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HomeMy Public PortalAbout7A2AGENDA ITEM 7.A-2. CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2010 . CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Chavez called the City Council Special Meeting to order at 8:21 a.m. in the City Hall Community Room, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez Councilmember-Vizcarra ALSO PRESENT: Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Senior Deputy Paul Novak, Field Deputy Brian Mejia, Assistant Administrator — Office of Emergency Management Keith Harrison, Principal Engineer & Head of City Services David Pilker, Area Coordinator — Office of Civic Defense Brenda Hunemiller, and Chief Deputy -- County Library Fred Hungerford, Brenda Sapp-Pradia, Human Services Administrator — Area Agency on Aging City Manager Jose E. Pulido, Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Burroughs, City Clerk Mary Flandrick, Community Development Manager Joseph Lambert, Financial Services Manager Monica Molina, and Public Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi Councilmember Blum moved to excuse Mayor Vizcarra for cause, seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously carried. 2. INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Chavez introduced the City Council and City Staff. Supervisor Antonovich and County Staff Members introduced themselves. Items on the agenda were presented by individual Councilmembers and the City Manager with the aid of a power point presentation. Questions were responded to and direction was given as needed. 3. AGENDA ITEMS. A. Temple City Library: Need for a significantly larger Los Angeles County Library in Temple City. City Council Minutes October 20, 2010 Page 2 Councilmember Yu presented this item for consideration of expansion and/or renovation, possibly as part of a master plan for the entire Civic Center complex. Chief Deputy Hungerford, County Library, estimated a library consultant at a cost of approximately $10,000 would be required for a full assessment of a proposed project, as a first step. The study would take about 3-4 months and include several community meetings. B. Temple City and Los Angeles County Maintenance Yard Consolidation: Potential consolidation of City Maintenance Yard and County Public Works Yard to free up land for recreational opportunities as part of the upcoming Eaton Wash Corridor Project being prepared by the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy. Councilmember Blum presented this item, showing the potential to increase parkland in the City with current opportunities including the consolidation of City and County maintenance yards, and the Eaton Wash Corridor Project, which is in its early planning stages. He felt the City could obtain approximately five acres through this project by covering the wash and combining both areas. Two workshops were held to obtain community input prior to preparing a draft plan which will be presented in November 2010. David Pilker, Head of City Services, will seek further information. Supervisor Antonovich noted that the County has covered flood control channels in other cities in the past for similar uses. C. Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency Time Extension and/or Project Area Expansion: Los Angeles County cooperation with Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency's Rosemead Boulevard project area time extension and/or project area expansion process. City Manager Pulido provided background information on the redevelopment project area which was established in the 1970's and is due to expire in 2015. The Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency will explore options of a time extension and/or an expansion of the project area. This process will take 1-1'/z years and the City hopes to work with the Supervisor's office in an effort to improve the City's business corridor. Senior Deputy Paul Novak stated there is a special County division that looks at redevelopment issues and will partner with the City in assessing prospective redevelopment areas. D. Funding For Cities to Clean up Storm water: Need to develop funding using AB 2554 authorization which was just signed into law. City Council Minutes October 20, 2010 Page 3 Supervisor Antonovich stated he had opposed AB 2554 as he felt this is a problem the federal government should be paying for. Assembly bill 2554 authorized the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to impose a fee or charge in the County's unincorporated areas to pay for the costs of the District. Councilmember Blum stated the problem of lack of water and the State's diminishing sources is significant. The passage of this Bill may be an opportunity to obtain the funding necessary to help us address this issue. E. Rosemead Boulevard Street and Pedestrian Improvements: Coordination between City and County on City's upcoming major Rosemead Boulevard street and pedestrian improvements project. Councilmember Yu stated, since the time the City acquired a portion of Rosemead Boulevard, it has initiated an improvement project and is currently in the process of obtaining architectural design services, construction to begin in July 2011. As the City's portion borders on the County's portion of the Boulevard, the City would like to partner with the County to coordinate traffic and safety improvements. In particular, at the northern boundary, there is a dangerous five -legged intersection at Rosemead Boulevard, Callita Street and Sultana Avenue that needs work from the County side to make it safer for pedestrians. The north approach of Sultana Avenue to this intersection is within the unincorporated area. Supervisor Antonovich stated the County would work with the City on how best to mitigate this intersection. Councilmember Yu also pointed out an area on the southern border on Rosemead Boulevard near the railroad tracks and adjacent to multi -family residential that needs the County's help with clean-up. Senior Deputy Paul Novak stated he would see that the County's Code Enforcement division would be out to this site this week. Additionally, the City is requesting the County's assistance with a code enforcement issue at the southwest corner of Emperor and Rosemead Boulevard, with the possibility of converting this property into a pocket park or affordable housing. F. Temple City Famer's Market: Authorization for Temple City to use Los Angeles County library parking lot for a Sunday Farmers Market. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez stated the Council has been discussing the possibility of a Farmer's Market and would like to explore the possibility of using the County Library's parking lot on Sundays when the Library is closed. City Council Minutes October 20, 2010 Page 4 Chief Deputy Hungerford stated the County would work with the City in obtaining permit approval. There is an established fee of $200 per instance. Councilmember Yu showed views indicating the consolidation of the whole civic center complex which would improve this side of the City. G. Medical Marijuana Ordinance: Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Ordinance is inconsistent with Temple City's regulations. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez stated the City has taken a more restrictive view most recently in opposing an undesirable proposed marijuana dispensary in the unincorporated area close to the City boundary. The City is requesting that the County's Medical Marijuana Ordinance be consistent with the City's Ordinance. Senior Deputy Paul Novak stated in early June, the County amended its Zoning Code to require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for marijuana dispensaries. Almost all of the Cities have banned these facilities and this issue will go back to the Board of Supervisors on the 23rd. The actual amendment will take effect December 31. H. Senior Meals Program: Possible cooperative program between City and County to establish a nutritional enhancement senior meals program in Temple City. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez stated the City would like to explore a cooperative program with the County to initiate a senior meals program at Live Oak Park in Temple City. Brenda Sapp-Pradia, Human Services Administrator — Area Agency on Aging, provided information and point of contact for these services through the San Gabriel Valley YWCA and said the County would be willing to work with the City and the YWCA to prepare a coordinated plan and provide information regarding a contract and the necessary permits, etc. 1. Temple City Emergency Preparedness Plan: Coordination between City and County on the preparation of a new Temple City Emergency Preparedness Plan. Councilmember Blum stated the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan was last looked at 16 years ago. We now have a consultant to develop a new plan and provide training, but the City needs to coordinate the plan with the County and requests clarification regarding the County's prioritization during a major emergency. There is a concern if the City would lose County services if they were pulled elsewhere. City Council Minutes October 20, 2010 Page 5 Assistant Administrator Keith Harrison, Office of Emergency Services, said his office would be willing to work with the City to coordinate planning with the County and State. During a major emergency, resources would be reviewed and priorities set. The County would act as coordinator of State and County services, with the possibility of having to rely on more outside resources. J. Los Angeles County Sewer Improvements: Any planned County sewer improvements adjacent to or affecting Temple City? Councilmember Blum asked, as the City is surrounded by unincorporated areas, if there are any sewer improvements planned or contracts awarded that would affect Temple City. David Pilker, Head of City Services, said the County is currently televising about 40% of its sewer system to identify lining and structural repairs for ongoing maintenance. The Public Works Division coordinates notifying affected cities of any road/sewer/water projects to share that information. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Temple city residents Ken Knollenberq, Franklin Ruedel and Carolina spoke of senior meal program, storm water drainage, code enforcement issues, historical building status, and emergency preparedness. 5. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Special Meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk