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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/1997 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE C:1 t-:' C;OU,,sr,'f g_ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAS AUGUST 19, 1907 1. CLOSED SESSION: 5:46 p.m., August 19, 1997, AQMD Room CC -2 A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPLRTY NEGOTIA"i'OR (G.C. Section 54956.3): PROPERTY: Former Water District property, westerly side of Brea Canyon Road north of Pathfinder Road NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of D.B. and Diamond Crest Estates LLA UNDER NEGOTIATION: Material terms of the agreement. B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (G.C. Section 54956.8): PROPERTY: Boy Scout Firestone Reservation area NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of D.B. and the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority (WCCA) UNDER NEGOTIATION: Material terms of the agreement 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m., in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Larry Redinger. INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Hopper, D.B. Evangelical Free Church ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Harmony, Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff. Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; David Liu, Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Assistant Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Council consensus to approve. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 3.1 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Robert Keller, Excel Construction, for assisting in the renovation of the D.B. Community Center. 3.2 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Andre Tardif, Walnut Valley Rotary, for assisting in the renovation of the D -B. Community Center. 3.3 Presentations made to the following participants in the first Sister City Student Exchange Program: Colombia Emerald Mine Co., Ltd.: EVA Airways; D.B. Chinese Assn.; Raging Waters; Shilo Inn Hilltop; D.B. West, LLC; Wen Pin Chang; D.B. Sister City, Inc.; Nick Anis, Mei Ho; Deborah Clifford and Nancy Whitehouse. 3.4 Received award of Financial Reporting Achievement to the City's Finance Department given by The Government Finance Officers Assn. of the U.S. and Canada. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: 3.5 Presented City Tile to Gil Villavicencio, owner of the Whole Enchilada Restaurant. CA/Jenkins reported that, at the conclusion of the Closed Session at approximately 6:20 p.m., Council took one reportable action which had been reported in writing and is available from the City Clerk. The action involves an extension of time in connection with the Diamond Crest Estates. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jerry Hamilton reported on current Senior Citizen Group events. Wen Pin Chang, 1011 Summitridge, spoke about the many benefits derived by the City as a result of the Sister City relationship. He thanked the participants and families hosting the recent Sanshia students' visit. He stated the organization is open to all residents and encouraged everyone to join and make the organization even more successful. Martha Bruske spoke about the destruction of the slope along Brea Canyon Rd. as a result of development allowed by the City's General Plan. Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln., commented on what he felt were discrepancies in numbers presented to the public for redevelopment costs and revenue projections. He asked for clarification of the process to receive answers to his questions asked during the Public Comments portion of Council meeting. Clyde Hennessee thanked staff for changing the caution signs on Sunset Crossing Rd. near the Little League field and for the recently installed lane delineation. AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 3 Kevin House spoke regarding the redevelopment referendum petition and signature collection process. He expressed concern that the high school handed out flyers opposing the redevelopment petition. Frank Dursa suggested that citizens who feel their property values have decreased should apply for tax reassessment through L.A. County. CM/Belanger reported that the Brea Canyon Rd. project is referred to as the Diamond Crest Estates, for which 110 single family residential units are being developed. The map for this project was approved prior to the election on Measure D and most likely would not have been included in the City's General Plan. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - TYRONE ANTHONY BAND - August 20, 1997 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION (DEVELOPMENT CODE) - August 19, 1997 - 6:00 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 SR 57 FREEWAY HOV LANE OPENING CEREMONY - August 27, 1997 - 10:30 a.m., Pathfinder Rd. Bridge. 5.4 TOWN HALL MEETING - Economic Revitalization Plan - Saturday, August 23, 1997 - 9:00 - 12 Noon, AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION - August 26, 1997 - 6:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.6 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - FUTURE AMERICA - August 27, 1997 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.7 LABOR DAY OBSERVANCE - City offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 1997. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 1997. 5.8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ahsari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, MIHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES - Regular Meeting of August 5, 1997 - As submitted. AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 4 6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated August 19, 1997 in the amount of $337,052.20 (Fiscal Year 1996/1997 - $83,285.45; Fiscal Year 1997/1998 - $253,766.53). 6.6 AWARDED DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT MONTEFINO AVENUE AT QUAIL SUMMIT DRIVE - to DKS Associates in an amount not -to -exceed $13,540. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.3 ACCEPTED PARKWAY TREES PLANTED ALONG MAJOR BOULEVARDS - M/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded to direct the City Clerk to file and the City Manager to sign the proper Notice of Completion; and authorize staff to release the retention of $841 after 35 days from the filing of the Notice of Completion. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPTI Herrera, M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.4 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES FOR VEGETATION CONTROL, BUS STOP SHELTER INSPECTION AND STREET TREE WATERING - C/Werner moved, seconded by MPT/Herrera to approve contract amendment with Charles Abbott Assoc. in the amount of $62,395.50 for October 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998; appropriated $3,900 in Proposition A Transit funds for bus stop shelter inspections and $1,000 from the General Fund for street tree watering and authorized staff to send letters to Landscape West, Inc. and L.A. County to terminate the current contracts with the City for vegetation control and street tree watering, respectively, effective September 30, 1997. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari , Werner, MPT/Herrera, MIHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE RFP FOR A CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE AS -NEEDED TREE PLANTING SERVICES IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded to adopt AUGUST 19, 1997 7 PAGE 5 Resolution No. 97-61 authorizing the release of an RFP for tree planting services. Motion carried by the following Rall Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, MIHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 89-97J: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED CITY PERSONNEL. MIHuff opened the Public Hearing. Martha Bruske said she felt that the City is skirting conflict of interest issues. There being no further testimony offered, MIHuff closed the Public Hearing. ClWerner moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 89-97J adding the positions of Deputy City Manager, Assistant Finance Director and Community Relations Manager to the City's Conflict of Interest Code. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, MIHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7.2 EXTENSION OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES MORATORIUM ORDINANCE NO. 04(1997). MIHuff opened the Public Hearing. There being no public testimony offered, MIHuff closed the Public Hearing. ClWerner moved, ClHarmony seconded to approve a 10 -month and 15 -day extension of Ordinance No. 4(1997). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AUGUST 19, 1997 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: a. OLD BUSINESS: PAGE 6 COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, MIHuff None None 8.1 SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 05(1997): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TAXICABS AND TAXICAB DRIVERS. C/Werner moved, MPT/Herrera seconded to approve second reading, waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 05(1997) relating to regulation of taxicabs and taxicab drivers. Motion carried by the following Rall Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/ Herrera, MIHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8.2 DIAMOND BAR RANCH FESTIVAL REQUEST -Staff recommended that Council allocate up to $18,000 to support the Festival's 1997 event logistics, limited to costs for traffic control services, event site preparation, water service, LASO services, traffic safety devices (cones, delineators, barricades), shuttle buses, public telephones and/or building and safety services. MPT/Herrera reported that the Ranch Festival Subcommittee recommended that the Festival downsize the event (consider a smaller site), eliminate the parade, provide for a minimum of Sheriffs Department personnel involvement and as a result, lower costs to the Festival and the City. The subcommittee further recommended that the Festival work with the Parks & Recreation Commission toward combining the Festival with a City event to phase out the Festival. C/Ansari stated that the subcommittee was unable to ascertain the total 1996 Ranch Festival costs which made it difficult to determine what the City should spend toward the event. Steve Johnson, Ranch Festival President, responded to C/Harmony that the request for City funds includes debt reduction for the 1996 event. A family barbecue is planned for Friday evening, which will eliminate costs for musical entertainment, and 50's & 60's music is contemplated for the balance of the Festival, which is anticipated to attract local citizens. The Festival hopes to again attract major AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 7 donations through fundraising activities. In response to C/Werner, Mr. Johnson stated that, in the past, the City has provided services, not cash, to the Festival. In response to MPT/Herrera, Mr, Johnson explained that the anticipated. cost for services is not included in the 1997 budget figures in anticipation of the City's contribution. He stated that he would provide Council with a list of local organizations that seek benefit from the Ranch Festival. Steve Tye requested clarification of the Festival's projected costs to the City. He suggested that the City consider how much more funding the Festival will require. He expressed concern regarding lack of documentation of the Festival's income, expenses and losses. MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to have the City provide up to $18,000 to support the Ranch Festival's 1997 event logistics, limited to traffic control services, event site preparation, water service, LASO services, traffic safety devices (cones, delineators, barricades, shuttle buses), public telephones, and/or Building and Safety services. C/1Nerner offered a substitute motion to approve, to the extent of the City's budget (an amount equal to $16,800) for the purpose of police services and telephone bank consistent with the City's level of support in past years. The Ranch Festival would provide Council with a list of costs beyond the City's level of support that may be needed. M/Huff seconded the motion. Following discussion, C/Werner withdrew his motion. MPT/Herrera's motion failed by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, MIHuff ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Werner M/Huff moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to have the City provide up to $18,000 to support the Ranch Festival's 1997 logistics, limited to traffic control services, event site preparation, water service, LASO services, traffic safety devices (cones, delineators, barricades, shuttle buses), public telephones, and/or Building & Safety services. If the Ranch Festival realizes a profit, the City will be reimbursed up to the total amount contributed. At the request of C/Ansari, M/Huff amended his motion to include "after prior debts are paid in full" so that the last sentence of the AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 8 motion reads: "If the Ranch Festival realizes a profit after prior debts are paid in full, the City will be reimbursed up to the total amount contributed. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Werner ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None MPT/Herrera strongly recommended that the Ranch Festival Committee work with the City's Parks & Recreation Commission to blend the Festival with a City event and thereby retire the Ranch Festival. 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 CENTERLINE STRIPING ON MINNEQUA DRIVE BETWEEN DEL SOL LANE AND BOWER CASCADE PLACE. Staff recommends that the City Council concur with staffs recommendation and retain the existing solid double yellow centerline striping along Minnequa Drive between 23911123912 Minnequa Drive and Bower Cascade Place, and that no new striping between 23911123912 Minnequa Drive and Del Sol Lane be installed but that 25 MPH speed limit signs be placed instead. The Traffic and Transportation Commission's recommendation is to modify the existing striping to a single broken yellow centerline stripe. Ronald Stranich, 23955 Minnequa Drive, explained that vehicles cannot negotiate the curve without crossing over the solid double yellow centerline striping because there is a recreational vehicle and boat parked at the curb. He asked the Council to address the issue of recreational vehicles parked on City streets. Tim Good, Minnequa Drive, said the street is 34 feet wide and by installing double yellow centerline striping, the City is forcing drivers to break the law. He is opposed to installation of double yellow centerline striping for a minor street. Debby O'Connor, Bower Cascade Drive at Minnequa Drive, asked for enforcement with respect to the recreational vehicle parked on Minnequa Drive which has an extension cord running to the residence. She indicated the residents were not notified prior to installation of the double yellow centerline striping. Don Gravdahl said there is a speeding problem on Minnequa Drive. He reiterated the fact that the 108 inch wide motor home has been AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 9 parked on the street since 1966 except when it is used and, it has an electrical cord extending to the residence. He supports staffs recommendation to leave the double yellow centerline striping in place. Following discussion, CfWerner moved, ClHarmony seconded, to approve the Traffic and Transportation Commission's recommendation for installation of a broken single yellow centerline striping on Minnequa Drive between Del Sol Lane and Bower Cascade Place. The motion was approved 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, MIHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 9.2 ORDINANCE N0, 06(1997): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 12.00 OF TITLE 12 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS. Jerry Hamilton said he and his wife have narrowly escaped being hit by golf balls at Lorbeer Middle School and the park adjacent to Quail Summit Elementary School. C/Ansari moved, CfWerner seconded, to introduce and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 06(1997) prohibiting golf in the City's public parks. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Rall Cali vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, MIHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 9.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXCHANGE OF $385,000 IN UNCOMMITTED PROPOSITION A (-LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUNDS) TO THE CITY OF TORRANCE FOR $250,250 IN GENERAL FUNDS - Mr. Garafalo, representing L.A. County Library system, responded to ClAnsari that tentative plans are to replace the City Library's air conditioning and roof in October, 1997. The balance of the project slated for December, 1997, is awaiting final commitment of funds. AUGUST 19, 1997 PAGE 10 Clyde Hennessee favored sale of the funds. Frank Dursa opposed sale of the funds. MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 97-62 and authorized the Mayor to execute the necessary documents with the City of Torrance to complete the exchange. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - A n s a r i, Werner, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING - 10:32 p.m.. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 11:17 p.m 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: 11, COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony announced that Nick Anis had dropped the lawsuit against him. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, MIHuff adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. in memory of Curtis Bricken. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: May r