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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."
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MPT/Werner advised that he would be willing to work with the "Friends of the
Library" in the absence of C/Ansari.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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L IPA BURGESS, City Clerk
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