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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Blum 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 - Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez and Blum
ABSENT: Councilmember - None
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks and Recreation
Director Burroughs, Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun
and Planning Manager Starns
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Frank Wang from Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 5319 N. Halifax, provided the Invocation.
' 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Pack 160 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION - PET OF THE MONTH
Lynne Collmann, new secretary for the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Board of Directors,
introduced the featured pet for the month "Rufus". Rufus is a male American Staffordshire
Terrier approximately six months old and weighs 40 pounds. Those interested in adopting him
can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159.
B. PRESENTATION - CITRUS PEST AND DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Mark Olson with Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program gave a brief presentation
regarding the prevention of citrus pest and diseases.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Dan Deborz, thanked the City Council and staff for finding a solution to a traffic concern he spoke
about during a City Council meeting in January.
Costance Hilton, had complained regarding the concrete divider between the travel lanes and the
bicycle lane on Rosemead Boulevard.
' Ken Knollenbera, Temple City resident, thanked City for advertising the Doug Sears Learning Center
Food Truck fundraising event on the City's message sign and thanked Councilmember Sternquist for
attending Longden Elementary School's Relay for Life event.
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Donna Georaino, Temple City resident/ Parks and Recreation Commissioner, spoke regarding the
City's Parks and Open Space Master Plan,and applying for park grants that will benefit the residents
of Temple City.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Vizcarra moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember
Stemquist and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of May 20, 2014; and
2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of May 21, 2014.
Action: Approved.
B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF MAY
7, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety Commission
actions of their meeting of May 7, 2014.
Action: Received and filed.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF MAY 13, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of
May 13, 2014.
Action:
Received and filed.
D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF MAY 21, 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their
meeting of May 21, 2014.
Action: Received and filed.
E. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR TRACT NO. 071721 FOR SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS AT 5551-5553 SULTANA AVENUE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the sanitary sewer
improvements for Tract No. 071721 were completed, inspected and found to be in compliance
with the approved plans. Hence, the City can now release the Certificate of Deposit.
Action: Approved the work that has been completed and
accepted the sanitary sewer improvements for public use
and authorize release of security in the amount of
$97,500.
F. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR TRACT NO 069956 FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT 5400-
5408 MCCULLOCH AVENUE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the road
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improvements for Tract No. 069956 were completed, inspected and found to be in compliance
with the approved plans. Hence, the City can now approve work as completed, accept the
road improvements for public use, and release the security deposit.
Action: Approved the work that has been completed and
accepted the road improvements for public use and
authorize release of security in the amount of $25,300.
G. UPDATE ON THE UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT
PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
To provide the City with additional flexibility for public works contracting, the City Council
elected to become subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act through
adoption of Resolution No. 13-4931 and Ordinance No. 13-977. The City Council requested
an update on the process by June 30, 2014 and a list of qualified bidders for 2014.
Action: Received and filed the update on the Uniform Public
Construction Cost Account Act process and procedures.
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4999 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-4999 authorizing the payment of
bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-4999.
PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash Report.
Action:
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Received and filed.
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-4996, ORDERING THE LEVY OF CITYWIDE
LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-
15
City Council approval of the FY 2014-15 levy of the District assessments will allow the City to
continue with its annual Lighting and Maintenance District program.
Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Blum opened public hearing. Hearing no request from the public to speak, Mayor Blum
public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 14-4996 ordering the levy
and collection of assessments for FY 2014-15. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and
unanimously carried.
B. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 144997 CONFIRMING THE FACTORS USED FOR
CALCULATING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
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Article XIII -B provides limits to the amount of tax proceeds state and local governments can
spend each year. The limit for any fiscal year is equal to the previous year's limit, adjusted for
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Personal Income, whichever is less.
Staff has complied with all the provisions of Article XIIIB in determining the Limit for FY 14-15,
and the City Council is required to confirm all factors used for calculating the Limit by adoption
of a resolution.
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution 14-4997, a Resolution confirming the factors
used for calculating the annual Appropriations Limit for FY 2014-15.
Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief summary of the staff report
Mayor Blum opened public hearing. Hearing no request from the public to speak, Mayor Blum
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 14-4997 confirming the factors
used for calculating the annual appropriations limit for FY 2014-15. Seconded by
Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
C. ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-15 CITY BUDGET AND FIND THAT
THE CITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000
Pursuant to Section 901 of the City Charter, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing prior
to the adoption of the proposed FY 2014-15 Budget. The public hearing will allow the City Council
to hear testimony presented by any interested person about the City proposed budget. The City
Council is being requested to review and consider adoption of the proposed revenues and '
expenditures for FY 2014-15.
Interim City Manager Penman and Administrative Services Director Hause gave a summary of the
staff report and overview of the proposed City Budget.
Interim City Manager Penman recommended the elimination of one part time Code
Enforcement Officer and one part time Management Analyst in the Community Development
Department. He will continue to assess the staffing needs of the City and make
recommendations to the City Council.
He also mentioned that the Temple Sheriff Station is unable to provide the City with a motor
unit as one is not available at this time. Therefore, the services provided by the Sheriff will
remain the same until a motor unit is available.
Administrative Services Director Hause made a correction to the Proposed City Budget
resolution attachment A. The total operating budget should be $16,301,875 instead of
$16,277,465.
Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to adopt Resolution 1411998, a Resolution adopting the
Proposed FY 2014-15 City Budget with correction and making the finding that the City is in
compliance with Government Code Section 66000. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and
unanimously carried.
City Council meeting recessed at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with all City Council present.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
10. NEW BUSINESS '
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' A. REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE 710 COALITION REGARDING THE
COMPLETION OF THE SR -710 TUNNEL
The 710 Coalition is made up of San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County cities (i.e.,
Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Cudahy and Downey),
residents, organizations (i.e., Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, Alhambra Unified School
District, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, San Gabriel Valley Economic
Partnership, Southern California Association of Governments, San Gabriel Unified School
District; and Garvey School District) and businesses.
The 710 Coalition is requesting a support letter from City Council regarding the completion of
the 710 Freeway and tunnel.
Interim City Manager Penman gave a summary of the staff report.
Mayor Blum opened public comment.
Jim Cliff, Temple City resident, commented regarding the 710 Freeway and Tunnel Project.
Hearing no further request for public comment, Mayor Blum closed public comment.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to submit a support letter to the 710 Coalition regarding
the completion of the 710 Freeway only and remain silent regarding the tunnel Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
B. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-993 AMENDING TITLE 6
("PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, SEWER, AND UTILITIES"), CHAPTER 2 ("SEWERS AND WASTE"),
ARTICLE C ("GARBAGE AND RUBBISH DISPOSAL"), SPECIFICALLY, SECTION 6.2C(2)
OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LOCATION, PLACEMENT
TIME -FRAMES, AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRASH CONTAINERS
Ordinance No. 14-993 amends the existing code by establishing acceptable trash container
placement areas and new time -frames for collection days. The proposed ordinance will
improve the City's quality of life by addressing aesthetics, public safety concerns, and
increasing the effectiveness of the City's street sweeping program and NPDES best practices.
Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Blum opened public comment.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, commented about the trash truck driving in the
middle of the street when collecting trash.
Mary Kokavko, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of placing trash cans on the curb instead
of the grass and being able to take her trash cans out to the curb the night before.
Mayor Blum stated that he received a letter in opposition of the adoption of Ordinance 14-993
from Judith Romine, Temple City resident.
Hearing no further request for public comment, Mayor Blum closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to:
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1) Introduce Ordinance No. 14-993 for first reading by title only, amending Title 6 ("Public
Highways, Sewer, and Utilities'), Chapter 6 ("Sewer and Waste"), Article C ("Garbage
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Code;
2) Waive further reading of Ordinance No. 14-993; and
3) Schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 14-993 for June 17, 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
C. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING
PRIORITIZATION OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN ACTION PLAN MATRIX
With adoption of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan by the City Council, the Parks and
Recreation Commission was requested to review and prioritize the Action Plan Matrix to assist
staff in budgeting for, and implementation of the various components of the Plan. The
Commission has prioritized the Facility/Amenity Matrix.
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez commented that he and Mayor Blum are meeting with local clergy and
recommended that a Parks and Recreation staff attend one of the meetings to discuss
possible joint use facilities agreement with local Churches.
Mayor Blum opened public comment.,
Hearing no request for public comment, Mayor closed public comment
Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the priorities established by the Parks and '
Recreation Commission for the Action Plan Matrix from the Parks and Open Space Master
Plan. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and unanimously carried.
11. COMMUNICATIONS — None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Penman announced upcoming City events: The latest issue of Temple City
Connect will be mailed to residents this weekend. The magazine will also be available at City
facilities and online at www.temDlecitv.us; Registration for Summer STARS Club, Teen Zone, Sports
Camp, and Camp-A-Palooza is currently being accepted at Live Oak Park. Registration for summer
fee and charge classes begins Thursday, June 12. Register online or in person at the Live Oak Park
Community Center. Call (626) 579-0461 for additional information; Neighborhood Watch meeting on
Thursday, June 12, the meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park for Area bounded by Baldwin
Ave., Live Oak Ave., EI Monte Ave. and Olive Street. Free dinner and child care; Father's Day
Game Night, Friday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. at Live Oak Park Annex. Pre -registration is required by June
10 and the fee is $5 per person. For more information call (626) 285-2171 ext. 2360.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) — Formed 6/3/2011
None
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) — Formed 1/3/2012
None
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C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra) — Formed 11/6/2012
None
D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) — Formed 5/13/2013
None
E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) — Formed 1/27/2014
None
LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 2/18/2014
None
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 2/18/2014
None
' H. AUDIT AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Yu) — Formed 1/27/2014
Councilmember Yu reported on the ad hoc committee meeting of May 30. The ad hoc
committee will bring recommendation to full City Council at a meeting in July regarding the
formation of an Audit Standing Committee. Those interested in volunteering for the standing
committee should contact the City Clerk's Office.
I. FY 2014-15 BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) — Formed 4/15/2014
Mayor Blum disbanded the ad hoc committee.
J. COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmembers Sternquist and Vizcarra) — Formed 4/15/2014
Councilmember Sternquist reported on the interviews that the ad hoc committee conducted
on May 23. The ad hoc committee recommended reappointment of the current
commissioners that have reapplied.
City Council concurred with the recommendation and will appoint the commissioners at the
next Regular City Council meeting of June 17.
Mayor Blum disbanded the ad hoc committee.
K. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 2/4/2014
' None
L. CITY ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES AD HOC COMMITTEE
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(Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist) — Formed 2/4/2014 ,
Mayor Blum disbanded the ad hoc committee.
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Thanked Ms. Olson for presenting information regarding the Citrus Pest & Disease. Shared
with the public that the Foothill Transit provides a link for riders to check on arrival time of
buses. She was selected to serve as an Alternate to the Delegate of the Foothill Transit
Goveming Board.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Thanked Interim City Manager Penman for directing the Administrative Services Director to
update City Council on a police incident that occurred on June 2, 2014.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Reported that City Council has received inquiries from City of Santa Monica regarding the
City's protected bike lanes on Rosemead Boulevard.
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ
Commented that the City Council used to receive updates from the Sheriffs regarding incidences I in the City but it was discontinued. Would like to add this item to the monthly Sheriffs meeting
agenda for discussion.
E. MAYOR BLUM
Reported on the ground breaking for the Olson Project on Lower Azusa last week. Announced
that the City Council will begin to review the applications for City Manager's position in June
and interview in July.
15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS
AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST — None
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA — None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU — None
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ — None
E. MAYOR BLUM — None
16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 10:05 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. I
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
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' The City Council meeting was reconvened at 10:14 p.m. with four Councilmembers present.
17. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA — None
19. CLOSED SESSION — None
20. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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