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ITEM 7. A-1.
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 15, 2011
1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-Vizcarra
City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, Public Safety Officer
Ariizumi, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, City Clerk
Flandrick, Assistant to City Manager Haworth, Community
Development Manager Lambert, Community Development
Director Masura, Financial Services Manager Molina
Councilmember Yu moved to excuse Mayor Vizcarra for cause, seconded by
Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried.
3. INVOCATION
Reverend Andrew Kikkert of Sunrise Community Church provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Temple City resident Nicholas Lisk led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS
A. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONER
City Clerk Flandrick administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Pam Vigil. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez,
on behalf of the City Council presented Ms. Vigil with a Certificate of
Appointment.
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B. BIKE RAFFLE — BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN SURVEY
Community Development Director Masura assisted Mayor Pro Tem
Chavez in the raffle drawing for a free bicycle and six gift card certificates,
all donated by the Temple City Bike Shop.
The bicycle winner was Joel Garnica, and the $25 Gift Certificate winners
were: Nick Dominguez; Steven Chen; Nathalie Gonzalez; Sonia
Granados; Agnes (last name not provided); and Lisa Chung.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY REPORT
Linda Payne, Chamber President, provide copies of the Chamber's
Monthly Report for the month of February, and summarized the major
events and new activities. Ms. Payne stated that the written report will
now be placed on the Consent Calendar on the second Council meeting of
the month.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City businessman, with the use of a power point
presentation, provided still photos and video of the City's first Farmer's Market
held this past Sunday.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Sternquist removed Item H from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Yu moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar,
seconded by Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
NOES: Councilmember-None
ABSENT: Councilmember-Vizcarra
ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2011, as presented.
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B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS -- MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22,
2011
Received and filed the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of
February 22, 2011.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF FEBRUARY
23, 2011
Received and filed the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting
of February 23, 2011.
D. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL
OF A STREET BANNER BY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Approved the request from First United Methodist Church for City staff to
place and remove a street banner advertising their National Day of Prayer,
subject to submission of proper insurance documentation.
E. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL
OF A STREET BANNER BY ST. LUKE CHURCH
Approved the request by St. Luke Church for City staff to place and
remove a street banner advertising their annual Fiesta, subject to
submission of proper insurance documentation.
F. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL
OF A STREET BANNER BY TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Approved the request from Temple City Unified School District for city staff
to place and remove a street banner publicizing the California Standards
Test, subject to submission of proper insurance documentation.
G. APPROVE ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT FOR
FEDERAL AID; PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 004-N1 (UPGRADE
TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT LONGDEN
AVENUE AND BROADWAY) AND RESOLUTION NO. 11-4733,
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
1) Approved the Administering Agency -State Agreement for Federal
Aid Program Supplement No. 004-N1 (Upgrade Traffic Signals on
Rosemead Boulevard at Longden Avenue and Broadway); and
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2) Adopted Resolution No. 11-4733, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY, OR THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER, TO SIGN THE
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 004N1 TO THE
ADMINISTERING AGENCY — FEDERAL MASTER AGREEMENT
NO. 07-5365R.
I. RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY FOR TRACT MAP NO. 61141 AT
5832 TO 5842 ENCINITA AVENUE
Authorized the release of a grading security bond, in the amount of
$4,300.00, upon completion of grading improvements on the private
property at 5832 to 5842 Encinita Avenue, Tract Map No. 61141.
J. REJECTION OF BID FOR THE LIVE OAK PARK AND TEMPLE CITY
PARK PLANTER RENOVATION PROJECT (P10-03)
1) Reject the bid submitted by Aramexx Construction, in the amount of
$55,000, for the Live Oak and Temple City Park Signage and
Planter Renovation Project (P10-03); and
2) Authorize staff to re -bid the project with alternate bids for the Live
Oak Park Signage and Planter Renovation and the Temple City
Park Signage and Planter Renovation.
K. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRUEN ASSOCIATES —
AMENDMENTS NO. 1, 2, 3
1) Approved the First Amendment, in the amount of 24,812, to the
consultant services agreement with Gruen Associates to provide
the City with services associated with the development of a city
wide Bike Master Plan;
2) Approved the Second Amendment, in the amount of $28,250, to the
consultant services agreement with Gruen Associates to provide
the City with Geotechnical Services required for the design and
construction of the Rosemead Boulevard Project;
3) Approved the Third Amendment, in the amount of $24,860, to the
consultant services agreement with Gruen Associates to provide
the City with Topographic Survey Services required for the design
and construction of the Rosemead Boulevard Project; and
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4) Authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute Amendments
No. 1, 2, and 3 to the consultant services agreement with the Gruen
Associates.
L. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORTS
Received and filed the Petty Cash and Visa Card Reports.
M. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-4734 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
Adopted Resolution No. 11-4734, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $560,425.26 DEMAND NOS. 31385
THROUGH 31480.
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-4725 ORDERING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT TO ESTABLISH LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 AND
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR
ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City Council was requested to adopt Resolution No. 11-4725 ordering
the required engineer's report for the City's Lighting and Maintenance
District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12 and to accept the proposal from
Harris & Associates for Assessment Engineering Services.
Councilmember Sternquist stated she spoke to Parks & Recreation
Director Burroughs earlier today to see if this contract could be reviewed
after one year, that is just extend the current contract and then go out for
bids the following year, if Council desired. She was concerned about
approving an extended contract and felt Council should look closely at all
contracts that come before them.
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs stated that adoption of the
resolution orders the Engineer's Report from our current consultant, Harris
& Associates, who have done similar work for the City for many years.
Their contract expires this year and they submitted a 3 -year proposal.
There was no increase this year, so the rate would have remained the
same for three years. If the resolution is adopted and the proposal
accepted, staff can come back at the next meeting with a 1 -year contract.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez moved to adopt Resolution No. No. 11-4725, a
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ORDERING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REQUIRED TO LEVY THE
LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; and direct staff to prepare a 1 -year
contract based on the proposal submitted by Harris & Associates to bring
back to the Council at the next meeting, seconded by Councilmember Yu
and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Vizcarra
Councilmember-None
ORDER OF AGENDA CHANGED
19. JOINT CLOSED SESSION — CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Purpose:
Cases(s):
Authority:
Representatives:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation — Three (3) Matters
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Agency
Counsel
City Attorney Vail informed Council that he was apprised by the legal counsel
hired by the JPA representing the City in pending litigation regarding Boulton vs
T.C. that action needs to be taken before the next Council meeting. He asked
Council to add this item to the closed session agenda.
Councilmember Blum moved to add this item to the Closed Session agenda for
the City Council, seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously
carried.
Mayor Vizcarra was absent.
Vice Chairman Chavez called the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting to
order at 8:02 p.m., with all members present except Chairman Vizcarra.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 8:03 p.m., the City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency
recessed to a joint closed session for the matters noted above.
RECONVENE
At 8:33 p.m., the City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency
Meetings were reconvened with all members present except Mayor/Chairman
Vizcarra.
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CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT
City Attorney Vail stated the City Council met in joint closed session regarding
potential litigation regarding Bou1ton vs. T.C. and gave direction to its legal
counsel. Both bodies were also briefed by legal counsel regarding matters
representing significant exposure to liability to the City and the Agency. There
was no other reportable action.
RECESS — COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Community Redevelopment Agency meeting was recessed at 8:34 p.m.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-942 — A
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN THE CITY
Community Development Manager Lambert stated, on March 1, 2011, the
City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 11-
942 for first reading. At this time, Ordinance No. 11-942 is presented for
second reading and adoption by the City Council. This ordinance would
amend the Zoning Code to prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries in the
City. Since the adoption of the initial moratorium prohibiting medical
marijuana dispensaries, the City Council continued to extend the
moratorium, and has consistently supported the prohibition of medical
marijuana dispensaries in the City and in nearby jurisdictions. Due to the
scheduled expiration of the moratorium, it is necessary for Temple City to
adopt a permanent Ordinance regulating medical marijuana dispensaries
in the City by April 21, 2011.
At the request of Council, City Clerk Flandrick read the title of Ordinance
No. 11-942.
Councilmember Blum moved to waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 11-942, an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 9459 TO
ARTICLE T OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 9 OF THE TEMPLE CITY
ZONING CODE PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN THE CITY,
seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
NOES: Councilmember-None
ABSENT: Councilmember-Vizcarra
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ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None
B. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-943 — AMENDMENT TO
FIREWORKS PERMIT PROCEDURE
City Attorney Vail stated this ordinance addresses the process of approval
of fireworks permits. The proposed ordinance was composed to change
what happens in the event that the City goes through its existing
established list of organizations and has leftover permit applications. The
current procedure is to accept qualified applicants on a first come — first
served basis. The proposed ordinance would amend the Municipal Code
to provide for a lottery in excess of twelve permits to fill a vacancy. The
maximum number of permits issued per year would remain at twelve
permits. The ordinance was introduced for first reading at the March 1,
2011 Council meeting and is now presented for adoption.
At the request of Council, City Clerk Flandrick read the title of Ordinance
No. 11-943.
Councilmember Blum moved to waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 11-943, an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
3114(C) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
FIREWORKS PERMITS, seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Vizcarra
Councilmember-None
C. UPDATE REGARDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO LARGE
COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS WITHIN TEMPLE CITY
Community Development Manager Lambert reviewed his staff report,
stating, the City Council directed staff to bring back more information
regarding Temple City Municipal Code (TCMC) Section 3337 in response
to concerns regarding the installation of wheel stops and other
improvements at the Temple City Plaza. In 2006, the Council adopted an
ordinance to provide additional safeguards for all parking lots with 50 or
more spaces within the City. This ordinance included language regarding
maintenance, lighting, landscaping and physical layout. There are also
regulations to ensure optimal circulation patterns in all future parking lots
containing more than 50 spaces. It is staffs assessment that this
ordinance was adopted specifically to address large parking lots such as
the one at Temple City Plaza (i.e., the K -Mart Shopping Center).
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Article 9290 of the Temple City Municipal Code (part of the Zoning Code)
regulates all of street parking facilities, regardless of the size of the
parking facility. This Code Section sets forth the required number of
parking spaces required for all uses, and also regulates the layout and
design of parking lots. However, this Code provides minimal regulations
regarding landscaping, lighting, and other development standards for
parking lots.
Both Code sections regulate parking lots within the City. Section 9290
applies to all parking lots and is much more general in nature. Section
3337 applies only to large parking lots (i.e., 50 spaces or more) and
contains specific maintenance, landscaping and lighting restrictions. This
Code Section also requires wheel stops for large parking lots, whereas
Section 9290 does not.
Staff provided several options for the Council to consider including
referring this matter to the Public Safety Commission for review and
possible amendments to Section 3337; and/or referring this matter to the
Planning Commission for review and possible amendments to Section
9290 of the Zoning Code.
The City Council discussed this issue and staff responded to questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez suggested referring this matter to both
Commissions to review their respective code sections and provide
recommendations.
Councilmember Yu agreed and also recommended that staff review the
parking ordinances of other cities.
Mary Kokavko, Temple City resident, felt that wheel stops would provide a
safety measure, although they may hinder maintenance. She also felt
businesses were not doing their part in taking care of their property.
Councilmember Yu moved to refer this matter to both the Public Safety
Commission to review the public safety elements and to the Planning
Commission with the possibility of combining both code sections, with
recommendation to come back to the City Council, seconded by
Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously carried.
Mayor Vizcarra was absent.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORD. NO. 11-944 — A
REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO CONSTRUCT A 75,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL RETAIL
SHOPPING CENTER CALLED THE GATEWAY. THE PROPOSED
PROJECT INVOLVES A ZONE CHANGE FROM MUZ (MIXED USE) TO
C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL), AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO CONSTRUCT A SHOPPING CENTER HAVING TWO OR MORE
UNITS AND MORE THAN 30,000 SQUARE FEET OF LOT AREA
Community Development Director Masura provided an overview of the
initial project consisting of mixed use residential and commercial and now
downscaled to not include any residential and smaller commercial project.
Compared to the 2006 -approved project, the current project's square
footage has been significantly reduced from approximately 124,600
square feet of commercial space and 52,000 square feet of residential
condominium space. The Council heard a preview of the currently
proposed project, the Gateway, from the developer in January. It has a
very similar design as the original with improvements and upgrades to
make sure it is well integrated into the Rosemead Boulevard Improvement
Project.
Community Development Manager Lambert stated on February 22, 2011
the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending Council
approve a Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Subsequent
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project. As part of the
2006 Piazza Las Tunas approval, the subject site was rezoned form
General Commercial (C-2) to Mixed -Use (MUZ). The applicant never
initiated the approval and the Development Agreement from 2006 is now
null and void. All of the buildings on the site have been demolished, and
the site is currently vacant. At this time the applicant has applied for a
Zone Change and CUP to build a 75,000 square foot commercial
shopping center. The Zone Change is necessary to change the zoning
from Mixed -Use (MUZ) back to the original General Commercial (C-2)
zoning. The CUP is required to construct a shopping center having two or
more units and more than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of lot area.
As proposed, the new all -commercial project would consist of a total of
75,000 square feet of commercial space, consisting of four buildings and
including: approximately 49,500 square feet of retail space, 14,500
square feet of office space, and 11,000 square feet of restaurant uses. A
total of 331 parking spaces will be provided in both surface and
underground parking.
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Howard Poyourow, Senior Project Manager, provided a visual
presentation of the project site, elevations, renderings of the site and
facility map. He also provided information on the timeline of the project,
stating he anticipated submittal for plan check by the end of this year and
breaking ground in February 2012.
Armando Aguirre, Leasing Agent, provided information on possible
tenants the project team has been in contact with to secure a main anchor
for the project. Mr. Aguirre also provided information on financing the
project.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez opened the public hearing.
Oscar Bustamante, Temple City businessman, spoke of his concerns
regarding the EIR process and details of that process from 2006 which
this project is relying on.
Community Development Director Masura responded that, per California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the level of review for this project is a
Negative Declaration. An Initial Study and draft Subsequent Mitigated
Negative Declaration includes an inventory of mitigation measures that
would reduce the identified impacts to a less than significant level.
Council discussed this item through the presentation and questions were
responded to by staff as needed.
Collette Morse, RBF Consulting, reviewed the environmental review
process and details of identifying potential impacts and the accompanying
mitigation measures. At the request of Councilmember Yu, she also
reviewed all of the mitigation measures that would reduce the impacts to
less than a significant level.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against this issue, the
public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Yu stated that most of the mitigation measures are
already incorporated in the design and the project has been vastly
reduced since the time many were in opposition to the project. It is also
going from an MUZ back to its original C-2 zoning. The timing is right just
now to coordinate with the Rosemead Boulevard Beautification Project
and the project design is a vast improvement.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez agreed, stating the project has been toned down
and is a great gateway asset to our City.
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At the request of Council, City Clerk Flandrick read the title of Ordinance
No. 11-944.
Councilmember Sternquist moved to waive further reading and introduce
on first reading Ordinance No. 11-944, an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A ZONE CHANGE (ZC 09-1741) FROM MUZ (MIXED USE) TO C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) AT 9021 LAS TUNAS DRIVE & 5770
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF
THIS CITY ACCORDINGLY, seconded by Councilmember Blum and
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Vizcarra
Councilmember-None
The City Council also reviewed Resolution No. 11-4735 for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit and Resolution No. 11-4736 to adopt a
Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project. Both
resolutions will be presented for adoption at the next City Council meeting
of April 5, 2011.
RECESS/RECONVENE
The City Council Regular Meeting was recessed at 9:48 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Mayor
Vizcarra.
B. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-4737 APPROVING THE BICYCLE
MASTER PLAN
Community Development Director Masura stated the City has commenced
with its first Bicycle Master Plan and has commissioned the services of
Alta Planning to conduct a citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan. The Plan
has been completed and is now being presented to Council for adoption.
It was previously recommended for approval by both the Planning
Commission and Public Safety Commission. The Bicycle Plan provides
improvements and policies to increase the number of people who bike,
increase the frequency and distance of bicycle trips, improve safety for
bicyclists, and increase public awareness and support for bicycling. The
Plan also provides direction for expanding the existing bikeway network
and ensuring greater local and regional connectivity. Approval of the
Bicycle Master Plan will enable the City to be eligible for state grants
through CalTrans.
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Andrew Lee, Senior Planner with Alta Planning, provided details of the
Master Plan, which is intended to be incorporated into a General Plan
update. The Plan includes a proposed citywide network totaling 29 miles
of bikeways. The implementation of the plan is intended to improve and
increase bicycling as an important mode of transportation and includes an
analysis of increase bicycle commuting ridership that in turn reduces
pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The plan projects that by the
year 2030, bicycle commuting could increase by over 1,200 riders. The
Plan also identifies six goals accompanied by a policy and plan of action
addressing the bikeway interconnected system and support facilities;
safety issues; education and encouragement programs; community
support mediums; and funding sources. The City's online survey provided
approximately 300 responses of resident and business comments and
feedback considered in the preparation of the Master Plan.
Community Development Director Masura provided details of the
proposed bikeway network and available grant funding sources.
Anonymous Temple City resident voiced his concerns regarding the Eaton
Wash portion of the bikeway and its possible impacts on his
neighborhood, including security and maintenance costs.
Councilmember Blum moved to adopt Resolution No. 11-4737, a
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPROVING THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN, seconded by
Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Vizcarra
Councilmember-None
10. COMMUNICATIONS — None
11. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED
At 10:34 p.m., the Community Redevelopment Agency reconvened with the City
Council for consideration of the supplemental agenda items. Minutes of the full
Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Agency's records.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS — COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
NEW BUSINESS (CITY COUNCIL ITEMS 9-C, 9-D, 9-E) (CRA ITEMS 5-A, 5-B, 5-C)
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY FOR
REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED REPAYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
City Attorney Vail suggested taking each of the three items from both bodies at the
same time as they relate to the same and are necessitated by the Governor's proposal
to eliminate Redevelopment Agencies in California. In early January the Governor
announced his plan as part of the budget to eliminate Redevelopment Agencies in the
state. At the end of February proposed legislation was provided, which if successful in
going forward, would go into effect immediately upon the required two-thirds vote. The
three actions proposed this evening would transfer property from the Agency to the City
and delegate authority for that property; effect a reimbursement agreement to create a
legally enforceable obligation for payment of those funds; and approve an Amended
and Restated Loan Agreement to set terms more current and defendable to preserve
the rights of the City to receive payment from the Agency. Also, corrections were made
to the staff report to correctly identify resolution numbers.
Councilmember/Agency Member Blum moved to adopt City Council Resolution No. 11-
4738 and Agency Resolution No. CRA 11-1018, seconded by CouncilmemberlAgency
Member Yu and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember/Agency Member -Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember/Agency Member -None
Councilmember/Agency Member-Vizcarra
Councilmember/Agency Member -None
Councilmember/Agency Member Blum moved to adopt City Council Resolution No. 11-
4739 and Agency Resolution No. CRA 11-1019, seconded by Councilmember/Agency
Member Yu and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember/Agency Member -Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember/Agency Member -None
Councilmember/Agency Member-Vizcarra
Councilmember/Agency Member -None
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Councilmember/Agency Member Blum moved to approve the Amended and Restated
Repayment Agreement between the City of Temple City and the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temple City, seconded by
Councilmember/Agency Member Sternquist and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember/Agency Member -Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember/Agency Member -None
Councilmember/Agency Member-Vizcarra
Councilmember/Agency Member -None
12. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA — None
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — None
14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None
15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS
Councilmember Blum noted that the first Community Meeting regarding the
Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project will take place March 24th at Live Oak
Park at 7:00 p.m. The Ad Hoc Committee continues to meet in regard to this
project and the Communications and Public Arts Ad Hoc Committee also met
recently.
16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM
Councilmember Blum reported that the Farmer's Market opens every
Sunday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. He thanked Mayor Vizcarra and
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez for making this happen.
Councilmember Blum mentioned the survey of City websites that was
recently in the newspaper and stated that the City has budgeted for
updating its website which is already in progress.
Councilmember Blum thanked staff for achieving all of the milestones as
reflected on this agenda, particularly City Manager Pulido and Community
Development Director Masura, who have worked very hard and met every
deadline on these items.
Councilmember Blum thanked all of those who voted for him and hoped to
regain the confidence of those who did not.
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B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Councilmember Sternquist stated the Consent Calendar Item regarding
the Lighting and Maintenance District brought to mind questions regarding
improvements to the district and if the City has a Master Plan for it and/or
a priority list for lighting and safety issues.
Public Safety Officer Ariizumi responded the Lighting Master Plan
currently used does indicate the lighting inventory owned by the City and
maintained by the County and Edison. Staff can review the Plan for
needed improvements and also has been working on an energy efficient
audit.
Councilmember Sternquist thanked her family during these four months of
campaigning, her committee of four, her fellow City Councilmembers for
their support and for believing in this Council, and the voters for their
overwhelming support. She also thanked City Clerk Flandrick for helping
all of the six candidates through this process.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Councilmember Yu complimented all of the candidates and staff for a
smooth running election no glitches at all. We had the highest number of
voters this election which is a great support and encouragement to all of
Council in that people are taking notice of the City. He congratulated
Council.
Councilmember Yu noted that Assistant to the City Manger Haworth and
staff have worked hard at improving the City's website with a new look.
There is good information regarding the bike plan and the new Gateway
project on the site.
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez echoed the comments about the election, saying
it was a good election and all six candidates did a good job. He reminded
everyone of the Special Council Meeting on March 21st at 6:30 p.m. to
swear in the new Councilmembers and Council reorganization.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez commented on attending a planning seminar last
week that provided good information and on the farmer's market that gives
this City a sense of community. Everyone seemed to have a great time
and he was impressed with the presentation. He congratulated Mayor
Vizcarra for pushing for this.
E. MAYOR VIZCARRA - Absent
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17. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT
OF CITY BUSINESS — None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA — None
20. ADJOURNMENT
In closing, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez asked all to send their thoughts and prayers
to the people of Japan. The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at
10:49 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk