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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1991 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FEBRUARY 19, 1991 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 Mayor Werner. ROLL CALL: Councilmen Nardella, Papen, and Kim, Mayor Pro Tem Forbing, Mayor Werner. Also present were Assistant City Manager Terrence L. Belanger, Assistant City Attorney William P. Curley III, City Planner James DeStefano, City Engineer Sid Mousavi and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Nardella stated that the Walnut Valley Water District has announced a usage reduction goal of 15% for each household and that the Diamond Bar Improvement Assn. has conservation kits available at the Chamber of Commerce. He also stated that he has received a couple of phone calls regarding the inability to schedule time with staff after having a project denied or rejected by the Planning Department. He would like to see staff find time (within 48 business hours, if possible) to meet with applicants who have had projects rejected, for an explanation of the denial and how to amend their plans to obtain approval. MPT/Forbing stated that he had been contacted by a number of residents whose gas bills reflect a 5% "City utility tax". He explained that this is a computer error by the Gas Co. and that persons paying this amount in error will receive a credit on future billings. He also stated that there have been several inquiries into the reason for the trailer parked at the Park -N -Ride at Diamond Bar Blvd. under the 60 fwy. He explained that The person is there at the request of Cal Trans to deter car thefts at the Park -N -Ride lot. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Robert Eggert, 1050 Overland Ct., San Dimas, District Manager, So. Calif. Gas Co., stated that the County had instituted the 5% tax to be applied to services provided in unincorporated areas only and that the Gas Co. had errored in separating their data files. He repeated the instructions outlined by MPT/Forbing. Mr. Piero L. Wemyss, 24207 Gingerwood Pl., stated that the Council should give better guidance to the Planning Department so that the Department could become more efficient and better serve the community's needs. FEBRUARY 19, 1991 PAGE 2 Mr. Chuck Martin, 444 Red Cloud, stated that his problem with the Planning Department is that he received a different answer to the same question on numerous occasions. He further inquired into the manner in which the Mayor is selected. M/Werner stated that the Mayor is selected by the Council on an annual basis. Mr. Joe McManus, 23561 E. Coyote Springs Dr., stated that a Letter to the Editor written by the Mayor contained a factual error; specifically, that Assemblyman Horcher had not endorsed SB2557. The truth is that Assemblyman Horcher did endorse on two occasions --Friday, October 5, 1990 during the La Habra Chamber of Commerce Candidates Debate and Tuesday, October 23, 1990 during the Whittier Area League of Women's Voters Candidates Debate at Whittier College. Further, he felt that Mayor Werner cannot effectively serve two masters since he is working for Assemblyman Horcher. Mr. David H. Cope, 316 S. Del Sol Ln., spoke regarding bonds and his opposition to the sale thereof. Mr. Jim Paul, 1269 Ahtena Dr., stated that both his gas and electric bill showed a "city utility tax" on them. He further stated that he had contacted the Gas Co. and the Edison Co., who after much discussion, agreed to rectify the problem. He further went on to praise the Council for not implementing a utility tax. Mrs. Lydia Plunk, 1522 So. Deerfoot Dr., stated that, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, she had been the dissenting vote against contracting with the City of Brea for recreation services, but agreed to defer to the other Commissioners and concur with their decision. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Kim moved, seconded by MPT/Forbing to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Kim, MPT/ Forbing, M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEN - None -- ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None i FEBRUARY 19, 1991 Schedule A. Future Meetings B. C. D. E. F. G. PAGE 3 SEATAC - February 25, 1991 - 3:00 p.m., Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. Planning Commission - February 25, 1991 - 7:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. Council Study Session 111991-92 Fiscal Budget" - February 26, 1991 - 6:00-9:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. Parks & Recreation Commission - February 28, 1991 - 7:00 p.m., Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. City Council Meeting - March 5, 1991 - 6:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. Traffic & Transportation Commission - March 14, 1991 - 6:00 p.m., Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. Parks & Recreation Commission - March 14, 1991 - 7:00 p.m., City Hall, 21660 E. Copley Dr., Suite 100. Approval of Approved Minutes of February 5, 1991. Minutes (� Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated February 19, 1991 in the amount of $177,996.67. Planning Comm. Received and filed Planning Commission Minutes Minutes of January 14, 1991. Parks & Rec. Received and filed Parks & Recreation Commission Comm. Minutes Minutes of December 13, 1990, January 10, 1991 and January 24, 1991. SEATAC Minutes Received and filed SEATAC Minutes for December 3, 1990 and January 18, 1991. Bond Exonerations Approved work completed, exonerated the following Surety Bonds and directed the City Clerk to send Council action to principals involved: Bond No. 83SB 100 360 427, Street Tree Improvements, Tract No. 42576 vicinity of Longview Dr. and Coldstream Ct; Bond No. ASI 100204, Road Improvements, Tract No. 42581 vicinity of Pantera Dr. and Shady P1.; Bond No. ASI 100193, Road Improvements, Tract No. 42579 vicinity of Armitos Place and Bowcreek Dr.; Surety Bond No. ASI 100214, Road Improvements, Tract No. 42583 vicinity of Bowcreek Dr. and Claywood Dr.; Surety Bond No. ASI 100219, Road Improvements, Tract No. 42589 vicinity of Deepspring Dr. and Bowcreek Dr.; and Bond No. 3007 2332, Road Improvements, Tract No. 45380 vicinity of Pantera Dr. and Rexford Ct. FEBRUARY 19, 1991 PAGE 4 Resolution 91-10 Adopted Resolution No. 91-10 entitled: A Approving Plans RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF & Specs. for DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Median Recon., FOR THE MEDIAN RECONSTRUCTION, LANDSCAPE Landscape Modif., MODIFICATIONS AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION & Traffic Signal ON GRAND AVENUE AT SHOTGUN LANE IN SAID CITY Const.- Grand AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK at Shotgun TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. PD/DeStefano responded to comments about the Planning Department by stating that in regard to guidance by the Council, his department receives quite a bit of information and direction from the Council through the support that is given, the formation of the Planning Commission and SEATAC and through various meetings that occur on individual development projects or through normal Council communications. He indicated that he would speak to Mr. Martin directly regarding his complaint concerning inconsistent information provided by staff. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: M/Werner presented Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Holifield with a Letter and a Certificate of Recognition complimenting their son, Leonard C. Holifield, on his courageous acts in the Persian Gulf. Both Mr and Mrs. Holifield thanked the Council for their kindness. Proclamation - Proclaimed the week of March 3 - 9, 1991 as "Save 3/3 - 3/9/91 Your Vision Week." "Save Your" Vision Week Proclamation - Proclaimed the month of March, 1991 as "Women's March 1991 History Month." M/Werner and C/Papen presented "Women's History the Proclamation to Veronica Johnson and Suzanne Month" Harmony. Crime Update Lt. Muravez, Walnut Sheriff, stated that 13 burglaries have occurred since January 7, 1991 involving kicking in double front doors. These burglaries have generated requests that a neigh- borhood watch program be instituted. Most of the burglaries occurred north of the 60 freeway but in January, a number occurred west of the 57 freeway and in February, this type burglary moved a little bit east of the 57. He provided tips for home- owners to use in keeping their residences more secure and that if any resident wanted his home inspected, to call the Walnut Sheriff's Station and ask for the Crime Prevention Unit. FEBRUARY 19, 1991 PAGE 5 C/Papen suggested that an article be placed in the upcoming City newsletter regarding "Neighborhood Watch Programs." Second Admin. Analyst Kellee Fritzal reported that the Anniversary Second Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for Celebration April 13, 1991 at D.B. High School and identified the committee members involved: Shelly Arakalian, Glenda Bona, Donalda Day, Ken Demaret, Gerry Heffren, Alba Moesser and Sue Page. She stated that rental of a booth at the Business Expo will cost approximately $50 and that the City will sell T-shirts and City memorabilia and provide neigh- borhood watch information, earthquake preparedness self-help guides, information on the Combat Auto Theft program and water conservation information, including shower adjusters and water displacement kits. The City will also recognize members of the military that are currently serving in Saudi Arabia. OLD BUSINESS: _ Recreation Admin. Analyst Kellee Fritzal reported on the Services process used for selecting an organization to. Agreement provide recreation services and indicated that even though the City of Brea's initial net charge was proposed at $239,000, this figure has been reduced to $150,000. She further reported that it was recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission that Council direct staff to negotiate a final contract with the City of Brea and bring back the contract to Council for final approval at the March 5, 1991 meeting. C/Kim commended staff on the successful negotiations with the City of Brea and asked if the amount negotiated was based on current budget estimates. ACM/Belanger stated that the proposed program by the City of Brea is substantially the same as is currently being conducted by the Walnut Valley Recreation Department. C/Nardella stated that after the RFPs had been sent out, the Parks and Recreation Commission decided that they would no longer support the operation of the Park Drop -In Program and eliminated that from the current program as well as from future programs because it was economically insupportable. FEBRUARY 19, 1991 PAGE 6 C/Papen stated correspondence had been received from Dr. Brown of the Walnut Valley School District last October indicating that, with the cancellation of the JPA, the School District would be charging the City for the use of their facilities. The amount totaled approximately $100,000 and she asked if the City's budget included this amount. Mr. Pat Whelan, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, stated that the Commission was looking for free or low -rent facilities. Negotiations continue with the Walnut Valley School District regarding the fees and part of the proposed $150,000 was to provide for some rental fees and other possible additional costs. Following discussion, staff was directed to negotiate the terms of an agreement with the City of Brea, based on a balanced budget in terms of costs and services and bring the agreement back to Council for final approval. Staff was further directed to prepare a staff report on the programs to be offered. NEW BUSINESS: Park Direction Parks & Maintenance Director Janiel reported Signage that at the present time, all of the signage in the City.indicates that the County of Los Angeles provide the parks. Staff is currently looking at an overall signage program and possibly changing all the park signage. However, because of the costs involved, staff has held off making any recommendations until there is a City-wide pro- gram, so that everything can be consistent. He displayed a sample sign that had been approved by the Traffic & Transportation Commission with a recommended change in color from green to brown with white lettering. The cost would be approx- imately $1,500 to replace the park directional signs only. Following discussion, C/Nardella moved and C/Papen seconded to authorize the manufacture and replace - went of park directional signage now in place. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - NOES: COUNCILMEN - ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, MPT/Forbing None None Nardella, and M/Werner FEBRUARY 19, 1991 PAGE 7 (Corrected 3/5/91) Public Finance ACM/Belanger stated that this item had been Advisors continued from the February 5, 1991 meeting Contract in order obtain answers to certain questions asked by the Council. Mr. Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Dr., spoke in opposition to approving the contract. Mr. Clair Harmony, 24139 Afamado, stated that he had checked with other finance people and was told that they preferred not to go with the type of agreement proposed. C/Kim indicated that he would prefer to see a more clear cut contract --one that would include payment for a study to be conducted. "We evaluate it and we decide the next step rather than contingent upon bond sale." He emphasized that he was not speaking against the proposed contractor but that he did not want a free study and would vote against the matter on that basis. Following discussion, M/Werner moved, MPT/Forbing seconded to approve the proposed Public Finance Advisors Contract as recommended by staff. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Nardella, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEN - Kim ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Office of CE/Mousavi reported on a grant received from Traffic Safety the California Office of Safety to be used for Grant a Traffic Control Device Inventory Program to assist the City by allowing an inventory of the traffic devices in the City, their uniformity as established in the industry and how they are maintained and controlled. Upon Council author- ization of an agreement, the project will proceed. C/Papen asked if the program is limited to traffic signals or would it include stop signs and road markings. CE/Mousavi stated that the program would include everything. C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety and proceed with the development of a comprehensive Traffic Control Device Inventory Program. With consensus of Council, the motion carried. FEBRUARY 19, 1991 PAGE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Papen congratulated Mr. Mousavi on the award of the OTS grant. C/Kim stated that the traffic on Grand Ave. is getting worse and encouraged drivers to use Chino Hills Parkway. He asked the City Attorney to investigate the possibility of making Grand Ave. a toll road. C/Kim also stated that the D.B. Golf Course is deteriorating and asked staff to look into the possibility of purchasing the site from the County or at least allowing the City to manage the facility. CLOSED SESSION: With no further business to conduct, M/Werner recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 8:21 p.m. for discussion of Property Acquisition and Personnel Matters. ADJOURNMENT: M/Werner reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 9:05 p.m., declared that there was no report- able action taken and adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: