bond and the possible City/District Joint Projects;
School Resource Officer, possible Funding Sources (i.e., Grants); update on
the Safe Routes to Schools Projects; community celebration of the completion
of the Rosemead Boulevard Project.
C. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012
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None
D. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 4/2/2013
Mayor Pro Tern Blum reported that the committee met on January 31, Friday
and will meet again on Feb. 21, Friday.
E. Strategic Plan Implementation Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 1/27/2014
None
F. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013
None
G. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Standing Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 8/20/2013
None
H. Audit Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Yu)-Formed 1/27/2014
Councilmember Yu requested Mayor Stemquist and City Council consider
appointing Planning Commissioner Curran to the City Council Audit Ad Hoc
Committee.
Mayor Stemquist appointed Planning Commissioner Curran to the Audit Ad
Hoc Committee.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Complimented staff on a successful Chinese New Year Street Festival and
Neighborhood Clean Up event.
Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun gave an update about the
January 25 Neighborhood Clean Up event.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Commended Sing Tao Newspapers and staff on the Chinese New Year Street
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Festival. Requested an update from Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs
regarding the Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs reported that she will be able to
provide an update to the City Council in March.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Commented on the Chinese New Year Street Festival and Coffee with City
Council.
D. MAYOR PROTEM BLUM
Complimented everyone on a successful Chinese New Year Street Festival.
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST
Mayor Sternquist established the Facilities, Public Works, and Infrastructure
Ad Hoc Committee and appointed Councilmembers Chavez and Mayor Pro
Tem Blum to the committee.
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 9:13p.m.
Purpose:
Title:
Authority:
Representatives:
Employee Performance Evaluation
City Attorney
Government Code Section 54957
City Attorney and Acting City Manager/Administrative
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Services Director
The meeting reconvened at 10:24 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Council received briefing from City Attorney. No reportable action at this time.
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council's Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to the next City
Council meeting of February 21, 2014.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk