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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1996 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APRIL 16, 1996 1. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION -April 16, 1996, 4:30 p.m., Room CC -3-5 ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff and M/Ansari. Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 1.1 CITY MANAGER GOAL SETTING AND EVALUATION - M/Ansari stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the City Manager's goal setting for the next year which included the City Manager's evaluation. MPT/Huff and C/Herrera sat on the committee to review the goals and also the city manager evaluation. C/Herrera stated that, at a previous City Council meeting, an evaluation sheet had been discussed and is part of what the subcommittee worked on with the second part being goals. In order to do an evaluation on someone, you have to evaluate them on something, and since there was no set criteria in place to evaluate Mr. Belanger on objective things, it was felt that it was important to set goals as soon as could be arranged. Mr. Belanger summarized a list of suggested goals regarding management, economic development and community development/public works throughout this year. While going through the discussion, Councilmembers might want to submit different goals as well as determine some of them as long term such as one, two or three years, as well as short term goals to be met annually. M/Ansari asked how many times the subcommittee met. C/Herrera indicated that they had met several times. MPT/Huff suggested brainstorming ideas that other Councilmembers may have and then putting them together to see which could be accomplished during the next year. C/Herrera stated that these ideas should be put in the proper perspective as to what is realistic and can be accomplished. C/Werner asked if this is all in the context of evaluating the City Manager. C/Herrera stated that she felt that she could not evaluate the City Manager at this time because she was so new to the Council. Further, she stated that she was more interested in putting the Apri 116, 1996 Page 2 process in place for an evaluation next year. C/Wemer felt it was unfair for the City Manager not to have a sense of where he needs to make some adjustments now. He suggested that Council put together and consolidate its thoughts and give him an evaluation, even though it may be abbreviated. M/Ansari stated that since this a personnel matter, it should be discussed in a closed session. However, Council can discuss the goals that they want to set now. She suggested discussion of short - and long-term goals for management, economic development, and community development/public works. She pointed out that the City Manager had not been evaluated in the last two years. C/Wemer suggested adding Code Enforcement under Community Development and the addition of a category for Parks & Recreation. C/Herrera asked if it was his intention to have Recreation in-house. C/Wemer suggested a two-step goal; one to determine whether having a full in-house staff is most cost effective, and then implementation. C/Harmony suggested that the Morning Sun issue be focused on and that a category be created called 'Resolution of Issues." Also address vacancies in shopping centers. M/Ansari stated that one of her priorities is a decision on a City Hall. A Parks Master Plan was also suggested as another category. M/Ansari also suggested entering into partnerships which would benefit the community. MPT/Huff stated that development of a Uniform Development Code is very important to him, and that he would like to see it be tightened up. He also expressed a desire for development of a tree ordinance, a Parks Master Plan, an open space plan, improvement in customer service to ensure that each department listens and responds to the public, such as responding to inquiries to City Hall within 48 hrs. As for City On -Line, a response should be made either by sending a message or telephoning. C/Wemer suggested that a formal effort should be made to bolster the City On -Line project by making it a formal part of the budget in April 16, 1996 Page 3 addition to eventual consideration of staffing. He also spoke about the traffic problem. M/Ansari suggested a master plan for the City's youth C/Herrera requested that the City Manager demonstrate the adequacy of positions within the City's organization chart and adequate evaluation of personnel. M/Ansari asked for a master community calendar for the whole City, showing coming events from all organizations. She also suggested that the Council approach the Ranch Festival organization with the idea of moving the date. CM/Belanger suggested that the first Concert in the Park of the summer also be a part of the City Anniversary party which could be held on any day and could be the kick-off of the series, which could then be moved back to Wednesdays. M/Ansari asked that the City familiarize Council and staff with the Disaster Management Plan for the City. C/Werner suggested that there should be some basic meeting once a year with Council and staff regarding disaster preparedness as well as an annual General Plan review, and a meeting with the Commissions. MPT/Huff suggested discussion of business registration. CM/Belanger advised that he would take the information gathered at this meeting and incorporate it in with the information already provided for creation of a chart so that Council can then rate their priorities. C/Werner asked about rating the City Manager MPT/Huff stated that it was the recommendation of the subcommittee not to evaluate the City Manager; however, there is no problem in doing a preliminary evaluation as long as there is a proviso that a form will be created for future use. C/Werner suggested that the strategic plan summary created five years ago be included with the materials to be given back to the Council when they meet again. April 16, 1996 2. Page 4 CM/Belanger advised that the he would be able to compile all information gathered tonight and have it for the Council by the end of the week. With no further business to conduct and consensus of Council, it was agreed to meet on April 30, 1996 at 6:30 p.m., with a Closed Session after the meeting, to again discuss Councilmember goals for the City Manager. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING M/Ansari called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by C/Werner. ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher, Assistant City Manager; Amanda Susskind, Assistant City Attorney; George Wentz, Public Works Director; James DeStefano, Community Development Director, Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.1 M/Ansari introduced George Perry, Community Relations Director and Stuart Pompel, President, Board of Directors, Pacific Edition Booster Club of Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps. A video and verbal presentation were given highlighting the activities of the Corps over the past three years. Mr. Pompel stated that a fundraising show will be presented on June 30, 1996 at Citrus College and tickets are available by calling (909) 778-3111. The same te,'ephone number can be used by anyone interested in obtaining further information about the organization. 3.2 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Barbara Ruth, Diamond Bar Theatre Group. 3.3 Proclaimed April 20, 1996 as "Day without Violence." 3.4 Proclaimed April 23, 1996 as "Cal Poly Pomona Day." 3.5 Presented Proclamation proclaiming May, 1996 as "Water Awareness Month" to Ed Layton, representing the Walnut Valley Water District. 3.6 Proclaimed May 1, 1996 as "National Law Day." April 16, 1996 Page 5 M/Ansari also proclaimed April 23, 1996 as "National Youth Service Award" and reminded everyone that April 16, is Holocaust Remembrance Day. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Red Calkins asked the City Attorney if all City laws apply to all citizens and their visitors. He requested C/Harmony to remove his campaign signs left over from the March 26, 1996 election. He also asked if the Council will be sending anyone to the meeting being held at the AQMD, May 10 regarding the use of gas -powered lawn mowers.. Tom Ortiz asked the Mayor to explain an item on the Voucher Register. With respect to Mr. Calkins' comments regarding limiting use of gasoline - powered lawn mowers, CM/Belanger stated that staff would respond to this question following further research. C/Wemer stated that he had spoken with a staff member at the AQMD who indicated that they had received a lot of public reaction to this item. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS: M/Ansari asked if the Council would mind placing Council Comments at the end of the meeting.. The majority of Council (C/Harmony excluded) agreed to move Council Comments to the end of the Agenda. 6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 6.1 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER - April 21, 1996 - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Generations, 3220 Temple Ave., Pomona 6.2 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 22, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6.3 CITY ON LINE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE - April 24, 1996 - 6:30 p.m., City Hall Conference Room, 21660 E. Copley Dr. 6.4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - April 25, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6.5 SEATAC - Tice Project - April 26, 1996 -10:00 a.m., AQMD CC -3 and 5, 21685 E. Copley Dr. 6.6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 7, 1996 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: CM/Belanger clarified that the description of Item 7.11 incorrectly indicated that the money paid to the Water District was $4,000,000, which should have been $400,000. In response to Mr. Ortiz, CM/Belanger explained that the item on the April 16, 1996 Page 6 Voucher Register for D&J Engineering Services for Code Enforcement is for enforcement of the Uniform Codes adopted by the City. These inspections relate to fires and other kinds of such activities which are beyond regular inspections done on an hourly basis. The billing in question is based on an 8 -month period. It was moved by C/Wemer, seconded by C/Herrera to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 7.3, 7.4.1, 7.5.2, 7.8 and 7.9. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 7.1 APPROVED MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 19, 1996 - as submitted. 7.2 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: 7.2.1 Regular Meeting of January 25, 1996. 7.2.2 Regular Meeting of February 22, 1996. 7.4 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: 7.4.2 Filed by Harold Stephens on February 14, 1996 and referred the matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager, 7.5 APPROVED NOTICES OF COMPLETION: 7.5.1 L & R ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY, INC. - Accepted the work performed by L & R Electric Service Company, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release any retention amounts per previously -approved plans and specifications. 7.5.3 GENTRY BROTHERS INC. - Accepted the work performed by Gentry Brothers Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 7.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING INSTALLATION OF 3 -WAY STOP SIGNS AT BREA CANYON ROAD - at Fountain Springs Road. April 16, 1996 page 7 7.7 APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR VENDOR SERVICES - HIGHPOINT TYPE & GRAPHICS - additional $5,000 for vendor services performed by Highpoint Type & Graphics for the remainder of FY 95-96. 7.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2995. 7.11 APPROVED CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE RELATED TO PURCHASE OF SURPLUS WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PROPERTY - and directed the Mayor to execute the Certificate and the Quitclaim Deed to be recorded with the L.A. County Recorder. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 7.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 16, 1996 in the amount of $209,926.65. Tom Ortiz expressed concern that a CUP violation had taken place which was not dealt with by the City's inspectors until he complained about it. He questioned whether or not the contractor is doing its job for the amount of money being billed. CM/Belanger stated.that D&J is not responsible for CUP enforcement and Mr. Ortiz's comments would fall under general Code Enforcement. He explained that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is a permit that grants a privilege to a property owner that does not otherwise exist, in the terms of their property. When it is granted, it usually has conditions attached to it that the property owner must conform to in order to continue to be able to enjoy the privilege of the CUP. Under the organizational structure, Community Development Department has the responsibility of enforcing CUPs; specifically, the Coda Enforcement officer, who is responsible for following up on this type of enforcement. Generally,.as an enforcement policy, CUPs are enforced on a complaint basis. Mr. Ortiz asked if there was a log kept showing whether or not they are complying with the CUP and if there are letters sent out and documentation kept. M/Ansari asked the City Manager to explain the procedure when a complaint is received. CM/Belanger stated that when a complaint is filed regarding April 16, 1996 Page 8 conditions of a CUP, a contact with the property owner is made by phone and a site visit is conducted to determine the nature of the complaint. If there is a violation, the owner is put on notice that the conditions of the CUP are not being performed and that if they are not complied with, revocation proceedings may be commenced. If they do not comply with the conditions, then either revocation proceedings are instituted or enforcement through the DA's office, depending on the circumstances. There is a log kept of all complaints received and are acted upon. It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by C/Herrera to approve the Voucher Register. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/ Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None C/Harmony abstained from voting for approval of City Attorney invoice. — 7.4.1 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Mohammed Lateef on March 25, 1996 - C/Harmony asked that this item be pulled for discussion. Following discussion, C/Harmony asked for an update on the status on the geology of the canyon in regard to Morning Sun Drive. CM/Belanger stated that staff has asked the WVUSD, in conformance with the requirements of the Public Records Act, for information related to the events in the Morning Sun area. The School Districts response was and is that they believe that there is an exception in the Public Records Act that allows them to keep the City from receiving the information and that they are involved in litigation and that the documents are privileged. C/Harmony moved, MPT/Huff seconded to reject the request and refer the matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co.,*the City's Risk Manager. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, — MPT/ Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None April 16, 1996 Page 9 7.5.2 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION - ROY ALLEN SLURRY SEAL, INC. - C/Harmony asked about the change order and why it was so high. PWD/Wentz clarified by stating that the amount is for crack filling done by the contractor and that the total work done by Roy Allen relating to the slurry was within less than 1/2 of 1 °hof the total estimate. The $9,000 done by Roy Allen was because they were significantly lower than the other unit prices staff had to complete the work. The crack filling is done in addition to the slurry seal coating, but it was not anticipated that it would have been done by the contractor. C/Harmony encouraged staff to try not to get contingencies. CM/Belanger reported that the City has a seven year slung seal program. For the first five years of the slurry seal program, the City contracted with L.A. County for certain street maintenance work including crack sealing. In this project, crack sealing was not part of the contract, the same bid specs were used as for previous contracts. In the interim, the City went with a private contractor for street maintenance services. The private contractor did not have, as an item in his contract, crack sealing. Therefore, a special bid for crack sealing had to be made. In the future, crack sealing will be a part of the specs. It was moved by C/Herrera, seconded by MPT/Huff to accept the work performed by Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release any retention amounts per previously -approved plans and specifications. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1977 - C/Harmony asked if, by passing this bill, what would happen to school funding. CM/Belanger stated that the bill is an attempt by some cities to recover some of the monies lost as a result of the shift of Sales Tax from the State. April 16, 1996 Page 10 MPT/Huff stated that the Bill doesn't have a realistic chance of surviving; however, it is important for a city to communicate with the local legislators that the concept of the Bill is supported by cities. C/Werner agreed with MPT/Huffs statement. Gary Neely, Exec. Dir., D.B. Caucus, stated that the City's General Plan includes a strategy for dealing with alternative financing. He suggested that the resolution include the statement taken from the General Plan. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, P.O. Box 2258, Walnut, California, 91788- 2258 - spoke with Sup. Deane Dana's office about six months ago to encourage the County to back an amendment to the Constitution that said the State must keep away from property tax. He asked that the Resolution include a statement asking for an amendment to the Constitution asking them to keep away from the property tax. It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by M/Ansari to adopt Resolution No. 96-26 with amendments proposed by Mr. Neely and Dr. Rhodes. CM/Belanger clarified the amendments by stating that it would include language related to the General Plan policy, a strategy related to sales and language related to keeping property tax committed to local government. C/Harmony asked to add an amendment stating that the City is concerned about full funding for schools. MPT/Huff seconded the amendment. CiWerner asked to remove the phrase "from 4 3/4% to 3 3/4% and..." C/Werner moved, MPT/Huff seconded to approve the amendments. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 96-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1998 - Martha Bruske asked if the Council is prepared to deal April 16, 1996 page 11 with the result of the adoption of this legislation. She stated that she felt there were more critical issues for the City to face than to provide a library. Nick Anis stated that he understood that the Council did not desire to run its own library, but that the Council must deal with the return of tax monies being used by the County. C/Werner reiterated that the proposed legislation would not result in the City backing away from the L.A. County Libraries but would allow the City to, if at some future time, we back out of the County Library system and keep the library services as a City function, then the property tax portion that goes to the County especially earmarked for library services would stay with the City. M/Ansari stated that the City has no intention of pulling out of L.A. County Library Services, what the City would like is to be part of the playing field so we know that our tax dollars are going to the library. She stated that she would like a City representative on the library board. Following further discussion, MPT/Huff moved, C/Wemer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 96-27. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/ Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 96-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL STANDARDS OF OPERATION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 91-71 AND 91-71A IN THEIR ENTIRETY - C/Wemer stated that the subcommittee, at the suggestion of staff at the last meeting, went through the documentation again and gave it to the City Attorney for review. He then reviewed the full document and advised that a new section had been added for "Use of City Media" and defined City Media. Steve Nice, Rising Star Dr., felt that the subcommittee went too far and the Resolution should not be considered. April 16, 1996 Page 12 Dr. Rhodes pointed out that previous violations do not matter since this Resolution sets forth policies not defined before. Mr. Anis supported adoption of the Resolution. Terry Birrell felt the Resolution was unacceptable and went on to explain her reasons. She further requested that this item be tabled. M/Ansari advised that a portion of the letter referred to by Ms. Birrell but left out stated "We need answers to these questions immediately, because we are forwarding all of this information to the Fair Political Practices Commission and the California Attorney General for investigation." C/Herrera explained that nearly all government agencies have standards of conduct similar to those proposed to protect themselves against the actions of an individual who puts the organization at risk. She commended the members of the subcommittee and stated that the entire resolution was not re -written except for the last page, Section 8. M/Ansari stated that the only time she had sent out a letter in support of a candidate was when the Council had unanimously voted to support Nell Soto for the AQMD Board and she signed on behalf of the entire City Council. C/Wemer spoke in regard to comments made by previous speakers and added that the committee was asked to prepare a policy on City stationery and come back to Council with a resolution that encompasses all of the resolutions in the past but only making changes regarding City stationery. As to the letter sent by C/Harmony, at the bottom, it states "please return all correspondence to Councilman Clair Harmony, with his post office box, his individual phone number, again another attempt by him to keep material secretive. He suggested that there is a need for a change under B, where it says "City media shall be used solely" it says one and says "and" he would like it changed to "or." C/Harmony stated that he felt that this was an unjust resolution and was not in favor of it. MPT/Huff stated that he was also a member of the subcommittee and that the intention of the policy is not to hinder any Councilmember from conducting hisgw job. He pointed out that the Council was not given a copy of the letter referred to. He further stated that he was in April 16, 1996 Page 13 favor of the Resolution. Following further discussion, ACA/Susskind suggested adding to 5B 'Wthout the Council's prior approval." Section 8A: "City Media means any city letterhead, official stationery or any document 'to which the City logo or insignia is unofficially affixed..'."; correct the typo from "instrumentally" to "instrumentality." Section 8B should be changed to "1) by City staff in the usual course of conducting official City business or 2) only upon the prior approval of the City Council at a regular or special City Council meeting by the City Council as a body." In paragraph C, the word "the" should appear before the word proscriptions and the reference to paragraph 2 should be paragraph B and before the words the following "any or all of the following..." MPT/Huff suggested that "special meeting" be omitted, so changes could not be made while one Councilmember was not available. C/Wemer stated that, under Section 1 Item B, M/Ansari would like to see Council Comments moved to the end of the meeting. M/Ansari suggested that Council Subcommittee Reports be added to the agenda, followed by Council Comments. It was moved by C/Herrera, seconded by M/Ansari to adopt Resolution No. 96-28. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9. NEW BUSINESS: None 10. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: None 11. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: C/Herrera reported on her attendance at a Wildlife Corridor Conservancy Authority meeting on April 10 and stated that several cities have passed resolutions supporting the National Heritage Corridor. She suggested that the Council explore the possibility of adopting a resolution in support as well. She further stated that Congressmen David Dreier, Jay Kim and Torres have also signed resolutions in favor of the Corridor. C/Werner reported that the Sister City Subcommittee is awaiting a response April 16, 1996 Page 14 from the proposed Sister City. The Mormon Church has withdrawn their proposal for the summer program. C/Harmony stated that he also attended the Wildlife Corridor Meeting. MPT/Huff spoke on Sister City, stationery, transportation and WVUSD. He stated that car pool lanes are being constructed on the 57 fwy. starting from Orange County to Pathfinder. He then showed slides of South Pointe Middle School. M/Ansari reported on her attendance at a SCAG meeting, a seminar on Clean Cities and Water, the Legislative Committee for the Council of Governments and for SCAG; waste management - tipping charges in the LaPuente landfill and announced a meeting with waste haulers, MPT/Huff and staff on April 17. She further announced that Council will be attending the International Council of Shopping Centers Conference in Las Vegas on May 5-9, 1996. A reception will be held on Thursday, Api it 18th for the Mt. Sac Relays. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony announced his attendance at _ the funeral mass of Dorothy Bordenave, instrumental in founding the "Friends of the Library." He reported that Don Schad took 150 children, mostly from Maple Hill School, on a tour of Sycamore Canyon Park and was recently honored by the Sierra Club for his environmental efforts. C/Hamhony also announced that Sidewalk City Hall will be at the Lucky store on Saturday from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. MPT/Huff announced that Council received a copy of the Fixed Asset Inventory and Appraisal dated April 12, showing that all but two modems are accounted for and that the $400,0004500,000 previously reported missing is not. C/Wenher thanked all who participated in putting the City's 7th Anniversary celebration together. C/Herrera announced that she also attended the funeral mass for Dorothy Bordenave. She thanked City staff for all their hard work in putting together the Anniversary party. She also thanked CM/Belanger for his response regarding the soundwall near Heritage Park and Castle Rock School. The wall will start at D.B. Blvd. and stop at Cold Spg. Lane. She asked if the Council would support staff contacting the MTA to request an extension of _ the wall another block on either side. She stated that Mr. Joe Johnston had suggested a stop sign at Brea Canyon Rd. and Cool Springs and more 25mph signs along that route along with a walkway in back of Castle Rock School. April 16, 1996 Page 15 M/Ansari reported that she attended the reception in Pasadena at the Tournament of Roses House with the Council of Governments; Friday, April 19, 1996 Cal Poly will be establishing a Caesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Library and the City Council has been invited to attend. The Council of African-American parents will hold their first fundraiser at the Double Tree Inn in Orange on Saturday, April 20. Friends of the Library will conduct a Wine Tasting Soiree at Generations Restaurant on Sunday, April 21, 1996 starting at 2:00 p.m. 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None 14. CLOSED SESSION: None 15. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, WAnsari adjourned the meeting at 10:31 P.M. to April 30, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor LYN BURGESS, City ;erik.