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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_2023-07-18_Regular 2023CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Man called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember — Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Man ABSENT: Councilmember — None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Murphy, City Clerk Kuo, and Parks and Recreation Director Matsumoto 3. INVOCATION — Jerry Jambazian, owner of Wonder Cleaners and Draperies, provided the invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — John Bwarie, Temple City Chamber President/CEO, lead the pledge of allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATION — None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Cindi Hepler, Temple City resident, complained about speeding vehicles on Woodruff Avenue. She asked City Council to consider installing stop signs at every intersection on Woodruff Avenue. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember— Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Man NOES: Councilmember— None ABSTAINED: Councilmember— None ABSENT: 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 July 5, 2023; City Council Minutes July 18, 2023 Page 2 of 7 2. The Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 5, 2023; and 3. The Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 11, 2023. Action: Approved the Minutes of the City Council Meetings. B. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 83734, A THREE - UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PROJECT AT 5956 ENCINITA AVENUE The City Council is requested to approve the final map to allow the developer to finalize the subdivision and continue the construction for the three attached condominium dwelling units. Action: 1. Reviewed and approved the final subdivision map for Parcel Map No. 83734 (Attachment "A"); and 2. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 83734. C. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SANDRA MEDRANO TO PROVIDE HOUSING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS The City Council is requested to approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement with Sandra Medrano to assist with administration of the City's home improvement programs. Action: 1. Reviewed and approved the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement (Attachment "A") with Sandra Medrano (Medrano) to provide housing consultant services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and increase the total compensation by $43,698, for a total of $151,993; and 2. Authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute the Second Amendment with Medrano for FY 2023-24. D. LEFT TURN PHASING ADDITION TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT BALDWINAVENUE AND W. LIVE OAK AVENUE The City Council is requested to review the justification for the addition of three - section Flashing Yellow Arrow Protected/Permissive left turn phasing at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and W. Live Oak Avenue. Action: 1. Reviewed the justification for the addition of three -section Flashing Yellow Arrow Protected/Permissive left turn phasing at the intersection of Baldwin City Council Minutes July 18, 2023 Page 3 of 7 1 1111. Avenue and W. Live Oak Avenue; 2. Concurred with the Transportation and Public Safety Commission and staffs recommendations to approve the attached resolution (Attachment "A") to recommend proceeding with the design and implementation of the necessary left turn signal phasing improvements at the subject intersection; and 3. Authorized the release of RFP (Request for Proposals) to procure services of a Traffic Signal Design Consultant for the for the design services. E. ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP NO. P19-07 (ROLL OVERED TO FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, CIP NO. 23-02) The City Council is requested to accept the completion of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. P19-07/CIP No. 23-02 as performed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc. The work was performed within the contractually specified duration and to the City Engineer's satisfaction. Action: 1. Accepted project completion for the Fiscal Year 2021-22, Project No. P19-07 (roll overed to Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. P23- 02) as performed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for a total amount of $4,049,982.60; 2. Authorized the City Manager to file a project Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles Registrar -Recorder; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to release a retention payment of $202,499.13 to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. within 35 days following recordation of the Notice of Completion. F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-5685 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 23-5685 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-5685 authorizing the payment of bills. G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-5686 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS MOM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 23-5686 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-5686 authorizing the City Council Minutes July 18, 2023 Page 4 of 7 payment of bills. 8. PUBLIC HEARING — None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. CO-SPONSOR 2023 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY NOODLE FESTIVAL WITH TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Council is requested to consider hosting and co -sponsoring the 2023 San Gabriel Valley Noodle Festival with the Temple City Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, October 21, 2023. City Manager Cook gave a short introduction for the proposed San Gabriel Valley Noodle Festival. Parks and Recreation Director Matsumoto gave a summary of the staff report for the proposed festival. John Bwarie, Temple City Chamber President/CEO, answered City Council questions and provided tentative itinerary for the festival. Mayor Man opened public Comment. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, spoke in favor of the festival but expressed concern regarding the cost for tasting. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Man closed public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to: 1. Approve hosting and co-sponsorship of a 2023 San Gabriel Valley Noodle Festival with the Temple City Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, October 21, 2023; 2. Approve the proposed date and time of the Festival for Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Set-up to begin at 5:00 a.m. and closeout of the event to be completed by 9:00 p.m.; 3. Approve the temporary parking ban on the northside Las Tunas Drive between Kauffman Avenue and Golden West Avenue adjacent to Temple City Park and a parking ban on the westside of Golden West Avenue adjacent to Temple City Park on October 21, 2023; 4. Waive all fees and deposits for use of Temple City Park and the Performing Arts Pavilion; City Council Minutes July 18, 2023 Page 5 of 7 IIMMIlli 5. Waive all fees and authorize City staff to hang a street banner on Las Tunas Drive from September 1 to October 21, 2023; 6. Approve the use of the City Seal and City Logo for advertising and promotional materials; and 7. Grant the Temple City Chamber of Commerce a special event permit with the conditions and responsibilities stated in the staff report and authorize the City Manager to place additional conditions if necessary; and 8. Tentatively approve a beer garden during the event, pending staff review to ensure all requirements are met. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember — Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Man NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAINED: Councilmember— None ABSENT: Councilmember — None 11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — commented on Consent Calendar Item E "Completion of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Pavement Rehabilitation Project", announced upcoming Neighborhood Watch meeting this Thursday at La Rosa Elementary School and park events. MEM Parks and Recreation Director Matsumoto answered City Council questions regarding Camp- a-palooza and the senior luncheon program. 12. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY — reported on Assembly Bill 43 which gives local government new authority to reduce speed limits and Senate Bill 329 relating to increase in salary cap for Council members. Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. and returned at 8:16. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Chavez Mayor Man) — Formed 1/3/2012 — No report. B. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez) — Formed 7/15/2014 — No report. C. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Man) — Formed 4/4/2017 City Council Minutes July 18, 2023 Page 6 of 7 — No report. D. PRIMROSE PARK ART ELEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Vizcarra and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 5/19/20 — No report. E. CITY BASED HOMELESS PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Vizcarra and Councilmember Sternquist) — Formed 3/16/21 — No report. F. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY AT 9050 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Sternquist and Mayor Man) — Formed 5/17/22 — No report. G. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Man) — Formed 5/2/23 — No report. H. LAS TUNAS DRIVE STREETSCAPE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Vizcarra and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 5/16/23 Councilmember Yu reported on the ad hoc committee's meeting last week where they discussed previous schemes provided by architect David Goodall and provided suggestions to staff regarding timing and cost. The ad hoc committee will meet one more time before directing staff to bring a report to the Council for further direction. I. PLAYGROUND RENOVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Sternquist and Mayor Man) — Formed 7/11/23 — No report. 14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST — shared that the Mosquito and Vector Control District will have a booth at the August 16 Concert in the Park to provide information regarding mosquitos. She also mentioned the candidates that will be running for a congressional seat to represent the 31st district. B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA — no report. C. COUNCILMEMBER YU — commented about the City's cooling center. City Council Minutes July 18, 2023 Page 7 of 7 D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ — asked staff to bring a report to Council regarding options to alleviate use of illegal fireworks during 4th of July in the city, shared that the 8 -10 -year - old Temple City American Little League won the California Section 3 championship game and will be moving on to play in the State Championship game. He also commented on the homeless population in the city. E. MAYOR MAN — commented on the homeless population in the City, talked about the Chamber of Commerce's mixer at Cloverleaf Coffee & Bakery, announced the upcoming National Night Out on August 2. 15. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 8:34 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 8:35 p,m. with all Councilmembers present. 16. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, comments about the City's homeless population and efforts to assist the unhoused. 17. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. William Man, Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk