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Home My Public Portal About02) 7A2 CCM 2015-09-01 Closed Session1. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 AGENDA ITEM 7.A-2. Mayor Chavez called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: 3. INVOCATION Councilmember-Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez Councilmember-None City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Administrative Services Director Hause, and Community Development Director Forbes Pastor Frank Wang, Bethlehem Christ, provided the invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop #161 provided a flag ceremony and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS A. PET OF THE MONTH Cindy Rigney, San Gabriel Humane Society Board of Director President, introduced the featured pet for the month "Juanita", a 2 years old female Chihuahua Mix. Those interested in adopting her can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159. B. PRESENTATION FROM TEMPLE CITY RELAY FOR LIFE Mary Sneed, Temple City Relay for Life Chair and committee members, presented City Council with an appreciation plaque for their support of the Temple City Relay for Life Event. City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 2 of 9 C. RECOGNITION OF YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Chavez and City Council presented the Youth Committee Members with certificates of appointments. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Lynne Best, Temple City Historical Society, announced upcoming events for the Museum and invited the public to visit when the Museum opens on Sunday afternoons. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Chavez pulled item 7B for public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Yu made a motion to approve the remammg items on the consent calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: ABSTAINED: Councilmember: NOES: Councilmember: A APPROVAL OF MINUTES Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez None None The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 18, 2015; 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2015; and 3) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 26, 2015. Action: Approved. C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5121 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 15-5121 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5121. City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 3 of 9 D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2015 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of August 19, 2015. Action: Received and filed. E. FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAP NO. 71832, A SIX-LOT SINGLE- FAMILY SUBDIVISION PROJECT AT 9532, 9542 OLIVE STREET Based upon the finding that the final map is in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map, staff concludes that the final map is ready for certification. Certifying the final map will allow the developer to record said map and start construction of the project. Action: 1) Received the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 2) Approved the final subdivision map for Tract Map No. 71832 and dedications indicated on the map; 3) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and 4) Authorized the City Clerk to certify Tract map No. 71832. F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5117 IMPLEMENTING A 2% SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED FULL TIME CLASSIFICATIONS To adjust the salary of the unrepresented full time classifications, a resolution revising the salary ranges must be adopted. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5117. G. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-15 FOURTH QUARTER PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT To keep the City Council updated on the status of the City's financial activities, on a quarterly basis for FY 2014-15, these preliminary reports are presented. Action: Received and filed the Fourth Quarter Preliminary Financial Status Report. City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 4 of 9 H. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2015 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of August 11, 2015. Action: Received and filed. I. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2015 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of August 25, 2015. Action: Received and filed. Consent Item 7B was heard out of agenda order. B. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF AUGUST 10,2015 The City Council is requested to review the Public Arts Commission Actions of their meeting of August 10, 2015. Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, noted an error on the commission action relating to the reorganization of the Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Yu made a motion to approve the Public Arts Commission Action with correction. Seconded by Councilmember Man and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: 8. PUBLIC HEARING Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez None None A REVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT WITH BEER AND WINE SERVICE AT 5700 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, UNIT 100 The City Council will review a decision by the Planning Commission to approve a conditional use permit to establish a restaurant with beer and wine service. The City Council will review all aspects of the proposed restaurant including hours of operation. City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 5 of 9 Community Development Director Forbes gave a summary of the staff report. City Council asked staff questions regarding the conditional use permit for the restaurant. Mayor Chavez opened public hearing. Peter Choi, Temple City Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, spoke in favor of the applicant's request to operate until 2 a.m. Ya-Chun Lin and Mr. Chang, Temple City residents on Myda Avenue, spoke against the applicant's request to operate until 2 a.m. Vonne Wang, Temple City resident on Hermosa Drive, spoke against the applicant's request to operate until 2 a.m. Eugene Fu, spoke on behalf of residents near the Camellia Square, spoke against the applicant's request to operate until 2 a.m. Joy Liu, Temple City resident, spoke against the applicant's request to operate until 2 a.m. Margaret Taylor, representative for the applicant, shared that her client is very interested in becoming part of the community and is sensitive to the concerns of the community. On behalf of her client, she offered to amend their request to allow the restaurant to take its last food and alcohol order to 1 a.m. but allow the customers to stay until 2 a.m. to finish their food. Steve Cho, representative of Camellia Square, answered City Council questions and addressed some concerns from the public. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public hearing. City Council discussed and commented regarding the applicant's request to operate until 2 a.m. Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to approve the conditional use permit to allow the restaurant to operate from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., 7 days a week with last call for food and alcohol until 1 a.m. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Yu. City Attorney Vail and City Council made comments on the motion. Motion was not voted on. Steve Cho, representative of Camellia Square answered City Council City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 6 of 9 questions. Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 15-5120, with three changes I additions to the Condition of approval: 1) Operating hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days per week, with a last call for food or beer or wine at 1:00 a.m. but service to 2:00 a.m.; 2) Limit Egress onto Sultana Northbound. Applicant shall enter into a binding agreement with the owners of the Camellia Square Shopping Center, to prohibit traffic exiting the center onto Sultana Avenue from making a left hand turn northbound onto Sultana after 11:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday; 3) Staff will bring back to City Council a performance review of the project within 90 days after Applicant opens for business, or as soon thereafter as the City Council's schedule allows. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Yu and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: ABSTAINED: Councilmember: NOES: Councilmember: 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 10. NEW BUSINESS Man, Sternquist, Yu None Fish, Chavez A. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5114 PROHIBITING BACK-IN PARKING ON SPECIFIC MUNICIPALLY OWNED PARKING LOTS After surveying all of the municipally owned parking lots, staff is recommending that five parking lots be prohibited from having back-in parking. Community Development Director Forbes gave a summary of the staff report. Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment. Councilmember Man made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 15-5114, prohibiting back-in parking on specific municipally owned parking lots. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez None None City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 7 of 9 11. COMMUNICATIONS-None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER A. WATER CONSERVATION UPDATE City Manager Cook deferred to the Water Conservation Ad Hoc to report out on City water conservation activities. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY-None 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Yu and Councilmember Man) -Formed 6/3/2011 No report. B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 1/3/2012 No report. C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/6/2012 No report. D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor ProTem Yu and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 5/13/2013 No report. E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014 No report. F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor ProTem Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 8 of9 G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. H. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 7/15/2014 No report. I. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish) -Formed 6/2/2015 Councilmember Fish shared statistic reported out by the City's water purveyors showing reduction in water usage by the residents. J. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man) -Formed 2/4/2014 No report. K. VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Sternquist and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 4/21/2015 No report. L. CITY FEES AD HOC (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 7/7/2015 No report. 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A COUNCILMEMBER FISH Councilmember Fish commented on the City's successful Summer Concerts in the Park, she reported on the Water Informational Forum she attended which was hosted by Assemblymember Ed Chau, and reminded the public to drive safely as schools are now back in session. City Council Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 9 of 9 B. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Council member Man thanked everyone for their well wishes for the birth of his son. C. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST Councilmember Sternquist offered to pay the adoption fees for anyone who adopts "Juanita". D. MAYOR PROTEM YU-None E. MAYOR CHAVEZ Mayor Chavez commented on Assemblymember Ed Chau's Water Informational Forum, he welcomed back the students who visited Australia as part of City's Sister Cities Student Exchange Program, and he is looking forward to meeting the students from Australia. 16. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owners, suggested possible traffic control solution for Sultana Avenue adjacent to the Camellia Square project. 17. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Meeting was adjourned in memory of Florean Frank lzbinski, and Cristina Alicia lzbinski at 10:04 p.m. Tom Chavez, Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk