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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04) 7A-2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2017-02-211. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21 , 2017 AGENDA ITEM ?.A-2. Mayor ProTem Sternqu ist called the City Council Regu lar Meeting to order at 7 :34 p.m . in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue , Temple City . 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember-Chavez , Fish , Man , Sternqu ist, Yu ABSENT: Council member-None ALSO PRESENT: C ity Manager Cook , City Attorney Vail , C ity Clerk Kuo 3. INVOCATION Pastor Darrel Kelty , Commun ity of Christ , prov ided the invocation . 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop #161 provided a flag ceremony and led those p re sent in the Pledge of Allegiance . 5 . CEREMONIAL MATTERS-PRESENTATIONS A . TOURNAMENT OF ROSES QUEEN V ICTORIA CASTELLANOS Mayor Yu and City Council congratulated Queen Castellanos for being selected as queen of the royal court for Pasadena 's 128th Tournament of Roses and presented her with a certificate of recognition . B . TEMPLE CITY CHINESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Mayor Yu and City Council thanked the Temple City Chinese American Association for their partnersh ip in hosting the City's Lunar New Year Celebration and presented the asso ci ati on with a cert ificate of recognition . C. TEMPLE SHERIF F STATION VOLUNTEER PATROL PROGRAM Sheriff Deputy Harri ngton prov ided information about the Temple Station 's Volunteer Patro l Program . City Council Minutes February 21 , 2017 Page 2 of 8 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Liz Powell , Temple City Relay for Life , and members thanked City Council for their continua l support for the Temple City Relay for Life . Jessica Huang , Temple City Youth Committee , updated City Counc il on the Teen Youth Disaster Training in January . Lucy Liou , Temple City resident/Neighborhood Watch Area Leader, commented on the Ne ighborhood Watch program . Steve Stafford , Temple City resident , commented on the recen t rainstorm . Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner , made comments regarding the slain police office in Whittier , Keith Boyer. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Sternqu ist made a motion to approve the Consent Ca lendar. Seconded by Counci lmember Fish and carr ied 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 Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 7 , 2017 . Action : Approved . B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACT IONS - MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8 , 2017 The City Co uncil is req uested to rece ive and file actions of the Regular Transportation and Public Safety Commission Meeting of February 8 , 2017. Act ion : Received and filed. C . CO -SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2017 RELAY FOR LIFE OF TEMPLE CITY The American Cancer Society is a nationwide , community-based , voluntary hea lth organization dedicated to elim inating cancer as a major health problem through research , education , advocacy , and service . They are once again City Council Minutes February 2 1, 2017 Page 3 of 8 requesting the Ci t y to co -sponsor t he Relay for Life of T e mple City. Action: 1. Approved a request from the Ameri c an Cance r Society to co -sponsor the Relay for Life of Temple City on June 24-25 , 2017 ; and 2. Waived all f ees and depos its associated w ith the installment of a promotional event street banner, and use of the Temple City Performance Arts Pavilion and C ity Hall Commu ni ty Room . D . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES FOR FULL TIME EMPLOY EES The City Council is requested to amend the Personnel Rules to reflect current p racti ces . The proposed changes wi ll ensure the C ity is i n comp li ance with State and Federal law. Action : Adopted Resolution No . 17-5235 amending the Personnel Rules for full time employees . E. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE Y EAR ENDED JUNE 30 , 20 16 A CAFR is a set of United States government financia l statements compris ing the financial report of a state, municipal or other governmental entity that complies with the accounting requirements created and circu lated by the Governmenta l Accounting Standard s Board . The CAFR accounti ng struct ure prov ides for standa rd ization financial reporting . Action : F. VISA CARD REPORT Received and filed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30 , 20 16 . The C ity Council is requested to review , rece ive and f i le the V isa Card Report. Action : Received and filed report . G . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO . 17-5237 APPROVING PAYMENT OF B ILLS The C ity Counci l is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5237 authorizing the payment of b ill s . City Council Minutes February 21 , 2017 Page 4 of 8 Action : 8. PUBLIC HEARING Adopted Resolution No . 17-5237. A. 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 Property owner of Camellia Square has withdrawn their consent for the KTV appl ication . C ity considers the app lication withdrawn and no action is required by the City Council. Councilmember Fish made a motion to receive and file the withdrawal of a public hearing for a conditional use permit to establish a karaoke te levision business in the Camellia Squa re Shopping Center. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes : AYES : NOES : ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Councilmember-Chavez , Fish , Man , Sternqu ist, Yu Councilmember-None Councilmember-None Councilmember-None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None 10 . NEW BUSINESS A. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016 -17 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW , TREASURER'S REPORT , REVENUE , EXPENDITURE AND CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY REPORTS The Mid-Year Budget review process provides the City Council with an opportunity to review and adjust original revenue projections and budgeted appropriations based on six months of actual activity. Administrative Services Director Hause provided a summary of the m id-year budget review and related reports . Mayor Yu opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak , Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to receive the FY 2016 -17 Mid-Year Budget Review and re la ted reports and authorize staff to rev ise various budgeted appropriations. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: City Council Minutes February 21 , 2017 Page 5 of 8 AYES : NOES : ABSTAIN : ABSENT: Council member -Chavez , Fish , Man , Sternqu ist , Yu Council member-None Councilmember-None Councilmember-None B . DIRECTION REGARDING CURB ADDRESS MAINTENANCE Property addresses painted on curbs are commonly used to identify properties . While the City has historically maintained them , there is a substantial cost to do so . Allow nonprofit organ izations to pa int curb addresses as a pub lic service is an alternative to save City funds while continuing to maintain the addresses . Community Deve lopment Director Forbes gave a summary of the staff report. City Council disc ussed and commented on curb address ma intenan ce for the City . Mayo r Yu opened pub li c commen t. Jerry Jambazian , Temple City business owner, spoke against having a non- profit paint the curb add resses . Steve Stafford , Temple City resident , spoke in favor of hav i ng the curb addresses repaint ed . Lucy Liou , Temp le City resident/Neighborhood Watch Area Leader, commented on the importance of prope r identifi cat i on for the non-profi t if allowed by the City to repa int the curb addresses . Jim Cl ift , Temple City resident, commented on the importance of using qual ity paint for repainting the curb addresses . Hearing no further request to speak , Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion referr ing th is item back to the Faci lities , Publ ic Works , and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Comm ittee and for staff to bring back recommendations to C ity Council. Seconded by Counci lmember Fish and carried by the following votes : AYES : NOES : ABSTAIN : ABSENT : Councilmember-Chavez, Fish , Man , Sternquist, Yu Councilmember-None Coun cilmember-None Councilmember -None 11. COMMUNICATIONS-None ------------- City Council Minutes February 21 ,2017 Page 6 of 8 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER City Manager Cook talked about the proactive/preventative measures the City took to prepare for the ra in storm . He also commented on a meeting hosted by San Gabrie l Valley Council of Government relating to earthquake preparedness . 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY -No report. 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Councilme mber Fish )-Formed 1/3/2012 Councilmember Chavez provided an overview of the standing committee 's meeting on Feb ruary 16 , 2017 . The standing comm ittee discussed potential agenda items for the upcoming March 9 City Council and Temple C ity Unified School District Board of Education Joint Meeting. B. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (C ouncilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Sternquist)-Formed 1/27/2014 No report . C . LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Counc ilmember Chavez)-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. D. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Council member Man )-Formed 2/18/2014 No report. E. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Chavez)-Formed 7/15/2014 Councilmember Chavez reported on the standing committee 's meeti ng on February 17 , 2017 . The standing committee received a verba l update on rev ised quarterly and year-end account ing procedures , determ i ned that the standing comm ittee would meet every quarter, and approved staff to issue a Request for Proposal for actuarial post-employment benefits . F. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish) -Formed 6/2/2015 City Council Minutes February 21 , 2017 Page 7 of 8 No repo rt . 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 Counci lmember Man )-Formed 11/3/2015 No report . I. NEW CHILDREN 'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor ProTem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish)-Formed 12/15/15 No report. J. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor ProTem Sternquist and Counc ilmember Man )-Formed 4/19/2016 No report . K . PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Man )-Formed 8/2/2016 No report . 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ Invited the public to the Camellia Festiva l this weekend . B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Thanked staff for be ing prepared for the rainstorm and commented on the Lunar New Year Celebration . She also thanked the Sheriffs for the services they provide and acknowledged the risks they are exposed to everyday. She invited the public to attend the Camellia Festiva l. C . COUNCILMEMBER MAN Commented about Senate Bill 415 (prohibiting a local government, beginning January 1, 2018 , from holding an election on any date other than a statewide election date if doin g so in the past has resul ted in turnout that is at least 25 City Counc i l Mi nutes February 21 , 2017 Page 8 of 8 percent below the average turnout in that jurisdiction in the last four statewide general elections ) and requested staff to bring more information to City Council at a future City Council meeting . D. MAYOR PROTEM STERNQUIST Shared the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government has given their support for Measure H and t hat Foothill Trans it is in the process of rest ructu rin g their fares to be in line w ith Metro Transit fares . She also commented on the Lunar New Year Celebration . E. MAYOR YU Commented on the proactive/preventative measures the City took to prepare for the ra insto rm . He also invited the publ ic to attend the upcom ing State of the City on March 7 at 6 :30 p .m . in the Council Chambers. 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-None 18. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting adjourned in memory of fallen Whittier police office r Keith Boyer at 9:57p.m . Vincent Yu , Mayor ATTEST : Peggy Kuo , City Clerk