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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/7/1989 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. NOVEMBER 7, 1989 PAGE 2 j^I 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. NOVEMBER 7, 1989 PAGE 3 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 PAGE 5 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. ctf ll�itted, rL!� Ly ss, CM City Clerk ATTEST: I Phyl is Papen Mayor