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Home My WebLink About07/10/1990 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JULY 10, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: M/Werner called the meeting to order at 6:05 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 M/Werner. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Papen, Kim, and Mayor Werner. Mayor Pro Tem Forbing was excused. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Michael Lowe, 1124 Cleghorn, spoke regarding the Computer RFP's on the Consent Calendar. Mr. Fred Hernandez, 19361 Balan Rd., Rowland Heights, asked why the City wanted to include a portion of Rowland Heights in the Sphere of Influence; who would pay for services needed for this area; what does the City have to offer to those residents in the area. Mayor Werner stated that a Sphere of Influence is meant to define an area outside City limits that has influence over the City. Developments constructed outside of the City have direct impacts on the City. Services would be paid for through property taxes, sales revenue taxes and other revenues that are now contributed to the County. CM/Van Nort explained that a Sphere is a planning tool and that all agencies involved will need to consider and negotiate prior to finalizing the process through LAFCO. Mr. Hernandez stated that a meeting will be held on this matter on July 19, 1990 and invited the Council to participate. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Papen moved, C/Kim Seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with removal of the Request for Proposal for Computer system. C/Papen requested that the Minutes of June 12, 1990 be corrected to reflect that Mayor Pro Tem Forbing was absent during each Roll Call vote recorded. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher, and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - MPT/Forbing JULY 10, 1990 PAGE 2 Schedule Future A. Parks and Recreation Commission Study Meetings Session - July 12, 1990 - 6:30 p.m. - City Hall B. Traffic and Transportation Committee - July 12, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. - Community Room, 1061 Grand Ave. C. City Council Regular Meeting - July 17, 1990 - 6:00 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D., 880 S. Lemon Ave. D. General Planning Advisory Committee - July 19, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. - Ramada Inn E. Planning Commission - July 23, 1990 - 6:30 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room F. Parks and Recreation Commission - July 26, 1990 - 6:30 p.m. - Community Room, 1061 Grand Ave. Warrant Registers Approved Warrant Registers dated June 291, 6/29/90 & 7/10/90 1990 and July 10, 1990 in the total amount of $434,889.81. Claim for Damages Denied claim filed June 20, 1990 by Natalie Natalie M. Lanzas M. Lanzas. Administrative Approved position for an additional Adminis- Analyst trative Analyst and appropriated monies necessary to fund the position in the amount of $35,750.00; (salary = $25,905; benefits $9,845). Resolution 90-65 Adopted Resolution No.90-65 entitled: A SCAG Membership RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPOINTING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATIVE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG). Resolution 90-66 Adopted Resolution No. 90-66 entitled: Community Development RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Block Grant Program DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Request for C/Papen discussed the issue of the Computer Proposal for System proposal, requested that it be Computer System referred back to staff and suggested that the Mayor appoint 2 or 3 people who could look at what the City has and make recommendations �-- for expansion. With consensus of Council, staff was directed to review the RFP and get together with a few of our local community experts for recommend- ations. JULY 10, 1990 PAGE 3 CM/Van Nort requested that an alternate representative be designated for SCAG and C/Papen volunteered for this assignment. PRESENTATION: Proclamation M/Werner proclaimed the month of July as Emergency Food "Emergency Food" month in the City of Diamond Bar in conjunction with the Year -Long Earthquake Survival Program in Southern California. JOINT MEETING: City Council/Parks & Recreation Commission Roll Call: M/Werner introduced the Parks and Recreation Commission and requested that Chairman Nyal call the meeting to order. Commissioners Ruzicka and Stitt, Vice - Chairman Nardella and Chairman Nyal. Commissioner Whelan was absent. C/Kim asked about the map showing available open space requested some time ago. CM/Van Nort advised that as soon as the Planning Commission has looked it over, the map will be distributed. He added that aerial photos of the City had been received on Monday, and that they will be soon distributed to the Commission. The Commission discussed projects that had been proposed by residents and various athletic groups in the City which included a Memorial Park, a fence at Maple Hill, pay phones in each park, a senior center and a Tiny Tots program, etc. It was requested by Chair/Nyal that the Commission be included in more matters being discussed by other Committees/Commissions on proposed developments so that input on open space needs can be provided. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council and the Commission that a letter, signed by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Commission, be sent to Supervisor Schabarum -- requesting funds from the County's current Community Development Block Grant Program for possible development of a senior center or child care programs. JULY 10, 1990 PAGE 4 Councilwoman Papen suggested that staff look into using grant writers to assist the City in obtaining grants for development of parks. In addition, she suggested that the Council and Commission consider making plans to meet with the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Directors rather than just with District staff. Mrs. Suzanne Harmony, 24139 Afamado, asked when the City would be replacing County signs identifying the parks with City signs. CM/Van Nort stated that the City Council is desirous of developing entry signs for the City and is looking into using a design school in Pasadena to design all City identification signs so that they will be uniform. This includes signs for the parks. A program should be available for approval by the City Council by the end of the year. ATTEST: M yor Dr. Dan Buffington stated that he would like to see the Commission and the Council not only identify open parkland but where additional park space could be obtained. Adjournment - Parks With no further business to discuss, C/Nyal & Recreation adjourned the Parks and Recreation Commission Commission meeting to July 12, 1990. ANNOUNCEMENTS: All members of the Council complimented the Commission and the Parks staff on their accomplishments in spite of previously limited funds and staffing. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/1,Terrer adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. June 14, 1990 at the Balboa Bay -Club, Newport Beach, California. �e�- 4=aX Burgess City Clerk ATTEST: M yor