HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/1999 Minutes - Study SessionCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
1999-2000 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
JANUARY 19, 1999
CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the
meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management
District Room CC -8, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
2. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari,
Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor Chang.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, Manager; Amanda Susskind,
Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu,
Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director;
Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director, Linda Magnuson,
Assistant Finance Manager, Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager;
Anne Haraksin, Administrative Assistant and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
GOALS FOR 1999-2000:
CM/Belanger explained that, in accordance with Council's wishes expressed
during the January 5, 1999 study session, staff has provided a matrix of
each Council Member's list of Goals and Objectives. The 24 goals that were
identified for FY 98/99 were added to the 99/2000 list in the order that they
are currently ranked. Thereafter, all of the listings included on the next two
pages are the goals that were submitted by each Council Member without
reference to the subcommittee.
In response to C/Huff, CM/Belanger explained that the law requires that any
public project such as a street paving project or park project where the
estimate for the cost of construction exceeds $5,000 must go to formal bid.
The proposal is to work at the state legislative level to raise the minimum
estimated amount for going to public bid. Tonight's objective for the list is to
go through the items very quickly and begin to mark the items according to
priority.
DCM/DeStefano responded to C/Ansari's concern regarding the possibility
of having an architectural review committee or expanding the Planning
Commission to seven members in order to include an Architect and a
Planner. He stated that there are a variety of methods for handling this
situation including the process of review, the standards used in the process
of review as well as the composition of Commissioners.
CM/Belanger stated that there are ways to get rid of the "canyon" effect that
occurs with massive structures through lot coverage requirements, building
setback requirements, minimum lot size requirements, etc. He suggested
that C/Ansari's concern could be addressed with minimum setbacks. For
example, if the minimum side yard setback is 20 ft., there will be 40 ft.
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between the structures.
Council discussed how to eliminate and/or remove signs from private
property.
DCM/DeStefano-suggested a cash bond deposit of $200 which would be
returned to the individual upon removal of their signs.
CM/Belanger asked Council Members to rank duplicate items in a like
manner and staff will consolidate the list.
ACM/Fritzal reminded Council Members that items should be ranked 1
through 10 with 10 being the highest ranking down to 1 being the lowest
ranking.
C/Huff asked that staff consolidate the list prior to Council Member rankings.
MPT/O'Connor asked that the matter of Census -taking be placed on the list.
She said that at tonight's City Council meeting, she would request that a
committee be established to deal with this issue.
CM/Belanger pointed out that some of the items listed are ongoing and will
not reach conclusion.
MPT/O'Connor suggested that staff create two lists - "ongoing goals" and
"new goals."
CM/Belanger concurred that staff will provide two lists to Council Members
by the end of the week.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor
Chang adjourned the Study Session at 6:22 p.m. to the regular City Council
Meeting.
LYNDA BURGESS',, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JANUARY 19, 1999
CLOSED SESSION: Called to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room CC -8
of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Building.
a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(California Government Code Section .54956.9(a) relating to the
matter Barbara Beach Courschene, et al vs. Diamond Bar
Redevelopment Agency, Case No. BC 175655.
b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(California Government Code Section 54956.9(b) relating to the
matter The Dolezal Co. vs. City of Diamond Bar, Case No. KC09327
and Dolezal Family Trust vs. City of Diamond Bar, Case No.
KS005104.
STUDY SESSION: Called to order at 5:44 p.m. in Room CC8
of the South Coast Air Quality Management Building for discussion of Goals
and Objectives for 1999-2000
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the meeting to order
at 6:45 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill
Coker, D.D.S.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Reverend
Ted Meyers, Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Amanda Susskind,
Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu,
Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director;
Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director; Linda Magnuson,
Assistant Finance Manager and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: At the request of CM/Belanger, Consent
Calendar Item 6.7 was continued to the next meeting and Item 9.3 was
moved forward following Public Comments.
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3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Jeff Lowe, D.B. Rotary Club Treasurer, presented a check in the
amount of $2,000 to the City to be used toward the purchase of
furniture, fixtures or equipment for the Pantera Park Concession
stand.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
3.2 Presented City Tile to Dr. Bill Coker, D.D.S.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Martha Bruske stated that, with respect to
Consent Calendar Item No. 6.3, she is happy that the City will be doing the
slurry seal work. However, the paving materials used are very noisy. She
expressed concern about the lack of traffic control and speed limit signs on
Great Bend Dr. She pointed out that a school traffic problem exists on the
frontage road adjacent to D.B. Blvd. near Kidd Dr. With respect to Consent
Calendar Item No. 6.5, she asked for an explanation of the Habitat Mitigation
Project at Sycamore Canyon Park.
CM/Belanger stated that as a condition of approval of Tentative Tract Map
No. 32400, a requirement was imposed upon the developer for replication
in another area of a riparian habitat that was going to be destroyed as a
result of that project. Sycamore Canyon was selected for the replication
which is currently underway.
Martha Bruske spoke about Consent Calendar Item No. 6.7 which was
continued to February 5, 1999. She asked what Council expects in return
for salary increases and expressed concern about the lack of code
enforcement. She asked if the City is going to ignore the serious traffic
problems around the schools or if the City Manager is expected to take
action regarding this matter. She asked if either the Council or the City
Manager will act with respect to neighborhood sheriffs patrol.
Clyde Hennessee asked for an explanation of Consent Calendar Item No.
6.6 and 6.7. He expressed concern about providing salary increases in light
of the fact that the City will suffer a loss of income within the next year.
Al Rumpilla asked for clarification of parking regulations. He said that the
Off -Site Task Force asked for increased enforcement of existing laws, not
new laws. Further, he felt that salary increases for City employees and
Council Members should not exceed the cost of living amount that is
awarded to. Social Security recipients.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes asked when he would get his impounded dogs back
from the Inland Valley Humane Society.
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Responding to MPT/O'Connor, CM/Belanger explained the events
surrounding the impounding of Dr. Rhode's dogs and stated that the City has
no authority over the L.A. County Court.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 COMMUNITY CENTER/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE - January 20,
1999,6:30 p.m., SCAQMD, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP - January 23, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m., Mt. San Antonio College Gate W., 100 N. Grand Ave.,
Walnut.
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - January 26, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - January 28,
1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley
Dr.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 2, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.3 PROPOSED AMENDED TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT - This
undeveloped and unplanned property is the largest land remaining
within D.B. The property is also one of the largest, single owner
parcels remaining in Chino Hills. Because of the proximity of the
property to each city, planning and conservation is most appropriately
a cooperative and coordinated effort. To that end, the respective
subcommittees of the Councils of Chino Hills and D.B. promulgated
a Draft Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority joint exercise of
powers agreement. In May, 1998, the D.B. Council approved a draft
of the proposed agreement. Following review by both City Attorneys,
an amended agreement was prepared. The purpose of the
agreement is to provide for land use, transportation and impact
mitigation planning and environmental conservation for the entirety
of the Tres Hermanos Ranch property. Each member City would
have two representatives on the THCA governing board. The City of
Industry/Industry Urban Development Agency indicated that it does
not wish to be a member of the joint powers authority. Instead,
Industry indicated that it would participate in the planning process
through a Memorandum of Understanding. Funding would be on an
"as needed" basis contingent upon active studies, analyses, reports
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and other activities that the THCA deems necessary. The member
cities would fund activities as appropriate.
Clyde Hennessee expressed concern that the City of Industry I s
not willing to join the JPA and felt that a Memorandum of
Understanding with Industry would be meaningless.
Following discussion, C/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve
the amended Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement and direct the Mayor to execute the agreement
on behalf of the City. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
YES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
Ed Graham, Chino Hills Council Member, concurred with C/Herrera
and C/Huff that there has been a wonderful working relationship with
members of the ad-hoc committee. He stated that he did not have a
problem with the City of Industry staying out of the JPA because he
considered them to be more of a landowner than a City equal.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 6.5 and No.
6.7. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1.1 Regular Meeting of December 15, 1998 - as corrected.
6.1.2 Study Session of January 5, 1999 - as corrected.
6.1.3 Regular Meeting of January 5, 1999 - as corrected.
6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER dated January 19, 1999 in the
amount of $136,395.54.
6.3 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR GFB-FRIEDRICH &
ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AREA 1
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - for design services in an amount not to
exceed $22,118.
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6.4 APPROVED INCREASE OF AUDIT CONTRACT WITH CONRAD
AND ASSOCIATES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AUDIT SERVICES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,854 - for additional services related to impound
fees, transit revenues, senior/community activities and recreation and
planning fees.
6.6 APPROVED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR BUILDING & SAFETY
SERVICES - increasing revenues by $330,000 and expenditures by
$198,000,
6.7 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER SERVICES
AND PROVIDING FOR A SALARY INCREASE - continued to
February 2, 1999.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.5 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES
REGARDING MITIGATION MONITORING SERVICES FOR TM NO.
32400 — To amend the existing consulting services agreement with
Michael Brandman Associates in order to provide mitigation
monitoring services for the habitat mitigation project at Sycamore
Canyon Park.
Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to
approve an amendment with Michael Brandman Associates in the
amount of $18,350. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/'Connor, M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Herrera seconded, to discuss Agenda Items 7.1 B
and C prior to discussion of Item 7.1A. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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7.1 B) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 02(1999): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
ESTABLISHING A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR THE PARKING OF
UNATTACHED TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS AND
AMENDING SECTION 10.16.190 OF THE DIAMOND BAR
MUNICIPAL CODE - CM/Belanger reported that, as previously
indicated by Council, statement "1. All parking areas should be
utilized for parking before issuance of a permit" should be
eliminated from Exhibit C of the Ordinance, under the section
beginning with "Statement to be Signed by Applicant:"
Armando Zamacona spoke against charging residents for
parking permits.
C/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded to waive full reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 02(1999), as amended. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
C) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 03(1999): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CREATING
PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT NUMBERS ONE AND
TWO AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH
Clyde Hennessee was against charging residents a fee to park
and recommended that a free permit system be established.
C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to waive full reading
and adopt Ordinance No. 03(1999), as amended. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
A) PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 99-01: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR SETTING FEES FOR PREFERENTIAL
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B) PARKING AND TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PARKING PERMITS
M/Chang opened the Public Hearing.
Al Rumpilla requested that permits be issued at no charge to
the residents.
Jean Witzman felt that she should not have to pay for visitors
to be able to park in front of her home.
Clyde Hennessee complained about staffs use of comparisons
with other cities to justify their recommendations. He felt that
the costs to the City are nominal and that the City should give
parking permits to the residents at no charge.
C/Huff recommended a free two or three year permit and a free
temporary parking permit. He further recommended that the
fee for parking unattached trailers or boats for outfitting be $2
to $3 for a 24-hour period and that the permit revocation
appeal fee be increased from $30 to $50.
MPT/O'Connor recommended charging only for unattached
trailers or boats and not for residential parking.
There being no further testimony offered, M/Chang closed the
Public Hearing.
Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by C/Huff to adopt Resolution
No. 99-01 setting fees for preferential parking and 24-hour
parking permits and increasing the permit revocation appeal
permit to $50. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
YES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7.2 PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 99-02: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 - The City scheduled a
Public Hearing to discuss programs and allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City will receive
$372,858 in federal funds as a participant in the 1999-2000 L.A.
Urban County CDBG program. In addition, the City has $29,764 in
unallocated funds, for a total allocation of $402,622. The funds may
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be used for a variety of Community Development activities for
development of a viable urban community, principally for
persons of low- and moderate -income levels. The City may
only allocate 15% or $55,929 of its FY 99-2000 allocation
toward community public service programs.
M/Chang opened the Public Hearing.
Following presentations by various groups requesting funding
and there being no further testimony offered, M/Chang closed
the Public Hearing.
Moved by C/Herrera to provide $5,000 for the Center for
Independent Living and reduce the City's Senior Program by
$5,000 and recommend that Project Sister be funded through
the COPs program. Motion failed for lack of a second.
MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution
No. 99-02 approving the City's CDBG program for FY 99-2000,
authorize the City Manager to execute all CDBG documents,
remove $50,000 from Minnequa Landslide and add those
funds to the Senior/Community Center Project. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 01(1999): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR ADOPTING A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND AMENDING
THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE - A subdivision of land for
the purpose of sale, lease or finance is governed by the California
Subdivision Map Act. Upon incorporation, the City adopted the L.A.
County Subdivision Code to guide citizens, developers and decision -
makers through the process of land subdivision. An ordinance has
been specifically tailored for the City. Council concluded its Public
Hearing review and approved first reading of the Ordinance, as
amended, on January 5, 1999. Upon recommendation of staff, this
matter was continued to February 2, 1999.
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8.2 APPROVAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT WITH INLAND
VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY FROM JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2000 - The City contracts with the Inland Valley Humane
Society to provide animal control services. Council reviewed an
amendment to the contract on December 15, 1998 and directed staff
to develop an Agreement and provide further information. A
proposed Agreement for 18 months was prepared with an increased
contract amount in monthly billings by $402.75/month. The increase
provides for full-time health care staff consisting of a licensed
veterinarian and registered veterinarian technician and provides for
1.2% cost of living increase for all staff for the 97-98 year. The
termination clause remains as a required 90 -day notice prior to
conclusion of the contract. The Inland Valley Humane Society is a
non-profit organization which develops its annual budget based upon
the prior year's service level to the nine agencies that contract for
service. Therefore, the Humane Society Board of Directors will not
alter termination procedures in the City's Agreement - Continued from
January 15, 1999.
Janet Clark, Inland Valley Humane Society volunteer and resident of
D.B., spoke in support of the Society's program.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes said he would prefer to use L.A. County Animal
Control Services.
MPT/O'Connor requested that staff update the City's Animal Control
Ordinance as requested by the Humane Society.
M/Chang requested that the Humane Society provide the City with a
barking code as soon as possible.
C/Ansari requested that the Humane Society conduct a customer
satisfaction survey.
C/Ansari moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to approve an agreement
for Animal Control Services with the Inland Valley Humane Society for
18 months and authorize the mayor to execute the contract. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,. M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.3 A) FINANCE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION - The City
recently received notification from the Senior Accountant of
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her decision to leave the City's employment. With this
occurrence, City Management took the opportunity to look at
the Finance Department organization and propose changes to
assist and improve the department.
B) RESOLUTION NO. 96-53H: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR SETTING FORTH PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES,
SICK LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES AND
OTHER REGULATIONS - Following discussion,
MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to amend the FY
98-99 Municipal Budget Personnel Summary to authorize the
positions of Finance Director, Accountant 11 and Senior
Account Clerk and delete authorizations for Assistant Finance
Director, Senior Accountant and Administrative Intern.
Further, to adopt Resolution No. 96-53H setting forth
Personnel Rules and Regulations regarding the payment of
salaries, sick leave, vacations, leaves of absences and other
regulations which adds the position of Finance Director,
Accountant II and Senior Account Clerk to the salary chart.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 91-72D: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 91-72C PRESCRIBING A METHOD OF
DRAWING WARRANTS AND CHECKS UPON CITY FUNDS -
Resolution No. 91-72C authorized the Mayor, Treasurer and the
Assistant Finance Director to sign City warrants and checks.
Resolution No. 91-72D changes the position of Assistant Finance
Director to Finance Director as an authorized signer of warrants and
checks.
MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 91-
72D prescribing a method of drawing warrants and checks upon City
funds. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 CONSIDERATION OF A POLITY TO INSTALL SPANNER BANNERS
- The City currently utilizes vertical banners posted on utility poles to
advertise community events such as Concerts in the Park and the
City Anniversary Celebration. At its meeting on June 25, 1998, the
Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the effectiveness of this
type of advertising. Their conclusion was that the vertical banners
are not large enough to be read and, therefore, are an ineffective
method to advertise community events. The commissioners noted
that other cities in the area utilize banners that span the boulevard
(therefore, the term "spanner banner"), and that these are much
easier to read. The Commission then voted to recommend to Council
the installation of four sets of poles on which to post banners to
advertise community events.
Martha Bruske objected to this proposal. She believed that there is
sufficient public participation at city sponsored events and that
spanner banners are "tacky."
Jeff Koontz said that the Chamber of Commerce is a proponent of
spanner banners because events deserve advertising. He believed
that spanner banner poles present an excellent opportunity for
housing telecommunica-tions facilities and would help defer the cost
of the poles and banners.
M/Chang asked staff to solicit participation by the telecommunications
companies to help defer the costs involved with the placement of
spanner banners and poles.
Following discussion, MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to
approve a policy to install spanner banners and direct staff to release
an RFP to obtain an engineer to design plans and specifications and
develop policies regarding utilization of spanner banners.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
C/Huff stated he supported the concept; however, he believed the
study should be conducted within the current fiscal year and that the
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project, if agreed upon, should be done within the next fiscal year.
9.2 CONSIDERATION OF RE -PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION OF A
SKATEBOARD PARK - The Parks Master Plan list of priorities for
Capitol Improvement Projects (C.I.P.) states that a skateboard park
should be built in the City by FY 200712008. The Parks & Recreation
Commission recently received a petition containing 160 signatures
requesting that the priority of a skateboard park be raised. The
Commission reviewed this request at their December 17, 1998 regular
meeting, which was attended by about 30 supporters of a skateboard
park. After reviewing the issue and receiving public testimony, the
Commission voted to recommend that design work for such a park
should start immediately and that construction should be completed
during FY 99/2000.
Martha Bruske objected to this proposal and asked where such a park
would be located in the City.
Allen Wilson expressed concern that there would not be a need for
such a facility in the future.
Annette Finnerty, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, stated that the
Commission has received requests for a skateboard park for a
number of years. The City provides for many other youth groups and
this group is short changed because they do not belong to an adult
organized sport. She pointed out that there is a vacant area that was
not developed within Pantera Park that would adequately support this
type of facility. She stated that the youth who appeared before the
Parks & Recreation Commission indicated they were willing to
organize fundraising events to help pay for the park. She believed
the City has a responsibility to provide a safe haven for this sport.
Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to re -
prioritize the construction of a skateboard park to FY 99/2000 from
2007/2008 in the Parks Master Plan and allocate funds in current FY
98/99 budget to immediately fund the design. Motion failed by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/Chang recessed the
City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 11:39 p.m.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Chang reconvened the City
Council meeting at 11:42 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS: MPT/O'Connor requested that the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Mayor Chang's mother who recently passed away. Council
Members expressed their condolences.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang
adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m. in memory of his mother.
ATTEST:
Mayor 1
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LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk