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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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ATTEST:
City Clerk