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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CCA 12-02-07 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2012 – 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Chavez 2. ROLL CALL – Councilmember Blum, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS – PRESENTATIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF CAMELLIA FESTIVAL ROYAL COURT 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA The City Council will now hear public comments regarding items not listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first page of this agenda. PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL: If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Speaker Request Form, indicating the agenda item number and submit it to the City Clerk. There will be a maximum 20-minute period for comments on any subject with a 5-minute time limit on each speaker, unless waived by Council. You have the opportunity to address the City Council at the following times: AGENDA ITEM - at the time the Council considers the agenda item. NON-AGENDA ITEM - at the time for PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING - at the time for public hearings under NEW BUSINESS. The listing of any item on the agenda includes the authority of the Council to take action on such item and to approve, disapprove, or give direction on any item. City Council Agenda February 7, 2012 Page 2 7. CONSENT CALENDAR (Roll Call Vote) All Consent Calendar items may be approved in a single motion as recommended unless removed for further discussion. If members of the City Council or persons in the audience wish to discuss any matters listed on the Consent Calendar, please address them at this time. Recommendation: approve Items A through L per recommendations A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of January 17, 2012; 2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of January 19, 2012; and 3) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of January 25, 2012. Recommendation: approve B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of January 10, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of January 24, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of January 18, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file City Council Agenda February 7, 2012 Page 3 E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of January 11, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file F. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of January 25, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file G. RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 062650 FOR ROAD AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 9429 LONGDEN AVENUE The developer (i.e., Ke Ping Zheng) submitted a cash deposit in the amount of $74,700 ($18,750 for road improvements and $55,950 for sewer improvements) to ensure that road and sewer improvements were completed at Parcel Map No. 062650. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the road and sewer improvements were completed, inspected and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City needs to release the securities. Recommendation: authorize release of securities in the amount of $74,700 H. RELEASE OF SURETY BOND FOR TRACT NO. 068247 FOR ROAD AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 5013 FARAGO AVENUE The developer (i.e., B and H Land Development and Design, LLC) submitted a Surety Bond in the amount of $69,800 to ensure that road and sanitary sewer improvements were completed at Parcel Map No. 068247. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the road and sanitary sewer improvements were completed, inspected and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. Hence, the City needs to release the Surety Bond. Recommendation: authorize release of the Surety Bond in the amount of $69,800 City Council Agenda February 7, 2012 Page 4 I. PETTY CASH REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash Report. Recommendation: receive and file J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4792 – APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4792 authorizing payment of bills. Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4792 K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4795 TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, the existence of the local emergency must be reviewed every thirty (30) days and must be terminated at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant. The City issued a declaration of local emergency on December 1, 2011 in response to damage from the November 30, 2011 windstorm. Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4795 terminating the Declaration of a Local Emergency L. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT The community’s existing general plan was adopted in 1987, and is in need of updating in order to adequately convey the community’s aspirations with respect to its continuing development over the next twenty years. Adoption of the proposed resolution is a necessary step in order for the City to submit an application by February 15, 2012 to the State of California for a Sustainable Communities Planning Grant. Approval by the state of such a grant for Temple City would allow the City to initiate the extensive process for updating the community’s general plan on an immediate basis. Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4797 approving the filing of an application for funding through the State of California Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program City Council Agenda February 7, 2012 Page 5 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-952 REPEALING SECTION 5308 FROM THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE TO TERMINATE THE EXISTING CREDIT FOR PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAXES PAID TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The City Council is requested to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 12-952 repealing Section 5308 from the City’s Municipal Code relating to the Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Ordinance to terminate the existing credit for payment of sales and use taxes paid to the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency. Presentation: City Manager Recommendation: 1) Request the City Clerk to read the title of proposed Ordinance No. 12-952; 2) Adopt a motion waiving further reading of proposed Ordinance No. 12-952; 3) Adopt a motion adopting on second reading, by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 12-952, repealing section 5308 from the Temple City Municipal Code relating to the uniform local sales and use tax ordinance to terminate the existing credit for payment of sales and use taxes paid to the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11-1795, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN AT 5537 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2012) The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission’s decision of October 25, 2011 and Resolution No. 11-2334 PC approving Conditional Use Permit 11-1795, and consider any new information or public testimony provided. City Council Agenda February 7, 2012 Page 6 Presentation: City Manager Recommendation: 1) Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision and adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 11-1795; 2) Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision and adopt a resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit 11-1795 with any new or modified conditions that the City Council deems necessary; or 3) Reverse the Planning Commission’s decision and adopt a resolution denying the Conditional Use Permit. B. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROPRIATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) FUNDS FOR THE CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM The City received notification that it will receive $100,000 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) for the Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) program. Otherwise known as the COPS grant, the monies provide cities with annual funding to supplement their front line law enforcement services. City and Sheriff’s Department personnel have met twice to discuss the expenditure of the COPS grant and have agreed to create a new position. The addition of a third dedicated deputy position to the special assignment team will allow team members to better respond to the needs of City staff and the community. Presentation: City Manager Recommendation: approve the budget amendment and expenditure of funds for the additional dedicated deputy position 10. COMMUNICATIONS – None 11. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2012 The City Council, as successor agency to the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency, is requested to review and approve Minutes of City Council Agenda February 7, 2012 Page 7 the Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting of January 17, 2012. Recommendation: approve B. RESOLUTIONS CREATING A REDEVELOPMENT OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND Adoption of the proposed resolutions allow the City, in its capacity as successor agency, to make deposits and withdrawals from the redevelopment agency’s State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) accounts. The resolutions are also necessary for the City to receive funds from the County Auditor-Controller to pay enforceable obligations of the former redevelopment agency. Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 12-4794-SA establishing a Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34170.5; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 12-4793-SA authorizing investment in the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund pursuant to State Government Code Section 16429.1. C. RESOLUTION NO. 12-4796-SA – APPROVAL OF WARRANTS The City Council, as successor agency to the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency, is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4796-SA authorizing payment of bills. Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4796-SA 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS – None 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST City Council Agenda February 7, 2012 Page 8 C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA D. MAYOR PRO TEM YU E. MAYOR CHAVEZ 16. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS – None 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA The City Council will now hear additional public comments regarding items not listed on the agenda. The procedure to address the City Council is highlighted on the first page of this agenda. 18. CLOSED SESSION – None 19. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 21, 2012 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 15, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 14, 2012 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Notice: Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business of this Agenda are available for viewing on the City’s website at www.templecity.us and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, and available for review during regular office hours. 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