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Home My Public Portal About04) 7A3 CCM 2016-03-15 Regular1. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15,2016 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-3. Mayor Chavez called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember-Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu, Chavez ABSENT: Councilmember-None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Hause, Community Development Director Forbes, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager Haworth 3. INVOCATION Pastor Jim Walden, Temple City Baptist Church, provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Troop 161 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS A. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION 1) Remarks by outgoing Mayor Mayor Chavez thanked his family, his fellow Councilmembers, City Commissioners, staff, local ministers, Jerry Jambazian, members of the Temple Sheriff Station and the community for their support during his term as Mayor. Mayor Chavez also highlighted past year accomplishments. 2) Presentation to outgoing Mayor by Mayor Pro Tern Mayor Pro Tern Yu, on behalf of the City council, presented outgoing Mayor Chavez with a gift. 3) City Clerk calls for nomination for seat of Mayor City Clerk Kuo called for nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilmember Sternquist nominated Councilmember Yu, seconded by Councilmember Man. There were no further nominations. Councilmember Vincent Yu was elected Mayor by acclamation. City Council Minutes March 15, 2016 Page2 of6 4) New Mayor calls for nominations for seat of Mayor Pro Tern Mayor Yu called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tern. Councilmember Fish nominated Councilmember Sternquist, seconded by Councilmember Chavez. There were no further nominations. Councilmember Sternquist was elected Mayor Pro Tern by acclamation. 5) Presentation to new Mayor by outgoing Mayor On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Chavez presented a gift to Mayor Yu. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Yu presented a gift to Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist. 6) Remarks and introductions by new Mayor Mayor Yu thanked outgoing Mayor Chavez for the work he has done and the experience he has shared. Mayor Yu looks forward to working with his fellow Councilmembers and staff for the upcoming year. 7) Remarks and introductions by new Mayor Pro Tern Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist thanked outgoing Mayor Chavez for the work he has done. She also commented that she looks forward to working with her fellow Council members. She thanked her family, City Commissioners, staff, members of the Temple Sheriff's Station, and the community for their support. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, thanked Mayor Chavez for his service this past year. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, congratulated the newly seated Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern. He thanked City Council for all the work they have done. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the consent calendar items. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu Councilmember-None Councilmember-None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of February 23, 2016; 2) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 1 2016; and 3) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 1, 2016. City Council Minutes March 15, 2016 Page 3 of6 Action: Approved. B. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR THE LIVE OAK PARK WALKING PATH PROJECT A total of three bids were received by the City. All three bids were substantially over the architect's estimate of $235,000. Action: Rejected all bids for the Live Oak Park Walking Path Project (CIP No. P16-04) and authorize staff to re-bid the project with a revised scope and/or additive alternates. C. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 73053, A TWO-PARCEL SUBDIVISION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6050 HART AVENUE Approval of the final map will allow the developer to finalize the subdivision and start the development on the property. Action: 1) Received the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 2) Approved the final subdivision map for Parcel Map No. 73053; 3) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and 4) Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 73053. D. FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 72265, A 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING PARCEL LOCATED AT 4857 ARDEN DRIVE Approval of the final map will allow the developer to finalize the subdivision and start the development on the property. Action: 1) Received the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 2) Approved the final subdivision map for Parcel Map No. 72265; 3) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and 4) Authorized the City Clerk to certify Parcel Map No. 72265. E. RENEWAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES To continue receiving services from the County after June 30, 2016, the City must approve and execute the renewed agreement for an additional five-year period through June 30, 2021. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5153 approving the renewal of the General Services Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign and execute the agreement. F. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card Report. Action: Received and filed. City Council Minutes March 15, 2016 Page4 of6 G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5154 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5154 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5154. 8. PUBLIC HEARING-None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 10. NEW BUSINESS-None 11. COMMUNICATIONS-None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Cook thanked Mayor Chavez for the work he has done this past year. He congratulated newly seated Mayor Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 1/3/2012 No report. B. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 5/13/2013 No report. C. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014 No report. D. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. E. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. F. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 7/15/2014 No report. G. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC City Council Minutes March 15, 2016 Page 5 of 6 (Mayor Chavez and Councilmember Fish) -Formed 6/2/2015 No report. H. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/4/2014 No report. I. DECORATIVE STREET DESIGN ELEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tern Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/3/2015 No report. J. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Fish and Councilmember Sternquist)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. K. SPECIAL ELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Yu)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Shared and commented on the business visitation this month. B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Thanked staff for their support and outgoing Mayor Chavez for the work he has done and congratulated Mayor Yu for his new role. She is looking forward to working with Mayor Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist. She also thanked the community for their support during a difficult time in her life. C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Thanked outgoing Mayor Chavez for his support, guidance and leadership. He also thanked his fellow Councilmembers and is looking forward to working with the newly seated Mayor Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist. He also thanked staff for their support during his first year as Councilmember. D. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST Congratulated newly seated Mayor Yu. Shared that Upper District San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District will install a drought tolerant garden in Temple City Park to demonstrate what a drought tolerant garden could look like. She also provided an update regarding the City's new children's library. E. COUNCILMEMBER YU Congratulated Councilmember Fish and Councilmember Man for a successful first year. City Council Minutes March 15, 2016 Page 6 of 6 Thanked City Manager and City Commissioners for the work they have done. 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES-None 17. RECESS TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING At 8:33 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 8:33 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 18. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA -None 19. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned in memory of Eva Arrighi at 8:34p.m. Vincent Yu, Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk