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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/1999 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DECEMBER 21, 1999 CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m., Room CC -8 Government Code Section 54957: City Manager Performance Evaluation. CM/Belanger reported that, during the Closed Session, the City Manager's performance was discussed and that the discussion will continue on January 4, 2000. 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem Ansari and Mayor O'Connor. Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Craig Steele, Assistant 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 Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Ansari. INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Reverend Mike Schuenemeyer, Diamond Bar Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.1 Richard Toombs - video Presentation regarding "Pooch Park" - Continued to January 4, 2000. 3.2 DCM/DeStefano introduced new staff member Ruben Soriano, part time Code Enforcement Officer. DDPW/Liu introduced new staff member Brittany Do, Transportation Clerk. 3.3 Y2K Update provided by CM/Belanger. 3.4 Captain Richard Martinez, L.A. County Sheriff's Department, announced the renaming of the Sheriffs Station to the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriffs Station effective January 1, 2000. 3.5 Ruben Nava, representing Assemblyman Robert Pacheco, presented a Certificate of Recognition to former Mayor Chang for his DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL commitment and dedication of service to the community and splendid work as Mayor of D. B. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Martha Bruske stated that she considered the Millennium Celebration to be a staff -driven "divide and conquer" activity and believed that there was no evidence that the citizens want this event. She believes the party should have been canceled. She urged residents to boycott the party and demand from the Council a full financial accounting including advertising and staff time. Regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 6.7, she wanted to know if the reason for the audit is because the City received CDBG funds and if it includes funds from the office on aging. She believed that the Federal government would not approve usage of these monies in a matter that discriminates by giving money to an Asian -oriented senior citizen's group and payment of funds to remediate the Minnequa landslide. Funds should be made available to all. With respect to Item 6.8, she was uncomfortable with distribution of funds to school districts because the City is too friendly with the Districts, especially Walnut Valley Unified. She asked if Item 6.9 conforms with the General Plan. She is opposed to mansionization. Jeff Koontz, D.B. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, announced upcoming Chamber events: Thursday, January 20 Mayor's Breakfast at St. Denis Church at 7:30 a.m., "A View of D.B." television show beginning on January 4 and carried every Tuesday 6:00 p.m.; January 11 Mixer at ReMax commencing at 5:30 p.m., and January 13 Legislative Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at the D. B. Golf Course. Dr. Larry Rhodes said that older VCR's can be fooled into working in spite of Y2K by inserting a date of January 1, 1972. In his area there, are two homes that were turned over to HUD by the original owners. As a result, the assessed value of his property has declined significantly. FD/Magnuson responded to Martha Bruske's concern regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 6.7 that there is a Federal requirement for an audit whenever a City spends Federal funds in excess of $300,000 in an annual year. She outlined who is eligible to receive these Federal funds. CM/Belanger stated that, with respect to Consent Calendar Item No. 6.8, staff's recommendation is to declare the property surplus. It is staffs intent to dispose of the computers with proceeds going to the two school districts on a pro rata basis. DCM/DeStefano explained that, with respect to Item 6.9, the General Plan for that property calls for 3 dwelling units per acre and the zoning is R1- 8000. Therefore, the project exceeds General Plan requirements. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 HOLIDAY RIDE - November 26, 1999 through January 2, 2000 - Taxi cab service for D.B. residents to travel to and from commercial/retail centers in D.B. - fare $.50 one-way. 5.2 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - Friday, December 24 through Monday, December 27, 1999 - City Offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday. 5.3 HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING - December 27, 1999 through January 15, 2000 - Recycling of Holiday trees through your disposal company. 5.4 MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION "NEW YEAR'S BLAST 2000" - December 31, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. January 1, 2000 - Country Hills Towne Center, D.B. Blvd. at Sugarpine PI. 5.5 NEW YEAR HOLIDAY -Friday, December 31, 1999 City Offices will be closed in observance of the New Year Holiday - Offices will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2000. 5.6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING -January 4, 2000 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 6.8. Motion carried by the following Roil vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari, M/O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6.1.1 Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 23, 1999 - As corrected. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of December 7, 1999 - As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: 6.2.1 Regular Meeting of September 23, 1999. 6.2.2 Regular Meeting of October 28, 1999. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL 6.3 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES: 6.3.1 Regular Meeting of September 9, 1999. 6.3.2 Regular Meeting of October 14, 1999. 6.4 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: 6.4.1 Regular Meeting of October 26, 1999. 6.4.2 Regular Meeting of November 9, 1999. 6.5 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approved Voucher Register dated December 21, 1999 in the amount of $719,911.86. WO'Connor recused herself from approval of the following voucher register items due to potential conflict of interest related to the Lanterman Developmental Center's Proposed Forensic Confinement Compound Project: P.O. #A-8840 in the amount of $61 and P.O. 9463 in the amount of $938.74. 6.6 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT - for November, 1999. 6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-84: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE SURPLUS OF COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.24.200 - authorized the City Manager to surplus the computers and computer equipment as listed in Exhibit "A"; authorized that any proceeds generated from the surplus be donated and split between the Walnut Valley Unified School District and Pomona Unified School District for purchase of upgraded, state-of-the-art computers and software, with the stipulation that the City is to be allowed access to the facilities for City programs (i.e. recreation instructional classes). 6.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-85: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 23382, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.5 ACRE SITE INTO 3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, LOCATED IN "THE COUNTRY ESTATES" IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA - authorized the Deputy Director of Public Works to sign the map and directed the City Clerk to certify and process the map and CC&R's for — recordation. 6.10 (a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-53L: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SETTING FORTH RULES AND DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES, SICK LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES AND OTHER REGULATIONS - creating an Engineering Technician position and salary range and extending the Community Services Coordinator position. (b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-86: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING A STIPEND FOR MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION - for Management Employees Working the Millennium Celebration. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.7 RECEIVED & FILED COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND FINAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 - The City's Finance Department, in concert with the independent auditing firm of Conrad & Assoc., L. L. P has prepared the FY 98-99 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Once again this fiscal year, the City will be submitting its Annual Report to the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Assn. Certificate of Excellence award program. Conrad & Assoc. has been retained as auditors by the City. In conjunction with this service, final audit reports for FY 98-99 have been prepared and are also being transmitted. Since the City received funds from the Federal government, the audit reports include special reports as required by the Single Audit Act. As indicated in the financial reports, the City finished the fiscal year in an extremely positive financial position. General Fund equity increased from $13,242,726 to $16,217,200 during the year, an increase of $2,974,474 and overall increase in fund equity for all governmental fund types was $4,438,792. MPT/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to Receive & File Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Final Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 1999. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT! Ansari, M/O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL 8. OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF IN-LINE HOCKEY RINKS — An in-line hockey facility in Chino known as the "Silo" recently went bankrupt and had to discontinue its operation. This facility had been used by teams from both Diamond Bar and Diamond Ranch High Schools to play league in-line hockey games. Players from these teams have requested that the City purchase these rinks so that they could be used at a future, undetermined site. The purchase of new rinks would cost $178,000 or more. Although the rinks are used, they are in good condition and may be available at a bargain price. If the rinks are purchased, they will need to be stored by the City until a location for their use is determined. Martha Bruske asked about the moving and continuing storage costs, where the City will store the material and where it will be set up. It appears that the City has already accepted these materials before Council has had an opportunity to approve the purchase. The Council espouses regional issues but does not encourage or support regional facilities. Staff is behaving as if the City has acres and acres of ground and space anywhere it wants it all around the town and it appears the Council is trying to be all things to all people. She was opposed to the purchase of the rinks. Mark St. Amant believed that this is a great opportunity to provide an activity for the kids in D.B. Part of the floor is being stored at the Sheriff's Station and he was sure that there is room for the rest of the rink. The panels are glass and not plexiglass which means they stand up much better to use. The rink is in excellent condition. This is not a regulation sized rink. Other than The Pond's Bull Frog rink, which is in use only six months of the year, this rink is the only full sized court in So. Calif. and it is a much nicer court than other courts in existence within the immediate area. There are five good possibilities for location of this court: D.B.H.S., Diamond Ranch H. S., South Pointe Middle School, Chaparral and the cul-de-sac in front of the YMCA The rink can be placed over asphalt instead of concrete in order to save installation costs. The courts that CSD/Rose referred to as costing $55,000 are actually the 185 x 80 ft. courts. The used cost for this court would be slightly higher (approximately $5,000). Jeff Koontz suggested that the City offer more money. Allocate a higher contingency and allow staff to negotiate a deal. With the -- locations Mark St. Amant mentioned, park space would not be taken away. He asked if the City would rent out the court in order to help defray the court costs. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL MPT/Ansari responded to Martha Bruske that D.B. had no part in storing the materials at the Walnut Sheriff's Station and that this was not a "done deal." If the City buys this, it ought to have joint use agreements with the school districts. In response to MPT/Ansari, CM/Belanger indicated that D.B. has not discussed this matter with Pomona Unified School District. C/Huff supported proposing a maximum bid of $35,000; but he did not support proposing a contingency amount_ In response to C/Herrera, CM/Belanger explained that the City twice traded surplus Proposition A Funds in the past six months, with the first trade funding the skate board park. A portion of the second trade will fund the Millennium event and a portion of those funds would also fund this purchase. C/Herrera stated that she would be in favor of authorizing $45,000 for the purchase of the rinks in order to take advantage of this opportunity. C/Chang concurred with C/Herrera. He would like the facility to be open air. C/Huff cautioned fellow Council Members not to be over zealous in their attempt to acquire the rinks. He preferred staffs fiscally prudent recommendation. M/O'Connor asked if the equipment carries a warranty that would be passed along to the new owner. CM/Belanger said that he would assume the purchase would be an "as is" transaction. However, that question would be a part of the negotiated discussion with the owner of the material. Mark St. Amant said he spoke with Sport Court today and he was told that there is a warranty. However, he does not know if the warranty is transferable. The floor is 3'/ years old. Further, he indicated that $45,000 is a good price for both rinks. They are worth about $175,000 new. C/Chang moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to allocate $45,000 (with a starting bid of $35,000) for purchase of the in-line hockey rink dasher board and flooring materials. Motion carried 3-2 by the following Roll Call vote: DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, MPT/Ansari, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff, M/O'Connor ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8.2 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - Under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation, five members of the Board of Directors must be appointed by Council. The members must be residents of D. B. To date, four applications for appointment have been received and four other applications have been requested. In order to move this improvement part of the process along, Council should review the applications already received and encourage submittal of additional applications by other interested residents. The appointment of the five members by Council is an essential step in the board formation process. After the Council -appointed Board Members are appointed, the Council Member Board Member and the Parks and Recreation Commission Board Member, along with the five new Board Members, shall appoint the remaining four members of the foundation board. Council concurred to continue this matter to January 4, 2000 in an effort to collect more applications. 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE THE TELE -WORKS AUTOMATED CITIZENS INFORMATION SYSTEM (ACTS) - In support of Council's goal of enhancing communications with the public, staff has been actively engaged in reviewing methods and systems that would assist in facilitating the communications/information process. Upon reviewing many of the most current and successful practices and systems that are available today (especially those that would be most beneficial to the residents of D.B. ), staff has concluded that the Tele -Works Automated Citizen Information System (ACTS) would provide the highest level of customer service and convenience for both residents and businesses. Report presented by CMD/Nelson. Martha Bruske applauded the Council's goal of enhancing communications with the public. She believed that the City first needs to establish communications and community outreach. She asked if the system will replace staff members. She was concerned that the — system may be just a new toy for City Hall and may benefit only City Hall. She recommended that this matter be studied further by Council and that the City's perceived method for polling residents be dibed. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL Al Rumpilla expressed concern that City On -Line is not being used to its full capacity. He would not like the Council to jump into something that has not been adequately studied. Don Gravdahl stated that, in his opinion, the City has not effectively marketed its current web site and did not support the purchase of this system. C/Chang said he would like Council to invite the vendor to make a presentation. He would like to have more information about the system before making his decision. C/Herrera moved, C/Huff seconded, to authorize the use of AB2766 Air Quality Improvement Funds in the amount of $35,000 for purchase of the Tele -Works Automated Citizen Information System. This amount will provide the City with a base ACTS as well as additional enhanced features as outlined in the staff report. The balance of the authorized amount would be used for associated cost such as installation and maintenance of four phone lines. Motion carried 4-0- 1 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari, M/ O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None C/Herrera moved, C/Huff seconded, to add Call Out: Police/Neighborhood Watch Notification System in the amount of $5,975. Motion carried 3-1-1 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, WO'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Ansari ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None MPT/Ansari stated that she voted "no" to adding the Call Out feature at this time. She was not opposed to adding the Call Out feature at a later date after the initial system is up and running. 9.2 PRESENTATION OF NEW NEWSLETTER/RECREATION GUIDE BY -- STAFF - Presentation by CMD/Nelson and CSD/Rose. Council Members thanked staff for their efforts and expressed their favorable views of the new publication. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL Martha Bruske asked what has been built into this system in order for the public to communicate back with the City. 9.3 ORDINANCE NO. 14(1999): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULATING WHEELED TOYS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY - To facilitate the safe use of pedestrian walkways on private property, there is a need to prohibit wheeled toys (roller skates, skateboards, or any similar device). The utilization of wheeled toys on private property, where pedestrians are, creates conflict and an unsafe environment. The recommended Ordinance amends Chapter 10.28 of Title 10 of the D.B. Municipal Code to add new Sections 10.28.030, 10.28.040 and 10.28.050. These new Sections prohibit wheeled toys on any private property where a property owner elects to post a sign prohibiting roller blading, roller skating, skate boarding or similar activity. Martha Bruske asked why public property is not included in this ordinance. Who will enforce this ordinance and on what basis will enforcement be conducted. She agreed with the ordinance; however, it did not represent the City's residents. Sue Sisk expressed concern about enforcement. She indicated that although there is a bike helmet law, there is no enforcement. She would like to see the City take action again on 30 ft. trailers that are parked on residential streets. C/Herrera moved, C/Huff seconded, to approve first reading by title only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 14(1999) Regulating Wheeled Toys on Private Property. Motion carried by the following Roil Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/ Ansari, M/O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9.4 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES. M/O'Connor submitted a written document indicating the following appointments: COMMITTEE California Contract Cities Association Chang Ansari California Joint Powers Insurance Authority O'Connor Ansari CLOUT Ansari Chang Foothill Transit Zone Huff DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL Four -Corners Transportation Policy Commission Group Huff Chang Greater L.A. County Vector Control District MacBride O'Connor/Chang L.A. County Sanitation District No. 21 O'Connor Ansari LA. County City Selection Committee O'Connor Ansari League of California Cities - L.A. County Division Herrera Chang San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Herrera Huff San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership of Commerce $ Cities Ansari Herrera Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Chang Ansari Herrera/Huff Tres Hermans Conservation Authority Huff/Herrera Ansari Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority (WCCA) O'Connor Huff Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Advisory Committee Maim AD HOC COMMITTEES Finance HerreratO'Connor Cable TV Franchise Chang/Herrera Census 2000 O'Connor/Chang Chamber of Commerce Liaison Chang/Ansad City Anniversary Liaison Ansad City Council Goals/City Manager Evaluation O'Connor/Ansad City On -Line Technical Huff/O'Connor Code Enforcement Chang/O'Connor Community/Civic Center Task Force Huff/O'Connor Diamond Bar Community Foundation O'Connor Economic Development O'Connor/Ansari Lanterman Expansion Herrera/Huff Legislative Herrera/Chang PUSD/City Chang/0'Connor Redevelopment Huff/Chang Senior Citizen Liaison Ansari/Herrera Sister City Ansari/Herrera Solid Waste Huff/O'Connor Sphere of influence/Annexation Chang/O'Connor Water Policy Ansad WVUSD/City Herrera/Huff 9.5 ADDING SECTION 2(h) TO THE CITY COUNCIL/EMPLOYEE EXPENSE POLICY - On December 5, 1989, the City Council/Employee Expense Policy was established. This amendment would add Section 2(h) of that policy to allow Council Members to be reimbursed for the utilization and maintenance of private automobiles for City -related business. CM/Belanger pointed out that the suggested policy should be amended to add back in the sentences that were deleted. C/Herrera moved, C/Huff seconded, to add Section 2(h) and restore the areas inadvertently deleted .to the City Council/Employee Expense Policy effective December 1, 1999. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari, M/O'Connor DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 12 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None CITY COUNCIL 9.6 ORDINANCE NO. 9A(1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9(1989) ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - City Council salaries were established at the time of incorporation pursuant to California Government Code Section 36516 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 9(1989). The following corrections/changes to the Ordinance are necessary: First, Section 2 needs to be amended to accurately reflect the City's population (58,300). Second, Section 3 needs to be amended in order to increase the compensation amount from $500/month to $525/month for City Council Members, Currently, Section 3 of Ordinance No. 9(1989) states that "Each member of the City Council shall receive as salary the sum of $500 per month, as prescribed in Section 46516 of the Government Code of the State for cities in the 50,000 to 75,000 population group." Since incorporation, Council Members' compensation has not been adjusted. Martha Bruske spoke in opposition to this ordinance and stated that she favored merit raises. Al Rumpilla spoke in opposition to this ordinance. Orien Pagan commended Council Members for their time and hard work and recommended adoption of the ordinance. C/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve first reading by title only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 9A(1989). The increase would not be effective until 2001. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, M/ O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Ansari ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9.7 RESOLUTION NO. 90-75A: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-75 ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS/ COMMITTEE MEMBERS - Ordinance Nos. 24 (1989), 25A(1989), as amended, and 28(1989) provided for, among other things, the establishment of compensation payable to City Commissioners/Committee Members for attendance at Commission/Committee Meetings. These Ordinances provide that DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 13 CITY COUNCIL compensation for City Commissioners/Committee Members shall be established by Resolution. Specifically, Commissioners'/Committee Members' salaries were established on September 4, 1990, with adoption of Resolution No. 90-75. Since adoption of Resolution No. 90-75, Commissioners'/Committee Members' compensation has not been adjusted. Resolution No. 90-75A increases each Commissioners'/ Committee Members' compensation by $5 per meeting (with a maximum of $15 more per month). MPT/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 90-75A Amending Resolution No. 90-75 Establishing Compensation for City Commissioners/Committee Members. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari, M/O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/O'Connor recessed the City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:40 P.M. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the City Council Meeting at 9:50 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: 10.1 STATUS OF LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S PROPOSED FORENSIC CONFINEMENT COMPOUND PROJECT. M/O'Connor recused herself from discussion of this matter, passed the gavel to MPT/Ansari and left the dais. CM/Belanger stated that the requested signed notice of recission related to the mitigated negative declaration as well as the behaviorally challenged project expansion at Lanterman had not been received. The State was notified that failure to receive the expressed recission would result in the City filing a notice of appeal. Accordingly, the City has filed a Notice of Appeal and that litigation is proceeding. C/Herrera stated she is pleased that the City's new newsletter includes a Lanterman update. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 14 CITY COUNCIL Martha Bruske said that residents should demand a full accounting of monies spent toward the Lanterman matter. She asked the Council to stop the Lanterman issue and make every attempt to heal the community. Sue Sisk expressed concern about the placement of this matter on tonight's agenda. Residents have observed construction vehicles entering and exiting the grounds. She requested information regarding what is occurring at Lanterman and there has been no response. According to a Lanterman employee, severe behavioral patients are currently located at the facility. She and other community members continue to be concerned that the State is proposing to place 128 severe behavioral patients at Lanterman. According to a recent publication, the State has no intention of forming an advisory committee to study where patients should be located and that any idea of such a committee was a result of miscommunication. C/Herrera indicated to Sue Sisk that the City has not received a response from Clifford Allenby regarding a meeting with the Advisory Committee. Darla Farrell said she lives across the street from Lanterman and will continue to be concerned about the facility. She was also concerned that the City will agree to a negotiated compromise. CM/Belanger indicated that the City's settlement agreement terms would be that the State sign a Notice of Recission of the mitigated negative Declaration, which would effectively end the case. Grace MacBride said that the City is losing 1/5th of the talent when M/O'Connor is required to leave the meeting. She was led to believe that the City Attorney told her she could remain in the room if the matter was presented as a subcommittee report. ACA/Steele stated he advised the Mayor not to participate in any matter relating to the Lanterman project based upon previous advice given to her from his office with respect to a possible conflict of interest. Jeff Koontz thanked Lanterman for sponsoring a toy drive, which realized gifts for about 95 children and 45 adults as well as a number of seniors. M/O'Connor returned to the dais. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 15 CITY COUNCIL 10.2 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF REMAINING SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION - The Solid Waste Subcommittee routinely meets to discuss various issues concerning solid waste management and recycling. While the City has received formal approval of its AB 939 finding by the Integrated Waste Management Board that the City has made a good faith effort, the level of diversion was relatively low, confirming the concern of City Council in 1998 that much more needed to be done to reach 50°x6 diversion by the year 2000. Martha Bruske supported the concept of a single service provider with the provider serving a street only one day per week. Don Gravdahl favored an open permit system with competitive bidding. C/Herrera moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to direct staff to prepare a full report on the merits of a single service provider system within the framework of the recently enacted solid waste and recycling code modifications versus maintaining an open permit system as currently employed. This report should address Council's options, time lines, and other information needed for the Council to make a determination on the remaining Task Force recommendations. The report will be included in the Council agenda of January 4, 2000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/ Ansari, M/O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (corWd): C/Herrera stated that the City will continue to be vigilant with respect to Lanterman and the State's intention for this facility. She wished everyone a happy holiday and said she looked forward to the Millennium Celebration. C/Huff reported that at the last COG meeting, the members voted for the group's representative to the Mountains and Rivers Conservancy. Laura Blakely will represent the Mountains portion and Maggie Clarke will _ represent the Rivers portion. The Tres Hermans Conservation Authority voted Monday to bring the City of Industry into the group as an ex -officio member. He wished everyone a safe and happy holiday and invited residents to participate in the Millennium Celebration. DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 16 CITY COUNCIL C/Chang thanked staff for the fine Christmas party. On Tuesday, December 14, he visited the Senior Center on behalf of the Council and attended the Volunteer Patrol gathering. He wished everyone a very happy holiday. He asked that tonight's meeting be adjourned in honor of the Venezuelan flood victims. He suggested that a letter be sent to the Counsel General's office in L.A. conveying the City's condolences. MPT/Ansari said she put 787 miles on her car this month attending committee and subcommittee meetings. She responded to a public speaker's question regarding what the Council has done by explaining what the City has accomplished on behalf of the City during 1999 and how this Council has actively promoted legislation that positively affects D.B. Council and staff have been very responsive to citizen's concerns. She wished all citizens a happy holiday of their faith and a happy millennium. She asked that tonight's meeting also be adjourned in memory of Beth Gardenshier who passed away this month at the age of 88. She was one of the original founders of the local Senior Citizen's group and was a 37 year resident of the community. M/O'Connor stated that tonight's meeting will be re -broadcast on December 28 instead of on Christmas Day. On December 9, she attended the 11"' Anniversary Celebration meeting. The celebration will be held on April 9, 2000. The Chamber of Commerce is planning a Casino Night on the night before the event. If there are any non-profit organizations that would like to be involved in the celebration, please call the City. She also attended the Chamber's Legislative Breakfast on that day. On December 10, she participated in the Millennium Celebration meeting. There are many fun events planned and she encouraged residents to participate in the event. Shuttle stops are scheduled for Peterson Park, Country Suites Hotel and on Brea Canyon Road across from the high school. On December 12, she attended the Kiwanis fund-raiser for the "Pilot a Child" program at the Country Hills Towne Center. On December 13, she and C/Chang attended the Industry Manufacturers Council executive lunch. The City Manager Subcommittee met to go over the evaluation, which was presented to the City Manager today. On December 14, McDonald's held their Grand Opening at 11:00 a.m. She encouraged residents to support this new business. The Chamber of Commerce Christmas Mixer was well attended. On December 15, the Solid Waste Subcommittee met to discuss its proposal for tonight's agenda. She attended the Volunteer Patrol's Christmas Party. She and MPT/Ansari attended the Contract Cities meeting during which they viewed floats being prepared for the Rose Parade. On December 16, Assemblyman Pacheco held a Christmas Party, which Council Members attended. On December 17, the Finance Committee and the Millennium Celebration Committee met. This morning, she attended the Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting. She congratulated D.B. H.S. on their CIF championship. The reason she voted "NO" on Item 8.1 regarding the DECEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE 17 CITY COUNCIL hockey rink, was because she agreed with C/Huff that the City should not reveal its hand prior to negotiations. Even though she would like a hockey rink available for the City's youth, she felt that a special meeting to consider offering a higher bid, if necessary, would have been a preferred option. She encouraged everyone to drive through the residential neighborhoods and view the holiday lights. 12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor adjourned the meeting at 10:43 p.m. in memory of the victims of the flooding in Venezuela and directed staff to send a letter to the Consulate General in Los Angeles conveying the City's condolences. The meeting was also adjourned in memory of Beth Gardenshier. LY AD BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: