HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A-2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2017-09-19CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-2.
Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
ABSENT: Councilmember — None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Community Development Director Forbes, and Parks and
Recreation Director Burroughs
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Darrel Kelty, Community of Christ Church, provided the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 161 provided the 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 Neighborhood Watch Area Leader, announced upcoming
Neighborhood Watch meeting.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to pull Item D.
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5283 APPROVING THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY MASTER TREE LIST
The purpose of a Master Tree List is to specify the species of trees suitable and
desirable for planting in certain areas of the City in order to establish a diverse
urban forest.
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Councilmember Chavez pulled the item to make comments regarding the
Master Tree List and acknowledged City Arborist Cruse for putting together the
list.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve adoption of Resolution No.
17-5283 approving the Master Tree List as recommended by the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Man and carried by the
following votes:
AYES:
Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember — None
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the remainder of the Consent
Calendar Items. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following
votes:
AYES:
Councilmember—Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember — None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of September 5, 2017; and
2. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 5, 2017.
Action: Approved.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
The City Council is requested to receive and file Actions of the Regular Planning
Commission Meeting of August 22, 2017.
Action: Received and filed.
C. APPROVAL OF PERMITS FOR USE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT 5939 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE, FOR THE
2017 CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND THE 2018 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL
Approval of the permits for use of the Los Angeles County Library parking lot
will allow the City to use the parking lot adjacent to the library at 5939 Golden
West Avenue for various activities during the 2017 Classic Car Show and the
2018 Camellia Festival.
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Action: Approved the permits for use of the Los
Angeles County Library parking lot for both the
2017 Classic Car Show and the 2018 Camellia
Festival and authorized staff to execute.
E. VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to receive and file the Visa Card Report.
Action: Receive and file.
F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5285 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5285 authorizing the
payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5285.
8. PUBLIC HEARING — None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT
The proposed creation of a special account within the City's Public Art Fund and
the collection of donations for a piece of public art to be utilized in the library
renovation project would be an expression of the City's commitment to public art
that benefits all City residents who will use the renovated library.
City Manager Cook gave a brief summary of the staff report.
City Council discussed and asked questions regarding the collection of
donations for the library renovation project.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Lucy Liou, Temple City resident, made comments regarding donations toward
public art that will benefit the children's section of the library.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to accept private donations for the
purpose of funding the required public art as part of the ongoing library
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renovation project paid for by the City and the County of Los Angeles; and
directed staff to establish a special account within the City's Public Art Fund and
to take all additional actions necessary to implement the Council's decision.
Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember — None
B. LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM
On July 5, 2017, staff provided a report on the Los Angeles Community Choice
Energy Program (LACCE), which provides an alternative to purchasing
electricity from Southern California Edison. To date, three cities have joined
LACCE while others continue to weigh their options.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a summary of the staff report.
City Council asked questions and commented regarding the LACCE.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Steve Stafford and Jim Clift, Temple City residents, made comments regarding
alternatives to Southern California Edison and the LACCE.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to continue monitoring the progress of
the LACCE program and report back to the Council by November 21. Seconded
by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember — None
C. PROJECT LIST AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1). SB1 creates the Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account, which will provide funding to cities for street
maintenance, rehabilitation, and safety projects.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
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City Council discussed and asked questions regarding the information
presented by staff.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor
Sternquist closed public comment.
Councilmember Yu made a motion approving the resurfacing of Rosemead
Boulevard as Temple City's designated project for Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18; pursuant to
the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1); approved a budget
amendment to allocate $105,143 from unreserved General Fund balance for the
required maintenance off effort allocation for FY 2017-18; approved a budget
amendment to add Rosemead Boulevard Resurfacing as a new Capital
Improvement Project in the FY 2017-18 City Budget (Street
Construction/Maintenance Account No. 60-980-75-4810, CIP No. P18-06) with a
total allocation of $311,564 including $206,421 in RMRA funds and $105,143
from the General Fund; and authorized the City Manager to submit the required
documents to the California Transportation Commission for the City to receive
RMRA funds. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Man and carried by the following
votes:
AYES:
Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember — None
D. CONSIDERATION TO JOIN THE TAKING BACK OUR COMMUNITY
COALITION AND TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY RELATED LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY EFFORTS
The City Council is requested to hold a discussion and provide staff further
direction regarding the Taking Back Our Community Coalition.
City Manager Cook gave a brief summary of the staff report.
City Council discussed and asked questions relating to Taking Back Our
Community Coalition.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Steve Stafford and Lucy Liou, Temple City residents, spoke in favor of Taking
Back Our Community Coalition.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
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Councilmember Chavez made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 17-5287,
approving the City's membership in the Taking Back Our Community Coalition;
authorized the City Manager to enter an agreement with the City of Monrovia;
and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $1,500 for the Taking Back
our Community Coalition Membership dues. Seconded by Councilmember Fish
and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
Councilmember—Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember — None
11. COMMUNICATIONS— None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
Commented on "Coffee with Temple Sheriff Captain Flores" and upcoming Council
meeting with the Sheriffs.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Commented on Senate Bill 649 relating to telecommunications and will provide an
update regarding the status of the bill when more information is available.
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. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
D. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 7/15/2014
No report.
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E. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
F. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 8/2/2016
No report.
G. LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Fish and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
H. FACILITIES OPTION FOR RECREATION PROGRAM AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Fish and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
CITY ATTORNEY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Man and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 6/20/2017
Mayor disbanded this ad hoc committee.
J. FIREWORKS AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Fish and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 9/5/2017
No report.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. MAYOR PRO TEM MAN
Commented on the City Commissioner Recognition Dinner and is looking
forward to the Temple City Day at the Los Angeles County Fair.
B. MAYOR STERNQUIST
Shared news regarding the West Nile Virus and the after school high school
education outreach program offered by the Mosquito and Vector Control.
C. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Commented on the City Commissioner Recognition Dinner, "Coffee with
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Temple Sheriff Captain Flores", and City Council and Youth Committee
Mentoring.
C. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Commented on upcoming health fairs hosted by Congresswoman Judy Chu
and the City.
D. COUNCILMEMBER YU — None
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
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, made a comment regarding utility poles.
Jim Clift, Temple City resident, commented on the City Commissioner
Recognition Dinner, and street paving near his home.
Lucy Liou, Temple City resident, commented on the upcoming Neighborhood
Watch meeting.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
Cynthia Sternquist, Mayor
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Peggy Kuo, City Clerk