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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/1990 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 22, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: M/Werner called the meeting to order at 5:32 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 C/Kim. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Papen and Kim, Mayor Pro Tem Forbing, Mayor Werner. C/Horcher arrived at 5:35 p.m. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: MPT/Forbing advised that Council had attended the Contract Cities Conference in Palm Springs this past weekend during which valuable information was obtained by all in attendance. M/Werner advised that both he and CM/Van Nort had attended the L.A. County Transportation Committee Meeting on May 22, 1990 to discuss regional transportation issues. He further stated that the Commission prepared a Regional Transit Commuter Plan that includes projected rail lines, which for the most part bypass the East San Gabriel Valley. He would like to see Council take action on this matter in the near future. CONSENT CALENDAR: To the Schedule of Future Meetings, M/Werner added a meeting to be held on May 23, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walnut Sheriff's Station regarding Earthquake Disaster Preparedness. The meeting will be chaired by Mr. Charles Majus. C/Papen moved, MPT/Forbing seconded and with consensus of Council, the Consent Calendar was approved. PRESENTATIONS: Planning Mr. Dexter MacBride was administered the Oath of Commission Office by M/Werner as a new member of the Planning Commission. He replaces Robert Kane, who recently resigned due to employment conflicts. PUBLIC HEARING: Business Permits Continued from May 1, 1990. CA/Arczynski presented a report regarding the drafting of a Business Permit Ordinance. M/Werner opened the Public Hearing. MAY 22, 1990 NEW BUSINESS: PAGE 2 With no testimony being taken, M/Werner closed the Public Hearing. Following discussion, M/Werner reopened the Public Hearing. C/Horcher moved, MPT/Forbing seconded to continue the Public Hearing to June 19, 1990 to afford the opportunity for public testi- mony. With consensus of Council, the motion was approved. C/Papen requested that a fee schedule be included for review by June 19, 1990. Home Occupation City Attorney Arczynski presented a report Permits regarding the drafting of a Home Occupation Permit Ordinance. Following discussion, staff was requested to incorporate the following into the Ordinance: (1) a home occupation would supplant the need for a business permit; (2) neighbors of residence in question not required to be noticed in advance of a permit to be issued; and, (3) a provision for conditions to be placed on the permit for approval. Resolution No. 90-55 CM/Van Nort presented Resolution No. 90-55 for approval. Mr. Van Nort advised that this resolution was brought to Council by the League of California Cities, asking that the cities take a position on SCA1 which supports Propositions 108 and 111. Following discussion, MPT/Forbing moved, C/Kim seconded to amend Resolution No. 90-55 to replace 11SCA111, where applicable to read "Propositions 111 and 108". Motion carried by a voice vote of 3 Ayes, with M/Werner voting No and C/Horcher abstaining. Resolution 90-56 City Engineer Kranzer presented plans and Approval of Plans specifications for median and traffic signal for Median & Traffic improvements at Diamond Bar Blvd and Grand Signal Improvements Ave. and requested authorization to advertise Diamond Bar Blvd. for bids. He advised that bid opening would -- & Grand Ave. be set for June 14. MAY 22, 1990 PAGE 3 Following discussion, MPT/Forbing moved, C/Horcher seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90 - 56 with a direction that staff research including additional landscaping for the 50' strip in front of the Fire Station on Grand Ave. as a change order. With consensus of Council, the motion carried. Redevelopment A.J. Wilson made a presentation regarding the Feasibility eligibility of the City as a redevelopment project area. He advised that after speaking with persons of the business community as well as the school districts, he had arrived at five basic findings that could indicate a level of eligibility for redevelopment activities: (1) inadequate public facilities relating to transportation; (2) inadequate public facilities relating to water services; (3) inadequate public facilities relating to public education to serve the existing housing population; (4) inadequate facilities for the elderly; and (5) social and economic malad- justment (ability of citizens to pay for services is not commensurate with the cost of housing). C/Horcher left the meeting at 7:18 p.m. i Diamond Bar residents Gary Neely, Don Nardella, and Marc Henry commented on the presentation. Following discussion, with consensus of Council, the matter was continued to the June 19, 1990 meeting to give Council time to make comments to Mr. Wilson for completion of Phase 1 of the contract. City Manager MPT/Forbing presented this item to the Council Agreement and advised that the Personnel Committee recommended approval of the new "Employment Agreement" as submitted. CM/Van Nort advised that changes in the agreement include termination and severance pay on Page 2, which was increased from 4 months to 8 months; Item No. 4 was changed in 2 parts: (1) increase from $6700.00 to $7400.00 per month in salary and 2) deletion of a provision regarding automatic cost of living adjustments. Deferred compensation in the amount of $400.00 per month was added and vacation was increased to 20 days annually. Mr. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs, spoke in favor of the new agreement. MPT/Forbing moved, M/Werner seconded approval of the Employment Agreement. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: MAY 22, 1990 PAGE 4 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Kim, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - Horcher ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Kim requested that staff contact Caltrans regarding sound walls and landscaping on the eastern sections of the 57 and 60 freeways. MPT/Forbing requested that staff invite a representative from Caltrans to a future Council meeting to explain their funding process, how federal funds have been utilized over the last 20 years, when the program is over, and when the State can start putting money back into State highways. M/Werner reiterated the need for sound walls on the freeways. CLOSED SESSION: There being no further business, M/Werner recessed the meeting to Closed Session for discussion of Litigation and Personnel Matters at 8:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: M/Werner reconvened Regular Session at 8:15 p.m., declared that there was no reportable action taken and adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Lynda Burgess, City Clerk" ATTEST: CITY OF DIAMOND BAR USES RECYCLED PAPER