HomeMy Public PortalAbout03) 7A1 CCM 2012-06-191. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2012
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-1.
Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu
ABSENT: Councilmember-None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, Acting City Clerk Kuo, Assistant to the
City Manager Haworth, Administrative Services Director
Hause, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, Community
Development Director Masura, and Community Preservation
Supervisor Sahagun.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor John Aitken II, Pastor of Temple City Seventh-Day Adventist Church,
provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 169 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS
A INTRODUCTION OF TEMPLE CITY'S SISTER CITY EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Nancy Terry, Sister City Organization, presented the six Temple City students
who will soon be visiting the City's Sister City of Hawkesbury, Australia. The
students are Rachel Johnston, Mackenzie Byers, Kai Ito, Joy Huang, Haley
Osborn and Betty Wang.
B. RECOGNITION OF 2011-2012 YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councilmember Chavez recognized Youth Committee members Amber Lee,
Anita Velazquez, Carly Loveland and Kyle Evanko for their dedication to the
Committee and doing great projects throughout the year. Not present at the
meeting were committee members Jane Li, Justin Lin and Bailee Weisz.
C. RECOGNITION OF MR. ROBERT ACOSTA AND MRS. JANE CHAVEZ
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Council presented Mr. Acosta and Mrs. Chavez with Certificates of Recognition
and Captain Nee from the Temple Sheriff's Station presented them each with a
Letter of Commendation. Mr. Acosta and Ms. Chavez helped to apprehend
suspicious persons on February 29, 2012. They took the time to call the Sheriff's
department and were instrumental in identifying the suspects.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
City Manager Pulido removed the proposed agreement with the Los Angeles
County Animal Control from Consent Calendar Item D for three months to allow
staff time to evaluate additional proposals from the San Gabriel Valley Humane
Society, Pasadena Humane Society and Los Angeles County Animal Control.
Jo Beckwith, Temple City Resident, spoke against the City contracting with Los
Angeles County Animal Control for services.
Mary Sneed, Temple City Resident, thanked Mayor ProTem Sternquist and City
Hall staff for giving her class a tour of City Hall. She spoke against the City
contracting with Los Angeles County Animal Control for services.
Yvonne Wang, Helen Cheung, William Walker and Wen-Hui Liao, Temple City
Residents, expressed concerns over the traffic that will be created as a result of
the Gateway Project at the north-east corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Las
Tunas Drive.
Pam Dugan and Karen Scauzillo, Temple City Residents, expressed concerns
over the increase in registration fees for the recreational classes. Council was
asked to reconsider the increases.
Tony Scaduto, 5420 El Monte Avenue, was upset with the response he received
from staff during a Neighborhood Watch meeting when he asked why he had to
trim his front yard hedges below 36 inches.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Pulido removed the agreement with Los Angeles Animal Control
from item D of the consent calendar, Administrative Services Director Hause
pulled item K, Councilmember Vizcarra pulled item I and Mayor Yu made a
correction to the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 to reflect
Councilmember Blum's "no" vote to the adoption of Ordinance No. 12-953
amending Council Expense and Compensation.
Councilmember Vizcarra moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the Budget Study Session May 31,2012
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 5, 2012
3) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 7, 2012
Recommended Action: Approve
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2012
Recommended Action: Receive and file
C. RESOLUTION NO. 12-4818 DESIGNATING CITY HOLIDAYS FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012-13
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution designating City holidays for
FY 12-13
D. APPROVAL OF VARIOUS SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
(FY) 2012-13
Recommended Action: Approve various service agreements and
authorize the City Manager to sign
E. CONSIDERATION OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FOR WASTE
SERVICES FROM ATHENS SERVICES, INC.
Recommended Action: Approve the rate adjustment request by Athens
Services per the provision of their agreement
F. REAFFIRMATION OF COMMITTED AND ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE
CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR FINANCIAL
STATEMENT REPORTING PURPOSES AT JUNE 30, 2012, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED GASB 54 FUND BALANCE
POLICY
Recommended Action: Reaffirm the Committed Fund Balance of
$4,500,000 and the Assigned Fund Balance of
$17,200,000 for the General Fund
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G. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012-13 INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 12-4829 establishing the
Investment Policy for the City of Temple City
for FY 2012-13, as required by law
H. RESOLUTION 12-4827 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012-13
GANN LIMITATION AND CONFIRM THE FACTORS USED FOR
CALCULATING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2012-13
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 12-4827 confirming the factors
used for calculating the annual Appropriations
Limit for Fiscal Year 2012-13
J. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT
Recommended Action: Receive and file
L. FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Recommended Action: Approve the fourth quarter budget
amendments and amend the adopted budget
accordingly
I. RESOLUTION NO. 12-4828 APPROVING FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES' CLASSES AND SALARY RANGES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2012-13 AND AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief overview of her staff
report and answered Councils' questions.
Councilmember Vizcarra moved to approve adoption of Resolution No.
12-4828 approving full-time and part-time employee's classes and salary
ranges for Fiscal Year 2012-13 and amending the Personnel Rules and
Regulations, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern 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
K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4831 -APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
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Administrative Services Director Hause stated that corrections will be
made to the payment of bills to reflect the changes made to
Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist's reimbursement
of expenses for the California Contract Cities seminar.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4830, ORDERING THE LEVY OF
CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012-13
Administrative Services Director Hause reviewed her staff report, stating
this public hearing was scheduled to allow public input on the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2012-13 assessment of the Citywide Lighting and Maintenance
District.
Mayor Yu opened public hearing.
Mayor Yu closed public hearing.
Councilmember Blum moved to adopt Resolution No. 12-4830, a
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE STATE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEES TO THE TAX BILLS,
seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012-13 CITY BUDGET,
FINDING THAT THE CITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 66000 AND APPROVE A ONE-TIME CARRYOVER
APPROPRIATION FUNDING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY GROUP
Administrative Services Director Hause provided an overview of her report of
the proposed budget for next fiscal year via a power point presentation.
Mayor Yu opened public hearing.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City Business Owner, spoke in favor of City
Budget adoption.
Mary Kokayko, Temple City Resident, asked about City's AM radio station.
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Peter Choi, President of Temple City Chamber of Commerce reported on
the activities of the Chamber for the past 6 months. Spoke in favor of the
Chamber Supplemental Fund roll over to the next fiscal year.
Mayor Yu closed Public Hearing.
Councilmember Blum moved to adopt Resolution No. 12-4826, a
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF
THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; and adopt Resolution No.
11-4760, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY CONFIRMING THE FACTORS USED FOR CALCULATING
THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-
2012, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried.
Councilmember Blum moved to approve a one-time carry-over
appropriation from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12 FY City Budget of
$25,000 for the supplemental funding allocation to the Chamber of
Commerce, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and unanimously
carried.
Councilmember Blum moved to approve a one-time carryover
appropriation from the FY 2011-12 City Budget of $15,000 for the Public
Art Advisory Group for consulting service, seconded by Councilmember
Vizcarra and unanimously carried.
B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-956,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING
CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 3 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
TITLE 10, ANIMALS, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE
Community Preservation Supervisor Sahagun & City Prosecutor Eckart,
gave an overview of the staff report.
Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 12-
956 for first reading by title only, amending Chapter 6 of Title 3 of the
Temple City Municipal Code regarding animal control and adopting by
reference Title 10, Animals, of the Los Angeles County Code; and
scheduled the public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 12-956 for
July 3, seconded by Mayor ProTem Sternquist and unanimously carried.
RECESS/RECONVENE
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The City Council meeting was recessed at 9:17 p.m. and reconvened at
9:27 p.m. with all Councilmembers present
C. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-957,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTERS 2 AND 4 TO OF THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
ORDINANCE & FINE RESOLUTION)
Community Preservation Supervisor Sahagun and City Prosecutor Eckart
gave an overview of the staff report and informed Council that the Fine
Resolution will be presented to Council at the next City Council meeting of
July 3'd
Mayor Yu opened public hearing.
Mayor Yu closed public hearing.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 12-
957 for first reading by title only, amending Chapter 2 (Enforcement of the
Code) and Chapter 4 (Administrative Citations) of Title 1 (General
Provisions) of the Temple City Municipal Code; and waived further reading
of Ordinance No. 12-957, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and
unanimously carried.
D. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ED! MEDIA TO THE CITY TO
CONSIDER HOSTING AND CO-SPONSORING THE "2012 FULL MOON
HAPPY FAMILY FESTIVAL" ON SEPTEMBER 15
City Manager Pulido gave an overview of the staff report and Mr. Jack Zhao,
Vice General Chair of ED! Media, reviewed the activities involved in putting
together the Festival.
Mayor Yu opened public comment
Marv Kokayko, Temple City Resident, spoke against having the event this
year.
Mayor Yu closed public comment
Council directed staff to work with ED! Media Inc. to bring details on the
particulars of putting together the "2012 Full Moon Happy Family Festival" on
July 3rd so that Council can reconsider the request for hosting and co-
sponsoring the event
10. COMMUNICATIONS-None
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11. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE
CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4832-SA -APPROVAL OF
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 12-4832-SA authorizing
payment of bills.
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Pulido announced that Connect magazine is now available and if
any resident has not yet received a copy to call City hall and one will be delivered
to their residence. City Concert series starts tomorrow and will continue every
Wednesday at 7pm until August 29. Movies in the Park will start on June 29 at 8
p.m. and continue every Friday until August 10. City Hall will be closed on 4th of
July for Independence Day. Lastly, City Manager Pulido reported to Council and
residents that efforts are being made by staff to improve the City's environment
from the cleanliness of the parks to City Hall landscape and facade. We want
everyone to feel welcome in our City.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS-None
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS
Councilmember Blum reported on the meetings for League of California Cities
and City Selection Committee. He also announced that the Commission
Appointment Ad Hoc Committee (i.e., Councilmember Blum and Chavez) has
narrowed down four candidates for each of the Commissions and recommended
final interview for the candidates in front of full Council on June 25 at 6:30 pm.
Council concurred to the date and time of the special meeting and directed staff
to contact the final applicants for interview on Monday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber.
Councilmember Chavez reported on the School District/City Standing Committee
meeting of June 18 and announced that a Joint School District/City Council
meeting has been set for July 12, 2012.
Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist reported on the meeting for Mosquito Vector Control
and the Foothill Transit She stated that the Foothill Transit may be willing to
sponsor a City events/projects and directed staff to follow up with them.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM
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Announced that he attended the Pasadena Chalk Art Festival. He thought
it was a great event and would like to see a similar event in Temple City.
B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Announced that he also attended the Chalk Art Festival in Pasadena and
would also like to have a similar event for our City. Councilmember
Chavez reported that he attended the Boy Scouts' Religious Diversity Hike
last Saturday and thought it was a great event and hoped this event will be
brought back every year.
Councilmember Chavez thanked staff for the work done in putting together
the Citizen's Academy. The third session is scheduled for this Thursday
at 7 p.m. at the City Yard. He commented that a good number of the
commission applicants are participants of the Citizen's Academy.
C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Encouraged everyone to shop at the Farmers Market set up at the City
Hall parking lot every Sunday 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine.
D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST
Reminded the public to come and enjoy the concert in the park tomorrow
night and encouraged the public to visit the Relay for Life booth at the park
during the concert.
E. MAYOR YU
Thanked Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist for facilitating the last Council meeting
and commented that he enjoyed the visit from the Cloverly Elementary
School.
16. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT
OF CITY BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Approve the reimbursement of expenses paid
to officials for conduct of City business and
approve corrections made to reimbursement
amount paid to Councilmember Vizcarra and
Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist for expenses from
the California Contract Cities Seminar. The
correct amount of reimbursement for both is
$230.74.
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA-None
18. CLOSED SESSION
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Councilmember Blum made a motion to move the closed session item to the next
City Council meeting of July 3, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist, and
unanimously carried.
19. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF:
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
7:30P.M.
7:30P.M.
7:30P.M.
7:30P.M.
JULY 17,2012
JULY 18,2012
JULY10,2012
JULY 18,2012
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.
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