HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1989AGENDA
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
City Council meeting of April 18, 1989
All items submitted for the City Council Agenda must be in
writing. The deadline for submitting such items is 5:00 p.m. on
the Thursday prior to the meeting. The City Clerk's Office
receives all such items.
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Welcome.
2. Presentation of Colors.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Invocation.
B. INSTALLATION
1. Call to Order.
2. Administration of Oaths of Office.
C. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Selection of Mayor.
2. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore.
3. Devotion.
4. Remarks and introduction by Mayor and City Councilmembers.
D. ANNOUNCEMENT/PRESENTATIONS
E. COUNCIL REMARKS
F. BENEDICTION
G. RECESS r%A
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H. RECONVENE/CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
FORBING
HORCHER
MILLER
PAPEN
WERNER
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELESOC UNTY CODES - an urgency
ordinance to adopt all relevant Los Angeles County
ordinances as City ordinances for a period of 120 days,
as required by California State law.
2. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER - an urgency
ordinance creating the office of city manager and
defining the powers and duties of the office.
3. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND -
an urgency ordinance which complies with provisions of
California State streets and highways code to establish
of special gas gas tax street improvement fund, thereby
allowing the City to receive State gas tax funds.
4. ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING - an urgency
ordinance which establishes the site for regular City
Council meetings and provides that the day and time of
regular City Council meetings be set by resolution.
5. ESTABLISHMENT OF DUTIES 9T CITY ASSESSORAU CITY TAX
COLLECTOR - an urgency ordinance transferring the duties
of city assessor and tax collector to the assessor and tax
collector of Los Angeles County as permitted by Government
Code Section 51501.
6. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMS - an urgency
ordinance which provides for certain administrative
procedures to be followed with respect to claims and
demands against the City of Diamond Bar.
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7. ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOCUMENTARY STAMP TTX - an urgency
ordinance pursuant to the provision of the California
State Revenue and Taxation Code which provides for the
levy of a documentary stamp tax on the transfer of real
property.
8. ESTABLISHING A SALES AND USE TAX, TO BE ADMINISTRATED
BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - an urgency ordinance
which complies with the requirements and limitations as
contained in the California State Revenue and Taxation
Code to impose a sales and use tax and for it to be
administered by the California State Board of
Equalization.
9. ESTABLISHMENT OF SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL - an ordinance pursuant to Section 36516 of the
California State Government Code which provides salaries
for members of the City Council. The Code allows for a
salary of up to $500.00 per month for Cities in the
50,000 to 75,000 population range. This ordinance sets
the City Council salary at $500.00 per month and would
not take effect until thirty (30) days after its
second reading.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine
and non -controversial. They will be acted upon by the Council
at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a
Councilmember or at the request of staff for discussion.
1. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY MANAGER AND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE CASWELL.
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3. ESTABLISHING A SELECT SYSTEM OF STREETS - approval of a
resolution establishing a select system of streets for the
purpose of expending funds apportioned to the City from
the State Highway Fund.
4. ESTABLISHMENT a CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - approval of a
resolution establishing the first and third Tuesday each
month at 6:00 p.m. as the day and time of regular City
Council meetings.
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5. POSTING REQUIREMENTS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF POSTING PLACES -
approval of resolutions requiring the posting of
ordinances and resolutions required by law and establish-
ing three (3) public places for posting.
6. ESTABLISHMENT OF MAILING ADDRESS - approval of a
resolution authorizing establishment of 21660 East Copley
Drive, Suite 330, Diamond Bar, California 91765 as address
for receipt of the United States Mail for the City.
7. AUTHORIZATION AND STATEMENT OF BOUNDARY - approval of a
resolution authorizing the filing of the Statement of
Boundaries for the City of Diamond Bar.
8. ADOPTION OF CITY SEAL - approval of a resolution adopting
a City seal which will be utilized for imprinting official
City documents.
9. AUTHORIZING AGENTS TO FILE DOCUMENTS WITH STATE AND
COUNTY - a resolution appointing the mayor, city clerk,
and city attorney each as authorized agents for filing
city documents with State and County officials.
10. APPROVING AND ACCEPTING SURETY BONDS - approval of a
resolution approving and accepting surety bonds for the
City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer.
11. ADOPTION O STATE DISASTER AND CIVIL DEFENSE AGREEMENT -
approval of a resolution adopting a California State
Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement.
12. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF - approval of a resolution
appointing the Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County
Fire Protection District as the City Fire Chief for the
City of Diamond Bar.
13. APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF - approval of a resolution
appointing the Sheriff of the County of Los Angeles to
Chief of Police of the City of Diamond Bar.
14. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SUPERINTENDENT OZ STREETS. ACTING
CITY ENGINEER AND ACTING CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR.
15. ESTABLISHMENT OF BANK - approval of a resolution authoriz-
ing contracting for the deposit of monies with Security
Pacific National Bank, Diamond Bar Branch.
16. ESTABLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH FUND - approval of a resolu-
tion establishing a petty cash fund of $500.00 for small
purchases as required.
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17. ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - approval of a
resolution requesting the California Highway Patrol to
continue to provide traffic enforcement within the City
of Diamond Bar.
18. CONTINUATION OF SERVICES BYOSS ANGELES COUNTY - approval
of a resolution requesting continuance of service by the
County of Los Angeles for the fiscal year 1988-89 and
approving agreements for said services.
19. AUTHORIZATION FOR AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION OF
LOCAL SAFES AND SF TAX - approval of a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for
California State Board of Equalization to administrate
local sales and use tax.
20. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL - approval of a
resolution appointing the Director of Building and
Safety of the County of Los Angeles as the Chief Building
Official for the City of Diamond Bar.
21. ESTABLISHING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - approval of a resolution
establishing a holiday schedule pursuant to California
State Government Code Section 6700.
22. ESTABLISHMENT OF STATUTE U LIMITATIONS FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
OF CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATPD COMMISSIONS OF
THE CITY - approval of a resolution applying the statute of
limitations pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1094.6.
23. APPOINTMENT P -E CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER - approval of a
Resolution appointing GEORGE CASWELL as the City Clerk and
City Treasurer of the City.
24. APPROVAL U LEASE 9Z CITY OFFICE FACILITIES - approval of
a resolution approving and ratifying the lease for City
office facilities and directing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the same on behalf of the City.
K. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointment of alternate to County Sanitation Districts.
2. Appointment of Subcommittee on parks and recreation.
3. Appointments of committees.
L. CITY MANAGERIS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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M. CITY ATTORNEYFS
N. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
This is the time for the City Council to identify the items they
wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items may not be
discussed at this meeting, only identified for the next meeting.
O. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This is the time and place for the general public to address the
City Council. State law prohibits the City Council from
addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The
City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a
subsequent meeting. Please limit comments to five minutes per
individual.
P. ADJOURNMENT
I, George Caswell, Acting City
hereby certify that a true and
agenda was posted on April 14,
the meeting as required by law.
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Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar,
accurate copy of the foregoing
1989, seventy-two hours prior to
MINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR HELD
APRIL 18, 1989
Welcome, Supervisor Peter Schabarum opened the meeting
with encouraging remarks to all in
attendance.
Colors: Troop 777 Boy Scouts presented the colors.
Pledge of
Allegiance: Jerry Harper, Assistant Sheriff for Los
Angeles County led the flag salute and
pledge.
Invocations Rabbi Elisha Nattive, Temple Shalom gave an
inspiring invocation.
Certificates Supervisor Schabarum recognized Ruth Bennell,
Executive Office LAFCO presented a
Certificate of Completion to the City.
Oath of
Office: Supervisor Schabarum introduced Robert
Martinez, Superior Court, Judge, who
administered the oath of office to each
Council member.
Election of
Mayor: Supervisor Schabarum noted the first order
of business was to elect a Mayor from among
the Council members.
Councilman Forbing moved to place in
nomination the name of Phyllis Papen.
There were no other nominations.
Councilman Werner moved that nominations
be closed. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Horcher and unanimously
carried. Phyllis Papen was elected Mayor.
Mayor Papen assumed Chairmanship of the
meeting.
Election of
Mayor Pro -Tem: Mayor Papen opened nominations for Mayor
Pro -Tem. Councilman Miller moved to
nominate Councilman Horcher for Mayor Pro -
Tem. There were no other nominations.
Councilman Miller moved that nominations
be closed. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Forbing. Mayor Papen declared
that Councilman Horcher was elected Mayor
Pro -Tem.
Devotion: Mayor Papen asked Rev. Richard Engdahl,
Northminster Presbyterian Church to give
the devotion.
Presentations: Mayor Papen read a letter of congratulations
from Governor George Deukmejian.
Mayor Papen then read a letter of
congratulations from Senator Pete Wilson.
Mayor Papen then recognized Mark Harmsen
representing Congressman David Dreier, who
read a congratulatory letter from Congressman
David Dreier.
Mayor Papen then recognized Senator William
Campbell who presented a Resolution of the
State Senate to the City of Diamond Bar.
Mayor Papen recognized Bruce Butler
representing Assemblyman Frank Hill who
presented a California State Flag.
Mayor Papen recognized the Mayor of Walnut
Drexel Smith who presented to the City a
plaque from the City of Walnut.
Mayor Papen recognized Mayor John Ferrero of
the City of Industry. Councilman Perez
representing the City of Industry presented a
plaque to the City of Diamond Bar.
Mayor Papen asked Mayor Pro -Tem to read a
resolution from the City of Westlake Village.
Judy Hathaway and Al Perez representing
California Contract Cities Association
presented a plaque to the City.
Mayor Papen recognized the Diamond Bar
Incorporation Committee. Ivan Nyal
representing the Committee presented a
plaque to each member of the City Council.
Mayor Papen recognized the Diamond Bar
Chamber of Commerce. Dianne Forbing
representing the Chamber presented the
City with an American flag.
Mayor Papen recognized the Diamond Bar
Rotary. Tom Bandy representing the Rotary
Club presented a California State flag to
the City.
Mayor Papen recognized the City Attorney.
Mr. Andrew Arczynski representing the firm
of Markman, Arczynski, Hanson and Goldman
presented the Mayor with an inscribed gavel.
Mayor Papen recognized Alan Newman and Becky
Owens representing the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune who presented the city with copies
of the special edition showing the history of
Diamond Bar and addressing the incorporation
celebration.
Mayor Papen recognized Peter Von Schneer
representing the Ramada Inn who presented the
Mayor with a bouquet of red roses.
Mayor Papen then offered the members of the
City Council an opportunity to speak to the
people of Diamond Bar. Councilmen Forbing,
Hiller, Werner and Horcher each thanked and
recognized various people for the help and
assistance.
Mayor Papen recognized and thanked many
people for their help and assistance.
Mayor Papen asked Reverend Father Michael La
Nier for the Benediction.
Mayor Papen announced a recess of the
meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 9,30 P.M.
Ordinance 1: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #1 and read it by
title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE AND OTHER RELEVANT NONCODIFIED
COUNTY ORDINANCES AS CITY ORDINANCES FOR A
PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AND
PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE.
Councilman Forbing moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #1. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Miller, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Forbing, Miller,
Horcher, Werner
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance 2: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #2 and read it by
title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY MANAGER, DEFINING THE DUTIES AND
POWERS THEREOF AND PROVIDING COMPENSATION
THEREFOR AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION
AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE.
Councilman Forbing moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #2. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Horcher, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller
Forbing, Werner
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance 3: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance *3 and read it by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND IN
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF.
Councilman Werner moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #3. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Horcher, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller,
Forbing, Werner
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance 4: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #4 and read it by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE
LOCATION OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND
PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE.
Councilman Miller moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #4. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Forbing, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller,
Forbing, Werner
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance 5: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #5 and read it by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR TRANSFERRING ASSESSMENT AND
TAX COLLECTION DUTIES TO THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR AND
PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE.
Councilman Miller moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #5. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Horcher, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller,
Werner, Forbing
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance 6: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #6 and read it by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR
THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE
CITY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
Councilman Forbing moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #6. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Werner, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller,
Werner, Forbing
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance 7: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #7 and read it by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A
DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX AND PROVIDING FOR ITS
ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE.
Councilman Werner moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #7. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Forbing, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Hiller,
Werner, Forbing
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance 8: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #8 and read it by title.
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS.
Ordinance 9:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Resolutions
1-25:
Councilman Werner moved to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance #8. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Forbing, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller
Forbing, Werner
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to
present Ordinance #9 and read it by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Werner moved to waive further
reading and introduce Ordinance #9. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Forbing,
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller
Forbing, Werner
and Papen
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Mayor Papen announced that all items listed
under the consent calendar are considered to
be routine and will be enacted by one motion
unless separate discussion is requested by a
member of the City Council. Councilman
Forbing moved to approve the consent
calendar. Councilman Werner seconded the
motion. Mayor Papen asked to have Resolution
#19 removed for further discussion. All
items on the consent calendar except
Resolution #19 were adopted by unanimous
vote.
The provisions of Resolution #19 were
discussed by the Council and City Attorney.
Councilman Miller moved adoption of
Resolution #19 the motion was seconded by
Councilman Werner and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Werner, Forbing,
Miller and Horcher
NOES: Councilmen - Mayor Papen
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Mayor Pro -Tem was unanimously elected to be
the Alternate Delegate to the County
Sanitation District for the City of Diamond
Bar.
Councilmen Forbing and Miller were appointed
to on a Sub -committee for Recreation and
Parks purposes. The location and time and
date of Council meetings was announced.
Council asked for various information
regarding traffic improvement items,
traffic studies and analysis of traffic
signals as it becomes available.
It was moved by Councilman Werner, seconded
by Councilman Horcher to adjourn.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
GEORGE CASWELL
Acting City Clerk