HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CC Agenda - 2013-07-16CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 16, 2013 – 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFM AN AVENUE
AGEND A
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Sternquist
2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum, Sternquist
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. CEREMONI AL M ATTERS AND PRESENTATION
A. INTRODUCTION OF TEMPLE CITY’S SISTER CITY EXCHANGE
STUDENTS
B. SHERIFF’S MONTHLY ACTIVITIES UPDATE
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGEND A
The City Council will now hear public comments regarding items not listed on
the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highligh ted on the first
page of this agenda.
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 5-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.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar items may be approved in a single motion as
recommended unless removed for f urther 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 J per recommendations.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of June 18, 2013; and
2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of July 1, 2013.
Recommendation: Approve.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions
of their meeting of June 25, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JUNE 12,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission
actions of their meeting of June 12, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
D. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JUNE 26,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission
actions of their meeting of June 26, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
E. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG,
INC. TO PREPARE THE CITY’S 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT
The State of California (State) requires cities to periodically update the
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Housing Element of the General Plan. These periodic updates are
coordinated by the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) through their planning periods, which is currently every eight years.
The City’s recently adopted Housing Element covers the January 1, 2006
to June 30, 2014 planning period. The 2013-2021 Housing Element will
cover the October 2013 to October 2021 planning period. The deadline to
adopt an updated Housing Element for the 2013-2021 planning period is
October 15, 2013. Failure by the City to meet the State’s deadline will
force the City to update the housing element every four years rather than
every eight years. Because the City just recently completed the current
Housing Element, we are behind in preparing the next Housing Element.
Staff did inquire and found out that the State does give a 120 day grace
period (i.e., February 12, 2014). In order to ensure we meet the February
12, 2014 deadline staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to prepare
the 2013-2021 Housing Element.
The City Council is requested to approve a Consultant Services Agreement
with MIG, Inc. to prepare the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element in an
amount not to exceed $29,915.
Recommendation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with
MIG, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to
execute the Consultant Services Agreement in
an amount not to exceed $29,915.
F. AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELIE
FARAH INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SR2S) PROJECT,
CIP NO. P13-13 (Attachments A, B, C, D)
Since 2010, City staff has been working with Temple City Unified School
District (TCUSD) staff to identify needed pedestrian safety improvements
around school sites within Temple City. That year, the City applied for
SR2S funding but was not successful but the City resubmitted and
received $431,900 of SR2S Cycle 10 project funds. Since then, Temple
City has been making progress in improving pedestrian safety by
successfully obtaining SR2S funds and adopting a Citywide Traffic
Calming Master Plan. 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.
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In order to initiate this project, the City Council is requested to accept the
bids for the professional design and engineering services for the Safe
Routes to School (SR2S) Project submitted by Elie Farah, Inc. in the
amount of $19,665 and authorize the City Manager to execute a
Consultant Services Agreement with Elie Farah, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with
Elie Farah, Inc. and authorize the City Manager
to execute the Consultant Services Agreement
in an amount not to exceed $19,655.
G. AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELIE
FARAH INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
AND ESTIMATES FOR BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA)
PROJECT, CIP NO. P13-12 (Attachments A, B, C, D, E)
Over the past several years, Temple City has been making the City more
bike-friendly. The adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan in 2011 established a
long term blueprint for the creation of an integrated system of bike lanes. The
award of the BTA grant by Caltrans in 2012 has allowed the City to make
progress in fulfilling its vision. Awarding the consultant services agreement for
engineering and design is the first step toward installation of the bike lanes.
After the design phase is complete, notice inviting bids will be issued for
installation of the improvements. Staff anticipates that the bike lanes will be
installed by August 2014.
The City Council is requested to accept the bid for the preparation of plans,
specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for Bicycle Transportation Account (i.e.,
State funded) project submitted by Elie Farah, Inc. in the amount of $29,980
as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bid, and authorize the City
Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Elie Farah, Inc.
Recommendation: Review and approve a Consultant Services
Agreement with Elie Farrah Inc. for the
preparation of plans, specifications, and
estimates (PS&E) for Bicycle Transportation
Account (BTA) Project; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Consultant Services
Agreement with Elie Farah, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $29,980.
H. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
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and Visa Card Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
I. ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RENOVATION PROJECT,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. P10-05 (Attachments A, B, C,
D, E)
The Civic Center building was built in 1952 and is showing signs of wear.
To address this issue, the City Council budgeted $340,000 for remodeling
of the building. In order to contain costs and deliver the project under
budget this project is being executed as a multi-prime project, which means
City staff is acting as the general contractor and issuing multiple contracts
for separate phases of construction. Transtech is serving as the project
manager.
The City Council is requested to accept a bid submitted by ACT Inc. for the
City Council Chambers asbestos removal service in the amount of $24,000
and to also accept a bid submitted by R Dependable Construction for the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements for City Council
Chambers, bathroom, lobby area and project in the amount of $45,000, and
authorize the City Manager to execute Public Works Contracts with ACT
Inc. and R Dependable Construction.
Recommendation: Review and approve two Public Works
Contracts for the City Council Chamber
Renovation Project (CIP No. P10-05), one with
ACT Inc. for asbestos removal services in an
amount not to exceed $24,000, and another
with R Dependable Construction for American
with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements in the
Council Chambers, bathroom, lobby areas in an
amount not to exceed $45,000; and authorize
the City Manager to execute these Public Works
Contracts.
J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4932 – APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4932 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 13-4932.
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-
974, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“ZONING CODE”) OF TITLE 9
(“ZONING REGULATIONS”) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ALL
SIGNS WITH CHANGEABLE COPY
Staff received numerous inquiries during the first quarter of 2013
regarding placement of electronic reader board signs in the City
(i.e., electronic reader boards are a type of sign with a changeable
copy). A review of the City’s existing Sign Code revealed that the
code was written prior to the electronic reader boards being created
and becoming an inexpensive option for signage. The Sign Code
currently does not address this type of signage and its potential
impacts, including light, glare, distractions to drivers, etc.
The proposed code amendment will address a long standing
deficiency in the City’s sign code. It is intended that this proposed
ordinance will be a short-term solution as staff is preparing to start a
comprehensive sign code update. The project, which was approved
as part of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 City Budget and will be completed
in approximately one year.
Presentation: Planning Manager
Recommendation:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 13-974 amending
Chapter 1 (“Zone Code”) of Title 9 (“Zoning Regulations”) of the
Temple City Municipal Code to require a Conditional Use Permit for
all signs with a changeable copy.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. RE-DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO
BE HELD SEPTEMBER 18 THROUGH 20, 2013
The League will hold its annual conference in Sacramento from
Wednesday, September 18 through Friday, September 20, 2013. 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 held
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on Friday, September 18, 2013.
The City Council during their regular meeting on June 4, 2013,
designated Mayor Pro Tem Blum as the Voting Delegate and
Councilmember Yu as Alternate Voting Delegate. However, due to
scheduling conflicts, neither Councilmember Yu nor Mayor Pro Tem
Blum will be able to attend the annual conference and a re-designation
of the City’s Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate is
necessary at this time. The re-designation must be submitted to the
League by their deadline of August 2, 2013.
Presentation: City Clerk
Recommendation:
Re-designate one City Councilmember as a “Voting Delegate” and
one City Councilmember as an “Alternate Voting Delegate” for the
League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ELECTION OF UNIFORM PUBLIC
CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES BY
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
To provide the City with additional flexibility for public works
contracting, the City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No.
13-4931 electing to become subject to the Uniform Public
Construction Cost Accounting Act and Ordinance No. 13-977 adding
Chapter 11 to Title 2 of the Temple City Municipal Code identifying
the bidding process for public works projects to comply with the Act.
Presentation: City Attorney
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 13-4931 (Attachment “A”) electing to
become subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost
Accounting Act (Act);
2) Introduce and hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No.
13-977 (Attachment “B”) for first reading by title only adding
Chapter 11 to Title 2 of the Temple City Municipal Code
identifying the bidding process for public works projects to
comply with the Act;
3) Waive further reading of Ordinance No. 13-977; and
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4) Schedule the second reading of the Ordinance for August 6,
2013.
C. PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 13-975, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“ZONING
CODE”) OF TITLE 9 (“ZONING REGULATIONS”) OF THE TEMPLE
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) REQUIREMENT FOR:
TOBACCO SHOPS; E-CIGARETTE/VAPORIZER STORES; AND
CLOSELY-RELATED BUSINESSES
Establishing regulations and restrictions for the sale and use of
tobacco/e-cigarette products is consistent with the City Council’s
goals of protecting public health and safety and enhancing quality of
life for the community. In the past few years, the City implemented a
systematic update to the Municipal Code to address evolving issues
and growing concerns of the community. The two earlier code
amendments (i.e., Ordinance No. 09-928 in 2009 and Ordinance No.
12-965 in 2012) were direct results of such efforts aimed at providing
regulations for the use and sale of tobacco products. The proposed
Ordinance is a continuation of Municipal Code amendments for the
purpose of creating zoning restrictions for the establishment and
operation of tobacco/e-cigarette businesses within the City’s limits.
Presentation: Community Development Director
Recommendation:
1) Introduce and hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No.
13-975 for first reading by title only, amending Article T
(“Special Uses”) of Chapter 1 (“Zoning Code”) of Title 9
(“Zoning Regulations”) of the Temple City Municipal Code to
establish regulations and Conditional Use Permit requirements
for tobacco shops, e-cigarette/vaporizer shops and closely-
related businesses;
2) Waive further reading of Ordinance No. 13-975; and
3) Schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 13-975 for
August 6, 2013.
D. PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 13-976 AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN TO ADD MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
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STANDARDS AND MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY AND SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECTS
Consistent with the California Department of Housing and
Community Development’s (HCD) approval of the City’s 2008-2014
Housing Element, this amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan
(DSP) is one of several policy changes that will help the City reach
its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allotment. These
changes must be implemented prior to the City submitting the
updated 2013-2021 Housing Element for review by HCD in October
2013.
Presentation: Community Development Director
Recommendation:
1) Introduce and hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No.
13-976 (Attachment “A”) for first reading by title only, amending
the Downtown Specific Plan to add mixed use development
standards and modify the requirements for multi-family and
senior citizen housing projects;
2) Waive further reading of Ordinance No. 13-976; and
3) Schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 13-976 for
August 6, 2013.
10. COMMUNICATIONS – None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
12. ACTIONS T AKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
13. UPD ATE FROM CITY M AN AGER
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REG ARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Ad Hoc
Committee
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 7/3/2012
B. Council Chamber Renovation Ad Hoc Committee
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(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist) – Formed 1/15/2013
C. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 4/2/2013
D. City Manager Performance Goal Ad Hoc Committee
(Mayor Pro Tem Blum and Mayor Sternquist) – Formed 4/16/2013
E. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 5/13/2013
F. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Chave z and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 1/3/2012
G. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 6/3/2011
H. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Chave z and Vizcarra) – Formed 11/6/2012
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEP AR ATE FROM THE CITY MAN AGER’S REGULAR
AG END A
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST
16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ – None
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA – None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU – None
D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM – None
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E. MAYOR STERNQUIST – None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
The City Council will now hear additional 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.
18. CLOSED SESSION – None
19. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF:
CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. AUGUST 6, 2013
PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JULY 23, 2013
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JULY 17, 2013
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JULY 24, 2013
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. AUGUST 7, 2013
Notice: Staff reports or other written docum entation 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.
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk
Signed and Posted: July 11, 2013 (7:00 p.m.)
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