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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
telephonically and in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple
City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember — Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu (telephonically), Man,
Sternquist
ABSENT: Councilmember — None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Murphy, City Clerk Kuo,
Administrative Services Director Paragas, and Community
Development Director Reimers
3. INVOCATION — Pastor Kelty, Community of Christ, provided the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Sternquist led the pledge of allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATION
A. INTRODUCTION OF CAMELLIA ROYAL COURT
Sabrina Macy, Camellia Festival General Chairman introduced the Royal Court.
Banner Carriers: Hiroyoshi Sakamoto (Field Elementary School), Alyssa Marie
Ureta (La Rosa Elementary School), Lucas Jurick (Emperor Elementary School)
Dia Velazquez (Longden Elementary School), King Clifford Chen (Emperor
Elementary School), Queen Camden Chavez (Emperor Elementary School),
Prince Andrew Huerta (Emperor Elementary School), Princess Jasmine Lane
(Emperor Elementary School), Prince Camden Long (Emperor Elementary
School), Princess London Dang (Cleminson Elementary School).
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Helen Shaw, Southern California Gas representative, made remarks about the price
of natural gas.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items.
Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and approved by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Councilmember — Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Man, Sternquist
Councilmember — None
Councilmember — None
Councilmember — None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1. The Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 7, 2023; and
2. The Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 7, 2023.
Action:
1. Approved the Minutes of the City Council Meetings; and
2. Found that approval of the City Council Minutes is not a "Project" as defined
under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State
Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS
The City Council is requested to receive and file:
1. The actions of the Regular Transportation and Public Safety Commission
Meeting of January 11, 2023; and
2. The actions of the Regular Transportation and Public Safety Commission
Meeting of February 8, 2023.
Action:
1. Received and filed the Transportation and Public Safety Commission Actions;
and
2. Found that approval of the Commission Actions is not a "Project" as defined
under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State
Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
C. AUDIT REPORTS FOR PROPOSITION A, PROPOSITION C, MEASURE R,
MEASURE M AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-2022
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City Council is requested to receive and file the FY 2021-22 audit reports.
Action:
1. Received and filed FY 2021-22 Proposition A, Proposition C, Measure R,
Measure M, and Transportation Development Act Article 3 Audit Reports; and
2. Found that approval of the audit reports is not a "Project" as defined under
Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines;
therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental
review is required.
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-5657 AMENDING THE CITY'S RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE
City Council is requested to adopt the resolution amending the City's records
retention schedule. Having an updated record retention schedule is crucial and can
help reduce current and future records storage costs, eliminate duplication of
records, increase efficiency and take advantage of current technology and changes
in law.
Action:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-5657 (Attachment "A") adopting the City's
amended Records Retention Schedule (Exhibit 1); and
2. Found that approval of the City's Records Retention Schedule is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental
Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-5656 PROCLAIMING TERMINATION OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY
City Council is requested to consider termination of a local emergency as the
spread and effects of COVID-19 has significantly decreased, and no longer
constitutes conditions of extreme peril. The City is effectively able to control
services, personnel, equipment and facilities. As such, conditions warrant the
termination of the local emergency.
Action:
The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-5656 (Attachment "A"), proclaiming the termination
of a local emergency; and
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2. Found that adoption of Resolution No. 23-5656, proclaiming the termination of
a local emergency is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to
State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
F. VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to receive and file the Visa Card Report.
Action:
1. Received and filed; and
2. Found that receiving and filing the Visa Card Report is exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section
15061(b)(3).
G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-5658 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 23-5658 authorizing the
payment of bills.
Action:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-5658; and
2. Found that adoption of the resolution authorizing the payment of bills is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental
Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
H. UPDATE ON CITY'S CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR 2023-2024
The City's campaign contribution limit is automatically adjusted according to the
Consumer Price Index in January of every odd year. City Council is requested to
receive and file an update on the adjustment of the City's Campaign Contribution
Limit for 2023-2024.
Action:
City Council:
1. Received and filed the update on the City's Campaign Contribution Limit for
2023-2024; and
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2. Found that receiving and filing the update on the City's Campaign Contribution
Limit is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-1069, SERIES
C CODE AMENDMENTS OF TITLE 9 (ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1
(ZONING CODE) AND AN AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
ELEMENT TO CLARIFY MIXED -USE AND RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES
The City Council is requested to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed
amendments to Series C Code Amendments of Title 9 (Zoning Regulations),
Chapter 1 (Zoning Code).
City Manager Cook gave a brief introduction of the proposed code amendment.
Community Development Director Reimers and Associate Planner Gulick gave a
summary of the staff report.
City Council made comments and asked questions regarding the proposed
amendments to Series C Code Amendments of Title 9 (Zoning Regulations),
Chapter 1 (Zoning Code).
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor
Sternquist closed public hearing.
City Council made final comments regarding the proposed amendments to the
Series C Code Amendments of Title 9 (Zoning Regulations), Chapter 1 (Zoning
Code) and directed staff to amend Section 6 "Window Signage", clarifying that
any signs within five feet of a window will be counted towards the maximum
window sign area. The City Council also directed staff to amended Section 15
"Home Occupations", by removing personal services as a prohibited use, modify
that music lessons are allowed to begin no earlier than 8 a.m. and no later than 8
p.m., and that no more than one unrelated student is permitted at a time.
Additionally, City Council directed staff to prohibit music lessons for saxophones
unless they are headphone -based. City Council also directed staff to delete
Sections 9, 11, 12, and 13 relating to "Exterior Staircases", which will be
discussed at a future meeting.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to:
1. Find that the project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to
Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines;
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2. Introduce for first reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. 23-1069 (Attachment "A"), Series C Code Amendments of Title 9 (Zoning
Regulations), Chapter 1 (Zoning Code) with the changes to sections 6 and 15,
and deletion of Section 9, 11, 12 and 13 of the Ordinance as discussed by City
Council;
3. Schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 23-1069 for March 7, 2023;
and
4. Schedule the adoption of Resolution No. 23-5653 (Attachment "B"),
Amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element to Clarify Mixed -Use and
Residential Densities (Attachment "C"), for March 7, 2023.
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez and approved by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmember — Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES: Councilmember — None
ABSTAINED: Councilmember — None
ABSENT: Councilmember — None
City Clerk Kuo read the title of Ordinance No. 23-1069.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE
10. NEW BUSINESS — NONE
11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — commented on the consent calendar item
ending local emergency and the audit reports. He also commented on the upcoming
Camellia Festival and the city hall trellis renovation.
12. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY — no report.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Man and Councilmember Chavez) — Formed 1/3/2012
No report.
B. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 7/15/2014
No report.
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C. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Councilmember Man) — Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
D. PRIMROSE PARK ART ELEMENT AD HOC
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 5/19/20
No report.
E. CITY BASED HOMELESS PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 3/16/21
No report.
F. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY AT 9050 LAS TUNAS DRIVE
(Mayor Pro Tem Man and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 5/17/22
No report.
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ — looking forward to the upcoming Camellia
Festival.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA — no report.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU — no report.
D. MAYOR PRO TEM MAN — looking forward to the upcoming Camellia Festival and
commented on tomorrow's meeting with the Sheriff.
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST — invited the community to the upcoming State of the City
on February 28, 2023, 6 p.m., at the Historical Society.
15. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA —
None
16. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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