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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03) 7A2 CCM 12-09-181. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2012-7:30 P.M. 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: Councilmember-Bium, Chavez, Vizcarra, Sternquist, Yu ABSENT: Councilmember-None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Clerk Kuo, Assistant to the City Manager Haworth, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, Community Development Director Masura, Community Preservation Supervisor Sahagun and Public Safety Officer Ariizumi. 3. INVOCATION Pastor Tom Lay, Pastor of Los Angeles City Blessing Church for the Temple City area, provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Yu led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS A. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 12-4854 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Councilmember Blum moved to adopt Resolution No. 12-4854 confirming the appointment of Serge Haddad to the Public Safety Commission with term of office ending June 30, 2013, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. B. PRESENTATION-YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS City Council presented certificate of appointment to the Youth Committee members. C. CEREMONY-CITIZEN'S ACADEMY GRADUATION City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 2 City Council presented commendation certificates to the Citizen's Academy participants. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Susan Schlaeger, Temple City Library Manager, announced upcoming library programs and events for the month of October. Pat Brayer, President of San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, thanked Council for extending their service contract for another three months and the opportunity to be able to submit a proposal for the animal care services for Council consideration. Jo Beckwith, Temple City resident, thanked Council for the many improvements that have been made throughout the City. Asked Council if the Invocation should be nonsectarian and non-denominational. Patricia Todd, volunteer at San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, spoke in favor of City continuing their animal control services with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. City Council and staff thanked Marie Corrigan for her 28 years of service to the City and presented her with a letter of appreciation. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Chavez moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of September 11, 2012 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 3) Minutes of the Closed Session City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 Recommendation: Approve. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2012 The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission Actions of August 28, 2012. Recommendation: Receive and file. City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 3 C. APPROVAL OF VENDING MACHINE AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER VEND GROUP, INC. FOR VENDING SERVICES AT LIVE OAK PARK FOR FISCAL YEARS (FY) 2012-14 Shortly after the completion of the Live Oak Park Community Center in 1998, staff began receiving requests from patrons for beverage vending machines. As a result, two machines were installed, one inside the Community Center and the other outside on the south side of the facility. Upon the completion of the Live Oak Park Annex in 2010, one snack/ beverage vending machine was installed in the annex for the teens in the City's Teen Zone program. City Council is requested to review and approve the vending machine agreement with Premier Vend Group, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement Recommendation: Approve the agreement with Premier Vend Group, Inc. to provide vending services at Live Oak Park from October 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014. D. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 070435 FOR ROAD AND STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS AT 10659 DAINES DRIVE The developer, Daines Enterprise, LLC, submitted a surety bond in the amount of $23,700 to ensure that road and street tree improvements were completed at Parcel Map No. 070435. 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 and street tree improvements for public use and authorize the release of the security. Recommendation: Accept the road and street tree improvements and authorize the release of the security in the amount of $23,700 for Parcel Map No. 070435. City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page4 E. RELEASE OF SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 070941 FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT 10624 OLIVE The developer, Classic Home Property, LLC, submitted a cash deposit in the amount of $39,300 to ensure that road improvements were completed at Parcel Map No. 070941. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works notified the City that the road 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 release of the security. Recommendation: Accept the road improvements and authorize the release of the security in the amount of $39,300 for Parcel Map No. 070941. F. GRAND JURY REPORT -CHARTER CITIES FISCAL HEALTH, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES The Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury (CGJ) developed criteria for evaluating the financial health of the charter cities by compiling and analyzing the information from the City's financial statements. The City received and responded to a questionnaire sent by the CGJ collecting information regarding the City's current practice in the areas of: Financial Health; Governance Practices; Financial Management Practices; Contracting and Procurement; and Employee Compensation. The City Council is requested to receive and file the Charter Cities Fiscal Health, Governance and Management Practices Grand Jury Report. Recommendation: Receive and file. G. 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. City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 5 H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4855-APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 12-4855 authorizing payment of bills. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 12-4855 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-961 CORRECTING TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-953 AND 12-955 AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF EMERGENCY The City Attorney determined that typographical errors resulted in the section and chapter numbering being off in Ordinance No. 12-953 and Ordinance No. 12-955. Adoption of Ordinance No. 12-961 will fix the section numbering issues and amend the definition of "emergency" in Section 2701 to reflect the definition of "local emergency" in Government Code Section 8558 (c). City Attorney Vail gave a brief summary of the staff report Councilmember Blum moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 12-961, an ordinance fixing typographical errors in Ordinance 12-953 and 12-955, and amending the definition of emergency, seconded by Councilmember Chavez and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9296 REDUCING THE SIZE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL PARKING, CREATE STANDARDS FOR COMPACT PARKING, AND ADD STANDARDS FOR BICYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE PARKING IN TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE J OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE; AND MODIFY SECTION 9291 REMOVING REQUIRED PARKING FOR OUTDOOR DINING IN TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE J OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE. Over the past year, the City Council, Planning Commission and Public Safety Commission have expressed interest in the need to review and update the City's parking codes and standards, due in part to on-going issues with the shortage of parking in the City's downtown, as well as parking challenges in other commercial centers in the City. City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 6 The proposed modifications to reduce the size of non-residential off street parking, allow compact parking, establish standards for motorcycle and bicycle parking, and remove the parking requirement for outdoor dining would provide additional opportunities for the City to address parking shortages, attract national tenants, and create more pedestrian friendly environments. Community Development Director Masura and Associate Planner Gulick gave a brief summary of the staff report. Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 8:36 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 8:39 p.m. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 12- 962 for first reading by title only, amending the Temple City municipal code relative to Title 9, Chapter 1, Article J, Section 9291: parking spaces required; and title 9, Chapter1, Article J, Section 9296.A: general parking requirements for the improvement and maintenance of parking areas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and unanimously carried. 10. COMMUNICATIONS A. UPDATE ON ALPHA BETA SITE City Attorney Vail reported that staff have been working with the City Consultant, City Attorney and the property owner's developer to narrow down project concepts and determine which are the most feasible and reasonable for everyone. Staff will report back to Council with recommended project concepts for this site. City Attorney Vail also reported on the vacant lumber mill site on Lower Azusa. City Attorney Vail recommended Council establish an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the feasibility of this project. Mayor Yu and Councilmember Vizcarra were appointed to the Olson Company/Lower Azusa Property Ad Hoc Committee. 11. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 9:05 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. City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 7 RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council meeting was reconvened at 9:06 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: Friday, September 21, a Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held for Area 7 at Live Oak Park Community Center, 1044 Bogue Street from 6 to 8 p.m. which includes the neighborhoods bounded by Live Oak Avenue, El Monte Avenue, Olive Street and Baldwin Avenue. Free dinner and child care will be provided; Tuesday, September 25, the City Council will hold a public meeting to consider changes to the city's current animal control regulations and service provider. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 5938 Kauffman Avenue; Thursday, September 27, the City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss the draft Housing element of the City's General Plan. The City is required every five years to update its Housing element to address local housing needs and meet state mandated regional housing affordability. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. City Manager Pulido commented on the Full Moon Happy Family Festival. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS-None 15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist reported on the meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District regarding the West Nile Virus and encouraged the public to call and report dead birds. She also reported on the Pocket Park Ad Hoc Committee. The Pocket Park Ad Hoc Committee recommended the City work with its local Churches to establish a partnership so the public can utilize the Church's green space. Councilmember Blum reported that the League of California Cities passed three out of the five resolutions during this year's annual business meeting in September. Councilmember Chavez reported on the City and School District Standing Committee Meeting regarding moving the Library Mural to the school district building on their west facing wall. Council directed staff to work with the school district to relocate the current mural. City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 8 16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM Commented on the workshop he attended during the League of California Cities Conference. B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Commented that many of the ideas brought forth during the League of California Cities conference were already being implemented here by staff and he commented about the Full Moon Happy Family Festival. C. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA Echoed the same sentiment as his fellow Councilmembers about the Full Moon Happy Family Festival. Councilmember Vizcarra left the meeting at 9:24 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 9:29 p.m. D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST Commented on the Full Moon Happy Family Festival and would like staff to bring back recommendations on ways to improve the event. E. MAYOR YU Complimented staff on the job done in cleaning up after the Full Moon Happy Family Festival. Mayor Yu appointed himself and Councilmember Blum to the Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee. 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 City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 9 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, thanked Council for the Citizen's Academy and commented on the Full Moon Happy Family Festival and for opening Cooling Centers for the residents. Asked for an update on the Council Chamber renovation. Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, spoke in opposition of the city changing the animal control service provider. 19. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to a closed session at 9:33p.m. Purpose: Title: Authority: Representatives: Purpose: Property: Authority: Agency Negotiator: Owners Negotiator: Under Negotiation: Employee Performance Evaluation City Manager Government Code Section 54957 City Manager, City Attorney, City Council 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 The City Council meeting reconvened at 11:22 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT City Attorney Vail reported that one more closed session would be needed to conclude the City Manager's employee performance evaluation and that the City is negotiating price and terms for the purchase of 5800 Temple City Boulevard. No other reportable action. 20. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 11:23 p.m. Mayor City Council Minutes September 18, 2012 Page 10 ATTEST: City Clerk