HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1998 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JULY 21, 1998
1. CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order
at 6:37 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Huff
INVOCATION: Monsignor James Loughnane, St. Denis
Catholic Church
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Huff, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Chang, Mayor Herrera
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Michael Jenkins,
City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy
Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Mike
Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director; Joann Gitmed, Senior
Accountant and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
APPROVED AGENDA: As presented.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Presented Certificates of Appreciation to Solid Waste Task Force
Members.
3.2 Presented Certificates of Appreciation to Off -Street Parking Task
Force Members.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - July 22, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. - 1998 Mid
West Coast Band (Top 40 Contemporary), Sycamore Canyon Park,
22930 E. Golden Springs Dr.
5.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - July 23, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 PANTERA PARK GRAND OPENING - July 25, 1998 - 10:00 a.m.,
738 Pantera Dr.
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - July 28, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - July 29, 1998 - Sapadilla (Reggae) -
6:30 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 E. Golden Springs Dr.
5.6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - August 4, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. - SCAQMD
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Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.7 LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY - DIAMOND BAR BRANCH RE-
OPENING - August 15, 1998 - 10:00 a.m., 1061 S. Grand Ave.
5.8 SUNCAL PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING/WORKSHOP
CONTINUATION - Changed from Saturday, August 8, 1998 to
Tuesday, August 18, 1998 at 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865
E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by MPT/Chang, seconded by
C/Huff to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 6.7.
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
6.1 MINUTES
6.1.1 Special Meeting of July 6, 1998 - Approved as submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of July 7, 1998 - Continued to August 4,
1998.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.2.1 Goals and Objectives of the Traffic & Transportation
Commission Study Session of May 14, 1998.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of May 14, 1998.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.3.1 Regular Meeting of May 26, 1998.
6.3.2 Regular Meeting of June 9, 1998.
6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated July 21, 1998 in the
amount of $527,777.28.
6.5 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION ON DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT GOLDEN
SPRINGS/CALBOURNE - accepted work performed by Macadee
Electrical Construction and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice
of Completion and release any retention amounts per previously
approved plans and specifications.
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6.6 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION ON DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT PALOMINO
DRIVE/GENTLE SPRINGS DRIVE - accepted work performed by
Macadee Electrical Construction and authorized the City Clerk to file
the Notice of Completion and release any retention amounts per
previously approved plans and specifications.
6.8 AWARDED OFFICE SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR FY 98-99 -
established an open purchase order in the amount of $15,000 with
Office Depot for purchase of general office supplies. The majority of
everyday "consumable" products will be purchased from this vendor;
however, larger items (office equipment) will continue to be awarded
based upon several informal bids.
6.9 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR THE 1997-1998 CDBG SIDEWALKS
& HANDICAP ACCESS RAMPS PROJECT- to Kalban, Inc. for the 97-
98 CDBG Sidewalks and Handicap Ramps Project, in an amount not
to exceed $70,542.20. Further authorized a contingency amount of
$7,000 for project change orders to be approved by the City Manager,
for a total authorization of $77,542.20.
6.10 RECEIVED AND FILED 1998 CONFLICT OF INTEREST BIENNIAL
NOTICE - no amendments to the City's Conflict of Interest Code are
necessary at this time.
6.11 APPROVED EXTENSION OF MINUTE SECRETARIAL SERVICES
WITH CAROL DENNIS - authorized the City Manager to extend the
agreement with Carol A. Dennis for Minute Secretary services for City
Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and
Traffic & Transportation Commission meetings in the amount of
$23,000 for the period July 31, 1998 through June 30, 1999.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.7 AWARD OF GEOTECHNICAL MONITORING SERVICES FOR
PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Meadowglen Rd., between
Silver Rain Dr. and Ironhorse Canyon Rd. has experienced seepage
problems for several years. The City has been monitoring the
conditions and a comprehensive geotechnical study was completed
by Converse Consultants West. Plans and specifications are
currently under design; however, it is necessary to retain Converse
to review the plans and specifications and provide close geotechnical
inspection as construction will be complicated by high groundwater
conditions, buried utilities and maintenance of access to the
residential driveways and street.
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Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to
award a contract to Converse Consultants West to review the plans
and specifications and provide geotechnical inspection for the
Meadowglen Rd. Public Street Improvements Project in an amount
not -to -exceed $36,342 and provide a contingency amount of $4,000
for contract amendment(s) to be approved by the City Manager, for
a total authorization amount of $40,342.
C/Huff stated that he supported the project but could not support the
recommended action because, with the information presented, he
was not convinced that Council had the information necessary to
make the choice for this particular consultant to oversee the project.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, O'Connor, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - C/Huff, MPT/Chang
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
7.1 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 3(1998): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.24 OF TITLE 8 OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY
CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE DIVISION 1 OF TITLE
8 AND DIVISION 1 OF TITLE 11 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, AND REVISING THE CITY HEALTH CODE -
L.A. County adopted an ordinance enhancing current public
health requirements for operation of food establishments.
M/Herrera opened the Public Hearing.
Martha Bruske asked why staff is recommending addenda to
the County Ordinance. She did not feel that food operators
should have an opportunity to dictate when a reinspection
would take place if the establishment fails its first inspection.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes asked that the proposed Ordinance be
enhanced to provide that customers may call the City and
request that an establishment be inspected.
There being no further testimony offered, M/Herrera closed the
Public Hearing.
DCM/DeStefano stated that the City contracts with the County
for health inspection services and does not have staff
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available for inspection.
C/O'Connor suggested that Section 8.04.030B, paragraph two,
sentence two be amended to read "If a re -inspection is
requested, said grading shall not be utilized for purposes of
preparing a Letter Grade Card or Inspection Score Card, and
neither shall be posted unless a request for re -inspection is
not timely filed."
CA/Jenkins suggested "Said grading shall not be utilized for
purposes of preparing a letter grade card or inspection score
card and neither shall be posted."
Following discussion, C/Huff recommended suggested that the
matter be continued to August 4, 1998. Council concurred.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 FINAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SOLID WASTE
STANDARDS TASK FORCE - The final report of the Solid Waste
Standards Task Force (SWSTF) is the product of five months of
meetings and study to examine how best the City could comply with
the goal of 50% diversion by the year 2000 as mandated by AB 939.
Established on December 16, 1997, the SWSTF examined existing
solid waste and recycling programs, identified key issues related to
solid waste collection and disposal, evaluated the City's current solid
waste management system, and identified a probable menu of actions
that the Council could take. Through these recommended actions,
the City could likely achieve the 50% diversion mandate.
J. Michael Huls, the City's solid waste consultant, presented the final
report of the Solid Waste Standards Task Force.
Red Calkins suggested that lawmakers show the City how to
accomplish the 50% reduction rate. He said he wants to have a
choice of haulers. He stated he felt the task force was a waste of
time because Council had already made its decision.
Don Gravdahl expressed concern about increased charges for waste
hauling if green waste pickup is mandated by the City.
Dave Reynolds, Solid Waste Task Force Member, thanked M/Herrera
for establishing the task force. He said the task force was led by a
consultant with a proven track record in adding value to his clients in
many cities throughout the area who presented a framework with
options that he thought were appropriate to D. B. Task force members
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conducted a thorough investigation and discussion of the options and
forwarded their recommendations to Council. He did not believe
Council made its decision prior to establishment of the process. He
spoke in support of the recommendations and cautioned Council that,
in order for a recycling program to be successful, the City needs to
establish an extensive education and outreach campaign.
Clyde Hennessee believed the City needs more than one trash hauler
and larger recycling receptacles. He suggested people eliminate
grass yards to cut down on green waste.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes supported a green waste program for the City.
Martha Bruske expressed concern about recycling containers left in
front yard areas and supported use of closed recycling containers.
She urged Council to remember that the trash pickup trucks are noisy
and more trucks mean more noise. She stated she does not trust
home composting and she fears that with rising costs, people will bury
their trash. She suggested that the City newsletter list hazardous
waste pickup dates and locations.
Allen Wilson spoke in support of the task force's recommendations.
Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to direct
staff to prepare a proposed implementation schedule and analysis of
the Task Force's recommendations for consideration at the August 4,
1998 City Council meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor,
M PT/C hang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.2 FINAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OFF-SITE
PARKING TASK FORCE - The Off -Site Parking Task Force,
established by Council on December 16, 1997, had the task of
identifying all issues regarding off-site parking, considering oversized
vehicles, extended parking, permitting 24-hour parking and
prohibiting 72 -hour parking in residential neighborhoods. The Task
Force reviewed current D.B. laws as well as solutions adopted by
surrounding cities and made recommendations for possible solutions
to the problems identified in D.B.
Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs Dr., said he did not want the City
to adopt additional laws with respect to overnight parking. He turned
over to the City Clerk letters from Wong N. Kim, 20723 Timberlane
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Dr. and Manuel and Shany Jin, 2716 S. George Ln., asking that
Council not adopt any new laws.
Roy Wilks spoke about the Off -Site Parking Task Force and its report
to Council.
Roger Wamken, 20330 Damietta Dr., stated he favored no additional
parking laws.
Stan Granger, 23800 Gold Nugget Ave., agreed with Al Rumpilla
about no new parking laws and suggested increased enforcement of
the current laws.
Cleta Farr, 21225 Cold Springs Ln., said she was against no
overnight parking.
Tina Freeman, 23642 Palomino Dr., left a note for Council stating she
did not believe that D.B. has parking problems.
Martha Bruske, 600 S. Great Bend Dr., asked that code enforcement
expectations be added to the Sheriffs Department. She urged
Council to implement Motion 3 shown in the report and to enforce the
current laws.
Don Gravdahl spoke about his participation on the Task Force and
showed photographs of vehicles that appear to be abandoned. He
supported items 1, 2, 3 and 6 on the Task Force report.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, Fibre Ct., said he and his neighbors are not
opposed to people who park on his street in violation of the City's
Parking Ordinance.
Alberto Garcia, 2705 S. George Ln., Walnut, was opposed to
proposed new restrictions. He asked the City to leave things as they
are and let the residents keep their parking spaces.
Bill White, 24212 Breckenridge Ct., asked Council to help the
residents of his street with an ongoing concern about the safety of
neighborhood children because of the number of recreational
vehicles that are parked on Breckenridge for servicing.
Dennis Westbrook, 21227 E. Fibre Ct., agreed that enforcement is
necessary. However, he was concerned that additional enforcement
would mean additional taxes to the residents. He favored educational
information for residents be provided instead of more signage on the
streets. He would like the City to allow recreational vehicles to be
parked on the street overnight for loading and unloading. He agreed
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with Motion 5 and no parking on the street during street sweeping.
Darlene Epperly, 23528 Twin Spring Ln., said there is insufficient
parking at her residence to accommodate the number of vehicles in
her household. She favored enforcement with respect to abandoned
vehicles and agreed that recreational vehicles should be allowed to
park on the street overnight for loading and unloading.
Marta Samayoa, 358 Ballena Dr., was opposed to any new laws.
Clyde Hennessee agreed with previous speakers who said there
should be no new laws. He said he withdrew his participation from
the Task Force at the second meeting.
Thom Pruitt spoke about his participation on the Task Force and
commended Chairperson Leonard -Colby for her leadership. He
presented a petition signed by 17 residents of Breckenridge Ct.
expressing their concerns about a dangerous situation that exists in
the area.
Erik Sandoval opposed new parking laws.
M/Herrera stated that Council received letters from Carrie and Mindy
Farrabee, 20974 East Canyon Ridge Rd. and Toshiko Ishijima, 20805
Rocky Point Ln., who expressed opposition to any new parking
restrictions. She acknowledged a letter from Barbara and Lawrence
Parker, 23727 Meadow Falls Dr., who urged the City to continue to
permit the parking of small motorhomes.
Following discussion, M/Huff moved, MPT/Chang seconded, to
request staffs input regarding recommended motions 1, 2, 3, 5 and
6. In addition, Council directed that staff provide additional
information regarding different issues including the Walnut Sheriffs
Department's list of priorities with respect to enforcement and ways
in which these matters might be resolved. Further, to continue the
matter to a Study Session on Tuesday, September 1, 1998 for further
consideration. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari
8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 98-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING IMPROVEMENTS
AS PART OF THE DIAMOND BAR SCHOOL SAFETY STUDY AT
ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CASTLE ROCK
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHAPARRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL,
DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL, DIAMOND POINT ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GOLDEN
SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LORBEER MIDDLE SCHOOL,
MAPLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, QUAIL SUMMIT .
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH POINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND
WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. On February 4, 1997, Council
authorized Austin -Foust Assoc. to conduct a comprehensive school
safety/traffic study for Pomona and Walnut Valley Unified School
Districts school sites in order to effectively address school -related
traffic issues. The School Safety Study dated June 3, 1998, contains
the results of the study and recommended improvements. After a
series of meetings and workshops, the Traffic & Transportation
Commission approved the study in concept on November 13, 1997.
Council received public comments and discussed the study on April
7, 1998. The study was further discussed during two Council study
sessions held April 21 and May 5, 1998.
CM/Belanger read a letter addressed to Council and signed by
representatives of both school districts which stated that neither the
Pomona or Walnut Valley Unified School Districts have any problems
with the D.B. School Safety Study recommendations.
M/Herrera read a request signed by six homeowners requesting that,
due to construction in the area, the school bus dropoff be moved from
the 700 block to the 800 block of Leyland Dr.
C/O'Connor recommended that, with adoption of the Resolution,
letters be forwarded to each school involved notifying them of the
specific recommendations to be implemented and that the Walnut
Sheriffs Department will be monitoring school sites on a random
basis during school hours.
C/O'Connor moved, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 98-45
with the exception of Items C, E, and F for D.B. High School and Item
D for Evergreen Springs Elementary School and that all items that
can be implemented prior to the beginning of the 98/99 school year
be completed. C/Huff amended the motion to indicate that the items
withdrawn from D.B. High School and Evergreen Springs Elementary
School be brought back to Council for consideration within 60 days.
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
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8.4 A) RESOLUTION 89-88B, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION
89-88A AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION 89-88B, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
Moved by M/Herrera, seconded by MPT/Chang to adopt
Resolution 89-88B. Motion failed by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
C/Huff moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to adopt Resolution No.
89-88B and specify that the employees' portion be removed
from the employees' cafeteria plan if the employee so
chooses. 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
B) ORDINANCE 26B(1989), AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM - In September, 1989, the City contracted with the
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS)
for retirement benefits for its employees. The City's current
contract is a 2% @ 60 full formula for local miscellaneous
members with no Survivor Benefit coverage. There are
several other supplement provisions which are available to
contracting entities. It is requested that Council consider
adding one of these provisions at this time. The proposed
amendment is: Section 21574 - Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor
Benefits for local miscellaneous members. The cost to the
City for the benefit amendment is $3.50 per month per eligible
employee and a cost to the employee of $2.00 per month.
C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 89-
886 rescinding Resolution No. 89-88A to approve an
amendment to the contract with the Board of Administration of
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the Public Employees' Retirement System and approve first
reading by title only of Ordinance No. 26A (1989) amending
the contract with the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees' Retirement System with second reading to
be held on September 1, 1998. 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
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 11:22 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 11:25 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: C/Ansari reported on her
attendance at a Cities & Commerce Consortium meeting and today's
Chamber of Commerce meeting.
CM/Belanger, responding to C/O'Connor's request, stated that the City has
placed 3 of the 6 approved new shopping center sign boards at Sav-On, the
Country Hills Towne Center at the Madrid Coffee Shop and in front of
Lucky's market.
C/O'Connor reminded residents that during rehabilitation of the north D.B.
Blvd. area, construction speed limit is 25 mph and fines are doubled for each
offense. The D.B. Rotary Club will hold a pancake breakfast/blood drive at
D. B. H.S. on Sunday, July 26.
C/Huff requested that staff present information to Council regarding the
traffic study for the post office area.
M/Herrera reminded Council to appoint their Telecommunications Facilities
Task Force Members to commence work on September 1, 1998 and
conclude on October 31, 1998.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
M/Herrera congratulated West Point Military Academy graduates Second
Lieutenant Randy Herrera and Second Lieutenant Bryan Chapin and
thanked them for the "fun this evening."
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Herrera
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adjourned the meeting at 11:33 p.m.
Lynda Burgess, City Clerk
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