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Home My WebLink About04/18/1989 Minutes - First MinutesMINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING #F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF • BAR HELD APRIL 18, 1989 Welcome: Supervisor Peter Schabarum opened the meeting with encouraging remarks to all in attendance. Colors: Troop 777 Boy Scouts presented the colors. Pledge of Allegiance: Jerry Harper, Assistant Sheriff for Los Angeles County led the flag salute and pledge. Invocation: Rabbi Elisha Nattive, Temple Shalom, West Covina gave an inspiring invocation. Certificate: Supervisor Schabarum recognized Ruth Bennell, Executive Office LAFCO presented a Certificate of Completion to the City. Office: Supervisor Schabarum introduced Robert Martinez, Superior Court, Judge, who administered the oath of office to each Council member. Election of Mayor: Supervisor Schabarum noted the first order of business was to elect a Mayor from among the Council members. Councilman Forbing moved to place in nomination the name of Phyllis Papen. There were no other nominations. Councilman Werner moved that nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Horcher and unanimously carried. Phyllis Papen was elected Mayor. Mayor Papen assumed Chairmanship of the meeting. April 18, 1989 Election of Mayor Pro -Tem: Mayor Papen opened nominations for Mayor Pro -Tem. Councilman Miller moved to nominate Councilman Horcher for Mayor Pro - Tem. There were no other nominations. Councilman Miller moved that nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Forbing. Mayor Papen declared that Councilman Horcher was elected Mayor Pro -Tem. Devotion; Mayor Papen asked Rev. Richard Engdahl, Northminster Presbyterian Church to give the devotion. Presentations; Mayor Papen read a letter of congratulations from Governor George Deukmejian. Mayor Papen then read a letter of congratulations from Senator Pete Wilson. Mayor Papen then recognized Mark Harmsen representing Congressman David Dreier, who read a congratulatory letter from Congressman David Dreier. Mayor Papen then recognized Senator William Campbell who presented a Resolution of the State Senate to the City of Diamond Bar. Mayor Papen recognized Bruce Butler representing Assemblyman Frank Hill who presented a California State Flag. Mayor Papen recognized the Mayor of Walnut Drexel Smith who presented to the City a plaque from the City of Walnut. Mayor Papen recognized Mayor John Ferrero of the City of Industry. Councilman Perez representing the City of Industry presented a plaque to the City of Diamond Bar. Mayor Papen asked Mayor Pro -Tem to read a resolution from the City of Westlake Village. Judy Hathaway and Al Perez representing California Contract Cities Association presented a plaque to the City. Mayor Papen recognized the Diamond Bar Incorporation Committee. Ivan Nyal representing the Committee presented a plaque to each member of the City Council. April 18, 1989 April 18, 1989 recognizedMayor Papen flag.Chamber of Commerce. Dianne Forbing representing the Chamber presented the City with an American Mayor Papen recognized the Diamond c_ BandyRotary. Tom CaliforniaClub presented a e flag to recognizedthe City. Mayor Papen the City Attorney. Mr. Andrew Arczynski representing the firm of Markman, Arczynski, Hanson i Goldman presented the Mayor• gavel Mayor Papen recognized Owens representing the San Gabriel Valley Tribune i presented the city with copies Diamondof the special edition showing the history Bar and addressingi Yi # celebration. Mayor . i recognized ,. Von Ramadarepresenting the M i ab ,. - # i .. a. Mayor Papen then offered the members of the City Council an opportunity to speak to the people of Diamond Par. Councilmen Forbing, Miller, Werner and Horcher each thanked and recognized various people for the help and assistance. Mayor i i... #. and thanked many people for assistance. - Mayor Papen asked Reverend Father Michael fa - for - BenedictioA. Mayor Papen announced a recess of the meeting. Ordinance la Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #1 and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND EAR ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND OTHER RELEVANT NONCODIFIED COUNTY ORDINANCES AS CITY ORDINANCES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE. April 18, 1989 Ordinance 2: Councilman Forbing moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance #1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Forbing, Miller, Horcher, Werner and Papen NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #2 and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER, DEFINING THE DUTIES AND POWERS THEREOF AND PROVIDING COMPENSATION THEREFOR AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE. Councilman Forbing moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance #2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Horcher, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller Forbing, Werner and Papen NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance 3: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #3 and read it by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Councilman Werner moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance #3. The motion was seconded by Councilman Horcher, and carried by the following roll call vote: April 18, 1989 April 18, 1989 AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller, Sorbing, Werner and Papen NOES: Councilmen - None Ordinance 4: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #4 and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DIAMOND CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE LOCATIONOF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND IDA R AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE. • _ Miller moveds waive further reading and #Ordinance was • d by Councilman• a carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller, Forbing, Werner and Papen i51 Ordinance 5: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #5 and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Cl-rr OF DIAMOND TAX COLLECTION DUTIES OD TRANSFERRINGASSESSMENT O. � O COLLECTORANGELES ASSESSOR AND TAX AND PROVIDING FOR Dr ORD readingCouncilman Miller moved to waive further _ • adopt Ordinance #5. The motion was seconded followingcarried by the • :vote: AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller, Werner, Forbing and Papen . . April 18, 1989 Ordinance 6: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #6 and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Councilman Forbing moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance #6. The motion was seconded by Councilman Werner, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller, Werner, Forbing and Papen NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance 7: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #7 and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ADOPTION AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE. Councilman Werner moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance #7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Forbing, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Horcher, Miller, Werner, Forbing and Papen NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance 8: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #8 and read it by title. AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. April 18/ 1989 April 18, 1989 Councilman Werner moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance #8. The motion was seconded by Councilman Forbing, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Hozcber, Miller Fuzbiug, Werner and Pagea Ordinance 9: Mayor Papen asked the City Attorney to present Ordinance #9 and read it by titl,-- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Councilman Forbing moved to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance #9. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller, and carried by the following roll call vote: 8l[ES/ Councilmen - Borober, Miller ForbioU' Werner and Pageo CONSENT CALENDAR: Resolutions 1 -35: Mayor Papeu announced that all items listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion ouIeas separate discussion is requested by a member of the City Council. Councilman Forbiuy moved to approve the consent calendar. Councilman Werner seconded the motion. Mayor Papeo asked to have Resolution #19 removed for further discussion. All items on the ouaoeat calendar except Resolution #19 were adopted by unanimous vote. The prunioiuuo of Resolution #19 were discussed by the Council and City Attorney. — Councilman Miller moved adoption of � Resolution #19 the motion was seconded by Councilman Wecooz and carried by the following vote; April 18, 1989 AYES: Councilmen - Werner, Forbiug, Miller and 8oznber NOES: Councilmen - }{a}/nr PaReo ABSENT: Councilmen - None Mayor Pro -Tem was unanimously elected to be the Alternate Delegate to the County Sanitation District for the City of Diamond Bar. Councilmen Forbiug and Miller were appointed to on a Sub -committee for Recreation and Parks purposes. The location and time and date of Council meetings was aoonnoned. Council asked for various information regarding traffic improvement items, traffic studies and analysis of traffic signals as it becomes available. It was moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Bozcber to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 10;35 P.M. GEORGE CASWELL Acting City Clerk