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Home My WebLink About08/01/1989 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUGUST 1, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, W.V.U.S.D., 880 S. Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance ALLEGIANCE: by Councilman Miller. ROLL CALL: Mayor Papen, Mayor Pro Tem Horcher, Councilmen Miller, Werner and Forbing. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, Assistant City Attorney Ralph Hanson and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Senate Bill 1 M/Papen spoke on SBI, the reorganization of local transit agencies in Los Angeles County. Staff was directed to invite a representative from RTD and Jeff Jenkins from Supervisor Peter Schabarum's office to speak on this Bill. Assembly Bill Following discussion of Assembly Bill 1187 1187 & Assembly Joint prohibiting trucks on freeways during rush hours Resolution and Assembly Joint Resolution 28 requesting the 28 United States Department of Transportation for authority to prohibit trucks on freeways during rush hour traffic, both M/Papen and C/Forbing requested that staff send letters to Assemblyman Hill and Senator Campbell in favor of AB1187 and Assembly Joint Resolution 28. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Art Fritz, 20635 Larkstone, spoke on behalf of the residents of this area and relayed their concerns regarding the traffic that will be generated by the South Pointe Middle School. Nancy Stoops, 20505 E.Clear Springs Court, stated that she is the President of the South Point Community Association and indicated that she would provide maps of the area showing where street markings should be located. Richard Pierce, Phillips Ranch Road, stated that bike lanes on Diamond Bar Blvd. in front of K - �� Mart, as well as the right -turn -only lane to the 60 freeway, are as wide as regular traffic lanes AUGUST 1, 1989 PAGE 2 which create a dangerous problem in that drivers think these lanes are for vehicular use. Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Road, Walnut, recommended that consideration be given to requiring developers to build single family homes with 10' setbacks between them. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by C/Forbing and seconded by C/Miller to approve Consent Calendar Items 6B through F and H; Items 6A-1 and 2 to be voted on separately and Item 6-G continued scheduling of a Public Hearing. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Schedule future meetings: 1) August 29, 1989, 12:00 noon, City Hall �I Conference Room - Special Council Meeting. 2) September 21, 1989 - General Planning Advisory Committee workshop Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated August 1, 1989 in the total amount of $32,751.19. Resolution 89-67 Adopted Resolution No. 89-67 providing for the sale of an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes. Resolution 89-68 Adopted Resolution No. 89-68 setting forth Personnel Rules and regulations regarding the payment of Salaries, Sick Leave, Vacations, Leaves of Absences, and other Regulations. Resolution 89-69 Adopted Resolution No. 89-69 favoring early construction of Light Rail and Commuter Rail for the San Gabriel Valley. Population Approved the population estimate for Proposition A Estimate Local return, TDA Article 3 and Federal Aid Urban (FAU) at 65,000. AUGUST 1, 1989 PAGE 3 I Ordinance 19 The City Attorney recommended that the City Elections Council adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. 19 (1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DIRECTING THAT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR BE HELD ON THE DAY OF STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTIONS. C/Miller moved and C/Forbing seconded to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 19 (1989). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papers NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Ordinance 20 The City Attorney recommended that the City Purchasing Council adopt, by title only, Ordinance No. System 20 (1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A PURCHASING SYSTEM. C/Werner and MPT/Horcher seconded to waive further _ reading of Ordinance No. 20 (1989). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: - AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None SPECIAL Newell Pinch and Delta Murphy of the Southern PRESENTATIONS: California Golf Association made a presentation S.C. Golf Assn. regarding the proposed "Members Club at Firestone Ranch Delta" golf course project. American Flags Intern Oliver Cunningham gave a presentation regarding the purchase of American flags to be installed during patriotic holidays. It was agreed to authorize staff to spend up to $1000.00 for 31x5' flags and negotiate an agreement for Council approval. NEW BUSINESS: Slurry seal bid CM/Van Nort recommended that staff be directed to go out to bid with L.A. County Construction Services (Baldwin Park) for slurry seal on streets i in the north end not to exceed $80,000.00. AUGUST 1, 1989 PAGE 4 C/Miller moved and C/Werner seconded that staff be directed to go out to bid with Los Angeles County Construction Services (Baldwin Park) for slurry seal on streets located in the north end of the City not to exceed $80,000.00. Motion was passed by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMAN - NOES: COUNCILMAN - ABSENT: COUNCILMAN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen None None Speed & ordinances and resolutions regarding regula- Traffic tion of speed and traffic control in Summit Control Ridge, Bramalea Tract, etc. With Council consent, this item was continued to the August 15, 1989 meeting. Logo design Intern Marybeth Schirmer gave a presentation regarding the City Logo. She advised that Council preferred the design that Jack Wyse had presented --with some changes. Following discussion, it was agreed that each Council - member would meet with her separately to discuss their preferences. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public hearing regarding the continued CUP - Diamond Bar operation of the pre-school facility with Congregational extended day care sponsored by the Diamond Church Bar Congregational Church. Following a report by John Gutwein, C/Miller moved and MPT/Horcher seconded to continue the public hearing until August 15, 1989. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion was approved: AYES: COUNCILMAN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMAN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMAN - None Ordinance 21 CM/Van Nort presented Ordinance No. 21 (1989) Personnel establishing a personnel system. System M/Papen opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, M/Papen closed the public hearing. AUGUST 1, 1989 PAGE 5 CA/Arczynski introduced for first reading, adoption by title only, and waiving of further reading of Ordinance No. 21 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM. It was moved by C/Werner and seconded by MPT/ Horcher to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 21 (1989). By the following Roll Call vote, the motion was approved: AYES: COUNCILMAN - NOES: COUNCILMEN - ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen None None ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Miller requested that an ordinance regarding roofs be on an upcoming agenda. M/Papen requested that an urgency ordinance regarding the height of signs be scheduled for the agenda on August 15. M/Papen lead discussion regarding the letter that the City had received from the Sheriff's Department regarding the freeway accident and fire on July 20. .There being no further business, M/Papen adjourned the regular meeting to closed session at 7:30 p.m. Closed session convened at 7:35 p.m with discussions regarding Personnel, Grand Avenue Litigation and Property Tax Litigation. M/Papen reconvened regular session at 8:35 p.m. and adjourned the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 4Lyri-3urgess,C C City Clerk ATTEST: 41-2 Phyllis Papen Mayor