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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CC Agenda 14-01-07 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 2014 – 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Sternquist 2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum, Sternquist 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS – PRESENTATIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM AUSTRALIA B. CITIZEN’S ACADEMY GRADUATION C. PET OF THE MONTH D. CYBERCRIME, IDENTITY THEFT, AND PREVENTION PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL: If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Speaker Request Form, indicating the agenda item number and submit it to the City Clerk. There will be a maximum 20-minute period for comments on any subject with a 5-minute time limit on each speaker, unless waived by Council. You have the opportunity to address the City Council at the following times: • AGENDA ITEM: at the time the Council considers the agenda item; • NON-AGENDA ITEM: at the time for PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not listed on the agenda; and • PUBLIC HEARING: at the time for public hearings under NEW BUSINESS. The listing of any item on the agenda includes the authority of the Council to take action on such item and to approve, disapprove, or give direction on any item. City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 2 of 11 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA The City Council will now hear public comments regarding items not listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first page of this agenda. 7. CONSENT CALEND AR All Consent Calendar items may be approved in a single motion as recommended unless removed for further discussion. If members of the City Council or persons in the audience wish to discuss any matters listed on the Consent Calendar, please address them at this time. Recommendation: Approve Items A through K per recommendations. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of November 21, 2013; 2) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of December 3, 2013; 3) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of December 10, 2013; and 4) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of December 12, 2013. Recommendation: Approve. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of November 26, 2013. Recommendation: Receive and file. C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of December 10, 2013. Recommendation: Receive and file. D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of December 18, 2013. City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 3 of 11 Recommendation: Receive and file. E. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Public Arts Commission actions of their meeting of December 4, 2013. Recommendation: Receive and file. F. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of December 11, 2013. Recommendation: Receive and file. G. CITY STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Over the past three years, the City Council has met early each year to identify the City's goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The goals identified help dictate the budget priorities and objectives included in the City's annual operating budget. As a result, staff has worked diligently toward meeting these goals and has accomplished some successes including: the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project; Las Tunas Drive Beautification and Safety Enhancement Project; Gateway Project; Bicycle Master Plan; the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan; Traffic Calming Master Plan; the Parks and Open Master Plan; and the Olson Project. While the development of the aforementioned plans is complete, the Strategic Plan aims to create a schedule of their implementation (within the constraints of the resources available as dictated by the adopted City budget). The Strategic Plan is winding down in January 2014 in order to lead in to the kick-off to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 City Budget process (to begin January 2014) and the General Plan process (to begin February 2014). Once the Strategic Plan document is adopted, the City will use the Strategic Plan to guide its implementation of current City programs and projects as well as pursue future City programs and projects. Recommendation: Receive an update regarding the City Strategic progress. City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 4 of 11 H. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 068199 FOR STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 6306-6312 OAK AVENUE When a developer is proposing a sub-division in the City, a security deposit must be submitted to ensure that required improvements (e.g., sanitary sewer, water system, street tree, and/or road improvements) are completed in accordance with approved plans. After the improvements are completed by the developer, the City is notified by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works that the improvements have been completed, inspected, and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the street tree improvements were waived due to insufficient space. Therefore, the City can now release the Certificate of Deposit. Recommendation: Release the security in the amount of $1,650 for Parcel Map No. 068199. I. ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LONGDEN AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (EPA GRANT ID NO. XP-00T60601-0 AND CIP NO. P08-07) The Longden Avenue Sewer Replacement Project (Project) has been an identified need since 2008 when the Sewer Master Plan was completed. However, the Project was delayed pending the Rosemead Boulevard redesign. The Rosemead Boulevard Project is proceeding on schedule and the Longden Sewer Replacement Project is being coordinated with the Rosemead Boulevard construction. The Project will replace approximately 1,725 linear feet of sewer line located on Longden Avenue between Encinitas Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. The Longden sewer line is at capacity, and the unincorporated area to the north is adding an extra load on the already undersized lines. The City's sewer collection system is beyond its life expectancy and may be operating with structural damage. The project will address these concerns and help prevent groundwater contamination in order to continue protecting public health. The City Council’s acceptance of the bid submitted by PALP Inc. (DBA, Excel Paving Company) will ensure that construction of the project is completed by the end of March 2014. Recommendation: 1) Accept the bid submitted by PALP Inc. (DBA Excel Paving Company) (Attachment “A”) for the Longden Avenue Sewer Replacement Project (EPA Grant ID No. XP-00T60601-0 and CIP No. P08-07); and City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 5 of 11 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Standard Public Works Construction Contract (Attachment “B”) with PALP Inc. (DBA Excel Paving Company) in an amount not to exceed $407,771. J. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash and Visa Card Report. Recommendation: Receive and f ile. K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4963 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-4963 authorizing the payment of bills. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-4963. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-986 AMENDING THE TITLE AND DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION AS SET FORTH IN TITLE 2 (“ADMINISTRATION”), CHAPTER 6 (“CITY COMMISSIONS”), ARTICLE E (“PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION”), SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 2680, 2681, 2683, AND 2687 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TITLE AND DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION At the December 3, 2013 City Council meeting, the City Council amended the proposed Ordinance by choosing to retain the Commission’s authority as the hearing body for parking citations. Therefore, Ordinance No. 13-986 modifies the Commission’s duties to include transportation planning as well as to rename this Commission to the Transportation and Public Safety Commission. This will allow the Commission to focus on community-wide transportation and public safety issues and provide a comprehensive approach to address the overall well-being of the community. The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 13-986 amending Title 2 (“Administration”), Chapter 6 (“City Commissions”), Article E (“Public Safety Commission”), specifically, Sections 2680, 2681, 2683, and 2687 relating to the title and duties of the Public Safety Commission. Presentation: Public Safety Supervisor City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 6 of 11 Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 13-986 amending Title 2 (“Administration”), Chapter 6 (“City Commissions”), Article E (“Public Safety Commission”), specifically, Sections 2680, 2681, 2683, and 2687 of the Temple City Municipal Code relating to the title and duties of the Public Safety Commission. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF THE OLSON COMPANY PROJECT (FILE NO. 130000091), WHICH INCLUDES A REQUEST FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; CREATING AN INFILL COMMUNITY (IC) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; ZONE CHANGE FROM M-2 TO R-2-IC; TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A 74-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED AND DETACHED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WITH ASSOCIATED ON-SITE RECREATIONAL AMENITIES (FILE NO. 130000091); AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROJECT, LOCATED AT 9250 LOWER AZUSA ROAD (APNS: 8592-005-003 AND 8592-005-004) The Olson Land Opportunities, LLC (applicant) is proposing a 74-unit single- family attached and detached residential project at 9250 Lower Azusa Road. The project entails the approval of seven different planning applications: a General Plan Amendment; creation of an Overlay Zoning District; a Zone Change; a Tentative Tract Map; a Conditional Use Permit; a Site Plan Review; and a Development Agreement. The project proposes to subdivide two parcels to create 74 single-family lots with common ownership of streets and recreational areas. The subdivision is proposed at an R-2 density (12 dwelling units/acre of the net developable lot size). The property is currently zoned for Industrial uses and requires a Zone Change and General Plan Amendment to allow the residential use. The project is located at the southern most portion of the City on Lower Azusa Road between the Eaton Wash and the Union Pacific Railroad. The site is zoned M-2 and is located in an area surrounded by both industrial and single- family residential development. The most recent business to occupy the project site was United Lumber, an old lumber mill, which ceased operations in 2009. The project site is large but has numerous constraints, including the site dimensions and adjacent uses. Due to the physical site constraints, inquiries to develop the site for industrial uses and public storage have never developed to the point where an application has been submitted. The proposed project would improve the site and provide the City with creatively designed housing at prices that are affordable to homebuyers. City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 7 of 11 Presentation: Community Development Director Recommendation: 1) Hold a Public Hearing to consider the project; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4959 (Attachment “A”) approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Initial Study, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4961 (Attachment “B”) approving a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Industrial to Medium Density Residential; 4) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-981 (Attachment “C”) for first reading by title only, creating the Infill Community (IC) Overlay Zoning District, and waive further reading; 5) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-988 (Attachment “D”) for first reading by title only, changing the zoning on the project site from the Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) Zoning District to the R-2 Zoning District and the Infill Community (IC) Overlay Zoning District, and waive further reading; 6) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4962 (Attachment “E”) approving the Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review to construct 74 residential units; 7) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-989 (Attachment “F”) approving a Development Agreement (Attachment “G”) between the City and the project applicant, Land Opportunities, LLC; and 8) Schedule the second reading of Ordinances No. 14-981, 14-988, and 14- 989 for January 21, 2013. B. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4960 UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-2013 City Council Priorities and Action Plan, the City Council has made it a high priority to update the City’s Housing Element consistent with State law. The Housing Element is an extensive document with considerable information and analysis, necessary to address all of the requirements specified in State statutes. Current State law requires cities to update the Housing Element every eight years. If the new housing element is adopted and certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development by February 12, 2014, it will not need to be updated City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 8 of 11 for another eight years, thus extending the City’s Housing Element planning period to October 2021. Presentation: Community Development Director Recommendation: 1) Hold a public hearing on the proposed 2014-2021 Housing Element and the Initial Study and Negative Declaration; 2) Approve the Initial Study and Adopt the Negative Declaration (Attachment “A”); and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 14-4960 (Attachment “B”) approving the 2014-2021 Housing Element. C. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-2015 The CDBG Program was established with the primary objective of developing viable communities by creating suitable living environments, maintaining and creating decent housing, and creating and maintaining job opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. Every city receives an annual CDBG allocation based upon population. CDBG funds can only be used to accomplish certain pre-designated national objectives set forth by this federal program. Specifically, funds need to address slum and blighted conditions, to assist or benefit low- and moderate-income families, for emergency purposes, or to meet the needs of special population groups, such as the disabled or senior citizens. The City is required to conduct a public hearing to solicit input from the community and to ensure that the proposed CDBG Projects meet community needs and HUD guidelines. Presentation: Community Development Director Recommendation: 1) Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed allocation of CDBG funds for FY 2014-2015; and 2) Consider adopting the staff recommended CDBG-funded programs and allocations for FY 2014-2015: i. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: $235,000 ii. Asbestos Testing and Removal Program: $ 45,000 City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 9 of 11 iii. Youth Scholarship Program: $ 26,403 iv. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) $200,000 Playground Improvements or ADA Curb-Ramps; or, 3) Provide staff with direction to revise the proposed CDBG programs and allocations specifically as it relates to the City’s ongoing ADA Improvements and Housing Programs. 10. COMMUNIC ATIONS – None 11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING 12. ACTIONS T AKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AG ENCY 13. UPDATE FROM CITY MAN AGER 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REG ARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 6/3/2011 B. School District/City Standing Committee (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 1/3/2012 C. City Code Review Standing Committee (Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra) – Formed 11/6/2012 D. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 4/2/2013 E. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) – Formed 5/13/2013 F. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Standing Committee (Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) – Formed 8/20/2013 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEP AR ATE FROM THE CITY M ANAGER’S REGULAR AGEND A A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 10 of 11 C. COUNCILMEMBER YU D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM E. MAYOR STERNQUIST 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ – None B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA – None C. COUNCILMEMBER YU – None D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM – None E. MAYOR STERNQUIST – None 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGEND A The City Council will now hear additional public comments regarding items not listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first page of this agenda. 18. Closed Session Purpose: Pending Litigation Potential Cases: One (1) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(b) Representatives: City Attorney 19. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 21, 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 14, 2014 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 15, 2014 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 8, 2014 PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 5, 2014 Notice: Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business of this Agenda are available for viewing on the City’s website at www.templecity.us and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk located at City City Council Agenda January 7, 2014 Page 11 of 11 Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, and available for review during regular office hours. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the Civic Center bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Peggy Kuo, City Clerk Signed and Posted: December 31, 2013 (3:00 p.m.) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.