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Home My Public Portal About04) 7A-2 CC Regular Meeting Minutes----~~---~----· - 1. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2016 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-2. Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:37p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: 3. INVOCATION Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man , Sternquist, Yu Councilmember-None City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail , City Clerk Kuo, and Community Development Director Forbes Pastor Calvin Hsu with Rock Mountain Baptist Church provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop #169 provided a flag ceremony and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS/PRESENTATIONS A. PET OF THE MONTH Cindy Rigney, President of the Board for San Gabriel Humane Society, introduced the featured pet of the month "Damen". Those interested in adopting him can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286- 1159. B. MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL Jason Famed, Public Information Officer for San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District, provided an update on mosquito activities in the San Gabriel Valley. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA-None City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 2 of 8 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 Counci lmember-None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 19, 2016 ; 2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 19, 2016; and 3. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 27 , 2016. Action: Approved. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JULY 12 , 2016 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of July 12, 2016. Action: Received and filed. C. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS- MEETING OF JULY 13, 2016 The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Publ ic Safety Commission actions of their meeting of July 13, 20 16. Action : Received and filed. D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JULY 20 , 2016 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of July 20, 2016. Action: Received and filed . E. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR USE City Council Minutes August 2 , 2016 Page 3 of 8 OF FACILITIES WITH TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The current Agreement for Use of Facilities with the Temple City Unified School District was due to expire on June 30, 2016. The City and District approved an amendment extending the term of the Agreement to August 19, 2016. The Second Amendment will further extend the term of the Agreement to December 31 , 2016. Action : Approved the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Use of Facilities with Temple City Unified School District for general facility use, extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2016 . F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5191 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5191 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5191 . G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5192 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5192 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5192. 8. PUBLIC HEARING-None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016-17 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CIP NO. P1 3-02) The City Council allocated $1.5 million in the FY 2016-17 City Budget for pavement rehabilitation pursuant to the Pavement Management Program . The proposed work includes slurry sealing all streets that qualify based on the condition of the pavement as surveyed in the Pavement Management Program and verified by the City Engineer, which includes approximately two City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 4 of 8 million square feet of pavement. City Manager Cook gave a brief introduction on the 2016-17 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Community Development Director Forbes provided a summary of the staff report. City Council made comments and asked questions regarding the pavement rehabilitation project. Mayor Yu opened public comments. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, expressed concerns about the water companies damaging the newly slurried/paved streets when they start to install new water meters. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked questions regarding the overall condition of the city streets. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Yu closed public comments. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve plans and specifications for the FY 2016-17 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Program (CI P) No . P13-02, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids; and approve the Environmental Assessment for the project by finding the project categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Gu idelines pertaining to minor alterations to existing public facilities. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and carried by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu Council member-None Council member-None Council member-None B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RECYCLING CENTER AT 9470 LAS TUNAS DRIVE (RALPHS MARKET) In 2000 the City approved the operation of a recycling center at the Ralphs Market at 9470 Las Tunas Drive. Assembly Bill 2020, the "Bottle Bill ", requires a recycling center to be located within a half-mile of every supermarket. The City Council is requested to discuss this matter in City Council Minutes August2,2016 Page 5 of 8 response to public complaints about the center. Community Development Director Forbes provided a summary of the staff report. City Council made comments and asked questions regarding the recycling center. Mayor Yu opened public comments . Steve Stafford, Lucy Liou and Cindy France, made comments regarding the recycling center. Hearing no furth er request to speak, Mayor Yu closed public comments. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist made a motion to receive and file the report and directed staff to follow up regarding the concerns ra ised by City Council. 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 11. COMMUNICATIONS -None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Cook commented on the blood drive event, invited the public to the tomorrow night's National Night Out, and reminded the public that concerts in the park will continue through August. He shared that staff is continuing to work with County on the library project and will try to bring an update to City Council in September. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY -None 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. City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 6 of 8 B. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Cou ncilmember Chavez and Mayor ProTem Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014 No report. C. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (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 No report. E. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 7/15/2014 No report. F. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish) -Formed 6/2/2015 No report. G. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/4/2014 No report. H. DECORATIVE STREET DESIGN ELEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/3/2015 No report. I. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (M ayor ProTem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. J. SPECIAL ELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 7 of 8 K. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and Councilmember Man)-Form 4/19/2016 No report. Mayor Yu established a Public Arts Commission Structure and Goals Review Ad Hoc Committee and appointed Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Man. 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Congratulated the Temple City National (10 year old) All Star Baseball Team on winning the Southern California State Championship and completing an undefeated tournament schedule. B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Invited the public to attend tomorrow's National Night Out and commented on the Neighborhood Watch meeting she attended at the La Rosa Elementary School. C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Encouraged the neighborhood watch members to share issues and concerns about the community with City Council during Council meetings. D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST Commented on active shooter training, announced upcoming educational events provided by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, and shared that the Air Quality Management District is hosting a lawn mower exchange (gas to electric) on October 1 in Ontario. She also commented on rotating power outages in the City. E. MAYOR YU -None 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 8 of 8 A. COUNCILMEMBER FISH -Reimbursement of $41 .65 for attending the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly May 4-6, 2016 and $38.31 for attending the Contract Cities Annual Seminar May 12-15,2016. B. COUNCILMEMBER MAN -Reimbursement of $10.80 for attending the Contract Cities Annual Seminar May 12-15, 2016. C. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-None D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST-None E. MAYOR YU -None 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA-None 18. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m. Vincent Yu , Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk