HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 7A1 CCM 2012-02-211. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-1.
Mayor Chavez 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-Bium, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez
ABSENT: Councilmember-None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, Public Safety Officer
Ariizumi, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, City Clerk
Flandrick, Associate Planner Gulick , Community
Development Director Masura , Community Services
Specialist Rodriguez , Community Preservation Supervisor
Sahagun
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember Carl Blum provided the Invocation .
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Tom Chavez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS -PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF COUNTY ASSESSOR JOHN NOGUEZ
County Assessor staff members Carol Quan and Robert Meraz introduced
themselves to Council and provided information regarding property
valuation and taxes, and windstorm damage refunds.
B. DEPUTY OF THE YEAR-2011
Captain Chris Nee introduced Deputy Paul Han , Deputy of the Year for
2011 . Mayor Chavez and the City Council congratulated Deputy Han and
presented him with a Certificate of Recognition .
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C. FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR-2011
Battalion Chief Jeff Kaliher introduced Firefighter Paramedic Brian Davy,
Firefighter of the Year for 2011 . Mayor Chavez and the City Council
congratulated Firefighter Davy and presented him with a Certificate of
Recognition .
D. RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF NICHOLAS DUVALL Y
E.
This presentation was continued to the City Council meeting of March 6 ,
2012.
PRESENTATION
ANNIVERSARY
SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM ONE YEAR
Community Service Specialist Rodriguez presented a power point
presentation, providing background information on the Senior Lunch
Program's successful first year, and detailing its rising attendance and
special holiday celebrations .
Don Herring, of YWCA San Gabriel Valley -Intervale Senior Services,
recognized that the success of the program was due to the commitment of
the City and its desire to have a good senior meal program .
Councilmember Sternquist thanked Council for supporting this program
and also coming out to share with the senior meal attendees . She also
acknowledged the many volunteers and staff for their contributions to the
success of the program .
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, suggested the City have a plaque honoring
those people who volunteered funds to build the bandstand. She also wished to
have information on the following : where is the money going from Applebees'
loan payments; what is the City going to do with the Primrose property, what
amount of rents are collected, and what does it cost to maintain; who owns the
easements on Myda behind the Gateway project; and what is happening with the
Bender property.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City businessman, read a statement endorsing the
selection of Tom Chavez to serve another year as Mayor at the upcoming
Council reorganization meeting . He reiterated the accomplishments of Mayor
Chavez this past year in concert with the Council, as will be expressed in the
Mayor's State of the City address, and asked Council to consider re-appointing
Mayor Chavez for another year's term .
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Yu pulled Item F from the Consent Calendar, and Mayor Chavez
pulled Item C.
Councilmember Blum moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar,
seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES :
Councilmember-Bium, Sternqu ist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
ABSENT: Councilmember-None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None
A . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of February 7,
2012, as presented.
B. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF FEBRUARY
8 , 2012
Received and filed the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting
of February 8, 2012 .
D. RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO . 66880 AT
4851 AND 4853 HELEO AVENUE
Authorized release of a grading security bond. in the amount of
$11,000.00, upon completion of grading improvements on the private
property at 4851 and 4853 Heleo Avenue, Parcel Map No . 66880.
E. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORTS
Received and filed the Petty Cash and Visa Card Reports.
G. AMENDMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 5934 PRIMROSE
AVENUE
1) Approved the Second Amendment to the Monthly Rental
Agreement with Elizabeth Howard , tenant at 5934 Primrose
Avenue ; and
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2) Approved a permanent rent reduction of monthly rent from one
thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1 ,350.00) to eight hundred fifty
dollars ($850 .00) commencing September 1, 2011.
H . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4798-APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
Adopted Resolution No. 12-4798, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $380,661 .21 DEMAND NOS . 33764
THROUGH 33843 .
I. SECOND QUARTER TREASURER'S REPORT, REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY REPORTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received and filed the Second Quarter City Treasurer's Report, Revenue
and Expenditure Summary Reports and the Capital Improvement
Financial Report.
J. SECOND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Approved the second quarter budget amendments and amended the
adopted budget accordingly .
C. AUTHORIZATION TO TEMPORARILY HANG BLUE STAR BANNERS
ON LAS TUNAS DRIVE BETWEEN ROWLAND AND LOMA
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs summarized her staff report ,
stating Staff is requesting City Council authorization to temporarily re -hang
Blue Star Banners on City owned poles on Las Tunas Drive between
Rowland and Lorna until such time as a policy or ordinance is approved by
the Council regulating use of City-owned poles for display purposes .
Background information was provided on the banner program which was
initiated in 2004 for hanging banners on light poles along Las Tunas Drive.
The 2011 windstorm damaged dozens of Blue Star Banners and
representatives from the Blue Star Banner program have requested the
City re-hang the banners along Las Tunas Drive prior to the 2012
Camellia Festival . During the windstorm assessment, it was determined
that many of the poles currently being used for Blue Star Banners were
not owned by the City, but rather Southern California Edison (SCE) or the
County of Las Angeles . As the City does not have an agreement with
either SCE or the County authorizing use of their poles for this purpose,
the City Prosecutor and Code Amendment ad hoc committee have been
working on developing an ordinance regulating use of City poles for
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displays and advertising . Staff has surveyed the poles and banners on
Las Tunas Drive and estimated that 50 banners could be re-hung. Staff is
further suggesting that an agreement or conditions for use of City poles be
negotiated with the Blue Star Program after an ordinance regulating the
use of City owned poles has been considered by the Council.
Sharon Johnson, represented the Blue Star Program, indicated in
speaking with the Planning department of SCE, that she was assured that
other cities using SCE poles do not have agreements. She requested the
City re-hang the banners so that all service members of the community
are recognized.
Council discussed this issue and Ms. Johnson and staff responded to
questions. Community Preservation Supervisor Sahagun reported on
information relayed to the City by SCE and County crews during the
windstorm cleanup stating that many of the poles used to hang the
banners were not owned by the City. This information led to the City
Prosecutor's Office recommending an amendment to the code covering
this practice .
Frank Ruedel, Temple City resident, said he understood this is a
temporary fix and that the City wished to operate by a code , but these are
humans we are dealing with and you have to take that into account in
consideration of their lives and what they are dealing with serving in the
military.
Councilmember Blum moved to authorize staff to re-hang Blue Star
Banners on City owned poles on Las Tunas Drive between Rowland
Avenue and Lorna Avenue prior to the 2012 Camellia Festival, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Yu and unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmember-Bium, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Council member -None
F. APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
City Manager Pulido stated during the last budget process for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2011-12, and as recommended by the Budget Ad Hoc Committee,
the Council approved a reorganization which merged Finance, Personnel
and Information Technology into a new Administrative Services
Department. At that time, the Council also approved a salary range for the
newly created position of Administrative Services Director. At the end of
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December 2011 , the Council adopted a resolution requmng all new
employees hired on or after January 1, 2012 to pay the full 8% member
contribution to CaiPERS. The position was advertised in all national
magazines in an extensive recruitment and was extended to December
30, 2011 to obtain a more qualified applicant pool. Seven applicants were
selected for a first interview before a panel of outside experts , and a
second round of interviews with the City Manager was held for the top
three candidates. The selected applicant overwhelmingly scored very
high and is experienced in Finance and Administrative Services positions .
City Manager Pulido responded to Council's questions.
Matthew Wong, Temple City resident, asked Council to vote no on this
item and direct the City Manager to renegotiate the agreement. He felt the
salary of $146,000 per year was too high as it would be the second
highest paid position after the City Manager, and $25,000 more than other
management positions . He questioned paying this much for an
Administrative Services Director in this economic climate and provided
salary survey information of comparable positions in neighboring cities
which indicated lower salaries.
Frank Ruedel, Temple City resident , felt the City Manager was trying to
save the City money by combining three positions into one, and if he can
do that, he is doing a great job.
City Manager Pulido stated it is important to consider that this position
requires three different areas of expertise. In preparation of the budget,
this was presented to the ad hoc committee and the salary was already
factored into the budget. In a salary comparison of other cities, this is
relatively low in order to get someone to achieve the high performance
team that Council wanted.
Council discussed the item and staff addressed questions as needed .
Councilmember Blum moved to :
1) 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.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Council discussion continued . City Attorney Vail advised Council as to the
powers delegated to the City Manager by the City Council in regard to
hiring personnel, and those issues that were under Council's purview.
Councilmembers Sternquist and Vizcarra and Mayor Pro Tern Yu voiced
their concerns . Council discussion continued . City Attorney Vail advised
Council and responded to questions regarding the salary range .
Councilmember Blum moved to
1) 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 ;
seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmember-Bium, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu , Chavez
Cou ncilmember -None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
RECESS/RECONVENE
The City Council meeting was recessed at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:28
p .m. with all Councilmembers present.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
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
Public Safety Officer Ariizumi provided background information on the
Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) program and its funding through
the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA). The
COPS grant is a non-competitive state grant that provides cities with
annual funding to supplement their front line law enforcement services . On
December 15, 2011, the City was notified by the County that it will receive
$100,000 from the SLESA for the COPS program . Beginning with Fiscal
Year (FY) 2010-11, the funds were used to partially fund one motorcycle
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traffic enforcement deputy. City and Sheriffs Department personnel met
and recommended that funds in the amount of $75,000 be expended for
the addition of a third dedicated deputy position for the remaining five
months of FY 2011-12 and the amount of $25,000 be used for specialized
overtime at the City's direction . The Sheriffs Department will provide the
City the dedicated deputy position at a reduced grant rate of $173,612 per
year, compared to the regular rate of $226,416 because grant funds are
being used to fully fund the position for the remainder of FY 2011-12 . A
budget amendment in the amount of $100,000 was requested to reflect an
increase in revenue for funds received from the COPS grant, and a budget
amendment for expenditures in the amount of $75,000 for the addition of a
third dedicated deputy position and in the amount of $25,000 for the
specialized overtime.
The status of the COPS grant for FY 2012-13 is unknown at this time . If
the COPS grant in unavailable for FY 2012-13 , the City Council could
eliminate the position or fully fund the position at the regular rate with
General Funds or other eligible specialized funds .
Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing.
Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against this item , the public
hearing was closed .
Mayor Pro Tem Yu moved to approve the budget amendment and
expenditure of funds for the dedicated deputy position and specialized
overtime, seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmember-Bium, Sternquist, Vizcarra , Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
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 was 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 Weiland Avenue .
Associate Planner Gulick presented his staff report, stating the Plann ing
Commission heard this item on January 24 , 2012 and recommended the
City Council consider adopting a resolution approving a Negative
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Declaration and approve Tentative Tract Map 71395 and Conditional Use
Permit 11-1793. Background information was provided as well as a short
visual presentation . Staff responded to Council 's questions, and City
Attorney Vail advised of Council's discretion in meeting affirmative findings
and/or adding additional conditions of approval.
The project is consistent with the land use designation, zoning, and design
review standards of the City. The site is zoned R-2 with a land area of
approximately 24,300 square feet. The proposed density is 12 units per
acre, with is consistent with that allowed by the General Plan . The subject
site is of sufficient size to accommodate the proposed six dwelling units
and will provide adequate off-street parking. The total building area is
12,043 square feet.
Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing.
Susan Bade Hull, Bade Construction Co., property owner and applicant ,
showed a picture of their recently built project on Farago and stated that
the project complied will all city and county regulations .
Ousama Nimri, Temple City resident, asked if the development would
increase the water flow on Weiland.
Ms . Hull responded that the development had complied with all
regulations .
Community Development Director Masura confirmed that there is no
increase in runoff because measures have been included to capture the
runoff on site.
Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against this item, the
public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Blum moved to:
1) approve the Negative Declaration; and
2) adopt Resolution No . 12-4792, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 71395 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 11-1793 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT WITH SIX (6) UNITS
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5416-5420 WELLAND
AVENUE,
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seconded by Mayor ProTem Yu and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmember-Bium, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember -None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Vizcarra
10. COMMUNICATIONS -None
11. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Pulido announced the Mayor's State of the City address would be
presented at 6:30 p.m. on March 6. There is a newly designed magazine
replacing the City's quarterly newsletter that will be coming out in March.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS -None
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS
The City Council reported on recent meetings of the Contract Cities Association
and Public Art Advisory Ad Hoc Committee .
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM-None
B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Councilmember Sternquist thanked City Manager Pulido for walking the
business district with her on Friday. They visited businesses and spoke to
owners about what they liked or what could be improved upon .
C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Councilmember Vizcarra mentioned the City's Farmer's Market now has a
tamale cart which seems to be working out well and attracting more
people .
Councilmember Vizcarra asked about the Chamber Remodel meeting
before the full Council and City Manager Pulido stated that a meeting date
would be determined next week .
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D. MAYOR PROTEM YU
Mayor Pro T em Yu requested the City Clerk 's Office provide him with a
regular Council packet for each meeting in addition to the electronic
version.
E. MAYOR CHAVEZ
Mayor Chavez reminded everyone of the Camellia Festival this weekend .
16. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT
OF CITY BUSINESS -None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
Matthew Wong, Temple City resident, said he was disappointed with what
occurred this evening and was surprised that previous management hires were
given such generous packages. Just because this City is better off than others
doesn't mean it should be spending more . Previous City Councils worked hard
to be fiscally conservative and, as taxpayers , residents have the right to express
these concerns to Council.
Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, praised Matthew Wong for his continued
interest in the City, even when away at college, and thought he was an
exceptional young person . She was also glad that Council did not just "rubber
stamp" approval on the employment agreement item .
Frank Ruedel, Temple City resident, said he appreciated Edison and all of the
work they did during the windstorm cleanup . He was most disappointed about
the Blue Star Banner Program issue, and reminded everyone the City did not
have a 9-11 event.
18. CLOSED SESSION -None
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10 :18 p.m.
Mayor
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City Clerk