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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 18, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember— Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
ABSENT: Councilmember — None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, and City Clerk Kuo
3. INVOCATION
Bishop Raymond McKinley, Golden West Baptist Church, located at 4856 Golden
' West Avenue, provided the invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Steve Stafford led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS
A. UPDATE FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Josh Torres, Southern California Edison, provided an update regarding
Southern California Edison services.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Lucy Liou, Temple City resident, spoke regarding Neighborhood Watch meeting,
National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch Area Leader meeting, Sheriff's
motorcycle unit and the clothes donation bins.
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke regarding the utility poles.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
' Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar items.
Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
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AYES:
Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
NOES:
Councilmember — None
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember — None
ABSENT:
Councilmember — None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve the Minutes of Regular
City Council Meeting of July 5, 2017.
Action:
Approved.
B. AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO PTM GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE OVERHEAD
STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. P-12-04)
Three bids were submitted to replace the overhead illuminated street signs
citywide with reflective metal signs. PTM General Engineering Services, Inc.
was the lowest responsible bidder.
Action:
1. Awarded a Public Works Contract to PTM General Engineering Services,
Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder Citywide Overhead Street Sign
Replacement Project (CIP No. P12-04);
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Contract in an amount of
$72,270; and
3. Authorized 10 percent for contingency allowance to be used if necessary
at the City Manager's discretion for unforeseen conditions in the amount of
$7,227.
C. VISA CARD REPORT
The City Council is requested to receive and file the Visa Card Report.
Action: Received and filed.
D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5276 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5276 authorizing the
payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5276.
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' E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5277 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5277 authorizing the
payment of bills.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5277.
8. PUBLIC HEARING — None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
10. NEW BUSINESS— None
11. COMMUNICATIONS— None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cook shared that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
approved to increase the number of animals allowed for each household in the Los
Angeles County. However, the number of animals allowed in Temple City is still
only three.
' He addressed the concern regarding the clothes donation bins, provided an update
on the Las Tunas Drive Beautification project, and provided an update regarding
the 5800 Temple City Boulevard parking lot.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Vail informed City Council that he will be providing staff with a couple
of memos regarding prevailing wages and to code enforcement staff a memo about
dealing with homeless' properties.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Councilmember Fish reported on the Library Renovation Ad Hoc Committee's visit
to the Hacienda Heights Library which is currently being renovated. The Ad Hoc
Committee will be visiting the La Mirada Library renovation next.
Mayor Pro Tem Man reported on the City Attorney Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee's
meeting this afternoon. The ad hoc committee will meet again shortly to discuss
moving forward with the evaluation and provide an update to City Council shortly.
I15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
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A. MAYOR STERNQUIST I
Mayor Sternquist reminded the public to be aware of mosquitos and West Nile
Virus. She also commented about curb address painting.
B. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ
Councilmember Chavez congratulated Parks and Recreation staff for a
successful Camp-a-Palooza event.
C. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Councilmember Fish invited the public to the next City Council meeting with
the Sheriffs and spoke about the Sheriff's Volunteer on Patrol Program. She
also encouraged the residents to get to know their neighbors to help increase
neighborhood safety.
D. COUNCILMEMBER YU
Councilmember Yu made comments about coyotes in the city.
E. MAYOR PRO TEM MAN '
Mayor Pro Tem Man made comments about Athens trash pickup after a
holiday.
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 was adjourned in memory of Jane Strand.at 8:34
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