HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1991 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
OCTOBER 1, 1991
CALL TO ORDER: M/Forbing called the meeting to order at 6:02
p.m. in the Council Chambers, W.V.U.S.D., 880
S. Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of
Allegiance by C/Papen.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Forbing, Mayor Pro Tem Kim, Councilmen
Papen, Nardella and Werner.
Also present were Robert L. Van Nort, City
Manager; Terrence L. Belanger, Assistant
City Manager; Andrew V. Arczynski, City
Attorney; James DeStefano, Director of
Community Development; Sid Mousavi, Public
Works Director/City Engineer and Lynda
Burgess, City Clerk.
2. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Werner thanked the Ranch Festival Committee
for their efforts in putting the Festival together and stated that the
broadcast of the parade would be on October 14 at 6:00 p.m. on channel
51.
C/Papen stated that she and the City Manager had a productive meeting
with Matt Fong, the City's representative on the State Board of
Equalization, regarding revenues to the City. Further, she reported
that she and M/Forbing met with Postmasters from Walnut and Diamond
Bar post offices on September 26, 1991.
M/Forbing stated that both Postmasters were very concerned about the
problem in West Diamond Bar with mail deliveries.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sue Sisk, 1087 Flintlock Rd., representing
the Diamond Ranch High School Boosters Club, inquired into the status
of the General Plan for Tres Hermanos area and whether the area had
yet been zoned.
CM/Van Nort stated that the Council had authorized staff to negotiate
a contract with the City of Industry's Redevelopment Agency for
preparation of a conceptual plan for Tres Hermanos Ranch to include a
high school. The plan is expected to be finalized soon for discussion
at the next Council meeting. Ms. Sisk would be sent a copy of the
conceptual plan when available for release to the public.
Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Dr., stated that he received his sample
ballot over a week ago but other voters had not yet received theirs.
He then questioned whether it was proper for C/Papen to list her
occupation as "Counpilmember" although she is in real estate sales.
CA/Arczynski stated that State law allows individuals who are members
of city councils to list that membership as his/her occupation on a
ballot statement.
CM/Van Nort reported that the County mails sample ballots in batches
and that those persons who have not received them by next week should
contact the City Clerk.
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Anthony Danciu, 304 Ballena Dr., representing Sigma Alpha Epsilon at
Cal Poly Pomona, spoke regarding a sign temporarily posted on the
fraternity house at 304 Ballena Dr. which was designated for removal
by the Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Danciu apologized for the
misunderstanding and explained that the sign was posted to show the
location for a meeting. He requested guidance for occasionally
posting the sign.
M/Forbing stated that the City had received complaints from neighbors
surrounding the fraternity house and suggested that the students speak
with the neighbors.
M/Forbing stated that Item 7.2 (School District fees) would be
rescheduled for October 15, 1991 in order for the School District to
discuss the matter at their next meeting.
Deputy Larry Luter, Walnut Sheriff Station, representing the East San
Gabriel Designated Driver Program, reviewed the program and presented
Designated Driver pins to the Council.
4.CONSENT CALENDAR: CM/Van Nort announced that two General Plan
Advisory Committee meetings had been scheduled which were not included
in the Schedule of Future meetings on the agenda. These would be held
on October 10 and 24, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Hotel poolside
conference room.
C/Werner moved, MPT/Kim seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried:
P AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Nardella, Papen, MPT/Kim,
M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
I ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
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[ 4.1 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS:
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4.1.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - October 7, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.,
W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave.
4.1.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - October 10, 1991
- 6:30 p.m., Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave.
4.1.3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - October 10, 1991 - 7 00
p.m., City Hall, 21660 E. Copley Dr., #100
4.1.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 15, 1991 - 6:00
Y W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave.
4.1.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 5, 1991 - 6:00 p.m. -
Tentatively scheduled for the AQMD Board Room. Further
details to follow.
4.1.6 GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE - October 10, 1991 -
7:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Hotel, 259 Gentle Springs Ln.,
poolside-conference room.
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4.1.7 GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 7:00 p.m., Diamond)
Bar Hotel, 259 Gentle Springs Ln., poolside conference
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4.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
4.2.1 STUDY SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 - Approved as
submitted.
4.2.2 REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 - Approved as
submitted.
4.3 WARRANT REGISTER
4.3.1 WARRANT REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 1, 1991 - Approved
warrants in the amount of $444,214.40.
4.4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -
4.4.1 REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 1991 - Received and
filed.
4.4.2 REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 - Received and
filed.
4.5 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES -
4.5.1 REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 11, 1991 - Received and filed.
4.5.2 REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 1991 - Received and filed.
4.5.3 SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 1991 - Received and
filed.
4.6 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES -
4.6.1 FILED BY TOM AND JOAN BERRY - Denied.
4.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 91-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA ENDORSING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO
COMBAT DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS AND SUPPORTING H.R. 100 (TORRES).
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ETC.
5.1 PROCLAIMED WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 - 12, 1991 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK.
5.2 PRESENTED CITY TILE TO STAFF IN RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTARY
ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS CITY FUNCTIONS AND THE RANCH FESTIVAL.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
6.1 ORDINANCE NO. 6(1991): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REPEALING THE ENTIRETY OF TITLE 27 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND ADDING A NEW TITLE
27 ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE," 1990
EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
EXCEPTIONS, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES - First Reading
conducted on September 17, 1991.
C/Nardella moved, C/Papen seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6
(1991). With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Werner, MPT/Kim,
M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
6.2 ORDINANCE NO. 7 (1991): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTION 13.66.060 AND REPEALING
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SECTION 13.66.120 OF CHAPTER 13.66 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO THE SHOOTING OF ARROWS
AND SIMILAR PROJECTILES.
C/Werner moved, C/Nardella seconded to waive full reading and
introduce by title only Ordinance No. 7 (1991). Motion carried
unanimously.
The following spoke in opposition to the Ordinance:
John Scruggs, 9813 Greenwood Ct., Fontana, presented copies of a
newspaper article concerning the recent shooting
of a deer in Diamond Bar.
Scott Alexander, 24165 Willowcreek.
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Joe Dotterer, 4978 Jones Ave., Riverside
In response to C/Werner's inquiry as to the changes in the pro-
posed Ordinance, CA/Arczynski replied that the present Ordinance
prohibited discharging of arrows in the direction of houses,
streets, etc. when within 150 yds. The only change was a
requirement that a person hunting on someone else's property have
written permission from the property owner.
Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr., stated that he had given a copy
of the State hunting laws to CM/Van Nort and that they specifi-
cally state that hunters must have written permission in their
possession when hunting on other people's property.
Following Council comments, C/Werner moved, C/Nardella seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 7 (1991). With the following Roll Call
vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Nardella, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - Papen
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
6.3 ORDINANCE NO. 22A (1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF,
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22 (1989)
ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN CITY STREETS
BY THE ADDITION OF CHINO HILLS PARKWAY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT THEREFOR.
C/Papen moved, MPT/Kim seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 22A
(1989). With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Nardella, Papen, MPT/Kim,
M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
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7.NEW BUSINESS:
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L.A. COUNTY PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION ACT - ACM/Belanger stated
that a measure will be placed on the June, 1992 ballot to approve
the $800 million L.A. County Parks, Beaches and Recreation Act',�of
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1992. Specific projects to be included in the ballot statement
for funding from a $450 million allocation may be submitted by
cities by October 15, 1991 and the Parks & Recreation Commission
recommended two projects: Pantera Park development and Site "D"
acquisition and development. The City could receive $4 million.
C/Nardella asked what would be the level of City commitment if
the projects were approved for the ballot measure.
ACM/Belanger stated that submission of the projects does not mean
that the Council would endorse the ballot measure.
Following discussion, MPT/Kim moved, C/Werner seconded to approve
submittal of the Pantera Park and Site "D" specific project
proposals to the County for inclusion in the Park Bond Act ballot
measure on the June 1992 ballot. Motion carried unanimously.
7.2 PAYMENT OF PUBLIC AGENCY FEES FOR THE USE OF FIELD AND FACILITIES
ON BEHALF OF PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - M/Forbing advised
that this item had been continued to October 15, 1991.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
8.1 ORDINANCE NO. 15-B(1990) - CDD/DeStefano stated that Interim
Ordinance 15-A, pertaining to Title 22 of the L.A. County Code
regarding land uses within the C -M Zone (Commercial
Manufacturing), was adopted by the City on October 16, 1990. At
that time, there were five areas within the CM zone: the north
Diamond Bar area, the mobile home park on Lycoming, recently
redeveloped vacant property adjacent to the school district on
Lycoming, the Gateway Corporate Center and property on Grand and
Golden Springs purchased by the Calvary Chapel. He recommended
extension of the Ordinance for an additional one-year period due
to extension of adoption of the General Plan.
M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing.
With no testimony offered, M/Forbing closed the Public Hearing.
MPT/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to accept for introduction and
adoption by title only Ordinance No. 15-B (1990) entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO.
15 (1990) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65858 AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. With
the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Werner, MPT/Kim,
M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Nardella commended Administrative Assistant
Kellee Fritzal for her dedication to the Ranch Festival and thanked
her for the many long hours she unselfishly gave to the Festival.
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10CLOSED SESSION: There being no further business to discuss, C
M/Forbing adjourned the meeting to Closed Session for discussion of :r:a
Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 and Personnel, Government,
Code Section 54957.6 at 7:20 p.m.
11ADJOURNMENT: M/Forbing reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
and declared that, during Closed Session, the Council authorized the
City Attorney to file an Amicus Brief in the matter of Central Valley
Regional Water Quality Control Board vs. City of Turlock.
With no further business to conduct, M/Forbing adjourned the meeting,
at 8:35 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk,;-,
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