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CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 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, Vizcarra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong
Councilmember -None
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
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Fire Chief Johnny Jee led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS
A. FIRE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Fire Chief Johnny Jee accepted a proclamation from Mayor Wong proclaiming the month
of October as Fire Prevention Month. Chief Jee thanked Council for their support and
expressed the importance of having a fire escape plan and reminded everyone to check
their smoke alarms.
B. ASSOCIATION FOR LOS ANGELES DEPUTY SHERIFFS (ALADS) PRESENTATION
Bob Connor, Vice President of the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS),
presented a plaque to the City Council in deep appreciation for their partnership and
support of quality public safety programs.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Gillanders moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Capra and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember- Capra, Vizcarra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong
NOES: Councilmember -None
ABSENT: Councilmember -None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 18, 2007, as
presented.
B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
19, 2007
Received and filed the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of
September 19, 2007.
C. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 8 TO RKA CONSULTING GROUP FOR
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE ENCINITA AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (P06 -04)
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Approved progress payment No. 8, in the amount of $3,568.75, to RKA Consulting Group
for management and inspection services for the Encinita Avenue Improvement Project
from Woodruff to the Eaton Wash (CIP P06 -04).
D. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT NO. 3 TO ALL
AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE ENCINITA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT P06-
04
1) Accepted the work performed by All American Asphalt for the Encinita Street
Improvement Project (P06 -04);
2) Approved final payment No. 3 in the amount of $383,306.57;
3) Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and '
4) Authorized the release of the 10% retention, in the amount of $128,213.57, after
the 35 -day lien period.
E. PETTY CASH REPORT
Received and filed the Petty Cash Report with the current month's charges.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 07 -4517 MAKING AN ELECTION TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33607.5(b) FOR ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD (REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
Adopted Resolution No. 07 -4517, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA MAKING AN ELECTION TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33607.5(b) FOR ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
(TEMPLE CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 07 -4518 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
Adopted Resolution No. 07 -4518, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$469,856.21 DEMAND NOS. 22563 THROUGH 22667.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGARDING REMOVAL OF THE WADING POOL AT LIVE OAK PARK
The City Council was requested to review and approve a recommendation from the Parks
and Recreation Commission to remove the wading pool at Live Oak Park as part of the
Multi- Purpose Building expansion project.
City Manager Martin concurred with the recommendation from the Commission and the
Parks and Recreation Director.
Councilmember Wilson moved to approve removal of the wading pool at Live Oak Park
as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, seconded by
Councilmember Capra and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember- Capra, Vizcarra, Wilson, Gillanders, Wong
NOES: Councilmember -None
ABSENT: Councilmember -None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None
8. COMMUNICATIONS — None
9. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 7:44 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.
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RECESS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
At 7:45 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 7:46 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA - None
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Tom Nabor, Temple City resident, inquired if payment had been approved for the street repair
project at the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Kauffman, stating there was now a very bad
bump at that location.
Public Services Manager Erickson indicated billing has not yet been received from the County for
that repair, but it had been approved. He also indicated he would check out the location.
Anonymous Temple City resident said she has brought up the issue quite a few times of there not
being enough time to cross the street in the crosswalks before the oncoming traffic light turns
green, in particular at the two crosswalks on Las Tunas by Ralph's. She also asked, as a
number of people have asked her, where the City gets its money from to operate. She read the
Manager's Report and there were a lot of figures in there, but she was not sure what they referred
to. She also asked if money has been set -aside from the State for Rosemead Boulevard.
City Manager Martin responded there are pie charts on the City's website that details the sources
of the City's revenues and expenses. Regarding Rosemead Boulevard acquisition, the City's
expects full instructions from CalTrans within the next month and that information will be in the
Manager's Report.
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — None
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS
Councilmember Wilson reported, at the last meeting with the Ad Hoc School /City Joint
Development Committee, discussion centered on the possible bond issue and the upcoming
budget. It was decided to hold off on any other meetings until after the budget and a decision on
the bond issue.
Dr. Joan Hillard, School District Superintendent, agreed with Councilmember Wilson, and said
that after the last meeting held the end of May, she was notified that the City's Ad Hoc members
wished to hold off scheduling another meeting unless there was a new topic. She felt there was
still a need to explore if the City had any interest in any joint ventures with the District out of the
Master Facilities Plan. Now that the school year has begun, the District has an approved budget
and is looking at a potential bond issue for ballot in February 2008, and so would like to activate
discussions again with the City. Some may think that the School District is always asking for
more money for projects, but both the City and District have more resources together than alone.
She felt it would be constructive to activate the ad hoc meetings, perhaps after the change of
members.
Council was in agreement to start the ad hoc meetings again after the District's election in
November and the City's reorganization of its Ad Hoc Committee members.
Dr. Hillard indicated the District will reorganize the second week in December. In response to
Mayor Wong, she indicated the new stop sign and change of design of gates at Oak Avenue
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School made for better traffic control. She said they are currently having problems with the
crosswalk at Lemon and Trelawney, but are working with the Sheriffs Department on traffic
control at that location.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CAPRA
Councilmember Capra reported on attending the annual Contract Cities Conference,
which offered several good sessions. One of the seminars was on gangs and how the
City needs to be aware and ways to rank cities, with 1 being the safest. Good tips were
provided and a program that could be implemented in the future.
Councilmember Capra said he would be attending the Mayor's Cup Race at Irwindale
Speedway and rooting for Mayor Wong to win.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Councilmember Vizcarra said he too encouraged Mayor Wong to race for the Mayor's
Cup.
Councilmember Vizcarra stated he has received complaints that Athens has started to
leave cans in the street again.
Public Services Manager Erickson said he would remind Athens again; however, they
have been instructed to put the cans back where they were picked up from, so if they
were in the street, they will be returned to the street after pickup.
C. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON
Councilmember Wilson agreed with Councilmember Capra on the great sessions at the
Contract Cities.Conference. One however, had to do with infrastructure and she was not
able to get answers to her questions. One session dealt with relationships with Councils
and City Managers and gadflies and it was quite interesting.
Councilmember Wilson reported on the Golf Tournament she hosted for the Sheriffs
Station on September 13th. There was great participation and a big turnout, so it went
very well.
On the 13th of October, the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society will hold a "Run -A- Mutt"
event starting from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Temple City Park, featuring a 1K and 3K
race. Councilmember Wilson urged anyone having a dog to join in the race. There will
also be many activities and great entertainment and adoption services. All funds will go
to the Humane Society to improve their facilities.
D. MAYOR PRO TEM GILLANDERS — None
E. MAYOR WONG
Mayor Wong requested the change of representatives on the Ad Hoc School District
Committee be put on the next agenda.
Mayor Wong also attended the Contract Cities Conference held at the Mission Inn and
found it very interesting. With the Piazza development, lots of people have different
opinions on mixed use and seeing the Mission Inn which combined a Catholic Church
and Mission into a hotel was very interesting. The Washington Post had an article
complimenting Los Angeles' downtown mixed use combining businesses and lofts and
bringing people into the downtown area.
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16. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY
BUSINESS
A. COUNCILMEMBER CAPRA - $462.80 (California Contract Cities Association Fall
Seminar)
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA - $462.80 (California Contract Cities Association Fall
Seminar)
D. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON - $661.47 (California Contract Cities Association Fall
Seminar)
D. MAYOR PRO TEM GILLANDERS - None
E. MAYOR WONG - $417.98 (California Contract Cities Association Fall Seminar)
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 8:08 p.m.
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