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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/7/1997 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OCTOBER 7, 1997 1. CLOSED SESSION: None 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff 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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Werner and Ganesha High School JROTC Color Guard. INVOCATION: Calvary Chapel Pastor Joe Salaiz 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 and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. APPROVED AGENDA: As presented. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.1 Proclaimed October 1997 "METROLINK REGIONAL RAIL MONTH." 3.2 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Community Volunteer Patrol Member Gordon Terrien for over 1,000 hours of service to the community. 3.3 Presented Three City/County Community Marketing Association's Award of Excellence for the City's development of a CD -Rom economic development marketing tool entitled "Site Selection Program." BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: 3.4 Presented City Tile to "Diamond Country Escrow" as Business of the month. Accepted by owner Marcie Hollander. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mike Goldenberg, DBIA, spoke about the "Paint Our Town" project and presented a video displaying the efforts made by the volunteers. Bob Zirbes, DBIA President, thanked Chairman Goldenberg and this year's project volunteers. He stated next year's goal is to recruit 200 volunteers to OCTOBER 7, 1997 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL paint 6 D.B. homes. Jerry Hamilton said he did not receive a positive response from the Sheriffs Department when he reported that two local campaign signs had been painted over. Allen Wilson reported that the Fire Department had difficulty getting their equipment into the gated community of Hilton Head in response to a carport fire which severely damaged three vehicles. He asked for assistance in resolving this situation. Charles Lohan felt that D.B. does not have a facility of sufficient size to accommodate 200 Senior Citizen Club members. He felt that a new senior center should be a higher priority for Council. Edda Gahm asked what had happened to the City's plan for an alternate road to take the Chino Hills traffic off of D.B.'s streets. She referred to a Daily Bulletin Article and asked who directed students to conduct a survey of the wildlife in Sycamore Canyon, what entity requested the information and what will be done with the study results. She stated the study appears to be a WCCCA study which is administered by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. She asked Council to consider what happens Sam Safari expressed concern about SunCal's proposed construction of approximately 200 properties in what he termed the "last wilderness area" of D.B. He requested the City issue a ballot initiative to place a moratorium on residential construction in open space. He asked residents to attend the next Planning Commission's public hearing on this item. Doug Heideman said when he purchased his home he was assured that the SunCal property would not be built out. He supported a ballot initiative proposed by Mr. Safari. M/Huff explained that SunCal had withdrawn their development applications Michelle Hickey spoke against the SunCal project citing increased traffic problems and the problems presented by another gated community within the community including loss of country living and open space. Al Perez said he is pleased that the SunCal application had been withdrawn and then spoke about campaign sign vandalism. Don Schad thanked the Sheriffs Department for their assistance at a local market while his group was seeking signatures for a petition. He showed a photograph of a residential yard containing vandalized campaign signs. He asked the City to clean out the storm drains before winter storms hit the OCTOBER 7, 1997 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL 5 area. Lydia Plunk alleged financial discrepancies in the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority materials. She expressed concern about inaccurate records and indicated that WCCCA does not respond to her inquiries and concerns. Clyde Hennessee commended the Walnut Sheriffs Station staff and the L.A. County Fire Department staff. With respect to campaign signs, he said he noticed many campaign signs posted on City property prior to the legal posting period. He indicated that the City of San Dimas sells overnight parking permits for $2.00 per month which appears to be a great source of revenue. He believed that the current form of the City's code enforcement is a waste of money. Tom Ortiz reported that he was missing a number of campaign signs. He applauded the paramedics, ambulance service and Sheriffs Department for their quick response. Terry Birrell thanked Steve Nice for the School Traffic Study. She suggested the traffic study incorporate issues within the surrounding neighborhoods. She asked Council to approve an expanded School Traffic Study. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - October 9, 1997 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION - October 14, 1997 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 21, 1997 - 6:30 p.m. - AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr, 5.4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - October 23, 1997 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 TOWN HALL MEETING - ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION - October 25, 1997 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Golden Springs Elementary School Multi -Purpose Room, 245 S. Ballena Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Werner moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera. M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None OCTOBER 7, 1997 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES - Regular Meeting of September 16, 1997 as submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 24, 1997. 6.3 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 10, 1997. 6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER dated October 7, 1997 in the amount of $1,954,299.24. 6.5 REVIEWED & APPROVED TREASURER'S REPORT for August, 1997. 6.6 REJECTED CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES filed by William Davis on September 5, 1997 and Susan Tellez on September 30, 1997 and referred the matters to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Claims Administrators. 6.7 REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR DIAMOND BAR BLVD/GENTLE SPRINGS/PALOMINO SIGNAL: A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-65: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, TO ACCEPT THE OFFERING OF THE EASEMENT DEEDS LOCATED ON GENTLE SPRINGS DRIVE AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE EASEMENT DEEDS. B. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS CONSTRUCTION ON DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT GENTLE SPRINGS DRIVE/PALOMINO DRIVE AND AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. 6.8 EXONERATED CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING BOND (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR AND MATERIAL) FOR 21820 TENDERFOOT WAY in the amount of $4,636.80 posted with the City on September 10, 1996. Further, directed the City Clerk to notify the Principal and Surety of this action. OCTOBER 7, 1997 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL 6.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-67: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS CONSTRUCTION ON GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AT CALBOURNE DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECEIVE BIDS. 6.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-68: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF ANNEXING TWELVE (12) EXISTING STREET LIGHTS LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD BETWEEN ACACIA HILL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN LAUREL WAY, WITHIN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LMD) 10006 AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA -1. 6.11 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONSTRUCTION/RETROFIT OF HANDICAP ACCESS RAMPS - Accepted the work performed by Perry Maness Industries and authorized the City Clerk to file the proper Notice of Completion and release any retention amounts 35 days after the recordation date. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PARKING CITATIONS - CM/Belanger explained that the proposed ordinance takes the citation process from the L.A. County Code and places it into the City's Code. The process will not change. M/Huff opened the public hearing. Clyde Hennessee asked if the ordinance approves a collection process. Paul Please said he felt he was not given due process when he received a parking ticket. There being no further testimony offered, M/Huff closed the public hearing. CA/Jenkins explained that the ordinance merely memorializes the decriminalization of parking citations. The ordinance is a routine matter which puts into the City's Code the citation system' that is no longer heard by the courts but administratively through the City. It is OCTOBER 7, 1997 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL necessary as a matter of State law in order for the City to continue operating. C/Harmony suggested that staff prepare a report on the City's current parking citation processing and collection system. A. ORDINANCE NO. 07(1997): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADDING CHAPTER 10.50 OF TITLE 10 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING CITATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES. Moved by MPT/Herrera, seconded by C/Werner to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 07(1997) for first reading by title only. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, W e r n e r MPT/Herrera, M/Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None B. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-41(A): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING THE PARKING PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS, LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND RELATED CHARGES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS. Motion by MPT/Herrera, seconded by C/Werner to adopt Resolution No. 96-41(A). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES NOES: ABSENT 8. OLD BUSINESS: COUNCIL_ MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, W e r n e r MPT/Herrera, M/Huff None None 8.1 CONSIDERATION OF PARKS MASTER PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE - Debby O'Connor, Parks & Recreation Commission Vice Chairman, said the Commission discussed prioritizing the Parks Master Plan recommendations and was advised that priorities would be made by Council in accordance with the City's budget. Following discussion, MPT/Herrera moved, C/Werner seconded, to form a City Council subcommittee consisting of the following: Two (2) City Council Members appointed by the Mayor; two (2) Parks and OCTOBER 7. 1997 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL Recreation Commission Members appointed by the Parks & Recreation Commission, two (2) representatives from each school district and staff support as appropriate. The subcommittee will make its recommendations for prioritizing the projects proposed in the draft Parks Master Plan and identify possible funding sources to Council. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES NOES: ABSENT 9. NEW BUSINESS: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff COUNCIL MEMBERS - None COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9.1 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INLAND VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION - Bonnie Mizrahi, Foothill Independent Bank, representing the Inland Valley Capital Corporation, explained that the IVCC intends to become- a community development corporation whose purpose is to fund small existing businesses in order for them to expand or to remain in business. Funding is not intended for startup business. Similar organizations exist in the San Gabriel Valley, Riverside, Orange County and San Diego. This is a one-time only grant and the corporation is seeking a non-binding expression of interest from the City of D.B. Until the Corporation obtains capital support from the banks, it is in no position to request funding from cities. Pomona City Council Member White spoke in support of the program. Clyde Hennessee said banks are making risky loans. He indicated that, in his opinion, this program is a method for shielding bad loans. Frank Dursa asked if this is another way for this City to go into business with bankers. He felt that this is a way to get cities to subsidize banks. In response to C/Werner, Ms. Mizrahi stated that whether or not cities participate, the IVCC will assist businesses throughout the target area. Following discussion, M/Huff recommended that the subcommittee further examine the issue, obtain answers and submit a report to Council for consideration. C/Werner moved, M/Huff seconded, to approve M/Huffs recommendation. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: OCTOBER 7, 1997 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL AYES NOES: ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner, MPT/ Herrera, M/Huff None None RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 9:47 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/H uff reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:50 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Ansari reported that Governor Wilson signed AB1226, which continues the City's subventions for another two years. The City is continuing its marketing program to attract new businesses to the community. C/Werner encouraged citizens to attend the October 25, 1997 Town Hall Meeting to learn as much as possible about redevelopment. MPT/Herrera announced that she and C/Ansari had been visiting with local businesses to discuss redevelopment. She indicated that most business owners are encouraged about the prospects of redevelopment. Further. the City received a request to participate in the Greater La Puente "Meals on Wheels" program and requested that the matter be placed on the October 21, 1997 Council agenda for discussion. She emphasized that the City is at a critical time in its planning for the future and encouraged citizens to carefully examine the City Council candidates and choose positive and proactive leaders. M/Huff encouraged anyone who is interested in attending the North County Leadership Institute to contact the City Clerk. He spoke about the City's public hearing process and current development projects. 12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, M/Huff adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. in memory of former La Canada-Flintridge Council Member Jack Hastings. ATTEST: Mayo E , � LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk