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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MAY 15, 1990
CALL TO ORDER:
M/Werner called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
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 MPT/Forbing.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Papen, Kim and Horcher, Mayor Pro
Tem Forbing and Mayor Werner.
Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort,
City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk
Lynda Burgess.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
C/Papen congratulated Neil Armstrong Elementary
School on being recognized as a "National
Distinguished School."
M/Werner and the Council presented a souvenir
gavel to C/Papen in honor of her leadership as the
City's first Mayor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Peter Gramporcaro, 22719 E. Lakeway Dr. #397,
President of the Diamond Bar Tennis Club Community
Assn. advised that all parking lots in the complex
would be slurry sealed in the next few months.
Due to the need for cars to be out of the area
during that time, he requested the City's help in
locating an area for temporary parking.
M/Werner referred the matter to CM/Van Nort.
Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr., advised that he
had attended an inspection tour of Waste
Management Industries; however, he still wants the
freedom of choice and does not want the City to
grant an exclusive franchise to any one waste
hauler.
CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Forbing moved, seconded by C/Kim to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exclusion of Item
10. Items No. 4 and 5, Resolution Nos. 90-50 and
90-51 are amended to exclude the words "and
lighting." 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. Parks and Recreation Study Session - May 24,
Meetings 1990 - 6:30 p.m. - City Hall
B. Planning Commission Meeting - May 24, 1990 -
7:00 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S.
Lemon Avenue
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C. General Plan Advisory Committee - May
17, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. - Ramada Inn.
D. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
2nd Joint Quarterly Breakfast - June 28,
1990 - 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. - Diamond
Bar Country Club.
Approval of Approved Minutes of Regular.Meeting of May 1,
Minutes 1990.
Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated May 15, 1990
in the amount of $170,903.82.
Resolution 90-50 Adopted Resolution No. 90-50 entitled: A
Landscaping Assessment RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Districts 38, 39 & 41 DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, GENERALLY
DESCRIBING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO. 38, 39
AND 41 DURING FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 AND
DIRECTING ENGINEER'S PREPARATION AND FILING
OF REPORT THEREON.
Resolution 90-51 Adopted Resolution No. 90-51 entitled: A
Intention to Levy & RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Collect Assessments - DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DECLARING
Landscape Districts ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
38, 39 & 41 FOR CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
WITHIN LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO.
38, 39 AND 41 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972; AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING OF OBJECTIONS HEREON.
Resolution 90-52 Adopted Resolution No. 90-52 entitled: A
Re Possible Closure RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
of Long Beach Naval DIAMOND BAR RELATING TO POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF
Shipyard THE LONG BEACH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Claim for Damages Denied claim for damages filed April 30, 1990
by Mr. Frank Dursa.
Resolution 90-53 Adopted Resolution No. 90-53 entitled: A
Granting Consent & RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Jurisdiction to OF DIAMOND BAR GRANTING CONSENT AND
L.A. County Re JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN
County Lighting THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
District 10006, DISTRICT 10006 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT
Project 207-98 LLA -1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ZONE PROJECT
207-98.
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Resolution 90-54
Adopted Resolution No. 90-54 entitled: A
Granting Consent &
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Jurisdiction to
OF DIAMOND BAR GRANTING CONSENT AND
L.A. County Re
JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN
County Lighting
THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
District 10006,
DISTRICT 10006 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT
Project 223-86
LLA -1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ZONE PROJECT
223-86.
1990-91 Para-
Approved expanded services for Fiscal Year
transit Contract
1990-91 and authorized execution of a contract
with L.A. County at an estimated cost of $33,600
to be funded by Proposition A.
Study Session
Authorized a Study Session at 5:30 p.m. on May 22,
1990 for discussion of business permits and
Redevelopment Agency feasibility.
Annual Agreements
w/L.A. County for
Examination of
Tract & Parcel
Maps; Industrial
Waste; & Maint.
of Traffic Signal
& Highway Safety
Lighting
PRESENTATIONS:
Following discussion, C/Kim moved, C/Papen
seconded to approve the annual agreements with
amendments allowing for termination by either the
County or the City. With consensus of Council,
the motion carried.
Southern Calif. M/Werner introduced Mr. Oscar Abarca and Mr.
Assn. of Gov'ts. Gil Smith representing SLAG. Mr. Smith, Director
(SLAG) of Government and Public Affairs, gave a brief
presentation regarding membership. Dues for one
year is approximately $4,450.00 depending on the
population of the City.
Certificates of M/Werner presented Certificates of Recognition
Recognition - to Sheila Laksana, Golden Springs Elementary;
Spelling Bee Charlie Hee, Maple Hill Elementary; and Lauren
Winners Buchan, Castlerock Elementary for winning first,
second and third places, respectively, at the 15th
Annual Junior Women's Club Spelling Bee.
Ms. Pat Borchard, representing the Junior Women's
Club, presented M/Werner with a Certificate of
Appreciation for his participation in the Spelling
Bee.
Proclamation M/Werner proclaimed May 9, 1990 as "Day of
"Day of the the Teacher" and presented both the Walnut Valley
Teacher" and Pomona Unified School Districts with
Proclamations.
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Proclamation M/Werner proclaimed May 23, 1990 as
"Classified "Classified Employee's Day" in the Walnut
Employees Day" Valley and Pomona Unified School Districts.
Proclamation M/Werner proclaimed the week of June 4
"Management Week" through June 8 as "Management Week" in the
June 4 - 8, 1990 City of Diamond Bar.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bus Shelter Award Mr. Tony Ingegneri, Bustop Shelters of
California, advised that the City would be
provided with 20 advertising shelters, 35
non -advertising benches and 4 non -advertising
shelters for public service announcements.
Following discussion C/Horcher moved,
seconded by C/Papen to award the franchise to
Bustop Shelters of California with amendments
regarding preference to local businesses,
recyclable materials, and $76.10 or 19.1%
revenue to the City, whichever is greater.
With following Roll Call vote, the motion was
approved: --
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher,
MPT/Forbing and
M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
1990-91 Strategic CM/Van Nort stated that the Strategic
Planning Workshop Planning Workshop would be held on June 14
and 15, 1990 with the location to be
announced at a later date.
GPAC Appointments Following discussion, C/Papen moved, seconded
by MPT/Forbing to reduce the total membership
of the General Plan Advisory Committee to 28.
With consensus of Council, the motion was
approved.
C/Kim then nominated Shally Hsu to the
General Plan Advisory Committee.
Diamond Bar Blvd. Parks and Maintenance Director Charles Janiel
Median Landscaping gave a status report on the Diamond Bar Blvd.
median landscaping currently in progress.
Resignation of C/Papen announced that Council had received
Robert Kane, a letter of resignation from Mr. Robert Kane,
Planning Commission member of the Planning Commission, due to an
employment promotion.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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Council accepted Mr. Kane's resignation with
regret.
C/Papen nominated Mr.
Planning Commission,
consensus of Council,
approved.
Dexter MacBride to the
C/Kim seconded and with
the appointment was
Chamber of CM/Van Nort presented a proposed agreement with
Commerce the Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 1990 -
Agreement 91. This agreement would enhance the sales tax
FY 1990-91 revenue for the City as well as support the
Council's desire to assist in improving the
stability of businesses within the City. The
agreement would include payment to the Chamber in
the amount of $8,000.
Mr. Don Nardella, representing the Chamber,
advised that the Chamber is looking forward to
working with the City and that the funds would
help the them to promote businesses in the City.
C/Papen requested the City Manager to look into a
policy regarding the Chamber's use of the City
Logo since it has been registered as a trademark.
Following discussion, C/Papen moved, MPT/Forbing
seconded to approve the Agreement between the City
and the Chamber of Commerce with the removal of
the termination clause, specifically Paragraph C.
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
Agreement with
CM/Van Nort presented a proposed agreement with
Community
Community
Industries - Lanterman Development
Industries -
Center to
utilize the services of developmentally
Lanterman
disabled persons in maintaining tree wells on
Development
Diamond Bar Blvd. The cost of the program would
Center
be $6,092.
Following
discussion, C/Papen moved, MPT/Forbing
seconded to approve the service agreement with
Community
Industries - Lanterman Development
Center in
the amount of $6,092. With the
following
Roll Call vote, the motion was approved:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher,
MPT/Forbing, and
M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
RECESS: M/Werner recessed the Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Werner reconvened the Meeting at 8:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Zone Change 90-0028 Following a brief overview of the requested
zone change by Mr. Robert Searcy of the
Planning Department, M/Werner declared the
Public Hearing open.
Mr. Jan Dabney, 671 Brea Canyon Rd., repre-
senting G. Miller Development, favorably
commented on the project.
Mrs. Barbara Thurlo, Cold Spring Lane, asked
if there would be any protection of the old
trees on the property.
Mr. Fusato, 210 Lycoming, Walnut, asked who
owns the property above the flood channel,
and if the City has the authority to rent it
out.
Jackie Zurate, 848 Dryander Dr., Walnut,
inquired into plans for mitigation of the
traffic.
M/Werner asked Mr. Dabney to address the
issues that had been raised by the citizens
who spoke. Mr. Dabney advised that the Flood
Control District can lease the area over the
channel for parking, etc. His firm had sent
a letter to Mr. Fusato addressing his
concerns. The Flood Control District had
recommended this action, since the idea of
leasing the area above the channel was a
consideration for additional parking.
Regarding the trees on the property, Mr.
Dabney advised that they would do everything
possible to save, within reason, the existing
trees by moving them and incorporating them —'
into the landscape plan.
Following discussion, Mr. Dabney agreed to
continue the Public Hearing to June 5, 1990.
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C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to continue the
Public Hearing to June 5, 1990. With a voice vote
of 4 Ayes and 1 No (MPT/Forbing), the motion
carried.
Budget FY 1990-91 CM/Van Nort presented the proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 1990-91.
Mr. Bill Harford of the Pomona Valley Humane
Society advised that based on the services
provided for the year 1989-90, the total cost to
service the City for 1990-91 would be $93,000.
Costs directly borne by the City for 1990-91 would
be $10,000.
Parks and Maintenance Director Charles Janiel gave
a presentation regarding the budget for Parks and
Maintenance for fiscal year 1990-91.
C/Papen requested that $5,000 be included in the
budget for next year's City Anniversary
celebration.
M/Werner opened the Public Hearing.
In response to an inquiry by Dr. Dan Buffington,
2605 Indian Creek, CM/Van Nort advised that the
bottom lines were that the City would be expanding
services without increasing fees and would still
maintain approximately $600,000 in reserves.
With no further testimony being taken, M/Werner
declared the Public Hearing closed.
C/Kim moved, MPT/Forbing seconded to approve the
1990-91 Budget in concept. With consensus of
Council, the motion was approved.
Business Permits M/Werner declared the Public Hearing open and
declared the Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 22,
1990 at 5:30 p.m. in the W.V.U.S.D. Board Room.
M/Werner advised that consideration of the
proposed Resolution in support of State
Constitutional Amendment 1 would be contigtfed to
the May 22, 1990 meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Papen suggested that members of the public look
at the number of lighted signs currently posted on
Colima Ave. to become aware of the way Diamond Bar
would look in a few years if sign controls were
not put in place. She further requested staff to
research the possibility of approving development
projects with conditions as to construction of
signs based on later adoption of a sign ordinance.
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This would be in lieu of a moratorium on all
development until a sign ordinance is
adopted.
C/Papen also advised that there was a large
amount of trash along the fence on Grand
Avenue by the Golf Course.
C/Kim requested staff to: (1) prepare a
Resolution strongly requesting Caltrans to
complete the landscaping east of the 57 and
60 freeways; (2) prepare a Resolution
requesting Southern California Edison to
continue placing utilities underground on
Diamond Bar Blvd.; (3) conduct meetings
regarding hospital construction; (4) complete
plans for City Entrance signs no later than
the end of May; and (5) preparation of a map
color -coding all open space in the City that
may be used for parklands.
CLOSED SESSION: There being no further business, M/Werner
recessed the meeting to Closed Session for
discussion of Litigation and Personnel
Matters at 10:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: M/Werner reconvened Regular Session at 10:14
p.m., declared that there was no reportable
action taken and adjourned the meeting at
10:14 p.m. to Tuesday, May 22, 1990 at 5:30
p.m. in the W.V.U.S.D. Board Room.
Respectfully Submitted
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Lynda Burgess, City Clark—
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