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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
JOINT STUDY SESSION - CITY COUNCIL AND PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance
ALLEGIANCE: by M/Papen.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at 5:40
p.m. in the Council Chambers, W.V.U.S.D., 880 S.
Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Papen, Mayor Pro Tem Horcher, Councilmen
Miller, Werner and Forbing.
Also present were: Parks and Recreation
Commissioners Ivan Nyal, Patrick Whelan, Joseph
Ruzicka, Garretson Stitt and Don Nardella; City
Manager Robert L. Van Nort, City Attorney Andrew
V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess.
CM/Van Nort explained that the Commission's
Secretary will be Charles Janiel, Director of
Parks and Maintenance.
The Council suggested that the Commission direct
their initial efforts toward the following:
j^ 1. Evaluate current park facilities and become
aware of recreation programs available at
each site. The Commission should also look
i into recreation activities provided by
private facilities.
2. Pantera Park needs to be developed and plans
have already been prepared by the County.
3. Larkstone Park also needs developing but no
plans have yet been prepared.
4. Consider surveying citizens' needs for the
future.
5. Consider the "pay for play" concept for
racquetball facilities.
6. Consider incorporating YMCA sports field into
City park facilities.
7. Develop a budget by March 1, 1990 based on
the service agreement with the two other
agencies and the Council Recreation
Committee.
8. Look into providing child care in the north
end of Diamond Bar as well as at Heritage
Park.
9. Become aware of the issue of safety regarding
the freeway and construction of Peterson
Park.
10. Consider designating one park to be used as a
memorial site.
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The Commissioners indicated that their first
meeting would be held Wednesday, November 15,
1989 at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Park.
M/Papen declared a recess at 5:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING Meeting reconvened at 6:02 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CM/Van Nort announced that the new Fire
Station would be dedicated on November 20th
at 11:00 a.m. and that the groundbreaking
ceremony for the A.Q.M.D. office building
would take place on November 30th at 12 noon.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Lydia Plunk and Paul Bontempo from the
Jaycees presented the City with a copy of the
Diamond Bar Game. Proceeds from the sale of
these games will be used for a scholarship
fund for Diamond Bar High School,
construction of a memorial to Don Stokes,
etc.
Ms. Donna Swenson, 23781 Highland Valley
Road, complained about the the Monday Night
Football activities currently taking place at ^I
the Oak Tree Lounge. She stated strip shows
are presented during half time and that
patrons are encouraged to be rowdy. She
further explained that she was accosted in
the parking lot by several intoxicated
individuals.
MPT/Horcher stated that similar problems
occurred at this lounge approximately one
year ago and it was discovered at that time
that the owners did not have the appropriate
licenses for this type of use. Staff was
requested to look into the matter and present
a draft ordinance for abatement of this type
of nuisance at the next meeting.
Mr. Frank Dursa commented on Consent Calendar
Item 3 - Use of City Vehicle by Parks and
Maintenance Director. He stated that he was
opposed to allowing the Director to take a
City vehicle to his residence because it
would set a precedent for future City
employees and could open the door for abuse.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Horcher moved, seconded by C/Forbing to
approve the Consent Calendar with the deletion of
Item No. 3 and Item No. 6. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner
MPT/Horcher and M/Papen
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
Approval of Approved Minutes of October 17, 1989.
Minutes
Warrant Register Approved the Warrant Register in the amount of
$502,486.09.
Resolution 89-107
Adopted Resolution No. 89-107 Establishing a
Deferred
Deferred Compensation Plan for the Employees of
Compensation Plan
the City.
Resolution 89-108
Adopted Resolution No. 89-108 Urging the
Anti -Drug Abuse
Implementation of the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1988
Act
Targeting Resources made Available under the Act
to Those Areas Which Have Indicated the Greatest
Need Including Los Angeles County.
Resolution 89-109
Adopted Resolution No. 89-109 Establishing the
Position & Range
Position and Range for Planning Director.
for Planning Dir.
Use of City
After discussion, C/Werner moved and C/Forbing
Vehicle
seconded to allow the Director of Parks and
Maintenance to take the City vehicle home with a
six month review by the Council.
Resolution 89-110
After discussion by Council, C/Forbing moved and
Incorporation of
C/Miller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89-110
Malibu
In Support of the Incorporation Request by Malibu
Residents and Urging the Los Angeles County Board
of Supervisors to Call for the Election with the
deletion of Section 3. With the following Roll
Call vote, Resolution No. 89-110 was adopted:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner,
and Mayor Papen
NOES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Horcher
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
NOVEMBER 7, 1989 PAGE 4
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation -
Proclaimed the weekend of January 13 and 14,
1990 Tournament of
as the annual "Tournament of Champions."
Champions
Greg Hummel
Certificate
Approved Certificate of Recognition for award
of Recognition
by M/Papen to Bryan L. Wyler in honor of his
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Worldwide
Carol Gale of the Baha'i of Diamond Bar
Peace
donated "The Promise of World Peace to the
Statememt
Peoples of the World" for use by the public
at the Diamond Bar Library.
OLD BUSINESS:
agreed that a Public Hearing would be
Slurry Seal It was moved by Councilman Werner, seconded
Program - by Councilman Miller to award the bid for
Decorah Road, slurry seal of Decorah Road, et al, to Roy
et al Allen Slurry Seal of Santa Fe Springs in the
amount of $65,705.40.
Amendment to Withdrawn from the Agenda.
Agreement -
Grand Avenue
Construction
General Plan It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by
Advisory C/Forbing to approve the following
Committee appointments as replacements to the General
Plan Advisory Committee:
Karla Adams
Mike Sment
Greg Hummel
Rose Dam
Ed Layton
Motion carried unanimously.
Side Yard
CA/Arczynski stated that the proposed
Setback
Ordinance would increase side
Requirements
yard setbacks to ten feet instead of the five
feet contained in the County codes. It was
agreed that a Public Hearing would be
scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on December 5, 1989
to consider adoption of this Ordinance.
Graffiti
An Ordinance of the City of Diamond Bar
Ordinance
Imposing Restrictions on the Transfer of ��
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
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Certain Materials to Minors and Prohibiting the
Possession of Certain Materials by Minors During
Certain Hours. Following discussion, approval of
the proposed Ordinance failed for lack of a
motion.
Ordinance No. 27
CA/Arczynski presented for second reading
Quimby Fees
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.
C/Werner moved and C/Miller seconded to waive full
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 27 (1989). With
the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner,
MPT/Horcher,-M/Papen
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
^, Ordinance No. 28
CA/Arczynski presented for second reading
Traffic and
Ordinance No. 28 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF
Transportation
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Committee
ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE.
C/Forbing moved and C/Werner seconded to waive
full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 28 (1989).
With the following Roll Call vote, the motion
carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner,
MPT/Horcher, M/Papen
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
Ordinance No. 29 CA/Arczynski presented for second reading
Execution of Ordinance No. 29 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF
City Warrants 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.
NOVEMBER 7, 1989 PAGE 6
C/Forbing moved and C/Miller seconded to
waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 29
(1989). With the following Roll Call vote,
the motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller,
Werner, MPT/Horcher,
M/Papen
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
NEW BUSINESS:
Emergency Following discussion, it was moved by C/
Preparedness Forbing, seconded by M/Papen and unanimously
carried to 1) establish a permanent Diamond
Bar Emergency Preparedness Council with
membership as listed on the staff report (to
be amended as necessary); 2) approve a con-
tract with the Walnut -Valley Water District
authorizing payment for lease/installation of
an Amateur Radio Tower and 3) authorize
Certificates of Appreciation to Charles
Majus, Diamond Bar Improvement Association
(represented by Dexter McBride) and the ^�
Diamond Bar Amateur Radio Society (repre-
sented by Ron Coronet) for dedicated service
and donation of the tower to the City and its
residents.
Consent Calendar Mr. Al Rumpilla requested that the City
Instructions change the Consent Calendar instructions
contained in Agendas to allow for members of
the public to withdraw Consent Calendar items
for discussion.
Following discussion, it was moved by C/
Werner, seconded by MPT/Horcher to change the
Consent Calendar instructions to read "at the
request of a Councilmember or a citizen."
Motion defeated.
At the suggestion of CA/Arczynski, it was
agreed that instructions in the Public
Comments portion of Agendas be amended to
read: "Public Comments" is the time reserved
on each regular meeting agenda to provide an
opportunity for members of the public to
directly address the Council on items of
interest to the public that are not already
scheduled for consideration on this agenda or
are listed as Consent Items.
NOVEMBER 7, 1989 PAGE 7
It was further agreed that Speaker's Cards be
limited to one type only --not one for use by those
in opposition to a matter and another for use by
those supporting a matter. In addition, the
Public Comments instructions would include wording
to the effect that completing the Speaker's Cards
is voluntary.
Conditional Use Following a report by John Gutwein regarding the
Permit 87-002-(1) approval of the sign recently erected at the Alpha
Alpha Beta Beta Shopping Center on Diamond Bar Blvd., M/Papen
Shopping Center directed Mr. Gutwein to determine whether the sign
was erected after the City adopted its own
Ordinance after September 5, 1989 and, if so,
schedule this matter for further discussion at the
next meeting.
Resolution 89-111 It was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/Miller to
National Flood adopt Resolution No. 89-111 pertaining to flood
Insurance insurance and authorize the City Manager to file
an application for participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program (FEMA).
Resolution 89-6A As suggested by CA/Arczynski, Council unanimously
^� Posting of agreed to allow discussion of a Resolution Amend -
Ordinances and ing Resolution No. 89-6 Pertaining to Public
Public Notices Places for Posting of City Ordinances and Public
Notices.
It was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/Miller to
adopt Resolution No. 89-6A. Motion carried
unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION There being no further business, M/Papen recessed
to closed session at 8:22 p.m. for discussion of
Litigation and Personnel matters.
ADJOURNMENT M/Papen reconvened regular session at 8:55 p.m.,
declared that there was no reportable action and
adjourned the meeting in honor of the memory of
Lewis D. Fourtier at 8:55 p.m.
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CM
City Clerk
ATTEST:
I Phyl is Papen
Mayor