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Home My WebLink About04/15/1997 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APRIL 15, 1997 CLOSED SESSION: None 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Colors were presented by and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Spanish Trails Girl Scout Troop No. 965. INVOCATION: Reverend Randy Lanthripe, Church in the Valley ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony, Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff. Council Member Ansari was excused. Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher, Assistant City Manager; Amanda Susskind, Assistant City Attorney; ,lames DeStefano, Community Development Director; George Wentz, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.1 Proclaimed April 13-19, 1997 as "National Library Week". 3.2 Proclaimed May 4-10, 1997 as "Hire a Veteran Week". 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mike Goldenberg asked for clarification of proposed uses for computer equipment requested in Consent Calendar Item 6.7. Red Calkins made a video presentation of the recently completed Sunset Crossing Rd. rehabilitation work. He asked the Council to visit the site to observe the poor work quality. Clyde Hennessey expressed concern about the lack of public participation at Council and Commission meetings and public workshops. He requested the AQMD information board be reinstated. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 CITY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - April 20, 1997 - Peterson Park 12:00 noon to 5-.00 p.m., 24142 E. Sylvan Glen Rd. 5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 22,1997 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - April 24,1997 - 7-.00 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. APRIL 15, 1997 PAGE 2 5.4 TOWN HALL MEETING - Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the D.B. Economic Revitalization Area - (Saturday) May 3, 1997 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 6, 1997 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. CM/Belanger stated that Michael Huls, City Recycling Consultant, will conduct an oil recycling presentation at D.B. High School, 21400 Pathfinder Rd., on Wednesday, April 16. The first presentation will be at 12:25 p.m. and the second presentation will be at 2:25 p.m. On Sunday, May 4, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., the City and the DBIA will dedicate the "Last Refuge" sculpture at Summit Ridge. 8. OLD BUSINESS 8.2 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION VACANCY - M/Huff nominated Mr. Roland Morris. Motion by MPT/Herrera, seconded by C/Harmony to approve the appointment. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari Mr. Morris was sworn in by City Clerk Lynda Burgess. Due to illness, M/Huff left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. MPT/Herrera assumed the gavel as Acting Mayor. 6, CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Harmony moved, C/Werner seconded to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item Nos. 6.6 and 6.7. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, M/Huff 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6.1.1 Town Hall Meeting of March 22, 1997 as submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of April 1, 1997 as submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 11, 1997. APRIL 15, 1997 PAGE 3 6.3 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: 6.3.1 Regular Meeting of February 27, 1997. 6.2.2 Regular Meeting of March 5, 1997. 6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 15, 1997 in the amount of $306,645.57. 6.5 REJECTED CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AND REFERRED THE MATTERS TO CARL WARREN & CO., THE CITY'S RISK MANAGER - 6.5.1 Filed by Lisa Gortner March 18, 1997. 6.5.2 Filed by Sylvia Bustamante, Abel Bustamante, Violet Pierce and Jay Pierce March 27, 1997. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-25: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ACTING ON BEHALF OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL FUND, LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - FFW AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 21 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, GREATER LOS ANGELES VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 21, C/Werner moved, ClHarmony seconded to adopt Resolution No. 97- 25. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, MIHuff 6.7 AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ClWerner moved, ClHarmony seconded to authorize purchase of computer equipment in the amount of $10,980. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: APRIL 15, 1997 PAGE 4 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT- COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, M/Huff 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION VACANCY APPOINTMENT ClWerner requested that this matter be continued to the May 6, 1997 City Council meeting. 8.3 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 01 (1997): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND JONES INTERCABLE, INC. AND CONCURRENTLY AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF THAT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BY JONES INTERCABLE, INC. TO CITIZENS CENTURY CABLE TELEVISION VENTURE - In response to C/Harmony, CM/Belanger explained that within 2 years, 7 hub sites _ will be installed. Within 6 years, the system is slated to be upgraded to a minimum power of 550 megahertz with a minimum 72 channel offering. Janet Spatz, General Manager, Jones Intercable, further explained that the L.A. County Franchise renewal is being reviewed by County Counsel and is scheduled for Board of Supervisor's review within the next 45 days. In response to C/Werner, Ms. Spatz stated that Jones Intercable anticipates that the Century Cable sales agreement will be finalized by early summer. The D.B. agreement is transferrable. The new agreement provides for a taping facility to be available to D.B. citizens. She indicated she expects the office to remain in its current location. The business location space is rented and the lease is transferable. Clyde Hennessey felt that the City should not renew this franchise. Ms. Spatz stated that the law prevents exclusive contracts between cable providers and cities. Any provider may apply to the City for a franchise agreement. The cable industry is regulated by the FCC. In response to C/Werner, Ms. Spatz stated that in the event that D. B. did not complete the franchise agreement, Jones Intercable would be unable to complete the sale to Century Cable. If the D. B. Franchise Agreement is not signed, Jones Intercable would no longer have authority to operate in the City, and there would be no cable television APRIL 15, 1997 PAGE 5 service because the cable installations belong to Jones Intercable. Another cable provider would have to reach an agreement with the City and complete installation of new underground cabling throughout the City. Rate increases are not affected by the franchise agreement. C/Werner moved, MPT/Herrera seconded to approve second reading by title only, waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 01(1997). With the following Rall Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Werner, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, M/Huff 8.4 1997-98 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND 1996-97 RERANKED CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - continued to May 6, 1997, 8.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-26-. A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AND CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DIAMOND BAR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA - C/Werner moved, MPT/Herrera seconded to adopt Resolution No. 97-26. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Werner, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, M/Huff 8.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DIAMOND BAR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA - Felice Acosta, RSG, explained the basis for redevelopment and tax increment financing and reiterated to C/Werner that the basis of tax increment is that the property taxes paid by D.B. property owners and residents are returned to the City to be spent in the City. In response to MPT/Herrera, Ms. Acosta stated that the Council and Redevelopment Agency determine housing fund expenditures on an annual basis. C/Werner moved, MPT/Herrera seconded to adopt Resolution No. 97- 27 making certain findings with respect to Low and Moderate Income Housing in connection with the redevelopment plan for the Diamond Bar Economic Revitalization Area. Motion carried by the following Roll APRIL 15, 1997 PAGE 6 Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Werner, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, MIHuff 9. NEW BUSINESS: None RECESS TO DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 8-25 p.m. RECONVENE: MPT/Herrera reconvened the City Council Meeting at 9:18 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: MPT/Herrera thanked the Council Members for submitting their City Manager evaluation forms. She pointed out that the goals and objectives adopted by Council last year are part of this year's City Manager evaluation process. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony continued his redevelopment agency comments. He suggested adoption of an ordinance establishing voluntary spending limits for upcoming City Council campaigns. He further suggested an election campaign spending cap. MPT/Herrera asked citizens to participate in the April 20, 1997 8th Anniversary Celebration. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, MPT/Herrera adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk