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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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