HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A-1 City Council Minutes - Regular - 2016-05-171. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 17, 2016
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-1.
Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the
Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffma n Avenue, Temple City .
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Coun cilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
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 #161 provided a flag ceremony and led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS-None
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
John Rains, Camellia Festival General Chairman , thanked the City and City Council
for their support of the festival and donated a check to the City's Gerald M.
Fitzgerald Trust Fund.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented about the homeless in the
Temple City Park.
Ang ie Dorantes, Temple City resident, invited City Council and the public to attend
an upcoming Temple City High School Brighterside performance the weekend of
May 19, 2016.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Man made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded
by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-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 May 3, 2016; and
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 3, 2016.
Action: Approved .
B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -
MEETING OF APRIL 13 , 2016
The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Publ ic Safety
Commission actions of their meeting of April 13, 2016.
Action: Received and filed.
C. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF
FACILITIES WITH TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The current Agreement for Use of Facilities with the Temple City Unified
School District expires June 30 , 2016. To accommodate the City's summer
recreation programs, the City Council is requested to approve the First
Amendment for Use of Facil ities with Temple City Unified School District,
extending the current agreement through August 19, 2016 .
Action : Approved the First Amendment to the
Agreement for Use of Facilities with Temple
City Unified School District for general facility
use.
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 16-5163, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-1 7 AND
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ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PUBLIC
OBJECTIONS
Approval of the Engineer's Report for the Temple City Citywide Lighting and
Maintenance District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 will allow the City to
continue the process to set the assessment rates for the FY 2016-17 Lighting
and Maintenance District.
Action :
E. VISA CARD REPORT
Accepted the Engineer's Report for Temple City
Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17; and adopted
Resolution No. 16-5163 declaring its intention to
levy and collect assessments for (FY) 2016-17
within the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance
District.
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card Report.
Action: Received and filed report.
F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5167 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5167 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5167.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5166 VACATING A PORTION OF
MYDAAVENUE
The southern end of Myda Avenue has a rectangular right-of-way that does
not align with the curb, gutter and sidewalk of the cu l-de-sac. The proposed
action would vacate a portion of the Myda Avenue right-of-way, such that the
right-of-way boundary would be consistent with the wall and street
improvements.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
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Mayor Yu opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Yu
closed public comment.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 16-5166
vacating a portion of the public right-of-way at the southern end of Myda
Avenue , and provided direction that the vacation be reflected on Final Parcel
Map No. 72220. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and approved by
the following votes:
AYES :
RECUSED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember: Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE N0.16-1014
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1 AND 2 OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE (SERIES 1 CODE AMENDMENTS)
City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 16-1014, amending the
Temple City Zoning and Subdivision regulations. The proposed amendments
would identify necessary improvements and clarifications.
Planning Manager Reimers gave a summary of the staff report.
City Council commented and discussed regard ing the proposed code
amendments.
Mayor Yu opened public comments.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, made a comment about washers and
dryers installed outside of a dwelling.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Yu closed public comments.
Councilmember Man made a motion to introduce for first read ing by title only
and waive further reading of Ord inance No. 16-1014, amending Title 9,
Chapter 1 and 2 of the Temple City Municipal Code, with the amendment to
exempt balconies from being counted as floor-area-ratio if they are located in
front of the house; and scheduled the second read ing of Ord inance No. 16-
1014 for June 7, 2016. Seconded by Councilmember Fi sh and approved by
the following votes:
AYES:
RECUSED:
Councilmember: Chavez, Fish , Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember: None
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NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PRI NCIPLES CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE
LI VE OAK PARK WALKING PATH PROJECT (C IP NO. P16-01 )
The City Council is requested to accept the bid from Principles Contracting,
Inc. and award the related Public Works Contract to allow the Live Oa k Park
Walking Path Project to move into construction .
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a summary of the staff report.
City Council commented and discussed regarding the project.
Mayor Yu opened public comments. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Yu
closed public comments.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion and found the Live Oak Park Walking
Path Project exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the State California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pertaining to minor alterations to existing
facilities; awarded a Public Works contract to Principles Contracting , Inc. for
the Base Bid as well as Additive Alternates 1 and 2 for the Project for a total
contract price of $282,500; authorized the City Manager to execute the
contract; and approved a budget amendment, in the amount of $20,500, for
the purchase and installation of five drinking fountains for the Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Man and approved by the following votes:
AYES:
RECUSED:
NOES :
ABSENT:
10. NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember: Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
A. FI SCAL YEAR 2015-16 CITY BUDGET -THIRD QUARTER BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
City Council is requested to approve the third quarter budget amendments to
ensure actual spending levels in individual line items are within budgeted
appropriations as of March 31, 2016.
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Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief summary of the staff
report and highlighted the proposed adjustments.
City Council commented and discussed regarding the third quarter budget
amendments.
Mayor Yu opened public comments. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Yu
closed public comments.
Councilmember Man made a motion to authorize staff to revise various
budgeted appropri ations for the Fiscal Year (FY) City Budget as indicated in
the attachment to ensure revenue estimates are accurate and actual spending
levels are within budgeted appropriations during the current fiscal year.
Seconded by Mayor ProTem Sternquist and approved by the following votes:
AYES:
RECUSED:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmember: Chavez, Fish , Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
Councilmember: None
11. COMMUNICATIONS-None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
Thanked Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District for installing water tolerant
landscape in front of City Hall and commented on the upcoming City Council
Budget Study Session.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Commented briefly about recreation drone regulations.
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.
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C. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITIEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor ProTem Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014
No report.
C. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITIEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
D. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/18/2014
Councilmember Man commented on 5800 Temple City Boulevard and
potential changes for City Hall. Mayor Yu also shared that the standing
committee has asked staff and consultants to bring back more options for
updating City Hall.
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 COMMITIEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/3/20 15
No report.
J. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITIEE
(Mayor ProTem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 12/1 5/15
City Manager Cook reported that a meeting has been scheduled with the
County to hold a discuss ion regarding the next steps for the renovation of the
County's Temple City Library.
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K. SPECIAL ELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 12/1 5/1 5
Councilmember Chavez reported on the ad hoc committee meeting on May 17
and shared briefly regarding the survey that was conducted . The ad hoc
committee gave directions to staff.
L. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Sternquist and Councilmember Man)-Form 4/19/2016
Councilmember Man reported that the ad hoc committee will conduct the initial
interview of applicants on Friday, May 20, 2016.
M. CITY BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Form 4/19/2016
Councilmember Man commented on the ad hoc committee meetings in May
and on the upcoming City projects.
Mayor Yu disbanded the Civic Center Master Plan Stand ing Committee.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ -None
B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Would like to have another City Hall open house and commented on City's
Facebook postings.
C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN
Reported on a session from the California Contract Cities Conference he
attended recently.
E. MAYOR PRO TEM STERNQUIST
Commented on a session from the California Contract Cities Conference
regarding human trafficking.
F. MAYOR YU
Commented on a session from the California Contract Cities Conference
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regarding power of cities working together.
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-None
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Yu adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Vincent Yu , Mayor
ATIEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk