HomeMy Public PortalAbout03) 7A1 CCM 2015-01-05 Special1. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 5, 2016
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-2.
Mayor Chavez called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember-Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
ABSENT: Councilmember-Fish
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Administrative Services Director Hause, Community
Development Director Forbes, and Planning Manager
Reimers
Mayor Pro Tem Yu made a motion to excuse Councilmember Fish for cause.
Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist.
3. INVOCATION
Lynne Best from Westminster Presbyterian Church provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #174 provided a flag ceremony and led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CEREMONIALIPRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
Diane Rios, San Gabriel Humane Society volunteers, introduced the featured
pet for the month "Little Guy", an 8 year old male Chihuahua Mix. Little Guy
qualifies for the Senior for Senior Adoption Program. Those interested in
adopting him can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-
1159.
B. BICYCLE BOULEVARDS
Community Development Director Forbes provided a brief review of the City's
adopted Bicycle Master Plan and the planned bike routes recently installed
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throughout the city.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke regarding a development at 5424
Temple City Boulevard.
David McGrath, Temple City resident, expressed safety concerns and home
burglaries in his neighborhood.
Franklin Ruedel, Temple City resident, commented regarding the bicycle lanes
throughout the City.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Chavez pulled Consent Calendar Item B.
Mayor Pro Tem Yu made a motion to approve the remammg items on the
consent calendar except Item B. Seconded by Councilmember Man and
approved by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember: Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: Fish
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 15, 2015;
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 15, 2015; and
3) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 16, 2015.
Action: Approved.
C PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
Report.
Action: Received and filed report.
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D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5140 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5140 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5140.
Mayor Chavez pulled Consent Calendar Item B out of agenda order for presentation
from staff.
B. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
A CAFR is a set of United States government financial statements comprising
the financial report of a state, municipal or other governmental entity that
complies with the accounting requirements created and circulated by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The CAFR accounting
structure provides for standardization financial reporting.
City Manager Cook gave a summary and highlight of the City's independent
audit.
Councilmember Man made a motion to receive and file the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2015. Seconded
by Councilmember Sternquist and approved by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember: Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: Fish
A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016-17
CDBG funds can only be used to accomplish certain pre-designated national
objectives set forth by this federal program. The City Council is requested to
consider staff's proposed CDBG-funded programs and allocation of funds to
these programs.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
City Council commented and discussed regarding the Community
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Development Block Grant funds allocation for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked questions regarding the
Lead and Asbestos Abatement Program.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
Councilmember Man made a motion to authorize the City Manager to amend
CDBG-funded program allocations up to 50 percent of the approved
allocation; and consider adopting the staff recommended CDBG-funded
programs and allocations for FY 2016-17. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Yu
and approved by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember: Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: Fish
B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1008
AMENDING SECTION 9-1T-7 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
The proposed Zoning Code amendment would continue City's policy in
express terms to avoid a piecemeal regulatory approach and ensure that all
medical marijuana facilities and activities are expressly prohibited.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a summary of the staff report.
City Council commented and discussed regarding the ordinance amending
the City's Municipal Code pertaining to medical marijuana facilities and
activities.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor
Chavez closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tern Yu made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 16-1008 for
first reading by title only, amending Section 9-1T-7 of the Temple City
Municipal Code pertaining to medical marijuana facilities and activities, waive
further reading of Ordinance No. 16-1008, and schedule the second reading
of the ordinance for January 19, 2016. Seconded by Councilmember
Sternquist and approved by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
Councilmember: Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember: None
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: Fish
C. ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 16-1011U AND
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1012
REGULATING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
The proposed ordinance is divided into two main pieces: telecommunications
facilities in the public right of way and wireless communication facilities not in
the public right of way.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
City Council commented and discussed regarding the Urgency Ordinance and
Ordinance regulating wireless communication facilities and
telecommunication facilities in the public right of way.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke against the light pole wireless
structure option.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tern Yu made a motion to introduce, read by title, waive further
reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 16-1011U adopting section 6-4A
and o-1T-8 and amending section 9-1 F-10 of the Temple city Municipal Code
relative to Wireless Communication Facilities. Seconded by Councilmember
Sternquist and approved by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember: Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: Fish
Mayor Pro Tern Yu made a motion to introduce for first reading by title only
and waive further reading Ordinance No. 16-1012 adopting section 6-4A and
9-1T-8 and amending section 9-1F-10 of the Temple City Municipal Code
relative to Wireless Communication Facilities; adopt the Negative Declaration
as the environmental clearance for the proposed Ordinances; and schedule
the second reading of Ordinance No. 16-1012 for January 19, 2016.
Seconded by Council member Sternquist and approved by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmember: Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
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ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: Fish
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
10. NEW BUSINESS-None
11. COMMUNICATIONS-None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
A. El Nino Update
City Manager Cook reported on the condition of City streets and inspection of
flood prone areas in the City. Staff will check storm drains tomorrow and
continue to collaborate with all agencies to plan for the El Nino storm.
B. Community Events
City Manager Cook invited the public to attend a Parks and Recreation
Community Meeting on January 7, 7 p.m.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Vail reported on Senate Bill 450 which was introduced in 2015
authorizing a county, on or after January 1, 2018, to conduct any election as an all-
mailed ballot election if certain conditions are met. City Attorney Vail will provide
another update regarding the Senate Bill as more information becomes available.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 1/3/2012
No report.
B. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Yu and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 5/13/2013
No report.
C. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014
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15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER FISH-Absent
B. COUNCILMEMBER MAN
Shared that the deadline to sign up for the Citizen's Academy has been
extended and encouraged the public to sign up.
C. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Shared that the Metroplitan Water District is giving away rain barrels. She
encouraged the pubic to learn more about it.
D. MAYOR PROTEM YU
Commented on the work staff is doing to keep the catch basins clear of debris
citywide.
E. MAYOR CHAVEZ
Concurred with Mayor ProTem Yu regarding the importance of keeping the
catch basins clear of debris during the rain season.
16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT
OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER FISH-None
B. COUNCILMEMBER MAN -Reimbursement for mileage for attending CCCA
2015 Fall Summit: November 13-15, 2015.
C. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST-None
D. MAYOR PRO TEM YU -Reimbursement for mileage for attending CCCA
2015 Fall Summit: November 13-15, 2015.
E. MAYOR CHAVEZ-None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
Jim White, Temple City resident, spoke regarding the Las Tunas Drive
Improvement Project and the options that were considered at the December
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Community Meeting.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chavez adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m. in memory of Patricia Hanft
who passed on 12/20/2015. Mrs. Hanft and Mr. Hanft were instrumental in
designing the entrance sign to Temple City, the TC flag and logos for Chamber of
Commerce, Camellia Festival, Temple City Unified School District and Historical
Society.
Tom Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk