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City of Diamond Bar, California
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor - Gary H. Werner
Mayor Pro Tem - Johnforbing
Councilwoman - Phyllis Papen
Councilman - Paul Horcher
Councilman - Jay Kim
City Council Chambers
are located at:
Walnut Valley Unified School District Board Room
880 South Lemon Avenue
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 1990
MEETING TIME: 6:00 p.m.
Robert L. Van Nort
City Manager
Andrew V. Arczynski
City Attorney
Lynda Burgess
City Clerk
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STUDY SESSION
5:00 to 5:45 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness
CLOSED SESSION
5:45 to 6:00 p.m. - Litigation - Government Code Section
54956.9
STUDY SESSION
6:00 - Continuation of Study Session, if necessary
Next Resolution No. 84
Next Ordinance No 13
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Werner
ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBERS PAPEN, KIM, HORCHER, MAYOR
PRO TEM FORBING, MAYOR WERNER
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Items raised by individual Councilmembers
are for Council discussion. Direction may be given at this meeting
or the item may be scheduled for action at a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: "Public Comments" is the time reserved on
each regular meeting agenda to provide an opportunity for members
of the public to directly address the Council on Consent Calendar
items or matters of interest to the public that are not already
scheduled for consideration on this agenda. Please complete a
Speaker's Card and give it to the City Clerk (completion of this
form is voluntarv). There is a five minute maximum time limit when
addressing the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the Consent
Calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single
motion.
1. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS:
A. October 22, 1990 -Planning Commission - 7:00 p.m. -
W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave.
B. October 25, 1990 - Parks and Recreation Commission - 6:30
p.m. - Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave.
C. October 30, 1990 - City Council/Chamber of Commerce
Retreat re Economic Development - 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. -
location to be determined
D. November 13, 1990 -Adjourned Regular Meeting/Joint
Meeting/Joint Meeting City Council/All Commissions &
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 2 OCTOBER 16, 1990
Committees re Capital Improvements Projects and Solid
Waste Franchise - 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board
Room - 880 S. Lemon Ave.
2. MINUTES - Approve Minutes of Strategic Planning Workshop of
September 27, 1990 and Regular Council Meeting of October 2,
1990.
3. WARRANT REGISTER - Approve amended Warrant Register dated
October 16, 1990 in the amount of $247,796.52
4. TREASURER'S REPORTS - Approve Treasurer's Report for the
months of July (revised) and August, 1990.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Receive and file Planning
Commission Minutes of March 26, April 9 & April 23, 1990.
6. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Receive and file
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of April 26, May 10 &
may 24, 1990
7. RESOLUTION 90 -XX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID
DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
KNOWN AS PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2100 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR
FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. Private Drain
No. 2100 was constructed in 1989 as part of the improvements
in Tract Nos. 42573, 42574, 42575, 42576, 42577 and 42578.
L.A. County Department of Public Works has inspected and
approved said drain.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Engineer
that the County adopt Resolution No. 90 -XX Requesting the L.A.
County Department of Public Works Flood Control Element to
accept transfer and conveyance of Private Drain No. 2100 for
future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement.
8. RESOLUTION 90 -XX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGNATION OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE INVOLVEMENT
OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES IN DEVELOPMENT
OF CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PLAN (CMP) FOR THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY. Requested by the San Gabriel Valley Assn. of Cities.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 90 -XX acknowledging
the designation of LACTC and the involvement of the San
Gabriel Valley Association of Cities in the Development of the
Congestion Management Plan (CMP) for the San Gabriel Valley.
9. RESOLUTION 90 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING THE REPEAL OF SB 2557 -
Requested by the League of California Cities.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 3 OCTOBER 16, 1990
Recommended Action:
Repeal of SB2557.
Adopt Resolution No. 90 -XX supporting the
10. HERITAGE PARR TELEPHONE - The Parks and Recreation Commission
has recommended installation of a public telephone at Heritage
Park.
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with GTE to provide a public telephone at Heritage
Park for outgoing calls only and direct that the 15% revenues
returned by GTE be deposited into the Recreation Fund.
11. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES - An election of new officers
and executive committee for the San Gabriel Valley Association
of Cities will be held on October 18, 1990.
Recommended Action: Direct delegate as necessary.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
12. PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming the week of October 28 through
November 3, 1990 as "Cystic Fibrosis Bowl -For -Breath Week"
in the City of Diamond Bar.
OLD BUSINESS:
13. ORDINANCE NO. XX (1990): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING DIVISION 4, TITLE 13 OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER A NEW CHAPTER 13.44
AUTHORIZING RECOVERY FOR COSTS FOR SECOND RESPONSE BY POLICE
TO PARTIES & OTHER ASSEMBLIES - Pursuant to request by
Councilman Kim, staff has prepared an amendment to the L.A.
County Code.
Recommended Action: Approve for First Reading by title only
Ordinance No. XX(199) amending Division 4 of Title 13 of the
L.A. County Code.
14 ORDINANCE 24A (1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE 24 (1989) CONCERNING
THE PARRS & RECREATION COMMISSION. Pursuant to Council
approve of 1st reading Ordinance No. 24A (1989) on October 2,
1990.
Recommended Action: Approve for 2nd reading and adoption
Ordinance No. 24A(1989).
15. ORDINANCE 25B (1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 25(1989) AND
25A(1989) CONCERNING PLANNING COMMISSION. Pursuant to Council
approval of ist reading Ordinance No. 25B(1989) on October 2,
1990.
Recommended Action: Approve for 2nd reading and adoption
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 4 OCTOBER 16, 1990
Ordinance No. 25B(1989).
16. ORDINANCE 28A (1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE 28 (1989) NO. 28(1989)
CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Pursuant to Council approval of 1st reading Ordinance No.
28A(1989).
17. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Pursuant to Council direction, staff
has prepared a report outlining options for development an
approach to emergency preparedness.
Recommended Action: Discuss and direct staff as necessary.
NEW BUSINESS:
18. REQUEST FOR NO U-TURN ON GRAND AVENUE AT COUNTRYVIEW DRIVE -
Pursuant to a letter by Louise Leyva, the Traffic and
Transportation Commission discussed the matter of a U-turn at
the intersection of Countryview Dr. and Grand Ave. Discussion
of this matter is at the request of Councilman Horcher.
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
19. ORDINANCE XX (1990): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65858(a) AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
Consideration of an Interim Ordinance pertaining to existing
hillside properties.
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. XX(1990) by title
only and adopt as an Urgency Ordinance.
20. ORDINANCE XX (1990): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65858(a) AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
Consideration of an Interim Ordinance pertaining to existing
commercial -manufacturing zoning, which by virtue of use or
intensity, would permit development which may be inconsistent
with the City's General Plan currently in formation.
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. XX(1990) by title
only and adopt as an Urgency Ordinance.
21. SECONDARY LEFT -TURN LANE ON GRAND AVENUE AT DIAMOND BAR
BOULEVARD - The Traffic and Transportation Commission has
considered alternatives to improving the flow of traffic on
Grand Ave. due to the increase left -turn demands on Grand Ave.
during peak periods.
Recommended Action: a) Authorize installation of double left -
turn pockets on Grand Ave. at Diamond Bar Blvd.; b) instruct
staff to begin negotiations with adjacent shopping center
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 5 OCTOBER 16, 1990
owners regarding implementation of driveway modifications and
c) proceed with designs regarding reconstruction of medians.
PUBLIC HEARING:
22. RESOLUTION 89-97C A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
FOR DESIGNATED PERSONNEL. Amendment of Resolution No. 89-97
adopting a Conflict of Interest Code for designated City
personnel is required in order to add the positions of
Assistant City Manager, City Engineer and Associate Planner as
"designated employees."
Recommended Action: Conduct hearing, take public input, and
upon closure of hearing, adopt Resolution No. 89-97C amending
the City's Conflict of Interest Code for designated City
Personnel.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: This time is set aside for any City Councilmember
to direct staff regarding any matters to be discussed at the next
regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION: - Litigation - Government Code Section
54956.9
- Personnel - Government Code Section
54957.6
ADJOURNMENT:
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL `
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SEPTEMBER 27, 1990
CALL TO ORDER: M/Werner called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
in the Ballroom of the Ramada Inn, 259 Gentle
Springs Lane, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Papen, Kim, Horcher, Mayor Pro Tem
Forbing and Mayor Werner.
Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort,
City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski, Assistant City
Manager Terrence L. Belanger, Planning Director
James DeStefano and City Clerk Lynda Burgess.
Compressed Troy Butzlaff, Administrative Analyst, gave
Work Week an overview of the compressed work week for City
operations and outlined available options.
Following discussion, it was agreed that City Hall
would remain open to the public Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as is the current
practice, until such time as a more realistic
number of employees in order to rotate staff and
still maintain maximum services to the public.
57 Fwy. Corridor CM/Van Nort made a presentation regarding the 57
Transit Study Freeway Corridor Transit Study and stated that
Brea, LaHabra, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda
and Diamond Bar would be involved to link North
Orange County with the San Gabriel Valley. He
further indicated that both C/Papen and C/Kim
previously met with the City of Brea and are
responsible for bringing the matter to the
Council.
CM/Van Nort recommended that the Council concur
with the liaison committee and authorize partic-
ipation in the 57 Corridor Transit Study at a cost
not to exceed $30,000 utilizing Prop A funds and
authorize execution of the agreement, once
finalized.
C/Papen moved, C/Horcher seconded to authorize
participation in the 57 Corridor Transit Study at
a cost not to exceed $30,000 utilizing Prop A
funds and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
agreement. With the following Roll Call vote, the
motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher,
MPT/Forbing, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
C/Horcher left the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 PAGE 2
Proposed Resolution ACM/Belanger presented a report and supple -
to Approve the mental report regarding solid waste manage -
JPA for East San ment. He described each of the options the
Gabriel Valley City has in preparing to comply with AB939:
Integrated Solid 1) Adopt Resolution No. 90 - XX joining the
Waste Mgmt. East San Gabriel Valley Joint Powers
Authority; 2) retain a consultant to prepare
the City's Source Reduction and Recycling
Element; or 3) as a condition of selection
for an exclusive franchise, contractor would
farm or retain a consultant to prepare the
SRRE.
Following discussion, M/Werner moved, MPT/
Forbing seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90 -
XX approving the Joint Powers Agreement for
the East San Gabriel Valley Integrated Waste
Management Joint Powers Authority.
Following further discussion, C/Kim moved to
amend M/Werner's motion to postpone the
matter until October 2, 1990, so that staff
can investigate the third option staff
raised. Motion died for lack of second.
With the following Roll Call vote, the motion
to adopt a Resolution approving the JPA
failed:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - MPT/Forbing,
M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Kim, Horcher, Papen
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
C/Kim moved, C/Horcher seconded to postpone
the matter to the meeting of October 2, 1990
in order to give staff time to research the
third option discussed to see if it is a
viable alternative. Motion carried by a vote
of 3 to 2 (MPT/Forbing and M/Werner voting
No) .
Business Licenses CM/Van Nort recommended that the Business
License issue be scheduled for a Study
Session.
Council Study CM/Van Nort recommended that quarterly study
Sessions sessions be held for discussion of one or two
topics each and that the Council might con-
sider holding study sessions prior to
Council meetings, opened to the public, for
approximately 1 hour. During that time, staff
presentations would be made regarding the agenda,
so that there would be a full understanding of all
issues.
SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 PAGE 3
C/Horcher requested that future agenda reports
include an outline of the pros and cons.
Although Council concurred with the quarterly
study session concept, they were hesitant to hold
study sessions prior to Council meetings.
Hillside James DeStefano, Planning Director, made a
Development presentation on Hillside development and stated
that there are 6 projects in hillside areas that
are on steep slopes. These slopes were, at one
time, considered undevelopable, but due to
economics are now being considered as viable
plans. The projects incorporate approximately 252
homes on about 228 acres and involve 2 1/2 million
cubic yards of earth movement. Issues to be
considered are grading, oak tree or vegetation
removal and general loss of open space.
Mr. DeStefano further stated that the Planning
Commission determined that a recommendation be
made to the Council that an "interim development
control" ordinance be prepared which would outline
approximately 10 different aspects of hillside
development controls dealing with grading, tree
preservation, etc.
Mr. Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Dr., encouraged
the Council to study the proposed hillside
ordinance.
C/Kim stated that the City of San Dimas has an
excellent hillside ordinance presently in place
and suggested that staff obtain a copy.
Disaster CM/Van Mort introduced Henrie Watkins,
Preparedness Administrative Intern in the City Manager's
Office, who prepared a draft of a plan to address
the City's needs for emergency preparedness,
response and recovery.
Mr. Van Mort announced that radio equipment for
which $10,000 was previously allocated has been
purchased.
C/Papen requested that a study session be arranged
set with the Committee and staff to discuss how to
proceed with an emergency preparedness plan.
With consensus of Council, staff was directed to
coordinate a study session on the issue of
disaster preparedness.
SEPTEMBER 27, 1990
CLOSED SESSION
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ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Mayor
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M/Werner recessed the meeting to Closed
Session at 5:45 p.m. for discussion of
Litigation and Personnel.
M/Werner reconvened Regular Session at 7 p.m.
and declared that there was no reportable
action taken.
Council and staff then discussed possible
future projects and their priorities.
There being no further business to conduct,
M/Werner adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
OCTOBER 2, 1990
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
M/Werner called the meeting to order at 6:05
p.m. in the Council Chambers, W.V.U.S.D., 880 S.
Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California.
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance
by Mayor Werner.
Councilmembers Papen, Kim, Horcher, Mayor Pro Tem
Forbing and Mayor Werner.
Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort,
City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski, Assistant City
Manager Terrance L. Belanger, Planning Director
James DeStefano and City Clerk Lynda Burgess.
MPT/Forbing spoke regarding the California
Contract Cities Conference and how beneficial he
felt it was.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ms. Barbara Stroud, systems consultant and state
and local government representative for MicroAge
Computermart, spoke about her firm's background
and stated that the company has no affiliation
with any Councilmember.
CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Forbing moved, seconded by C/Papen to approve
the Consent Calendar with the deletion of the
computer bid award. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMEBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher,
MPT/Forbing, M/Werner
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
Schedule Future A. Diamond Bar Ranch Festival - October 5, 6,
Meetings 7 - Gateway Corporate Center.
B. Planning Commission - October 8, 1990 - 7:00
p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon
C. Traffic and Transportation Commission -
October 11, 1990 - 6:30 p.m., 1061 S. Grand
Ave.
D. Parks and Recreation Commission - October 11,
1990 - 6:00 p.m., City Hall
E. Council Meeting - October 16, 1990 - 6:00
p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon
Ave.
F. Frank Hill Breakfast - October 16, 1990 -
7:30 a.m. - Ramada Inn, 259 Gentle Springs
Ln.
G. Quarterly Breakfast - L.A. County Sheriff's
Department - October 11, 1990 - 7:30 a.m.,
Diamond Bar County Club
OCTOBER 2, 1990 PAGE 2
Minutes Approved Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
of September 18, 1990.
Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated October 2,
1990 in the amount of $455,206.75.
Traffic &
Received and filed Traffic and Transportation
Transportation
Committee Minutes of June 7, July 12 and
Committee Minutes
August 23, 1990.
Planning Commission
Received and filed Planning Commission
Minutes
Minutes of February 12, February 26 and March
12, 1990.
Parks & Recreation
Received and filed Parks and Recreation
Commission Minutes
Commission Minutes of March 8, March 22 and
April 12, 1990.
Award of Bid
Awarded contract for traffic signal equipment
for Golden Springs Dr. and Sunset Crossing
Rd. in an amount not to exceed $23,331 to
Steiny & Co.
Resolution 90-45B
Adopted Resolution No. 90 - 45B entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO 90 - 45
ESTABLISHING AND/OR MODIFYING SALARY
SCHEDULES AND ADMINISTRATIVE/EXECUTIVE
POSITION DESIGNATIONS.
MATTERS DELETED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Award of Bid - C/Horcher asked the City Clerk if the owner
Computer Equip. of Eclipse Information Systems was involved
in the preparation of the City's RFP.
The City Clerk replied yes.
C/Horcher then asked if the owner of Eclipse
Information Systems has a financial interest
with the intended awardee of the bid?
The City Clerk stated that she had no idea.
C/Horcher then asked if the City Clerk had
any knowledge of any business relationship
between the proposed vendor and Eclipse
Information Systems.
The City Clerk stated that she had no idea.
C/Horcher stated that he had a concern as to
a possible financial relationship between the
owner of Eclipse Information Systems and Re -
Mark Computer. He requested that the matter
OCTOBER 2, 1990 PAGE 3
be continued until October 16, 1990 and directed
the City Attorney and the City Clerk to conduct an
investigation into the relationship between the
two firms.
M/Werner stated that he had spoken with the owner
of Eclipse and that the owner indicated that there
is no financial involvement with Re -Mark
Computers.
With consensus of Council, staff was directed as
requested by C/Horcher.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Traffic & C/Papen swore in John C. Beke as a Traffic and
Transportation Transportation Commissioner to complete the
Swearing In unexpired term of Raymond B. Rebeiro.
Certificate of Presented Raymond B. Rebeiro with a Certificate of
Appreciation Appreciation for service on the Traffic and
Transportation Commission.
Proclamation - Proclaimed the week of October 7 - 134, 1990 as
Fire Prevention "Fire Prevention Week."
Proclamation - Proclaimed the month of October, 1990 as
Smoke Detector "Smoke Detector Month."
Month
OLD BUSINESS:
City Engineer Ronald Kranzer, City Engineer, stated that the
Status Reports Traffic and Transportation Commission had reviewed
the proposed Resolution regarding closure of
streets and that they requested a representative
from the City Attorney's office be present at
their next meeting to respond to Commission
questions. He further stated that the Commission
requested that the Council delay any further
action on Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll/Country View
Dr. street closure for approximately 60 days to
allow evaluation of the signalization improve-
ments, double left-hand turn signals on Diamond
Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave. and the signals at
Montefino, Longview and Summitridge.
Resolution 90-79 CE/Kranzer presented a recommendation from
Authorizing & the Traffic and Transportation Commission to
Directing install stop signs at the intersection of
Installation Aspen Grove Ln. at Mountain Laurel Way and
of Stop Signs Aspen Grove Ln. at Acacia Hills Rd.
& Related Traffic
Control Devices
OCTOBER 2, 1990 PAGE 4
C/Papen moved, C/Kim seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 90 - 79 entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AND RELATED
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THE INTERSECTION
SPECIFIED HEREIN. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution 90-80
CE/Kranzer presented a recommendation from
Authorizing &
the Traffic and Transportation Commission to
Directing
install stop signs at Peaceful Hills Rd. at
Installation of
Canyon Ridge Rd.
Stop Signs &
Canyon Dr. (3 -way).
Related Traffic
C/Papen moved, C/Kim seconded to adopt
Control Devices
Resolution No. 90 - 80 entitled: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AND RELATED
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THE INTERSECTION
SPECIFIED HEREIN. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution 90-81
CE/Kranzer presented a recommendation from
Authorizing &
the Traffic and Transportation Commission to
Directing
install stop signs at the intersection of
Installation of
Coyote Springs Dr., Highbluff Dr. and Forest
Stop Signs &
Canyon Dr. (3 -way).
Related Traffic
C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to adopt
Control Devices
C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 90 - 81 entitled: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AND RELATED
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THE INTERSECTION
SPECIFIED HEREIN. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution 90-82
CE/Kranzer presented a recommendation from
Authorizing &
the Traffic and Transportation Commission to
Directing
install stop signs at the intersection of
Installation of
Silver Rain Dr. and Meadowglen Rd.
Stop Signs &
Related Traffic
C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to adopt
Control Devices
Resolution No. 90 - 81 entitled: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AND RELATED
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THE INTERSECTION
SPECIFIED HEREIN. Motion carried
unanimously.
OCTOBER 2, 1990
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Left Turn Pocket CE/Kranzer stated that the Board of Directors
Lane - Grand Ave. of the Country petitioned the Council for opposite
entrance consideration of an opening on Grand Ave. to
to the Country the Country. He further stated that all costs
will be paid by the Country and improvements will
be to the City's specifications.
C/Kim requested that additional "No left turn" and
"Country Entrance Only" signs be installed, at the
Country's expense.
MPT/Forbing moved, C/Papen seconded to approve the
concept of a left -turn pocket on Grand Ave.
opposite the entrance to the Country concurrent
with the signalization and directed staff to
prepare appropriate contracts to secure payment.
Motion carried unanimously.
Pathfinder Bridge CM/Van Nort stated that the Council previously
Widening authorized widening Pathfinder Bridge. The
project involves the City as primary funding agent
along with CalTrans and L.A. County. A signal
will be included as well as a Park -N -Ride.
Structural plan review by CalTrans will be
completed in February, 1991 and advertisement for
bids will be in the Spring with construction to
start in late summer. The project will take
approximately 1 year to complete.
Mr. Larry Mahler, 3121 Cherrydale Dr., requested
pavement markings be installed on Diamond Bar
Blvd. at Cherrydale Dr. indicating "do not block
intersection" since the only outlet from his
street is onto Diamond Bar Blvd.
Council referred the matter to the City Engineer.
Source Reduction Admin. Analyst Troy Butzlaff gave a brief presen-
& Recycling tation regarding the Source Reduction & Recycling
Element Element and outlined each of the options.
C/Kim stated that he was in favor of joining the
JPA due to the cost savings.
C/Kim moved, M/Werner seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 90-83 approving the agreement for the East San
Gabriel Valley Integrated Waste Management Joint
Powers Authority.
Following discussion, C/Papen moved, C/Horcher
seconded to amend C/Kim's motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-83 with the condition that EMCON
& Associates be the agency selected. Motion
failed (Ayes: Papen and Horcher; Noes: Kim,
MPT/Forbing and M/Werner).
OCTOBER 2, 1990
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It was moved by C/Kim, seconded by M/Werner
to adopt Resolution No 90-83 approving the
agreement for the East San Gabriel Valley
Integrated Waste Management Joint Powers
Authority. With the following Roll Call
vote, the motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Kim, MPT/Forbing,
M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Horcher, Papen
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
C/Papen moved, C/Kim seconded, pursuant to
Ordinance No. 2 (1990), that the City
establish a permit for solid waste haulers
operating within the City limits, said
permits to be issued only to businesses
operating within the city limits as of
November 1, 1990 and require the following:
A. Permittees shall submit all tonnage
reports together with any other information
required by SRRE to city on weekly basis or
as required by city.
B. The Permittee shall cooperate with City
by providing space, manpower and sample loads
for waste characterization study and SRRE and
any further sampling as required to meet the
requirements of AB 939 and other related
legislation.
C. Permittee shall collect funding for AB939
from clients on behalf of the city and
disburse to city not less than quarterly.
D. Permittee shall provide recycling
services to all clients as required by the
city within 180 days of city's establishing a
policy.
E. Permittee shall mail out quarterly
educational materials required by city SRRE
at their expense with city staff's prior
approval of content.
F. Permittee shall pay city a fee based on
tonnage or number and type of clients as
determined by city to meet the city's
obligation incurred by AB939/AB1820.
G. All equipment shall be equivalent to
specifications of any franchise requirement
and maintained to the city's specifications.
OCTOBER 2, 1990
NEW BUSINESS:
PAGE 7
H. Permit for the period of 1 year.
CA/Arczynski recommended that C/Horcher and
MPT/Forbing not vote on C/Papen's motion.
C/Kim suggested that this item be tabled for
approximately 30 - 60 days so that he could study
the issue. He then withdrew his second to the
motion.
M/Werner further suggested that C/Papen's motion
be reviewed by staff and brought back to Council
at the first meeting in November.
Ordinance 24A CA/Arczynski presented for first reading by title
Amending Ord. only Ordinance No. 24A (1989) entitled: AN
24 (1989) Re ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Parks & DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24 (1989)
Recreation CONCERNING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Commission
C/Horcher moved, C/Kim seconded to approve
Ordinance No. 24A for first reading by title only,
and waive full reading. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Horcher, Papen, Kim,
MPT/Forbing and
M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
Ordinance 25B CA/Arczynski presented for first reading by title
Amending Ord. only Ordinance No. 25B (1989) entitled: AN
25 (1989) & ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
25A (1989) DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 25 (1989) AND
Re Planning 25A (1989) CONCERNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Commission
C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to approve Ordinance
No. 25B (1989) for first reading by title only,
and waive full reading. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Kim, Horcher
MPT/Forbing, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
Ordinance 28A CA/Arczynksi presented for first reading by title
Amending Ord. only Ordinance No. 28A (1989) entitled: AN
28 (1989) Re ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Traffic & DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 28 (1989)
Trans. Commis. CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION.
OCTOBER 2, 1990
PAGE 8
C/Horcher moved, MPT/Forbing seconded to
approve ordinance No. 28A (1989) for first
reading by title only and waive full reading.
With the following Roll Call vote, the motion
carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Kim, Horcher,
Papen, MPT/Forbing,
M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
Traffic Mr. Jack Istik, Asst. City Engineer, pre -
Circulation sented a Request for Proposals for prepara-
Element RFP ion of a Traffic Circulation Element. This
matter had been reviewed by the Traffic and
Transportation and Planning Commissions as
well as by various members of City staff and
their comments have been included. The
proposal had also been reviewed by SCAG and
many of their comments have been included.
C/Kim stated that professional liability
insurance should be required in the RFP and
that staff should make the selection rather
than the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
ATTEST:
Mayor
Following discussion, C/Kim moved, M/Werner
seconded to approve the Traffic Circulation
Element with changes and authorized staff to
distribute said RFP. Motion carried
unanimously.
M/Werner introduced Mrs. Nancy Whitehouse as
the newly -appointed Secretary to the City
Manager/Council.
C/Horcher congratulated Steve Sebelius, a
reporter with the Daily Bulletin, on his
appointment as a reporter with the Sacramento
Union.
With no further business to conduct, M/Werner
adjourned the meeting to October 16, 1990 at
6:00 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS
City Clerk
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Councilmembers Pape1n and Horcher
FROM: Linda G. Magnusozenior Accountant
SUBJECT: Voucher Register, October 16, 1990
DATE: October 10, 1990
Attached is the Voucher Register dated October 16, 1990. As
requested, the Finance Department is submitting the voucher
register for the Finance Committee's review and approval prior to
it's entry on the Consent Calender.
The checks will be produced after any recommendations and the final
approval is received.
Please review and sign the attached.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
VOUCHER REGISTER APPROVAL
The attached listing of vouchers dated October 16, 1990 have been
audited approved and recommended for payment. Payments are hereby
allowed from the following funds in these amounts:
FUND NO. FUND DESCRIPTION
001
General Fund
138
LLAD
#38 Fund
139
LLAD
#39 Fund
141
LLAD
#41 Fund
225
Grand
Av. Const Fd
226
Chino
Hills Const Fd
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
APPROVED BY:
Linda G. Magnuson
Senior Accountant
'%7
Robert L. Van Nort
City Manager
AMOUNT
187,754.94
11,840.41
14,932.15
3,503.54
29,654.48
306.00
$247,991.52
A
Phyl is E. Papen
Councilmember
Paul V. Horcher
Councilmember
' AGENDA NO.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: October 3, 1990 MEETING DATE: October 16, 1990
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: City Manager
FROM: Linda G. Magnuson Senior Accountant
Submitted for Council's review and approval are the Treasurer's
Statements for the months of July and August, 1990. The July statement
is a revision of the one originally presented. The changes made on this
statement are due to changes in beginning cash balances. These changes
reflect year-end interfund transfers and audit adjustments. These
statements show the cash balances for the various funds, with a
breakdown of bank account balances, and investment account balances.
(Narrative continued on next page if necessary)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Requested $
Budgeted Amount $
In Account Number:
Deficit: $
Revenue Source:
REVIEWZD BY: ,Q
--✓J ------- ---- �-------------------------- --------------------
Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belange
City Manager City Attorney Asst. City Manager
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TREASURERS MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT
August 31, 1990
SUMMARY OF CASH:
----------------
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
INVESTMENT:
GENERAL ACCOUNT $136,708.45
PAYROLL ACCOUNT 5,287.14
PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 500.00
---------------
TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS $142,495.59
TIME CERTIFICATES $0.00
COMMERCIAL PAPER 0.00
L.A.I.F. 7,978,000.00
---------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 7,978,000.00
---------------
TOTAL CASH $8,120,495.59
---------------
---------------
BEGINNING
TRANSFERS ENDING
FUND
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE
RECEIPTS
DISBURSEMENTS
IN (OUT) BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
$5,508,221.67
$887,605.19
$945,162.51
$5,450,664.35
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
11,429.27
12,747.02
24,176.29
GAS TAX FUND
883,642.08
168,191.57
1,051,833.65
TRANSIT TX (PROP A) FD
352,892.69
51,819.00
404,711.69
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FD
0.00
0.00
FEDERAL AID URBAN FUND
0.00
0.00
STATE PARK GRANT FUND
0.00
0.00
LTG & LNDSC DIST #38 FD
52,614.34
5,428.92
75,889.75
(17,846.49)
LTG & LNDSC DIST #39 FD
243,957.80
2,195.60
12,266.58
233,886.82
LTG & LNDSC DIST #41 FD
69,556.13
2,740.69
4,994.87
67,301.95
SELF INSURANCE FUND
129,812.08
129,812.08
GRAND AV CONST FUND
231,977.32
18,569.56
213,407.76
CHINO HILLS CONST FUND
238,516.99
1,947.50
236,569.49
TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEE FD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.00
325,978.00
325,978.00
$7,722,620.37
$1,456,705.99
$1,058,830.77
$0.00 $8,120,495.59
SUMMARY OF CASH:
----------------
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
INVESTMENT:
GENERAL ACCOUNT $136,708.45
PAYROLL ACCOUNT 5,287.14
PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 500.00
---------------
TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS $142,495.59
TIME CERTIFICATES $0.00
COMMERCIAL PAPER 0.00
L.A.I.F. 7,978,000.00
---------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 7,978,000.00
---------------
TOTAL CASH $8,120,495.59
---------------
---------------
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TREASURERS MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT REVISED
July 31, 1990
SUMMARY OF CASH:
----------------
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
INVESTMENT:
GENERAL ACCOUNT $330,698.68
PAYROLL ACCOUNT 3,421.69
PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 500.00
---------------
TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS $334,620.37
TIME CERTIFICATES $0.00
COMMERCIAL PAPER 0.00
L.A.I.F. 7,388,000.00
---------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 7,388,000.00
---------------
TOTAL CASH
$7,722,620.37
---------------
---------------
* This statement has been revised to show the adjusted beginning cash balances at July 1. As
mentioned when the report was originally produced, the beginning balances have changed due
to year-end audit adjustments and transfers.
BEGINNING
TRANSFERS ENDING
FUND
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE
RECEIPTS
DISBURSEMENTS
IN (OUT) BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
$4,869,893.40
$742,521.37
$104,193.10
$5,508,221.67
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
0.00
11,429.27
11,429.27
GAS TAX FUND
883,642.08
883,642.08
TRANSIT TX (PROP A) FD
352,892.69
352,892.69
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FD
0.00
0.00
FEDERAL AID URBAN FUND
0.00
0.00
STATE PARK GRANT FUND
0.00
0.00
LTG & LNDSC DIST #38 FD
236,979.71
3,645.71
188,011.08
52,614.34
LTG & LNDSC DIST #39 FD
242,387.57
1,851.18
280.95
243,957.80
LTG & LNDSC DIST #41 FD
78,580.52
9,024.39
69,556.13
SELF INSURANCE FUND
129,812.08
129,812.08
GRAND AV CONST FUND
74,011.94
159,265.00
1,299.62
231,977.32
CHINO HILLS CONST FUND
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
238,516.99
238,516.99
$7,106,716.98
$918,712.53
$302,809.14
$0.00 $7,722,620.37
SUMMARY OF CASH:
----------------
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
INVESTMENT:
GENERAL ACCOUNT $330,698.68
PAYROLL ACCOUNT 3,421.69
PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 500.00
---------------
TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS $334,620.37
TIME CERTIFICATES $0.00
COMMERCIAL PAPER 0.00
L.A.I.F. 7,388,000.00
---------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 7,388,000.00
---------------
TOTAL CASH
$7,722,620.37
---------------
---------------
* This statement has been revised to show the adjusted beginning cash balances at July 1. As
mentioned when the report was originally produced, the beginning balances have changed due
to year-end audit adjustments and transfers.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 26, 1990
The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar convened in a
regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the Walnut Valley School District
Board Meeting Room, 850 South Lemon Avenue, Walnut, California.
PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Grothe, Lin, Kane, Vice.Chairman
Harmony, and Chairman Schey
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS
ALSO PRESENT: Bill Curley, Assistant City Attorney
Ron Kranzer, City Engineer
Jack Istik, Deputy City Engineer
Dennis Tarango, Acing Planning Director
Robert Searcy, Assistant Planning D7rector
Dawn Anderson, Planning Technician
MINUTES:
Chairman Schey asked the Commission to consider the Minutes of
March 12, 1990.
Vice Chairman Harmony requested a couple of changes to the minutes.
On Page 5, first paragraph uncer Pu.l�1_j_c_ e.a_;_�inq_.C1eseG. He asked
that the sentence stating that he would like to see a signal
installed on Grand Avenue be changed to reflect that he would like
to know more about a signal installation on Grand Avenue at Brea
Canyon. And then on Page 5, 3rd paragraph from the top, he asked
to add the words "inherentjin the development review ordinance" at
the end of the phrase ...thus not accomplishing the goals of the
City Council.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Vice Chairman
Harmony to approve the minutes with this amendment. MOTION CARRIED
unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Road, Diamond Bar, stated that he
submitted a tree ordinance about 5 or 6 months ago which he feels
is very important and should be implemented in the City as soon as
possible to preserve some of the wilderness areas that are left and
requested a rapid review and serious attention given to this
ordinance.
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CONSENT CALENDAR__.
City_ Cou__nc_i_1 Minutes of March 6. 1990
Motion was made by Vice Chairman Harmony and seconded by
Commissioner Kane to approve the Consent Calendar. MOTION CARRIED
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Condi ti UsePerm, _it,_ 89523, a request to add an 80.000
square foot parking structure, a 2,000 square foot parts
department and a 400 square foot office to the Honda
Dealership, a 5,000 square foot fast food restaurant, a car
wash facility and a 50 foothic,h freestanding sign on 4.8
acres, located at 525 South Grand Avenue, between Grana. and
Brea Canyon Road.
Robert Searcy gave a brief summary of the prcleft. The S]to
is currently zoned C3 -DP -BE tUnIimlred Ccmmercia1-De- ve+convent
Program-Bi11 Board Exclusion). The orocerty across fl -cm, the
site is zoned open S,cace which is current;y -ne golf course.
and properties on all other sides are within the Ci -v of
Industry and are zoned Industrial which are currently
undeveloped with no projects proposed for those areas. Under
the Community Plan, this project is proposed to ce developed
as Commercial due to its separation from the rest of the City
and to insure compat.i bi 1 i ty with surrounding proper-,,✓ 1 ocated
Within t^e City of Industry. The oroleCt, as prCoosed, is
going to entail construction of about 1,6725 square feet of
additional interior square footage. Parkinc is in excess of
all the requirements. in reviewing the Environmental
Determination, four (4) areas were cited as follows:
1 . T ra-Ff i c
2. Visual
3. Biota
4. Geology
PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED:
Mike Wyatt, MJ Wyatt & Associates Architects and Emad Hamdv,
Project Architect, presented the project for the Applicant
Russ Hand. They brought forward a model of the proposed
project to visually demonstrate the site layout. There is
only one entrance to the site off of Grand Avenue to help
control traffic. The applicant has requested a left turn
through the median on Grand Avenue as a way of alleviating the
traffic.
The parking structure is designed mainly to store cars that
are serviced and the inventory of vehicles, as well as,
employee parking to keen cars from parking on Brea Canyon
Road. The proposed additional buildings have been designed
to match the architectural design of the existing Honda
dealership. The office building will be approximately 2,500
sauare feet.
The app! i cant has al so prtocosed a f if ty (50' ) foe-- sign and
.reader board fcr the project. They have tried to create a
design that would not only represent the facilities but also
identify the City of Diamond Bar by using the diamond shaoed
logo. A reader board, in addition to representing the site,
will crovice community bulletins, etc. The aoplicant -Pelt
mat the s, a_ n needed to be f i f ty ( 50') feet i n order to be
seen o; west buu'nC naf' l c on zhe freeway . ', ne s l le O-ov l'd-:, s
fire access on bot.'; sides.
_ta -lief IndJuszry Alice an d .lave con, i eC
Ina., t'eY have „ !...nS 7,o instal I of s'.Q,n_tl at ^B ntersec-�Iiar
of Granc Ave i .le anc area Cal' von .
S aron Coi1,ns, Peaestate Reoresentative for N1c0ona:cs,
stated that the pr000sed McDcpalds building is aparo:;mately
5), 000 sauare feet wi th about 93 seats and a o 1 ay 1 and, sea --i ng
is also proposed for the play land area. They are proposing
a monument sign o T of Grar<d Avenue along wit, 'h
standard facia signs to oe placed on building. The building
Ill 3 it have a tower w.ni. cn wl '4 i extend to to i rtv-e!^e (31 ) fee-,
n i q before the A -s?' aped rco- . H )Urs of operat . on `!f i ' I Je
fun i 5.00 a.m. LC 2.U,� arm, McDona,as aia _ rr.arKe stuC'Y in
9L,'( she wine that there was a need for a secon res -C -au: -ant ro
ce IOCateu an & rJr1 ltec. to serve the trafT'C t"a`le it
tn� 57 freeway.
John Brewster, 4071 Se(pond Street, Yorba Lina, represents the
car wash. The face 1 i.tii, w i i 1 be ab 1e to wash 800 to 1000 cars
a day, it will be able to hold 25' to 30 car in the detail
area and store 90 to 120 cars on the lot at one time. it will
also have 14 permanent parking spaces. The number of
employees vlill vary on the number of cars being washed.
Landscaping will be provided along entire perimeter of site.
A waiting and seating area will be provided oath a fountain.
The car wash will normally operate seven (7) days a week with
'flours basically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. 'Peak times are approximately Mionc uy through
Thursday ii:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, and again at 4:30 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are steady all day.
Mr. Brewster is also proposing a small monument. sign at the
entrance which is approximately 48 sauare fee., part of the
sign will advertise gas prices.
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Mark Logan, General Manager of Diamond Bar Honda, stated that
they are anticipating that when Grand Avenue is extended,
parking on the street will be prohibited. They also would
like to keep cars from parking on Brea Canyon. As a result,
they are proposing to build a parking structure which will
also include service bays. Expansion to the Parts Deoartment
is needed due to the growth of the dealership. They currently
have six (6) off-site storage facilities which increase costs.
There is also a need for an expansion to the showroom office.
Russ Hand, Owner of Diamond Bar Honda, stated that he has
been, since 1983, working on putting together what he feels
is a well thought out proposal.
Steve Sosaki, W esten Pringle and Associates, precared the
traffic study. The report addressed the construction of the
McDonalds restaurant, the car wash, and the addition to the
Honda dealership, along with incoroorating the growth of the
surrounding areas. The result was that they still came uo
with acceptable levels at the two freelrlay ramps. There will
be a left turn into the site only, no left turn out of the
site will be permitted.
Kurt Schlyer, Simpson Van Curen inc., prepared the Biota and
Visual report on the project. He felt that the site, in its
undeveloped state, detracted from the City's appearance and
the proposed developments would be more aesthetically pleasing
in his opinion.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked several cuestiens which were
answered by the applicant. When the Honda Dealership was
first established, the o,.uner anticipated that he would
eventually establish another dealership on the undeveloped
property. The grading that has been done on the site was to
conceal an exposed drainage charnel that went across the
property. The appiicdnt had to apply for a grading permit to
bury this under the ground so that they could, in the future,
develop the property. The permit was not issued for any
specific project at that time. The dirt that was excavated
from the property was put back at the approximate pad
elevations of the present proposed site plan with anticipation
that this project would be approved. Parcel 4 will probably
be landscaped until it is developed. Mr. Hand contacted Cal
Trans in regards to purchasing or leasing the property located
on the other side of the Freeway on-ramp. it was established
that Cal Trans could not sell it because the property
maintained a Freeway cn-ramp, but they could maintain a long-
term lease.
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Mr. Hand discussed the possibility of landscaping this
property and using it for display. The possibility of
buiicing a tunnel was also discussed with Cal Trans but has
not been pursued beyond that point.
Mark Brownstein, one of
the operators o= the existing
McDonalds on Diamond Sar
Boulevard, established that
the
existing site is aporoximately
3,500 scuare feet,
not
including the basement.
The proposed yicDonai^_'s will
be
approximately 4,966 square
feet. The existing McDonalds
has
had an addition made to
i t , Vice Chairman Hiarmoriv
was
concerned whether this new
or000sal will oe large enough
to
serve the bublic's needs.
The acol i can's s' an recuest was presented to tre Chamber of
Commerce- ano r--ceived 7avorapie comments Cr tyre T,oIiowl nc
reasor3. 1 i The soecial iocat.o n of th e pro perty. l7 i._
fresw ay or vented away from res -1 centi al areas. anc 2) -ne `a^
that Diamond Sar ihas no slgrl ificant recogn i --ion a Gnq _�e
5-7/to Freeway ether than one other sm l i sign.
There is a minimum of 39 par:- ing soaces reQui re . a i. the
appl i cant nas crovi ded f i =ty-ore l 51 , spaces Tor ?= :c-na Is
restaurant. . When the par'-<ing plan was discussed, t ^ e
applicants took into consideration that their intent was to
create a of ace for those peop i e wai ti na or their ca-,- tc be
serviced or ,,,,ashe"- t^ have 1 unch . This mi ChL make the nu!,iber
of park -Ina soaves needed feWer. andscaoinq, employees and
tUre Crowtr vitere 1 <er, into conslQerca-z-ori so Lnai hre
c Qe a n .cd t:`) expand at a uutt;re date
-rail k rmac'. S t zteta vin a't T -V (^li"o) Ce"cQr' Gl tiiC't1Gi 'u..
patrons use ;h t rlve-triru. Tn drive-ia ._.r -?a ci- orie
Qrooc5e.; restauran'c wi i i be Tairly iong
The visual report did isnot address the structures,individually
but ail structures as 'a whole. The mitigation Measures that
were recommended were that the new structures matcn the
ar ch i tecture o -F the existing Honda Dealership. V ice Cha i r-; ar
Harmony expressed concern for the appearance of the parking
strucure. He wanted it to be constructed as to be
aesthetically pleas;ng The report stated that the pro._,ect
`c.s proposea , would re more aes-;reti ca I I y r i eas i ng than it is
in i. 'ts oresent unceve oped state.
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The applicant felt that the addition to the parts department
will not generate any more traffic than will the entire
expansion and development of the property. The inventory will
not increase; they currently are using off-site storage
facilities. They will maintain the same inventory, the parts
department expansion will simply bring the inventory closer
and easier to accessed.
The report conducted by Westen Pringle & Associates deals with
traffic volumes. Turn movement volumes at the intersection
were addressed specifically in the 1riorksheets in the back of
the resort. The specific turning movements associated with
this project along with the existing turning movements are
contained in this analysis. The traffic generated by the
expansion of Grand Avenue was considered when the traffic -
study was done. The study indicated there was aQoroximate1y
4.000 cars entering the faci -11 t N,/ .
Th s is actually 2,150
peop l e co. 17 ng in and the same peop l e coming out. The study
also indicated tha -- most of the tra-f i c will core from cars
stocoir,q at the proposed facilities while already traveling_
on Grand Avenue going to or from their homes.
Vice Chairman Harmony felt that the traffic report was vague.
He also wished to see the site plans.
The criteria
for an intersection
analysis
is bevel of Service
D or better
which would be .90.
On the
south bound freeway
ramps during
the critical a.m., p.m.
peak
hours, the level was
between .73
and .76. Creating a
left turn
into the s i to w i l l
not raise the
level of service above
the
acceptable level.
There has not been a sound study conducted or the project.
The car wash has all of its equioment enclosed. There is an
eight ;8') foot to nine (9') foot embankment on both sides,
which bur Pers the o- f i ce and the ytcDona i ds restaurant from the
noise generated from the car wash. The main concern is how
the noise from the freeway will affect the car wash. This is
why the applicant will place the waiting area opposite the
freeway side of the site.
No fault lines were discovered in the Geological report.
Those._ i_n___Fa_vo_r_of the Project:
There were none.
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Those oDoosed to the Project:
Dan Buffington, 2505 Indian Creek, excressed concern with the
parking standards. In the vast. there rias been a deficiency,
in his opinion, with the narking Provided for other
deve1ooments. He also did no -t-, want to see a cainLed median
i n f ronL or the ;^Carica Dea , ersn I'D .
Puciic HearirQ was Closed.
Discussion among; the Commission fo 1 i owed . Concern for the
sign , its neigh—_ an the orocosd i for -he sign to CCnLai rt a
reader board was discussed.
'io T, i nn was .rl ..aC!e 0 Cn riman SC;ne-v an .' s ' o n d n o
V'!i.a r.7an marimcnl: ...c cr)!r; v noel _r:W oro,lect . o .,nom_.
0 _ 1n - F ry n;^ m �r n - +h Ao _ ca n C i:1 vin rC.n :
,Gf-i� l(y �O lii1.SS�. ., P �i ,C+' 1,_ 7..e fi L ,....
rec117 r i n aoo ; i can L LO <:a, e Oa -c -_C 7 ne cmm' s_. ! on w i Lr;
a i]=Lu 'i. . arI.?:' q s k an ,_ now . nC the ex_ac " :! :_'` ." 4S Gs
or000 ec ani., _ cu , mcg`,_ i t -;n.`. , S. . ne
Jf�Sti' ? i iT',! Jr %ems, �`,ir I C GC'': a�.. c.� _. Ln'r ::'t'C:'1
sLrc2' S i';3n 7,-o,:iram sr 4�;w',nom+ ex ac rina _ re
Q _O^_,Jse . ne i r I O is araC '10',+! n - V T' 1e 1@ O
s?nt -From un@ :+Iay,T waS also induce" in rn i io. iOr;
`„ reGu i . e= a seCCn'c --Iraffic ara l ysi s by an rick lerlen t t "a?'f i c
eng ;neer a d c! r e n(g -c h! sIzBS OT 0 l on _ ..erm tray, l C
C'Oten..7 a l at . tine i n -rsCLi Cn of Gran d Avenue and 'Brea ea Canvon
t o 1 ` vi" cv :� 4� e _ -l1 � L._nr. imoa L t_
?'Ga c.S �l ice' vu' J C l � G �...i i ,.. F? 0 � _. i moac- O
T. i= in ersi✓C .?0;? - 'E of- -ram" 0L i_ne C d and 6 ,�5-
ee�ra: the .;.arn' ane nrye cen,er rir -s. no
4'ie�.. is e �aT-le, Vi i ne`1 '� _ c
Cf? r::i�?�'Y 5- to ":a 3 ^.0 i i ^lY �e l._ 0 iSi:
Cerise d. , .`a- , i G E_n` i !lea r
iI
hree ( Corriiissioners .,sere Opposed, two '2) Commissioners
were in favor. m0Tis31\i rA_LBE.
Motion was made by Chai rman $Chey and secondee cy Commissicner
urOLne identical zo Lhe above, motion reGui"'i,ng a rfeasSessment
of Lhe existing `.raft 41 sLcidY based upon the noints t Inave
been rai sea an C` Lnat tete City End i neer re': i ew znaL rrom a
traffi_, anaIvsis stand cont anC sti1 E main:ain,ny ,;eau i_ oe
re -F -erred to O traT; ie, Commission or an vsl7 ane
r _- c cim mendation. :oOT10N CARR 7-D unan,imcus I v.
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2. Tract MaD 45290 Oak Tree Permit 87549, a minor subdivision to
create 29 parcels on 20.6 acres and an Oak Tree permit to
remove 92 oak trees, located northerly of Autumn Glow Drive
and Fern Hollow Drive.
Rob Searcy gave a brief description of the project. The
surrounding zoning is R1-10,000, R1-8,000, to north there is
a Commercial Manufacturing project, to the west is the 57
Freeway, across the freeway there is Ri-15,000 and RPD -
10,000. The proposed dwelling density is 1.4 units per acre.
The Community Plan stipulates U1. According to this, the
zoning should situate homes at a 1.1 to 1.3 density level.
The proposed project meets these standards. To mitigate
negative sound there has been proposals to construct a bergs
wall, a combination berm and wall, which will separate and -
block the sound generated from the freeway from affecting the
proQcsec nouses. There wi 1 l be some mi tl gat i ve cons —. ucti on
materials used to keep sound levels within the s-,n'=le famiiv
residences to an accecuable level. V
Public=learinQ was opened:
Dorian Johnson, Vice President of Planr:ing, marinorougn
Development, which is the owner of the property, did not make
a presentation. He made a reeuest that Condition 69,
referencing the replacement of oak trees ce changed from 36)
gallon trees to 15 gallon due to the fact that the applicant
is proposing that the landscaping in the rear of the prooerty
be maintained maintenance assessment dis,riet. Thev
believe that the City will have the ability to maintain 15
gallon trees su;'ficiently and assure itS survival rate. 2)
because the 15 ga{Ion trees have a detier survival rate. The
apolicant is asking that the commission consider a mixture of
36 and 15 gallon trees. Lights will be maintained tnrouah the
assessment district.
I
Al Dayton, Civil Engineer, addressed the drainage
requirements. There is a drainage system proposed for the
tract which will be designed so that it will be in accordance
with the run-off that is anticipated within the tract.
The Fire Marshal stated to the applicant that the Fire
Department would like to see fifteen (150%) percent maximum
grades. If topography makes it otherwise impossible to
develop, the Fire Department will sometimes accept seventeen
(17%) percent.
E•i
The 36 inch box trees do not have as good a survival rate as
the smaller tree because they are larger. There is more
trauma in replanting and moving of the tree itself. The
smaller tree is less prone to trauma. If trees die within one
year of planting, the applicant is required to reolace them.
On the conditions Of approval there is a condition that
requires resubmission of a final landscape pian showing the
location of all the trees. Generally trees are pr000sed to
be placed within the slope banks, not within the front yards.
The aoclicant did not know if there are any trees identified
as heritage size trees. The sound study did not address
whether the sound barrier wall will have a positive effect on
the homes outside the orcoosed tract.
The slope waS orO ,'g}nt eighteen t 18' ) feet n i g`n on the f reeway
side. An eignt to ) Toot wanI w -I 11 be cons-ruc-nec on tcp of
the s o o e and the s 1 otie w' 1 1 de f . atten9c o'.:t an : orcugn-, back
down to the lots on the interior side. The wa11 Gian
i Plc l nidi ing tine proposed mat -r ; a l s tO be used wi ! ne SU"Ji 1 i ttem
at the ti:e thel ,ncscape plans are sucm?t_ted.
Those in Favor o --t' cr -
Therewere none.
Those in 0opcsi--L 1'cn to the ProJect:
Ce lest Hcwel 1729 Cl iffbranch, felT. that the project wi Il not
be as aesthetica I pleasing as the ;anascacina_ tnat eXistS
•.'loth. She was concerned with the increase in trafi�'c tY,at
wou I d occur increase by constructing G'9 ne v' names. eine was
also concerned w i tl) the annoyance the construction ion wou : C
create in a residelntial area. Also, the exis-,inc wocdea area
hems to absorb the SCUnc generated by the ree•.Nay. -\Icw trees
are probably going to be needed to oe water regularly. She
was concerr:ed about the feasibility of this when there i s a
drought. S le wondered, if the new homes would make teat area
more accessible to foot traffic and possibiy present a fire
hazard. The Oak Tree Report gave her the impression that the
majority of the existing trees were unrea l tiiy .
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Becky Hill, 21331 Pinehill Lane, was concerned with the
Possible repercussions of the installation of the sound
barrier wall. There was reference made previously in the
meeting to fact that there have been cases where the
installation of a sound barrier wall presented a negative
af'f'ect on surrounding homes by causing sound to bounce around.
She asked for a report to be done and oresented to the
surrounding home owners addressing the affects that will be
created by the sound barrier wail and also the affects of the
noise generated by the grading of the site. There is already
a traffic problem in that area and she was concerned with the
increase in traffic. She wanted to see a map indicating
exacting which trees are proposed to be removed. She asked
that the iandsccpinnu of the graded s Io yes be done wlLn drought
tolerant plants.
Don Schad, 1824 UYiad 'd :lc?^d Road, stated ^ur^. (''i
y
Pub_L_i c_ Hea.ri_ng___C i ose.d..
Vice Chairman Harmony matte amotion to recuire a full
Environmental Impact Report ana that special consiaeration be
given to the concerns express ed by the public.
e i i It Cur I ey recommended a i ew a, I ternat i ves . ) C•eny } tig the
Negative Declaration if the Commission is Going to rleGUi;''? an
EIR. The Oak Tree Permit is a separate or,cject a:nd reauire
separate action. _) He read the findings for :he or.ciect.
In conslaaring recommendinga EIR, the commission shauir.efPr
to the findings of the Project.
11,1ot i on was made by V ? ce i:nal rman Harmony and seconcec
0011 it SS l:ins, tai^s L'. t7eny the �iegr . i ve l'ec 1 arc... on ailC :.O •,• 11 ;
Uak T re r'erm,-, t 1_27'5 49 w i "?OU : 0re.)UC 1 C arra reC .11' C` TI
aoc l i cant. to iDrenare .an Env,, ronment l Ii" o ct .Reocf'rt.
c V . sL.aa 1 (7, t:a ,
%toes ~ i c
:ny T �a t , c ccncerns .
Vi.✓ -1.101 Wa.s 1`.i::de 0y %/1. ca
("In a,4!
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Oiilil}' :S'l ilef ain2
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o re.i u l .,kz? .
Commissioner Kane
,qi the -e-,,1
his secon(I of .Yne nre i i'US
and Vice Chairman
Harmony withdrew his motion.
motion, was made t Vice
Chairman :=2 rmCn`✓ an. S•econC.a._
Comm,ssior,.er Kzr:_
to ten✓ Tree Per -1--r-1. :-�'7. i,q-.-h,:
�are,iudh4:e . "''li 1i,'•1
C. AR R i ' )
Ll -an l rr.otus Iv
m .on was mode br V-,ce
"n i r m a n H a r m c n y ailIc _.__...., by
_:hair ala,, . cne✓ to
dery Tema.-ve
ii
! race PlaD t+: �'...,
pre_i?:t^e. MIC 10-N
cARP,T=rF,
r_:nan-mcus 'v.
•
i1
Commissioner Gro—Che asked that the C'.o=hm� iss Ion pacKets be ne ! i`/erer
to the Commissioners about � days prior to the meeting. the
Possibility of setting a cut-off date for the aop 1 i cants to .ubmi
all information to the Planning Department was discussed. He ars;
stressed the importance of working on imprnyinq the t✓'s
standards. He proposed that every otner ': ommi ss on meeting i e a
oub!1c hearing and every other msecinc be a w^r< session no ?}y�y
the comm i ss i ori to L`;orK on fi t.anda,,-dS for the City.
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19
Vice Chairman Harmony asked for business and identification cards
n to identify the Commissioners when they are visiting the various
developments. He has informed staff that he will be available to
meet with any applicant to discuss their projects. These meetings
will take place at the City Offices with a staff member in
attendance. He wants to mane the rest of the Commission aware of
these meetings. He expressed how informative and interesting he
felt the Colorado Water District tour is and recommended that all
the Commissioners attend. The tour will take place on Aorii 22,
25 &26th.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner
Grothe and carried Unanimous'iv to adJOUrn the meeting at 11:45 p.m.
to the next regularly scineculed meeting of April 9. 1990 trbe held
at :h E' `Nla i nut Valley Uiiifled School District Board Rocm 7:00
D.M.
ATTEST.
Dennis A. Tarango
Secretary, Planning Commission
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Dav1d S c h 2 y
Chaff anal-)
CITY QE DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1990
The planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar convened in a
regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the Walnut Valley School District
Board Fleeting Room, 880 South Lemon Avenue, Walnut, California.
PRESENT: S COMMISSIONERS: Grothe, Lin, Kane, Vice Chairman
Harmony, and Chairman Schey
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS
ALSO PRESENT: Bill Curley, Assistant City Attorney
jack l�t'<, Deputy City Engineer
Dennis Tfrar:go, Acting Planning Director
Roaert Searcy Assistant Piunning Director
Dawn Anderson, Punning Technician
Chairman Schey asked the Commission to consider the Minutes of
(larch 25, 1990.
Vice Chairmar Harmony requested that on Page 9 the second to the
last sentence in paragraph i be changed to reap 'the aoc-iiicant did
not know if there were any trees identifies as heritage trees'.
Secretary ! arango asKec t` at on Page 23, first sentence of paragraph
1, the words 20 gal !on gees" ce changed to read 6 inure box
trees".
I
Chairman Schey noted that.. on Page 7 the rol 1 ca i 1 for the motion
was missing.
Motion was made by vice Chairman Harmony and seconded by
Commissioner Kane to approve the minutes with these amendments.
MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
The Commission granted those in the audience an opportunity to
spew in reference to the items scheduled for discussion by the
Planning Commission.
0
Dan Buffington, 2605 Indian Creek, Diamond Bar, siDoKe in reference
to the tree ordinance. After reviewing the ordinance, he thought
that it did not address any trees other than oak trees. He felt
that the walnut trees should also be addressed.
Don Schad, stated that, although the ordinance names only a few
ll
particular trees, it did pertain to all trees ccatE.ed within the
City.
CONSENT CAL'NDAR:
C__jty_ Cou,nc-i-71 Minutes of March 2Q; --i- 90
Motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner
Grothe to approve the Consent Calendar. VOTION CARRIED
unanimous!y.
P.0 FFILT Q _H E AR!'NG S.
1. -namber of Cc-nmerce Sjqn Survey.
Commissioner, Kane discussed tne icea of multilanquage Signs.
The sign ordinance covered this briefly. it stated that the
dominant message should be in Roman cnarac-wers.
A. Temnorary Signs On-site.
Chairman Schey felt that excessive cuantities of signs
gns
detract from the appearance of the C41 --y. He -Pelt that
signs or banners representing a special event which
warrants sDec,,a-, attention such as Ranch r-stival
s nou d be ne r-rr. i s s I b I e.
The Commission discussed the =act Ilnat s-igns help bring
revenue to businesses.
I
Commissioner Grothe stated that it would be easier to
enforce a law rurohibiting
any tem2orary signs then it
would be to enforce a time limit on temporary signs.
- 'h e j L' U
I Commission discussed setting standards indicating
which situations would be categorized as special events.
Each Project would be addressed on a Case-by-case basis.
Vice Chair Harmony brought to the Commission's attention
a banner sign that is made of canvas and is back -,ighted.
This sign was designed to get around City ordinances,
Also, trailers which may appear to be broken, down are
often used to bear signs or advertisements for a
particular business. These are some of the items that
the Commission need be aware of.
2
Bil Curley cautioned the Commiss-on on restricting only
some signs acid permitting others. He felt that the
ordinance should be definite in permitting all or none
in order to avoid legal comb t icat-Ions.
Chairman Schey indicated his concern for placing signs
n ne public right-of-way. h IS m,!gr ^re Sent a
Co -,e:"? t a 1 Can Ger to, P a o o l e t ave i i ng i. n, t''e yr gIn i -of-
way. Trils mig t a.so present a problem with determining
who would be responsible if accidents did occur. Also,
signs placed in the right-of-way are sometimes placed
where they might obstruct the view of pecestrians and
drivers or tneY mignt 0CK Street or road Sigrs.
The rco discussed p0 it ? sii .,ns. V, ce Chai rman -
il?m'SGICn � iC l
c rmony stated that res!,r c nq these si ins ,qou ! M "ie a
V C'n of G.n irdivicual'S Y'G t Gi _,Ceech.
..J�";m i S i C`?'�. Kane ?'B t +ghat ns ead o '^, ra 1 N .,' nq
j i CnS _ t' ^G t -i 1 i ..^,f' CC- ST ate i n the
of -a3 lance `1e r= -nese S _I'll :S COU IG ne ,, aced.
tT,,-. n -"n =e" c hoer v n`ee e - "- the
.Gr.i?''}SS'C..eY' Ca�`C)� _. � _ "% T, i G d �v .., __. �. in
carry, nance wno ;t , i 1 be resoonsi c : v 'Cr .ne removair or the
S ns. 0fi',en t n e r a are + ragmenzSf -rte s iGrs, tape
nai's ezC. e`er ceninc 'when the signs are reimovec. !nIs
needs to be addressed as these things Star., to detract
IF r'oim he aapearai nce o- the _ i ty .
Cu r! ey exb 1 a red Suena Park 5 s s i rin or d i trance,
c e r C:"1in =,G �3Cr 1?call si-11ns t tn-e t :�il,M1Ss70n. here
S a time ;ram>> rJr ,z t} _,� ;� ? .� by for r0 -"e - ection
r
guy }^i ?Gtr Sir els car erSGT e+a . I e ces-; aha-e's a
party to be esponti- G e or ne S i grS -ne`•/ are -j (saL! red
eek a I S, Cf wriere _.le S rnV re ICC tett ? C`.^! hay
art 1rs'ral lerg whG a,pulro v e d -.hemThey a e 'CCa.;
C . Permanent- 'gns .
Billboard signs were briefly addressed. ,although the
i ty wants un i Formi ty with tree si gns located in sh000 i ng
centers, some shooting centers can aooear mon=otonous if
aii signs are icenticai. Inuiviauality draws attention
to the center and helps in identifying businesses. Sign
tro grams are created i Lr sneOO in;; centers Tor this
cUroose.
the r;:Dml i ss l oh G ? 5CilSSeG t?19 pCSS l O l identify -ng
-ty o�" 4 nt,f; g
the main tenants i n a snopo i ng center on the center's
directory sign and then al io-wi ng the smal i e tenan ,s to
acver- se, �or- examp e, t^- t tr=ey a�_ !coated in the
Rai. on I s .snooc i ng cente . Th s would ne i 0 kseo directory
-
S ,ns :Inc .;tiered .enc easy to rea-a
? + ( C i^V G. :�I�ussed he legal i ��es G u�- I i.i (U i.::. ( Si g,`'�
__en c rt i C is t Or emerqencv curooses S? G(1S
"ceci ,o ne I cen , i i a.c I e in
Cna ! " s'?
ac t1e I I as
ano-t e r
,g<'a«e . I r - as also tear,
arquiec n _ in case of an
emergencv. -.he bu., ?ding can be
!cunt,=
ec cy -he
address.
T n e s `7 ,s t useca as a ir r, ear.. of
cc_ing a
bu? !c .I.
-If-or emergency ourpcses, The
oest wav
pea! na
Gvith b'
l inguai sign=s is not to restrict
t?em
bu-_ to reauire
the
street aadr2ss to be clearly
marked.
i he ofi n s sl o a'. s u s s e c ` .net ^e I , u „' a _ "eces ,c rY trJ
lI
,ou re b I i 1-Glu;a ! s i gns to co:nta ? n , i s t° a iS 1 _ ..,i ons
e O-, r I reC tea Staff �Oa �iie; of i -lance-� vi�C�t
ac' ss i Ssues that hav Deep ra . sec oreseint tph = M
;C Brie Ca nrni ss -i on to a . 1 ow tremn: vo Se . ecu unose
previsions tYlc-y _. will. aQo y t0 �he C7 -y of IL-d-an-Ond
Bar, and _,nen return this to staff t^lith 7ne direction to
dra=t an ordinanvle.
3i , I Curley suggested that staff gatner 5 to 6 different
ordinances, SeFeCt those provisions whlch are similar,
categorize t1hem, and present this document to the
Commission i=o r discussion.
The Comm iss?en was 1n aGreement to ?o111ow Mr. Cur) ey's
directive.
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2. Tree Ordinance.
Don Schad forwarded a draft tree ordinance to the County a
year ago and the City Council and City Manager have now asked
the Commission to review it and make a recommendation to the
City Council. Mr. Schad reviewed this ordinance with the
Commission. The ouroose of this ordinance is to preserve the
natural beauty of Diamond Isar. Fifty years ago there was
775,000 acres of oaks in California now there is 12.000. He
wanted to draw the Commission's attention to some changes he
wanted to make to the ordinance.
Section 6E-13, Page No 2. Damage( Trees. r, I Ly fit C they
Andrew Arczvnski shade a change to this section as shown on
the Tree Ordinance.
Sect iJn 56'1`+, genal ti es ,r i.. F -ad as- tr�e. 'v J,nmss-cn s
permission to raise the i e ,'rom $1000-0- tc 55000-00.
Section 66-14., b. He asked to insert 'fine ',�jcrds „as amnuroverd"
aI-ter the word replacement.
At the time he wrote tn's ordinance , Mr . Scnad was not certain
�.vh i ch agenc i es would be en -Forcing i t , He asKe� he Commission
tO insert the proper agencies.
Section 66-19, Significant Tree. gage 3, hie. i , he asked that
the statement ...a .eight of 20 feet at least and a diameter
,of 8 inches or more as measured 4 fee from the highestslope
on the around . . . be changed to I owest point-. I h. is gn v e s r
tree an advar=.tage especially i } ' t is grO-j i ng on a s io0e .
This wou l G P i ace ;i')e tree in a more favorable cateGol y as far
as saving the tree at time o leve! opmen-u .
Section 66-19, No. 2, should read ...diameter of T inches or
more as measured fromithe lowest slope of the ground at the
trunk of the tree. 11
Section 66-19, No. 3, The words City Council should be changed
to Hanning commission.
5
Section 66- -,9, No. 4, The words C! t Counc i i shou l d be changed
to read Planning Commission. The Commission asked Mr. Schad
to clarify .Statement No. 4. �r. Schad exoained that it had
to do with the coverage of the tree verses t�,e propert`/. It
is uossible that the Drooerty souk be nevelooed and destroy
a s i gni f! cant tree i f the procerty >,.tas too sinal 1 to al l ow 'the
development.. In essence, hY is tryi;,a to estab ish a setdacK
f rom. the t rca where Ceve i opment may beg i n . He 1,,,fants to
crotect ti'e drio i ine of the tree oeyond 15 fee ; a- the root
grow -i n. If t 'ere is a signlYicant tree on a lot ?Alai. is !ess
t an one acre; n asking that the crooerty be deleted from a
deveicoable category.
I�l.C.?r V at2 a; arl Oak tree can orilOY pe ^rune'd rl percent
✓t:'l rees wa i n`� i'1e� 1 "' f+ul \ef DG
er r cra _d 4c z`J ,percent. IT t r have n
caf? gec by an 2C "1 m l oc -nen 7�!_IGY Can C? orined Ldp to V(nat
pe S ?a -u -a, ! .
This s _rer o c i !' ance covers a ' - t -ees ' i? ^ tr'CSe ! CCated
0„ or Vv._
Q F 0 C e FIC V
na r Y.:u.
Scne / exi,-essec r . s concern
`ei n recu'' .r
? n
orooer-I
o;,,i7,;crs
tl- ental' -n, a Csrmi t be -F( -,e
rc, r: v� C:
u. Yees.
.,ce."�. -S t';i'S
. s rrcu
- d , :e d +--c 1 enforce.
M r cEch.ad s --Ia :CSG
t:na-,
it i s purpose
I s: to c,revenz. indiscriminate
ces ;. uc-. =
of
`ireeS
even on
nr l vaLle "ro;DE=r^ w 7 Vioi;t, a
.cerim i �.
thea into
different
Class iTions •
I'ie
"l,a , rman Soley eXoressed h i.s�, des , ' to sn-e :a oro^yrc'1,m
estao s d t pier o r e f dr';e.st scm,P o i —t e (' i t s des 1 l Diamond
9a. ..fat have Meer de-` ores ;pri over, t- re.
__cre, ary
`ai angc d i scusse:,d
I ne City
o- ' n rv,. ar ; !'o s
; ree
vIair";ar,c.`✓'.
rn(e C!!Jv ?
The Commission
ordinances and
Commission.
ANNOO-CEMEN S :
directed staff to review other Cites' tree
draft an ordinance to be presented to the
Chairman Schey requested staff to oresent the Commission with th a
list of the items pertaining to design issues that they need to
review so that they can address them by priority.
Chairman Schey.asked Secretary Tarango to discuss Ordinance 25A
which will be going into effect. He stated that this ordinance
gives the Planning Commission more oower. This was acoroved at the
last City Council meeting.
Vice Chairman Harmonv asked that staff order t1m Planning
Commissioner's handbook for eac'i o the Commissioners.
Vice Chairman Harmony askea that the m i nudes r, e_ _ ,.ne spec- fi'. G
Questions askso pv one commissioners. -e war_2o mo.—e of ane
discussion e C.�. m to ' e t. "1 crine �'TmiC r
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Grothe felt that a summary or wny the Commission accroved ar ceflied
a project would adenuae Resolutions are rerui re�-For _ -n��aand
approval of the projects. These resolutions contain a list of the
reasons for denial or approval.
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Commission,
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Kane and carried unanimously to adjournthe meeting
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to the next
regularly scheduled meeting
of Ao r i l 23,
1990 to ti e
held at the
Walnut Valley Unified School
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7:00 p.m.
ATTEST.
Dennis A. Tarango
Secretary, Pl-anning Commission
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David Sc,hev
Chairman
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 23, 1990
The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar convened in a
regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the Walnut Valley School District
Board Meeting Room, 880 South Lemon Street, Walnut, California.
PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Grothe, Lin, Vice Chairman
Harmony, and Chairman Schey
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONER: Kane -
ALSO PRESENT: Bill Curley, Assistant City Attorney
Ron Kranzer, City Engineer
Dennis Tarango, Acting Planning Director
Robert Searcy, Assistant Planning Director
Dawn Anderson, Planning Technician
MINUTES:
Chairman Schey asked the Commission to consider the Minutes of
April 9, 1990.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grothe and seconded by Vice
Chairman Harmony to approve the minutes. MOTION CARRIED
unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes - meeting of April 3, 1990.
2. Approval of Resolution for Denial and recommendation to
the City Council concerning Tract 45290 and Oak Tree
Permit 89549.
3. Request for time extension on Zone Change/Conditional Use
Permit 87-502-(1).
Motion was made by Vice Chairman Harmony and seconded by
Commissioner Grothe to approve the consent calendar. MOTION
CARRIED unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grothe and seconded by Vice
Chairman Harmony to hear Section III Item No. 3 before Item No. 1
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on the Agenda. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Zone Change/Conditional Use Permit 88-555.
A Zone Change from A-1-15,000 (Light Agricultural - 15,000
square foot min. lot size) to C-3- DP -BE (Unlimited Commercial
- Development Program - Billboard Exclusion) and Conditional
Use Permit to allow a 100 room hotel on 2.3 acres. The site
is located at 1035 1/2 Banning Way, Diamond Bar, Ca.
The applicant has submitted a letter requesting a continuance
of the project to May 14, 1990. It is staff's recommendation
that the continuance be granted
Public Hearing was opened. s
Art Fritz, Larkstone, Diamond Bar, inquired as to the status
of the project. Rob Searcy stated that the applicant has
submitted a landscape plan and a tentative site plan. These
show the redesign of the project. The hotel is intended to
be basically the same size with 100 rooms. The landscape plan
outlines the vegetation that will be located on the plan.
Staff is now waiting for the colored renderings for the site.
Mr. Searcy stated that the applicant's reason for asking for
a continuance was that the renderings have not been completed
on schedule.
Mr. Fritz also asked if there was any intent to require the
applicant to provided market studies showing whether this
project is economically viable. Mr. Searcy stated that this
was not a requirement of the Commission at the last meeting.
Vice Chairman Harmony stated that the Commission has discussed
it and it is a subject that may be discussed at the next
meeting, but has not been established as a formal request.
Motion was made by Vice Chairman Harmony and seconded by
Commissioner Grothe to continue this project to May 14, 1990.
MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
2. Zone Change 90-0028.
A Zone Change from R-1-6000 (Single Family Residential, high
density) to C -1 -DP (Restricted Business -Development Program)
on 1.25 acres located at 21008 Lycoming St., Diamond Bar, Ca.,
on the Southeast corner of Brea Canyon Rd. and Lycoming.
Commissioner Grothe removed himself from the Commission due
to a conflict of interest with Zone Change 90-0028, Zone
Change 90-0036 and Conditional Use Permit 89-440.
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There is currently a single family residence located on the
property. The adjacent zoning consists of C2 -BE, AM -PM mini-
market; R3, condominium complex; MPD, wholesale manufacturing
outlet; C1 -CP, Child care center; RA -8000, backs to Brea
Canyon and M1 -DP, RV storage and sale center. The previous
zone change request was to change the zone to C3 (Unlimited
Commercial). This request has been revised. The applicant
is requesting a change of zone to C1 -DP. At this time there
is no specific development plan. Due to the location of the
site and the surrounding zoning, staff recommends approval of
the zone change.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked staff to briefly discuss the
differences between C1 and C3. Mr. Searcy stated that C1 is
a Restricted Commercial zone and with the Development Program
overlay, any project that is developed at this site will be
very restricted. The project will be required to come back
before the Planning Commission for thorough review. All
concepts of the old plan will be approved as to that time and
follow that purpose. C3 is an Unlimited Commercial zone which
means that any type of commercial project, upon approval,
could apply to be located at that site.
Public Hearing was opened.
Gary Miller, 2505 Indian Creek Rd, Diamond Bar, applicant,
stated that when the project was originally presented to the
County, the County requested the C3 zoning for the project.
This was to create a zone consistent with freeway -oriented
businesses. The applicants will be using the site for their
offices and the C1 zoning is what they originally requested.
This project will be developed in the Gateway Center which has
restrictive CC&R's that will put the project in compliance
and will be required to go before the Commission for review.
Those in opposition.
There were none.
Public Hearing was closed.
Vice Chairman Harmony stated that the resolution is declaring
a negative declaration. He is not opposed to this but he
doesn't want to imply that the Commission can not discuss
those issues when the Development Plan is presented to them.
He has discussed with the City Attorney the possibility of
adding language to the resolution that will clarify this and
asked the Commission for their opinion.
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Bill Curley stated that on Page No. 2 of the resolution,
Paragraph No. 4 the concern is the definition of the word
"project Under the CEQA definition, the resolution has been
prepared for the change of zone, not the physical development
project that will come at a subsequent time. He suggested the
possibility of adding a Statement No. 4 to the Recital section
of the resolution stating that the sole project being
considered by this action of the Planning Commission is the
change of zone action. No approvals or consideration of
subsequent development are granted hereby. This will narrow
the resolution down to the change of zone.
Motion was made by Vice Chairman Harmony to approve Zone
Change 90-0028 with this amendment to the resolution.
Mr. Curley stated that the resolution is actually an ordinance
because the Council is the legislative body that makes the
final decision. The Commission makes a recommendation to the
Council. The heading on the Resolution should be changed to
read A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Diamond Bar, California recommending that the City Council
approve Zone Change 90-0028.
Vice Chairman explained that his concern was based on the
language of the resolution. It is declaring action on a
negative declaration for the project and he is not prepared
to do.
Commissioner Lin seconded the motion made by Vice Chairman
Harmony. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
3. Zone Change 90-0036 and Conditional Use Permit 89-440.
A Zone Change from M -1 -DP -BE (Light Manufacturing -
Development Program - Billboard Exclusion), and a Conditional
Use Permit to allow a 3 story hotel 135 room hotel, a 200 seat
restaurant, a 70 seat fast food restaurant with drive through,
two retail shop buildings totaling 21,000 square feet, and
three signs in excess of six feet above grade The site is
located on the east side of Brea Canyon Road between
Interstate 60 and Lycoming St. Diamond Bar, Ca.
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The property is surrounded by residential, day-care, wholesale
manufacturing, AM -PM mini -mart, condominium complex, and Ri-
6000 residences. The site is approximately 7.54 acres and
proposes one access onto Brea Canyon. On the original
application the center proposed a time of operation from 9
a.m.to 1 a.m. with a 24 hour hotel operation. The applicant
has
=,notified staff that they would like to request an
extension of these hours from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Staff finds
the uses of the site to be very compatible. Landscaping is
in excess of the 10 percent required. The applicants are
proposing a 3'6" wall bordering the flood channel. Along that
wall it has been proposed to plant 12 foot to 15 foot pine
trees that will grow to a height of about 25 feet. The
selection of these trees is to give the surrounding
residential area additional privacy. The site also proposes
2 freeway -oriented signs in excess of 40 feet, 3 monument
signs and a directional sign for hotel. The traffic report
dealt with the intensity of the site with three fast food
establishments. Based upon the revision of the site plan and
the intensity, there is an addendum included in the Commission
packet that identifies the decrease in traffic that will be
created and the mitigating conditions which will ease the
impacts of traffic along Brea Canyon Road and Lycomi ng. Based
upon the revised site plan and the revision of the zone change
to C1 -BE, staff feels that this project is in line with
present usage and recommends approval.
Vice Chairman Harmony felt that the traffic study was very
informative and well done. The applicant is proposing to
install a signal adjacent to the off -ramps. Reference was
made to a third lane which will help people to exit the hotel
parking lot and cross the street on a left turn and enable the
cars to make a right turn onto the freeway. He asked Mr.
Kranzer to explain to the Commission exactly how this is
proposed to work.
Mr. Kranzer stated that the traffic entering onto the freeway
will have free right turn movement when possible. It is not
uncommon to incorporate a left turn movement to enter onto a
west bound freeway on-ramp. This intersection and the signal
at the mid -point between the two other signals will have to
be approved. All the signals in the general vicinity will
have to be provided with some type of inter -connection. This
will have to be discussed with the State. Grand Avenue
opening to the east will have a significant affect on the
traffic on Brea Canyon. The effect will be a reduction in
traffic.
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Vice Chairman Harmony stated that the traffic study indicates
that this intersection has been cited as LOS (Level of
Service) rating of D; "A" being the best and "E" the worst.
Mr. Kranzer explained that the proposed improvements are
projected to maintain the current LOS D. Without these
improvements there is a possibility the LOS rating will drop
to. E.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked Mr. Kranzer to explain the phasing
of signals and who will be responsible for the financing.
This will have to be coordinated with Cal -trans. Mr. Kranzer
stated that this will involve a program connecting the signal
system at the proposed site and the system on Lycoming. This
will identify the movements of the area. The system on Valley
will be traffic actuated and cause the information to be feed
into the system and the signal will be able to adjust for the
peak hours based on a pre-program. Currently it is difficult
to enter theRVsales lot. The phasing of signals will
provide, at certain intervals,.a free left turn movement that
will not be in conflict with the other two movements.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked Mr. Kranzer if he thought that,
with the regulation of signals there would be enough control
of the traffic that a left turn out of the project site,
across lanes, to enter the on-ramp of the 60 Freeway will be
achieved. Mr. Kranzer stated that a left turn will not be
able to be made without a left turn arrow.
Commissioner Lin asked staff to explain Item B on Page 4 of
the staff report by illustrating it on the map. The
applicant's engineer demonstrated this for the Commission.
The traffic direction will be down Brea Canyon or out of the
project to turn right onto the Freeway west -bound. Presently,
parking is allowed along Brea Canyon and is used for the park -
n -ride lot. These parked cars block moving vehicles from
turning right and as aresult the line of cars waiting at the
light is longer. Therapplicant would like to restrict parking
along the block between the entrance and the freeway on-ramp.
Public Hearing was opened.
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Ken Spear, Cahan/Crisell Properties, the applicant, 362 west
Mission, Escondido, stated that they are presenting a plan
tonight that addresses the concerns that surfaced at the
previous meeting. The applicants have reviewed the staff
report and the conditions for approval and are in agreement
with them except for a few minor points that they would like
to discuss. Item No. 7 on the Conditions for Approval
discusses the hours of operation. The applicants would like
to revise this to reflect 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Item No. 8
discusses the signage and staff's recommendation. Mr. Spear
commented that, by omission, it stated that one of the
freeway -oriented pole signs will be deleted from the approval.
The applicant would like to re -instate both shopping center
pylons signs as part of the approval. The last point that
they wanted to discuss was the Engineering conditions. Item
No. 1 restrict vehicular access onto Brea Canyon Road. The
applicant wanted to clarify that the curb cut, as shown on the
site plan, is an approved access to the project; otherwise,
total access to the project is restricted.
The applicants have met with the property owners that live in
the area. The site plan indicates a heavy landscape screening
along the north property line, along the flood control
channel. This is intended to address the concerns of the
residences across from the channel regarding parking lot
lights, noise and visual barrier. In addition, they are
proposing a 3' 6" block wall which will impede headlights from
vehicles heading in that direction. The major modification
is that the applicants have eliminated two of the fast food
restaurants which were originally proposed. They are
requesting only one fast food use. They have secured a letter
of intent from a quality luncheon house restaurant to be
located on one of the pads, replacing one of the fast food
establishments. The third fast food establishment has been
modified to be constructed as a retail building. They have
also secured a letteriof intent from a real estate office to
occupy 4,000 square feet of the retail shop that will be
located in the rear of the property. This is also a less
intense use than the previous one in terms of traffic.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked if the soils report was completed.
Ken Spears indicated that they did have a complete soils
report indicating that the applicants have to excavate and
re -compact some of the existing fill on the property so that
there is not any soils conditions that they are not aware of.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked if this is an area that would be
subject to liquefaction if there was an earthquake. The
applicant stated that this information was indicated on the
soils report.
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Rock Miller, Principal Transportation Engineer for Basmaciyan-
Darnell, Inc., Registered Traffic Engineer and Registered
Civil Engineer, spoke. He stated that they are basically
presenting a package that consists of five (5) improvements.
1. Obtaining an approved access condition to the site; 2.
Approving the traffic conditions along Brea Canyon Road. He
feels that the Grand Avenue improvement will provide a
substantial amount of traffic re=lief. He clarified that the
right turn lane at the freeway on-ramp will not be a free
right turn lane. This implies that you can turn right all of
the time. What is proposed is that cars will not be able to
turn right when cars are turning left from the other
direction. However, a left turn arrow is proposed for the
traffic coming from under the bridge and turn left to enter
the freeway headed west -bound. Although this might take a
long time to accomplish, he is quite confident that this can
be accomplished in the same time frame as the development of
the buildings; 3. Right turn signal for the on-ramp. This
will allow traffic to turn right at the same time as through
traffic or traffic entering the freeway on-ramp and the same
time as left turn traffic onto the freeway; 4. He felt that
it was essential for this project to have a signalized access
for several reasons, i.e. due to the heavy traffic on Brea
Canyon, left turns are difficult to make in or out of the
project; and 5. He is also - proposing some left turn
improvements at Brea Canyon and Lycoming. The left turn
volumes at that location is also very difficult.
The previous proposal had slightly an excess of 5000 trips per
day forecast. The current proposal has 3,600 trips per day
forecast. He did not calculate the passer-by factor in the
Traffic Addendum. Retail uses attract a fair amount of
traffic that is already traveling on that street. This
constitutes about 700 to 800 trips that are included in the
traffic count. These will contribute to the need for a
traffic signal at the site but does not represent new traffic
on Brea Canyon Road.. The Level of Service for all the
intersections in the corridor, which are currently
unacceptable, is brought down to a LOS D acceptability. He
also concurs with staff that the Grand Avenue improvements
will further reduce these volumes.
Chairman Schey asked if the reduction in the number of trips
per day was a result of changing from fast food to retail.
Mr. Miller indicated that this was true. Drive-in fast food
restaurants are one of the most notoriously high trips per
square foot of any land use that can be constructed. Past
food establishments also have a very high passer-by factor.
The other significant factor to the reduction in trips per day
was that one whole restaurant pad was converted to general
retail. This use is a significantly lower amount of traffic
than fast food.
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Chairman Schey stated that he had a concern with coordinating
this project with the project that is proposed for the site
located to the north. The problem that he foresees is that
the property at the corner needs access. It will be difficult
to receive access onto Brea Canyon with the access for this
project located so close together. Lycoming is also very
congested and it would be difficult to obtain access onto this
street. He asked if there was a reason why they could not
create an access for both properties at the property line.
The Traffic Engineer indicated that this does present a
problem. He stated that he worked with the applicant to
locate the driveway site. There is a regulation on where left
turn lanes may be placed. It is necessary to have left turn
lanes on both blocks due to the heavy traffic.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked if, with the phasing of signals,
there be a problem of cars blocking the intersection. The
Traffic Engineer stated that there will not be a problem.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked if the metering of traffic
entering the freeway will cause a back-up. The Traffic
Engineer stated that he has not looked into this matter.
Back-up would occur in the right turn lane onto the freeway,
not the through lane. If traffic backs -up onto to the surface
street, Cal Trans will then take care of the problem.
Commissioner Lin asked if a right turn signal at the off -ramp
of the 60 Freeway and Brea Canyon Road was proposed. The
Traffic Engineer indicated that this was correct.
Commissioner Lin asked if this signal will cause traffic on
the off -ramp to back-up onto the freeway. The Traffic
Engineer stated that the signal should help the flow of
traffic. There will be free right turns on the green light
and right turns permitted on the red light when it is safe to
do so.
Vice Chairman Harmonyistated that the City of Industry would
not allow a left turn signal for the Honda project due to the
closeness to the freeway on -ramps. He asked the Traffic
Engineer if he knew the reasoning for this. The Traffic
Engineer did not know. Vice Chairman Harmony asked staff to
come back to the Commission with more information on this
matter.
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Those in Favor of the Project.
Joe Han, 826 112 Silver Fir, stated that when the project was
first presented before the Commission, he spoke in opposition
of the project. Since then he attended a homeowners meeting
conducted by the applicants. At this meeting the homeowners
were able to discuss their concerns with the applicants. With
the revised zone change and site pian, he is in favor of the
project. He looked into a similar Marriott hotel and feels
that the rates will not invite truckers. The traffic is stili
an issue, but the applicant has been very thorough in their
report.
Those in Oppositionofthe Project.
Sunny Martindale, was concerned with having four (4) traffic
signals within a two block area. She was also concerned with
developing another hotel when, in her opinion, the Days Inn
is not able to keep their rooms full. She was concerned with
cars not being able to turn into existing development along
Lycoming if the traffic light is installed. She was concerned
with cars backing -up to the freeway while waiting to turn into
the site. She was also concerned with Diamond Bar eventually
being overcrowded with development thus creating a
deterioration of the City's appearance.
Claudia Yeager, Dryander, stated that she is not completely
against the project after review of the revisions, but she did
have some concerns. She wanted to know if the zone change was
approved, would there be a guarantee that the traffic signal
will be installed? If the light is not permitted, will there
be a provision for left turns? When the train passes by, this
backs -up the traffic and needs to be considered. She was in
favor of the trees proposed to be planted along the flood
control channel, but was concerned with the size of the trees.
She wants some insurance that there will be immediate
protection provided instead of planting small trees with the
intention that they will grow and create a planting wall.
Chairman Schey asked staff to verify the height of the wall
along the flood control channel. Staff indicated that the
wall is proposed to be 3' 6" wall.
Robert Martindale, 1333 Rapidview, stated that he did not feel
that Diamond Bar needs another hotel or even additional
restaurants. He doesn't feel that adequate parking will be
provided. He was concerned with the traffic and felt that the
traffic improvements that have been proposed should not be
contingent upon approval of the project.
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Janice Roller, 785 Windwood, stated that at the homeowners
meeting with the applicant, the homeowners voiced their desire
to see a- family "restaurant be developed instead of fast food
restaurants. - The applicants have revised their site plan to
include this and delete 2 of the fast food restaurants. She
felt that most of the homeowners speaking against the project
were more concerned with their property not necessarily what
is best for the area or the majority of the people's needs in
that area.
Art Fritz, Larkstone, stated that if the policy of Diamond Bar
is to permit an owner of property to develop that property in
the way that is most profitable to them, then the efforts put
in to incorporate Diamond Bar are wasted. He did not feel
that an owner of a piece of property had an absolute right to -
develop that property. He felt that the community has a,.right
to a development that is appropriate, high quality and
consistent with the people that live in that area.
Lewey Marshland, 850 Brea Canyon, owner of property, stated
that he has been approached by several developers, but he
feels that none of them would have done as well a job as the
present applicants. They have done a thorough traffic study
and have spent much time developing a project that will be
pleasing to the community.
Wayne Sant, Marriott Hotel, 3130 S. Harbor, Santa Ana, stated
that the Marriott Corporation is excited about the new
proposal. They feel that Knollwood is a high quality
restaurant. They have performed a market study which has
indicated that there is a need for another hotel.
Robert Martindale, stated that there are several hotels that
have been built along the freeway but he does not see them
being occupied to their capacity. He was concerned if
Marriott could not survive, that a hotel with lower quality
might occupy this location. He was concerned with the future
of this site.
Claudia Yeager, stated that there are some homeowners who plan
to stay in this area for a long time. They are not against
this site being developed but are asking that the development
is not rushed into; that the Commission consider each detail
carefully.
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Paul Ryan, 506 Acacia, Corona Del Mar, represents Mr.
Marshland, the owner and Cahan Crisel, the developer. He
stated that they have been developing this project for many
years and have given much consideration to it. They have also
conducted research regarding locating in the City of Diamond
Bar. He felt that this situation was an example of the basic
concepts of democracy, majority rule and minority rights. Our
constitution gives us a basic set of perimeters on what can
or cannot be done no matter what the majority feels.
Sunny Martindale, stated that she is not opposed to this site
being developed, but if the market is already glutted with
hotels then why does this property have to be developed now.
She felt that the Commission should wait until the General
Plan is completed to approve development like this which
involves extensive review of traffic, etc.
Dick Silva, Marketing Representative, stated that the
applicants feel the timing of the project is critical due to
the cost of land that has been presented to them. It is
possible that two or three years down the road the cost of
land that is available to them today will no longer be
feasible for the hotel and the type of hotel users they are
going to attract. As the cost of land goes up, so will the
price of the hotel rooms in order to support this cost.
Diamond Bar will not be able to support a hotel where the room
rates are $116-120 a night. He stated that the applicants
welcome suggestions from the residents as to the type of
development that they would like to see occupy the retail
building.
Vice Chairman Harmony questioned Mr. Silva's statement
indicating that the applicants probably could not afford this
project if they waited a few years. There is a timeliness of
buying land at current prices. Mr. Silva stated that the
applicants looked ati different uses including apartments.
They talked to developers that represent apartment interests
who looked at the cost implications of development in this
area and the cost of property and several of them decided that
it was not economically viable to put a project at this
location. Before they started doing business with the
Marriott Corporation, the applicants talked to several hotel
chains. After they did a cost analysis, they determined' that
the local community and the supporters of the hotel could only
justify paying a certain level of room price. As a result
they had several hotel corporations walk away from this
development.
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Vice Chairman Harmony was concerned that this project is not
economically viable due to cost of land. If the property
values become excessive, this development might not be able
to continue to operate. Mr. Silva stated that at this point
and time the best use for this property is for the hotel use
being proposed. As for several years down the road, he feels
that the cost of property and development in this area may
discount the possibility of having the type of use the
community wants today.
Ken Spear stated that by having Marriott as one of the
tenants, the applicants are able to generate the types of
rents on the front of the property to off -set what they have
to subsidize in order for Marriott to locate their hotel on
the site. He stated that he felt that due to the freeway off -
ramp location of the site, the site should be zoned C1. The
Commission recently re -zoned a piece of property located to
the north of this site to C1. This property was located
further from the freeway than this property is located.
Deanna Hoy, 1271 Blenarm, asked if the Traffic Engineer did
the traffic study when the train was crossing the street. The
Traffic Engineer stated that it was not a specific
consideration in the traffic study but there are ways to
prevent traffic from creating a gridlock situation when a
train passes by.
Public Hearing was Closed.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked who was going to pay for the
phasing and installation of the proposed traffic lights. Ken
Spear stated that the developer was prepared to pay for these
costs. Vice Chairman Harmony asked that the Traffic Engineer
come back with a memorandum explaining why the City of
Industry d i d not allow a left turn light at the freeway on-
ramp for the Honda Dealership site. City of Industry's policy
on left turn signals located by freeway on -ramps. Chairman
Schey stated that he felt that the reason why City of Industry
did not approve a left turn signal at the Honda Dealership
location had more to do with the City of Industry not having
a need to address the Honda Dealership site in that it does
not affect them. He stated that he is comfortable with
dealing with the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer's
recommendations on this project based on the circumstances
surroundings this project without drawing analogies from other
projects whether they have similarities or not.
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Secretary Tarango suggested that it might be more appropriate
to direct our City policy to the City Engineer rather than the
applicant's Engineer. Vice Chairman Harmony stated that he
felt that the applicants presenting the project have the
responsibility to do the research and to pay for this research
to be done. He felt that the applicant's Traffic Engineer had
done an excellent traffic study report. He could understand
the engineer's statistics, the traffic flow movements, and he
felt that the engineer's recommendations are brilliant.
Mr. Curley stated that this would be asking the applicants to
perform an analysis that isn't germane to their project. The
applicant's engineer has prepared a study that has been
reviewed by the City's Engineer. The City Engineer has
reviewed the traffic report for the Honda Dealership and has
approved the recommendations as he has approved a separate set
of recommendations for this project. To ask the applicant's
engineer to review a study done for a project that is remote
from their own is not an appropriate request. Vice Chairman
Harmony stated that he would like to stand by his request.
Vice Chairman Harmony would like to see the eight (8') foot
high wall reinstated. He does agree with staff's
recommendation for only one pole sign. The pole sign as
proposed by the Chamber of Commerce to be fifty (50') feet
does seem excessive to him. The sign existing on the site now
is approximately the same height as the proposed sign. Vice
Chairman Harmony stated that this appeared to be a reasonable
height. Staff indicated that the applicant is proposing to
plant 12' to 15', 24 inch box trees for the landscape wall.
Chairman Schey stated that he was comfortable with approving
the project with the requirement that the issues that are
still of concern such as signs and screening of flood control
channel be brought back to the Commission. Vice Chairman
Harmony stated that he was also concerned with the
architecture of the buildings. Ken Spear indicated that they
have taken some of the major elements of the Hotel and have
incorporated them into the other buildings. The roofs are not
red tile. Chairman Schey asked, under the Design Review
Ordinance, if the Commission approves the Conditional Use
Permit/Zone Change tonight, would this constitute approval
under the Design Review Ordinance and would the applicants
come back with further detail of the project. Secretary
Tarango stated that under the Development Program zone, the
Commission has the ability to look at the exterior of the
buildings, grading, landscaping, arrangement of buildings,
etc. Vice Chairman asked staff to look into the parking
requirements per the CC & R's for the site.
Mr. Curley stated that if all the conditions are not met, the
applicants will not be allowed to have occupancy granted.
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Vice Chairman Harmony stated that he would like to see the
applicant submit an economic feasibility study stating whether
this project is viable at this time conducted by a private
company hired by the City and paid for by the developer. He
also asked for information on the flood plain for that area.
Mr. Kranzer stated that the City has recently applied for a
program of the Federal Insurance (FEMA) and the only area
identified in the entire City of Diamond Bar as subject to a
100 year storm is the intersection of Lycoming and Brea Canyon
Road. That identification was made prior to the recent
approvement of the completion of the storm drain at that
location. That area and all other areas of Diamond Bar are
free of a 100 year storm. Vice Chairman Harmony asked for
that report to be presented at the next meeting. He also
asked for a report calculating the existing signs and
comparing them with the proposed signs. Secretary Tarango
stated that a survey was conducted with the Chamber of
Commerce's interest in mind.
Motion was made by Vice Chairman Harmony to continue Zone
Change 90-0036 (Conditional Use Permit 89-440) requiring the
applicant to come back to the Commission with the following
items: signage report, economic study based on the point of
view of the City. Wayne Sant stated that the consultants
recommend levels of rate and occupancy and recommend a certain
type of facility to meet the needs of the customer that they
are targeting. If the hotel can survive given that level of
rate and occupancy then the projects generally are successful.
This is what Marriott's market study was based on given the
rates and occupancies of hotels in the trade area and what the
guests staying at those hotels were paying. He stated that
he would look into making this information available to the
Commission. To employ a consultant to conduct an Market Study
would be very costly. Vice Chairman stated that he would like
to see an economic report indicating the viability of this
project.
Lewey Marshland stated that he has spent a large amount of
time looking at various types of developments and developers.
He feels that Marriott, with its reputation, will be a
development that will be able to remain.
Vice Chairman Harmony continued to list those items he wished
to require the applicant to bring back to the Commission.
These included signage report, flood control report, site line
study addressing the issue of privacy for the surrounding
neighborhood.
Chairman Schey stated that he felt that the issues raised by
Vice Chairman Harmony were issues that would normally be
addressed in the Design Review portion of the Planning
Commission's review of the project.
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Mr. Curley stated that the Development Program presented to
the Commission tonight mimics, to a great extent,. the
Development Review process. Most of the elements.discussed
are elements of the Development Program under 22-40.050
section of the code. He cautioned the Commission against
approving the CUP subject to additional review of the design
criteria.
Commissioner Lin stated that before a developer proceeds with
a project they have to conduct a market study and then
evaluate the land value to determine if the project will be
feasible. She did not feel that the Commission needed to
review a market study because if the project is not marketable
the applicants are not going to go through with it. If the
applicant could submit a report containing simple statistics,
this should be sufficient to determine.the feasibility of the
project.
Vice Chairman Harmony
make a determination
Government also tries
constructed that will
community voice concert
applicants to provide t
that they have in orde
tated that in a free society investors
of what is economically viable.
to insure that development is not
not survive. If the citizens of the
s towards a project, then he wants the
-ie Commission with the same information
to answer the questions.
Motion was made by Vice Chairman Harmony and seconded by
Chairman Schey to continue the project to May 14th, requiring
the applicant to come back with sign program, materials,
colors and architectural for buildings, conceptual landscape
plan, walls and screened landscaping along north boundary,
site -line study, detailed parking pian and how it compares to
the original proposal and a general report indicating the
market studies from Marriott.
Ken Spear stated thatfif they could receive approval for the
site as to the uses, the applicants would be willing to come
back to address the specific issues requested by the
Commission. If the Commission is not willing to do that, then
he asked them to render the best decision they can make
tonight to enable them to move onto the City Council.
The Commission decided to review the whole project at one
time.
Vice Chairman Harmony asked that each person who spoke tonight
be notified when this project is scheduled to come back before
the Commission.
Chairman Schey made a call to question on the previous motion.
MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vice Chairman Harmony sent a memorandum to the Commission members
regarding asking Jones Intercable to televise the Commission
meetings. Jones Intercable is available to do this. The Council
is discussing implementing the same process. This will make the
meetings available to those who can not attend.
Mr. Curley advised the Commission to discuss this with the City
Council.
The Commission decided to discuss this at the June 11th meeting.
Commissioner Grothe suggested that the Commission follow a set of
guidelines limiting the audience on the amount of time allowed to
speak in reference to a project.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
Motion was made by Vice Chairman Harmony and seconded by
Commissioner and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at
10:30 p.m. to the next regularly schedule meeting of May 14, 1990
to be held at the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board Room
at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Dennis A. Tarango
Secretary, Planning Commission
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David Schey
Chairman
f w:
MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1990
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Donald Nardella called the meeting to
order at 6:34 p.m. at City Hall, 21660 East Copley
Drive, Suite 100, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ruzicka.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Ruzicka, Stitt, Whelan, Vice Chairman
Nardella. At the time of roll call, Chairman Nyal was
reported to be expected in late, but was absent.
Also present were Parks/Maintenance Director Charles
Janiel, Parks Supervisor Don Hensley, Secretary Peggy
Sartin and Mr. Gary Larson.
REPORTS:
Commissioner Pat Whelan gave an oral report on emer-
gency/911 possibilities for the parks.
A brief report on the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB)
Subcommittee by C/Whelan and VC/Nardella stated that
no further financial information had been received
from Ms. Chris Adams as expected. A couple of name
change possibilities were discussed for the Subcommit-
tee to take to the RAB.
The Field Use Subcommittee meeting of April 16, 1990
report was tabled until Chairman Nyal arrives.
The Budget Report from Charles Janiel was presented
with a request for priorities from this report.
MATTERS FROM Mr. Gary Larson, 22517 East Eddridge, Diamond Bar ar-
AUDIENCE: rived about 7:20 p.m. to address the Commission regar-
ding the rocks at Peterson Park. He offered to pro-
vide grass seed for Paul C. Grow Park, if Parks and
Recreation aerates the soil.
DISCUSSION A. Continuing discussion regarding future Commission
ITEMS: Meeting Locations resulted in staff direction to
continue to pursue Library accomodations.
B. Development Review discussion covered advance in -
lieu fees, Bromalea, Steve Canyon possibilities,
and engineering problems/dam building/reclaimed
water.
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DISCUSSION C. The form for public input was discussed and staff
ITEMS: was directed to place this item on the next meet -
(Continued) ing agenda for action.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
P 9+gY Sartin
Secretary
ATTEST:
Ivan 9yal, dhair'anP
Parks and Recrat�ion Commission
MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 10, 1990
CALL TO ORDER: Chair/Ivan Nyal called the meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 21660
East Copley Drive, Suite 100, Diamond
Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance by VC/Nardella.
ROLL CALL: Chairman Nyal, VC/Nardella, and Commis-
sioners Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan.
Also present were Parks and Maintenance
Director Charles Janiel, Parks and Main-
tenance Superintendent Donald Hensley
and Secretary Peggy Sartin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Amended Minutes of VC/Nardella directed secretary to remove
March 22 the words "for Diamond Bar Little
League" from page two, second paragraph,
third sentence of the March 22, 1990
Minutes.
C/Ruzicka moved and C/Whelan seconded.
With the consensus of the Commission the
amended March 22, 1990 Minutes were ap-
proved.
Minutes of April 12 VC/Nardella stated that "Gary Lawson"
should be "Gary Larson" in two places in
the minutes: 1) first page, paragraph
and 2) at the top of page two.
C/Ruzicka moved and C/Stitt seconded.
With the consensus of the Commission the
amended April 12, 1990 Minutes were ap-
proved.
Minutes of April 26 VC/Nardella stated changes in the min-
utes where Gary Larson was talking: 1)
Following Peterson Park there should be
a period, remove the word "and", 2) "Mr.
Gary Larson 222517 E. Eddridge, Diamond
Bar arrived 7:20 to address the Commis-
sion regarding the rocks at Peterson
Park. He offered to provide grass seed
for Paul C. Grow Park if the Parks and
Recreation Department aerates the soil."
May 10, 1990 Page 2
C/Whelan stated Discussion Item B: Ques-
tionable spelling of "Bramelia" should
be "Bramalea" "Steve Canyon" to "Steep
Canyon".
C/Ruzicka moved and VC/Nardella second-
ed, with the consensus of the Commission
the amended April 26, 1990 Minutes were
approved.
PRESENTATION:
Certificate of
Chair/Nyal
presented Don Schad with a
Appreciation
Certificate
Of Appreciation for his vol-
unteering and organizing of Earth Day.
MATTER FROM THE
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Road, Diamond
AUDIENCE:
Bar, spoke
regarding what a success Ea-
rth Day was
and would also like to plant
a tree from
each state at the park.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
VC/Nardella
moved and C/Stitt seconded
to approve
Items A - I on the Consent
Calendar as
it exists. With the consen-
sus of the
Commission, the Consent Cal-
endar was approved.
REPORTS:
Park Telephones C/Ruzicka stated Mrs. Dunning could not
attend because of pressing personal mat-
ters, but she could attend the next Com-
mission meeting.
I
Chair/Nyal stated Urban Telecommunica-
tions would be interested in making a
presentation.
C/Whelan suggested both companies make a
presentation at the next Commission
Study Session regarding installation of
telephone, which would be May 24, 1990.
Follow Up Report On C/Whelan gave a follow up report on park
Park Telephones telephones. He presented the Commission
with his findings and stated it would
need more research.
May 10, 1990
Page 3
Recreation Advisory
Phyllis Papen, 21660 East Copley Drive,
Board Meeting
Suite 100, Diamond Bar, spoke regarding
the activities and participation of the
Walnut Valley Recreation Program.
VC/Nardella and C/Whelan spoke regarding
the Walnut Valley Recreation Program and
how it may be able to be improved.
Community Meeting at
C/Whelan and VC/Nardella gave a brief
Neil Armstrong
oral report on the Community Meeting at
Neil Armstrong School, May 9, 1990.
Sycamore Canyon Park
C/Whelan presented his findings to the
Building for
Commission regarding using Sycamore Can -
Commission meetings
yon Building as a Commission meeting
place.
File Use Sub-
Chair/Nyal and C/Ruzicka presented Field
committee Report
Use Subcommittee Report from April 16.
(Tabled from April 12)
John McKitrick, 3716 Castle Rock Road,
Diamond Bar, of the Heritage Park Recre-
ation Council, spoke regarding sports
programs.
Mark Landsbaum, 1577 Deer Crossing, Dia-
mond Bar, one of the parents that ran
the program during the summer, spoke on
the Heritage Park Recreation Program.
VC/Nardella would like to request that
Chair/Nyal direct staff to immediately
contact WVR and continue providing sup-
port to insure the continuance of Heri-
tage Park Sport Council Programs.
Mike Elfelt 21119 Silver Cloud spoke on
the Heritage Park Recreation Program.
Ted Owens 826 S. Dryander Drive, Walnut,
also involved with Heritage Park Recre-
ation Program.
VC/Nardella gave an oral report to the
Commission on the Recreation Advisory
Board Meeting held May 3, 1990.
MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 24, 1990
CALL TO ORDER: Chair/Ivan Nyal called the meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m. at the Community
Room, 1061 South Grand Avenue, Diamond
Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance by C/Ruzicka.
ROLL CALL: Chairman Nyal, VC/Nardella, and Commis-
sioners Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan.
Also present were Parks and Maintenance
Superintendent Donald Hensley, and Jr.
Clerk Typist Christine Haraksin. Parks
and Maintenance Director, Charles Janiel
was excused.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Resolution No. PRC Chair/Nyal presented Resolution No. PRC
90- 90- entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING THE
PLACE, DAY AND TIME OF COMMISSION MEET-
INGS.
C/Ruzicka moved and C/Stitt seconded the
adoption of Resolution No. PRC 90- .
With the Consensus of the Commission,
Resolution No. 90- was approved.
VC/Nardella pointed out to the Commis-
sion that there will be a regular con-
flict every year with Thanksgiving due
to the Commission meetings being on the
fourth Thursday. Other possible confli-
cts would be with Christmas and New
Years. Chair/Nyal suggested they wait
and reschedule holiday Commission meet-
ings at a later date.
REPORTS: C/Ruzicka introduced Mr. & Mrs. Dunning,
owners of CC Unlimited, a private tele-
phone company. Claudette Dunning addre-
ssed the Commission regarding pay tele-
phones in the Parks.
VC/Nardella and C/Whelan gave an oral
report on the Parks Master Plan Commit-
tee Meeting of May 16 and May 23, 1990.
May 24, 1990 Page 2
Mary Esposito, 22701 Happy Hollow Road,
Diamond Bar, spoke regarding the commu-
nication problem, and stated not many
people are aware of these meetings. She
voiced concerns of the minimal grass
growth at Peterson Park.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Proposed Schabarum Mr. Janiel gave background on the pro -
Equestrian Trail - posed Schabarum Equestrian Trail in
Diamond Bar Diamond Bar. He went on to advise the
Commission to review and make a recom-
mendation to City Council as to the as-
signment of maintenance of the trail to
L.A. County, and to analyze what impacts
this trail may have on the City of Dia-
mond Bar.
Joint Meeting - Chair/Nyal read the memorandum to the
City Council and Commission. VC/Nardella asked if there
P&R Commission was anything in particular the Commis-
sion should be apprised. Chair/Nyal
stated the Commission should be prepared
somewhat and dedicate one of the Parks
and Recreation Commission Study Session
to this.
C/Ruzicka wanted to make it clear that
the City Council will be preparing the
Agenda for the Joint Meeting of July 10,
1990 at 7:00 p.m.
L.A. County Beaches, Staff recommended that the Commission
Wildlife & Parkland not support the L.A. County Beaches, Con-
servation Act of Wildlife and Parkland Conservation Act of
1990 1990 at this time. VC/Nardella moved
C/Ruzicka seconded, that the Commission
not support the L.A. County Beaches and
Wildlife and Parkland Conservation Act
of 1990 and with the consensus of the
Commission the motion carried.
Final Comments C/Ruzicka mentioned that Mrs. Dunning
would be willing to put in a pay tele-
phone at a park of our designation on a
six month trial basis. The telephone
May 24, 1990 Page 3
would have a variety of options and ca-
pabilities. Mr. Ruzicka stated that he
would need something in writing from
Mrs. Dunning to present to the Commis-
sion.
C/Whelan requested that on one of the
upcoming agendas an item regarding the
recreation program and at that time he
would like to present some conclusions
to the Commission based on information
from the meetings.
Adjournment With no further comments, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Peggy Sartin
Secretary
ATTEST:
Chairfmah t;
Chairfmah t;
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: October 2, 1990
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
VIA: ROBERT L. VAN NORT, CITY MANAGER
AGENDA NO.
COUNCIL DATE: October 16, 1990
-1(FROM: RONALD L. KRANZER, CITY ENGINEE
SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2100 TO FLOOD CONTROL
Private Drain No. 2100 was constructed in 1989 as part of the improvements in Tract Nos. 42573,
42574, 42575, 42576, 42577 and 42578. Subsequently, the drain was inspected and approved
by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works based upon the satisfactory completion
of the improvements per approved plans.
The City Engineer has reviewed the improvements and is in agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution requesting the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works Flood Control Element to accept the transfer and conveyance of
Private Drain No. 2100 for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement.
RLK: WFL:nb:db-cc3:dr2100.rpt
(Narrative continued on next page if necessary)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Requested $
Budgeted Amount $
In Account Number:
Deficit: $
Revenue Source:
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Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belang
City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager
7/24/90
RESOLUTION NO. 90-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID
DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
KNOWN AS PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2100 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE
TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, there have been dedicated to, or the City has otherwise acquired, the storm
drain improvements and drainage system known as PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2100, described in
Exhibit A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized and empowered to transfer and convey to the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District any storm drain improvements and drainage systems for
future operations, maintenance, repair and improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District entered into an
agreement dated June 20, 1989, and recorded March 20, 1990, as Document Number 90-545570,
of the Official Records in the office of the County Recorder for the County of Los Angeles,
whereby the City made certain warranties about its future transfers and conveyances of Flood
Control facilities to the District; and
WHEREAS, the best public interest will be served by transfer and conveyance of the storm
drain improvements and drainage system described in Exhibit A attached hereto from the City
to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for future operation, maintenance, repair and
improvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City does hereby request the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District to accept the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain
improvements and drainage system described in said Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, subject to the acceptance thereof of the Board of
Supervisors of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the City Engineer is directed and
ordered to prepare all necessary instruments and documents, including deed, to effectuate said
transfer and conveyance, and that the Mayor is authorized and instructed to execute said deed
and other instruments and documents. District shall have no obligation or responsibility to
maintain said storm drain, improvements, and drainage until all rights of way for said drain now
vested in the City and all other necessary rights of way therefore have been conveyed to and
accepted by District.
Reference is hereby made to District Drawings No. 46-F958.1-958.10, the plans and profile
of said storm drain improvements and drainage system on file in the office of the City Engineer
and on file of the Chief Engineer of said District for further data as to the exact location, extent,
and description of said storm drain improvements and drainage system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer and conveyance hereby requested are
subject to each of the warranties described in the Agreement between the City and the District
dated June 20, 1989, and recorded March 20, 1990, as Document Number 90-545570, of the
Official Records in the office of
the County Recorder for the County of Los Angeles. Such warranties by the City are
incorporated here by this reference.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 11990.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Diamond Bar held on day of , 1990, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES �
P.O. BOX 576 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91793 - (714) 598-2020
V
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Sept. 28, 1990
MAYOR - CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM — RESOLUTION OF YOUR CITY COUNCIL
ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PLAN (CMP) FOR THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY.
We ask that you consider prompt adoption of the subject
resolution (copy attached). If you have already passed a
similar resolution that did not contain the underlined
language, please consider adopting an amendment to that
effect. Please send copies of your resolution to us.
We have become a united voice in developing our own regional
congestion management plan and the adoption of this type of
resolution will carry a strong message of our unity.
We have heard that we represent one of the strongest regional
alliance of cities in Los Angeles County in transportation
(as well as other important issues.) Let's keep up the good
work you all have participated in.
If you have questions on the transportation resolution,
please contact Beg LaPisto-Kirtley, Bradbury, Transportation
Comm,ttee Chairwoman or myself.
Harvey K. Holden
Executive Director
SGVAC
(This request is being sent to you by the effort of our
Transportation Committee and with the approval of our
Executive Committee. It was requested that the Notice
be sent out immediately. LACTC concurs with the
resolution.)
Member Cities -
s <"0s
Alhambra - Arcadia - Azusa - Baldwin Park - Bradbury'
Claremont - Covina - Diamond Bar - Duarte - E1 Monte
Glendora - Industry - Irwindale La Canada Flintridge
La Puente - La Verne - Monrovia - Monterey Park
Pasadena - Pomona - Rosemead - San Dimas - San Gabriel
San Marino - Sierra Madre - South E1 Monte - South Pasadena
Temple City - Walnut - West Covina
a[aclenda Heights Improvement Association
- _ SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES
P.Q. BOX 576 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91793 - (714) 598-2020
Sept. 28, 1990
MAYOR - CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM - RESOLUTION OF YOUR CITY COUNCIL
ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PLAN (CMP) FOR THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY.
We ask that you consider prompt adoption of the subject
resolution (copy attached), If you have already passed a
similar resolution that did not contain the underlined
language, please consider adopting an amendment to that
effect. Please send copies of your resolution to us.
We have become a united voice in developing -our own regional
congestion management plan and the adoption of this type of
resolution will carry a strong message of our unity.
We have heard that we represent one of the strongest regional
alliance of cities in Los Angeles County in transportation
(as well as other important issues.) Let's keep up the good
work you all have participated in.
If you have questions on the transportation resolution,
Please contact Be4 LaPisto—Kirtley, Bradbury, Transportation
Committee Chairwoman or myself.
Harvey K. Holden
Executive Director
SGVAC
(This request is being sent to you by the effort of our
Transportation Committee and with the approval of our
Executive Committee. It was requested that the Notice
be sent out immediately. LACTC concurs with the
resolution.)
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Member Cities
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Alhambra - Arcadia - Azusa - Baldwin Park - Bradbury aE'
Claremont - Covina - Diamond Bar - Duarte - El Monte
Glendora - Industry - Irwindale - La Canada Filntridge
La Puente - La Verne - Monrovia - Monterey Park
Pasadena - Pomona - Rosemead - San Dimas - San Gabriel
San Marino - Sierra Madre - South E1 Monte - South Pasadena
Temple City - Walnut - West Covina
;Hacienda Heights Improvement Association
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RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 72A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE
INVOLVEMENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
(CMP) FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 56089 requires the
development of a Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles
County which includes the County and every city in the County;
and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65089 provides that the
Congestion Management Program shall be developed either by the
County Transportation Commission, or by another public agency, as
designated by the County Board of Supervisors and the City
Councils of a majority of the cities representing a majority of
the population in the unincorporated area of the County; and
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities
Transportation Committee is interested in working with the Los
Angeles County Transportation Commission in developing a
Congestion Management Plan for the San Gabriel Valley portion of
Los Angeles County; I
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Diamond Bar does hereby support the designation of the
Los Angeles County Transportation Commission as the Congestion
Management Program Agency and the involvement of the San Gabriel
Valley Association of Cities in the development of the Congestion
Management Plan for the San Gabriel Valley.
e
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of
, 1990.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed, approved
and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the date of , 1990, by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST•
City Clerk of the
City of Diamond Bar
r
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING THE APPEAL OF
SB 2557
WHEREAS, after the longest budget stalemate in
California's history, the Governor and California Legislature
finally enacted a 1990/91 budget package that shifts state and
county costs to cities, and diverts city revenues to finance
state/county responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, counties are an administrative arm of the state
with responsibilities for carrying out state programs, while
cities are in a different business of providing local municipal
services which are determined locally and have no
responsibility or authority for administering state or county
programs; and
WHEREAS, the Governor and California Legislature have
shifted state and county financial responsibilities to cities;
and
WHEREAS, all 457 cities in California balanced their
budgets only to find their budgets were subsequently thrown out
of balance by cost shiftsl and revenue losses designed to
balance the budget of the state; and
WHEREAS, the actions in the State budget package were
enacted by passage of SB 2557, which (1) directed counties to
charge cities, school districts and special districts for the
county function of administering the property tax; (2)
authorized counties to charge cities for booking prisoners
arrested by city employees; and (3) allowed counties to retain
arrested by city employees; and (3) allowed, counties to retain
property tax revenues that should otherwise go to 90 "No and
Low Tax Cities"; and
WHEREAS, these shifts of city revenues to counties were
specifically enacted to replace cuts in state revenue for
counties that should have funded state responsibilities carried
out by counties; and
WHEREAS, the Governor and California Legislature have
avoided their financial responsibilities by enacting measures
that are poor public policy, which rob from one local
government to finance another, and result in no real solution
to the continuing financial problems facing all levels of
government in California; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Diamond Bar
supports the repeal of SB 2557 and the protection of cities
from the state budget process; and support alternatives that
will provide adequate long-term funding for cities and
counties.
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed,
approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Diamond Bar held on the date of
1990, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST•
City Clerk of the
City of Diamond Bar
onMr
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1400 K STREET . SACRAMENTO, CA 95814. (916) 444-5790
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Califomia Citles
Work Together
October 4, 1990
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #10-15
STATE THROWS EVERY CITY'S BUDGET
OUT OF BALANCE BY MILLIONS
CONTACT: Sheri Erlewine
"Every city in California has a budget that is out of balance," stated Iola Williams,
president of the League of California Cities and council member in San Jose. "When the
state adopted its budget -- nearly two months late -- they underfunded counties by $800
million and told counties to charge cities to make up the difference. That's not only bad
public policy, it's a disgrace that our elected Legislature and Governor cannot make the
tough political decisions that every city official made to balance their budget," Williams
added.
Included in Senate Bill 2557 is the authority for counties to charge cities, schools
and special districts to book prisoners into county jails and administer the collection of
property taxes. The counties are to issue invoices in January retroactive to July.
"Even though cities have no responsibility or authority for carrying out
state/county programs, we are now forced to pay for them," Williams said. 'Because
cities have their house in order and have either cut services or raised revenues to
balance their budgets, the Legislature thinks cities are 'fat cats' and have the money to
pay for their indecision. In reality, cities have 17.5 percent less revenue, when adjusted
for inflation and population, than we did when Proposition 13 passed. We simply cannot
afford to pay for city, county and state programs."
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At a time when crime is rampant in cities, the State literally gave our police chiefs
a disincentive to make arrests. In addition, the property tax every citizens pays includes
a fee for the administration and collection of the talc. What this new charge to cities
means is that a city resident will pay, twice while those in unincorporated areas will pay
only once.
The League is uniting every city in California to ask their Assembly Members or
Senators to author legislation repealing SB2557. In addition, cities will be discussing this
issue with their local media, writing letters and forming coalitions to fight the legislation.
And nearly` 4,000 city officials will gather for the League's Annual Conference on
October 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center to literally picket against the State
Legislature and Governor.
'"chis is one of the most devastating actions for cities in nearly a decade,' Williams
added. "We cannot stand by and let this go unchallenged."
EXHIBIT "A"
Private Drain 2100
A reinforced concrete pipe storm drain system and appurtenant structures for Tract No. 42573,
filed in Book 1085, pages 17 to 21; Tract No. 42574, filed in Book 1085, pages 33 to 37; Tract
No. 42575, filed in book 1085, pages 27 to 32; Tract No. 42676, filed in book 1085, pages 38 to
43; Tract No. 42577, filed in Book 1085, pages 22 to 26; Tract No. 42578, filed in Book 1085,
pages 44 to 51, inclusive, of Maps, Records of the County of Los Angeles, generally described
as follows:
Line "B":
Commencing from an existing storm drain per P.D.T. No. 1961, Station 5 + 75.00, located in
Longview Drive, southerly of Nan Court; thence northerly in Longview Drive to a catch basin,
Station 24 + 84.37, a distance of 1,909 feet, more or less.
Laterals "B-1 ", through "B-15":
Connector pipes from Line "B" to catch basins.
Line "C":
Commencing from an existing storm drain per P.D. 1970, Station 14 + 76.72, located in
Summitridge Drive, northerly of Thunder Trail; thence northerly to a catch basin, Station 15 +
26.77, a distance of 50 feet, more or less.
Line "D":
Commencing from a manhole structure per Line "B", Station 7 + 05.00 (Station 1 + 10.65, Line
"D"); thence westerly in Nan Court to a catch basin, Station 4 + 75.57, a distance of 365 feet,
more or less.
Laterals "D-1" through "D-6":
Connector pipes from Line "D" to catch basins.
Line "E":
Commencing from a manhole structure per Line "B", Station 14 + 50.00 (Station 1 + 04.10, Line
"E"); thence northeasterly in Eastgate Drive to a catch basin, Station 3 + 05.14, a distance of 201
feet, more or less.
Laterals "E-1 ", "E-2" and "E-3":
Connector pipes from Line "E" to catch basins.
Line "F:
Commencing from a manhole structure per Line "B", Station 16 + 25.00 (Station 1 + 00.00, Line
"F"); thence northerly to an inlet structure, Station 1 + 58.00, located in an easement to the
County of Los Angeles for storm drain and storm drain ingress and egress purposes, a distance
of 58 feet, more or less.
Line "G":
Commencing from -an existing storm drain per P.D. No. 1862, Station 19 + 38.12, located in
Leyland Drive, northerly of Wynnewood Drive; thence southerly to a catch basin, Station 22 +
42.01, a distance of 304 feet, more or less.
Laterals "G-1" through "G-5":
Connector pipes from Line "G" to catch basins.
Laterals "H":
Commencing from an outlet structure Station 1 + 00.00, located westerly of Bryn Athyn Way, in
an easement to the County of Los Angeles for storm drain and storm drain ingress and egress
purposes; thence easterly in said easement to Bryn Athyn Way; thence southeasterly in Bryn
Athyn Way to Wynnewood Drive to a catch basin, Station 8 + 08.26, a distance of 709 feet, more
or less.
Laterals "H-1", "H-2" and "H-3":
Connector pipes from Line "H" to catch basins.
All as shown on District Drawing Nos. 46-F958.1 through 46-F958.10
Lateral "A":
A connector pipe between two catch basins located in Estoril Drive which connects to Line "A".
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FROM: Kahler V. Russel
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PRIVATE DRAIN
PM NUMBER 42573 PROJECT P D 2-1
JOB NuIsER L 4-Z 5-73 1 1 LOCATION Dec,. 6-r -
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has been coa-mleted intaccordance with the plans and specifications, and is
ready for formal acceptance.
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Approval Date j3 -1_S -,59 BY , Head Construction Inspector
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
On this day of
before me
19 ,
City Clerk of the City of
personally appeared
personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence) to be the person who executed this instrument as
of the City of
and acknowledged to me that the City of
executed it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the seal of said City, the day and
year in this Certificate first -above written.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the within deed or grant is
hereby accepted under the authority conferred by Ordinance No. 85-0108, duly and regularly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles on the 18th day of June,
1985, and the Grantee consents to the recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.
BY:
ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR
MAPPING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
STATE BUDGET ACTIONS
SB 2557
WHEREAS, after the longest budget stalemate in California's history, the Governor
and California Legislature finally enacted a 1990/91 budget package that shifts state and
county costs to cities, and diverts city revenues to finance state/county responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, counties are an administrative arm of the state with responsibilities for
carrying out state programs, while cities are in a different business of providing local
municipal services which are determined locally and have no responsibility or authority for
administering state or county programs; and
. WHEREAS, the Governor and California Legislature have shifted state and county
financial responsibilities to cities; and
WHEREAS, all 457 cities in California balanced their budgets only to find their
budgets were subsequently thrown, out of balance by cost shifts and revenue losses designed
to balance the budget of the state; and
WHEREAS, the actions in the State budget package were enacted by passage of SB
2557, which (1) directed counties to charge cities, school districts and special districts for the
county function of administering the property tax; (2) authorized counties to charge cities
for booking prisoners arrested by city employees; and (3) allowed counties to retain property
tax revenues that should otherwise go to 90 "No and Low Tax Cities"; and
WHEREAS, these shifts of city revenues to counties were specifically enacted to
replace cuts in state revenue for counties that should have funded state responsibilities
carried out by counties; and
WHEREAS, the Governor and California Legislature have avoided their financial
responsibilities by enacting measures that are poor public policy, which rob from! one local
government to finance another, and result in no real solution to the continuing financial
problems facing all levels of government in California; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of
support the repeal of SB 2557 and the protection of cities from the. state budget process; and
support alternatives that will provide adequate long-term funding for cities and counties.
Sample Press Release
October 4, 1990
EQR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
MAJOR IMPACT ON (CITY) WITH
PASSAGE OF STATE BUDGET
(City name) budget was thrown out of balance by an estimated $ when
the state adopted its budget in August. Without public input or testimony, the State
Legislature underfunded counties by $800 million and told them to begin charging cities
to book prisoners into county jails and collect property taxes. These are new expenses
the city will incur in January, although retroactive to July 1, 1990, and must come, from
the city's adopted -- and balanced -- 1990/91 budget.
For (city), (county) will charge $ _ per prisoner to book each one into the
County jail, for an estimated total of $ this fiscal year alone. At a time when
crime is high all over the state, this is truly a disincentive for law enforcement.
In addition, the county will charge the city $ to collect property taxes and
distribute them back to the city. Since the tax itself includes an amount that is to go
towards the administration /collection of the tax, this amounts to double taxation for
residents of incorporated areas. A city resident is already charged and now will be
paying twice, while a citizen in the unincorporated area pays once.
'The state has balanced its budget on the backs of cities, including (city)," stated
(Mayor or other city official). "We're joining each of the 457 cities in California in a
major statewide campaign to tell the Legislature and Governor that 'we're mad as hell
and we're not going to take it any more.' We're going to fight for the repeat of this
authority and work to secure long-range, stable financing for cities and, counties. The
State will hear from cities."
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California
'Cities
NEWS BULLETIN
When the State Legislature
and Governor approved the
1990 State Budget, they
underfunded counties
hundreds of millions of
dollars and told counties to
make up the difference by
charging cities to book
prisoners and collect
property taxes. That means
the State balanced its
budget on the backs of
cities.
Not only is this bad public
policy, it means that every
city's 1990191budget is out
of balance. The League
has created 'Operation
Budget Freedom" to fight
the State's action. The
goal is to repeal this
legislation. You'll be
hearing more about this
project as your actions will
ensure ' SB2557 is re-
pealed.
i Operation Budget Freedom I
I
I Bulletin Issued to All Cities
1 All cs will receive this regular news i
I bulletin with information about the State I
I budget crisis. Repealing SB2557 is de -
1 pendent on cities'action; read on for
immediate steps you can take[
Won't Charge es
Sutter County Sets
Great Example
At their September meet-
ing, the Sutter County
Board of Supervisors
voted unanimously to not
impose the jail booking
fee or property tax collec-
tion fee on any city in the
County.
During the public hearing
related to implementing
SB 2557,
Yuba City
Council members, ac-
companied by represen-
tatives from school dis-
tricts, went before the
Board of Supervisors and
spoke out in opposition
of implementing the fees.
Yuba City was heard.
The Board of Supervisors
voted to overrule the staff
recommendation to
impose a booking fee of
$48.34 per prisoner and
the property tax collec-
tion fee for fiscal year
1991/92.
Members of the Board of
Supervisors and city
officials expressed disap-
pointment and outrage
with the state Legislature
at balancing their budget
on the backs of cities and
counties. Yuba City's
Mayor Dennis Wilson
stated, "it is essential that
both parties focus their
efforts to demand that the
state take financial re-
sponsibility for its own
legislative acts."
This is what Operation
Budget Freedom is all
about: Local agencies
working together to send
a message to the State.
The League is preparing
information to assist cities
to organize and make co-
ordinated presentations to
their Boards of Supervi-
sors. For more informa-
tion, contact the League
at 916/444-5790 X225.
# PERATION BUDGET FREEDOM
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The Operation Budget Freedom
Command Center is up and running
to take your questions, concerns and
comments. Itis being staffed by city
officials who have been temporarily
re -assigned from their Cities. to work
full time as a resource team specifi-
cally dealing with state budget
actions.
Reassigned to the League office are
Denise Glascow,, Los Angeles,
Debbie Thornton, Monterey and
Stephanie Whitfield, Orange County
Division. In addition, Gary Pinney
and Bill Johnson, Los Angeles, Wally
Wilson, Long Beach, and Jill Arthur,
Santa Ana have spent considerable
time in Sacramento to devise strate-
gies and assist the League.
For more information, call the League
at 916/444-5790 x225.
Ready To Send
Sample Resolution
and Press Release
Attached
Attached to the city manageet
edition of the News Bulletin is a
sample resolution and press release.
The resolution -- when adopted at
your City Council meeting and for-
warded to all members of the State
legislature -- will help deliver our
message and generate press
coverage.
In addition, cities are asked to meet
with the local news media to tell their
story. Request a meeting with'the
editor to ask for an editorial that
opposes the state balancing its
budget on the backs of cities. Issue
a press release and state what the
impact of these charges will be on
the city's budget and services.
Cities wishing assistance with media
relations can contact the League at
9161444-5790 x225.
Your immediate assistance is vital if we're going to meet the goals of Opera-
tion Budget Freedom, This concerted effort combines local grassroots ac-
tivities with a statewide program to preserve cities independence of the
state budget process. We need you to:
1. Meet with your Legislators. City officials should immediately meet with
their legislators to discuss how the state's budget actions have affected
cities. The key question to ask Legislators: will they sponsor or co-sponsor
Legislation to repeal SB 2257?
2. Meet with your news media. One of the most effective ways to communi-
cate with a Legislator is to enlist the help of the news media. Issue a press
release and request a meeting with the editor to seek an editorial that
opposes the state balancing its budget on the backs of cities.
3. Pass a resolution. A sample resolution is attached to this newsletter.
Forward it to your state legislators, the governor, and the press.
4. Respond to the League's surveys, All cities will soon receive two sur-
veys addressing the effects of SB 2557 on city budgets. Please respond to
the surveys and return them to the League as soon as possible. The infor-
mation will be used to try to repeallreplace, SB 2557.
Survey On Its Way; We
Need To Know Impact
We -need your help. The League has
attached a survey to the city man-
ager's copy of this News Bulletin to
find out which City Council members
have spoken with their legislators
and what those responses were. The
only way to repeal SB2557 is to talk
to your Members now. The results of
the questionnaire will assist us in our
statewide actions to have SB 2557
repealed/replaced.
A second questionnaire will be sent
next week to determine the impact of
the now flees on city budgets. This
information will be gathered and
analyzed by the Operation Budget
Freedom Resource Team and used
in our statewide campaign to repeal/
replace SB 2557. It will also be used
in press releases by the League.
Give this Survey your immediate
attention. Your active participation in
this step of the OBF program is
critical to our effort to regain cities
independence in the state budget
process.
OPERATION
BUDGET
FREEDOM:
"We're mad as hell and we're not
going to take it anymore". That fa-
mous movie line sums up the feelings
of city officials all over California. It's
time we let the Legislature know it,
The League's Annual Conference will
be the forum to deliver that message,
The Monday morning General
Session, October 22, at the Anaheim
Convention Center, will be a morning
to remember. This event will attract
statewide and local news media at-
tention. You don't want to miss it!
Plan on attending and help send our
message to the State legislature.
Let's get the news media to tell our
Legislators just how we feel about
their balancing their budget on the
backs of cities.
See you on the 22nd!
SAN
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GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES tom,
P.O. BOX 576 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91793 • (714) 598-2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sept. 28, 1990
This Notice is for the vgting delegate to the San Gabriel
Valley Association of Cities or a designated alternate. The
election of new officers and executive committee will be held
October 18 at the next regular General Membership - Board of
Directors meeting. Baldwin Park Hilton. A regular meeting
and program announcement will be mailed later.
Our By-laws require you be notified of the nominees proposed
by your Nominating Committee prior to the Oct. 18 meeting.
The following slate was presented to the Executive Committee
meeting this morning and they moved to forward the
nominations to the General Membership as is. IAF✓ Art. V,
Sec. 11, further nominations are perm.issable from the floor
by designated delegates.
Nominated Officers:
President - Mary Young, Mayor, Arcadia
Vice -Pres.- Nell Soto, Councilwoman, Pomona
Secretary - Terry Dipple, Mayor, San Dimas
Treasurer - Jim Castaneda, Mayor, San Gabriel
Nominated Executive Committee: (* denotes serving
* John Crowley - Director, Pasadena
* Tom Harvey - Mayor Pro -Tem,, La Verne
* Bette Lowes - Mayor, Baldwin Park
* Don McMillen - Mayor, El Monte
* Henry Morgan - Councilman, Covina
* Bea LaPisto-Kirtley-Councilwoman, Bradbury
Judy Chu - Mayor, Monterey Park
Robert Bruesch - Councilman, Rosem<
* Harvey Holden - Executive Director;
It
now)
Member Cities
Alhambra - Arcadia
Azusa - Baldwin Park -
Bradbury
Claremont - Covina -
Diamond Bar Duarte -
El Monte
Glendora- Industry
- Irwindale - La Canada
Flintridge
La Puente - La Verne
- Monrovia - Monterey
Park
Pasadena - Pomona -
Rosemead - San Dimas -
San.Gabrlel
San Marino - Sle•rra Madre - South El Monte
- South Pasadena
Temple City - Walnut
- West Covina
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROCLAIMING THE WEER OF OCTOBER 28 THROUGH
NOVEMBER 3, 1990 AS CYSTIC FIBROSIS BOWL -FOR -BREATH WEER
IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
WHEREAS, Cystic Fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of
children and young adults in the United States; and
WHEREAS, one in twenty Americans is a symptomless carrier of
the cystic fibrosis gene; and
WHEREAS, in order to increase public awareness and
understanding of cystic fibrosis, the City of Diamond Bar has
designated the week of October 28 through November 3, 1990 as
Cystic Fibrosis Bowl -For -Breath Week.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the
City of Diamond Bar the week of October 28 through November 3,
1990 as Cystic Fibrosis Bowl -For Breath Week in the City of
Diamond Bar and urge all citizens to participate in this Bowl-a-
Thon and help raise needed research dollars to find a cure.
Mayor
ATTEST:
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF TITLE 13
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 13.44 AUTHORIZING RECOVERY OF COSTS
FOR SECOND RESPONSE BY POLICE TO PARTIES AND
OTHER ASSEMBLAGES.
The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does ordain
as follows:
SECTION 1: A new Chapter 13.44 is hereby added to
Division 4 of Title 13 of the Los Angeles County Code, to read in
words and figures as follows:
"Chapter 13.44
"Recovery of Costs for Second Response by Police
to Parties and Other Assemblages
"Sections:
"13.44.010 Recovery of costs authorized.
"13.44.020 Costs constitute debt.
1113.44.010 Recovery of costs authorized.
"A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code,
City shall be authorized to recover its costs incurred when the
police agency responsible for providing law enforcement services
within the City of Diamond Bar ("police" herein) respond a second
time within a twenty-four (24) consecutive hour period to any
party or other assemblage of persons within the City if:
1
"(1) the owner and/or other adult person in
possession of the premises has, at the time of the first
response, been delivered a written notice as hereinafter
described; and
"(2) there is probable cause by police to believe
that a violation of Penal Code Sections 407, 415 or 416 has
occurred on the premises anytime after first responding.
"B. The written notice required to be provided shall
state words to the effect that a warning is hereby given that if
police are again requested, or are otherwise required to respond
to the same location within twenty-four (24) hours thereafter,
such second response may be deemed to be a special security
assignment over and above the law enforcement services normally
provided, and the owner and/or other adult person in possession
of the premises shall be liable for payment of all costs incurred
by the City of Diamond Bar, including administrative costs and
overhead, in providing such law enforcement services.
"C. If no owner or adult person in charge of the
premises can be identified at the time of the first response, the
written notice required herein may simply be posted in any
visible outdoor location near any entrance to the premises. In
such event, the owner and any other adult person in possession of
the premises at the time of the response by police may be held
jointly liable for the costs of such second response, as provided
herein.
2
1113.44.020 Costs constitute debt.
"The costs provided for herein shall be computed by
City and shall be forwarded in the form of an invoice to the
owner and/or adult person in possession of the premises at the
time of the police responses, and shall constitute a debt
recoverable as a debt on a written contract. In the event City
is required to institute any legal proceeding to recover such
costs, it shall be entitled to additionally collect all costs,
including attorney's fees, incurred as a result thereof."
SECTION 2: Severability.
The City Council declares that should any provision,
section, paragraph, sentence or word of the Ordinance hereby
adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action
in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any
preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections,
paragraphs, sentences or words of said Ordinance hereby adopted
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted
in three (3) public places within the City of Diamond Bar
pursuant to the provisions of Resolution 89-6.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond
Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the day of , 1990,
and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Diamond Bar held on the day of
1990, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk, City of Diamond Bar
LX1011XORDCOSTSIDB 1.3B 4
ORDINANCE NO. 24A (1989)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24(1989)
CONCERNING THE PARRS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does ordain
as follows:
Section 1.
Ordinance No. 24(1989) of the City of Diamond Bar
hereby is amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:
Section 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Created.
There is hereby created a Parks and Recreation
Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council.
section 3. Composition.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be composed
of five members each of whom shall be a resident of the City of
Diamond Bar, and appointed in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Section 5 hereof.
Section 4. Purposes.
The purposes of1the Commission shall be:
(a) To coordinate all of the recreation and leisure
activities of the City.
(b) To provide for the establishment and maintenance
of sound recreation and parks programs.
(c) To ensure the efficient operation of all
recreation and park facilities within the City.
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(d) To encourage a sound and well-rounded program of
activities to serve the recreational, park, leisure time and
related needs of people within the City.
Section S. Organization and terms of office; filling
of vacancies in office; officers; meetings.
(a) Each member of the Parks and Recreation Commission
shall be appointed by one member of the City Council, provided
that should a member of the City Council fail to make an
appointment within thirty days of the vacancy in question being
created a majority of the City Council shall appoint to fill the
vacancy.
(b) If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a
term, it shall be filled within thirty days by appointment for
the unexpired portion of the term by the Council Member who
appointed or had the opportunity to appoint the commissioner
whose position has been vacated. If that Council Member fails to
appoint within that thirty -day period, a majority of the City
Council shall appoint to fill the vacancy. If the vacancy is
effected by the removal process specified in this Section, the
person so removed may not be appointed to fill the vacancy.
(c) Notwithstanding any other term or provision of
this Ordinance, each member of the Park and Recreation Commission
shall be deemed to have resigned from his or her position on the
Commission ninety (90) calendar days after the succession of any
person, whether by election, reelection or appointment, to the
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office of the Coundil Member who appointed, or had the
opportunity to appoint, such Commissioner and that Commission
position shall thereupon be deemed vacant and available for
appointment for the otherwise unexpired term, if any.
(d) If a member of the Park and Recreation Commission
is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings or from
more than fifty percent (50%) of the regular meetings thereof in
any one (1) year period, the office of said Commission shall
thereupon be deemed vacant and the secretary to the Commission
shall immediately inform the City Council thereof.
(e) Any member of the Parks and Recreation Commission
may be removed without cause during his or her term of office by
a four-fifths vote of the City Council, provided that no such
member may be removed during the initial three months of any term
of office for which he or she is appointed except by unanimous
vote of the Council.
(f) The terms of office of the Park and Recreation
Commission shall be two-year terms commencing on July 1st of even
numbered years and expiring on June 30th of even numbered years;
provided, however, that the terms of office of persons initially
appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission shall expire June
30, 1992.
(g) The Parks and Recreation Commission shall, at its
first regular meeting in July of each calendar year, elect a
chairman from among its appointed members for a term of one year,
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and may create and fill such other offices as it may determine
and shall hold regular meetings at least once a month and other
meetings at such additional times are are deemed necessary.
(h) The Director of Parks and Maintenance, or his or
her designee shall be the Secretary to the Commission.
section 6. Duties.
The duties of the Commission shall be:
(a) To identify the recreational, leisure time and
other people -oriented needs and aspirations of the community and
shall be responsible for analyzing alternative methods of
fulfilling the needs and aspirations and to present alternate
solutions or recommendations for action.
(b) To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council
and City Manager in all matters pertaining to public recreation
and people -related activities and to cooperate with all.
governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of
sound recreational planning and programming.
(c) To recommend joint recreational programming, and
to render assistance regarding the terms of contractual
agreements on financial aid and recreational facilities.
(d) To interpret the community park, recreational and
leisure time programs to public officials and to the general
citizenship in order to promote understanding and financial
support from public and private sources.
(e) To recommend the establishment of general policies
with respect to recreation and parks.
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(f) To assist in the acquisition, development,
beautification and maintenance of recreation and park facilities
in the City as part of a sound master plan in keeping with
community needs and future growth.
(g) To advise in the preparation of the annual budget
and the long-range recreation and parks capital improvement
budget.
Section 7. Recreation Fund -Established.
There is hereby established a fund to be known as the
"recreation fund," into which all funds levied, collected or
derived for recreation purposes by the City shall be deposited.
Section S. Same -Appropriations hy Council.
In any jointly sponsored recreation program, the City
Council shall appropriate such moneys as are required to meet its
contracted share of the budget, as is determined by joint
contractual agreement of the Council and any other agency joining
in the program.
Section 9. Same -Expenditures.
Expenditures ma� be made from the recreation fund by
warrant in accordance with the budget and appropriations approved
by the Council in accordance with legal requirements and rules
established thereunder.
Section 10. Compensation; travel expenses.
(a) Each member of the Parks and Recreation Commission
shall be paid a fixed sum for each commission meeting such
commissioner attends. The sum to be paid to each commissioner
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for each such meeting attended by such commissioner shall be
established by resolution of the City Council.
(b) The City Council may, from time to time, provide
such sums as the City Council deems reasonable, in its sole
discretion, for travel expenses, meals, lodging and related
expenses necessarily incurred by Parks and Recreation
Commissioners incidental to the performance of their official
duties, including attendance at seminars, conferences or training
courses approved by the City Council. Said expenses may be
advanced to Commissioners or otherwise paid to them in accordance
with policies established by the City Council.
Section 11.
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of the ordinance
and shall cause the same to be posted in three (3) public places
within the City of Diamond Bar pursuant to the provisions of
Resolution 89-6.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of , 1990.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond
Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was
introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the day of , 1990, and
was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar held on the day of 1990,
by the following vote:
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AYES:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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ORDINANCE NO. 25B(1989)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.
25(1989) AND 25A(1989) CONCERNING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION.
The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does ordain
as follows:
Section 1.
Ordinance Nos. 25(1989) and 25A(1989) hereby are
amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:
Section 2. Planning Commission Created.
There is hereby created a Planning Commission.
Section 3. Composition,
The Planning Commission shall be composed of five
members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City of Diamond
Bar, and appointed in accordance with the procedures set forth in
Section 5 hereof.
Section 4. Powers and Duties.
The Planning Commission shall have power to do and
perform such acts and carry out and put into effect such plans
and programs as are provided by and pursuant to the provisions of
the State Planning Act, California Government Code Sections
65100, et seq., and shall serve as the Advisory Agency to the
City Council regarding subdivisions and non-residential parcel
maps.
Section 5. Organization and terms of office; filling
of vacancies in office; officers; meetings.
(a) Each member of the Planning Commission shall be
appointed by one member of the City Council, provided that should
a member of the City Council fail to make an appointment within
thirty days of the vacancy in question being created a majority
of the City Council shall appoint to fill the vacancy.
(b) If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a
term, it shall be filled within thirty days by appointment for
the unexpired portion of the term by the Council Member who
appointed or had the opportunity to appoint the commissioner
whose position has been vacated or the Council Member serving the
unexpired portion of the term of that person. If that Council
Member fails to appoint within that thirty -day period, a majority
of the City Council shall appoint to fill the vacancy. If the
vacancy is effected by the removal process specified in this
Section, the person so removed may not be appointed to fill the
vacancy.
(c) Notwithstanding any other term or provision of
this Ordinance, each of the Planning Commissioners shall be
deemed to have resigned from his or her position on the
Commission ninety (90) calendar days after the succession of any
person, whether by election, reelection or appointment, to the
office of the Council Member who appointed, or had the
opportunity to appoint, such Commissioner and that Commission
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position shall thereupon be deemed vacant and available for
appointment for the otherwise unexpired term, if any.
(d) If a member of the Planning Commission is absent
from three (3) consecutive regular meetings or from more than
fifty percent (50%) of the regular meetings thereof in any one
(1) year period, the office of said Commissioner shall thereupon
be deemed vacant and the secretary to the Commission shall
immediately inform the City Council thereof.
(e) Any member of the Planning Commission may be
removed without cause during his or her term of office by a
four-fifths vote of the City Council, provided that no such
member may be removed during the initial three months of any term
of office for which he or she is appointed.
(f) The terms of office of the Planning Commission
shall be two-year terms commencing on July 1st of even numbered
years and expiring on June 30th of even numbered years; provided,
however, that the terms of office of persons initially appointed
to the Planning Commission shall expire June 30, 1992.
(g) The Planning Commission shall, at its first
regular meeting in July of each calendar year, elect a chairman
from among its appointed members for a term of one year, and may
create and fill such other offices as it may determine and shall
hold regular meetings at least once a month and other meetings at
such additional times are are deemed necessary.
(h) The Director of Planning, or his or her designee,
shall be the Secretary to the Commission.
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Section 6. Compensation; travel expenses.
(a) Each member of the Planning Commission shall be
paid a fixed sum for each commission meeting such commissioner
attends. The sum to be paid to each commissioner for each such
meeting attended by such commissioner shall be established by
resolution of the City Council.
(b) The City Council may, from time to time, provide
such sums as the City Council deems reasonable, in its sole
discretion, for travel expenses, meals, lodging and related
expenses necessarily incurred by Planning Commissioners
incidental to the performance of their official duties, including
attendance at seminars, conferences or training courses approved
by the City Council. Said expenses may be advanced to
Commissioners or otherwise paid to them in accordance with
policies established by the City Council.
Section 7. References to Commission.
Wherever in the Los Angeles County Code, as heretofore
adopted by this City Council, reference is made to the "Planning
Commission," "Regional Planning Commission" or "hearing officer",
the same shall be deemed to refer to the Planning Commission as
established by this Ordinance.
Section 8.
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of the ordinance
and shall cause the same to be posted in three (3) public places
within the City of Diamond Bar pursuant to the provisions of
Resolution 89-6.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of , 1990.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond
Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the day of , 1990, and
was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar held on the day of 1990,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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ORDINANCE NO. 28A(1989)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 28(1989)
CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION.
The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does ordain
as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 28(1989) of the City of
Diamond Bar hereby is amended to read, in words and figures, as
follows:
Created.
Section 2. Traffic and Transportation Commission
There is hereby created a Traffic and Transportation
Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council.
Section 3. Composition.
The Traffic and Transportation Commission shall be
composed of five members, each of whom shall be a resident of the
City of Diamond Bar, and appointed in accordance with the
procedures set forth in Section 4 hereof.
Section 4. Purposes.
The purposes of the Commission shall be:
(a) To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council
in the review and development of systems, facilities, plans,
policies and programs concerning rail, bus and other forms of
private and public transportation within the City and effecting
the City.
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(b) To assist City agencies in providing input into
the planning and implementation process of transportation systems
within the City or effecting the City.
(c) To assist in studies and reviews of public
transportation as the same may effect the City and in preparing
recommendations for project implementation in connection
therewith and, further, to review and advise on proposals,
reports and studies of various public and private agencies as the
same may effect the transportation needs of the City.
(d) To recommend to the City Council and to the City
Traffic Engineer and other City officials ways and means for
improving traffic conditions and the administration and
enforcement of traffic regulations.
(e) To hear complaints and receive comments from
citizens pertaining to traffic issues throughout the community
and to make recommendations thereon to the City Council.
(f) To fulfill such additional assignments made with
respect to public and private transportation issues and traffic
and circulation issues ashassigned by the City Council from time
to time.
Section 5. Organization and terms of office; filling
of vacancies in office; officers; meetings.
(a) Each member of the Traffic and Transportation
Commission shall be appointed by one member of the City Council,
provided that should a member of the City Council fail to make an
appointment within thirty days of the vacancy in question being
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created a majority of the City Council shall appoint to fill the
vacancy.
(b) If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a
term, it shall be filled within thirty days by appointment for
the unexpired portion of the term by the Council Member who
appointed or had the opportunity to appoint the commissioner
whose position has been vacated or the Council Member serving the
unexpired portion of the term of that person. If that Council
Member fails to appoint within that thirty -day period, a majority
of the City Council shall appoint to fill the vacancy. If the
vacancy is effected by the removal process specified in this
section, the person so removed may not be appointed to fill the
vacancy.
(c) Notwithstanding any other terms of provision or
this Ordinance, each member of the Traffic and Transportation
Commission shall be deemed to have resigned from his or her
Position on the Commission ninety (90) calendar days after the
succession of any person, whether by election, reelection or
appointment, to the office of the Council Member who appointed,
or had the opportunity to appoint, such Commissioner and that
Commission position shall thereupon be deemed vacant and
available for appointment for the otherwise unexpired term, if
any.
(d) If a member of the Traffic and Transportation
Commission is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings
or from more than fifty percent (50%) of the regular meetings
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thereof in any one (1) year period, the office of said
Commissioner shall thereupon be deemed vacant and the secretary
to the Commission shall immediately inform the City Council
thereof.
(e) Any member of the Traffic and Transportation
Commission may be removed without cause during his or her term of
office by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, provided that
no such member may be removed during the initial three months of
any term of office for which he or she is appointed except by
unanimous vote of the Council.
(f) The terms of office of the Traffic and
Transportation Commission shall be two-year terms commencing on
July 1st of even numbered years and expiring on June 30th of even
numbered years; provided, however, that the terms of office of
persons initially appointed to the Traffic and Transportation
Commission shall expire June 30, 1992.
(g) The Traffic and Transportation Commission shall,
at is first regular meeting in July of each calendar year, elect
a chairman from among its I appointed members for a term of one
year, and may create and fill such other offices as it may
determine and shall hold regular meetings at least once a month
and other meetings at such additional times are are deemed
necessary.
(h) The City Engineer, or his or her designee, shall
be the Secretary to the Commission.
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section 6. Compensation• travel expenses.
(a) Each member of the Traffic and Transportation
Commission may be paid a fixed sum for each meeting such
commissioner attends. The sum to be paid to each member for each
such meeting attended by such member shall be established by
resolution of the City council.
(b) The City Council may, from time to time, provide
such sums as the City Council deems reasonable, in its sole
discretion, for travel expenses, meals, lodging and related
expenses necessarily incurred by Traffic and Transportation
Commission members incidental to the performance of their
official duties, including attendance at seminars, conferences or
training courses approved by the City Council. Said expenses may
be advanced to members or otherwise paid to them in accordance
with policies established by the City Council.
Section 6.
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of the
ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted in three (3)
public places within the City of Diamond Bar pursuant to the
provisions of Resolution 89-6.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of
1990.
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Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond
Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the day of , 1990, and
was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar held on the day of , 1990,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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AGENDA NO.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: October 12, 1990 MEETING DATE: October 16, 1990
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The City Council has directed staff to bring back at the October 16 Study Session
a recommendation on implementing an emergency preparedness program. During the
past two weeks, staff has been meeting with members of the community on how best
to approach Council's concerns and desires. It is staff's recommendation that
Council consider the following options for developing a Diamond Bar approach to
emergency preparedness:
1. Council establish a 15 member citizen committee entitled, Diamond Bar
Emergency Preparedness Committee. That the members include citizens
(attached) as well as those the Council may wish to appoint.
2. The Committee's goals are defined as follows:
a. They are to develop an education program to encompass the
neighborhood groups in Diamond Bar, that ensures preparedness for
any disaster.
b. Prepare search (data) coordinating with Sheriffs, Fire, and Area
D to determine feasibility of establishing an Emergency
Preparedness Commission.
C. They would have a member of the Committee serve on the Disaster
Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Requested $
Budgeted Amount $
In Account Number:
Deficit: $
Revenue Source:
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Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Btaer
City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager
Emergency Preparedness
October 16, 1990
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3. Council authorize an expenditure of up to $5,000, subject to the
City's purchasing procedures to promote and develop emergency
preparedness. That a project report be submitted to the City Council
within six months. All request of expenditure shall be directly
related to Emergency Preparedness such as Disaster Exercises,
Programs, and serve to benefit the community as a whole.
4. That Council, notwithstanding the 15 citizen members, encourage
participation from ex-officios, including the Pomona Unified School
District, Walnut Valley Unified School District, Diamond Bar
Improvement Association, and the Chamber of Commerce.
5. The Committee is governed by the Brown Act as well as the conflict of
Interest laws, as appropriate.
6. The City authorize a part-time staff member to attend Committee
meetings on a monthly basis as well as prepare necessary reports as
required.
ATTACHMENT
Glenda Bona
Dr. Peter Chung
Jack Deaton
Dick Engdahl
Dr. Yvonne Lawson
Charles Majus
Larry Redinger
Georgina Yagoobian
AGENDA NO.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: October 10, 1990 COUNCIL DATE: October 16, 1990
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
VIA: ROBERT L. VAN NORT, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RONALD L. KRANZER, CITY ENGINEE
SUBJECT: COUNTRYVIEW DRIVE AT GRAND AVENUE - REQUEST FOR NO U-TURN ON
GRAND AVENUE AT COUNTRYVIEW DRIVE
Mrs. Leyva by letter of September 23, 1990 has asked for consideration of prohibiting U-turns on
Grand Avenue at Countryview Drive.
The matter of U-turns at the subject intersection was discussed by the Traffic and Transportation
Commission (T&TC) at their meeting of August 23, 1990 (Mrs. Leyva was in attendance). It was
explained that the U-turn movement at this location was necessary to gain access to the Country for
westbound traffic on Grand Avenue. To prohibit this movement at Countryview Drive would only shift
the U-turns to Rolling Knoll Drive. It was decided by the Traffic and Transportation Committee to
continue this matter until there was a resolve to the issue of ingress egress to the Country at Shotgun.
This matter is scheduled for review again by the T&T Committee at their meeting of 10/11/90.
As Council will recall the requested opening in the median on Grand Ave. opposite the entrance to
the Country was approved at your meeting of October 2, 1990. This particular new opening in the
median will eliminate the need for U-turns at Countryview Drive and such a movement can be
prohibited upon completion of said median opening for the Country - probably by the end of this
calendar year.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Requested $
Budgeted Amount $
In Account Number:
Deficit: $
Revenue Source:
REVIEWED BY:
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Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belan
City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager
7/24/90
21660 EAST COPLEY DRIVE - SUITE 100
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-4177
714-860-2489 - FAX 714-861-3117
October 11, 1990
Mrs. Louise Leyva
23862 Countryview Dr.
Diamond Bar, Ca 91765
Dear Mrs. Leyva:
I am in receipt of your letter of September 23, 1990 regarding your concern of increased noise
due to the ever increasing traffic and I want to assure you that I and the other members of the
City Council are concerned about the health and welfare of our citizens and to that end we will
continue to find solutions to the problems that confront us all.
The matter of the U-turn on Grand Avenue at Countryview Drive is part of the consideration of
traffic flow on Grand Avenue and will be prohibited upon the completion of an opening opposite
the entrance to the Country. This particular opening, financed by the Country, was approved by
the City Council at their meeting of October 2, 1990 and actual construction is scheduled for
completion in about 60 days.
I hope this answers some of your concerns but if you should have any further questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Gary Werner
Mayor
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Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Manager
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR USES RECYCLED PAPER
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 25, 1990 DUE: October 2, 1990
TO: Ro ald Kranzer, City Engineer
FROM:c�bert L. Van Nort, City Manager
SUBJECT: Citizen Concern
It is requested that you review the attached letter from Mrs.
Louise Leyva. Mrs. Leyva is demanding that the City construct a
soundwall at its expense. Please prepare a letter for the
Mayor's signature.
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AGENDA NO.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: October 12, 1990 MEETING DATE: October 16, 1990
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Robert L. Van Nort, City Manager *WO� 4�
FROM: Irwin M. Kaplan, Interim City Planner
SUBJECT: Interim Control Ordinance Proposal: Hillside Development
INTRODUCTION:
In response to Council direction given at the Strategic Planning
Session on September 27, an ordinance has been prepared, the ob-
ject of which was to come up with an interim ordinance as quickly
as possible which:
a. Has reasonably clear standards and guidelines with which
to evaluate projects.
b. Errs on the side of conservatism, until a permanent ordi-
nance can be adopted.
C. Is relatively easy to administer.
To accomplish these objectives, the ordinance relies heavily upon
graphics to illustrate what is intended. The ordinance was re-
viewed by the Commission at its October 8 meeting and was for-
warded to Council for its consideration.
BACKGROUND:
a. The County code (which was adopted by the City) requires a
Conditional Use Permit on hillside sites which contain slopes in
excess of 25%. The code also contains a general statement of
purpose, calling for protection and enhancement of "the natural
topography, resources and amenities of the hillside management
areas, while allowing for limited controlled development therein.
Although the existing ordinance provides wide latitude for deci-
sion making (including grounds for reducing project densities, as
well as for denial of a project), a project would not be subject
to Hillside Regulations unless it contained slopes in excess of
25%. As such, the slope threshold of 25% may be too high for the
City of Diamond Bar and the "Statement of Purpose" too general to
provide adequate guidance for decision making.
b. Land areas which have been subject to wild fire.
C. Land areas which are above the hillside view line.
d. Land areas which are subject to geologic hazard, landslide and
debris over flow.
e. Land areas which lie within a federally recognized blue line
stream, or which contain significant riparian stream bed habitats
or other established plant formations which constitute a
significant natural feature or ecosystem or which contain rare or
endangered species.
f. Significant vegetation formations and habitat areas.
g. Land areas which are within 100 feet of a significant ridgeline or
hiking trail.
h. Land areas containing significant archaeologic or historic sites.
3. Exemption - Other provisions of this subsection to the contrary
notwithstanding, lots of record as of the dateofadoption of this
Ordinance shall be entitled to a minimum of one dwelling unit.
D. Uses Permitted.
Subject to conditional use permit, the uses and structures
permitted by the Hillside Management Ordinance shall be those uses
permitted in the underlying base district.
E. Hillside Management Standards and Guidelines.
The following Hillside Management Standards and Guidelines are
intended to ensure the appropriate management of hillside areas. The
Standards are requirements for the use, development, or alteration of
land in Hillside areas. The Guidelines are to be utilized to provide
direction to encourage development which is sensitive to the unique
characteristics common to hillside properties. The purpose for the
Guidelines is to protect existing hillsides and to encourage innovation,
to the extent that is, the end result is one which respects the/hillside
and is consisent with the goals and policies of this Ordinance. The
Guidelines shall be used by the Planning Commission and the City Council
in evaluating those development proposals for which it is proposed to go
beyond the minimum standards herein specified.
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Section 3. Application Filing Requirements
A. A natural features map, which shall identify all existing slope
banks, ridgelines, canyons, natural drainage courses, federally
recognized blue line streams, rock outcroppings, and existing
vegetation. Also depicted shall be landslides and other existing
geologic hazards.
B. A conceptual grading plan, which shall include the following items
in addition to those required by the Municipal Code or as part of
the Submittal Requirement Checklist:
1. A legend with appropriate symbols which 'should include, but
not be limited to, the following items: top of wall, top of
curb, high point, low point, elevation of significant trees,
spot elevations, pad and finished floor elevations, and change
in direction of drainage.
2. A separate map with proposed fill areas colored in green and
cut areas colored in red, with areas where cut and fill exceed
depths established in the hillside development guidelines and
standards clearly shown. Additionally, the areas of cut and
fill, calculated as a percentage of the total site area, shall
be included on the plana
3. Contours shall be shown for existing and natural land
conditions and proposed work. Existing contours shall be
depicted with a dashed line with every fifth contour darker,
and proposed contours shall be depicted as above except with
a solid line. Contours shall be shown according to the
following schedule:
Natural Slope Maximum Interval Feet
0% to 20% 2
ABOVE 20% 5
C. A conceptual drainage and flood control facilities map
describing planned drainage improvements.
D. A Slope Analysis map for the purpose of determining the amount
and location_ of land as it exists in its natural state falling
into each slope category as specified below. For the slope
map, the applicant shall use a base topographical map of the
subject site, prepared and signed by a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor, which shall have a scale
of not less than 1 inch to 100 feet and a contour interval of
not more than 2 feet provided that the contour interval may be
5 feet when the slope is more than 20 percent. This base
topographical map shall include all adjoining properties
within 150 feet of the site boundaries. Delineate slope bands
in the range of to 10 percent, 10 up to 15 percent, 15 up to
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Council Agenda Item
October 16, 1990
Page Two
b. The hillside development controls suggested by the City's
General Plan consultant in the preliminary draft of the develop-
ment code would establish a slope of 15% as the threshold for
projects subject to hillside regulation. As currently proposed,
it contains specific standards for development with respect to
building heights (so as to minimize the intrusion of man-made
development, view obstruction and ridgeline development), wall
heights (so as to maintain the natural character of landforms)
and street standards (for safety and aesthetics). It also con-
tains generalized guidelines for drainage and protection of ani-
mal and plantlife.
The consultant's proposal is clearly an improvement over
the existing code, but does probably would not suffice as an
Interim Ordinance, as it does not contain graphics to illustrate
the intent of the ordinance nor does it propose specific stan-
dards or guidelines for all aspects of the code. It also doesn't
define the range of the Commission's discretionary authority to
modify or reject a project.
STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES:
The following lists a series of objectives which summar-
izes the problems the proposed ordinance attempts to solve.
a. Public Health and Safety
i) Long term - (e.g. fire safety, slope
stability, emergency services, etc.)
ii) During construction (e.g. methods of
excavation, storage and disposal of
excavated materials, etc.)
b. The natural environment including unique wildlife
habitats, native vegetation, major and minor natural
drainage flows, natural topography, etc.
C. Socio -cultural resources, including resources of sig-
nificant historical, archeological or cultural impor-
tance to the public, which may have unique scientific
or educational value.
d. Recreational, aesthetic and scenic resources, includ-
ing views of and from slope areas, vistas from major
public view corridors and public lands, site plan-
ning, grading and landscaping consistent with the
character of the City's predominant land forms, etc.
Council Agenda Item
October 16, 1990
Page Three
PROGRAM COMPONENTS OF PROPOSED INTERIM ORDINANCE
The attached draft ordinance is a slightly modified version of
the proposal which was distributed to the Planning Commission.
The highlights are as follows:
a. Any site with slopes in excess of 10% would be subject to
regulation by this ordinance,
b. The maximum allowable density of a Hillside Project is a
function of the steepness of the slope and such environ-
mental considerations as the existing vegetation, native
habitats, archeology, etc.
Depending upon the slope, the maximum density may vary
from two units per acre for slopes of 10-15%, to one unit
per ten acres for slopes in excess of 35%.
There is also a provision to retain a certain percentage
of a site in its natural form, depending upon the steep-
ness of the slope. The following is offered as a point of
reference:
i. Grand Avenue, between Summit Ridge and
Longview has a grade of 8.5%.
ii. Gateway Center Drive, between Golden
Springs and the Days Hotel has a grade
of 14%.
iii. Sunset Bluff on the south side of Amar,
west of Grand Avenue, has a 15% grade for
a distance of approximately 1,000 feet.
iv. The steepest driveways in "The Country"
are at a grade of 20%.
C. Since the City does not yet have a General Plan in place
which identifies prominent vistas and establishes criteria
to evaluate hillside development, judgments would be made
on a project -by -project basis, utilizing environmental
data prepared for each project. For this reason, the in-
terim ordinance contains fairly specific standards and
guidelines, so that there is a consistent procedure to
evaluate each project. In addition, the draft ordinance
relies heavily upon guidelines and graphics to illustrate
its intent.
Council Agenda Item
October 16, 1990
Page Four
d. The interim ordinance places substantial emphasis on re-
taining the appearance of natural hillsides, even though
they are to be developed. This would be accomplished by
paying careful attention to the character of architecture
proposed for hillsides and prominent ridgelines which are
visible from thoroughfares and public spaces, the type and
placement of landscaping, restrictions on the height and
placement of retaining walls, and fences, the size and
placement of houses, the configuration of roads and drain-
age systems and the techniques and amounts of grading.
e. The Interim ordinance also addresses the issue of mainte-
nance of slopes. Through a combination of such factors
as site design, types of vegetation, requirements for ir-
rigaticn and assignment of maintenance responsibility.
This may be expanded as part of a permanent ordinance.
STATUS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
At the present time, six (6) project applications are in
process which are likely to fall under the requirements of the
interim ordinance as proposed. These applications request appro-
val of 252 units on 228 acres. One of these projects was recent-
ly denied by the Planning Commission. The six developments will
require the movement of 2.456 million cubic yards of earth.
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Attachment: Interim Ordinance
EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INTERIM HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Section 1. Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is:
a. To preserve and protect the views to and from hillside areas in
order to maintain the identity, image and environmental quality of the
City of Diamond Bar;
b. To maintain an environmental equilibrium consistent with the native
vegetation, animal life, geology, slopes, and drainage patterns;
C. To facilitate hillside preservation through appropriate development
standards and guidelines of hillside areas. The guidelines are not
intended to be strict standards, but rather to provide direction and
encourage development which is sensitive to the unique characteristics
common to hillside properties, which include, but are not limited to
slopes, land form, vegetation and scenic quality. Innovation in design
is encouraged as long as the end result is one which respects the
hillside and is consistent with the purposes expressed in this section
and in the goals and objectives of the General Plan;
d. To ensure that development in the hillside areas shall be
concentrated in those areas with the least environmental impact and
shall be designed to fit the existing land form;
e. To preserve significant features of the natural topography,
including swales, canyons, knolls, ridgelines, and rock outcrops.
Development may necessarily affect natural features by, for example,
roads crossing ridgelines. Therefore, a major design criterion shall be
the minimization of such impacts;
f. To provide a safe means of ingress and egress for vehicular and
pedestrian traffic to and within hillside areas, with minimum
disturbance to the natural terrain;
g. To correlate intensity of development with the steepness of terrain
in order to minimize grading, removal of vegetation, land instability
and fire hazards;
h. To provide in hillsides, alternative approaches to conventional
flat land development practices by achieving land use patterns and
intensities that are consistent with the natural characteristics of hill
areas such as slopes, land form, vegetation and scenic quality; and
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i. To encourage the planning, design and development of home sites
that provide maximum safety with respect to fire hazards, exposure to
geological and geotechnic hazards, drainage, erosion and siltation, and
materials of construction; provide the best use of natural terrain; and
to prohibit development what will create or increase fire, flood, slide,
or other safety hazards to public health, welfare, and safety.
Section 2. Hillside Management District.
All property which contains grades in excess of 10% shall comply
with the following:
A. Definitions: The following definitions shall apply to this Section:
CONTOUR - A line drawn on a plan which connects all points of
equal elevation.
CONTOUR GRADING - A
grading technique designed to result in earth
forms which resemble natural terrain characteristics. Horizontal
and vertical curve
variations are often used for slope banks.
Contour grading does
not necessarily minimize the amount of cut and
fill occurring.
CUT - The mechanical removal of earth
material.
CUT AND FILL - The excavating of earth
material in one place and depositing of
it as fill in an adjacent place.
DRIVEWAY - A means of access over private
property to a single residential unit.
EFFECTIVE BULK - The effective
visual buk of a structure when seen from
a distance of from below.
ELEVATION - Height or distance above sea
level.
EROSION - The process by which the soil
and rock components of the earth's crust
are worn away and removed from one place
to another by natural forces such as wind
and water.
FILL - A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means. FINISH
GRADE - The final elevation of the ground surface after development,
which is in conformity with the approved plan.
GRADING - To bring an existing surface to a designed form by excavating,
filling, or smoothing operations.
HILLSIDE - Refers to a parcel of land which contains grades in excess of
10%.
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NATURAL SLOPE - A slope which is not man-
made. A natural slope may retain natural
vegetation during adjacent grading
operations or it may be partially or
completely removed and replanted.
PAD - A level area created by grading to
accommodate development.
RIDGE - A long, narrow, conspicuous
elevation of land.
ROADWAY - A means of access over private
property to more than one residential
unit.
SLOPE - An inclined ground surface, the
inclination of which is expressed as a
ratio of horizontal distance (run) to
vertical distance (rise), or change in
elevation. The percent of any given
slope is determined by dividing the rise
by the run, multiplied by 100.
SLOPE, MAN-MADE - A manufactured slope
consisting wholly or partially of either
cut or filled material.
SLOPE TRANSITION - The area where a slope
bank meets the natural terrai or a level
graded area either vertically or
horizontally.
PROMINENT RIDGE - A ridge or hill
location which is visible from a major
arterial, secondary, or collector street,
which forms part of the skyline or is
seen as a distinct edge against a
backdrop of land at least 300 feet
horizontally behind it, or is so
designated by the Plannning Director.
Mountain backdrop
Geological feature, prominent ridge
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Prominent geological feature visible as
a distinct edge against a backdrop of
land which is 300' or more horizontally
behind it as viewed from a major arterial,
secondary, or collector street
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Major arterial,
Alluvial fan secondary, or
collector
B. Hillside Designation
The following are standards for hillside slope categories to ensure
that development will compliment the character and topography of
the land. The standards for one category may be applied to limited
portions of the property in an adjacent category when a project is
developed on property in more than one slope category.
Slone Category _% Natural Slope site standards
1. 10 to 14.9 Special hillside architectural and
design techniques that minimize
grading are required
in these Slope Categories.
2. 15 to 19.9 Structures shall conform to the
natural topography and natural grade
by using techniques such as split
level foundations of greater than 18
inches, stem walls, stacking and
clustering. Conventional grading may
be considered by the city for
limited portions of a project when
its plan includes special design
features, extensive open space or
significant use of green belts.
3. 20 to 24.9 Development within this category
shall be restricted to those sites
where it can be shown that safety,
environ- mental and aesthetic
impacts can be minimized. Use of
large lots, variable setbacks and
variable building structural
techniques such as stepped
foundations are expected. Structures
shall be designed to minimize the
visual impact of their bulk and
height. The shape, materials, and
colors of structures shall blend
with the natural environment. The
visual and physical impact of drive-
ways and roadways shall be minimized
by eliminating sidewalks, and
reducing their widths to the minimum
required for emergency access and
following natural contours, using
grade separations where necessary
and otherwise minimizing grading.
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4 • 25 and over. This is an excessive
slope condition and development is
extremely limited.
C. Density
The maximum number of residential dwelling units which may be
permitted to be constructed on a given parcel of land shall be the
calculated development limit less the number eliminated due to
environmental constraints as determined Pursuant to this ordinance.
2. Environmental Constraints - The maximum number of residential
dwelling units shall be further reduced by the impact of the
following development constraints, as determined by environmental
assessment, unless such development constraints can be shown to
have been eliminated or mitigated to the satisfaction of the
Planning Commission or the City Council on appeal:
a. Land areas subject to inundation during a 100 -year storm.
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Density
"Average slope" of a parcel of land or any portion thereof shall be
computed by applying the formula
S = 0.00229 I L
A
to the natural slope of the land before any grading is commenced, as
determined from a topographic map conforming to national mapping
standards and having a scale not less than one inch equals 200 feet and
a contour interval not less than five (5' ) feet. The letters in such
formula shall have the following significance:
S = Average percent slope;
I = Contour interval, in feet;
L = Summation of length of contours, in feet; and
A = Area in acres of the parcel being considered
The density for property within this zone shall be computed in
accordance with the following scale:
Average Percent Maximum Density
of Slopes (D/U per Gross Acre)
10
- 14.9%
2.0
15
- 19.9%
1.6
20
- 24.9%
1.2
25
- 29.9%
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30
- 34.9%
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and over
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Minimum Percent of Site
to Remain in Natural
State (No Cut or Fill) or Be
Average Percent Developed Solely For Recrea-
Slope of Site tional Purposes
0.0
- 14.9%
32.5 %
15.0
- 17.4%
40.0%
17.5
- 19.9%
47.5%
20.0
- 22.4%
55.0%
22.5
- 24.9%
62.5%
25.0
- 27.4%
70.0%
27.5
- 29.9%
77.5%
30.0
- 32.9%
85.0%
32.5
- 34.9%
92.5%
35.0
and above %
100.0%
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RATIO RUN/RISE
PERCENT RISE/RUN
DEGREE ANGLE BETWEEN RUN 6 RISE
RUN
: Slope ratio percent slope and degree of slope are shown for
some hillsides of varying steepness
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RUN (HORIZONTAL)
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b. Land areas which have been subject to wild fire.
C. Land areas which are above the hillside view line.
d. Land areas which are subject to geologic hazard, landslide and
debris over flow.
e. Land areas which lie within a federally recognized blue line
stream, or which contain significant riparian stream bed habitats
or other established plant formations which constitute a
significant natural feature or ecosystem or which contain rare or
endangered species.
f. Significant vegetation formations and habitat areas.
g. Land areas which are within 100 feet of a significant ridgeline or
hiking trail.
h. Land areas containing significant archaeologic or historic sites.
3. Exemption - Other provisions of this subsection to the contrary
notwithstanding, lots of record as of the date of adoption of this
Ordinance shall be entitled to a minimum of one dwelling unit.
D. Uses Permitted.
Subject to conditional use permit, the uses and structures
permitted by the Hillside Management Ordinance shall be those uses
permitted in the underlying base district.
E. Hillside Management Standards and Guidelines.
The following Hillside Management Standards and Guidelines are
intended to ensure the appropriate management of hillside areas. The
Standards are requirements for the use, development, or alteration of
land in Hillside areas. The Guidelines are to be utilized to provide
direction to encourage development which is sensitive to the unique
characteristics common to hillside properties. The purpose for the
Guidelines is to protect existing hillsides and to encourage innovation,
to the extent that is, the end result is one which respects the/hillside
and is consisent with the goals and policies of this Ordinance. The
Guidelines shall be used by the Planning Commission and the City Council
in evaluating those development proposals for which it is proposed to go
beyond the minimum standards herein specified.
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Section 3. Application Filing Requirements
A. A natural features map, which shall identify all existing slope
banks, ridgelines, canyons, natural drainage courses, federally
recognized blue line streams, rock outcroppings, and existing
vegetation. Also depicted shall be landslides and other existing
geologic hazards.
B. A conceptual grading plan, which shall include the following items
in addition to those required by the Municipal Code or as part of
the Submittal Requirement Checklist:
1. A legend with appropriate symbols which should include, but
not be limited to, the following items: top of wall, top of
curb, high point, low point, elevation of significant trees,
spot elevations, pad and finished floor elevations, and change
in direction of drainage.
2. A separate map with proposed fill areas colored in green and
cut areas colored in red, with areas where cut and fill exceed
depths established in the hillside development guidelines and
standards clearly shown. Additionally, the areas of cut and
fill, calculated as a percentage of the total site area, shall
be included on the plan.
3. Contours shall be shown for existing and natural land
conditions and proposed work. Existing contours shall be
depicted with a dashed line with every fifth contour darker,
and proposed contours shall be depicted as above except with
a solid line. Contours shall be shown according to the
following schedule:
Natural Slope Maximum Interval Feet
0% to 200 2
ABOVE 20% 5
C. A conceptual drainage and flood control facilities map
describing planned drainage improvements.
D. A Slope Analysis map for the purpose of determining the amount
and location of land as it exists in its natural state falling
into each slope category as specified below. For the slope
map, the applicant shall use a base topographical map of the
subject site, prepared and signed by a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor, which shall have a scale
of not less than 1 inch to 100 feet and a, contour interval of
not more than 2 feet provided that the contour interval may be
5 feet when the slope is more than 20 percent. This base
topographical map shall include all adjoining properties
within 150 feet of the site boundaries. Delineate slope bands
in the range of to 10 percent, 10 up to 15 percent, 15 up to
10
20 percent, 20 up to 25 percent, 25 up to 30 percent, 30% to
35% and 35 percent or greater. Also included shall be a
tabulation of the land/area in each slope category specified
in acres.
Combining '9' and 'C' is
not a permitted calculation
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SLOPE FORMULA
Average Cross Slope - Slope 'A' 5'/100' = .05 = 5%
Slope 'e' 30'/20' = 1.50 = 150%
Slope 'C' 6'/30' = .2 = 20%
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The exact method for computing the percent slope and area of each
slope category should be sufficiently described and presented so
that a review can be readily made. Also, a heavy, solid line
indicating the 8 percent grade differential shall be clearly marked
on the plan, and an additional copy of the map shall be submitted
with the slope percentage categories depicted in contrasting
colors.
E. Provide a sufficient number of slope profiles to clearly
illustrate the extent of the proposed grading. A minimum of 3 slope
profiles shall be included with the slope analysis. The slope
profiles shall:
1. Be drawn at the same scale and indexed, or keyed, to the slope
analysis map, grading plan, and project site map.
2. Show existing and proposed topography, structures, and
infrastructures. Proposed topography, structures, and
infrastructures shall be drawn with a solid, heavy line.
Existing topography and features shall be drawn with a thin or
dashed line.
3. The slope profile shall extend far enough from the project
site boundary to clearly show impact on adjacent property, at
least 150 feet.
4. The profiles shall be drawn along those locations of the
project site where:
(a) The greatest alteration of existing topography is
proposed; and,
(b) The most intense or bulky development is proposed; and,
(c) The site is most visible from surrounding land uses; and,
(d) At all site boundaries illustrating maximum and minimum
conditions.
5. At least two of the slope profiles shall be roughly parallel
to each other and roughly perpendicular to existing contour
lines. At least one other slope profile shall be roughly at a
45 degree angle to the other slope profiles and existing
contour lines.
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F. Both the slope analysis and slope profiles shall be stamped
and signed by either a registered landscape architect, civil
engineer, or land surveyor indicating the datum, source, and
scale of topographic data used in the slope analysis and slope
profiles, and attesting to the fact that the slope analysis
and slope profiles have been accurately calculated and
identified.
G. A geologic and soils report, prepared by an approved soils
engineering firm and in sufficient detail to substantiate and
support the design concepts presented in the application as
submitted. Additional environmental studies and
investigations, such as, but not limited to, hydrologic,
seismic, access/ circulation, and biota research may also be
required in order to help in the determination of the
buildable area of a site.
H. A statement of conditions for ultimate ownership and
maintenance of all parts of the development including streets,
structures and open spaces.
I. In the event that no grading is proposed, i.e., custom lot
subdivision, a statement to that effect shall be filed with a
plan which shows possible future house plotting, lot grading,
driveway design, and septic system location for each parcel
proposed, to be prepared on a topographic map drawn at the
same scale as the conceptual grading plan.
J. When unit development is proposed, illustrative building
elevations, that show all sides of the proposed structure(s)
and which accurately depict the building envelope for each
lot, shall be provided.
K. The following items may be required if determined necessary by
the Planning Director or Planning Commission to aid in the
analysis of the proposed project to illustrate existing or
proposed conditions or both:
1. A topographic model;
2. A line of sight or view analysis;
3. Photographic renderings;
4. Any other illustrative technique determined necessary to
aid in review of a project.
L. Exceptions to the filing requirements shall be determined by
the Planning Director.
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Section 4. Public Safety Standards
A. Fire Protection Standards
Residential developments shall be constructed in such a manner
so as to reduce the potential for spread of brushfire through
consideration of the following:
1. In the case of a confilct where more restrictive
provisions are contained in the Uniform Building Code or
in the Fire Code, the more restrictive provisions shall
prevail.
2. Roofs shall be covered with noncombustible materials as
defined in the Building Code. Open eave ends shall be
stopped in order to prevent bird nests or other
combustible material lodging within the roof and to
preclude entry of flames .
3. Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or
fire resistant materials.
4. Balconies, patio roofs, eaves and other similar overhangs
shall be of noncombustible construction or shall be
protected by fire-resistant material pursuant to the
Building Code.
B. Residential developments shall be constructed with adequate
water supply and pressure for all proposed development in
accordance with standards established by the Fire Marshal.
C. A permanent fuel modification area shall be required around
development projects or portions thereof that are adjacent or
exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire
protection. The required width of the fuel modification area
shall be based on applicable building and fire codes and a
Fire Hazard Analysis Study developed by the Fire Marshal.
D. Fuel modification areas shall incorporate soil erosion and
sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and
accelerated erosion.
E. If the Fire Marshal determines in any specific case that
difficult terrain, danger of erosion or other unusual
circumstances make strict compliance with the clearance of
vegetation undesirable or impractical, he may suspend
enforcement thereof and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purposes of this ordinance.
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F. In the event the abatement is not performed as required in
subsection C of this section, the City Council may instruct
the Fire Marshal to give notice to the owner of the property
upon which said condition exists to correct such prohibited
condition and, if the owner fails to correct such condition,
the City Council may cause the same to be done and make the
expense of such correction a lien on the property upon which
such conditions exist.
G. Require special construction features in the design of
structures where site investigations confirm potential
geologic hazards.
B. Grading
The following standards define basic grading techniques which
are consistent with the ordinance and avoid unnecessary cut and fill.
Limitations on project grading amounts and configurations will be
decided on a case-by-case basis under the conditional use process.
Standards.
i. No finished slopes greater than fifty percent (50% or
2:1) may be created except beneath a structure where the
maximum created slope is limited to sixty-seven percent
(67% or 1-1/2:1) or less.
ii. Grading shall be phased so that prompt revegetation or
construction will control erosion. Where possible, only
those areas which will be built on, resurfaced, or
landscaped shall be disturbed. Top soil shall be
stockpiled during rough grading an used on cut and fill
slopes. Revegetation of cut and fir slopes shall occur
within three (3) months to the satisfaction of the City.
iii. Grading operations shall be planned to avoid the rainy
season, October 15 to April 15. Grading permits shall
only be issued when a plan for erosion control and silt
retention has been approved by the City Engineer without
regard to time of year.
iv. No excavation or other earth disturbance shall be
permitted on any hillside area prior to the issuance of
a grading permit with the exception of drill holes and
exploratory trenches for the collection of geologic and
soil data. These trenches are to be properly backfilled
and in addition, erosion treatment provided where slopes
exceed twenty (20) percent.
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V. No point on any structure subject to the provisions of
this Section shall be closer to a prominent ridge than
one hundred (100) feet measured horizontally on a
topographic map or f ifty ( 50 ) feet measured vertically on
a cross section, whichever is more restrictive. And in no
case, shall the roof line or any other portion of a
structure extend above the line of sight between a ridge
line and any public right of way, whether said ridgeline
is above or below the right of way.
vi. Lot pad grading is limited to the boundaries of the
structure's foundation, vehicle parking space and a yard
area as shown on the approved grading plan.
vii. Cut slopes for purposes of establishing building pads
shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height and fill
slopes shall not exceed eight (8) feet in depth at any
point on the site.
viii. Retaining walls associated with lot pads are limited to:
1. Upslope (from the structure) walls not to
exceed four (4) feet in height. Terraced
retaining structures may be utilized which are
separated by a minimum of three ( 3 ) f eet and
appropriate landscaping.
2. Downslope (from the structure) walls not to
exceed three and 1/2 (3 1/2) feet in height.
Where an additional retained portion is
necessary due to unusual or extreme
conditions, (such as lot configuration, steep
slope or road design) then the use of terraced
retaining structures shall be considered on an
individual lot basis. Terraced walls shall not
exceed three (3) feet in height and shall be
separated by a minimum of three ( 3 ) f eet and
appro-priate landscaping. Terracing shall
not be used as a typical solution within a
development.
3. Retaining walls which are an integral part of
the structure shall not exceed eight (8) feet
in height. Their visual impact shall be
mitigated through contour grading and
landscape techniques.
ix. Lot lines shall be placed two feet beyond top of major
slope areas within public view corridors to help ensure
their maintenance by the downhill owner.
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b. Guidelines.
i. Contour grading techniques should be
used to provide a variety of slope
percentage and slope direction in a
three dimensional undulating pattern
similar to existing, adjacent
terrain. Hard edges left by cut and
fill operations should be given a
rounded appearance that closely
resembles the adjacent natural
contours.
ii. Where possible, graded areas should
be designed with manufactured slopes
located on the uphill side of
structures, thereby, hiding the
slope behind the structure.
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Larger manufactured slopes should
be located on the uphill side
of the
structure to reduce the appearance
of grsdi g from the street
Slopes should be rounded to
provide a more natural a ppearance
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Street
Retaining walls are limited to:
a. One upslope (from the structure) not to exceed 4 feet in
height. Otherwise, terraced retaining structures shall be
utilized which are separated by a minimum of 3 feet and
appropriate landscaping.
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b. One downslope from the structure not to exceed 3 1/2 feet in
height. Where an additional retained portion is necessary due
to unusual or extreme conditios, (such as lot configuration,
steep slope, or road design) then the use of terraced
retaining structures shall be considered on an individual lot
basis. Terraced walls shall no exceed 3 feet in height and
shall be separated by a minimum of 3 feet and appropriate
landscaping. Terracing is not to be used as a typical
solution within a development.
C. On lots sloping with the street, and other configurations not
discussed above, one retaining wall, not to exceed 3 1/2 feet
in height may be used in a side yard where necessary (also see
roadway).
d. Walls which are an integral part of the structure may exceed
8 feet in height; however, their visual impact shall be
mitigated through contour grading and landscape techniques.
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3.
4.
The following factors shall be taken into considertaion in the
design of a project:
a. When space and proper drainage requirements can be met with
approval by the City Engineer, rounding of slope tops and
bottoms shall be accomplished.
b. When slopes cannot be rounded, vegetation shall be used to
alleviate a sharp, angular appearance.
C. A rounded and smooth transition shall be made when the planes
of man-made and natural slopes intersect.
d. When significant landforms are "sliced" for construction, the
landforms shall be rounded as much as possible to blend into
natural grade.
e. Manufactured slope faces shall be varied to avoid excessive
"flat -planed" surfaces.
No manufactured slope shall exceed 30 feet in height between
terraces or benches.
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Retain the integrity
of the natural slope
Over -emphasized verticai
NOT THIS structures disrupt the natural
silhouette of the hillside
a. Where cut or fill conditions are created, slopes should be
varied rather than left at a constant angle which may be
unstable or create an unnatural, rigid, "engineered"
appearance.
0
Varying cut or fill slope creates
a more natural appearance
The angle of any graded slope should be gradually adjusted to
the angle of the natural terrain.
Existinq development I Prnnna.d w.,.........�..
c
Natural grade
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Existing drainage device ----
Tract boundary
Variable
`Proposed slope extension
T This Natural grade
Not this
Combine slopes to more closely
approximate natural grade
C.
Hard edges left by cut and fill operations should be given a
rounded appearance that closely resembles the natural contours
of the land.
THIS
Small irregular berm accentuates
the top of the slope
Variety in '
slope bank /tr
grading a
�_ Landseal
creates a accentu
\Q
natural appearance contour
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more resembling
nature
Drainage l
features are
obscured \
NOT THIS
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9
s Drainage
iulation features
become
very visible
Engineered slope
banks look forced
and unnatural I i
Use of radii and uneven slopes Use of angles and uniform slopes
Manufactured slopes adjacent to roadways should be modulated
by sufficient berming, regrading, and landscaping to create
visually interesting and pleasing streetscapes.
THIS
Variety in
undulating slope / I
bank creates
pleasing
roadscap
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NOT THIS
Straight
slope bank
heightens
monotony of road-
way landscape
Section 5. Drainage
Where a conflict exists between the provisions of this section and
Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code, the drainage, soils and
geology provisions of Chapter 70 shall prevail, unless in the
opinion of the City Engineer, the provisions of this section meet
sound engineering standards consistent with the standards of
Chapter 70.
a. Standards.
i. Debris basins, rip rap, and energy dissipating devices
shall be provided where necessary to reduce erosion when
grading is undertaken. Except for necessar" flood control
facilities, significant natural drainage courses shall be
protected from grading activity. In instances where
crossing is required, a natural crossing and bank
protection shall be preferred over steel and concrete
systems. Where brow ditches are required, they shall be
naturalized with plant materials and native rocks.
ii. Building and grading permits shall not be issued for
construction on any site without an approved location for
disposal of runoff waters, including but not limited to
such facilities as a drainage channel, public street or
alley, or private drainage easement.
iii. All cuts shall be drained.
iv. The use of cross lot drainage shall be subject to
Planning Commission review and may be approved after
demonstration that this method will not adversely affect
the proposed lots or adjacent properties, and that it is
absolutely required in order to minimize the amount of
grading which would result with conventional drainage
practices. Where cross lot drainage is utilized, the
following shall apply:
a). Project interiors - One lot may
drain across one other lot if an
easement is provided within either
an improved, open V-swale gutter,
which has a naturalized appearance,
or within a closed drainage pipe
which shall be a minimum twelve (12)
inches in diameter. In both cases,
an integral wall, shall be
constructed. This drainage shall be
conveyed to either a public street
or to a drainage easement. If
drainage is conveyed to a private
easement, it shall be maintained by
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THIS
a homeowners association, otherwise
the drainage shall be conveyed to a
public easement. The easement width
shall be determined on an individual
basis and shall be dependent on
appropriate hydrologic studies and
access requirements.
b). Project boundaries - Onsite drainage
shall be conveyed in an improved
open V-swale, gutter, which has a
naturalized appearance, or within an
underground pipe in either a private
drainage easement, which is to be
maintained by a homeowner's
association, or it shall be conveyed
in a public easement. The easement
width shall be determined on an
individual basis and shall be
dependent on appropriate hydrologic
studies and access requirements.
Variable
NOT THIS
)cks to
made
f7- Typical brow ditch with
A.C. or concrete liner
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b. Guidelines.
i, Where possible, drainage channels
should be placed in inconspicuous
locations, and more importantly,
they should receive a naturalizing
treatmentincludingnative rock,
colored concrete and landscaping, so
that the structure appears as an
integral part of the environment.
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ii. Natural drainage courses should be
preserved and enhanced to the extent
possible. Rather than filling them
in, drainage features should be
incorporated as an integral part of
the project design.
Section 6. Access and Parking.
a. Standards.
i . Driveway grades up to a maximum of
twenty (20) percent are permitted,
and shall be aligned with the
natural contours of the land. Proper
design considerations shall be
employed, including such items as
vertical curves and parking
landings. In any case, parking
landings shall be utilized on all
drives over ten (10) percent grade.
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ii. Driveways shall not be permitted
which exceed twenty (20) percent
slope except that one length, not at
THIS
the point of access, of not more
than ten (10) feet may have a slope
of twenty-two (22)percent.
Grooves for traction shall be
incorporated into the construction
of driveways with a slope of twenty
(20) percent or greater, a coarse
�-
paving matter into the construction.
3' max
3' max
iv. Where retaining walls are necessary
adjacent to roadways or within
°'
street setbacks, they shall be
3"'"t street
limited to three (3) feet in height
r,
in order to avoid obstruction of
motorists' and pedestrians' field of
3' max
view, and to create an aesthetically
pleasing streetscape. No more that
three (3), three ( 3 ) foot high
Street
terraced or stepped retaining walls
shall be utilized which are
separated by a minimum of three (3)
feet and appropriate landscaping.
Slopes not greater than fifty (50)
percent (or 2:1) will be permitted
upon review and approval by the Fire
Marshall.
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b. Guidelines.
V. Driveways shall enter public/
private streets maintaining adequate
line of sight.
vi. Local hillside street standards
shall be used to minimize grading
and erosion potential while
providing adequate access for
vehicles, including emergency
vehicles. The right-of-way may be a
minimum of 48.5 feet with 40 feet of
paved width and parking on both
sides and a sidewalk on 1 side.
vii. Grades of streets in the hillside
areas shall be as provided in this
subsection. Hillside collector and
arterial streets shall not exceed 8
percent. Hillside residential local
streets shall not exceed 12 percent.
vii. Cul-de-sacs to a maximum of 750 feet
in length may be permitted with a
maximum of 30 dwelling units, and to
a maximum of 1000 feet in length
with a maximum of 20 dwelling units
and shall terminate with a turn
around area not less than 35 feet in
radius to curb face.
ix. All other street improvement
standards shall conform to the
standard plans and specifications
for public streets of the City of
Diamond Bar.
X. The Planning Commission may approve
modifications to the above right-of-
way design standards provided such
modi-fications are in substantial
conformance with the objectives
stated in this section.
i. Roadways and driveways, where
feasible, where feasible, should
conform to the natural landform.
They should not greatly alter the
physical and visual character of a
hillside by creating large notches
in ridgelines or by defining wide
W
THIS
straight alignments or by building
switch -backs on visually prominent
hillsides, split sections and
parking bays should be utilized in
the layout of hillside streets.
Reduce grading by
aligning roads along
natural grades
NOT THIS
Roads and hillside grading
Avoid running counter
to steep grades
A 4, _
To get from A to B. route selection would
be somewhere between perpendicular and
parallel to the contours
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A 4, _
To get from A to B. route selection would
be somewhere between perpendicular and
parallel to the contours
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ii. Where road construction is permitted
in hillside areas, the extent of
vegetation disturbance and visual
disruption should be minimized by
the combined use of retaining
structures and regrading to
approximate the natural slope. The
following techniques should be used
where feasible:
1. Utilize landform planting in order
to create a natural appearance and
provide a sense of privacy.
2. Reduce the visual and safety impacts
by use of terraced retaining walls
and landscaping.
3. Split roadways increase the amount
and appearance of landscaping and
the median can be used to handle
drainage.
No parking
Stabilize and reforest
distributed banks
Separate sidewalk
Steep slope
Split section Roadway
Parking ba
r
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Steep slopes
Possible trail Sidewalk
Roadway
Flatter slope
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Section 7. Trails
1. Trails are an integral part of a hillside area and
provide recreation areas for equestrian, hiking and
biking uses. They can also function as a means to take
up grade or to convey drainage.
In hillside areas, it is not always necessary to provide
full improvements for trails. A more natural experience
may be achieved, and the amount of grading required can
be reduced, by providing minimal improvements in
appropriate areas, such as undevelopable, steep slopes.
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Section 8. Roadways
1. Where retaining walls are proven to be absolutely
necessary adjacent to roadways or within street setbacks,
they shall be limited to 3 feet in height in order to
avoid obstruction of motorist's and pedestrian's field of
view and to create an aesthetically pleasing streetscape.
otherwise, terraced or stepped structures shall be
utilized, which are separated by a minimum of 3 feet and
appropriate landscaping.
NOT THIS
Unnatural edge c
Cut slope
into hillsid
Roadway
` Knob remaining
�� from roadway cut
Roadway
Too steep for plants
to become established
I
Mass grading to accommodate
one level arterial highway
_--4, Natural grad
Roadway 77X
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THIS
Round off out slope
to conform to the
natural contour of
the hi I f
Roadway
Round off cut slopes
% Remove small knobs
K on roadway cut
\ to conform to the
natural grade
Vista
Roadway
Round off
cut slopes Split roadway sections to
/ /changeaccommodate grade
change
Roadway
Natural grade
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Section 9. Site Design
a. Standards.
THIS
i. The dimensions of a building
parallel to the direction of the
slope shall be maximized in order to
limit the amount of cutting and
filling and to better fit the house
to the natural terrain.
NOT THIS
Terraced decks do not 6' e" Overhanging decks
l�
increase building bulk / make building -
^ seem more
Effective bulk with massive
or without decks Effective bulk
Building correctly fits
into the ground and
minimizes the effect
on the hillside
Use of roof decks, low
level decks, and side of
building decks
Terracing reduces bulk
i
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Effective bulk
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Effective bulk
Smaller overhangs for individual floors
or windows help break-up mass and
protect against excessive sunlight
High profile building
stands out on the
hillside
Avoid decks hanging
from the downhill side
with long pole supports
Cantilever makes building
appear taller, more
monumentat-
�'
Effective bulk
ie!€
Excessive roof overhang E
results in additional
visual bulk
Effective bulk_ii�P
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b. Guidelines.
i. Design of building sites should be
sensitive to the natural terrain.
Structures should be located in such
a way as to minimize necessary
grading and to preserve natural
features such as prominent knolls or
ridgelines.
ii. Views of significant visual features
as seen from both within and outside
a hillside development should be
preserved. The following provisions
shall be taken into consideration:
1. Dwellings should be oriented to
allow view opportunities,
although such views may be
limited. Residential privacy
should not be un- reasonably
sacrificed.
2. Any significant public vista or
view corridor as seen from a
secondary, collector or major
arterial should be protected.
Projects should incorporate variable
setbacks, multiple orientations and
other site planning techniques to
preserve open spaces, protect
natural features and offer views to
residents.
THIS NOT THIS
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Section 10. Architecture
a. Standards.
i. The building envelope for all
structures shall be as follows:
1. Downhill lot - A maximum/
height of thirty-five (35) feet
as measured from natural grade
at the front setback, extending
towards the rear of the lot.
The maximum height at the side
setbacks shall be twenty (20)
feet extending up to the center
of the lot at a forty-five (45)
degree angle to a maximum
height of thirty-five ( 3 5 ) feet
as measured from natural grade.
BUILDING ENVELOPE FOR DOWNHILL LOT
Minimum front setbac
Downhill Section
�' Minimum side setback
Street Elevation
2. Uphill lot - A maximum height of
twenty (20) feet at the front
setback extending up and toward the
rear of the lot at a forty-five (45)
degree angle to a maximum height of
thirty-five (35) feet as measured
from natural grade. A maximum height
side setbacks shall be twenty (20)
feet extending up to the center of
the lot at a forty-five (45) degree
angle to a maximum height of thirty-
five (35) feet as measured from
natural grade.
3.
THIS large toot sections to
parallel the average slops
Height limit /
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,Building envelope
Softening of large
vertical surfaces
Cross Slope Lots - A maximum height
of thirty-five (35) feet, as
measured from natural grade, at the
front setback extending toward the
rear of the lot. The maximum height
at the side setbacks shall be twenty
(20) feet extending up to the center
of the lot at a forty-five (45)
deqree angle to a height of thirty-
five (35) feet as measured from
natural grade.
Maximum height limit
THIS
Large roof areas broken up
ii. The building shall be terraced to
follow the slope.
Architectural treatment shall be
provided to all sides of the
structure visible from adjacent
properties, roadways or public
rights of way.
iv. Exterior structural supports and
undersides of floors and decks not
enclosed by walls shall be permitted
provided fire safety and aesthetic
considerations have been adequately
addressed.
V. Exterior flood lighting for safety
shall be located and shielded so as
not to shine on adjacent properties.
Decorative lighting to highlight a
structure is prohibited.
NOT THIS
Massive roof area is very visible in
contrast to the natural slope
b. Guidelines.
i. The form, mass and profile of the
individual buildings and
architectural features should be
designed to blend with the natural
terrain and preserve the character
and profile of the natural slope.
Some techniques which may be
considered include:
1. Split pads, stepped footings
and grade separations to permit
structure to step up the
natural slope.
2. Detaching parts of a dwelling
such as a garage.
3. Avoid the use of gable ends on
downhill elevations. The slope
of the roof should be oriented
in the same direction as the
natural slope and should not
exceed natural slope contour by
twenty (20) percent.
ii. Avoid excessive cantilevers on
downhill elevations.
iii. Excavate underground or utilize
below grade rooms to reduce
effective bulk and to provide energy
efficient and environ -mentally
desirable spaces. However, the
visible area of the building shall
be minimized through a combined use
of regrading and landscaping
techniques.
iv. Use roofs on lower levels for the
deck open space of upper levels.
V. Building materials and color schemes
should blend with the natural
landscape of earth tones and natural
chaparral vegetative growth.
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vi. To the extent possible, the width of a building measured in
the direction of the slope, shall be minimized in order to
limit the amount of cutting and filling and to better "fit"
the house to the natural terrain.
THIS
Building pulls back from
steeper slopes and ravines
on the hillside
Minor building
5 ,
protrusions which
a °
are perpendicular to the
a
contours are acceptable
y
but should be stepped or
inset in the hillside
NOT THIS
Building is parallel with
the contours
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Building is perpendicular to the contours
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Section 11. Fences and Landscaping
a. Standards.
THIS
Planting pockets on stepped
retaining wall allow screen
planting at several levels
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No effective bulk or. •ar
NOT THIS
Effective bulk
i. Walls and fencing, not exceeding six
(6) feet in height, visible from
roadways or public rightsof-way
shall be visually open and non-
opaque.
ii. Privacy walls and fences, not
exceeding six (6) feet in height,
are permitted adjacent to
structures, in order to provide a
private outdoor area. Walls and
fences shall be of materials and
colors compatible with the
structure's facade.
Native or naturalized plants or
other plant species that blend with
the landscape shall be utilized in
all areas with required planting.
iv. Fire retardant plant materials shall
be utilized. Plants selected as
ground cover, shrubs or trees shall
be from the list as approved by the
city.
V.
No planting possible due
to toe of retaining wall
J
Large concrete retaining wall
surfaces can be seen for miles
and take years to conceal
with planting and trees
A permanent irrigation system, for
purposes of establishing and
maintaining required planing, shall
be installed on all slopes. The
emphasis shall be toward using plant
materials that will eventually need
minimal irrigation. Water and
energy conservation techniques shall
be utilizedincluding but not limited
too such items as drip irrigation.
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THIS
NOT THIS
vi. Landscaping shall be used to screen
views of downslope building
elevations. When the structure
height exceeds twenty ( 2 0 ) feet from
finished grade on a downslope,
additional landscaping is required
and a landscaping plan shall be
submitted for review with the
submittal package.
vii. Slopes with required planting shall
be planted with informal clusters of
trees and shrubs to soften and vary
the slope plane. Where slopes are
2:1 and five (5) feet or greater in
height, jute netting shall be used
to help stabilize planting and
minimize soil erosion.
viii. Native vegetation shall be retained
and supplemented within canyons and
along natural drainage courses as
allowed by state and federal
resource agencies (State Department
of Fish & Game, U. 5. Fish and
Wildlife, U. S. Army Corp. of
Engineers).
Planting naturally follows
/I the average slope
Open see-thru fencing that
blends into the natural environrne
�3.5'rnaxirnurn retaining wall
Screening required -ti
Transition area ..4
Highly visible solid wall
Over 3.5'(not allowed)
���— No screening
Clear cut separation
between natural condition
and developed area with no transition
b. Guidelines.
i. Natural landform planting should be
used to soften manufactured slopes,
reduce impact of development on
steep slopes or ridgelines, and
provide erosion control.
ii. Maintain a "vegetative backdrop" by
replanting with approved trees. The
vegetation should screen structures
to the extent possible at maturity
and preserve the appearance of the
natural hillside.
— _ Skyline
Typical building clustering
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Natural landform planting should be used to soften
manufactured slopes, reduce the impact of development on
steep slopes or ridgelines, and provide erosion control.
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Landform planting"a°0
Irregular visual plane
in cross-section
at
1
a
section
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Conventional planting
err
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in cross-section �+/ f f
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AGENDA NO. 21
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
--------------------
DATE: October 12, 1990 COUNCIL DATE: October 16, 1990
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
VIA: ROBERT L. VAN NORT, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RONALD L. KRANZER, CITY ENGINEER�9<
SUBJECT: GRAND AVENUE AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD
The Traffic- and Transportation Commission at their regular meeting of 10-11-90 considered
various alternatives to improving the flow of traffic on Grand Avenue due primarily to an increase
of left -turn demands both in the A.M. and P.M. peak periods.
At the present time to accommodate this left -turn demand and not to effect the through traffic
lanes we have extended the left -turn phase to 35 seconds. While this enables the left -turn
demand to generally clear on each phase it does take away from available "green" time on the
through movements and hence a back up of that traffic.
The obvious solution to the left -turn demand is to add the secondary left -turn lane which would
reduce the time for this phase and allow for more time to through traffic.
Unfortunately, we do not have the same generous right-of-way width on Grand Avenue as we
have on Diamond Bar Blvd., but the double left -turn lanes can be accomplished. The various
alternatives and preliminary cost estimates are set as set forth in the report to the Traffic and
Transportation Commission, 10-5-90, a copy of which is attached and made a part hereof.
The Traffic and Transportation Commission after consideration 'of the alternatives presented,
voted 3-0 to recommend to the City Council that Alternative "A" be implemented as soon as
possible and that the City Council give strong consideration to proceeding with the design
process necessary to implement Alternative "C".
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Requested $
Budgeted. Amount $
In Account Number:
Deficit: $
Revenue Source:
'WallBY
laliwA,-2-e
Robert L. Van Nort
City Manager
7/24/90
(Narrative continued on next page if necessary)
_________.-----
Andrew V. Arczynski - Terrence L. Belang
City Attorney Assistant City Manager
City Council - October 16, 1990
Grand Ave. at Diamond Bar Blvd.
RECOMMENDATION:
Page 2
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the installation of double left -turn pockets on
Grand Avenue at Diamond Bar Boulevard as set forth on Alternate "A", Traffic and Transportation
Commission Report of 10-5-90 and instruct staff to begin negotiations with adjacent shopping
center owners regarding implementation of driveway modifications as set forth in Alternates "B
& C", and further recommend that staff proceed with more definitive designs regarding Alternate
"C" to be included in the Capital Improvement Program.
RLK:nb:2589:cc-db2: g rd-db3rf
21660 EAST COPLEY DRIVE • SUITE 100
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-4177
714-860-2489 • FAX 714-861-3117
DATE: October 5, 1990
TO: Traffic and Transportation Commission
FROM: Ronald L. Kranzer, City Engineer
SUBJECT: GRAND AVENUE AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD ET AL
Now that Grand Avenue is opened into Chino Hills the traffic
volumes have increased along Grand Avenue (24 hour volume just east
of Longview Drive - 10,000) including a latent demand of "left
turn" traffic volumes on Grand Avenue at Diamond Bar Boulevard.
This latent demand is due to the now protected left turn and add
to that the increased volume due to Chino Hills and we now are
experiencing congestion on Grand Avenue especially in the AM peak
period.
We are presently reviewing a number of alternatives to improve the
Grand Avenue situation:
A. STRIPING ONLY
Add, by pavement striping only, a second left -turn lane
for each leg of Grand Avenue within existing physical
roadway improvements. This concept is the least
expensive modification but introduces the most
undesireable element in that it moves the number two
through lane in each direction immediately adjacent to
the outside curb which then eliminates a right turn lane
at the intersection. It also creates an undesireable
situation for ingress and egress to the adjacent shopping
center's driveways.
ESTIMATED COST: $6,000.00
B. STRIPING AND DRIVEWAY MODIFICATIONS
This concept includes the same striping element as "All
but includes modifications to the driveways to the
shopping centers. The proposed modifications would
create modified alley type intersections with large
radius returns to allow easier access (higher degree of
speed) into and out of the centers.
ESTIMATED COST: $45,000.00
GARY H. WERNER JOHN A. FORBING PHYLLIS E. PAPEN PAUL V. HORCHER JAY C. KIM ROBERT L. VAN NORT
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
City Manager
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR USES RECYCLED PAPER
- r,
Grand Avenue At Diamond Bar Boulevard pg, 2
10-5-90
C. RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING MEDIANS
This concept proposes the reconstruction of the existing
medians for approximately 500 feet for each leg and off-
setting the medians by four feet. The resulting
configuration provides for two left -turn lanes (10 feet
each) one through lane of 12 feet and an outside lane of
19 feet. This outside lane could provide a through lane
of 11 feet and the standard "parking lane" of 8 feet to
be used for accessing the driveways and for a right turn
lane at the intersection. The term "would provide" is
used but practical experience indicates that it only
works under ideal driver appliation.
This alternative could be improved upon if the driveways
were modified as set forth in "B" above and some widening
within the parkway at the intersection.
ESTIMATED COST: $250,000.00
D. RECONSTRUCTION OF MEDIANS AND WIDENING OF GRAND AVENUE
This concept would essentially require the reconstruction
of the entire roadway of each leg of Grand Avenue -
medians, roadway, parkway, drainage improvements,
lighting, traffic signal modification, private drive
reconstruction and right of way acquisition. This
concept would also be the most expensive but would
achieve the optimum roadway configuration given existing
parameters.
ESTIMATED COST: ! $410,000.00
There are of course variables to B and C that could achieve a more
desireable situation and we will also look at these.
We are continuing to study the matter and hope to have some
preliminary cost figure available by the meeting date. We are also
continuing with other data collection - traffic counts, both
machine and "hand" counts, etc.
What we would expect at the meeting of October 11, 1990, is a
general discussion of the issue, viewing the obvious and the not
so obvious, and then perhaps direction towards the solution.
As I am preparing this memo, prints of the above concepts are being
prepared and may not be available for delivery on Friday and if not
I'll have them delivered on Monday, October 8, 1990.
t `:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-97 C
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED CITY PERSONNEL.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar duly
adopted Resolution No. 89-97 on October 3, 1989 establishing a
Conflict of Interest Code for Designated City Personnel; and
WHEREAS, with the establishment of the positions of Assistant
City Manager, City Engineer and Associate Planner, it is necessary
to amend Resolution No. 89-97 to include these positions as
Designated Employees and to specify disclosure categories therefor.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar
does hereby resolve as follows:
THAT, Resolution No. 89-97 is hereby amended by the inclusion
of the new Appendix A, a full, true and correct copy of which is
attached hereto.
THAT, the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of
1990.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed, adopted
and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the day of , 1990, by
the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City-Clerk of the City
of Diamond Bar
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES
APPENDIX A *
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
Assistant City Manager
1,
'2
Associate Planner
1
City Clerk
1,
2
City Engineer
Z,
2
Director of Parks & Maintenance
1,
2
Financial Management Assistant
2
Superintendent of Parks & Maintenance
2
Parks and Recreation Commission
Z
Planning Director
1,
2
Senior Accountant
2
Treasurer
2
Consultants**
* NOTE: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and Planning
Commissioners are required to submit disclosure statements
pursuant to State law (California Government Code Sections
87200, et seq.), not this Code.
** With respect to consultants, the City Manager shall
determine in writing if a particular consultant performs a
range of duties requiring disclosure hereunder. That
determination shall include a description of the consultant's
duties and a statement of the extent of disclosure
requirements. A copy of that determination shall be filed with
the City Clerk and a copy forwarded to the City Council.
10/16/90
APPENDIX B
Category 1
Persons in this category shall disclose all interests in real
property within the jurisdiction of the City. Real property
shall be deemed to be within the jurisdiction if it or any part
of it is located not more than two miles outside the City's
boundaries or within two miles of any land owned or used by the
City.
Category 2
Persons in this category shall disclose all income from and
investments in businesses which provide or sell services or
supplies of the type associated with the job assignment and
utilized by the City. In addition, as to any business entity in
which the person or his or her spouse owns, directly,
indirectly or beneficially, a ten percent or greater interest,
the person shall disclose his or her pro rata share of the
income and the sources of income of the entity if the entity
provides or sells services or supplies of the type indicated in
the first sentence of this paragraph.