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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1996 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APRIL 2, 1996 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ansari called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Presentation of Colors by Ganesha High School JROTC. ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony, Herrera, Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Huff and Mayor Ansari. Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher, Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; George Wentz, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; James DeStefano, Community Development Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.: 2.1 Presented City Tile to Al Rumpilla for his posting of "News of the Day" on City -on -Line. 2.2 Proclaimed April, 1996 as "Earth Awareness" Month, 2.3 Proclaimed April, 1996 as California Earthquake Preparedness Month. 2.4 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Jerry Roach, Executive Director of Area D Disaster Board. 2.5 Proclaimed April, 1996 as Fair Housing Month. 2.6 Proclaimed April 1-7, 1996 as Public Health Week. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mike Goldenberg felt it appropriate to recognize the efforts and hard work of the City's administrative staff. He complained about the lack of response by Council Members and the City Manager to his correspondence over the years. Conversations with other residents indicated that they sometimes had the same problem. He stated that he was looking forward to the development of a community crisis plan and suggested that the City's disaster plan be made known to the public through periodic drills and coordinating with surrounding cities. Joe McManus, 23561 Coyote Springs Dr., thanked Mr. Rumpilla for his services to the City and thanked the voters for their help in defeating Measure "D". Craig Clute requested that Council discuss about what he considered a violation of the Brown Act in the Standards of Operation under the City's Resolution 91-71 during the March 19 Public Comments regarding the "no left turn" sign leaving Country Hills Town Center onto Fountain Springs. He April 2, 1996 Page 2 complained that the City Manager and City Engineer did not forward the Traffic & Transportation recommendations to the City Council. Steve Nice, Rising Star Dr., commented on an article in the Daily Bulletin on March 31 st by Chris Reed. He felt that this article was abominable. He asked Council to demand a retraction from the newspaper. With regard to Mr. Goldenberg's recommendations on the community crisis plan, CM/Belanger explained that the City has an emergency operation plan and has a multi -hazard plan required by the State of California. He further explained that more information should be distributed to the community as well as provision to the public of training exercises. He apologized to Mr. Goldenberg regarding the lack of response to his communications. With regard to Mr. Clute's comments, he directed Council to Item 9.1 on the current agenda. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony commented on the article that appeared in the Daily Bulletin on March 31st. He reported on Council's special meeting tour of the Diamond Ranch High School site and showed photographs of the area. He complained about the lack of election coverage by Jones Intercable on March 26th and conveyed citizen's concerns regarding the poor quality of their transmissions. C/Herrera reported that she attended two training sessions during March, one on redevelopment and one on City planning. Both emphasized the need for economic development techniques. Now that the election is over, Council and citizens need to focus on goals for the future. She recommended that Council examine staffing levels and job descriptions. MPT/Huff reported that he had heard from various members of the public that they are pleased that Council meetings are less rancorous these days. He announced the installation of public access computer terminals at Heritage Park Community Center and the Public Library for access to City - on -Line. With regard to the reduction of regional cut -through traffic, he stated that Council continues to work with the State to assure that funding remains in place for improvements to the 57/60 interchange. He requested that the 20 -year plan include a regional bypass route from the 57 to 71 freeway. He also requested that the City acquire and develop an active Parks Master Plan and suggested a citizen -based committee to help with this effort. Further, he stated that Council is still working on construction of a community center and broadening of library services. C/Werner reported that he attended the Sanitation District meeting in March and announced that he had given copies of the minutes to the rest of the Council. With regard to the Contract Cities meeting, he stated that a Constitutional Committee is working on revisions to the State Constitution for April 2, 1996 Page 3 the November ballot and some provisions could severely impact local government. The committee seems to be heading toward a form of a regional government. He requested that staff keep the public informed regarding the progress of this proposal. He congratulated the Pomona Unified School District for finally getting Diamond Ranch High School underway after over 20 years of effort. M/Ansari explained that Council is working as a body and each member shares information they obtain from attendance at various committee meetings with each other and staff. She announced the "ValleyNet" program and various City spring excursions available to the public through the Recreation Department. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 8, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - April 11, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 7TH CITY ANNIVERSARY - April 14, 1996 - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Peterson Park, 24142 E. Sylvan Glen Dr. 5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 16, 1996 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Werner moved, C/Herrera seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6.8, 6.9 and 6.10. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 5, 1996 -As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 8, 1996. 6.3 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 12, 1996. 6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 2, 1996 in the amount of $661,927.95. 6.5 RECEIVED & FILED TREASURER'S REPORT - Month of February April 2, 1996 Page 4 1996. 6.6 RECEIVED & FILED PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND, PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUND AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AUDITS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,1995 AND 1994 - The City's Proposition A Local Return (Prop. A), Proposition C Local Return (Prop. C) and Transportation Development Act Funds (TDA) are required to be audited on an annual basis. The audit for fiscal year ended June 30,1995 was completed in November 1995 by Simpson & Simpson, C.P.A. 6.7 AMENDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM GROUP DESIGN FOR PANTERA PARK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DEVELOPMENT - Approved a contract amendment with RJM Design Group, Inc. to increase the amount from $82,550 to $122,550 for services necessary, to complete Pantera Park. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.8 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF CONTRACT WITH CAROL A. DENNIS FOR MINUTE SECRETARY SERVICES - C/Harmony expressed concern that a hardship will be created by giving all of the transcription to one vendor. CM/Belanger reported that Ms. Dennis has indicated no problems with handling all of the transcription; however, at the end of the fiscal year, the City will be soliciting proposals from other such secretary services. ClHarmony moved, C/Herrera seconded to authorized the City Manager to increase the agreement with Carol A. Dennis for Minute Secretary Services for the City Council, Parks & Recreation, Planning and Traffic & Transportation Commissions by $3,500 for a total contract amount of $17,500 through the remainder of FY 95-96. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.9 INCREASED CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES - C/Herrera asked for clarification with regard to Mr. Montgomery handling this lawsuit and the additional $2,500. April 2, 1996 Page 5 CM/Belanger advised that the previous allocation proved to be insufficient in order to pay for services rendered for the conclusion of the Oak Tree Lanes litigation and continuation of the transient occupancy tax litigation through the end of the fiscal year. ClHerrera moved, MlAnsari seconded to authorize an increase in the contract amount for special legal services with Michael G. Montgomery an additional $2,500. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.10 MORSHED & ASSOC IATESIEWING GROUP - LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AGREEMENT - MlAnsari reported that the agreement was originally budgeted for three months. Due to hearings being held over for another month and half, an increase is necessary in the amount of $12,000. ClHarmony asked if this group will be representing the City full-time in Sacramento. CM/Belanger advised that this proposal will continue our relationship with the firm through the end of the fiscal year. ClHarmony moved, MPT/Huff seconded to authorize an additional $12,000 for legislative advocacy services for Morshed & Associates/Ewing Group. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, MlAnsari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 06A(1996). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MAKING NONSUBSTANTIVE FORMAT CHANGES AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06(1996) ADOPTING UNIFORM CODES - CM/Belanger reported that this Ordinance renumbered April 2, 1996 Page 6 sections of Ordinance No. 6 and recommended adoption. ClWerner moved, C1Harmony seconded to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 06A(1996) adopting Uniform Codes. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 91-7113: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL STANDARDS OF OPERATION - Continued to April 16, 1996. 8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 96-20: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND DIAMOND BAR SISTER CITY, INC. REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF DIAMOND BAR, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PEOPLE OF SANSHIA CHEN, TAIPAEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, REPUBLIC OF CHINA. MPT/Huff and C/Werner reported on the meeting with theL Sister City Committee and distributed bylaws and minutes. There is a large Taiwanese community in D.B. that would support the recommended Sister City. They indicated that there will be costs associated with this program, but'kept at a minimum. Steve Nice, Rising Star Dr., expressed a desire that D.B.'s sister city should be as much like D.B. as possible. He did not want City officials visiting the sister city out of City funds. Richard Callard, Pres., D.B. Sister City Committee, stated that the Committee had spent $1,500 on this effort over the past two years. The recommended sister city is very comparable to D.B. and that its officials do not expect D.B. to assist their economy. MlAnsari read a letter of concern received from a citizen. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, Fiber Ct., stated that he was opposed to selection of a Sister City. He expressed concern with a possible conflict of interest with four City Council members as members and voting on this issue. April 2, 1996 ,Page 7 John Forbing explained that the Sister City International Program was established by President Eisenhower and that there would be no real relationship with city government and the Sister City. The purpose is to broaden understanding between youth and share cultural ideas. C/Herrera asked if it is common practice for City Councils to approve such a relationship with a Sister City. Mr. Callard confirmed that this practice is typical of City Councils. C/Herrera commented that the City of San Diego has 12 Sister Cities in various countries around the world. C/Harmony highlighted previous experiences with Sister Cities programs. He supported adoption of this Resolution and expressed his resolve that the City will not spend funds on the program other than for ceremonial items such as City pins, plaques, etc. C/Werner asked for clarification on a conflict of interest by the Council Members and their membership with the D.B. Sister City, Inc. He further requested a report from the D.B. Chinese Assn. With regard to voting on the issue by the four Council Members who belong to the D.B. Sister City, Inc., CA/Jenkins stated that in the absence of a financial interest, there would not be a conflict. Mr. Callard advised that Council Members are not voting members and cannot hold office in the organization. MPT/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded to adopt Resolution No. 96-20: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND DIAMOND BAR SISTER CITY, INC. REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF DIAMOND BAR, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, STATED OF CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PEOPLE OF SANSHIA CHEN, TAIPAEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, REPUBLIC OF CHINA with expenditures limited to ceremonial purposes only. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, MPT/Huff, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9: NEW BUSINESS: Herrera, Werner, M/Ansari April 2, 1996 Page 8 9.1 (A) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON COLD SPRINGS LANE AND FOUNTAIN SPRINGS ROAD AT CASTLEROCK ROAD - CM/Belanger reported that new traffic warrant information indicated that additional signs should be installed which will be on the next agenda. - C/Wemer questioned whether DKS would be in a position to continue this effort. PWD/Wentz explained that DKS is already familiar with the area and what has transpired in the past. They have indicated that they are in a position to appropriately deal with the project. In response to MPT/Huff, DPWD/Liu stated that 741 owners/residents were notified of this Council meeting. Regarding Traffic & Transportation Commission recommendations, CM/Belanger stated that the Commission requested four warrant studies --two of them have been completed at this time. C/Harmony asked about another possible proposal for re- configuration of. the driveway from County Hills Towne Center to Fountain Springs. PWD/Wentz explained that re -configuration of the driveway is currently being studied. C/Herrera stated that curbs on Fountain Springs toward D.B. Blvd. are painted red and wondered why. PWD/Wentz explained that painting curbs red in an area of this type is to prevent vehicles from parking too close to the intersection and to not interrupt traffic flow on the street. CM/Belanger stated that this issue will be discussed at the Traffic & Transportation Commission meeting on April 11th. Regarding DKS, staff asked them to do additional traffic evaluation studies and try to identify the origin of the cut -through traffic. Mike Miniacci reported that the "no left -turn" sign from Country Hills Towne Center to Fountain Springs was causing traffic flow problems for the residents near the Center. Craig Clute agreed that double yellow lines seem to be very close to April 2, 1996 Page 9 - the inside corner on the turns. He did not support covering/removal of the "no left -tum" sign from Country Hills to Fountain Springs but did support installation of the four stop signs. Camille Bowden, 2652 Sunbright, spoke in favor of the stop signs and the red curbing on Fountain Springs; however, the "no left -turn" sign was a problem for her. Cathy Johnson, Hipass, supported the stop signs but didn't understand the need for the "no left -turn" sign from Country Hills to Fountain Springs. Steve Nice stated that he had conducted his own survey on Fountain Springs and on Castlerock. He found an overwhelming support of the stop signs. Reactions to the "no left -tum" sign from Country Hills to Fountain Springs were mixed depending on where people lived. He suggested the removal of the red curbing on the south side of Fountain Springs between D.B. Blvd. and the driveway to Country Hills. M/Ansari read a letter/petition received from various citizens in the neighborhoods supporting the stop signs. Tom Van Winkle supported the stop signs, but did not support the "no left -turn" sign from Country Hills to Fountain Springs. Don Tice, Fountain Springs supported the stop signs as well as the "no left -turn" sign from Country Hills to Fountain Springs even though it was inconvenient for him. He also supported the removal of the red curb on the south side of Fountain Springs. M/Ansari requested staff to request heightened enforcement by the Sheriff in this area. It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by C/Harmony to adopt Resolution No. 96-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON COLD SPRING LANE AND FOUNTAIN SPRING ROAD AT CASTLEROCK ROAD. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None April 2, 1996 Page 10 (B) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGARDING THE "NO LEFT -TURN" SIGN AT THE DRIVEWAY OF COUNTRY HILLS TOWNE CENTER ON FOUNTAIN SPRINGS ROAD - It was moved by C/Wemer, seconded by M/Ansari to adopt Resolution No. 96-22. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, MlAnsari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None It was moved by C/Herrera, seconded by ClHarmony to approve a contract increase for DKS Associates from $9,890 to $13,390. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Harmony, Herrera, MPT/Huff, MlAnsari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Werner ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None C/Wemer announced for the record that he supported the study being completed; however, his vote was a vote of no confidence in the firm. 9.2 (A) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AN ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CM/Belanger stated that studies should be undertaken to determine the feasibility of proceeding forward in the establishment of project areas to either determine that there is feasibility to do so or to determine there is no feasibility. It was determined that the completion of an economic and marketing survey would not only benefit the survey study area as well as the blight study but would ultimately positively benefit any economic development activities that would occur in the future. The agreement provides a mechanism for the City to recoup its investment in the studies. ClHarmony .stated that he would like to see policies, such as purchasing, personnel, etc., established prior to approving expenditures. MPT/Huff suggested that the Council go ahead with the redevelopment agency and table the compensation resolution at this time. April 2, 1996 Page 11 M/Ansari agreed with MPT/Huff in that the City should go ahead and create a redevelopment agency and table the compensation resolution for a later date. C/Herrera stated that the City has a responsibility to explore the possibility of a redevelopment agency. MPT/Huff moved, C/Werner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 96-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AN ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None (B) RESOLUTION NO. 96-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS - CM/Belanger reported that the compensation is set by the Health & Safety Code at $30 per meeting, to a maximum of 4 meetings per month. C/Harmony requested that the Resolution limit compensation to meetings of the whole, rather than paying Board Members for attendance at committee meetings. MPT/Huff moved, M/Ansari seconded to table consideration of this matter. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None RECESS: M/Ansari recessed the meeting at 10:02 p.m. 10. SPECIAL MEETING -DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 10.1 CALL TO ORDER: M/Ansari called the meeting to order at 10:15 P.M. ROLL CALL: Agency members Ansari, Harmony, April 2, 1996 Page 12 Herrera, Huff, Werner 10.2 (A) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-96-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING AGENCY BYLAWS - CM/Belanger reported that the bylaws provide for the selection of officers; setting forth the organizational structure by title; time and place for meetings and a method for amending the bylaws. Adoption would establish the City Council as the Governing Board of the Agency; designate the City Manager as Executive Director and the City Attorney as General Counsel for the Agency. C/Harmony asked what procedures would be followed during the meetings. GC/Jenkins indicated that the Roberts Rules would govern; however, there is nothing specific in the bylaws to indicate that. - ED/Belanger advised that Council has adopted Roberts Rules of Order as its method for establishing procedures for meetings. He referred the Council to page four, section five, which discusses all rules of order. GC/Jenkins confirmed that Roberts Rules of Order will apply to this meeting. AM/Werner moved, AM/Ansari seconded to adopt Resolution No. R96-01. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, Huff, Werner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None (B) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-96-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINTING A CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY - AM/Herrera nominated AM/Werner as Chairman, AM/ Ansari seconded the nomination. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, Huff, Werner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None April 2, 1996 Page 13 AM/Herrera nominated AM/Huff as Vice Chairman, Chair/Werner seconded the nomination. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, Huff, Werner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None AM/Ansari . moved, AM/Harmony seconded to adopt Resolution No. R-96-02, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINTING A CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, VC/Huff, CANerner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None (C) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-96-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CONTAINING DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES - AM/Ansari moved, AM/Herrera seconded to adopt Resolution No. R-96-03. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, VC/Huff, C/Werner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None (D) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-96-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AN ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - EDIBelanger reported that this would be the Agency entering into an agreement with the City to repay the $125,000 from Agency resources when such resources become available. VC/Huff moved, AM/Ansari seconded to adopt Resolution No. R-96-04. With the following Roll call vote, motion carried: April 2, 1996 Page 14 AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, VC/Huff, C/Werner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None (E) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-96-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 - C/Werner indicated that the budget includes a budget for $125,000 with approximately 15 categories which will carry the Agency through the end of fiscal year 1996. He expressed concern regarding the lack of a budget item for agency staffing. ED/Belanger advised that staffs recommendation would be to defer decision on allocating agency staff until such time as the Agency has determined whether there will be agency resources to support staff. AM/Ansari moved, VC/Huff seconded to adopt Resolution No. R-96-05. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, VC/Huff, C/Werner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None 10.3 APPROVED CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES AND ROSENOW SBEVACHEK GROUP, INC. - ED/Belanger reported that the first contract will undertake economic and marketing research on behalf of the Agency. He recommended that Economics Research Associates be awarded a contract in the amount of $40,000 to accomplish the tasks set forth in the contract. The second recommended consultant is Rosenow Sbevachek Group, Inc. to provide survey and blight studies related to the feasibility of creating redevelopment project areas. He recommended that this contract be awarded in the amount of $42,080. AM/Harmony inquired as to how the contract was separated out of a prior proposal. He asked who the principals would be in each firm. Ms. Acosta indicated that the City decided to go with another firm. She indicated that she will be the principal in her firm. Mr. Wilcox also confirmed that he will be the principal in his firm. April 2, 1996 11 12 Page 15 Ives. Acosta and Mr. Wilcox, representing both firms, responded to questions posed by all Agency members. Mr. 'Wilcox indicated that his company will be giving data and analysis immediately usable in D.B. Ms. Acosta reported that her company's task would be to survey the City and establish a survey area from which they will do some specific parcel by parcel analysis accumulating data that looks into physical characteristics and economics. In the area of economics, her company will be looking at historical access evaluation trends, recent sale trends, vacancy rates, etc. AM/Herrera asked the ad hoc committee why they determined these two redevelopment firms over the others that submitted their proposals. C/Werner indicated that it was difficult to determine the firms. The consulting firms that they reviewed are the top firms in the field. Cost was a factor; however, every member of the review panel felt that the manner of presentation, the content of the proposal and their apparent knowledge and review of the community and community issues were most evident. VC/Huff advised that price was important; however, the firms were ranked according to the staffs impression first and still ended up with the same firms. AMIAnsari moved, AM/Herrera seconded to approve contracts with Economics Research Associates and Rosenow Sbevachek Group, Inc. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, VC/Huff, C/Werner NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None 10.4 ADJOURNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING - CMlerner adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS: happy Passover and Easter. CLOSED SESSION: City Council wished everyone a None held. 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to April 2, 1996 Page 16 discuss, M/Ansari adjourned the meeting at 10:51 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor r /Ct { 1 `�- L �. LYN A BURGESS, City Clerk