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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2 CCM 2016-02-021. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2016 AGENDA ITEM 7.A-2. Mayor Chavez called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember-Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez ABSENT: Councilmember-None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Director Hause, Community Development Director Forbes, and Planning Manager Reimers 3. INVOCATION Pastor Darrel Kelty from Community of Christ 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. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS A. PET OF THE MONTH Diane Rios, San Gabriel Humane Society volunteers, introduced the featured pet for the month "Feather", a 12 year old female Chihuahua. Those interested in adopting her can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA-None Mayor Chavez changed the order of the meeting and heard items for the Successor Agency out of agenda order. 17. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 2 of 10 At 7:41 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 7:46 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 7. CONSENTCALENDAR Councilmember Fish made a motion to approve the items on the consent calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Man and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez Councilmember: None Councilmember: None Council member: A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 19, 2016; 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 19, 2016; and 3) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 27, 2016. Action: Approved. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JANUARY 12,2016 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of January 12, 2016. Action: Received and filed. C. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS - MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2016 The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of January 13, 2016. Action: Received and filed. City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 3 of 10 D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2016 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of January 20, 2016. Action: Received and filed. E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 Adoption of Ordinance No. 16-1010 will establish regulations for massage establishments and massage practitioners consistent with state law. Action: Waived further reading and adopt 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. F. ADOPTION OF A NEW RESOLUTION NUMBER FOR APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL WARRANT AS PRESENTED ON THE JANUARY 19, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA The same resolution number (i.e., Resolution No. 16-5141) was assigned to two different items on the January 19, 2016 meeting agenda. City Council is requested to adopt a new resolution number for approval of the City Council Warrant on the January 19, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5145 for approval of warrant as presented during the January 19, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting. G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5142 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR CALRECYCLE PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS The City of Temple City participates in the City/County Payment Program and receives fund used to purchase equipment made from recycled beverage containers. Effective this year, CaiRecycle is requiring all jurisdictions to provide a resolution no later than the funding request due date in order to receive funds. City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 4 of 10 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5142 authorizing the submittal of applications for payment programs through the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and authorize City Manager or his designee to execute all documents to implement and secure payment for these programs. H. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP) FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AREA As the City moves forward with implementation of the MS4 permit, the City faces significant costs to meet the new permit requirements. This Memorandum of Agreement is a means to reducing these costs. Action: 1) Approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (Attachment "A") between the City of Los Angeles and members of the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group regarding the administration and cost sharing for implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to sign the MOA. I. PETTY CASH REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash Report. Action: Received and filed report. J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5146 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5146 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5146. Mayor Chavez pulled New Business Item 1 OA to be heard out of agenda order. 10. NEW BUSINESS City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 5 of 10 A. LAS TUNAS DRIVE/ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN The Las Tunas Drive/Rosemead Boulevard Specific Plan serves as a guide for future development ideas, allowed land uses, maximum intensity of development, development standards, and projected growth for the study area. Planning Manager Reimers gave a brief summary of the staff report. City Council asked questions regarding the Las Tunas Drive/Rosemead Boulevard Specific Plan. Mayor Chavez opened public comment. John Nahas Owner of Mobil Gas Station, asked questions regarding regulations to expand on existing gas stations. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented regarding not requiring a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales and regarding bikeways in the flood control channels. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment. City Council discussed and provided comments on the Las Tunas Drive/Rosemead Boulevard Specific Plan's: 1) Draft Land Use Diagram; 2) Draft List of Allowed Land Uses; 3) Draft Development Standards; and 4) Draft Development Projections. Mayor ProTem Yu made a motion to receive and file staff's report and accept the comments provided by the public and City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez ABSTAINED: Councilmember: None NOES: Councilmember: None ABSENT: Councilmember: None Councilmember Sternquist recused herself at 8:32 p.m. from the Public Hearing Item 8A due to conflict of interest as she lives across the street from the project. 8. PUBLIC HEARING A. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION UPHOLDING STAFF'S ZONING CODE INTERPRETATION DETERMINING THE METHOD City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 6 of 10 OF CALCULATING DEMOLITION FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 9-1A-9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE The Zoning Code Interpretation is a result of a question raised during the construction of an addition and a remodel at 6134 Camellia Avenue. Community Development Director Forbes shared with City Council that he will be making two presentations for this item as there are two issues for City Council's consideration. Community Development Director provided an overview regarding staff's zoning code interpretation determining the method of calculating demolition for purposes of Section 9-1 A-9 of the municipal code. Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Frank Ruedel, Temple City resident, would like City to re-examine a project that has already been built behind his property. He also expressed that he would like to be able to comment on City Council's comments for agenda items. Mr. Yu, Temple City resident, would like to know how often the zoning code changes and how that may affect a project that has already been submitted to City Hall for review. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment. Mayor Chavez made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 16-5143 upholding staff's zoning code interpretation determining the method of calculating demolition for purposes of Section 9-1A-9 of the municipal code and directed staff towards codifying this resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: RECUSED: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Yu, Chavez Councilmember: Sternquist Councilmember: None Councilmember: None Community Development Director provided an overview regarding the 6134 Camellia Avenue project. Mayor Chavez invited the applicant/representative of applicant to speak. Jackie Sang, son of property owner of 6134 Camellia Avenue, made City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 6 of 10 OF CALCULATING DEMOLITION FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 9-1A-9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE The Zoning Code Interpretation is a result of a question raised during the construction of an addition and a remodel at 6134 Camellia Avenue. Community Development Director Forbes shared with City Council that he will be making two presentations for this item as there are two issues for City Council's consideration. Community Development Director provided an overview regarding staff's zoning code interpretation determining the method of calculating demolition for purposes of Section 9-1A-9 of the municipal code. Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Frank Ruedel, Temple City resident, would like City to re-examine a project that has already been built behind his property. He also expressed that he would like to be able to comment on City Council's comments for agenda items. Mr. Yu, Temple City resident, would like to know how often the zoning code changes and how that may affect a project that has already been submitted to City Hall for review. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment. Mayor Chavez made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 16-5143 upholding staff's zoning code interpretation determining the method of calculating demolition for purposes of Section 9-1A-9 of the municipal code and directed staff towards codifying this resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Yu, Chavez Councilmember: Sternquist Councilmember: None Councilmember: None Community Development Director provided an overview regarding the 6134 Camellia Avenue project. Mayor Chavez invited the applicant/representative of applicant to speak. Jackie Sang, son of property owner of 6134 Camellia Avenue, made City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 7 of 10 comments regarding their project Mayor Chavez opened public comment Michael Cun, Temple City resident, spoke regarding the project and spoke in support of the appellant Louisa Wu, appellant/owner of 6134 Camellia Avenue, spoke regarding her project Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment City Council asked staff questions regarding the project and commented regarding the project Mayor Pro Tern Yu made a motion that Resolution No. 16-5143 will not apply to this project; and based on the records, City Council finds that the demolition of the dwelling was less than 50 % and is not considered a new dwelling within the meaning of the zoning code. Therefore, the appellant will not need to reduce the size of the second unit and add an additional garage parking space to comply with the current development standards. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Yu Councilmember: None Councilmember: Chavez Councilmember: Sternquist 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 11. COMMUNICATIONS-None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Cook shared that city staff has been working on removing trees down throughout the city during the rain and announced upcoming city events. 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 City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 8 of 10 Mayor Chavez announced upcoming standing committee meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2:00p.m., at the School District's Conference Room. B. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern 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 No report. D. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014 Mayor Chavez announced upcoming Special City Council meeting on February 11, 2016, 7:00p.m., at Live Oak Park. 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. City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 9 of 10 J. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Fish and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. K. SPECIAL ELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor ProTem Yu)-Formed 12/15/15 Mayor ProTem Yu commented on the ad hoc's meeting on Friday, January 29. Ad hoc committee gave direction to the City Manager and staff will be bringing an item to City Council for consideration. 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Looking forward to the festivities of the Camellia Festival and thanked the public for staying for the meeting. B. COUNCILMEMBER MAN-None B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST-Absent D. MAYOR PROTEM YU Acknowledged staff for the work that they do. Shared that the Lunar New Year this year is on February 8 and wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year. E. MAYOR CHAVEZ Thanked staff for their input on difficult city matters. Congratulated Councilmember Fish for being honored as the Honorary Grand Marshall for the upcoming Camellia Festival. 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES -None 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked for clarification regarding the motion that was made on the 6134 Camellia Avenue project. City Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Page 10 of 10 Paul Hsio, Temple City resident, made comments regarding patio structures in Temple City. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Chavez adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. Tom Chavez, Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk