HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2 CC Meeting March 17, 20151. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 17, 2015
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-2.
Mayor Blum called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:30p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
3 . INVOCATION
Councilmember-Sternquist, Vizcarra , Yu , Chavez, Blum
Councilmember-None
City Manager Cook , City Attorney Vail , City Clerk Kuo,
Administrative Services Director Hause , Parks and
Recreation Director Burroughs , Community Development
Director Forbes , Assistant to the City Manager/Economic
Development Manager Haworth , Planning Manager
Reimer, and Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Corella
Pastor Jim Wa lden , Temple C ity Baptist Church , prov ided the Invocation .
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Matthew Keelin , Shawn Keel in and Ashley Keelin led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance .
5. CEREMONIAL I PRESENTATIONS
A. NATIONAL ANTHEM -TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTER SIDE
SINGERS
Temple City High School Brighter Side singers sang the National Anthem .
B. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 15-5070 DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE CANVASS OF VOTE FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
OF MARCH 3, 2015
The C ity Council is requested to adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the
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General Municipal Election held on March 3, 2015 . The City C lerk has
certified the results of the canvass of vote for the election .
C ity Clerk Kuo gave a brief summary of the election results .
Mayor ProTem Chavez moved to adopt Resolution No . 15-5070, a resolution
of the City Counci l of the City of Temple City reciting the fact of the General
Municipal Election held on March 3, 2015, declaring the result and such other
matters as provided by law , seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and
unanimously carried by the following votes :
AYES : Councilmember:
ABSTAINED : Councilmember:
NOES : Counc ilmember:
C . REMARKS AND PRESENTATIONS
1) Remarks by outgoing Mayor
Sternquist, 'lizcarra, Yu , Chavez , Blum
None
None
Mayor Blum thanked his family , his fellow Councilmembers , City
Commissioners , staff, local ministers, Jerry Jambazian and the community
for their support during his term as Councilmember. He gave an overview
of the City Council accompl ishments during his term as Councilmember
and congratulated the three elected Councilmembers .
2) Presentation to outgoing Mayor by Mayor Pro T em
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, on beha lf of the City Council, presented a plaque
and City flag to outgoing Mayor Blum .
Certificates of Recognitions were presented to outgoing Mayor Blum by
Mayor Alarcon on behalf of City of Rosemead City Council , Adam Hsu from
Office of Assembly member Ed Chau , Claylon Arick from the Office of
Senator Ed Hernandez , Enrique Robles from Office of Congresswoman
Judy Chu, Brian Mejia from Office of Supervisor Antonovich and Captain
Corrone Jacob from the Temple Sheriff Station .
3) Remarks by outgoing Councilmember
Councilmember Vizcarra thanked his family , TCNA members , his fellow
Councilmembers, City Commiss ioners , City volunteers, staff, local
ministers , members of the Temple Sheriff's Station and commun ity for
their support duri ng his term as Councilmember.
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March 17 , 2015
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4) Presentation to outgoing Councilmember by Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor Pro Tern Chavez , on behalf of the City Council , presented a plaque
and City flag to Counc ilmember Vizcarra .
Certificates of Recognitions were presented to outgoing Councilmember
Vizcarra by Mayor Alarcon on behalf of City of Rosemead City Council ,
Adam Hsu from Office of Assembly member Ed Chau , Clayton Arick from
Office of Senator Ed Hernandez , Enrique Robles from Office of
Congresswoman Judy Chu , Brian Mejia from Office of Superv isor
Antonovich and Captain Correne Jacob from the Temple Sheriff Station .
D. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS
City Clerk Kuo administered the Oath of Office and presented a Certificate of
Election to the three elected Counci lmembers . Councilmember Fish ,
Councilmember Man and Counc ilmember Sternquist then took their place on
the dais.
E . REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
1) City Clerk calls for nominations for election of Mayor
City Clerk Kuo called for nominations for the position of Mayor.
Councilmember Yu nominated Counci lmember Chavez, seconded by
Councilmember Sternqu ist. There were no further nominations .
Councilmember Tom Chavez was elected Mayor by acclamation .
2) New Mayor calls for nominations for election of Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor Chavez called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tern .
Councilmember Sternquist nominated Councilmember Yu , seconded by
Councilmember Fish . There were no further nominations.
Councilmember Yu was elected Mayor Pro Tern by acclamation.
3) Presentation to new Mayor
On behalf of the City Council , Mayor Pro Tern Yu presented a g ift to Mayor
Chavez .
4) Council Comments
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Councilmember Man thanked previous City Councilmembers for the work
they have done. He thanked his family for their support . Councilmember
Man stated that he is excited and looks forward to working with his fellow
Councilmembers.
Counci lmember Fish thanked outgoing Councilmember Vizcarra and
Mayor Blum for the work they have done . She thanked Counc ilmember
Man and Councilmember Sternquist for their support during her campaign
for the election . Lastly , she thanked her family , friends and supporters for
the i r support .
Councilmember Sternquist expressed her gratitude towards outgoing
Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor Blum. She thanked previous City
Council for all the work they have done and making the City a better place
for all citizens . She thanked her family , friends , supporters , fellow
Councilmembers, and staff for their support . She congratulated newly
elected Councilmember Man and Councilmember Fish .
5) New Mayor ProTem remarks and introductions
Mayor Pro Tem Yu thanked outgoing Councilmember Vizcarra and Mayor
Blum for the work they have done and the experience they have shared .
He congratulated the newly elected Councilmember Fish , Councilmember
Man and re-elected Councilmember Sternquist.
6) New Mayor assumes chair and makes remarks and introductions
Mayor Chavez commented that it has been a pleasure to serve with the
previous City Council. He thanked outgoing Councilmember Vizcarra and
Mayor Blum for the work they have done. He looks forward to working
with Councilmember Fish and Councilmember Man . He thanked his
family , City Commissioners , staff, Temple City Unified School District
Board of Education and Superintendent Perini , members of the Temple
Sheriffs Station , and the community for their support .
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jing Li , Temple City Library Manager, thanked outgoing Councilmember Vizcarra
and Mayor Blum for their support of the Temple City library. She congratulated the
newly elected Councilmembers . She announced upcoming library activities for the
month of April , 2015.
Nicho las Thomas , commented about a parking citation , back-in park ing and
overn ight parking regulation .
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March 17 , 2015
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Fish and Councilmember Man abstain from voting on the
consent calendar items as they were not present as Councilmembers at the
previous City Council meeting .
Councilmember Sternquist made a motion to approve the consent calendar
items . Seconded by Counc ilmember Yu and carried by the following roll call
votes :
AYES :
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmember-Sternquist , Yu , Chavez
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Fish, Man
A . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve :
1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 17 , 2015 ; and
2) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 17, 2015 .
Action : Approved .
B . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10 , 2015
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their regular meeting of February 10 , 2015 .
Action : Received and filed .
C . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24 , 2015
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their regular meeting of February 24 , 2015 .
Action: Received and filed .
D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS -MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 18 , 2015
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation
Commission actions of their regular meeting of February 18, 2015 .
Action : Received and filed .
City Council Minutes
March 17 , 2015
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E. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11 I 2015
The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety
Comm ission actions of their regular meeting of February 11, 2015 .
Action : Received and filed .
F . ACCEPTANCE OF THE "DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS ACCESSIBILITY
IMPROVEMENTS " PROJECT AND MODIFY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET AND CONTRACT AMOUNT
FOR ADDITIONAL CURB CUTS FOR THE "TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
CURB CUT IMPROVEMENTS" PROJECT
The Downtown Parking Lots Accessibility Improvements were completed in
September 2014 . The funding for the additional curb cut improvements on
Temple City Boulevard will utilize a portion of the project balance from the
Downtown Parking Lots Accessibility Improvements Project.
Action :
1) Accepted the "Downtown Parking Lots Accessibility Improvements, Project
No . 601596-13 , HUD Code : 03G ; City CIP No . P14-14 ", as completed , and
accept $87,428 .00 reimbursed by the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commiss ion (LACDC ) as total reimbursement for the project ,
and authorized staff to finalize the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) cost accounting accordingly ;
2) Modified the CDBG-funded programs and allocations for Fiscal Year 2014-
2015 by reallocating $48,436 .50 from the unallocated fund to the project
fund for the "Temple City Boulevard Curb Cut Improvements, Project No .
601595-13 , HUD Code : 03L ; City CIP No . P14-15 " thereby increasing the
original budget for the project from $138 ,390 to $186 ,826 .50;
3) Allocated $19,727 .60 to the Temple City Boulevard Curb Cut
Improvements Project and amend FS Construction 's contract to construct
additional curb ramps at various locations along Temple City Boulevard ;
4) Allocated $11 ,478 .90 to the Temple City Boulevard Curb Cut
Improvements Project for design , management, administration ,
inspections and labor compliance fees for the City's contract engineer per
the CDBG guidelines; and
5) Allocated $17 ,230 .00 to prior obligated costs for the Temple City
Boulevard Curb Cut Improvements Project.
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March 17, 2015
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G . PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-
STATE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL FUNDED EL MONTE
AVENUE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 15-5069 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
SAID AGREEMENT
The Program Supplement Agreement to the Administering Agency-State
Master Agreement received by the City on September 29, 2014 must be
s igned by an authorized City personnel and returned to Caltrans. Caltrans will
not process any invoice from the City for reimbursement of project
expenditures until the agreements are fully executed.
Action :
1) Approved the Program Supplement Agreement No . 009-N (EI Monte
Avenue Highway Safety Improvements Project) to Adm in istering Agency-
State Master Agreement No. 07 -5365R ; and
2) Adopted Resolution No . 15-5069 authorizing the City Manager to sign the
Program Supplement Agreement No. 009N (EI Monte Avenue Highway
Safety Improvements Project) to Administering Agency-State Master
Agreement No . 07-5365R .
H . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 15-5068 SUPERCEDING EMPLOYER
PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
In order to implement a provision of the .::3pproved Memorandum of
Understanding with Temple City Employee Association , adoption of a
resolution implementing a reduction in Employer Paid Member Contributions
is required .
Action : Adopted Resolution No. 15-5068 implementing
a reduction in Employer Paid Member
Contributions to the California Public
Employees Retirement System by three percent
for employees represented by Temple City
Employee Association effective March 23 ,
2015 .
I. PETTY CASH REPORT VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to review , receive and file the Petty Cash and
Visa Card Report.
Action : Rece ived and filed reports.
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J . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 15-5071 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 15-5071 authorizing
the payment of bills
Action : Adopted Resolution No . 15-5071 .
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO . 15-1001 TO EXTEND A
MORATORIUM ON MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No . 15-1001 wi ll extend the moratorium on
massage establishments for an add iti onal 10 months and 15 days .
Community Development Director Forbes provided a brief summary of the
staff report.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to introduce Ordinance No . 15-1001 by
t itle only ; waive further reading of Ordinance No . 15-1001 ; and adopt Urgency
Ordinance No . 15-1001 . Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and
unanimously carried by the following votes :
AYES : Councilmember: Fish , Man, Sternquist , Yu , Chavez
ABSTAINED : Counc ilmember: None
NOES : Counc il member: None
9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
10. NEW BUSINESS -None
11. COMMUNICATIONS-None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cook congratulated Counci lmember Fish , Councilmember Man and
Councilmember Sternqu ist on their election . He is looking forward to working with
the new City Council.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Vail commented that he is also looking forward with working with the
new C ity Council.
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City Attorney Vail provided updates on legal issues that may be of interest to City
Council per the direction of previous the City Council. City Attorney Vail reported
on the importance of filing Statement of Economic Interest (monitoring of conflict of
financial interest) and gift reporting as required by the Fair Political Practices
Commission .
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING
COMMITIEE (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Blum )-Formed 6/3/2011
Councilmember Yu reported on the joint meeting of the standing committee
and Facilities, Public Works , and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee on February
27 . The standing committee spoke about close out the Rosemead Boulevard
Improvement Project and briefly on the Pavement Management Plan and the
Bike Master Plan .
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITIEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum )-Formed 1/3/2012
No report.
C . CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern 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 COMMITIEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Chavez and Mayor Blum)-Formed 1/27/2014
No report .
F . LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITIEE
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
G . FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITIEE
(Councilmembers Vizcarra and Yu )-Formed 2/18/2014
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No report .
H . AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu , Mayor Pro Tern Chavez, and Planning Comm issioner
Curran)-Formed 7/15/2014
No report .
I. FACILITIES , PUBLIC WORKS , AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
COMMITTEE (Counc il member Yu and Mayor Blum )-Formed 2/4/2014
No report .
J . COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW AD HOC COMMITIEE
(Councilmember Sternquist and Mayor Pro Tern Chavez)-Formed 1/20/2015
No report .
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Mayor Chavez congratulat ed the newly elected Counc ilmembers . He is loo king
forward to working with the new City Council.
B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Councilmember Fish thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve the public
and for their support. She is looking forward to working with her fellow City
Councilmembers and City Manager.
C . COUNCILMEMBER MAN
Co u ncilmember Man c ommented that he is honored to serve the publ ic a nd is
looking forward to work ing with the C ity Council.
D . COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Co u nc ilmember Sternqu ist congratu lated the newly appointed Mayor Chavez
and Mayor Pro Tern and the newly elected Counci lmember Fish and
Councilmember Man.
Councilmember Sternquist reminded the pub lic that it is mosquito season and to
be a ware of standing water as it serves as breeding place for mosqu itos.
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E . COUNCILMEMBER YU
Mayor ProTem Yu thanked everyone for attending tonight's celebration . He is
loo ki ng forward to serv i ng the last two years of his term .
15. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES -None
16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 9 :06 p .m ., the C ity Co unci l recessed to the Succes f>or 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 meetin g was reconvened at 9 :07 p .m. with all Councilmembers
presen t.
18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None
19. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9 :07 p.m .
Tom Chave z, Mayor
ATIEST:
Peggy Kuo , City Clerk