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Home My Public Portal About01) CCA 2012-02-21 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 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 COUNTY ASSESSOR JOHN NOGUEZ B. DEPUTY OF THE YEAR – 2011 C. FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR - 2011 D. RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF NICHOLAS DUVALLY 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 21, 2012 Page 2 E. PRESENTATION – SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY 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. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 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 J per recommendations A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of February 7, 2012. Recommendation: approve B. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of February 8, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file C. AUTHORIZATION TO TEMPORARILY HANG BLUE STAR BANNERS ON LAS TUNAS DRIVE BETWEEN ROWLAND AND LOMA Representatives from the Blue Star Banner program have requested the City re-hang Blue Star Banners along Las Tunas Drive prior to the 2012 Camellia Festival. Staff is requesting City Council authorization to temporarily hang the banners on Las Tunas Drive between Rowland and Loma until such time as a policy or ordinance is approved by the Council regulating use of City-owned poles for display purposes. Recommendation: authorize staff to re-hang Blue Star Banners on City owned poles on Las Tunas Drive between City Council Agenda February 21, 2012 Page 3 Rowland Avenue and Loma Avenue prior to the 2012 Camellia Festival D. RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 66880 AT 4851 AND 4853 HELEO AVENUE The developer, John Calvert General Contractor, submitted a grading security bond in the amount of $11,000.00 to ensure that grading on private property was completed at 4851 and 4853 Heleo Avenue, for Parcel Map No. 66880. The City was notified by the Los Angeles County Public Works Division that the grading is completed and inspected, and is in compliance with approved plans. Recommendation: authorize the release of a grading security bond in the amount of $11,000.00 for Parcel Map No. 66880 E. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORTS The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash and Visa Card Reports. Recommendation: receive and file F. APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR In an effort to fill the new Administrative Services Director position with a highly qualified candidate, the City advertised this employment opportunity in several local and statewide venues. After two rounds of interviews, the next step in the hiring process is for the City Council to consider approval of an at-will employment agreement with the successful candidate. Recommendation: 1) review and approve an at-will Employment Agreement for the Administrative Services Director position; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. G. AMENDMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 5934 PRIMROSE AVENUE It is recommended the City Council approve the Second Amendment to Monthly Rental Agreement permanently reducing the monthly rent from City Council Agenda February 21, 2012 Page 4 one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00) to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850.00) commencing September 1, 2011. Recommendation: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Monthly Rental Agreement with Elizabeth Howard, the tenant at 5934 Primrose Avenue; and 2) approve a permanent rent reduction to $850 per month for Ms. Howard H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4798 – APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4798 authorizing payment of bills. Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4798 I. SECOND QUARTER TREASURER’S REPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY REPORTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCIAL REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Second Quarter City Treasurer’s Report, Revenue and Expenditure Summary Reports and the Capital Improvement Financial Report. Recommendation: receive and file J. SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS The City Council is requested to approve the second quarter budget amendments and amend the adopted budget accordingly. Recommendation: approve the second quarter budget amendments and amend the adopted budget accordingly 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None City Council Agenda February 21, 2012 Page 5 9. NEW BUSINESS A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPROPRIATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) FUNDS FOR THE CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM The Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) for the Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) program, otherwise known as the COPS grant, provides cities with annual funding to supplement their front line law enforcement services. The COPS grant is administered by the County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office where funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-2012 are allocated to eligible cities in three installments. The City is slated to receive $100,000, and to date has received two installments for a total of $78,102.63. The Staff and Sheriff’s Department recommends that $75,000 of the $100,000 be used to create a third dedicated deputy position, which will be assigned the City’s Special Assignment Team. The new dedicated deputy position will increase the availability of deputies to City staff and the community, and a deputy from the special assignment team will have scheduled office hours in City Hall on selected days, making them readily available to City staff and the community. The cost of the new dedicated deputy position will be approximately $75,000 and will be entirely funded with COPS grant funds for the remaining five months of FY 2011-2012. Staff is also recommending that the remaining balance of $25,000 be used for specialized overtime at the City’s direction in an effort to provide resources to proactively identify and address law enforcement related issues in the City. Presentation: City Manager Recommendation: approve the budget amendment and expenditure of funds for the dedicated deputy position and specialized overtime B. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 71395 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11-1793 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX (6) CONDOMINIUMS AT 5416-5420 WELLAND AVENUE (BADE CONSTRUCTION/GILBERT ENGINEERING) The City Council is requested to approve an application to allow the development of a residential condominium project consisting of six dwelling units for property located at 5416 – 5420 Welland Avenue. The City Council Agenda February 21, 2012 Page 6 subject site is in the (R-2) zone, designated as medium-density residential by the General Plan. Presentation: City Manager Recommendation: 1) approve the Negative Declaration; and 2) adopt Resolution No. 12-4792 approving Tentative Tract Map 71395 and Conditional Use Permit 11-1793 10. COMMUNICATIONS – None 11. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – None 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 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. City Council Agenda February 21, 2012 Page 7 18. CLOSED SESSION – None 19. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. MARCH 6, 2012 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. MARCH 21, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 28, 2012 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 22, 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.