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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1995 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUGUST 15, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER: M/Papen called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Ceremony by Eagle Scouts Dennis Lee and Lawrence Lee, Troop No. 715. Dennis Lee introduced himself as a 17 -year old senior at D.B. High School and stated that his Eagle Scout project included painting, weeding and raking the sand for the exercise apparatuses at Summit Ridge Park. Lawrence Lee indicated that he was a 16 -year old student at Webb High School in Claremont and reported that his Eagle Scout project included graffiti and litter clean up and repainting of benches and tables at Maple Hill Park. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Harmony, Mayor Pro Tem Werner and Mayor Papen. Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher, Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; George Wentz, City i Engineer; Bob Rose, Community Services Director, James DeStefano, Community Development Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.: 2.1 Presentation of City Tile to outgoing Traffic & Transportation Commissioner Todd Chavers. Mr. Chavers thanked Council and staff for giving him the opportunity to serve the City and thanked the community for allowing him to give something back. 2.2 Introduced Special Problems Team, Jeff Bennett and Jerry Velona, by Lt. Dave Stothards of the L.A. County Sheriff Department. 2.3 Proclaimed September 18, 1995 as "Pollution Prevention Week." 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nancy Villalobos, Campaign Manager for City Council Candidate Barbara Beach-Courchesne, challenged all other -- campaign managers and their candidates to conduct clean campaigns with no personal attacks or false, misleading propaganda. M/Papen announced that the Senior Citizens were enjoying the bingo machine that the City purchased for the Community Center and expressed AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 2 appreciation to the City from Bob Arceo, President of the Diamond Bar Lively Senior Citizens. Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln., requested that Consent Calendar items 6.10, 6.11, 6.14. be discussed and further explained. He asked for clarification on the role differences between David Liu and George Wentz. Dexter MacBride, 435 Willapa Ln., shared an article from the August 2, 1995 Daily Bulletin expressing concerns over the Diamond Ranch High School and the money needed to complete it. He asked the Council and the Pomona Unified School District to work together to get this school built. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr., also commented on the August 2, 1995 Daily Bulletin article and asked Council to request an audit of Pomona School District funds and conduct an investigation into where the money is for construction of the new high school. Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., asked Council to consider installing shelters at bus stops not currently sheltered to ensure that elderly citizens have a comfortable place to rest while waiting for a bus. Martha Bruske, 600 S. Great Bend, shared an article that M/Papen sent to some one through City -On -Line and commented that her name was misrepresented in the article. In response to Ms. Bruske's comments, M/Papen advised that she was comparing and referring to a document that Mr. Maxwell turned into the City Clerk with the initiative language to put the General Plan on the ballot. Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., asked for further explanation on Consent Calendar item 6.11 and stated that, in regard to Consent Calendar item 6.12, other streets/intersections are in need of street lights rather than this particular intersection. She further spoke in favor of the City continuing the crossing guard contract. M/Papen advised that Consent Calendar item 6.11 is only before the Council to set a public hearing. Al Perez reminded Council that they work for the citizens of D.B. and that they should listen to what citizens have to say. Iris Delametic, 556 N. D.B. Blvd., management agent for the Crosskeys Homeowner's Assn., requested Council to approve the Public Hearing for Consent Calendar item 6.11. Terry Birrell commented on the City's Fixed Asset Inventory list which was requested over one year ago and expressed concern over currently reported AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 3 i donations to the City of hardware in the amount of $44,510 and software in the amount of $53,644 and a previously -reported $471,963 unreconciled amount. Ms. Birrell asked what happened to the missing software and recommended that the City have a basic backup system to track these gifts. In regard to Consent Calendar item 6.7, Frank Dursa asked how many people of the City use the park -n -ride lots and inquired into where the expanded park -n -ride lot would be constructed. In response to public comments, CM/Belanger advised that the City has been providing school crossing guard services to both the Pomona and Walnut Valley Unified School Districts per the Vehicle Code since the City incorporated. He clarified that George Wentz is the City Engineer by designation and is a contractor working for the fine of Charles Abbott & Assoc. David Liu is a full-time City employee who is a State certified engineer. The Council recently saw fit to accept a recommendation to reclassify Mr. Liu to the position of Deputy Public Works Director. Mr. Liu's responsibilities are to oversee both project and administrative contract services within the Public Works Dept. related to outside maintenance, the City's engineering contract and other services for private projects. With respect to Consent Calendar item 6.12, CM/Belanger stated that the recommended protected left-hand turn signal will be installed at D.B. Blvd. (northbound) at Pathfinder (westbound) to allow traffic to turn left under protection and is warranted as a result of accidents at the intersection. Three other protected left-hand tum signals will be brought before Council in the future: 1) Golden Springs (northbound/southbound) at D.B. Blvd.; 2) Brea Canyon Rd. (northbound/southbound) at Golden Springs and 3) D.B. Blvd. (northbound/ southbound) at Mountain Laurel. In regard to Ms. Birrell's comments and questions, he reported that the original list of fixed assets was generated by the individual who was involved in putting together City -On -Line as a community volunteer. Not all of the equipment indicated on the list remain in the City's possession—some was returned to the manufacturers and some of was only on loan. The value of the assets, both hardware and software, were book values as the City saw appropriate. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Ansari announced a meeting with the Pomona Unified School District on August 24, 1995 to discuss construction of Diamond Ranch High School and indicated that she had spoken with Rebecca Ryan, Pomona School Board, regarding our communities' concerns. She thanked staff for organizing Concerts in the Park this summer. She then reported that both she and M/Papen had attended the Sheriffs "City Council Academy" and that they both will receive a Certificate for participation. She thanked staff for putting four long, hard years of work into the new General Plan. C/Harmony reported that he had spoken with Pomona School Board Member Brenda Engdahl in regard to the finances that the School District had set AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 4 aside for Diamond Ranch High School and that Ms. Engdahl had assured him that funds were already set aside. Regarding the discussion of the City's fixed assets related to City -on -Line, he suggested that Council address the issue in Closed Session. He then shared his rebuttal to Chris Reed's recent article in the Daily Bulletin. He asked staff to speak about the policy regarding political candidates passing out campaign material at public events. CM/Belanger reported that it is Constitutional for campaign candidates to Pass out literature in the park at public events; however, commercial speeches in the park promoting businesses are not permitted. In regard to Consent Calendar item 6.12, MPT/Werner reported that he fully supported installation of the traffic signal at D.B. Blvd. and Pathfinder Rd. in order to prevent accidents. Regarding bus shelters, he stated that the subject had been discussed at sub -committee meetings and staff has been directed to come back to Council with options to increase the number of bus shelters throughout the City. M/Papen announced that she attended the Grand Opening of the Green Line light rail on August 13, 1995 as well as the Filipino/American picnic at Summit Ridge Park for D.B. and Chino Hills residents. She also attended the last performance of William Shakespeare at the Walnut/Diamond Bar theater on Sunday. Regarding funding for Diamond Ranch High School, she reported that she had spoken with the President of the Pomona Unified School Board and the President of the Diamond Ranch Boosters Club and that she could not get an answer as to where the dollars were for the new high school. In June 1991, the voters approved a $62.5 million bond measure of which $52.5 million had been released, which would leave $10 million for the school. Regarding campaigning during Concerts in the Park, she reported that several citizens asked her to stop candidates from disturbing them during the concerts and thanked those candidates who did not interrupt the people's enjoyment of the music. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 CONCERT IN THE PARK - August 16, 1995 - Bobby Cochran (50's music) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs 5.2 CONCERT IN THE PARK - August 23, 1995 - Mid West Coast Band (top 40 Contemporary) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs 5.3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - August 24, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley 5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - August 28, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley 5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 5, 1995 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 5 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Wernermoved, C/Harmonyseconded to approve the Consent Calendar excluding Items 6.7 and 6.11. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6.1.1 Regular Meeting of June 20, 1995 -As submitted. 6.1.2 Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 11, 1995 - As submitted. 6.1.3 Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 15, 1995 - As submitted. 6.1.4 Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 1, 1995 - As submitted. 6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated August 15, 1995 in the amount of $411,481.77. 6.3 TREASURER'S REPORT - Received and filed Treasurer's Report for June, 1995. 6.4 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Melvin William Sasse on July 19, 1995 - Rejected request and referred matter for further action to Carl Warren & Company, the City's Risk Manager. 6.5 APPROVED MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (SCJPIA) AND AUTHORIZED C/HARMONY TO EXECUTE THE CONSENT FORM AS THE CITY'S DELEGATE. 6.6 ESTABLISHED OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS FOR GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR FY 1995-96 - in the amount of $12,000 for Office Depot and $3,000 for Gordon's, Inc. The majority of everyday "consumable" products will be purchased from these vendors; however, larger items (office equipment) will continue to be awarded based upon several informal bids). 6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9545: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INSTALLING A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTING LEG OF CLIFFBRANCH DRIVE AT BELLA PINE DRIVE. 6.9 APPROVED CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT MANAGEWITH MENT MICHAEL HULS, R.E.A., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 - in an amount not -to -exceed $29,902 for services relating to administration of the City's solid waste AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 6 permit system and to assist in coordination of AB939 and Used Motor Oil Program activities. 6.10 (A) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE BICYCLE LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE I (DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD TO SYLVAN GLEN ROAD) IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. (B) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9547: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A STOPPING PROHIBITION AND DIRECTING THE INSTALLATION OF "NO STOPPING ANY TIME" SIGNS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE BETWEEN DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AND SYLVAN GLEN ROAD AND FURTHER NORTHERLY ON THE WESTERLY SIDE TO 300 FEET NORTHERLY OF SUNSET CROSSING ROAD. 6.12 RESOLUTION NO. 94-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AND PATHFINDER ROAD IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. 6.13 AUTHORIZED CONTINUED LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF RUTAN & TUCKER FOR TRACT NO. 47850 - authorized an addition of $550 to the existing approved amount of $9,999.99 in order to allow for full payment to Rutan & Tucker for legal services rendered for VTM 47850. 6.14 RENEWED THE CROSSING GUARD CONTRACT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 - with All City Management Services, Inc. in an amount not to-exceW $65,000 (an hourly billing rate of $9.25) for school year 1995-96. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.7 EXPANSION OF PARK -N -RIDE LOT AT 100 N. DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD - CM/Belanger recommended entering into a — cooperative agreement with the State Department of Transportation for a 125 -space expansion of the park -n -ride lot at the 60 freeway and D.B. Blvd. The expansion would not require the purchase of additional land and would provide additional Congestion Management Plan (CMP) credits. AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 7 SE/Liu advised that a study was completed in 1991 by CalTrans and UC Berkeley, determining that residents most commonly using this park -n -ride are from D.B., Chino Hills and Phillips Ranch. CalTrans further reported that total construction cost for the project would be $304,000. MPT/Werner asked if there is any way of recapturing the cost associated with City credits, can City credits be used toward this project, is there any additional way the City can benefit local businesses and/or residents at this park -n -ride. CM/Belanger responded that CMP credits can be sold to developers who need the credits in relationship to development proposals. CMP credits are not the only reason for this project as the City has the responsibility of getting as many cars off of the street as possible for air quality management as well as for congestion management. C/Ansari commented that there is definitely a need for an expansion for the D.B. Blvd./60 fwy. park -n -ride. She also commented that the park -n -ride at the 57 fwy./Pathfinder Rd. is not utilized as much. MPT/Werner asked if the City would be part owner of the project and could the City charge by using parking meters. CM/Belanger advised that the City would not become a property owner or lessee of the property or improvements. The City would derive benefit in participating in this activity by providing the additional spaces for park -n -ride purposes to satisfy air quality and CMP policies and goals. M/Papen stated that this project went through the MTA and CalTrans put in a joint application for this project. She reminded Council that Prop A Gas Tax monies would be used for the project and reported that in January, CalTrans will begin construction of 25 miles of carpool lane to run through the City on the 57 and 60 fwys. SE/Liu reported that staff has worked with CalTrans for over two years on this particular project. CalTrans is having a funding shortfall for this project and requested the City to provide partial funding. Martha Bruske, 600 So. Great Bend, expressed disappointment in the Council agreeing with this expansion as she did not want D. B. torn up for a parking lot. C/Harmony opposed the park -n -ride expansion. C/Ansari expressed concern that the existing park -n -ride facility is AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 8 always full to capacity and people use the K -Mart parking lot as a park -n -ride. The proposed area for the new park -n -ride facility had already been designated a park -n -ride lot. She suggested the addition of bulletin boards in the park -n -ride facility for promotion of shops in the City. MPT/Werner moved, C/Harmony seconded to continue the matter for two weeks. With the following Roll Call vote, motion failed: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, MPT/Wemer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, M/Papen ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None M/Papen encouraged the Council to approve the expansion due to the General Plan and the land being on CalTrans right-of-way. The resident trailer at the park -n -ride lot is there for security reasons. MPT/Werner felt that the CalTrans proposal was incomplete and posed the following questions/concerns: 1) what would happen to existing trees; 2) control of the appearance of the live-in trailer; 3) park -n -ride design; 4) low number of plantings and few trees and 5) did the Council authorize the grant application. CM/Belanger advised that he was unsure when the grant application was made. M/Papen explained that the call for projects was completed in 1994/95 and 1995/96 budget. In response to MPT/Werner's questions, CMBelanger stated that staff will research if any adjustments can be made and that a two week delay will not endanger the plan. Further, it is unknown as to what kind of forestry will be planted. CE/Wentz stated that the plan had been discussed in depth with CalTrans and Council and staff will take every opportunity to review the detailed design. In response to C/Ansari, CE/Wentz stated that the City has input but no control over the appearance of the host trailer. M/Papen moved, C/Ansari seconded to approve expansion of the _. Park -n -Ride lot at 100 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard. With the following Roll Call vote, motion failed: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -Ansari, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, MPT/Werner AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 9 ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None M/Papen announced that the matter would be continued to September 5, 1995. 6.11 RESOLUTION NO. 95-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF GONA COURT IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - CM/Belanger advised that this request was made by the Crosskeys Homeowners Assn. Iris Delametic, 556 N. D.B. Blvd., representing the Crosskeys Homeowners Assn., stated that Gona Ct. is nearly across the street from the on and off ramps of the 57 fwy. and which has been used as a park -n -ride by non-residential vehicles. Due to open access to Gona Ct., the general public uses Crosskey Homeowners' private facilities. Because of these reasons, the homeowners would like the street deeded back to them. C/Harmony moved, C/Ansari seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 9549: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF GONA COURT IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR and set a Public Hearing for September 19 1995. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None RECESS: M/Papen recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Papen reconvened the meeting at 8:57 p.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 95-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 - CM/Belanger reported that, during construction and demolition activities for June 1, 1994 - May 31, 1995, the City generated 27 debits. These debits were very low due to this project and were offset by Transportation credit claims which totaled 62,133 points. AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 10 CDD/DeStefano stated that the CMP program is a direct result of Proposition 111, passed in 1990. The City is required, as a part of the County program, to implement strategies that create a reduction in problems related to transportation and traffic congestion to improve air quality and the economic vitality and quality of life. The City's portion of the program is a direct result of the County enactment of an MTA - administered Congestion Management Plan wherein annually it is required to hold a self -certification Public Hearing in order to go through the various credits and debits that the City has created over that period of time. The program is related to the City's receipt of gas tax, state and federal funds and sources for a number of public works operations/capital improvement projects. Debits are a result of permitted development activity. In response to MPT/Werner, SE/Liu explained that the type of improvements completed to obtain credits included transportation road improvements to the construction of Chino Hills Parkway. M/Papen declared the Public Hearing open. Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., expressed concern that this CMP report does not mislead the City's traffic problem. With no further testimony offered, M/Papen closed the Public Hearing. M/Papen announced that an MTA Public Hearing would be held in September for review of all 89 cities' self -certification for adoption. The MTA is aware of the traffic problem in D.B. and legislation is being promoted for credibility for traffic belonging to other counties. In response to C/Ansari, CE/Wentz explained that the number of credits that the City has basically serves as a fund balance that can be utilized in future years. In response to C/Harmony, CE/Wentz stated that when a 20,000 sq. ft. or larger commercial office space is built, there will be debits against the City's credits; however, there are off -set strategies or conditions built into project approvals. MPT/Werner moved, C/Harmony seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-W. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. With AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 11 the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, MPT/Werner, M/Papen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8. OLD BUSINESS: None 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 ACTIVATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - MPT/Werner asked Council to consider his concept of establishment of a redevelopment agency to enhance the existing street infrastructure and help mitigate traffic congestion. The agency would help the City discover discrepancies City traffic control. ACM/Usher reported that the California Health and Safety Code provides for the existence and creation of an agency and adoption of redevelopment plans and project areas. Further, the Code provides that there is a redevelopment agency in every community which is activated through adoption of an ordinance by the legislative body. The redevelopment plan and agency are tools provided to cities and counties in the State for the last 40 years to assist communities in correcting deficiencies relating to economic development, growth control, traffic problems, etc. The activation of an agency does not solve problems and does not create new revenue sources; however, it establishes a separate legal entity in the community which, at some point, may slowly raise funds through increased valuation of property. The advantage of doing this through an agency is that through the lending of funds, costs for studies may be recovered when a project area is adopted. M/Papen asked for an explanation of "blight," much vacant land can go into a redevelopment agency under AB 1290 and is traffic congestion on surface streets a justification for declaring blight and forming a redevelopment agency. ACM/Usher explained that since AB1290, elements of both physical and economic blight must be found in adoption of a redevelopment plan. Physical blight includes things such as aging, deteriorated, unsafe buildings and inefficient streets that prevent economic blight. Economic blight deficiencies include high business vacancies, low lease rates, high turn over rates, depreciated or stagnant property values, etc. M/Papen asked what the advantages are and how the City would AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 12 benefit from a redevelopment agency versus continuing as is. ACM/Usher responded that sometime in the future, it may be beneficial for the City to provide either financial assistance or assembling of land to help a business stay or expand. CA/Jenkins explained that the existence of vacant buildings or land is not within the definition of blight. There has to be circumstances that makes vacant land unattractive for private investment, troubled streets for economic growth, etc. C/Harmony asked how the County or the School District would respond to this in having the tax increment frozen. ACM/Usher advised that the County would not take a position on activation of an agency; however, they would in the adoption of a redevelopment plan. C/Harmony asked about current consulting fees for setting up a redevelopment program. ACM/Usher stated that $30,000 is budgeted in the economic development budget for examination of potential redevelopment project areas. C/Ansari asked if the City would even qualify for a redevelopment program and stated that she would like to find out more information from neighboring cities. Frank Dursa stated that he is opposed to a redevelopment program because the City is too young to make a determination that a program is needed. Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd. expressed concern over using a redevelopment program for the undeveloped land but would prefer that the City continue with planned growth. It was agreed that discussion of activation of a redevelopment agency be continued until early 1996. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: MPT/Werner announced that he had not yet filled the vacancy on the Traffic & Transportation Commission; however, he would make an appointment at the next Council meeting. 11. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled. 12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to AUGUST 15, 1995 PAGE 13 discuss, WPapen adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. 64-c� (6�� LYNDA BURGESS, City Clebc ATTEST: