HomeMy Public PortalAbout06) 7C PSCA 2013-05-08CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-3
Mayor Sternquist 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: Councilmember - Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum, Sternquist
ABSENT: Councilmember - None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Murphy, City Clerk Kuo,
Administrative Services Director Hause and Community
Development Director Persico
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Frank Wang from Bethlehem Lutheran Church provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sternquist led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATION
A. Certificate of Recognition - 2013 Librarian of the Year
City Council presented a certificate of recognition to the Los Angeles
County, 2013 Librarian of the Year, Catherine Seneris.
B. Older American Month Proclamation
City Council proclaimed the month of May as Older American Month and
presented a proclamation to Betty Strobehn, Temple City's 2013
Outstanding Older American of the Year.
C. Parks and Recreation Super STARS Dance/Drill Team
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The City's Parks and Recreation Super STARS Dance/Drill Team
performed their State Championship Routine for the City Council.
D. Building Safety Month Proclamation
City Council proclaimed the month of May as Building Safety Month and
presented a proclamation to Mark Persico, Temple City Community
Development Director.
E. Sheriff's Monthly Report
Deputy Alvarez gave City Council an update regarding the Sheriff's
activities for the month of April.
F. Alameda Corridor East (ACE) Construction Authority
Mark Christoffels, Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief Engineer of the
Alameda Corridor -East Construction Authority, provided City Council an
update regarding upcoming construction on Baldwin Avenue, between
north of the 10 freeway and Valley Boulevard in EI Monte. This section of
Baldwin Avenue will be closed starting May 13 and be in construction for
approximately for 24 months.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA — None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Kuo pulled item 7A to correct meeting adjourn time. Mayor Pro Tem
Blum moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember
Chavez and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of April 16, 2013; and
2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of April 24, 2011
Action: Approved.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission Actions
of April 9, 2013.
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Action: Received and filed.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF APRIL 10,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission
actions of their meeting of April 10, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF
APRIL 17, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation
Commission actions of their meeting of April 17, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
E. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO ASSIST IN CLOSING OUT
PREVIOUS HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND RE -
APPROPRIATE $40,000 OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE
PRIVATE/SPECIAL CONTRACT SERVICES ACCOUNT (MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) TO PRIVATE/SPECIAL CONTRACT SERVICES ACCOUNT
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - HOUSING PROGRAMS)
The Third Amendment with Willdan Engineering will authorize the
consultant to conduct additional inspections for potential substandard work
on past Home Improvement Projects (HIP) projects and provide the
additional services to close-out previous HIP projects. Willdan will
facilitate any close-out work to ensure that items are limited to work
outlined in the original contract.
The revised total budget estimate for the project close-out is $65,000,
which requires the re -appropriation of $40,000 from the Private/Special
Contract Services account (Management Services Department) to the
Private/Special Contract Services account (Community Development
Department — Housing Program); $7,000 for service delivery and $33,000 to
correct potential substandard work. If the amendment is not executed and
the additional funds are not allocated, this work would likely remain
unaddressed. Since the HIP participants are on fixed incomes and they
would be unable to do the repairs at their own expense.
Action: 1. Reviewed and approved the Third
Amendment (Attachment "A") in the amount
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of $7,000 to the consultant services
agreement with Willdan Engineering
(Attachment "B") to provide housing
consultant services to close-out previous
Home Improvement Program (HIP)
projects;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the
Third Amendment with Willdan Engineering
(Willdan) with an amount not to exceed
$7,000; and
3. Re -appropriated $40,000 (i.e., $7,000 for
Willdan's Third Amendment, $33,000 to
close-out remaining substandard work) of
Private/Special Contract Services account
(Management Services Department) to the
Private/Special Contract Services account
(Community Development Department —
Housing Programs).
F. VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card
Report.
Action: Received and filed.
G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4909 —APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4909 authorizing
payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 13-4909.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4908 TO UPDATE THE HOUSING
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN (Attachments: A e C D E F G J
Per state law, cities are required to update their housing elements
periodically (i.e., every four to eight years) and the state's Department of
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Housing and Community Development (HCD) is required to review draft
housing elements and report to the City preparing the draft whether it -
meets a number of state statutes applicable to local housing element
content. HCD will "certify" adopted local elements that do so.
City Council adoption of the proposed housing element update will
establish policies and programs to meet the housing needs of all
segments of the community and to accommodate the City's share of
regional housing need in a manner consistent with state statutes.
Moreover, adoption of the housing element update would entail a
significant step toward an update of the Temple City General Plan as a
whole, which is a priority project scheduled to begin in the next fiscal year.
Community Planning Manager Deibel and City consultant Karen Warner,
gave a brief presentation regarding the proposed City Housing Element.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked for clarification on
how often the housing elements needed to be updated.
Mayor Sternquist closed public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to approve the Initial Study of
Environmental Impact and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
adopt Resolution No. 13-4908 approving the City of Temple City 2008-2014
Housing Element, seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously
carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS — None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 8:38 p.m., the City Council recessed to the Successor Agency Meeting.
Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Successor
Agency's records.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
The City Council meeting was reconvened at 8:39 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
12. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — None
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13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Pulido announced upcoming City events: May 8, application for
Habitat with Humanity projects will be available starting tomorrow at Live Oak
Park, Temple City Library and on the City's website; May 9, Neighborhood Watch
Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at La Rosa Elementary School (For Area 8 residents bound
by Olive St., Temple City Blvd., Encinita Ave. and the UPRR tracks); May 11, 18
and 25, Community Emergency Response Trainings (CERT), 9 a.m. in City Hall.
The classes are free and open to residents ages 18 years and older. For more
information, contact the Public Safety and Services Division at City Hall; May 14,
Jazz Concert at the Park, 6 p.m. in the Temple City Park. Admission is free; May
4 Strategic Planning Session on May 20, 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
City Manager Pulido also announced that since September, 2012, the City has
received six awards at the national, state and local levels, recognizing the City
Council and staff's efforts at elevating community services and promoting civic
engagement. The City is now awaiting word from the Government Finance
Officers Association on an award of excellence in financial reporting and
transparency.
14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None
15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Ad Hoc
Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 7/03/2012
None
B. Pocket Park Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 9/14/2012
None
C. Olson Company/Lower Azusa Property Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 9/18/2012
Dissolved the Olson Company/Lower Azusa Property Ad Hoc Committee.
D. Tier Medical Benefit Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 11/06/2012
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Dissolved the Tier Medical Benefit Ad Hoc Committee.
E. Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 9/18/2012
Changed the Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee to a Civic
Center Master Plan Standing Committee starting May 13, 2013. The Ad
Hoc Committee will have its last meeting on May 10, Friday.
F. Council Chamber Renovation Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 1/15/2013
Councilmember Vizcarra announced that the Ad Hoc Committee has
selected new chairs for the audience.
G. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 4/2/2013
None
H. Budget Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/2/2013
The Ad Hoc Committee has met to reviewed the City's FY 2013-14
Budget.
City Manager Performance Goal Ad Hoc Committee
(Mayor Pro Tem Blum and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/16/2013
None
J. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 1/03/2012
The Standing Committee meeting in April was cancelled. A new meeting _
will be scheduled in May.
K. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 6/3/2011
None
L. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra) — Formed 11/06/2012
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The Standing Committee reviewed a proposed Ordinance relating to the
City's Video Franchise Fees, Customer Services and Other Video -Related
Matters.
16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA (1:26)
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Reported on the Southern California Association of Government
Conference he attended last week.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
None (Left meeting at 8:56 p.m. returned 8:59 p.m.)
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Commented on the success of City's Strategic Planning meeting on
May 4.
None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST
Established the Commission Application Review Ad Hoc Committee and
appointed Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra to serve
on this Ad Hoc Committee.
17. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER YU — None
B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ — $207.56 Per Diem -meals, incidentals and
mileage reimbursement for Southern California Association of
Government 2013 Regional Conference and General Assembly.
C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA — $207.56 Per Diem -meals, incidentals
and mileage reimbursement for Southern California Association of
Government 2013 Regional Conference and General Assembly.
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D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM — None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST - $207.56 Per Diem -meals, incidentals and
mileage reimbursement for Southern California Association of
Government 2013 Regional Conference and General Assembly.
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA — None
19. CLOSED SESSION — None
20. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. in memory of
Councilmember Chavez's mother, Lillian Turchi and Councilmember Yu's father,
Yat Ching.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk