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HomeMy Public PortalAbout7A2AGENDA ITEM 7. A-2. CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vizcarra called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez, Vizcarra Councilmember-None City Manager Pulido, City Attorney Vail, Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, City Clerk Flandrick, Assistant to the City Manager Haworth, Community Development Manager Lambert, Community Development Director Masura, Financial Services Manager Molina, Public Safety Officer Ariizumi 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Vizcarra led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-4740 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF VOTE FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF MARCH 8, 2011 City Clerk Flandrick presented Resolution No. 11-4740 certifying the facts of the canvass of votes of the General Municipal Election of March 8, 2011 resulting in the election of three Councilmembers: Carl L. Blum, Cynthia A. Sternquist, and Fernando L. Vizcarra. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez moved to adopt Resolution No. 11-4740, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 8, 2011, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW, seconded by Councilmember Yu and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember-Blum, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez, Vizcarra NOES: Councilmember-None City Council Agenda March 21, 2011 Page 2 ABSENT: Councilmember-None ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None B. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS City Clerk Flandrick administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers: Carl L. Blum, Cynthia A. Sternquist, and Fernando L. Vizcarra. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Yu presented each with a Certificate of Election. Bill Hacket, Field Representative, on behalf of Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, presented outgoing Mayor Fernando Vizcarra with a proclamation honoring his dedication and service to the City in his position as Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez presented a gavel plaque, ON BEHALF OF THE City, honoring Mayor Vizcarra's term as Mayor. C. REORGANIZATION 1) Nominations for election of Mayor City Clerk Flandrick called for nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilmember Vizcarra nominated Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Blum. There were no further nominations. Councilmember Tom Chavez was elected Mayor by acclamation. 2) Nominations for election of Mayor Pro Tem City Clerk Flandrick called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Sternquist nominated Councilmember Yu for the position of Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra. There were no further nominations. Councilmember Vincent Yu was elected Mayor Pro Tem by acclamation. 3) Council Comments Councilmember Sternquist thanked her family, fellow Councilmembers and all the people who came out and voted for City Council Agenda March 21, 2011 Page 3 and supported her. She was humbled by the confidence displayed for what this Council does and will continue to do. She felt a huge responsibility to the residents of Temple City to be their voice. Councilmember Blum thanked his wife Jeanette for carrying the majority of the burden in caring for their handicapped daughter during this campaign. He thanked all that had confidence in the Council and to his fellow Councilmembers in appointing him a year ago. It was delightful working with a new City Manager and City Attorney, new staff and also the old staff. Looking ahead at this four year term, he believed there were challenging times before us, but believed this Council added great value to the City. Councilmember Vizcarra said the 11/2 years as Mayor was a wonderful experience. It was fun and challenging, but he had the support of the Council at all times. He could always count on them working together. He also felt the City was appreciative of Council's efforts evidenced by the fact that we are all here again. He thanked all the citizens that voted for us, his family, and all his friends in the audience as well as those who could not be here tonight. 4) New Mayor assumes chair and makes remarks and introductions Mayor Chavez said he was humbled by the turnout this evening and said it was great to see his family and friends and all those present who were a testament to what Council has been doing and what they hope to accomplish in the next few years. He congratulated his colleagues and those who also ran for office. The election process makes great government and makes us stronger and better Councilmembers for it. He looked forward to the next year and the next four years as each brings a special quality. When he and Mayor Pro Tem Yu were elected, the city was in turmoil. The Council set high goals and a sense of pride and tried to bring back a sense of community. The Council looked at transparency and established protocols above and beyond minimum levels. We established programs, renewed partnerships and implemented policy decisions, thanks to the new City Manager and City Attorney's professional leadership and guidance. He thanked staff for working so hard to do what is asked of them. He thanked his family members and friends for their continued support, and especially thanked his sons and his wife. City Council Agenda March 21, 2011 Page 4 5) Remarks and introductions by new Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Yu thanked his fellow Councilmembers for winning the election. He said it was affirming to see so many people coming out to vote. The three incumbents had 75% of the vote, which tells us that the paths taken are the right paths. He campaigned for all of them, and in so doing heard from many residents and he was thankful for their comments, and also for writing to all of us. Council has done a lot in the last 2 years and he looked forward to an exciting year ahead. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Nick Leconq, representing Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen, presented newly appointed Mayor Tom Chavez with a proclamation upon his appointment as Mayor. 6. ADJOURNMENT Those present were invited to a reception honoring the newly appointed Councilmembers at the Historical Society. The City Council Special Meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Chavez ATTEST: City Clerk