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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/1991 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APRIL 2, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: MPT/Kim called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 Pro Tem Kim. ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Kim, Councilmen Werner, Nardella, and Papen. Mayor Forbing was excused. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, Assistant City Manager Terrence L. Belanger, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski, Planning Director James DeStefano, City Engineer Sid Mousavi, Parks & Maintenance Director Charles Janiel and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: None provided. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr., spoke regard- ing discussions about mandatory water conservation with the Walnut Valley Water District. CONSENT CALENDAR: CM/Van Nort stated that the Warrant Register , amount was been amended to reduce the payment to f the Chamber of Commerce from $336 to $280. The adjusted Warrant amount was $447,103.99. C/Werner moved, seconded by C/Nardella to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Nardella, Papen, MPT/Kim NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - M/Forbing Schedule Future A. Planning Commission - April 8, 1991 - 6:30 Meetings p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. B. City Council Budget Study Session - April 9, 1991 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. C. Parks & Recreation Commission - April 11, 1991- 7:00 p.m., City Hall, 21660 E. Copley Dr., Suite 100 D. Traffic & Transportation Commission - April 11, 1991 - 6:00 p.m., Community room, 1061 Grand Ave. E. 2nd Anniversary Celebration - April 13, 1991 - 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Diamond Bar High School F. City Council Meeting - April 16, 1991 6:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. APRIL 2, 1991 PAGE 2 Resolution 91-16 Adopted Resolution No. 91-16 entitled: A Approving Plans RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF & Specs. for DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Landscape & FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OF Irrigation Maint. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 41 IN SAID LLD No. 41 CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Resolution 91-17 Adopted Resolution No. 91-17 entitled: A Approving Plans RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF & Specs. for DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Maintenance Svcs. FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR EIGHT (8) CITY for Eight Parks PARKS IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Resignation - Received and filed resignation of Dr. Alba Traffic & Trans. Moesser, Traffic & Transportation Commissioner, Commission and declared the seat vacant. G. Planning Commission - April 22, 1991 - 6:30 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. Warrant Register Approved amended Warrant Register dated April 2, 1991 in the amount of $447,103.99. Treasurer's Report Approved Treasurer's Report for the month of February, 1991. Parks & Rec. Received and filed Parks & Recreation Commission Comm. Minutes Minutes of March 14, 1991. Claim for Damages Denied Claim for Damages filed by Sean Patrick Rogers on March 8, 1991 and claim filed by Joe Aguilar on March 20, 1991. Resolution 91-14 Adopted Resolution No. 91-14 entitled: A Approving Plans RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF & Specs. for DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Landscape & FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OF Irrigation Maint. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 38 IN SAID LLD No. 38 CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Resolution 91-15 Adopted Resolution No. 91-15 entitled: A Approving Plans RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF & Specs. for DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Landscape & FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OF Irrigation Maint. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 39 IN SAID LLD No. 39 CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Resolution 91-16 Adopted Resolution No. 91-16 entitled: A Approving Plans RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF & Specs. for DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Landscape & FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OF Irrigation Maint. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 41 IN SAID LLD No. 41 CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Resolution 91-17 Adopted Resolution No. 91-17 entitled: A Approving Plans RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF & Specs. for DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Maintenance Svcs. FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR EIGHT (8) CITY for Eight Parks PARKS IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Resignation - Received and filed resignation of Dr. Alba Traffic & Trans. Moesser, Traffic & Transportation Commissioner, Commission and declared the seat vacant. APRIL 2, 1991 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: PAGE 3 City Tile - C/Werner and C/Nardella presented a City Tile to Dr. Alba Moesser Dr. Alba Moesser in appreciation for her service to the community as a member of the Traffic & Transportation Commission. City Tile - As Ms. Donna Johnson, Reporter for the San Gabriel Donna Johnson, Valley Tribune was unable to be in attendance, "Journalist of Council will forward to her the City Tile in the Year" recognition of her "Journalist of the Year" award by the Southern California Association of Governments. Proclamation - Proclaimed the week of April 28 - May 5, 1991 April 28 -May 5 as "Child Passenger Safety Week." "Child Passenger Safety Week" Proclamation - Proclaimed the month of April, 1991 as "Fair April, 1991 Housing Month." "Fair Housing Month" OLD BUSINESS: 2nd Anniversary Administrative Analyst Kellee Fritzal reported Celebration on the events scheduled for the 2nd Anniversary Update Celebration to be held April 13, 1991 at Diamond Bar High School and presented Council with T- shirts that will be sold at the event. Sheriff Depart. CM/Van Nort reported that the Walnut Sheriff Contract - had developed a law enforcement contract for the FY 1991-92 1991-92 fiscal year that would meet the needs of the changing community yet remain within Council expenditure guidelines. The same level of general law units will be provided and, for the first time, motorcycle traffic enforcement will be included. Other changes include: increase from .8 to 1.0 SANE officers to provide year-round narcotics education; (2) expanded crime prevention budget of $7,500; (3) a shared narcotics officer and 4) enhanced gang enforcement. He recommended continuing the Sheriff's contract for fiscal year 1991-92 in the amount of $3,953,159 which represents an approximate 6.2% increase over the current budget (5.5% for salaries). Lt. Mike Muravez stated that, in conjunction with the D.B. Rotary Club, the Station operates a 1- 800 -272 -GANG phone line 24 hrs./day to elicit information from people about gangs or want to make inquiries about gang activities. Also, in the near future, a program designed to combat auto APRIL 2, 1991 PAGE 4 auto theft, to be called "CAT" will begin. Persons not normally using their vehicles between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. can be registered with the Sheriff's Department and receive a sticker for their car. The sticker is universally recognized by law enforcement agencies nationwide and the program is designed so that if the car is seen on the highway between those hours, it will give an officer cause to stop it and ascertain whether the driver and/or occupants have a legitimate right tc drive that car. He continued his presentation with a discussion of the various crimes that have occurred in the City. Mr. David Cope, 316 S. Del Sol Ln, asked why there is a need for motorcycle officers and felt that the City cannot afford an increase in liability for these officers. CM/Van Nort stated that there will still be the same number of general law units in the City but there will be an exchange of vehicles for motorcycle units. The responsibility in the event a motorcycle officer is injured rests solely with the Sheriff's Department. If the Sheriff's i Department finds that it is not in their interests I because of Worker's Comp. claims, etc., they will disband the program; however, it is felt that it is in the best interest of the City due to location and problems with traffic. Mr. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest, asked when the CAT program goes into effect. Lt. Muravez stated that it should begin by the end of April, 1991. C/Werner moved, C/Nardella seconded to approve the 1991-92 law enforcement contract with L.A. County Sheriff's Department as recommended by staff. With the following Roll Call Vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Werner, MPT/Kim NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - M/Forbing Solid Waste Administrative Analyst Troy Butzlaff gave an Update informational update on integrated waste management activities from November, 1991 to the present and indicated that formation of an advisory committee or committees to assist in the planning and review process of the draft SRRE should be considered. He proposed that it be comprised of an undetermined number of community APRIL 2, 1991 PAGE 5 members appointed by the Council to offer technical expertise in solid waste management issues. Some of the activities of the committee could include monitoring, reviewing and making recommendations to the Council on solid waste programming; reviewing and making recommendations on AB939 programming and implementation of the SRRE; exploring options to landfilling; interfacing with appropriate commissions and private interests in planning and developing solid waste programming. Several cities in the San Gabriel Valley have already established committees of this type. In regard to permit fees, he stated that the City collected $12,614 for the first two months of 1991. If this trend remains for the remainder of the year, the system will generate an estimated $75,684 in revenues, of which $37,842 is designated for the remainder of this fiscal year. C/Werner asked about the schedule of decisions that the City will have to make in order to proceed with the waste management program. AA/Butzlaff stated that the SRRE, which will guide the City on integrated waste management issues now and in the future, will not be presented to the City until June, 1991. However, at this time the City could implement certain provisions to allow for recycling in the community. C/Papen asked staff to ascertain when each of the waste haulers began operating in the City. She also requested that the Planning Department pro- vide the actual count of single family residences, as well as perform a drive-by audit of container users in the City. Further, she directed staff to attempt to obtain a copy of the rough draft of the waste characterization study for Council review. Following discussion, M/Kim asked for Council direction on the formation of a solid waste advisory committee. C/Werner stated that he would like to know the composition of the committee, the function, and who they would be responsible to. Staff was further asked for input as how the committee could be integrated with the City's waste program. n C/Papen asked for an accounting of solid waste facilities located in other cities which have formed an advisory committees. Some cities have actual landfills or transfer stations or depots for the solid waste haulers. She stated that she was not sure there was a need to have a large APRIL 2, 1991 PAGE 6 advisory committee when all that is being done is having trash picked up at the curb and taking it to a transfer station or landfill. C/Nardella concurred with C/Papen's concerns. Following further discussion, staff was directed to prepare a report on proposed recycling pro- grams, a master recycling plan for the City and recommendations on the solid waste advisory committee at the June 4, 1991 meeting. It was agreed that a study session would be held prior to the June 4 regular Council meeting, possibly at 3 or 4:00 p.m. AA/Butzlaff stated that at the May 7, 1991 meeting, he would have a report on the recycling proposals that have been received. Emergency ACM/Belanger reported on a proposed agreement with Preparedness the DBIA regarding a "self-help" emergency prepar- edness program at the neighborhood level. The program would have three parts which consist of the City retaining a part-time contractor on a two year basis with a portion of the contract being paid by FEMA. The contractor would be expected to complete an emergency preparedness self-help plan as well as develop an implementation program and work with the DBIA Liaison to organize neighbor- hood volunteers whose goal would be to implement the program. In response to C/Nardella's questions, ACM/ Belanger stated that the DBIA would be involved in implementation of the program; identifying commun- ity volunteers; assisting the City in training volunteers and establishing the important neighborhood organizations which would be the foundation of the program. Mr. Bob Zirbes, President of the DBIA, stated that they are looking forward to working with the City in implementing this program. C/Werner moved, C/Nardella seconded to approve the concept of the proposed budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year regarding emergency preparedness and enter into follow-up discussions and ultimate agreement between the DBIA and the City in terms of providing services for the emergency prepared- ness program as recommended by staff. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: APRIL 2, 1991 PAGE 7 ~� AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Werner, Nardella, MPT/Kim NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - M/Forbing ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Nardella asked for a staff report regarding the Architectural Review Committee and announced that persons interested in becoming a member of the Traffic and Transportation Commission could contact him. C/Papen announced that L.A. County will stage an Emergency Fair during the 2nd Anniversary Celebration. Further, on April 10, the Senate Local Government Committee will be conduct a hear- ing on SB169 and SB203 and requested that the Council go on record supporting SB169 and opposing SB203 and that a letter be sent to each member of the Senate Local Government Committee prior to the hearing. C/Kim requested that the City Engineer approach The Country to see if they would be willing to contribute money toward the installation of a traffic signal system at the Diamond Bar Blvd. entrance. He has received several complaints. CLOSED SESSION: There being no further business to conduct, MPT/ Kim adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 7:40 p.m. for discussion of Litigation and Personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT: MPT/Kim reconvened Regular Session at 8:25 p.m., declared that there was no reportable action and adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p,rn. LY A BURGESS City Clerk AmmFcm-