HomeMy Public PortalAbout06) 7A4 City Council Minutes October 7, 20141. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2014
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-4
Mayor Blum 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:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra , Yu, Chavez and
Blum
Councilmember-None
City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail , C ity Clerk Kuo ,
Economic Deve lopment Manager/Assistant to the City
Manager Haworth , Administrative Services Director Hause ,
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs , and Community
Development Director Forbes
Jerry Jambazian , Temple City business owner, provided the Invocation .
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Rick Adams , Temp le Station , led those presen t in the Pledge of Alleg iance to
the Flag .
5. PRESENTATION
A. PET OF THE MONTH
C harlie and D iane Rios , volunteers for the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society,
introduced the featured pet for the month "Raven ". Raven is approximately five
years old . Those interested in adopting her can call the San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society at (626 ) 286-1159 .
B . INTRODUCTION OF AUSTRALIAN SISTER CITY STUDENTS
Temple City High School student Nathan Wong sha re d his experience traveling
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to Australia and thanked City Council for supporting the Australian Sister City
Students Exchange Program .
M itz i Franco and Jenny Vicario , Sister City members , i ntroduced the exchange
students from Australia : Bethany Brown , Sophie Hanckel , Isabella Newton ,
Ysolde Okumura -Janes , Rachel Vielhauer, Lachlan Werner.
C . YOUTH ENGAGE CONFERENCE
Parks and Recreat ion Director Burroughs gave a brief introduction and
background of the Youth Committee . Agnes Mok gave an overview of the
Youth Engage Conference scheduled for October 23 from 6 to 9 p .m . at the
Civic Center.
Mayor Blum pulled Item BA out of agenda order for staff pr~sentation . City volunteer Lucy
Liou provided Mandarin Ch inese translation for Item BA .
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 'S DECISION TO APPROVE A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 9677 LONGDEN AVENUE
Staff recommends that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission 's
decision of July 22 , 2014, approving the Conditional Use Permit to allow the
installation of the proposed wireless telecommunications facility.
Community Development Director Forbes gave an overview of the project.
Assistant Planner Liu gave a summary of the staff report.
Mayor Blum reminded City Counc i l that they are limited to considering the
aesthetics of the proposed facility , the need for the facility to provide wireless
coverage , and the need for this location in relat ion to possible alternat ive
locations .
Jerry Ambros, AT&T representative , provided a brief overview of how the
current site was selected and answered City Council questions .
Mayor Blum opened public hearing .
Mayor Blum acknowledged a letter received from resident Duncan Wu .
Robert Knox , Edison Shu, Duncan Wu , Vivian Chang , Charlton Chen ,
Randovan Dajkovich , Slavka Dajkovich , Kenny Luong , Gary Chen , Linh Mata ,
Michael Leong , Bruce Bertram , Joyce Fang, Mr. and Mrs . Luo , Mary Kokayko,
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Temple City residents , spoke against the establishment of a wireless
telecommunications facility at the proposed site .
Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8 :56 p.m. and returned at 9 :04p.m .
Hearing no additional request to speak , Mayor Blum closed public hearing .
City Council meeting recessed at 9 :21 p.m. and reconvened at 9 :35p.m.
Celly Adano , AT&T representative, provided an explanation for the need to
install another cellular tower and responded to City Council questions.
Jerry Ambros , AT&T representative , answered C ity Council questions and
expla i ned that there has been an increase in demand for wireless providers to
provide data to their residential customers .
Councilmember Yu stated that although he understand the res idents' concern
regarding health issues , City Council is prevented by Federal law to consider
potential health effects of wireless telecommunications facilities . He expressed
conce rn about the size of the tower being proposed .
Councilmember Sternquist expressed concern t·egard i ng the aesthetic of the
proposed artificial tree .
Councilmember V izcar ra commented that he has seen w ireless
telecommunication towers that they blended well with its surrounding . He
sympathizes with the residents ' concerns .
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez commented about the proposed site on Longden not
be ing AT&T's first choice , and he is not convinced that installation of a w ireless
telecommunication tower there will eliminate the gap coverage that AT&T spoke
of.
Mayor Blum commented that he visited the proposed site and thought the
proposed tower des ig n would blend well with the existing trees. However, he
suggested that there might be alternative sites more suitable .
Counc i lmember Yu made a motion reversing the Planning Commission 's
dec ision and deny the conditional use permit. Seconded by Councilmember
Sternquist.
Councilmember Vizcarra asked if the City Council could add to the motion for
the applicant to rev is it previous proposed sites .
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City Attorney Vail answered that City Council would have the opportunity to
remand the appeal back to the Planning Commission if City Council is requiring
additional analysis , additional information , or recommendations from the
Planning Commiss ion.
Counc i lmember Yu withdrew his motion . Councilmember Sternqu ist withdrew
her second to the mot io n.
Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to .·emand consideration of the
Conditional Use Perm it for the establishment of a wireless telecommunications
facility back to the Planning Comm ission for furthe r review . C ity Council
directed the Planning Commission to explore new or previously selected sites ,
loo k at evidence for the need of a wireless telecommunications facil ity (i.e ., is
there a substantial gap in coverage ), and explore various alternative aesthetic
options for the wireless tower . Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved
by the following rol l c all vote:
AYES :
ABSTAINED :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmember:
Councilmember :
Councilmember :
Councilmember:
Vizcarra , Yu , Blum
None
Sternquist , Chavez
None
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA -None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Kuo pulled item 7 A-3 and 7E Attachment A for correction .
Counci lmember Vizcarra made a mot ion to approve the consent calendar items.
Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and approved unanimously by the
fol lowin g votes :
AYES : Councilmember:
ABSTAINED : Councilmember:
NOES : Councilmember:
ABSENT : Councilmember:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sternquist , V izcarra , Yu , Chavez , Bl um
None
None
None
The City Council is requested to review and approve :
1) M i nutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of September 16 , 2014 ;
2) M i nutes of the Special City Counc i l Meeting of September 23 , 2014 ; and
3) M i nutes of the Special City Counc i l Meeting of September 30 , 2014 .
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Action : Approved .
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9 , 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of September 9, 2014 .
Action : Received and filed .
C . TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10 , 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety
Commission actions of their meeting of September 10 , 2014 .
Action : Received and filed.
D . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 17 , 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission
actions of their meeting of September 17 , 2014 .
Action : Received and filed .
E . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR THE 2015 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND REGULATIONS AND APPROVAL OF RELATED
SERVICES
In preparation for the March 3 , 2015 Election , it is necessary for the City Council
to adopt certain resolutions and select a vendor to provide the C ity with
specialty election services, supplies and equipment to conduct the election .
Action :
1) Adopted Resolution No . 14-5030 calling the Election for March 3 , 2015 ;
2) Adopted Resolution No . 14-5031 requesting election-related services from
Los Angeles County ;
3) Adopted Resolution No . 14-5032 establishing candidate statement
regulations for candidates pertaining to statement of qualific ations
submitted to the voters ; and
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4) Approved a Pro fessiona l Services Agreement with Martin & Chapman
Company for election services for the upcoming General Municipal Election
to be held on March 3, 2015 in an amount not to exceed $56 ,000 and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
F . APPROVAL OF PERMITS FOR USE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PARKING LOT , LOCATED AT 5939 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE , FOR THE
2014 FALL FESTIVAL AND THE 2015 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL
City Council approval is required for completion of the permit process for use of
the Los Angeles County Parking Lot for both the City 's 2014 Fall Festival and
the 2015 Camellia Festival.
Action : Approved permits for use of the Los Angeles
County Library parking lot for both the City 's
2014 Fall Festival and the 2015 Camellia
Festival and authorized staff to execute the on-
line permit process .
G. OFFICIAL RE-LAUNCH OF CITY WEBSITE
The City's website re -design is part of a largP.r initiative to modernize and
elevate services to the community . Moving forward , staff will continually be
editing and restructur ing information as needed , and adding potential
enhancements .
Action : Received and filed report regarding recent re-
laun ch of the City 's website.
H . RESOLUTION NO . 14-5036 AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES FOR
THE DRAWING OF CITY WARRANTS AND CHECKS
Now that a permanent City Manager has been hired and to ensure the C ity can
draw warrants and checks in a timely manner if other signers are unavailable , it
is recommended the City Manager also be an authorized signer.
Action :
I. PETTY CASH REPORT
Adopted Resolution No . 14-5036 approving a
change in the authorized signers for City
warrants and checks.
The City Council is requested to review , rec e..i ve and file the Petty Cash
Report .
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Action : Received and filed .
J . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 14-5038 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Co uncil is requested to adopt Resolution No . 14-5038 authorizing
the payment of bills .
Action : Adopted Resolution No. 14-5038 .
9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. AUTHORIZE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES AT 5800
TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
Acceptance of, and authorization to circulate the bid document wi ll in itiate a
tangible effort to prepare 5800 Temple City Boulevard for future redevelopment
opportunities.
Assistant to th e City Manager/Economic Development Manager Haworth gave
a brief summary of th e staff report .
Mayor Blum opened public comment.
Hearing no additional request to speak , Mayor Blum closed public comment.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to accept plans, specifications and esti mates
for demolition of the former mortuary building at 5800 Temple City Boulevard ;
and authorize the City Manager to circulate the bid advertisement. Seconded
by Counci lm ember Sternquist and approved by the following votes:
AYES : Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra , Yu , Chavez , Blum
ABSTA IN ED: Councilmember: None
NOES: Counci lmember: None
ABSENT: Counci lmember: None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR NOMINATION TO THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL
BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY REPRESENT ING CITIES W ITHOUT
PRESCRI PTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS
Temple City is one of 13 cities without pumping rights that is represented by the
San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority . Every four years the 13 c it ies must
hold an election for a Board Member, with the runner-up being the A lternate
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Board Member. The City Council is requested to adopt a resolution nominating
a Board candidate for appointment to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality
Authority .
Mayor Blum pulled this item from the agenda since both candidates have been
nominated so there is no need for Counci l to take action .
B. DISCUSSION ON THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY 'S STRATEGIC PLAN
The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to organize and prioritize the City's work .
The Strategic Plan will be the framework that continually gu ide s the City 's
elected officials' decision-making and staff's work plan to execute
recommendations of the various studies and improve C ity programs .
Administrative Services Director Hause provided a summary of the staff report
and an overview of the City's Strategic Plan .
Mayor Blum opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak , Mayor
Blum closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to finalize the Strategic Plan and
schedule the adoption of the Strateg ic Plan at the next Regular City Council
Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved by the follow ing
votes :
AYES : Council member:
ABSTAINED : Councilmember :
NOES : Councilmember:
ABSENT: Councilmember :
11. COMMUNICATIONS -None
Sternquist, Vizcarra , Yu , Chavez , Blum
None
None
None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER-None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING
COMMITTEE
(C ouncilmember Yu and Mayor Blum )-Formed 6/3/2011
The Standing Committee met on October 3, to discuss closing out of the
improvement project. Standing Comm ittee 's next meeting will e ither be on
October 31 or November 14 .
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B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Cha vez and Mayor Blum )-Formed 1/3/2012
No report .
C . CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra )-Formed 5/13/2013
No report .
D. C IVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum )-Formed 5/13/2013
No report .
E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Chavez and Mayor Blum )-Formed 1/27 /2014
The standing committee met on September 18 to complete the Draft Strategic
Plan . The final Strategic Plan will be submitted to City Council at the October
21 51 City Council meeting for adoption .
F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu )-Formed 2/18/2014
No report .
G . FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Counci lmembers V izcarra and Yu )-Formed 2/18/2014
The standing committee met on September 26 to discuss current status of city-
owned properties (i.e ., 5922 and 5934 Primrose Avenue ), options for future use
of the properties , and options for management and maintenance of the
apartments . The standing committee also received an update on the project
schedule , parking lot reuse costs , upcoming demolition activities , and planned
sol icitations for landscape design services and retail market studies for 5800
Temple City Boulevard .
H. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu , Mayor Pro Tem Chavez , and Planning Commissioner
Curran )-Formed 7/1 5/2014
No report .
I. FACILITIES , PUBLIC WORKS , AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
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COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum )-Formed 2/4/2014
No report .
J . CITY ATTORNEY EVALUATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 8/19/2014
No report .
K. CITY MANAGER TRANSITION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Sternquist and Mayor Blum)-Formed 9/2/2014
The ad hoc committee met with City Manager Cook in September and proposed
a C losed Sess ion meeti ng in October to establish h is goals .
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Councilmember Sternquist thanked Pa rks and Recreation Director Burroughs
and staff on putting together a great Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Live Oak
Park on October 8.
B . COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Councilmember Vizcarra commented that he noticed more and more Easy-Ups
be ing put up in the City . He requested enforcem~:mt of the City's code regarding
the Easy -Ups . He also requested City Council consider a review of City Council
Protocol.
C . COUNCILMEMBER YU-None
D . MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez rem inded the public that the high school band will be
participating in the Rose Parade . He congratulated the two Temple City
residents who were selected as Rose Princesses for the 2015 Tournament of
Rose Parade . He also congratulated the Youth Committee and staff for getting
more involved in the commu nity .
E . MAYOR BLUM
Mayor Blum announced that Spec ial City Council meetings and City Council
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Study Sessions will now be conducted at 6 p .m. instead of at the end of a
Council meeting .
15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES
A . COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST -Reimbursement of $34 .55 for meal
expenses, parking and gas mileage to attend the League of California Cities
2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles , Ca : September 3-5 , 2014 .
B . COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C . COUNCILMEMBER YU-None
D . MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ-Reimbursement of $69 .10 for parking and gas
mileage to attend the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference in
Los Angeles , Ca: September 3-5 , 2014 .
E . MAYOR BLUM -Reimbursement of $103 .65 for parking and gas mileage to
attend the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference in Los Angeles ,
Ca : September 3-5 , 2014 .
16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 10:50 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 C ity Council meeting was reconvened at 10 :51 p .m . with all Councilmembers
present.
17 . ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGEUCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jerry Jambazian , Temp le City business owner, complimented on staffs
presentation of the Strategic Plan item .
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regu lar Meeting was adj ourned at 10:53 p.m .
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