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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1989 Minutes - Regular MeetingSPECIAL M/Papen and MPT/Horcher presented Capt. Thomas PRESENTATIONS: Vetter of the Walnut Sheriff's station with a Polaroid Camera and film for graffiti enforcement. In addition, a radar monitoring device donated to the City by the Diamond Bar Rotary Club was presented to Capt. Vetter. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Werner moved, seconded by C/Miller to approve the,Consent Calendar with correction to the Minutes of August 15, 1989; amendment to the Warrant Register from $433,027.97 to $433,165.91; addition of "directing the City Engineer to study addition of stop signs in the vicinity of Northview and Darrin"; deletion of Item 9 and tabling of Item 17. 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 A. October 19, 1989 - General Plan Advisory Meetings Committee - 7:00 p.m. Chaparral Intermediate School MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OCTOBER 17, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at 6:05 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 Forbing. ROLL CALL: Mayor Papen, Mayor Pro Tem Horcher, Councilmen Miller, Werner and forbing. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Miller requested that the City Engineer be directed to study the need for stop controls in the vicinity of Northview Place and Darrin Street. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Gary Neely, 305 Canoecover, gave a status report on the U.C. Campus project. �^I i Mr. Clive Holifield, 656 S. Farben Dr., thanked the City Council for their assistance and endorsement of his candidacy to the Pomona Valley Unified School District. SPECIAL M/Papen and MPT/Horcher presented Capt. Thomas PRESENTATIONS: Vetter of the Walnut Sheriff's station with a Polaroid Camera and film for graffiti enforcement. In addition, a radar monitoring device donated to the City by the Diamond Bar Rotary Club was presented to Capt. Vetter. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Werner moved, seconded by C/Miller to approve the,Consent Calendar with correction to the Minutes of August 15, 1989; amendment to the Warrant Register from $433,027.97 to $433,165.91; addition of "directing the City Engineer to study addition of stop signs in the vicinity of Northview and Darrin"; deletion of Item 9 and tabling of Item 17. 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 A. October 19, 1989 - General Plan Advisory Meetings Committee - 7:00 p.m. Chaparral Intermediate School OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 2 B. October 25, 1989 - Residential Trash Pickup Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Chaparral Intermediate School C. October 26, 1989 - Residential Trash Pickup Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Ramada Inn. Approval of Addendum to Minutes of Special Meeting of April Minutes 25, 1989 Regular Meeting of August 15, 1989 as corrected Special Meeting of August 29, 1989 Regular Meeting of September 5, 1989 Regular Meeting of September 19, 1989 Adjourned regular Meeting of September 25, 1989. Regular Meeting of October 3, 1989. Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated October 17, 1989 in the total amount of $433,165.91. Resolution 89-98 Adopted Resolution No. 89-98 Expressing Support for the West San Gabriel Valley and the Pomona Valley Chapters of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. .77 Fight Gridlock i Tabled indefinitely due to lack of informa- Ordinance and tion received from LACTC responding to Expenditure Plan Council's concerns. Council/Employee Adopted a policy governing expenses incurred Expense Policy while on City business for members of the City Council and employees. Resolution 89-99 Adopted Resolution No. 89-99 Authorizing and Directing the Installation of Stop Signs and Related Traffic Control Devices at Intersections Specified Herein - for "stop" controls on Longview Drive from its southerly terminus at Rimford Place south of Grand Avenue to its northerly terminus at Silvertip Drive north of Grand Avenue. Council further directed the City Engineer to study installation of "stop" controls on Northview Place and Darrin Street. Contract with Approved contract with Ron Kranzer and Ron Kranzer & Associates for preparation of designs and Associates for plans and specifications for signal instal - Grand Avenue lation at Longview, Summit Ridge, Shotgun Improvements and Montefino and,- possibly, Rolling Knoll OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 3 1 and signal improvements at Grand and Diamond Bar Blvd.and Grand and Golden Springs and for bus bays to enhance safe transport of school children. Resolution 89-100 Adopted Resolution No. 89-100 Supporting Earth Day 1990. Resolution 89-101 Adopted Resolution No. 89-101 Establishing the Position and Range for Financial Management Assistant. Resolution 89-102 Adopted Resolution No. 89-102 Establishing the Position and Range for Planning Secretary - to be hired after the City Planner is hired. Resolution 89-103 Adopted Resolution No. 89-103 Approving Plans and Specifications for the Slurry Seal Program, Decorah Road, Et Al., in the City of Diamond Bar and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise to Receive Bids. Graffiti contract Approved contract with the San Gabriel Valley Boys with San Gabriel Club for graffiti removal services in an amount Valley Boys Club ^I not to exceed $10,000 and encouraged voluntary reimbursement to property owners whose parcels are victims of graffiti. Award of Bid Awarded bid for purchase of a photocopier machine for Photocopier to the Copymasters for a Konica 5590 in an amount not to exceed $11,798.00. Award of Bid Awarded bid for purchase of two City trucks to for Two City Valley Chevrolet in the amount of $27,121.69. Trucks Claim for Denied claim for damages filed by Young Soo Lim Damages regarding traffic accident of August 16, 1989 at the intersection of Diamond Bar Blvd. and Gold Rush Dr. Heritage Park Authorized payment of up to $5,000 to Walnut Haunted House Valley Recreation for the Haunted House program at Heritage Park as recommended by the Council Parks and Recreation Committee. Jail Needs Council took no position due to insufficient Assessment and information regarding the location of the proposed Master Plan I facilities. OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 4 Resolution 89-104 Adopted Resolution No. 89-104 Reconfirming Design Guidelines Developed for the Gateway Corporate Center as Previously Adopted. Item No. 9 CM/Van Nort explained that this item is a Resolution 89-105 request to purchase office equipment for the Office Furniture new City offices at Suite 100, 21660 E. Copley Dr. and that the initial budget pro- vided $20,000 for purchase of furniture for the offices of City Clerk, City Manager, City Council and the Conference Room. Due to the need for expanded office space, he recom- mended that the purchase of additional equipment be made in two phases with phase two being held in abeyance until the matter of the property tax for this fiscal year is resolved. Phase one will cost $42,000 and can be included in this year's budget due the unanticipated receipt of an extra month of sales tax. Mr. Gary Neely, 305 Canecover, objected to the expenditure of $11,363 for 25 chairs for an average of $440 per chair. He stated that LAFCO's budget for the City only included $15,000 for office equipment and that the rent for the first year would be $10,000. The City is now going to spend $50,000 in rent for the following 12 months. Mrs. Lavina Rowland also objected to the amount of the proposed expenditure for chairs and stated that selection of a decorator from San Francisco was in opposition to the "shop Diamond Bar" theme supported by some of the Council. Following discussion, M/Papen moved and C/Forbing seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89-105 Approving the Purchase of Office Furniture and Ancillary Equipment in the w amount of $42,689. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - NOES: COUNCILMEN - ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/ Papen None None OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 5 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Proclamation- Proclaimed the month of October, 1989 as "Smoke Smoke Detector Detector" Month in conjunction with the year-long Month earthquake survival program in Southern California. Certificate of CM/Van Nort stated that a Certificate of Appreciation Appreciation had been prepared to be presented to Mr. John Martin Mr. John Martin, a landscape architect, who on his own time, essentially served as the City's Parks Department for the months of June, July and August. Public Yi Mei Wu, Administrative Intern, made a presenta- Racquetball on the public racquetball concept based on her Concept research of facilities previously constructed in other cities. Mr. Chris Lancaster, 1129 Barston Avenue, Covina, spoke on behalf of the proposed developer of such a facility in Diamond Bar at Peterson Park. He recommended that the facility be included in the current design of the park and stated that an additional 14 parking stalls could be included. Further, that the contractor has, indicated a willingness to construct, on the end of the racquetball facility, a 400 sq. ft. maintenance room of which 300 sq. ft. can be designated for office space for park and recreation purposes. In response to C/Werner's inquiry as to whether the offer to construct the office building would still be available after the Parks and Recreation Commission has an opportunity to study this matter, Mr. Lancaster replied that this offer would still be valid. C/Miller asked whether the office space could be moved to the City's originally -planned location in the middle of the activity area and Mr. Lancaster answered that the contractor would rather have it on the end of the building. At the consent of Council, staff was directed to include this matter on the agenda of the first Parks and Recreation Commission and to solicit input from area residents. OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 6 I OLD BUSINESS 4 -Way Stop - CM/Van Nort stated that the Council prev- Morning Canyon, viously requested the County Traffic Engineer Santaquin Drive, to study a 4 -way stop control at Morning Cliffbranch Drive Canyon and Santaquin Drive and Cliffbranch Drive. The recommendation by the County Resolution 89-106 Traffic Engineer was to deny this stop control. It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by MPT/Horcher to adopt Resolution No. 89-106 to override the County Traffic Engineer's recommendation and authorize and direct the installation of stop signs at Morning Canyon and Santaquin Drive and Cliffbranch Drive. Motion carried unanimously. CUP Case No. Mr. John Gutwein explained that the County 88296 Regional Planning Commission will be con- ducting a Public Hearing on October 25, 1989 to consider a request for a parcel map and a conditional use permit to for a business park on 30.2 acres southerly of Brea Canyon Cutoff and westerly of the Orange Freeway. It is' ^' within the zone classification "Manufacturing Planned Development" and within the San Jose Zone District. Creation of 5 industrial lots and 4 open space lots with 1 remaining parcel is proposed. Lots 1 through 5 will consist of two-story industrial buildings and parcel 2 includes a proposed restaurant. The largest structure will be 85,000 sq. ft. The conditions currently being considered to be imposed on the developer by the County include: installation of northbound 'no left turn' lanes and a southbound right turn lane on Brea Canyon Cutoff Road at Corporate Terrace Drive; that the developer enter into a secured agreement with the County Road Department; install traffic signals at the intersection of Brea Canyon Cutoff Road and Fallowfield Drive/Corporate Terrace Drive; that the developer pay a "pro rata fair share cost" to install traffic signals at Brea Canyon Cutoff Road to the Orange Freeway southbound onramp and Diamond Bar Blvd. and the Route 57 northbound ramp. Roads affected by this project will be Brea Canyon Cutoff, OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 7 Diamond Bar Blvd., Brea Canyon Road and, to a certain extent, the Orange Freeway. He suggested that the main impact of the project would be traffic related with some concern regarding the visual impact. The following agencies have reviewed the project: AQMD, the State Department of Fish and Game, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Mr. Gutwein then requested direction for prepara- tion of a report regarding the City's input to the County Regional Planning Commission. C/Miller recommended that the Council oppose any further work on this project until such time as the project is either annexed into Diamond Bar or other improvements abutting Mr. Arciero's property on Brea Canyon Road are implemented. He requested staff to ask the developer to refrain from using the words "Diamond Bar" in his advertising as his property is not within City limits. C/Werner stated that this is a potential Indus- trial development project which is near Fallowfield and some other residential areas in 1 I j I the community and he has seriousconcerns regarding the types of uses allowed where the City has no control. He mentioned concerns about the trucks, the possibility of transporting or storage of hazardous wastes, manufacturing, etc. He felt that the City should take a strong stand on the environmental aspects of this project and objected to the County's determination that this project will not have a significant impact by virtue of a negative declaration. M/Papen stated that she would oppose the project on the basis that removal of 330 oak trees would be necessary for construction. In addition, she felt that sign review and restrictions on billboards which would conform with the City of Diamond Bar would be desirable. With Council's consent, CA/Arczynski stated that he would prepare a letter to the Regional Planning Commission outlining the Council's objections and requesting a focused Environmental Impact Report. OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 8 Ordinance No. 26 CA/Arczynski presented for second reading ~I PERS Contract Ordinance No. 26 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ` AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. C/Forbing moved and C/Miller seconded to waive full reading and 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 Appointment of M/Papen explained that each member of the Parks & Rec- Council interviewed 5 or 6 applicants and reation that each Council member would make one Commission appointment (each for two years) as follows: C/Forbing - Don Nardella ^� C/Miller - Pat Whelan C/Werner - Ivan Nyal MPT/Horcher - Garettson John Stitt M/Papen - Joe Ruzicka It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by C/Werner to approve the appointment of the above-named individuals to the Parks and Recreation Commission effective November 7, 1989. Motion unanimously carried. Following discussion, it was agreed that the first meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission be scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. Chief Building CM/Van Nort stated that staff had reviewed Official four proposals for the City's Chief Building Contract with Official and taking into account the City's Pacesetters guidelines, he recommended approval of a contract, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney, with Pacesetters for Building and Safety and Code Enforcement services effective October 18, 1989 for plan checks and effective October 23, 1989 for inspection. j OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 9 It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by MPT/Horcher to approve the contract, with the City Attorney's review, with Pacesetters Building Services for building and safety for the City of Diamond Bar. Motion carried with the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Temporary Signs Following a presentation by John Gutwein comparing the Chamber of Commerce's recommendations with Los Angeles County codes for regulating temporary signs, M/Papen requested that Mr. Gutwein look into the legality of the 30' sign that had been erected in the Alpha Beta shopping center on Diamond Bar Blvd. Recess M/Papen declared a recess at 7:50 p.m. Reconvene The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. i Ordinance re CA/Arczynski introduced a proposed Ordinance Graffiti entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IMPOSING RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN MATERIALS TO MINORS AND PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN MATERIALS BY MINORS DURING CERTAIN HOURS. Following discussion, it was agreed that this matter be tabled until the meeting of November 7, 1989. Ordinance No. 27 It was moved by M/Papen, seconded by C/Miller to Quimby Fees accept for First Reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 27 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTION 21.28.140.A OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO THE DETERMINATION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE DEDICATION OF LAND AND/OR PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None -^ ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 10 Ordinance No. 28 It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by Traffic and MPT/Horcher to accept for First Reading by Transportation title only and waive further reading of Committee Ordinance No. 28 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Ordinance No. 29 It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by Execution of City C/Werner to accept for First Reading by title Warrants only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 29 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PERTAINING TO THE FORM, CONTENT AND EXECUTION OF CITY WARRANTS, AND AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: PUBLIC HEARING Urgency Ordinance No. 23A AYES: COUNCILMEN - NOES: COUNCILMEN - ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen None None CA/Arczynski reported that on September 5, 1989, Urgency Ordinance No. 23 was adopted pertaining to signs. A report on the activities leading up to the adoption of the Ordinance was prepared pursuant to State law. Staff is not in a position to recommend a final Ordinance; therefore, in order to maintain the efficacy of that Urgency Ordinance, the Council is required to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a new Ordinance extending the effect of the original Ordinance No. 23 until September of 1990, giving the City more time to coordinate a more specific approach to signs --particularly free standing signs. M/Papen opened the Public Hearing. OCTOBER 17, 1989 PAGE 11 There being no public testimony, M/Papen closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by C/Miller to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23A (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 23 (1989) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher and M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None ANNOUNCEMENTS C/Werner requested that discussion of Consent Calendar instructions on Council Agendas be discussed at the next meeting. In addition, he suggested that the Council consider publishing a newsletter relating to the City's anniversary activities. iI M/Papen requested that discussion of setback requirements be included on the next meeting agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, M/Papen declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, L4�4�� Lynda Burges- City Clerk ATTEST: Phyl is E. Papen�— Mayor