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ITEM 7.A.
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez 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-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
ABSENT: Councilmember-Vizcarra
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, Parks and
Recreation Director Burroughs, City Clerk Flandrick,
Community Development Manager Lambert, Financial
Services Manager Molina, Public Safety Officer Ariizumi
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez moved to excuse Mayor Vizcarra for cause, seconded
by Councilmember Blum and unanimously carried.
3. INVOCATION
The Invocation was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Tom Chavez.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Planning Commissioner Patrick Horton led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS
Linda Payne, Chamber of Commerce President, presented the Junior
Chamber of Commerce Members: Heidi Chow, Executive Director; Mark
Lamb, Chairman; Jason Wu, Vice -Chair; Jennifer Der, Board Member;
and Terry Sun, Board Member. The five members each provided
information on the vision statement, guidelines and member expectations
of the newly formed Junior Chamber of Commerce. Their goal is to help
the business community by educating students and young people in the
community and expand their career choices to have a more educated
work force in the future.
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B. UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PRESENTATION
Charles Trevino, Director on the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District
Board, presented information on the District's relationship and benefit to
the City via a power point presentation. He provided a brief history of the
District and stated its mission is to provide a reliable water supply at the
lowest price. The District is involved in recycled water and water products,
water treatment, emergency water supply, and desalinization. The
statewide water bond originally slated for the November ballot has been
put off for two years and will be up for vote in 2012.
ORDER OF AGENDA CHANGED
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez stated the City Council would now consider the Supplemental
Agenda — Closed Session Item.
19. CLOSED SESSION
Purpose: Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Cases(s): Significant Exposure to Litigation — One (1) Matter
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Representatives: City Manager, City Attorney
Members of the public were asked if there were any public comments regarding
this item. No one responded.
RECESS/RECONVENE
At 8:12 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session for the purpose
stated above, and reconvened at 8:43 with all members present except Mayor
Vizcarra.
CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT
City Attorney Vail stated the City Council met with and gave direction to its legal
Counsel in regard to the above matter. There was no other reportable action.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA — None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez removed Item E for questions from a member of the
public.
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Councilmember Blum moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar,
seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Cou ncilmember-Vizcarra
Councilmember-None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved as presented:
1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 21, 2010; and
2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 2010.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 14,
2010
Received and filed the Planning Commission actions of their meeting of
September 14, 2010.
C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
Received and filed the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their
meeting of September 15, 2010.
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-4698 NOMINATING
COUNCILMEMBER MARGARET CLARK OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING
RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER
QUALITY AUTHORITY
Adopted Resolution No. 10-4698, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA NOMINATING
COUNCILMEMBER MARGARET CLARK OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE
WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL
BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY.
F APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TECTRANS, INC. FOR
PARKING SPACES AT CITY CORPORATE YARD
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Approved the License Agreement for Parking Spaces at Corporate Yard
with Tectrans, Inc., for a fee of $400 per month, and authorized the City
Manager to execute the Agreement.
G. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL
OF A BANNER BY TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE
COMMITTEE
Approved the request from Temple City High School Grad Nite Committee
to place and remove a banner, subject to submission of proper insurance
documentation.
H. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE TEMPLE CITY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOLD A TEMPORARY EVENT ON
NOVEMBER 13 AND 14, 2010 IN THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF
THE SUPER A FOODS STORE LOCATED AT 5595 ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD
Approved the request from the Temple City Chamber of Commerce to
hold a temporary event on November 13 and 14, 2010 in the parking lot in
front of the Super A Foods Store located at 5595 Rosemead Boulevard.
I. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL
OF A STREET BANNER BY TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Approved the request from the Temple City Chamber of Commerce to
place and remove a banner, subject to submission of proper insurance
documentation.
J. PETTY CASH REPORT
Received and filed the Petty Cash Report with the current charges.
K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-4699 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
OF BILLS
Adopted Resolution No. 10-4699, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $587,876.13 DEMAND NOS. 30317
THROUGH 30411.
E. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ELECTION SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
MARCH 8, 2011
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The City Council was requested to approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Martin & Chapman Company to perform election services
for the upcoming General Municipal Election to be held on March 8, 2011.
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City businessman, asked if there would still
have to be an election if there were insufficient candidates given that two
of the incumbents were appointed, not elected.
City Attorney Vail said he would research this issue.
Councilmember Blum moved to approve the Agreement with Martin &
Chapman Company to perform election services for the City's March 8,
2011 Election and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement,
seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Vizcarra
Councilmember-None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
9. NEW BUSINESS — None
10. COMMUNICATIONS
A. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY UPDATE
Linda Payne, Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, provided an update
of the Chamber's recent and upcoming events and membership numbers.
11. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 8:55 p.m., the City Council recessed to the Community Redevelopment
Agency Meeting. Minutes of the Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the
Agency's records.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
The City Council Meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present, except Mayor Vizcarra.
12. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA -- None
13. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — None
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14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS --- None
15. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS
Councilmember Yu reported the Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project Ad
Hoc Committee met with the construction manager/project manager last Friday.
The project is on tract and the City is getting ready to issue a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for designers.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez reported that the City/School District Ad Hoc Committee
met and discussed a number of items including: STARS Club Program's use of
school facilities, new gym floor at Oak Avenue Intermediate School, request for
bleachers for the gym at Oak Avenue, Longden School traffic issues, and lease
of the district parking lot. Discussions will continue and the relationship with the
School District continues to move forward.
16. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER BLUM
1) Consideration of Resolution Opposing Proposition 19
Councilmember Blum stated that the Council has taken action on two
similar issues by placing a moratorium on marijuana clinics and
sending a letter opposing a proposed clinic in the unincorporated
area east of town. Consistent with those actions, he requested that
the City Council consider adopting a resolution opposing Proposition
19, understanding the challenge that passing this proposition would
cause on the quality of life in this town and law enforcement issues.
The City Council concurred and City Manager Pulido stated the
resolution would be placed on the next meeting agenda.
Councilmember Blum stated there has been a lot of concern expressed
from citizens regarding the change in time in the new overnight parking
ordinance, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. He suggested Council re -look at
this as there are a lot of different issues involved, some very legitimate,
and he requested staff come back at the next meeting with
recommendations and options for Council to consider.
Public Safety Officer Ariizumi provided background information on the
change in time from 3-5 a.m. to 2-6 a.m., stating it was allowed by the
vehicle code, consistent with neighboring cities and assisted with
enforcement. The Sheriffs Department provides primary enforcement and
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a 4 -hour window allows them the opportunity to go back to enforcement
when they get called away for services.
Councilmember Blum suggested just reviewing the difference between the
hours of 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez said he agreed in principal, but was concerned if
Council started to piecemeal this ordinance. He thought the overall view
of parking permits would be assigned to the Public Safety Commission,
unless it was felt it had to be changed now.
City Manager Pulido stated that will be one of the suggestions and staff
will provide different options for Council's consideration.
Councilmember Yu stated the City has been selective in enforcing until
recently and maybe should consider not enforcing this ordinance for a little
longer.
Councilmember Blum also suggested having an evaluation session
regarding the previous goals session in the near future.
B. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Councilmember Sternquist asked when the new Tea Station would be
ready to open.
Community Development Manager Lambert stated both the Tea Station
and the Golden House would be open in 2-3 weeks.
Councilmember Sternquist encouraged residents to apply for the Public
Safety Commission. There have been no applications received as of yet
and the deadline is October 27,
Councilmember Sternquist noted that a mailer was recently sent out from
the Post Office that was very informative, especially for seniors. It dealt
with fraud and all kinds of things to look out for.
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU — None
D. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez reported that the Council now meets with Sheriff
personnel quarterly instead of monthly. Last week's meeting was very
informative and one of the topics brought up was to develop a City safety
strategic plan. One item that was discussed was a park safety patrol and
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he asked if this might be similar to what the City once had in its safety
patrol.
Public Safety Officer Ariizumi responded that the City still does have an
active program, the Resident Safety Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) program,
whose membership has dwindled because of the economy. There are
currently 2-3 active members who patrol the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez continued, stating there have been a few
incidents at the park and bad behavior and it might be beneficial to have
some sort of patrol of someone with authority. He suggested referring this
issue to the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider the feasibility
of some type of patrol program and report back to Council.
E. MAYOR VIZCARRA — Absent
17. REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES PAID TO OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT
OF CITY BUSINESS — None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA — None
20. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk