HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 7A1 City Council Minutes - 2013-06-18CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-1.
Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember- Chavez, Yu, Blum and Sternquist
ABSENT: Councilmember- Vizcarra
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development
Manager Haworth, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs,
Administrative Services Director Hause, Community
Development Director Persico, Public Safety Officer
Ariizumi.
Councilmember Chavez moved to excuse Councilmember Vizcarra for cause,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blum and unanimously carried.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor David Palmer, First Methodist Church, provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Safety Commissioner Nicholas Stratis led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATION
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4917 — PLANNING COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-4917 confirming
appointments to the Planning Commission and the City Clerk administered
the Oath of Office to new commissioners.
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B. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4918 — PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-4918 confirming
appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Clerk
administered the Oath of Office to new commissioners.
C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4919 — PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-4919 confirming
appointments to the Public Safety Commission and the City Clerk
administered the Oath of Office to new commissioners.
D. Certificate of Recognition for Neighborhood Watch Leaders
Captain Nee, Public Safety Officer Ariizumi and Mr. Martin Ledwitz gave a
brief history and presentation about the City's Neighborhood Watch
Program.
Mayor and City Council presented certificates of recognition to the
Neighborhood Watch leaders.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library events for the
month of July.
Tracv Simmons, Enterprise Holdings representative, gave a brief presentation
and history of Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Sternquist pulled Items E and L for further discussion. Councilmember
Chavez moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of May 20, 2013;
2) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of June 4, 2013; and
3) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of June 7, 2013.
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Action: Approved.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS —MEETING OF MAY 28, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions
of their meeting of May 28, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
C. SELECTED BUT AS -YET -UNSEATED PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS — SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the selected but as -yet -unseated
Public Arts Commission recommendations of their meeting of May 28,
2013.
Action: Received and filed.
D. AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR (FY) 2013-14
Each year, staff presents a list of annual contract services agreements to
the City Council for approval before the new fiscal year. Services
provided by these contractors are on-going, routine and subject to
renewal. All the contract services agreements and amendments
submitted to City Council for approval have been revised to the format
recommended by the City Attorney and are evaluated by staff relative to
work performance and cost effectiveness.
The City Council is requested to approve various amendments to service
agreements effective July 1, 2013, as recommended, and authorize the
City Manager to execute amended agreements.
Action: Approved various amendments to service
agreements effective July 1, 2013 and
authorize the City Manager to execute
amended agreements.
F. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MEDIA OF THE FOOTHILLS TO
VIDEO RECORD AND BROADCAST CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO
THE COMMUNITY
In line with City Council's initiative to promote Citizen
Education/Communication, City Council approved a Consultant Services
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Agreement for video recording and online streaming services on June 29,
2010 with Community Media of the Foothills (CMF). The Consultant
Services Agreement included video recording services for both regular
and special City Council meetings for a term of three years with the option
to extend by mutual agreement of the parties, in writing, for an additional
period of three years.
City Council is requested to approve the second amendment to CMF's
agreement as the total amount for the renewal of the agreement over the
next year will not exceed $25,000 and authorize the City Manager to sign
the amendment. Approval of the second amendment will ensure no
interruption in providing City Council meeting video recording or live on-
line streaming services.
Action:
1) Approved the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services
Agreement (Attachment "A") with Community Media of the Foothill
(CMF) to video record City Council meetings for live and delayed
broadcast to the community; and
2) Authorized the City Manager to sign the second amendment.
G. CONSIDERATION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FOR WASTE
SERVICES FROM ATHENS SERVICES, INC.
In accordance with the City's agreement with Athens Services, Athens
may submit a request for an annual rate adjustment to the City. Athens is
requesting a rate adjustment of approximately 0.81% increase over last
year's rate. The new rate would be effective July 1, 2013.
Action: Approved the rate adjustment request for
waste collection rates made by Athens
Services to become effective July 1, 2013.
H. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THE DESIGN,
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CONNECT MAGAZINE
Connect is the City's award-winning quarterly magazine that debuted in April
2012 as a complete revamp of the former 16 -page City newsletter. With the
graphic and journalistic qualities of mainstream publications, the
contemporary magazine disseminates pressing information and news while
addressing language barriers through summary translations, to encourage
all residents to fully interact with their local government.
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FUEL and Pacific Graphics, Inc. (PGI) are under contract to respectively
design and produce Connect. An amendment to FUEL and PGI's Contract is
required to accommodate costs for Connects added page count, as well as
the modification of contractual terms to align with the fiscal year calendar.
Action:
1) Approved an amendment to the professional services agreement
with FUEL Creative Group for Connect Magazine design services
at a cost not to exceed $10,000 per quarter; and
2) Approved an amendment to the professional services agreement
with Pacific Graphics, Inc. for Connect Magazine printing and
distribution services at a cost not to exceed $10,000 per quarter.
I. PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICE FOR CITY BRANDING
Branding for cities is a strategic "placemaking" process that can help
communities establish a distinctive identity, while providing a visual symbol
of organizational values and associations. For the City of Temple City, a
comprehensive branding effort would not only advance regional awareness
of local amenities and economic opportunities, but also publicize the City's
transition into a high performing agency.
Entering into a professional services agreement with FUEL Creative Group
(FUEL) will move forward finalization and implementation of a new City logo
and associated branding component. It will visually distinguish Temple City
through a single defined identity that provides a professional and consistent
look to all the City's public platforms.
Action:
1) Approved a professional services agreement with FUEL in an amount
not to exceed $40,000 for services including but not limited to,
finalizing a new City logo for integration with various branding
initiative including a new City website design, and distinctive street
name and wayfinding signage; and
2) Directed staff to present final logo concepts for Council consideration
at a special public meeting on July 31, 2013, toward adopting a
design and moving forward on critical projects currently pending a
new logo, both actions that are part of a larger branding effort to
uniquely distinguish Temple City from surrounding communities.
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J. ARTIST SHORT LIST FOR ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD PUBLIC ART
INSTALLATIONS
The Public Arts Commission (Commission) has recommended the
selection of six artists to create preliminary artwork concepts for the
Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project's
seating murals, sculptures and art pavers. Council's concurrence with the
Commission's recommendation would move forward the development of
preliminary art concepts to ensure that all final public art commissions and
installations align with the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and
Beautification Project construction schedule.
RTA Me,
1) Accepted the Public Arts Commission recommendation of six artists to
create preliminary artwork concepts for the Rosemead Boulevard
Safety Enhancements and Beautification Project;
2) Authorized staff to execute six artist honorariums at $1,000 each to
prepare preliminary design concepts for proposed Rosemead Project
public art installations including sculptures, art pavers and tile murals
for seating walls;
3) Authorized the Commission to review the presented preliminary
design concepts, and recommend three artists to create the
Rosemead Project public art installations; and
4) Directed staff to present the City Council with the final recommended
list of three artists and their preliminary designs on August 20, 2013,
thus initiating the final design and fabrication process of public art
installations concurrent with the Rosemead Boulevard Safety
Enhancement and Beautification Project construction schedule.
K. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORPORATE
LEADERSHIP GROUP, LLC
The inaugural City Strategic Plan will include benchmarks or milestones
that measure the City's progress toward achieving its strategic goals
through a series of initiatives. A City Strategic Plan will identify the
community's vision and goals for the City in the next 20 years which help
the City Council and staff recognize what the community identifies as
priorities among the City's various strategic goals/initiatives. While the
executive coaching/mentoring activities will complement the development
of the City Strategic Plan, the City's Department Work plans, and the
annual City Council capacity building and quarterly meetings, are separate
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processes from the City Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan facilitated
by the Lilley Planning Group for the community.
The City Council is requested to approve a Consultant Services
Agreement with Corporate Leadership Group, LLC for professional
services for team building and executive coaching/mentoring which include
the facilitation of City Council Forums/Town Halls and City monthly
Department Work plans.
Action:
1) Awarded a Consultant Services Agreement with Corporate
Leadership Group, LLC for Strategic Plan consultant services
(Attachment "A") in an amount not to exceed $70,000; and
2) Authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute the Consultant
Services Agreement with Corporate Leadership Group.
M. REAFFIRMATION OF COMMITTED AND ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE
CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR FINANCIAL
STATEMENT REPORTING PURPOSES AT JUNE 30, 2013, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED GASB 54 FUND BALANCE
POLICY
In order to be in compliance with the City's Government Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) 54 Fund Balance Policy adopted on May 15,
2012, the City Council must reaffirm Committed Fund Balances and
Assigned Fund Balances for the General Fund prior to the end of the fiscal
year for financial statement reporting purposes at June 30, 2013.
The City Council is requested to reaffirm the Committed Fund Balance of
$4,500,000 and the Assigned Fund Balance of $15,150,000 for the
General Fund. This is for financial statement reporting purposes at June
30, 2013, in accordance with the adopted GASB 54 Fund Balance Policy.
Action: Reaffirmed the Committed Fund Balance of
$4,500,000 and the Assigned Fund Balance of
$15,150,000 for the General Fund.
N. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4925 ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEAR (FY) 2013-14 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
The Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer is required to report
information regarding investments and deposits on a quarterly basis to the
City Council and City Manager. In order to be proactive and completely
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transparent, the Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer provides a
monthly report on the investment of the City of Temple City's funds to both
the City Council and City Manager. It is recommended that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 13-4925, approving the Statement of
Investment Policy for FY 2013-14.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 13-4925 (Attachment
"A"), adopting the Statement of Investment
Policy for the City of Temple City for FY 2013-
14.
O. FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT
The City Council is requested to authorize staff to revise various budgeted
appropriations as indicated in Attachment "A". Recommended adjustments
are necessary to ensure actual spending levels in line items do not exceed
budgeted appropriations at the close of the fiscal year.
Action: Authorized staff to revise various budgeted
appropriations as indicated in Attachment "A" to
ensure actual spending levels are within
budgeted appropriations at June 30, 2013,
P. PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
Report.
Action: Received and filed.
Q. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4929 —APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4929 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 13-4929.
L. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4926 IMPLEMENTING A 2%
COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) AND ADOPTING SALARY
RANGES FOR FULL TIME AND PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2013-14
Consistent with the City Council's adoption of the FY 2013-14 City Budget,
staff has updated the salary ranges to reflect the 2% COLA.
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The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4926
implementing a 2% COLA and adopting salary ranges full time and part-
time classification for FY 2013-14.
Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13-4926
implementing a 2% COLA and adopting salary ranges for full time and
part-time classification for FY 2013-14, seconded by Councilmember Yu
and unanimously carried.
E. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAP NO. 71792, A
NINE -UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 6126-6132 TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works advised the City
that the latest submittal for Final Tract Map No. 71792 has satisfied all
conditions of approval for the tentative tract map. The City Attorney's office
has reviewed and approved the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
(CC&Rs) prepared for the project, and the applicant has submitted the
signed Subdivision Improvement Agreement, which contains security bonds
for sanitary sewer and street improvement. Staff therefore determines that
the final subdivision map for Tract No. 71792 is ready for the City's
certification. Certifying Tract Map No. 71792 will allow the developer to
record Tract Map No. 71792 and start construction thereafter.
The City Council is requested to receive the work agreements and
improvement securities for sewer and street improvements, and approve
the final subdivision map for Tract Map No. 71792.
Mayor Sternquist recused herself from participating in the discussion and
voting of this item as she resides within 500 miles radius of this project.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the findings of the County
of Los Angeles Department of Public Works as enumerated in the
attached letter; receive the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; approve
the final subdivision map for Tract Map No. 71792 and dedications
indicated on the map; authorize the City Manager to execute the
Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and authorize the City Clerk to
certify Tract Map No. 71792. Seconded by Councilmember Chavez and
unanimously carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-973
AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2100 OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING START TIME FROM 7:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
Since 1965, the Temple City Regular City Council meeting has been held on
the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The City Council has
expressed an interest in changing the start time of its regular meetings from
7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A decision to change the City Council meeting start
time is discretionary and would require an amendment to the City's
Municipal Code.
The City Council is requested to introduce Ordinance No. 13-973
(Attachment "A") for first reading by title only, amending Chapter 1,
Section 2100, of the Temple City Municipal Code amending the Regular
City Council meeting start time from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and schedule
the second reading of Ordinance No. 13-973 for July 16, 2013; or provide
staff with direction on how to proceed.
City Clerk gave a brief summary of the staff report
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment.
Jim Clift and Patrick Horton, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition of
amending the City Council meetings to 7:00 p.m.
Glen Duffin, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of amending the City
Council meetings to 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Sternquist closed public comment.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to continue this item to the July
16, 2013, City Council meeting. Seconded by Mayor Sternquist and failed
by the following roll call votes:
AYES: Councilmember — Chavez, Sternquist
NOES: Councilmember — Yu, Blum
ABSTAIN: Councilmember — none
Councilmember Yu made a motion to not amend the Regular City Council
meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Blum and failed by roll call vote:
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AYES:
Councilmember — Yu, Blum
NOES:
Councilmember— Chavez,Sternquist
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — none
Mayor Sternquist directed staff to bring this item back to the July 16, 2013,
City Council meeting.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ESTABLISH TWO NEW COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS THAT WILL BRING
EXISTING CITY PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AND A PORTION OF THE
TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD SIDEWALK INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 901 of the City Charter, the City Council shall conduct a
public hearing prior to the adoption of the proposed FY 2013-14 Budget.
The public hearing will allow the City Council to hear testimony presented by
any interested person about the City proposed budget. The City Council is
being requested to review and consider adoption of the proposed revenues
and expenditures for FY 2013-14.
Community Development Director Persico gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, commented on the lack of
lighting in the public parking lots making it difficult to see the parking signs.
Mayor Sternquist closed public hearing.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the establishment of two
new CDBG-funded Programs: Public Parking Lot ADA Accessibility
Improvement project in the amount of $115,000 and an ADA Accessibility
Improvement Temple City Boulevard project in the amount of $105,000;
appropriated $220,000 of City's current unallocated CDBG balance of
$323,089 (i.e., from previous fiscal years and recycled CDBG program
funds); and authorized the City Manager to release plans and specifications
for bid upon receiving approval from the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commission (CDC). Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blum and
unanimously carried.
C. PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 13-974, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 ("ZONING CODE") OF
TITLE 9 (`ZONING REGULATIONS") OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
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CODE TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ALL SIGNS
WITH CHANGEABLE COPY
Staff has received numerous inquiries regarding placement of electronic
reader board signs in the City (i.e., electronic reader boards are a type of
sign with a changeable copy). A review of the City's existing Sign Code
revealed that the code was written prior to the electronic reader boards
being created and becoming an inexpensive option for signage. The Sign
Code, currently does not address this type of signage and its impacts.
The proposed code amendment will address a long standing deficiency in
the City's sign code. It is intended that this proposed ordinance will be a
short-term solution as staff is preparing to start a comprehensive sign
code update. The project, which was approved as part of the Fiscal Year
2013-14 City Budget, will be completed over the next year.
Planning Manager Starns gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing.
Jim Clift, Temple City resident, suggested including vehicles with
removable billboards to the Ordinance.
Mayor Sternquist closed public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Blum made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 13-974
(Attachment "A"), amending Chapter 1 ("Zoning Code") of Title 9 ("Zoning
Regulations") of the Temple City Municipal Code to require a Conditional
Use Permit for all signs with a changeable copy on first reading and
schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 13-974 for July 16, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS — None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 8:44 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 8:46 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
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12. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — None
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Pulido made announcements of upcoming City events: use of
"Safe and Sane" fireworks are permitted citywide and can be discharged only on
July 4, Thursday, from 12 noon to 10 p.m. The City's Public Safety Division,
along with Temple Sheriff's Station, are monitoring fireworks activity and
enforcing fireworks regulations. Persons found violating the City's fireworks
regulations — including the use of illegal fireworks — will be issued administrative
fines ranging from $250 upwards to $5,000. To report illegal fireworks activity,
please call Temple Station at (626) 285-7171; registration is still open for the
City's youth summer basketball and mini -sports summer camps, as well as the
Summer STARS and Teen Zone day camps, which begin the week of June 24;
June 19, Wednesday, Hang loose with Beach Boys' tribute band, SURFIN
SAFARI, 7 p.m., at Temple City Park; June 20, Thursday, Seniors can take part
in our senior luau at Live Oak Park June 20. Cost is $5 a person, and a $2
donation is suggested for dinner. Adults 60 years and older are welcome; June
26, Wednesday, the City's Art in Public Places Program kicks off with an outdoor
pop-up gallery at the first ROCK THE CANVAS event June 26. Professional
artists will display their masterpieces for the one-night exhibition, set to the
sounds of Phat Cat Swinger's Concerts in the Park performance. Rock the
Canvas starts at 5 p.m. followed by Phat Cat at 7 p.m. For more information,
contact the City's Communications Office; July 2, Tuesday, the City Council will
go dark July 2 for the Fourth of July holiday. The Council will reconvene at its
regularly scheduled July 16 meeting; July 3, Wednesday, celebrate the Fourth of
July a day early with our Concerts in the Park Independence Day celebration
starting at 6 p.m. at Temple City Park. Free hot dogs will be provided to the first
500 guests and you can also take part in the first annual Mayor's Patriotic Picnic
Contest. At 7 p.m., it is show time as Wartime Radio Revue's 16 -piece big band
hits the stage with 30s and 40s hits reminiscent of a World War II USO show;
July 4, Thursday, City offices will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July.
All recreational programming is cancelled but regularly scheduled trash collection
service remains unchanged. Live Oak Park Community Center will operate on a
modified scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Dial -A -Ride from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. As a reminder, fireworks. are NOT allowed in City parks. For more
information, call or stop by City Hall; July 19-20 Friday and Saturday, Temple
City's premier overnight camping event (Camp-A-Palooza) at Live Oak Park, $60
per family. The event includes nonstop fun with a mechanical surfboard, bungee
run inflatable, cannonball air blaster, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, storytelling
and more. For more information and to sign up, call or stop by Live Oak Park
Annex.
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City Manager Pulido announced that late last week that the City was awarded a
GFOA Award, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
with our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The prestigious award, given
by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
Canada, was judged by an impartial panel to meet the award's high standards
demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate the
City's financial story, as well as to motivate the public to read the document. The
award is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting
and financial reporting.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Ad Hoc
Committee
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 7/3/2012
None
B. Council Chamber Renovation Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist) —Formed 1/15/2013
None
C. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 4/2/2013
None
D. City Manager Performance_ Goal Ad Hoc Committee
(Mayor Pro Tem Blum and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 4/16/2013
None
E. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 5/13/2012
None
F. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 1/3/2012
None
G. Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
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(Councilmembers Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Blum) — Formed 6/3/2011
Mayor Pro Tem Blum reported that the committee met on June 7 to
discuss public art features for Rosemead Boulevard.
H. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmembers Chavez and Vizcarra) — Formed 11/6/2012
None
16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Recognized the City Commissioners for volunteering their time and
serving the City. Encourage those who were not selected this time to stay
involved and reapply.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
None
B. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Echoed Councilmember Chavez's comment and thanked the City
commissioners for the work that they do for the City.
C. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM
Recognized the City commissioners for their commitment and dedication
to the City.
D. MAYOR STERNQUIST
Recognized the staff and Council Ad-hoc members for their work on the
Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project. Would like staff to schedule
CERT training for the City Council and extend the training to City of
Rosemead City Councilmembers as well.
17. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ — None
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B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA — None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU — None
D. MAYOR PRO TEM BLUM — None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST — None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
Mary Kokavko, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition of amending the
Regular City Council meeting commencement time. She commented on the
timing of the crosswalk signal across Las Tunas Drive and that is nowhere to sit
in front of Ralphs while waiting for the Dial -A -Ride bus.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, spoke in opposition of amending
the Regular City Council meeting commencement time.
19. CLOSED SESSION — None
20. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. in memory of Mary
Burke. The next regular City Council meeting will be July 16, 2013.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk