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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_2017-02-07_Regular 2017CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER 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—Chavez, Man, Sternquist, Yu ABSENT: Councilmember — Fish ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, Assistant City Attorney Murphy, City Clerk Kuo Councilmember Man made a motion to excuse Councilmember Fish for cause. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist. 3. INVOCATION Pastor Nick Assi, St Luke's Church, 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 MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS A. PET OF THE MONTH Cindy Rigney, Board President, introduced the featured pet of the month "Craker". Those interested in adopting Cracker can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159. B. 2017 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL ROYAL COURT ' Camellia Festival General Chairman Gina Aparicio presented the 2017 Camellia Festival Royal Court to City Council. City Council Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 2 of 8 7 Royal court members each received a certificate of recognition and city ' souvenirs from City Council, C. TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY UPDATE Peter Choi, Chamber President/CEO, provided an update of Chamber activities. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library events for February and shared that the public can now check out laptops from the laptop kioske for use during their visits in the library. Frank Ruedel, Temple City resident, announced that the Kiwanis Club will host its annual breakfast before the Camellia Festival Parade. Tickets are available for purchase now. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented on the homeless in the City and the homeless count. CONSENT CALENDAR ' Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember — Chavez, Man, Sternquist, Yu NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — Fish City Manager Cook gave a brief overview on the Capital Improvement Projects that were approved by City Council. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve Minutes of: 1. Regular City Council Meeting of January 17, 2017; and 2. Special City Council Meeting of January 25, 2017. Action: Approved. B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2017 The City Council is requested to receive and file actions of the Regular City Council Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 3 of 8 I Transportation and Public Safety Commission Meeting of January 11, 2017. Action: Received and filed. C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2017 The City Council is requested to receive and file actions of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of January 18, 2017. Action: Received and filed. D. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS —MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2017 The City Council is requested to receive and file actions of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of January 24, 2017. Action: Received and filed. E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-1021 ' CHANGING THE REFERENCE NUMBER OF ORDINANCE NO, 16-1019 TO 16-1020 PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF 2017 BUILDING CODE The City Council is requested to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 17-1021 changing the reference number of Ordinance No. 16-1019 to 16- 1020. Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 17-1021. F. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE LIVE OAK PARK WALKING PATH PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Construction of the Live Oak Park Walking Path has been completed. The City Council is requested to accept the work performed by Principles Contracting Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Action: 1. Accepted the work performed by Principles Contracting, Inc. on the Live Oak Park Walking Path Project (CIP No. P16-01); 2. Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for recordation with the County of Los Angeles Registrar -Recorder; and 3. Will release the 5% retention payment 30 days after recordation. City Council Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 4 of 8 ' G. AUTHORIZE NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES, SIGNS, AND OTHER SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS In 2013, Temple City was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant to install signs, upgrade traffic signals, and install other safety enhancements on portions of EI Monte Avenue, Lower Azusa Road, Baldwin Avenue, and Broadway. Action: 1. Approved the bid package and authorize circulation of the Notice Inviting Bids for the Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIPL-5365(009)) for traffic signal upgrades, signs, and other safety improvements at various locations (the Project); 2. Concurred with Caltrans' determination and approval that the Project has no significant impacts on the environment as defined by the National Environmental Policy Act; and 3. Found the Project categorically exempt from environmental review under , the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to minor alterations to existing public facilities. H. AUTHORIZE NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT In 2013, the City was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for various safety enhancements to Temple City Boulevard from Camino Real Avenue to Ellis Lane. 1. Approved the bid package and authorize circulation of the Notice Inviting Bids for the Temple City Boulevard Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIPL-5365 (010)) (the Project); 2. Concurred with Caltrans' determination and approval that the Project has no significant impacts on the environment as defined by the National Environmental Policy Act; and 3. Found the Project categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to minor alterations to existing I public facilities. City Council Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 5 of 8 ' I. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUBLIC PARKING LOT AT 5800 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD (CIP NO. P17-05) The City Council is requested to award a contract for the construction of a new public parking lot at 5800 Temple City Boulevard. Upon award of contract, project construction is expected to begin later this month. Action: 1. Awarded a contract to Green Giant Landscape, Inc. for the construction of a new public parking lot at 5800 Temple City Boulevard; 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute said contract in an amount not to exceed $413,896.96; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $41,389 for unanticipated project costs. J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5236 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS ' The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5236 authorizing the payment of bills. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No, 17-5236. 8. PUBLIC HEARING — None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None 10. NEW BUSINESS— None 11. COMMUNICATIONS— None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Cook commented on the Lunar New Year Celebration this past weekend and thanked the Temple City Chinese American Association for their help. He also announced that through City's membership in the League of California Cities, the My Healthy Hometown Prescription Discount Card is now available to all residents. The card is free and it offers savings on prescription drugs to residents who are without health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions I that are not covered by insurance City Council Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 6 of 8 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney Murphy gave a brief update on changes to the accessory dwelling law formerly known as the second units' law. 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. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem 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 Councilmember Man reported briefly on the ad hoc committee's meeting on January 27, the ad hoc discussed four issues: curb address painting, street ' sign replacement, street tree and sidewalk policy and pavement management plan. The ad hoc committee is looking at options and staff will report back to Council shortly. City Council Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 7 of 8 ' 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. 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR ' AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ — None B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH—Absent C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Commented on the Lunar New Year Celebration and the upcoming Camellia Festival. D. MAYOR PRO TEM STERNQUIST Spoke regarding the county's homeless count, shared that she will be attending a conference on Measure H, and would like to invite Deputy Sheriff Harrington to talk about their citizen's patrol program. E. MAYOR YU Wished everyone a great Lunar New Year. ' 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES — None City Council Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 8 of 8 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE , AGENDA Frank Ruedel, Temple City resident, commented on curb address painting, planning of Camellia Festival and Lunar New Year, and on adult excursion offered by the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, commented on the Lunar New Year Celebration. 18. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. in memory of Denise Martin. Vincent Yu, Mayor ATTEST: L0 1 Peggy KA, City Clerk