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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_2007-10-02_Regular 20071 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) City Council Minutes October 2, 2007 Page 2 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. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes October 2, 2007 Page 3 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 City Council Minutes October 2, 2007 Page 4 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. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes October 2, 2007 Page 5 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. ATTEST: hevi A q&ArIAA-OC City Clerk I