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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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 2 of 10 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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 3 of 10 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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 4 of 10 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, City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 5 of 10 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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 6 of 10 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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 7 of 10 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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 8 of 10 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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 9 of 10 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 City Council Agenda July 1, 2014 Page 10 of 10 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.) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171. 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