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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_2017-01-17_Regular 2017CITY COUNCIL ' TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 17, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo Councilmember Chavez made a motion to excuse Mayor Yu for cause. Seconded by Councilmember Fish. ' 3. INVOCATION Pastor Jim Walden, First Baptist Church of Temple City, 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 MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS — None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Lucy Liou, Temple City resident, shared upcoming Neighborhood Watch meeting dates. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist asked questions regarding item 7C, "THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES WITH TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR GENERAL FACILITY USE". ' City Manager Cook answered Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist's questions and stated that this amendment stands on its own. Once the joint use agreement with the school district expires, requests for use of facilities will be considered on a case by case basis. City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 2 of 11 Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. ' Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember —Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017. Action: Approved. B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2016 The City Council is requested to receive and file actions of the Regular Transportation and Public Safety Commission Meeting of December 14, 2016. I Action: Received and filed. C. APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES WITH TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The City and District approved an amendment extending the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2016. The Third Amendment will further extend the term of the Agreement to March 31, 2017. Action: Approved the Third 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 March 31, 2017. D. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAP NO. 73258, A SIX - LOT SUBDIVISION AT 10034, 10044 LA ROSA DRIVE City Council is requested to approve the Final Tract Map for a six -lot subdivision at 10034, 10044 La Rosa Drive. Action: I 1. Received the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 3 of 11 E. F L 2. Approved the final subdivision map for Tract Map No. 73258; 3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and 4. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Tract Map No. 73258. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016-17 CITY BUDGET — SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS The City Council is requested to authorize staff to revise various budget appropriations to ensure the spending levels are within budgeted appropriations during the current fiscal year. Action: Authorized staff to revise various budgeted appropriations for the FY 2016-17 City Budget to ensure the spending levels are within budgeted appropriations during the current fiscal year. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash and Visa Card Report. r_T4 rn Received and filed report. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5233 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5233 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5233. 8. PUBLIC HEARING A. APPEAL OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION'S DECISION TO REMOVE A HOLLY OAK TREE LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT 10312 DAINES DRIVE On November 23, 2016, staff received notice of appeals appealing the Parks and Recreation Commission's decision to remove the tree to the City Council. City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 4 of 11 , Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief introduction regarding the appeal. Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson gave a summary of the staff report. City Council asked questions regarding the Holly Oak Tree. City's Arborist, Rob Cruse and City Attorney, Eric Vail, answered City Council questions regarding the tree and the City's responsibility to comply with the American Disability Act. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist opened Public Hearing. Mark Enkelaar, Temple City resident, suggested cutting the sidewalk to accommodate the tree trunk and pruning the roots under the sidewalk to mitigate the damage to the sidewalk. Jim Clift, Temple City resident, suggested removing the sidewalk to see what can be determined about the root underneath and possibly slope the sidewalk to accommodate the roots. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist closed public I hearing. City Council commented regarding the tree and possible liability issues. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to uphold the Parks and Recreation Commission's decision to remove the tree. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember— None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu B. APPEAL OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION'S DECISION TO REMOVE A STONE PINE TREE LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT 6333 ENCINITA AVENUE On December 31, 2016, staff received notice of appeals appealing the Parks and Recreation Commission's decision to remove the tree to the City Council. Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson gave a summary of the staff report. ' City Council asked questions regarding the Stone Pine tree and options to save the tree. City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 5 of 11 ' Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist opened Public Hearing. Mark Enkelaar, Temple City resident, shared that trees were removed from the public right of way on the 6200 block of Longden. He also requested City Council consider saving the Stone Pine tree. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist closed public comment. City Council commented on the tree and potential liabilities for not removing the tree. Councilmember Man made a motion to uphold the Parks and Recreation Commission's decision to remove the tree. Seconded by Councilmember Chavez and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu ' C. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A 7,891 SQUARE FOOT KARAOKE TELEVISION (KTV) BUSINESS IN THE CAMELLIA SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT 9055 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, UNIT 125 Applicant has filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to establish a 7,891 square feet KTV establishment in the Camellia Square Shopping Center. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist shared that the City received a notice from the applicant the day before the meeting requesting the hearing be continued. City Council discussed possible actions they can take. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist opened Public Hearing. Mr. Lee, Temple City resident, spoke against approval of the karaoke television business. Angeline, Temple City resident on Loma, spoke against approval of the karaoke television business. Requested City post information in Chinese regarding . public hearings on City's website and provide translators for public speakers at Council meetings. Lucy Liou, Temple City resident, spoke against approval of the karaoke City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 6 of 11 television business. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist closed public comment. Councilmember Fish made a motion to continue the hearing to February 21. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember—Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 City Council will consider Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs and allocations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018. City Manager Cook gave a brief introduction on the CDBG Programs. Associate Planner Gulick gave a summary of the staff report. City Council commented and asked questions on the proposed allocations for the various programs. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist opened public hearing. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist closed public hearing. Councilmember Man made a motion to authorize the City Manager to amend CDBG-funded program allocations up to 50 percent of the approved allocation; and adopt the staff recommended CDBG-funded programs and allocations for FY 2017-2018. The total CDBG funds will include the estimated allocation of $179,000 for FY 2017-2018, plus $71,000 of unallocated funds carried over from FY 2016-2017: ii. iv. Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Handy worker Grant Program: Asbestos Testing and Removal Program: Youth Scholarship Program: Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative: Total FY 2017-2018 CDBG Budget: Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember—Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist $155,000 $48,000 $27,000 $20,000 City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 7 of 11 ' NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. AD HOC RECOMMENDATION ADJUSTMENT TO PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION The City Council is requested to review the Public Arts Commission Ad Hoc's recommendation pertaining to the Public Arts Commission. City Manager Cook gave an overview of the Public Arts Commission and a brief summary of the staff report. Public Arts Commission Ad Hoc Committee (i.e., Councilmember Chavez and Man) shared the result of their discussion with the existing Public Arts Commissioners. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to direct staff and City Attorney to proceed with changes to the municipal code to effectuate adjustment to the Public Arts Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember— Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu 10. NEW BUSINESS A. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-1021 CHANGING THE REFERENCE NUMBER OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1019 TO 16-1020 PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF 2017 BUILDING CODES Due to typographical error, the ordinance to adopt by reference and amend the 2017 Building Code was inadvertently presented by staff and adopted by the City Council on December 20, 2016, with the incorrect reference number. The proposed ordinance corrects the error by renumbering the ordinance. ' Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff report. City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 8 of 11 ' Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 17-1021 for first reading by title only, changing the reference number of Ordinance No. 16- 1019 to 16-1020; waived further reading of Ordinance No. 17-1021; and scheduled the second reading of Ordinance No. 17-1021 for February 7, 2017. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember— None ABSENT: Councilmember — Yu 11. COMMUNICATIONS— None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER Commented on the incident on Temple City Boulevard last week; shared that the Royal Court for the Camellia Festival will be announced this week; Teen CERT Training class will begin this weekend, Neighborhood Watch meeting will begin this ' Thursday; and that the City continues to work with the County on drafting an agreement for the library renovation. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Vail commented briefly on the time allotted to public speakers requiring translation during Council meetings. He added that the City is not required by law to provide translators for public speakers at Council meetings. 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 Councilmember Fish reported on the standing committee's meeting on Jan. 12. The standing committee discussed regarding trying to avoid scheduling school or city events on the same time, starting a student internship with local businesses, and use of facilities agreement with the school district. The standing committee also discussed possible joint meeting dates between I the City Council and school board members. B. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist) — Formed 1/27/2014 City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 9 of 11 ' 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. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish) — Formed 12/15/15 No report. J. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Man) — Formed 4/19/2016 No report. ' K. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Man) — Formed 8/2/2016 No report. City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 10 of 11 , 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Commented on the look of Council Chamber lobby. B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Commented on the quick response from the sheriffs handling the incident last week in Temple City. Invited everyone to City's upcoming events. C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Thanked staff and Chinese American Association for putting together a Lunar New Year celebration. D. MAYOR PRO TEM STERNQUIST Commented on the joint use of facilities agreement with the school district, thanked Sheriffs for what they do, wished everyone a happy Lunar New Year, , and suggested closing the meeting in memory of Diane Christine Alarcon. E. MAYOR YU - Absent 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 10:15 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 10:16 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA — None I City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 11 of 11 ' 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting adjourned in memory of Diane Christine Alarcon at 10:16 p.m. ATTEST: Peggy Kue, dity Clerk C