HomeMy Public PortalAbout7A3 CC Minutes December 17, 2014CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
BREAKFAST MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR ANTONOVICH
DECEMBER 17, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Blum called the meeting to order at 8:14a.m.
2. INTRODUCTIONS
City and County staff gave brief self-introductions.
Present: Councilmembers-Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum
AGENDA
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Also Present: Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Field Deputy
for Los Angeles County Supervisor Antonovich Brian Mejia, Captain of
Temple Sheriff's Station Coronne Jacob, Deputy Director for Los
Angeles County Probation Department Reaver Bingham, Head of City
Services for Los Angeles County Public Works Lance Grindle, County
Librarian for Los Angeles County Margaret Donne lla n Todd, Planning
Deputy for Los Angeles County Edel Vizcarra ,
City Manager Cook , City Clerk Kuo, Parks and Recreation Director
Burroughs, Community Development Director Forbes, Assistant to the
City Manager/ Economic Development Manager Haworth
3. JOINT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. Rosemead Boulevard construction coordination
Mayor Blum shared that the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and
Beautification Project construction is now complete.
B. Coordination of proposed walking and biking trails along the Flood Control
Districts at the Eaton and Arcadia washes
Mayor Blum stated that City Council recently approved a Parks and Open Space
Master Plan . One of the needs expressed by the community was a hiking, biking
and walking trail. The City is working on utilizing the Eaton and Arcadia washes
for this project.
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs added that the City is in the planning
stage of this project with the County and it may take up to 5 years to complete .
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4. CURRENT ISSUES I PRIORITY NEEDS
A. Update on AB 109 Prisoner Realignment
Reaver Bingham , Deputy Chief for the Field Services for the Probation
Department, reported that since the inception of Assembly Bill (AB) 109, Los
Angeles County received over 26 ,000 individuals who have been realigned from
the state to the county. This means that individual has opportunity to terminate
supervision if they do one year with supervision without custodial sanction.
Field Services Deputy Chief Bingham , Los Angeles County Probation
Department, answered City Council questions regarding crime trends and crime
rates in and around Temple City. He shared that Temple City is safer than 88 %
of cities in the nation. Crime rate in Temple City is less than 92 % of cities in
California . The chance of being a victim of a crime in Temple City is 1/93; victim
of a violent crime is 1/92; and property crime 1/103.
Mayor Blum stated that the City has worked very closely with the Temple City
Sheriff's Station and City 's Neighborhood Watch program volunteers to keep
Temple City neighborhoods safe .
Field Services Deputy Chief Bingham, Los Angeles County Probation
Department, offered to have the County's 5 th District Bureau Chief and team
attend the City's Neighborhood Watch meetings next year to share information
on how to prevent school crimes, address truancies in schools , and
tips/strategies to know what is going on in the neighborhood .
B . Coordination with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District on liability and
maintenance responsibilities for projects related to the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program
Mayor Blum talked about the clean water issue and handling of the storm water.
He stated that the challenge for cities is the funding that it will take to comply with
the regulations of this mandate.
C . Needed funding source to support Storm Water Clean-Up efforts
Supervisor Antonovich said this is an unfunded mandate . Cities need to continue
to raise this issue with their state and federal representatives . The County does
not have the ability to respond to the request for resources .
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez suggested that the City raise the concern through the
Contract Cities Association of California or League of California Cities .
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5. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
A. Funding for Parks and Recreation projects
Mayor Blum stated that the City just finished a Parks and Open Space Master
Plan but funding for the projects will be an issue. He is concerned that the
County bond measures for parks will expire within the next couple of years and
the funds from the bonds are crucial as it is what has allowed the City to do some
of its projects.
Supervisor Antonovich stated that these issues need to come from local
government so that if the measure is on the ballot for the 2016 election, the
people will know what is at stake . Parks are vital and the County will continue to
work with the cities to make sure the bond formula reflects the city's needs.
B. Coordination on a possible redo of the City's Civic Center including the County's
Temple City Library
Mayor Blum gave an update on where the City is in regards to this project. The
City has completed the Library Facility Needs Assessment Study and is now
doing the City's Facility Needs Assessment Study . The School District passed a
bond measure focused on the school site improvements.
The City will continue to keep the County updated regarding this project.
Councilmember Yu added that this is more than just a Civic Center improvement.
It is an urban design that will hopefully revitalize the east side of the city. The
City is also working on the beautification of Las Tunas Drive. The City has
successfully partnered with county to complete Rosemead Boulevard Safety
Enhancements and Beautification Project.
Supervisor Antonovich asked when the Camellia Square Project at the corner of
Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive will be completed. City Manager
Cook responded that the target completion date is in 2015.
Margaret Todd, Los Angeles County Librarian, stated that she will inform the City
of legislations that the City may want to support. Governor Brown believes that
the library should be supported locally.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS -None
7. ADJOURNMENT
The Special City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:32a.m.
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