HomeMy Public PortalAbout05) 7B2 CCM Regular 2016-11-151. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
AGENDA
ITEM 7.8-2.
Mayor Yu 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:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
3. INVOCATION
Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember -None
City Manager Cook, Assistant City Attorney Murphy, City
Clerk Kuo, Community Development Director Forbes,
Administrative Services Director Hause, and Parks and
Recreation Director Burroughs
Pastor Jim Walden with First Baptist Church provided the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Troop 161 led those present in the Pledge of allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS
A. PET OF THE MONTH
Presentation rescheduled to December 6, 2016.
B. RECOGNITION OF CITY STAFF
City Council recognized City staff Karen Johnson, Personnel Analyst, for
being selected as a finalist for the California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority's 2016 Capstone Award. The Capstone Award is presented each
year to an individual who best exemplifies the practice of risk management in
the public sector.
Mayor Yu and City Council presented Ms. Johnson with a certificate.
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C. 2016 BOOKMARK CONTEST WINNERS
Temple City Children's Librarian Xuemin Zhong provided information
regarding the 2016 Bookmark Contest.
Mayor Yu and City Council presented the contest winners with certificates.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Xuemin Zhong, Temple City Children's Librarian, announced upcoming library
events.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Chavez pulled Item ?C.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the remainder of the Consent
Calendar items. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following
votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember-None
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 October 28, 2016;
2. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 1, 2016; and
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 1, 2016.
Action: Approved.
B. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT
ENFORCEMENT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The City Council is requested to temporarily suspend enforcement of the
overnight parking permit requirement during the holiday season to allow
families and friends to gather without having to worry about obtaining an
overnight parking permit.
Action: Approved the temporary suspension of
overnight parking permit enforcement from
12:00 midnight on Sunday, December 18, 2016,
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to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE WAIVER OF STANDARD CITY INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANTS PROVIDING SERVICES TO CITY
PUBLICATIONS
The City utilizes the services of sole proprietors for writing and translation
services in the City's publications and notices. The City's standard insurance
requirements exceed the levels of insurance those persons need in their
normal course of business.
Action:
1. Approved the attached resolution waiving the City's standard insurance
requirements for a specified list of consultants who perform editing, copy
writing, and translating services for City notices and publications; and
2. Directed City staff to return with a forrnal policy for City Council adoption
that would authorize the City Manager to waive the standard insurance
requirements for consultants doing similar work in the future.
E. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016-17 CITY BUDGET-FIRST QUARTER BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
Approval of the adjustments are necessary to ensure actual spending levels
in individual line items do not exceed budgeted appropriations at the close of
the first quarter of FY 2016-17.
Action: Authorized staff to revise various budgeted
appropriations for the FY 2016-17 City Budget
to ensure actual spending levels are within
budgeted appropriations during the current
fiscal year.
F. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT
To keep the City Council updated on the status of the City's financial
activities, financial reports are reported on a quarterly basis.
Action:
G. VISA CARD REPORT
Received and filed the First Quarter Financial
Status Report.
The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card
Report.
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Action: Received and filed report.
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-5218 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 16-5218 authorizing
the payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 16-5218.
C. REQUEST FROM THE TEMPLE CITY CAMELLIA FESTIVAL FOR
SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF STREETS AND
FACILITIES FOR THE 2017 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL
The City Council is requested to review and approve the requests from the
Camellia Festival for City's support for the 2017 Camellia Festival.
Councilmember Chavez pulled this item and invited the Camellia Festival
Director Dawn Tarin to speak regarding the upcoming festival.
Dawn Tarin, Camellia Festival Director, announced the theme for next year's
festival and upcoming festival activities.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to authorize use of streets and
facilities including temporary parking bans and street closures for the festival
and parade as identified in the letter from the Camellia Festival to the City
Manager; approve consumption of alcohol in Temple City Park, pursuant to
Section 4-4-0 of the Temple City Municipal Code; authorize Bingo in Temple
City Park, pursuant to Section 4-1 F of the TCMC and waiver of the $50 license
fee; authorize sponsor banners in Temple City Park pursuant to Section 3-5D-
10 of the TCMC; and authorize certain local community organizations, to sell
food, patches, etc. along the parade route. Seconded by Councilmember Fish
and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember -None
Councilmember -None
Council member-None
A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-1016
REMOVING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, SECTION C OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council is considered to adopt an ordinance to remove the Fast
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Track Modification Committee from the Temple City Municipal Code.
Planning Manager Reimers gave a brief summary of the staff report.
Mayor Yu opened public hearing.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of adopting the proposed
ordinance.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Yu closed public hearing.
Councilmember Chavez made a motion to introduce for first reading by title
only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 16-1016, removing Title 9,
Chapter 1, Section C of the Temple City Municipal Code; Waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 16-1016; and schedule the second reading of
Ordinance No. 16-1016 for December 6, 2016. Seconded by Mayor ProTem
Sternquist and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
B. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION DENYING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A 7,891 SQUARE FOOT
KARAOKE TELEVISION (KTV) BUSINESS IN THE CAMELLIA SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT 9055 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, UNIT 125
Applicant has filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to
establish a 7,891 square foot KTV establishment in the Camellia Square
Shopping Center.
Mayor Yu announced that the applicant for this project has requested to
continue the public hearing to a date uncertain. Once a public hearing date
has been determined, proper notices will be issued.
Councilmember Man made a motion to continue the public hearing. Seconded
by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
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10. NEW BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND
AWARD OF A ONE-TIME PERFORMANCE BONUS
City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the City
Manager's agreement for City Council consideration.
Mayor Yu provided a brief summary regarding the City Manager's evaluation
process.
Mayor Yu opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor Yu
closed public comment.
City Council thanked City Manager Cook for the work he has done and
expressed their appreciation for his contribution to the community.
Councilmember Man made a motion to approve the award of a one-time
performance bonus in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to City
Manager Cook, payable at the next regular payment period; and approve the
First Amendment to Employment Agreement for the position of City Manager,
which amends section 2.1 of the Agreement to increase his base salary to
One Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars ($190,000). Seconded by
Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
11. COMMUNICATIONS-None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cook reported on the Veteran Day Celebration. He thanked the
Parks and Recreation staff for a successful event and the contractor for completing
the project on time. He announced the nomination period for the upcoming March
7, 2017 General Municipal Election (i.e., November 14 to December 9). Those
interested in pulling nomination paper should contact the City Clerk's Office. He
also spoke regarding specific local, county, and state propositions and measures
that was voted on November 8 Statewide General Election and the impact they will
have on the City.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Murphy briefed City Council regarding an environmental
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lawsuit in Poway, San Diego.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 1/3/2012
No report.
B. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor ProTem Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014
No report.
C. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
D. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
E. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 7/15/2014
No report.
F. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish) -Formed 6/2/2015
No report.
G. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC
COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 2/4/2014
No report.
H. DECORATIVE STREET DESIGN ELEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man)-Formed 11/3/2015
No report.
I. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE
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(Mayor ProTem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 12/15/15
No report.
J. SPECIAL ELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez) -Formed 12/15/15
Mayor Yu disbanded the ad hoc.
K. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Mayor ProTem Sternquist and Councilmember Man)-Formed 4/19/2016
No report.
L. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Man)-Formed 8/2/2016
Councilmember Chavez reported that the Ad Hoc has met with staff and
current Public Arts Commissioners. As a result of the meetings, the Ad Hoc
directed staff to submit a report to City Council for consideration regarding the
structure of the Public Arts Commission.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Congratulated City Manager Cook and Parks and Recreation Director
Burroughs for a successful Veteran's Day Celebration. He also thanked
Councilmember Fish and Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist for their contribution to
the Veteran Memorial Project and Veteran's Day Celebration.
B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Spoke regarding the Veteran's Day Celebration and the Chamber's Annual
Gala. She invited the public to the City's Christmas Parade on Dec. 2 and
commented regarding the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN
Commented on the Veteran's Day Celebration and the Veteran Memorial
Project. He also commented on the Chamber's Annual Gala and the check
acceptance ceremony for the Temple City County library renovation.
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D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST
Commented on the recent Statewide General Election, the library renovation
project and regarding the school districts now also having to comply with the
MS4 permit.
E. MAYOR YU
Also commented on the Veteran's Day Celebration and his experience
working as a poll worker for the November 8 Statewide General Election.
He also spoke regarding the need to address the deteriorating pavement
condition citywide.
16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF
CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE
EXPENDITURES-None
17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, congratulated City Manager Cook
on his work anniversary, invited the public to the next Kiwanis Club meeting and
commented on the veteran's day celebration.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, thanked City Manager Cook for his service.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Vincent Yu, Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk