HomeMy Public PortalAbout03) 7A-2 CC Regular Minutes 2017-12-191. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 2017
AGENDA
ITEM ?.A-2.
Mayor Sternquist called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. in
the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember-Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
ABSENT: Councilmember-Chavez
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo
Councilmember Yu made a motion to excuse Councilmember Chavez for cause.
Seconded by Councilmember Fish.
3. INVOCATION
Father Nick ~ssi, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 5605 Cloverly, provided the
Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, led the pledge of allegiance.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS -PRESENTATIONS
A LONGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM
Longden Elementary School Robotics T earn gave a demonstration of their
robots.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Lucy Liou, Temple City resident, reminded the community to stay vigilant during
the holiday season.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Man made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items.
Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes:
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AYES :
NOES :
Councilmember-Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
Councilmember-None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None
ABSENT: Councilmember-Chavez
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council is requested to review and approve:
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 29 , 2017 ; and
2 . Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 5, 2017.
Action: Approved.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
The City Council is requested to receive and file Actions of the Regular Planning
Commission Meeting of November 28, 2017 .
Action : Received and filed.
C. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 17-031C WITH NICHOLS CONSULTING
ENGINEERS , CHTD. TO UPDATE THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
The City Council directed staff to start the process of updating the 2013
Pavement Management Program. Four proposals were received in response
to the Request for Proposals. Nichols Consulting Engineers submitted the
most comprehensive proposal that demonstrates the best understanding of the
project.
Action:
1. Approved a budget amendment for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 City Budget to
allocate $63 ,200 from unallocated gas ta x fund balance to Account No . 21-
960-75-4257 Street Maintenance;
2. Approved Agreement No . 17 -031 C with Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd.
(NCE) for $63 ,200 to update the Pavement Management Program (PMP);
and
3 . Authorized the City Manager to sign and execute Agreement No . 17-031C.
D. FOURTH AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT (JPA) WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT(SGVCOG)
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The Fourth Amendment to the JPA revises the structure of the SGVCOG and
extends the role of the SGVCOG in developing and constructing projects in the
San Gabriel Valley, and restructures and integrate.s the Alameda Corridor East
Construction Authority (ACE), as well as clarify member tort liability and
indemnification obligations of member agencies under the JPA.
Action: Adopted Resolution 17-5297 approving the
Fourth Amendment and Restatement of the
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG).
E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO . 17-1030
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY AND AUTHORIZING
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
PROGRAM
The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 17-1030 which was
introduced on December 5 , 2017, authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Power
Agreement for Los Angeles Community Choice Energy.
Action: Waived further reading and adopt Ordinance
No . 17-1 030 authorizing the City to enter into a
Joint Power Agreement for Los Angeles
Community Choice Energy and authorizi ng the
implementation of a Community Choice
Aggregation program.
F. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT (MOA) REGARDING
THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTING THE
ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (EWMP) ASSOCIATED
TASKS AND THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM
(CIMP) FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT AREA
These Memorandums of Agreement have a term of five years and serve to
ensure Temple City's compliance with the municipal separate storm sewer
systems MS4 Permit. The City of Los Angeles will be performing all monitoring
and reporting tasks on behalf of the member agencies of the Upper Los Angeles
River Watershed Group. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments will
serve as administrator of the MOAs.
Community Development Director Forbes gave a brief summary of the staff
report .
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Action:
1. Approved the Memorandum of Agreement between the members of the
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group and the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments regarding the administration and cost sharing for
implementing the Enhanced Watershed Management Plan associated tasks
and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Upper Los
Angeles River Watershed Management Area; and
2 . Authorized the Mayor to sign the MOAs .
G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5302 ADOPTING REVISED SALARY
RANGES FOR UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS
IMPLEMENTING MINIMUM WAGE
In order to ensure compliance with the State of California's minimum wage law,
two of the part-time position classifications (i.e., Recreation Leader I and
Recreation Aide) need to reflect a starting salary of at least $11.00 per hour.
Action : Adopted Resolution No . 17-5302 adopting
salary ranges for unrepresented part-time
classifications implementing minimum wage.
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES FOR
FULL TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
In order to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Department of Fair
Employment and Housing , limiting California employers' use of criminal history
when making employment decisions, the City Council is requested to adopt the
proposed resolutions and amend the Personnel Rules for part-time and full time
employees.
Action:
1. Adopted Resolution No . 17-5303 amending the Personnel Rules for full time
employees; and
2 . Adopted Resolution No. 17-5304 amending the Personnel Rules for part-time
employees.
I. PETTY CASH REPORT
The City Council is requested to receive and file the Petty Cash Report.
Action: Received and filed.
J . ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5305 APPROVING PAYMENT OF
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BILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
The C ity Council is requested to adopt Resolution No . 17-5305 authorizing the
payment of bills .
Action: Adopted Resolution No . 17-5305.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. TRAFFIC SAFETY REVIEW ON DAINES DRIVE BETWEEN BALDWIN
AVENUE AND EL MONTE AVENUE
The City Council is requested to review and approve the proposed traffic and
pedestrian safety measures on Daines Drive and hold a public hearing
regarding the removal of the east leg crosswalk on Daines Drive at Gracewood
Avenue.
Public Safety Supervisor Ariizumi gave a brief summary of the staff report .
City Council asked questions and made comments regarding removal of the
east leg crosswalk on Daines Drive at Gracewood Avenue.
Mayor Sternquist opened public hearing .
Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke against removal of the east leg
crosswalk on Daines Drive at Gracewood Avenue.
Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Sternquist closed public hearing.
Councilmember Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution No . 17-5301 approving
the traffic and pedestrian safety measures recommended by the Transportation
and Public Safety Commission , and approved a budget amendment in the
amount of $30 ,000 to implement the approved traffic and pedestrian safety
measures . Seconded by Councilmember Yu and carried by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT :
Councilmember-Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
Councilmember-None
Councilmember -None
Councilmember-Chavez
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-1029
ADOPTING THE CROSSROADS SPECIFIC PLAN
The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 17-1029 adopting the
Crossroads Specific Plan.
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City Attorney Vail informed City Council that additional issues regarding the
specific plan has come to his attention and he respectfully requested more time
to investigate this issue with staff. A report will be brought back to the City
Council in January.
Councilmember Fish made a motion to give the City Attorney's office and staff
more time regarding the Crossroad Specific Plan and to bring a report back to
City Council for consideration in January. Seconded by Councilmember Yu.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. SENATE BILL 415 CALIFORNIA VOTER PARTICIPATION RIGHTS ACT
In order to comply with Senate Bill 415 (i.e ., to increase voter participation in
local elections by holding them at the same time as a statewide election date),
the City must adopt by December 31, 2017 a plan for full compliance with the
Bill's provisions. Full compliance must be achieved by the consolidated
statewide election no later than November 8, 2022.
Assistant City Attorney Murphy and City Clerk Kuo gave a brief summary of the
staff report.
City Council made comments regarding Senate Bill 415.
Mayor Sternquist opened public comment. Hearing no request to speak, Mayor
Sternquist closed public comment.
Council member Yu made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 17-5293, a plan for
compliance with Senate Bill 415 and allow staff to monitor any changes to the
law prior to election consolidation. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and
carried by the following votes :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember-Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-None
Councilmember-Chavez
11. COMMUNICATIONS -None
12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cook provided an update on the Library Renovation Project, made
comment on the Lights on Temple City and the General Plan.
13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY
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City Attorney Vail spoke regarding the legislation relating to California employers'
use of criminal history when making employment decisions .
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. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
C . FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Man)-Formed 2/18/2014
No report.
D. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Yu)-Formed 7/15/2014
Councilmember Yu reported out on the standing committee's meeting on
December 15, 2017. The Committee received a report from City's audit
consultant on City's draft Comprehensive Financial Report .
E. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS , AND INFRASTRUCTURE STANDING
COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tern Man)-Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
F. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tern Man)-Formed 8/2/2016
No report .
G. LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Fish and Mayor Sternquist)-Formed 4/4/2017
Councilmember Fish reported on a Library Commission meeting the ad hoc
committee attended relating to the progress of the Library Renovation Project.
H. FACILITIES OPTION FOR RECREATION PROGRAM AD HOC COMMITTEE
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(Councilmember Fish and Mayor Sternquist) -Formed 4/4/2017
No report.
I. FIREWORKS AD HOC COMMITTEE
(Councilmember Fish and Mayor ProTem Man)-Formed 9/5/2017
No report.
15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR
AGENDA
A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ-Absent
B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH
Commented on the Lights on Temple City event.
C . COUNCILMEMBER YU
Commented on the Lights on Temple City event.
D. MAYOR STERNQUIST
Reported out on her meeting with the Los Angeles County Public Arts
Commission relating to the gateway to the children's section of the library.
E . MAYOR PRO TEM MAN
Commented on the agreement to update the City's Pavement Management
Program and Lights on Temple City. He also encouraged the public to donate
to the library renovation project.
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
Steve Stafford , Temple City resident, commented regarding Christmas
decorations for the City.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk
Cynthia Sternquist, Mayor