HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 7A1 CC Minutes 2013-09-17CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
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Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. in
the Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 9642 Live Oak Avenue, Temple
City.
2. ROLLCALL
PRESENT: Councilmember-Chavez, Vizcarra, Yu and Sternquist
ABSENT: Councilmember-Blum, Vizcarra
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Parks
and Recreation Director Burroughs, Administrative Services
Director Hause and Community Development Director Persico.
Councilmember Chavez moved to excuse Councilmember Blum and Vizcarra for
cause, seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Heather Williams, Westminster Presbyterian Church, provided the
Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sternquist led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS
A MAYOR'S BIGGEST LOSER WINNERS
Mayor Sternquist and City Council presented certificates of recognition to
program participants and winners.
Mayor Sternquist encouraged the public to participate in the City of Hope
Fitness Walk starting on October 5.
B. BRUSH WITH KINDNESS
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Mr. Damien Allen, Brush with Kindness Director of Corporate & Community
Sponsorship, spoke about the Habitat for Humanity program and encouraged
the public to volunteer with Brush with Kindness to help with the home repair
projects.
C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY REPORT
Rita Padilla, Temple City Council Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, gave a
summary report of the Chamber's monthly activities.
D. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION
Mayor Sternquist and City Council recognized Temple City business owner,
Jerry Jambazian, for his services to the City.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Laura Jimenez, Senior Field Representative from the Office of Senator Ed
Hernandez, gave a update on two newly adopted Senate Bills that was recently
approved by the California Governor on September 6, 2013.
Jing Li, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library events for the
month of September.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Chavez made a motion 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 minutes of the City
Council Regular Meeting of September 3, 2013.
Action: Approved.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 2013
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of August 27, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
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C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF AUGUST 28,
2013
The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions
of their meeting of August 28, 2013.
Action: Received and filed.
D. RELEASE OF SECURITIES
When a developer is proposing a sub-division in the City, he/she must deposit
securities to insure that required grading improvements are completed in
accordance with the approved plans. After the improvements are completed by
the developer, the City is notified by Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works that the improvements have been completed, inspected, and found to be
in compliance with the approved plans. The City was notified by the Los Angeles
County Public Works Division that the grading work is completed and in
compliance with the approved plans.
The City Council is requested to authorize the release of a grading security bond
in the amount of$ 31,800 for Parcel Map No. 068199.
Action:
1. Approved the work that has been completed and accepted the road
improvements for public use and maintenance.
2. Authorized the release of the security in the amount of$ 31,800 for Parcel
Map No. 068199.
E. PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
Report.
Action: Received and filed.
F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4943 -APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13-4943 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 13-4943.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. FOURTH QUARTER TREASURER'S REPORT, REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY REPORTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE 30,2013
Even though the City has completed its fiscal and program year for FY 2012-
13, all financial activities for this fiscal year have yet to be recorded due to
timing of receipts and recognition of revenues and expenses through June 30,
2013. This process of recording financial transactions for a few months after
the end of a fiscal year is typical, and is commonly referred as accruing, or
recording financial transactions for the appropriate fiscal year.
In order to keep the City Council updated in the status of the City's financial
activities, on a quarterly basis for FY 2012-2013, these preliminary reports are
presented.
Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to receive and f1le the reports.
Seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS-None
11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 8:29p.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 8:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
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 an announcement of upcoming City events: September
18, Wednesday, the Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Safety
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Commission will hold a Joint Meeting to discuss the City's Alternative Fixed Route
Transit Program, 6:30 p.m., at the Live Oak Park Community Center; and
nominations are now being accepted for the Residential Yard of the Quarter.
Nomination deadline is Friday, October 4 and forms can be downloaded from the
City's website.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 6/3/2011
None
B. School District/City Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012
None
C. City Code Review Standing Committee
(Councilmember Chavez and Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012
None
D. Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 4/2/2013
None
E. City Manager Performance Goal Ad Hoc Committee
(Mayor ProTem Blum and Mayor Sternquist)-Formed 4/16/2013
None
F. Civic Center Master Plan Standing Committee
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor ProTem Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013
None
G. Las Tunas Drive Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Standing Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 8/20/2013
None
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H. Council Chamber Renovation Standing Committee
(Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Sternquist) -Formed 8/20/2013
None
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-None
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU -reported on the Library Services Visioning
Committee Community Meeting. Invited the public to attend their next meeting
on Thursday, October 3, at 7 p.m., in the Temple City Library.
D. MAYOR PROTEM BLUM-None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST -reported on her attendance at a Kiwanis Club
meeting.
16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ -$122.00 Per Diem rates for meals for the
League of California Cities Annual Conference Reimbursement: September 18-
20, 2013.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU -None
D. MAYOR PROTEM BLUM-None
E. MAYOR STERNQUIST-$379.39 Per Diem rates for meal and transportation
for the United States Conference of Mayors Reimbursement: June 21-24, 2013.
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
-None
18. CLOSED SESSION
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This item has been moved to the October 1 City Council meeting due to lack of
quorum.
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned in memory of the victims at the
Washington Naval Base at 9:48 p.m. to the next Regular City Council meeting of
October 1, to be held at the Saint Luke Church, located at 5605 Cloverly Avenue.
Mayor
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