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Home My Public Portal About03) 7A2 CCM 2016-05-03 REGULAR1. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2016 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-2. Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember-Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez ABSENT: Councilmember-None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, and City Clerk Kuo 3. INVOCATION Pastor Chris Famisaran from Temple City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 9664 Broadway, 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 "Max". Those interested in adopting him can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159. B. OLDER AMERICAN PROCLAMATION Mayor Yu and City Council proclaimed May as Older American Month and presented the proclamation to Temple City's 2016 Older American of the Year, Grace Campos. City Council Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 2 of 8 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mary Sneed, Event Chair for the 51h Annual Relay for Life Temple City, thanked City Council for supporting and sponsoring the Relay for Life Temple City. Richard Hopkins, East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, spoke regarding the services the coalition provides and the financial needs of the coalition. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented on the homeless in the City. Carl Blum, Temple City resident, invited the public to attend the National Day of Prayer this Thursday, May 5, in Temple City Park. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmember-Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez Councilmember-None Council member-None Councilmember-None A APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 19, 2016; and 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 19, 2016. Action: Approved. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2016 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of April 12, 2016. Action: Received and filed. City Council Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 3 of 8 C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2016 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of April 20, 2016. Action: Received and filed. D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1013 AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE AND GUIDELINES As mandated by the State, the City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 16-1 013 to meet the criterion of the State and be consistent with the regulations of neighboring jurisdictions in the San Gabriel Valley. The essential goal of the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance is to promote water conservation. Action: E. PETTY CASH The City Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 16-1013 amending the Municipal Code for the adoption of Temple City Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Guidelines. The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash Report. Action: Received and filed report. F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5164 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5164 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5164. 8. PUBLIC HEARING-None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None City Council Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 4 of 8 10. NEW BUSINESS A. MATCHING FUNDING OPPORTUNITY WITH COUNTY LIBRARY TO EXPAND FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S FACILITIES AND RENOVATE THE EXISTING TEMPLE CITY LIBRARY The Los Angeles County is looking for a 50/50 financial partnership with the City to fund expansion and renovation of the existing Temple City Library. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish, New Children's Library Ad Hoc, provided a background on the proposed library project. City Manager Cook gave an overview of the proposed renovations for the existing library. City Council asked questions and discussed regarding the funding for the library project. Barbara Custen, Assistant Director, Public Serves at County of Los Angeles Public Library, answered City Council questions. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Carl Blum, Munir Bhatti, Steve Stafford, Jim Clift, Pastor Jim Walden, Judy Huie Mena, Mary Sneed and Jerry Jambazian, spoke in favor of the City allocating funds for the library project. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Yu closed public comment. City Council commented on the proposed renovations for the library project. Mayor ProTem Sternquist made a motion to approve the recommendation of the City Council Library Ad Hoc Committee to designate $1.95 million of unassigned General Fund -Fund Balance contingent on the County of Los Angeles (County) matching $ 1.95 million to expand and renovate the existing Temple City Library; and directed staff to bring back an agreement between the County and the City on the expansion and renovation of the existing Temple City Library, stating and defining the total commitment and obligations by both parties for City Council approval. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and approved by the following votes: AYES: RECUSED: NOES: Councilmember: Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember: None Councilmember: None City Council Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 5 of 8 ABSENT: Councilmember: None 11. COMMUNICATIONS-None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER A. COMMUNITY INTERACTION WITH WILDLIFE City Manager commented on coyote sightings in the City and shared that the public should call 911 if there is immediate danger to health or safety. Also he provided updates regarding the drought tolerant garden that will be installed by the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Vail spoke regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 2320, 2724, and Senate Bill (SB)868, all relating to local government's ability to regulate drones. 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 1/3/2012 No report. B. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Fish) -Formed 5/13/2013 No report. C. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor ProTem Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014 No report. D. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. City Council Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 6 of 8 E. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. F. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 7/15/2014 No report. G. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish} -Formed 6/2/2015 No report. H. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/4/2014 No report. I. DECORATIVE STREET DESIGN ELEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/3/2015 No report. J. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. K. SPECIAL ELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. L. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and Councilmember Man)-Form 4/19/2016 No report. M. CITY BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Form 4/19/2016 No report. City Council Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 7 of 8 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Wished all the mothers a Happy Mother's Day. B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Commented on Temple City School District's Health Fair and National Day of Prayer. C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Commented on an article published in the World Journal, Chinese newspaper, regarding public safety in the City and City's regular communication with the Sheriff. D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST Commented on the services the City receives from the Sheriffs Department. E. MAYOR YU Commented on cancelling City Council meeting on future statewide elections to allow everyone the opportunity to participate in the election. 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES -None 17. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 10:18 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 10:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. City Council Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 8 of 8 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, requested that City Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Deputy David March of Sheriff Temple Station. 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned in memory of Deputy David March at 10:20 p.m. Vincent Yu, Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk