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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2_CCM 2012-09-04City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 2 Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, thanked the City Council and staff for a wonderful Summer Concert Series and for allowing non-profit organizations to raise funds during the concerts. Robert Yasui, Pack 156, asked Council for help to approve their request for use of the City's Community Room. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Chavez pulled item 7F and Mayor Yu pulled items 7G & 71. Councilmember Chavez moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council, Planning and Public Safety Commission Meeting of August 14, 2012 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 21, 2012 3) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of August 29, 2012 Recommendation: Approve. B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission Actions of August 15, 2012. Recommendation: Receive and file. C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Public Safety Commission Actions of August 22, 2012. Recommendation: Receive and file. D. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 71195 AT 5324 WELLAND AVENUE In May 2010, the Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing and approved the project as Tentative Parcel Map No. 71195 and Conditional Use Permit 09-1753. The proposed project is consistent with its City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 3 land use designation and development standards of the City. The property is zoned for multiple family residential developments with the land area large enough to accommodate three condominium dwelling units. After review of the development plans, staff concludes that the project will comply with all current zoning standards of the City. At This time, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has advised the City that the Final Subdivision Map is ready for City Council approval and subsequent recordation. Recommendation: 1) Make findings as enumerated in the August 8, 2012 letter from the Los Angeles County Public Works Department: a. That this project will not violate any of the prov1s1ons of Sections 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act. b. That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code or any specific plan adopted, pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code. 2) Approve the final map for Parcel No. 71195; 3) Approve and accept the work agreements and improvement security after they have been examined and approved by the City Attorney: a. An agreement to construct road improvements and sanitary sewers. Two bonds for improvement security were deposited with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works for the City on February 16, 2012. One bond is in the amount of $58,100 for faithful performance. The other is in the amount of $58,100 for labor and materials. 4) Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of Parcel Map No. 71195 the certificate that embodies the approval of said Map. E. APPROVAL OF THE JOB SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page4 With the resignation of the permanent part-time Executive Assistant in the Management Services Department and due to substantial workload, it is necessary to immediately recruit for a full time Executive Assistant to the City Manager. Since there currently is not an approved job specification or salary range for this position, Council's approval of the proposed job specification and salary range is necessary before staff can proceed with the recruitment. The City Council is request to approve the job specification and salary range for Executive Assistant to the City Manager. Recommendation: Approve the job specification and adopt Resolution No. 12-4850 approving the salary range for Executive Assistant to the City Manager. H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4848 ORGANIZING AND DESIGNATING THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION OF SUCH SUCCESSOR AGENCY WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE COUNTY CLERK OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY The City Council is requested to adopt a resolution orgamz1ng and designating the performance of certain administrative duties of the Successor Agency to the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temple City, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Statement of Organization of such Successor Agency with the Secretary of State and the County Clerk of Los Angeles County. ·Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-4848 to ensure proper administration of the Agency. J. LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO BE USED TO PAY THE LICENSED ACCOUNTANT The Successor Agency to the Former Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency granted the City Manager authority to dispense with the formal bidding process and negotiate a professional services agreement with Vavrinek, Tine, Day & Co., LLP (VTD) for a Due Diligence Review in accordance with AB 1484. However, the Successor Agency City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 5 does not have resources to meet immediate administrative costs and will not have funds available to pay VTD for their services. The City Council is requested to approve a loan agreement between the City of Temple City and the Successor Agency to the Former Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency to be used to pay VTD for a Due Diligence Review. Recommendation: Approve the loan agreement between the City of Temple City and the Successor Agency to the Former Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency. K. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR JUNE 30, 2012, FOURTH QUARTER PRELIMINARY REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY REPORTS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCIAL REPORT The City Council is requested to receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2012, Fourth Quarter Preliminary Revenue and Expenditure Summary Reports and Capital Improvement Financial Report. Recommendation: Receive and file. L. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash and Visa Card Report. Recommendation: Receive and file. M. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4852-APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS F. The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4852 authorizing payment of bills. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-4852 TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ONE-TIME SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST Councilmember Chavez recused himself from voting on this item for potential conflict of interest, stating that his spouse is a board member for the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Blum moved to approve a supplemental funding request City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 6 for the Temple City Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $13,000, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and unanimously carried with Councilmember Chavez abstaining. G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4851 APPOINTING A PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN ADMINISTRATOR This recommended action is housekeeping in nature and assures the transfer of duties of the PARS Plan Administrator from the Senior Management Assistant to the Administrative Services Director. The City Council is requested to adopt a Resolution appointing Administrative Services Director as the Public Agency Retirement System Plan (PARS) Administrator. Councilmember Blum moved to Adopt Resolution No. 12-4851 appointing Administrative Services Director as the Public Agency Retirement System Plan (PARS) Administrator, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried. I. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4845 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) POST-RETIREMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN TRUST The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12-953 adding a new chapter to the Municipal Code entitled "Budget Reserve Fund Balance Requirements" on June 5, 2012. As part of the adoption of this new chapter, staff recommended the funding for Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) be part of the annual budget process and an amount of $1,000,000 was earmarked to be allocated to an OPEB Trust Program to begin funding this liability. The City Council is requested to approve $1,000,000 be deposited into the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to administer the OPEB Trust fund. Administrative Services Director Hause and Mitch Barker, PARS Representative, gave a brief presentation regarding PARS Post- Retirement Health Care Plan Trust. Councilmember Blum moved to approve $1,000,000 be deposited into the PARS Post-Retirement Health Care Plan Trust from the Reserve Fund Balance, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 7 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Fiscal Year 2011-12 Work Plan Accomplishments Staff provided a summary of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12 Work Plan achievements. This account publicizes to the Council and community the status of current City developments, and also serves as a benchmark informing staff of scheduling adjustments that may be necessary toward completing remaining Work Plan items over the course of FY 2012-13. The City Council is requested to review the FY 2011-12 Work Plan Accomplishments. Administrative Services Director Hause, Community Development Director Masura, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs and Assistant to City Manager Haworth gave a highlight of the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 departmental work plan accomplishments. Councilmember Blum moved to receive and file the FY 2011-12 Work Plan, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried. 10. COMMUNICATIONS-None 11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 8:51 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 8:53 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 thanked City Council and staff for helping move the organization towards high performance. Announced upcoming City events: September 6, Recreational Classes sign up begins; September 12, City Council and Planning Commission will have a joint meeting to discuss Traffic Calming Master Plan held at the Council Chamber from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; September 15 is the 2012 Happy Family Moon Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 8 Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8:57p.m. and returned at 9:03p.m. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS-None 15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS Councilmember Blum announced that a mandatory construction pre-bid meeting for the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and Beautification Project is scheduled for September 20. 16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM Commented on the City's accomplishments and encouraged the public to read more about it. B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Complimented Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs and staff for doing a great job on City's Summer Concert Series. Suggested to Council to consider opening a dog park in the City. C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA Asked for a follow up on the Historical Preservation Resources Survey meeting. Community Development Director Masura stated that the next step is to have staff and consultant field through all the questions and concerns raised during the community meeting and draft an Historical Preservation Ordinance for Council's consideration before moving forward with this initiative. Councilmember Vizcarra also asked for an update on the Alpha Beta site. He congratulated Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs on a great Summer Concert Series. D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST 1. City Property Acquisition For Pocket Parks Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist asked Council to give directions to staff on moving forv.iard with securing properties for purpose of expanding park space. She suggested creating a joint Council and Parks and Recreation Commission ad hoc committee to address this issue and to have staff look for funding opportunities. City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 9 Council member Chavez commented , that this topic has been addressed before when he was a Parks and Recreation Commissioner and agreed an ad hoc committee is necessary to move forward with this issue. Councilmember Blum concurred. The ad hoc committee can bring back a game plan for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan and also what can be done ahead of the master plan with reports back to Council. Mayor Yu commented that he would like to see the completion of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan before appointing another Council ad hoc committee; however he would not oppose to establishing a joint ad hoc committee of Councilmembers and Parks and Recreation Commissioners. Mayor Yu appointed Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist and Councilmember Vizcarra to the Pocket Park Ad Hoc Committee with a maximum duration of six months for the purpose of identifying possible sites for pocket parks. Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs informed Council that the newly established Council ad hoc committee would be meeting w.ith Commissioner Fish and Georgina as they were appointed to the Parks & Open Space Master Plan Ad Hoc during the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. E. MAYOR YU Complimented staff on a great Summer Concert Series. 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-None City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 10 19. CLOSED SESSION At 9:31 p.m. the City Council recessed to a Closed Session for the purpose stated below. Purpose: Potential Cases: Authority: Representatives: No reportable action. Purpose: Property: Authority: Agency Negotiator: Owners Negotiator: Under Negotiation: Anticipated Litigation One (1) Government Code Section 54956.9(b) City Attorney Conference with Real Property Negotiator 5800 Temple City Blvd., Temple City, CA 91780 Government Code Section 54957.1 (a)(1) Jose Pulido, City Manager Benton and Bonnie Lee Price and Terms of Site Acquisition or Lease Council authorized City Manager Pulido to negotiate price, terms and obtain property appraisal. The City Council meeting reconvened at 1 0:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers. 20. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk