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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01) CCA 12-03-06 CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 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. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION B. 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 March 6, 2012 Page 2 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: 1) Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of February 21, 2012; and 2) Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of February 29, 2012. Recommendation: approve B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of February 14, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their meeting of February 15, 2012. Recommendation: receive and file D. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of February 22, 2012. City Council Agenda March 6, 2012 Page 3 Recommendation: receive and file E. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, TO REVIEW THE EXISTING LOCAL STREET LIGHTING FOR INCONSISTENCIES, AND TO DEVELOP FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS City Council approval of a Consultant Services Agreement with Harris & Associates will authorize them to develop funding strategies for the maintenance of proposed lighting and landscape improvements along Rosemead Boulevard; provide a review of local street lighting; and provide the required assessment engineering services for the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13. Recommendation: Review and approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Harris and Associates to develop funding strategies for the maintenance of the Rosemead Boulevard improvements, to provide a local street lighting review, and to provide Assessment Engineering Services for the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 F. RESOLUTION NO. 12-4800 – ADOPTION OF RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE The City’s Records Retention Schedule is a written policy which governs the period of retention of records, and provides the legal authority for their disposition in compliance with governmental regulations. Adoption of this retention schedule will result in efficiency gains and cost savings. Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4800 adopting the City’s Records Retention Schedule G. RELEASE OF SURETY BOND FOR TRACT NO. 062146 FOR ROAD AND STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 5003-5005 WILLMONTE AVENUE The developer (i.e., Nhien Nguyen) submitted a Surety Bond in the amount of $10,700 to ensure that road and street tree improvements were completed at Parcel Map No. 062146. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the road and street tree improvements were complete, inspected and found to be in compliance City Council Agenda March 6, 2012 Page 4 with the approved plans. Hence, the City needs to release the Surety Bond. Recommendation: authorize release of the Surety Bond in the amount of $10,700 H. RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 54047 FOR SANITARY SEWER AND STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 9623-9633 BROADWAY The developer (i.e., Huang Limited Partnership) submitted a cash deposit in the amount of $8,700 to ensure that sanitary sewer and street tree improvements were completed at Tract No. 54047. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the sanitary sewer and street tree improvements were complete, 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 $8,700 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. 12-4801 – APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4801 authorizing payment of bills. Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4801 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD SAFETY ENHANCEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PROJECT City Council Agenda March 6, 2012 Page 5 Implementation of the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project would improve the safety and appearance of Rosemead Boulevard between the north and south city limits, transforming Temple City’s segment of Rosemead Boulevard from a regional highway into a pedestrian friendly corridor. The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to release the plans and specifications for bid. This authorization, pending Caltrans E-76 authorization, will expedite the schedule for the project as it will be able to go out to bid as soon as Caltrans E-76 authorization is received. The proposed project would enhance the safety and appearance of Rosemead Boulevard, no significant environmental impacts would occur, and all project-related funding are in place. It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 12-4802 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation monitoring Program for the proposed project. Presentation: City Manager Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 12-4802 to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to release the plans and specifications for bid upon receipt of Caltrans E-76 authorization 10. COMMUNICATIONS – None 11. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A. RESOLUTION NO. 12-4799-SA – RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) ABx1 26 requires the City, acting as successor agency to the former Community Redevelopment Agency, to adopt a ROPS. The ROPS includes a list of the former Agency’s existing financial obligations through December 31, 2012. Adoption of a recognized obligation payment schedule ensures that the City Council will be able to continue payment of former Agency obligations through the end of the fiscal year and the first half of the next fiscal year. City Council Agenda March 6, 2012 Page 6 Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 12-4799-SA adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) as required by Assembly Bill 26 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. 18. CLOSED SESSION – None 19. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. MARCH 20, 2012 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. MARCH 21, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. MARCH 13, 2012 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 7:30 P.M. MARCH 14, 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. City Council Agenda March 6, 2012 Page 7 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.