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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Man called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember— Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man
ABSENT: Councilmember — Sternquist
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, Assistant City Attorney Murphy, and City
Clerk Kuo
Councilmember Yu made a motion to excuse Mayor Sternquist for cause.
' Seconded by Councilmember Fish.
3. INVOCATION
Jerry Jambazian, business owner of Temple City Wonder Cleaners & Draperies,
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
Doreen Hudson, San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Board President,
introduced the featured pet of the month "Ginger'. Those interested in adopting
Ginger can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159.
B. FIRE FIGHTER AND DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
Assistant Fire Chief Dave Theis introduced Firefighter of the Year, Captain John
' Muro.
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Mayor Pro Tem Man and City Council presented Captain Muro with a plaque of
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recognition.
Captain David Flores introduced Deputy of the Year, Deputy Jeffery Johnsen.
Mayor Pro Tem Man and City Council presented Deputy Johnsen with a plaque
of recognition.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library events in
June.
Mitchell Tsai, Attorney for San Gabriel Valley concerned residents, spoke
regarding the Mercy Housing Project. He urged City Council to take a position
on this project.
Before Mayor Pro Tem Man called the next public speaker, Assistant City
Attorney Murphy reminded City Council and the public that Mercy Housing
Project is not on the agenda tonight, therefore, it is not an actionable item. Also
because this matter has been a subject of Council's closed session discussion,
he cautioned the Council against commenting on this item. Assistant City '
Attorney Murphy shared with the members of the public that City Council has
given direction to staff to perform full due diligence regarding this project, and
the City Attorney's office is in the process of doing that. He encouraged Mr. Tsa
and any individual to submit their own letter and analyses to the County at their
June 21 public hearing and to speak on their own behalf. The City Attorney's
office will be speaking verbally and submitting something in writing on behalf of
the city as a government entity but the public can speak representing
themselves and share their own personal concerns. The City Attorney's office
will continue to move forward and brief City Council when they have material to
brief City Council. City Council is taking this matter seriously and has given
strong direction to the City Attorney's office to move forward but we ask that
members of the public do the same on their own behalf.
Linda Oren, Alice Sze, Feng Lim Liu, Jing Tung, Michael Tom, Kenny Lau, Helen
Marston, spoke regarding the Mercy Housing Project and asked City Council for
their support to oppose the project.
Lucy Liou, Temple City resident, shared the eligibility requirements for applicants
who apply for the veteran units with Mercy Housing Project and for applicants
referred to the Mercy Housing from Department of Housing System.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented about Department of Health
Services and how it relates to the Mercy Housing Project. I
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Gino Domingo, commented about the Golden Motel code violations and about
annexation of the area near the Golden Motel to Temple City.
Karina Chow and Stan Wu made comments about the Mercy Housing Project
and maintenance of public area near and around the project.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, commented on the number of
real estate open house yard signs in the City.
A member of the public commented about the need for streetlights on Cloverly
Avenue between Lower Azusa and Kennerly.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar items.
Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember— Sternquist
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 16, 2017;
2. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 16 2017; and
3. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 31, 2017.
Action:
Approved.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
The City Council is requested to receive and file the actions of the Regular
Planning Commission Meeting of May 9, 2017.
Action:
Received and filed.
C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS
The City Council is requested to receive and file the actions of the Regular
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May 17, 2017.
Action:
Received and filed.
D. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 65976, A
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THREE -UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT 5062 SULTANA AVENUE '
Approval of the final map will allow the developer to finalize the subdivision so
that building permits can be issued for the three condominium dwelling units.
Action:
1. Received Parcel map No. 65976;
2. Approved the final map for Parcel Map No. 65976; and
3. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 65976.
E. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 71537, A
THREE -UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT 9619 BROADWAY
Approval of the final map will allow the developer to finalize the subdivision so
that building permits can be issued for the three condominium dwelling units.
Action:
1. Received Parcel map No. 71537; '
2. Approved the final map for Parcel Map No. 71537; and
3. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 71537.
F. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 69983, A
FLAG LOT SUBDIVISION AT 4823 HELEO AVENUE
Approval of the final map will allow the developer to finalize the subdivision so
that building permits can be issued for the proposed development of a sing -
family residence on each of the parcels.
Action:
1. Received Parcel map No. 69983;
2. Approved the final map for Parcel Map No. 69983; and
3. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 69983.
G. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS I
The City Council in requested to approve an amendment to the Agreement for
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' Tree Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborist amending the term of
contract for one additional year and the compensation for reflect a 2% COLA.
Action: Approved the Second Amendment to the
Agreement for Tree Maintenance Services with
West Coast Arborists and authorized the City
Manager to execute the Amendment.
H. RE -ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5252, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2017-18 AND
ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PUBLIC
OBJECTIONS
Re -adoption of the revised Resolution No. 17-5252 will allow the City to hold a
public hearing on June 20, 2017, to continue the process of setting the
assessment rates for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Lighting and Maintenance
District.
Action: Re -adopted Resolution No. 17-5252.
' I. THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT
To keep the City Council updated on the status of the City's financial
activities, the Financial Status Reports are provided to the City Council on a
quarterly basis.
Action: Received and filed the Third Quarter City
Treasurer's Report, Revenue and Expenditure
Summary Reports and the Capital
Improvement Financial Report.
J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5258 ADOPTING REVISED SALARY
RANGES FOR UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS FOR
JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018
The Resolution authorizes salary adjustments for all employees in
unrepresented part-time classifications.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5258 adopting
salary ranges for unrepresented part-time
classifications for July 1, 2017 through June 30,
2018.
' K. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5257 ADOPTING SALARY
CHANGES FOR UNREPRESENTED FULL-TIME MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES FOR JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018
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The Resolution authorized certain salary and benefit adjustments for all
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unrepresented full-time management employees.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5257 adopting
salary changes for unrepresented full-time
management employees for July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2018.
L. VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive, and file the Visa Card
Report.
Action: Received and filed the Visa Card Report.
M. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5259 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5259 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5259. ,
8. PUBLIC HEARING — None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC. FOR DIAL -A -RIDE TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
The City Council is requested to approve the Second Amendment to the
Agreement with Southland Transit, Inc. amending the term of the existing
Agreement to provide Dial -A -Ride transportation services by one year and
reflecting COLA and the increase in minimum wage.
Parks and Recreation Director gave a brief summary of the staff report.
City Council asked questions and commented briefly regarding the dial -a -ride
service.
Jason Snell, STI, Vice President and Michele Gammet, Project Manager,
shared that they evaluate issues from all the cities they serve even if there are
no specific issues in Temple City. ,
Mayor Pro Tem Man opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak,
Mayor Pro Tem Man closed public comment.
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' Councilmember Fish made a motion to approve the Second Amendment to
the Agreement to provide services with Southland Transit, Inc. for Dial -A -Ride
transportation services and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Amendment. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and carried by the following
votes:
AYES:
Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man
NOES:
Councilmember — None
RECUSED:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember—Sternquist
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION ON PARKING PROGRAM FOR 5800 TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD
In April 2013, the City purchased 5800 Temple City Boulevard and approved a
final parking lot design in August 2016. With the construction of the parking lot
expected to be complete in July 2017, Council is requested to hold a
discussion regarding establishing a Parking Program, which may include
various permitting programs.
' City Manager Cook gave a brief overview of the parking program for 5800
Temple City Boulevard and lessons learn. Staff will be reviewing parking in
the aggregate along the downtown core before instituting an employee permit
parking program for the City's public lots. Staff is looking for comments or
additional input from City Council.
City Council asked questions and had a brief discussion regarding public
parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Man opened public comment.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented about crosswalks and traffic
control adjacent to the 5800 Temple City parking lot.
Jim Clift, Temple City resident, shared that traffic control near the 5800
Temple City Boulevard intersection was discussed at a Transportation and
Public Safety Commission.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Man closed public
comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Man shared that some of the businesses in the area has
' inquired about parking permit type program for city public parking lots.
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Councilmember Fish made a motion to receive and file the update. Seconded '
by Councilmember Yu.
11. COMMUNICATIONS— None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cook provided an update regarding Senate Bill 231 which expands
the definition of fee under Proposition 218 related to sewers and associated
infrastructure as it relates to storm water. Staff will bring an item relating to this for
Council consideration at the next meeting.
He also reported out on the International Shopping Center Conference staff and
Councilmember Fish and Mayor Sternquist attended two weeks ago. Staff and
councilmembers spoke with several retailers at the conference. Staff has met with
an investor group yesterday and will continue to follow up with leads from the
conference.
City Manager Cook also commented about the proposed Fiscal Year 2017-18 City
Budget.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY '
Assistant City Attorney Murphy provided an update that the author of Assembly Bill
(AB) 1250 has removed "cities" from the bill. AB 1250 originally required any
contract entered by cities or county to go through an environmental review and
economic review training. If the bill is adopted, it would still affect the county.
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. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
C. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 4/4/2017 ,
Mayor Pro Man reported out on the standing committee's meeting on June 2.
The standing committee received the Condition Assessment Report on the
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' City's sewer system. The standing committee shared that the County update
the report once every 10 years. Staff will bring update to Council when it is
available.
Councilmember Yu commented that the Council may need to look to the future
and set aside money to address the condition of the sewer system as sewer
assessment we currently see on our property tax only pays for maintenance.
Should there be future structure updates, the amount on our current property
tax will not cover the updates.
Mayor Pro Tem Man shared that the standing committee also discussed about
the crosswalk at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Workman
Avenue. The standing committee directed staff and traffic engineer to look
into different option for that location and report back to Council the best way to
move forward after the 5800 Temple City parking lot is open.
Councilmember Chavez reminded staff to review options with City's Joint
Power Insurance Authority before presenting to Council for consideration.
Lastly, the standing committee received an update on the City's Pavement
Management Program Report. The report serves as a planning document for
prioritizing and funding street resurfacing projects. City has come to a point
' which it will start to tackle the harder and more costly repairs. The standing
committee reviewed the pavement management options listed in the report
conducted in 2011. Staff will work with city engineer to look into more options.
Councilmember Yu commented that Council will be looking for a more
comprehensive funding recommendation from staff to help guide future
funding options.
D. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
E. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 7/15/2014
Chavez audit shared that the committee meets regularly with auditor to keep
track of city finances.
F. LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Fish and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/4/2017
' No report.
G. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE
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(Mayor Pro Tem Man and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/19/2016 '
Mayor Pro Tem Man and Councilmember Fish shared that the interviews of
applicants have been completed. City Council directed staff to schedule
interviews of applicants (i.e., recommended by the ad hoc committee) with full
Council.
Appointment of City Commissioners will take place either during the June 20
or July 5 City Council meeting.
H. FACILITIES OPTION FOR RECREATION PROGRAM AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Fish and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 8/2/2016
No report.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA '
A. MAYOR PRO TEM MAN
Mayor Pro Tem Man commented about restarting Citizen's Academy but with
fewer days, reported on the Senior Master Plan Advisory Group kick off
meeting he attended, spoke about being a presenter at the Temple City High
School's Career Day along with Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember
Yu and commented on the Youth Committee's last meeting of the year.
B. MAYOR STERNQUIST - absent
C. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Councilmember Chavez commented about the City's planters being used as
an ashtray and asked if the LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
STANDING COMMITTEE is still meeting. City Manager Cook shared that he
will schedule a meeting with Gonzales and Goodale, consultant for the Las
Tunas Downtown Revitalization, to meet with the standing committee and report
back to City Council.
Councilmember Chavez also inquired about City's Strategic Plan. City Manager
Cook shared that staff will review and update the Strategic Plan to reflect the
changes in the last couple of years and report out to Council in the Fall. '
Councilmember Chavez also inquired about when the next Citizen Academy will
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' be.
D. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Councilmember Fish congratulated Parks and Recreation staff on a successful
Color Run and Temple City Got Talent event, thanked staff for their work at
the International Shopping Center Conference, and shared that she learned a
lot about the city's budget serving on the Budget Ad Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Fish asked about the Senior Master Plan Advisory Group
meetings. Parks and Recreation Director shared that Parks and Recreation
Commission will receive monthly updates from the group and staff will update
City Council on a regular basis.
Councilmember Fish also commented about the first concerts in the park next
week.
E. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Councilmember Yu commented about the importance of public participation
at City Council meetings. He encouraged everyone to stay irrvolve and be
connected with their local government.
He also shared that he would like to see the City offer a shorter version of
Citizen's Academy.
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 9: 37 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 9:38 p.m. with three
Councilmembers present.
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
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Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, shared his appreciation for the City
maintaining a clean sidewalk. He also commented about the City's Color Run and
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Temple City's Got Talent event.
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
William Man, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Peggy Wuc, C y Clerk