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Home My WebLink About07/02/1991 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JULY 2, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: M/Forbing called the meeting to order at 6:10 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 Mr. Red Calkins. ROLL CALL: Mayor Forbing, Mayor Pro Tem Kim, Councilmen Nardella and Papen. Councilman Gary Werner was excused. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, Assistant City Manager Terrence Belanger, Director of Planning James DeStefano, City Engineer Sid Mousavi, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Nardella requested staff to prepare a report on recycling programs that can be offered by local haulers. He further requested that the City Engineer prepare a report regarding District 38 giving one or more alternatives specifically for the Capital Improvement Program, Appropriated Fund Balance and Reserves. C/Papen referred to an article in The Highlander regarding Council's action on LLAD 38 and requested that staff prepare a report for the next meeting explaining the $50,000 deficit and the Capital Improvement Program. She further requested that staff look into the Fire Department's emergency response time. MPT/Kim stated that due to the flashing light at Grand Ave. and the Country access, traf f is flow on Grand and Diamond Bar Blvd. had been much lighter. He requested the City Engineer to look into installing a flashing signal on Grand Ave. at the Chino Hills entrance and asked the City Attorney to look into the legalities of such a move. M/Forbing stated that C/Werner was not present at this meeting due to the death of his father. He further stated that Council would be adjourning the meeting in honor of Nathan Werner. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Don Gravdahl asked for clarification on the legalities of protests being mailed prior to the Public Hearing on District No. 38 as well as speaking at said Hearing. CA/Arczynski stated that "one may file a written protest and one may withdraw that written protest anytime before the conclusion of the hearing." JULY 2, 1991 PAGE 2 He further stated that the real effects of such a protest comes into play in the formation process because if more than 50% of property owners protest then the Council may not establish the district unless there is a four-fifths vote of the rn»nr•i l 4'n An an i -n nvnrriAn *hn ■nninri�v nrntnct JULY 2, 1991 PAGE 3 Schedule Future A. Concert in the Park - July 3, 1991 - 6:30 Park Meetings p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon B. 4th of July - City Offices closed C. 1991 U.S. Olympic Torch Run - July 8, 1991 - 4:30 p.m., Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave. D. Planning Commission - July 8, 1991 - 7:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Rm., 880 S. Lemon Ave. E. Traffic & Transportation Commission - July 111 1991 6:30 p.m., Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. F. Parks & Recreation Commission - July 11, 1991, 7:00 p.m., City Hall, 21660 E. Copley Dr., Suite 100. G. City Council Meeting - July 16, 1991 - 6:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Rm., 880 S. Lemon Ave. H. City Council Study Session - July 23, 1991 - 6:30 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. Approval of Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 18, Minutes 1991. Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated July 2, 1991 in the amount of $648,385.83. Treasurer's Report Approved Treasurer's Report for the month of May, 1991. Resolution 91-48 Adopted Resolution No. 91-48 entitled: A Calling & Giving RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Notice of Gen. DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING Muni. Election NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL 11-5-91 ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. Resolution 91-49 Adopted Resolution No. 91-49 entitled: A Rqstg. Bd. of RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Sups. to Consolid. DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD Gen. Muni. Ele. OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES on 11-5-91 with TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO School and Udel BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1991, WITH THE SCHOOL Elections. AND UDEL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23303 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. Resolution 91-50 Adopted Resolution No. 91-50 entitled: A Adopting Regs. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF for Candidates DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS Statements for FOR CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE Election 11-5-91 VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE YIELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991. JULY 2, 1991 PAGE 4 Recreation Accepted recommendation of Parks & Recreation Services Commission and approved amendment of contract with Contract the City of Brea to add three recreation programs: Heritage Youth Sports, Summer Tiny Tots and American Explorers; and amend the FY 1991-92 Municipal Budget by increasing anticipated recreation fee revenues in the amount of $34,970 and increase the recreation services contract in the amount of $35,045. Resolution 91-51 Adopted Resolution No. 91-51 entitled: A Flood Insurance - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Federal Emergency DIAMOND BAR APPLYING FOR FLOOD INSURANCE FROM Mgmt. Agcy. (FEMA) THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). Resolution 91-52 Adopted Resolution No. 91-52 entitled: A Public Employee's RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Medical & DIAMOND BAR ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC Hospital Care Act EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT. Resolution 91-53 Adopted Resolution No. 91-53 entitled: A Amndng. Standards RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF for Trench DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS Repavement Secs. STANDARDS FOR TRENCH REPAVEMENT SECTIONS. OLD BUSINESS: Ordinance 3(1991) C/Papen moved, MPT/Kim seconded to adopt Amending Sec. by title only Ordinance No. 3(1991) entitled: 22.60.100 of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Title 22 & Adding OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTION 22.60.100 OF New Sec. 82-7 TITLE 22 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 82-7 TO TITLE to Title 27 of 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AS HERETOFORE L.A. Cnty. Code ADOPTED. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - NOES: COUNCILMEN - ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Nardella, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing None Werner JULY 2, 1991 PAGE 5 Resolution 91-54 MPT/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to adopt A RESOLUTION OF Rates, Fees & for Resolution No. 91-54 entitled: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Charges Svcs. Provided ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING SCHEDULES OF RATES, by Bldg., Ping. FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS & Engnrng. Depts. BUILDING, PLANNING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Sanitary Sewer CE/Mousavi reported on approximately 148 lots the of forming System for "The within The Country and possibility a special assessment district for a sanitary sewer Country" system. He stated that there are no grants available from the State Water Resources Board and that there are three options available to the City: 1) Authorize staff to spend approximately $25,000 of General Fund money to conduct a feasi- bility study with the understanding that the General Fund can only be reimbursed if an assess- ment district is formed; 2) direct staff to inform the affected property owners to pay for the study; and, 3) authorize staff to use General Fund monies only if the property owners sign a petition the City if indicating that they will reimburse the assessment district is not formed in the future. I With consensus of Council, staff was directed to prepare a report and preliminary study, contact the homeowners and the Country Association as to the need and their commitment and report back in 60 days. Resolution 90-45C CM/Van Nort recommended continuing this matter Amndng. 90-45B to the July 16, 1991 meeting. Setting Forth Personnel Rules & Regulations PUBLIC HEARINGS: Develop. Agree. CM/Van Nort stated that this Public Hearing 91-2 (1991) was continued from the June 4, 1991 meeting. 22000 Golden Springs Dr. MPT/Kim requested a copy of the traffic report. PD/DeStefano requested a continuance of the matter until the meeting of August 6, 1991 due to the fact that staff did not have all necessary information and current information was not received in time to review for a proper recommendation. M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing. JULY 2, 1991 PAGE 6 The applicant, Mr. Gary Clapp, requested that the Hearing be continued to July 16 as any further delay would create a hardship. C/Nardella moved, MPT/Kim seconded to continue the Public Hearing to August 6. Motion carried 4-0 (C/Werner absent). ADJOURNMENT: CA/Arczynski stated that pursuant to Council direction, an Amicus Brief had been prepared regarding Moorpark vs. Moorpark School District and a copy has been given to the City Clerk. With no further business to conduct, M/Forbing adjourned the meeting in memory of Nathan Werner at 7:15 p.m. Lynd Burgess, City Clerk ATTEST: C-2 Mayor