HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2_CCM 2012-09-04City Council Minutes
September 4, 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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