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Home My Public Portal About03) 7A2 CCM 12-08-211. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 21, 2012 AGENDA ITEM 7.A.2. 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: Councilmember-Blum, Chavez, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember-Vizcarra ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, and Community Development Director Masura. Councilmember Blum made a motion to excuse Council member ·Vizcarra for cause, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist. 3. INVOCATION Pastor Heather Williams from Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 9642 E. Live Oak provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Yu lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS A. Introduction of Temple City Amateur Softball Team Council presented the Temple City Amateur Softball Association 12 U Division players with certificates of recognition for participating in the 2012 State Tournament Games held in July. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Ms. Susan Schlaeger, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library programs and events for the month of September. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR City Council Minutes August 21, 2012 Page 2 City Clerk Kuo pulled item 7 A from the consent calendar. Councilmember Blum moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmember-Blum, Chavez, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember-None ABSENT: Councilmember-Vizcarra ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None B. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission Actions of August 8, 2012. Recommendation: Receive and file. C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTIONS The League of California Cities adopt policy resolutions annually on issues of statewide importance that have direct bearing on municipal affairs and are of broad municipal interest during its annual business meeting. This year's general assembly and business meeting will be held during the annual conference on Friday, September 7, 2012 in San Diego. The City Council has appointed Councilmember Carl Blum as the City's voting delegate and Mayor Vincent Yu as the alternate delegate. During the conference, the respective League Policy Committees and General Resolutions Committee will consider making recommendations on five resolutions before they are voted on by the delegates in General Assembly. The City Council is requested to approve and support the League's resolutions which align with the City's practices for open, accountable government, fiscal management, and community education and safety. Support of the League resolutions does not commit cities to adopting or implementing any League position in their local communities. Recommendation: Provide direction on the Annual League of California Cities Resolutions to the City's voting delegate. D. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT City Council Minutes August21, 2012. Page 3 The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash and Visa Card Report. Recommendation: Receive and file. E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4847-APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4847 authorizing payment of bills. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-4847 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 7, 2012. City Clerk Kuo pulled item 7 A to add that Council unanimously approved all the unfinished business agenda items. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 12-959, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 9290.5 PARKING CONCESSION AGREEMENT IN TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE J OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE The City Council is requested to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 12-959 amending 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 brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Mayor Yu closed public comment. City Council Minutes August 21, 2012 Page4 Councilmember Chavez made a motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 12-959 by title only, an Ordinance amending 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, seconded by Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Blum, Chavez, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember: None Councilmember: Vizcarra B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 12-960 ESTABLISHING PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AND ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Public art is a critical element of providing a diverse and culturally rich environment to residents and visitors alike. More importantly, in communities with formalized public arts programs, there have been marked improvements in economic development through the revitalization of their urban centers and overall improvement in the business climate. Well-conceived public art may increase property values, help lease space more quickly, enhance a city's corporate image, promote cultural tourism, and provide a visible and lasting contribution to the community. 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 sets forth a framework and advisory board to develop and maintain a visual arts program for City of Temple City. Assistant to the City Manager Haworth gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist made a motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 12-960 by title only, an Ordinance adding Article G to Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Temple City Municipal Code, establishing an Art in Public Places Program and a Public Arts Commission, seconded. by Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 9. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember: Blum, Chavez, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember: None Councilmember: Vizcarra City Council Minutes August 21, 2012 Page 5 A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-961 CORRECTING TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN ORDINANCES 12-953 AND 12-955 AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF EMERGENCY The City Council is requested to introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 12-961, fixing typographical errors in Ordinances 12-953 and 12-955, and amending the definition of emergency. City Attorney Murphy gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Blum made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 12-961 for first reading by title only, fixing typographical errors in Ordinance 12- 953 and 12-955, and amending the definition of emergency, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember: Blum, Chavez, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember: None Councilmember: Vizcarra B. PUBLIC HEARING: CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 BY ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4846 In 1992, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) implemented the Congestion Management Program (CMP). In accordance with this program, every city must make an annual determination of conformance. The City Council is requested to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 12-4846 certifying conformance with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program. Community Development Director Masura and Associate Planner Gulick gave a brief summary of the staff report. · Mayor Yu opened public hearing. Mayor Yu closed public hearing. City Council Minutes August 21, 2012 Page 6 Councilmember Chavez moved to adopt Resolution No. 12-4846, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CERTIFYING THE CITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and unanimously carried. 10. COMMUNICATIONS-None 11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 8:08 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 8:10 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 22, Summer Concert "Stone Souls" starts at 7 pm, Wednesday, August 29, the last concert in the park "The Silverados", will start at a special time of 6 pm, Las Tunas Safety Enhancement & Beautification RFP was released last Friday and the deadline to submit an RFP is September 10, Neighborhood Watch last Friday at St. Luke was well attended. Residents are starting to take ownership of their neighborhoods, and Connect Magazine won an award. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS-None 15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS Councilmembers reported on recent meetings of the Public Art Advisory Group Ad Hoc Committee and League of California Cities. 16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM City Council Minutes August 21, 2012 Page 7 Would like to incorporate cooling centers and a self-reliant emergency preparedness program consisting of employees and citizens in the City's Emergency Management Plan. Brought up the issue that currently there is no protocol established to keep tract of Council mail or email that bypass Staff, but which may require correspondence. Councilmember Blum suggested developing a process to keep track and make sure that every communication to the Council is being addressed. B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Complimented staff on a wonderful Dining Under the Stars event. Expressed concerns about illegal fireworks in the City. Asked staff to work on options for a citywide firework display and incorporate fund raising opportunities for the youth groups that relied on the sales of the fireworks to raise money. Maybe partnering with the school district to make this a citywide event/gathering. C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-Absent D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST Commented that Dining under the Stars was a wonderful event. E. MAYOR YU Reiterated that Council passed support tonight for League of California Cities Resolutions. 17. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM-None B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-None C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST-None E. MAYOR YU -None 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA City Council Minutes August21, 2012 Page 8 Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, upset that the list with Veteran's names is not displayed in City Hall. She complained about the cleanliness of the exterior environment of Ralphs, Rite Aid and the 99 cents stores. She appreciated receiving a recorded message from the City regarding Cooling Centers available to the residents. Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist asked staff to speak with the Tae Kwon Do school and encourage their students to use the trash cans inside the school so the trash cans outside their building doesn't overflow onto the sidewalk or parking lot. 19. CLOSED SESSION At the recommendation of City Attorney Murphy, the closed session items were moved to the next Regular City Council meeting of September 4. 20. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk