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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_2007-08-07_Regular 20071 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 7, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wong 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: Councilmember- Capra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong Councilmember - Vizcarra ALSO PRESENT: City Manager /City Attorney Martin, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Public Services Manager Erickson, City Clerk Flandrick, Assistant to the City Manager Flod, Community Development Manager Lambert, Financial Services Manager Molina Councilmember Wilson moved to excuse Councilmember Vizcarra for cause, seconded by Councilmember Capra and unanimously carried. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Fei Yao, Miss Temple City, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF MISS TEMPLE CITY AND HONOR COURT Miss Temple City — Fei Yao introduced herself and her Honor Court: Princess Alexandra Aguirre and Princess Katherine Tompkin. Each thanked the Council for its support of the program. B. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAIRMAN Andrea Olivas — new Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce was introduced, with introductions of the new Chairman to take place later in the meeting. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Wong removed Item F from the Consent Calendar for public comments. Councilmember Wilson moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember- Capra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong NOES: Councilmember -None ABSENT: Councilmember - Vizcarra ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 17, 2007; and 2) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 25, 2007. B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF JULY 18, 2007 Received and filed the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of July 18, 2007. City Council Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 2 C. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 8 TO MICHAEL MERINO ARCHITECTS FOR WORK PERFORMED ON THE TEMPLE CITY PARK RESTROOM PROJECT Approved progress payment No. 8, in the amount of $2,495.00, to Michael Merino Architects for professional architectural services performed for the Temple City Park Restroom Project (P06 -03). D. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO LOUIS REYNA PAINTING CO. FOR THE STREETLIGHT AND TRAFFIC LIGHT PAINTING PROJECT (CIP P03 -08 AND P03 -15) 1) Accepted the work performed by Louis R. Reyna Painting Co. for the Streetlight and Traffic Light Painting Projects (CIP P03 -08 & P03 -15); 2) Released the Security Bond; 3) Approved the final payment in the amount of $20,475.00 (P03 -15 Streetlights - $18,774.00 and P03 -08 - $1,701.00); 4) Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and 5) Authorized the City Manager to release the 10% retention after the 35 -day , lien period. E. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE MULTI - PURPOSE BUILDING AT LIVE OAK PARK (PROJECT NO. P08 -01) Accepted the proposal from Michael Merino Architects for architectural and engineering services for the Renovation and Expansion of the Multi- Purpose Building at Live Oak Park (Project No. P08 -01); awarded the contract and authorized the City Manager to sign. G. RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 061338 AT 5532 -5538 SULTANA AVENUE Authorized release of security in the amount of $15,000.00 for completion of grading improvements on the private property at 5532 -5538 Sultana Avenue, Parcel Map No. 061338. H. AUDIT REPORTS FOR SB821 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, PROP A AND PROP C FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -2006 Received and filed the audit reports for SB821 Local Transportation, Prop A and Prop C for Fiscal Year 2005 -2006. JUNE TREASURER'S REPORT, FOURTH QUARTER PRELIMINARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCIAL REPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY REPORTS Received and filed the June 2007 City Treasurer's Report, Fourth Quarter Preliminary Capital Improvement Financial Report, Revenue and Expenditure Summary Reports. J. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORTS Received and filed the Petty Cash and Visa Card Reports with the current charges. K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 07 -4511 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Adopted Resolution No. 07 -4511, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $689,730.91 DEMAND NOS. 22032 THROUGH 22208. F. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE CONCESSION STAND AND FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE INFIELD ON THE NORTH DIAMOND AT LIVE OAK PARK (PROJECT NOS. P08 -02 AND P08 -03) 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 3 The City Council was requested to accept the proposal submitted by RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. to initiate the design and bidding process for the renovation and expansion of the concession stand at Live Oak Park, and for the renovation of the infield on the north baseball diamond. Per City Council direction on July 17, 2007, the concession stand improvements will include renovation and expansion not demolition and new construction. The work consists of professional design development, preparation of construction documents, project bidding and construction administration. Mary Burke said she fully agreed that the snack bar has to be replaced, but did not agree with how it was handled. This item was brought up by Councilmember Wilson on July 17th and then tonight, with one short paragraph on the agenda, Council is asked to approve this in a single motion. This affects the whole of Temple City and it seems as though it is only known by Council and staff and less than 30 other people who were involved. She stated she picked up the minutes and the audio tape of July 17th to see what she missed. She knows that a lot of hard work went into the snack bar when it was built and Councilmember Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders probably took part in that, but you have to let go sometimes. It can't always be your way. Tearing it down may be the one way to get a good building and design and could possibly be less expensive. But at least let people know when something like this is happening. It almost seems like it is a done deal and that is what she objected to. You cannot let personal feelings come into the picture. City Manager Martin responded that the Council decided to renovate the snack bar but to keep as much of the old building as possible. The item is on the agenda for approval this evening. Ms. Burke said the minutes do not refer to anything except what Councilmember Wilson suggested and she did not recall that it was approved by a vote, only referring to initiate the design for renovation per City Council direction on July 171H City Manager Martin stated the action at the last meeting was a directive to put this item on the agenda tonight. Ms. Burke stated she was here because she opposed voting on this item with one vote for the whole Consent Calendar. Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs stated the recommendation is to award the contract to an architect to work with staff and the sports organizations to renovate and expand the snack bar. The architect will determine if it is feasible to do without tearing down the building. The design and plans will come back to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Council for approval. Council is being asked to just approve the contract with an architect to design the facilities. Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders moved to accept the proposal from RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the renovation and expansion of the concession stand at Live Oak Park, and for the renovation of the infield on the north baseball diamond, and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract, seconded by Councilmember Wilson and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember- Capra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong NOES: Councilmember -None ABSENT: Councilmember - Vizcarra ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None City Council Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 4 7. NEW BUSINESS — None 8. COMMUNICATIONS — None 9. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 7:52 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 8:05 p.m., the City Council recessed to the Community Development and Housing Authority meeting. Minutes of the Authority meeting are set forth in full in the Authority's records. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council meeting was reconvened at 8:08 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, except Councilmember Vizcarra. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAIRMAN Herbert Chan, GP Wedding and Photo Studio — new Board Chairman for 2007 -2008, was introduced to Council. Mr. Chan said he he was a property and business owner in Temple City and looked forward to establishing new opportunities for the Chamber. 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA - None 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mary Kokayko said she was concerned about seeing her name and address in print in the San Gabriel Valley/Temple City Weekly, as that paper is now printing the minutes. She hoped Council was addressing what is going on in the City regarding the recent crimes, but felt that Council was sweeping everything under the rug. She was not aware until recently of the problems the City has with gangs and graffiti and felt there would be more going on if not stopped. She would like the sheriffs to meet with the residents and tell us what is going on. 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER A. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR DEPUTY CITY MANAGER POSITION Councilmember Capra moved to continue this item to the next Council meeting when all Councilmembers would be present, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders and unanimously carried. Councilmember Vizcarra was absent. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS — None 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CAPRA — None B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA - Absent 1. Determination of Immediate and Long-Term Uses of Primrose Property This item was continued to the next City Council meeting. C. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON Councilmember Wilson said she had hoped Council would have received information on the Alpha Beta site by this time. It has been an eyesore for many years and if combined with another property could result in something really nice. She did not believe in 1 1 1 City Council Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 5 eminent domain, but felt something has to be done with this property as soon as possible. D. MAYOR PRO TEM GILLANDERS Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders commented, relative to the recent crime on Golden West, that the City uses the Sheriffs for law enforcement and should follow their lead as professionals. The individuals involved need to be apprehended and to do that we do not want the Sheriff telling us what they are going to do to attempt to catch the individuals. At the event last Wednesday night he said he heard the most outrageous rumors. A little temperance is called for under the circumstances. You can't expect to do that if you telegraph the information. The Sheriff has the responsibility of catching the individuals and none of the Council were privileged to get any amount of information. He strongly suggested to help the Sheriffs catch the individuals by not running the rumor mill throughout the whole community. E. MAYOR WONG Mayor Wong thanked staff for the wonderful job in putting on Camp -a- Palooza. About 89 families camped out at Live Oak Park, including Councilmember Capra. It was a great event and earned many good comments. Mayor Wong, regarding safety, said she understood lots of people have the right to know, but to catch the suspect is the most important thing. Give the Sheriff the time and freedom to do their job and after they catch the suspects, they will let us know all the details. There are lots of rumors, but the Sheriffs are doing the best they can to catch the suspect, so please allow them to do that. Mayor Wong, referring to the Alpha Beta site, said as she mentioned before, the owner intends to work with the City, but unfortunately her husband passed away and she is on a trip now. When she gets back she and her family have indicated they will work with us, but in the meantime please bear with her. Mayor Wong stated a lot has happened recently, but Temple City is still a wonderful City, so she urged people not to think that the City is going down. This was a mishap and hopefully will not happen any more. We are trying to do our best to keep our City nice. 16. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS — None 17. LITIGATION UPDATE The City Council was provided a review of recent federal, state and municipal court cases of interest. 18. CLOSED SESSION — None 19. ADJOURNMENT At 8:22 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a City Council Special Meeting (Breakfast Meeting with Supervisor Antonovich) on August 16, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. at Denney's Restaurant, 5603 Rosemead Boulevard, Temple City. City Council Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 6 ATTEST: 1 1 1