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Home My Public Portal About03) 7A2 CCM Special 12-12-271. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 27,2012 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-2. Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu Councilmernber-None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Murphy, City Clerk Kuo and Assistant to the City Manager Haworth. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Yu led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA-None 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Chavez pulled item 5A for discussion. A. APPROVAL OF CONSUL TNAT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC. TO DEVELOP A PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN For many years the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council have expressed concern with the lack of park and open space in the City and discussed options to add green space. With less than 19 acres of park space for 38,000 residents (0.55 acres/1 ,000) Temple City is far below the national standard of 10 acres/1 ,000. Because of these ongoing discussions, staff included an item in the 2011-13 work plan to prepare a Parks and Open Space Master Plan that would analyze and develop recommendations to address the shortage and issued a Request for Proposals. The City Council is requested to approve a consultant services agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for development of a Parks and Open Space Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $87,500. Special City Council Minutes December 27, 2012 Page 2 Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief summary of the staff report. Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to approve a Consultant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. to develop a Parks and Open Space Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $87,500; and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Consultant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. Seconded by Mayor ProTem Sternquist and unanimously approved. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 7. NEW BUSINESS A. SELECTION OF A DESIGN OPTION FOR THE LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT With the City currently pursuing an aggressive program of community planning to situate Temple City for the next 50 years, the Las Tunas revitalization effort presents a key opportunity, addressing economic development, civic engagement and infrastructure renewal. While primarily involving physical improvements, the Project's addition of safety and beautification amenities will create an attractive environment that will ultimately draw visitors and community members to shop, dine and congregate locally-in effect promoting downtown businesses, elevating community prestige and increasing residents' quality of life. The City Council is recommended to select a design option for the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project for funding consideration through the 2013 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Call for Projects or provide staff with other directions as deemed appropriate. Assistant to the City Manager Haworth gave a brief summary of the staff report. Greg Tung, Las Tunas Drive Project urban design consultant, gave a brief presentation on the three design options for Las Tunas Drive and answered Council questions. Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 7:45 p.m. and returned at 7:51 p.m. Councilmember Blum left the meeting at 8:22 p.m. and returned at 8:23 p.m. Special City Council Minutes December 27, 2012 Page 3 Mayor Yu opened public comment. Mayor Yu read the 13 emails received by Council in support of design option C with bike lanes. Way Wen, Los Angeles County Public Health Community Liaison, spoke in favor of the Las Tunas Drive Project as it promotes a healthy life style. Andrew Yip, resident of San Gabriel Valley, spoke in support of design option "C" for the Las Tunas Drive Project. Jonathan Edwards, Temple City resident, spoke in support of design design option "C" for the Las Tunas Drive Project. Efren Morano, City of Alhambra resident, spoke in support of making Las Tunas Drive more pedestrian friendly and in favor of design option "C". Jenny Wu, Temple City resident, spoke in support of design option "C" for the Las Tunas Drive Project and back in reverse parking. Robert Santoro, Temple City property owner, spoke in opposition of the Las Tunas Drive Project. Concerned about the cost of the project and reducing traveling lanes for cars will reduce vehicle traffic for local businesses and thus his property value. Melissa Preciado-Hernandez, Los Angeles City resident, spoke in support of design option "C" for the Las Tunas Drive Project. Javier Hernandez, Los Angeles City resident and Director of Bike Los Angeles, spoke in support of design option "C" for the Las Tunas Drive Project and back in reverse parking. Mark and Briana Markese, Business Owner of Super Pet, spoke in opposition of reducing the traffic lanes on Las Tunas Drive as this will reduce vehicle traffic for local businesses. Raymond Tam, spoke in support of option "A" for the Las Tunas Drive Project and in opposition of design option "C". Felt the narrowing of the traffic lanes will reduce vehicle traffic for local businesses. James Thompson, Temple City resident, spoke in support of design option "C", narrowing of traffic lanes. Feels traffic is traveling too fast on Las Tunas Drive. Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 9:23 p.m. and returned at 9:29 p.m. Special City Council Minutes December 27, 2012 Page4 Vincent Chang, President of Bike San Gabriel Valley, spoke in favor of design option "C" with back in parking. Brvan Matsumoto, Temple City resident/Landscape designer for the Las Tunas Drive Project, spoke in support of design option "C". Karen Scauzillo, Temple City resident, spoke in support of design option "C" for the Las Tunas Drive Project. Gino Brunengo, Temple City property owner, spoke 1n opposition of having bike lanes on Las Tunas Drive. Jim Clift, Temple City resident/Public Safety Commissioner, made comments about the three design options for the Las Tunas Drive Project. Mayor Yu closed public comments. Greg Tung, Las Tunas Drive Project urban design consultant, addressed some of the comments brought up by the speakers during public comment. Mr. Tung stated that Council will have to decide whether they should be making a decision for the good of its residents and Temple City or for the good of the region. Michael Moule, Freedman Tung + Sasaki's transportation consultant from Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, addressed the public's concern regarding non-signalized street crossing. The City Council meeting recessed at 9:55p.m. and reconvened at 10:09 p.m. Councilmember Blum spoke in support of design option "C" with back-in parking. Councilmember Chavez concurs with Councilmember Blum and spoke in support of design option "C". Councilmember Vizcarra spoke in favor of back-in parking and design option "C". Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist spoke in favor of design option "C" as it promotes healthier life style. Mayor Yu concurs with his fellow councilmembers and spoke in favor of design option "C". Special City Council Minutes December 27, 2012 Page 5 Councilmember Blum made a motion to approve design option C for the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project, and directed staff to submit the selected design option for funding consideration through the 2013 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Call for Projects. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and unanimously carried. 8. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA -None 9. ADJOURNMENT The City Council's Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk