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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CCA - S 12-12-27 V2 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Yu 2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Blum, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA 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. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. 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. Special City Council Agenda April 17, 2012 Page 2 Recommendation: approve Items A per recommendations A. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC. TO DEVELOP A PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN For many years the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council have expressed concern with the lack of park and open space in the City and discussed options to add green space. With less than 19 acres of park space for 38,000 residents (.55 acres/1,000) Temple City is far below the national standard of 10 acres/1,000. Because of these ongoing discussions, staff included an item in the 2011-13 work plan to prepare a Parks and Open Space Master Plan that would analyze and develop recommendations to address the shortage and issued a Request for Proposals. The City Council is requested to approve a consultant services agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for development of a Parks and Open Space Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $87,500. Recommendation: 1) Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. to develop a Parks and Open Space Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $87,500; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Consultant Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 7. NEW BUSINESS A. SELECTION OF A DESIGN OPTION FOR THE LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT With the City currently pursuing an aggressive program of community planning to situate Temple City for the next 50 years, the Las Tunas revitalization effort presents a key opportunity, addressing economic development, civic engagement and infrastructure renewal. While primarily involving physical improvements, the Project’s addition of safety and beautification amenities will create an attractive environment that will ultimately draw visitors and community members to shop, dine and congregate locally-in effect promoting downtown businesses, elevating community prestige and increasing residents’ quality of life. Special City Council Agenda April 17, 2012 Page 3 The City Council is recommend to select a design option for the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project for funding consideration through the 2013 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Call for Projects or provide staff with other directions as deemed appropriate. Recommendation: 1) Select and approve a design option for the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project, and direct staff to submit the selected design option for funding consideration through the 2013 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Call for Projects; or 2) Provide staff with other direction as deemed appropriate. 8. 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. 9. ADJOURNMENT 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 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: December 24, 2012 (12:00 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. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.