HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 7A CCM August 19, 20141. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2014
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A .
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:32p.m.
in the Counci l Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue , Temple City.
2 . ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT :
Councilmember -Sternquist , Vizcarra, Yu , and Chavez
Councilmember -Blum
Interim City Manage r Penman, C ity Attorney Vail, City Clerk
Kuo, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks and
Recreation Director Burroughs, Community Development
Director Forbes , and Assistant to the City
Manager/Economic Development Manager
Councilmember Yu made a motion to excuse Mayor Blum 's absence. Se co nded by
Councilmember Vizcarra .
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Kikkert from Sunrise Community Church , 9642 E. Live Oak Ave , provided the
Invocation .
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
5. PRESE NTATIONS -None
6. PUBLIC CO MMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jing Li, Temp le City Library Manager, announced upcoming library events.
Peter Choi , Temple City Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) President/CEO , thanked
City Council for th eir continued support of the Chamber. He also spoke regarding
Chamber activities and goals.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
City C lerk Kuo a nnounce d correction s to th e m eeting minute s of City Counc i l
Regu la r Meeting of August 5 (i .e ., page 10 item 13A and 13E. The up c oming
stand ing committee dates should be in August , not September).
Councilmember Vizcarra pulled item 71 and Counc ilmember Yu pulled item 7 J for
staff presentation.
Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to approve the remainder of the consent
calenda r items. Seco nded by Co unc ilmember Ste rnqu ist and ca rri ed by the
foll owi ng vote s :
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Counc il member-St e rnq ui st , V izcarra , Yu , C havez
Counc il member -None
Counc ilmember -None
Counc ilmember-Blum
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minu tes of the City Counci l Special Meeting of Ju ly 30 , 2014 ;
2) Minutes of the City Council Spe cial Meeting of August 5 , 2 01 4 ;
3) Mi n utes of the City Co unci l Regular Meeti ng of August 5 , 2014; and
4) Minutes of th e City Council Speci a l Meeting of August 11 , 2014 .
Action : Approved.
B . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF JULY
3 1,2014
The C ity Council is req ueste d to re v iew the Pa rks and Recreation Commission
actions of their meeting of July 31 , 2014 .
Action : Received and filed.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JULY 22 , 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of July 22 , 2014 .
Action : Rec eiv ed and f iled .
D. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -
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MEETING OF JULY 23 , 2014
The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety
Comm ission actions of their meeting of July 23 , 2014.
Action : Rece ived and filed .
E . FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAP NO . 69905 , A SIX -
UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 5949 CLOVERLY AVENUE
The map has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer . The applicant
has signed the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and placed the security
deposit for street improvements . City's certification of the final map will allow
the developer to record said map and start construction of the project.
Action:
1) Received the Subdivision Improvement Agreement;
2) Approved the final subdivision map for Tract Map No . 69905 and
dedications indicated on the map ;
3) Authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the Subd ivision
Improvement Agreement ; and
4) Authorized the City Clerk to certify Tract Map No . 69905 .
F. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT MAP NO. 71395 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SIX CONDOMINIUMS AT 5416 -5420 WELLAND
AVENUE
Staff has reviewed the conditi ons of tentative tract map and conditional use
permit approval for the project, and determined that all conditions that must be
met prior to approval of the final tract map have been met. The final subdivision
map for Tract No . 71395 is therefore ready for app roval and recordation .
Action:
1 . Made findings as enumerated in the attached letter from the Los Angeles
County Publi c Works Department;
2 . Approved and accepted the work agreements and improvement securities
specified in the attached Multiple Agreement from the Los Angeles County
Public Works Department;
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3 . Approved the final subdivision map for Tract Map No . 71395 and
dedications indicated on the map; and
4. Authorized the City Clerk to certify Tract Map No. 71395 .
G. APPROVAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ONTARIO
REFR IGERATIO N S ERVI C E, I NC . FOR ME CH AN IC A L , M AI NTENANCE , AND
REPAIR SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION , AND AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AT CITY FACILITIES
It is standard practice for cities to periodically issue RFPs for contract services
to ensure th at they are receiving a competitive price for services . It is staff's
assessme nt that Ontario Refrigeration Service, Inc. has the best combination of
experience , competitive pricing , and knowle dge of th e City's facilities and HVAC
equipment to provide the requested services.
Action : Reviewed and approved a Service Agreement
with Onta ri o Refrigeration Services, Inc. for
mechanical , maintenance , and repair services for
heating ventilation , and air condition ing systems
at City facilities and authorized Interim City
Manager to finalize and execute the Service
Agreem ent with Ontario Refrigeration Service ,
In c.
H. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF AUGUST 6 , 2014
The City Counci l is requested to review the Publ ic Arts Commission actions of
their meeting of Augu st 6 , 2014.
Action : Received and filed.
K . PETT Y CA SH REPORT AN D V IS A CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Petty Cash
and Visa Card Report.
Action : Received and filed .
L. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-5022 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Counci l is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-5022 authorizing
the payment of bills for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
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Action : Adopted Resolution No. 14-5022.
M. ADOPTI ON OF RESOLUT ION NO . 14-5023 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-5023 authorizing
the p ayment of bi lls for Fi scal Year 2014-15.
Action : Ado pted Resolution No. 14-5023.
Consent Agenda Items 71 and 7 J were pulled by City Councilmembers for staff
presentation.
I. CITY WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS UPDATE
Even though the City itself is not a water purveyor, there is a role to play
recognizing that many residents look to the City for guidance and information on
important issues fac ing the community, such as this water crisis.
Interim City Manager Penman gave a summary of the staff report .
Community Development Director Forbes answered questions f rom
Council members.
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez opened public comment.
Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Chavez closed public comment.
Councilmember Vizcarra made a motion to receive and file the report on the
City's water conservation efforts . Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and
carried by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra , Yu , Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Blum
J. ACCEPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS , AND AUTHORIZE BID
ADVERTISEMENT FOR DEMOLI T ION ACTIVITIES AT 5800 T EMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD
Acceptance of, and authorization to circulate the bid advertisement will solicit
proposals fo r demolition activities at 5800 Temple City Boulevard . This action
will initiate a tangible redevelopment effort to prepare the property for future
reuse .
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Councilmember Yu spoke regarding the Future Development of City Properties
Standing Committee meeting of August 15. He asked City Council to consider
continuing this item so staff can bring back recommendations for use of the
property.
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez opened public comment.
Jerry Jambazian , Temple City business owner, spoke against delaying the
demotion of the property.
Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Pro T em Chavez closed public comment.
Interim City Manage r Penman stated that staff will bring back recommendations
for the use of the property at the next regular meeting of September 2.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to table this item until the September 2 City
Council meeting to allow staff to bring back a more commensurate
recommendation for the use of the property. Seconded by Councilmember
Vizcarra and carried by the follow ing votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra , Yu, Chavez
Councilmember -None
Council member-None
Council member-Blum
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez introduced Captain Donnie Mouldin , new captain with the
Temple Sheriff Station.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. APPROV AL OF ANNUAL FEE AND FINE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2014-15 IN CORPORATIN G ALL C URRENT FEES A ND FINES AND
ESTAB LI S HI NG NEW C IT Y FEES FOR PLANNING , PUBLIC WORKS ,
PU BLIC SA FETY AN D SE RVI CES, AND CO MMUN ITY PRESERVAT ION
SER V IC ES
The proposed Annual Fee and Fine Schedule for Fiscal Year 2014-15 includes
new and revised fees and combines all fees and fines from separate schedules
into a single Fee and Fine Schedule .
Staff is recommending that the City Council continue the public hearing to a
date uncertain to provide additional time for staff and Transtech to complete this
analysis and ensure that the proposed fee revisions accurately reflect the
reasonable costs of providing these services.
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Community Deve l opment Director Forbes gave a brief update regarding the
status of annual fee and fine schedule for Fiscal Year 201 4-15.
Mayor Pro T em Chavez ope ned public heari ng .
Hearing no request to speak from the publ ic , Mayor Pro Tern Cha vez closed
public hearing.
Co uncilmember Y u made a motion to continue the publ ic hearing to a date
uncertain to allow staff a dditio nal time to comp lete the ana lysis of the costs of
p rov id ing perm it , inspection, and plan check services . Seconded by
Councilmember Sternquist and carried by the following votes :
AYES:
ABSTAINED :
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmember-Sternqu ist , Vizcarra , Yu , Chave z
Councilmembe r -None
Councilmember-None
Council member -Blum
B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO . 14-995
AMEND ING SECTION 3 -5D -9 .D AND ADDING SECTION 3-5D-11 OF
ARTICLE A OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 3 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATIVE TO DOGS IN PUBLIC PARKS
C urre ntly, th e City prohi b its t he en trance of any do g or domesticated an im al
wit hi n City parks pursuan t to Sect ion 3-5 D-9 .D of the T emp le C ity Mu nicipal
Code . Adopt ion o f Ordinance No. 14-995 will allow leashed dogs in certain
areas of the City's parks finalizing a recommendation from the recent ly adopted
Parks and Open Space Master Pl an.
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief summary of the staff
report and answered q uestion s from Councilmembers .
Mayor Pro T em Chavez opened pub li c hearing .
Jerry Jambazian , Temple City business owner, asked if there will be different
signs i nstall ed at the T em pie City Park versus Live Oak Park.
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez asked City Attorney Vail if the ordinance should be
rev i ewed by t he J oint Powe r Insurance Authority (JP IA).
City Attorney Vail recommen ds introducing the ordinance f o r fi rst rea d ing
tonight but still subm it s the ordinance to JPIA for rev iew .
Hearing no furth er request to spea k, Mayor Pro Tern Chavez clos ed public
hearing.
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Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to i nt roduce Ord inance No . 14-995
for first reading by title only, amending Section 3-5D-9.D and adding Section 3-
5D-11 of Article A of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Temple City Municipal Code;
waived further reading of Ordinance No . 14-995; directed staff to have Joint
Power Insurance Authority review the ordinance for liability issues; and
scheduled the second reading of Ordinance No. 14-995 for September 2, 2014.
Seconded by Mayor Pro T em Chavez and carr ied by th e follow ing votes:
AYES :
ABSTA INED:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu , Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Co unci lmember-Blum
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 14-5021 APPROVING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR FIFTH
SUPERVISORIAL DISTR ICT EXCESS FUNDING , APPROVING THE
REQUIRED YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN , AND AUTHORIZING THE
INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT FOR THE 2014 COMPETITIVE EXCESS FUNDS GRANT
PROGRAM
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No . 14-5021 authorizing the
Interim City Manage r or his design ee to apply for the 2015 Competit ive Excess
Grant Program to fund a new rubberized walking/jogging path at Live Oak Park .
Pa rks and Recreat ion Director Burrough s gave a summary of the staff re port .
Mayor ProTem Chavez opened public comment.
Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Pro T em Chavez closed public comment.
Councilmembe r Yu made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 14-5021 approving
the filing of an application for grant funds , approving the required Youth
Employment Plan ; and authorized the Interim City Manager or his designee to
execute all necessary appl ications, contracts, agreements, amendments and
payment requests for 2015 Competitive Excess Funds Grant Program (2015
Grant Program). Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and unanimously
carried by the following votes:
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AYES :
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Council member -Sternquist, V izcarra, Yu , Ch avez
Council member-None
Council member-None
Council member-Blum
B. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN COOK FOR THE POSITION OF
CITY MANAGER
The approval of the Employment Agreement for the City Manager is necessary
to fill a critical position with the City. The City Manager is the chief executive
officer of the City and serves as department head for the Management Services
Department. He/she is responsible for the efficient direction of all departments
and the admin istrative affairs of the C ity , including direct support to the City
Council. The candidate must still successfully complete his Live Scan check and
physical exam inatio n.
Mayor Pro T em Chavez shared a brief overview of the City Manager selection
process. Interim City Manager Penman gave a brief summary of the staff
report. Interim City Manager Penman announced that Section 4.1 of the
employment agreement was amended to reflect a six month severance pay for
termination not for cause.
Interim City Manager Penman announced that Mr. Cook is scheduled to
tentatively start on September 15 upon completion of his Live Scan check and
physical examination .
City Councilmembers made comments regarding the recruiting process.
Mayor ProTem Chavez opened public comment.
Hearing no request to speak from the public , Mayor Pro T em Chavez closed
public comment.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the City Manager Employment
Agreement with amendment to Section 4.1 of the employment agreement ; and
authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to execute an Employment Agreement with
Bryan Cook effective upon successful completion of his Live Scan check and
physical examination. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and carried by the
following votes :
AYES:
ABSTAINED :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez
Councilmember -None
Council member -None
Councilmember-Blum
City Council meeting recessed at 8 :59 p.m. and reconvened at 9 :05 p.m.
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11 . COMMUNICATIONS -None
12. UPDATE FROM CI TY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Penman made the following announcements : City will host its
las t two "Concerts in t he Park" on W ednesday, August 20 a nd next Wednesday,
August 27 . He thanked the sponsors for their support of the City's summer concert
series .
Interim City Manager Penman also thanked City Council for the opportunity to work
for the C ity .
13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. ROSEM EA D BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum )-Formed 6/3/2011
Councilmember Yu reported on their meeting of August 15 . The committee will
meet again o n Septem ber 12 to ad dress th e re ma ining pun c h l is t items.
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012
No Report.
C . CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Chave z and Councilmember V izca rra )-Formed 11 /6/2012
No Report.
D. CI V IC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING CO MMITTEE
(Council member Yu and Mayor Blum)-Form ed 5/13/2013
No Report.
E . STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Chavez and Mayor Blum )-Formed 1/27/2014
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez reported on their meeting of August 14 . The comm ittee
will meet again on August 28 to finalize the Strategic Plan document.
F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmemb ers V izcarra and Yu )-Forme d 2/18/20 14
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No Report.
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMM ITTEE
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014
No Report.
H. FAC ILIT IES, PUBLIC WORKS , AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 2/4/2014
No Report.
I. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu , Mayor Pro Tem Chavez , and Planning Comm issioner
Curran)-Formed 7/15/2014
No Report.
Mayor ProTem Chavez established the City Attorney Evaluation Ad-Hoc Committee
and appointed hi mself and Mayor Blum to the ad-hoc comm ittee.
14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his work and contribution to the City.
She congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Chavez for the award he received at the
Chamber's 901h anniversary event.
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA
Commented about coyote sighting in the city.
C . COUNCILMEMBER YU
Thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his leadership and service to the
City .
D. MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ
Congratulated the Chamber and Kiwanis Club on their anniversaries. He also
thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his service to the City.
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E. MAYOR BLUM -Absent
15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES
A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST -None
B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA-None
C. COUNCILMEMBER YU-None
D. MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ-None
E. MAYOR BLUM-None
16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 9 :19p.m., the City Council recessed to the Successor Agency Meeting . Minutes of
the Successor Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Succes sor Agency's
records.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
The City Council meeting was reconvened at 9 :20 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
17. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-None
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Mary Kokayko, Temple City reside nt , spoke regarding the cleanliness of the Ralph 's
Market and Rite-Aid property on Las Tunas Drive.
Jerry Jambazian , Temple City business owner , thanked Interim C ity Manage r
Penman for his service to the City.
William Man , Temple City resident, spoke regarding the City's Neighborhood Watch.
19. CLOSED SESSION
City Council recessed to closed session at 9:29p.m. to discuss item A.
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Mayor ProTem Chavez recused h imse lf f rom Closed Session Item A due to possible
confl ict of interest.
A. Purpose:
Authority:
Agency Representative:
Employee Organ ization :
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Government Code Section 54957.6
Spec ial Legal Counsel and Interim City Manager
Temple City Employee Association
City Attorney Vai l announced th at Closed Session items 8 , C and 0 were place
holders only and City Council will not be meeting to discuss these items.
B. Purpose:
Authority:
Agency Representative :
Employee Organization :
C. Purpose :
Title :
Authority :
D. Purpose:
Potential Cases :
Authority :
Representatives :
Labor Negotiations
Government Code Section 54957 .6
Interim City Manager
Unrepresented Employees
Pub lic Employee Appointment
Interim City Manager and City Manage r
Government Code Section 54957
Anticipated Litigation
One (1)
Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)
City Attorney
City Council reconvened at 10:36 p .m. with all three Councilmembers present.
City Attorney Vail reported that the City Council met in closed session and received
presentation from the labor negotiating team regarding conference with labor
negotiator. There is no re portable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Counci l Regu lar Meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m .
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk