HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1996 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ansari called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m.,
in the SCAQMD Auditorium., 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Colors presented by Ganesha High School JROTC. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Herrera.
ROLL CALL: - Council Members Harmony, Herrera, Werner, Mayor Pro
Tem Huff, Mayor Ansari.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher, Assistant City
Manager; Amanda Susskind, Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Community
Development Director, George Wentz, Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community
Services Director, and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
2.1 Presented City Tile to Assemblyman Gary Miller for his efforts in lobbying the City
of Industry to relocate their proposed Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
_ 2.2 Proclaimed September 16-22,1996 as "Pollution Prevention Week".
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: JerryHamilton, 1429 Copper Mountain Dr.,
expressed concern about the 71 Fwy. rehabilitation closure. He asked for enforcement to
police the truck traffic and construction traffic using Grand Ave. as a detour to Euclid Ave.
CM/Belanger explained that oversized trucks can travel in the City as long as the vehicle
has a City destination. If trucks exceeding minimum weight restrictions pass through to
reach a secondary destination, the vehicles are subject to fine.
C/Werner suggested an "advice" letter be sent to CalTrans and the construction company
with carbon copy to the Sheriff's Department indicating that the City prohibits through truck
traffic via Grand Ave.
CM/Belanger stated the City will have Truck Ordinance signs posted at the City entrances
to make enforcement valid.
4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
4.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
4.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - September 12, 1996 - 7:00•p.m.,
AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
4.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 17, 1996 - 6:30 p.m. AQMD Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Wemer moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve the
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Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 5.1. With the following Roll Call vote, motion
carried (M/Ansari abstained from voting on Item No. 5.1):
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
5.2 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of
July 22, 1996.
5.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - Dated September 3, 1996 in the amount of
$567,673.73.
5.4 RECEIVED & FILED TREASURER'S REPORT - Month of July, 1996.
5.5 A) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF SYCAMORE CANYON
PARK CHANNEL IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
B) INCREASED THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR HALL & FOREMAN FOR—
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPAIR OF SYCAMORE CANYON PARK
CREEKBED BY $1,840, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT OF $10,410.
5.6 INCREASED CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR PLAN CHECKING SERVICES TO D &
J ENGINEERING FOR PANTERA PARK - in the amount of $2,500, for a total
contract amount of $10,500.
5.7 AWARDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF A.D.A.
RETROFIT OF PETERSON PARK TO PURKISS-ROSE-RSI - in an amount not to
exceed $26,660 and $1,500 reimbursables.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of August 20, 1996 - MPT/Huff pointed
out areas that he felt should be enhanced. Council agreed to continue to
September 17, 1996.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6.1 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-61: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING CERTAIN
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
51169 - PWD/Wentz stated that the applicant for previously -approved Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 51169 requested a waiver of the condition related to requiring
the installation of a reclaimed water system.
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In response to M/Ansari, PWD/Wentz explained that Walnut Valley Water District
indicated that they would not be providing reclaimed water above that particular
elevation within the next ten years.
In response to MPT/Huff, PWD/Wentz responded that the 85U restriction. is due to
the water district's inability to deliver water to a maximum elevation based upon their
tank elevations and pump capability.
MPT/Huff asked if the water district could deliver water from a proposed reclaimed
water lake on the Tres Hermanos property to the proposed site.
PWD/Wentz responded that it may be feasible if the water lines were carried that far
south and the pumps could pump the water to Mr. Yeh's property elevation.
MPT/Huff asked why the previous Council recommended reclaimed water for this
project. In response to MPT/Huff asking why the previous Council required
plumbing for reclaimed water for this project. PWD/Wentz responded that in addition
6- LA& vetile r%rr%iOr4 Oho rrnfiainn anurias to other oroiects in the immediate area.
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service lines for delivering reclaimed water. Motion carred by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Wemer, MPT/Huff,
M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.2 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX APPEAL RE: SIGNAGE - Applicant requested that the
matter be continued to September 17, 1996. .
M/Ansari opened the Public Hearing.
Martha Bruske urged Council to support the City's sign regulations and deny the
applicant's appeal.
With consensus of Council, M/Ansari continued the Public Hearing to September 17,
1996.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
7.1 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 03(1996): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF
TITLE 2 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RUNOFF
ELECTIONS - In response to C/Wemer, ACA/Susskind explained that she included
the entire State Code section as part of the proposed Ordinance. Adoption would
give Council the option to make a decision only once regarding the method for
handling runoff elections.
CM/Belanger stated that by adopting the Ordinance, the Council would establish the
method for settling ties for future Council elections.
C/Wemer moved, C/Herrera seconded, to introduce by title only and waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 03(1996) as amended. Motion was carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Wemer, MPT/Huff,
M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
CM/Belanger reiterated the Council's desire for an Ordinance that, at the point of its
effectiveness, dictates a runoff election for ties in City Councilmanic elections_,
M/Ansari concurred.
7.2 AWARD PLAN CHECKING SERVICES FOR VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
32400/52203 IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND FINAL MAPS - In response to
C/Harmony, CM/Belanger stated that the recommendation is based upon staff s
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belief that the firm is best qualified under the circumstances. $10,000 and above
jobs are not rotated by staff.
M/Ansari requested the award process be agendized for September 17, 1996.
C/Herrera moved to award Plan Checking Services for Vesting Tentative Map
32400/52203 Improvement Plans and Final Maps to Charles Abbott Associates in
an amount not to exceed $49,470.19.
C/Wemer requested that the motion be amended to include reasonable
compensation to RKA Associates for work completed.
C/Herrera agreed to amend the motion. C/Wemer seconded the amended motion.
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
7.3 FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996 PURCHASE ORDER CARRYOVER BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT - in the amount of $239,946 - MPT/Huff moved, C/Herrera
seconded, to approve Fiscal Year 1995-96 Purchase Order Carryover Budget
Adjustment and funds transfer in the amount of $239,946. 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. NEW BUSINESS: None
RECESS: M/Ansari recessed the City Council meeting to the Redevelopment
Agency meeting at 8:16 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Ansari- reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:28 p.m.
9. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: C/Werner announced a hazardous
waste roundup to be held at the D.B. Gateway Corporate Center on October 5.
C/Harmony reported that the Wildlife Corridor Trust for Public Land is negotiating with the
Boy Scouts of America to purchase 3,000 Tonner Canyon acres.
C/Herrera stated that the Tonner Canyon acreage purchase item was an August 14, 1996
Wildlife Corridor agenda. The matter was continued with no action taken and no direction
given to negotiate.
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MPT/Huff reported that he attended the Walnut Valley Unified School District's electric bus;
roll out on August 28. The District will receive three electric buses that seat 72 students.
C/Herrera and CM/Belanger also attended.
M/Ansari reported that she had attended the Senior Citizen earlier in the day. The group
asked for public participation in the scheduled Bingo games. She indicated she has been
involved with the San Gabriel Valley Cities Commerce consortium. She announced an
Economic Development Seminar to be held at the Fairplex Sheraton Hotel on September
19, 1996 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony reminded citizens to be mindful of
students returning to school. - He offered to FAX generic minutes to citizens. He indicated
that the City Council agenda and meeting minutes can be viewed through City -On -Line
under Bulletin Board Conference 21.
MPT/Huff stated he attended the Planning Commission's Development Code kick-off
meeting. He encouraged public participation.
CM/Belanger responded to C/Herrera that the "City Council Goals!'matrix will be forwarded
to Council Members on Wednesday, September 4. If the Council Members forward the
matrix to City Hall in a timely fashion, the item will be placed on the September 17, 1996
agenda.
In response to C/Wemer regarding clarification of the "Overnight Parking" issue,
CM/Belanger stated that the Traffic & Transportation Commission will discuss the item on
September 12, 1996. The Commission will forward its recommendation to Council for
discussion and direction.
In regard to a policy regarding gifts to the City, CM/Belanger responded to C/Werner that
a project is currently under way which will provide such a gift to the City. A draft policy will
be formulated to address concerns relating to circumstances under which the City may or
may not accept gifts. The current Council has not accepted any gift offers. He further
explained that. the City Council approved minutes of the meeting during which the project
was presented implied interest in the process continuing. The Parks & Recreation
Commission raised project -related issues of liability related to the appropriateness of the
art pieces, and liability related to location of the art pieces on private property as opposed
to public property. Council has not taken formal action on the Commission's
recommendations. He recommended the item be agendized for October 1, 1996.
M/Ansari stated that she was delighted that, as a result of Council efforts, the Land For
Public Trust is considering purchase of acreage in Tonner Canyon.
M/Ansari asked that the City Council recognize 50th Wedding Anniversaries. She
congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thomas on the celebration of their 50th Wedding-*
Anniversary.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
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12. ADJOURNMENT: C/Werner suggested that the meeting be
adjourned in recognition of the recent marriage of Naveed Ansari. There being no further
business to conduct, M/Ansari adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
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LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk