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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1991 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JANUARY 15, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: MPT/Forbing called the meeting to order at 6:10 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 MPT/Forbing. ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Forbing, Councilmen Papen and Nardella. Councilman Kim arrived at 6:25 p.m. and Mayor Werner arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, Assistant City Manager Terrence L. Belanger, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski, City Planner James DeStefano, City Engineer Sid Mousavi and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Papen wished everyone a Happy New Year and asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Malcolm McReel, a 12 year resident, who passed away last week at the age of 39. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Papen moved, seconded by C/Nardella to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried _ by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen and MPT/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - C/Kim and M/Werner Schedule Future A. Parks and Recreation Commission - Meetings January 24, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. - Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. B. Planning Commission - January 28, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. C. League of California Cities - Council/ Manager Workshop - January 30-31 and February 1, 1991 - Arrowhead. D. City Council Meeting - February 5, 1991 - 6:00 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. E. Traffic and Transportation Commission - February 14, 1991 - 6:00 p.m. - Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. Approval of Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of Minutes December 18, 1990. Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated January 15, 1991 in the amount of $577,856.76. Treasurer's Report Approved Treasurer's Report for the month of November, 1990. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 2 Fiscal Year End Received and filed audit reports of the 6/30/90 Audit financial records of the City for Fiscal Report Year ended June 30, 1990 submitted by the Accounting Firm of Thomas, Byrne and Smith. Traffic & Trans. Received and filed Traffic & Transportation Comm. Minutes Commission Minutes of November 8, 1990. Parks & Recreation Received and filed Parks & Recreation Comm. Minutes Commission Minutes of September 27 and October 11, 1990. Council File Declared Council file cabinets "surplus" Cabinets upon conclusion of that member's Council tenure, to be disposed of in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinance. Engineering Svcs. Approved Engineering Agreement with amendment Agreement - Ron to Page 4 to read "final maps to be checked Kranzer & Assoc. at 75% of the final map check fee." Notice of Approved and accepted work performed by Keith Completion - Vint and Associates/Joe Franz Construction Peterson Park and directed the City Clerk to file the Playground Equip. Notice of Completion. Resolution 91-01 Adopted Resolution No. 91-01 entitled: A Rqstg. Bd. of RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY Sups. to Accept OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE Transfer & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES Conveyance of COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE Storm Drain Imps. OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID Private Drain DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM No. 2084 DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2084 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. Resolution 91-02 Adopted Resolution No. 91-02 entitled: A Rqstg. Bd. of RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Sups. to Accept OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE Transfer & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES Conveyance of COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE Storm Drain Imps. OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID Private Drain DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM No. 2094 DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2094 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 3 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Certificate of MPT/Forbing presented Jason Kettlehut with a Recognition Certificate of Recognition for saving the life of 9 month-old Alex Stern. Proclamation Proclaimed February 2, 1991 as Mediation and Mediation & Peacemaking Day. Peacemaking Day C/Papen requested that staff prepare a report on the Dispute Resolution Center to be sub- mitted to the League of California Cities for publication in Western City Magazine. Community Survey Admin. Analyst Troy Butzlaff stated that the Results Rose Institute conducted a Community Survey consisting of a random sample of 300 adult residents and focusing on public opinion of waste management issues. He introduced Dr. Alan Heslop who discussed the final results of the survey. Dr. Heslop gave a brief history of the Rose Institute and stated that its focus is on issues of concern to state and local govern- ment. Between November 12 - 14, 1990, 800 people were polled throughout the San Gabriel Valley, 300 of which were from Diamond Bar and questions focused on concerns of City residents. Dr. Heslop stated that of the residents polled, traffic was the most important issue facing the City. Further, those polled favored the development of commercial centers; felt there was an inadequate public transportation system; would be willing to support a bond issue for the development of a multi -civic center; would support a bond issue for parks; would be willing to allow the City to conduct a rail haul program and pay more for such a program; would be agreeable to a local facility for separation of recyclables and would be willing for residents to separate recyclables. Mr. Dave Cope, 316 Del Sol Ln., expressed disappointment in the cost of the Survey. Mr. Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Dr., also spoke in opposition to use of taxpayers' money for the survey. City Tile C/Papen presented Charles Majus with a City Tile for outstanding service to the City. JANUARY 15, 1991 OLD BUSINESS: PAGE 4 Emergency ACM/Belanger stated that the preparation Preparedness of a multi -hazard, functional Emergency Operations Plan, which is required by the State, is currently being prepared. Also drafted is a "Community Self -Help Program" concept which has been modeled after the Cities of Sunnyvale and Santa Fe Springs. Emergency equipment is being purchased so that those responsible during a disaster can communicate and effectively respond to the needs that may arise. In addition, the community organization that would be called upon during an emergency is still being formed and that it was staff's recommendation that the Diamond Bar Improvement Association be approached to head the program. In response to C/Papen's inquiry, ACM/ Belanger stated that, for the remainder of this fiscal year, he estimated an additional $10,000 would be needed for communications equipment and $5,000 for other program activities related to preparation of the plans. Following discussion, ACM/Belanger stated that a report would be presented at the February 5, 1991 meeting giving a time line as to when the entire emergency preparedness program would be in place. Mrs. Glenda Thompson Bona, 22401 Birdseye Dr., Secretary of the Diamond Bar Improvement Assn., stated that the DBIA wants to work with the City in the area of disaster preparedness and inquired into whether a budget has been allocated and which City staff member would be designated as liaison. CM/Van Nort asked the Council to direct staff to meet with the DBIA to address the issues raised by Ms. Bona, then bring them back to the Council in the next 60 days. Resolution 91-03 CE/Mousavi stated that at their meeting of Authrzng & Dirctng December 13, 1990 the Traffic and Installation of Transportation Commission considered the "No Parking" Signs matter of restricted parking on Grand Ave. Grand Ave. from within city limits. He further stated that Northwesterly the meeting was duly noticed and that all City Limits to businesses that might be affected were Easterly City notified. The Commission recommended Limits adoption of the resolution restricting JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 5 parking at all times on both sides of Grand Ave. within the city limits. C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 91-03 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON GRAND AVENUE FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY CITY LIMIT TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMIT. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: C/Kim moved C/Papen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90-42A entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-42 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON THE EAST SIDE OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD FROM GRAND AVENUE TO QUAIL SUMMIT DRIVE. AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, Nardella, - Kim, Nardella, and MPT/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEN - None and M/Forbing ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - M/Werner Resolution 90-42A CE/Mousavi advised that at their meeting of Amending Res. December 13, the Traffic & Transportation 90-42 Authrzng Commission considered staff's recommendation & Drctng to restrict parking along the east side of Installation of Diamond Bar Blvd. between Grand Ave. and "No Parking" Quail Summit. Although the Commission felt _ Signs - East Side that the situation did not merit restricted 6 of D.B. Blvd. parking on a full-time basis, they did feel from Grand Ave. that the existing parking restriction should - to Quail Summit be extended and more strongly enforced. In Budget for Fiscal addition, the restriction should carry the and the manner in "tow away zone" provisions of the Vehicle Year 1990-91 Code. to be delivered, C/Papen suggested that the Council and the Planning Commission look into requiring condominium complexes to have garage door openers. C/Kim moved C/Papen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90-42A entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-42 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON THE EAST SIDE OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD FROM GRAND AVENUE TO QUAIL SUMMIT DRIVE. AYES: COUNCILMEN - Kim, Nardella, Papen, and M/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - M/Werner i Resolution 90-58A CM/Van Nort stated that the Council adopted Amending Res. the 1990-91 fiscal budget on June 12, 1990 90-58 Adopting based on information available, the level of Budget for Fiscal municipal services and the manner in which Year 1990-91 those services were to be delivered, either JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 6 by contract or City staff. The Budget also j sets forth revenue sources and anticipated revenue levels necessary to fund the proposed expenditures. Reserves are currently esti- mated at $250,000 due to increased services such as addition of the Planning and Engineering Departments and decrease in revenues. He recommended adoption of the proposed Resolution. C/Nardella requested that he be provided with a copy of the original budget and a listing of any budgetary changes throughout the year. Following discussion, C/Kim moved, MPT/ Forbing seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90- 58A entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-58 ADOPTING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: 77 7 AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Kim, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner j NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Staff CM/Van Nort stated that these presentations Presentations were intended to give the Council and the community an update on the City during the past six months and what to expect in the next six. Transit Admin. Analyst Kellee Fritzal reported on the Holiday Shuttle that ran from November 23 through December 31, 1990, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a total ridership of 711 passengers. She further stated that it was staff's recommendation that another pilot project be designed similar to the Holiday Shuttle to encompass the Dial -A -Ride service that is already in place. C/Nardella asked if the County Dial -A -Ride program will expire in July and if the same type of services would be provided if the City has its own transit program. CM/Van Nort stated that the same shuttle would provide both community service and Dial -A -Ride. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 7 C/Papen requested that staff look into a direct bus route from Diamond Bar into Orange County and the transit center. After being turned down last year, it was suggested that we come back and talk to them again. M/Werner asked when this matter would be brought back for Council review. Admin. Analyst Fritzal stated that in 30 to 60 days, a report would be brought back for Council direction. M/Werner suggested that perhaps the shuttle service could be used to bring the public to City Council meetings. Zip Code Admin. Analyst Troy Butzlaff reported on the zip code dispute between the City and the U.S. Postal Service. The problem existed before the City incorporated and involves approximately 2,000 residents and 211 businesses in the northwest section of the _ City. In November, Council adopted two resolutions: 1) supporting the use of the FCity's name in lieu of the delivery post office name for those residents and busin- esses located in the 91789 zip code and 2) petitioning the U.S. Postal Service to establish an official post office station to serve the City. These Resolutions were sent to Congressman Dreier's office and the Congressman has corresponded with the Assistant Postmaster General outlining the City's concerns and asking for an immediate response. Copies were also sent to the Postmaster and Manager of the Alhambra Management Sectional Center officially requesting assistance. On January 7th, the City Manager received a response from the Management Sectional Center in Alhambra stating that they will be examining the issue upon the return of the Manager on January 22. Furthermore, staff is tracking federal legislation in anticipation that new legislation will be introduced and will continue to work with the Congressman's office. In addition, the Postal Service is conducting a survey to examine the issue of postal autonomy and redrawing of zip code boundaries to match municipal boundaries. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 8 City Clerk's City Clerk Lynda Burgess made a presentation Department regarding the records management system that the Department is implementing. She dis- cussed the general operations of the Clerk's Department including agenda packet prepara- tion, transcription of minutes, directory updates and FPPC filings for Council, Commissions and designated employees. She further stated that upon acceptance by the Board of Supervisors of the City's request to consolidate elections with School Board elections, notices will be mailed to all registered voters in the City advising of the election date change. Further, staff has identified a need for a second copier and are researching what type of copier would best meet the needs of the City. L.A. Cnty. Sheriff Capt. Lee McCown of the L.A. County Sheriff's Department reported that during the past six months, an increase to approximately of 120 calls per month has been received for serv- ices in Diamond Bar. The Neighborhood Watch Program, consisting of 141 Block Captains, is very active and supportive. He also advised that the Rotary Club is sponsoring a 1-800 j number for tipping the Sheriff's Office on gang -related activities. He also discussed the pilot program for commercial enforcement in cooperation with the Brea Police Department. A staffing survey has been completed, which he will discuss with the City Manager at a later date. C/Papen requested that staff prepare a report regarding a program for the reduction of auto theft. RECESS: M/Werner declared a recess at 8:20 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Werner reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Parks & Parks & Maintenance Director Charles Janiel Maintenance made a slide presentation and indicated that his department is responsible for the overall maintenance of the parks and assessment districts. Installation of bus shelters was recently completed throughout the City and the first quarterly payment has been received from the company supplying the shelters in the amount of $8,440. He then discussed the relationship between his Department and Lanterman Developmental Center for roadside cleanup in areas that are widely scattered with litter. He stated that he had been JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 9 working closely with Cal Trans for a grant application for the "Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Act" to provide mitigation via landscaping for new trans- portation projects, specifically the truck climbing lane on the 60 freeway, which would involve 54 acres of freeway right-of-way. The proposal consists of planting 5,500 trees and the State has been requested to provide $563,000 for the project. Peterson Park improvements have been completed and include a gazebo, park playground equipment, barbe- cues and picnic tables. In addition, a fence was installed at Maple Hill Park behind the back yards of homes that abut the park; resurfacing of basketball courts at Ronald Reagan and Maple Hill Parks has been com- pleted; and fencing of the storm drain entrance at Pantera Park has been installed. M/Werner stated that some of the lawn areas in the southerly end of the City appear to be turning brownish. PM/Daniel explained that part of the reason is that the irrigation has been off due to the freeze and that some brown normally occurs during the winter. City Engineering CE/Sid Mousavi stated that the major activity of the City Engineer's Office was completion of the Grand Ave. and Chino Hills Parkway improvements, administering Traffic & Transportation Commission activities, and completing other capital improvement projects as well as review approval and coordination of private developments within the City. Accomplishments include installation of traffic signal systems on Grand Ave. at Longview Dr., Summit Ridge, and Montefino, modification of the traffic signal system on Grand Ave. at Diamond Bar Blvd., intersection improvements at Grand Ave. at Diamond Bar Blvd., Chino Hills Parkway street and storm drain improvements, median improvements, the 1989-90 slurry seal program and interfacing with the Parks and Maintenance Department on Peterson Park improvements. He also stated that within the next six months, his Department plans to complete capital as well as other projects such as 1990-91 slurry seal projects for Area 1, construction of sidewalk improvements on Brea Canyon Rd. under the 60 freeway, intersection improvements on Grand Ave. at Golden Springs Dr. and JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 10 Grand Ave. at the entrance to the Country, installation of traffic signal systems on Grand Ave. at Rolling Hills Dr. and Grand Ave. at Shotgun, Diamond Bar Blvd. at Kiowa Crest and Golden Springs Rd. at Sunset Crossing. Another project will be the devel- opment of 1991-92 Lighting and Landscaping Assessments for Districts 38, 39 and 41. M/Werner asked about the status of completion of Grand Ave. toward Walnut. CE/Mousavi stated that the City of Industry has indicated that utility work will be completed sometime in February. Advertising for construction of the street will then take place. It is anticipated that the street will be open in June or July, 1991. M/Werner also asked about the Pathfinder overcrossing. CE/Mousavi stated that finalization of the agreement between the County, the City and Cal Trans will soon take place which will i^ then be transmitted for Council review and execution. Plans have been submitted to the City for review and are currently being plan checked. C/Kim asked staff to look into the addition of a northbound left -turn lane on Grand Ave. Mr. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs Dr., asked what was being done about the instal- lation of a signal at Sunset Crossing and Golden Springs Dr. as requested by over 400 parents from Diamond Point School. CE/Mousavi stated that this installation is to be funded by FAU funds and administered by the County. There appears to be a problem with the easement over adjacent property for installation of detector hooks for the signal which has delayed the project. M/Werner stated that the date set for bid is January 26, 1991 with estimated time of completion in March. Planning Planning Director Jim DeStefano stated that Department the•Planning Department is responsible for "advanced planning activities" involving the General Plan, specific plans, annexation studies, etc. Currently, the department is JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 11 spending a great deal of time in general planning. They also work heavily into current planning activities, most commonly, zoning administration. They review all the environmental projects for their impact upon the community, conduct code enforcement activities throughout the community and provide services to both the Planning Commission and City Council in a variety of planning issues and special studies. They have also contracted for a circulation element which will be coordinated with the City Engineering Department. The Zoning and Development Subdivision Code is now ready for review by the Planning Commission and the Council. His staff has also reviewed several major hillside development projects, some of them carrying over from the County and some almost 3 years old. Land uses within CM - Zones have also been reviewed, new hillside development standards have been created and review of drafts of the new sign ordinance has taken place. An Economic Development Retreat was conducted in October with the Chamber of Commerce. In addition, staff recommended creation of the SEATAC (Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee) for the area that the Boy Scout camp rests in along Tonner Canyon Rd., which was created to review the environmental impacts caused by several proposed hillside projects. Upcoming projects include contin- uation of the General Plan, Circulation Element, Zoning and Subdivision Codes, creation of a Gateway Corporate Center development agreement to eliminate the unilateral contract, finishing the sign code, analyzing processing fees, review of additional hillside development projects, liaison with the City of Industry for creation of a specific plan for the Tres Hermanos Ranch area and assistance to the City Manager's office on a North Diamond Bar high school site. Creation of an economic development policy and development of a Senior Center are additional projects within the next six months. Current tF ends indicate a decline in building activity in respect to building fees received, the number of plan j checks and the activity overall. The trend is expected to continue, particularly in the areas of commercial and industrial develop- ment. There is great activity in residential areas, particularly the hillsides and it appears there is significant planning going JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 12 on by larger residential developers toward j projects that they hope to have approved in 1991 for construction in 1992 and beyond. M/Werner asked about the LAFCO sphere and if, through development of the General Plan, any boundaries will extend beyond the current sphere. PD/DeStefano stated that the issue had not been reconciled as of yet and may be decided at the end of January by GPAC. PD/DeStefano introduced Irwin Kaplan who spoke on economic development programs. Mr. Kaplan suggested that a workshop be planned involving the Council, Planning Commission and Chamber of Commerce to provide self- assessment --looking at strengths and weak- nesses as well as opportunities and limita- tions and available resources. He also stated that the financial aspect should also be looked at when preparing the program. In addition, when long term economic plans are made, the proposals should be tested to make sure that they will result in land use patterns that are compatible with the City's overall transportation capabilities and the quality of life for the residents, at the same time enhancing opportunities for the success of local businesses not only for the fiscal return to the Community but because these are important businesses serving local needs which provides a pool of power to the community that local government can draw upon. C/Kim asked if the D.B. Golf Course could be relocated for use of the land as a commercial zone.area for a strong tax base. Mr. Kaplan stated that that is one of the items that is being discussed. M/Werner asked about redevelopment. Mr. Kaplan stated that it had been discussed but was not sure how much opportunity there is in traditional redevelopment. Ordinance 8-A CA/Arczynski stated that some time ago, the (1990) Amndng Fire Department reported on the effects of Secs. 3203 & 3204 wood shake shingles in this area which is Title 26 (Bldg.) subject to high winds and low humidity. In Code) of L.A. reviewing the County Code, he found that the JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 13 County Code, County had, in fact, banned the use of wood Pertaining to the use of wood shake and shingles as Roof Covering approved roofing material. Further review Requirements indicated that there was a difference of opinion as to whether or not existing roofs that had been covered with those materials could be re -roofed in the event of partial destruction, room additions, etc. As a result, an Ordinance was drafted to permit the homeowner who has an existing wood shake roof that may be damaged to replace it with similar material so that he does not have to replace the whole roof. There is a 25% limitation and it can only be done once during a 12 month period. He further stated that, in addition to the Ordinance, a Resolution was also drafted which makes the requisite findings. Factual issues that are stated in the Resolution are based upon information provided by the Fire Department as well as statements made during the previous meeting. He then introduced for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 8A (1990) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING i SECTIONS 3203 AND 3204 OF TITLE 26 (BUILDING - CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS k HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO ROOF COVERING REQUIREMENTS. C/Kim asked about the 25% limitation on replacement of the roof. CA/Arczynski stated that there are some cities that have gone with 10% but due to the discussion with the Council during the prior meeting, 25% seemed to be more reasonable. M/Werner asked about building additions. CA/Arczynski stated that new roofs would not be permitted to have wood shake shingles, plus there would be planning review requirements for compatibility that would require whatever is put on would be in keeping with the neighborhood. In the case of room additions, if more than 25% of the roof needs to be replaced, that would trigger the need for an entire new roof. MPT/Forbing moved, C/Kim seconded to waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 8A (1990) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTION JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 14 3203 AND 3204 OF TITLE 26 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO ROOF COVERING REQUIREMENTS. With the following Roll Call vote the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, Nardella,. MPT/Forbing and M/Werner i NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Resolution 91-04 MPT/Forbing moved, seconded by C/Kim to adopt Making Findings Resolution No. 91-04 entitled: A RESOLUTION & Determinations- OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND Modifications BAR MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND to Uniform Bldg. DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE Code, as adopted CITY'S UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, AS ADOPTED BY by Ord. 8A ORDINANCE NO. 8A(1990), ARE REASONABLY (1990) are NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, Reasonably GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS. Necessary Motion carried unanimously. Waste -By -Rail Admin. Analyst Troy Butzlaff reported on a proposed waste -by -rail joint powers agreement between the L.A. County Sanitation District and the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities to establish a responsible authority to oversee implementation and operation of a waste -by -rail system designed to meet future shortfalls of landfill capacity predicted to reach crisis levels in the next 3 to 5 years. The proposed agreement would require the City to commit a specified quantity of waste on a F put or pay basis. To be operative, the pro- ject would need to obtain 24,000 tons of waste per week in commitments from signator- ies by the end of the first year. Signator- ies would then be financially responsible for the waste commitment with no refunds for unused waste management capacity. Staff has analyzed the cost of the proposed agreement and it is estimated that the closure of local landfills could cost local residents an average of 30% more if waste has to be trans- ported out of the area to other landfills in the County, but 50% more if the City partici- pates in the waste -by -rail option. As a result, the waste -by -rail option could increase a resident's trash bill from an average of $12.50 to $19.25 per month. Staff is also concerned about the projects' concur- rence with the source reduction and recycling element. The status of the waste -by -rail project will be discussed at the January 17, 1991 San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 15 meeting to be held in Monrovia. He recom- mended support of the waste -by -rail concept by receiving this report for future discus- sion and not become a signatory to the agreement at this time but direct staff to monitor and update Council as necessary. M/Werner asked if supporting the waste -by - rail concept at this time might be construed or misconstrued should the Council elect not to go in this direction. AA/Butzlaff stated that it could be, but that no city has yet sponsored or become a signatory and have only supported it in concept. C/Kim and C/Papen spoke in opposition to supporting the concept of waste -by -rail. Following discussion, C/Kim moved to table this item indefinitely. With consensus of Council, the matter was tabled. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Nardella asked that the meeting be adjourned for the Americans in the Middle East as well as in memory of Malcolm McReel. C/Papen asked for a report from the Rotary Club regarding the donation of the 1-800 number to the Sheriff's Department. C/Kim commended the staff on their presentations. M/Werner also commended the staff's presentations. CLOSED SESSION: With no further business to conduct, M/Werner recessed to Closed Session at 9:57 p.m. for discussion of Litigation and Personnel Matters. ADJOURNMENT: M/Werner reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 10:21 p.m., declared that there was no reportable action taken and adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m. in memory of Mr. Malcolm McReel and the American Troops in the Middle East. LY N G S, City Jerk