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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1990 Minutes - Regular MeetingPUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs, advised that he had received a renewal for his dog license from Pomona Valley Humane Society and requested that staff contact the Humane Society and suggest that a notice be included with invoices as to whom checks should be made payable. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Kim moved, seconded by C/Horcher to approve the Consent Calendar with the exclusion of Items 3, 4, 6, 12 and 13. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, Horcher, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner. NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None -- Schedule Future A. Traffic and Transportation Committee - Meetings May 3, 1990 6:00 p.m. - Library 1 B. Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting - May 10, 1990 7:00 p.m. - Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Rd MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MAY 1, 1990 (� CALL TO ORDER: M/Werner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II 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 M/Werner. ROLL CALL: Mayor Werner, Councilmen Papen, Kim and Horcher. Mayor Pro Tem Forbing arrived at 6:07 p.m. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, City Attorney Andrew Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Papen announced that AB2201 had passed with no dissenting votes, and that the City would be receiving its first-year property tax money from the County. She also thanked all the persons involved in the Anniversary Party and congratulated Mr. Don Schad on the success of the "Earth Day" celebration. C/Kim expressed appreciation to staff for assist- ance in obtaining "Welcome to the City of Diamond Bar" signs to be erected at nine entrances to the City. MPT/Forbing spoke on the Anniversary Party and how well it ran, as well as the "Earth Day" celebra- tion and thanked Mr. Schad for his contribution. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs, advised that he had received a renewal for his dog license from Pomona Valley Humane Society and requested that staff contact the Humane Society and suggest that a notice be included with invoices as to whom checks should be made payable. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Kim moved, seconded by C/Horcher to approve the Consent Calendar with the exclusion of Items 3, 4, 6, 12 and 13. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, Horcher, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner. NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None -- Schedule Future A. Traffic and Transportation Committee - Meetings May 3, 1990 6:00 p.m. - Library 1 B. Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting - May 10, 1990 7:00 p.m. - Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Rd MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 2 C. Planning Commission - May 14, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Avenue D. General Plan Advisory Committee - May 17, 1990 - 7:00 P.M. - Ramada Inn E. Strategic Planning Workshop - May 4-5, 1990 location to be determined. Facilitator - Robert L. Van Nort Approval of Approved Minutes of Regular Meetings of April Minutes 3, 1990 and April 17, 1990. Parks and Received and filed Parks and Recreation Recreation Minutes Minutes of March 8, 1990. Reduction of Reduced Security Deposit for Storm Drain/ Security Deposit Drainage Improvements, Private Drain No. 1697, Tract No. 38454 in the amount of $238,100 and instructed City Clerk to send notification to the principal and the Director of L.A. County Public Works. Bond Reduction Reduced surety bond in the amount of $453,000 for Road Improvements, Tract No. 43435 in the vicinity of Gold Rush Dr. and Diamond Bar Blvd. and instructed City Clerk to send notification to the principal and the Director of L.A. County Public Works. Bond Exonerations Accepted completion of road improvements and release of bonds for the following improve- ments and instructed City Clerk to send notification to the principal and the Director of L.A. County Public Works. 1) Surety bond for Road Improvements, Tract No. 42573 - vicinity of Longview Dr. & Nan Ct. Bond No. 83-SBI00352245 (Bramalea Ltd.). 2) Surety bond for Road Improvements, Tract No. 42574 - vicinity of Summitridge & Silvertip Dr., Bond No. 83-SBI00352250 (Bramalea Ltd.). 3) Surety bond for road Improvements, Tract No. 42575 - vicinity of Longview Dr. & Nan Ct., Bond No. 83-SB100358423 (Bramalea Ltd.). 4) Surety bond for Road Improvements, Tract No. 42576 - vicinity of Leyland & Pantera, Bond No. 83-SB100360426 (Bramalea Ltd.). 5) Surety bond for road Improvements, Tract No. 42577 - vicinity of Leyland & Pantera, Bond No. 83-SB100360431 (Bramalea Ltd.). MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 3 6) Surety bond for Road Improvements, Tract No. 42578 - vicinity of Leyland Dr. & Wynnewood Rd., Bond No. 83-SBI00365085 (Bramalea Ltd.). 7) Surety bond for Road Improvements, Tract No. 33645 - vicinity of Colima Rd & Lemon Ave., Bond No. OC 300841 (Presley of So. Calif.). Resolution 90-45 Adopted Resolution No. 90-45 entitled: A Personnel Rules RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY & Regulations OF DIAMOND BAR SETTING FORTH PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES, SICK LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES, AND OTHER REGULATIONS. Resolution 90-46 Adopted Resolution No. 90-46 entitled: A Establishing RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Pay Periods & DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PAY Amending Payroll PERIODS AND AMENDING PAYROLL CHECK ISSUE DATE Check Issue Date FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY. Resolution 90-47 Adopted Resolution No. 90-47 entitled: A Stop Controls - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Intersection of DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE Seagreen Dr. & �I INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AND RELATED Greycloud In. at TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THE INTERSECTIONS.. Sylvan Glen Rd. SPECIFIED HEREIN. Warrant Register After discussion and clarification by staff, C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to approve the amended Warrant Register in the amount of $328,055.65. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, Horcher, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Treasurer's Following discussion, C/Papen moved, MPT/Forbing Report seconded, to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of March, 1990. Motion carried unanimously. Audit Report Following discussion, C/Horcher moved and C/Kim Prop A Local seconded to receive, accept and file the Annual Return Fund Financial Report of Proposition A Local Return Fund for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1989 prepared by Quezada Godsey & Co., Certified Public Accountants. Motion carried unanimously. yi Water Reuse Following discussion, it was moved by C/Papen, Reclamation seconded by MPT/Forbing to accept the Water Reuse Study Reclamation Study as prepared by Boyle Engineering and direct staff to forward same to the Walnut Valley Water District. Motion carried unanimously. MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 4 Strategic Planning Continued to May 15, 1990. Workshop "Senior Power Day" M/Werner proclaimed May 5, 1990 as "Senior Power Day" in the City of Diamond Bar. Facility for Use by Mr. Donald Nardella, Vice -Chairman of the Diamond Bar Seniors Parks and Recreation Commission, presented a proposal for allocation of $1,000.00 for the rental of the City of Walnut's Community Room for the next 12 months for use by the Diamond Bar Lively Senior Citizens. Following requests by Victor Genco, Charles Lujan and Margaret Studds, it was agreed that the senior citizens committee will arrive at a plan suitable for their needs, meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission and bring the proposal back to the City Council for approval. Resolution 90-48 City Engineer Ron Kranzer gave a presentation Traffic Signal regarding finalization of plans and specifi- Improvements - cations for signals at Grand and Longview and Grand & Longview Grand and Summit Ridge. Estimated costs are & Summit Ridge $160,000. Following discussion, C/Papen moved, C/Horcher seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT GRAND AVENUE AT LONGVIEW DRIVE AND SUMMIT RIDGE DRIVE IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None RECESS: M/Werner recessed the meeting at 7:21 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Werner reconvened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. HEARING: Joint Hearing w/ Planning Commission Roll Call: Planning Commission Present: Commissioners Harmony & Lin, Resolution 90-49 Chairman Schey Absent: Grothe, Kane MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 5 M/Werner opened the joint hearing between the City Council and the Planning Commission to review the General Plan Advisory Committee's Sphere of Influence recommendation to LAFCO. CM/Van Nort gave a presentation regarding the recommended Sphere of Influence. He advised that if LAFCO received the proposed report immediately, a Public Hearing would be set for June 13, 1990. Mr. Steve Offenbecker, 2449 Oak Leaf Canyon Rd., Walnut, a resident just outside the proposed Sphere, stated that he had taken a poll of 15 of the 20 residents in his area and that all indications are that those residents would like to be included in the Sphere. He would like to see the sphere include Noble Canyon and Oak Leaf Canyon. Mr. Al Rumpilla advised that the residents in the Rowland Heights area would not be in favor of becoming a part of Diamond Bar. With no further testimony being offered, M/Werner closed the public portion of the hearing. M/Werner then turned the meeting over to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Harmony moved and Chairman Schey seconded to approve the proposed Sphere of Influence to include Noble Canyon and Oak Leaf Canyon. Motion carried. C/Schey then adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 8:12 p.m. Following discussion by Council, C/Papen moved, C/Horcher seconded to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Sphere of Influence, specifically, to delineate the westerly line of the sphere of influence to extend west of Brea Canyon Rd. to incorporate the commercially zoned properties, the line due South to the point of connection with Pathfinder. With the following Roll Call vote, Resolution No. 90-49 and the Map designated as an Exhibit to the Resolution was approved. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, MPT/Forbing None None Horcher, and M/Werner MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 6 PUBLIC HEARING: Oak Tree Permit Dennis Tarango, Acting Planning Director, No. 89-549 & recommended that the matter be referred back Tent. Tract 45290 to the Planning Commission for further study with the applicant. Budget 1990-91 OLD BUSINESS: M/Werner opened the Public Hearing. Celeste Howe, 1729 Cliffbranch, advised that her neighbors were concerned over the traffic that would be affected during construction as well as after and the level of noise that such a develop- ment would create. With no further testimony being offered, M/Werner closed the Public Hearing. M/Werner moved, MPT/Forbing seconded to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to include the concerns identified by Mrs. Howe; specifically, construction traffic, increased residential traffic, noise levels, removal of trees acting as a sound barrier and water conservation. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Van Nort presented a draft budget for fiscal year 1990-91. He recommended that the first Public Hearing be held May 15, 1990 when a more formal presentation would be made. Property Acquisition Charles Janiel, Director of Parks and Diamond Bar Blvd. & Maintenance, advised that the Parks and Brea Canyon Rd. Recreation Commission recommended that the City pursue the acquisition of land at Diamond Bar Blvd. and Brea Canyon Rd. Commission Vice-Chair/Nardella advised that public input hearings were scheduled for the next three weeks and that the Commission had not recommended that the Pantera Park land be used for an exchange, but wishes to explore the possibility. The hearings are scheduled for May 9th and 16th at Neil Armstrong School and at the Library on May 23rd. Following discussion, Council directed that the City Attorney to investigate this matter and give a report at the next Council meeting. MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 7 City Council Following discussion, CM/Van Nort recommended Appointments and Council approved appointments for an ad- ditional subcommittee for the next several months which would be an "entry sign" committee comprised of C/Kim and MPT/Forbing. MPT/Forbing advised that he would be the Chamber of Commerce Liaison and C/Papen would be the S.A.N.E. Program Liaison. General Plan CM/Van Nort stated that the GPAC originally Advisory Committee consisted of 30 members and that now would be Appointments the time to make the last appointments to fill vacancies. M/Werner appointed Gary Miller and Gregory Gaffney and C/Horcher appointed Khang Nguyen. Amendment to CM/Van Nort presented amendments to the Budget FY 1990-91 Fiscal Year 1990-91 Budget to include one additional Administrative Analyst, one clerk typist, one maintenance worker; two pick-up trucks to be assigned to Parks and Maintenance and Code Enforcement; one vehicle for use by staff; office furniture to support additional staff and complete the Councils office; and additional computer equipment. Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Drive, spoke on an incident regarding the removal of political signs. He then asked if the insurance for the requested vehicles would be going out for public bid. He also indicated that he knew where a 36 x 60 enclosed panel could be purchased for approxim- ately $220.00 without installation for use by the City Clerk to post agendas and legal notices. MPT/Forbing moved, seconded by C/Papen to approve staff's recommendation. MPT/Forbing then moved and C/Papen seconded to amend the original motion to require bids for the City Manager's and Council furniture be brough back to Council for approval. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion was approved: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None -- Draft Ordinance CM/Van Nort presented an Ordinance pertaining to Business business permits, entitled - ORDINANCE NO. XX Permits (1990): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REPEALING CHAPTERS 7.02 THROUGH 7.14, INCLUSIVE, OF TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 8 REFERENCE, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 7.02 TO TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO BUSINESS PERMITS M/Werner requested that staff look into the possibility of including home occupation permits in the Ordinance. C/Papen requested that the Ordinance be re- written to provide for requirements that all businesses doing business in Diamond Bar should have a License. Following discussion, it was agreed that the matter would be referred back to staff for corrections to incorporate a provision for businesses located out of the City doing business in Diamond Bar; provision for home occupations and provision that four boarders in homes would constitute a business. Selection of Linda Magnuson, Senior Accountant, spoke Auditor - regarding the selection of the Auditor and Thomas, Byrne outlined the methods by which staff arrived & Smith at the recommendation of Thomas, Byrne and Smith. It was moved by C/Kim, seconded by MPT/ Forbing to award a one-year contract, with option for renewal for the second and third years, for auditing services to the Accountancy Corporation of Thomas, Byrne and Smith for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1990, 1991 and 1992 not to exceed $6,800 for the first year. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, MPT/ Forbing and M/ Werner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS - Horcher ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS: M/Werner appointed C/Papen and C/Kim to the sub -committee on Congestion Management Plan. CLOSED SESSION: There being no further business, M/Werner recessed to Closed Session at 9:53 p.m. for -- discussion of Litigation and Personnel Matters. ADJOURNMENT: M/Werner reconvened Regular Session at 10:11 p.m. MAY 1, 1990 PAGE 9 ATTEST: At the consensus of Council, staff was authorized to settle the claim of Richards, Watson & Gershon in the amount of $10,000. There being no further business, M/Werner adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Ly a Burgess City Clerk