HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CC Agenda - 2013-12-3CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2013 – 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Sternquist
2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum, Sternquist
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS – PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
B. CITY’S SHOWCASE COMMUNITY ART CONTEST WINNERS
C. LONGDEN ROBOTICS TEAM
D. SHERIFF’S MONTHLY ACTIVITIES UPDATE
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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 highlighted on the first
page of this agenda.
7. Closed Session
Purpose: Anticipated Litigation
Potential Cases: One (1)
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Representatives: City Attorney
8. CONSENT CALEND 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 M per recommendations.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 19, 2013; and
2) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 27, 2013.
Recommendation: Approve.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of November 7, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. PLANNING AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS –
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning and Parks and
Recreation Commission actions of their special joint meeting of November 12,
2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS – SPECIAL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation
Commission actions of their meeting of November 20, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions
of their meeting of November 13, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
F. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Arts Commission actions of
their meeting of November 6, 2013.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
G. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT OF 5922
PRIMROSE AVENUE [APN: 8587-014-021] AND RATIFICATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER’S EXECUTION THEREOF
Over the past year as opportunities have arisen, staff has been diligent in
implementing recommendations of the Downtown Parking Strategic Plan.
Purchasing the Primrose property now, at a time when real estate prices are
relatively low, presents a viable and timely opportunity to provide for more
public parking in the near future. Furthermore, given the Primrose Property is
adjacent to a City owned building and parking lot, purchasing it could allow the
City to assemble the properties for a future public parking structure—a
recommendation identified in the Downtown Parking Strategic Plan.
The purchase of the property at 5922 Primrose Avenue is in the interest of the
City's economic development and in furtherance of the Downtown Parking
Strategic Plan. The City Council has approved in general the terms of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement, but Council approval of the agreement in
open session is required for the agreement to become binding on the City,
and an appropriation of funds for the purchase needs to be formally made by
the Council.
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Recommendation:
a) Approve the form and terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA)
of 5922 Primrose Avenue [APN: 8587-014-021] and the terms thereof;
b) Ratify the City Manager's execution of the PSA (Attachment “A”) as being
consistent with the direction given to the City Manager by the City
Council; and
c) Appropriate $1,250,000 from the City’s Economic Development Fund
Reserve for the purchase of the property 5922 Primrose Avenue [APN:
8587-014-021].
H. APPROVE A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $26,175 FROM THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVE TO COMPLETE AN APPRAISAL
AND ALL ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT WORK FOR THE 5922
PRIMROSE AVENUE PROPERTY
The City is currently in escrow and in the process of completing the purchase
of the Primrose Property. “Best practice” cities perform environmental site
assessments (i.e., Phase I and Phase II if needed) as part of their due
diligence for property acquisitions. After completion of the Phase I ESA, Ninyo
& Moore notified the City that the Primrose Property was agricultural land for
ten years. Due to the use of the site from approximately 1928 through 1938
(and the building structures have been present on the site since 1942) Ninyo &
Moore has advised that further due diligence may be needed through a Limited
Phase II ESA.
Recommendation: Approve a budget appropriation of $26,175 from
the City’s Economic Development Fund Reserve
to complete an appraisal and all Environmental
Site Assessment (ESA) work for the 5922
Primrose Avenue property (Primrose Property).
I. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER
The City Council is requested to approve the First Amendment to the City
Manager’s Amended and Restated Employment Agreement.
Recommendation: Approve the First Amendment to the Amended
and Restated Employment Agreement dated
November 6, 2012, for the position of City
Manager and authorize the Mayor to sign the
First Amendment.
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J. REVIEW OF THE MOTORCYCLE TRAFFIC DEPUTY POSITION FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (LASD)
Under the City’s law enforcement contract with LASD, there are two major
components that make up the Sheriff’s Department’s service: Basic and
Supplementary. During the preparation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 -14 City
Budget, staff was asked to review the Sheriff Department’s service levels for
effectiveness in addressing recent crime trends that were having a direct
negative effect on community’s overall safety and quality -of-life standards
(e.g., burglaries, narcotics violations, probation/parole compliance, etc .).
Staff’s assessment was that the funding of a third dedicated deputy (offset by
$100,000 Community Oriented Policing Services Grant) assigned to the
Temple City Special Assignment Team would give LASD more resources to
direct at addressing the increase in burglaries and narcotics violations
citywide.
Recommendation: Not to continue funding of the motorcycle traffic
deputy position for the City’s law enforcement
contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department for the remainder of the FY 2013 -
14 (January 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014).
K. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DIGITAL BILLBOARD ADVERTISING AND
AMORTIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AND TEMPLE CITY GATEWAY LLC
Two years ago, Council approved the Digital Billboard Advertising and
Amortization Agreement with an understanding that a subsequent
amendment be executed to formalize conditions of the City’s advertising
slots, as well as to address any unforeseen circumstances. With the
billboard’s recent “go -live” launch, the proposed ame ndment defines three
operative provisions for ease of use, greater clarification on certain ter ms and
reasonable limitations.
Council’s approval of the requested amendment provides the City with clear
protocols in the programming of its provided advertis ing slots, as well as the
establishment of another communications tools for purposes of publicizing
community events and emergency notifications. This amendment also
proactively addresses future Rosemead Boulevard tree maintenance
concerns so as not to potentially obstruct billboard visibility, while promoting
local economic development by allowing Temple City businesses to
prominently advertise their goods and services at a significantly reduced
advertising rate.
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Recommendation: Review and approve the First Amendment to
the Digital Billboard Advertising and
Amortization Agreement between the City and
Temple City Gateway LLC; and authorize the
City Manager to execute said Amendment with
Temple City Gateway LLC.
L. VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card
Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
M. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4958 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4958 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 13-4958.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13–984
AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC), TITLE 8
(“STORM WATER POLLUTANT ELIMINATION”) CHAPTERS 1-4, TO
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORM WATER PERMIT
FOR MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4)
As provided in the staff report for the November 19, 2013, City Council
Meeting, Temple City is required under Section VI.A.2.b of the MS4 Permit to
submit a statement certified by the City Attorney that the City has the legal
authority within its jurisdiction to implement and enforce the requirements of
the new MS4 permit. This certification must be submitted to the Regional
Board along with the annual report, which is due December 15, 2013.
Presentation: Public Safety and Services Manager
Recommendation:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 13-984 amending Chapters 1-
4 of Title 8 (“Storm Water Pollutant Elimination”) of the Temple City Municipal
Code to establish and maintain adequate legal authority to implement the
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provisions of the newly adopted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Storm Water Permit for Municipal Separate Strom Sewer Systems.
B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-983
REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE D OF THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC TREES
At the November 19, 2013 City Council Meeting, no changes to the ordinance
was made. Adoption of Ordinance No. 13-983 would repeal the existing
Roadside Trees Ordinance and replaces it with the proposed Tree
Preservation and Protection Ordinance. The proposed Ordinan ce reflects
current best practices relative to public trees and establishes policies,
procedures, and expectations for City-owned trees located in public rights of
way.
Presentation: Parks and Recreation Director
Recommendation:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 13-983 repealing and
replacing Title 3, Chapter 4, Article D of the Temple City Municipal Code
relating to public trees.
C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-982
CORRECTING ORDINANCE SECTION NUMBERING ERRORS IN
ORDINANCE NO. 13-975 PERTAINING TO HOOKAH/SMOKE LOUNGE
LANGUAGE
At the November 19, 2013 City Council Meeting, there were no comments by
the City Council or the members of the public, and no changes to the
ordinance were made. Adopting Ordinance No. 13 -982 will correct the
identified duplication of numbering for the Zoning Code that resulted from the
two recent code amendments. It will also enable the Codifier to properly
incorporate the newly adopted amendments into the Zoning Code document
published online.
The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 13 -982 to correct the
numbering errors in Ordinance No. 13-975.
Presentation: Community Development Director
Recommendation:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 13 -982, correcting code
section numbering errors in Ordinance 13 -975 by changing Section 9453 to
9452 and change Section 9454 to 9453.
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D. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-985
REPEALING AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC) TITLE 7 (“BUILDING REGULATIONS”),
CHAPTER 1 (“BUILDING CODE”), CHAPTER 2 (“MECHANICAL CODE”),
CHAPTER 3 (“ELECTRICAL CODE”), CHAPTER 4 (“PLUMBING CODE”),
CHAPTER 5 (“RESIDENTIAL CODE”) , CHAPTER 6 (“GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE”), AND ADDING CHAPTER 7 (“SWIMMING POOL AND
SPA CODE”)
On November 19, 2013, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 13 -985
repealing Chapters 1-6 of Temple City Municipal Code Title 7 (“Building
Regulations”) and adopting new Chapters 1-7 of Title 7.
To make the local amendments to the 2014 Los Angeles County Codes
effective within the City of Temple City, the City Council must make a finding
that the proposed Los Angeles County amendments to the State Code are
based on climatic, topographic and/or geologic conditions local to the City o f
Temple City. Because the City of Temple City is located within the same
seismic design category as most of the County of Los Angeles and has the
same weather related issues, (chiefly high fire danger from late summer/early
fall Santa Ana winds), staff believes that all of the climatic, topographic and
geologic conditions identified by the County of Los Angeles are fully applicable
to and appropriate for the City of Temple City.
The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 13-985 adopting the Los
Angeles County Codes by reference with local amendments to ensure that
Temple City is meeting the most current building and safety standards.
Presentation: Community Development Director
Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No . 13-985 by title only repealing
and adopting new chapters of the TCMC Title 7 (“Building Regulations”),
Chapter 1 (“Building Code”), Chapter 2 (“Mechanical Code”), Chapter 3
(“Electrical Code”), Chapter 4 (“Plumbing Code”), Chapter 5 (“Residential
Code”) , Chapter 6 (“Green Building Standards Code”), and adding Chapter 7
(“Swimming Pool and Spa Code”) thereby adopting by reference portions of
the 2013 California Code of Regulations as amended by the County of Los
Angeles as the 2014 County Codes (Title 26 - Building Code, Title 27 -
Electrical Code, Title 28 - Plumbing Code, Title 29 - Mechanical Code, Title -
30 Residential Code, Title 31 - Green Building Standards) and adopting by
reference the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the City of
Temple City 2014 Building and Safety Code.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE FIXED-ROUTE TRANSIT STUDY
Currently, the City’s public transportation service is limited to membership Dial-
A-Ride for local senior and mobility-impaired community members. Over the
years, residents have expressed desire for a general population shuttle
system—a sentiment supported in the study’s survey results which found
approximately 92% of 438 respondents indicating support for local transit, and
85% indicating likelihood of using an available service for local travel.
With a clear desire for local transit in Temple City, the Council set aside funds
the last two fiscal years for the completion of a needs assessment study, as
well as possible implementation of a system. Over the past year, staff has
worked with Diversified Transportation Solutions (DTS) on the Study—
including survey of community demand, review of existing conditions (e.g., the
current transportation network, recommendations from existing studi es,
available program resources, etc.), and identification of potential routes. DTS’s
proposed four service plan alternatives, including one recommended. Each
identifies different routes that link expressed destinations of interest and
existing transit connections, as well as associated operating costs.
Presentation: Parks and Recreation Director
Recommendation:
1) Receive a presentation by Diversified Transportation Solutions (DTS) on
findings and recommendations from the recently completed Fixed -Route
Transit System Needs Assessment Study (Study);
2) Approve the Fixed-Route Transit Study Alternatives Analysis Report
(Attachment “A”) and DTS’s Recommended Service Plan in concept; and
3) Direct staff to explore opportunities for transit implementatio n by soliciting
proposals during the Dial-A-Ride (DAR) service operations Request for
Proposals (RFP) process in Spring 2014.
B. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-986
AMENDING THE TITLE AND DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMISSION AS SET FORTH IN TITLE 2 (“ADMINISTRATION”), CHAPTER
6 (“CITY COMMISSIONS”), ARTICLE E (“PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION”),
SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 2680, 2681, 2683, AND 2687 OF THE TEMPLE
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TITLE AND DUTIES OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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The Public Safety Commission (Commission) was reinstated for the purpose of
providing recommendations to the City Council with matters pertaining to the
administration of public safety programs (i.e., vehicular traffic and pedestrian
safety, vehicular parking control, and emergency preparedness). Since the
reinstatement of the Commission, a majority of the Commission’s efforts have
been focused on adjudicatory matters (i.e., reviewing parking citation appeals)
as the City had not yet completed its public safety plans.
Now that the City has completed the various public safety plans (i.e., Bike
Master Plan, Downtown Parking Strategic Plan, and the City Wide Traffic
Calming Plan), moving forward, the Commission will be asked to provide City
Council recommendations for implementation of the various public safety
plans. Staff is recommending the amendments to better reflect the
Commission’s proposed role.
Presentation: Public Safety Supervisor
Recommendation:
1) Introduce Ordinance No. 13-986 (Attachment “A”) for first reading by title
only, amending Title 2 (“Administration”), Chapter 6 (“City Commissions”),
Article E (“Public Safety Commission”), specifically, Sections 2680, 2681,
2683, and 2687 of the Temple City Municipal Code;
2) Waive further reading of Ordinance No. 13-986; and
3) Schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 13-986 for January 7,
2014.
11. COMMUNIC ATIONS – None
12. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
13. ACTIONS T AKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
14. UPDATE FROM CITY MAN AGER
15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 6/3/2011
B. School District/City Standing Committee
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(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 1/3/2012
C. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra) – Formed 11/6/2012
D. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 4/2/2013
E. City Manager Performance Goal Ad Hoc Committee
(Mayor Pro Tem Blum and Mayor Sternquist) – Formed 4/16/2013
F. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 5/13/2013
G. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Standing Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 8/20/2013
16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPAR ATE FROM THE CITY M AN AGER’S REGULAR
AGEND A
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST
17. 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
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST – None
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18. 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.
19. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF:
CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 7, 2013
PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. DECEMBER 10, 2013
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. DECEMBER 18, 2013
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. DECEMBER 11, 2013
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. DECEMBER 4, 2013
Notice: Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of
business of this Agenda are available for 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 off ice 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: November 27, 2013 (6:00 p.m.)
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