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Home My WebLink About12/2/1997 Minutes - Regular Meeting1 0 3 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DECEMBER 2, 1997 CLOSED SESSION: None CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Harmony. INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Stuve, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church; Ahmad H. Sakr, PhD., Islamic Education Center; Reverend James Loughnane, St. Denis Catholic Church ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Harmony, Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff. Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Frank Usher, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Assistant Finance Manager and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.1 Presented City Tile to Janet Spatz, former General Manager of Jones Intercable. 3.2 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Marcia Mednick, outgoing President/CEO of the San Gabriel Valley Commerce and Cities Consortium. 3.3 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Master Young In Cheon of the U.S. Taekwondo Center in Diamond Bar on his award as "National Coach of the Year" by the U.S. Olympic Committee. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: 3.4 Presented City Tile to Joe and Lois McManus, owners of The Edit Shop. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Ansari moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.1 and 6.2. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff DECEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 2 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated December 2, 1997 in the amount of $721,166.92. 6.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 97-73: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. 6.3 ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE.- 6.3.1 FFICE: 6.3.1 Presentations to Clair W. Harmony and Gary H. Werner Former Council Member Harmony made comments highlighting his 4 -year City Council term. Former Council Member Werner highlighted his involvement with the City for the past 11 years. Jim Starkey, representing Congressional certificates Harmony and Werner. Congressman Kim, presented to outgoing Council Members Fred Guido, representing Supervisor Don Knabe, presented plaques to outgoing Council Members Harmony and Werner. Assemblyman Gary Miller presented certificates to outgoing Council Members Harmony and Werner. Mayor Huff presented special plaques to outgoing Council Members Harmony and Werner on behalf of the City Council for their contributions to the City. He recognized Mr. Werner for his service to the community as its first Redevelopment Agency Chairman. 6.3.2 Administration of Oaths of Office to Council Members elect: Assemblyman Gary Miller administered the Oaths of Office to Eileen Ansari, Wen Chang and Debby O'Connor. Each newly -seated Council Member thanked the public for electing them to office. DECEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 3 2. a. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff. 6.3.3 Reorganization of City Council: 6.3.3.1 Selection of Mayor. C/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to nominate Carol Herrera to the position of Mayor. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None Mayor Herrera spoke about former Mayor Huffs positive City Council performance and community leadership. She presented him with a souvenir gavel on behalf of the City Council. C/Huff presented a bouquet of flowers to Mayor Herrera. 6.3.3.2 Selection of Mayor Pro Tem. C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to nominate Wen Chang. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, Huff, O'Connor, M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None RECESS: M/Herrera recessed the meeting at 7:51 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Herrera reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Lydia Plunk expressed concern regarding WCCA's lack of financial reporting, proper record keeping and response to public questions. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes advised residents that Robin's Hallmark at Brea Canyon and Golden Springs Rd. offers subsidiary postal services for those who wish to mail packages during the busy holiday season. He stated that a senior citizens group will perform on between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7 at K -Mart. DECEMBER 2. 1997 PAGE 4 Stephen Britt welcomed the new Council Members and reminded Council that the community is looking to them to render decisions that will protect the environment. Walnut City Council Member Pacheco welcomed the new Council Members and commented that he looked forward to working together to resolve common issues. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - December 9, 1997 - 7:00 p.m., - SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - December meeting cancelled. 5.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - December 16, 1997 - 6.30 p.m. SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.4 TOWN HALL MEETING - 5th and final meeting of the series regarding economic revitalization, December 20, 1997, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 1997 - City Offices will be closed. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont'd): C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve Consent Calendar Items 6.4 through 6.8. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.4 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - School Study Public Workshop #1 - September 25, 1997. 6.5 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S REPORT for October, 1997. 6.6 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed on July 16, 1997 by Ramona Lira and referred the matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager. 6.7 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE AND PALOMINO DRIVE - Accepted the work performed by Vance Corporation and authorized the City Clerk to file DECEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 5 the Notice of Completion and release any retention amounts per previously approved plans and specifications. 6.8 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ON DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT GOLDRUSH DRIVE - Accepted the work performed by New West Signal and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release any retention amounts per previously approved plans and specifications. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.9 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS - GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AND CALBOURNE DRIVE - Following discussion, C/Huff moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to award a contract to Macadee Electrical Construction in an amount not -to - exceed $76,786 and authorize a contingency amount of $7,700 for project change orders to be approved by the City Manager. Further, Council awarded a contract for construction inspection services to Warren C. Siecke in an amount not -to -exceed $5,700. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.10 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT GENTLE SPRINGS LANE/PALOMINO DRIVE - Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, MPT/Chang seconded, to award a contract to Macadee Electrical Construction in an amount not -to -exceed $96,543 and authorize a contingency amount of $9,600 for project change orders to be approved by the City Manager. Further, awarded a contract for construction inspection services to Warren C. Siecke in an amount not -to -exceed $5,700. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera NOES. COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.11 EXTENSION OF VENDOR PRINTING SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER AND RECREATION GUIDE - Following discussion, C/O'Connor moved, C/Huff seconded, to authorize additional work to DECEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 6 be performed by Graphics United (the lowest bidder) so that this company can proceed with the printing of the Winter issue of the Community Newsletter and Recreation Guide. The total amount awarded to this vendor for services rendered this fiscal year shall not exceed $10,500 at this time. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. OLD BUSINESS: None 9. NEW BUSINESS: None Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera None None RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 8:47 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Herrera reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:56 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: 10.1 DISCUSSION AND APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES - M/Herrera indicated that she would only be making appointment at this time and that the remaining appointments would be made at the next Council meeting. M/Herrera appointed C/O'Connor as Chairman of the Parks Master Plan Committee with C/Huff as delegate. 10.2 APPOINTMENT OF A PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF DONALD SCHAD - C/O'Connor moved to appoint Steve Tye to the Planning Commission. C/Ansari seconded the motion. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS None C/Ansari reported that the NPDES Conference will be held January 29, 1998 DECEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 7 at SCAG Headquarters and that the Contract Cities Legislative Forum is scheduled for January 13, 14 and 15, 1998. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS: M/Herrera stated an economic development meeting will be scheduled to review the success of the recent International Council for Shopping Centers Convention and how many contacts were made by the City. C/O'Connor thanked the Mayor for appointing her to the Parks Master Plan Committee. C/Huff reminded everyone that all Council Members are open to hearing from the public and urged all citizens to contact the City for any information they may require. He also reminded the public that City -on -Line is available to anyone who has a computer and modem. City -on -Line provides current news, meeting agendas, meeting recaps and other information. MPT/Chang stated he received a request from the public for the Traffic and Transportation Commission to consider installation of a speed bump on Goldrush Dr. because of the steep grade of the street and the resulting vehicular speed. C/Ansari commended resident Jessie Blackstone for her fund-raising activities on behalf of orphans. M/Herrera read from a letter from the American Red Cross requesting a donation from the City. She asked that the matter be placed on the December 16, 1997 City Council agenda for discussion. 12. ADJOURNMENT: M/Herrera adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m, to Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium. tr u LYNDA BURGESS, Ciiy Clerk ATTEST: