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HomeMy Public PortalAbout7A1AGENDA 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 2 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 3 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 City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 4 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 City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 5 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 City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 6 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 7 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 City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 8 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). City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 9 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 10 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 11 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 12 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 13 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) City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 14 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 City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 15 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. City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 16 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 City Council Minutes March 15, 2011 Page 17 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