HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7.A.2. CCM 2013-02-05CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2013 AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-2.
Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. in the
Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember-Blum, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu
ABSENT: Councilmember-None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Assistant to the City Manager Haworth, Administrative
Services Director Hause, Parks and Recreation Director
Burroughs and Public Safety and Services Manager
Sahagun.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor David Palmer from the First Methodist Church provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Yu led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF CAMELLIA FESTIVAL ROYAL COURT
City Council presented certificates of recognition to the Camellia Festival
Royal Court.
B. DEPUTY OF THE YEAR —2012
City Council recognized 2012 Deputy of the Year, William Harrington.
C. FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR —2012
City Council recognized 2012 Firefighter of the Year, Fire Fighter
Specialist Andrew Otton.
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C. PET OF THE MONTH
Ms. Pat Brayer, San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Director, gave a
presentation on the featured pet for the month. Those interested in
adopting a pet can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-
286-1159.
Mayor Yu moved the report for Los Angeles County Sheriff Activities for
November and December, 2012 from Communications to Presentation.
D. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER AND
DECEMBER, 2012
Sergeant Miranda reviewed Temple City's crime statistics and Sheriff's
activities for the month of November and December, 2012.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA — None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Blum moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
Recommendation: approve Items A through K per recommendations
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of January 10, 2013;
2) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of January 15, 2013; and
3) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 30, 2013.
Recommendation: Approve.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission Actions
of their meeting on January 8, 2013
Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF JANUARY
23. 2013
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The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission
actions of their meeting on January 23, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
D. RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR PARCEL TRACT NO. 063510 FOR
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT 5343 — 5353 SANTA ANITA AVENUE
The developer (i.e., JCG-JDG Investments, LLC) submitted a Surety Bond
in the amount of $15,600 to ensure that road improvements were
completed at Tract No. 063510. The Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works notified the City that the road improvements were
completed, inspected and found to be in compliance with the approved
plans.
The City Council is requested to approve the work that has been
completed, accept the improvements for public use and maintenance and
approve the release of the deposited security.
Recommendation:
1) Approve the work that has been completed and accept the road
improvements for public use and maintenance; and
2) Authorize the release of the security in the amount of $15,600 for
Tract No. 063510.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
EXPANSION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS PAVILION DANCE FLOOR
IN TEMPLE CITY PARK
During last year's mid -year budget review on March 8, 2012, the City
Council directed staff to expand the concrete area of the Performing Arts
Pavilion and to work with the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PARC) to
develop an artistic component to be included in the additional concrete.
The City Council is requested to accept the bid submitted by Parsam
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $6,500 as the lowest, responsive and
responsible bid; and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public
Works Contract with Parsam Construction, Inc.
Recommendation:
1) Accept the bid submitted by Parsam Construction, Inc. for the
expansion of the Performing Arts Pavilion dance floor in Temple
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City Park; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
F. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FUGRO
CONSULTANTS, INC. AND NINYO & MOORE
The proposed agreements with Fugro Consultants, Inc. will provide quality
control, and with Ninyo & Moore will provide quality assurance materials
testing services during the Rosemead Project's 16 to 18 month duration.
Fugro Consultants, Inc. as the quality control will serve as the primary lab
testing consultant, and Ninyo & Moore as the quality assurance will
provide random testing as needed. The contracts for the quality control
and quality assurance are requirements of the Federal funding sources.
The City Council is requested to approve the Consultant Services
Agreements with Fugro Consultants, Inc. and Ninyo & Moore. The firms
will provide the necessary material testing services to ensure that the
Rosemead Project is built per the Project Specifications and all applicable
construction codes.
Recommendation:
1) Approve a $200,000 Consultant Services Agreement with Fugro
Consultants, Inc. for Quality Control Material Testing services
associated with the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancements
and Beautification Projects;
2) Approve a $50,000 Consultant Services Agreement with Ninyo &
Moore for Quality Assurance Material Testing services associated
with the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancements and
Beautification Projects; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Contract
Services Agreements with Fugro Consultants, Inc. and Ninyo &
Moore.
G. AUDIT REPORTS FOR PROPOSITION A, PROPOSITION C, MEASURE
R AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011-12
The City Council will review the audit reports for Proposition A, Proposition
C, Measure R and Transportation Development Act Article 3 Audit Reports
for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
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Recommendation: Receive and file reports.
H. SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The City Council is requested to approve the second quarter (i.e., October
— December) budget amendments and amend the adopted Fiscal Year
2012-13 City Budget accordingly.
Recommendation: Approve the second quarter budget
amendments and amend the adopted Fiscal
Year 2012-13 City Budget accordingly.
I. SECOND QUARTER TREASURER'S REPORT, REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY REPORTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FINANCIAL REPORT
The City Council is requested to review the December 2012 Treasurer's
Report, Revenue and Expenditure Summary Reports and the Capital
Improvement Financial Report.
Recommendation: Received and filed reports.
J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4890 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4890 authorizing
payment of bills.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 13-4890.
K. The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
and Visa Card Reports.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-966 AMENDING SECTION
2607 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO DUTIES
OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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As part of a reorganization of City operations in 2010, the trees and
parkways program was transferred from the former Public Services
Department to the Parks and Recreation Department. Over the next
several months, Parks and Recreation staff reviewed the existing
practices and procedures for the trees and parkways division as well as
sections of the Temple City Municipal Code relative to street trees. With
over 5,800 streets trees in the City's inventory, staff became aware of a
need to express the value of the City's urban forest to the public and,
proposed an item in the Fiscal Year 2011-13 work plan to build community
awareness of the City's urban forestry program.
The City Council is requested to review and adopt Ordinance No. 13-966
amending Section 2607 of Article A of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Temple
City Municipal Code amending the duties of the Parks and Recreation
Commission to include management of the City's urban forestry program.
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief summary of the
staff report.
Mayor Yu opened public comment.
Mayor Yu closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 13-
966 for first reading by title only, amending Section 2607 of Article A of
Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Temple City Municipal Code amending the
duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission, seconded by
Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to schedule the second reading of
Ordinance No. 13-966 for February 19, 2013, seconded by
Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 9633, "DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN CRITERIA" SO AS TO ALLOW THE
SUBDIVISION OF SHOPPING CENTERS AND MINI -MALLS
The proposed code amendment to allow the subdivision of shopping
centers and mini -malls in commercial and industrial zones will augment
options available for commercial retail developers to attract national
tenants and would hereby promote economic development in the
community. Furthermore, the code amendment is necessary for the
Municipal Code to coincide with the State of California Subdivision Map
Act.
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The City Council is requested to approve the Categorical Exemption from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and introduce Ordinance No.
13-967 for first reading by title only.
Associate Planner Adam Gulick gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Yu opened public comment.
Mark Lai, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition of amending the
current municipal code.
Mayor Yu closed public comment.
City Attorney Vail recommended adding additional subdivision to Section
9336 of the Ordinance to include language that will address projects with
parking garages. Section 9336 of the ordinance shall include language
pertaining to parking structure condo and or common ownership projects
for parking garage and parking structure including underground or
subterranean shall comply with all development criteria contained in the
applicable zoning classification or if the classification is silent then such
criteria is prescribed by the City Building Official and Community
Development Director. This language will allow the City to add these into
appropriate zones and authorize the City to deal with common ownership
and condominium situations with parking garages.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 13-
967 for first reading by title only, amending Municipal Code Section 9633
so as to allow the subdivision of shopping centers and mini -malls in the
commercial and industrial zones with additional language recommended
by the City Attorney to add Parking Structure Condominiums or Common
Ownership; and schedule the proposed ordinance for a second reading on
February 19, 2013. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and
unanimously carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
B. Temple City Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Progress Report
Peter Choi, Temple City Chamber President/CEO, gave highlights from
the Chamber's Quarterly Progress Report.
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
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At 8:58 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 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
12. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — None
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Pulido announced upcoming city events: Permanent Vote -By -Mail
ballots were mailed out Monday and residents should receive their sample ballot
booklet this week. Those who have not received their sample ballot booklet
should contact the City Clerk's Office. Deadline to register to vote is February 18
and voter registration form can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office or on-line at
www.lavote.net; with the Rosemead Boulevard construction project underway
and expected to last through summer of 2014, the city provides various
resources for the public to stayed tune. One of those resources is the City's new
multi-lingual radio station that provides construction update and traffic advisory in
English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish. New messages are aired on
Monday and played through Friday at 5 pm. Community members can also visit
the project's website at www.rosemeadblvd.com to listen to broadcast and
weekly construction notices and view live traffic info; February 7, Thursday,
Neighborhood Watch meeting for area 9 (i.e., Olive Street, Baldwin Avenue,
Lower Azusa Road and Temple City Boulevard) will take place at Golden West
Baptist Church, 4856 Golden West Avenue, will start at 5:30 p.m., dinner and
child care will be provided; February 6, Wednesday, Lunar New Year
Celebration, will be held at Live Oak Park from 1030 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with free
dim sum at the picnic shelter while supplies last. Festivity continues on February
8, Friday, during the Senior's Lunch Program starting at 11:45 a.m.; February
15, Thursday, Senior Valentine Luncheon. Those interested in attending the
luncheon should call Live Oak Park at 626-579-0461 to reserve a seat; February
19, Tuesday, Mayo's State of City Address from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Mayor Yu will
update the community on City's accomplishment for 2012 and the upcoming plan
of 2013 and forward; the regular City Council meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m.
14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None
15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
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A. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Ad Hoc
(Mayor Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist) — Formed 7/03/2012
No report.
B. Pocket Park Ad Hoc
(Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Vizcarra) — Formed
914/2012
No report.
C. Tier Medical Benefit Ad Hoc
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Blum) — Formed 11/06/2012
No report.
D. Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment Ad Hoc
(Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist & Councilmember Chavez) — Formed
11/06/2012
Councilmember Chavez reported that the task assigned to the Parks and
Recreation Commission Appointment Ad Hoc Committee has concluded.
He requested the dissolution of the Committee. Mayor Yu concurred.
E. Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Blum) — Formed 9/18/2012
Councilmember Blum announced that the Committee met on January 25
with consultant and the Committee will meet again on March 1.
F. School District/City Standing Committee
(Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist & Councilmember Chavez) — Formed
1103/2012
No report.
G. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Mayor Yu & Councilmember Blum) — 6/3/2011
Councilmember Blum reported that the Committee meet about every other
week. The Committee last met on January 25 and will schedule another
meeting on February 8.
H. City Code Review Standing Committee
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(Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist & Councilmember Chavez) — Formed
11/06/2012
No report.
Fiscal Year 2012-13 Mid -Year Budget Review Standing Committee
(Mayor Yu & Councilmember Blum) — Formed 11/06/2012
Councilmember Blum reported that the Committee has schedule to meet
on February 7, Thursday.
16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM
Requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission look into the
possibility of letting the Ficus trees along Las Tunas grow provide shade
on the sidewalk. Also, he requested Community Preservation staff to look
into removal of rustic equipment and overgrown weeds on the Gateway
pro�ect property. Commented that the City's recent rating for being the
64t safest city in the country is due to the effort of the Sheriff but also the
City's very aggressive Neighborhood Watch and graffiti removal program.
B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Made an announcement of upcoming Sanitation District Annual Earth Day
on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, visit their
website at www.lacsd.oro, or call 562-908-4288. Commented that Temple
City is the 8th safest City in the state. Our rating is moving in the right
direction.
C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Provided Council with a meeting summary from the San Gabriel Council of
Government. Reported that Southern California Edison will be donating
approximately 10,000 trees to the communities that they service.
D. MAYOR PRO TEM STERNQUIST
Requested that the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Mid -Year Budget Review
Standing Committee allocate money to reinstated Brush for Kindness
Program. Commended the sheriff's for doing an excellent job as Temple
City was rated as the 64th safest City in the country. We are thankful for
our Sheriff.
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E. MAYOR YU
Made a comment on the Lunar New Year celebration in the Temple City
Park last Saturday.
17. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT
OF CITY BUSINESS — None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
Ousama Nimri, Temple City resident, made a comment regarding the City's
standing on the safest cities in the United States.
19. CLOSED SESSION — None
20. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. to the City Council Regular
Meeting of Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
5938 Kauffman Avenue.
Mayor
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