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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CC Agenda - 2013-01-15CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2013 – 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Yu 2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Blum, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PRESENTATION – None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA The City Council will now hear public comments regarding items not listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first page of this agenda. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL: If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Speaker Request Form, indicating the agenda item number and submit it to the City Clerk. There will be a maximum twenty (20) minute period for comments on any subject with a five (5) minute time limit on each speaker, unless waived by Council. You have the opportunity to address the City Council at the following times: AGENDA ITEM - at the time the Council considers the agenda item. NON-AGENDA ITEM - at the time for PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING - at the time for public hearings under NEW BUSINESS. The listing of any item on the agenda includes the authority of the Council to take action on such item and to approve, disapprove, or give direction on any item. City Council Agenda January 15, 2013 Page 2 All Consent Calendar items may be approved in a single motion as recommended unless removed for further discussion. If members of the City Council or persons in the audience wish to discuss any matters listed on the Consent Calendar, please address them at this time. Recommendation: Approve Items A through J per recommendations. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of December 18, 2012; and 2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of December 27, 2012. Recommendation: Approve. B. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of December 12, 2012. Recommendation: Receive and file C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of December 19, 2012. Recommendation: Receive and file D. REQUEST FROM THE TEMPLE CITY CAMELLIA FESTIVAL FOR SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF STREETS AND FACILITIES FOR THE 2013 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL The City Council is requested to review and approve the various requests from the Temple City Camellia Festival for authorization to use and control certain public rights-of-way and City park facilities in connection with the 2013 Camellia Festival. Recommendation: Approve the request from Temple City Camellia Festival for support and authorization for use of streets and facilities for the 2013 Camellia Festival subject to the provision that the carnival company and all organizations selling food along the parade route, or at the City Council Agenda January 15, 2013 Page 3 carnival, file insurance endorsements naming the City as an additional insured. E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4884 APPROVING THE ENERGY ACTION PLAN The City Council is requested to adopt a resolution approving the Energy Action Plan. The Plan is the product of a year-long collaboration between the City, the Council of Government and Pacific Municipal Consultants. The Plan provides a roadmap to help Temple City meet Assembly Bill 32 Green House Gas emissions reduction targets by defining the City’s long- term vision and commitment to achieve energy efficiency in the community and in municipal operations. Recommendation: 1) Receive a presentation from Pacific Municipal Consultants; 2) Hear any public comments; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 13-4884 approving the Energy Action Plan. F. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS TO CONDUCT A FIXED-ROUTE TRANSIT SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT PLANNING STUDY Currently local public transportation in Temple City is limited to the City’s Dial-A-Ride for eligible seniors and residents of limited mobility, with no existing program for the general population. Over the years, there have been request from the public for the City to consider offering a local fixed- route transit for the general population. The City Council is requested to approve a consultant services agreement with Diversified Transportation Solutions to conduct a needs assessment and planning study toward the development of a local fixed-route transit system. Recommendation: 1) Approve a consultant services agreement with Diversified Transportation Solutions (in association with Evan Brooks Associates and Kam Research) to conduct a needs assessment and planning study toward the development of a local fixed-route transit system; and City Council Agenda January 15, 2013 Page 4 2) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the consultant services agreement with Diversified Transportation Solutions (in association with Evan Brooks Associates and Kam Research), in an amount not to exceed $39,850. G. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY’S LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT FOR THE 2013 METRO CALL FOR PROJECTS The 2013 Metro Call for Projects provides a significant opportunity for sizable grant funding between $3 million and $6.5 million to realize the Las Tunas Drive Project through its proposed multi-modal and transformative design. As such, the City is in a position to submit the project for multiple grant applications in different modal categories. The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4886 and authorize the Las Tunas Drive Ad Hoc Committee to sign an associated letter of support for each modal category supporting the Las Tunas Project to enhance the City’s application toward successfully securing funding in the 2013 Metro Call for Projects. Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 13-4886 in support of the City’s submission of the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project into the 2013 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Call for Projects; and 2) Authorize the Las Tunas Drive Ad Hoc Committee to sign letters of support on behalf of the City, supporting the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project. H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4885 AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ALLOWING AND IMPLEMENTING A CAP ON COMPENSATORY TIME EARNED Over the last six months, the Administrative Services Department has been addressing inconsistencies with the current practices related to personnel matters. A thorough review and revision of the current policies was completed to ensure consistency with the City’s Charter and Municipal Code, that they are not in conflict with Federal and State law, and that they are in accordance with personnel best practices. Staff worked closely with the City Attorney’s office in the development of the revised policies. Department Heads and Managers have had numerous meetings reviewing the proposed changes. City Council Agenda January 15, 2013 Page 5 One of the many changes proposed was the elimination of the option of accruing and banking compensatory time off and instead receiving payment at an overtime rate for overtime worked after the Personnel Rules take effect on January 1, 2013. After the adoption of the revised Personnel Rules by the City Council on December 18, 2012, it came to staff's attention that there were concerns by certain employees of the elimination of the option of accruing and banking compensatory time off. A proposal came forward to allow for accrual of compensatory time off with a cap of 40 hours. The City Council is recommended to adoption Resolution No. 13-4885 amending the newly revised Personnel Rules to allow for the accrual of compensatory time off with a cap of 40 hours. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 13-4885 amending Personnel Rules for full time employees allowing for and implanting a cap on compensatory time earned. I. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORTS The City Council is requested to receive and file the Petty Cash and Visa Card Reports. Recommendation: receive and file J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4887- APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4887 authorizing the payment of bills. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 13-4887 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-2014 The City Council is requested to review and approve above-mentioned CDBG programs and allocations for FY 2013-2014. Once the allocations are approved, they will be forwarded to the LACDC for their review and approval, as the LACDC is the agency that distributes CDBG funds to Temple City. City Council Agenda January 15, 2013 Page 6 Presentation: City Manager and Associate Planner Recommendation: Adopt the following CDBG-funded programs for FY 2013-2014: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: $100,000 Asbestos Testing and Removal Program: $ 25,000 Youth Scholarship Program: $ 26,862 ADA Barrier Removal Program: $ 75,000 10. COMMUNICATIONS A. Update: Los Angeles County Sheriff Activities for December 2012 11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING 12. ACTION ON REQUEST BY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – None 13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS – None 15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Ad Hoc (Mayor Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist) – Formed 7/03/2012 B. Pocket Park Ad Hoc (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Vizcarra) – Formed 914/2012 C. Tier Medical Benefit Ad Hoc (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Blum) – Formed 11/06/2012 D. Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment Ad Hoc (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist & Councilmember Chavez) – Formed 11/06/2012 E. Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Blum) – Formed 9/18/2012 F. School District/City Standing Committee (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist & Councilmember Chavez) – Formed 1/03/2012 City Council Agenda January 15, 2013 Page 7 G. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee (Mayor Yu & Councilmember Blum) – 6/3/2011 H. City Code Review Standing Committee (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist & Councilmember Chavez) – Formed 11/06/2012 I. Fiscal Year 2012-13 Mid-Year Budget Review Standing Committee (Mayor Yu & Councilmember Blum) – Formed 11/06/2012 16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA D. MAYOR PRO TEM STERNQUIST E. MAYOR YU 17. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM – None B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ – None C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA – None D. MAYOR PRO TEM STERNQUIST – None E. MAYOR YU– None 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA The City Council will now hear additional public comments regarding items not listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first page of this agenda. City Council Agenda January 15, 2013 Page 8 19. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation Authority: Government Code section 54596.9(b) Representative: City Attorney Conference with Legal Counsel -- Pending Litigation Authority: Government Code section 54956(a) Matter: Fehr v. City of Temple City Representative: John Barber, Esq. 20. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 16, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 22, 2013 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 23, 2013 Notice: Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business of this Agenda are available for viewing on the City’s website at www.templecity.us and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, and available for review during regular office hours. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the Civic Center bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Peggy Kuo, City Clerk Signed and Posted: January 9, 2013 (6:00 p.m.) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171. 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