HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2-1 CCM 2014-06-031. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CAliFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 2014
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-2.
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:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember ~ Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez and
Blum
Councilmel11ber -None
Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Vail, City
Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks
and Recre;:tlion Director Burroughs, Public Safety and
Services Manager Sahagun and Planning Manager Starns
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 fe1;1~ured pet for the month "Rufus". Rufus is
a male American Staffordshire terHer approximately six months old and
weighs 40 pounds. Those intE3rel>ted 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.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Dan Deborz, thanked the City Council'afld 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 Knollenberg, 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
Donna Georgi no, 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 Sternquist 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.
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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 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
. arid 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.
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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.
I. PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to rev1ew, receive and file the Petty Cash
Report.
Action: Received and filed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
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, 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. 14-4997 CONFIRMING THE FACTORS
USED FOR CALCULATING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
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 population changes and the change in the
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U.S. Consumer Price Index or qalifornia Per Capital 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, public hearing was closed.
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 CouncilmemberVizcarra and unanimously carried.
C. ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-15 CITY BUDGET
AND FIND THAT THE CITY l;:j)l'! 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 an(j 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.
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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 14-4998, 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 CouncilmemberYu and unanimously carried.
City Council meeting recessed at 8i32ip.m, and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with all City
Council present
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
10. NEW BUSINESS
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 Freew~y.,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 other public comment, public comment was closed.
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"),
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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.
Jerrv Jambazian, Temple City business owner, commented about the trash
truck driving in the middle of the street when collecting trash.
Mary Kokayko, 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 other public comments, public comment was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez made a motion to:
1) Introduce Ordinance No. 1.4-993 for first reading by title only, amending
Title 6 ("Public Highways, 'sewer, and Utilities'), Chapter 6 ("Sewer and
Waste"), Article C ("Garbage and Rubbish Disposal"), specifically,
Section 6.2C(2) of the T~f:lple City Municipal 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
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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 Tern 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 public comment, 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 and approve or amend the priority list.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern "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.templecity.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 5:30p.m. at Live Oak
Park for Area bounded by Baldwin Ave., Live Oak Ave., El 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.
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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
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None
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012
None
C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern 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 Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/27/2014
None
F. 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 Tern 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 Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 4/15/2014
Mayor Blum disbanded the ad hoc committee.
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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
(Mayor ProTem 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 Governing 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 PROTEM CHAVEZ
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Commented that the City Council used to receive updates from the Sheriffs
regarding incidences 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 PROTEM CHAVEZ -Non~ . . '
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.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
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
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The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Mayor
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City Clerk