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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_2006-01-17_Regular 20061 1 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 17, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Arrighi called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmember - Gillanders, Wilson, Wong, Capra, Arrighi Councilmember -None City Manager /City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager /Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Community Development Director Dawson, Public Services Manager Erickson, City Clerk Flandrick, Assistant to the City Manager Flod 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Temple City resident Matthew Wong led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS A. INTRODUCTION OF AUSTRALIAN SISTER CITY EXCHANGE STUDENTS Nancy Terry, representing the Temple City Sister City Organization, introduced the following students from Hawkesbury, Australia participating in the Temple City — Hawkesbury Student Exchange Program: Tara DeCarlo, Elizabeth Dwyer, Carlie O'Neill, Madison Robb, Paul Shoobridge, and Claire Sundin. Mayor Arrighi welcomed the students on behalf of the City Council and presented each with a Certificate of Recognition. Paul - Shoobridge, on behalf of the students, presented a gift to the City Council in appreciation of their support of this program. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mary Burke, 5114 N. Sultana Avenue, asked Council to take into consideration that some people, like•herself, who attend these meetings, might be hard of hearing. She suggested Council consider having a meeting where residents may ask questions and receive a response from Council, as happened at the last meeting. Crystal Kieffer, 9821 E. Workman Avenue, questioned how the meeting of December 20th was cancelled, as she did not find any reference to cancellation in the City Charter. City Manager Martin responded the technical wording is that there was no quorum. Jerry Jambasian, 9138 Las Tunas Drive, commented on the devastation of fire at Emperor School and suggested Council lead the way in offering a $25,000 reward for the apprehension of those responsible. He called the School District, but there does not seem to be anything in the offing. He asked Council to consider offering a reward. Jim Clift, 6021 Encinita Avenue, asked when the proposed RV regulations would be scheduled before Council. City Manager Martin responded he expected this matter to be scheduled in March or April. City Council Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 2 Jim Law, 9521 Wedgewood, stated Council might wish to wait on the $25,000 reward as he heard the police have a lead. As a point of interest, he relayed information regarding the City of San Marino's parking regulations. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Wong moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Gillanders and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember - Gillanders, Wilson, Wong, Capra, Arrighi NOES: Councilmember -None ABSENT: Councilmember -None ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 3, 2006, as presented. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2006 Received and filed the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of January 10, 2006. C. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 1 TO TRAFFIC OPERATIONS, INC. FOR CITYWIDE STREET STRIPING AND STREET MARKING PROJECT P05 -04 Approved progress payment No. 1 in the amount of $16,075.95 to Traffic Operations, Inc. for the Citywide Striping and Street Marking Project P05 -04. D. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 2 TO AAE INCORPORATED FOR MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION FOR SLURRY OF AREAS THREE AND FOUR Approved progress payment No. 2 in the amount of $4,480 to AAE Incorporated for management and inspection services for slurry of Areas Three and Four. E. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE SECURITY FOR THE STREET TREES AT 9252 LIVE OAK AVENUE, PARCEL MAP NO. 26357 Accepted street tree improvements at 9252 Live Oak Avenue (Parcel Map No. 26357) and authorized release of securities in the amount of $2,400. F. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVE RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR ROAD AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 6033 -6043 TEMPLE CITY BLVD., TRACT NO. 53812 Accepted road and sewer improvements at 6033 -6043 Temple City Boulevard (Tract No. 53812) and authorized release of securities in the amount of $52,020. G. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAP NO. 60850 AT 5527- 5539 SULTANA AVENUE (EGL ASSOCIATES /HUNG) Approved Final Tract Map No. 60850 by the following actions: 1) Made the findings as enumerated in the letter from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works 2) Approved the Final Tract Map 3) Accepted dedication(s) as indicated on the map 4) Approved and accepted the work agreements and improvement securities as outlined in the letter from the County of Los Angeles 5) Instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Tract Map No. 60850 a certificate which embodies the approval of said map 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 3 H. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TEMPLE CITY PARK RESTROOM PROJECT (PROJECT NO. P06 -03) Accepted the proposal submitted by Michael Merino Architects to initiate the design and bidding process for the Temple City Park Restroom Project and authorized the City Manager to sign the Agreement. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 06 -4395 PAINTING RED CURBS IN THE 4800 BLOCK OF DOREEN AVENUE Adopted Resolution No. 06 -4395, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE PAINTING OF RED CURBS IN THE 4800 BLOCK OF DOREEN AVENUE. J. USE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TEMPLE CITY, THE BANK OF THE WEST, AND THE MANHATTAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Approved Use Agreements with the First Baptist Church of Temple City, the Bank of the West, and the Manhattan Development Company for the use of their parking lots and other facilities during the annual Camellia Festival, and authorized the City Manager to execute. K. PETTY CASH REPORT Received and filed the Petty Cash Report with the current charges. L. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF A BANNER FOR THE KIWANIS CLUB OF TEMPLE CITY Approved a request by the Kiwanis Club of Temple City to place and remove a banner advertising their Annual Pancake Breakfast, subject to submission of proper insurance documentation. M. SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS Approved the second quarter budget amendments and amended the budget accordingly. N. SECOND QUARTER TREASURER'S REPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY REPORTS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCIAL REPORT Received and filed the December 2005 Treasurer's Report, Second Quarter Revenue and Expenditure Summary Reports, and Second Quarter Revenue Capital Improvement Financial Report. O. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 06 -4394 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Adopted Resolution No. 06 -4394, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $216,911.17 DEMAND NOS. 17962 THROUGH 18036. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None 8. NEW BUSINESS — None 9. COMMUNICATIONS A. LETTER COMPLAINT REGARDING LATERAL SEWER BREAK AT 6466 LIVIA AVENUE Anna Schaber, representing the property owner, submitted a handout and pictures of the sewer break at 6466 Livia. She stated a city tree broke the sewer line and her pictures show that a large root from the tree grew around the pipe and broke it. She believed that since the tree and the sewer break occurred on city property, and it is proven that the large root actually caused the damage, that the city is liable. She City Council Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 4 disagreed with points made in the City Manager's report and asked to set a time and date for future discussion. At the request of City Manager- Martin, Public Services Manager Erickson reported that he met with the resident at this address four months ago and advised filing a claim against the City as the proper procedure to follow. The property owner is responsible for the whole lateral pipe. Ms. Schaber suggested this was not the wisest way to treat residents and felt there may be other ways to manage this problem rather than have residents delve out their own money. She stated the City could file a claim with their insurance and be reimbursed without affecting the homeowner, since it can be proved the homeowner is not at fault and the homeowner's insurance will not pay. She argued that the city tree broke the homeowner's pipe on city property. Councilmember Wong advised Ms. Schaber that the owner of the property needs to file a claim in order to start an investigation. If the City accepts responsibility, the owner may not need to put up money up front. Ms. Schaber stated she would file a claim and requested to have a separate meeting with the City Manager and to be put on the next agenda. She noted that because the homeowner is not on the main sewer line there is no connection, but there might be a problem in the future and it will become an emergency situation. City Manager Martin stated for four months the homeowner has been advised to file a claim and has not done so. Once the claim is filed it will be forwarded to the City's insurance carrier, but this issue will likely not be resolved by the time of the next agenda. Ms. Schaber was provided with a claim form for the owner to file. 10. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 8:06 p.m., the City Council recessed to the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Minutes of the Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Agency's records. RECESS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING At 8:08 p.m., the City Council recessed to the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Minutes of the Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Agency's records. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 11. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA — None 12. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Rachel Barbosa, 9132 Hermosa Drive, referred to an item brought up at the last meeting regarding the replacement of the City's boundary signs and asked how long the old signs been up and how much did they cost. Councilmember Wilson stated she brought this item up as the new signs do not say welcome to the city as the old signs did and it is difficult to read the signs because all you can see is the camellia. Also the signs are small and not reflective. The original signs went up in the 1960's and were replaced in the 1980's and now these at a cost of about $6,200. Council had directed staff to do further study on possible options. Ms. Barbosa suggested using the funds instead to install lights or a water fountain or monument. 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 5 Mary Kokayko, 6149 N. Camellia Avenue, said she was speaking for a lot of seniors in saying that the City does not seem to have many activities for seniors, as compared to Arcadia. She suggested the City could buy the Alpha Beta site for a pool as a lot of seniors and youth would like to go to a pool. Crystal Kieffer, 9821 E. Workman Avenue, said a pool is a good way for the City to make money as it is profitable to run a pool. The City could teach classes, train to be lifeguards, etc. and there would be many water activities for the community. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER A. CHANGE OF MEMBERS ON JOINT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AD HOC COMMITTEE City Manager Martin stated the need to change the name or personnel on Ad Hoc Committees every six months, or change to a standing committee subject to the Brown Act. The Joint Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of Councilmember Wong and Mayor Pro Tem Capra, has been in existence for six months. The corresponding School District Board Members have already been changed. Council was requested to provide direction. After some discussion, agreement was reached to change the name and membership on this committee and to change the membership on the City's Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Gillanders moved to appoint Councilmember Wilson and himself to the newly named School /City Joint Development Ad Hoc Committee, and to appoint Councilmember Wong and Mayor Pro Tem Capra to the Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee, seconded by Mayor Arrighi and unanimously carried. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None 15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS Assistant City Manager /Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs reported on the Joint Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee Meeting held last week. Items discussed at the meeting included an update on the Longden Lighting Project with a very minor recommended amendment to the joint use agreement; a request by the School District to have the City sponsor the adult special interest classes; an update on the tennis courts renovation; and a desire of the District to prepare a master study of green space in the community. 16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER GILLANDERS — None B. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON Councilmember Wilson reported she attended quite a few informative sessions while in Sacramento for the Contract Cities Legislative Tour. Senator Bob Margett agreed to send her information on housing issues. She brought back information packets on senate bills dealing with redevelopment and eminent domain jssues which she will provide for Council. She also relayed discussion concerriing fuel =tax monies and bond issues. Councilmember Wilson stated she attended an e'rm rgency preparedness meeting along with Mayor Arrighi and the Sheriffs Depart neet.today`.. 'The'session, -dealt how all cities and corresponding fire, sheriff, school, utilities, -and other organizations have to work together during an emergency. She also wo1jld = like. to_ha.e a publie,forum so that residents will be aware of what to do in theevert of aTnykind of eme gency and suggested staff attend some of these prepardr►ess . eetings;,:-to gather the City Council Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 6 information needed to pass along to the public and to form a plan. She brought back information for Council on this subject. C. COUNCILMEMBER WONG Councilmember Wong said she had mixed feelings regarding the incident at Emperor School. The Chinese American Association bought five $100 gift certificates to give to the teachers for supplies. While she felt sad for the school and the damage that was done, she thought it was possible that the person who caused this is a minor and may need some help, so instead of putting out a reward to catch this person, maybe something could be done to help them resolve their problems. Councilmember Wong reported she was happy with the results of the tennis court renovations, as lots of kids at the high school and in the neighborhood use the courts. Councilmember Wong also reported that she has been elected First Vice President for the Chinese Elected Officials Association. Councilmember Wilson said she recently attended the high school's annual musical at the San Gabriel Civic Center and noted this is one way to raise funds for Emperor School. A fundraising Concert in the Park is planned for this Saturday. D. MAYOR PRO TEM CAPRA Mayor Pro Tem Capra reported, for Councilmembers Wilson and Gillanders information, that the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting with the School District is scheduled for February 9`n E. MAYOR ARRIGHI Mayor Arrighi said he was saddened by the devastation at Emperor School and for the teachers and pupils and the City. Mayor Arrighi stated he did attend the tabletop demonstration on emergency preparedness with Councilmember Wilson which he found very informative. Mayor Arrighi also stated the Play Days are scheduled for this weekend in preparation for the Camellia Festival Royal Court coronation. 17. LITIGATION UPDATE The City Council reviewed the most recent litigation update provided by the City Attorney. 18. CLOSED SESSION — None 19. • ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. r _ 1.- , , j --. ^: " ATTEST : - `� , i1 ; . , � I, 'tom City Clerk - < '> MAYOR 1 1 1