HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A2 CCM 2015-07-21 Regular1. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, ~ALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
July 7, 2015
AGENDA
ITEM 7.A-2.
Mayor Chavez called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
. 3. INVOCATION
Councilmember-Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
Council member-None
City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo,
Administrative Services Director Hause, Parks and
Recreation Director Burroughs, and Community
Development Director Forbes
Pastor Darrel Kelty, Community of Christ, provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Chavez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
Cindy Rigney, San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Shelter Board President,
introduced the featured pet for the month "Rocky", a 6 year old male Pug.
Those interested in adopting him can call the San Gabriel Valley Humane
Society at (626) 286-1159.
B. CERTIFICATE FOR SHIN DANCE ACADEMY
Mayor Chavez and City Council presented Shin Dance Academy with a
certificate recognizing their "Wings of Shin Dance" performance.
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C. PROCLAMATION FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
Mayor Chavez and City Council presented Mary Sneed, Relay for Life Event
Chair, and team members, with a proclamation proclaiming June 6 as "Paint
the Town Purple Day" and City of Temple City as a Relay for Life City.
Mayor Chavez pulled Ceremonial presentation 7E out of agenda order.
E. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW CITY COMMISSIONERS
City Clerk Kuo administered the Oath of Office to the members of the Parks
and Recreation Commission: Lance Baroldi, Joanne Rosso, Steve Wen;
Transportation and Public Safety Commission: Jim Clift, Douglas Blatt,
Nicholas Stratis; and Public Arts Commission: Katherine Keelin, Lisa Kidd.
Mayor Chavez and the City Council presented each commissioner with a
Certificate of Appointment.
Planning Commissioners John Cordes, Albert Leung and Helen Chen Marston
were not present to take their oath or receive their certificate of appointment.
D. MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORMWATER SEWER SYSTEM UPDATE
John L. Hunter, City Manager Cook and Community Development Director
Forbes provided an update on the Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer
System.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Dennis Jin, Property Accessed Clean Energy (P.A.C.E.), spoke about their water
conservation program.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented on Temple Sheriff Station's
timely service and also on the need to enforce against water polluters in the City.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Fish made a motion to approve the items on the consent
calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist and approved by the
following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
Councilmember:
Councilmember:
Councilmember:
Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
None
None
City Council Minutes
July 7, 2015
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 10, 2015;
2) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 16, 2015;
3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 16, 2015; and
4) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 22, 2015.
Action: Approved.
B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS -
MEETING OF MAY 13,2015
The City Council is requested to review the Transportation and Public Safety
Commission actions of their meeting of May 13, 2015.
Action: Received and filed.
C. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2015
The City Council is requested to review the Public Arts Commission actions of
their meeting of June 8, 2015.
Action: Received and filed.
D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JUNE
17,2015
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission
actions of their meeting of June 17, 2015.
Action: Received and filed.
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS-MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2015
The City Council is requested to review the Planning Commission actions of
their meeting of June 23, 2015.
Action: Received and filed.
F. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5101 -CITY COMMISSIONER
APPOINTMENTS
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July 7, 2015
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The City Council is requested to consider adoption of a resolution confirming
appointments of Commissioners to the Planning Commission, Public Arts
Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Transportation and
Public Safety Commission.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5101 confirming
appointments to City Commissions with term
expiring June 30, 2017.
G. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 30 THROUGH OCTOBER 2, 2015
The Council is requested to designate one City Councilmember as a "Voting
Delegate" and one City Councilmember as "Alternate Voting Delegate" for the
purpose of exercising the City's vote at the League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
Action: Designated Mayor Chavez as Voting Delegate
and Councilmember Man as Voting Alternate
for the League of California Cities Annual
Business Meeting.
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5100 AMENDING THE CITY'S
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
The proposed changes to the retention schedule includes addition of records
that were previously not identified with retention dates, updates to certain legal
citations, and clarified records descriptions.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5100 adopting the
City's amended Records Retention Schedule.
I. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION EXTENDING DIAL-A-RIDE HOURS OF
OPERATIONS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AND AUTHORIZING THE
MINUTE CLINIC LOCATED IN THE CVS STORE AT 1401 S. BALDWIN
AVENUE, ARCADIA, AS AN APPROVED LOCATION FOR TEMPLE CITY
DIAL-A-RIDE MEMBERS
The City Council is requested to review and approve the recommendations
from the Parks and Recreation Commission relative to the DIAL-A-RIDE
(DAR) transportation program.
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Action:
1) Extended the DAR service two additional hours on both Saturday and
Sunday; and
2) Authorized the Minute Clinic, located in the CVS Store at 1401 S. Baldwin
Avenue, Arcadia as an approved location for Temple City DAR members.
J. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 71427, A
FLAG LOT SUBDIVISION AT 5019 HELEO AVENUE
The final map has been reviewed by Los Angeles County Public Works. The
applicant signed the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and submitted the
security deposit for street improvements. Certifying the final map will allow the
developer to finalize the creation of a flag lot so that a single-story residence
can be improved on the lot.
Action:
1) Received the Subdivision Improvement Agreement;
2) Approved the final subdivision map for Parcel Map No. 71427;
3) Authorized City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement
Agreement; and
4) Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 71427.
K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5094 SUPERCEDING EMPLOYER
PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC)
In order to implement a provision of the approved Memorandum of
Understanding with Temple City Employee Association, adoption of a
Resolution implementing a reduction in EPMC to CaiPERS is required.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5094 implementing
a reduction in Employer Paid Member
Contributions to the California Public Employee
Retirement System by three percent for
employees represented by Temple City
Employees Association effective June 29, 2015.
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L. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES FOR
PART-TIME AND FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
In order to ensure the legal obligations of Assembly Bill 1522 are met,
clarifying the permitted use of sick leave for full time employees; and requiring
that all part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees receive some level of
sick leave benefits, the proposed revisions to the City's Personnel Rules for
both full time and part-time employees is required.
Action:
1) Adopted Resolution No. 15-5097 amending the Personnel Rules for part-
time employees; and
2) Adopted Resolution No. 15-5096 amending the Personnel Rules for full
time employees.
M. VISA CARD AND PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card and
Petty Cash Report.
Action: Received and filed report.
N. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5103 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 15-5103 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5103.
0. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5104 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 15-5104 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-5104.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-5102 AMENDING FEES FOR PUBLIC
WORKS AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PARKS AND RECREATION
PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES
Approval of Resolution No. 15-5102 amending the City's public works and
engineering fees and parks and recreation fees would allow the City to defray
costs for providing various programs and services, and use of City facilities.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff
report.
City Council discussed and commented on the amendment of fees for Public
Works and Engineering Services and Parks and Recreation Programs, Services,
and Facilities.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of updating the City's fees.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Chavez closed public comment.
Councilmember Yu made a motion have the Mayor establish an ad hoc to
consider changes to the Planning fees and Building Permit and Plan Check
fees and the another ad hoc to consider changes to the Parks and Recreation
programs, services, and facilities. Motion failed without a second.
Councilmember Yu made a motion to approve the Parks and Recreation
program fee as recommended by staff and have Mayor establish and appoint
Councilmembers to an ad hoc to study the Public Works and Engineer fees
and Building and Plan Check fees. Seconded by Councilmember Sternquist
and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
Councilmember:
Councilmember:
Councilmember:
Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
None
None
Mayor Chavez appointed Councilmember Yu and Councilmember Man to the
ad hoc committee.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
10. NEW BUSINESS
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A PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES -JULY 2015 THROUGH
JUNE 2016
The proposed City Council meeting dates identifies meeting dates for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2015-16 to allow City Council, the public and staff to adequately
plan and schedule agenda items for future meeting dates.
City Council briefly discussed and commented on the proposed City Council
meeting dates for July 2015 through June 2016.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor
Chavez closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tern Yu made a motion to approve the proposed City Council
meeting dates as recommended by staff. Seconded by Councilmember Man
and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
ABSTAINED:
NOES:
Councilmember:
Councilmember:
Council member:
Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
None
None
B. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 15-1004, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
AMENDING SECTION 2-3A-3 OF ARTICLE A OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING AND REDUCING THE LIST
OF POSITIONS EXCLUDED FROM CITY SERVICE
During the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 City Budget deliberations, staff
recommended the City Council not fund (among other unrepresented part-time
positions) the full time Public Safety and Services Manager position due to
budget constraints. The City Council directed staff to not only not fund the
position but to eliminate the position.
Administrative Services Director Hause gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor
Chavez closed public comment.
Councilmember Man made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 15-1004 for
first reading by title only; waive further reading of Ordinance No. 15-1 004; and
set the second reading of Ordinance No. 15-1004 for July 21, 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmember: Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez
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ABSTAINED: Councilmember: None
NOES: Councilmember: None
11. COMMUNICATIONS-None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cook reported briefly on the enforcement of illegal firework on 4th of
July and that the Motor Deputy is now patrolling the City.
Community Development Director Forbes gave an update on the progress of the .
Olson Company Project on Lower Azusa Road.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Vail reported that he will be providing training for City Commissioners
on basic parliamentary procedures, rules of order and protocol on July 9, Thursday.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STANDING
COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man) -Formed
6/3/2011
No report.
B. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 1/3/2012
No report.
C. CITY CODE REVIEW STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/6/2012
No report.
D. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 5/13/2013
No report.
E. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014
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No report.
F. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
G. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
H. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 7/15/2014
No report.
I. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish) -Formed 6/2/2015
Mayor Chavez reported on the ad hoc committee's June 30 meeting.
Councilmember Fish added that Temple City High School will host a Water
Conservation Fair on Saturday, August 8.
J. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man) -Formed
2/4/2014
No report.
K. COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 1/20/2015
Mayor Chavez disbanded this ad hoc committee as the City Commissioners
recruitment is now completed.
L. RULES AND PROTOCOLS REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Man)-Formed 4/21/2015
No report.
M. VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Sternquist and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 4/21/2015
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No report.
Mayor Chavez opened public comment.
Brian, Rosemead resident, commented on the Rosemead Boulevard improvements
and spoke regarding the Las Tunas Drive Safety Enhancement and Beautification
Project.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Councilmember Fish invited the public to the Relay for Life on July 11,
Saturday, at the Temple City High School. She also commented regarding the
successful mural painting event.
B. COUNCILMEMBER MAN
Councilmember Man also commented regarding the successful mural painting
event and the July 1 Concert in the Park. He reported out on the League of
California Cities Conference he attended.
C. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST
Councilmember Sternquist shared that she will be meeting with staff from
Supervisor Antonovich's office and Los Angeles County Head Librarian on
July 15 possibly regarding additional funding for the County library in the City.
She also commented regarding the mural painting event and the League of
California Cities Conference she attended.
D. MAYOR PROTEM YU
Mayor Pro Tem Yu reported on a 4th of July celebration event in the Temple
City Park on June 27 by Indo Chinese American Political Action Committee
and Asian American Political Alliance. He also thanked Councilmember
Sternquist for her effort with the Los Angeles County Library Commission.
E. MAYOR CHAVEZ
Mayor Chavez also mentioned the Indo Chinese American Political Action
Committee and Asian American Political Alliance's 4th of July celebration, the
successful mural painting event, and also regarding the 4th of July fireworks
throughout the City.
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16. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
At 9:47 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 9:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
George McDonald, Temple City resident, commented on the drought and the
need to continue to water City trees.
Brian, Rosemead resident, commented regarding City's property on 5800
Temple City Boulevard.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Tom Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk