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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2 CC MIN REGULAR 2015-02-171. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2015 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. ROLLCALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: 3. INVOCATION Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum Councilmember-None City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Community Development Director Forbes, Planning Manager Reimer, and Executive Assistant to the City Manager Corella Jerry Jambazian, provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jolynn MacDonald, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5063 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The City Council was requested to adopt Resolution No. 15-5063 confirming appointment of Serge Haddad to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Vizcarra moved to adopt Resolution No. 15-5063 seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum Councilmember-None Councilmember-None Councilmember-None City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 2 of 10 City Clerk Kuo administered the Oath of Office to Planning Commissioner Serge Haddad. Mayor Blum presented Commissioner Haddad with a certificate of appointment. B. Proclamation-Arbor Day Mayor Blum presented Rob Cruse, City's Arborist, a proclamation proclaiming March 9-March 13, 2015 Arbor Days in the City of Temple City. Rob Cruse, City Arborist, invited everyone to the Arbor Day celebration on Wednesday, March 11, in the Temple City Park. C. Proclamation-Red Cross Month Mayor Blum presented Lucy Liu, Red Cross Area Leader, a proclamation proclaiming March as the Red Cross Month. D. Presentation from Relay for Life of Temple City Mary Sneed, Kim Wunner and Jolynn MacDonald presented City Council a plaque to thank the City for its support of the 2014 Relay for Life. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Catherine Overlease, spoke regarding the importance of having law enforcement presence in the City. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, thanked City Council for the work they have done. He expressed his appreciation for Mayor Blum and Councilmember Vizcarra. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Cook pulled Consent Calendar Item ?C. Mayor Pro Tern Chavez made a motion to approve the rema1nmg consent calendar items. Seconded by Councilmember Vizcarra and approved by the following votes: AYES: ABSTAINED: NOES: Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum None None City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 3 of 10 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 28, 2015; 2) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 3, 2015; 3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 3, 2015; 4) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 4, 2015; 5) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 9, 2015; 6) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 10, 2015; and 7) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 10, 2015. Action: Approved. B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR TEMPLE CITY TO CO-SPONSOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE OF TEMPLE CITY AT TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL ON JULY 11-12, 2015 AND PROCLAIM JUNE 6 PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE DAY The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy, and service. They are once again requesting the City to co-sponsor the Relay for Life of Temple City. Action: 1) Approved the request from the American Cancer Society to co-sponsor Relay for Life of Temple City at Temple City High School on July 11-12, 2015; 2) Proclaimed June 6, 2015, Paint the Town Purple Day; and 3) Waived all fees and deposits for the use of the Temple City Park Gazebo (i.e., Pavilion), Community Room, and installment of a street banner on Las Tunas Drive. D. AUDIT REPORTS FOR PROPOSITION A, PROPOSITION C, MEASURE R AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's independent audit firm (Vasquez and Company) conducted an annual audits of Temple City's Proposition A, Proposition C, Measure R and Transportation Development Act Article 3. City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 4 of 10 Action: Received and filed Fiscal Year 2013-14 Proposition A, Proposition C, Measure R and Transportation Development Act Article 3 Audit Reports. E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5062 REVISING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES Since the duties of an incumbent in the full time Office Assistant position have materially changed, the Personnel Officer completed a study of the duties and responsibilities and has determined a reclassification is appropriate. Action: F. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT Adopted Resolution No. 15-5062 revising the Salary Schedule for Full Time Employees. Filing of the Single Audit Report by March 31, 2015, will satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Federal reporting agencies. Action: Accepted the Audit Standing Committee's recommendation and receive and file the Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2014. G. APPROVAL OF A VENDOR AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE WITH REDSTAR PILOTS ASSOCIATION FOR A FL YOVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2015 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL PARADE ON FEBRUARY ?1, 2015 In order for the flyover by the Tiger Squadron to be a part of the Camellia Festival Parade, staff is recommending the City mitigate its liability in the event of a loss. As a result, the purchase of Aircraft Liability insurance for this event Action: 1.) Approved Vendor Agreement For Service (Vendor Agreement) with Redstar Pilots Association for a flyover in connection with the 2015 Camellia Festival Parade; 2) Authorized the City Manager to sign the Agreement; 3) Appropriated $1,323.00 for Aircraft Liability Insurance in the amount of $1 0,000,000; and City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 5 of 10 4) Accepted reimbursement from Temple City Camellia Festival (TCCF) in the amount of $1 ,323.00 for the premium for Aircraft Liability Insurance in the amount of $10,000,000. H. VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card Report. Action: Received and filed report. I. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5064 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 15-5064 authorizing the payment of bills Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5064. Councilmember Sternquist recused herself from the discussion and voting of Consent Calendar Item 7C due to conflict of interest owning a property within 500 feet of 5935 Temple City Boulevard. C. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT PROPOSED AT 5935 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD The City received an application for a mixed-use project at 5935 Temple City Boulevard. Staff determined that it would be necessary to hire a consultant to perform the environmental review and prepare the related documents as required by California Environmental Quality Act. The project applicant is responsible for reimbursing the City for the complete cost of the contract with Rincon. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez made a motion to ::~pprove the Agreement for Consultant Services with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to provide the environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for a proposed project at 5935 Temple City Boulevard, with the contract amount not to exceed $44,239; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Consultant Services with Rincon. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved by the following votes: AYES: RECUSED: NOES: ABSTAINED: Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Councilmember: Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum Sternquist None None City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 6 of 10 8. PUBLIC HEARING A. ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 15-1000 TO EXTEND A MORATORIUM ON WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 15-1000 will extend the moratorium on wireless telecommunication facilities for an additional 10 months and 15 days. An additional extension can be granted for another year. Planning Manager Reimer gave a brief summary of the staff report. Mayor Blum opened public hearing. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Blum closed public hearing. Mayor ProTem Chavez made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 15-1000 by title only; waive further reading of Ordinance No. 15-1 000; and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 15-1000. Seconded by Councilmember Yu and approved by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember: NOES: Councilmember: ABSTAINED: Councilmember: 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 10. NEW BUSINESS-None 11. COMMUNICATIONS -None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Blum None None City Manager Cook invited the public to the upcoming Camellia Festival this weekend on February 21 and 22, 2015. He thanked Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Blum for their involvement in the City Manager recruitment. 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 No report. B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 7 of 10 (Mayor ProTem Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/3/2012 No report. C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor ProTem Chavez and Councilmember Vizcarra)-Formed 11/6/2012 No report. D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 5/13/2013 No report. E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor ProTem Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/27/2014 No report. F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. H. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, and Planning Commissioner Curran)-Formed 7/15/2014 Councilmember Yu reported on the standing committee's February 6 meeting. He thanked Mr. Curran for his service and contribution to the standing committee. I. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum)-Formed 2/4/2014 No report. J. COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Sternquist and Mayor ProTem Chavez)-Formed 1/20/2015 City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 8 of 10 Mayor Blum directed staff to begin recruitment for the Transportation and Public Safety Commission. 14. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST Councilmember Stemquist shared that the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District "District" is working on annexing City of Baldwin Park, currently not a member, to the District. City of Baldwin Park is not a paying member of the District but benefits when the District sprays surrounding District member cities. B. COUNCILMEMBER VIZCARRA Councilmember Vizcarra expressed his appreciation to his fellow Council members and for the opportunity to serve the City. C. COUNCILMEMBER YU Councilmember Yu expressed his appreciation for the services Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Blum provided to the City. D. MAYOR PROTEM CHAVEZ Mayor Pro Tern Chavez invited the public to the Camellia Festival this weekend on February 21 -22, 2015. Mayor Pro Tern Chavez expressed his appreciation for the services Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Blum provided to the City. E. MAYOR BLUM Mayor Blum reminded everyone that March 3 is the City's General Municipal Election so the Regular City Council meeting on March 3 is cancelled. He invited the public to watch the vote counting take place in the Council Chamber on March 3. Mayor Blum also invited the public to the Camellia Festival on Saturday, February 21. 15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 9 of 10 EXPENDITURES-None 16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 8:12p.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 8:13 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 17. ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Blum announced the actions taken by the Successor Agency. 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mary Kokayko, Temple City resident, thanked Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Blum for the services they have provided to the City. She expressed her appreciation for the current City Council and for the work that they have done for the City. Jim Clift, Temple City resident/ Transportation and Public Safety Commissioner, thanked City Council for the work they have provided to the City. Serge Haddad, Temple City resident/ Planning Commissioner, thanked City Council for the work they have done and thanked Mayor Blum for being his mentor. Helen Marston, Temple City resident, expressed her appreciation for Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Blum. She also commented regarding safety in the City. 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. City Council Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 10 of 10 ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk Carl Blum, Mayor