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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2 CCM Regular November 4, 2014CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA ITEM 7.A-2 Mayor Blum 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 — Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez and Blum ABSENT: Councilmember — None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Economic Development Manager/Assistant to the City Manager Haworth, Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, and Community Development Director Forbes 3. INVOCATION Pastor Jim Walden from First Baptist, 6019 Baldwin Avenue, provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jim Clift, Traffic and Public Safety Commissioner, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. PROCLAMATION — HOMELESS AWARENESS WEEK Mayor Blum proclaimed November 17-21 Homeless Awareness Week. Wendy McGrail, Saint Luke Catholic Church, spoke regarding the services provided by the Temple City Homeless Coalition of Churches. Dan Lewis, United Methodist Church, announced that the Temple City Homeless Coalition of Churches will be hosting a Thanksgiving lunch at the First United Methodist Church on November 22, 2014, for the needy and City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 2 of 10 homeless in Temple City Mayor Blum added Pet of the Month presentation to the agenda. Dick Yost, San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Board Member, and Diane Rios, volunteers for the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, introduced the featured pet for the month "Hunter". Hunter is approximately five years old. Those interested in adopting him can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at (626) 286-1159. B. PRESENTATION - SHERIFF'S MONTHLY UPDATE Since the August and September Sheriffs monthly meeting with the City Council was cancelled, Sergeant Miranda provided a brief overview of criminal activities in the city for the month of August and September. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Abraham Mercado, Metro representative, spoke regarding the State Route 710 North Study. John Chow, Temple City property owner, requested City Council consider a building/zoning code change. He would like City Council to eliminate the 3,500 square feet limitation on two story constructions. Catherine Overlease, Temple City resident, shared her love for the city. Encouraged the residents to visit the businesses in the city and obey the laws of the city. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, expressed concern regarding the speeding vehicles in the city. Asked when the city will have a motor unit to help enforce speed limits. Mary Kokavko, Temple City resident, commented about a construction project on Las Tunas Drive. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the consent calendar items. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and approved unanimously by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum ABSTAINED: Councilmember: None NOES: Councilmember: None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 3 of 10 The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 17, 2014; and 2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 2014. Action: Approved. B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2014 The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions of their special meeting of October 15, 2014. Action: Received and filed. C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-5045 APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER CYNTHIA STERNQUIST AS TEMPLE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT City of Temple City is one of 24 member agencies that comprise the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District. The District provides mosquito and harmful disease vector control services for its member agencies. As part of its membership in the District, Temple City controls one seat on the District's Board of Trustees. The District has requested that the City Council appoint a qualified individual to the Board of Trustees prior to its January 9, 2015 meeting. Action: Adopted proposed Resolution No. 14-5045 appointing Councilmember Cynthia Sternquist as the City's representative on the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a two-year term of office ending on December 31, 2016. D. APPROVAL OF A REVISED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE, INC. FOR MECHANICAL, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AT CITY FACILITIES City Council is requested to approve a revision to Section 9.3 (Liquidated Damages) of the agreement. In the original agreement approved by the City Council, the in lieu fee for liquidated damages was $500 per day. This amount has been reduced to $25 per day. City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 4 of 10 Action: 1) Reviewed and approved a revised service agreement with Ontario Refrigeration Service, Inc. for mechanical, maintenance, and repair services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at City facilities; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute the service agreement with Ontario Refrigeration Service, Inc. E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-5044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF DELINQUENT TAX RECEIVABLES TO THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR PRIOR FISCAL YEARS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTION Staff has identified a program offered by the California Statewide Community Development Authority (a statewide joint powers authority sponsored by the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties) which will allow the City to realize the immediate collection of delinquent property tax receivables, providing for additional resources to the General Fund on an on-going basis. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-5044, authorizing the City's participation in a program to fund property tax delinquencies. F. PETTY CASH REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Report. Action: Received and filed. G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION, NO. 14-5046 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS The City. Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 14-5046 authorizing the paymnt of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-5046. 8. PUBLIC HEARING — None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 5 of 10 10. NEW BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON DIAL -A -RIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC. Temple City's Dial -A -Ride program provides transportation services to the elderly and persons with disabilities. City's current Dial -A -Ride provider, Southland Transit, Inc. began providing transportation service to Temple City resident on July 1, 2014. The City Council has requested an update on the Dial -A -Ride transportation program in regards to customer concerns and complaints. Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs gave a brief summary of the staff report. City Council directed staff to provide another update in March, 2015, after the Park and Recreation Commission's annual Dial -A -Ride service meeting in February, 2015. Councilmember Sternquist shared concerns and complaints she had received from the Dial -A -Ride riders. She suggested two meetings a year between the city and Southland Transit, Inc. instead of one. Southland Transit, Inc. representatives answered Councilmember Sternquist's questions. Mayor Blum opened public comment. Catherine Overlease, Temple City resident, shared that she witnessed a near accident of a Dial -A -Ride vehicle. Mary Kokavko, Temple City resident, complained about not being able to speak to a dispatcher at Southland Transit, Inc. during operating hours. Hearing no additional request to speak, Mayor Blum closed public comment. Councilmember Yu made a motion to receive and file update on the Dial -A -Ride transportation services provided by Southland Transit, Inc. Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum ABSTAINED: Councilmember: None NOES: Councilmember: None B. REQUEST FROM SING TAO NEWSPAPERS TO MODIFY THE APPROVED City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 6 of 10 HOURS FOR THE 2015 LUNAR NEW YEAR STREET FESTIVAL The City Council agreed to host and co-sponsor the 2015 Festival subject to certain operating hours. Sing Tao is requesting to modify the approved hours to create a daytime/nighttime event, which they believe will be more successful. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez recused himself from considering this item due to potential conflict of interest. Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Blum and Councilmember Sternquist recommended modifying Sunday's hour to 8 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. May Li, Sing Tao Newspapers representative, spoke and stated that they would be agreeable to amending the event hours from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to approve the request to modify the hours for the 2015 Lunar New Year Street Festival hours (i.e., Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.). Seconded by Councilmember Yu and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Blum ABSTAINED: Councilmember: None NOES: Councilmember: None RECUSED: Councilmember: Chavez Mayor Pro Tem Chavez returned to the meeting. 11. COMMUNICATIONS— None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Cook reported that Temple Sheriffs Station has a new Captain (i.e., Coronne Jacob). He looks forward to working with her. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) — Formed 6/3/2011 City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 7 of 10 Mayor Blum reported that the standing committee last met on October 24. The standing committee is still working with staff to complete the installation of the remaining artwork for Rosemead Boulevard. Councilmember Yu shared that the City received a couple of awards from the American Society of Landscape Architect for the Rosemead Boulevard Improvement Project. B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) — Formed 1/3/2012 Mayor Blum reported that the standing committee last met on September 9. The City Council had a joint meeting with the Board Members. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez commented that the standing committee meeting is a good way for both organizations to share ideas and communicate events that would affect the citizens of the City. Therefore, the standing committee should remain active. C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE . (Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra) — Formed 11/6/2012 Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra commented that this standing committee was established to update City's outdated codes. The standing committee meets as needed and should remain active. D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE . (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) —Formed 5/13/2013 Councilmember Yu reported that the standing committee last met on July 13. Staff is working on a City Hall needs assessment. Mayor Blum commented that this standing committee should remain active. E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) — Formed 1/27/2014 Mayor Blum commented that the standing committee is working with staff to establish a procedure to implement the City's Strategic Plan. The standing committee will remain active for another two to three months. F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 2/18/2014 Councilmember Yu reported that staff presented draft findings of traffic report to the standing committee. The standing committee directed staff to come back City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 8 of 10 with recommendations. This standing committee should remain active. G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu) — Formed 2/18/2014 Councilmember Yu reported that the standing committee last met on September 26. The standing committee discussed regarding the lease of City's property on Primrose and demolition of the Temple City Boulevard dwelling. This standing committee should remain active. H. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Planning Commissioner Curran) — Formed 7/15/2014 Councilmember Yu reported that the standing committee last met on October 31. The standing committee met with staff and the auditor (i.e., Vasquez and Associates). The staff and consultant will bring back a final report and committee will make decisions. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum) — Formed 2/4/2014 Mayor Blum reported that the standing committee last met in. April. The standing committee should remain active until the procedure to implement the City's Strategic Implementation Plan has been completed. J. CITY ATTORNEY EVALUATION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Chavez and Mayor Blum) — Formed 8/19/2014 Mayor Blum reported that the standing committee is in the process of working on this. Will mostly likely finished with addressing the City Attorney evaluation in the next few months. 14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST Councilmember Sternquist reported on the conferences she attended and on the Foothill Transit meetings. B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA Councilmember Vizcarra also reported on the conferences he attended. City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 9 of 10 C E. COUNCILMEMBER YU Councilmember Yu commented complimented staff on the program. MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ about the Citizen's Academy and Mayor Pro Tem Chavez reported on the Youth Committee's successful Youth Engage Conference and the City's Halloween Carnival. 70FTIVrOTOM-11111MLA Mayor Blum commented about the storm water funding option report and announced that the nomination period for City Council starts next Monday, November 10. The City's General Municipal Election will be held on March 3, 2015. 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 PRO TEM CHAVEZ — None E. MAYOR BLUM — None 16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 9:20 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. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council meeting was reconvened at 9:21 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 — City Council Minutes November 4, 2014 Page 10 of 10 None The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned in memory of Pomona SWAT Officer Shaun Diamond at 9:22 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk