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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_2017-02-21_Regular 2017' CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist called the City Council Regular 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, Sternquist, Yu ABSENT: Councilmember — None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo 3. INVOCATION ' Pastor Darrel Kelty, Community of Christ, provided the invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop #161 provided a flag ceremony and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — PRESENTATIONS A. TOURNAMENT OF ROSES QUEEN VICTORIA 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 partnership in hosting the City's Lunar New Year Celebration and presented the association with a certificate of recognition. C. TEMPLE SHERIFF STATION VOLUNTEER PATROL PROGRAM ' Sheriff Deputy Harrington provided information about the Temple Station's Volunteer Patrol 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 continual support for the Temple City Relay for Life. Jessica Huang, Temple City Youth Committee, updated City Council on the Teen Youth Disaster Training in January. Lucy Liou, Temple City resident/Neighborhood Watch Area Leader, commented on the Neighborhood Watch program. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, commented on the recent rainstorm. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, made comments regarding the slain police office in Whittier, Keith Boyer. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember — Chavez NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES :l ra Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu The City Council is requested to review and approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 7, 2017. Action: Approved. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2017 The City Council is requested to receive and file actions of the Regular Transportation and Public Safety Commission Meeting of February 8, 2017. Action: Received and filed. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2017 RELAY FOR LIFE OF TEMPLE CITY The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy, and service. They are once again City Council Minutes February 21, 2017 Page 3 of 8 requesting the City to co-sponsor the Relay for Life of Temple City. Action: 1. Approved a request from the American Cancer Society to co-sponsor the Relay for Life of Temple City on June 24-25, 2017; and 2. Waived all fees and deposits associated with the installment of a promotional event street banner, and use of the Temple City Performance Arts Pavilion and City Hall Community Room. D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES The City Council is requested to amend the Personnel Rules to reflect current practices. The proposed changes will ensure the City is in compliance 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 YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 A CAFR is a set of United States government financial statements comprising the financial report of a state, municipal or other governmental entity that complies with the accounting requirements created and circulated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The CAFR accounting structure provides for standardization financial reporting. Action: Received and filed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2016. F. VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card Report. Action: Received and filed report. G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5237 APPROVING PAYMENT OF ' BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5237 authorizing the payment of bills. 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 application. City considers the application 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 television business in the Camellia Square Shopping Center. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember—Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: 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 mid -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 related reports and authorize staff to revise various , budgeted appropriations. Seconded by Councilmember Man and carried by the following votes: 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 organizations to paint curb addresses as a public service is an alternative to save City funds while continuing to maintain the addresses. Community Development Director Forbes gave a summary of the staff report. City Council discussed and commented on curb address maintenance for the City. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, spoke against having a non- profit paint the curb addresses. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of having the curb addresses repainted. Lucy Liou, Temple City resident/Neighborhood Watch Area Leader, commented on the importance of proper identification for the non-profit if allowed by the City to repaint the curb addresses. Jim Clift, Temple City resident, commented on the importance of using quality paint for repainting the curb addresses. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion referring this item back to the Facilities, Public Works, and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee and for staff to bring back recommendations to City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember—Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu NOES: Councilmember — None ' ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: Councilmember — None 11. COMMUNICATIONS— None City Council Minutes February 21, 2017 Page 5 of 8 ' AYES: Councilmember — Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu NOES: Councilmember — None ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: 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 organizations to paint curb addresses as a public service is an alternative to save City funds while continuing to maintain the addresses. Community Development Director Forbes gave a summary of the staff report. City Council discussed and commented on curb address maintenance for the City. Mayor Yu opened public comment. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, spoke against having a non- profit paint the curb addresses. Steve Stafford, Temple City resident, spoke in favor of having the curb addresses repainted. Lucy Liou, Temple City resident/Neighborhood Watch Area Leader, commented on the importance of proper identification for the non-profit if allowed by the City to repaint the curb addresses. Jim Clift, Temple City resident, commented on the importance of using quality paint for repainting the curb addresses. Hearing no further request to speak, Mayor Yu closed public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion referring this item back to the Facilities, Public Works, and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee and for staff to bring back recommendations to City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Fish and carried by the following votes: AYES: Councilmember—Chavez, Fish, Man, Sternquist, Yu NOES: Councilmember — None ' ABSTAIN: Councilmember — None ABSENT: 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 rainstorm. He also commented on a meeting hosted by San Gabriel 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 Councilmember Fish) — Formed 1/3/2012 Councilmember Chavez provided an overview of the standing committee's meeting on February 16, 2017. The standing committee discussed potential agenda items for the upcoming March 9 City Council and Temple City Unified School District Board of Education Joint Meeting. B. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist) — Formed 1/27/2014 I 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 Councilmember Chavez reported on the standing committee's meeting on February 17, 2017. The standing committee received a verbal update on revised quarterly and year-end accounting procedures, determined that the standing committee 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 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. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish) — Formed 12/15/15 No report. J. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember 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 Festival this weekend. B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Thanked staff for being 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 Festival. 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 doing so in the past has resulted in turnout that is at least 25 City Council Minutes 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 PRO TEM STERNQUIST Shared the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government has given their support for Measure H and that Foothill Transit is in the process of restructuring their fares to be in line with 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 rainstorm. He also invited the public to attend the upcoming 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 I AGENDA — None 18. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting adjourned in memory of fallen Whittier police officer Keith Boyer at 9:57 p.m. Vincent Yu, Mayor I'_111111111*91 P�-�, Peggy KiloCity Clerk