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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_2001-03-20_Regular 20011 1 1 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 20, 2001 INITIATION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Souder called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilman - Breazeal, Brook, Gillanders, Wilson, Souder Councilman -None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Martin, Public Safety Manager Blackwell, Community Services Director Burroughs, Public Works Director Daniel, Community Development Director Dawson, Maintenance Superintendent Erickson, City Clerk Flandrick, Senior Management Assistant Flod and Financial Services Director Maldonado 3. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Harry Crump, former Planning Commissioner. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dan Arrighi, Planning Commissioner, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Dr. LaVonne Wood asked Council for a response in writing to her request for: a complete listing of all proposed dates for meetings and steps regarding redevelopment in Temple City; an answer to why Council is moving forward with plans for a parking lot on the Edwards parcel when that parcel is in the upcoming redevelopment area; and if a PAC were formed for the 57 houses along Hermosa. Conrad Urquidi, Property and Business Owner in Temple City, commented on an official notice of the city dated February 6th but not available to him until February 20th, which proposes the use of eminent domain for a 12 year period involving his property. Mr. Urquidi felt it difficult to believe some preconceived plan and strategy were not pending. He stated he must disclose this situation to a prospective property owner should he sell his property and felt dismayed at losing his property and source of income. He suggested the redevelopment plan, when formalized, should be presented to the people for vote. Mayor Souder recommended Council next consider Agenda Item 5C. 5C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION OF MARCH 6, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 01 -3997 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF VOTE FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION City Manager Cole, on behalf of the City Clerk, presented Resolution No. 01 -3997 reciting the facts of the election, as follows: Daryl Thomas Dan Arrighi Fernando Vizcarra 1,192 votes 1,142 votes 1,526 votes City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 2 Judy Wong Peter Zovak 1,168 votes 1,243 votes Measure A 842 votes for 2,450 votes against It was recommended Council adopt the resolution reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on March 6, 2001. Councilman Breazeal moved to adopt Resolution No. 01 -3997, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 6, 2001, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and unanimously carried. 5B. REMARKS BY CITY COUNCILMEN 1. COUNCILMAN BREAZEAL Councilman Breazeal congratulated both new Councilmembers on a fair campaign, expressed appreciation to Department Heads and said he may be seen again in two years. 2. COUNCILMAN BROOK Councilman Brook thanked his fellow Councilmembers, said it was a pleasure serving the City for the last four years, congratulated the new Councilmembers and challenged them with the fact that they were elected to represent 35,000 not just a small select group. 3. COUNCILMAN GILLANDERS As senior member of this Council, Councilman Gillanders congratulated the two who won positions on Council, said that is was sometimes reflective of the job how the seat was won and reminded everyone that Council represents the people of Temple City. 4. MAYOR PRO TEM WILSON Mayor Pro Tem Wilson congratulated the two new Councilmembers and looked forward to working with them and hoped, for the betterment of Temple City, that they will work for the people of Temple City. 5. MAYOR SOUDER Mayor Souder congratulated the two winners on a tough hard fought race where tempers sometimes got out of hand and hoped all could mend fences and get on with business. Council is here because they believe in Temple City. 5D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 1. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN City Clerk Flandrick administered the Oath of Office and delivered a Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmembers Fernando Vizcarra and Peter Zovak. Mr. Breazeal and Mr. Brook stepped down from the dais and Councilman Vizcarra and Councilman Zovak took their places on the dais. 2. REMARKS AND PRESENTATIONS a) Remarks by Councilmen Vizcarra and Zovak Councilman Vizcarra said he was glad to be here, thanked the residents for their support and stated he would do the best job he could. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 3 Councilman Zovak said he was honored to be elected, looked forward to working for all of the residents, congratulated Councilman Vizcarra and acknowledged Council. He recognized Council faced a challenging time in the future and looked forward to meeting those demands. He was thankful for the support of his family in every effort and thanked the Planning Commission and staff. He also thanked Dan Arrighi with whom he ran a joint campaign for Council for his help and hard work; and thanked Harry Crump for believing in him and said he intended to unveil his ideas and be ready to act on them for the next four years. b) Remarks by outgoing Mayor Outgoing Mayor Souder thanked everyone for showing up and said, with a new City Manager and wonderful staff and two new Councilmembers, the city will continue to move upward and onward to bigger and better things. He enjoyed a good and controversial year as Mayor. c) Presentation to outgoing Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Wilson presented outgoing Mayor Souder with a plaque with gavel in appreciation for his dedication and service. 3. REORGANIZATION City Clerk Flandrick called for nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilman Gillanders nominated Cathe Wilson for Mayor, seconded by Councilman Zovak. Hearing no other nominations, Ms. Wilson was elected Mayor by acclamation. Mayor Wilson called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Souder nominated Ken Gillanders for Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Mayor Wilson. Hearing no other nominations, Mr. Gillanders was elected Mayor Pro Tem by acclamation. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders requested Item J be removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Zovak requested Items A, D and H be removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Wilson and unanimously carried. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — FEBRUARY 27, 2001 Received and filed the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of February 27, 2001. C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — FEBRUARY 21, 2001 Received and filed the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of February 21, 2001. E. - RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY FOR TRACT MAP NO. 52641 AT 5651 -5655 SULTANA AVENUE Authorized release of grading security in the amount of $4,500 for Tract Map No. 52641 at 5651 -5655 Sultana Avenue. F. PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 1 FOR THE LIVE OAK PARK NORTH BALL FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT NO. P00 -11 City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 4 Approved progress payment No. 1, in the amount of $30,000 to Sports Turf and Facility Management for services relating to the Live Oak Park North Ball Field Renovation Project. G. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT DESIGN AND BIDDING PROCESS REGARDING THE GRACEWOOD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. P9617) AND BUDGET AMENDMENT Accepted the proposal submitted by Transtech for the Gracewood Avenue Improvement Project No. P9617, consisting of constructing curb, gutter, and adjoining asphalt paving for a 36' wide street within the existing right -of -way from Live Oak Avenue to Bogue Street alignment; and directed staff to issue a no'ice to proceed with the design and bidding process. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT DESIGN AND BIDDING PROCESS REGARDING THE GOLDEN WEST AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. P00 -12) Accepted the proposal submitted by Transtech to initiate the design and bidding process for the Golden West Avenue Sewer Improvements Project No. P00 -12, consisting of professional engineering design, design and construction surveying, utility coordination, sewer easement acquisition, contract administration, and construction observation; and directed staff to issue a notice to proceed to begin t.'ie design and bidding process. K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 01 -3995 — APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE LIVE OAK PARK PICNIC SHELTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Adopted Resolution No. 01 -3995, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE LIVE OAK PARK PICNIC SHELTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. L. ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR GLICKMAN AVENUE, NORTH OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD (TRACT NO. 52583) Accepted the road improvements for Tract No. 52583, a residential development project located at Glickman Avenue, north of Lo'i'ar Azusa Road per the Los Angeles County Public Works Department's recommendation and reduced the listed security by $16,600. M. ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR GLICKMAN AVENUE, NORTH OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD (TRACT NO. 52593) Accepted the road improvements for Tract No. 52593, a residential development project located at Glickman Avenue, north of Lower Azusa Road, per the Los Angeles County Public Works Department's recommendation and reduced the listed security by $16,000. N. ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR GLICKMAN AVENUE, NORTH OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD (TRACT NO. 52592) Accepted the road improvements for Tract No. 52592, a residential development project located at Glickman Avenue, north of Lower Azusa Road per the Los Angeles County Public Works Department's recommendation and reduced the listed security by $23,600. O. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT Received and filed the petty cash and Visa Card report with the current charges. P. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 01 -3994 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 5 Adopted Resolution No. 01 -3994, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $544,817.31 DEMAND NOS. 4466 THROUGH 4569. Q. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 01 -3996 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Adopted Resolution No. 01 -3996, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS I THE SUM OF $171,364.98 DEMAND NOS. 4571 THROUGH 4660. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 20, 2001, were presented for approval. Councilman Zovak said he would abstain from voting as he was not present at the meeting. Councilman Souder moved to approve the Minutes as presented, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders and carried. Councilman Zovak abstained. D. CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2001 The Code Enforcement Program Monthly Status Report submitted for February, 2001 was presented to Council. Councilman Zovak asked if it were possible for the report to show whether the cases listed were as a result of a resident complaint or a field observation. City Manager Cole indicated, in the future, the report could be modified to show complete information based on number of calls received versus number of field observations. Councilman Zovak moved to receive and file the Code Enforcement Monthly Status Report, seconded by Councilman Souder and unanimously carried. H. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT DESIGN AND BIDDING PROCESS REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS SIDEWALK AND CURB /GUTTER CITYWIDE 2000/2001 The City Council was requested to accept the proposal submitted by RKA Civil Engineers, Inc. to initiate the design and bidding process for reconstruction of various sidewalk and curb and gutter. The work consists of repairing damaged sidewalk and curb and gutter Citywide. Councilman Zovak asked if three estimates were received and City Manager Cole stated the Council instituted a new way to receive engineering services by selecting three engineering firms who may respond to a request to bid on a city project. In this instance only two bids were received — from RKA and Transtech. In response to Councilman Zovak's question regarding the cost estimate versus the scope of work in the two bids, City Manager Cole stated each company was sent the same packet of information. When the bids were reviewed, certain line items may have been put together, such as design services and engineering construction costs. Councilman Zovak moved to accept the proposal from RKA Civil Engineers, Inc. consisting of the reconstruction of various sidewalk and curb and gutter citywide and directed staff to issue a notice to proceed to begin the design and bidding process, seconded by Councilman Souder and unanimously carried. City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 6 J. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR 5508 WELLAND AVENUE (TRACT NO. 53030) (PRIVATE CONTRACT NO. 00 -4) The City Council was requested to accept the sanitary sewer improvements for the residential development project located at 5508 Welland Avenue (Tract No. 53030, Private Contract No. 004). In response to questions from Councilman Gillanders, details of the location of the sewer improvements were clarified. In reference to Item I, the Golden West Sewer Improvements, Councilman Gillanders stated a shunt connection from the main trunk has not yet been put through, which he felt should be addressed as soon as possible. Councilman Gillanders moved to accept the sanitary sewer improvements for the residential development project located at 5508 Welland Avenue (Tract No. 53030) (Private Contract No. 004) per the Los Angeles County Public Works Department's recommendation and exonerate the listed security in the amount of $33,000, seconded by Councilman Souder and unanimously carried. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Council received a letter of request for financial support in the amount of $15,000 from the Temple City Chamber of Commerce President Linda Payne. Linda Payne was present to answer questions from Council. In response to Councilman Gillanders, Ms. Payne stated the amount of funds requested from the current year through the end of the fiscal year would be adequate for startup. Councilman Gillanders said he would approve the request as it was time for something progressive. Councilman Souder felt the Chamber was on the right step with approximately 60 people at their organizational meeting and it would behoove the City to have an active Chamber. Cou -'cilman Vizcarra had no comment. Councilman Zovak heard rumors that the Arcadia Chamber was trying to recruit Temple City business members and he felt this action would offset that possibility. Mayor Wilson was pleased to see the Chamber come back and felt it would be a wonderful working relationship. She approved the amount of the request. Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders moved to approve the request of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce for financial assistance in the amount of $15,000 as outlined in the Chamber letter dated March 11, 2001, seconded by Councilman Souder and unanimously carried. 9. COMMUNICATIONS — None 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Das Sheenh, 5606 Golden West, welcomed new Mayor Cathe Wilson and the two new Councilmembers and hoped that the Council would work together as a community to keep the city united. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 7 Jerry Jamgazion asked for clarification on the Chamber request and Councilman Souder stated the City's financial assistance would be in the form of a contract from the Chamber to perform services. City Manager Cole responded to a question regarding population, stating the new census figures would be available on Apr:I 1St 16. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At 8:15 p.m., the City Council met as the Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the appointment of the new Mayor, Cathe Wilson, as the Chairman and the new Mayor Pro Tem, Ken Gillanders, as the Vice Chairman; approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2001; adopted Resolution No. CRA 01 -740 approving claims and demands in the amount of $123,572.86; and adopted Resolution No. CRA 01 -741 approving claims and demands in the amount of $6,000.00. Minutes of the Agency are set forth in full in the Agency's records. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council reconvened at 8:16 p.m. with all members present. 17. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA — None 15. CLOSED SESSION City Manager Cole recommended Council recess to Closed Session for the purposes stated below. Following Council's return from Closed Session, an announcement would be made as required. Purpose: potential litigation (as recommended by the City Attorney) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9 Representatives: City Manager, City Attorney Purpose real property negotiations (Edwards Theater) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8 Representatives: City Manager, City Attorney Executive Director, Agency Counsel Councilman Souder moved to recess to closed session at 8:16 p.m., seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders and unanimously carried. RECONVENE The City Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m. with all members present. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT City Manager Cole stated a decision was reached by Council authorizing the City Manager to bid up to $170,000 for the property at 9816 La Rosa Drive if foreclosed upon by the first lien holder to protect the City's $20,000 rehabilitation loan secured by a second trust deed. 11. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — None 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None 13. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. MAYOR PRO TEM GILLANDERS Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders received a letter from our Sister City of Hawkesbury, Australia informing the City that the Hawkesbury Concert Band will travel to Temple City in April 2002. Mayor Wilson added that notices were sent out regarding a visit to the City's Sister City of Magdalena, Mexico for their May 25 -27 festival. City Council Minutes March 20, 2001 Page 8 B. COUNCILMAN SOUDER — None C. COUNCILMAN VIZCARRA — None D. COUNCILMAN WILSON — None E. COUNCILMAN ZOVAK — None 14. LITIGATION UPDATE The City Council reviewed the most recent litigation update provided by the City Rttomey. City Attorney Martin responded to specific case questions. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wilson welcomed everyone to join in a reception for the new Police Captain, City Manager, Councilmen, Mayor pro Tem., and the new Mayor immediately following the meeting in the Community Room. The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. yor ATTEST: 1 1 1