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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A-2 CCM 2015-01-19 Regular1. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2016 AGENDA ITEM 7.A-2. Mayor Chavez called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmember-Fish, Man, Sternquist, Chavez Councilmember-Yu City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Director Hause, Community Development Director Forbes, and Planning Manager Reimers Councilmember Man made a motion to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Yu for cause. Seconded by Councilmember Fish. 3. INVOCATION Pastor Frank Wang from Bethlehem Lutheran Church 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. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF STEPHEN B. JOHNSON, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF Captain Coronne introduced Chief Johnson. Chief Johnson gave a brief self- introduction and summary of his responsibilities. B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY UPDATE Peter Choi, Temple City Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, gave a quarterly update of Chamber activities. City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 2 of 10 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke regarding a development project on 5424 Temple City Boulevard. George Juenemann and Luis Osollo, a member of the public, spoke against reducing traffic lanes on Las Tunas Drive. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Man and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Chavez Councilmember: None Councilmember: None Councilmember: Yu A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 5, 2016; and 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 5, 2016. Action: Approved. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 2015 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their regular meeting of December 22, 2016. Action: Received and filed. C. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS - MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2015 The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety Commission actions of their regular meeting of December 9, 2015. Action: Received and filed. City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 3 of 10 D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1008 AMENDING SECTION 9-1T-7 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Adoption of the proposed ordinance 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. Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 16-1008 amending Section 9-1T-7 of the Temple City Municipal Code pertaining to medical marijuana facilities and activities. E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1012 REGULATING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES Adoption of the proposed ordinance will address telecommunications facilities in the public right of way and wireless communication facilities not in the public right of way. Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 16-1012 adopting section 6-4A and 9-1-T-8 and amending section 9-1F-10 of the Temple City Municipal Code relative to Wireless Communication Facilities. F. REQUEST FROM THE TEMPLE CITY CAMELLIA FESTIVAL FOR SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF STREETS AND FACILITIES FOR THE 2016 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL The City Council is requested to review and approve the requests from the Camellia Festival as identified in their Request for City Support Letter. Action: 1) Authorized use of street and facilities including temporary parking bans and street closures for the festival and parade as identified in the Request for City Support letter from the Temple City Camellia Festival; 2) Approved consumption of alcohol in Temple City Park, pursuant to Section 4-4-0 of the Temple City Municipal Code; 3) Approved food trucks adjacent to Temple City Park, pursuant to Section 3-5D-1 0 of the TCMC; City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 4 of 10 4) Authorized sponsor banners in Temple City Park pursuant to Section 3- 5D-1 0 of the TCMC; 5) Authorized City staff to hang a street banner on Las Tunas Drive in front of Temple City Park; and 6) Authorized certain local community organizations, to sell food, patches, etc. along the parade route. G. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT City Council is requested to receive and file the Single Audit Report so that staff can transmit the Single Audit Report to the Federal reporting agencies by March 31, 2016. Action: Received and filed the Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2015. H. FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 CITY BUDGET -SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS Staff is recommending revenue and appropriation adjustments be made to ensure actual spending levels in individual line items are within budgeted appropriations as of December 31, 2015. Action: I. VISA CARD REPORT Authorized staff to revise various budgeted appropriations for the FY 2015-16 City Budget as indicated to ensure actual spending levels are within budgeted appropriations during the current fiscal year. The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card Report. Action: Received and filed report. J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5141 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5141 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5141. City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 5 of 10 8. PUBLIC HEARING A. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND A MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SIX UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM AT 5556 WELLAND AVENUE City Council is requested to uphold the Planning Commission's decision and approve the proposed development. Planning Manager Reimers gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Chavez opened public hearing. Howard Fang, appellant/Temple City resident, commented regarding the proposed project and expressed that the project should be reduced to 3 units. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented on the project and expressed concerns that the roadway may be too narrow for emergency vehicles. Austin Wang, Temple City resident, expressed concerns about flooding for his neighborhood and over building in his community. Jack Lee, Civil Engineer for the project, addressed briefly regarding flooding and seismic condition of the project Jot. Cecelia C, Temple City resident, expressed concerns regarding dust that would be caused by the construction of the project. Howard Fong, appellant/Temple City resident, expressed concern regarding development density in his neighborhood and emergency responder not able to reach the housing units due to narrow roadway. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public hearing. City Council made comments regarding the proposed development project. Councilmember Man made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 16-5141 finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approving File No. 15-210 subject to the conditions of approval. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Chavez Councilmember: None Councilmember: None City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 6 of 10 ABSENT: Councilmember: Yu B. ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 16-1009U AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1010 AMENDING TITLES 4, 5, AND 9 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MASSAGE THERAPY, MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, MEDICAL OFFICES, AND RELATED USES The proposed ordinance and urgency ordinance regulate massage establishments and message practitioners through location and use restrictions in the Zoning Code, business permit requirements, and operating standards. Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff report City Council commented and discussed regarding the Urgency Ordinance and Ordinance pertaining to massage therapy, massage establishments, medical offices, and related uses. Mayor Chavez opened public hearing. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked if the ordinance will be retroactive and how often staff and sheriff will be conducting site visits for these businesses. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public hearing. Councilmember Man made a motion to introduce, read by title, waive further reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 16-1009U amending Title 4,5, and 9 of the Temple City Municipal Code pertaining to massage therapy, massage establishments, medical offices, and related uses. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Chavez Councilmember: None Councilmember: None Councilmember: Yu Councilmember Fish made a motion to introduce for first reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 16-1010, amending Titles 4, 5, and 9 of the TCMC pertaining to massage therapy, massage establishments, medical offices, and related uses; including Council's direction to eliminate allowance for massage as an incidental use when occupying less than 25% of floor area, and to allow massage as an incidental use only in conjunction with beauty services and only on the hands and arms, above the neck, and below City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 7 of 10 the knees; and schedule the second reading of the Ordinance No. 16-1010 for February 2, 2016. Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Chavez Councilmember: None Councilmember: None Councilmember: Yu 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 10. NEW BUSINESS-None 11. COMMUNICATIONS-None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER Announced that the City will be conducting a Homeless Count on January 26 from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. Those interested in helping the count can sign up on the City's website; City is accepting nominations for Outstanding Seniors; Neighborhood Watch will begin again Thursday, January 21; provided an update on the City's fleet vehicle program, repaving of Temple City Park's sidewalk; and that City is looking into possibly a use of facilities arrangement with a local church. City Council recessed at 9:02 p.m. and reconvened at 9:08 p.m. Councilmember Fish left the meeting at 9:08p.m. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY-None 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. City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 8 of 10 C. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014 No report. D. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014 Mayor Chavez reported on the standing committee meeting on January 15 and directed staff to provide a third alternative to Options A and B that will keep two lanes for each direct and add more iteration. The City will hold another community meeting on February 11, Thursday. E. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. F. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 7/15/2014 No report. G. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish} -Formed 6/2/2015 No report. H. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man) -Formed 2/4/2014 No report. I. DECORATIVE STREET DESIGN ELEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/3/2015 No report. J. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Fish and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 12/15/15 Councilmember Sternquist shared that she will be meeting with the County's Head Librarian soon. Will report out at the next Council meeting. City Council Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 9 of 10 K. SPECIAL ELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER FISH -None B. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Encouraged appellant for the 5556 Weiland Avenue project to attend the General Plan Advisory meetings as his concerns were mostly pertaining to land use. C. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST-None D. MAYOR PROTEM YU-Absent E. MAYOR CHAVEZ-None 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST-Reimbursement of $38.75 for attending the Contract Cities Conference in San Juan Capistrano: October 16-17, 2015. 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Austin Wang, Temple City resident, voiced his disagreement with City Council decision to uphold the Planning Commission's decision to approve the construction of the 6 unit condominium on Weiland Avenue. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City resident, commented regarding the Youth Disaster Preparedness Training in January and shared that the Camellia Festival Royal Court will be announced on February 5.