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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/1995 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: M/Papen called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by M/Papen. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Harmony, Mayor Pro Tem Werner and Mayor Papen. Also present were Frank Usher, Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Jim DeStefano, Community Development Director, Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.: 2.1 A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Kate Otto, member of the "Batbusters" Softball Team for winning the Amateur Softball Association, Girls of 16 Years of Age and Under, Fastpitch-Softball National Championship held in Midland, Texas. (DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE AUDIO SYSTEM, PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY NOT BE ACCURATELY REFLECTED. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK IF THERE ARE ANY DISCREPANCIES.) 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., expressed concern that birds are being shot at Pantera Park and asked if there were any way to monitor this activity. Further, he advised that trees located west of Brea Canyon Rd. and north of Pathfinder Rd. were dying. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, Fiber Ct., advised that trees on Washington St. were also dying. He then asked the Council to adopt an Ordinance prohibiting the commercial sale of animals at local pet stores. Regarding seismic activity, he reported that D.B. was rated No. 9 on a recent earthquake study which shows that the area is at high risk for a major earthquake. Regarding insurance rates, he announced that homes within Zip Code 91789 has higher premiums than those in the 91765 zip code. He suggested that all residents within 91789 write letters to Congressman Kim's office requesting a change from 91789 to 91765. Bob Huff, Planning Commissioner, explained that, contrary to Mr. Schad's comments regarding the hospital site, a traffic alignment study was completed and filed by the Planning Commission. With respect to funding for the Diamond Ranch High School, he announced that Senate Bill 96 ($3 SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 2 billion school bond issue for the March ballot) failed on the Assembly floor. He encouraged Council to proactively work with the Legislature when it reconvenes next year to get the bond issue on the November 1996 ballot. Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., spoke in support of the proposed Holiday Ride Program. With respect to the Warrant Register, she asked that the City Attorney's billing be withdrawn for discussion. She then requested that staff be directed to provide a status report on the land movement activity above Morning Sun Dr. Carol Herrera, 1963 White Star, announced passage of Senate Bill 2, limiting terms of elective officials serving on city councils, school boards, community college districts, district boards and county boards of supervisors. She asked Council to review SB 2 and make an assessment as to whether or not the City is desirous of having such an Ordinance put on the ballot. Jack Newe, 1081 S. Grand, representing the D.B. Historical Society, requested Council's assistance in locating an adequate storage facility for the historical materials being collected. Nick Anis expressed concern that a Council Member is not thoroughly doing — his job because he is spending a lot of time campaigning for other candidates running for City Council. He asked the Council to consider adoption of a policy to discourage this behavior. Terry Birrell requested a more adequate response from the City Manager regarding the reconciliation of the City's inventory list for the "missing" computer equipment. In regard to the landslide above Morning Sun Dr., she urged the Council to take action against the responsible parties to mediate the slide and potential drainage problems before the rainy season sets in. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Ansari announced that on Wednesday, September 20, 1995, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Dr. Dale Solowick will autograph his book, Wonders of Solitude, during a fundraiser at the D.B. Library. Further, the next Senior Citizen excursion will be to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library on Thursday, September 21, 1995 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., fee $10.00, which includes the bus ride, entrance to the library and Knott's Berry Farm Chicken Dinner. On Wednesday, October 4, 1995, an apple picking trip to Oak Glenn will be held which includes a visit to Apple Annie's Restaurant. The fee will be $8.00. She then reported that a local artist/sculptor proposes to donate his art to the City for placement in several parks. C/Harmony stated that he and C/Ansari had requested that the Morning Sun Dr. landslide issue be placed on this agenda and asked for an explanation as to why it was not. He read a letter addressed to local resident Pam Robinson from President Bill Clinton regarding the foster grandparent program. SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 3 M/Papen reminded everyone that the Ranch Festival Parade will be held on Saturday, September 22 with the Festival to be held September 29 & 30 and October 1. She then read a complete list of her Council -related activities during August to explain her usage of a City car. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.4 RESOLUTION NO.95-XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING THREE VALLEYS WATER DISTRICT STAND-BY CHARGE - ACM/Usher stated that the City was requested by the Walnut Valley Water District to present a Resolution to the Three Valleys Municipal Water District regarding the imposition of a "readiness -to -serve" charge put in place for fiscal year 1995-96 by the Metropolitan Water District. Ed Beiderman, General Manager, Walnut Valley Water District, explained that the Board requested the City's support for seeking a continuation by Three Valleys of the "per parcel" charge. Three Valleys levied the parcel charge this year in the amount of $12.11 which will appear on December tax bills. He advised that it is against the law to levy both a parcel charge and a "readiness -to -serve" —` charge; therefore, it is being left up to the individual municipalities whether they want to place this charge on the water rate or on the parcel charge. He reported that D.B. is paying 33°x6 of the metropolitan charge to Three Valleys and Three Valleys has already imposed a parcel charge. MPT/Werner asked if it would be better if the City kept quiet regarding these charges. Mr. Beiderman reiterated that Metropolitan has left it up to Three Valleys to either have a parcel charge or a "readiness -to -serve" charge. Ed Layton, President, Walnut Valley Water District Board of Directors, explained that he asked for this resolution because he felt that it is the most equitable solution for all consumers in D.B. and Rowland Heights because they represent about 1/3 of the meters in the Three Valleys area. If the charge is placed as a water charge, the southern agencies will pay a lot of money; however, if it goes as a parcel charge, then the people that live in Glendora, LaVeme, etc., that have the same rights to get water under this "readiness -to -serve" will pay nothing - D.B. will have to pay the bill for them. The Walnut Valley District Board of Directors already discussed the matter with the Three Valleys Board and explained that it is more equitable for a parcel charge than it was for us to have to pay all of the bill. Three Valleys asked the Water District to get Resolutions from the Cities that feel the same way. SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 4 MPT/Werner asked who the City's representatives are on Three Valley Water. Mr. Layton advised that Paul Stieglich, D.B. resident; Henry Barbosa, Rowland Heights; and Maxine Leightner, West Covina/Walnut. He presented a report indicating what it takes to recover from Metropolitan Water District's principal and interest payments on non - taxed supported debt service that has been or will be issued to fund capital improvements. The money originally was taken from tax benefits paid in the residents' taxes; however, the state took the money away and now they have to find other ways to get the same income. He reported that by a parcel charge, residents will only be paying 21 %, but by the water charge, residents will pay a minimum of 33%. He asked the Council to adopt the Resolution. MPT/Werner stated that it is to the City's benefit to end up with a lower charge by the parcel charge approach and asked what communities have an opposite charge system. Mr. Layton stated that the City of Industry had not yet made a decision; however, cities having their own wells and not using a lot of water from Three Valleys, want it by water charge. Mr. Gravdahl shared an article that indicated that the Attorney General approves water rates. He stated that he is against the per parcel charge because large properties such as apartments or condos would be described as one parcel. He suggested a third option of having developers be responsible for water needed for their development. In regard to Mr. Gravdahl's third option, M/Papen asked Mr. Engdahl to comment on the time schedule and if it is an option to take that back through the channels of all the water agencies and is that a viable option that could be implemented at this time. Reverend Richard Engdahl, Director, Walnut Valley Water District, urged the Council to adopt the parcel charge. Mr. Layton reported that the $12.21 parcel charge is in effect now, but as of the new fiscal year, it is up to the wholesale agencies to decide whether that parcel charge stays on or their total "readiness -charge" goes into the water cost. In response to MPT/Wemer, Mr. Layton explained that if the Resolution is adopted, it would provide guidance to Three Valleys and the Directors on that'Board to show how the citizens of D.B. would like to see their money spent. He invited all Council Members and any residents to the next Three Valley Water Meeting. SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 5 C/Ansari asked if Mr. Gravdahl's third alternative would be a possibility. She also asked what the reality is for future charges. Mr. Layton advised that if Mr. Gravdahl dug deeper to see what those rates are really about, he would probably change his mind about his third alternative. C/Harmony asked if it would be helpful if the Council adopted a Resolution suggesting that the City prefers the parcel charge and/or other formulas versus the standby charge. Mr. Layton stated that that kind of Resolution would help. Mr. Gravdahl invited Council and residents to the next Three Valley Water Meeting Workshop on October 12,1995. He requested that the Council vote that they keep the MWD 12, 21 parcel charge in place until perpetuity or until it expires. Nick Anis agreed with Mr. Gravdahl in keeping the current charge in place. He also agreed with C/Harmony's suggestion of a Resolution in that the residents prefer the parcel charge and/or other solutions — versus the standby charge. Barbara Beach-Courchesne disagreed with Rev. Engdahl and commented that Walnut Valley Water is very expensive. She felt there was nothing equitable about the parcel tax. She asked for a list of agencies that use Walnut Valley Water and what their charges are. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr., expressed opposition with the entire Three Valley organization. M/Papen asked C/Harmony to place a paragraph into the Resolution that would indicate his earlier comments. C/Harmony asked Council to urge Three Valley Water Districts to use a parcel charge formula or other equitable formulas benefitting individual users as opposed to a water charge and drop the last half of the original sentence. MPTIWerner stated that he had difficulty with the Council taking a position on a tax to be imposed by another agency. He asked that this item be held over until the next meeting so the Council can receive more information and strengthen the Resolution. M/Papen advised that the Municipal Water District has a plan for construction of new water facilities and have assessed each water agency an amount of that debt to be incumbered which is not covered by water rates. The District is constructing something that they don't SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 6 have money for. With consensus of Council, item 6.4 was continued to the meeting of October 17, 1995. Mr. Steiglich, Three Valley Representative, was invited to the next City Council meeting. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 95,55: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA VACATING A PORTION OF GONA COURT IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR- ACE/Myers reported that adopting the Resolution of vacation would have nominal but favorable impact on the City's budget, primarily in three areas. Vacation of the right-of-way would reduce the City's financial risk related to liability for use of the street as well as reduction of operation and maintenance costs. By closing off the street from Golden Springs, it can be anticipated that the greater sense of privacy, security and prestige associated with a private street entering this community, would translate to increased property values for each of the 131 units in the complex and the City would receive its allocated share of any increase in property tax. The Resolution _ contains a condition that the Walnut Homeowners Assn. (HOA) annex the property and modify its CC&R's to designate the area as a private street and provide very specific standards to be approved by the City Engineer and the Community Development Director related to private streets. Existing streets in the HOA are adequate to handle residents' traffic. Since the General Plan makes no reference to any possible extension or interconnection, the street is necessary for public use and no reservation of any easement was proposed in the draft Resolution. The Homeowners declared that they will not purchase any public property, i.e., city sidewalks, gutters, etc. because they originally purchased this property from the developer. The Resolution further includes transfer of all rights, title and interest to curb, gutter, sidewalk, and pavement facilities. The right-of-way area to be vacated is approximately 25,000 sq. ft. and upon vacation, title of the property is free from the public easement and the title then is claimed along the center line of the right-of-way. M/Papen opened the Public Hearing. Martha Bruske, 600 So. Great Bend Dr., supported making Gona Ct. a private street. Richard Smiley, Management Agent, 1002 Gona Ct., complimented ACE/Myers on his report in stating the Homeowners Assn.'s position. The Assn.'s intentions are not to make it a private community but rather a community needing a private street to allow the Assn. better control in the confines of the community without taking away from D.B. SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 7 or adding anything to the Assn. except the control. C/Ansari commented that she supports the vacation MPT/Werner asked if the Assn. would ask for assistance by the Sheriff once the street goes private. Mr. Smiley advised that the Assn. will provide their own security and will use the Sheriff as a last resort. Iris Delameter, D.B. Management Co., West Covina, explained that the developer charged all of the improvements originally and the homeowners paid for them at that time. She expressed concern that the general public has taken advantage of the pool, tennis courts and BBQ area which are reserved for homeowners only. Claude Le Baugh, President of the Homeowners Assn., Loxley PI., stated that all of the homeowners are looking forward to this vacation of Gona Ct. in order to improve the community. With no further testimony offered, M/Papen declared the Public Hearing closed. In response to MPT/Werner, ACE/Myers advised that only residents from this homeowners assn. are impacted by the street vacation. With respect to the Resolution, MPT/Werner stated that the 6th "Whereas" should be changed to read "the City Council held said Hearing and received testimony in support of and heard no opposition. There are no other properties accessed by this roadway." M/Papen offered an amendment "that we found that there is no other properties presently or in the future." MPT/Werner moved, C/Ansari seconded to adopt Resolution No. 95- 55: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA VACATING A PORTION OF GONA COURT IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR subject to the amendments to item number six. M/Papen asked that the City Attorney and staff re -write item 6 in the proposed language. CA/Jenkins advised that the language will read as follows: 'Testimony received was in favor of the proposal and that no testimony was received in opposition and that the subject street does not serve any other present or prospective properties beside the project." SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 8 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 M/Papen explained that the Resolution will not go into effect until all of the documents are signed and recorded. 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.3 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED DONATION OF PUBLIC ART- ACM/Usher stated that a donation of public art will be donated by noted sculptor and resident, Kahlil Bendib. He further reported that the donation would be called "Ode to Diamond Bar" which would include three sculptures located at three different park sites. C/Ansari introduced Kahlil Bendib, D.B. resident. She stated that he is very involved with the Friends of the Library. Mr. Bendib introduced himself and stated that his three-part monument is a "free" gift to the City and asked for approval to raise funds and apply for City permits. Preliminary sketches showed: Monument No. 1 would be entitled "Country Living;" Monument No. 2 would be called "Last Refuge" and located at Peterson Park and Monument No. 3 would be entitled "Oasis" and installed at Summit Ridge Park. He reported that this project will cost $200,000 and private and corporate donations will be solicited. He introduced the Steering Committee. MPT/Werner advised that he met with Mr. Bendib and was shown the illustrations of the sculptures. He expressed concern that certain mounding is needed for the sculptures and asked if the Steering Committee would be responsible for the mounding and nighttime lighting. Kahlil Bendib advised that depending on placement of the monuments, the only sculpture that would need additional lighting would be the "Country Living" monument. M/Papen asked what happened to the old D.B. monument placed inside a corral off of Golden Springs. She suggested that same location be considered for these new monuments. C/Ansari asked if these pieces are intended for children to play on. SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 9 Kahlil Bendib advised that because they are placed inside of the park limits, they will be used that way by children. C/Ansari suggested acceptance of the proposed donation of public art by sculptor and resident, Kahlil Bendib, direct staff to finalize a report with the Parks & Recreation and Planning Departments and bring it back to Council. With consensus of Council, motion approved. 9.1 DIAMOND BAR BRANCH LIBRARY AND LIBRARY ASSISTANCE - ACM/Usher reported that this issue includes a recommendation by the Library Ad Hoc Committee for provision of computer equipment, related furniture and software, and a grant for collection enhancements to assist users of the D.B. Branch Library. As the result of a number of meetings, there has been a very minimal change to the Library's schedule. Further, since not all of the allocated funds were used in FY 1994-95, he recommended utilizing the unused balance so pec recommended a Collection whichor computer equipment, Enhanceme t G ant s property. He also of $20,000 for a variety of purposes. Mike McClintock, Area Manager, San Gabriel Valley, stated that the D.B. Library's on-line computer system would be a prototype for the rest of the County Library System. Computer programs would include 1) specialized encyclopedias; 2) guides to colleges; 3) access to the internet connected with the City's internet; 7) OPAC terminals and 8) UMI Index of Periodicals. The system will be set up and running by December, 1995. C/Ansari asked who the technical staff was who helped in deciding which computers would be best for the Library. Mr. McClintock advised that City staff and the L.A. County Library were involved in the decision for the computer set up, programs, and equipment. In response to C/Harmony, Mr. McClintock stated that business titles, various investment guides and many other programs will be purchased with the materials budget. Further, beginning September 18, the new library schedule will be as follows: Monday -Thursday 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; the children's program hour will remain on Wednesday & Saturday at 11:30 a.m. M/Papen moved, C/Ansari seconded to appropriate $60,000 in the Library Services Fund, of which $40,000 would be utilized for acquisition of computer hardware, operational software and related furniture and $20,000 would provide a collection enhancement grant; and authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement providing for SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 10 these services. 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. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued): C/Harmony moved, C/Ansari seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 6.4. C/Harmony voted against approval of the City Attorney's bills on the Warrant Register. 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 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 22, 1995 - Received and Filed. 6.2 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approved Voucher Register dated September 19, 1995 in the amount of $417,264.14. 6.3 RELEASED GRADING BONDS: 6.3.1. "SANITARY SEWER' BOND FOR "HIDDEN SPRINGS" CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AT 300-366 TORITO LANE - Faithful Performance and Labor & Materials Surety Bond No. 3SM8091600 for Sanitary Sewer P.C. DB -04-001- 6.3.2 GRADING SURETY BOND POSTED FOR 2532 BRAIDED MANE DRIVE IN 'THE COUNTRY" - Surety Bond No. 3SM80012900 in the amount of $7,380. 6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 89-971: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED CITY PERSONNEL - Adding the positions of Deputy Director of Public Works and Senior Planner. 6.6 ADJUSTED DIAMOND RIDE BUDGET - Appropriated an additional $62,000 to the Paratransit Services Dial -A -Cab account, bringing the total to $154,000 and increased the contractual amount to the program of $144,000; reviewed and adopted a revised service area map using major streets as boundaries (Arrow Highway to the north; Imperial Highway to the south; Central Avenue to the east and Hacienda Boulevard to the west). All malls and most hospitals and clinics currently being used by residents are in this area. Certain SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 11 additional medical facilities are specified as approved destinations as well as Ontario International Airport. 6.7 APPROVED HOLIDAY RIDE PROGRAM - To provide "Holiday Ride" to the general public within City limits from the Friday following Thanksgiving to New Year's Ere (42 days) with an allocation of $20,000 of Prop A funds. 8. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT SYCAMORE CANYON PARK, STARSHINE PARK AND HERITAGE PARK IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR- CSD/Rose reported that on June 12, 1995 the Council adopted Resolution No. 95-25 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise and receive bids for construction of parks site improvements at Sycamore Canyon Park, Starshine Park and Heritage Park. Bids were received from two contractors resulting in a low bid of $43,355.75 and a high bid of $61,258.00. Funds for this project were budgeted with Quimby fees in FY 1994-95 in the amount of $14,250; however, these funds were not used. No funds are budgeted in FY 1995-96 this type of project. $221,103 in Quimby funds are in reserve that are available for allocation for these park projects. The projects include: Sycamore tot of Canyon Park - repair of the peeler poles surrounding the upper playground area and installation of fencing at the top of the slope adjacent to the tot lot; Starshine Park - installation of a walkway and picnic table pad, installation of a picnic table, BBQ and trash container, Heritage Park - extension of the basketball court from half to full court. He recommended award of a contract to Malibu Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, for construction of the park site improvements in the amount of $43,355.75 plus an additional amount not to exceed $2,500 to serve as a contingency. He further recommended an appropriation of $50,000 in Quimby fees from the FY 1995-96 budget for construction costs, inspection fees and any landscape architect services that may be necessary to complete the project. Martha Bruske, 600 S. Great Bend, expressed concern with the open space and that the parks need to be called a "park". She asked how many parks exist within City limits and if the City was in competition with another City for the number of parks that we can build. reported lht RecreationnumberCommissionph red a 1995-96 capital pa which lists a of ese projects to be completed. SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 12 Mike Goldenberg, Parks & Recreation Commission, asked Ms. Bruske to accompany him on a City parks tour to see the facilities that are adequate for the City. In regard to Mrs. Bruske's comments, MPT/Harmony stated that the improvements are for the good of the parks; however, it needs to be balanced out with the parks' open space. MPT/Werner moved, C/Ansari seconded to award the contract for construction of park site improvements at Sycamore Canyon, Starshine and Heritage Parks to Malibu Pack Tennis Courts, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $43,355.75, plus an additional amount not to exceed $2,500 to serve as a contingency. Further, to appropriate $50,000 in Quimby Fees in the 1995/96 budget for construction costs, inspection fees and landscape architect services necessary for project completion. 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 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.2 CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS - ACM/Usher reported that city entrance signs currently exist at three major gateways of the City; however, two entrance points are without entrance signs, which include Grand Ave. near the 60 Fwy. and Golden Springs Dr. at Calbourne Dr. He asked for Council's guidance as to their desires regarding the design of entry signage. CDD/DeStefano explained that two years ago, the City selected 5 gateways to the community as locations for entry signage. He displayed how the approved entry signs look at 3 of the 5 locations as well as current sites in the proposal for the 2 additional signs. At the direction of Council, staff prepared several entry sign design options for consideration and review and stated that the subcommittee preferred Alternative No. 1. M/Papen asked the Council if they are interested in keeping the signs low profile; how they wished materials to be used, and whether the Council should limit the choice to 3 or 4 and allow the public to vote on their choice of signs. ~, C/Ansari asked how much the original signs cost the City and agreed with M/Papen to allow the public to decide on the entry signs. SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PAGE 13 CDD/DeStefano advised that the original signs cost $1,500 to create and $1,500 for installation. MPT/Werner stated that these signs need to be properly placed to exclude any obstruction of view. C/Harmony stated that he likes the idea of having the community's input and also include the choice of "none of the above." MPT/Werner stated that Alterative No. 2 takes on the same design as the windmill at the Ralph's Shopping Center. He suggested that a windmill, branding iron and City name should be incorporated into one entrance sign. M/Papen suggested that a ballot be provided at the City's booth during the Ranch Festival to obtain citizens' input with a report from staff on the results at the meeting on October 17, 1995. The ballot should include 3 or 4 options, "none of the above, and a choice to "stay with the current sign." Further, she suggested elimination of Alternative No. 4 and replace it with a windmill. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - September 25, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - September 28, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 2, 1995 - 4:00 p.m., City Hall Conference Room, 21660 E. Copley Dr. - to approve the Warrant Register. 5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 17, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None 11. CLOSED SESSION: None 12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, M/Papen adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p.m. to Monday, October 2, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. for discussion of the Warrant Register. i==ZClerk ATTEST: Mayor