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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03) 7A2 CCM 12-06-05CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 2012 -7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS-5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA ITEM 7.A.-2 Mayor Pro Tern called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:29 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLLCALL PRESENT: Councilmember-Blum, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu (8:55p.m.) ABSENT: Councilmember-None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Murphy, Deputy City Clerk Kuo, Assistant to the City Manager Haworth, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, Community Development Director Masura , and Public Safety Officer Ariizumi Councilmember Chavez moved to excuse Mayor Yu for cause, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried . 3. INVOCATION Pastor Darrel Kelty, Community of Christ Church, presented the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 174 presented colors and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS -PRESENTATIONS -None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mary Kokayko, Temple City Resident, stated that she disagreed with the article in the Pasadena Star Newspaper regarding the City Council's compensation. She supports the increase of Council's monthly compensation. City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 2 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist motioned to reorder agenda item 7L and 8B to be heard after the Closed Session . Councilmember Blum moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by CM Vizcarra and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote : AYES: NOES: Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra , Sternquist Councilmember -None ABSENT: Councilmember-Yu ABSTAIN : Councilmember-None A . APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve : 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting of May 12 ,2012 2) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 12, 2012 3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 15,2012 4) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 21 , 2012 5) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 24, 2012 6) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 30, 2012 Recommended Action: approve B . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF MAY 22, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission Actions of their meeting of May 22, 2012. Recommended Action : receive and file C. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF MAY 16,2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of May 16 , 2012. Recommended Action : receive and file D . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF MAY 23, 2012 City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 3 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission actions of their meeting of May 23, 2012. Recommended Action: receive and file E. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS AND JOINT USE OF GYMNASIUM AT OAK AVENUE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL The City Council is requested to consider the payment of one-half the cost of a new scoreboard (i.e., $3,004.47) for the Oak Avenue Intermediate School gymnasium. Recommended Action : approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for Funding of Improvements and Joint Use of Gymnasium at Oak Avenue Intermediate School F. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES WITH THE EL MONTE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The City Council is requested to review and approve the two-year Agreement for Use of Facilities with the El Monte School District Recommended Action : approve the two-year Agreement G. RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 066880 FOR ROAD AND STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 4851 HELEO The developer (i.e., John Calvert) submitted a Surety Bond in the amount of $41,000 to ensure that road and street tree improvements were completed at Parcel Map No. 066880 . The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the road improvements were complete, inspected and found to be in compliance with the approved plans. Recommended Action : authorize release of grading security in the amount of $41,000 H. RELEASE OF SECURITIES FOR PARCEL MAP NO . 065011 FOR STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 5720 PRIMROSE The developer (i.e., Maggie Qiu) submitted a Certific ate of Deposit in the amount of $1 ,500 to ensure that street tree improvements were completed at Parcel Map No. 065011 . The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the street tree improvements were City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 4 complete, inspected and found to be in compliance with the approved plans . Recommended Action: accept street trees and authorize a release of securities in the amount of $1,500 I. RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 70941 AT 10626 AND 10628 OLIVE STREET The City Council is requested to authorize the release of a grading security bond in the amount of $37 ,000 for Parcel Map No . 70941. Los Angeles County Public Works Division has notified the City that the grading work is completed and in compliance with the approved plans . Recommended Action : approve the release of grading security bond in the amount of $37 ,000 for Parcel Map No. 70941 J. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR TEMPLE CITY TO CO-SPONSOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE OF TEMPLE CITY AT TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL ON JULY 28-29, 2012 The American Cancer Society has requested the City to consider co- sponsoring the Relay for Life of Temple City at Temple City High School on July 28-29, 2012. Council approval is required to waive any and all fees and deposits for use of the City facilities and for assistance in publiciz ing the event. Recommended Action : approve Temple City 's Co-Sponsorship of the American Cancer Society 's Relay for Life of Temple City K. AUDIT REPORT FOR SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF FUND FROM JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011 The City Council is requested to receive and file the Audit Report for the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund and Traffic Congestion Relief Fund from July 1, 2006 through June 30 , 2011 . Recommended Action : receive and file M. PETTY CASH REPORT City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 5 The City Council is requested to review , receive and file the Petty Cash Report. Recommended Action: receive and file N. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 12-4824-APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4824 authorizing payment of bills . Recommended Action: adopt Resolution No . 12-4824 8 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO . 12-953, AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 10 "BUDGET RESERVE FUND BALANCE REQUIREMENTS " TO TITLE 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE Administrative Services Director Hause stated the City Council, at their meeting of May 15 , introduced Ordinance No. 12-953 adding a new Chapter 10 "Budget Reserve Fund Balance Requirements" to Title 2 "Administration" of the Temple City Municipal Code . If adopted, the ordinance will be in effect thirty days from today . Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist opened public comment. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist closed public comment. At the request of Council, Deputy City Clerk Kuo read the title of Ordinance No . 12-953. Councilmember Blum moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No . 12-953, an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 10 "BUDGET RESERVE FUND BALANCE REQUIREMENTS" TO TITLE 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE , seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Councilmember-Bium, Sternquist, Chavez, Vizcarra Councilmember-None Councilmember-Yu Councilmember-None City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 6 C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-955 ADDING CHAPTER 10 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO TITLE 9 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE Assistant to the City Manager Haworth stated the City Council, at their meeting of May 15, introduced Ordinance No. 12-955 adding Chapter 10 (Economic Development) to Title 9 of the Temple City Municipal Code. If adopted, the ordinance will be in effect thirty days from today. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist opened public comment. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist closed public comment. At the request of Council, Deputy City Clerk Kuo read the title of Ordinance No. 12-955. Councilmember Chavez moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No . 12-955, an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO TITLE 9 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, seconded by Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmember-Bium , Sternquist, Chavez, Vizcarra Council member -None Councilmember-Yu Cou ncilmember -None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Gateway Project Update The Gateway Project Development Team (i.e. Howard Poyourow, Susie Koos) provided an update on the Gateway Project. City Manager Pulido stated that he and staff have been actively engaged with Randy Wang and his development team . They are trying to work with the City to get the retailers that the City wants. 10. COMMUNICATIONS-None 11. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 12-4825-SA -APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 7 Councilmember Blum moved to adopt Resolution No. 12-4825-SA authorizing payment of bills, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist Councilmember-None Councilmember-Yu Councilmember-None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Pulido reported on last week's Budget Study Session with the City Council. Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Budget Brief is now available on the City's website . The complete FY 2012-13 budget will be on the City's website tomorrow. City Manager Pulido announced that on June 9th, Oak Avenue Intermediate School Band and Orchestra will be playing in the Temple City Park from 4 p.m . to 6 p .m.; on June 14, the Temple City Sheriff will be conducting a Business Watch meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on June 15, a Neighborhood Watch meeting for Area 12 (i.e., Live Oak Ave ., Lower Azusa Rd., Santa Anita Ave . & El Monte Ave.) will be at Cleminson Elementary School located at 5213 Oaleview Avenue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS -None 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS Councilmember Vizcarra reported on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government (SGVCOG) meeting. He expressed concerns about the closure of Baldwin Avenue in the near future due to an upcoming Metropolitan Transit Authority project, as it will affect traffic in Temple City . Councilmember Blum announced that the Commissioner Appointment Ad Hoc Committee (i.e., Councilmember Chavez & Councilmember Blum) has reviewed all the commissioner applications . The Ad Hoc Committee will conduct interviews and bring back recommendations to Council for final selection by July 1st . 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM -None City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 8 B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Discussed that during last year's Summer Concert Series, the Council gave up their designated parking in front of City Hall for use as handicapped parking. He asked the Council to consider doing the same this year. With consensus from Council, Staff was directed to implement this direction. C . COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None C. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST Met with students from one of Longden Elementary School's fourth grade class on Monday, June 41h . The students were given a tour of City Hall and learned about the inner workings of the different departments. Students were given an opportunity to conduct a mock meeting in the Council Chamber to discussif:l§ if an ice skating rink should be built at the Gateway property. D. MAYOR YU Reported that the Budget Ad Hoc Committee (i.e., Mayor Yu and Councilmember Blum) received a presentation from John Bartel, actuary consultant, hired by the City, to review employee benefit options. 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 The City Council recessed to a closed session at 8:25 p.m . for the purposes stated below. Purpose: Cases: Authority : Representatives : Purpose: Property: Conference with Legal Counsel --Existing Litigation Los Angeles Community College District v . County of Los Angeles, et al (LASC Case No . BS 130308) Government Code Section 54956.9 City Attorney Conference with Real Property Negotiator 5800 Temple City Blvd ., Temple City , CA 91780 City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 9 L. Authority: Agency Negotiator: Owners Negotiator: Under Negotiation: Government Code Section 54957.1 (a)(1) Jose Pulido , City Manager Benton and Bonnie Lee Price and Terms of Site Acquisition or Lease The City Council meeting reconvened at 8 :55p.m. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT No reportable action. Mayor Yu arrived at the meeting at 8 :55 p .m. RESOLUTION NO . 12-4815 APPROVING THE REVISED SALARY RANGES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR AND CITY CLERK The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No . 12-4815 approving the revised salary ranges for Community Development Director, Parks & Recreation Director and City Clerk. Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist opened public comment. Ousama Nimri, Temple City Resident , spoke in opposition of a salary range increase. Marv Kokayko, Temple City Resident, spoke in opposition of the City paying for a consultant to do a staff salary survey. Angie Dorantes, Temple City Resident, spoke in opposition of the salary range increase. MPT Sternquist closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez moved to adopt amended Resolution No. 12- 4825-SA authorizing the revised salary range for the City Clerk position only , seconded by Mayor Yu and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Councilmember-Bium , Chavez, Vizcarra , Sternquist, Yu Cou ncilmember -None Councilmember -None Councilmember-None City Council Agenda June 5, 2012 Page 10 B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-954, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2101 "COUNCIL EXPENSE AND COMPENSATION" OF CHAPTER 1 "CITY COUNCIL" OF TITLE 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE City Attorney Murphy stated the City Council, at their meeting of May 15, introduced Ordinance No. 12-954 Amending Section 2101 "Council Expense and Compensation" of Chapter 1 "City Council" of Title 2 "Administration" of the Temple City Municipal Code. If adopted, the ordinance will be in effect thirty days from today. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist opened public comment. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist closed public comment. At the request of Council, Deputy City Clerk Kuo read the title of Ordinance No . 12-954. Councilmember Vizcarra moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 12-954, an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA , AMENDING SECTION 2101 "COUNCIL EXPENSE AND COMPENSATION" OF CHAPTER 1 "CITY COUNCIL" OF TITLE 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, seconded by Mayor Yu and motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Councilmember-Blum, Vizcarra Sternquist Councilmember-Blum, Chavez Councilmember-None Councilmember-None 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:38p.m. Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk