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Home My WebLink About07/16/1991 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JULY 16, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: M/Forbing called the meeting to order at 6:03 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 by ALLEGIANCE: C/Werner. ROLL CALL: Mayor Forbing, Mayor Pro Tem Kim, Councilmen Nardella, Papen, and Werner. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, Director of Planning James DeStefano, City Engineer Sid Mousavi, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Werner expressed thanks to the Council and the community for their thoughtfulness following the recent passing of his father. C/Nardella stated that the Rotary Club would donate the proceeds from the concessions at the Concert in the Park July 17th to the City for a permanent concession stand at Peterson Park. MPT/Kim reported that Deputy Larry Luter informed him that auto thefts in the City were reduced by 25% last month. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Jeff Nelson, 23051 Rio Lobos, complained that he was prevented from distributing campaign adver- tisements at the July 3rd Concert in the Park. He inquired into why he was not allowed to exercise his right to freedom of speech and asked for an apology. M/Forbing stated that the matter would be reviewed. Mr. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Drive, requested that the signs promoting the school bond election be removed from Prospectors Rd. behind Hotel Diamond Bar and on Sunset Crossing. M/Forbing directed staff to contact the School District to take care of the matter. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion was made by MPT/Kim, seconded by C/Werner to approve the Consent Calendar. By the following Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Werner, Nardella, Papen, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None Schedule Future A. Concert in the Park - Country Western - July Meetings 17, 1991 - 6: 30 to 8: 00 p.m. , Sycamore Canyon JULY 16, 1991 PAGE 2 B. General Plan Advisory Committee - July 18, 1991 - 7:00 p.m., Hotel Diamond Bar, 259 Gentle Springs C. Planning Commission - July 22, 1991 - 7:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. D. City Council Study Session - July 23, 1991 - 6:30 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon E. Parks & Recreation Commission - July 25, 1991 - 7:00 p.m., Community Room, 1061 S. Grand F. Concert in the Park - 50's Music - July 31, 1991 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon G. City Council Meeting - August 6, 1991 - 6:00 p.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. Approval of Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 2, 1991. Minutes Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated July 16, 1991 in the amount of $390,618.13. Planning Received and filed Planning Commission Minutes of Comm. Minutes May 13, 1991 and June 10, 1991. Traffic & Trans. Received and filed Traffic & Transportation Comm. Minutes Commission Minutes of April 11, 1991. Parks & Rec. Received and filed Parks & Recreation Commission Comm. Minutes Minutes of April 18, 1991; May 9, 1991; May 28, 1991 and June 13, 1991. Resolution 91-55 Adopted Resolution No. 91-55 entitled: A RESOLUTION Aprvng. Plans OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING & Specs. for PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BREA CANYON ROAD Brea Cnyn. Rd. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AT S.R. 60 FREEWAY IN SAID Sidewalk at CITY, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK S.R. 60 Fwy. TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Proclamation - Proclaimed the week of July 22 - 26, 1991 as July 22-26, 1991 "NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK." National Salvation Army Week Draft Recycling Received information regarding the draft comprehen- & Yardwaste Pgm. sive recycling and yardwaste program and set the matter for discussion at the July 23, 1991 Study Session. Bus. Licenses Set the matter of the Business License report for the September 10, 1991 Study Session. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: City Tile - M/Forbing presented a City Tile to Mr. David Schey, David Schey first Chairman of the Planning Commission. JULY 16, 1991 PAGE 3 City Tile - M/Forbing presented a City Tile to Mr. Carey Shen, Carey Shen first President of the Diamond Bar Chinese Assn. Certificate of M/Forbing presented a Certificate of Recognition to Recognition - Mr. Andrew Chen for scoring 1550 points out of a Andrew Chen possible 1600 on his S.A.T. Fire Suppression Asst. Fire Chief Robert Lee presented a video Benefit regarding the proposed Fire Suppression Benefit Assessment Assessment scheduled for Public Hearing by the Board of Supervisors on July 25, 1991. Homeowners would not be obligated to pay if the City elected to have their own Fire Service. He also stated that the assessment would provide long-range funding to offset numerous years of operating at a loss, as well as anticipated increases in operating costs. NEW BUSINESS: Photocopier CM/Van Nort stated that this is a program in associ- Helper Service ation with Lanterman Developmental Center to provide Agreement - photocopier assistance to the City. Lanterman Developmental Mr. Steve Johnson, Program Director for Lanterman Center Developmental Center, explained that this is a supported employment program designed to place individuals of low functioning levels in a business, accompanied by a job coach, to perform janitorial, copying, letter sorting and stuffing, lawn maintenance, etc. Motion was made by C/Papen, seconded by MPT/Kim to approve the contract with Lanterman Developmental Center and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Nardella, Papen, Werner, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None Ordinance XX CM/Van Nort stated that, in response to a concern (1991) Amndng. expressed by Mr. Steve Kewish regarding the poten- Sec. 13.66.060 tial hazards of bow and arrow hunting in the open & Replacing Sec. space areas of the City, he recommended adoption of 13.66.120 of Chp. the proposed urgency Ordinance prohibiting the 13.66 of L.A. shooting of arrows and similar projectiles in the Cnty. Code City. The following persons opposed adoption of the urgency Ordinance: JULY 16, 1991 PAGE 4 Mr. Joe Dotterer, 4978 Jones Ave., Riverside, President of the California Bowman Hunters and State Archery Assn. Mr. John Scruggs, 9813 Greenwood Ct., Fontana, volunteer hunter safety instructor for the Department of Fish and Game. Following discussion, a motion was made by C/ Werner, seconded by C/Papen to continue the matter to the August 6, 1991 meeting. Staff was directed to research the issue further and bring the Ordinance back with highlighting to indicate proposed changes. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: The following persons spoke in opposition to increasing the assessment: Mr. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs Dr. Mr. Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Dr. Mr. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr. Mr. David Lang, 431 Carpio Mr. Don Gravdahl, Traffic & Transportation Commissioner, expressed concern that the plans and specifications indicating the proposed area where work is to be done was not in the City Clerk's office. Dr. Dan Buffington, 2605 Indian Creek, stated that he and a number of other residents were very pleased with the effect that the district has had AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Werner, Nardella, Papen NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - MPT/Kim, M/Forbing ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 91-56 CE/Mousavi reported that the General Fund had pre - Levying Assessmt. viously loaned the District $47,439, creating a -- LLAD 38 for FY deficit in the District. In order to balance the 1991-92 budget, it would be necessary to levy an additional $47,439 during FY 91-92. He recommended adoption of the Resolution confirming the assessment and all other matters set forth in the Engineer's Report. At the request of C/Nardella, he also reviewed several alternatives including one that would keep the assessment at $15.00. M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing. M/Forbing read a statement signed by 21 residents, opposing any increase in the assessment. The following persons spoke in opposition to increasing the assessment: Mr. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs Dr. Mr. Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Dr. Mr. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr. Mr. David Lang, 431 Carpio Mr. Don Gravdahl, Traffic & Transportation Commissioner, expressed concern that the plans and specifications indicating the proposed area where work is to be done was not in the City Clerk's office. Dr. Dan Buffington, 2605 Indian Creek, stated that he and a number of other residents were very pleased with the effect that the district has had JULY 16, 1991 PAGE 5 in upgrading the appearance of the City. Mr. Gary Neely, representing the San Gabriel Valley Tax Payers Assn., thanked C/Nardella for listening to the concerns of those opposing the tax increase and staff for their cooperation. There being no further testimony offered, M/Forbing closed the Public Hearing. C/Papen requested that the record show that she felt the General Fund must be reimbursed this fiscal year. She suggested delaying the Capital Improvement Project and retain $40,000 in the reserve account. Perhaps sufficient funds will exist in the reserves to fund the project next spring. CA/Arczynski suggested that, in accordance with the 1972 Act, the City could maintain a minor reserve amount in the Capital Improvement Project budget and approve the proposal for the project on Temple. The Council could approve specifications at a later date. Motion was made by MPT/Kim, seconded by C/Werner to adopt Resolution No. 91-56 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 and approving the amended Engineer's Report setting the assessment at $15.00, reducing the CIP to $39,881 and leaving $1, 000 in the reserve fund. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIIMEMBERS - Papen, Werner, Nardella, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None CLOSED SESSION: M/Forbing adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. for discussion of Litigation and Personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT: M/Forbing reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 9:15 p.m., declared that there was no reportable action taken and adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. JULY 16, 1991 PAGE 6 ATTEST: Mayor to a Study Session on July 23, 1991 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 880 S. Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. Lynda Burgess, >ity laerk_