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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MAY 22, 1991
CALL TO ORDER: M/Forbing 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 resident Al Rumpilla.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Forbing, Mayor Pro Tem Kim, Councilmen
Werner, Nardella and Papen.
Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort,
Assistant City Manager Terrence L. Belanger, City
Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski, Director of Planning
James DeStefano, City Planner Emeritus Irwin
Kaplan, City Engineer Sid Mousavi, Parks and
Maintenance Director Charles Janiel and City Clerk
Lynda Burgess.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Jack Nelson informed the Council that his and
approximately 150 other residences in "The
Country" are on failing septic tanks and the only
known solution is to install a sanitary sewer
system. A feasibility study must be prepared,
costing between $10,000 and $15,000. He requested
that the City consider providing the funds for the
study with reimbursement by the homeowners to the
City upon the sale of bonds for construction of
the sewer system. He further requested City
assistance with framing a petition for
circulation.
CA/Arczynski recommended that, along with the
report and ancillary information from staff, they
also look into whether or not public financing is
available since the streets in question are
private.
CM/Van Nort indicated the matter Would be reported
on by staff at the July 2nd meeting.
MPT/Kim stated that this is a public health issue
and that the City should be involved. He sug-
gested that the City look into County or State
funding and, if none available, look into
alternatives for discussion July 2.
C/Werner requested that staff keep track of their
time on this project.
CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Werner moved, seconded by MPT/Kim to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of the Minutes
of May 7, 1991 (C/Papers requested the City
Attorney to review the Minutes due to statements
attributed to her that she did not make and the
Minutes should be corrected). Motion carried by
MAY 21, 1991
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the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Nardella, Papen,
MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
Schedule Future A. Parks & Recreation Commission - May 23, 1991
Meetings - 7:00 p.m., Community Room, 1061 S. Grand
B. General Plan Advisory Committee - May 23,
1991 - 7:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Hotel, 225
Gentle Springs Rd.
C. City Council Meeting - June 4, 1991 - 6:00
p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon
D. First Concert in the Park - July 3, 1991 -
6:30 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park
Approval of Approved Council Minutes of Regular Meeting
Minutes April 16, 1991 and Budget Study Session of May 2,
1991.
Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated May 21, 1991 in
the amount of $888,655.98.
Planning Comm. Received and filed Planning Commission Minutes
Minutes of January 10, 1990, July 9, 1990 and April 22,
1991.
Surety Bond Released Surety Bond No. 4/004-518832-3 for
Release -Grading grading at 23904 Ridgeline Rd., Lot 79, Tract No.
Lot 79 42533 and directed City Clerk to send Council
Tract 42533 action to principals involved.
Bond Reduction Approved work completed and reduced bond in the
Private Drain amount of $32,000 and directed City Clerk to send
1890, Tract 42533 Council action to principals involved.
Surety Bond
Approved work completed and exonerated Bond No.
Releases -Street
6323230, Street Tree Improvements for Tract No.
Tree Imps.,
31153 in the amount of $6,560, vicinity of Diamond
Tract 31153;
Bar Blvd. and Kiowa Crest Dr; and Bond No. 83 SB
Road Imps.,
100 327 662, Road Improvements for Tract No. 42572
Tract 42572
in the amount of $236,600, vicinity of Highcrest
Dr. and Armitos P1. and directed City Clerk to
send Council action to principals involved.
Resolution 91-24 Adopted Resolution No. 91-24 entitled:
Granting Consent RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION
& Jurisd. to Cnty. TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER
re Lighting Maint. OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10006
Dist. 10006 & AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA -1 CITY OF
Cnty. Lighting DIAMOND BAR ZONE PROJECT 8-17.
Dist. LLA -1
Zone Project 8-17
MAY 21, 1991 PAGE 3
Resolution 91-25 Adopted Resolution No. 91-25 entitled:
Granting Consent RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION
& Jurisd. to Cnty. TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER
re Lighting Maint. OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10006
Dist. 10006 & AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA -1 CITY OF
Cnty. Lighting DIAMOND BAR ZONE PROJECT 219-87.
Dist. LLA -1
Zone Project 219-87
Resolution 91-26
Adopted Resolution No. 91-26 entitled: A
Approving Plans
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
& Specs. for
OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Purchase of
FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND
Playground
EQUIPMENT FOR HERITAGE AND SYCAMORE CANYON PARKS
Equip. for
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
Heritage &
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
Sycamore Canyon
Parks
Usage of
Received and filed report regarding use of a City
City Vehicle
vehicle for commuting from home to City Hall by
the Director of Parks and Maintenance.
Amendment to
Approved increase of $100 per month for legisla-
i Lobbyist Agmt. -
tive representation by Joe A. Gonzalves & Son for
Joe Gonzalves
a total of $25,200 for FY 1991-92 (Acct. 001-4010-
& Son
4000).
Animal Control
Approved agreement with the Pomona Humane Society
Contract for
to continue animal control services for FY 1991-92
FY 1991-92 -
in the amount of $49,654.
Pomona Humane
Society
Proclamation
Proclaimed week of May 20 through 27, 1991 as
May 20-27, 1991
"Buckle Up America Week."
"Buckle Up
America Week"
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
City Tile - C/Papen presented a City Tile to Dianne Forbing in
Dianne Forbing recognition of her 10 years of service as Editor
of the Windmill.
Certificates of M/Forbing presented Certificates of Recognition
Recognition - and City Pins to the 16th Annual Jr. Women's Club
Spelling Bee Spelling Bee Winners: 1st Place Winner Aaron
Winners - Aaron Cunningham, Golden Springs Elementary School; 2nd
Cunningham, Justin Place Winner Justin Cooper, Golden Springs
Cooper & Lillian Elementary School and 3rd Place Winner Lillian
Chung Chung of Evergreen Elementary School.
MAY 21, 1991
Certificate of
Recognition -
Robert Cosner
Certificates
of Appreciation -
Reps. from
Claremont Colleges
re: Tax
Allocations of
Recently
Incorporated
Cities
Council Gift
OLD BUSINESS:
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M/Forbing presented a Certificate of Recognition
to Officer Robert Cosner for bravery relating to
an injury sustained in the line of duty.
M/Forbing presented Certificates of Appreciation
to Dr. Rod Smith, Christopher Greber, Matthias
Nemes, Christopher Yeomans and Derek Stanford for
their efforts in preparing the "Study of Property
Tax Allocations of Recently Incorporated Cities in
Southern California."
Mr. Yeomans stated that the team endeavored to
look at the way property taxes are switched once a
City incorporates and assumes conditions for
services previously provided by a County.
CM/Van Nort also introduced Chuck O'Brien,
Director of the Clinic.
CM/Van Nort explained that, based on the documen-
tation used, the City would not be able to use the
data contained in the report for its lawsuit.
C/Papen stated that the report would be sent to
Sacramento and could be the basis of further
legislation that could help Hacienda Heights or
Rowland Heights and other communities throughout
the State seeking incorporation and local control.
C/Nardella presented a gift on behalf of the
Council to ACM/Terrence Belanger honoring his
graduation from Western State University of Law.
Purchase of CC/Burgess stated that the staff report of May 7,
Photocopier 1991 indicated that the Xerox 1090 copier was
identified as the model that would meet current
and future needs of the City and which was
available from International Business Equipment at
a cost of $24,800 plus tax. Further, Council
directed staff to report on issues pertaining to
the benefits of leasing a copier as opposed to
purchasing and/or contracting for a copier and an
operator.
Following a report on leasing versus purchasing
and programs designed to lease a copier with an
operator, C/Werner moved, MPT/Kim seconded to --
approve staff's recommendation to purchase the
1090 Xerox duplicator through IBE at a cost not to
exceed $26,536 with a stipulation that first year
maintenance be provided through Xerox Corp. for
full service maintenance.
MAY 21, 1991
PAGE 5
C/Nardella reported that he had researched
"facility management" programs to contract for a
copier and operator and suggested that staff
consider such a program when copy volume exceeds
80,000 copies per month.
With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Werner,
MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
Appeal of
PD/DeStefano reported that this was a continuation
CUP 86-410
of a discussion regarding an appeal of a Planning
Stephen Chung
Commission decision to deny an extension of time
1200 S. Brea
for CUP 86-410 in regard to a 3 -story, 36,000 sq.
Canyon Rd.
ft. office building at 1200 S. Brea Canyon Rd.
Staff recently received a revised site plan illus-
trating a reconfigured parking plan and relocation
of the office building. Issues not addressed
include traffic mitigation measures at various
intersections, specifically Brea Canyon at
Pathfinder and Brea Canyon at Colima, as well as
Brea Canyon at Glenbrook. In addition, a well had
been found on the site immediately adjacent to the
street which needs to be resolved. Should Council
allow an additional time period, staff will need
to look at a particularly prepared site plan,
landscape plan, grading/drainage plan, architec-
tural elevations and drawings that clearly outline
public improvements. The City Engineer would need
to look at additional traffic studies regarding
the intersections so that he can make k determina-
tion as to the developer's fair share cost of the
project. In addition, he stated that staff had
received a few letters in opposition to the
project, the most signif icant by Mr. Larry Hudack.
Mr. Jeff Jenkins, representing Kingston
Investments, stated that compact parking spaces
had been removed and landscaping had been
increased by approximately 50% with a 20 ft.
setback along Brea Canyon Rd. The height of the
building had been reduced by 8 ft. by reducing the
pad by 3 ft. and the size of the building was
reduced by 5 ft. The developer supported paying
his share of traffic control improvements includ-
ing signaling, restriping, curbs and gutters, etc.
in addition to widening Brea Canyon from south of
the Counseling Center to the intersection of
Gerndale and Brea Canyon, including removal of
existing curbs, gutters and sidewalks and re -
striping at Brea Canyon with reflectors in both
MAY 21, 1991
Ordinance 02(1991)
Repealing Chp.
2.68 of L.A.
Cnty. Code
Establishing New
Provisions
Pertaining to
Emergency
Preparedness
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directions. A survey had been conducted which
indicated that the tank is actually a cement
smudge pot oil tank.
The following persons expressed opposition to
approval of the extension of CUP 86-410:
Kathy Stetcher, 21000 Glenbrook Dr.
Mike & Mary Sirchia, 1115 Bain Ave.
Patrick J. Dresch, 21045 Glenbrook Dr.
Ved Arora, 1321 Glenthorpe Dr.
Jethro White, 21201 Dabney St.
Carolyn Davis, 1144 Hare
Larry Hudack, 21202 Dabin St.
Orion Von Stetten, 1152 Brea Canyon Rd.
Don Taylor, 1444 Honeyhill Dr.
Carlos Lopez, 1141 Bain St.
Rose M. Zam, 1145 Bain St.
Lizen Mercado, 21049 Glenwall Dr.
Clarence Hamilton, 20995 Glenbrook Dr.
Emil Manna, 2101 Glenwall Dr.
Jim Paul, 1269 Ahtena Dr.
Mr. & Mrs. Wyseman, 1235 Glenclear Dr.
PD/DeStefano reported that if Council approved
extension of the CUP, staff would review the
recently -submitted site and landscape plans and
the soils reports to determine if the concrete
well is leaking, where the flume is, what the
remediation plans are and whether outside agencies
need to be involved. Revised architectural
elevations would be required and Building & Safety
would need a new construction plan check.
Following discussion, C/Papen moved, C/Werner
seconded to deny the appeal for an extension of
time on CUP 86-410.
C/Papen amended the motion to direct the City
Attorney's office to prepare the appropriate
resolution to make the denial effective for
consideration at the next meeting. C/Werner
amended his second of the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
CA/Arczynski presented for second reading by title
only Ordinance No. 02 (1991) entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR REPEALING CHAPTER 2.68 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND
ESTABLISHING NEW PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
MAY 21, 1991
PAGE 7
C/Papen moved, MPT/Kim seconded to adopt Ordinance
No. 02 (1991) . With the following Roll Call vote,
motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Nardella, Papen,
MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
Ordinance 20B
CA/Arczynski presented for 1st reading by title
(1989) Amending
only Ordinance No. 20B(1989) entitled: AN
Sec. 17 & Adding
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
New Secs. 17A &
DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTION 17 AND ADDING NEW
17B Pertaining
SECTIONS 17A AND 17B TO ORDINANCE NO. 20 (1989)
to Competitive
PERTAINING TO COMPETITIVE BIDS FROM RESIDENT
Bids from
BUSINESSES AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.
Resident
Businesses &
ACM/Belanger stated that the amendment would
Recyclable
provide an affirmative program to identify and
Materials
encourage City located businesses by products
and/or services provided, allowing staff to
develop a comprehensive vendor list of businesses
in the City so that when projects or programs are
bid, those businesses would receive a packet of
bid specifications. He requested Section 2, Sub-
section "b" be amended to read "firms who are
qualified firms."
Mr. Bob Velker, liaison for the Chamber of
Commerce, stated that there have been times when a
business in the City has been overlooked and
offered the Chamber's assistance in getting all
businesses to respond to a vendor's list.
C/Papen stated that she could see the value of a
City vendor list and that perhaps the Chamber
should compile a vendor's directory; however, she
was not in support of the project at this time.
Following discussion, C/Werner moved and C/Papen
seconded to table Ordinance No. 20B (1989).
Motion carried unanimously.
Update on
Mr. Kaplan reported on the Economic Development
Economic
meeting held on May 23, 1991 and indicated an
Development
initial meeting will be held on June 12, 1991 to
familiarize people with the issues and find out
where changes in the approach might be appro-
priate. Tentatively scheduled for June 22, 1991
is an Economic Development Strategy Workshop
starting at 9:00 a.m. to obtain a consensus on the
kinds of development strategy the City should use
in the community, which will also be used in the
General Plan process.
MAY 21, 1991
PAGE 8
RECESS:
M/Forbing recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENE:
M/Forbing reconvened the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Award of Landscape
CM/Van Nort stated that the present contracts for
Svc. Contracts -
landscape maintenance of the three districts
LLMD No. 38, 39
expire June 30, 1991. Staff advertised for bids
& 41 - Accurate
on an individual basis. He recommended awarding
Landscape re:
annual contracts to Accurate Landscape & Maint.
Dists. 38 & 39;
Corp. for $37,200 for LLMD 38 and $66,000 for
Landscape West
LLMD 39; and to Landscape West for $37,200 for
re: Dist. 41
for LLMD 41.
MPT/Kim moved, C/Werner seconded to award contacts
for LLMD 038 and #39 to Accurate Landscape and
Maintenance Corporation with respective bids of
$37,200 and $66,000; and LLMD 041 to Landscape
West with a bid of $37,200. With the following
Roll Call vote, the motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Werner, MPT/Kim,
M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEN - Nardella
Award of
CM/Van Nort stated that pursuant to Council
Landscape Maint.
approval to obtain bids for maintenance of eight
Svc. Contract
parks, staff recommended awarding the contract to
Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises in the amount
of $97,932 per annum.
Mr. Barry Konier, 10815 Meats Ave., Orange,
President of Landscape West Inc., stated that his
company had been maintaining the parks and two of
the Districts since Incorporation. His company
was second lowest bidder by $168. He felt that
this type of contract would fall under the Public
Works Act because it is a service contract.
Following discussion, C/Werner requested staff to
check further on references supplied by the low
bidder and moved that the matter be continued to
the next meeting. MPT/Kim seconded the motion.
Following discussion regarding potential liability
in rejecting the lowest bidder, MPT/Kim withdrew
his second. C/Papen then seconded C/Werner's
motion.
Motion carried by a vote of 3 to 1 (MPT/Kim voted
No and C/Nardella abstained).
MAY 21, 1991 PAGE 9
Resolution 91-27
CA/Arczynski stated that a Resolution was drafted
Endorsing Efforts
setting forth the sentiments of the Council and
of Pomona &
reiterating the Council's desire and stated intent
Walnut Valley
to work with the governing boards' of both school
Unified School
districts and their fellow elected officials
Districts re:
for the betterment of the community, both with
Construction of
respect to items of mutual interest to all
School Facilities
entities.
within the City
MPT/Kim requested changing "north Diamond Bar" to
"within the City of Diamond Bar."
C/Werner expressed concern over the difference in
wording indicating that the Pomona School District
"has evidenced its desire to construct and that
the Walnut School District has indicated its
intention."
The following persons spoke in opposition to the
Resolution:
Mr. Al Rumpilla 23958 Golden Springs
Mr. David Cope, 316 S. Del Sol Ln.
Mr. Jim Paul, 1269 Ahtena Dr.
j
Following discussion, it was agreed that the
Council would disregard the description on the
agenda relating to this matter.
Following further discussion, it was moved by
M/Forbing, seconded by C/Werner to adopt
Resolution No. 91-27 amended as follows:
M/Forbing stated that the changes were: A(i)
"evidenced" to "indicated" and "desire" to
"intention;" delete "north" and insert "City of;"
delete "area" in 3rd line; change B2 "commends" to
"urges;" delete "northern portion of;" last line
of 2 delete "north;" delete B2 "in its endeavors;"
line 3, 2nd sentence change "commends" to "urges"
and delete "in its endeavor." Motion carried
unanimously.
RFP for Community CE/Mousavi stated that current transit opportun-
Circulator ities consist of three bus lines and the City's
Paratransit services which are provided through d
contract with L.A. County. The bus lines consiet
of RTD 490 and Route 482. Foothill TranGit
District operates Route 455. Services operate
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M.
except holidays and a 24-hour advance reservation
is requested; however, same day service can be
provided subject to availability. He recommended
that the City continue to contract with the County
to provide these services at an estimated cost of
MAY 21, 1991 PAGE 10
$20,000 for FY 1991-92. In addition to the
services currently in existence, he recommended
establishment of the City's first Community
Circulator. Staff drafted a Request for Proposal
for a "fixed route deviation public transit
system" based upon two buses, five days a week
from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Route deviation will
provide the ability for the bus to deviate from
scheduled stops in order to pick up additional
passengers. The RFP calls for two phases: (1)
consultation in planning and designing the route
along with providing the necessary policies and
procedures; and (2) an operation phase. Prop A
Funds will be utilized for both design services
and operation. The Traffic and Transportation
Commission reviewed the concept and the RFP and
recommended approval by the City Council.
Following discussion, the RFP was unanimously
approved for release.
Approval of CA/Arczynski presented a document referred to as
Form of Lot a "Lot Consolidation Agreement" for use when two
Consolidation or more properties are involved in a development
Agreement and the construction of buildings may cross. A
Parcel Map or a Subdivision Map is required to
consolidate those parcels to allow construction.
This type of agreement is designed to allow devel-
opers to reach a point where construction can
begin, obtain building permits and, in the
interim, proceed with a parcel map. The agreement
would be designed around each project and would be
signed by the City Manager on behalf of the City.
Following discussion, MPT/Kim moved, C/Papen
seconded to approve as to form and authorize the
City Manager to execute such agreements on behalf
of the City as necessary, upon approval by the
City Attorney. By a vote of 4 to 1 (C/Werner
voting No), the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Appeal of PD/DeStefano stated that this appeal of a Planning
CUP 1634-(1) Commission decision was for an extension of time
Evangelical on CUP 1634-(1) as the Evangelical Free Church
Free Church will be unable to complete its final phase of
development by the end of the 10 -year CUP period
(November 1990). He recommended a 5 -year
extension.
M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bob Huff, representing the Evangelical Free
Church, stated that when the matter went before the
MAY 21, 1991 PAGE 11
Planning Commission, the only opposition raised by
the Commission was parking.
Following discussion regarding trees and parking
and with supportive comments made by a neighbor of
the church, M/Forbing closed the Public Hearing.
C/Werner moved, C/Papen seconded to approve the
request for extension of the CUP for five years,
subject to a "tree preservation plan" which would
include preservation of the landmark trees and a
parking management plan to avoid off-site traffic
congestion.
CA/Arczynski recommended that the motion be
amended to direct staff to prepare an appropriate
resolution to effectuate the Council's desires in
this matter, including a diagram of the area
specifying which trees are to be considered
"landmark." Further, staff should be directed to
use the present Oak Tree Ordinance regarding
diameter of trees and that Engineering staff work
on a congestion management concept that the
Council can approve.
C/Werner amended the motion as stated by the City
Attorney. C/Papen amended her second. Motion
carried unanimously.
Adoption of CM/Van Nort reported that the budget for Fiscal
Budget for Year 1991-92 estimates General Fund Revenues at
FY 1991-92 $8,984,695 with Expenditures of $8,564,707, which
would allow Council a $419,988 unappropriated
reserve balance. Since the last meeting, several
changes have taken place: (1) Prop C has not been
included due to its challenge by the Courts; (2)
the CIP was included; (3) uncertainties of the
State. At the present time, revenues are pro-
jected at the Governor's recommendation that
cities cut approximately $200 million in revenues
and the City's share proportionately would be
included in that. Also taken into account is that
the sales tax is flat.
M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing.
With no testimony being offered, M/Forbing closed
the Public Hearing.
CA/Arczynski stated that the Planning Commission
transmitted to the Council its report under the
Government Code pertaining to the CIP and the
Resolution is part of the official record on the
budget.
MAY 21, 1991 PAGE 12
C/Werner moved, MPT/Kim seconded to adopt the
proposed budget for FY 1991-92 as submitted by
staff.
Following discussion, CM/Van Nort recommended that
the Budget be adopted with the understanding that
no change take place until the State adopts its
budget.
With the following Roll Call vote, the motion
carried.
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Werner
MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: In response to a request by C/Papen, CC/Burgess
stated that staff had looked at Konica copiers and
that they are not comparable to the Xerox 1090.
C/Papen requested that staff reports include the
type of public notice given as well as the number
of letters for and against a project and if a
petition is submitted, the number of signatures
attached.
C/Papen then stated that a Letter to the Editor
had been printed in four different newspapers
indicating that at the April'16 meeting, the
Council took action which it did not take.
Further, she was concerned that the Council's
actions were being misrepresented and upset that
the newspapers published this letter without
calling City Hall and verifying the action taken.
The action taken was to continue a Public Hearing
for 30 days. She asked the City Clerk to send a
letter to each of the editors stating the action
taken on April 16 and again during this meeting.
She also directed the City Manager to send a
letter to the editors requesting that they call
and confirm votes of the Council in situations
like this.
C/Nardella stated that he concurred with C/Papen's
intent.
C/Werner commended staff on publication of the
first issue of the Employee Newsletter.
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MAY 21, 1991 PAGE 13
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Forbing
adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
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LYNDA BUR`�GE-'SS, CMC
City Clerk
ATTEST:
G'
Mayor