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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_2007-09-18_Regular 20071 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 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 - Vizcarra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong Councilmember -Capra ALSO PRESENT: City Manager /City Attorney Martin, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, City Clerk Flandrick, Assistant to the City Manager Flod, Community Development Manager Lambert, Financial Services Manager Molina Councilmember Wilson moved to excuse Councilmember Capra for cause, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Temple City resident Jim Clift led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS A. CHILDHOOD INJURY PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION Christine Li, Health Educator, County of Los Angeles Public Health Division, accepted a proclamation from Mayor Wong designating September 23 -29, 2007 as "Childhood Injury Prevention Week ". Ms. Li presented information of the Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program, a Federal and State mandated program to assist children from low- income households by providing free health assessments. She thanked the City Council for recognizing this program. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Vizcarra pulled Item G from the Consent Calendar. 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 - Vizcarra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong NOES: Councilmember -None ABSENT: Councilmember -Capra ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 4, 2007, as presented. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 Received and filed the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of September 11, 2007. C. RECEIVE AND FILE ANNUAL SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FUND (SLESF) CONSOLIDATED REPORT AND CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 -2007 City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 Page 2 Received and filed the annual SLESF Consolidated Report, and related certification statement, as submitted to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee. D. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A NEW SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH POST ALARM SYSTEMS Authorized the City Manager to sign a new service agreement with Post Alarm Systems for the monthly monitoring and maintenance of'the fire and burglar alarm systems at Live Oak Park, City Hall, Civic Center and the City Yard and the maintenance of the closed circuit television (CCTV) system at Live Oak Park. E. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 10 SUBMITTED BY AAE INCORPORATED FOR THE STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN Approved Progress Payment No. 10, in the amount of $23,828.50, to AAE Incorporated for management services for the Storm Drain Master Plan P06 -07. F. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF A BANNER FOR THE SAN GABRIEL HUMANE SOCIETY Approved the request by the San Gabriel Humane Society to place and remove a banner advertising their first annual Run -A -Mutt charity dog walk and festival, subject to submission of insurance documentation. H. FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 62577 AT 4844 ARDEN AVENUE Approved Parcel Map No. 62577 at 4844 Arden Avenue by the following actions: 1) Made findings as enumerated in the letter from the Los Angeles County Public Works Department; 2) Approved the Parcel Map; 3) Accepted dedications as indicated on Parcel Map Number 62577; 4) Approved and accepted the work agreements and improvement securities as enumerated in the letter from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works; and 5) Instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of Parcel Map Number 62577 the certificate that embodies the approval of said Map. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORTS Received and filed the Petty Cash and Visa Card Reports with the current charges. J. RESOLUTION NO. 07 -4515 APPROVING THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY'S REVISED AND UPDATED PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS Adopted Resolution No. 07 -4515, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE CITY'S REVISED AND UPDATED PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS. K. APPROVAL OF PERMIT FOR USE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARKING LOT FOR THE 2007 HARVEST HOEDOWN AND CRAFT FAIRE AND THE 2008 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL Approved the permit for use of the Los Angeles County Library parking lot for the annual Harvest Hoedown and Craft Faire on October 27, 2007 and the annual Camellia Festival from February 20 -24, 2008, and authorized staff to sign. L. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 07 -4516 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Adopted Resolution No. 07 -4516, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $181,864.79 DEMAND NOS. 22452 THROUGH 22562. G. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF A BANNER FOR THE WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 Page 3 The City Council was requested to consider a request by the Westminster Presbyterian Church to place and remove a banner advertising their Lighthouse Trunk -R -Treat event. Councilmember Vizcarra had questions regarding the process of requesting the City to hang and remove an organization's banner. City Manager Martin explained the organization provides the street banner and required insurance documentation and requests the City staff hang and remove the banner. These requests must come before the City Council for approval. Councilmember Vizcarra moved to approve the request by the Westminster Presbyterian Church to place and remove a banner advertising their Lighthouse Trunk -R -Treat event, subject to submission of insurance documentation, seconded by Councilmember Wilson and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember - Vizcarra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong NOES: Councilmember -None ABSENT: Councilmember -Capra ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None 7. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROPRIATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS (SLESF) The City Council is required to hold a public hearing to appropriate state grant funds for certain law enforcement services in accordance with State Senate Bill 823 (Poochigian, 2002) for the State's Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. City Manager Martin stated these funds, for the past few years, have been used for the motorcycle unit and it is staffs recommendation to continue funding this program. Mayor Wong opened the public hearing. Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against this item, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Wilson moved to approve the proposed expenditures for the motorcycle traffic enforcement unit, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember - Vizcarra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong NOES: Councilmember -None ABSENT: Councilmember -Capra ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None 8. COMMUNICATIONS — None 9. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 7:45 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 7:49 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. City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 Page 4 RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA - None 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mary Burke, Temple City resident, expressed appreciation to Public Services Department staff for code enforcement and animal control issues in her neighborhood; and to Parks and Recreation staff for her alumni association's recent picnic at Live Oak Park. She said she enjoyed the candidate's forum for the upcoming School District election as it was very well organized and was a pleasant and informative evening. Kevin Lynch, Temple City resident, asked for Council's advice regarding his failed attempts to file plans with the Planning Department for enlargement of his house. He indicated he spent over $4,000 for 4 sets of plans that have been rejected and he found the standards in place were very narrow in scope and were not designed for his situation. Community Development Manager Lambert offered to personally go over the options available to Mr. Lynch. He added that the City Council, less than a year ago, revised the regulations for non- conforming houses to make it easier to make renovations. Matthew Wonq, Temple City resident, shared his reflections and experiences regarding Temple City since moving here. He loved the people and the community and enjoyed his service hours to the community through the City's Volunteer Program. He started attending Council meetings because of the Piazza development and through participation in a grass roots organization, he met many individuals and learned this is a place for opportunity and diversity. He urged Council to be active citizens in the community by attending more community events, reaching out to youth, and holding more community meetings. 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — None 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 — Absent B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA Councilmember Vizcarra suggested it would be a good idea to start receiving regular reports from the Planning Ad Hoc Committees to hear of their efforts and progress, perhaps having the Community Development Manager or a Planning Commissioner give a report before Council. C. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON Councilmember Wilson requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of the following: Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Nakauchi; Ella Touhey, mother of West Covina Mayor Michael Touhey; Kitty Erickson, mother of Public Services Manager Chuck Erickson; and Joanne Pitts, wife of former City Commissioner Robert Pitts. D. MAYOR PRO TEM GILLANDERS Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders said he attended the Historical Society dinner last Saturday which was very well handled and felt the Society should be commended. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 18, 2007 Page 5 E. MAYOR WONG Mayor Wong reported attending the League of California Cities conference last week, during which time she visited the State Capital and met Senator Jack Scott and Assemblyman Anthony Portantino. She had the chance to also thank Senator Scott for his aid in the relinquishment of Rosemead Boulevard to the City, which should be official in 2008. She also enjoyed the candidate forum for the upcoming School Board election. 16. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS — None 17. LITIGATION UPDATE The City Council was provided with a review of recent federal, state and municipal court cases of interest. 18. CLOSED SESSION — None 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. in honor and in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Nakauchi, Ella Touhey, Kitty Erickson, and Joanne Pitts. ATTEST: yor