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Home My WebLink About09/19/1989 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SEPTEMBER 19, 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 Mayor Papen. ROLL CALL: Mayor Papen, Mayor Pro Tem Horcher, Councilmen Miller and Werner. Councilman Forbing arrived at 6:05 P.M. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Anne Flesher, 20647 Larkstone Drive, advised Council of the concerns of the South Pointe Homeowners Assn. regarding traffic flow on Larkstone Dr. due to South Pointe Middle School. M/Papen directed staff to review the traffic situation approaching South Pointe Middle School and to take appropriate action. M/Papen asked staff for guidance on whether or not the public can request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR: CM/ Van Nort presented the Consent Calendar for approval with the deletion of Item No. 10. C/Miller requested that Item No. 14 not necessarily reflect a particular make of truck. MPT/Horcher moved and C/Werner seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. 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: A. September 21, 1989 - GPAC Workshop - 6:30 P.M. - Ramada Inn B. September 27, 1989 - Ad Hoc Committee for Solid Waste - 7:30 P.M. - Ramada Inn Warrant Register: Approved Warrant Register dated September 19, 1989 in the total amount of $715,877.02. SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 PAGE 2 Proclamations: Proclaimed the month of September 1989 as "Adjustable Wrench for Gas Meter Shut-off Month" in Conjunction with the Year -Long Earthquake Survival Program in Southern California. Proclaimed the Month of October 1989 as "Aids Awareness Month" in Diamond Bar. Proclaimed the Week of January 8-18, 1990 as "Martin Luther King, Jr. Week" Resolution 89-85 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, California, supporting the Achievement of a "Complete Count: for the 1990 Census and Encouraging all Cities and Counties to Actively Participate in the Achievement of a Statewide "Complete Count." Exoneration of Approved request by County of Los Angeles for Surety Bond reduction of surety bond for Tract No. 42580. Exoneration of Approved request by County of Los Angeles for Road Improvement exoneration of road improvement bonds for Tract Bonds Nos. 40387, 42557, 42565 and 42567. Exoneration of Approved request by County of Los Angeles for Sanitary Sewer exoneration of sanitary sewer improvements for Improvement Bonds Tract Nos. 42574 and 42575. Resolution 89-86 Adopted Resolution No. 89 - 86 Pertaining to "Abstain" Votes. Resolution 89-87 Adopted Resolution No. 89 - 87 Appointing a City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets. Computer System Authorized staff to advertise, accept bids and award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder for purchase of a computer system. American Flags Approved purchase of 100 American Flags from Congressman Drier; a contract with So. Calif. Edison Co.; a contract with Diamond Bar Veterans' of Foreign Wars to install and maintain the flags and agreed to limit the initial installation to the area designated as the "Ranch Festival Route." Engineering Authorized JayKim Engineering to perform engineer - Services ing services for plan check and construction of Chino Hills Parkway. Purchase of City Authorized staff to accept bids for purchase Vehicles of 2 full-size pick-up trucks for use by Parks and Maintenance staff. SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 PAGE 3 Photocopier Bids CM/Van Nort advised Council that five bids had been received for the purchase of a copy machine. It was staff's recommendation that the bid be awarded to Copymasters for a Konica Model 5503 in an amount not to exceed $11,798.10. Tracy Riddle, Lanier Corp., 155 W. Victoria, Long Beach, spoke regarding the computer bids. Mark Gonzalves, Copymasters, 321 E. 8th Ave., Glendora, also spoke on the copier bids. C/Werner moved, seconded by MPT/Horcher to direct staff to re -bid for a copier machine. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL M/Papen and MPT/Horcher presented Certificates PRESENTATIONS: of Appreciation to summer recreation leaders who worked with the Walnut Valley Recreation Department at the Diamond Bar Parks. Radar Monitoring Mr. Joe McManus, on behalf of the Diamond Bar Device Rotary Club, presented the City with a radar display board. City Logo C/ Forbing displayed the logo design at its current stage of development. He will make another presen- tation at the next meeting for approval of colors. NEW BUSINESS: Fight Gridlock Following a presentation by representatives from Ordinance and LACTC, M/Papen moved and C/Werner seconded the Expenditure Plan motion to table approval of this matter until further information is available. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 89-88 It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by MPT/Horcher P.E.R.S. to adopt Resolution No. 89 - 88 approving the City's Intention to Contract with the Public Employees' Retirement System. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 PAGE 4 Ordinance 26 I It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by C/Werner to P.E.R.S. approve Ordinance No. 26 (1989) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTION THE CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None Purchase/Lease It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by C/Miller to of Telephone approve an amended lease with GTEL and authorize a System monthly charge of $325 for additional telephones in the City's new offices. Motion carried unanimously. Purchase of It was moved by M/ Papen, seconded by C/ Miller Office Furniture to approve a contract with Armstrong and Associates for purchase of furniture for new City offices. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Miller, M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN: Werner, MPT/Horcher ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None OLD BUSINESS: School Year After discussion and recommendations to Chris Recreation Adams of the Walnut Valley Recreation Depart - Program ment, it was decided that consideration of the contract would be tabled until the first meeting in November. Resolution 89-89 C/ Miller moved, seconded by C/ Forbing to adopt Grant Application Resolution No. 89-89 and with consensus of Council, Community Resolution No. 89-89 was approved: Parklands Act Peterson Park A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARKLANDS ACT OF 1986 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT(S) CARLTON J. PETERSON PARK. Construction of Mr. Bob Morganstern of Kranzer & Associates Carlton J. explained that 7 bids had been received for the Peterson Park construction of Peterson Park and that all bids exceeded the budgeted amount. He recommended that Council delay awarding the bid until his firm could evaluate the specifications more closely to see where some items could be cut or changed in order to be within the budgeted amount. Another option would be to reject all bids and rebid the project. SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 PAGE 5 C/Miller requested that a wall be constructed on the freeway side of the park for safety of the children that will be playing there. With Council's consent, staff was directed to continue this item until the October 3, 1989 meeting. Bus Shelters/Bus After discussion, C/Miller moved and C/Werner Benches seconded to approve the specifications for bus shelters/benches with amended wording to the effect that 50% of advertising be available to local merchants. With consensus of Council, the motion was approved. Sign Ordinance Mr. Joe McManus, 23561 Coyote Springs, reported Guidelines on the findings of the Chamber of Commerce survey regarding signs. C/Miller requested that the record show that Council had accepted the recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce. Following discussion, M/Papen requested staff to compare the Chamber's survey results with the L.A. County Codes and, further, to determine which signs currently in use comply with the County Codes. Ordinance 22 CA/Arczynski presented for second reading Ordinance Speed Limits No. 22 (1989) entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN CITY STREETS. C/Miller moved and C/Werner seconded to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22 (1989). With the following Roll Call vote, motion was approved: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None Ordinance 24 CA/Arczynski presented for second reading Ordinance Parks & Recreation No. 24 (1989) entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Commission COTUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A PARKS NND RECREATION COMMISSION. C/Mil=er zoved and M/Papen seconded to waive full -- reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24 (1989). With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 PAGE 6 ordinance 25 CA/Arczynski presented for second reading Ordinance Planning No. 25 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Commission COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMISSION. C/Werner moved and C/Miller seconded to waive full reading adopt Ordinance No. 25 (1989). With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None M/Papen requested that staff contact L.A. County Zoning Enforcement regarding a sign placed on the corner of Grand and Golden Springs advertising a housing project in Chino Hills and requested that the sign be removed. She further requested that the City employ a part- time staff member for code enforcement. Staff was directed to bring a recommendation for consideration at the next Council meeting. There being no further business, M/Papen recessed to closed session at 7:40 p.m. for discussion of Grand Avenue Litigation and Personnel. M/Papen announced that after closed session, the meeting would be adjourned to Monday, October 25, 1989 at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall. Closed session convened at 7:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT M/ Papen reconvened regular session at 8:30 p.m. and adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, *Xd-0-11 61-"� Lynda Burgess, CMC City Clerk ATTEST: Phy lis Papeff Mayor