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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1999 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 1999/2000 FISCAL YEAR MUNICIPAL BUDGET CODE ENFORCEMENT JUNE 15, 1999 CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Room CC -2, 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, City Manager; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director; Tommye Cribbins, Deputy City Clerk; Richard Martinez, Walnut Sheriff Captain; Bill Flannery, Walnut Sheriff Sergeant; Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager; Anne Haraksin, Administrative Assistant; Rose Manela, Assistant Civil Engineer and At Flores, Code Enforcement Officer. A. 1999/2000 FISCAL YEAR MUNICIPAL BUDGET DISCUSSION: CM/Belanger stated that items listed as Item 7.2 recommended by the Finance Committee were included in the proposed budget. Five items were not included in the budget: 2% Cost of Living adjustment (recommended by the Finance Committee), proposed increase in the cafeteria benefit amount by $30 per month; amendment to the Public Employee Retirement System contract to provide for 2% at 55 retirement; proposal by the Sheriff Department to provide a dedicated Sergeant and to provide additional special assignment deputies. Listed in the memoranda are the additional costs of each of those items together with a synopsis of what the year-end balance would look like if any one or a variation of these items were approved in the budget. For the purpose of discussion, the estimated year- end General Fund balance is $757,525. The calculations on items 1 through 5 were done based upon the assumption that the 2% salary adjustment would be approved. If all items are approved, the year end General Fund balance would be $393,015, assuming that General Fund monies are used to fund all items. Additional items have been proposed as a result of subsequent discussions: Proposed RDA streetscape improvement project which would increase the number of median trees by 500 - (24 and 36 inch boxed trees) $175,000. C/Huff stated that he would like the City to go ahead and plant trees in the medians. More importantly, Council talked about a goal of a beautification program for the City, of which this would be a part. However, he expressed concern about the contract with West Coast Arborists because he did not JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION realize he was voting to replace pine trees with deciduous trees or another type. Further, he was concerned about the sidewalks and whether or not they will be disturbed by such plantings or will the City choose to place sidewalks around the trees. He believed Council needs to study this matter and devise a plan for phasing in trees over a five or ten year period in which the City removes trees it doesn't like and replant them with other trees before moving sidewalks. CM/Belanger stated that this is a two-part program. The City has a tree trimming program that corresponds with the slurry seal areas. Tree replacement and emergency work is included in that plan. C/Ansari said she would like to see the medians planted first because the City may not need 500 trees, it may need ground cover or special bushes. She would like staff to develop a plan before proceeding with the planting. She believed that by planting azaleas or lantana, that it would give the areas a more symmetrical look. She would also like for the plan to include a special sprinkler system. C/Herrera asked if the entire $350,000 amount is for planting trees. CM/Belanger responded "no". These are three areas that have either dirt or asphalt parkways. The budget amount is to do some kind of landscaping. In some cases, sprinkler systems would not be feasible and, therefore, there would need to be a different kind of system which limits the kind of landscaping that can be done. C/Herrera pointed out that the trees near Chuck E. Cheese are very large and are bringing up the sidewalk. She asked about the feasibility of removing the concrete on the green areas and planting flowers. CM/Belanger indicated that a certain amount of sidewalk must be maintained. DDPW/Liu stated that improvements to this area will be included as part of the Brea Canyon Rd. street improvement project which is identified this fiscal year and is currently under design. The intent is to incorporate some sort of design to accommodate those trees. In response to C/Huff, CSD/Rose explained that the City had been working with West Coast Arborists since the tree planting contract was approved (about this time last year) and although it was a reactive plan at that time, the plan that was developed by West Coast is a proactive approach. It is a matter of meeting with them to come up with the species and specifics of the plan. The City has already identified the 500 spaces where the median tree planting would take place. The tree planting budget does not envision JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION removal of large areas of trees. The City is not planting alternate species at this time. Council concurred to hold a study session regarding the City's tree planting program at a future date. CM/Belanger stated that, in accordance with Council's wishes, the budget item will refer to "Streetscape Improvement Program" instead of 'Tree Planting in the Medians" in the RDA. Landscape parkways could be done under the auspices of the RDA or Landscape Lighting District #38. That portion of Golden Springs Dr. is in the Redevelopment Project Area. In response to C/Ansari, CM/Belanger stated that there is $250,000 in General Fund Reserves estimated at the end of the fiscal year after completion of the median projects on Golden Springs Dr., Gona Ct. and Lemon Ave. as well as retrofitting of the medians on Lemon Ave. CM/Belanger stated that the City has a proposal from a firm to do Super Graphics ($15,000) for creation of an identity through street signs including overhead signs and signs used to identify buildings and parks. CM/Belanger asked for the Council's direction on the proposals regarding 2%@55/cafeteria/sergeant/special assignment deputy. Captain Martinez responded to questions regarding the sergeant and special assignment deputy. D.B. has the prerogative of not only saying that it wants a dedicated sergeant but that it wishes a specific person. In reply to C/O'Connor, Captain Martinez stated that a COPS High Impact Program lasts for four months, which would involve four months of SAO's salaries. He was not sure what the dollar amount would be. Sgt. Flannery indicated that it takes six months to a year to obtain State Grant monies. In response to C/Herrera, Captain Martinez indicated that the special assignment team would assist with formation of block watch groups- The department regularly advertises for block watch meetings with limited response. The Community Volunteer Patrol does not actively recruit block watch groups. However, they do participate in Neighborhood Watch meetings. C/Ansari asked about using CSO's for the program, to which Captain Martinez replied that he felt that a better use of funds would be to use community volunteers. JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION C/Ansari expressed concern about loss of revenue to the City and asked about grant monies. Captain Martinez responded that there is a lot of competition for grant monies. He asked if Council wishes to consider Lanterman as part of a grant application. M/Chang asked for a show of hands by Council for each item under consideration. 1. 2% salary increase - 5 yes 2. 2% at 55 - 2 yes, 3 no 3. Cafeteria increase - 5 no 4. Dedicated sergeant - 5 yes 5. Special Assignment Deputy - 5 no C/Ansari asked where the $15,000 for flowers in the medians is plugged into the budget. CSD/Rose responded that this amount is included in the contract with Accurate Landscape & Maintenance that is up for consideration on tonight's Council agenda. B. CODE ENFORCEMENT: CM/Belanger stated that, as a part of this year's budget proposal, a part time Code Enforcement Officer was being considered. The City has had, over the years, a full time Code Enforcement Officer. The desire is to focus more attention on Code Enforcement activities and staff is recommending a part time individual to assist in that effort. DCM/DeStefano stated that, as a member of the Planning staff, Al Flores has acted as the City's Code Enforcement Officer for the past 10 years. The City generally operates on a reactive basis with the exception of health and safety related issues, rather than a proactive basis, which has been the policy for many years. During each of the last two years, Al has responded to some 800-1000 documented cases. The City uses the Fire Department for fires, weed abatement and public assembly where the number of people exceeds the level of appropriate occupancy, which happens very infrequently within the City. The City uses animal control services. However, Al is often the person who receives the initial complaint and frequently works with animal control to resolve the matter. The City works with the County's business license for businesses that are not probably licensed, or which may be operating in violation of the County Code, if not the City Codes. Al also works closely with the Public Works and Building & Safety staff to deal with code enforcement related problems. Of the 800- JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 1000 cases each year, a majority is property maintenance related. D.B. does not have the level of problems with substandard structures, overcrowding, illegal uses in certain zones experienced by older communities. Staff is not concerned with who makes the complaint. The City regularly takes anonymous complaint calls. Staff is concerned with the problem and whether or not there is a violation of the Code. Most complaints are responded to on a personal verbal basis initially, whereas some jurisdictions immediately file a 10 day notice with the offending party. The overwhelming majority of the 800-1000 cases are resolved on the initial visit. Only about 1 case per year is taken to the District Attorney. Most of the violations are dismissed by working the complaint with the property owner or with other resources to try and persuade the property owner to respond. CE/Flores stated that reactive response was the policy under previous management and has continued to today. He believed it was a good approach because most problems can be resolved through verbal contact. Most calls involve debris or appliances that have not been removed from the premises. The second most frequent complaint is regarding landscaping and third is illegal construction such as patios, new roofs, etc. and fourth, the City receives many calls regarding trash bins and fliers. C/Herrera suggested that the Community Volunteer Patrol could help distribute flyers advising people that they need to take their trash bins away from the curb within a certain period of time. DCM/DeStefano believed that success is not necessarily measured by the number of citations that end up before a judge or the District Attorney. Staff believes that its success rate is at or better than what other cities are doing. Some adjacent cities have 100 cases or more a year before the District Attorney or a judge. C/Huff asked what staff discovered when they responded to Martha Bruske's complaint regarding 603 Great Bend Dr. CE/Flores said he sat on the street in different vehicles six days in a row and did not witness any illegal activity at the house in question. C/Ansari said she visited the site and saw two cars pull up in front of the house and the occupants visiting the premises. DCM/DeStefano stated that while CE/Flores was in the area, there were other staff members driving through the neighborhood to see if there was anything that was occurring. Staff did not witness the same level of activity that was complained about. JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION C/Ansari asked how much the benefits amount to for the part time Code Enforcement position. FD/Magnuson responded that the amount is based on half-time benefits. Full time salary is $37,600. Therefore, half time salary is about $18,500. CM/Belanger stated that the salary of the Code Enforcement Officer is at a level of about 80 to 90 percent of the average. As a general rule, clerical classifications are at 95% or above of average. Management and professional classes are below average. He asked that matters related to Code Enforcement be carried forward to a future Council Study Session. MPT/O'Connor suggested a Council Subcommittee be appointed to look into this matter and make recommendations to Council. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Chang adjourned the Study Session at 6:30 p.m. to the regular City Council meeting. ATTEST: Mayor / f TOMMYE CRIBBINS, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JUNE 15, 1999 STUDY SESSION: 5:10 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2 a) Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Municipal Budget b� Code Enforcement Present: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor Chang. Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director; Tommye Cribbins, Deputy City Clerk; Richard Martinez, Walnut Sheriff Captain; Bill Flannery, Walnut Sheriff Sergeant; Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager; Anne Haraksin, Administrative Assistant; Rose Manela, Assistant Civil Engineer and Al Flores, Code Enforcement Officer. Study Session adjourned at 6:30 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: None 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the City Council 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. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor Chang Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director, and Tommye Cribbins, Deputy City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mike Goldenberg. INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Reverend Ted Meyers, ELCA, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.1 Presented Certificates of Recognition to the 1999 California Distinguished Schools - Principals Jan Keating; Chaparral Middle School, Carol Eckart; Carol Wilner, Lorbeer Middle School and Marlene Ministeri, South Point Middle School. J CEN E 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL 3.2 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Jennifer Suban, 8th Grade Lorbeer Middle School, and Shannon Wright, 6th Grade Chaparral Middle School, recipients of the "All American Scholar" Award. 3.3 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Community Patrol Volunteers Margie Brouse, Ignacio Covarrubias, Ray Engelke, Teodoro Galelli, Mike Goldenberg and Mike Miller for accumulating 1000 hours of service, 3.4 Presented City Tile to D.B. 1st Ward Relief Society, Women's Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints; and Certificates of Recognition to: Charlene Law, Karen Pinkleman, Caprece Hart, Vida Kilburn, Donna Aquila, Ann Winward, Sylvia Summers, Sonya Neal, Yvonne Bryan, Danelle Prince, Esther Barry, Joanne Vorkink, Joyce Rauch, Linda Stevenson, Nonie Bruner, Cula Farnsworth, Karlene Edwards, Valerie Chamberlain and Diane Diaz, members of the D.B. 1st Ward Relief Society for designing and piecing together 157 quilts, beginning March 1998 to March 1999, for needy children. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dr. Lawrence Rhodes introduced a young man who spoke about suffering from fits of rages which come on him suddenly and for which he has no memory. Red Calkins spoke about the State's notification of its mandates for solid waste pickup as well as a private prison in the Mojave Desert that is looking for 2300 prisoners. He believed that this prison could accommodate the forensic patients that might otherwise be housed at the Lanterman facility. George Perry spoke about the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps' competition season. A Drum Corps show is scheduled for Saturday, June 26 starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Mt. SAC stadium. C/Ansari stated that she witnessed an outstanding show last year and she encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming performance. Clyde Hennessee said that local cable television service is bad and wondered when the promised improvements would be completed. He asked why the City's franchise fee increased. Sue Sisk spoke about the Lanterman Task Force's trip to Sacramento regarding the Lanterman issue and more specifically, AB 373. She asked interested citizens to copy the letter in support of AB 373 from the City's Website and send it to Sacramento as soon as possible. Over the weekend, the letter will be distributed throughout the community. Interested parties may call Deane Homes Swim Club at 860-3418 to obtain a copy of the letter. JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Wally Leman asked for support of AS 373 from citizens of D.B., Walnut and Pomona. He commended Sue Sisk for her dedication to lead the Lanterman Task Force and fight against the expansion project. If the project is to be stopped, more people must call the Governor and send letters and faxes to Sacramento opposing this project. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 9TH ANNUAL CONCERTS IN THE PARK - First in the series of 10 concerts - June 16, 1999 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., SOUTHLAND BAND (Contemporary), Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Rd. 5.2 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP - June 19, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., U.S. Postal Services Processing Center, 15421 Gale Ave., City of Industry. 5.3 SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DIAMOND BAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - (Second in a Series) - June 22, 1999, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -6,21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - June 22, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - UPSTREAM (Reggae) - June 23, 1999 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.6 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - June 24, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.7 LANTERMAN TASK FORCE MEETING - June 28, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.8 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 29, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., Civic/Community Center, SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.9 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - LONG BEACH JR. CONCERT BAND (Patriotic) - June 30, 1999 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.10 4th of JULY HOLIDAY - City Offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 1999 in observance of the Holiday. City Offices will reopen Tuesday, July 6, 1999. 5.11 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 6, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. CM/Belanger announced that the City Council Meeting of June 1, 1999 will be re- broadcast on Channel 12 on Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. and that the June 15, JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 4 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1999 City Council meeting will be re -broadcast at 12:30 p.m. the same day. He further indicated that the Lanterman Town Hall Meeting will be re -broadcast three times: June 21, June 28 and July 5, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 a, d, and e, 6.11, 6.12 and 6.14. 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 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 22, 1999. 6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated June 15, 1999 in the amount of $219,413.88.. MPT/O'Connor abstained from voting on P.O. 8746 in the amount of $135, P.O. 8745 in the amount of $250.06, P.O. 8760 in the amount of $242.35 and P.O. 8726 in the amount of $73.32 because these items pertain to the Lanterman issue, from which she has recused herself. — 6.4 APPROVED EXONERATION OF GRADING PERMIT BOND (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL) AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND FOR CORRECTIVE GEOLOGIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 43162 IN DIAMOND BAR - a) in the amount of $146,300 and Faithful Performance Bond for Corrective Geologic Improvements in the amount of $114,800 for Tract No. 43162 and b) directed the City Clerk to notify the owner and Surety of this action. 6.7 APPROVED EXTENSION OF MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR: (B) GRAFFITI REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS - for FY 1999-2000 in an amount not to exceed $35,000 ($30 per site/1,160 sites). (C) CITY-WIDE STREET TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - to West Coast Arborists, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for the 1999-2000 FY. 6.8 AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MEADOWGLEN ROAD PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - to Gentry Bros., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $241,760 and authorized a contingency amount of $25,000 for project change orders to be approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization amount of $266,760. 6.9 AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE AMBUSHERS STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - to B.R. Day Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $168,235 and authorized a contingency amount of $17,000 _ JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 5 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING for project change orders to be approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization amount of $185,235. 6.10 AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION/INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE AMBUSHERS STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE MEADOWGLEN ROAD PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - to Dewan, Lundin & Associates for a) the Ambushers Street Drainage Improvement Project, in an amount not to exceed $8,312 and provide a contingency amount of $3,000 for contract amendment(s) to be approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization amount of $11,312 and b) the Meadowglen Road Public Street, in an amount of $10,720 and provide a contingency amount of $3,000 for contract amendment(s) to be approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization amount of $13,720. (b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 9946: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AREA 1 ASPHALT RUBBER AGGREGATE MEMBRANE (ARAM) OVERLAY PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. 6.13 AWARDED PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR CHINOOK PLACE/SAN LEANDRO DRIVE (AND VICINITY STREETS INCLUDING COVERED WAGON DRIVE, BALLENA DRIVE, BREGANTE DRIVE) DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - to Dewan Lundin & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $49,160 and provide a contingency amount of $840 for contract amendment(s) to be approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization amount of $50,000. 6.15 APPROVED PURCHASE OF GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR FY 1999-2000 - established an open Purchase Order in the amount of $15,000 with Staples for the purchase of general office supplies for FY 1999-2000. 6.16 APPROVED INCREASE IN CONTRACT WITH PAUL WRIGHT FOR AUDIO- VISUAL SERVICES — in the amount of $2,000 for a total contract of $12,000. 6.17 RECEIVED, ACCEPTED AND FILED PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND, PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUND AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AUDITS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997. 6.18 APPROVED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES -- - increasing revenues by $75,000 and expenditures by $45,000. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 1, 1999 - C/Ansari asked that the JUNE 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 6 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL vote on Item 9.2 on Page 14 be corrected to 3 AYES (Huff, MPT/O'Connor and M/Chang) and 2 NOES (Ansari and Herrera). This item was continued to July 6, 1999. 6.5 AMENDMENT NO.2 TO CONTRACT WITH ARMENTROUT CONSULTANTS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SERVICES. Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Armentrout Consulting for Emergency Preparedness Services for one year in an amount not to exceed $16,640. 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 6.6 a) EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MINUTE SECRETARY SERVICES - Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to authorize the City Manager to temporarily 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 $6,000 for the period July 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999. 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 6.7 EXTENSION OF MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR: (A) EXTENSION OF WEED/LITTER ABATEMENT CONTRACT WITH LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER - Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to approve the extension of the contract with Community Industries Lanterman Developmental Center for supplemental weed and litter abatement for FY 1999-2000 for a total contract amount of $16,483 and specifying that the contract include language that of the individuals that will be doing the work, no forensic or severe behavioral patients will be included and that the road crews will wear some identifiable clothing. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None JUNE 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None (D) EXTENSION OF AS -NEEDED STREET TREE PLANTING SERVICES - Following discussion, C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve extension of the contract for City-wide street tree maintenance to West Coast Arborists, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the 1999-2000 FY and direct staff to bring back a tree planting replacement program that is more comprehensive and proactive. 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 (E) EXTENSION OF CITY-WIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - Following discussion, C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve extension of the contract with Accurate Landscape & Maintenance for City-wide Landscape Maintenance Services for FY 1999-2000 including the 2.5% C.P.I. increase, in the amount of $239,198.16; authorize a contingency not to exceed $65,000 for additional necessary work during the fiscal year; and direct staff to bring back a tree replanting replacement program that is more comprehensive and proactive. 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 6.11 (A) RESOLUTION NO. 99-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AREA 1 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS - (B) RESOLUTION NO. 99-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AREA 1 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS - Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 9945 and No. 99- 46.. 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 JUNE 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 8 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL 6.12 CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MINNEQUA LANDSLIDE; APPOINTMENT OF A MINNEQUA LANDSLIDE COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE - Following discussion, MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve 1) Contract Amendment with Kleinfelder, Inc. for additional geotechnical investigation/engineering services in an amount not to exceed $6,620; and 2) appoint C/Ansari and MPT/O'Connor to the Council Subcommittee. 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 6.14 MAINTENANCE OF XEROX COPY MACHINES FOR FY 1999-2000 - Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve establishment of an open Purchase Order in the amount of $18,000 with the Xerox Corporation for maintenance of Xerox copy machines for FY 1999-2000. 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 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 (A) RESOLUTION NO. 99-47: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 - John Friedrich, GFB-Friedrich & Associates presented staffs report. M/Chang opened the Public Hearing. There being no testimony offered, M/Chang closed the Public Hearing. Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution Nos. 9947 (District 38), 9948 (District 39) and 9949 (District 41). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: — AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None - JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 9 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None (B) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. (C) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. 7.2 (A) CONTINUED HEARING FROM JUNE 1, 1999 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1999 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2000 INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS, SPECIAL FUNDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENT, DIVISIONS, OBJECTS AND PURPOSES THEREIN SET FORTH -- -In response to C/Ansari, CM/Belanger stated that the position of Public Works Supervisor is a new position that requires recruitment. This person would not necessary be an engineer. The person would be someone who has experience in street maintenance, construction inspection and activities related to maintenance and repair of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and roadways. The intent is to provide the direction of street maintenance and right-of-way maintenance activities by City staff. C/Huff asked for an adjusted estimated General Fund balance based on the discussions during the study session immediately preceding the Council meeting. CM/Belanger responded that, if Council approves the Cost of Living adjustment and the Dedicated Sergeant position, the General Fund balance would be $541,015. No direction was given with respect to the Supergraphics Design and Holiday Banners items. Therefore, consideration of either one or both of these items would have an effect on the General Fund balance. C/Huff asked if the Supergraphics Design and Holiday Banners could be funded out of the Redevelopment Agency and if they would benefit the Project Area. CM/Belanger stated that the answer is "possibly some." Certainly, those on the main boulevards, which are a part of the streetscape. If some were only — tangentially related to the Redevelopment Project Area, it would become more problematic. Staff would not make that recommendation to Council until it knew the elements of the Supergraphics plan. JUNE 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 10 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL C/Huff asked if it is staffs recommendation that Council move on these items tonight or to wait until staff brings a report back. CM/Belanger stated that staffs recommendation is for Council to approve the budget as proposed if that is the Council's desire with these additional amendments as outlined in the presentation. C/Ansari asked if the Holiday Banners and Spanner Banners are one in the same. CM/Belanger indicated that the proposal is to enhance the existing support systems and to purchase Holiday season banners to dress up the community during the holiday season. It is estimated that these two-sided banners will cost approximately $70 to $75 each. Staffs proposal is to place 300 of these banners throughout the community. He further stated that the correct estimated General Fund balance would be $599,715, with the 2% salary adjustment and the Dedicated Sergeant position. M/Chang opened the Public hearing. Martha Bruske did not support additional funding for the Sheriffs Department, nor did she support an additional part time Code Enforcement position. She also spoke in opposition to hanging banners in the City. There being no further testimony offered, M/Chang closed the Public Hearing. MPT/O'Connor responded to Mrs. Bruske that at tonight's study session, Council discussed formulation of a subcommittee to review Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement which should includea review of policies and standards for enforcement. MPT/O'Connor asked for clarification of the Equipment Replacement Fund. CM/Belanger responded that, during the course of the budget discussions over the past couple of months, one of the issues raised was regarding a revolving fund from which City rolling stock would and could be purchased and staff was asked to calculate what it would take to create the revolving fund for the purchase of equipment. What that entails is the establishment of the estimate of annual depreciation of each of the vehicles and then the placement of the fund of that depreciated amount times the number of years that the vehicle has been in the fleet. Since it the first year of such a fund and there are vehicles that have age on them, the fund will be larger to make up for those years that those vehicles might have been depreciated. In subsequent years, the amount of money that would go into this fund would be less simply because the fund would be based upon an annual amount. The fleet includes 7 vehicles, which range in value from just below $20,000 to about $28,000. He guessed that the amount to be placed in next year's JUNE 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL budget would be in the area of $30,000 and $35,000. This plan assumes a life of five years. Following Council discussion, MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Herrera seconded, to adopt the FY 1999-2000 Budget including the amendments of the 2% salary increase and the increase for the Dedicated Sergeant. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote, with MPT/O'Connor recusing herself from consideration of any budget items that dealt with the Lanterman Forensic Expansion program: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ADDITIONAL BUDGET ITEM CONSIDERATIONS: a) SUPERGRAPHIC DESIGN - Following discussion, C/Huff moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to include in the budget, $15,000 for supergraphic design. Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff, MPT/O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, M/Chang ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None C/Herrera stated that she was not opposed to the concept of supergraphic design but she was opposed to taking action at this time when the City is due to realize a decrease of $750,000 to $800,000 in revenues. She would like Council to monitor revenues and perhaps move to take action on this matter at a future date. b) HOLIDAY BANNERS - Following discussion, C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to budget $50,000 for Holiday Banners and adjust the Capital Improvement budget item by $100,000 less for Spanner Banners. MPT/O'Connor suggested that the City could defray costs by having business - sponsored spanner banners. Jeff Koontz, Chamber of Commerce, suggested that if a program was instituted to have part of the banners list a particular strip mall/shopping center location and have those banners be purchased by the shopping centers, it might alleviate a lot of cost to the City and allow D.B. an opportunity to begin working on a Redevelopment Program working with the shopping centers toward a promotion effort. He did not want to see the Spanner Banners go away because he believed they would serve a great benefit to the City and such a program would allow the City to do both the Holiday Banner and Spanner Banner projects. JCENE 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 12 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL Clyde Hennessee agreed with Mr. Koontz's proposal. C/Herrera agreed with MPT/O'Connor's suggestion to have businesses sponsor the Spanner Banners and as well as CM/Belanger's recommendation to have staff prepare a report on this matter. C/Huff withdrew his motion. Following deliberation, Council concurred to continue consideration of the Holiday Banner and Spanner Banner items to its July 6, 1999 meeting. (B) RESOLUTION NO. 99-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY - Following discussion, MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt the FY 1999-2000 Investment Policy. 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) RESOLUTION NO. 99-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE - Following discussion, C/Huff moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to approve the use of the County of L.A. population percentage change for calculating the FY 1999-2000 Appropriations Limit; approve the use of the California Per Capita Income percentage change in calculating the FY 1999-2000 Appropriations Limit; and adopt Resolution No. 99- 52, establishing the FY 1999-2000 Appropriations Limit at $17,561,562. 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. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2A (1995): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE PURCHASING SYSTEM -Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve second reading by title only, waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2A (1995) JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 13 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING amending the Purchasing System. 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 8.2 UPDATE ON LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER FORENSIC FACILITY PROJECT -MPT/O'Connor recused herself and left the dais. Task Force Members C/Herrera, Fred Encinas and Sue Sisk presented reports. Martha Bruske said she cannot tell the difference between Council and the Task Force. She was concerned that wrong information is being given out. She asked that both sides of the story be presented to the public and that some of the very frightening pieces of information that are given out are clarified and balanced. She stated that her experience has been that severe behavioral clients injure themselves. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes stated that this is a very difficult subject for him to discuss. He is trained in psychiatry and understands that these people must be taken care of properly and with properly trained personnel. The current training is woefully inadequate and escapes from two health facilities are documented. Communities cannot afford to have these patients loose in their midst but at the same time, there is an obligation to care for them. The balance in this matter is where the patients will be housed which needs to be put forth to the Governor. He recommended that these types of patients be further away from the City than the Porterville facility, which is only 2 1/2 miles away from the city. Kathy Penn, 23725 E. Highland Valley Rd., stated that there continues to be a handful of people who consistently engage in hateful language against people who are developmentally disabled. Clyde Hennessee believed that all people have a right to their points of view. He said he had not heard anyone engaging in hateful language or derogatory statements. He believed it is the legislators in Sacramento who make the decisions based primarily on fiscal considerations. Dick Farrell said he is happy that a previous speaker made her remarks. Although she stated she is a resident of D.B., she neglected to state that she is employed by -- Lanterman. He believed that Lanterman conspired with the Department of Developmental Services to bring forensic and severe behavioral patients into this facility. Lanterman has attempted to defuse the situation by methods including attacking Council Member Huff. The Task Force has no problem with the developmentally disabled patients who are currently housed at Lanterman. The JL4NE 15, 1999 PAGE 14 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Task Force is concerned with the severe behavioral and forensic patients that Lanterman would like to bring in to their facility. C/Herrera agreed with statements that the City needs to tell the truth and that is what the City is working very hard to do. As the truth is revealed to Council, we become increasingly more and more alarmed regarding this situation and the real implications and the real intentions of the Department of Developmental Services. In all meetings they spoke about "moderate behavior patients" and never once spoke about "severe behavioral and forensic patients" or explicitly explained what they had in mind. She referred to a letter read by Sue Sisk from a member of the Psychiatric Technicians Organization who expressed real concern about the behavior of these patients and the potential danger to the employees' safety and security. At the hearing in Sacramento, Assemblyman Roy Ashburn was absolutely livid over the lack of compliance and following of procedures in Porterville. Language inserted in the bill states that $4.8 million will be transferred to Porterville to expand that facility to accept additional forensic patients. Assemblyman Ashburn said that there was no way that he would accept that. Two years ago, he personally worked to get $1.6 million to increase security at Porterville. To this date, only a few hundred thousand of that amount has been spent and all of the security measures that were supposed to have been in place are not and all of the personnel training that was to have been conducted was not done. When three juveniles escaped from Porterville a few weeks ago, there were many facility procedures that the employees violated. The Assemblyman's concern was that if Porterville cannot follow procedures and cannot reassure the community that this will be a safe and secure facility, how can these patients be introduced into the Lanterman facility. and endanger the communities of D.B., Walnut and Pomona. C/Huff stated unequivocally that he has a lot of respect for the developmentally disabled. A prior speaker made statements that are not attributable to him. The new budget contains primary expenditures on public safety. The City has to be concerned about the safety of its residents. D.B. has enjoyed a good relationship with Lanterman over the years. As Council has gotten further into this matter, he has become more concerned, particularly when he found that "minor brushes with the law" include murder, rape, arson, kidnapping, and serious sexual offenses. He stood by the term "prison" as defined in the dictionary. He explained why the City has requested that patients who work in the City are asked to wear uniforms. He expressed sorrow that the relationship between D.B. and Lanterman has deteriorated and that he hoped, over time, that it can be restored. MPT/O'Connor returned to the dais. 8.3 TOWN HALUCOMMUNITY MEETINGS INFORMING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF CHANGES TO THE CITY CODE AFFECTING WASTE PREVENTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS, AND WASTE HAULER PERMITTING - CM/Belanger announced that staff recommends the following: That = JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 15 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING the first meeting to inform the public of the recent changes to the City Ordinance related to the kinds of programs that Council is considering implementing as part of the recommendations that were made by the Solid Waste Task Force. The three meetings that have been established are: Diamond Point Elementary School, Saturday, July 10, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Saturday, July 24, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Park Community Center. Council will hold a Study Session on Tuesday, August 3, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium. The City's consultant will make a formal presentation at each of the meetings and City Council and staff will be available to answer questions from the public. MPT/O'Connor asked if Waste Management might be willing to assist the City in getting this information to its customers. Clyde Hennessee said his recent Waste Management bill indicated a reduction of $2.80. C/Ansari moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to approve the Solid Waste Outreach Program, schedule of meetings in accordance with staffs recommendations, and direct staff to make all necessary arrangements and provide for city-wide publicity. 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 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 99-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY PATROL TO CONDUCT DISABLED PARKING ENFORCEMENT - Martha Bruske said she would like for the City to postpone this matter. She would like the Volunteer Patrol to be called "Neighborhood Patrol" because she wants them to control the neighborhoods and not to supplement the Sheriffs duties. Clyde Hennessee said he is opposed to using volunteer patrol for legal judicial duties. C/Ansari and C/Herrera commented that, for some time, the Volunteer Patrol members have requested additional duties and the City is grateful for their service and does not intend to put them in harm's way. Captain Martinez assured MPT/O'Connor that volunteers would not be forced to participate in efforts such as disabled parking enforcement if they were not JUNE 15, 1999 MEETING PAGE 16 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL comfortable with that type of assignment. There are a variety of tasks in which the volunteers can participate. Following discussion, C/Ansari moped, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 99-53 authorizing the D.B. Community Volunteer Patrol to Conduct Disabled Parking Enforcement. 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 9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 99-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE CITY -COUNTY MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND REQUESTING SAID SERVICES PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT - C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 99-54 approving the City -County Municipal Law Enforcement Services with L.A. County and requesting said services pursuant to the Agreement. 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 9.3 (A) ORDINANCE NO. 07(1999): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE; MAKING AMENDMENT TO SAID CODE; AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF - Deputy Chief Herrera stated that the newly adopted Code replaces the 1996 Code. Other than clarification of language, it is pretty much the same as the Fire Department is currently enforcing. MPT/O'Connor asked that, through an educational program, pool owners who are not required to comply with this Ordinance be informed about the benefits of installing a pump to fight fires. Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 07(1999). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Ansari, Herrera, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 17 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (B) ORDINANCE NO. 08(1999): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE; MAKING AMENDMENT TO SAID CODE; AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE - C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to introduce Ordinance No. 08(1999) for first reading by title only, waive full reading of Ordinance No. 08(1999). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Ansari, Herrera, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff 9.4 PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION RECOMMENDED FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR'S CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT: (A) Assembly Bill 18 (AB18), (Villaraigosa) - This legislation proposes a $1.5 billion urban parks, clean water and coastal protection bond act. If passed, the proposal would be placed on the November, 2000 ballot for voter consideration and approval. If the voters approve, $1.5 billion in general obligation bonds would be sold to finance a variety of urban parks, clean water and coastal protection projects. Staff recommended that AB 18 be supported. Clyde Hennessee expressed concern that the public is not fully aware of what is contained in this bill. MPT/O'Connor stated that she had several problems with this $1.5 billion bond act that will cost $2.48 billion to pay back. She pointed out that although there is good contained within the bill, there are also "hidden" items included, which she finds unacceptable. C/Ansari said she would like the bill to specify that $25 million goes to the Santa Monica Conservancy dedicated to parks, wildlife habitat and natural areas, and $20 million to projects in L.A. and San Gabriel Valley rivers, if a Conservancy is so established, rather than the entire $45 million being given to the Santa Monica Conservancy. C/Herrera asked staff if there is anything missing from bill analysis. CM/Belanger responded that the bill analysis is intended to provide, in a capsulized -- form, the areas to which these monies would be allocated. He did not see a reference to the monies referred to by MPT/O'Connor which might indicate that the analysis is not as all inclusive as staff was led to believe. MPT/O'Connor stated that her reference is "L" within the bond issue and °M" within JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 18 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING the analysis. C/Huff stated that he, too, had a problem with this bill. There has been a great deal of indebtedness incurred at the State level as a result of bonds and it will take a lot of money to retire that debt, which is money that is unavailable to be used for other things. This is pork barrel legislation. There are some very good projects in the bill; however, the projects that we don't like and the items that we don't know are the problem. As a representative of this Council at the COG level, he voted for Proposition A based upon an analysis similar to the analysis for this bill. Later, he discovered that there were many other items hidden within Proposition A. Therefore, he intends to take a lot more cautious approach to this bill. M/Chang did not feel comfortable in voting in favor of this bill tonight because it is a very large bill that contains many items. He would prefer to see more specificity with respect to the items contained within the bill in order to make a more informed decision. Following discussion, C/Huff recommended that the matter be tabled. Council unanimously concurred. (B) Assembly Bill 1355 (AB1355), (Havice) and Senate Bill (SB216), Solis) - Both of these proposals seek to create a San Gabriel and Lower L.A. Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. The City previously adopted policy guidelines, which would have had to be met, if the City were to support either or both of these pieces of legislation. With recent amendments to these bills, the League of California Cities-L.A. County Division has determined that the policy guidelines have been satisfied; and, has acted to support both AB 1355 and SB 216. Briefly, both proposals would have governing boards with a majority of elected officials, would not have eminent domain powers and would require a city in which a project is proposed to give its written consent to the project. The amended bills now meet the policy guidelines. Therefore, it is recommended that AB 1355 and SB 216 be supported, as amended. C/Ansari said she has not seen written notification that Senator Solis has added language to this bill adding two board members, increasing the number from 11 to 13 with 6 members from cities and one member from the county. Until this language is included in the bill, she cannot support the bill. CM/Belanger responded that because the Council does not meet again for three weeks, staffs recommendation is that the Council support these pieces of legislation if they are amended as indicated. Clyde Hennessee believed Council should see the amended language included before it votes to support this legislation. JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 19 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING C/Ansari explained that , through the efforts of D.B., Senator Solis has agreed to add two additional board members so that the majority of the members will be elected officials. Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve support of AB 1355 and SB 216 if language is amended as anticipated. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/O'Connor RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/Chang recessed the City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 11:27 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Chang reconvened the City Council meeting at 11:41 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Huff stated that at the last Sanitation District meeting, Eddie Cortez, representing the City of Pomona, made a presentation about having a transfer station across the street from SPADRA. The City of Walnut has taken a position against that and Council Member Wentworth expressed Walnut's opposition. Although D.B. has not yet taken a position on this matter, he anticipated the City will stand with Walnut on this issue. He requested that this matter be agendized for the July 6 meeting. He asked that staff explore support for the City of Industry's transfer station that they are proposing for Azusa. On June 3, Council Members met with Congressman Miller to discuss different issues important to D.B. Included in the discussion were the ongoing Zip Code resolution and the SR 57/60 interchange. On June 4, Maple Hill students discussed items of concern with Council Members. On June 5, M/Chang, MPT/O'Connor and he participated in the Y2K Town Hall meeting. He and C/Herrera, along with other Task Force members for Lanterman, lobbied Sacramento for Pacheco's Bill 373 on June 8. Council Members attended the Pacheco Town Hall meeting on Lanterman on June 12 attended by approximately 200-300 residents. Several Civic/Community Center Task Force meetings had been held. He urged residents to participate in the June 29 Special City Council meeting during which Task Force members will present their findings. C/Ansari asked where Pomona was four years ago when Waste Management proposed placement of a waste facility in the area of SPADRA and they were told that it was not a good area. In the last few weeks, she attended four meetings regarding water issues - a SCAG Water Quality meeting, San Gabriel Valley Watershed Committee, Santa Ana Watershed Committee and a SCAG meeting concerning the water bond, which will be on the ballot in the year 2000. Everyone should be interested in obtaining a fair share portion and addressing the needs for wafter storage in Southern California. She stated that it will be double the amount anticipated to clean up the San Gabriel Valley Basin. She attended JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 20 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING the Pacheco Town Hall meeting and the meeting with Congressman Miller. She attended a Contract Cities Board meeting. Under consideration is the Storm Water Permit, which is very expensive for the cities. She asked that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Rose Repar, a long time D.B. resident. She was a Charter Member and Past President of the D.B. Women's Club and the D.B. Historical Society and was a member of the Pomona Valley Board of Realtors. C/Herrera thanked Assemblyman Bob Margett and Senator Richard Mountjoy for their presence and support at the AB 373 hearing in Sacramento. Earlier this evening, a resident requested that discussions regarding Lanterman be balanced. She believed that the matter is beyond balancing pros and cons and has moved into direct opposition to the expansion project. The City has filed a lawsuit upon determination that this expansion plan is not in the best interest of the residents of D.B. MPT/O'Connor also requested that the matter of a transfer station in Pomona be agendized for the July 6 Council meeting. On June 2, she and M/Chang toured D.B. with resident Tom Van Winkle, who pointed out concerns he had regarding areas of the City. These items have been reported to staff and will be cured with all due haste. On June 3, she, along with other Council Members, met with Congressman Miller. Also on June 3, she and C/Huff met to determine the schedule of Solid Waste Town Forum meetings. She was interviewed by a student from Maple Hill who was participating in a school city government project acting as Mayor Pro Tem of her city. The student invited MPT/O'Connor to her school on June 8 to witness her presentation. On June 4, she supported the Chamber of Commerce's golf tournament. On June 5, she participated in the Y2K Town Forum. The forum presented a lot of valuable information. She commended staff for the quality and quantity of participating entities. CM/Belanger indicated that staff will provide the public with the dates that the Y2K Town Forum will be televised on Channel 12. MPT/O'Connor stated that on June 6, she attended the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Open House. She urged residents to visit the site. On June 7, the Finance Committee met to discuss the budget and make recommendations to Council. She attended the Diamond Ranch's second annual golf tournament. On June 9, the Walnut Sheriffs Department presented a School Violence Seminar, which was attended by many residents of the San Gabriel Valley. Also on June 9, she attended the Civic/Community Center Task Force meeting. On June 10, she attended the Chamber's Legislative Breakfast. On June 11, she attended the Sheriffs Booster Club Open House. On June 14, the Finance Committee reviewed the Warrant Register and she attended another Civic/Community Center Task Force meeting to finalize the program and the draft document for the June 29 Special City Council meeting. This morning, she attended the Chamber's Board of Directors meeting as well as the Senior's Father's Day lunch. She wished everyone a happy Father's Day. She reminded residents that the Concerts in the Park series is in progress and urged people to attend the Wednesday evening events. She stated that DBARS will hold a Field Day on Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27 at Summitridge Park. The event will begin JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE 21 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 11:00 a.m. and continue to 11:00 a.m. Sunday. M/Chang stated that he took the City tour with MPT/O'Connor, was interviewed by the "Mayor" of Maple Hill Elementary School, attended the League of Cities meeting at Union Station, spoke at DEA seminar, participated in the Y2K Town Hall meeting, joined in a fundraising event at CalPoly Pomona, attended the Community Leadership Advisory Council at Mt. SAC, participated in the Lanterman Town Hall meeting, attended the Sheriffs Open House, attended an Eagle Scout Awards Banquet, and attended the Senior's Father's Day Luncheon. He also wished everyone a happy Father's Day. 11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, M/Chang adjourned the meeting at 12:04 p.m. in memory of Rose Repar. ATTEST: Mayor TOMMYE CRIBBINS, Deputy City Clerk