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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/3/1998 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NOVEMBER 3, 1998 CLOSED SESSION: None 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Herrera. 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; Linda Magnuson, Assistant Finance Manager and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH: 3.1 Presented City Tile to Jack Oh, D.D.S. 3.2 Presented City Tile to Ralph Kimball, D.D.S. 3.3 Presented City Tile to Carolyn Haugen, Principal, Quail Summit Elementary School "California Distinguished School" and congratulated Ms. Haugen on the construction of the school's permanent facilities. 3.4 Proclaimed November 15, 1998 as "America's Recycling Day." 3.5 Presentation by Karen Powers, Walnut Valley Water District, regarding water reservoir inspections and safety. 3.6 Presentation by L.A. County Sheriffs Department regarding school traffic monitoring. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Al Webb, Diamond Ranch High School, stated that there are currently 848 9th and 10th grade students enrolled. Diamond Ranch is a small-scale comprehensive high school that contains a personal computer lab and a well-developed graphic arts program. He asked for the City's support as the school looks to expand its current computer lab. NOVEMBER 3, 1998 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL Jeff Koontz, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, asked for businesses and multi -family apartment units to provide space for copies of The View. He thanked Diamond Bar residents and vendors who participated in last weekend's Business Expo. He also thanked the Claremont based League of Women Voters for emceeing the Chamber's Candidates Forum. He was pleased to have been asked to serve on the City's Telecommunications Task Force. C/Ansari thanked Mr. Koontz for his frequent reports to Council and his support of local businesses. In response to Allen Wilson, M/Herrera explained the proposed agenda for the Town Hall meeting. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes spoke about the Central America disaster and asked the public to contact the American Red Cross to offer assistance. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 TOWN HALL MEETING (Off-site Parking & Traffic Solutions) - Saturday, November 7, 1998 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION - November 10, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 VETERANS HOLIDAY - November 11, 1998 - City Offices will be closed. Will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 1998. 5.4 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - November 12, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 COMPOSTING WORKSHOP - November 14, 1998 - 9:00 a.m, to 11:00 a.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Rd. 5.6 BULKY ITEM PICKUP DAY - November 14, 1998, by local waste haulers. 5.7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 17, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by C/Huff, seconded by MPT/Chang, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote (C/Ansari abstained from voting on approval of the October 20, 1998 City Council minutes): AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None NOVEMBER 3, 1998 C1 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6.1.1 Joint Study Session with Traffic & Transportation Commission of October 20, 1998 - As submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of October 20, 1998 - As corrected. 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of September 10, 1998. 6.3 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of September 8, 1998. 6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated November 3, 1998 in the amount of $773,195.18. 6.5 RECEIVED & FILED TREASURER'S REPORT - Month of September, 1998. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 02(1998): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT CODE (CASE NO. 97-1) AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE. DCM/DeStefano pointed out the following corrections to be made to the document: Article II, Page 13, Table 2.4. add the word "Section" ahead of the word "Citation" within the table. 2. Article III, Page 100, Section 22.30.060 a. - add reference Figure 3-43 (Handicapped Parking Space graphic that appears on Page 101). In response to M/Herrera, DCM/DeStefano responded that Development Code enforcement will begin with verbal contact by the City's Code Enforcement Officer and end with the District Attorney, if applicable. C/Huff moved, MPT/Chang seconded, to approve Second Reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 02(1998). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: NOVEMBER 3, 1998 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 9. NEW BUSINESS: PAGE 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS - CITY COUNCIL Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera COUNCIL MEMBERS - None COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9.1 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KLEINFELDER FOR MINNEQUA DRIVE LANDSLIDE GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION/ENGINEERING SERVICES. Bill Grey pointed out that there are other areas of Minnequa Dr. that have slippage problems and asked if there is additional money available for including these areas in the study. Tom Saglime, resident in the affected area, thanked Council and staff for seeking funds to help mitigate the landslide problem and to help ensure the safety of the residents. DDPW/Liu stated that he had only become aware of Mr. Grey's problem earlier in the day. His property will be included in the study. John Loman, Kleinfelder, Inc., stated that Mr. Grey's property appears to be similar to other situations in the subject slide area and should be included in the study. C/Ansari asked staff to look at the entire area for possible mitigation. C/O'Connor concurred with C/Ansari and expressed concern about possible problems throughout the ridgeline area. MPT/Chang moved, C/Ansari seconded, to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for geotechnical investigation/engineering services in an amount not to exceed $25,641 with a contingency of $2,500, for a total contract amount of $28,141. Further, to add Mr. Grey's property and other properties along the ridgeline. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 7. PUBLIC HEARING: COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera None None NOVEMBER 3, 1998 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 96-41B: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF THE PARKING PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS, LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND RELATED CHARGES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS. M/Herrera opened the Public Hearing. There being no testimony offered, M/Herrera closed the Public Hearing. C/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 96-41 B. 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 (Continued) 9.2 MATTER OF PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RE: OPEN SPACE/LAND USE DESIGNATION AND MUNICIPALLY - OWNED PARK/OPEN SPACE. C/Huff proposed that the following language be added to Page 115, Land Use Element, Objective 1.5.3 of the General Plan "...and the matter must be submitted as a valid measure to the registered voters of Diamond Bar at an election whereat a majority of those voting must vote in the affirmative on the ballot measure." He asked that staff investigate the proposed language to ensure that it does not create problems with CC&R's, existing utility easements, etc. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes agreed with C/Huff s proposed language and would prefer that any amendments be scheduled for consideration at general elections and not special elections. Art O'Daly did not understand C/Huffs objective. He believed Council should accept responsibility for such decisions. MPT/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to direct staff to analyze C/Huffs proposed language, study the implications of proposing a General Plan amendment to be approved/disapproved at a general election and bring back the information to Council on December 15, 1998. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: NOVEMBER 3, 1998 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL AYES NOES: ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera COUNCIL MEMBERS - None COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9.3 MATTER OF PROPOSED PARTICIPATION IN ENHANCEMENT OF ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE AT DIAMOND BAR SCHOOLS (WVUSD AND PUSD) THROUGH SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY AND/OR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. Following discussion, Council concurred to equally divide the City's surplus computer equipment between the two school districts (WVUSD and PUSD) and let the districts distribute the equipment to D.B. schools based upon the needs of the schools. CM/Belanger stated that he will report back to the Council regarding the status of the D.B. Recreation Department's computer classes. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 7:40 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 7:45 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/O'Connor stated she attended many of the Chamber of Commerce's activities. She was unable to attend the Business Expo because she attended the Sheriffs Academy. She encouraged citizens to vote. MPT/Chang attended the October 21 Grand Opening festivities for the Holiday Inn Select and the October 24 Business Expo. On October 28, he and C/O'Connor attended the Red Ribbon Week "Say No to Drugs" ceremonies at Diamond Point Elementary School. On Saturday, October 31, he and other Council Members attended the Chinese Association picnic at Summitridge Park. On October 28, 1998, the Telecommunications Task Force concluded its work. He thanked the Task Force members for their participation. C/Ansari commended St. Denis Church for their recent auction at Industry Hills. She and other members of Council attended the grand opening of the Holiday Inn Select. She and C/O'Connor attended the October 22 CLOUT meeting at CalPoly. All Council Members attended dedication ceremonies for Quail Summit Elementary School. On October 23, she and C/O'Connor attended the Golden Springs Elementary School Red Ribbon Day. She complemented Jeff Koontz, Mary Hall and Orien Pagan from the Chamber of Commerce for their hard work on the Business Expo. She spoke at Kiwanis and Rotary meetings last week. On October 28, she attended a NOVEMBER 3, 1998 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL breakfast with Assembly Member Sally Havice. She thanked her supporters in her run for higher office. C/Huff reported on the first Community Center/Civic Center Task Force meeting held on Wednesday, October 28. He spoke about the Sheriffs Academy training for Council Members that he and C/O'Connor had been attending. He expressed his condolences to the family of Sheriff Sherman Block. M/Herrera stated that, in spite of the City's efforts to mitigate traffic problems on residential streets, vehicles continue to travel at a high rate of speed. She acknowledged receipt of a homeowners petition signed by residents in the Morning Canyon Rd./Kiowa Crest Dr./Santaquin Dr./Shadehill PI. areas asking Council to consider other measures including speed humps to control speeds on their street. She asked that this matter be placed on the November 17 agenda. C/Huff recommended that the matter be referred to the Traffic & Transportation Commission for a recommendation to Council. Council concurred. M/Herrera requested that a City Council Study Session be scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on November 17, 1998 to discuss development of a financial strategic plan to ensure that the City will be able to support and maintain facilities such as a community center/civic center that may be recommended by the Task Force. She spoke about the untimely passing of Sheriff Sherman Block and his dedication to his profession. 11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Herrera adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. in memory of Sheriff Sherman Block. . LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: &4; q�� Mayor