HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CC Agenda 2014-07-01CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, C ALIFORNI A
REGUL AR MEETING
JULY 1, 2014 – 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFM AN AVENUE
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.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Blum
2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. CEREMONI AL M ATTERS – PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. PRESENTATION – INTRODUCTION OF TEMPLE CITY STUDENTS GOING
TO AUSTRALIA
C. MOSAIC PHOTO COLLAGE
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGEND A
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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. This section is limited to 30 minutes total.
7. CONSENT C ALEND 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 O per recommendations.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve the Minutes of the City
Council Regular Meeting of June 17, 2014.
Recommendation: Approve.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of June 10, 2014.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JUNE
18, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission
actions of their meeting of June 18, 2014.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
D. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 3 THROUGH 5, 2014
The League will hold its annual conference in Los Angeles from Wednesday,
September 3 through Friday, September 5, 2014. The conference includes a
business meeting whereby a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates
must be designated by the City Council to vote on resolutions to guide cities and
the League in improving local government issues. The business meeting will be
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held on Friday, September 3, 2014. This matter has been placed for Council
action and submission to the League by the deadline of July 31, 2014.
The Council is requested to designate one City Councilmember as a “Voting
Delegate” and one City Councilmember as “Alternate Voting Delegate” for the
purpose of exercising the City’s vote at the League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
Recommendation: Designate Mayor Blum as Voting Delegate and
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez as Voting Alternate for
the League of California Cities Annual Business
Meeting.
E. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR TRACT NO. 069956 FOR SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS ON MCCULLOCH AVENUE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the
sanitary sewer improvements for Tract No. 069956 were completed, inspected
and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City can
now approve work as completed, accept the sanitary sewer improvements for
public use, and release the security deposit.
Recommendation: Approve the work that has been completed and
accept the sanitary sewer improvements for
public use and authorize release of security in
the amount of $59,400.
F. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 071195 FOR ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS AT 5324-5328 WELLAND AVENUE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the
road improvements for Tract No. 071195 were completed, inspected and found
to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City can now approve
work as completed, accept the road improvements for public use, and release
the security deposit.
Recommendation: Approve the work that has been completed and
accept the road improvements for public use and
authorize release of security in the amount of
$15,500.
G. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 071195 FOR SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 5324-5328 WELLAND AVENUE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the
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sanitary sewer improvements for Tract No. 071195 were completed, inspected
and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City can
now approve work as completed, accept the sanitary sewer improvements for
public use, and release the security deposit.
Recommendation: Approve the work that has been completed and
accept the sanitary sewer improvements for
public use and authorize release of security in
the amount of $42,600.
H. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR TRACT NO. 071721 FOR ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS AT 5549 SULTANA AVENUE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the
road improvements for Tract No. 071721 were completed, inspected and found
to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City can now approve
work as completed, accept the road improvements for public use, and release
the security deposit.
Recommendation: Approve the work that has been completed and
accept the road improvements for public use and
authorize release of security in the amount of
$50,550.
I. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR TRACT NO. 071721 FOR SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS AT 5549 SULTANA AVENUE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the
sanitary sewer improvements for Tract No. 071721 were completed, inspected
and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City can
now approve work as completed, accept the sanitary improvements for public
use, and release the security deposit.
Recommendation: Approve the work that has been completed and
accept the sanitary sewer improvements for
public use and authorize release of security in
the amount of $97,500.
J. RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY BOND FOR TRACT NO. 071792
LOCATED AT 6128-6130 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
When a developer proposes a subdivision in the City, he/she must deposit
securities to insure that required grading improvements are completed in
accordance with the approved plans. The City has been notified by the City’s
contract engineer that the grading improvements have been completed,
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inspected, and found to be in compliance with the approved plans.
Recommendation: Authorize the release of a grading security bond
in the amount of $27,000 for Tract Map No.
71792.
K. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 72270, A LOT
SPLIT AT 10119 OLIVE STREET.
The final map has been reviewed and certified by the City’s Engineer. A
security deposit has been placed with the City and the applicant has signed
the City’s Subdivision Improvement Agreement that is required for street
improvements.
Recommendation:
1) Review the findings of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public
Works as enumerated in the attached letter;
2) Receive the Subdivision Improvement Agreement;
3) Approve the final subdivision map for Tract No. 72270 and dedications
indicated on the map;
4) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement; and
5) Authorize the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 72270.
L. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-994, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 3-2C-2
(“SECOND-HAND SMOKE CONTROL”) OF ARTICLE C OF CHAPTER 2 OF
TITLE 3 AND SECTION 3-5D-9 (PARK ACTIVITIES: BEHAVIOR) OF ARTICLE
D OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 3 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance No. 14-994 amends Section 3-2C-2 (“Second-Hand Smoke Control)
of Article C of Chapter 2 of Title 3 and Section 3-5d-9 (Park Activities: Behavior)
of Article D of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Temple City Municipal Code to include
electronic smoking devices in the City’s current smoking regulations.
Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 14-
994.
M. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TEMPLE CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REGARDING
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IMPLEMENTATION OF AGENCY SHOP ARRANGEMENT
In accordance with the City’s Employer-Employee Resolution and Government
Code Section 3500-3511, more commonly known as the Meyers-Milias-Brown
Act (MMBA), on April 4, 2014, Temple City Employee Association (TCEA)
became a recognized employee association for the purpose providing orderly
procedures for the administration of employer-employee relations between the
City and TCEA.
Recommendation: Approve an agreement between TCEA and City
of Temple City to implement an Agency Shop
Arrangement and associated letter agreement
confirming the scope of TCEA’s indemnity
obligation under the Agreement and direct the
Interim City Manager to enter into an Agreement
and letter agreement on behalf of the City.
N. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-5009 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-5009
authorizing the payment of bills for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-5009.
O. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-5011 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-5011
authorizing the payment of bills for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-5011.
8. PUBLIC HE ARING – None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (GPAC)
The Temple City General Plan Update known as the “Temple City 2050 Mid-
Century Plan” is an opportunity to plan the future of Temple City and will set the
direction of the City for the next generation.
As part of the update process, staff is proposing to establish a GPAC consisting
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of up to 13 residents to advise staff and our consultants on issues raised during
the process, to facilitate public participation, and to make a recommendation to
the Planning Commission and City Council on an updated General Plan, a
Specific Plan for the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Boulevard,
and an updated Zoning Code.
Presentation: Planning Manager
Recommendation: Appoint members to serve on the General Plan
Advisory Committee.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FOR WASTE
SERVICES FROM ATHENS SERVICES, INC.
Per the provisions of the City agreement with Athens, the City Council is
requested to approve the rate adjustment request by Athens. The new rates
would be effective July 1, 2014. The new single-family rate would increase from
$31.39 to $31.73 per month and the rate for a three cubic yard bin would
increase from $188.43 to $190.73.
Presentation: Public Safety and Services Manager
Recommendation: Approve the rate adjustment request for waste
collection rates made by Athens Services, Inc. to
become effective July 1, 2014.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS TO
ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SR2S)
PROJECT, CIP NO. P13-13
The SR2S project will implement various sidewalk and crosswalk improvements
around school sites within Temple City. The improvements identified in the City’s
SR2S project (i.e., installation of five foot wide sidewalks; speed feedback signs;
new traffic signs and crosswalk striping; wheelchair ramps; solar powered
pedestrian actuated lights and crosswalks; and flashing beacon school speed
limit signs) have been incorporated into the Traffic Calming Master Plan. The
SR2S project is a significant step forward in improving pedestrian safety and it
implements important portions of the Traffic Calming Master Plan. In order to
initiate this project, the City Council is requested to accept the bids and award
the Public Works Contract to All American Asphalt in the amount not to exceed
$858,000.
Presentation: Public Safety and Services Manager
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Recommendation: Accept the bids and award the Public Works
Contract to All American Asphalt in the amount
not to exceed $858,000.
11. COMMUNIC ATIONS – None
12. UPD ATE FROM CITY M AN AGER
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REG ARDING AD HOC OR ST ANDING 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 DOW NTOW N REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 2/18/2014
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 2/18/2014
H. AUDIT AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Yu) – Formed 1/27/2014
I. FACILITIES, PUBLIC W ORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
COMMITTEE
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 2/4/2014
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEP AR ATE FROM THE CITY M AN AGER’S REGULAR
AG END A
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
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B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ
E. MAYOR BLUM
15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICI ALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY P AYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Reimbursement of $298.86 for gas mileage, rental car, and meal expenses for
the California Contract Cities 55th Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells, CA:
May 14-19, 2014.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Reimbursement of $226.21 for gas mileage and rental car expenses for the
California Contracts Cities 55th Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells, CA:
May 14-19, 2014.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU – None
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ
Reimbursement of $170.88 for gas mileage, rental car, expenses and overnight
parking permit for the California Contracts Cities 55th Annual Municipal Seminar
in Indian Wells, CA: May 15-19, 2014
E. MAYOR BLUM
Reimbursement of $129.95 for gas mileage expenses for the California Contract
Cities 55th Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells, CA: May 14-19, 2014.
16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
17. ACTIONS T AKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
18. ADDITION AL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGEND A
The City Council will now hear additional public comments regarding items not
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listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted
on the first page of this agenda.
19. CLOSED SESSION
A. Purpose: Anticipated Litigation
Potential Cases: One (1)
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Representatives: City Attorney
B. Purpose: Conference with Labor Negotiator
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representative: Special Legal Counsel & Administrative Services
Director
Employee Organization: Temple City Employees Association
20. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF:
CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. JULY 15, 2014
PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JULY 22, 2014
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JULY 16, 2014
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JULY 9, 2014
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. JULY 2, 2014
Notice: Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of
business of this Agenda are available f or 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: June 25, 2014 (6:00 p.m.)
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