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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 2014 – 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Blum
2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS – PRESENTATIONS
A. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION – PINK MUSTACHES
B. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION – T.C. CHAMPS - ALL-STAR TEAM
C. TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY UPDATE
D. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON RELIABILITY AND OUTREACH
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The City Council will now hear public comments regarding items not listed on
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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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the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first
page of this agenda.
7. CONSENT CALEND AR
All Consent Calendar items may be approved in a single motion as
recommended unless removed for f urther 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 J per recommendations.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of April 1, 2014;
2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of April 2, 2014; and
Recommendation: Approve.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation
Commission actions of their meeting of February 25, 2014.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation
Commission actions of their meeting of March 25, 2014.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
D. APPROVAL OF PERMITS TO SELL FIREWORKS FOR THE 2014 SEASON
The 2014 firework season impelled 11 non-profit organizations to apply for the
permit to sell fireworks. Staff received ten permit applications from
organizations that were approved during the 2013 season and one during the
2003 season. As set forth in Municipal Code Sections 3100-3118, no more
than 12 fireworks stand permits are issued per season to non-profit
associations or corporations organized primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare,
civic betterment or charitable purpose. The code also regulates permit
application procedures, qualifications of applicants, and operation of stands.
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The City Council is requested to consider approval of the recommended 11
non-profit organizations requesting permits. City Council’s approval will allow
the non-profit organizations/ groups to raise funds to support their respective
activities.
Recommendation: Approve 11 non-profit organizations/ groups for
fireworks permits for the 2014 season.
E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4987 APPROVING PARTICIPATION
IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
The CDBG program was enacted through the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974. The CDBG is a federally funded program
component of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The
program was established to provide communities with resources to address a
wide range of unique community development needs (e.g., addressing slum,
blighted, and low to moderate income families, etc.).
The City recently received a Bulletin form the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commission requiring the City to update their agreement with
the County of Los Angeles.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4987 approving
participation in the CDBG program and
authorize the Mayor, or his designee to sign a
cooperation agreement with the County of Los
Angeles.
F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-991 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING THE
REORGANIZED CITY OF TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING
A NEW CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY
With the recent increase of ordinance adoptions, it has become evident that
the current method of organizing the Municipal Code is antiquated, difficult and
cumbersome for staff to add new sections to related subjects within a
Chapter’s Article(s). Staff has already had to present ordinances to City
Council this past year to amend duplicate Section numbering.
The new proposal would allow for an expandable numbering system (e.g.,
Sterling’s standard x-y-z numbering system) which better accommodates
future expansion of the municipal code.
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Presentation: City Clerk
Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
14-991, adopting the reorganized City of Temple
City Municipal Code and enacting a new
numbering system for the Municipal Code.
G. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT
As part of broader continuing efforts to enhance community services, the City
recently conducted a Fixed-Route Transit Study and regularly conducted
feedback sessions with Dial-A-Ride users to evaluate existing public
transportation offerings.
With the City’s current Dial-A-Ride contract expiring on June 2014, the City
Council directed staff to utilize the procurement process to solicit bids for the
continuation of the Dial-A-Ride program.
Recommendation:
1. Award a three-year Consultant Services Agreement with Southland
Transit, Inc. for management and operation of the City’s Dial-A-Ride
program, at a cost not to exceed $1,282,748 (i.e., $416,125;$427,226;
and $439,397 respectively for years one, two and three); and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to finalize and execute the Consultant
Services Agreement with Southland Transit, Inc.
H. DONATION TO THE TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND
PAGEANTRY CORPS FOR ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE 2015
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
The annual Tournament of Roses Parade in nearby Pasadena is known as
America’s New Year celebration. It is one of the most notable and prominent
parades in the world, attracting more than 1 million spectators along its 5.5-
mile parade route and viewed internationally by tens of millions of television
viewers.
The Temple City High School Marching Band and its Pageantry Corps was
among 100 bands invited to apply for the prestigious honor; and ultimately
named to the parade line-up because of its musicianship, marching ability and
entertainment value.
The Band is required to raise funds for travel and accommodations, including
costs to perform in one of three Band fest events scheduled for December 29-
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30, 2014 at Pasadena City College. The City’s contribution will not only help
the Band accomplish a goal to look and sound its best at the Parade, but also
assists in replacing 12 year old uniforms and 30 year old instruments, well
beyond their useful life.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4989 approving a
$15,000 donation to the Temple City High
School Marching Band and Pageantry Corps for
its participation in the 2015 Tournament of
Roses Parade.
I. PETTY CASH REPORT 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.
J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4990 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-4990 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4990.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-992
AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE AND DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
MEDICAL OFFICES AND SIMILAR USES
This code amendment is intended to be an interim option that will regulate
massage businesses in accordance with SB 731 until a comprehensive
massage and “Day Spa” ordinance is adopted. The proposed ordinance
should also have little impact to the medical community. Since the beginning
of the year we have had only one business license application for a medical
office.
Presentation: Planning Manager
Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
14-992 amending the Temple City Zoning Code
and the Downtown Specific Plan to require a
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Conditional Use Permit for Medical Offices and
similar uses.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES
ACT (ADA) BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM’S ACTIVITIES AND ADD
$30,000 OF UNALLOCATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM ALLOCATION
($75,000) BRINGING THE TOTAL PROJECT COST TO $105,000
Since 1974, the City has received CDBG funds from the LACDC as a sub-
recipient. For the past 20 years the City has primarily used CDBG funds on
the housing rehabilitation loans, asbestos and lead-based paint testing and
abatement grants, youth scholarships grants and various ADA improvements
to public facilities.
As discussed at the April 1, 2014 City Council Meeting, the City has excess
CDBG funds that need to be spent by June 30, 2014 or the City risks losing
the funds. City staff was advised to add unallocated CDBG finds to existing
projects or create new projects that could be easily be implemented.
LACDC staff suggested seeking ADA improvements that could be easily
implemented within the approved program/project budget. Rather than the
City trying to identify and justify each ADA curb ramp improvement, City staff
identified ADA deficiencies at City Hall and L.A. County Library parking lots,
L.A. County Library entrance, and Live Oak Park tennis courts.
Presentation: Planning Manager
Recommendation:
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the City’s
CDBG funded ADA Barrier Removal Program for Fiscal Year 2013-14;
and
2. Consider appropriating $ 30,000 of unallocated CDBG funds for the ADA
Improvement Program bringing the total to $105,000, and modify the
program’s activity from ADA curb cuts to ADA Improvements to City and
L.A. County public facilities and parking lots.
B. APPROVAL OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD TEXT ART
Entitled “Temple City Routes,” Rosemead Boulevard’s 24 mosaic pavers and
text art features will exhibit nearly 300 years of local history, from the Temple
family’s migration to America to the founding of Temple Town. Inspired by
stained glass, tile and woodwork of La Casa Nueva–Walter P. Temple’s
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family home–mosaic pavers and text art features are intended to show how
the founding of Temple City was not merely a monument to the Temple
family; but a representation of how the Temple’s identified themselves
ethnically, entrepreneurially, and as pioneering settlers of the San Gabriel
Valley.
From this project also stems an unprecedented partnership between the City
and the Homestead Museum to cross-promote the art walk and potentially
expand its audience. Recognizing this as an alternative and interactive
opportunity to display local history, Mr. Spitzzeri developed preliminary
context for each paver to further elaborate the local and national historic
events as portrayed in the artwork. Using the Temple family as a case study,
Mr. Spitzzeri identified a broader artwork theme that transcends the Temple’s
saga, and looks to the future by looking at the past. Mr. Spitzzeri pronounces
“Temple City Routes” as “roots” to indicate a double meaning in terms of how
immigrants get places historically and currently, but also how they pull up their
own roots from one place and plant them in another.
To achieve these efforts, the Commission recommended by majority vote to
grant a $5,000 honorarium to the Homestead Museum allowing Mr. Spitzzeri
to further refine supporting context and provide historian consulting services
for “Temple City Routes.”
Presentation: Assistant to the City Manager/Economic
Development Manager
Recommendation:
1. Approve text art phrases associated with “Temple City Routes” for
immediate fabrication and installation by the Rosemead Boulevard
Grand Opening event on May 10, 2014; and
2. Approve a $5,000 honorarium to the Homestead Museum to finalize
narrative and web components for “Temple City Routes” that further
historic and local context for each mosaic paver and related text art
phrase.
10. COMMUNICATIONS – 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 AGENCY
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MAN AGER
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14. COUNCIL REPORTS REG ARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) – Formed 6/3/2011
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) – Formed 1/3/2012
C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra) – Formed 11/6/2012
D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) – Formed 5/13/2013
E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) – Formed 1/27/2014
F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 2/18/2014
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Councilmember Yu) – Formed 2/18/2014
H. STRATEGIC PLANNING AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) – Formed 4/2/2013
I. AUDIT AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Yu) – Formed 1/27/2014
J FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) – Formed 2/4/2014
K. CITY ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist) – Formed 2/4/2014
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPAR ATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S REGULAR
AGEND A
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
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D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ
E. MAYOR BLUM
16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST – None
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Reimbursement of $80.86 for rental car expense for CACEO two-day seminar
at Laguna Beach, CA March 25-27, 2014.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU – None
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ – None
E. MAYOR BLUM – 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
A. Purpose: Anticipated Litigation
Potential Cases: One (1)
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Representatives: City Attorney
B. Purpose: Anticipated Litigation
Potential Cases: One (1)
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Representatives: City Attorney
19. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF:
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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 f ile in the Office of the City Clerk located at City
Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, and available for review
during regular off ice 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: April 9, 2014 (6:00 p.m.)
City Council 7:30 P.M. MAY 6, 2014
Planning Commission 7:30 P.M. APRIL 22, 2014
Parks & Recreation Commission 7:30 P.M. APRIL 16, 2014
Transportation & Public Safety Commission 7:30 P.M. APRIL 23, 2014
Public Arts Commission 7:00 P.M. May 7, 2014
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