HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 7A1 CCM 2014-5-20CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 20,2014
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-1
1. CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Blum
Mayor Blum called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember -Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez and
Blum
Councilmember -None
Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Vail, City
Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks
and Recreation Director Burroughs, Assistant to the City
Manager I Economic Development Manager Haworth,
Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun and
Planning Manager Starns
Pastor John Neiman from St. Luke Catholic Church, 5605 Cloverly Avenue,
provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant Fire Chief Duvally led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS
A PROCLAMATION-OLDER AMERICAN MONTH
Mayor Blum and City Council proclaimed the month of May Older American
Month. Mayor Blum presented a proclamation to Janice Helmer.
B. PROCLAMATION-NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Blum and City Council proclaimed May 18-24 as National Public Works.
Mayor Blum presented a proclamation to Public Safety and Services Manager
Sahagun.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library events and
programs for the month of June.
Councilmember Sternquist invited the public to attend the Los Angeles County
Library Commission meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21, at the Temple City
library at 10:30 a.m.
Stacey Tucker, Temple City Relay for Life, invited the public to attend a breakfast
fundraiser on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, at Applebee's restaurant in
Temple City.
Marv Kokayko, Temple City resident, thanked City Council for approving a Dial-A-
Ride contract with a new vendor. She enjoyed the Rosemead Boulevard Grand
Opening event.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Yu moved to approve .. the remam1ng items on the Consent
Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve Minutes of the City
Council Regular Meeting of May 6, 2014.
Action: Approved.
B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -
MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2014
The City Council is requested t,o review the Transportation and Public Safety
Commission actions of their meeting of April 23, 2014.
Action: Received and filed.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of April 22, 2014.
Action: Received and filed.
D. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 067584 FOR STREET
TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 5601 PAL MAL AVENUE
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the
street tree improvements for Parcel Map No. 067584 were completed,
inspected and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the
City can now release the Certificate of Deposit
Action: Approved the work that has been completed
and accepted the street tree improvements for
public use and authorized release of security in
the amount of $1,500.
E. RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY BOND FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 71195,
LOCATED AT 5326-5330 WELLAND AVENUE
Transtech Engineers, Inc., City's contract engineer, notified the City that the
grading work for Parcel Map No. 71195 was completed and found to be in
compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City can now release the
Grading Security Bond.
Action: Authorized the release of a grading security
. bond in the amount of $17,000.
F. FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 THIRD QUARTER CITY TREASURER'S REPORT,
REVENUE, EXPENDITURE, CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY REPORTS
AND THIRD QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Treasurer's Report,
Revenue, Expenditure, Capital Project Summary Reports, and third quarter
budget amendments.
Action: Received and filed the reports and authorize
staff to revise various budgeted adjustments.
G. PETTY CASH REPORT 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.
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4993 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-4993 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-4993.
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May 20, 2014
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8. PUBLIC HEARING-None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CBS
DECAUX STREET FURNITURE, LLC FOR BUS SHELTER ADVERTISING
AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Updated Attachment A and Attachment E)
The proposed agreement with CBS/Decaux provides the City with a bus
shelter program complete with advertising displays and regular maintenance.
A best practice for municipalities, this type of program provides a number of
benefits including: improved accommodations to bus patrons; reduced costs
and higher service frequencies for shelter maintenance; and a consistent
revenue source.
Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager Haworth
provided a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez commented about Section 3A of Attachment A where
it referenced paragraph (g). City Attorney Vail responded that the section
referenced is incorrect and should be section (h). Staff will revise the
agreement to cite the correct section.
Mayor Blum opened public comment.
Oscar Bustamante, Temple City resident and business owner, asked about
bus shelter advertising for local businesses.
James Johnson, CBS Decaux, responded that local businesses interested in
placing an ad on the bus shelters should contact them.
Mayor Blum closed public comment.
Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to authorize the Interim City
Manager to execute an agreement with CBS Decaux Street Furniture, LLC
to provide bus shelter advertising and maintenance services for a five-year
term with one five-year renewal option. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and
unanimously carried.
B. FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 PUBLIC ARTS ANNUAL PLAN
Approval of this Annual Plan allows for the continuation of public art
installations, as well as the establishment of essential policies to guide future
growth and sustainability of the city's inaugural Art in Public Places Program.
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Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager Haworth gave
a brief summary of the staff report and the priorities of the Public Arts
Commission Annual Plan.
Councilmember Vizcarra directed staff to provide a progress report and plan to
City Council in August for the library mural.
Mayor Blum spoke in opposition of using City's General Fund for the Public
Arts Commission Annual Plan.
Interim City Manager Penman suggested that City Council discuss funding
source for the Public Arts Commission Annual Plan during the City Budget
Study session tomorrow on May 21, 2014.
Mayor Blum opened public comment.
Mayor Blum closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2014-15
Public Arts Annual Plan Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and
unanimously carried.
C. AWARD OF AN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GONZALEZ GOODALE ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR FACILITIES
PROGRAMMING AND FACILITY PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES
FOR CITY HALL AND THE TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
There is a potential to pursue a joint venture between the City, Los Angeles
County Library, and Temple City Unified School District to improve the
functionality of each of these civic buildings by creating a Civic Center (i.e.,
P3P~e~. .
There are a number of steps and actions that must be taken to determine the
viability of the P3 Project. The City Council is requested to proceed with two
of the four recommended steps at this time to assess the overall feasibility of
the P3 concept.
Interim City Manager Penman gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Councilmember Sternquist asked if the Temple City School District was asked
to share the cost to conduct the facility physical assessment services for their
District Administration Offices.
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Interim City Manager Penman responded that this project was initiated by the
City. Councilmember Yu added that the school district was invited to share
the cost of the study but at that time did not have the funds to do so.
Mayor Blum opened public comment.
Mayor Kokayko, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition of the P3 Project.
Councilmember Yu commented that since the elimination of Community
Redevelopment Agency, there is very little funding for capital improvement of
public facilities. P3 is a viable way to fund update of public facilities.
Councilmember Sternquist stated that she would like to have a City Council
Study Session to receive more information about the P3 and a joint meeting
with the Temple City Unified School District board members to discuss the P3
before she makes a decision to move forward with this project.
Mayor Blum commented that the City has not received a commitment from the
Temple City Unified School District regarding this project.
Councilmember Vizcarra expressed that he would like to know more about
the project before he makes further commitment towards the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez spoke in favor of City Council receiving more
information regarding this project before moving forward with the P3.
Councilmember Yu stated that he felt it is important to conduct a facility
physical assessment services for City Hall even if the Temple City Unified
School District is not ready to assess their Administration Offices.
Mayor Blum closed public comment.
Mayor ProTem Chavez made a motion to table this item until the City Council
has had a chance to discuss this project further in a study session and after a
joint meeting with the Temple City Unified District school board members to
do the same. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
D. APPROVE THE USE OF FUNDS IN THE DEMOLITION AND SITE
PREPARATION BUDGET FOR THE 5800 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
PROPERTY TO CONDUCT SITE PLAN ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS
DEVELOPMENTAL TERNATIVES
The City Council is requested to approve use of $14,000 from the Demolition
and Site Preparation budget for 5800 Temple City Blvd. Parking Lot to
prepare conceptual/schematic designs for future uses of 5800 Temple City
Blvd. property.
Interim City Manager Penman gave a brief summary of the staff report.
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Mayor Blum opened public comment.
Oscar Bustamante, Temple City resident and business owner, expressed his
interest in the property and shared his proposal for the use of 5800 Temple
City Boulevard.
Mayor Blum closed public comment.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the use of $14,000 in the
Demolition and Site Preparation budget for the 5800 Temple City Blvd.
Parking Lot to conduct site plan analysis of various development alternatives.
Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously carried.
City Council meeting recessed at 9:27p.m. and reconvened at 9:34p.m.
11. COMMUNICATIONS-None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Penman reported on upcoming City events: Wednesday, May
21, City Council Budget Study Session in the City Hall Community Room, 7:00p.m.;
Saturday, May 24, City's second annual Food Truck Festival at Live Oak Park,
11:30 a.m.; Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, City Hall will be closed. Live Oak Park
will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Dial-A-Ride services will be
available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. No trash pickup on Memorial Day.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 6/3/2011
None
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012
None
C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012
None
D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
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(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013
None
E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITIEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/27/2014
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez reported that the standing committee met and directed
staff to provide the Strategic Plan Consultants, Lilley Planning Group, with their
additional comments and provide a revised draft before the next standing
meeting.
F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITIEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014
None
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) -Formed 2/18/2014
None
H. AUDIT AD HOC COMMITIEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Ga;uncilmember Yu)-Formed 1/27/2014
None
I. FY 2014-15 BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 4/15/2014
None
J. COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmembers Sternquist and Vizcarra)-Formed 4/15/2014
Councilmember Vizcarra reported that the ad hoc committee will be
interviewing three applicants this Friday, May 23.
K. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
COMMITTEE (Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 2/4/2014
None
L. CITY ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 2/4/2014
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None
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Councilmember Sternquist reminded the public not to leave any standing
water during warm weather to prevent West Nile Virus. She invited the public
to join the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control's Citizen Science
Team to reduce the Asian Tiger Mosquito. San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and
Vector Control is also offering mosquito eating fish to residents.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Councilmernber Vizcarra commented that he has received many compliments
about the Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Councilmember Yu commented about the Rosemead Boulevard Improvement
Project Grand Opening.
D. MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez directed staff to provide more information and notices
to the residents regarding no stre~t parking on street sweeping days. He has
already received many concerns about the signs that were installed.
He commented about the Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Grand
Opening and reported about the California Contract Cities Annual Conference
he attended last week.
E. MAYOR BLUM
Mayor Blum reported that he and Councilmember Sternquist attended the
Postmaster Swearing-In event last week. He also commented about the
Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project and the successful Grand Opening
Event.
15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST-None
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B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU-None
D. MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ-None
E. MAYOR BLUM-None
16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 9:55 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 9:56 p.m. with four Councilmembers
present.
17. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, commented on the Rosemead
Boulevard Improvement Project Grant Opening Event. He also suggested
including a notice in the resident's trash bill regarding no parking on street
sweeping days.
19. CLOSED SESSION-None
20. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Special Meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk