HomeMy Public PortalAbout03) 7A2 CCM 2013-07-161. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 16,2013
AGENDA
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Mayor Pro Tern Blum called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:32
p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLLCALL
PRESENT: Councilmember-Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, and Blum
ABSENT: Councilmember-Sternquist
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, Administrative
Services Director Hause, Community Development Director
Persico, Planning Manager Starns, and Public Safety
Supervisor Ariizumi.
Councilmember Chavez moved to excuse Mayor Sternquist for cause, seconded
by Mayor ProTem Blum and unanimously carried.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Andrew Kikkert, Sunrise Community Church, provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Blum led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATION
A. INTRODUCTION OF TEMPLE CITY'S SISTER CITY EXCHANGE
STUDENTS
Nancy Terry presented the Temple City High School students to City
Council.
City Council presented certificates to the students.
Mayor Sternquist arrived to the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
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B. SHERIFF'S MONTHLY ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Sergeant Miranda gave City Council an update of the Sheriff's activities for
the month of July.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager announced upcoming library events for the
month of August.
Stacey James, Temple City resident, commented on police shooting of a dog in
Los Angeles County. She also commented that she would like to see more
businesses in Temple City that would appeal to the general public.
Wilson Troung, Metro representative, invites the public to their upcoming State
Route 710 North Study Meeting. At the meeting, the public will learn about
transit options to help reduce congestion and improve mobility in the San
Gabriel Valley, East/Northeast Los Angeles and the region. Contact Metro at
855-477-7100 or sr71 Ostudy@metro.net for meeting dates, time and location.
Irene Acasio, Temple City resident, commented about the City's "No Back-In"
parking ordinance.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Blum moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
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.
Action: Approved.
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.
Action: Received and filed.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF JUNE 12,
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2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission
actions of their meeting of June 12, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
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.
Action: Received and filed.
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
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 approved a Consultant Services
Agreement with MIG, Inc. to prepare the City's 2013-2021 Housing
Element in an amount not to exceed $29,915.
Action: Approved a Consultant Services Agreement
with MIG, Inc. and authorized 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
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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.
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.
Action: Approved a Consultant Services Agreement
with Elie Farah, Inc. and authorized 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.
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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.
Action: Reviewed and approved 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 authorized 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, received and filed the Petty
Cash and Visa Card Report.
Action: Received and filed.
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.
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Action: Reviewed and approved 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 authorized
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.
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 13-4932.
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.
Planning Manager Starns gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Sternquist opened the public hearing.
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Mayor Sternquist closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to 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. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
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
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 Councilrnember 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Blum explained that due to scheduling conflict either
he or Councilmember Yu will be able to attend the annual
conference in September. Therefore, it is necessary for the City
Council to re-designate the Voting Delegate and Voting Delegate
Alternate for the upcoming League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to re-designate
Councilmember Chavez as a "Voting Delegate" and Councilmember
Vizcarra as an "Alternate Voting Delegate" for the League of
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B.
California Cities Annual Business Meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: ELECTION OF
CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
UNIFORM PUBLIC
PROCEDURES BY
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.
City Attorney Vail gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing.
Zen Vuong, Pasadena Star-News journalist, expressed concern that
the adoption of this ordinance would encourage nepotism to specific
contractors.
Mayor Sternquist closed public hearing.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13-
4931 electing to become subject to the Uniform Public Construction
Cost Accounting Act. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blum.
Mayor Pro Tern Blum introduced Ordinance No. 13-977 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; waive further reading of Ordinance
No. 13-977; and scheduled the second reading of the Ordinance for
August 6, 2013. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and
unanimously carried.
Staff will report back to Council in a year regarding the uniform
public construction cost accounting procedures.
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-CIGARETTENAPORIZER STORES; AND
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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.
Associate Planner Liu gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Marv Kokayko, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of adopting a
moratorium restricting sale of e-cigarettes.
Ana Adame, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of a more
restrictive ordinance banning tobacco retailers in Temple City.
Rae Shiau, Temple City businesswoman, commented that she
would like the City Council to consider increasing the distance a
tobacco retailer is permitted within a public or private school.
Councilmember Chavez introduced Ordinance No. 13-975 for first
reading by title only, amending Article T ("Special Uses") of Chapter
1 ("Zoning Code") ofTitle 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; waived further reading of Ordinance No.
13-975; and schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 13-975
for August 6, 2013. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blum and
unanimously carried.
D. PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 13-976 AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN TO ADD MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-
FAMIL Y AND SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECTS
Consistent with the California Department of Housing and
Community Development's (HCD) approval of the City's 2008-2014
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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.
Management Analyst Coyne gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing.
Mayor Sternquist closed public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Blum introduced Ordinance No. 13-976 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; waive further reading
of Ordinance No. 13-976; and schedule the second reading of
Ordinance No. 13-976 for August 6, 2013. Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS-None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 9:52 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 9:53 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 announced upcoming city events: The City and County of Los
Angeles are conducting a needs assessment survey for the Temple City Library.
The community is encouraged to respond to a brief questionnaire on the City's
website, www.templecity.us, or in person at City Hall or Temple City Library.
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Responses from the survey will inform options and possibilities for improving
library services and programming, and could result in a new library next to City
Hall; July 17, Wednesday, Summer Concert in the Temple City Park, Raymond
Michael in his tribute to Elvis Presley; July 24, Wednesday, Summer Concert in
the Temple City Park, The Silverados, will perform country hits from contemporary
artists like Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert; July 30, Tuesday,
the City Council will conduct a special study session to discuss a new City logo
and recommended Economic Development Work Plan for the next five years. The
meeting starts at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers; August 7, Wednesday, the
newly formed Public Art Commission will consider proposed design concepts for
new public art installments on Rosemead Boulevard. Specifically, the Commission
will select for Council recommendation three artists to develop two sculptures, 23
art walk pavers and four mural tile seating walls. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in
the Camellia Room at Live Oak Park Community Center; lastly, the City received
notification from Metro that they will be recommending to the Board of Supervisors
to award $6.9 million to Temple City for the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement
and Beautification Project (Las Tunas Drive Project). The award of that money
would provide complete funding for the Las Tunas Drive Project.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Ad Hoc
Committee
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 7/3/2012
None
B. Council Chamber Renovation Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist)-Formed 1/15/2013
Councilmember Vizcarra reported on their meeting of July 8. The Council
Chamber Renovation Project is now underway.
C. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 4/2/2013
None
D. City Manager Performance Goal Ad Hoc Committee
(Mayor Pro Tern Blum and Mayor Sternquist)-Formed 4/16/2013
None
E. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
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(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013
Councilmember Yu reported on their meeting of July 11. Encouraged the
public to fill out the Library Needs Assessment survey available either on-
line or at City Hall and the Temple City Library.
F. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Chavez and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012
Councilmember Chavez reported on their meeting of July 15 and
announced that Temple City Unified School District received a $250,000
donation from an alumnus to be used to update technology and the same
alumnus has offered to donate $100,000 to the Temple City High School if
the high school can raise matching funds by September 30, 2013. Those
interested in donating should contact the high school.
G. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 6/3/2011
None
H. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Chavez and Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012
None
Mayor ProTem Blum left the meeting at 10:11 p.m. and returned at 10:12
p.m.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-None
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Thanked staff for the work done to be able to apply for grant funding for
the Las Tunas Drive Project.
D. MAYOR PROTEM BLUM
Complimented staff on the agenda report presentations. The presentation
and visual was made so that the information can be easily understood by
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the public.
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST
Commented about mosquito infestation. Encouraged the public to be
vigilant about standing water.
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 PROTEM BLUM-None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST-None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, commented on the Fix Route
Transit Meeting being on the same night as the summer concert.
18. CLOSED SESSION -None
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting at 10:17 p.m. to the City Council Regular Meeting of
Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 7:30p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman
Avenue.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk