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Home My Public Portal About03) 7A2 City Council Minutes - December 3, 20131. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2013 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-2 Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers loca ted at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City . . 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: 3. INVOCATION Councilmember-Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum and Sternquist Councilmember-None City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Administrative Services Director Hause, Community Development Director Persico and Planning Manager Starns Mayor Pro Tern Blum provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS A. PET OF THE MONTH 8aLB.ffi¥84=.Sa.n-GahrieU.laUay..J:I.uman€LSo.cie.t¥=8reside.nt, in.tro.ducacltbe featured pet for the m onth , Mr. Puffe rs on . Mr. Pufferson is a Russian Blue and White kitten. Those interested in adopting him can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159. B. CITY'S SHOWCASE COMMUNITY ART CONTEST WINNERS Management Analyst Chung gave a brief introduction of the City's Community Art Contest. Mayor Sternquist and City Council presented certificates of recognition to City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 2 of 15 the contest winners. C. LONGDEN ROBOTICS TEAM Mayor Sternquist i ntroduced the Longden Elementary School Robotic Team; Technically Awesome Creative Organization (TACO). TACO team members gave a presentation of their proposed natural disaster solution, a mobile desalination unit (MDU), which can travel to a disaster site whi le purifying seawater into drinking water. Mayor Sternquist and City Council presented a certificate of recognition to TACO. D. SHERIFF'S MONTHLY ACTIVITIES UPDATE Deputy Alvarez gave City Council an update of the Sheriff's activities for the month of November. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Grace Yang, Temple City's new Teen and Young Adult Librarian, introduced herself to City Council. She encouraged the public to check out the library's e- services and announced the library's upcoming December activities and programs. Jeffrey Briggs, Temple City resident, made comments about a notification he received and about the Planning Commission notification process. Community Development Director Persico answered Mr. Briggs' questions and provided City Council with additional information regarding the notices that were mailed out to the Temple City residents. Mayor Sternquist pulled consent calendar item J out of the agenda order for staff J. REVIEW OF THE MOTORCYCLE TRAFFIC DEPUTY POSITION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (LASD) Under the City's law enforcement contract with LASD, there are two major components that make up the Sheriff's Department's service: Basic and Supplementary. During the preparation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 City Budget, staff was asked to review the Sheriff Department's service levels for effectiveness in addressing recent crime trends that were having a direct City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 3 of 15 negative effect on community's overall safety and qua l ity-of-l ife standards (e.g ., burglaries, narcotics violations, probation/parole compliance, etc.). Staff's assessment was that the funding of a third dedicated deputy (offset by $100,000 Community Oriented Policing Services Grant) assigned to the Temple City Special Assignment Team would give LASD more resources to direct at addressing the increase in burglaries and narcotics violations Citywide. Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun gave a brief summary of the staff report and answered City Council questions. Captain Nee, Temple Sheriff Station, answered City Council questions. He spoke in support of continuing the motor unit but understands that the City has limi ted resources. Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to discontinue funding of the motorcycle traffic deputy position fo r the City's law enforcement contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for the remainder of the FY 2013-14 (January 1, 2013 -J une 30, 2014) but for staff to re-evaluate this program at the next fiscal year budget process. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blum and approved by the following roll call vote: YES: NOES: ABSTAIN: 7. Closed Session Cou nci !membe r: Cou ncilmember: Councilmember: Yu, Vizcarra, Blum Chavez and Sternquist Non e The City Council recessed to a closed session at 8:58p.m . Purpose: Potential Cases: Autllot:ity : Representatives: Anticipated Litigation One (1) GovemmeF~t--CA9e-Sect4ort-549o5&-9{~) City Attorney The meeting reconven ed at 9:22p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Council rece ived briefing from City Attorney. No reportable action at this time. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Sternquist pulled consent calendar items G, H and K for staff presentation. City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 4 of 15 Mayor Sternquist recused herself from the discussion of item G and H due to owning a property within 500 feet of the boundary of the project property. G. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT OF 5922 PRIMROSE AVENUE [APN: 8587-014-021] AND RATIFICATION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S EXECUTION THEREOF Over the past year as opportunities have arisen, staff has been diligent in implementing recommendations of the Downtown Parking Strategic Plan. Purchasing the Primrose property now, at a time when real estate prices are relatively low, presents a viable and timely opportunity to provide for more public parki ng in the near future. Furthermore, given the Primrose Property is adjacent to a City owned building and parking lot, purchasing it could allow the City to assemble the properties for a future public parking structure-a recommendation identified in the Downtown Parking Strategic Plan. The purchase of the property at 5922 Primrose Avenue is in the interest of the City's economic development and in furtherance of the Downtown Parking Strategic P lan. The City Council has approved in general the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, but Council approval of the agreement in open session is required for the agreement to become binding, and an appropriation of funds for the purchase needs to be formally made by the Council. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the form and terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) of 5922 Primrose Avenue [APN: 8587- 014 -021] and the terms thereof; ratified the City Manager's execution of the PSA (Attachment "A") as being consistent with the direction given to the City Manager by the City Council; and appropriated $1,250,000 from the City's Economic Development Fund Reserve for the purchase of the property 5922 Primrose Avenue [APN: 8587-014-021]. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. II. APPRGV€ A BUDGEf==A.PPR-€JPRIM-IG-N=GF $2&,4-15 FRBM fHE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVE TO COMPLETE AN APPRAISAL AND ALL ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT WORK FOR THE 5922 PRIMROSE AVENUE PROPERTY The City is currently in escrow and in the process of completing the purchase of the Primrose Property. "Best practice" cities perform environmental site assessments (i.e., Phase I and Phase II if needed) as part of their due diligence for property acquisitions. After completion of the Phase I ESA, Ninyo & Moore notified the City that the Primrose Property was agricultural land for ten years. Due to the use of the site from approximately 1928 through 1938 City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 5 of 15 (and the building structures have been present on the site since 1942) Ninyo & Moore has advised that further due diligence may be needed through a Limited Phase II ESA. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve a budget appropriation of $26,175 from the City's Economic Development Fund Reserve to complete an appraisal and all Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) work for the 5922 Primrose Avenue property (Primrose Property). Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. K . FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DIGITAL BILLBOARD ADVERTISING AND AMORTIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND TEMPLE CITY GATEWAY LLC Two years ago, Council approved the Digital Billboard Advertising and Amortization Agreement with an understanding that a subsequent amendment be executed to forma lize cond itions of the City's advertising slots, as well as to address any unforeseen circumstances. With the billboard's recent "go-live" launch, the proposed amendment defines three operative provisions for ease of use, greater clarification on certain terms and reasonable limitations. Council's approval of the requested amendment provides the City with clear protocols in the programming of its provided advertising slots, as well as the establishment of another communications tools for purposes of publicizing community events and emergency notifications. This amendment also proactively addresses future Rosemead Boulevard tree maintenance concerns so as not to potentially obstruct billboard visibility, while promoting local economic development by allowing Temple City businesses to prominently advertise their goods and services at a significantly reduced advertising rate. City Attorney Vail gave a brief summary of the staff report. Pierre Delorenzo, Temple C ity Gateway billboard owner, spoke in opposition of approving the First Amendment to the agreement. He was not given advance notice that this amendment was going to be considered by City Council. He asked that City Council continue this item so that he and his attorney can have a chance to review the proposed amendment. Councilmember Yu made a motion to continue this item to the second City Council meeting in January (i.e., January 21) to give Mr. Delorenzo an opportunity to review staff recommendation. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 6 of 15 Mayor Pro Tem Blum move to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve : 1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 19, 2013; and 2) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 27, 2013. Action: Approved. B . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of November 7, 2013. Action: Received and filed. C. PLANNING AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS - SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their special joint meeting of November 12, 2013 . Action: Received and filed. D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS-SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20,2013 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of November 20, 2013. Action: Received and filed . E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2013 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of November 13, 2013. Action: Received and filed. City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 7 of 15 F. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2013 The City Council is requested to revi ew the Public Arts Commission actions of their meeting of November 6, 2013 . Action: Received and filed. I. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER The City Council is requested to approve the First Amendment to the City Manager's Amended and Restated Employment Agreement. Action: L. VISA CARD REPORT Approved the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated November 6, 2012, for the position of City Manager and authorized the Mayor to sign the First Amendment. The City Counci l is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card Report . Action: Received and filed. M. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4958 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No . 13-4958 authorizing tRe=f7ayt'llent=ef-=t:rH+s. Action: Adopted Reso lution No. 13-4958. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-984 AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC), TITLE 8 ("STORM WATER POLLUTANT ELIMINATION") CHAPTERS 1-4, TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW NATIONAL POLLUTANT City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 8 of 15 DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORM WATER PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4) As provided in the staff report for the November 19, 2013, City Council Meeting, Temple City is req ui red under Section VI.A.2.b of the MS4 Permit to submit a statement certified by the City Attorney that the City has the legal authority within its jurisdiction to imp lement and enforce the requirements of the new MS4 permit. This certification must be submitted to the Regional Board along with the annual report, which is due December 15, 2013. Mayor Sternquist opened public comment. Mayor Sternquist closed public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 13-984 amending Chapters 1-4 of Title 8 ("Storm Water Pollutant Elimination") of the Temple City Municipal Code to establish and maintain adequate legal authority to imp lement the provisions of the newly adopted Natio na l Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm Water Permit for Municipal Separate Strom Sewer Systems. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously adopted. B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-983 REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE D OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC TREES At the November 19 , 2013 City Council Meeting, no changes to the ordinance was made. Adoption of Ordinance No. 13-983 would repeal the existing Roadside Trees Ordinance and replaces it with the proposed Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance reflects current best practices relative to public trees and establishes policies, procedures, and expectations for City-owned trees located in public rights of way. Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Sternquist opened public comment. Mayor Sternquist closed public comment. Councilmember Yu waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 13-983 repealing and replacing Title 3, Chapter 4, Article D of the Temple City City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 9 of 15 Municipal Code relating to public trees . Seconded by Councilmember V izca rra and unanimously carried. C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13 -982 CORRECTING ORDINANCE SECTION NUMBERING ERRORS IN ORDINANCE NO. 13-975 PERTAINING TO HOOKAH/SMOKE LOUNGE LANGUAGE At the November 19, 2013 City Council Meeting, there were no comments by the City Council or the members of the public, and no changes to the ordinance were made. Adopting Ordinance No. 13-982 will correct the identified duplication of numbering for the Zoning Code that resulted from the two recent code amendments. It will also enable the Codifier to properly incorporate the newly adopted amendments into the Zoning Code document published online. The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 13-982 to correct the numbering errors in Ordinance No . 13-975. Community Development Director Persico gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Sternquist opened public comment. Mayor Sternquist closed public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No . 13-982, correcting code section numbering errors in Ordinance 13-975 by changing Section 9453 to 9452 and change Section 9454 to 9453. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried. D. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-985 REPEALING AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS OF THE TEMPLE CITY 1\>1-tJ,\J+G+P-Ab=GOOE (T-GMG) TITLE 7 fLB-Y-1-b-&t-N€ R€€-lJLA+fG-NS"), CHAPTER 1 ("BUILDING CODE"}, CHAPTER 2 ("MECHANICAL CODE"}, CHAPTER 3 ("ELECTRICAL CODE"), CHAPTER 4 ("PLUMBING CODE"}, CHAPTER 5 ("RESIDENTIAL CODE") , CHAPTER 6 ("GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE"), AND ADDING CHAPTER 7 ("SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE") On November 19, 2013, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 13-985 repealing Chapters 1-6 of Temple City Municipal Code Title 7 ("Building Regulations") and adopting new Chapters 1-7 of Title 7. City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 10 of 15 To make the local amendments to the 2014 Los Angeles County Codes effective within the City of Temple City, the City Counc il must make a finding that the proposed Los Ange les County amendments to the State Code are based on climatic, topographic and/or geologic condit ions local to the City of Temple City. Because the City of Temple City is located within the same seismic design category as most of the County of Los Angeles and has the same weather related issues, (chiefly h igh fire danger from late summer/early fall Santa Ana winds), staff believes that all of the climatic, topographic and geologic conditions identified by the County of Los Angeles are fully applicable to and appropriate for the City of Temple City. The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 13-985 adopting the Los Angeles County Codes by reference with local amendments to ensure that Temple City is meeting the most current building and safety standards. Community Development Director Persico gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing. Mayor Sternquist closed public hearing. Councilmember Yu made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 13-985 by title only repealing and adopting new chapters of the TCMC Title 7 ("Building Regulations"), Chapter 1 ("Building Code"), Chapter 2 ("Mechanical Code"), Chapter 3 ("Electrical Code"), Chapter 4 ("Plumbing Code"), Chapter 5 ("Residential Code") , Chapter 6 ("Green Building Standards Code"), and adding Chapter 7 ("Swimming Pool and Spa Code") thereby adopting by reference portions of the 2013 California Code of Regulations as amended by the County of Los Angeles as the 2014 County Codes (Title 26 -Building Code, Title 27 -Electrical Code, Title 28 -Plumbing Code , Title 29 - Mechanical Code, Title -30 Residential Code, Title 31 -Green Building Standards) and adopting by reference the 2012 International Swimming Pool an8=Sf3a=Geae=as=#le=Gtty=ef Te~le=G#y=-2-944 Bt:tilatAEJ=afld=-8-afety=Geele. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried . 10. NEW BUSINESS A. CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE FIXED-ROUTE TRANSIT STUDY Currently, the City's public transportation service is limited to membership Dial- A-Ride for loca l senior and mobility-impaired community members. Over the years, residents have expressed desire for a general population shuttle system-a sentiment supported i n the study's survey results which found City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 11 of 15 approximately 92% of 438 respondents indicating support for local transit, and 85% indicating likelihood of using an available service for local travel. With a clear desire for local transit in Temple City, the Council set aside funds the last two fiscal years for the completion of a needs assessment study, as well as possible implementation of a system . Over the past year, staff has worked with Diversified Transportation Solutions (DTS) on the Study-including survey of community demand , review of existing conditions (e .g., the current transportation network, recommendations from existing studies, available program resources, etc.), and identification of potential routes. DTS's proposed four service plan alternatives, including one recommended . Each identifies different routes that link expressed destinations of interest and existing transit connections, as well as associated operating costs. Management Analyst Chung gave a brief summary of the staff report. Roderick Goldman, President of Diversified Transportation Solutions, provided a brief overview on the final report of the fixed route study. Mayor Sternquist opened public comment. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked if any grants were available for eco-friendly buses . Serge Haddad, Temple City resident I Public Safety Commissioner, spoke in favor of approving the Fixed-Route Transit Study. Mayor Sternquist closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez spoke in favor of exploring options with Dial-A-Ride instead of implementing a new program . Mayor Pro Tern Blum concurred, there may be funding issue and perhaps revisit this after the completion of Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive projects. Mayor Sternquist suggested staff contact local surrounding cities that have a fixed route system af'!a leam=abeat=tFietr=fm}~Far r r's oost-s aRd=fieeFS-Fltf3. Chavez made a motion to approve the Fixed-Route Transit Study Alternatives Analysis Report and DTS's Recommended Service Plan in concept and directed staff to explore opportunities for transit implementation by soliciting proposals during the Dial-A-Ride (DAR) service operations Request for Proposals (RFP) process in Spring 2014. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blum but added to the motion to have staff tie the Fixed-Route Transit Study to the City's strategic planning and priority base budgeting effort . The motion was unanimously carried. City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 12 of 15 B. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION 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 The Public Safety Commission (Commission) was re instated for the purpose of providing recommendations to the City Council with matters pertaining to the administration of public safety programs (i.e., vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety, vehicular parking control, and emergency preparedness). Since the reinstatement of the Commission, a majority of the Commission's efforts have been focused on adjudicatory matters (i.e., reviewing parking citation appeals) as the City had not yet completed its public safety plans. Now that the City has completed the various public safety plans (i.e., Bike Master Plan, Downtown Parking Strategic Plan, and the City Wide Traffic Calming Plan), moving forward, the Commission will be asked to provide City Council recommendations for imp leme ntat ion of the various public safety plans. Staff is recommending the amendments to better reflect the Commission's proposed role. Community Preservative Officer Aceves gave a brief summary of the staff report and power point presentation. Mayor Sternquist opened public comment. Ousama Nimri, Temple City resident I Public Safety Commissioner, spoke in favo r of assigning additional duties to the Commission. He is against reducing Commission meetings from twice to once per month. Serge Haddad, Temple City resident I Public Safety Commissioner, spoke in faveref=aeleltA~J=aclelrtieAa-l=clttt1es=te=tl'le=Get'At'ITissieFI . Mayor Sternquist closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 13-986 for first reading by title only, amending Title 2 ("Administration"), Chapter 6 ("City Commissions"), Article E ("Public Safety Commission"), Sections 2680 and 2681 only and leaving 2683, 2687 A4 and 2687 B4 unchanged; waived further reading of Ordinance No . 13-986; and scheduled the second reading of Ordinance No. 13 -986 for January 7, 2014. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 13 of 15 11 . COMMUNICATIONS At 11:06 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 City Council meeting was reconvened at 11:07 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 12. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING -None 13. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None 14. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Pulido announced upcoming City events : Wednesday, December 4, Public Arts Commission will be meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p .m. at the Council Chamber regarding the Commission's Annual Work Plan; Friday, December 6, Light on Temple City, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Temple City Park; Friday, December 6, Connect magazine will be distributed Citywide; Friday, December 6, Yard of the Quarter application submittal deadline ; Tuesday, December 10, Special City Council Special Meeting regarding the update of the City's Pavement Management Program. The City Council will receive report regarding current street conditions and staff's recommendation to fund future improvements; Thursday, December 12, City's next Strategic Planning meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Longden Elementary School Memoli Hall; Tuesday, December 17, City Council meeting has been cancelled, the next regular City Council meeting will be January 7. 15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEE-HNGS A. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 6/3/2011 Mayor Pro Tern Blum announced the next standing committee meeting has been scheduled for December 13. B. School District/City Standing Committee (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012 City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 14 of 15 None C. City Code Review Standing Committee (Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012 None D. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee (Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 4/2/2013 None E . City Manager Performance Goal Ad Hoc Committee (Mayor ProTem Blum and Mayor Sternquist)-Formed 4/16/2013 Mayor Pro Tem Blum announced that the City Council approved an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement ton ight so he recommends disbanding the Ad Hoc Committee. Seconded by Mayor Sternquist. F. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee (Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013 None G. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Standing Committee (Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 8/20/2013 None 16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA Wished everyone a safe holiday season. B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA Directed staff to complete the etching for the Temple City Park dance floor. C. COUNCILMEMBER YU concurred Wished everyone a safe holiday. City Council Minutes December 3, 2013 Page 15 of 15 D. MAYOR PROTEM BLUM None E. MAYOR STERNQUIST Wished everyone happy holidays. 17. 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 PROTEM BLUM -None E. MAYOR STERNQUIST-None 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA -None 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council 's Regular Meeting was adjourned at 11:14 p .m. to the next City Council meeting of January 7, 2014. ATTEST: City Clerk