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HomeMy Public PortalAbout7A2 CCM 2014-09-021. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-2. Mayor Blum called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 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 Acting City Manager/Administrative Services Director Hause, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Economic Development Manager/Assistant to the City Manager Haworth, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, and Community Development Director Forbes. Pastor David Palmer, First Methodist Church, 5957 Golden West Avenue, provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Natalie Scigliano, Temple City Youth Committee member, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5. PRESENTATIONS A Pet of the Month Cindy Rigney, President of the Board for the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, introduced the featured pet for the month "Sheba". Sheba is a female Shiba lnu approximately two years old. Those interested in adopting her can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159. B. Recognition of Youth Committee Members Cathy Burroughs, Parks and Recreation Director, gave a brief introduction of the City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 2 of 9 outgoing and incoming committee members. Mayor Blum and City Council presented letter of recognition to outgoing committee members and certificate of appointments for incoming committee members. C. Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update Peter Choi, Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) President/CEO, gave a brief update of the Chamber's activities for the last two weeks. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA-None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Blum abstained from voting on the approval of the Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of August 19, 2014, as he was absent for this meeting. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to receive and file the Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of August 19, 2014. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez ABSTAINED: Councilmember: Blum NOES: Councilmember: None Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to approve the remaining consent calendar items. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved unanimously by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum None None B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS - MEETING OF AUGUST 13,2014 The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of August 13, 2014. Action: Received and filed. C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DIRECTION FOR VOTING DELEGATES City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 3 of 9 This year's League of California Cities General Assembly and business meeting will be held during the annual conference on September 5, 2014 in Los Angeles. The City Council has appointed Mayor Blum as the City's voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Chavez as the alternate delegate. The City Council is requested to direct the voting delegates to vote for the approval of the League of California Cities resolution, "Illegal Marijuana Grow Site Resolution." Action: Directed the voting delegates to vote for the approval of the League of California Cities resolution. D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-5025 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-5025 authorizing the payment of bills for Fiscal Year 2013-14. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-5025. E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-5026 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-5026 authorizing the payment of bills for Fiscal Year 2014-15. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-5026. 8. PUBLIC HEARING -None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-995 AMENDING SECTION 3-5D-9.D AND ADDING SECTION 3-5D-11 OF ARTICLE A OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 3 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC) RELATIVE TO DOGS IN PUBLIC PARKS Currently, the City prohibits the entrance of any dog or domesticated animal within City parks pursuant to Section 3-5D-9.D of the Temple City Municipal Code. Adoption of Ordinance No. 14-995 will allow leashed dogs in certain areas of the City's parks finalizing a recommendation from the recently adopted Parks and Open Space Master Plan. Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief summary of the staff report. City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 4 of 9 Mayor Blum opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Blum closed public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 14-995 amending Section 3-5D-9.D and adding Section 3-5D-11 of Article A of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Temple City Municipal Code. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and approved unanimously by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: 10. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum None None A. PROPOSED DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR 5800 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD The City Council is requested to select design concepts which will move forward the property's reuse by providing direction on pending demolition activities, as well as long-term actions for the site's future development and its function as a local redevelopment catalyst. Economic Development Manager/Assistant to the City Manager Haworth gave a brief summary of the staff report. David Goodale, Design Principal of Gonzalez and Goodale, gave an overview of the proposed design concepts for 5800 Temple City Boulevard. City Attorney Vail commented that if Council designates the site for park use, it will be very difficult for the City to change the property from public recreational to another use in the future. Staff answered City Council questions. Mayor Blum opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Blum closed public comment. Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8:57 p.m. and returned at 9:00 p.m. City Council meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:09 p.m. Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve Future Development of City Properties Standing Committee's recommendation (i.e., Alternative 1 B) to pursue an interim reuse of 5800 Temple City Boulevard which retains the site's existing asphalt parking lot to provide 31 angled parking stalls, and razes the City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 5 of 9 former mortuary building to accommodate non-recreational (i.e., not a park) drought tolerant demonstration landscaped frontage at the gateway corner with a budget not to exceed $100,000; directed staff and the Future Development of City Properties Standing Committee to come back within 90 days with alternative financing opportunities and proposal of retail options; and bring back to Council for approval a request to go out for bid the demolition of 5800 Temple City Boulevard mortuary building. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and unanimously carried by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum None None City Council directed staff to include request for funding to hire a real estate consultant when submitting staff report requesting approval to reissue RFP for demolition of 5800 Temple City Boulevard mortuary building. B. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DIGITAL BILLBOARD ADVERTISING AND AMORTIZATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND TEMPLE CITY GATEWAY, LLC City Council is requested to approve the Second Amendment which allows for contractual language revisions that clarify expectations between both parties, and temporarily delays installation of an architectural overhang sign for purposes of continuing retail attraction efforts. Economic Development Manager/Assistant to the City Manager Haworth gave a brief summary of the staff report. Pierre Delorenzo, Temple City Gateway, LLC., answered City Council questions regarding which streetlight banners he is requesting to remove. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, suggested installation of ornamental iron monument on Rosemead Boulevard like the ones in downtown Monrovia on Myrtle. Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the Second Amendment to the Digital Billboard Advertising and Amortization Agreement between the City and Temple City Gateway, LLC; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute said amendment with Temple City Gateway, LLC; and allocate $15,000 in Undesignated General Fund Balance for relocation of streetlight pursuant to contractual terms. Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously approved by the following votes: City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 6 of 9 AYES: Councilmember: ABSTAINED: Councilmember: NOES: Councilmember: 11. COMMUNICATIONS-None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum None None Acting City Manager/Administrative Services Director Hause made the following announcements: City's new website launched this past weekend with a user-friendly design and customizable tools. Council will receive a formal report at its next meeting; Citizen's Academy is back for its third class! Residents and business owners are encouraged to enroll in this six-week program to learn more about City Hall. Applications are due on September 26 with classes beginning on October 16. For more information, visit www.templecity.us; Breast Cancer Awareness month with a walk around Live Oak Park on October 1. The first 60 to register will receive a free gift. More information on the event can be obtained from the City's website and at Live Oak Park Annex; and finally, residents will receive the next issue of Temple City Connect magazine in their mailboxes starting Monday, September 8. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING COMMITIEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 6/3/2011 No report. B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITIEE (Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012 No report. C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITIEE (Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012 No report. D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013 No report. E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITIEE (Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/27/2014 City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 7 of 9 Mayor Blum reported on their meeting of August 28. The next standing committee meeting will be Monday, September 8, at 8 a.m. They will continue to work on finalizing the Strategic Plan Implementation document. 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 (Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. H. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 2/4/2014 No report. I. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu, Mayor Pro Tern Chavez, and Planning Commissioner Curran)-Formed 7/15/2014 No report. Mayor Blum formed a City Manager Transition Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor Blum appointed himself and Councilmember Sternquist to work with Interim City Manager Penman to bring the new City Manager, Bryan Cook, up to date with the projects in the City. 14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST Cautioned the public to beware of an IRS scam. She also commented on an article in the Connect Magazine regarding the importance of voter participation. B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA Complimented staff on the successful Summer Concert Series. C. COUNCILMEMBER YU-None City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 8 of 9 D. MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ-None E. MAYOR BLUM Complimented staff on the successful Summer Concert Series. 15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST-None B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA -Reimbursement of $182.15 for travel expenses for the City Manager recruitment process, including lunch and mileage to South Gate and Barstow; and reimbursement of $40.00 for attending the Kiwanis Club of Temple City's 75th Anniversary on August 12, 2014. C. COUNCILMEMBER YU -None D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ -Reimbursement of $40.00 for attending the Kiwanis Club ofTemple City's 75th Anniversary on August 12, 2014. E. MAYOR BLUM -Reimbursement of $36.96 for travel expenses for the City Manager recruitment process, including lunch for both Mayor Blum and Councilmember Vizcarra. 16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 10:09 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 10:10 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 17. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA- None 19. CLOSED SESSION City Council Minutes September 2, 2014 Page 9 of 9 City Council did not hold a closed session. A. Purpose: Authority: Agency Representative: Employee Organization: 20. ADJOURNMENT Conference with Labor Negotiator Government Code Section 54957.6 Special Legal Counsel and Interim City Manager Temple City Employee Association The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk