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Home My WebLink About03/06/1990 Minutes - Regular MeetingMPT/Werner reported on the FEMA Seminar that M/Papen, CM/Van Nort, Charles Majus, a local resident, and he had attended in Maryland. He advised that it was sponsored by the Federal Government to provide disaster training for local elected officials throughout the nation. M/Papen also commented on the Seminar and recommended that an EOS sub -station (Emergency Operations System) be set up at City Hall. The initial cost for this project would be between $30,000 and $35,000. This would include radio communications (ham station), food and water supplies for staff and training for all City staff. M/Papen also reported on a meeting involving MPT/Werner and Congressman Dreier regarding the Post Office. A meeting will be scheduled in the next two weeks with Congressman Dreier's staff MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MARCH 6, 1990 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 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 Councilmen Horcher, Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Werner and Mayor Papen. Councilman Forbing arrived at 6:15 p.m. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS In response to previously -made allegations, M/Papen indicated that a full accounting of City records regarding trips away from the City show that no improper charges were made and that the City did not pay expenses for friends traveling with her. She further stated that these records were available for public review. C/Horcher stated that he objected to the recently - published City Newsletter and the date for the dedication of Peterson Park which is three days prior to the election. He felt that these efforts - were to show the public how "great" their elected officials are so they could win re-election. C/Miller responded that C/Horcher did not seem to object to the Newsletter and Peterson Park dedication date when previous discussions took place and wondered why they had now become an issue. MPT/Werner reported on the FEMA Seminar that M/Papen, CM/Van Nort, Charles Majus, a local resident, and he had attended in Maryland. He advised that it was sponsored by the Federal Government to provide disaster training for local elected officials throughout the nation. M/Papen also commented on the Seminar and recommended that an EOS sub -station (Emergency Operations System) be set up at City Hall. The initial cost for this project would be between $30,000 and $35,000. This would include radio communications (ham station), food and water supplies for staff and training for all City staff. M/Papen also reported on a meeting involving MPT/Werner and Congressman Dreier regarding the Post Office. A meeting will be scheduled in the next two weeks with Congressman Dreier's staff MARCH 6, 1990 Page 2 and the Postmaster for the Anaheim station that is in charge of our area. She requested that Diamond Bar residents send letters to City Hall documenting their problems with the post office. PUBLIC COMMENTS Suzanne Hale, 2940 Ohan Ct., asked if anything was being done about recycling and indicated that she would be willing to volunteer her time. Carol Braley, 106 N. Rock River Dr., spoke regarding the view of Prospectors Rd. by the Ramada Inn. The chain link fence has broken down, construction debris from the Ramada Inn is still there, trash has accumulated underneath the freeway and the fence that a car went through has not been repaired. She handed M/Papen photographs taken of these areas. M/Papen stated that this matter would be referred to Code Enforcement. Tony Lucchino, 24412 Eastgate, asked whether the City Council had worked with the Pomona Unified School District regarding Pantera Elementary School development. He suggested that a committee be implemented to research this matter and help organize the community to work with Pomona. Shirley Lucchino, 24412 Eastgate, advised that a meeting had been scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 15th at Golden Springs Elementary School, at which time the Pomona Unified School District would discuss the development of the school. She requested more support from the City on this issue. Cleve Holified, 656 S. Farben, stated that he was disappointed in the Council in dealing with the Pomona school issue. He stated that he had served for 1 year on the School Site Selection Committee and that during that time, no one from the Council participated in the program to do anything about the school in Diamond Bar. He suggested that the Council attend School Board meetings to discuss this issue. Susan J. Chapkis, Esq., 23969 Sunset Crossing Rd., spoke against the malathion spraying for medflies. She presented Council with material that she gathered regarding the safety of the chemicals used. MARCH 6, 1990 Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR C/Miller moved and MPT/Werner seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 6 and 9. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Forbing, Miller, MPT/Werner and M/Papen NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Schedule Future First Quarterly Joint Breakfast Meeting - City Meetings Council and L.A. Sheriff's Department, Walnut Substation - March 8, 1990 - 7:00 a.m. - Diamond Bar Country Club. (reservations required) Parks and Recreation Commission - March 8, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. - Heritage Park Planning Commission - March 12, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Avenue Anniversary Committee - March 12, 1990 7:00 p.m. - City Hall Planning Commission - March 26, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Avenue Walnut Valley Water District Tour - April 24 - 26, 1990. Approval of Approved Minutes of February 20, 1990. Minutes Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated March 6, 1990 in the amount of $322,156.10. Parks and Received and filed Parks and Recreation Commission Recreation Minutes of Regular meeting of January #, 1990 and Minutes Study Session of January 25 1990. Resolution 90-22 Adopted Resolution No. 90-22 entitled: A Traffic Signal RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Equipment - DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR Grand Ave. at THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT FOR Longview, Shotgun GRAND AVENUE AT LONGVIEW DRIVE, AT SHOTGUN LANE & Summit Ridge AND SUMMIT RIDGE DRIVE IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. MARCH 6, 1990 Page 4 Resolution 90-23 Adopted Resolution No. 90-23 entitled: A Polling Places & RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Precinct Board DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING Members PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1990, CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 90-3 OF THE CITY COUNCIL, Resolution 90-24 Adopted Resolution No. 90-23 entitled: A Ordering Canvass RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF General Municipal DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS Election 4/10/90 OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1990, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK. Public Works Mutual Authorized Mayor to execute the Public Works Aid Agreement Mutual Aid Agreement with L.A. County on behalf of the City. Cable Communications CM/Van Nort stated that the proposed resolution is intended to urge Congress to revise the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 to open the cable industry to more competition in the market -place. Scott Wheeler, Jones Intercable, 20965 Lycoming Street, Walnut, spoke in opposition to the resolution. Suzanne Budovec, GTE, 280 S. Locust, Pomona spoke in favor of the resolution. After discussion, it was agreed by consensus of Council that this matter would be continued to the March 20, 1990 meeting. Award of Bid for MPT/Werner asked the City Engineer questions Landscaping of Medians regarding the left turn lane of the southbound portion of the median strip from two double -loaded left -turn pockets to a single -loaded pocket from Diamond Bar Blvd. CE/Kranzer advised that the landscaping is only up to that area and does not include the turn pocket. He would, however, look into the suggestion and bring it back for review by Council at the March 20 meeting. M/Papen moved and MPT/Werner seconded to award the bid to Valley Crest Landscape Inc. of Santa Ana, in an amount not to exceed $334,388.75 for Diamond Bar median island improvements. Motion carried with the following Roll Call Vote: MARCH 6, 1990 Page 5 AYES: Councilmen - Forbing, Horcher, Miller, MPT/Werner and M/Papen NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Proclaimed the Month of February, 1990 as Month of February "Portable Radio and Batteries" Month in the City 1990, as "Portable of Diamond Bar in conjunction with the Year -Long Radio & Batteries Earthquake Survival Program in Southern Month" California. Proclamation Proclaimed the Week of March 11 -17, 1990, "Girl Scout as "Girl Scout Week" in the City of Diamond Week" Bar. Presentation - Mr. Henry Morgan, representing the San Gabriel Proposed JPA for Valley Assn. of Cities, spoke regarding the pro - Waste -by -Rail posed Joint Powers Agreement for Waste -by -Rail and stated that the City of Pomona has indicated an interest in providing a transfer station in their City. It is anticipated that the rates will be approximately $15 per month for each residence. He indicated that the Association is looking for commitments from Cities within the next 90 days. Following discussion, M/Papen stated that the Council would take the matter under consideration. OLD BUSINESS General Plan CM/Van Nort explained that due to lack of involve - Advisory ment on the part of a number of the GPAC members, Committee no action could be taken at the last meeting. It Membership was then decided that the membership be reduced, through attrition, from 30 to 25 members. Following discussion, it was agreed that this matter be continued to the meeting of May 1, 1990. Ordinance 2 (1990) CA/Arczynski presented for second reading and Requirements & adoption by title only Ordinance No. 2 (1990) Standards re entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Garbage & Refuse CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REPEALING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, Collection CHAPTER 20.72 OF TITLE 20 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND ADOPTING REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS RELATING TO GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION. M/Papen moved to add a section regarding "disposal by incineration and that the committee shall not be allowed to dispose of the trash at an inciner- ator facility without the express consent of the Council." Motion died for lack of a second. MARCH 6, 1990 NEW BUSINESS Page 6 C/Forbing moved and MPT/Werner seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 2 (1990). Motion withdrawn. C/Forbing moved and MPT/Werner seconded to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 2 (1990). Motion carried by the following Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmen - NOES: Councilmen - ABSENT: Councilmen - Forbing, Horcher, Miller, MPT/Werner and M/Papen None None C/Forbing moved and MPT/Werner seconded to approve Ordinance No. 2 (1990). Motion carried by the following Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmen - NOES: Councilmen - ABSENT: Councilmen - Forbing, Horcher, Miller, MPT/Werner M/Papen None Regulating Drive- C/Werner stated that as a matter of concern In Restaurants for the future of Diamond Bar, he would recommend the Council consider adopting an Ordinance regulating commercial businesses by prohibiting specific commercial retail outlets. This would prohibit "drive-in restaurants or other similar type food or beverage business whose patronage consists in whole or in part of motorists who are served while remaining in their vehicles." A similar Ordinance was adopted by the City of San Marino. ANNOUNCEMENTS MPT/Werner moved and M/Papen seconded to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to the Council. M/Papen and MPT/Werner voted yes; C/Forbing, C/Miller and C/Horcher voted no. Motion failed. MPT/Werner requested that staff prepare a Resolution commending the Anniversary Committee and another Resolution commending persons involved with the Incorporation of the City. MARCH 6, 1990 CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Page 7 M/Papen requested that names of persons interested in serving on the General Plan Advisory Committee be submitted to her. There being no further business, M/Papen recessed to Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. for discussion of Litigation and Personnel Matters. M/Papen reconvened Regular Session at 9:10 p.m., declared that there was no reportable action taken and adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lynda Burgess City Clerk