HomeMy Public PortalAbout01_CC Agenda - 2021-02-02
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, C ALIFORNI A
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 – 7:30 P.M.
Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newson on
March 17, 2020, cities are allowed to hold City Council meetings via teleconferencing
and members of the public can observe and address the meeting telephonically or
electronically.
To listen to the meeting telephonically, please call 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 598-
072-533 or through City’s live webcast on Youtube, ConnectWithTC, click here.
YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE
FOLLOWING TIMES:
• AGEND A 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 PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENT CAN BE MADE BY FOLLOWING THE PROTOCOLS BELOW:
• Telephonically by calling please call 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 598-072-533.
Your microphone will be unmuted during one of the comment period outlined above.
Please request to be added to the speaker list and you will be called upon to make a
comment; or
• Email comments to cityclerk@templecity.us and identify the item you wish to
comment in the subject line. Emails will be accepted after the start of the meeting
and before the Mayor closes public comment at the end of the meeting. Emailed
comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk for up to three minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS OR EMAILS RECEIVED OUTSIDE OF THE COMMENT
PERIOD OUTLINED ABOVE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECORD.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Chavez
2. ROLL CALL – Councilmem ber Man, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez
3. INVOC ATION
City Council Agenda
February 2, 2021
Page 2 of 6
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS – PRESENTATIONS – None
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGEND A
T he 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 f irst
page of this agenda. This section is limited to 30 minutes total.
7. CONSENT C ALEND AR
All Consent Calendar item s may be approved in a single motion as recommended
unless removed f or f urther discussion. If members of the City Council or persons in
the audience wish to discuss any m atters listed on the Consent Calendar, please
address them at this time.
Recommendation: Approve Item s A and E per recommendations.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 19, 2021; and
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 19, 2021.
Recommendation: Approve.
B. REQUEST FROM THE TEMPLE CITY CAMELLIA FESTIVAL FOR CITY
SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF FACILITIES FOR THE 2021
CAMELLIA FESTIVAL
The City Council is requested to consider supporting the 2021 Camellia Festival.
Recommendation:
1. Authorize use of City owned park, Temple City Park, as identified in the
attached letter from the Camellia Festival to the City Manager (Attachment
“A”);
2. Authorize use of Golden West Avenue as identified in the attached letter from
the Camellia Festival to the City Manager;
3. Authorize use of City’s Social Media accounts to advertise Camellia Festival
activities; and
4. Authorize Camellia Festival banners and flags in Temple City Park, pursuant
to Section 3-5D-10 of the TCMC.
City Council Agenda
February 2, 2021
Page 3 of 6
C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-5510 FORMALIZING THE APPROVAL OF
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MODIFY A CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN AT
5637 SANTA ANITA AVENUE
The City Council is requested to adopt the proposed resolution which includes
conditions of approval relating to the paint colors and landscaping design for the
sign project.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 21-5510 formalizing the City
Council’s approval of a conditional use permit
for a changeable copy sign subject to conditions
of approval.
D. TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The City Council is requested to consider a Professional Services Agreement with
the Temple City Chamber of Commerce.
Recommendation:
1. Approve a six-month, $31,250 professional services agreement with
the Temple City Chamber of Commerce for business promotion and
public information services (Attachment “A”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-5511 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 21-5511 authorizing the
payment of bills.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 21-5511.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 SMALL BUSINESS GRANT
PROGRAM AND ESTABLISH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAMS AND ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
The City Council is requested to hold a public hearing to solicit input from the
community and to ensure that the proposed Community Development Block Grant
Projects meet community needs and HUD guidelines.
Recommendation:
1. Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed additional Community
City Council Agenda
February 2, 2021
Page 4 of 6
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 and
proposed CDBG programs and allocations for FY 2021-22;
2. Authorize the City Manager to amend CDBG-funded program allocations up to
50 percent of the approved allocation as necessary throughout the FY; and
3. Adopt Resolution 21-5509 (Attachment “A”) approving a substantial
amendment to the FY 2020-21 Small Business Grant Program and
establishing the CDBG-funded programs and allocations for FY 2021-22. The
programs below include the City’s Allocation for FY 2021-22 and the City’s
Unallocated CDBG funds:
FY 2020-21
Small Business Grant Funds FY 2020-21 $276,500 (49.1%)
City’s Unallocated CDBG Funds $143,036 (25.4%)
Borrowed Portion of City’s Allocation for FY 2021-22 $143,440 (25.5%)
Total FY 2020-21 Small Business Grant Program Budget: $562,976
FY 2021-22
Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program: $ 36,000 (54.5%)
Asbestos Testing and Removal Program: $ 10,000 (15.2%)
Youth Scholarship Program: $ 20,000 (30.3%)
Total FY 2021-22 CDBG Budget: $ 66,000
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE CROSSROADS SPECIFIC PLAN
The City Council will consider initiating an amendment to the Crossroads Specific
Plan and the Zoning Code related to grocery stores, public food markets, housing
and mixed-use, tenant subdivisions, land subdivisions, and condominium
subdivisions.
Presenter: City Manager
Recommendation:
1. Initiate an amendment to the Crossroads Specific Plan and the Zoning Code
related tenant subdivisions, grocery stores, public food markets, land and air
subdivisions, requiring mixed-use or housing as part of new construction, and
any related policy changes; and
2. Provide feedback on the potential amendments found in Attachment A - Draft
Recommended Changes to the Crossroads Specific Plan.
City Council Agenda
February 2, 2021
Page 5 of 6
11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
A. Library Construction Update
12. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REG ARDING AD HOC OR ST ANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Man and Mayor Chavez) – Formed 1/3/2012
B. LAS TUNAS DOW NTOW N REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Yu) – Formed 2/18/2014
C. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Yu and Councilmember Man) – Formed 2/18/2014
D. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Yu) – Formed 7/15/2014
E. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Yu and Councilmember Man) – Formed 4/4/2017
F. PRIMROSE PARK ART ELEMENT AD HOC
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Pro Tem Yu) – Formed 5/19/20
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEP AR ATE FROM THE CITY M AN AGE R’S REGUL AR
AG END A
A. COUNCILMEMBER MAN
B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
D. MAYOR PRO TEM YU
E. MAYOR CHAVEZ
15. 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.
City Council Agenda
February 2, 2021
Page 6 of 6
16. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 16, 2021
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 17, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 9, 2021
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 10, 2021
COMMISSION
Notice: Staff reports or other written documentation 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 f ile in the Off ice of the City Clerk located at City
Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, Calif ornia, and available for revie w during
regular off ice hours. W ritten documentation submitted to the City Council after
distribution of the agenda packet can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office during
regular off ice hours.
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk, Signed and Posted: January 27, 2021, 3:00 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 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.