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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1989 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NOVEMBER 21, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, W.V.U.S.D., 880 S. Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by MPT/Horcher. 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. C/Werner gave an update of the GPAC meetings and what they were doing. C/Miller reported on the first meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. He also spoke on the Walnut Valley Recreation JPA meeting that he and C/Forbing attended on Monday November 13, 1989. C/Forbing also spoke on his attendance at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and his attendance at the Diamond Bar Ranch Festival Dinner on Friday, November 17, 1989. He reported that the Festival Committee returned over $40,000.00 to non-profit organizations partici- pating in the three-day event. He also spoke on the groundbreaking ceremony he attended at the Armitos Place Fire Station. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Scott McGookin, 333 Ballena Drive, advised Council of the trouble he and his neighbors were having with residents at 310 Ballena Drive. He requested the City's assistance in abating the nuisance created by these persons with their loud parties, etc. Staff was directed to look into the matter and come back with a report for the January 2, 1990 meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Werner moved, seconded by C/Miller to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher, M/Papen --- NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None i NOVEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 2 Schedule Future 1. Parks & Recreation Commission - December Meetings 14, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.- Heritage Park, 2900 Brea Canyon Rd. 2. Chino Hills Parkway Groundbreaking - November 29, 1989 - 8:00 a.m. Approval of Minutes Approved Minutes of November 7, 1989. Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated November 21, 1989 in the total amount of $217,538.03. Resolution 89-112 Adopted Resolution No. 89-112 In Support of Relief Efforts by the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army on Behalf of the Victims of the San Francisco Bay Area/Santa Cruz Earthquake. Resolution 89-113 Adopted Resolution No. 89-113 In Support of Fund Raising Efforts by the American Red Cross on Behalf of the Victims of Hurricane Hugo. Southern California Authorized staff to file the proper applica- Joint Powers tions and deposits with the SCJPIA for con - Insurance Authority sideration of enrollment in the Authority. Exoneration of I Accepted completion of road improvements on. - Surety Bonds Tract No. 31153, Diamond Bar Blvd. & Kiowa Crest; Tract No. 42566, Grand Ave. & Summitridge Dr.; Tract No. 42568, Longview Dr. & Thunder Trail; and Tract No. 42569, Longview Dr. & Eastgate Dr. Quail Summit Authorized expansion of the Rolling Knoll/ Residential Grand Avenue traffic study being conducted Traffic Study by the City Engineer to include Quail Summit, with mitigation measures to be proposed at the December 5, 1989 meeting. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Proclamation - Proclaimed the month of November, 1989 as "Fire Extinguisher "Fire Extinguisher Awareness" month in Awareness" Month conjunction with the year -Long Earthquake Survival Program in Southern California. Certificate of Awarded Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Appreciation - Pat McGinn for his assistance and partici- Mr. Pat McGinn pation in the arrangements for the instal- lation and inauguration of the City Council on April 18, 1989. NOVEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 3 AQMD Facility Dr. James Lents of the Air Quality Management District announced that groundbreaking for their new facility, consisting of an office building, a laboratory and a conference center, will take place in early December. Complaint Re CM/Van Nort stated that the complaint made to the Oak Tree Council at the last meeting had been resolved due Sports Lounge to the owner's agreement to close down the entertainment previously held during Monday Night Football. Mr. Larry Malcom, President of Oak Tree Lanes and the Oak Tree Lounge stated that the complaint made to the City Council was the only complaint received regarding this entertainment but that if the Council had any reservations regarding his show, the shows would not continue even though his investors would be losing money. It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by C/Forbing to take no further action unless further complaints concerning the Oak Tree Sports Lounge are received. Motion carried unanimously. j~ OLD BUSINESS: Carlton J. The City Engineer described the eight change Peterson Park orders to the contract with General Procurement Change Orders for construction of Carlton J. Peterson Park which includes reduction of brick dust in infields, removal of base material from concrete sidewalks, elimination of decorative granite boulders, addition of improved drainage around ballfields and northern portion of the park, addition of gate valve with boxes, addition of a flagpole (donated by Mrs. Carlton J. Peterson) and substitution of regular slumpstone in place of color -matched lightweight slumpstone. The total net reduction is approximately $7,500. C/Miller moved, seconded by C/Forbing to approve eight change orders to the contract with General Procurement for construction of Carlton J. Peterson Park. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher, M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None NOVEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 4 Planning CM/Van Nort explained that 67 applications Commission had been received for appointments to the Appointments Planning Commission. He recommended that the City Council review and analyze these appli- cations for appointment at the January 2, 1990 meeting. RECESS: M/Papen declared a Recess at 7:35 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Papen reconvened the meeting a 7:51 p.m. Temporary Off -Site By consensus of the Council, the report Signs prepared by the County Planning Coordinator comparing City sign ordinance provisions with Chamber of Commerce signage recommendations was referred to the Planning Commission for review. Conditional Use Following report given by John Gutwein, County Permit 87-002-(1) Planning Coordinator, no action was taken on Alpha Beta this matter. Shopping Center Resolution 89-114 It was moved by MPT/Horcher, seconded by Stop Signs and C/Werner to adopt Resolution No. 89-114 Traffic Control Authorizing and Directing the Installation of Devices - South Stop Signs and Related Traffic Control Pointe Middle School Devices at Intersections Specified Herein. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - NOES: COUNCILMEN - ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - NEW BUSINESS: Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher, M/Papen None None Office Space Following discussion, it was moved by Policy C/Forbing, seconded by M/Papen to adopt the Office Policy as presented by staff with modification to Section (e) and addition of Section (g): (e) if any aspect of the proposed pro bono use should incur costs to the governing body (e.g., use of telephone, staff or other authorized individual), such costs are to be borne by the pro bono user; NOVEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 5 (g) that the use permitted under the policy is limited to periods not to exceed any given fiscal year, terminating on June 30th. That the City Council shall review and approve the extension on a case by case basis annually, each tenant approved by this policy. AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Horcher, Werner ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Resolution 89-115 It was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/Werner to Improvement of adopt Resolution No. 89-115 Supporting the State Route 60 Freeway Transportation Improvement Program for the Improvement of Route 60 Freeway - Additional 12 Foot Lane and Sound Walls. AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher, M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Planning Contract Following discussion, it was agreed that this Award - Willdan meeting be adjourned until November 29, 1989 at Associates 9:00 a.m. to discuss this matter;.further, at which time proposals submitted by Pacesetters and Kranzer and Associates (as well as Willdan) will be evaluated. Ordinance 30 It was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/Werner to Flood Damage accept for First Reading by title only and waive Prevention further reading of Ordinance No. 30 (1989) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR RELATING TO FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher, M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None PUBLIC HEARINGS: Resolution 89-97A CA/Arczynski reported that this was the time Conflict of established by the City Clerk to conduct a hearing Interest Code on the amendment of the City's Conflict of Interest Code for City Personnel. j M/Papen opened the Public Hearing. i NOVEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 6 Mr. Frank Dursa stated that the City of Los Angeles recently adopted a very strict policy on Conflict of Interest and suggested that the City of Diamond Bar adopt a similar policy. There being no further public testimony, M/Papen closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/Miller to adopt Resolution No. 89-97A entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: C/Miller requested that documents be submitted to the City verifying the developer's attempts to negotiate with Bramalea regarding Lot 10. He further stated that the map should be amended prior to the Council giving approval. Mr. Andrew King, 1595 S. McFerren, Monterey Park, stated that he is the developer, Goldrush Investment Group. He did not feel that the entire project should be held up due to lack of satisfactory negotiations with Bramalea. M/Papen opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Ron Kranzer of Kranzer & Associates recommended that this matter be continued with the acquiescence of the developer so that a better AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Horcher, M/Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Tentative Tract John Gutwein, County Planning Coordinator stated Map 31977 that the proposed project is to create 22 single Goldrush Dr./ family lots on 16 acres approximately 1600 feet Highcrest Dr. to east of Diamond Bar Blvd, 3500 feet south of the Diamond Bar Blvd. 60 Freeway and 1 mile north of Grand Ave. Mr. Jeffrey Davis, 44 Chester Ave., Pasadena, addressed the Council on behalf of the engineering firm of W.R. Lind. He stated that Lot 10 which is located just outside of the project should be included; however, negotiations with Bramalea, the owner of the property, have not resulted in a satisfactory selling price for this piece and the developer has been unable to acquire it. C/Miller requested that documents be submitted to the City verifying the developer's attempts to negotiate with Bramalea regarding Lot 10. He further stated that the map should be amended prior to the Council giving approval. Mr. Andrew King, 1595 S. McFerren, Monterey Park, stated that he is the developer, Goldrush Investment Group. He did not feel that the entire project should be held up due to lack of satisfactory negotiations with Bramalea. M/Papen opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Ron Kranzer of Kranzer & Associates recommended that this matter be continued with the acquiescence of the developer so that a better NOVEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 7 understanding of the tract may be obtained. In addition, some of the issues may be resolved by a better understanding of the conditions. Mr. Jeffrey Davis indicated acquiescence to continue the Public Hearing until January 2, 1990. C/Werner requested that the City be provided with a list of other developments constructed by Goldrush Investments. With Council's consent, this matter was continued to meeting of January 2, 1990. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, at 10:00 p.m. M/Papen declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, November 29, 1989 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Respectfully/ submitted, Lynda Burgess, CMC I City Clerk ATTEST: 1�"- 464-1 Phyl is Papezi Mayor