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Home My Public Portal About03) 7A2 CCM - 2012-04-171. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 17,2012 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-2. Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: 3. INVOCATION Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember-None City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, Public Safety Officer Ariizumi, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, City Clerk Flandrick, Administrative Services Director Hause, Community Development Director Masura Reverend Heather Williams, Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Blum led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS A. 2011 SGVIAA TEMPLE CITY RAMS Mayor Yu presented the 2011 Gremlin Youth Football players and coaches with a Certificate of Recognition. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Susan Schlaeger, Temple City Library Manager, reported on upcoming Library programs and events. Kyle Evanko, member of the Temple City Youth Committee, spoke about the projects they participated and that he learned a lot about local government during his term on the Youth Committee. City Council Minutes April17, 2012 Page 2 Jonetta Green-Durazo, invited the public to join her in the inaugural Temple City Relay for Life fundraising event for the American Cancer Society . The 24 hour event will be held at the Temple City High School and is scheduled for July 28-29 from 9 am to 9 am . 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Chavez moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra , Sternquist, Yu Councilmember-None ABSENT : Councilmember-None ABSTAIN : Councilmember-None The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items : A APPROVAL OF MINUTES -MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2012 Recommended Action : Approve B . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2012 Recommended Action : Receive and file C . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF MARCH 28 , 2012 Recommended Action : Receive and file D. APPROVAL OF PERMITS TO SELL FIREWORKS FOR THE 2012 SEASON Recommended Action : Approve E. AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, INC Recommended Action : Approve F . VISA CARD REPORTS Recommended Action : Receive and file G . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 12-4813 -APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Recommended Action : Adopt Resolution 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None City Council Minutes April17, 2012 Page 3 9. NEW BUSINESS A. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) JUNE 30 , 2011 Recommended Action: Receive and file B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 12-4812 -APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 71721 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11- 1796 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TEN (1 0) CONDOMINIUMS AT 5549 SULTANA AVENUE (DEXTER CORPORATION/HANK JONG) The City Council was requested to approve and adopt the proposed project consistent with the land use designation and development standards of the City. The site is zoned R-3 designated for high-density, multifamily residential developments. The proposed density is 13.7 units per acre, well under the 18 units per acre maximum density allowed by the General Plan. Hesty Liu , Associate Planner gave a power point presentation . Mayor Yu opened the public hearing. Hank Jong, applicant, stated he has reviewed the City's conditions and will comply with all conditions and answer any questions. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, expressed his feelings that housing on Sultana is highly saturated. Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition of the development. Resident, Temple City, lives a block from the proposed project and felt this project would make traffic worse . Mayor Yu closed the public hearing. Councilmember Blum moved to continue the public hearing until the next City Council Meeting , to allow the City's Traffic engineer and staff to provide more information and bring forward any other concerns that may impact the project area, seconded by Councilmember Chavez 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 City Council Minutes April17, 2012 Page4 On the recommendation of City Attorney Vail, the public hearing is continued as open until the next regular meeting , so additional noticing of the item is not required. Meeting recessed at 9:24 p .m. and reconvened at 9:36 p.m . C . REVIEW OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION'S DECISION DENYING A REQUEST TO REMOVE THE ALL-DAY PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN DISTRICT LOT 3 TO INSTALL A 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT The City Council was requested to review the Public Safety Commission's decision, denying a request to remove the all-day parking restrictions in District Lot 3 (i.e. southeast corner of Temple City Blvd. and Las Tunas Dr.) Public Safety Ariizumi gave a power point presentation . Mayor Yu opened the public hearing . Raymond Wong, Temple City property owner, spoke in favor of all day parking . Ron Bustamante, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of all day parking. Jennifer Jem, employee of Jade Escrow in Temple City, spoke in favor of all day parking. Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of leaving the parking lot unchanged. Colleen, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition to eliminating all day parking . Rachael, Jade Escrow, spoke in favor of leaving the parking Jot unchanged . Councilmember Blum moved to approve re-paving and re-striping of District Lot 3 to provide 11 additional 2-hour parking spaces, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmember-Bium, Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez Councilmember-None Councilmember-None Cou ncilmember -None City Council Minutes April17, 2012 Page 5 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 reported on the upcoming strategic planning session to be held on April 21, 2012, with the Council and staff members. He also announced that the City will be having two Traffic Calming Study Sessions on Tuesday, April 17, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7 :00 pm . City Manager Pulido thanked the Administrative Services Director for doing a great job with the auditors and reconciling the City financials, finding additional revenue in the general fund. 13. MA TIERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS -None 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS Councilmember Blum reported on meetings of the League of California Cities and the Southern California Association of Government conference. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist reported on a visit hosted by herself and Mayor Yu for Cub Scouts Troop 160. 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A . COUNCILMEMBER BLUM-None B . COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Councilmember Chavez reported that he went to Australia and visited with our Sister City. He met with the Mayor, all 12 Councilmembers and the students who will be visiting Temple City in the Fall. He thanked his hosts for their hospitality. C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST-None E. MAYOR YU Mayor Yu reported on a very successful Chinese Relay for Life event last weekend and is glad that the City co-sponsored the event. City Council Minutes April17, 2012 Page 6 16. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS -None 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA-None 18. CLOSED SESSION At 10:56 p.m. the City Council recessed to Closed Session for the purpose stated below. Purpose: Property: Agency Negotiator: Owners Negotiator: Under Negotiation: Authority: RECONVENE Conference with Real Property Negotiator 9250 Lower Azusa Road, Temple City, CA 91780 Jose Pulido, City Manager Scott Heaton, Colliers International Price and Terms of Site Acquisition or Lease Government Code Section 54957.1 (a)(1) The City Council meeting reconvened at 11:10 p.m . with all Councilmembers. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT No reportable action . 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. to the City Council Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 7:30p .m . in the Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue. Mayor ATIEST: City Clerk