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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/03/1996 Minutes - Regular Meeting2. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DECEMBER 3, 1996 CLOSED SESSION: None CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ansari called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m., in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The colors were presented by the Ganesha High School Junior ROTC. Council Member Werner led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano, Community Development Director; David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Tommye Nice, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 2.1 Presented Certificates of Recognition to the members of the Community Volunteer Patrol with 500 hours of service. Sgt. Mary Leef presented pins for 500 hours of service. Mike Miller and Dotty Logan received Certificates of Recognition and pins for 1000 hours of service. 2.2 BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH: 2.2.1 Presented City Tile to Nikko Capital 2.2.2 Presented City Tile to Century 21 E -N Realty - accepted by Jack Newe, owner. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL: 3.1 Selection of Mayor - C/Herrera moved, C/Werner seconded to nominate Robert Huff as Mayor. There being no other nominations offered, nominations were closed. With the following Roll Call vote, Robert Huff was elected Mayor for the coming year. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony,, Herrera, reer arWerner, MPT/HAn NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None DECEMBER 3, 1996 PAGE 2 Mayor Ansari passed the gavel to M/Huff. 3.2 Selection of Mayor Pro Tem - C/Werner moved, C/Ansari seconded to nominate Carol Herrera as Mayor Pro Tem. There being no other nominations offered, nominations were closed. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, Werner, M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 3.3 Presentation to outgoing Mayor Eileen Ansari - M/Huff presented Eileen Ansari with a ceremonial gavel. Jim Starkey, Congressman Jay Kim's office, and Steven Tamaya, representing Senator Mountjoy's office, presented Mrs. Ansari with Certificates of Recognition. M/Huff introduced his family. INVOCATION: Pastor Darryl Eager, gave the invocation. RECESS: M/Huff recessed the meeting for a reception at 7:16 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Huff reconvened the meeting at 7:48 p.m. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Carolyn Anderson, D.B. Rotary Club, announced that the Rotary Club is offering a music scholarship to a D.B., Walnut or Rowland Heights High School Senior. She asked that anyone interested in pursuing the scholarship call her for additional information. She presented individualized coffee mugs to Council in honor of Waste Management's Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Don Hartshorn congratulated Mayor Huff and spoke about the parking citation he received for parking his unattached boat on the street in front of his home. Martha Bruske thanked staff for publicizing the Development Code survey. She asked how many surveys were distributed and to whom, how many surveys were returned to the City, and when the results would be announced and discussed in a public forum. Don Schad congratulated M/Huff and requested a copy of the Redevelopment Agency Voucher Register detail. He also requested that deer crossing signs be placed in several D.B. locations. Tom Ortiz announced that he recently instructed Ontario/Montclair School District students on proper student pickup and dropoff procedures and DECEMBER 3, 1996 PAGE 3 T offered the same services to D.B. schools. He again asked that the MIAIPOW flag be flown at City Hall. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - December 9, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - December 17, 1996 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - December 19, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.4 HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM - December 26, 1996 - January 17, 1997. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Ansari moved, C/Wemer seconded to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 6.6. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried with (C/Harmony voted No on Item 6.7): AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff �-- NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6.1.1 Town Hall Meeting of November 2, 1996 -As submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of November 19, 1996 -As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: 6.2.1 Regular Meeting of September 23, 1996. 6.2.2 Regular Meeting of October 14, 1996. 6.3 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES -Regular Meeting of October 24, 1996. 6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER dated December 3, 1996 in the amount of $846,394.86. 6.5 RECEIVED & FILED TREASURER'S REPORT - for month of October, 1996. T 6.6 APPROVAL OFOConi Hued to DecemberCT FOR LEASE 017MAILING1996. AND FOLDING EQUIPMENT 6.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-53B A PERSONNEOF THE L RULES CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SETTING FO DECEMBER 3, 1996 PAGE 4 AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES, SICK LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES AND OTHER REGULATIONS and approved the position reclassifications and salary range for the Account Clerk II position. (C/Harmony voted no.) 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 ORDINANCE NO. 04B (1995) "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE WITH JONES INTERCABLE, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TIME NOT -TO -EXCEED SIX MONTHS, TO FACILITATE CONTINUED NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CABLE OPERATOR REGARDING RENEWAL OF THE FRANCHISE - Martha Bruske asked that D.B. citizens be included in the franchise survey process in a timely manner. She indicated that residents need to be advised who they should contact regarding cable service. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes stated that he does not subscribe to Jones Intercable service because they cannot provide him with the desired channels. Oscar Law asked the City to negotiate for more services at a better cost to the consumer. Following discussion, MPT/Herrera moved, C/Werner seconded, to adopt by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 04B (1995) entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE WITH JONES INTERCABLE, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TIME NOT -TO -EXCEED SIX MONTHS, TO FACILITATE CONTINUED NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CABLE OPERATOR REGARDING RENEWAL OF THE FRANCHISE. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8.2 GIFT AND DONATION POLICY - In response to M/Huff, CA/Jenkins stated that he had read both policy drafts and if Council was inclined to accept C/Harmonys draft, he believed the language needed to be refined. MPT/Hemera's draft is similar to the draft previously proposed. The question is whether Council wishes to have a more comprehensive draft which includes detail. Neither draft has legal DECEMBER 3, 1996 PAGE 5 problems. In response to M/Huff, CM/Belanger explained that all gifts or donations of durable goods are inventoried under the City's current financial management system. Fair market item values are determined by applying comparable retail market place value. Items valued in excess of $3,000 are referred to Council. C/Wemer suggested the matter be returned to the subcommittee for consideration of one proposed draft policy. Martha Bruske asked for clarification of policies with respect to City donations such as City Tiles. C/Ansari moved, seconded by C/Wemer to request the Gift and Donation Policy Subcommittee Members reach an agreement for the proposed policy and present a draft to Council for consideration. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - nsari,Hera,ony, Werner, MPT/Heuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8.3 COUNCIVEMPLOYEE EXPENSE POLICY - Oscar Law suggested a $100 per Council Member annual stipend to cover expenses for spouses, significant others and family member meals for local events only. Barbara Beach-Courchesne expressed opposition to foreign travel and allowing payment for spouses, significant others and family members meals. M/Huff explained that only flight expenses relating to foreign travel, approved by Council, would be paid. Following discussion, C/Werner moved, M/Huff seconded, to adopt Section 4D, Section 6D and Section 10, as recommended. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari,Wemer,MPTMertera, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony 'None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - 8.4 REAFFIRMATION OF THE. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR'S GENERAL PLAN POLICY REGARDING A REGIONAL BYPASS CORRIDOR - Martha Bruske expressed opposition to a road through Tonner DECEMBER 3, 1996 PAGE 6 Canyon but would not object to a thru-road from Sunset Crossing to Valley Blvd. in the City of Industry. She felt that the 71 Fwy to the 91 Fwy from Chino Hills will relieve D.B. cut-thru traffic. Oscar Law felt that Proposition A was passed by the voters to save Wildlife Corridors such as Tonner Canyon. He wanted to know who would pay for a road through - Tonner Canyon and feared that development will follow the roadway. Joseph Edminston, Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Executive Officer, explained the points of their offer to purchase a portion of the Boy Scouts property and indicated there is a differential in the number of acres contemplated for sale. He stated that the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority believes the corridor and the ecological area plus some buffer have to be protected. The Authority is interested in protecting everyone's interests in. this transaction while taking advantage of reasonably -priced acreage in order to complete the corridor. There are two currently irreconcilable differences in the sale negotiation process: 1) A conservation easement over the retained property to constrain development to Scout purposes, and 2) such an easement would have the effect of reducing other kinds of land uses such as whether a transportation corridor would be placed in the area. The Boy Scouts have said that at a sales price of $5,000 per acre, they are unwilling to place an easement on the retained property. He further indicated that Proposition A funds are insufficient to pay for such an easement. Secondly, park monies may not be used to purchase a transportation easement. Wilbur Smith asked that the public be involved in any changes to the General Plan. Lydia Plunk suggested that the City Attorney review Page 21 of the original resolution adopted by L.A. County to place the Proposition on the ballot. She did not understand why Council would not affirm the General Plan. The Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority indicated it would have no problem with the City's General Plan. Don Schad spoke in favor of retaining Tonner Canyon in its natural state. Jack Gutowski objected to a road through Tonner Canyon. C/Wemer moved, C/Harmony seconded to reaffirm the City's General Plan in its entirety. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: '— AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, WHuff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None DECEMBER 3, 1996 PAGE 7 ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None Council agreed to continue Items 8.4, 9.1, and 9.2 to December 17, 1996. 9. NEW BUSINESS: None RECESS: M/Huff recessed the City Council meeting at 11:12 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Huff reconvened the City Council meeting at 11:13 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: None 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS: None 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Huff adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. ` TOMMYE A. NICE, Deputy City Clerk ATTEST: