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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 7A City Council Minutes -2012-08-071. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 7, 2012 AGENDA ITEM ?.A. 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 : ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmember-Chavez , Vizcarra , Yu Councilmember-Blum , Sternquist City Manager Pulido , City Clerk Kuo, Assistant to City Manager, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs , Community Development Director Masura , Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun and Public Safety Officer Ariizumi. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to excuse Councilmember Blum and Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist for cause, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra . 3. INVOCATION Pastor Walden from the First Baptist Temple City provided the Invocation . 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Yu led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag . 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA-None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Chavez moved to approve the Cons ent Calendar , seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried . A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requ es ted to review and approve : 1) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council/ School Boardm em ber Meeting of July 12 , 2012 City Council M inutes August 7 , 2012 Page 2 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 17, 2012 3) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council I Planning Commission Meeting of July 26, 2012 Recommended Action: Approve . B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JULY 24, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission Actions of their meeting of July 24 , 2012 . Recommended Action: Receive and file . C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF JULY 11 , 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission Actions of July 11 , 2012 . Recommended Action: Receive and file . D . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF JULY 25 , 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission Actions of July 25, 2012 . Recommended Action: Receive and file . E. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 067584 FOR ROAD AND STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 5601 PAL MAL AVENUE The developer (Chao Di Su) submitted a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $55 ,500 to ensure that road and street tree improvements were completed at Parcel Map No . 067584. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the road and street tree improvements were completed, inspected and found to be in compliance with the approved plans . The City Council is requested to accept the road improvements for public use and authorize the re lease of the security. Recommended Action: Accept the road improvement and authorize the release of the securities in the amount of $55,500 for Parcel Map No . 067584. City Council Minutes August 7 , 2012 Page 3 F. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT CRISIS MANAGEMENT (LECMgt) TO CONTINUE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY'S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN , EMERGENCY PREPAREDENESS PROGRAM, AND STAFF TRAINING The City Council is requested to review and approve the consultant services agreement with LECMgt to continue with the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan, Emergency Preparedness Program, and training for staff and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers . Recommended Action: Approve a $50,000 Consultant Services Agreement with LECMgt and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Consultant Services Agreement. G. ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM RALPH ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES FOR A CITY CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT The City of Temple City has not completed a compensation study since 1995; the City has f6 no formal classification study or plan . Furthermore , the last compensation study was not conducted by an outside consultant , but rather completed by in-house staff. In addition , staff has determined that the list of survey cities currently used for salary comparison is 12 years old. The objective of a Job Classification and Compensation Study is to ensure employees are working within their classification, are compensated in accordance with City Council's policies and direction , and have an understanding of the City's expectations for performance as outlined in their respective job descriptions. The City Council is requested to accept the proposal from Ralph Anderson for a City Classification and Compensation Study and authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $30 ,000. Recommended Action: Accept the proposal and authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement. H. PROPOSED CHANGES TO FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012-13 INVESTMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF EXCESS FUNDS IN THE LOS ANGLES COUNTY TREASURY POOL City Council Minutes August 7, 2012 Page 4 The City Council is requested to consider adopting a resolution revising the City 's Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2012-13 and a resolution authorizing and requesting the investment of excess funds in the Los Angeles County Treasury Pool in order to achieve a higher yield on the City's current portfolio without compromising safety. Recommended Action : Adopt Resolution No. 12-4841 rev1s1ng the City's Statement of Investment Policy for FY 20 12-13; and Resolution 12-4842 authorizing and requesting the investment of excess funds in the Los Angeles County Treasury Pool. I. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 12-4843-APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4843 authorizing payment of bills . Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 12-4843. J. PETTY CASH REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash Report. Recommended Action : Receive and file . 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM TEMPLE CITY SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL BRONZE PLAQUES HONORING TEMPLE CITY'S SISTER CITIES OF HAWKESBURY CITY, AUSTRALIA AND MAGDALENA, MEXICO IN THE TEMPLE CITY PARK City of Temple City has been involved in a Sister City program since 1964 . In 1965 the City Council , by adoption of a resolution , created the Temple City Sister City Organization as the first step towards a successful Sister City Program . The City's first Sister City was Magdalena , Mexico. In 1983, the City formally established relationships with a second Sister City, Hawkesbury Shire, Australia . City Council Minutes August 7, 2012 Page 5 In 1966 , a bronze plaque dedicated to the friendship and fellowship of the citizens of Magdalena and Temple City was installed at the base of a tree in Temple City Park adjacent to the County Library. The City Council is requested to consider a request from the Temple City Sister City Association to install bronze plaques honoring Hawkesbury City, Australia and Magdalena, Mexico in , or around, the concrete areas of the Performance Arts Pavilion in Temple City Park . Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a summary of the staff report and a brief presentation with proposed locations for the installation of the bronze plaques in the Temple City Park. The purchase of one plaque and installation of both plaques is approximately $2,000 .00 Steve Terry, President of Temple City Australia Sister City Program , requested Council to consider option A as recommended by staff to install the two bronze plaques side by side on the Temple City Park Pavilion for better visibility . Mayor Yu opened public comment. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner , asked when City last communicated with our Sister City in Magdalena , Mexico. Also , if City should establish another Sister City , can the plaques be moved to make room for another plaque . Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the request from Temple City Australia Sister City Program and direct staff to work with Temple City Australia Sister City Association to coordinate the installation of the plaques , seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra. B . PUBLIC HEARING : APPROPRIATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) FUNDS FOR THE CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM The Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) for the Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) program , otherwise known as the COPS grant, provides cities with annual funding to supplement their front line law enforcement services . The COPS grant is administered by the County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office and the City is slated to receive $100,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13. The staff and Sheriff's Department recommends that the funds be utilized to offset the funding for a third dedicated deputy position for the Temple City Council Minutes August 7, 2012 Page 6 City Team. The cost of the dedicated deputy position will be approximately $175 ,303 per year. The COPS grant will provide $100 ,000 to partially fund the dedicated deputy position and $75 ,303 in General Funds will be used to fund the remaining portion . Public Safety Officer Ariizumi gave a summary of the staff report . Public Safety Officer Ariizumi and Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun answered Council's questions. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the amendment to the City's budget and expenditure of funds for the dedicated deputy position, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra. C . PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A CODE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH SECTION 9290 .5 PARKING CONCESSION AGREEMENTS IN TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE J OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE The City Council is requested to introduce Ordinance No. 12-959 for first reading by title only. Ordinance No . 12-959 will amend the City's Municipal Code to create Section 9290.5, Parking Concession Agreements in Title 9, Chapter 1, Article J of the City's Municipal Code . The proposed Parking Concession Agreements would be beneficial to the City in several ways -promote economic development, assist in creating pedestrian oriented developments , promote shared parking, and encourage alternative modes of transportation. Community Development Director Masura gave a summary of the staff report and a brief power point presentation Community Development Director Masura and City Attorney Vail answered Council 's questions. Mayor Yu opened public hearing . Mayor Yu closed public hearing. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No . 12- 959 for first reading by title only, an amendment to the City's Municipal Code to create Section 9290.5 Parking Concession Agreements adding Article J to Chapter 1 of Title 9 , approve the Negative Declaration and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No . 12-959 , seconded by Councilmember V izcarra . City Council Minutes August 7 , 2012 Page 7 D. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO . 12-960 ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION AND AN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM The City Council is requested to adopt an ordinance to establish a Public Arts Commission and Arts in Public Places Program . Adoption of the ordinance would set forth a framework to establish a public arts program that serves as an economic development tool , and represent Temple City's diverse community values and wide range of artistic styles . Assistant to City Manager Haworth gave a summary of the staff report. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, asked if the City will be able to accept donations from the public for public art projects throughout the City . Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 12 - 960 for first reading by title only , an amendment to the City 's Municipal Code adding Article G to Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Templ e C ity Mun ici pal Code, establishing an Art in Public Places Program and a Public Arts Commission and waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance No. 12 - 960, seconded by Councilmember Vi zc arra. E . PUBLIC HEARING : CANCELLED TO CONSIDER CODE AMENDMENTS TO MODIFY SECTION 9296 TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND ALLOW COMPACT PARKING ; AND MODIFY SECTION 9291 RELATING TO REQUIRED PARKING FOR OUTDOOR DINING This item was not heard by the City Council as the Planning Commission has not completed its revi e w of th i s item, nor provided a recommendation to the City Council at this time . This item will be re -noti ce d for a public hearing at a future date. Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8:28p.m. and returned at 8:31 p .m . 10. COMMUNICATIONS A. STATUS REPORT ON EDI HAPPY FAMILY MOON FESTIVAL City Council Minutes August 7, 2012 Page 8 Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun gave a status update on EDI Media's Happy Family Moon Festival. EDI Media has been working with staff and Chamber of Commerce to address Council 's concerns regarding public parking , public safety, trash removal and minimization of noise for set up and tear down for the Festival. Staff recommended EDI Media proceed with the event on September 15, 2012 . 11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 8 :35 p .m., the City Council recessed to the Successor Agency Meeting. Minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Successor Agency's records. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council meeting was reconvened at 8:37 p.m . with all Councilmembers present. 12. ACTION ON REQUEST BY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None 13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Pulido announced upcoming City events: Wednesday, August 8 is the National Night Out at 6 p.m. and Summer Concert "Funky Hippies " at 7 p .m.; Tuesday, August 14, Council will have a joint meeting with the Public Safety Commission and Planning Commission starting at 7 p .m . in the Historical Society Building at 5954 Kauffman Avenue/9704 Woodruff Avenue ; Wednesday , August 15, Summer Concert "Tommy Tassi and the Authentic"; Thursday, August 16, Dining Under the Stars starting at 6 :30 p.m . in the Temple City Park , tickets for this event are $20 per person and can be purchased at City Hall and Live Oak Park Annex ; Friday , August 17 is the Neighborhood Watch for Area 5 (Las Tunas Drive, Temple City Boulevard, Olive and Encinita Avenue) from 6 -8 pm at St. Luke's Church located at 5605 Cloverly Avenue. City Manager Pulido commented on the success of the Citi zen 's Academy facilitated by Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs and her staff at the Live Oak Park Annex. City Manager Pulido announced a vacancy on the Public Safety Commis sion . Information regarding the vacancy will be posted on the City's website by Monday, August 13 . 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS City Council Minutes August 7, 2012 Page 9 Public Safety and Services Manager Sahagun updated Council regarding the timing of the pedestrian cross walk on Las Tunas Drive . The pedestrian signals were not sequenced with the traffic on Las Tunas . Los Angeles County Public Works will make adjustment to the timing of the pedestrian signals . 15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS Mayor Yu reported on the Council Chamber Ad Hoc Committee Meeting and that the project will be going out to bid soon . 16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM -Absent B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-None C . COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST -Absent E. MAYOR YU -None 17. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS A . COUNCILMEMBER BLUM-None B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ -$325 .00 Registration for California Association of Code Enforcement Officers Conference in Anaheim , CA. C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA -$325 .00 Registration for Cal ifornia Association of Code Enforcement Officers Conference in Anaheim, CA. D. MAYOR PRO TEM STERNQUIST -$325.00 Registration for California Association of Code Enforcement Officers Conference in Anaheim , CA. E . MAYOR YU -None 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jerry Jambazian , Temple City business owner, commented on possible public art projects for the City . 19. CLOSED SESSION City Council Minutes August 7 , 2012 Page 10 At the recommendation of City Attorney Vail and City Manager Pulido, the closed session item was moved to the next Regular City Council meeting of August 21 , 2012 . 20. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9 :28 p.m . Mayor ATIEST: City Clerk