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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1995 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MARCH 7,1995 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Pro Tem Werner. ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony, Miller, Mayor ProTem Werner and Mayor Papen. Council Member Ansari was excused. Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher, Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano, Community Development Director, George Wentz, City Engineer; Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ETC.: 2.1 Commended California State Polytechnic University Pomona for its college of arts Retention and Enhancement Services Program and introduced Reid Marcum. 2.2 Proclaimed March as "Women's History Month." Ms. Susanne Harmony, AAUW, accepted the proclamation. 2.3 Mr. Castrol, Filipino American Community of Southern California, introduced Mr. Labu to present a certificate for recognition for the Council's participation in the 50th Anniversary of the liberation of Manila. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jack Newe, D.B. Friends of the Library, announced that the annual Library Wine Tasting Soiree will be held on April 2, 1995, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Generations Restaurant. He asked how much money would be allocated by the City this year for the library. CM/Belanger reported that last year, the Council approved a budget allocation of $160,000 to underwrite expanded library services and $40,000 for materials and equipment. M/Papen suggested that an Ad Hoc committee be formed to discuss how the monies will be spent and for what. CM/Belanger advised that ACM/Usher and C/Ansari have been working with the "Friends of the Library." t MPT/Werner advised that he would be willing to work with the "Friends of the Library" in the absence of C/Ansari. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 2 Patty Anis commented on the Wine Tasting Soiree and urged the entire community to join in this fund raiser. Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Ln., stated that he did not agree with the General Plan. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Drive, thanked staff for their good service. Jack Healy commended C/Miller for his managing the clock at the last Council meeting. He also commented on unsolicited faxed material to local citizens should not be stopped because of First Amendment rights. Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Ems Rd., did not agree with the proposed General Plan and felt that the majority of the citizens of D.B. do not agree with the proposed Plan. She asked the citizens to carefully read it over and give their comments. Frank Dursa expressed concern that C/Miller would be running for higher office and asked him to resign from Council so that he could put all of his efforts into his campaign. _ 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony advised that his office does not send faxes during the late hours of the day. He felt that the General Plan is excessive and expands the City. He announced that, on Saturday, March 10, 1995, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., he would be at Lucky's Supermarket for "Sidewalk City Hall." He reported on a new telephone call in program for new agenda items. C/Miller stated that D.B. students attending Ganesha High School are being treated Eke second-class citizens by local businesses and citizens. He asked staff to prepare an informational program to better inform our community and local businesses of the two school districts that are attended by our students. MPT/Werner agreed with C/Millees comments in that our students that attend Ganesha High School are still a part of our community. He reported that the City of Hope Romanian Project is going well and a store front is located near Alpha Beta for donations. He announced that he will be sitting in for M/Papen at the D.B. Little League's Opening Day on Saturday, March 10, 1995 and asked the community to help out with the Pomona Valley Red Cross. M/Papen announced that on Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the AQMD, Room CC -6, the L. A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will make a -- special presentation to area residents on the 20 year long-range transportation improvement plan for the San Gabriel Valley. She also announced that the Senior Patrol had received its automobile and that it had been painted and lettered with "Senior Volunteer Patrol" with the City Logo. She urged the community to look over MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 3 the General Plan. She asked staff to discuss the provision of sandbags and if these are needed, how does the community get them. CM/Belanger advised that the City will provide up to 25 sandbags to each resident free of charge at City Hall and three fire stations: 1) Armitos; 2) Grand Avenue and 3) Pathfinder. He referred to CSD/Rose for slope inspections and providing assistance to individuals having slope distress. C/Miller advised that the hillside behind Calvary Chapel at the hospital site was washing out and requested staff to inspect it. CM/Belanger advised that most of the City's activities are largely related to public property and providing slope inspection for private property would only be on an emergency basis. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PRESENTATION BY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) ON 20 YEAR LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION -- HSAPROVEMENT PGM - March 8,1995, 7:00 p.m., AQMD CC -6, 21865 E. Copley 5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - March 9, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley 5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - March 13, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley 5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 21, 1995 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley 5.5 WORKSHOP - D.B. ASSOCIATES, PROJECT VTM 47850 - Saturday, March 11, 1995 - 9:00 - 12:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Miller moved, MPT/Werner seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, Harmony, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6. 1.1 Regular Meeting of January 17, 1995 - As submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of February 7, 1995- As submitted. 6.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of January 26, 1995 - Received and filed. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 4 6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - Dated March 7, 1995 in the amount of $482,355.91. 6.4 TREASURER'S REPORT - MONTH OF JANUARY, 1995 - Received and filed. 6.5 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES: 6.5.1 Filed by Arci-Co on February 2, 1995 - Rejected request and referred matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager. 6.5.2 Filed by Cathy Barrows on February 17, 1995 - Rejected request and referred matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager. 6.5.3 Filed by Rosina C. Lam on February 22, 1995 - Rejected request and referred matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager. 6.6 REDUCED AND EXONERATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR TRACT 47851 (DIAMOND BAR EAST PARTNERS) - Exonerated Bond No. 151304S for Domestic Water System improvements in the amount of $234,318; reduced Bond No. 139424S for Grading Improvements from $913,743 (Faithful Performance) to $735,000 and reduced the Labor & Material Bond in the same proportion; reduced Bond No. 139425S for Erosion Control and Dewatering from $291,893 (Faithful Performance) to $120,000 and reduced the Labor & Material Bond in the same proportion; reduced Bond No. 151302S for Storm Drain, Street, Sanitary Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Lift (Faithful Performance) to $900,000 and reduced the Labor & Material Bond in the same proportion and directed the City Clerk to notify the principals. 6.7 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE LANDSCAPE MEDIANS FROM THE WESTERLY CITY LIMIT TO LEMON AVENUE - authorized the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Advanced Construction in the amount of $34,079.30 and a professional services contract amendment with SA Associates to increase the contract amount by $3,000. 6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS ON THE CITY'S BEHALF PURSUANT TO STATE CONTRACT NO. 1-95-23-20. --- 6.9 RESOLUTION NO. 95-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A.D.A. MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING TOT LOT AREA, REST ROOM BUILDING AND VARIOUS SITE MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 5 ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT MAPLE HILL PARK IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. 6.10 AWARDED A CONTRACT TO MACADEE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS INSTALLATION ON GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AT GOLDEN PRADOS DRIVE, PROSPECTORS ROAD, AND CARPIO DRIVE - in an amount not to exceed $217,910 with a contingency of $22,000. 6.11 APPOINTED JOYCE LEONARD TO THE TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF LOU ESPOSITO - CC/Burgess administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Leonard. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 8. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER AGREEMENT - CM/Belanger recommended that the current termination clause in the City Manager's Contract dated September 15, 1992 be left as is which would provide for a majority vote of the City Council; that the maximum accumulated vacation hours for the City Manager be established at 240 hours; with a proposed salary increase of 6% resulting in a monthly salary of $8,056.00. Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Ln., asked if the 240 hours accrued vacation is an increase, how much vacation time is allowed the City Manager; why a 6% pay raise instead of the standard 4%; was February 21, 1995 the retroactive date; and what does the City Manager receive in "perks." M/Papen explained that, at this time, there is no "cap" on accrued vacation time and that the City Manager gets 20 vacation days per year. She advised that after the last Council closed session, it was announced that the Council agreed on the 6% pay raise and that the contract would be effective that day. MPT/Wemer clarified issues for Mr. Maxwell and advised that the City Manager has a different contract then the City Attorney as well as other City employees. He explained that the City is following standard practice of local government in California. Terry Birrell stated that the City Manager should be made to take his vacation and not be able to accrue the time and 4% is a reasonable salary increase. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 6 Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, Fiber Ct., stated that it is necessary for personnel to take time off away from work. Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., felt that the 6% salary increase was too high and asked what kind of benefit package is given to the City Manager. MPT/Werner moved, CiMiller seconded to approve the contract amendment with Terrence L. Belanger for City Manager. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari 8.2 CONTRACT WITH RICHARDS, WATSON AND GERSHON FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES - CM/Belanger recommended that the Council approve the agreement for Michael Jenkins as the City Attorney effective March 1, 1995 and suggested that a change be made in the contract to replace the super majority termination clause with a majority termination clause. — MPT/Werner reiterated that the majority termination clause would include a two to one vote with two other Council Members absent or abstaining. Jack Gutowski asked where the law firm is located and if the firm represents Maid -Valley Manpower Consortium and any cities in the San Gabriel Valley. He commented on the way the firm represented the Mid -Valley Manpower Consortium in that litigation costs are very high. M/Papen advised that this firm is located in L.A.. CA/Jenkins advised that the law firm of Richards, Watson and Gershon represents the Mid -Valley Manpower Consortium. Frank Dursa asked if the new attorney would be handling litigation for the City or will a litigation expert be hired; how much and how long will this contract be for; and if the contract is renewed, what is the fee that they are going to charge us. Jack Healy, 23041 Aspen Knoll Dr., asked if Michael Jenkins had any conflict of interest with the City. -- M/Papen advised that the Council interviewed 12 firms for the City Attorney position and Mr. Jenkins was chosen with a 5-0 vote. She advised that the contract is for 45 hours per month at $135 an hour and that it can be terminated by a majority vote of the Council. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 7 CA/Jenkins advised that his firm also represents the Cities of La Habra Heights and La Puente. C/Harmony asked Mr. Jenkins if he had any conflict of interest with MPT/Werner in association with the City of La Habra Heights. Mr. Jenkins advised that MPT/Werner is not a source of income to the law firm or vice versa in association with the City of La Habra Heights. MPT/Werner stated that, prior to interview with each of the proposed attorneys, he disclosed his associations with each of the attorneys. He advised that in the case of Mr. Jenkins, he did have a relationship with the City of La Habra Heights but not with Mr. Jenkins. C/Miller moved, MPT/Werner seconded to approve the contract with Richards, Watson and Gershon for City Attorney services as amended. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari CftvBer reiterated that, during closed session, there were 5 Council Members present and a unanimous vote for the new City Attorney, Michael Jenkins. He asked why C/Harmony changed his vote. C/Harmony explained that because of some decisions that Michael Jenkins' law firm made during the General Plan issues, he did not feel comfortable in voting for his law firm. 8.3 AGREEMENT FOR ANNUAL, FINANCIAL AUDIT AND QUARTERLY PROCUREMENT AND CASH DISBURSEMENTS AUDITS - CMBelanger stated that the Council Finance Sub -Committee and senior staff interviewed 5 accounting firms, making a recommendation that the Council consider and approve an agreement with Conrad & Associates for annual financial services and a quarterly procurement and cash disbursement audits as reflected in the staff report. C/Harmony asked what date the sub -committee met to discuss the recommendations and asked if this was a properly noticed meeting- CM/ Belanger advised that the sub -committee met on March 1, 1995, and it was properly noticed. MPT/Wemer approved, M/Papen seconded to approve an agreement for the MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 8 annual financial audit and quarterly procurement and cash disbursement audits and awarding the contract to Conrad & Associates. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, Harmony, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari RECESS: M/Papen recessed the meeting at 8:29 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Papen reconvened the meeting at 8:43 p.m. 8.4 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW-CM/Belanger recommended that the Council approve the proposed budget adjustment to the FY 1994-95 and advised that the general fund revenue changes reflect an estimated net increase of projected revenues of approximately $70,100 which gives the general fund a revenue total of $10,189, 115. Further, the estimated year-end surplus fund balance is estimated to be at $1,071,114. He reviewed additional changes and recommendations to the allocations for General Fund, Special Fund and Proposition A Funds. In response to M/Papen, CM/Belanger advised that the City is not in debt to anyone and that all of the City's projects are paid for by cash. He also advised that as of January 31, 1995 the City's General Fund balance is $6,989,763 with total cash receipts in other funds, for a total of $14,324,477.79. C/Harmony asked about the $102,000 overage and was the contingency fund 25% for previously resurfacing of D.B. Blvd. CM/Belanger advised that that was the contingency amount in relationship to the contract and that would have been the City Manager's authority in terms of approving change orders. He directed C/Harmony to the capital improvement fund line item for additional information. !CE/Wentz advised C/Harmony that the original contingency amount was approx-imately 10% of the contract amount at the time, for a total of $130,000. He also advised that the total expenditure referred to in these amendments relates to the comparison to the original budgeted amount prepared for Council, not the awarded contract amount. In response to M/Papen, ICE/Wentz advised that once the project was started, there was a significant underground seepage problem and an unstable subbase, which needed to be removed and repaired, increasing the original proposed amount. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 9 C/Harmony asked if the dial -a -ride or taxi cab issue will be brought back to the Council. CM/Belanger stated that these issues can be accommodated by the budget for the FY 1994-95. C/Harmony asked how sophisticated the software is requested by the City Clerk. CM/Belanger advised that this software is a filing system that has a tremendous amount of capacity and as a result of this capacity, it will affect a significant savings in terms of space. CC/Burgess stated that the request is for software to be used on existing equipment to provide a permanent storage media for all City documents in order to eliminate the high costs of storing paper documents in City Hall. C/Harmony asked about the additional $10,000 City -On -Line expenses for various projects and asked if staff reported on issues dealing with cost efficiency at the last Council meeting. CM/Belanger advised that the Council asked for a proposal that was made at the last meeting for improvements to the City -On -Line system and support services. He advised that this budget review reflects the various cost allocations. C/Harmony asked what happened to the software donated to the Community Services Department for registration of park activities. CM/Belanger advised that the software donated was for building permit applications. C/Harmony asked what the status was on Proposition A funds, how much has the City accumulated and how close are we to losing those dollars. CM/Belanger stated that the City has accumulated $1.7 million and their life expectancy information will be given at a later date. C/Harmony also asked if there are any cures for the flooding at Petersen Park. CM/Belanger advised that there is no proposal for such a project at Petersen Park. M/Papen asked if the $40,000 funding for the Library will remain in the budget through the end of the FY. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 10 CM/Belanger confirmed that the $40,000 will remain in the budget for the Library. Nancy Villalobos asked why the Golden Springs asphalt leak cannot be repaired and the City cannot make the contractor guarantee his work. Further, will there be an additional charge for liability insurance for roller blade hockey. She also asked what the Dial -A -Ride for seniors provide. She stated that funds that will be removed from the Senior Center at Heritage Park should remain. ICE/Wentz advised that during the last 2-1/2 years, an edge drain was placed along Golden Springs to catch the water that was the run-off of nearby slopes and put into an underground system; however there continued to be seepage problems in the street and the City retained the services of Kleinfelder to conduct an evaluation and underground soil testing to identify the underlying soil conditions. He advised that from this, the City has identified that the problem is that the water is coming from a lot of different directions. He advised that staff has met with neighboring developments to identify any alternatives of tying into existing underground systems. CM/Belanger advised that the roller blade hockey program is expected to be a non -contact program. He stated that liability protection is provided through special event insurance and excess insurance and the City's own liability covered through Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. M/Papen advised that all players are required to carry insurance on themselves, and the fee includes that. Also, the players are responsible for their own safety equipment. CM/Belanger advised that Dial -A -Ride will encompass a radius of 10 miles including medical facilities in Covina, Pomona and Brea. He also advised that construction of the Senior Center at the Heritage Park is complete and that money will discontinue; however, Heritage Park Senior Center activities will not be discontinued. Mary Weymeyer, 404 N. Rock River Dr., suggested that the City Manager speak with the insurance company regarding the roller blade hockey program in that there is a clause for roller blade hockey. She advised that youth roller hockey program is a full -contact sport and recommended that each coach be trained by the U.S. Olympic Committee and/or the YMCA because it will be another "block" in the possibility of preempting some form of liability lawsuit in the future. Frank Dursa asked how staff will get the Dial -A -Ride information out to Senior Citizens. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 11 MPT/Werner moved, C/Miller seconded to approve the Mid -Year Budget Review as amended. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, Harmony, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari 8.5 A) CONSIDER AMENDMENTS/REVISIONS TO RESOLUTION NO. 91-71 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL STANDARDS OF OPERATION - C/Ilarmony asked that this issue be set for next meeting until C/Ansari can be a part of the discussion. M/Papen reviewed the sections that would reflect changes and/or additions. Steve Nice, Rising Star Dr., stated that the conduct of the Council is at issue with these new procedures. He requested that any Resolution be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney before enactment. He presented C/Harmony with a plaque of appreciation from the citizens. CA/Jenkins advised that it is policy for him to review all Resolutions prior to presentation to Council. M/Papen advised that ICA/Montgomery reviewed the recommendations and approved them. Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., requested revisions to the standards of conduct for Council meetings. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, Fiber Ct., asked for clarification if the vote will reflect a majority of the membership or a majority of the quorum. M/Papen advised that it has been set as a majority of the quorum. Dr. Rhodes requested that it be changed to a majority of the membership. -- M/Papen advised that ICA/Montgomery advised that a majority of quorum was acceptable. CA/Jenkins stated that, according to State law, General Law cities are prohibited from requiring any vote other than a majority of the quorum unless the law specifically provides for some other type of MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 12 vote. He advised that there is no other particular case on point dealing with this; therefore, it is impossible to say with certainty what the rule is. M/Papen asked CA/Jenkins to comment on whether an abstention counts as a majority. CA/Jenkins advised that it does not count either way. Nancy Viillalobos asked that this issue be held over until C/Ansari can be a part of the discussions. Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., recommended additional changes and revisions to the Council Standards of Operation. C/Harmony asked that some of the wording in the Standards be defined and requested that CA/Jenkins review the standards before the Council votes. He disagreed with some of the wording in the City Council Standards and stated that if there are penalties and sanctions or a censure, then individuals are not allowed to give their testimony. --- MPT/Werner agreed with C/Harmony in that this issue need to be referred to the new City Attorney for his review and recommendations. He suggested an option of placing a disclaimer on some of the issues in the Council Standards. M/Papen advised that the City needs to be protected from lawsuits for slander, defamation, stress, workers' compensation claims, etc. and this is what this is what this Resolution is all about. With consensus of Council, Resolution No. 91-71 was continued to the next Meeting. B) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO, 95 -XX ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CENSURING COUNCILMAN CLAIR W. HARMONY - MPT/Werner asked that this item be continued to the next meeting so that he and C/Ansari can review it. M/Papen asked MPT/Werner and C/Ansari to review this -- Resolution and submit revisions at the next Council meeting. With consensus of Council, the was continued to the next meeting. MARCH 7, 1995 PAGE 13 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 03(1995): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A TAXICAB OPERATION SYSTEM AND REPEALING CHAPTER 7.80 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE - ACM/Usher reported that the City's current Dial -A -Ride service will be replaced with an ordinance to be adopted by the Council. He also advised that the current Ordinance does not allow the City to prepare for the new Dial -A Ride contract without having to go through the County; therefore, the Council needs to adopt a new Ordinance so that the City has full control. Other City Ordinances have been reviewed to get ideas for proper requirements for taxi operations and Dial -A -Cab operations. MPT/Werner asked if this is similar to a franchise and also recommended that staff ask for permits, insurance, etc. ACM/Usher advised that anyone can operate a Dial -A -Ride taxi cab as long as they carry the correct paper work and explained that all of the necessary paperwork will be submitted. He advised that ICA/Montgomery reviewed the ordinance prior to coming to the Council. M/Papen moved, C/Harmony seconded to approve first reading by title only of ORDINANCE NO. 12 (1995): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A TAXICAB OPERATION SYSTEM AND REPEALING CHAPTER 7.80 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Miller, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None 11. CLOSED SESSION: None held. 12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. 6-0 L IPA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: