HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1996 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
OCTOBER 15, 1996
1. CLOSED SESSION: None held.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ansari called the meeting to order
at 6:40 p.m. in the SCAOMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond
Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Colors presented and Pledge of Allegiance
led by Boy Scout Troop 737.
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; David Liu,
Deputy Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services
Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Presented Certificates of Recognition tomembf members mBoy
ohike Scout
Troop
the
737 for being the first troop to complete
fifty
Silver Moccasins Trail on its Golden Anniversary.
locate the City
3.2 Presented City Tile to Troy Butzlaff for his efforts to represented
of Industry Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Also Certificate of Appreciation from Congressman Kim's office.
3.3 Presented City Tile to Peter Lewandowski for his efforts to relocate
the City of Industry Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Also
presented Certificate of Appreciation from Congressman Kim's office.
3.4 Proclaimed October 24, 1996 as "United Nations Day."
3.5 Proclaimed October 26, 1996 as "Make a Difference Day."
3.6 Proclaimed October 27 -November 2, 1996 as 'World Population
Awareness Week."
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE MONTH:
3.7 Presentation of City Tile to Diamond Bar Honda. Continued to
November 5, 1996.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nona Edelen, Government Relations
T Representative, Metropolitan Water District, spoke about the importance of
the Bay Delta water supply to the Southern California area.
In response to C/Werner, Ms. Edelen explained that the Metropolitan Water
District has a "readiness to serve" charge. Currently, the charge is at the
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discretion of local districts to determine its imposition. Local districts have
requested the charge be imposed at the regional level and the matter is
under consideration by the Board of Directors. Three Valleys Water District
represents the community to the Metropolitan Water District.
Martha Bruske expressed concern about areas labeled "not a parC'on the
City's proposed redevelopment project area map. She asked
yLor are
is the only school included in the project area and why parks
shown and others are not shown. She also asked why the City's Sphere of
Influence is not included in the redevelopment project area map.
Don Schad thanked the City for providing transportation to the August CalEx
exposition. He spoke about the destruction of native flora by non-native flora
in D.B.'s park areas. He offered to explore public access areas, identify
species, provide a list to the City's Community Services Director and assist
in the proper control of invasive plant species. With respect to Consent
Calendar Item 6.4, Mr. Shad stated that the agenda packet did not contain
information regarding the Sycamore Canyon stream pollution. Regarding
Consent Calendar Item 6.5, he asked what species of trees are proposed for
planting in the City's parkways, how the public walkways will be maintained
and what replacement factor applies.
CM/Belanger responded to Mr. Shad that Claremont Colleges graduate
school is evaluating the pollution area and will, as a class project, design a
filtration system to interface between anticipates
P �ressng from
report toward the end
e and into
the downstream are City
of the current semester.
CSD/Rose explained that crepe myrtle trees will replace the bronze loquat
trees on Washington St. The City contracts monthly to maintain a 7 ft.
overhead clearance above the public walkways. He indicated that he would
contact Mr. Shad regarding his offer of assistance.
Jerry Boykin, D.B. Chamber of Commerce President, thanked C/Herrera and
MPT/Huff for assisting the Chamber with its recent membership drive.
Terry Birrell stated that, in her opinion, residents in Area A who fought for
incorporation to avoid development would be interested to know that these
areas are included in the proposed redevelopment area. She referred to a
Notice of Public Hearing from the Community Development Department
indicating a hearing date of Monday, November 5, 1996, which. should have,
said Tuesday, November 5. She asked that due
to the
e error,
r, the City re -
Redevelopment
notice the Public Hearing. Further, she suggested
Agency meetings be scheduled on the Council agenda following "Special
Presentations, Certificates, Proclamations."
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
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5.1 L.A. COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP -
October 20, 1996, 1300 block of Bridgegate Dr., Gateway Corporate
Center.
5.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - October 24, 1996 - 7:00
p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - October 28, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 TOWN HALL MEETING - Joint Meeting with Parks & Recreation
Commission - November 2, 1996 - 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Heritage
Park Community Center, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Rd.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 5, 1996 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Wemer moved, C/Herrera seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by the following
Roll Call vote (C/Harmony abstained from voting on approval of the Rutan &
Tucker invoice on the Warrant Register):
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff,
M/Ansari
NOES COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
— ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
A. Regular Meeting of September 17, 1996 as submitted.
B. Regular Meeting of September 24, 1996 as submitted.
C. Regular Meeting of October 1, 1996 as submitted.
6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated October 15, 1996 in the
amount of $605,579.90.
6.3 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Jill McKinsey
September 9, 1996, and referred the matter for further action to Carl
Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager.
6.4 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR TO
SYCAMORE CANYON PARK CHANNEL - to Gueno Development
Co. in the amount of $30,963, plus an additional $1,500 for a
contingency of 3%. Further, amended the CIP budget to reflect the
actual FEMA reimbursement received.
6.5 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES -
to Green Giant Landscape, the lowest responsive bidder, in the
amount of $8,814, plus an additional amount not to exceed $1,500
(contingency) if needed.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OCTOBER 15, 1996
8. OLD BUSINESS:
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8.1 AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SOILS AND
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES - Dr. Rhodes
expressed concern that the most cost effective consultant be utilized.
Following discussion, C/Werner moved, C/Harmony seconded to
award contracts to Converse Consultants West; Engineering &
Environmental Geology Assoc.; Kleinfelder and Leighton & Assoc. to
provide professional soils and geotechnical engineering services on
an as -needed basis for a period of two years commencing October
21, 1996 with the possibility of 3 additional annual renewals, subject
to the City Attorney's final approval of the Consulting Services
agreement. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, T Huff, M/AnsarWerner,
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.2 AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL PLAN
CHECKING AND PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTIONS SERVICES - In
response to C/Harmony, CM/Belanger explained that although staff
awards contracts on a numerical rotation basis, contract amounts
differ. He suggested that additional tiers be created to narrow the
difference in dollar amounts.
C/Harmony requested quarterly reports be provided to Council.
In RFP, the � accepted the rotational proposal ander stated that by s fed
to
the RFP, th
fees.
C/Wemer asked about potential conflict when one of the consulting
firms serves as the City's Engineer.
ACA/Susskind responded that the City would have less liability when
two independent consultants conduct and review the work completed.
C a stated rther it is mat
the City
is sharing the that, several consultants. She asked why two
consultants had been added to the list.
DPW/Liu responded that 28 proposals were received and 10 firms
were interviewed. The equallyon ttee felt two farms were addet the two dional
to
companies we q y qualified.
augment the City's professional capabilities.
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John Freidrich, GFB-Freidrich & Assoc., stated that the three tier
rotation system presented by the City is acceptable to his firm.
Further, he understood and accepted the statistical probability that his
firm may receive the least or the largest amount of fees.
John Bourgoise, Exec. Vice President, Hall & Forman, stated that he
would like the rotation process to result in fair equity. He indicated
that staff had made every effort to be certain that all contracted firms
receive a fair share of the work and profit. Further, stated he believed
the present tier system is fair and equitable and that he is perfectly
satisfied with the current system.
Domonic Malado, Pres., RKA Civil Engineers, stated that his firm was
happy to accept the contract as stated and continue working with the
City.
C/Werner moved, M/Ansari seconded to award contracts to Bryan A.
Stirrat Assoc.; Charles Abbot Assoc.; Dewan, Lundin & Assoc.; GFB-
Freidrich & Assoc., Hall & Forman and RKA Civil Engineers to provide
professional plan checking and public works inspection services on an
as -needed basis, for a period of two years commencing October 21,
1996 with the possibility of 3 additional annual renewals, subject to the
City Attorney's final approval of the Consulting Services Agreement.
In addition, staff will provide the City Council with a bi-annual progress
report. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried unanimously:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner,
MPT/Huff, WAnsari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.3 AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC AND
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SERVICES - C/Wemer moved,
C/Herrera seconded to award contracts to Austin -Foust Associates;
DKS; Linscott Law & Greenspan; Meyer Mohaddes Assoc.; O'Rourke
Engineering, and Warren Siecke to provide professional traffic and
transportation engineering services on an as -needed basis for a
period of two years, commencing October 21, 1996 with the possibility
of 3 additional annual renewals, subject to the City Attorney's final
approval of the Consulting Services Agreement. 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
OCTOBER 15, 1996
9. NEW BUSINESS:
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9.1 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED PROPOSITION 218 - VOTER
APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES, LIMITATIONS ON
FEES, ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES - Martha Bruske felt that
it was inappropriate for Council to discuss this matter.
Gary Neely concurred with Mrs. Bruske.
Following discussion, MPT/Huff moved, C/Wemer seconded to take
a neutral position on proposed Proposition 218. With the following
Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Marlon M/AnsarWerner,
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.2 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSITION 204 - SAFE, CLEAN, RELIABLE
WATER SUPPLY ACT - C/Harmony moved, MPT/Huff seconded to
suspend discussion on Items 9.2 and 9.3. Motion was carried 3-2 by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, MPT/Huff, M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Werner
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.3 DISCUSSION RE:
9�PRODPOc,,Sussion suON spended by' SAFE ECouBOR o0 NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS ACT OF 1
Item 9.2 above.
9.4 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TRIP BY MAYOR ANSARI TO CHINA
AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) - M/Ansari presented
her itinerary and stated that she will return to D.B. on October 30.
RECESS: M/Ansari recessed the City Council meeting at 8:33 p.m. to
convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. M/Ansari then
left the meeting.
RECONVENE: MPT/Huff reconvened the City Council meeting at 10:10 P.M.
9. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: C/Herrera stated that the City
to City Chino Hills/D.B. subcommittee met with Chino Hills Council Members
to consider a possible
joint
land between DtB.the
and Chino HilIndustry to discuss
potential uses of vacant
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MPT/Huff reported that he and M/Ansari attended the League of California
Cities meeting on October 3. He indicated a video presentation of pros and
cons regarding proposed Proposition 218 would be available to citizens at
City Hall. On October 4, he and C/Herrera attended the Council of
Government Legislative Summit in San Gabriel. He encouraged D.B.
business owners to support the Chamber of Commerce.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony announced that the
D.B.1Walnut branch of the American Association of University Women will
hold a voter information night on Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. at Heritage
Park. Discussion will include Propositions 209, 214, 216, 208, 212, 207 and
211.
ClWerner stated that Proposition A, if approved, would generate revenue
available for park enhancement or property acquisition of approximately
$276,000 to the City over the next 25 years. However, the assessment to
each property owner is calculated to be $6.76 per year, which would
generate $2.9 to $4.5 million. He cautioned voters to examine the
circumstances of the proposed Proposition.
C/Herrera reiterated that it is important for the voters to investigate all of the
facts of Proposition A and other ballot propositions. She stated that she had
represented the City at the L.A. County Board of Supervisors and the Private
Industry Council Supervisorial District in the Job Training Partnership Act
Recognition Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 10. She also
represented the City at St. Denis's Silver Jubilee Auction and dinner on
Saturday, October 12 and the mass conducted by Cardinal Roger Mahoney
on Sunday, October 13.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further
business to conduct, MPT/Huff adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m.
LY DA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Mayor