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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/1989 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JUNE 13, 1989 IT, CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at at 6:04 P.M. in Council Chambers, W.V.U.S.D. 880 S. Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. The following Councilmembers were present: Forbing, Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Horcher and Mayor Papen responding to roll call. Councilman Werner was excused from attending. Also present were staff members Robert L. Van Nort and Tommye Nice, Deputy City Clerk. PRESENTATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS/ APPOINTMENTS: No presentations, introductions or appointments given. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Don Schad thanked Councilmen John Forbing and Gary Miller for attending the Pathfinder Homeowner's meeting. Also thanked each Councilmember and said that he thought each one was doing a great Job. BUDGET: Mayor Papen advised the audience that the purpose for the meeting was to discuss the 1989-90 fiscal budget. The City Manager discussed the budget and advised that this was a preliminary worksheet and that•hopefully it would be in final form for the June 27, 1989 special meeting. The City Manager went on to advise Council and audience that the budget had been developed after using LAFCO estimates, current contractual approval with updates received on a daily basis, economic trends and Mr. Rumpilla's documentation that he provided to LAFCO during the election process. He went on to say that he wanted a realistic view for 1989-90 fiscal year. Recommendations were made by the City Manager to the Council regarding business licensing, garbage franchise and/or fee for collection. The City Manager went on to recommend that the City contract with "Landscape West" for maintenance of the parks, since the County had been contracting with them for the parks t at a cost of $100,512.00. Meeting of June 13, 1989 The City Manager went on to advise Council that it will be necessary for them to approve a Contract for the Landscape Maintenance District and that the City should contract with Landscape West to provide: maintenance for Districts 38, 39 and 41. The City Manager recommended that the Council consider hiring additional personnel to manage the finance portion as well as secretarial staff to assist in the operation of the City. He also advised Council that it appears that there will be approximately $300,000.00 in gas tax that has not been earmarked for capital projects and that it would be a good idea to secure public input from the community as to what projects they feel are important during the next few months. The City Manager also advised that once the money has been received from the County for Sylvan Glen park that the Council will award or go out for bid immediately so the park can be completed in a timely manner. Mayor Pro Tem Horcher asked the City Manager what the best and worst scenario would be? it The City Manager replied that the best case would be to have a surplus to start next year's budget and the worst would be short fall of $200,000.00 or $300,000.00. Mayor Papen discussed the property tax issue, She recommended that the Council should challenge the issue of not receiving property taxes collected by the County for the City. Mayor Papen went on to ask the City Manager to make traffic studies a priority on the budget as well as office equipment. Mayor Papen asked if the budget was subject to review and modification. The City Manager advised that it could be reviewed and modified every month if necessary. With no further comments from Council, Mayor Papen opened the meeting up to comments from the audience. I 2 Meeting of June 13, 1989 Mr. Schad asked a question regarding trash pick-up. Matter to be discussed by Council —�� during forthcoming summer months. i II 1 The City Manager then went on to recommend that if the City received funds from HUD, and if it is an eligible project, utilizing the Block grant funds to construct a Senior Citizens Center at Pantera Park. The City Manager advised that the Council will hold a hearing in July or August to determine what the highest priority to apply for a grant. This has to be submitted no later than September 15, so that the State can evaluate and make disbursements next July, 1990. Mayor Papen recommended that the City possibly use the gas tax for the finishing of the medians or hold until there is enough funds to widen Pathfinder bridge or turn signals at certain intersections. She also recommended that we keep a reserve and not spend all monies that come in. The City Manager recommended that Council i adopt a resolution to join the Public Employee Medical and Hospital Act Program. This would be Resolution No. 51-(89). There would be no cost at this time, but that the City would agree to participate and give money at a later date. Papen moved that Council adopt Resolution 51-(89) and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Horcher. With no discussion the motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Forbing, Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Horcher and Mayor Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Werner COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Councilman Miller spoke about the park site and asked for Council recommendation as to how the park site should be graded. He advised that he was meeting with Arciero the next day and that he wanted to make a recommendation regarding the grading of the park site. 3