HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1991THIS MEETING IS BEING TAPED BY JONES INTERCABLE FOR AIRING ON CHANNEL 51, AND BY REMAINING IN THE ROOM, YOU ARE GIVING YOUR PERMISSION TO BE TAPED. ALL COUNCIL MEETING TAPES WILL BE BLACKED IMMEDIATELY AFTER AIRING AND WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FOR REPRODUCTION. Next Resolution No. 91-05 Next Ordinance No. 1 (199 1) CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Werner - Dedicated to our troops in Operation Desert Storm ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEN NARDELLA, PAPEN, KIM, 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 volunta 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 FUTURE MEETINGS - A. Planning Commission - February 11, 1991 - 7: 00 p.m. , W.V.U.S.D. Board Room - 880 S. Lemon Ave. B. Traffic & Transportation Commission - February 14, 1991 - 6:00 p.m., Community Room - 1061 S. Grand Ave. C. Parks & Recreation commission - February 14, 1991 -7:00 p.m., City Hall Offices - 21660 E. Copley Dr., Suite 100. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of January 15, 1991. 3, WARRANT REGISTER - Approve Warrant Register dated February 5, 1991 in the amount of $472,330.41. 4. TREASURERS REPORT - Approve Treasurer's Report for the month of December, 1990. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 5, 1991 5, TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Receive and file Traffic and Transportation Commission Minutes of December 13, 1990. 6. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Receive and file Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of October 25, 1990, November 8, 1990 and December 1, 1990. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Receive and file Planning Commission Minutes of October 22, 1990, November 26, 1990 and December 10, 1990. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -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. 2156 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF - Said drain was constructed in 1990 as part of the improvements to Tract No. 45268. It has been inspected and approved by the L.A. County Dept. of Public Works based upon the satisfactory completion of the improvements per approved plans. Recommended Action; Adopt Resolution No. 91 -XX requesting L.A. County Board of Supervisors to accept the transfer and conveyance of Private Drain No. 2156 for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -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. 1820 UNIT I IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF - Said drain was constructed in 1989 as part of the improvements to Tract No. 31941. It has been inspected and approved by the L.A. County Dept. of Public Works based upon the satisfactory completion of the improvements per approved plans. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 91 -XX requesting L.A. County Board of Supervisors to accept the transfer and conveyance of Private Drain No. 1820 Unit I for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 5, 1991 10. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -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. 1983 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF - Said drain was constructed in 1989 as part of the improvements to Tract No. 43760. It has been inspected and approved by the L.A. County Dept. of Public Works based upon the satisfactory completion of the improvements per approved plans. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 91 -XX requesting L.A. County Board of Supervisors to accept the transfer and conveyance of Private Drain No. 1983 for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement. 11. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Claim for Damages filed by Mary Hunt Recommended Action: Deny claim. 12. AUDIT REPORT - PROP A LOCAL RETURN FUND - Audit for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1990 was conducted by Quezada Godsey & Co., CPA and Simpson & Simpson, CPA. Recommended Action: Receive and file Proposition A Local Return Fund Audit Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1990. 13. PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS CONTRACT - Staff recommends authorization to enter into an agreement with Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga, Inc. for financial management services to fund capital projects. The fee shall be in the amount of $15,000 plus one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the par value for each series of securities sold, payable from proceeds of that sale. If no securities are issued, no fee is due. Recommended Action: Authorize an agreement with Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga, Inc. for financial management services to fund capital projects and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 14. AWARD OF BID - Pursuant to Council direction, bids were solicited for the installation of a traffic signal at Golden Springs Dr. and Sunset Crossing. A total of 11 bids were received. Raymor Electric Company, Inc. of Baldwin Park, with a total bid amount of $51,787, was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. The project will be funded by gas tax monies. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 5, 1991 Recommended Action: Award the contract to Raymor Electric Company, Inc. and authorize staff to proceed with construction upon execution of the contract agreement between the City and Raymor Electric Company, Inc. 15. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT GRAND AVE. AND ROLLING KNOLL DR. - Pursuant to council direction, the Traffic & Transportation Commission discussed the Quail Summit/ Rolling Knoll cut -through problems. At a subsequent meeting, the Commission determined that the installation of a traffic signal at said intersection was needed and recommended the design and installation. Recommended Action: Concur with the Traffic and Transportation Commission Is recommendation and authorize staff to proceed with design and bid process. 16. CITY MEMORABILIA - At this time, the City has no policy for making various types of memorabilia available to the general public. Recommended Action: Review and direct staff as to the sale of coffee cups to the public. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - Proclamations, certificates, etc. 17. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Present Certificate of Recognition to Jeff Fuller for saving the life of a two year-old child from drowning. 18. CHINO HILLS INCORPORATION COMMITTEE - Requested by Mayor Werner. Presentation by Mr. Doug -Sparks. 19. PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming the Month of February, 1991 as National Community College Month in the City of Diamond Bar. 20. OPERATION DESERT STORM - Oral presentation by Administrative Analyst Troy Butzlaff OLD BUSINESS 21. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.- Timetable for completion of emergency preparedness plans and programs as requested at the meeting of January 15, 1991. Recommended Action: Direct staff as necessary. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 8A (1990) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTIONS 3203 AND 3204 OF TITLE 26 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO ROOF COVERING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 5 FEBRUARY 5, 1991 REQUIREMENTS - First reading conducted on January 15, 1991. Recommended Action: Approve for 2nd reading by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 8A (1990). 23. RANCH FESTIVAL - The Ranch Festival, a non-profit Diamond Bar Community organization, has requested City participation in future community events. Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff to develop mutually acceptable objectives. 24. REORGANIZATION - In November, 1990, the Council authorized the consolidation of the Municipal Election in with the School Board election for November 1991. The Government Code requires that the Council consider reorganization upon certification of the election. Presently, the Council has selected its Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in April of each year, The purpose of the discussion is whether to continue the April date or modify to take into account the change of the consolidated election in November. NEW BUSINESS 25. AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEANUP EQUITY Formed by a coalition of 29 cities to address the growing national problem of local government liability under Superfund. Superfund was created to make polluters of hazardous waste pay for the results of their actions. These polluters have campaigned to redistribute the lion's share of the costs at municipal landfills to local governments and, ultimately, to the taxpayer. Recommended Action: Authorize membership in the American Communities for Cleanup Equity (ACCE) effective July 1, 1991 (Fiscal Year 1991-92) . 26. VEHICLE -DECAL PROGRAM - As requested on January 15, 1991, Captain Lee McCown will make a presentation. Recommended Action: Authorize the Sheriffs Department to include Diamond Bar in the "Combat Auto Theft" (CAT) Program. 27. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1990-91 SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, IN SAID CITY - AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS - Plans and specifications for the City's 1990-91 slurry seal project have been prepared. The work to be performed under these specifications consist of slurry sealing and other incidental work necessary for reparation of the existing pavement in Area One. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 5, 1991 Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 90 -XX approving plans and specifications for the 1990-91 Slurry Seal Improvement Program, and authorize and direct City Clerk to advertise to receive bids. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters can be heard. 28. 1991-92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - The City expects to receive approximately $463,714 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as a participant in the 1991-92 L.A. Urban County CDBG program. This public hearing is scheduled to discuss programs and budgets for these funds. The objectives are to develop a senior center to provide and facilitate and extensive menu of services and programs for Diamond Bar seniors and to provide planning and administrative capacity to implement the City's CDBG program objectives. Incorporated is the adoption of eligibility for CDBG funding and project criteria. Recommended Action: Direct staff as necessary. 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: 9:08 p.m. Personnel Section 54957.6 ADJOURNMENT In memory of Fire Fighter Specialist James Howe. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JANUARY 15, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: MPT/Forbing called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber, W.V.U.S.D., 880 S. Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance by MPT/Forbing. ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Forbing, Councilmen Papen and Nardella. Councilman Kim arrived at 6:25 p.m. and Mayor Werner arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also present were City Manager Robert L. Van Nort, Assistant City Manager Terrence L. Belanger, City Attorney Andrew V. Arczynski, City Planner James DeStefano, City Engineer Sid Mousavi and City Clerk Lynda Burgess. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Papen wished everyone a Happy New Year and asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Malcolm McReel, a 12 year resident, who passed away last week at the age of 39. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Papen moved, seconded by C/Nardella to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen and MPT/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - C/Kim and M/Werner Schedule Future A. Parks and Recreation Commission - Meetings January 24, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. - Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. B. Planning Commission - January 28, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. C. League of California Cities - Council/ Manager Workshop - January 30-31 and February 1, 1991 - Arrowhead. D. City Council Meeting - February 5, 1991 - 6:00 p.m. - W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave. E. Traffic and Transportation Commission - February 14, 1991 - 6:00 p.m. - Community Room, 1061 S. Grand Ave. Approval of Approved Minutes of Regular Meeting of Minutes 1. Warrant Register Approved Warrant Register dated January 15, 1991 in the amount of $577,856.76. Treasurer's Report Approved Treasurer's Report for the month of November, 1990. JANUARY 15, 1991 Fiscal Year End 6/30/90 Audit Report Traffic & Trans. Comm. Minutes Parks & Recreation Comm. Minutes Council File Cabinets Engineering Svcs. Agreement - Ron Kranzer & Assoc. PAGE 2 Received and filed audit reports of the financial records of the City for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1990 submitted by the Accounting Firm of Thomas, Byrne and Smith. Received and filed Traffic & Transportation Commission Minutes of November 8, 1990. Received and filed Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of September 27 and October 11, 1990. Declared Council file cabinets "surplus" upon conclusion of that member's Council tenure, to be disposed of in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinance. Approved Engineering Agreement with amendment to Page 4 to read "final maps to be checked at 75% of the final map check fee." Notice of Approved and accepted work performed by Keith Completion - Vint and Associates/Joe Franz Construction Peterson Park and directed the City Clerk to file the Playground Equip. Notice of Completion. Resolution 91-01 Adopted Resolution No. 91-01 entitled: A Rqstg. Bd. of RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Sups. to Accept OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE Transfer & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES Conveyance of COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE Storm Drain Imps. OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID Private Drain DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM No. 2084 DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2084 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. Resolution 91-02 Adopted Resolution No. 91-02 entitled: A Rqstg. Bd. of RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Sups. to Accept OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE Transfer & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES Conveyance of COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE Storm Drain Imps. OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID Private Drain DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM No. 2094 DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2094 IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 3 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Certificate of MPT/Forbing presented Jason Kettlehut with a Recognition Certificate of Recognition for saving the life of 9 month-old Alex Stern. Proclamation Proclaimed February 2, 1991 as Mediation and Mediation & Peacemaking Day. Peacemaking Day C/Papen requested that staff prepare a report on the Dispute Resolution Center to be sub- mitted to the League of California Cities for publication in Western City Magazine. Community Survey Admin. Analyst Troy Butzlaff stated that the Results Rose Institute conducted a Community Survey consisting of a random sample of 300 adult residents and focusing on public opinion of waste management issues. He introduced Dr. Alan Heslop who discussed the final results of the survey. Dr. Heslop gave a brief history of the Rose Institute and stated that its focus is on issues of concern to state and local govern- ment. Between November 12 - 14, 1990, 800 people were polled throughout the San Gabriel Valley, 300 of which were from Diamond Bar and questions focused on concerns of City residents. Dr. Heslop stated that of the residents polled, traffic was the most important issue facing the City. Further, those polled favored the development of commercial centers; felt there was an inadequate public transportation system; would be willing to support a bond issue for the development of a multi -civic center; would support a bond issue for parks; would be willing to allow the City to conduct a rail haul program and pay more for such a program; would be agreeable to a local facility for separation of recyclables and would be willing for residents to separate recyclables. Mr. Dave Cope, 316 Del Sol Ln., expressed disappointment in the cost of the Survey. Mr. Frank Dursa, 2533 Harmony Hill Dr., also spoke in opposition to use of taxpayers' money for the survey. City Tile C/Papen presented Charles Majus with a City Tile for outstanding service to the City. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 4 OLD BUSINESS: Emergency ACM/Belanger stated that the preparation Preparedness of a multi -hazard, functional Emergency Operations Plan, which is required by the State, is currently being prepared. Also drafted is a "Community Self -Help Program" concept which has been modeled after the Cities of Sunnyvale and Santa Fe Springs. Emergency equipment is being purchased so that those responsible during a disaster can communicate and effectively respond to the needs that may arise. In addition, the community organization that would be called upon during an emergency is still being formed and that it was staff's recommendation that the Diamond Bar Improvement Association be approached to head the program. In response to C/Papen's inquiry, ACM/ Belanger stated that, for the remainder of this fiscal year, he estimated an additional $10,000 would be needed for communications equipment and $5,000 for other program activities related to preparation of the plans. Following discussion, ACM/Belanger stated that a report would be presented at the February 5, 1991 meeting giving a time line as to when the entire emergency preparedness program would be in place. Mrs. Glenda Thompson Bona, 22401 Birdseye Dr., Secretary of the Diamond Bar Improvement Assn., stated that the DBIA wants to work with the City in the area of disaster preparedness and inquired into whether a budget has been allocated and which City staff member would be designated as liaison. CM/Van Nort asked the Council to direct staff to meet with the DBIA to address the issues raised by Ms. Bona, then bring them back to the Council in the next 60 days. Resolution 91-03 CE/Mousavi stated that at their meeting of Authrzng & Dirctng December 13, 1990 the Traffic and Installation of Transportation Commission considered the "No Parking" Signs matter of restricted parking on Grand Ave. Grand Ave. from within city limits. He further stated that Northwesterly the meeting was duly noticed and that all City Limits to businesses that might be affected were Easterly City notified. The Commission recommended Limits adoption of the resolution restricting JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 5 parking at all times on both sides of Grand Ave. within the city limits. C/Kim moved, C/Papen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 91-03 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON GRAND AVENUE FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY CITY LIMIT TO THE EASTERLY CITY LIMIT. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, Nardella, and MPT/Forbing NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - M/Werner Resolution 90-42A CE/Mousavi advised that at their meeting of Amending Res. December 13, the Traffic & Transportation 90-42 Authrzng Commission considered staff's recommendation & Drctng to restrict parking along the east side of Installation of Diamond Bar Blvd. between Grand Ave. and "No Parking" Quail Summit. Although the Commission felt Signs - East Side that the situation did not merit restricted of D.B. Blvd. parking on a full-time basis, they did feel from Grand Ave. that the existing parking restriction should to Quail Summit be extended and more strongly enforced. In addition, the restriction should carry the "tow away zone" provisions of the Vehicle Code. C/Papen suggested that the Council and the Planning Commission look into requiring condominium complexes to have garage door openers. C/Kim moved C/Papen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90-42A entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-42 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON THE EAST SIDE OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD FROM GRAND AVENUE TO QUAIL SUMMIT DRIVE. AYES: COUNCILMEN - NOES: COUNCILMEN - ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Kim, Nardella, Papen, and M/Forbing None M/Werner Resolution 90-58A CM/Van Nort stated that the Council adopted Amending Res. the 1990-91 fiscal budget on June 12, 1990 90-58 Adopting based on information available, the level of Budget for Fiscal municipal services and the manner in which Year 1990-91 those services were to be delivered, either JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 6 by contract or City staff. The Budget also sets forth revenue sources and anticipated revenue levels necessary to fund the proposed expenditures. Reserves are currently esti- mated at $250,000 due to increased services such as addition of the Planning and Engineering Departments and decrease in revenues. He recommended adoption of the proposed Resolution. C/Nardella requested that he be provided with a copy of the original budget and a listing of any budgetary changes throughout the year. Following discussion, C/Kim moved, MPT/ Forbing seconded to adopt Resolution No. 90- 58A entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-58 ADOPTING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, Kim, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Staff CM/Van Nort stated that these presentations Presentations were intended to give the Council and the community an update on the City during the past six months and what to expect in the next six. Transit Admin. Analyst Kellee Fritzal reported on the Holiday Shuttle that ran from November 23 through December 31, 1990, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a total ridership of 711 passengers. She further stated that it was staff's recommendation that another pilot project be designed similar to the Holiday Shuttle to encompass the Dial -A -Ride service that is already in place. C/Nardella asked if the County Dial -A -Ride program will expire in July and if the same type of services would be provided if the City has its own transit program. CM/Van Nort stated that the same shuttle would provide both community service and Dial -A -Ride. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 7 C/Papen requested that staff look into a direct bus route from Diamond Bar into Orange County and the transit center. After being turned down last year, it was suggested that we come back and talk to them again. M/Werner asked when this matter would be brought back for Council review. Admin. Analyst Fritzal stated that in 30 to 60 days, a report would be brought back for Council direction. M/Werner suggested that perhaps the shuttle service could be used to bring the public to City Council meetings. Zip Code Admin. Analyst Troy Butzlaff reported on the zip code dispute between the City and the U.S. Postal Service. The problem existed before the City incorporated and involves approximately 2,000 residents and 211 businesses in the northwest section of the City. In November, Council adopted two resolutions: 1) supporting the use of the City's name in lieu of the delivery post office name for those residents and busin- esses located in the 91789 zip code and 2) petitioning the U.S. Postal Service to establish an official post office station to serve the City. These Resolutions were sent to Congressman Dreier's office and the Congressman has corresponded with the Assistant Postmaster General outlining the City's concerns and asking for an immediate response. Copies were also sent to the Postmaster and Manager of the Alhambra Management Sectional Center officially requesting assistance. On January 7th, the City Manager received a response from the Management Sectional Center in Alhambra stating that they will be examining the issue upon the return of the Manager on January 22. Furthermore, staff is tracking federal legislation in anticipation that new legislation will be introduced and will continue to work with the Congressman's office. In addition, the Postal Service is conducting a survey to examine the issue of postal autonomy and redrawing of zip code boundaries to match municipal boundaries. JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 8 City Clerk's City Clerk Lynda Burgess made a presentation Department regarding the records management system that the Department is implementing. She dis- cussed the general operations of the Clerk's Department including agenda packet prepara- tion, transcription of minutes, directory updates and FPPC filings for Council, Commissions and designated employees. She further stated that upon acceptance by the Board of Supervisors of the City's request to consolidate elections with School Board elections, notices will be mailed to all registered voters in the City advising of the election date change. Further, staff has identified a need for a second copier and are researching what type of copier would best meet the needs of the City. L.A. Cnty. Sheriff Capt. Lee McCown of the L.A. County Sheriff's Department reported that during the past six months, an increase to approximately of 120 calls per month has been received for serv- ices in Diamond Bar. The Neighborhood Watch Program, consisting of 141 Block Captains, is very active and supportive. He also advised that the Rotary Club is sponsoring a 1-800 number for tipping the Sheriff's Office on gang -related activities. He also discussed the pilot program for commercial enforcement in cooperation with the Brea Police Department. A staffing survey has been completed, which he will discuss with the City Manager at a later date. C/Papen requested that staff prepare a report regarding a program for the reduction of auto theft. RECESS: M/Werner declared a recess at 8:20 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Werner reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Parks & Parks & Maintenance Director Charles Janiel Maintenance made a slide presentation and indicated that his department is responsible for the overall maintenance of the parks and assessment districts. Installation of bus shelters was recently completed throughout the City and the first quarterly payment has been received from the company supplying the shelters in the amount of $8,440. He then discussed the relationship between his Department and Lanterman Developmental Center for roadside cleanup in areas that are widely scattered with litter. He stated that he had been JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 9 working closely with Cal Trans for a grant application for the "Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Act" to provide mitigation via landscaping for new trans- portation projects, specifically the truck climbing lane on the 60 freeway, which would involve 54 acres of freeway right-of-way. The proposal consists of planting 5,500 trees and the State has been requested to provide $563,000 for the project. Peterson Park improvements have been completed and include a gazebo, park playground equipment, barbe- cues and picnic tables. In addition, a fence was installed at Maple Hill Park behind the back yards of homes that abut the park; resurfacing of basketball courts at Ronald Reagan and Maple Hill Parks has been com- pleted; and fencing of the storm drain entrance at Pantera Park has been installed. M/Werner stated that some of the lawn areas in the southerly end of the City appear to be turning brownish. PM/Janiel explained that part of the reason is that the irrigation has been off due to the freeze and that some brown normally occurs during the winter. City Engineering CE/Sid Mousavi stated that the major activity of the City Engineer's Office was completion of the Grand Ave. and Chino Hills Parkway improvements, administering Traffic & Transportation Commission activities, and completing other capital improvement projects as well as review approval and coordination of private developments within the City. Accomplishments include installation of traffic signal systems on Grand Ave. at Longview Dr., Summit Ridge, and Montefino, modification of the traffic signal system on Grand Ave. at Diamond Bar Blvd., intersection improvements at Grand Ave. at Diamond Bar Blvd., Chino Hills Parkway street and storm drain improvements, median improvements, the 1989-90 slurry seal program and interfacing with the Parks and Maintenance Department on Peterson Park improvements. He also stated that within the next six months, his Department plans to complete capital as well as other projects such as 1990-91 slurry seal projects for Area 1, construction of sidewalk improvements on Brea Canyon Rd. under the 60 freeway, intersection improvements on Grand Ave. at Golden Springs Dr. and JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 10 Grand Ave. at the entrance to the Country, installation of traffic signal systems on Grand Ave. at Rolling Hills Dr. and Grand Ave. at Shotgun, Diamond Bar Blvd. at Kiowa Crest and Golden Springs Rd. at Sunset Crossing. Another project will be the devel- opment of 1991-92 Lighting and Landscaping Assessments for Districts 38, 39 and 41. M/Werner asked about the status of completion of Grand Ave. toward Walnut. CE/Mousavi stated that the City of Industry has indicated that utility work will be completed sometime in February. Advertising for construction of the street will then take place. It is anticipated that the street will be open in June or July, 1991. M/Werner also asked about the Pathfinder overcrossing. CE/Mousavi stated that finalization of the agreement between the County, the City and Cal Trans will soon take place which will then be transmitted for Council review and execution. Plans have been submitted to the City for review and are currently being plan checked. C/Kim asked staff to look into the addition of a northbound left -turn lane on Grand Ave. Mr. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs Dr., asked what was being done about the instal- lation of a signal at Sunset Crossing and Golden Springs Dr. as requested by over 400 parents from Diamond Point School. CE/Mousavi stated that this installation is to be funded by FAU funds and administered by the County. There appears to be a problem with the easement over adjacent property for installation of detector hooks for the signal which has delayed the project. M/Werner stated that the date set for bid is January 26, 1991 with estimated time of completion in March. Planning Planning Director Jim DeStefano stated that Department the Planning Department is responsible for "advanced planning activities" involving the General Plan, specific plans, annexation studies, etc. Currently, the department is JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 11 spending a great deal of time in general planning. They also work heavily into current planning activities, most commonly, zoning administration. They review all the environmental projects for their impact upon the community, conduct code enforcement activities throughout the community and provide services to both the Planning Commission and City Council in a variety of planning issues and special studies. They have also contracted for a circulation element which will be coordinated with the City Engineering Department. The Zoning and Development Subdivision Code is now ready for review by the Planning Commission and the Council. His staff has also reviewed several major hillside development projects, some of them carrying over from the County and some almost 3 years old. Land uses within CM - Zones have also been reviewed, new hillside development standards have been created and review of drafts of the new sign ordinance has taken place. An Economic Development Retreat was conducted in October with the Chamber of Commerce. In addition, staff recommended creation of the SEATAC (Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee) for the area that the Boy Scout camp rests in along Tonner Canyon Rd., which was created to review the environmental impacts caused by several proposed hillside projects. Upcoming projects include contin- uation of the General Plan, Circulation Element, Zoning and Subdivision Codes, creation of a Gateway Corporate Center development agreement to eliminate the unilateral contract, finishing the sign code, analyzing processing fees, review of additional hillside development projects, liaison with the City of Industry for. creation of a specific plan for the Tres Hermanos Ranch area and assistance to the City Manager's office on a North Diamond Bar high school site. Creation of an economic development policy and development of a Senior Center are additional projects within the next six months. Current trends indicate a decline in building activity in respect to building fees received, the number of plan checks and the activity overall. The trend is expected to continue, particularly in the areas of commercial and industrial develop- ment. There is great activity in residential areas, particularly the hillsides and it appears there is significant planning going JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 12 on by larger residential developers toward projects that they hope to have approved in 1991 for construction in 1992 and beyond. M/Werner asked about the LAFCO sphere and if, through development of the General Plan, any boundaries will extend beyond the current sphere. PD/DeStefano stated that the issue had not been reconciled as of yet and may be decided at the end of January by GPAC. PD/DeStefano introduced Irwin Kaplan who spoke on economic development programs. Mr. Kaplan suggested that a workshop be planned involving the Council, Planning Commission and Chamber of Commerce to provide self- assessment --looking at strengths and weak- nesses as well as opportunities and limita- tions and available resources. He also stated that the financial aspect should also be looked at when preparing the program. In addition, when long term economic plans are made, the proposals should be tested to make sure that they will result in land use patterns that are compatible with the City's overall transportation capabilities and the quality of life for the residents, at the same time enhancing opportunities for the success of local businesses not only for the fiscal return to the Community but because these are important businesses serving local needs which provides a pool of power to the community that local government can draw upon. C/Kim asked if the D.B. Golf Course could be relocated for use of the land as a commercial zone area for a strong tax base. Mr. Kaplan stated that that is one of the items that is being discussed. M/Werner asked about redevelopment. Mr. Kaplan stated that it had been discussed but was not sure how much opportunity there is in traditional redevelopment. Ordinance 8-A CA/Arczynski stated that some time ago, the (1990) Amndng Fire Department reported on the effects of Secs. 3203 & 3204 wood shake shingles in this area which is Title 26 (Bldg.) subject to high winds and low humidity. In Code) of L.A. reviewing the County Code, he found that the JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 13 County Code, County had, in fact, banned the use of wood Pertaining to the use of wood shake and shingles as Roof Covering approved roofing material. Further review Requirements indicated that there was a difference of opinion as to whether or not existing roofs that had been covered with those materials could be re -roofed in the event of partial destruction, room additions, etc. As a result, an Ordinance was drafted to permit the homeowner who has an existing wood shake roof that may be damaged to replace it with similar material so that he does not have to replace the whole roof. There is a 25% limitation and it can only be done once during a 12 month period. He further stated that, in addition to the Ordinance, a Resolution was also drafted which makes the requisite findings. Factual issues that are stated in the Resolution are based upon information provided by the Fire Department as well as statements made during the previous meeting. He then introduced for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 8A (1990) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTIONS 3203 AND 3204 OF TITLE 26 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO ROOF COVERING REQUIREMENTS. C/Kim asked about the 25% limitation on replacement of the roof. CA/Arczynski stated that there are some cities that have gone with 10% but due to the discussion with the Council during the prior meeting, 25% seemed to be more reasonable. M/Werner asked about building additions. CA/Arczynski stated that new roofs would not be permitted to have wood shake shingles, plus there would be planning review requirements for compatibility that would require whatever is put on would be in keeping with the neighborhood. In the case of room additions, if more than 25% of the roof needs to be replaced, that would trigger the need for an entire new roof. MPT/Forbing moved, C/Kim seconded to waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 8A (1990) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTION JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 14 3203 AND 3204 OF TITLE 26 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO ROOF COVERING REQUIREMENTS. With the following Roll Call vote the motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Kim, Nardella, MPT/Forbing and M/Werner NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Resolution 91-04 MPT/Forbing moved, seconded by C/Kim to adopt Making Findings Resolution No. 91-04 entitled: A RESOLUTION & Determinations- OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND Modifications BAR MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND to Uniform Bldg. DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE Code, as adopted CITY'S UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, AS ADOPTED BY by Ord. 8A ORDINANCE NO. 8A(1990), ARE REASONABLY (1990) are NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, Reasonably GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS. Necessary Motion carried unanimously. Waste -By -Rail Admin. Analyst Troy Butzlaff reported on a proposed waste -by -rail joint powers agreement between the L.A. County Sanitation District and the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities to establish a responsible authority to oversee implementation and operation of a waste -by -rail system designed to meet future shortfalls of landfill capacity predicted to reach crisis levels in the next 3 to 5 years. The proposed agreement would require the City to commit a specified quantity of waste on a put or pay basis. To be operative, the pro- ject would need to obtain 24,000 tons of waste per week in commitments from signator- ies by the end of the first year. Signator- ies would then be financially responsible for the waste commitment with no refunds for unused waste management capacity. Staff has analyzed the cost of the proposed agreement and it is estimated that the closure of local landfills could cost local residents an average of 30% more if waste has to be trans- ported out of the area to other landfills in the County, but 50% more if the City partici- pates in the waste -by -rail option. As a result, the waste -by -rail option could increase a resident's trash bill from an average of $12.50 to $19.25 per month. Staff is also concerned about the projects' concur- rence with the source reduction and recycling element. The status of the waste -by -rail project will be discussed at the January 17, 1991 San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities JANUARY 15, 1991 PAGE 15 meeting to be held in Monrovia. He recom- mended support of the waste -by -rail concept by receiving this report for future discus- sion and not become a signatory to the agreement at this time but direct staff to monitor and update Council as necessary. M/Werner asked if supporting the waste -by - rail concept at this time might be construed or misconstrued should the Council elect not to go in this direction. AA/Butzlaff stated that it could be, but that no city has yet sponsored or become a signatory and have only supported it in concept. C/Kim and C/Papen spoke in opposition to supporting the concept of waste -by -rail. Following discussion, C/Kim moved to table this item indefinitely. With consensus of Council, the matter was tabled. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Nardella asked that the meeting be adjourned for the Americans in the Middle East as well as in memory of Malcolm McReel. C/Papen asked for a report from the Rotary Club regarding the donation of the 1-800 number to the Sheriff's Department. C/Kim commended the staff on their presentations. M/Werner also commended the staff's presentations. CLOSED SESSION: With no further business to conduct, M/Werner recessed to Closed Session at 9:57 p.m. for discussion of Litigation and Personnel Matters. ADJOURNMENT: M/Werner reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 10:21 p.m., declared that there was no reportable action taken and adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m. in memory of Mr. Malcolm McReel and the American Troops in the Middle East. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: Mayor I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M TO: Councilmembers Papen and Nardella 1 FROM: Linda G. Magnuson; Senior Accountant SUBJECT: Voucher Register, February 5, 1991 DATE: January 29, 1991 Attached is the Voucher Register dated February 5, 1991. 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 February 5, 1991 have been audited approved and recommended for payment. Payments are hereby allowed from the following funds in these amounts: FUND NO. FUND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 001 General Fund 418,142.96 138 LLAD #38 Fund 6,054.83 139 LLAD #39 Fund 12,065.97 141 LLAD #41 Fund 41710.00 115 Integrated Waste Mgt Fd 36;55 250 Capital Improvement Project Fd 31,320.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $472,330.41 APPROVED BY: Linda G. Magnuson Senior Accountant Robert L. Vah Nort City Manager Phyllis E. Papen - Councilmember Donald C. Nardell Councilmember t*+� City of Diamond Bar a{ RUN TI.E: 14:52 01/29/91 V 0 U C H E R R E 6 I 5 T E R FADE 1 DuE THRU .............02/65191 VENDOR WE PREFAID a A%COUXfT PR03.TX-10 -------------------------------- RAT:'. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK Advance Data Systems i'4 _L3''.'1'5 001`44t-6230 1 1vA2S,a 01;25 02/6 Install/L2S15 Hlsi4ry Sys TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 113:15M es l All CitiGenc =En` *PI -4316-6411 _Ire;= 1128 R2i35 Fenze-maple hill Pari 4,52:. TOTAL Dist VENDOR --------> Y,523.i. A,Llc s True V.:lae sIIEnE-"_'t sLr� ] Ck,.'.'t; T: -, Er,!-' FT. 4., .j:367 ;ve-bec' Co .nE+:r6i:E rr_ ;lam in5urdR:2'2`(C liability 7.... .. .... .11 .='011JY11,.191 To -AL FRcPAID AMOUNT ----'t 6..TL. 't) .Ete. L,nl a`= •ISL LJ. 4CA.k:ii-__`_`- 4'-'... J-cts TOTAL DUE ''v,E*Q'R--------' r Spas C:eViSan Gabriel lily .0vcECiu } u1 -45i-;5 ;ca 1 1�2g, = ay.%L6 i21051 ]rafYlil ReuVa.--Dec 90 oc5. TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------j 665.0 Business 6,,sten.s Supply Busin25sSV `a1102- 147A ill/2 i 02155 171436 EcToout-n r'aser TOTAL Di VE;CCR --------y dutzlaf:, 7rov *061-4030-232S f iA,26SA +f1/2d 0235 Mesta. Felob`Jocnes Cattle 2,: z- TOTAL DUE VENDOR--------� 23.55 {+} City of D i a a a n d Bar a�f RUN TIME: 14:52 91/24!41 V 0 U C H E R R E 6 I S T E R DUE THRU.............92/®5!91 VENDGR NATE VENEOR IC. ACCOUNT PRO.I.71-NO BATCH PO.LT—NE/N0. PITRYIDUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.alTrans Caltrans 001-''+239-2324 1 10235D Charles Hewitt 8i_.. *4Ci-4216-4210 4 i L?S'i Ohav2:s. J. Tedd C'atC-SZ iI4rI- 4 510-41 4 2 12"= 5L r 71 .. i,M1i�:na:l Au Cni.aS iGc3'+ CGLut)li:v .n�uSt.iLc ..G;2i:�G�S� �41y•11l G l�rc iYi LJ'i iI_C Erse � s Ga•vi� c�err} *J�.i-�2i�E-1219 Luv' am er 102 _ :arrv'? Dianend Bar K=; mess ase. D,23LS;AS3CC *30i-40923-221:1 1 1%.2It, 5A Diamond Bar Stationer_ luBstatio"r, f0al-4319-IM 2132•,3ii FAF.E 2 # PREFAID AMOUNT DATE CnECK 81;28 +12i$5 Publications 23"s.5 TOTAL DUE VEf'v';:R-------:> 223.5) Jii .� 2I:,� �:l� him '"eetings 311 ii a TC �AL D11E VENDOR -------- ::!fic a Trans Mg 1110 4.30 _ n.rM1 AA :tii28 x.2:`95 L:t.ar Abateae:* pct-;:ec 1, 51�. YF iri't�.G. D;;t._01;- --------- „ - 1',414" ---------- :., L; is 14$CCi 3iera:ui?::31C2 t "�.5. 11282t�5 y.7FtTtiL??in45 3'd.vti 91;2& 921.5 Cuzzca Area Taint/Jan-Feb 55 a, DUE VENDOR TOTAL 35 +11128 92195 25525 2 inns -Parks 8 Rec 39.?5 T GTAL DUE VENDOR --------'r 30.76 +a City of D i a a a n d Bar e RUN TIME: 14:52 01/29/91 V D U C H E R R E 6 I 5 T E R PARE 3 DUE TH3U .............02/05/91 VENDOR NAME +ttU'R ID. * PREPAID } ACCOUNT PRO;.TX-1C ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BATCH PC.Litt.r`\Q. Et:TRY1DUE :!iVOICE DESCRIPTION A!tDUNT DATE C'r.E.K Discovery Travel :__ cvervT +001-4niO-2330 2 101ij Gonsalves mt7-Wnr,it:z,PPn 120.00 x1117191 0200813102 e 1ei2�1- -3:,.8 11105 simsalves .te-Van `t rt §0.'30 Kfv5191 HH2 1:131 ?Gir?1 Pat3A1£ A11100 T ----) 160.a 'I u l u. ir.sE VENDOR --------) 3.01 �.. :raie Peterscr, errrsv-_ +301-It2i9-11 ..EATAC Meetings 3r72.80 ICTAL DLL VENDOR --------) YJZf FiJ 1• �3i5 I(15i. ic2 JJJrfi les 4-i °l_'�{.�'3'�a._ L _ �;: �. ^ •.TZ __ -h..-'l i.lj{f r n � �, r' p^ y-1;1 Zi '.3i T_Z.re 3:�D-!lEy :,_i23 ''12,.z .a -e ^L -z- EE 6. . --'l..,, .. 2. - . i6C i, .i.2 auc.0i es xri �J�-T]1'.-��iJ aj iS•i. JJ�� ._t r� JL%v 77T.! 7l_T17 'u ilk:ar Re'alT I }x'01-4i� -x25', 1 122 =D 01iza 6216 Kodak Slide P:oiector 317.9, ID AL DUE ':Eu.r--------> 317.47 canasl: _umzz-= Jan anI 'im .:06215,; 0112, <.21a5 a51519 wood 3acrsta"P-Fa:i luror 16,62, TOTAL DUE V_NE-GR --------) IL.62 consai'des San, .ice 'A. sun=al4Ez .. i i�2�5i 1;2 KV05 La nsu_t in4 uerdlce 2, m' . TOIAL DLL" --------) 2•^G0m' fff City of Diamond Bar fff RUN TILE: 14:52 01/29/91 V 0 U C 8 E R R E 6 I S T E R PAGE 4 y;iE TNRU.............02185/91 VENDCR NAME VESDCR iD. * f PROM i f ACCOuN'T PROJ.TX-NO BATCH Pu.!I°;Ei u. ENTRYIDUE !NVOICE DESCRIPTIGN HUNT DA+E CHECK oaothe, Jack 6rothe-, 2001-4218-4108 3 102058 01125 KM'S Harmony, Clair daracnyC 2381-216-4182 1142059 Helier 3 Associates Feller 2001-2112-ie04 102050 rt:�u2r.ite: Lc _la!�a5 .-i'1fE_, i _ *V':i-T�)v-Y J1:% 1 1Lf 2'•5n Hiunr_. _1211 -lc ft901-;�£t-221. • -L _'tel- ,i_I 1L2G'Sri Inland Vallev DIV Bulletn IMIDE f��01-4042-2115 1 ii�20.n *t�- 244-2!15 f��il-42i8'2i15 i 1�12�35A ='01-4"[10-2115 4 1020.:? faFt1-42id-2ii5 2 102.58 f$0i-=110-2:15 S lZMB f:1-421$-^2115 3 152858 }�4t1-"ei�'-2`_15 7 102353 :�11c5 Oji tfB C, 5i: 2E 02 5 Feb Feu S.i2 et::+S i i 81i25 02105 01128 0210: 01126 62i05 81/23 021:?5 27121 61128 2"21',5 27123 8i 26' 02; 27129 01122 .,210,5 2'461 61!28 021`x5 29Ec6 J1: 20 02/cS 52'.9 Planning "tgs TKA u;E VENDCR--------� 11r19-i2ii�3-11 i4 i4t� TuTAL DUE EVc-NDC: --------> ;.i=_i "�n -OTAL 1JE - _ `. cct eoa:r-i.= Asn r�ra L-1 12:1S.aLi.. ..!% CCIA Replace chks-11375 Credit from Chk 11447 Realace Cj)k 1137a Pub Notice-pier*arini Ent rdb NOtice-Zeiaan Dvlomnt Pub Not-.ce-Video Kicsf. rLL iVCL i[e r, VTd 15 E. Pub Notice-Cco 9a-012: Pub A:QtitE-Title 22 TOTAL DI'E 4'E10CR 61.35 52.54- 71.26 63.aa 6Zr.75 56.22 6^c.V3 65.21 46:.41 {a City of Diaaond Bar {}� RUN TIME: 14:52 81/29/91 V O U C H E R R E 6 I 5 T E R PAGE 5 DUE THRU .............621.05/91 VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. a PREPAID t ACCOUNT PR73.Tn-KC BATCH Pu.�iNcrYO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AKOUNT DATE CKECK ?rain M. Kaalan Ka01an 0131-42.10-5212 1 1a2�SB 01125 x'2105 Planning Svcs 11129-121'15 3,500.00 *001-421 -5212 e L'2•'�= it 2 2i ;5 1;2-1131 7,713.01 'GTL DUE VEt4DOa--------; +.0,:00.°30 . ASSOC �..._.:� ?e S e,e Li1-+i21 ._�,_. 3: L2r::Ce:-JS EARS '.En uc_icata Pln ,,k. =eea fJ?1-s%7't 2 �i L .:1L.v_ l iu - .3u 1'` CORY Payer J38.7f* {''.'i•a--4a-5: 1 service-ule'' tragi: 5arye-:;a iia 2"d.2 1. - -F-L DJJUE VENDOR--------, C"8.22 X141-4�Y1'��4J i 58 L1.'2. Ve- EJra_E !251 1.211E 'ui-E 1CiYir �';? --------- Lan'iSC E a� dd^,. '-vi -r°Ce-. __. _ _E� S _,R Park s �fi-43_c-4Sa'a, 1 1:2:5 31f2 215 a E7ill ;'SINi'� 1 SJdec ivL :l ti rr}'�1/ V28 KltS T soP leie n Park 1,041 X001-42"22-530-a 1 1 2.:. 01128 6321;,5 Reagan Par+ 418.r� !0fi?-4925-532 112 :P X1128 +21:5 SLa7shine Park 229.41 H1-4328-.5,3'3 01 1�2±_• 01128 0110: Suromitridae Park 62E 15 'HI-4331-5300 1 1x7655 01128 02/ i,,;, Sycamore Cyn 1,719.91 fft City 0f D i a a a n d Bar }}t RUN TIKE: 14:52 81129/91 V 0 U C H E R R E 6 I S T E R ?ROE b lul.: :7v.. rE:rXC DUE THRU .............02/05/91 VENDOR WAVE VENDOR ID. r2/ 5 n!22Ci vn.O,S-Lana a En-vi:afiment 1';2...: PREPAID � f ACCOUNT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROJ.TT-NO BATCH P'S.LINE/NC. FURY/DUE "F:El`_s7iec INVOICE r[SCRIPTI3 AMOUNT DAil r;1EU. Landscape Vest 1%�5d Ld50sZ8 EsltCC�'iT 31,322.ve U;lC} X381-,313-5388 1 1 «52 HIM 82/65 BD316 "ainteiance-heritne Park 1."-78.58 T' -i A: DALE VEiiDOR --------j 6p37 5. is Laridscaae aiegt R23"7 'Jan]aii��-PL'r�N 3�1.vt Laus:a^.e resit. f:::: `'f S37—:J'L4 1 .._. _.. --'� l iLa' U2� G+� ((yy Vkh.y G'4 �'� yy Ii.�]:`ite�tCnL C-ji! hL li Der y b, 1CS. :� ngy U' rC. L: LI' '-------`• '�';•� aZ 011H 2"i Cxi.) Plaque { i- :•`_-i2 ifzi_: 1/?8 ca"Lr._ 714 ' IFi'c Pia E N1' F0 4%Y3-:2t,i a:.Z vfi4`!5 4'sj7i 3 ilia piat{25y 2 vY.C: -it-.',,"u ✓J. YC 'r 1 u!R-------- lul.: :7v.. rE:rXC i.attneo B--noe: 1 LC. °:enteF r2/ 5 n!22Ci vn.O,S-Lana a En-vi:afiment 1';2...: TOTAL D".E YFEuy;(-------- M.-acic REcreat:crl Equin. "F:El`_s7iec *258-4519-b18 1 1%�5d ll2c ai,.� 322'813 31,322.ve TOT=AL D:;E Vc?Drfi- -------- }* City of Dia■ond Sar RUN TIME: 14:52 81/29/91 U D U C H E R R E S I S T E R PASE- I DUE THRU .............62/85/9i VENDGR NAME V;-.'iDCR ID. PREPAID f + ACCOUNT PRD3.Tx-10 ------------------------------------ BATCH P0.1IRE1tiG.ENTRY/DUE — - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IK'/flICE DESCRIPTION AM01UNT DATE CRICK Myers, Elizabeth Myers-' #r, .-+2ia-4x30 1 1F2.;5r, 81126 01125 Minute Sec-Pla^zir:g f�931-431?-4!3? i 1f2 -'•C? )1:23 di; 35 Minute Sec -"Parks b Rec ILK—" TAC ;UE VE14DuR---------- 9 7 2 New TeEhno c Gi25 {?y1 ->:34-6L2340 :`!2'53 :ili28 +Ii28 1�3y�L .l. Mar-'ampu+er ;1129 82185 .1'2482 :r i rlvu'ti lra :all � et r'or 12. h � +;.•R/ i S1129 212/%S 13482 Instail Cabling ihaid) lOd.03 n- . vC . # jv 1- :�i!'-i iir:r, i . �.. ... rJ tirir 4l7 T:.11i 1 i; a n -a .! i% '?7. -AA " F2: .1. +t Ji -i :r 3V -L:2.. . _.�.-_ a. LL r. Ju __.....u. ..- r vat1 '�na. vi•. � . - _ r.0F f.L j.i va _e•l .t� L.lL_a 1..._ n is 'L DUE P-`_": Transfer PaYrG:_ir n.a S:vr j -1v L� . 1�: L'i'.L. i• 11£3 321L'!] 4. � 1• �i C L. a[ .� - P o l?' f.lra1191 ;003 83i-32 TOTAL PPREPAID TOTAL uU. VEND0R --------i 00.1 "eter HiSnssn a�5e Pct: it':�.-3'til .;'[:^Sia i_i cu i1L,'!h] ,�Yercbar peBuilding Pent 6 VITA: DUE `lENDCu Fet-tv Lash f:1J1-3b9le) 1 10235c 31/23 c2;:a5.oy, Refuad #301-4f1n-2118 1 112;58 91i:sU I)21t- Caligraghy of Certificate u.3a 031-4010-2325 1 13235B 31128 32/65 114 Sup?lies 18.74 tr,l�-li) 1 1rr!v" LB 011i2' 8 r21?s Sun r �.2! 061-+348-2335 1 132 55 62135 Mileaee Reimb 15.81 {331-4?50-2123 1 13ZA5E 11!28 62135 Postage 3.38 *f* City o Dia■and Bar t*t RUN TIME: 14:52 61/29/91 V O U C H E R R E G I S T E R PASS 8 DUE THRU .............02/65191 VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. t f PREPAID } ACCOUNT PROI.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/NG. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK Petty Cash Pe.tyCash ;CUWT:'NUED) +091-4698-2325 1 lKil5B 01128 02105 ytg Supplies 5.41 *001-4310-1208 3 132353 01/23 02105 Supplies 45.58 TO .4;DU= VVI DE.R --------) 94.83 Pretty t asn ;. n, •. x,:124 02!05 Planning Fzes T.�v *001-4613-12?0 1 1Y2a5 _;28 42105 SUePlies 14.21 *-041-4031-2325 2 102054 31/28 3Li05 NaeIL. inas 15.55 *001 -4e4? -1104 1 1v2?52 J..cv KiZ 5 Sucpl.es 2.62 *301-+1340-1200 1 102 a3 '')10-6 (21.35 "E OZ. pi Equip 36.6v ,- *:ii1'?Li�'_1C+ Jit _-___--- 'aE,Mu'J'�. t 17: x.: 4 .. te �«��..Fro-cessind 4 'CT;�L -UE `'! kS ael.:,over I AL nuE : X K2 --------- f' ~etis",er. ?-J�1-L _. J-1J:•v �rt LG'�i l.i=� .ter.. Set it?Tri. r Vi :i 124 C3 11/22131 �)t*,30013193 FG'»L PREPAID AMOL":T ----. 4,�.fu.8'? TOTAL DUE VEDOR --------; 0.00 R.--. EC.^.". SGEC:ait:a5 o. -.a cC 0301-4411-7t%31 1 ILKSA 01/28 'A2iv5 6759 Service Radar flsnn TFAL DUE VEi DCR --------i 5i.0Z Rapip Discatc, Cole. Yadi.iiisoa +301-,3�t-2130 1 li2:i5C 0ii20' 021'05 Beeper Rar,tal-Part,C"gr 56. C14 i L'1AL L' E VENDOR ---_----; 68 ?3 . * * * City o Diamond Bar t#{ RUN TI'E: 14:52 01/29/91 V D U C N� R R E S I S T E R PASE 9 DUE TFRU.............02/05/91 VENDCR NAME PREPAID � { ACCOUNT PRO,i.TX-1C BATCH P;;.L'_'t=!4O. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DE31CRIPTION A40UNT DATE CRECK San Gabriel Viy Tribune oK-4P;;40-2115 3 1@2sSC 81;23 02/85 7255 ';stice Bids -Traffic 5ign1 x8:1-42lZ-2115 8 18= 41!23. 82/�,S 7274 Ping :1-, 98-0118 OK -1-214-2115 ? iu2)v 2i!2 a' vvA^;t5 7241 75 1rlrsnt Aareemeat `t .c3 s!4i-42i�-211: p .€2 5 31;28 82/ S 7276 T-47722 % CUP b9-338 4:.6� z;81-+210-2115 li �_i tiC +.:f'cc 4"2 O5 7i77 Aleld or t15 1 15A 35•�: 26 2i'v_ 7:99 Pub Elrg 92,-K^2; *;4K-4218-2.15 13 _, -SC 1; 2a ti?2r'v5 7 iS P 1 Krg _ C C�de 44.3j 'u', L DLE VE,+J_'R -------- 257.65 25 vim, := S ZhT;4� 4_=_!113 .�.._. D 1-zLC.-_:L' s �Sce__ :_law "��=i� _xn ic..� !:c.%'.LUr52i.£`: - � ••. id '� _. LeC E? " a ...v_.1=55 {:•1 ••.__7_e EG ..� :2a Z)iid Va is P--2 IS t I So. Ca. w-c1n;. `'o-wers ins, SC F1.4 +s01-4d1e.-72cA i i't'tsSLl/Lu 2'2/95 PrOG damage 115-Ve^1Ci_'SC=::. vi;'17i9::3aaa13108 T 10 T A L AE , ANO1T ----} cJ7.$S TOTAL DUE VENDOR ---------> souinern 11. .uison EQ IC a iso 7" *W-4SH-2-126 126 X2735 Trail_ Liatits l,l'<+ .=6 TO7.4! Dl!E VE?a"4R--------j So th.rr Ca. Edison ,.-,_Edison 81-�5i: 212b 2 1.21 SC +:i/26 '211,5 T a:iic Contrei TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------; .69i.9y .rut .and ,;,.riZC; Ha`e C�^,1.G'En5ati Ins td �ietP. TholasDn F;,b_is7: _ Lecup Th11mc s: -n ply 1.5. *2�i�'f��51-2JiV L i-!2s'Sv Li•i.'. C�LIV'J PRSE 12 f PRE2AID t t AMOUNT DATE CHECK -------------------------- t* City of Oiaaond Bar+ RUN TIME: 14:52 21/24/91 V 0 U C H E R n E 8 15 T E R DUE TNRU .............22i25!91 VENDCR NAME VErDCR ID. ACCOUNT PR03.T%-NO --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SATO:', P,3.iINEr%2j. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION Southern Ca. Edison, JJ:atdison *301-431!-2126 1 112' sc 31128 0215015 C_2;:-laul Brow 0,01-4"316-2125 - -•-_-� _i23 s�2! 5 -le 4iL1 ?ark 031-4328-2!251 .:_.. ?ii2d ?2/05 S:naitRiage Fara *+c( 1-43278-2`_26 4 _:.?:,__ 2i!25 'tllE hmait-Ridce P2-.-.1,+,'01-4331-2126 _ _ice:_. ''i LLii �pp { N(y�')V 0 1 .rut .and ,;,.riZC; Ha`e C�^,1.G'En5ati Ins td �ietP. TholasDn F;,b_is7: _ Lecup Th11mc s: -n ply 1.5. *2�i�'f��51-2JiV L i-!2s'Sv Li•i.'. C�LIV'J PRSE 12 f PRE2AID t t AMOUNT DATE CHECK -------------------------- TOTAL DUE VEND1R- - - - - - - - - ) 216.53 �'�.Jiu �Lw ':'t:'._u•� -1-1-1-1_---. i.v'.4,.. .. C:.:.1c in= ..,.:Far,s ;).:: A er vri' � udLisi vl_-LC. .Ji JJi. _ ''i LLii �pp { N(y�')V 0 1 y yUE 3EXDILR--------f 9.3e {andboo- E16.E: TOTAL DUE VEND1R- - - - - - - - - ) 216.53 tea City of Diamond Bar f} RUN TIME: 14:52 01/39151 V O U C H E R R E 6 I S T E R PAGE 11 DUE THRU .............02/05191 VENDOR NAME PREPAID # } ACCOUNT PROI.TX-NO BATCH K .LINT/NG, ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK U.S. PostmasterP 001-404+-2390 1 _'::2t'53 53!,'28 01/23 Postage-Election 2,536,1.37 IDTAL United WE, f,`-;81-211v-ivR9 TOTAL D;;E VE ECF--------> nocai x01-t2i0-231: 1 c ..__ I lel-aims 43.5- ------- HTAL LLE ..'di]R ----------- Iva Iva lie+ Et .:47V� e ?3r' a :n b3.da D-R. 'VEND _iq 'ia�1 Yl. • •.tet �. _ -. _.: .. _ .� is . r�:i� I, T.;TIDCE V EN Dr!C:' �------- . 71. Lt T2,01.-i 35, C�-33 . ._Lr=., __ :7: 4: C�ic­ loil h c ID __Ds t1JJ-'"i�YiJ-L1�J . a'r �.•.�.1 r_. i+ 1L' r'i 153a _9r Svc LLA3 t34 3 'Wallut Viv Aater L'.5t »F at?;ui5 f -4 5 3; 7 -:.1.1_6 ai L IG`'5.1 15 WataK Svc LLA.I 2? IOTA_ DLE VENDC3--------'; 5.8537.5 ti alnb+ Kl y iiateI l:'1:_ O'vJatr:,21 1: ' *;41- 353 1-.2'.12 i i0£D 0i,23 v2 au74l G.oa park 9 . <.1-4:1T-21,:6 ? l r2 _r 01123 v2is1 i er ita3r P:rf ... 1-4.'',..,-21:'_ � irL ]U 1 21:?7 a!aaleniil PPara. 42.1_ I I Ze A 10 253}= sterson Pari JS6, I-4228-212,6 i�2d5U Ylr2� GEL:t"5 3uT�itr:�i�P ?ark 1,33`1.60 3?¢ii-x+331-2125 2 IKOSD 01128 02105 .Dater SVC Sycamore Cyn 724.45 TOTAL DUE VENDOR--------> 5,839.3; ++# City of Dia a and Bar +++ RUN TIME: 14:52 81/29/91 V O U C H E R R E 6 I S T E R DUE THRU.............92/85/91 VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO PATCH PO.LIAE/NO. ENTRY/DUc INVOICE DESCRIPTION Watkins, Henry +881-489€-2118 3 I8265D 61/28 82125 Dvlpat EOC Charts TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) PAGE 12 + + PREPAID + + AhOUNT DATE C1ECC 76.86 78.86 TOTAL PREPAID -----------; 51,212.81 TOTAL DUE ---------------i 42?1957.63 TOTAL REPORT ------------i 412,332.41 AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 21, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 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 is the Treasurer's Statement for the month of December, 1990. This statement shows the cash balances for the various funds, with a breakdown of bank account balances, and investment account balances. At the end of December, there were checks issued but not released. These funds remained invested in the Local Agency Investment Fund, thus causing the deficit balance shown for the General Account. (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: REV/JIEWED BY: ------------------ Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belanger City Manager City Attorney Asst. City Manager CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TREASURER'S MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT December 31, 1990 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE RECEIPTS TRANSFERS DISBURSEMENTS IN (OUT) ENDING BALANCE_ GENERAL FUND $1,953,249.25 $970,030.57 $678,322.09 $2,244,957.73 TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND 62,858.10 17,212.98 GENERAL ACCOUNT 80,071.08 GAS TAX FUND 1,266,749.08 114,828.65 1,381,577.73 TRANSIT TX (PROP A) FD 602,106.72 72,225.00 ($6,577.97) 674,331.72 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FD 0.00 TIME CERTIFICATES 0.00 FEDERAL AID URBAN FUND 0.00 0.00 0.00 STATE PARK GRANT FUND (1,887.86) TOTAL INVESTMENTS 5,868,000.00 (1,887.86) LTG & LNDSC DIST #38 FD (36,741.64) 85,362.00 18,868.95 29,751.41 LTG & LNDSC DIST #39 FD 202,592.25 41,236.00 15,493.84 228,334.41 LTG & LNDSC DIST #41 FD 37,060.76 50,868.00 3,770.12 84,158.64 SELF INSURANCE FUND 132,321.84 132,321.84 GRAND AV CONST FUND 510,546.20 58,501.86 452,044.34 CHINO HILLS CONST FUND 230,421.99 639.00 229,782.99 TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEE FD 325,978.00 325,978.00 TOTALS $5,285,254.69 $1,351,763.20 $775,595.86 $0.00 $5,861,422.03 SUMMARY OF CASH: DEMAND DEPOSITS: GENERAL ACCOUNT ($7,263.33) PAYROLL ACCOUNT 185.36 PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 500.00 TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS ($6,577.97) INVESTMENTS: TIME CERTIFICATES $0.00 COMMERCIAL PAPER 0.00 L. A.I.F. 5,868,000.00 TOTAL INVESTMENTS 5,868,000.00 TOTAL CASH $5,861,422.03 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Ortiz called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. at Diamond Bar Library, 1061 S. Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The Commission and Staff were led in the ALLEGIANCE: Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Gravdahl. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Ortiz, and Commissioners Beke, Chavers and Gravdahl pesent. Commissioner Moesser arrived at 6:30 p.m. Also present were City Engineer Sid Mousavi, Ronald Kranzer, Jack Istik, Sergeant Mike Rawlings, Administrative Analyst Tseday Aberra and Secretary Barbara Dedeaux. APPROVAL OF Approved minutes of November 8, 1990. MINUTES: COMMITTEE COMMENTS: None brought forth. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None brought forth. REORGANIZATION: It was agreed to table this matter until a later date when all five members are present. DISCUSSION: QUAIL SUMMIT DRIVE/ Ronald Kranzer gave background of traffic ROLLING KNOLL DRIVE congestion on Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand CIRCULATION Avenue and cut -through problems in the area which has been before both the Traffic and Transportation Commission and City Council during the year. Traffic counts taken show signs that the improvements now in place have reduced{ the traffic. There are still some improvements planned on Grand Avenue. The analysis of the traffic counts conclude that the cut -through traffic has been greatly diminshed. Staff recommends that the Commission adopt a finding that the cut -through issued has been resolved due to traffic improvements both within Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll are and along the adjacent major highways, and further recommend to the City Council to proceed with the installation of a traffic signal on Grand Avenue at Rolling Knoll Drive. Traffic and Transportation Minutes December 13, 1990 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Several residents spoke in support of street closure or other measures to divert traffic (listed below): Jim Kubiak Don Lemly Joe McMannis Randy Norther Debbie Kubiak Tim Ouvri Jack Gray Art Rigozi Wanda Tanaka Bill Pastori Bonnie Siegel Robert Curras Sylvia Diehl Brian Buckwalter Bob Coventry Louise Leyva Tim Vodhot A notice was placed in residents mailboxes encouraging attendance or calling City Hall with their disagreement on street closures within the area (listed below): Susie Roberts Joann Langer George Voss Arlene & Chris Werner Beverly Cresp Mary Renner Harvey Payne Ted Wysowski James & Mary Lou Moseley Norm Koehler After further discussion of the Commission on this item, Commissioner Chavers moved and Commissioner Moesser seconded to not accept staff's recommendation. Motion passed with a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Chavers encouraged the residents to get a copy of the street closure procedures. ITEMS VB & VC Jack Intik requests the items concerning stop controls at the intersection of Brookwood Drive and Summitridge Drive and the intersections of Castlerock Road and Sunbright Drive at Fountain Springs Road be continued to the January meeting as the traffic count data was not received in time to prepare staff reports for this meeting. The Commission agreed. DIAMOND BAR BLVD.- Jack Istik gave staff report and background of NO PARKING past action by Commission and City Council which prohibited parking on Diamond Bar Boulevard between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at the direction of Council from their 11-6-90 meeting to contact the Traffic and Transportation Minutes 3 December 13, 1990 ----------------------------------------------------------------- residents of the Allegro condominiums advising of the proposed expansion of the restriction to a full time situation. Residents within the Allegro Condominiums and Wayne Barnhardt, Allegro Homeowners Association Secretary, were present and gave testimony of their difficulties with full time restricted parking as there is very limited parking on site. It was moved by Commissioner Moesser and seconded by Commissioner Chavers to deny staff's recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Beke and seconded by Commissioner Chavers to extend the restriction from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays, designate and post a "Tow Away Zone" and staff further evaluate the use of the lane either as a third traffic lane or right turn only lane. Motion carried. GRAND AVENUE - Jack Istik gave staff report of proposed NO PARKING parking restriction on either side of Grand Avenue from the northwesterly City Limit to the easterly City Limit. This item was directed to the Commission by City Council at their 11-6-90 meeting to send notification of the proposed parking restriction to the Fire Station, County Library and adjacent office building. It was moved by Commissioner Gravdahl and seconded by Commissioner Beke to accept staff's) recommendation to recommend to City Council the prohibition of parking on either side of Grand Avenue from the northwesterly City Limit to the easterly City Limit. Motion carried. RIDESHARE PROGRAM Commissioner Gravdahl has contacted Commuter Computer which covers the Los Angles, Riverside and San Bernardino County areas. Their main concern is with businesses with one hundred or more employees. It was indicated the City may want to look into a localized situation on their rideshare program. Traffic and Transportation Minutes 4 December 13, 1990 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner Gravdahl would like to have the head of their department talk to the Commission on the next step. Orange County has their own program and he will contact them to receive a map with their area of coverage. It was agreed to invite them to a meeting to give a presentation of their program. BROOKWOOD DRIVE Jack Istik requested this item be continued to AT SUMMITRIDGE the January meeting as staff did not receive DRIVE: requested data in time to prepare a staff report and recommendation. It was agreed to continue this item to the January 10, 1991 meeting. SUMMITRIDGE PARK: Jack Istik gave staff report on this item as requested by the Commission at the November meeting to investigate the signage and parking at Summitrige Park. Staff recommends to work directly with Chief Lee of the Fire Department to paint the necessary curbs red and post "NO PARKING" signs as required. It was moved by Commissioner Beke and seconded by Commissioner Gravdahl to accept staff's recommendation. Motion carried. RESTRICT PARKING - Jack Istik gave staff report on this item. 30' WIDE STREETS: This item was brought to the Commission under Public Comments at the November meeting. After investigation of Lark Spring Terrace, staff feels the situation could be resolved by posting, at the entrance from Diamond Bar Boulevard, NO OVERNIGHT PARKING OF VEHICLES OVER 6,000 POUNDS and would then apply to the subdivision and not one hour or one street in particular. Jennifer Scott, Robert Lance and Charlene Scott residents on Lark Spring Terrace, gave testimony of the constricted access when large vehicles are parked on the street and the non- cooperation of their neighbor when approached about the situation. Staff was directed to further investigate the situation, consult the City Attorney and return to the Commission on this matter. Traffic and Transportation Minutes 5 December 13, 1990 ----------------------------------------------------------------- GOLDEN SPRINGS Jack Istik reported that staff has not received ELEMENTARY SCHOOL authority to proceed with work relative to school traffic studies. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT It was agreed that each member of the PROGRAM Commission will review the list of 50 items as directed by Council to prioritize the projects. A summary of the Commissioners findings will be compiled and discussed at the January meeting. INFORMATION ITEM: BICYCLE GRANTS A/A Aberra briefly reported the grants, copies of which were enclosed with the agenda packet, have been submitted. The City has not received any correspondence from LACTC or Caltrans on either grant. The Commission will be kept informed. LATE BUSINESS: The Commission received a letter from Mr. Bruc Flamenbaum concerning the lack of stop controls and the excessive speed on Longview Drive. Also, children are picked up by the school bus on Longview Drive at Grand Avenue and many of them cross Longview Drive to get .to the bus. Commissioner Chavers asked that this item be scheduled for the January meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1s/ Barbara Dedeaux BARBARA DEDEAUX Secretary ATTEST: /s/ Thomas Ortiz THOMAS ORTIZ, Chairperson CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 25,1990 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: CONSENT CALENDAR: Commissioner Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. at the Community Room, 1061 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Stitt. Commissioner Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan. Chairman Nyal arrived at 6:42 p.m. and Vice Chairman Nardella arrived at 6:49 p.m. Also present were Parks and Maintenance Director Charles Janiel, Superintendent Donald Hensley, and Administrative Analyst Kellee Fritzal. Motion was made by Commissioner Stitt, seconded by Commissioner Whelan, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Consent Calendar and the Minutes of October 11, 1990. ORAL REPORT: Director Charles Janiel displayed a sample of the directional signs to be used by the City. The sign, which incorporate the City logo, can be either green or brown, are reflective at night, and cost approximately $75.00 a piece. He 4ould like to have the consensus of the Commissions approval. Commissioners Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan gave staff their approval. OLD BUSINESS: Park Drop -In Staff reported, on the meeting of October 11, 1990, Program. the Commission voted to convert all Park Drop -In Programs to Saturday and extract the funds saved, for use in a new recreation contract or needed capital equipment for an in-house recreational services. The City Attorney is currently reviewing the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) regarding this decision. Staff recommended the Park Drop -In Program be dissolved as of January 1, 1990 and the savings be put towards the new recreation services. C/Whelan suggested the funds, received from the change in the Parks Program, be used for recreational equipment such as park benches, picnic tables, barbecues and lights at Peterson Park as opposed to using it in recreational programs or special events. Charles Janiel suggested the Commission consider resurfacing the basketball courts at Maple Hill and Ronald Reagan. October 25, 1990 Page 2 VC/Nardella inquired as to how the termination date of January 1, 1991 was determined. Staff stated the date was chosen as a foundation base until the exact date had been determined, by the Commission, to recommend to the Council. C/Whelan stated the point of waiting till January 1, 1991 was to allow the program to end as advertised. VC/Nardella asserted, since the parks program only has about three participants, there would be very few effected by discontinuing the program earlier than --W expected. Staff recommended the Commission act promptly, on the issue, to allow the administration adequate time to gather necessary information to conclude the program and allow the City Attorney time to create an amendment modifying the JPA. Staff anticipated the issue will be included on the November 6, 1990 agenda to go before the City Council. VC/Nardella explained the opinion of the City Attorney, is essential because there are various interpretations to the outcome of the funds. The funds may revert to the Parks and Recreation, as anticipated, or may remain in the JPA for redistribution by the Recreational Advisory Board (RAB) . He recommended the funds be returned to the Parks and Recreation at the termination of the program, if the monies are to remain in the JPA. Staff suggested the Commission recommend the program be terminated at the earliest possible date and the savings be distributed for improvements in the Parks, and drafted as such by the City Attorney. VC/Nardella divided the motion into two parts, to include the date of termination and the disposition of the monies. Motion was made by VC/Nardella, seconded by C/Whelan, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to terminate the Park Program at the earliest possible date, no later than December 31, 1990. Motion made by VC/Nardella, seconded by Chair/Nyal and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to recommend to the Council the monies be reserved from the JPA in the Recreation fund, and if either City Council or the City Attorney determine this is not an appropriate course of action, and the October 25, 1990 Page 3 monies must be left within the JPA, then the Commission request of the RAB, the monies saved from the termination of the program be reallocated and expended upon Diamond Bar Park improvements. Citizens Request Staff, as requested by the Commission, compiled a list CIP Projects of specific items requested by the citizens of Diamond Bar: indoor/outdoor swimming pool; indoor basketball courts; outdoor lighted basketball courts; bleachers at Peterson Park; and additional tennis courts. Staff also included a list of needed improvements requested by Pop Warner Football. VC/Nardella recalled a wish list from Little League pertaining to field improvements at Quail Summit. C/Whelan reminded the Commission of the request for clay dust and storage facilities, at Heritage Park, for Little League games. Chair/Nyal noted the letter, from Pop Warner Football, was the ongoing request for a location to play home games. C/Ruzicka declared Diamond Bar High School (DBHS), though cautious of field abuse, wants to be more cooperative with community organizations. He recalled also, at one of the sports organization meetings, a recommendation, through the JPA, for the use of the fields at Lorbeer Junior High School. He would recommend Pop Warner football contact the DBHS athletic director, or Lorbeer Junior High School. VC/Nardella suggested, if the Master Use Agreement is close to being negotiated, it would be preferable the Commission negotiate field use, rather than directing community groups to handle it, especially if scheduling of fields at DBHS is to be included. C/Whelan directed staff to include the resurfacing of the basketball courts at Maple Hill Park and Ronald Reagan Park on the list of requests by Diamond Bar citizens. NEW BUSINESS: Master Use Staff reported there will be negotiations of the master Agreement -Schools use agreements with Walnut Unified School District and Pomona Unified School District in the beginning of November of 1990. Upon approval from the Commission of the master use agreement, it will be sent to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Development of both October 25, 1990 Page 4 schools, and negotiations will commence, to be in effect by July of 1991. The document had been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. It is staffs intention the master use agreements will allow the City to schedule community sports groups. C/Whelan requested, if the City is anticipating a summer recreation program at the schools, to have the master use agreement take effect prior to July of 1991. Kellee Fritzal responded staff will try to have the master use agreement in effect in March of 1991. She stated the document is intended for the Commissions review, and recommendation to staff to proceed with negotiations with the school districts. VC/Nardella is concerned the document is extremely skeletal. Kellee Fritzal explained the document sets forth for ten (10) years, allowing for yearly review and amendments without having to redraft the entire document. The basic responsibilities are outlined within the document. Chair/Nyal noted Paragraph G, Amendment and Modification Agreement, explained the process for modifications. He stated as long as the document, in its draft form, does not hinder negotiations for field use or other issues needing immediate attention, he motions approval of the document. C/Ruzicka inquired as what is considered in determining fees in field usage. Staff explained the expenditure is in maintaining the upkeep of the fields from the natural wear and tear of the facilities. The costs, in some instances, are bringing the fields up to standard for liability reasons. Staff reported the document allows for a six (6) month written notification to be given to the City if the District should decide to terminate the agreement. VC/Nardella observed the omittance of necessary language, within the document on paragraph G.2. in reference to "under this six months' prior written notice". He stated there needs to be an explanation on the termination of the contract concerning terms and conditions. VC/Nardella noted staffs intention to allow the City to schedule the community sports groups, but questioned the absence of scheduling within the master use agreement. October 25, 1990 Page 5 He would like to amend Chair/Nyals motion to include the recommendation to Council the usage of the master use agreement, with the addendum that it is the Commissions recommendation they be allowed to schedule the facilities. Kellee Fritzal explained the document, after the Commissions review, will be returned to staff to allow further negotiations and then brought back to the Commission for further review and recommendation, before it is addressed before the Council. VC/Nardella noted the explanation and thus directed staff to include the aforesaid addendum. C/Whelan criticized the districts action of arbitrarily canceling field usage without prior notice and would amend the motion to include staff direction to make provisions for cancellations with adequate notice and/or similar field replacement. Motion made by Chair/Nyal, seconded by VC/Nardella and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adopt the master use agreement with direction to staff to negotiate the facilities agreement, and specific direction to staff that the Commission would like to schedule the use of the facilities and that, in any event, regardless of who schedules, if it should become necessary to cancel, in an event that has been scheduled, that the school district provide similar, equivalent facilities with as much notice as possible. RFP Recreation Staff reported, to assist in the review and selection Services. process of all interested recreational providers, the decision was made to send the attached Request for Proposals and Specifications for Recreational Services. Upon the Commissions approval, it will be placed on the City Council agenda of November 6, 1990, and if approved, sent to all interested parties November 7, 1990. Kellee Fritzal stated the Commissions recommendations, from the October 11, 1990 meeting, was included in Section III, Scope of Work, whereas self supporting programs were stressed. VC/Nardella inquired as to the responsibility of insurance. Kellee Fritzal stated part II C,D,& E discusses insurance. The City Attorney, after reviewing the document, suggested inserting wording, under workman III I 1)111� Paye 6 c�c�cps= sz• Taao bgae e October 25, 1990 Page 6 compensation and public liability, "on verification on being permissible, uninsured". C/Whelan requested staff to include Heritage Council youth sports into the programming services. Motion made by VC/Nardella, seconded by C/Whelan and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to make recommendation to City Council to let for bid Request for Proposals and Specifications for Recreation Services as amended, with the inclusion of youth sports. CORRESPONDENCE: Walnut Recreation Staff reported the memorandum, from City Manager Robert memorandum from Van Nort, is provided for the Commissions information. Robert Van Nort, The points of interest, on the correspondence, is the City Manager. passing on of capital equipment that Walnut Valley has purchased. Staff will be receiving an inventory of all equipment possessed by Walnut Valley and the decision as to who purchased the equipment will then be made. C/Whelan inquired if the City has the list of the equipment purchased for the Tiny Tots at Heritage Park. Staff reported the equipment is marked Diamond Bar, and it was purchased under a separate budget. O,n'P Windaroves, Walnut, Recreation October 25, 1990 Page 7 Ms. Lynborn stated Walnut pays the District a dollar amount plus 6% of the total expenditures, and suggested that could be used as a dollar amount of disclosure contribution. VC/Nardella specified Diamond Bar did not contribute towards services but rather paid for administrative costs. Staff emphasized the City purchased new equipment for park usage and a specified dollar amount was attached to each Park program. C/Whelan believed the budget for the equipment was broken down for each park and each special event. The equipment bought last year was to remain at said park and additional equipment purchased this year was to supplement it. He stated Diamond Bar minutes verify money was to be spent from the JPA funds to go towards the haunted house and stated Walnut should have documentation as to what went specifically to the haunted house at the Heritage Park Halloween Carnival. VC/Nardella suggested since the JPA will be breaking up, the Commission should request the inventory being prepared be provided to the Commission. Ms. Lyngrove offered a categorized inventory of items purchased separately. Chair/Nyal requested staff to handle communications with the Recreation Supervisor, Cheryl Lynborn, to obtain a categorized inventory of the equipment, specifying Diamond Bars property and its proper location. C/Whelan stated Diamond Bar purchased new equipment for the parks and requested a list of the exact costs of the purchases for Diamond Bar, not the fair market value suggested by Walnut. C/Ruzicka requested staff to obtain a copy of the District letter and a categorized inventory of all of the property. VC/Nardella noted item seven (7) of the correspondence does not mention Diamond Bar or the Diamond Bar program. He directed staff to be equally as explicit to guarantee the Citys fair share. October 25, 1990 Page 8 VC/Nardella questioned staff if, in interpreting item six (6), the City will encourage the contractor of choice to retain existing personnel. He recommended the retention of full time staff. Staff is obtaining, from Walnut, a list of all present employees interested in working for the City of Diamond Bar. Christmas - The issue of Christmas decorations was explored in a Memorandum from discussion with the Chamber President and Chamber Robert Van Nort. liaison, Don Nardella. City Manager Robert Van Nort strongly urged the Parks and Recreation Commission and Chamber of Commerce, with staff assistance, develop a long-term theme and process to implement a permanent Christmas decorating program for the City. VC/Nardella explained the idea is to create a community atmosphere, along with businesses involving window decorations, and neighborhood decoration contests. He stated acquiring needed decorations would be a long term process, but many costs could be donated by group sponsors, businesses or by individuals. C/Ruzicka asserted many cities accomplish this type of an event and with input from the Commission and Staff, a theme and a method for City operations could be achieved. Chair/Nyal inquired if the monies for banner decorations would come out of the Recreation budget. VC/Nardella stated the City could provide the fixtures and then individual community groups obtain a permit with an attached fee for its use, keeping City costs at a minimum. VC/Nardella would like the Commission to explore further ideas. The Commission expressed their approval of the project. VC/Nardella requested staff add the item on next years budget and determine estimated costs with a list of possible funds available to the Commission. COMMISSIONER Chair/Nyal announced his intentions of formally COMMENTS: submitting his letter of resignation due to the Ordinance recently adopted by the Council stating a Commissioner must be a resident of the City. He regrets his resignation and enjoyed the many years of time and energy donated to the City. He will continue to attend the meetings until such time he has to resign. October 25, 1990 Page 9 C/Whelan informed the Commission of the requests he received from children to replace a nice size slide at Sycamore Park. C/Whelan suggested a Community garden at Larkstone Park involving community groups for its maintenance. He stated the project would be easy and replaceable should the City decide on something else in the future. He requested staff to pursue the possibility. C/Ruzicka commented on his disappointment of Chair/Nyals resignation. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by VC/Nardella and seconded by Chair/Nyal and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Elizabeth Myers Data Forms Management Attes aan MJF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 8, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Aardella called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. at the 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 Stitt. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Ruzicka, Stitt and Vice Chairman Nardella. Commissioner V�helan and Chairman Nyal were absent. Also present were Parks and Maintenance Director Charles Janiel, Super_int:endent Donald Hensley, and Administrative Analyst Kellee :7:fitzal. MATTERS FROM Tommy Williams, 22628 Redfire Lane, representative of Pop AUDIENCE: Warner Association, requested the support of the Commission in obtaining a permanent field for their team next year, possible at Diamond Bar High School (DBHS). _ - %s Commissioner Ruzicka suggested Pop Warner representatives approach the Athletic Director at DBHS to discuss field usage. VC/Nardella recommended Pop Warner withhold discussions with DBHS until Diamond Bar has completed negotiations of the Master Use Agreement. He stated Diamond Bar will negotiate field usage for Pop Warner at the same time negotiations for other user groups occur with the Walnut Valley School District (WVSD). James Roberts, 23627 Bower Cascade Place, Diamond Bar, represented a group of informal street hockey players currently playing at Diamond Point Elementary School. He requested help from the Commission in obtaining a playing field approximately 150' long by 75' wide of flat concrete surface with walls at each end and rounded corners. He stated there is an increase in the number of interested players and would consider starting a league to help defer costs to the City. VC/Nardella stated the request will be taken into considera- tion with thought to any construction to be done that may correspond with the needed facilities. C/Ruzicka suggested the group formalize the organization to establish the interest and justify the consideration for a future recreational, program. CONSENT VC/Nardella requested the Minutes of October 25, 1990 be CALENDAR: amended on page 5, fifth paragraph, to omit the comma and the word "in" after the statement "...become necessary to cancel"; on page 8, first paragraph, to read "...the retention of any staff."; and page 9, first paragraph, to omit "a nice size" and replace with "the" to the statement. November 8, 1990 Page 2 Motion was made by Commissioner Ruzicka, seconded by Commissioner Stitt and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Consent Calendar and the Minutes of October 25, 1990 with the aforesaid amendments. ORAL REPORT: _VC/Nardella reported Chris Adams, Director of Walnut Valley RAB Members Recreation, recommended all proceeds or savings, generated Report by changing to an all Saturday Program, be used to offset the costs of Park Monitors. Upon the request to explain how the calculations of budgetary items are determined, Chris Adams explained that if money in one line item was deficient, money from another line item would be pulled and substituted. A complete review of the budget, as compared to the originally approved line item budget, was requested to help Diamond Bar determine the cost effectiveness of each program. Staff reported a complete review of the budget was requested and the December 6, 1990 RAB meeting was made a formal meeting to discuss these issues. VC/Nardella noted severe concerns for the quality of the programs to be received with the termination of staff and the reallocation of budgetary dollars. Kellee Fritzal, suggested the Commissioners express to staff any concerns of park programs, or problems of contract classes they may hear about. VC/Nardella explained the quality of the contract or leisure classes should remain the same and the only changes made have been the termination of the Park Drop-in program, to be in effect December 1, 1990. C/Ruzicka inquired as to the attitude of WVR toward the change in the Park Drop-in program. VC/Nardella stated, in his opinion, Chris Adams appeared disgruntled. He explained, every RAB meeting since September, the Commission has made a significant program change whereby the WVR must redo budgets, and account for the expenditures and the reallocation of monies. He asserted the WVRs interpretation of the budget is that funds have been contractually committed and are to be allocated to any program deemed necessary, regardless of the line item budget. Whereas Diamond Bars position is that if a program is no longer being provided due to its ineffectiveness, than those monies are no longer to be contributed. The matter is now with the City Attorney and will be sorted out shortly. OLD BUSINESS: Staff presented the Commission with photos of various Christmas banner themes. This is informational only, if banners are bought Council will need to approval. ----------------------------- November 8, 1990 Page 3 Staff informed the Commission of the intent of the Rotary Club, in conjunction with the interact Club at DBHS, to wrap three (3) inch red ribbon around light poles to achieve a candy cane effect, upon the Commissions approval. Staff requested direction from the Commission to formulate a plan of action for Christmas of 1990, and a long term plan for future Christmas themes and its implementation process. VC/Nardella explained the original intention from the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council was to start a Christmas program on a small scale to spruce up the City, perhaps around the shopping center. He expressed concern for the red ribbon project because of the amount of light poles in the City. Kellee Fritzal remarked shopping centers are usually responsible for their own decorations. Charles Janiel informed the Commission there are approximately 200 street lights on Diamond Bar Boulevard from Brea Canyon to Temple. C/Ruzicka inquired about the costs of wrapping the light poles. Staff stated the ribbon will cost approximately $200 to $300 and the Clubs' services are volunteered. C/Ruzicka commented the cost of wrapping every pole is marginal. He felt the prod-ect would be well noticed this year and would enhance the community spirit for next years Christmas theme. VC/Nardella expressed concern of possible vandalism if the wrapping was to cover the whole pole. He suggested beginning the wrapping at eight (8) feet. Director Charles Janiel wondered about the safety of young kids on a 16 foot extension ladder. VC/Nardella requested staff to allow the decoration of the light poles with the recommendation to begin wrapping at eight (8) feet and continue wrapping for eight (8) feet, to include every pole from Brea Canyon to Temple. C/Ruzicka suggested the Commission foresee a five (5) year plan in which decorations could be added gradually each year, to eventually include banners for all occasions. VC/Nardella recommended creating subcommittees to handle the various occasions throughout the year. VC/Nardella requested staff put the issue of Christmas decoration on the agenda for January, 1991. November 8, 1990 Page 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Park Drop-in Staff reported meeting with WVR November 5, 1991 to review Program budget figures. Staff included a letter by City Manager Robert Van Nort calling for an audit of the program. In review of the quarterly budget it is feared the monies have been dissolved within their administrative costs. VC/Nardella requested the quarterly budget be compared to the beginning line item budget entered into with WVR. Kellee Fritzal informed the Commission of a intended meeting, involving Walnut and Diamond Bar representatives, to discuss recreation services, and a inventory of the recreation equipment. VC/Nardella stressed the importance of conveying the impression to the RAB that the equipment purchased was specifically allocated to the area used, and should remain. C/Ruzicka questioned the scope of WVRs understanding of the budget. Staff explained the problem arising is frcm different interpretations of the budget. WVR believed the monies were given in good faith and the recreation program :•ras set up to include the full range of the programs, disregarding line item budgets. Diamond Bar believed the money was given in proportion to a line item budget and allocated to specified areas, with monies returned if a program is canceled. VC/Nardella emphasized the loss in profit incurred by WVR should not be solved at Diamond Bar's expense. CORRESPONDENCE: Facilities Staff included a memorandum from Dr. David L. Brown from Usage Rental WVUSD summarizing the Facility Usage Rental for Diamond Bar Schools. The annual fees for the use of facilities for the recreation activities for 1991 through 1992 are $103,500. VC/Nardella stated, for the significant amount of money the school district is requesting for the use of the fields, the Commission should coordinate the scheduled use of the facilities. C/Ruzicka noted the harsh dealings of WVUSD with the community and questioned the determination of the usage rates. Staff explained the school district included all direct and indirect costs in their interpretation of community usage of school facilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- No-vember 8, 1990 Page 5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recreation Staff included correspondence from City Manager Robert Van Services. Nort to the City Manager of Walnut, Linda Holmes suggesting the retention of an independent auditor to prepare a final report to eliminate any conflict which may arise in the termination of the JPA. INFORMATION: Staff reported the Parks and Recreation Commission regularly Rescheduling scheduled meeting of November 22, 1990 is on Thanksgiving. November 22, Staff suggested the meeting be rescheduled to Monday, 1990 Mtng. November 26, 1990 at City Hall. Staff received consensus from the Commission to reschedule the next regular meeting to November 26, 1990. VC/Nardella reminded the Commission of the December 1, 1990 meeting to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Commission and staff. He also reminded the Commission of the CIP Joint Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 1990 at 3:00 p.m. Staff informed the Commission of the full agenda to be discussed on the evening of the Joint Meeting and suggested the Commissioners arrive at 5:30 p.m., a more accurate time for the start of discussion for mutual philosophies of the CIP. VC/Nardella requested staff convey the time to Commissioner Whelan and Chairman Nyal. VC/Nardella inquired as to the progress of Chairman Nyal's resignation and suggested his replacement be able to attend the December 1, 1990 meeting as a helpful training exercise. VC/Nardella stated Mayor Warner is still accepting suggestions on candidates for replacement on the Commission. Environmental Staff included for Commissions review the procedure and Enhancement criteria manual for the Environmental Enhancement and and Mitigation Program. Staff reported a grant application for Mitigation the only eligible project in Diamond Bar, the truck lane on Program the 60 Freeway, is being prepared in conjunction with Cal Trans. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to local, state and federal agencies and nonprofit entities to mitigate the environmental impact of modified or new public transportation facilities. VC/Nardella summarized the intent of the documents is to review the mitigation portion of those funds. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 8, 1990 Page 6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Director Charles Janiel concurred, and explained that staff, with the aid of Cal Trans, will try to get funding for landscaping from City limits at Pomona down to Grand Avenue. The grant allows only for the planting of trees for the public benefit of improving the air quality, reducing the heat levels, and reducing the psychological affects of the roadways. Cal Trans is preparing plans to fit the specifica- tions, and is working with staff in preparing the application. C/Ruzicka inquired if staff would be able to complete the VC/Nardella requested an update on the condition of Peterson Park. p Staff reported the play equipment should be installed by next week and the anticipated starting date for field usage will be January 1, 1991. VC/Nardella requested staff put Sunday softball on the agenda in order to provide direction to WVR for its scheduling. Holiday Staff reported the City is offering a Holiday shuttle free Shuttle to all citizens from November 23, 1990 through December 31, 1990 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It is hoped the shuttle will facilitate and encourage shopping and patronizing of local businesses. The program will give the City an opportunity to analyze ridership demand for future expansion. necessary paperwork by the November 30, 1990 deadline. Director Charles Janiel explained the grant is going to be in progress for ten (10) years therefore if the application is not completed this year, then it will get done next year. Motion was made by C/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Stitt and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to recommend, to the City Council, the passage of the resolution for the application for grant funds for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Progran. Bike Trail Staff reported the application to LACTC for additional funding Grant for a bike lane on Brea Canyon. A Administrative Analyst is currently working on receiving the funds to complete the application by the deadline. The issue will be on the City Council agenda for their approval. Use Group Director Charles Janiel reported the need to schedule the Sub -Committee next User Group Sub -Committee Meeting. C/Ruzicka designated November 19, 199.0, 6:30 p.m., at City Hall to be the next scheduled meeting. C/Stitt volunteered to fill in for Chair/Nyal on the User Group Sub -Committee. VC/Nardella requested an update on the condition of Peterson Park. p Staff reported the play equipment should be installed by next week and the anticipated starting date for field usage will be January 1, 1991. VC/Nardella requested staff put Sunday softball on the agenda in order to provide direction to WVR for its scheduling. Holiday Staff reported the City is offering a Holiday shuttle free Shuttle to all citizens from November 23, 1990 through December 31, 1990 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It is hoped the shuttle will facilitate and encourage shopping and patronizing of local businesses. The program will give the City an opportunity to analyze ridership demand for future expansion. November 8, 1990 Page 7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- VC/Nardella pointed out the program ties in with the Chamber of Commerce "Shop Diamond Bar" program and stated, if the program works with the Proposition A funds, the program could be kept running with money from participating merchants to continue the shuttle on a regular basis. Kellee Fritzal explained the white bus will have the Diamond Bar logo for easy visual accessibility and will offer a transportation alternative to seniors and young people to shopping centers. The intent is to offer a very flexible service. Staff stressed to the Commission the importance of publicizing it among the community. COMMISSIONER C/Ruzicka announced the season for DBHS football ended with COMMENTS: a 9 and 1 record and attributed many of his sons accomplishments to Pop Warner training. C/Stitt commented on how good it was to see so much involvement among the community at tonight's meeting. He stated looking forward to working with C/Ruzicka on the User Group Sub -Committee. VC/Nardella requested staff include a summarization of the pros and cons of the issues, in their reports, as opposed to just the recommendations of staff. He stated by seeing both sides of the issue, the Commission is better able to make an informed decision. VC/Nardella commented on the improved quality of the minutes the Commission has been receiving. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Stitt and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. �'►fir / ��,, Elizabeth Myers Data Fo ms Manageme U Attest: /j 1l Chairman �/ CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES,OF THE PARR AND RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 1, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: VC/Nardella called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. at the City Hall, 21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100, Diamond Bar, California. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Ruzicka, Commissioner Stitt, Commissioner Whelan, and Vice Chairman Nardella. Also present were Parks and Maintenance Director Charles Janiel, Administrative Analyst Kellee Fritzal. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion was made by Commissioner Stitt, seconded by Commissioner Ruzicka and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Consent Calendar and the Minutes of November 8, 1990. NEW BUSINESS: Public Suggestion Staff included a letter from Mrs. Ayala, a resident of Memo from Robert Diamond Bar, suggesting the City include a Vendor Fair Van Nort. onuthe agenda, such as is held in West Covina, to allow an outlet for expression and creativity. The City Manager acknowledged the letter and informed Mrs. Ayala the suggestion had been forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Commission. If the Commission wants to pursue the idea further, staff will assess the West Covina Vendor Fair. VC/Nardella stated, from experience of handling business expos, the majority participating in the expo tend to be businesses, not home businesses from the community. He agreed there are many home businesses, but doubted there are many arts and crafts. He asserted there is not a City site available, nor does the City own booths. Staff recommended the Commission consider including this suggestion at the business expo, scheduled at the City Anniversary in April of 1991. VC/Nardella questioned the method to be used to contact these individuals, since there is not a City licensing process to obtain address information. C/Ruzicka speculated on the possibility of a network within these craft businesses, that could assist in providing the information needed. C/Whelan suggested to hold the Vendor Fair at scheduled special events approximately three (3) times a year. The City could allow them to set up in a corner for a $10.00 fee. The booths would be their responsibility. In return, the City would provide them with, free advertisement and publicity. VC/Nardella questioned if the decision is a matter for the Park and Recreation Commission. December 1, 1990 Page 2 Administrative Analyst Kellee Fritzal explained her concern of beginning the ground work for the project, then discovering the Commission is opposed to the suggestion. C/Whelan reiterated the program could be noted as part of a special event, to be considered when the Commission reviews the Special Event calendar. He stated his concern of becoming involved with setting up arts and crafts fair for the community. The City could end up doing it full time, thereby taking away from other groups involved with these type of projects. VC/Nardella suggested allowing the groups to participate at the Second City Anniversary Celebration, and the Ranch Festival. This would allow the opportunity for these craft type people to participate in two (2) events, spring and fall. Anything more frequent, such as weekends, may not be for the purview of this Commission, but perhaps more appropriate for the Chamber of Commerce. Kellee Fritzal acknowledged the suggestions made by the Commission and will contact the Chamber of Commerce in regards to the business expos for the Anniversary Celebration. She stated Mrs. Ayala will be contacted and staff will try to obtain more information on the suggested program. VC/Nardella stated the cost of rental booths at the Ranch Festival are approximately $120.00 to $150.00 for three (3) days. The group should be informed the City cannot afford to buy booths at this point in time, nor is there land available for their project. The rental costs would have to be covered by them. C/Ruzicka contended an organization may already exist in handling programs such as these. In that event, the City would only handle the liability insurance and the clean up of the park. VC/Nardella requested staff respond to Mrs. Ayala by obtaining information on the organization of their program, and notify her the information will be sent to the Economic Development Director and to the Chamber of Commerce. Historical Staff reported Mr. John Isaack, a resident of Diamond Pictures. Bar for 23 years, would like to donate historical pictures of Diamond Bar to the City or a Historical Society. There is no Historical Society in Diamond Bar nor anyone collecting historical pictures. Though the library has some photographs and documents, it is not a collection which is on view. There are three (3) options before the Commission: Decamber 1, 1990 Page 3 1. Ask Mr. Isaack to donate the pictures to the City to begin a collection of Historical interest. 2. Ask Mr. Isaack to donate the pictures to the Diamond Bar Library, thereby losing control of the pictures. 3. To devise an alternative plan. Staff requested a recommendation from the Commission to give to the City Manager and the City Council. C/Ruzicka stated his enthusiasm of maintaining control of the pictures and inquired if there is a location available to store the donation. Staff was uncertain as to the amount of space needed to store the pictures adequately but suggested retaining them at City Hall until there is an acceptable area to display them one day. C/Ruzicka advocated the acquisition of the pictures from Mr. Isaack and anyone else wishing to donate pictures to the City. He suggested the decision of a location for a permanent storage space could be done at a later date. VC/Nardella was concerned not only with adequate storage space but also with the tendency of letting the collection sit unless there is someone actively involved with preserving the pictures. C/Ruzicka recommended getting the Senior Citizens involved with initiating a Historical Society. They can be responsible for sorting and framing the pictures and decorating City Hall. Kellee Fritzal stated each level of City commitment to its history is different. Many display fra=med pictures at their City Hall, schools and/or the Historical Society location. The issue should be resolved immediately so as not to lose possession of the pictures. VC/Nardellalrecommended accepting the pictures pending a final disposition of a place to store them. He recommended to the Council that the City become a temporary repository for these type of items until a formation of a Historical Society, who will coordinate the efforts to preserve the historic data and the photographic history of the City. December 1, 1990 OLD BUSINESS: Page 4 RFP -Recreation Staff reported the closing date for the RFP for Services. recreation was November 28, 1990. There are three (3) proposals; the City of Brea, the Diamond Bar YMCA, and the Los Angeles County Recreation Department. The in- house proposal is being prepared in concurrence with information being received by the other proposals. Staff is in the process of reviewing the documents. It is recommended a sub -committee be formed to interview proposed recreation providers, as needed. The interview dates will be set for the second week in December of 1990. C/Ruzicka stated his reservation of being qualified to interview recreation providers. He suggested a sub- committee be formed, with a knowledge of recreation services, to speak in behalf of the Commission. VC/Nardella inquired when the matrix will be available. Kellee Fritzal reported the County has not yet completed the RFP and when it arrives, a matrix can then be concluded. The information will be given to the sub- committee for their review. A matrix should be completed by December 7, 1990. C/Whelan asked staff their opinion of the proposals received and if they -appeared realistic. VC/Nardella agreed with the necessity of forming a sub- committee, if there will be interviewing. He requested, prior to the interviews, a matrix be given to the Commission and also the results of the Park and Recreation Survey. The information from the survey will indicate the type of programs desired in order to direct the interview process. C/Ruzicka invited C/Whelan and VC/Nardella to sit on the sub -committee. I� C/Stitt stated his desire to sit in on the interviews and contribute whenever possible. Kellee Fritzal informed the Commission of the scheduled, which include: the completion of the matrix and the results of the survey on December 7, 1990; the sub- committee interviews on December 10 or 11, 1990; the Commissioners meeting on December 13, 1990 in which the staff requests a recommendation to go to the City Council in late December or early January. She recommended the Commission review their calendar for the 10th or 11th of December as a way of determining who is available to be on the sub -committee. December 1, 1990 Page 5 Director Charles Janiel pointed out if the Commission gets into negotiations, time must be allotted for the representatives to redo budget items and return the information back to us. VC/Nardella wondered how responsive the representatives would be if the Commission requested cuts in staffing as well as cuts in the presentations of particular programs and their emphasis. He questioned if there were provisions made to allow Diamond Bar the option of obtaining any financial information needed without undue problems as was the case with the WVR. Kellee Fritzal responded she does not feel revising the proposals will be a particular problem. She stated staff included in the contract stipulations allowing access to the financial reports, as well as specifying monthly meetings to review the progress of the programs. Staff emphasized in the contract that the recreation program to be offered will be publicized as a Diamond Bar Recreation Service, to include our name and logo. VC/Nardella indicated the decision of the Commission is to appoint C/Whelan and C/Stitt on the sub -committee to meet December 11, 1990, at 2:00 p.m. VC/Nardella will serve as an alternative. VC/Nardella requested -pertinent information such as the CIP budget, the Recreation contract, the Park survey, and items concerning the Parks and Recreation, be copied and distributed to the new Commissioner, David Meyer. Commission Staff reported the Handbook distributed to the Handbook. Commission was approved by the City Council and contains general information, membership and operations, Commission role, legal restraints and specific park and recreation activities. Staff stated they will review the Handbook with the Commission and any questions will be explained. C/Whelan inquired if the Commission may change the designated time and date of a meeting. He explained his work has created a conflict of being able to attend meetings at the designated date and time with the dedication desired. Staff responded the Commission can alter meeting dates, times, and location with notice duly given to the public. VC/Nardella requested staff look into possible dates, times, and locations available, and inform the Commission at the next meeting of December 13, 1990. December 1, 1990 Page 6 VC/Nardella questioned why sub -committees are not compensated, especially for those Council had requested to be formed. VC/Nardella inquired how closely the procedures are followed in respect to the Commissioners requests. Kellee Fritzal explained she gives weekly summaries to the City Manager with information on her activities concerning the Parks and Recreation Commission. She explained her responsibilities are assessed by the City Manager, and she follows his direction. C/Ruzicka noted many requests made by the Commission had not been responded to by staff and inevitably forgotten causing delays and disorder. He wondered to what extent Commissioners requests are ensued. Kellee Fritzal stated, after each meeting with every Commission, staff will be listing requests made, stating the staff responsible, and including a time frame, which will then be given to the City Manager. VC/Nardella recommended when the time frame is created, the item should appear on the agenda and calendared regardless of whether a report was made or not. C/Whelan asked if adding emergency items to the agenda is addressed within the Handbook. Kellee Fritzal stated the item should have been included and staff will check its whereabouts. C/Whelan inquired if he were to make a presentation before the City Council in behalf of Unocal to develop a piece of property in the City, would there be a conflict of interest. il Staff suggested referring any item to the City Attorney before commencing with an action. VC/Nardella asked how frequently the Handbook will be updated. Kellee Fritzal replied the Handbook can be readily amended throughout the year and will be reviewed on a yearly basis. COMMISSIONER C/Ruzicka requested the last meeting of the sports COMMENTS: organizations be covered on the next agenda item. December 1, 1990 Page 7 VC/Nardella reported asking the Council their attitude on the garden concept in regards to the Pantera property. At first, the idea was not whole heartedly received but as the discussion continued they realized if money isn't available, negotiation with Arciero could be made. At that point, direction to staff was given to look into Arciero's obligations. He stated the project is a dead issue until such time the Arciero issued is resolved. VC/Nardella reported the money returned to the City from the Ranch Festival is $10,000.00 dollars. The money is supposed to come to the Parks and Recreation Commission. However, it was suggested if the Commission would like to initiate a project such as putting up banners along the boulevard or the banner poles, the Ranch FestiVtl could undertake the project to its completion as opposed to returning the money. They can accomplish the project for a lot less money than tie City could because of the RFP process. Staff informed the Commission regardless of who initiates the project, it must first go through the Planning Commission to establish its approval within the sign ordinance. VC/Nardella discussed five (5) possible locations for double sets of poles -'to be at the corner of Grand and east of Golden Springs; Grand and Diamond Bar Boulevard; Diamond Bar Boulevard and Temple; Diamond Bar Boulevard and Sunset Crossing by the; Diamond Bar Boulevard and Brea Canyon; and out of town toward Chino Hills. Charles Janiel asked what the banner will say. VC/Nardella explained the intent is to notify the residents of activities such as special events, holiday decorations, celebrations, and whatever the City would like to announce. He asserted the project will be difficult to go to the Council and request a $40,000 dollar budget to install five (5) banners, and suggested having two (2) or three (3) locations. C/Ruzicka suggested installing the banners at Diamond Bar Boulevard at Temple, Grand, and Brea Canyon. C/Stitt suggested installing them at Diamond Bar Boulevard and Sunset Crossing, Grand, and Brea Canyon. C/Whelan suggested Colima and Brea Canyon, Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand and Sunset Crossing. C/Ruzicka summarized the five (5) favorable. locations are Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand; Grand and Golden December 1, 1990 Page 8 Springs; Diamond Bar Boulevard and Brea Canyon; Colima and Brea Canyon; Diamond Bar Boulevard and Sunset Crossing; and Pathfinder and Brea Canyon. VC/Nardella stated the reason for informally discussing the project as opposed to placing it on the agenda is to, first, wait until information concerning the actual costs can be reviewed, and second, is to determine if the Commission prefers to see this project initiated or prefers to see the $10,000 dollars be put into the holders brackets on the board. C/Ruzicka stated his preference would be see both issues eventually accomplished, but feels the poles are useful in announcing special events and helpful in showing good will with WVUSD by advertising their special events. C/Whelan stated he would rather see the banners as opposed to the individual pole flags because it seems to have a bigger impact within the community. Staff stated to rely on community groups to install banners on a long time basis would be difficult and stated contractors would have to be used. VC/Nardella reported there is no inventory concerning the RAB. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Stitt and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 12:12 p.m. Charles Janie` Secretary Attest: Chairman .% CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: CONSENT CALENDAR: 10) Rim -M14* v*fid CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 22, 1990 Chairman Schey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Walnut Valley School District Board Meeting Room, 880 South Lemon Street., Walnut, California. The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chairman Harmony. Commissioner Grothe, Commissioner Lin, Commissioner MacBride, Vice Chairman Harmony, and Chairman Schey. Also present were Planning Director James DeStefano, Associate Planning Director Robert Searcy, City Attorney Bill Curley, Interim City Planner Irwin Kaplan, Assistant City Engineer Jack Istik, and Secretary (contract) Liz Myers. Motion made by VC/Harmony, and seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Consent Calendar and the minutes of October 8, 1990. Consideration Staff reported the Resolution for Denial, before the Resolution of Commission, had been prepared, by staff and the City Denial for Attorneys office, in compliance with the conclusion of 47722 & CUP/OT the October 8, 1990 Public Hearing. The Resolution 89-338. had been faxed to the developer, and the developers' environmental consultant, and is presented for adoption tonight. Motion made by VC/Harmony, seconded by C/MacBride to adopt the Resolution for Denial. Motion CARRIED with C/Grothe abstaining. Request for Staff reported the property is located along the north Extension of side of Clear Creek Canyon Drive generally between Tentative Tract Cleghorn Drive and Monument Drive. The project consists 45678 & CUP/OT of ten (10) lots located on two (2) acres, nine (9) 87-373 lots proposed for single family residential development, and lot ten (10) proposed as open space. The project received a conditional approval from Los Angeles County on March 22, 1988. The tentative tract map, conditional use permit and Oak tree permits expired on March 22, 1990. The final tract map was presented for approval by the City Council on February 20, 1990, in which the applicant had responded to a variety of project conditions, but failed to clear the CC&Rs with the City Attorney. As a result, the map was denied by the City Council. Subsequently, the applicant had requested an extension of time on February 26, 1990, but, as of this date, the map has not gone before the City Council for a final review October 22, 1990 Page 2 because the CC&Rs remain an issue. Staff recommended the Planning Commission deny the request for an extension. Chair/Schey asked staff to clarify if the primary issue before the Commission is the failure of the applicant to .comply with the CC&Rs over the years. Bill Curley, City Attorney, stated the CC&Rs have been received by the office but not reviewed because of the assumption the map had terminated on its own accord. He stated if the Commission should decide to extend the map, then the documents will be given a full review. Chair/Schey inquired how the subdivision conforms with the present criteria. James DeStefano, Planning Director, stated a lot averaging process was used to obtain the 8,000 sq. ft. minimum requirement of the County, which the City no longer advocates. He stated, other than this major issue, the map would probably meet all current standards within the zone. C/MacBride asked if there are unique features to the CC&Rs in the area. Bill Curley responded the primary issue is the slope maintenance of the undevelopable areas of each of the lots, and the maintenance of the common areas. VC/Harmony asked if there is access to the open space. Jack Istik, Assistant City Engineer, responded there is an easement, showing, across a portion of lot nine (9). Chair/Schey asked the applicant to respond. Mr. Prescott, clerk to Dr. Omars attorney, stated, in July of 1990, staff requested the applicant change three (3) words on the map and draw one line representing the slope crest. The applicant complied and received verbal approval from staff. He stated the CC&R were prepared and submitted mid March, but the dates for the City Council review were never honored due to various circumstances. The CC&Rs do provide care of the slopes by the homeowners. He stated the applicant will do modifications, at the Commissions request, but believed the documents, as presented, should satisfy the City requirements. He asserted the delays were not due to the applicants failure, but the organizational process of the City. October 22, 1990 Page 3 Chair/Schey inquired as to why the tentative tract map had never been recorded since the subdivision had con- ditions of approval since 1987. Mr. Prescott noted his inability to speak for that period of time, but stated it was his understanding the map was recorded since the grant of title to the homeowners asso- ciation was submitted March 15, 1990 and the tract re- ference was accepted. Bill Curley explained, when the CC&Rs were submitted March 15, 1990, staff made a full inquiry into the status of the map because the tentative map had not been approved nor recorded. Staff researched dates and timing. There was no indication by the City Clerks office, the Council had granted an extension but showed the request was denied for final approval because of non-compliance. In referencing back to the records of the Council, it indicated the map, for all intent and purposes, expired on its own accord. However, staffs' follow up inquiry identified there had an assertion and a request for extension submitted by the applicant. Mrs. Omar stated the project was approved by the County except for the CC&Rs. They have tried to comply, and had provided staff with the CC&Rs in March of 1990. She stated they have put in a lot of time, money, and effort and requested an extension. VC/Harmony asked if the changes in the CC&Rs have met with Councils criteria. Bill Curley replied staff has not scrutinized the map because it appeared to have expired. He stated it wouldn't take long to review the status of the CC&Rs, if the Commission decides to grant an extension of the map. James Destefano stated, generally speaking, it meets all of the requirements because the requirements are prin- cipally the same as they were with the County. The philosophy is different concerning Oak trees and lot averaging. The Oak tree Setback has not been determined because homes are not placed on the site. Jack Istik stated, even though the map meets the Countys conditions of approval, he is concerned with the build- ability of lots 7,8, and 9 because of the small pad area by a large downhill slope. Chair/Schey asked if grading plans had been submitted by the applicant. October 22, 1990 Page 4 Staff responded that only the tract map had been submitted. Chair/Schey asked if the applicant is permitted to modify the canyon. .Mr. Prescott stated, in the CC&Rs, the applicant agreed it will maintain the slope in the low land, in the original condition. He stated contemplation of grading will be minimal and the applicant will build on the flat land. Jack Istik asked the applicant if the developer would be willing to place a note on the final map indicating a restrictive use area, not permitting grading. Mr. Prescott indicated he is reasonably sure the applicant would be agreeable to such an action. VC/Harmony asked what the CC&Rs requirements are, for the changing of their own CC&Rs. Mr. Prescott stated with two thirds (2/3) vote, the CC&Rs can be modified but the applicant has covenanted not to and would have to obtain the Commissions' approval. C/MacBride stated he would remain uncomfortable until the CC&Rs are carefully reviewed. The matter of open space, and covenants, is very important in view of future maintenance, proposed transfers and other transfers that may occur. He is uncomfortable with the lot averaging and would prefer further information to be presented. Bill Curley reiterated the reason the final map had been denied was because of nonconformance. Should an extension be granted, the map would not come back to the Commission. He expressed, if the intent is to receive more information to assure the map conforms with the current design standards, an extension would not give the Commission an opportunity to place new conditions upon it, but rather allow the applicant more time to gather incomplete items to present to the Council. He stated the matter is out of the Commissions hands to put any new conditions or requirements on this issue. C/Lin inquired if the frontage of the homes would be narrow because the pads are small. Staff, without viewing the area, speculated the frontage would be consistent to the rest of the neighborhood. Ernie Delray, manager of the property across the street from the site, stated the neighborhood consists of condominiums with homes above the site. October 22, 1990 Page 5 C/Grothe inquired if the Commissions' action would go before the Council. Bill Curley stated if the Commission does not grant an extension, the applicant could appeal before the Council. If the Commission approves the extension, the applicant could make the appropriate changes before going before the Council. The merits of the project are as described in the resolutions originally issued by the County. The question before the Commission is whether or not to grant an extension of time. Chair/Schey stated the project is a simple subdivision that should have been recorded before Diamond Bar became a City. Since it was not recorded, and is now subjected to expiration, the Commission has the obligation to re- view the map. He does not believe the map meets the cur- rent City standards, and would make a motion to deny the request for extension. VC/Harmony stated he is not convinced the lots are build- able. He contended there is an element of do diligence, on staff and the applicant, to assure the process is administered appropriately. Motion was made by Chair/Schey and seconded by VC/Harmony and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to deny the request for exten- sion. Review and Staff reported the City Council has scheduled a joint Comment on study session for Tuesday, November 13, 1990, at 6:00 Draft CIP p.m. to review the initial draft of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and explain the roles and responsibilities of each Commission. The Planning Commissions comments, relative to specific projects, will be forwarded, to the City Council, for their considera- tion and prioritizing of the projects. Staff explained the CIP is a master plan, for the next five (5) years, to plan the allocation of the Citys' financial and land resources. The CIP would deal with plans for constructing, repairing and maintaining the Citys parks, buildings, streets, and other assets, and is funded through a variety of mechanisms. Staff requested comments from the Commissioners, relative to the CIP. C/MacBride had concerns with three (3) items: 1. Street Improvements Project: Modification of western terminus of Sunset Crossing Road including possible extension into City of Industry. October 22, 1990 Page 6 He was concerned the language, "possible extension into City of Industry", extends verbal leverage to outside bodies, and would like to have the wording eliminated. He would rather have the language inserted, "... we make plans to develop a connector link between the two (2) recreational parcels so they can be more advantageously used for the benefit of the community." 2. Municipal Buildings and Facilities Project: City Hall/Community Center He encouraged describing the center to indicate the possibility of a multi -faceted Civic Center. 3. Traffic Control A new project to be included: Diamond Bar Blvd. Sunset Crossing North to Freeway 57 on ramp (distance approximately 750 feet), to include medians for traffic control and aesthetics. He explained this section of Diamond Bar Blvd. is a part of the state freeway 57 system, and is temporarily signed to connect the 57 and 60. He stated the on-ramp has (5) traffic movements. The painted median safeguards (8) commercial driveways, (3) fast food centers, (3) street exits and entrances, (3) fire plugs and (2) bus stops. He requested the project be included in the CIP and requested research as to the occurrence of the situation. C/Grothe was concerned with items: 1. He advocated separating the project City Hall/Community Center and recommended expending money towards City improvements first and continue leasing office space for City Hall. 2. Landscaping and Irrigation Project: Correct widespread deficiencies of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. He recommended adding street lighting to the project. He stressed avoiding capital improvements that would leave "holes" of unimproved areas within the City. 3. He stated additional areas in need of capital improvement are on Golden Springs, Diamond Bar Blvd. at Lorbeer, and Diamond Bar Blvd. in front of the triplexes. He explained there have been center median improvements, but the smaller asphalt medians, separating Diamond Bar Blvd. from frontage streets, have been neglected. October 22, 1990 Page 7 Chair/Schey referred to the items: Is 2. Street Improvements Project: Resurface Golden Springs Road from Grand Avenue to Brea Canyon Road. He requested adding the installation of proper curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the north side of Golden Springs. Traffic Control Project: Construction of bus turnouts along regularly traveled bus routes. He questioned the necessity of the project. He stated the County recently did substantial concreting of pads at bus stops, and, in most cases, there is no room to widen roads, nor a need to. 3. Traffic Control Project: Construction of circulation barrier to deter traffic using Quail Summit Drive and Rolling Knoll Drive as an alternate access between Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Avenue. He realized the area is of concern to the residents but questioned the action as an appropriate method of controlling an undetermined problem. 4. Electrical Systems Project: Underground installation of electrical components along Diamond Bar Boulevard, removing unsightly overhead wires. He urged the inclusion of underground wires beyond Sunset Crossing to extend toward the City limits. 5. Parks and Recreation Project: Replacement playground equipment Canyon Parks. of obsolete and/or damaged at Heritage and Sycamore He requested the project be expanded to all City parks. He noted (4) small parks he felt should be recognized, located at Softwind and Stardust, Longview east of Brookwood, Longview near Summit Ridge, and Longview near Cold Springs Court. 6. He concurred with C/Grothe on the necessity of including street lighting when correcting sidewalk, curbs, and gutters. October 22, 1990 Page 8 C/Harmony discussed the items: 1. He concurred with C/MacBride extending Sunset Crossing into the City of Industry would be undesirable. He emphasized the City of Industry is a light industrial center to be wedged between two (2) major residential cities, creating undesirable environmental impacts, too close to Diamond Bars' recreational facilities. 2. He cautioned the improvement of public facilities, as they relate to our boundaries, can facilitate or complicate development outside the City of Diamond Bar, within our well-defined sphere of influence. He advised waiting on improvements until future developers offer assurance of annexing with the City, allowing the capability to regulate the kind of developments to occur in the area. 3. He stated, in reference to a Community Center, it should be encouraged to obtain centralized land to house all community needs. He stated rent for the Commission and the consultants, at City Hall, totals $120,000 a year, and he would prefer to upgrade the old Post Office site, on a temporary lease basis for five (5) to ten (10) years, before buying another parcel of land strictly for City governmental use. 4. He requested from staff a report on the sources available to obtain additional grants and funding, other than taxes, and staffs' opinion as to the best possibilities of capturing these dollars. C/Lin was concerned with the item: 1. Sewer and Storm Drain Systems Project: Upgrading of existing sewer pump stations throughout the City. She inquired as to the amount of stations currently servicing the City, and the urgency of the project. Jack Istik responded there are five (5) sewer pump stations the County is in the process of redesigning because of breaking mains. There is a chance, due to the Health Department requirements, the City is bound to repair them. However, the Los Angeles County Office of Public Works has not yet approached the City with costs. October 22, 1990 Page 9 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Variance 90-101. Staff reported the environmental assessment and variance is an application for the construction of an approximately 6,300 sq. ft., three story, single family residence, in excess of 35' above average finished grade, on a .9 acre lot, and located at 1741 Derringer Road, in a zone R-1-40,000, of the Country Estates. Robert Searcy, Associate Planning Director, reported the rectangular site is one (1) acre in size, but the buildable area is limited due to the topography of the lot. The design of the residence is a typical pad type design, being proposed for a parcel with slopes in excess of 50 percent. The lot possesses 151 feet of frontage and the average lot depth is 468 feet. The lot slopes from south to north and a ravine traverses the rear portion of the property sloping to the east. The property is covered by natural grasses and a stand of trees is located to the rear of the site. A retaining wall and stilts must be constructed in order for the pad and structure to be completed as designed. The structure will reach in excess of 40 feet above the average finished grade, and an additional 15 feet of the structure will be visible from the western elevation. From the eastern elevation, the residence will have the appearance of a one floor structure. The in application was submitted to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning, at which time it was denied. The applicant waited, until the City took over the planning functions, to file a plot plan. The application was denied by staff because the design did not conform to the height limits. The applicant is now appealing the denial in the form of this variance application. Staff recommended denial of the environmental assessment and variance. Chair/Schey declared the Public Hearing open. Pete Volbeda, architect for the project, residing at 630 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, stated the lot is one of few, along Derringer, that has no pad, and in which the site drops straight down from the asphalt pavement. The home cannot be designed like the adjacent residents. To design the house more closely to the natural terrain, in which a road is taken down at 15%, would be an expensive alterna- tive to the applicant. The applicant is asking for a six (6) foot, two (2) inch variance above the allowable height, and stated there are other homes October 22, 1990 Page 10 in the Country meeting the exact height the appli- cant is now proposing. He maintained the Country is running out of flat lots and the Commission will be seeing more requests for variances in the future. He urged the Commission to view the variance as a hardship claim. VC/Harmony acknowledged the Country is running out of developable lots, many at the edge of cliffs requiring inventiveness in development. He does not perceive this to be enough reason to justify a hardship claim. Pete Volbeda stressed, at the time the applicant submitted the plan, the County standards allowed measuring from the average finished grade to the mid point of the highest gable, and now the City determines the height to the top of the ridge. VC/Harmony pointed out the City adopted County standards after the County had made the modifi- cations. Chair/Schey noted the applicants' design had not conformed to County standards, and was thereby denied. Vigal Vakeel, owner of the house, stated several homes are being built in the Country the same size or higher. He stated the plan is the only affordable design he can build, and asked for relief, from the Commission, to allow the height difference. Chair/Schey declared the Public Hearing closed. C/Grothe suggested adopting standards, specifically for the Country, to fit desired ridge home develop- ments, as opposed to encouraging more grading, to achieve flat lands, to meet present City standards. He would like to allow for some imagination, and asserted if 90% of homes would not comply to the standards, then the Commission should reevaluate those standards. Chair/Schey commented it was typical of the County to grant very lenient interpretations of the codes, as is evident in the Country. He asserted the standards are not wrong, but rather there has been a lack of consistency, giving the idea any design will be approved. He stated there must be a mini- mum standard, at some point, and he did not feel the standards pose any undue restrictions. October 22, 1990 Page 11 VC/Harmony asked what would result, if the appli- cation was made to comply to City standards. Staff believed it possible to redesign the house to utilize more of the slope by changing the elevation of the floors. Another alternative would be to redesign the roof, to lower the height. C/Grothe concurred there should be a minimum stan- dard. However, he felt the standard was written for flat land development, and did not make rea- sonable provisions for hilltop development. He directed staff to survey the amount of homes not complying with the current standards. VC/Harmony believed more than 700 of homes, in the Country, comply with the current standard. The lots remaining are the most difficult to develop, and the homes are becoming more massive. To pro- tect the specialized zoning of the Country, the standard must be maintained. Chair/Schey stated surveying homes, would only de- monstrate the amount of variances permitted. It would not demonstrate if complying to the standards was achievable. He asserted, in some cases, a variance would be appropriate, but he was not con- vinced there are extenuating circumstances in this particular variance. He is not convinced the cur- rent standard is unreasonable. C/Lin concurred with the necessity of maintaining a minimum standard, but agreed with C/Grothe to allow changes to height requirement to accommodate some of the more difficult to develop lots remaining in the Country. She would consider a variance in the present case, since the house was designed years ago, but in the future, she proposed revising the current standards to allow for the unique circum- stances of the remaining lots. VC/Harmony asserted the revised standards the County effected, were developed with the Country in mind, to prevent the massive structures being developed. Motion was made by C/Grothe, and seconded by C/MacBride, to deny the application for an environmental assessment and variance. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES - C/Grothe, C/MacBride, VC/Harmony, and Chair/Schey. 1 NAY - C/Lin Chair/Schey stated surveying homes, to determine the need of creating a new ordinance to accommodate the development in the Country, would require a lot October 22, 1990 Page 12 of work for a small remaining portion of undeve- loped lots. _ C/MacBride concurred the existing regulation is reasonable, and regardless of the requirements determined, there will always be applications for variances to the rule. C/Grothe mentioned, besides the issue of heighth, he is concerned with sideyard setbacks in relation to the size of homes. Chair/Schey stated crafting an ordinance to meet all contingencies and potential issues would be impossible. The only way to mediate these issues would be through a design review. James DeStefano suggested an alternative, to looking at a large variety of houses, to determine average height, would be for the Commissioners to pin point homes appealing in bulk and mass. Staff can do a comparative research on the homes to help establish standards. ANNOUNCEMENTS: VC/Harmony announced that on Saturday, he has an appointment with the Fire Chief of Los Angeles County to determine if fire trucks can climb a 15% grade, after turning around on a cul de sac, at the Gold Rush development. He stated if the meeting becomes something of interest, perhaps it could be arranged for the Commission to ride on the fire truck. C/Grothe declared Gold Rush is impossible to exit since the new home development. C/MacBride stated he will be unable to attend the November 13, 1990 study session. Staff explained the study session of November 13, 1990 will commence at 3:00 p.m. to review the Interim Ordinance for Hillside Regulations and the Interim Ordinance for Commercial Manufacturing Land Uses. The Council has arranged to meet with the other Commissions, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss, specifically, the CIP. Staff, in response to the inquiry from C/MacBride, stated the Sign Ordinance will be.presented for the Commissions review on the meeting of November 26, 1990 and will be delivered in the Commissioners packet on November 16, 1990. October 22, 1990 ADJOURNMENT: Page 13 Motion was --made by VC/Harmony, seconded by C/MacBride and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. t David Schey Chairman (:�T Attest: Jam I DeStefan Secretary/Plan ing Commission CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 26, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Schey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 'in the Walnut Valley School District Board Meeting Room, 880 South Lemon Street, Walnut, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Harmony. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Grothe, Commissioner Lin, Commissioner MacBride, Vice Chairman Harmony, and Chairman Schey. Also present were Planning Director James DeStefano, Associate Planning Director Robert Searcy, City Attorney Bill Curley, and Secretary (contract) Liz Myers. CONSENT CALENDAR: VC/Harmony requested the Minutes of October 22, 1990 be amended on page 5, third paragraph, to read "do dili- gence"; page 6, last paragraph, to read "installation" as opposed to "insulation"; page 7, third paragraph, to add "Knoll" to "Rolling", and page 8, sixth paragraph, to read as "the Los Angeles County Department...". Motion was made by Commissioner MacBride, seconded by Commissioner Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Consent Calendar and the Minutes of October 22, 1990 as amended. OLD BUSINESS: Consideration Staff reported the resolution prepared is in conform Resolution of ance with the direction given by the Commission at the Denial for last Planning Commission Meeting of October 22, 1990. Variance 90-0101. Since then staff has had an opportunity to meet with the applicant and the architect to discuss possible changes to the drawings. The architect prepared a letter dated November 13; 1990, requesting an opportunity to speak in regards to the matter. Staff requested to see any speci- fic changes to be made prior to tonights hearing, so as to advise the applicant, the architect, and the Planning Commission appropriately. However, no new drawings were presented. There is, before the Commission, a Resolution of Denial and a letter from the applicant requesting to be heard. VC/Harmony requested the applicant be allowed a five (5) minute presentation. Chair/Schey, with the consensus of the Commission, per- mitted the applicant to speak before the Commission. Fete Volbeda clarified the original height denied by the County was 48 feet, not the 35 foot height presented to the Commission. He stated the six (6) foot variance on the height could, be altered to three (3) or four (4) feet, and claimed it would be much easier to work with November 26,1990 Page 2 the given shape as opposed to not receiving any height variance at all. James DeStefano, Planning -Director, stated the discussion to find alternatives to the granting of the height variance requested, occurred at the meeting with the applicant three (3) weeks ago. Staff suggested to redesign the roof, but the client was concerned it would not provide the vaulted ceilings desired throughout the home. Another concept suggested by staff was to drop the house a few feet below the proposed elevation in order to find a desireable medium from the 7 foot variance requested. The purpose of requesting drawings prior to the meeting was to allow for staff review and to present an amended recommendation, or some other action, to the Commission. The difficulty in the applicants presentation is the lack of specificity as to where the few feet variance will come from. Staff suggested it is not appropriate for the Commission to have to decide on possible options to variances at this particular time. Bill Curley, City Attorney, explained if the Commission has an interest in pursuing a redesign, the proper motion would not be to go into discussion or analysis, but rather to request a continuance allowing the applicant an opportunity to work with staff to find designing options. The alternative would be a denial, if the Commission thought it could be worked out without prejudice, to give the applicant an opportunity to turn around with a redesigned project. Chair/Schey affirmed his view that any height difference is therefore a variance and must be taken as a complete package and resubmitted through the proper channels for negotiations. He stated his inclination to approve the resolution ds written. VC/Harmony concurred and reiterated the 35 foot standard was adopted by the County after incorporation. He stressed it is a needed standard and one that should be enforced. He questioned the necessity of approving the resolution without prejudice and inquired if the project has been on the same application process since being denied by the County. Staff explained the applicant resubmitted a different application and a different design than was denied by the County. They maintained by using the clause "without prejudice" allows the applicant an opportunity to show a circumstance that may have alluded the Commission previously. November 26,1990 Motion was made by CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY with an amendment prejudice". NEW BUSINESS: Page 3 C/Grothe, seconded by C/MacBride and to approve the Resolution of Denial allowing the denial to be "without Developmental Staff reported a developmental code draft was received Code Status approximately September 5, 1990, and passed around to a Report. variety of people. Many good comments are now being re- ceived and staff is in the process of restructuring the code. Due to the complexity of formulating zoning issues to pertain to Diamond Bar needs in preparation for a de- velopmental code standard, it is going to take more work than originally anticipated. A document for the Commis- sions review will be ready sometime in January, 1991. Sign Ordinance Staff reminded the Commission of the decision made at Status Report. the last discussion, concerning the sign ordinance, to have staff work with the City Attorney to put the working document into an ordinance format, preparing it for adop- tion by the Commission and by the City Council. It was indicated the document would be sent out to a wide va- riety of people to advertise a hearing tentatively set for tonight. This was not done because the document is not in the proper shape staff is comfortable with. The City Attorney found many areas of inconsistencies ori- ginally not noted and some concerns pertaining to defini- tions which could cause problems from a legal defense stand point. The reason for the delay is the concern on how to implement and explain the document so the public can understand it. VC/Harmony questioned if staff needs direction from the Commission., Bill Curley stated the bulk of the problem isn't the need for Planning Commission policy direction, but for mechan- ical cleanup of the document. VC/Harmony requested staff take the initiative to rewrite the document, with the knowledge that a simplification is far preferable. Bill Curley acknowledged the preference and stated the mechanical problems of the document concerning defini- tions is just one element. The key beyond the defini- tions is the application of those definitions, whereas the level of intensity, or lack of it, of the sign pro- grams are as the Commission prefers. C/MacBride specified the Commissions intent was not to have an aggressive abatement of nonconforming sign pro- gram. The attempt is to have an amortization program, November 26,1990 Page 4 discouraging a continuance of offensive signs, that would eventually meld the entire program throughout the years. Bill Curley inquired if the Commission has concerns with the application packet. He explained the applicant must depict every sign and every structure within a 100 ft radius around the site. A complete monitoring of appli- cations would be a nightmare for both staff and the ap- plicant. He requested the Commission give certain dis- cretion to his office and the planning staff to develop workable processees. Chair/Schey stated the Commission would leave it to staff to formulate the application packet in such a way to gat- her enough information to make a reasoned recommendation. James DeStefano noted two (2) representatives of the Ramada Inn who may want to speak in regards to the item. He stated it is up to the Commission to allow for a pre- sentation since it is not a Public Hearing. Chair/Schey, with the consensus of the Commission, re- quested the representative from Ramada Inn speak before the Commission. Jack Williamson, 259 Gentle Springs Lane, representing Ramada Classics, pointed out the recent down turn in the hotel market also affecting Ramadas decrease in business. The Ramada relies on all available advertisements to generate revenues in Diamond Bar and keep a competitive edge. He informed the Commission they are working dili- gently with staff to come up with sign alternatives to keep within the parameters, be visually appealing, yet attract people to their business. They will make a pre- sentation in hopes to be considered a special interest case. , VC/Harmony inquired if the plan for a Marriot in Diamond Bar will go on through. James DeStefano responded that information from the de- velopers toward alternative land uses have been received. The developer has considered the possibilities of office buildings at the pad the hotel was previously proposed and a new proposal may be forthcoming sometime in Decem- ber, 1990. Jack Williamson emphasized the fact the Country is headed for more troubled times in the hotel business and stress- ed they need as much help as possible. C/MacBride asked if a study, relating to our Community in terms of leader signs, has been done. November 26,1990 Page 5 Jack Williamson responded it is very difficult to find a leader sign or to afford one. He explained most leader signs are corporately sponsored, but this is not the case with the Ramada. It is much easier for the Ramada to put up something at one time, and on location. James DeStefano explained there are strict standards on what is allowable in urbanized areas. Commercial signage is not allowed. There are two (2) elements against off- site signage, which are the lack of billboard space, and the Department of Transportation regulations. Chair/Schey summarized the discussion stating staff and the City Attorneys office will massage the document fur- ther, distribute to the appropriate interested parties, and then set a hearing date. Staff concurred and stated the projected date for the Hearing will be January 7, 1991 and the document will be ready for advertising and review around December 7 or 10, 1990. VC/Harmony asserted staff and the City Attorney could as- sume the Commissions support to make notes on any major changes, and advise the Commission as such. C/MacBride upheld the importance the foundation of the document be as acceptable as possible from the beginning to establish acceptance from the public, not animosity. Bill Curley contended if the Commission is comfortable with the signage concepts such as the density and inten- sity of the signs, then the document will not be altered all that much. The difficulty is the trappings sur- rounding it that make it work, such as the mechanics, the application process, and the definitions. Those elements need to be smoothed out to make sense of it. C/Grothe stated his consent to postpone the date of the projected advertisement of the document, if staff feels it is not yet completely acceptable. Chair/Schey related to the Commissioners to note their comments on the draft and relay them to staff. Status Report Staff reported four (4) members have been found for the SEATAC. SEATAC from local colleges. They have met once with the purpose of touring the site. They are scheduled to meet again next week and will then meet a third time to con- clude their analysis and provide the information to staff to incorporate it into these projects. The Commissions will then review it at a later date. The committee mem- bers were approved by the City Council by staffs recom- mendations. The committee is more of a task force rather November 26,1990 Page 6 than an ongoing commission and will come into play when there is a project located within a SEA area. VC/Harmony stated his satisfaction with the qualifica- tions of the members chosen. He was concerned with the fact they are all local people which could lead to the possibility of a specialized view of the neighborhood. He questioned why there was not someone chosen from out- side the area, and why, contrary to the County SEATAC, so few members were chosen as well. James DeStefano explained an administrative decision was made to keep the task force small therefore more manage- able than the County task force. The goal was to gather five (5) people but it was difficult obtaining qualified individuals who were willing to devote the time needed on the projects along with accepting the compensation offer- ed to them. He explained the reason professional consul- tants were not brought in was to keep the ideas fresh and free of conflict of interests. Chair/Schey suggested more individuals might have been interested in joining the task force had they been offer- ed enough compensation to justify the amount of time and work being asked of them. VC/Harmony inquired why the applicant hired the EIR consultant, and not the City. Staff explained the project is caught in the middle of the City's incorporation, the philosophical changes, the maturing of the decision makers, and not a process the City would embrace now. The applicant and the EIR con- sultant were told it will not be done this way again. The SEATAC plans to visit the site without the applicants agent, use the data from the EIR consultant and judge the adequacy of the material. In the future, the consultant will be our consultant providing the information to us as needed. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Environmental Staff reported the application is a CUP request to locate Assessment & a mobile telephone repeater station in a public storage CUP 90-0109 site located at 275 South Prospectors Road. The request is unusual in that the property site is in a M-1 zone and the application is for locating the repeater within a storage unit which is a 2 story building. The unit will be located in 2 adjacent units and there will be a 60 foot monopole located within the site but not in the building. The applicant seeks approval of the unmanned repeater station for the mobile phone at the storage unit. The site is a 2.5 acre triangular shaped parcel with an 8 foot block wall separating the property from the building and a 2 foot parapet wall separating the November 26,1990 Page 7 60 foot monopole from thebuilding. There is a landscaped embankment separating the storage facility from the free- way. The condominium complex which lies to the southeast is visually separated from the site by a wrought iron fence and a row of trees. The site is virtually flat and is located to the south of the Orange Freeway and ranges from approximately 15 to 25 feet below the surface of the road. Currently the City has two (2) repeater stations or monopoles located at the roof of the Diamond Bar High School shrouded by a Brahmas canopy and the other is on the eastern portion of the property which has a DBHS can- opy surrounding it. The monopole proposed is blue with antennas extending from the top portion. It will have a surrounding canopy with no proposed signage. The appli- cant states the monopole and repeater station will not interfere with existing TV, radio, satellite, or other cable communication devices. The repeater equipment is designed with a fire suppressant system intended to re- duce the chances of a fire. The land use designation does not prohibit this type of use at this location. The land uses immediately surrounding the site are open space and commercial, and will not conflict with the location of the repeater station. Staff recommended approval of the project with consideration of the conditions imposed in the resolution. Chair/Schey declared the Public Hearing Open. Jerome Buckmelter, representing Los Angeles Cellular Telephone, explained L.A. Cellular Telephone is a public utility licensed by the FCC and the California Public Utlities Commission (CPUC), with the responsibility of providing quality cellular phone service throughout the greater Los Angeles area. They have been doing business for three (3) years and have installed 214 cell sites or repeater stations. The project consists of electronic equipment, which will not be visible, to be housed in two (2) storage spaces of a mini -storage facility and a 60 foot monopole with small panel antennas attached to the top. He pointed out there is need to provide coverage and capacity to the City and the freeway travelers, and stated it enhances commerce and adds a new dimension to private communications. He explained cellular phones can be the only reliable means of communications during major disasters, and because they provide free 911 services, the response time during emergencies can be significantly reduced. He stated cellular technology is environmentally safe and will not cause any interference. He explained a metal pole of light blue with matching antennas will be installed and suggested eliminating the shroud. The noise will be minimal with only a light humming of the air conditioning units. November 26,1990 Page 8 C/Grothe inquired for an explanation of the temporary structure installed at the site presently. Jerome Buckmelter was unaware of anything presently at the site but suggested it could be a testing unit to obtain readings. Chair/Schey asked if anyone desired to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Public Hearing was declared closed. VC/Harmony questioned staff if surrounding residents, in- cluding the condominium association, were notified of the facility. He also questioned the level of noise from the air conditioning units. Staff reported all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the property site were notified including the condominium association. The noise from the air condi- tioning will not exceed the ambient level because of the proximity to the freeway. C/Grothe challenged the necessity of adding another free standing pole along the freeway, especially since the commission has been discussing eliminating pole signs. He asserted investigating other options for location of the pole and would like to exclude the provision allowing microwave dishes on the antenna. Jerome Buckmelter responded they need sole access to the pole and locating the device on another pole becomes com- plicated due to a necessity for separate easements. He offered looking into other locations as long as it is kept in the same geographical area. N James DeStefano concurred with the possibility of in- stalling the device on an existing pole. He notes, if it goes to an alternative location, there would still be a need for leasing a small building to store the equipment. Chair/Schey was concerned the issue would become compli- cated by relocating to an existing pole because of the involvement of a third party to obtain storage. He stated he does not find the proposed pole objectionable and views it not as a pole sign but more as a utility pole. C/MacBride concurred and finds the project useful and needed. He would like to encourage as easy an accommo- dation to this type of technology as can be provided. He stated he sees no comparison of this proposal to signage, which draws attention. November 26,1990 Page 9 C/Grothe insisted the CC&Rs disallow homeowners to in- stall small CB antennas on the roof yet, the Commission is advocating the installation of a 60 foot pole, with antennas 50 times the size that is also visually obtru- sive. He asserted having the applicant find a new site, using existing poles or buildings which would be less obtrusive. He agreed the technology is needed but empha- tically believes any new pole is not needed along the freeway. He suggested moving the pole away from the street and back by the freeway corner to keep it visible to just the freeway traffic as opposed to the whole town. VC/Harmony stated acceptance of the proposal if the app- licant could accept a covenant, or restriction requiring no microwave dishes or additional fixtures other than the top unit. C/Lin stated she does not object to the structure but suggested the applicant explore an alternative location. Chair/Schey pointed out with this type of facility, it may be less obtrusive close as opposed to further away. VC/Harmony recommended, since C/Grothe feels so strongly on the matter, to continue the application. Staff stated they will work with the applicant to find alternative locations on this site or in the immediate area with illustrations of the appearance of the pole both on site and off site. Motion was made by VC/Harmony, seconded by C/MacBride and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to continue the matter until the next regular meeting of December 10, 1990 pending further dis- cussions between -the applicant and the staff on the po- tential relocation of the site to a location somewhat further away from Old Prospector Road. Extension for Staff reported the First Evangelical Free Church was Extension of granted a CUP by the County in 1980 to develop a church Time on CUP facility. The application had three (3) phases of con - 1634 -(1). struction. The last phase, which has not occurred, was to begin by the end of the tenth year. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the condition within the exis- ting approval that mandated the ten year time line. In addition, over the course of the ten years, the applicant has made some minor changes to the church facilities, and wish to make some major changes to the final phase of the prior approval. The staff felt it appropriate to get the item on the agenda to maintain the time line and require a thorough review of the major changes desired. The changes are basically an increase of the sanctuary and November 26,1990 Page 10 parking accommodations. The item will probably be presented to the Commission on the first or second -meeting in January, 1991, giving adequate notice of the public hearing. Chair/Schey asked if the CUP expires today, or if it is the beginning date of "the third phase, which would thereby be negated due to non-compliance. James DeStefano responded the statement of non compliance would be technically correct. Staff recommended to con- tinue the extension until the first meeting in January, 1991, in order to keep the permit alive. Chair/Schey summarized the reason for the extension is to grant a waiver of the condition for a period of time. C/Grothe inquired if the extension is for the third phase or the entire property. He questioned if the conditions of the third phase are not done by the tenth year, is the entire CUP lost or just the right to build the third phase. James DeStefano explained the extension is for the entire property which was split into three phases requiring con- ditions by the third, seventh, and tenth year. He stated his understandment of the CUP is that they would lose the right to build the third phase. C/Grothe stated his preference to allow the CUP to ex- pire, making the applicant file a new CUP, so as to pro- vide the Commission with control over building condi- tions. VC/Harmony asked the cost of reapplying as opposed to an extension. 1i Staff explained the cost would be $1600.00 minimum for filing fees. VC/Harmony claimed it would be more convenient for the applicant to allow them an extension subjected to the Commissions review process. Robert Searcy stated the applicant is proposing to alter the initially approved CUP and site plan. James DeStefano reported the applicant is making signi- ficant enough changes staff cannot take care of administratively. Chair/Schey noted the Commission will have the ability to review the entire CUP and its changes when staff returns with a recommendation. If the Commission does not feel the CUP is in conformance with the current standards, November 26,1990 Page 11 that portion can be denied forcing a new application. He noted if it did conform, there is nothing lost and the applicant saves a significant amount of time and effort. VC/Harmony asked staff the time extension needed by the applicant. Bill Curley responded, at this point, the Commission would be maintaining status quo, allowing no additional construction, pending the appearance before the Commis- sion which is without prejudice to them or us. Chair/Schey declared the Public Hearing open. Upon no response, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Staff requested till December 10, 1990, to sort out the application and come back to the Commission with a re- quest of the amount of time needed for an extension. VC/Harmony suggested giving a 90 day extension to allow the applicant sufficient time to respond. Chair/Schey was concerned with the possibility of the applicant beginning construction based on the letter approving phase three, giving them the right to proceed whether or not it is in conformance with the current standards. He noted the requirements were for commencing construction, not finishing it. He asked if any plans for a permit were submitted. Staff responded no plans were submitted. Chair/Schey realized a plan check could not be completed within 60 to 90 days and was reassured to allow an ex- tension. N Motion was made by VC/Harmony, seconded by C/Lin and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to give a 90 day continuance to February 25, 1991. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chair/Schey made reference to Ordinance 25 adopted by the City Council, and the memorandum by staff dated October 11, 1990 which enclosed Ordinance 25B, adopted by the City Council on October 22, 1990. He was concerned with: 1. The aspect of the new ordinance which mandates that each Commissioners post is a ficdum of a particular Council Member. If that Councilman is changed, the Commissioner is deemed having resigned and a new Commissioner is appointed. This would make the Planning Commission a purely political animal. He questioned the objectivity of this idea and thought the Commission should be independent of the politics of the City. November 26,1990 Page 12 2. Setting the dates, these offices are initiated and reupped, flies in the face of the reappointment of a particular Commissioner by a particular Council- man new in the office. This will create fouled up office periods. 3. It dictates when the Commission elects it Chairman. Chair/Schey was selected as Commission Chairman February of 1990, with the intent of a one year period. The Ordinance states the Chairman will be chosen in the month of June or July. Staff informed the Commission that each Commission has been set up this way with respect to the appointment pro- cess, the Chairmanship, or the terms of office. The ap- pointment of a Commissioner is recommended by a Council- man, and the removal of a Commissioner requires a 4/5 vote of the Council. C/Grothe believed the terms should be fixed so as to prevent quick turn abouts of the Commission. Chair/Schey noted the elected board is a policy making body and is technically non partisan, yet political in its own way. The other boards, albeit is somewhat poli- tical because of their appointment by the political ani- mals, are there to do more of a technical job rather than a political job. Structuring the board as it is now, each Councilman will have a political ficdum with a fin- ger in each board. In his opinion, he felt it is not a particularly good method of operation. VC/Harmony suggested one of the reasons the Ordinance was created was because of a Commissioner who moved, yet re- fused to resign his position on the Commission, creating a dilemma. The Ordinance, in his opinion, may have some technical flaws, but he perceived it appropriate for a new Councilman to want to exercise some of his political backing. Chair/Schey retold of the letter he, received from Councilman Kim basically reinstating his appointment as Chairman of the Commission. He questioned if his term is based on the date he was initially appointed or reupped based on Councilman Kims date of reappointment. He pointed out this is an example of the confusion created. Chair/Schey stated he is somewhat bothered by serving as Chairman for another six (6) months without allowing another Commissioner a chance to become Chair. C/Lin inquired as to her position once Council Horcher resigns. James DeStefano explained the City Council has 30 days from the time of the resignation to either appoint a new member or call for.an election. There is a 90 day clock November 26,1990 Page 13 for the position of the Planning Commission, in which there must be a resignation or a reappointment of the -Commissioner from the Council. Chair/Schey _requested staff to find out the date his Chairmanship initiated and when it will terminate. VC/Harmony asked the mailing address on the agenda be altered to read Diamond Bar, as opposed to Walnut, and not allow the Post Office to dictate what is written on our documents. VC/Harmony requested staff to coordinate the holidays with the Planning Commission Meetings in order to have one (1) year projected dates. VC/Harmony noted the memorandum of the Hillside Ordinance adopted by the City Council, deleted the provisions as relating to density. He perceived the density formula used as confusing. He suggested the Commission develop and propose policy in regards to upcoming projects and make them operating guidelines. Chair/Schey concurred and stated he was somewhat perturb- ed to see in essence, current projects exempted from the Interim Ordinance. Staff stated current projects were not exempted but rat- her they allowed projects with certain difficulties to be reviewed at an exception standpoint. VC/Harmony would like to have a discussion relating to grates and driveways in regards to the Hillside Ordinance to come up with standard guidelines. Staff reported the CIP Meeting of December 13, 1990 was postponed to December 29, 1990. The time of the commen- cement of the discussion is uncertain. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/MacBride, seconded by VC/Harmony and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 p.m. David Schey Chairman Attest: 4'n'%6 n Jam&9 DeStefa o' Secretary/Planning Commission CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: CONSENT CALENDAR: Q)3110:D130;C4_ - CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 10, 1990 Chairman Schey called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the Walnut Valley School District Board Meeting Room 880 South Lemon Street, Diamond Bar, California. The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chairman Harmony. Commissioner Grothe, Vice Chairman Harmony, Chairman Schey. Commissioner Lin and Commissioner MacBride were absent. Also present were Planning Director James DeStefano, Assoc. Planner Robert Searcy, City Attorney Bill Curley, City Engineer Sid Mousavi, Contract Secretary Liz Myers. VC/Harmony requested the Minutes of November 26, 1990 be amended on page 13, eighth paragraph, to change "grates" to "grades". Motion was made by VC/Harmony, seconded by C/Grothe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Consent Calendar and the Minutes of November 26, 1990 as amended. Request for Staff reported the request is for an extension of an Extension of existing Tentative Parcel Map for property commonly Tentative Map known as Country Hills Town Center, located on Diamond #18722 Bar Boulevard, nearing Brea Canyon Road. The map was ap- proved by the County on December 23, 1987 and should have expired December 23, 1989. A letter was submitted, dated December 5, 1989, requesting an extension, but was never acted upon. City Planning and Engineering staff members have had discussions with the owners of the de- -velopment project. Staff requested, and received from the applicant, an outline of the chronology of events regarding the tentative map. The approval of the exten- sion request will extend the life of the map from Decem- ber 23, 1989 to December 23, 1990. The applicant has stated their ability to submit the final map, for City review, prior to December 23, 1990. The final map will be scheduled for review at a future City Council meet- ing. It is staff's opinion that the extension request has merit and should be granted. The development pro- ject is physically complete and to the knowledge of the Planning Staff, all conditions of the approved map have been satisfied. Staff recommended the Planning Commis- sion approve an extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 18722, extending the life of the map through De- cember 23, 1990. December 10, 1990 Page 2 Chair/Schey asked if this is the first extension of the Tentative Map and inquired as to the reason the map has not been recorded. VC/Harmony inquired if the codes, relative to the devel- opment of the shopping center, were all under County standards. James DeStefano, Planning Director, responded the map was processed prior to incorporation. The development of the Center was constructed, prior to incorporation. He explained the County standards, in which the project was approved, are essentially the same standards the City embraces today. He suggested asking the applicant to explain why the map was not previously recorded. Chair/Schey, with the consensus of the Commission, perm- itted the applicant to speak before the Commission. Mike Joyce, Legal Counsel fbr the developer, replied the final map was submitted to the County for a plan check in June 9, 1988. There was a bad hand off from the County to the City in the incorporation process. An additional refiling had been made in 1989, but further problems were encountered. He stated, in addition to the retroactive extension through December 23, 1990, they're requesting an additional three (3) month exten- sion to get them through any problems that may arise. The situation is unusual in which the map is being pre- sented after the completion of the shopping center. He explained the urgency of completing the map is their need to finance a portion of the center. Chair/Schey inquired if the applicants intent is to re- cord the map sometime in the next two or three months. Mike Joyce stated it will be submitted before December 23, 1990, after approval of the plan check. James DeStefano stated staff is not opposed to extending the life of the map until March 23, 1991, as long as it is the intent of the applicant to submit the map immedi- ately for final processing. Chair/Schey asked if the map has been plan checked by the City Engineer. Mike Joyce stated the final map was not checked by the !t_ City Engineer. It was submitted to the County in 1988 but nothing came of it. VC/Harmony inquired who the current owner is. Cary Treff, representative of the Wolff Company, stated the present owner is Lansing Pacific Fund. December 10, 1990 Page 3 VC/Harmony questioned the applicants plan to correct the illegal monument signs and the signs on the back of buildings. Cary Treff responded the only monument sign he is aware of was approved by the County. The signs in back of the building will be taken care of if they are not in con- formance with the final results of the sign ordinance. VC/Harmony asserted there are two (2) monument signs, one small monument sign behind the Wherehouse, and an- other restaurant pad sign, as well as a few small signs behind the building. Cary Treff agreed to remove the monument signs immedi- ately. VC/Harmony requested some type of assurance that the monument signs and the small signs behind the building will be removed. Cary Treff preferred not to take down the signs behind the back of the buildings until the sign ordinance has been resolved. He believed the small signs are pres- ently in conformance to the sign ordinance. He was un- ure as to the kind of assurance requested. Chair/Schey inquired, assuming the sign ordinance will have provisions for a sign program, if the requirement for a sign program would be applicable to the Center, or would the Center signage become a non -conforming and un- touchable with the new ordinance. James DeStefano responded that it is too early in the process to know what the sign ordinance will be com- prised of and, therefore, it is difficult to evaluate the outcome of each sign at the shopping center. Bill Curley, City Attorney, explained developing sign regulations, in which pre-existing signs don't meet the standards, would require an abatement process to exped- ite their removal. The abatement process is not a pro- blem with signs that have no pre-existing rights. VC/Harmony stated the City has issued letters in the past requesting compliance on the issue. He maintained the necessity of obtaining assurance the applicant will be in compliance with the minimum of the County stand- ards, He would like verbal assurance, as well as lock- ing it in with a bond or cash assurity, if the agreement is not complied with, the City has authorization to re- move the signs. December 10, 1990 Page 4 James DeStefano explained the issue of signage and code enforcement responsibilities are different than the is- sue of the tentative map extension of time before the Commission. The Commission does not have the legal abil- ity to apply new conditions to the Tentative Map. VC/Harmony inquired why the Commission does not have latitude to condition and requested a verbal explanation of the conditions of the tentative. Bill Curley explained the City inherited the map with all the conditions. The map is now at the stage of be- ing looked at as basically a ministerial act to see if the conditions of the tentative are met. He stated the conditions of the tentative pertain to the parcelization of the site. VC/Harmony asserted his inability to vote for approval to expedite an extension knowing there are obvious vio- lations. He would like to see some sort of good will effort on the part of the developer. Cary Treff verbally assured the Commission the monument signs will be removed immediately. Chair/Schey suggested a motion to extend the Tentative Tract, with direction to staff to pursue the code en- forcement letters submitted earlier and entertain a statement from the applicant for the record. C/Grothe felt assured the applicant will follow the ve- rbal agreement, especially since the applicant will need to return to the Commission for future approval of pro- posals. James DeStefano stated the Commissions direction is ei- ther to approve or deny the map. With respect to the code enforcement of signage, he recommended the Commis- sion give direction to staff to work with the applicant on the removal of all free standing signs. Wall signs should be left alone until the final adoption of the sign ordinance, to avoid removing signs that may be per- mitted in a couple of months. He recommended approval of the extension of the map. VC/Harmony inquired when an existing condition become acceptable by not enforcing it's removal. Bill Curley explained the failure to enforce our own regulations cannot be raised as a defense in any legal action the City may take. Motion was made by C/Grothe, seconded by Chair/Schey and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the extension of the Ten- tative Tract No. 18722, retroactive through December 23, 1989 and extending through March 23,1991. December 10, 1990 Page 5 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: CUP 90-0109 Staff reported the matter is a continued public hearing Cellular from November 26, 1990. The Commission requested alter - Phone. native sites at this location, and in the general vicin- ity, be reviewed. Staff has received the information needed in order to provide the Commission with an appro- priate recommendation. Robert Searcy, Associate Planner, reported pursuant to the Commissions request for a site review of final al- ternative locations for the monopole, he met with the applicant and the property owner representative at the site. Two (2) potential locations on the property were identified and analyzed: 1. The only portion of the property along the north- ern boundary that appears to provide a possible alternative lies between the one (1) and the two (2) floor structures. The placement of the 60 foot monopole at this location would expose the monopole to both east and west bound traffic on the 57 freeway. The monopole would be located within 100 feet of the freeway and would offer an unobstructed visual impact to vehicular travelers to a much greater extent than the currently pro- posed location. Additionally, the trash dumpsters and two (2) parking stalls occupy the space and would have to be relocated elsewhere on the site. The relocation of the trash enclosure would create a major difficulty because of the configuration of the site. No other alternative would provide ade- quate access and maneuverability for the public, and the refuge disposal vehicle. Also, there is no area identified that could be transformed into the two (2) deleted parking stalls. 2. At the western end of the parcel, the parcel nar- rows to a blunted point. The property adjacent to this property line is under County and Cal Trans jurisdiction. To locate the monopole here, would offer the most unobstructed and continuous view to freeway traffic. This portion of the site yields the closest approximate grade to the freeway and provides almost no visual obstructions. This lo- cation would also decrease the desired performance of the monopole and repeater station because of the inability to locate the repeater station in the nearest building. The interior storage unit requires in excess of a seven (7) foot ceiling for adequate connections and ventilation. The build- ing adjacent to this location cannot provide this ceiling height. To run the coaxial to the nearest available storage unit would require a series of three (3) inch in diameter cables to extend over 300 feet. Beyond increasing exposure to problems which could interrupt service, each foot of cable represents diminished service capabilities. December 10, 1990 Page 6 Staff recommended the most appropriate location of the monopole would be the original planned loca- tion. The applicant stated it would be an approp- riate condition to put larger fruit trees on the outside of the retaining wall along the street on Prospectors Road to hide the appearance of the monopole. Staff recommended the Planning Commis- sion approve the said application with conditions. C/Grothe was not fully convinced the mini -storage site is the only site geographically suited. He stated since pole signs along the freeway will be restricted, he can't see allowing a 60 foot monopole. VC/Harmony conceded to the possibility of a better geo- graphic location existing, but as a governmental agency dealing with a private enterprise, our authority extends to deciding if the requested location is acceptable or unacceptable, and not deciding which location would be most appropriate. C/Grothe maintained business should not be allowed to install something private individuals would be prohibit- ed from. Chair/Schey declared the Public Hearing open. Jerome Buckmelter, representative of L.A. Cellular Tele- phone Co., stated the location chosen is the most appro- priate. They would be willing to plant 36" to 42" box trees to aid in obstructing visibility. Chair/Schey, with no one requesting to speak either in favor of or opposed to the proposal, declared the Public Hearing closed. Chair/Schey contended the business is a public utility that serves the public and is regulated by the CPUC. He maintained the location of the monopole is inconsequen- tial. Motion was made by VC/Harmony, seconded by Chair/Schey and CARRIED to approve the Resolution for adoption and the CUP subject to the seven (7) conditions listed by staff in the packet, as well as the condition that four (4) 36" box trees be installed adjacent to the monopole subject to approval of a landscaping plan by the Direc- tor of Planning, and to include the condition that no microwave dishes, or antennae whips will be installed. 1 Nay - C/Grothe 2 Ayes - VC/Harmony and Chair/Schey December 10, 1990 Page 7 DA 90-2 Staff reported the development agreement is being formu- Development lated between the City and the Developer for the proper - Agreement ty known as the Gateway Corporate Center. A Draft Devel- opment Agreement has been prepared and is being circu- lated for review by the Zelman Development Company, the City's Traffic Engineer and the City Attorney. Once their comments have been received, a final document will be prepared for the presentation to the Planning Commis- sion. Since the Final document has not yet been prepar- ed, it is suggested the matter be continued to the Plan- ning Commission Meeting of January 14, 1991. Chair/Schey declared the Public Hearing open. Ben Reiling, 1611 Hanover, City of Industry, represent- ing the Zelman Company, stated his willingness to answer any questions. Chair/Schey closed the Public Hearing. VC/Harmony stated his support of the Gateway Center and hope for its' success. Motion made by VC/Harmony, seconded by C/Grothe and CAR- RIED UNANIMOUSLY to continue the matter to the next reg- ular meeting of January 14, 1991. ANNOUNCEMENTS: VC/Harmony referred to the memo he submitted to the Com- mission. He suggested the formation of a speakers bu- reau composed of volunteers from staff and Commission members. He stated the volunteers must be available to go out and talk to community groups and bring the demo- cratic processes to Civic organizations. The opportun- ity of carrying out informal discussions on a one to one basis with civic organizations is important to the in- formation gathering process. With these informal dis- ,,cussions, comes the opportunity of inviting the public to attend, And get involved with, the formal hearings and deliberations of the Planning Commission. Chair/Schey inquired if VC/Harmony had any particular requests from any agencies or groups. VC/Harmony replied there have been no requests. He sug- gested sending out a letter to the Civic Organizations and making a press release to the public stating its' availability. C/Grothe asked for a further explanation on subjects to discuss. December 10, 1990 Page 8 VC/Harmony explained the purpose of the informal discus- sions is not so much to state our opinions on matters, but to help clarify any complexities that may exist within the subject matter. As Public officials, there is a responsibility to play an active role in addressing questions from the public. Chair/Schey noted in most cases these type of appearanc- es are going to be more with Rotary Club groups or Cham- ber of Commerce groups asking for details on specific time frames of issues. C/Grothe asserted in most cases, staff would answer questions on a lot of issues. He suggested that an up- coming calendar would be appropriate to help the Commis- sioners answer questions pertaining to issues submitted to the City. Chair/Schey remarked on the merits of a Speakers Bureau but is uncertain how the concept could be implemented. Bill Curley explained the agenda items are announcements without specificity. He stated VC/Harmony's proposal would have to be reset to the following meeting to come back for a formal action. Chair/Schey requested staff to investigate if there is a formalized process being used by neighboring communities that might create that availability. The matter will be placed on the next agenda of January 14, 1991. Chair/Schey commented on several maintenance concerns, i.e. irrigation, turf, and the facilities of the parks are abysmal. He noted Charles Janiel's expertise in the area and wondered if he has authority over the mainte- nance and if he's being properly staffed. C/Grothe concurred the maintenance of the parks are slipping. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/Grothe, seconded by VC/Harmony and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. David Schey Chairman Ja es Destef no Secretary/PlUning Commission nAnpuni Un CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 21, 1991 COUNCIL DATE: 2/5/91 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL VIA: ROBERT L. VAN NORT, CITY MANAGER FROM: SID JALAL MOUSAVI, CITY ENGINE - SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2156 TO FLOOD CONTROL Private Drain No. 2156 was constructed in 1990 as part of the improvements in Tract No. 45268. 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 .PrivateD�,r�ain No. 2156 for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement. SJ M: R KA- W F L:2769: c c3: d r2156. r pt (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: REVIEW D BY'. -------------------- ------ Robert L. L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belang City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager 7/24/90 AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 24, 1991 COUNCIL DATE: 2/5/91 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL VIA: ROBERT L. VAN NORT, CITY MANAGER FROM: SID JALAL MOUSAVI, CITY ENGINEEQ,,, , SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1820, Unit 1 TO FLOOD CONTROL Private Drain No. 1820 Unit 1 was constructed in 1989 as part of the improvements in Tract No. 31941. 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 District to accept the transfer and conveyance of Private Drain No. 1820 Unit 1 for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement. SJM:RKA-WFL:nb:2777:cc3:dr1820, Unit 1.rpt (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: R-- WWDG ---------------------------------- Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belang City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager 7/24/90 AGENDA N0. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 24, 1991 COUNCIL DATE: 2/5/91 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL VIA: ROBERT L. VAN NORT, CITY MANAGER FROM: SID JALAL MOUSAVI, CITY ENGINES . SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1983 TO FLOOD CONTROL Private Drain No. 1983 was constructed in 1989 as part of the improvements in Tract No. 43760. 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 District to accept the transfer and conveyance of Private Drain No. 1983 for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement. SJM:RKA-V7F nb:2777:cc3:dr1983.rpt (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: I3 M.---- Ro ert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski City Manager City Attorney 7/24/90 y- --- W��4-kl ----- Terrence L. Belan Assistant City Manager DARRYL MOUNGER ATTORNEY AT LAW 5632 LANKER9HIM BLVD, NORTH HOLLYWOOD. CA WWI To: City of Diamond Bar c/o Lynda Burgesss City Clerk City of Diamond Bar 21660 E. Copley Drive Diamond Bar, Ca. 91765 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Pursuant to Government Code 910 the fc)llcwing information is offered: a.) The Claimant is Mary Hunt, 1714 Oxbow Court, Diamond Bar, California b.) Claimant requests all notices be sent to Darryl Mounger, Attorney at Law, 5632 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, California 91601 (818) 766-0077. c.) On or about July 21, 1990, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Claimant was asleep in her home when Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriffs, under color of law, entered her home without probable cause or warrant and thereafter, in the presence of her children, step -children and neighbors, assaulted, battered, falsely arrested and imprisoned her. Without being allowed to dress, get a coat or shoes, she was taken from her home in handcuffs and locked in the rear of a police vehicle. She suffered ridicule, embarrasment and humiliated and was taken to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Walnut Station and booked for battery on a peace officer. d.) As a result of the above events, Claimant sustained injuries and damaoes to her arms and has suffered emotional distress. Claimant was seen by Dr. W. Peterson and Dr. M. Kundi. Claimant is having ongoing emotional problems and the extent of her total injuries are unknown at this time. e.) The names of the public_ employees causing this injury. damage, or loss are as follows: 1. Deputy K. Mobley 2. Deputv Silva 3. Sgt. D. Fender f.) As a result of the events described herein, Claimant makes a claim against the City of Diamond Bar for one hundred thousand Page 2 Hunt ($100,000.00) dollars relative to her injuries and damages herein, which includes the estimated amount of any damage or loss insofar as they may be known at the time of presentation of the claim. The basis for such amount is as follows: 1. medical expenses incurred to date (approximately) $ 500.00 2. anticipated future medical expenses (approximately) 2,500.00 3. pain and suffering, present and prospective 97,000.00 Dated: W-iry Hiint Claimant J -� January 2, 1991 Colen and Lee 1930 S. Brea Canyon Rd., Suite 100 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Attention: Christopher Millard Re: Claim for Damages - Mary Hunt Dear Chris: Transmitted herewith is a copy of a Claim for Damages filed on behalf of Mary Hunt by her attorney, Darryl Mounger. This matter will be scheduled for denial by the City Council on January 15, 1990. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Lynda Burgess, CMC City Clerk Enclosure cc: �tobert L. Van Nort, City Manager Andrew V. Arczynski, City Attorney Captain Lee McCown, Walnut Sheriff COLEN AND LEE 1930 South Brea Canyon Road, Suite 100, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Telephone (714) 861-0816 Risk Management Services January 7, 1991 �~ Executive Officer Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 383 Hall of Administrations `N Los Angeles, CA 90012 �\ Re: Mary Hunt v. City of Diamond Bar Date of Loss - July 21, 1990 Our Claim Number - 90 005A Dear Sir: I wish to advise you that our company handles the claims for the City of Diamond Bar and as such, I am handling the above -captioned matter on their behalf. The claimant, Mary Hunt, alleges that on July 21, 1990 at approximately 12:30 a.m., she was asleep in her home at 1714 Oxbow Court, Diamond Bar, CA., when Deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department entered her home without probable cause or a warrant and assualted, battered, falsely arrested and imprisoned her. The claimant alleges that she suffered ridicule, embarrasment and humiliation and was taken to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Walnut Station and booked for battery on a police officer. The County of Los Angeles provides police protection to the City of Diamond Bar under contract with the City of Diamond Bar. Therefore, as no officers or members of the City of Diamond appear to have been involved in this matter, I am herby tendering this matter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Please handle this matter on behalf of the City of Diamond Bar pursuant to the agreement entered into. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and should you have any questions and should you have any questions in regards to the above -captioned matter please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Christopher Millard /ny.11316 cc: Robert Van Nort, City Manager COLEN AND LEE 1930 South Brea Canyon Road, Suite 100, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Telephone (714) 861-0816 Risk Management Services January 4, 1991 Darryl Mounger Attorney at Law 5632 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 Re: Mary Hunt v. City of Diamond Bar Date of Loss - July 21, 1990 Our Claim Number - 90 005A Dear Mr. Mounger: We handle liability claims for the City of Diamond Bar. This will acknowledge the claim you presented on behalf of your client. In the future, you should address all information and inquiries to my attention. Our investigation is still in progress and we will be communicating with you further in this matter. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Christopher Millard /ny.11287 cc: Robert Van Nort AGENDA NO. /�) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT ---------------------------------------------------------------------=---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: January 21, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: City Manager FROM: Joann M. Saul.,�)'Senior Accountant SUBJECT: Audit Report - Prop. A Local Return Fund RECOMMENDATION• Receive, accept and file Proposition A Local Return Fund Audit Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 1990. DISCUSSION• The City of Diamond Bar's Proposition A Local Return Fund is required to be audited on an annual basis. The audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 1990 was completed in November 1990 by Quezada Godsey & Co., C.P.A. and Simpson & Simpson, C.P.A. The final version of the audit was received in the City offices in January 1991 and is being presented to Council for their review. (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: REVIM,9D BY: -;y_ --- '�4-..---� r �. -�- ------------g ------------�-- Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belan r City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED June 30, 1990 and 1989 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1990 and 1989 Page Financial Section Independent Auditors' Report 1 Balance Sheet 3 Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual 4 Notes to Financial Statements Compliance Section Independent Auditors' Report on Project Compliance 7 Schedule of Findings Supplemental Information G Exhibit 1 - Schedule of Expenditures - Actual and LACTC - Approved Project Budget 10 Exhibit 2 - Exit Conference 11 FINANCIAL SECTION QGQUEZADA 5750 WILSWRE BOULEVARD, RE SU286 GODSEY & CO. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90036 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTAN IS 213938-3324 3580 WILSNIRE BLVD. SUITE 1200 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 213-380-0842 November 30, 1990 Simpsons --- 5750 WILSWRE BOULEVARD, RE SU286 CER77FIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90036 213938-3324 To The Honorable Members of The City Council of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT We have audited the balance sheets of the Proposition A Local Return Fund of the City of Diamond Bar as of June 30, 1990 and 1989 and the accompanying statements of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balance for the years then ended. These statements are the responsibility of the City's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards required that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the statement is free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. As more fully described in Note 2, the statements present only the Proposition A Local Return Fund and are not intended to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the City's total funds in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the statements referred to in the opening paragraph present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Proposition A Local Return Fund of the City of Diamond Bar as of June 30, 1990 and 1989, and the results of its operations and changes in the fund balances for the years then ended, in conformity with the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) Proposition A Local Return Program Guidelines. The accompanying supplemental information, listed in the foregoing table of contents, is not necessary for a fair presentation of the statements referred to in the opening paragraph, but is presented as additional analytical data. The supplemental information has been subjected to the tests and other auditing procedures applied in the audits of the statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. This report is intended solely for the information and use of the City and the LACTC and should not be used for any other purpose. This restriction is not intended to limit the distribution of this report, which, upon acceptance by the City Council and the LACTC, is a matter of public record. - 2 - CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND BALANCE SHEET June 30 ASSETS Cash Due From Other Funds Total Assets LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities Accounts Payable Total Liabilities Fund Balance Restricted Total Fund Balance Total Liabilities and Fund Balance 1990 $352,893 -0- $352,893 352,893_ 352,893 .;. $ -0- 193,480 $193,480 193,480 193,480 $352,893 $193,480 The notes are an integral part of the financial statements. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1990 (With Comparative Totals for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1989) REVENUES Proposition A (Note 4) Interest Income (Note 5) Project Generated Total Revenues EXPENDITURES Various Projects (Exhibit 1) 555,857 550,012 Total Expenditures 555,857 550,012 Excess (Deficit) of Revenues Over Expenditures 153,442 159,413 Fund Balance at Beginning of Year Fund Balance at End of Year 193,480 193,480 5,845 -0- 5,845 -0- 5,970 193,480 -0- -0- $ 346,923 $ 352,893 $ 5,970 $193,480 The notes are an integral part of the financial statements. - 4 - Variance Favorable 1989 Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Actual $ 687,600 $ 687,628 $ 28 $193,480 21,700 21,797 97 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 709,300 709,425 125 193,480 (Exhibit 1) 555,857 550,012 Total Expenditures 555,857 550,012 Excess (Deficit) of Revenues Over Expenditures 153,442 159,413 Fund Balance at Beginning of Year Fund Balance at End of Year 193,480 193,480 5,845 -0- 5,845 -0- 5,970 193,480 -0- -0- $ 346,923 $ 352,893 $ 5,970 $193,480 The notes are an integral part of the financial statements. - 4 - CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Fund Accounting The operations of the Fund are accounted for in separate sets of self -balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues and expenditures. The Fund accounts for the City's share of the 1/2% Proposition A Local Return allocations, which are legally restricted for specific purposes. Basis of Accounting The Proposition A Local Return Fund (PALRF) is accounted for in the Proposition A Fund, a special revenue fund, using the modified accrual basis of accounting whereby Revenues are recognized when they become both measurable and available to finance expenditures of the current period and expenditures are generally recognized when the related fund liabilities are incurred. Budgets and Budgetary Accounting The budgeted amounts presented in this report for comparison to actual amounts are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. - 5 - CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 2 - ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements are intended to reflect the financial position, results of operation and compliance with the Proposition A Local Return Program Guidelines published by the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission for the Proposition A Local Return Fund only. NOTE 3 - PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT In accordance with Proposition A Local Return Programs Guidelines, funds received pursuant to these code sections may only be used for Proposition A Local Return Programs. NOTE 4 - PROPOSITION A REVENUE Proposition A revenue is the following: 1990 1989 Proposition A Local Return $687,628 $193,480 NOTE 5 - REVENUE - INTEREST The PALRF cash balance was pooled with various other City funds for deposit and investment purposes. The share of each fund in the pooled cash account was separately maintained and interest income was apportioned to the participating funds based on the relationship of their average monthly balance to the total of pooled cash and investments. COMPLIANCE SECTION r4GIGODSEY QUEZADA & CO. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 3590 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 1200 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 213-380-0642 November 30, 1990 To the Honorable Members of the City Council of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California Sim_Ipson FSim�son 5750 WILSNIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 206 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90036 2u93SM24 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON PROJECT COMPLIANCE We have audited the balance sheets and statements of revenue, expenditures, and changes in Fund balance of Proposition A Local Return Funds of the City of Diamond Bar for the years ended June 30, 1990 and 1989, and have issued our report thereon dated November 30, 1990. Our audits were made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the rules and regulations of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) and the Proposition A Local Return Guidelines (revised, June 1988) and, accordingly, included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. The management of the City of Diamond Bar is responsible for the City's compliance with the laws and regulations of the LACTC and the Proposition A Local Return Guidelines. The following projects were reviewed and tested: Elderly and Disabled Para- Proposition A/ Regional Federal Transit Aid Urban Fund Exchange for the Pathfinder Road Project - 7 - Based on our audits, we found that, for the items tested, the City complied with the laws and regulations governing the projects listed above, except as explained in the Schedule of Findings following. Further, based on our audits, for items not tested, nothing came to our attention to indicate that the City had not complied with the laws and regulations governing the projects. This report is intended solely for the use of the City and the LACTC and should not be used for any other purpose. This restriction is not intended to limit the distribution of this report, which, upon acceptance by the City Council and the LACTC, is a matter of public record. - 8 - CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS For The Year Ended June 30, 1990 No. Non -Compliance City Management Comments - 9 - Section IV.G of the LACTC According to Joann Saul, Proposition A Local Return Michelle Small at the Program Guidelines requires County of Los Angeles was the City to report responsible for filing the quarterly Proposition A first quarter return. funds received and expended within 45 days after the end of the first three quarters and 60 days for the fourth quarter. The City was delinquent with respect to this requirement for the first quarter. - 9 - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES - ACTUAL AND LACTC-APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1990 (With Comparative Actual Amounts for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1989) - 10 - 1990 Variance LACTC (Over) 1989 Project Name Budget Actual Under Actual Elderly and Disabled Paratransit $ 8,900 $ 3,055 $ 5,845 $ -0- Proposition A / FAU Fund Exchange 546,957 546,957 -0- -0- Total Expenditures $555,857 $550,012 $ 5,845 $ -0- - 10 - EXHIBIT 2 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND EXIT CONFERENCE June 30, 1990 An exit conference was held on November 30, 1990 at the City of Diamond Bar. Those in attendance were: Audit Firm: Quezada Godsey & Co. Renee Hszieh, Staff Auditor City's Representatives: Joann Saul, Financial Analyst Matters Discussed: Results of audit and audit report. a AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 21, 1990 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends authorization to enter into an agreement with Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga, Inc. for financial management services to fund capital projects. The fee shall be in the amount of $15,000 plus one- half of one percent (0.50) of the par value for each series of securi- ties sold, payable from proceeds of that sale. If no securities are issued, no fee is due. FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: R_ I G �J _ED Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belau er City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 28, 1990 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: Robert L. Van Nort, City Manager V11 AOW'L-- FROM: Sid Jalal Mousavi, City Engineer/Pubis Works Director SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AND SUNSET CROSSING ROAD BACKGROUND The City Council, at their regular meeting of December 18, 1990, approved the plans and specifications for installation of a traffic signal system at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Sunset Crossing Road and authorized staff to advertise for bids. DISCUSSION A total of eleven bids were received and formally opened on January 23, 1991. Raymor Electric Company, Inc. of Baldwin Park, California, with a total bid amount of $51,787 is determined, by staff, to be the lowest responsible bidder. This project will be funded by gas tax monies. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council award the contract to Raymor Electric Company, Inc. and authorize staff to proceed with construction upon execution of the contract agreement between the City and Raymor Electric Company, Inc. FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: RE I ED Y: 1 4 ---------------------- -1 _c ------- a;� 1 Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belange City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 28, 1990 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: Robert L. Van Nort, City Manager FROM: Sid Jalal Mousavi, City Engineer/Public Wo Director SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT GRAND AVENUE AND ROLLING KNOLL DRIVE This is to request the City Council's authorization to proceed with design and installation of a traffic signal system at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Rolling Knoll Drive. BACKGROUND Installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Rolling Knoll Drive was identified as one of the Grand Avenue/Chino Hills Project's mitigation measures along Grand Avenue. However, this project was put on hold until such time that cut -through issues in the Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll area be resolved. DISCUSSION The Traffic & Transportation Commission, at their regular meeting of December 12, 1990, discussed the Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll Road cut - FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested Budgeted Amount In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: $ (Narrative continued on next page) D BBS)t; s ME -- -�Cf-- -------------------- ---------------- Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belang City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager GRAND AVENUE/ROLLING KNOLL February 5, 1991 Page 2 through problems and determined that despite the mitigation measure identified on the attached report, the cut -through problem had not been completely resolved. The Commission continued their discussion to January 10, 1991 meeting. At this meeting, the Commissioners determined that the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Rolling Knoll is a separate issue and recommended the design and installation of it. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council concur with the Traffic & Trans- portation Commission's recommendation and direct staff to proceed with design and installation of a traffic signal system for this intersec- tion. 2. Prohibited parking during the weekday peak hours along the east side of Diamond Bar Blvd. between Grand Ave. and Quail Summit Rd. (Parking is prohibited, along the remainder of Diamond Bar Blvd. southerly of Quail Summit to Brea Canyon Rd.). This would allow for a third lane for right turn movement on to Grand Ave. (a major contributor to cut through traffic.) 3. Reduced the bike lane width on Diamond Bar Blvd, to six feet between Quail Summit Road and 500 feet southerly of Mountain Laurel Way creating a third lane to be designated for right turn only into Mountain Laurel Way and into Quail Summit Rd. 4. Sign the above mentioned right turn only lanes as "Local Access Only" to discourage cut through traffic. 5. Install "NO OUTLET" signs on Mountain Laurel Way and on Quail Summit Rd. immediately east of Diamond Bar Blvd. While the message of these signs was not true, they were intended to discourage and assist in stemming a problem. 6. Installation of Stop Signs on Quail Summit Road at Winterwood Lane adjacent to Quail Summit School. 7. Increase traffic enforcement. 8. Installation of 25 mph signs within the subject area. After these First Stage elements were put into place, traffic counting observations similar to the before conditions were again made and indicated that there was a significant reduction in the cut -through traffic. Subsequent to the First Stage element and before traffic signal improvements were completed at Diamond Bar blvd. and Grand Ave. additional traffic control measures were put into effect: Stop signs installed (3 way) on Forrest Canyon Rd., Highbluff Dr. and Coyote Springs Dr. 2. Stop signs installed (4 way)i on Silver Rain Dr. at Meadow Glen Dr. 3. Prohibit left turns from Grand Ave. to Roiling Knoll Dr. on week days from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. On September 1, 1990 major improvements to the intersection of Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave. were completed - median modification on Diamond Bar Blvd. to provide for two left -turn lanes, two through lanes and one right -turn lane for each leg of Diamond Bar Blvd. and left -turn phasing on Grand Ave. -2- Subsequent to these improvements of the intersection of Diamond Bar Blvd. at Grand Ave. and the opening of Grand Ave. into San Bernardino County numerous traffic counts have been taken in and around the Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll Area that indicate that the cut -through traffic has been reduced to a minimum. This minimum probably is a situation that will prevail unless restrictions were to be installed to make it physically impossible. In the review of the traffic counts for the subject area we are initially disturbed by the fact that the total ADTs for the area exceeded by 2000 vehicles what we would expect to be generated by the nearly 600 homes. And our first thought was that perhaps we did have a significant cut -through problem but further analysis of the existing volumes indicated just the opposite. It was also interesting to note that the week -end exiting traffic volumes were higher than the week day volumes which we concluded was due to the easier ability to exit onto Grand Ave. on the week- end days. Applying the higher rate of 12.7 week day trip end generation factor for the 592 homes, plus that generated by the school (500), we have an expectant generator of 8,018 vehicles per day vs the actual count of 8,082. Based upon the actual counts and analysis of generators, staff is comfortable with the fact that the traffic improvements on Diamond Bar Blvd. coupled with those proposed for Grand Ave. have corrected the major cut -through traffic along Quail Summit Rd. and Rolling Knoll Rd. Having reached the comfort level on the cut -through traffic issue it is now time to consider a traffic signal on Grand Ave. at Rolling Knoll Rd. As previously reported, a traffic signal at this location would have little adverse effect upon the performance of the traffic signal on Grand Ave. at Diamond Bar Blvd. but would allow controlled ingress and egress to the subject area. Also as previously reported a signal at this location has been identified as one of the mitigation measures along Grand Ave. and was put on hold pending a resolve to the cut -through traffic Issue. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Traffic & Transportation Commission adopt a finding that the cut - through issue has been resolved due to traffic improvements both within the Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll area and along the adjacent major highways, and further recommend to the City Council to proceed with the installation of a traffic signal on Grand Ave. at Rolling Knoll Road. i RLK: nb:2686:T&TC:cut-thrulquail.3 -3- .. J Rq N Pj ' FCL ! AV .827 Q J r J .r4 - `t Z - 17,5s "I SUMMIT January 19, 1991 PhyllisPapen 0i.amond Ear Counci lea+om.an 21660 Copley Drive Cliamond E•ar, CA 91 %6 Dear Phyllis, Thank you for, your, support o, the traffic si ?n•al at Grand and Rol 1 i n-� knoll. Who ever votes for this oris= wi l 1 probably wave .a Md's life. Thanks to you all! The n --:x+_, yilis Iais+_ Iight, is the one at Quail Summit .9nd 0'i •amor-A E a, r' . P l ze have the City Planning Tommis ion -&r to go south on Diamond Bar Blvd. ani _i attempt to turn lift Tinto Q,�ua 1 l Summit is ett.leen 16;00 aitcl 16:00. In ref e i- -.7 t_.7 th=• pii l i ii; h - aring o9 . TT477,22 "F',`�C�T 39 3.,?. The Toil-gtive Tract Nnmhq, 4772 , Exh101t Numbs c 16: CIS c^ NCDT, REF! E('T THF rr •rr_i9,L i�C-IjIND RI WHTM THE ,�;MPANIE:" �'.'PVFYOR',, H'A,VF rT,';F-C� AIi'� -1'UR PROPERTY. That is pr ct 1 om V. The n1. mi-- ,-r of ten m•-,tur ., t' _ . c for, twenty 15 gal Ion tress In Thi iSt.mbri r of iri--,7,lr- tr'_ , to be destroyed ,hould Le decreased, and the num!?"1"' of f`epl,=cement trey lo,. 1d r✓ irrcr-_t_^ci t t _ of � i�td! tr _ ,s for .vert , tr __ r errrovF-d I Thanks again for y ur coati i "ed +.lppor't 1 please l l -u f we car) -''1 ,1.=. yo , s ny s-upport in ynur' n for the city, A neer el y N" r' r"i P o^ 'i 861 _8975 cc. Robert , City r-,?_rnnir�g Gept, ri I Thank you for, your, support o, the traffic si ?n•al at Grand and Rol 1 i n-� knoll. Who ever votes for this oris= wi l 1 probably wave .a Md's life. Thanks to you all! The n --:x+_, yilis Iais+_ Iight, is the one at Quail Summit .9nd 0'i •amor-A E a, r' . P l ze have the City Planning Tommis ion -&r to go south on Diamond Bar Blvd. ani _i attempt to turn lift Tinto Q,�ua 1 l Summit is ett.leen 16;00 aitcl 16:00. In ref e i- -.7 t_.7 th=• pii l i ii; h - aring o9 . TT477,22 "F',`�C�T 39 3.,?. The Toil-gtive Tract Nnmhq, 4772 , Exh101t Numbs c 16: CIS c^ NCDT, REF! E('T THF rr •rr_i9,L i�C-IjIND RI WHTM THE ,�;MPANIE:" �'.'PVFYOR',, H'A,VF rT,';F-C� AIi'� -1'UR PROPERTY. That is pr ct 1 om V. The n1. mi-- ,-r of ten m•-,tur ., t' _ . c for, twenty 15 gal Ion tress In Thi iSt.mbri r of iri--,7,lr- tr'_ , to be destroyed ,hould Le decreased, and the num!?"1"' of f`epl,=cement trey lo,. 1d r✓ irrcr-_t_^ci t t _ of � i�td! tr _ ,s for .vert , tr __ r errrovF-d I Thanks again for y ur coati i "ed +.lppor't 1 please l l -u f we car) -''1 ,1.=. yo , s ny s-upport in ynur' n for the city, A neer el y N" r' r"i P o^ 'i 861 _8975 cc. Robert , City r-,?_rnnir�g Gept, AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 31, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: City Manager FROM: Tseday Aberra, Administrative Analyst via Terrence L. Belanger, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: CITY MEMORABILIA In July 1989, the City of Diamond Bar held a contest to encourage citizens, organizations, and students to participate in the development of a City Logo. A design that incorporated the unique physical, cultural and environmental characteristics of Diamond Bar was selected to be the official city logo. The City of Diamond Bar has no policy for making the various types of memorabilia available to the general public. Currently, City memorabilia is used in the following fashion. Since incorporation, the City has utilized the logo in the design of lapel pins, city tile plaques, coffee cups, and other memorabilia. These items, however, are presently not available to the public. City Lapel Pins: The pins have been distributed to City Council and the City Manager to hand-out at their discretion at conferences, seminars, meetings, etc. City Staff also have lapel pins to wear when representing Diamond Bar at various functions. (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: REV WED BY• i --------- ------------- b ------------------ ,Robert L. Van Nor t Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belanger City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager Page 2 (�j f•�� Momnrnhi l i � Page 2 City Memorabilia City Tiles: City tile plaques are presented by the City Council to recognize persons, businesses, and organizations for exceptional efforts and contributions made to the City and the community. Coffee Cups: Coffee cups, with the identifying City logo, were purchased when the City determined, as a part of a recycling and environmental policy, to eliminate the use of styrofoam cups. The coffee cups have been made available only to City Council, Commissioners and staff. The City has received numerous requests from local citizens to purchase coffee cups, with the City logo. In response to this request, staff contacted various Cities to determine whether they had policies pertaining to the selling of merchandise, with a City identifying logo, to the public. The research results indicated that although some Cities sold memorabilia to the general public, they did not have adopted policies. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the offering of City memorabilia, specifically coffee cups, for sale to the public. The purchase price would allow the City to recover the cost of the memorabilia, as well as, and the cost of staff time and other associated costs that would be required to fulfill requests for purchase. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17 NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE AGENDA ITEM NO. 18 NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE f' PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1991 AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR WHEREAS, Mount San Antonio College serves the City of Diamond Bar with a broad array of educational services including transfer education, two-year degree programs, career preparation, basic skills education, continuing education; and WHEREAS, Mount San Antonio College enjoys a special partnership with business, industry and government that benefits the local economy by providing educational opportunities for new and current employees; and WHEREAS, Mount San Antonio College is a partner in education with local elementary and high schools, fostering high quality instruction at all levels of education; and WHEREAS, Mount San Antonio College is a resource for community services, including cultural programs, educational and career counseling and special effects for the entire family; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, so hereby joins in celebrating National Community College Month, February, 1991, in honor of the community college system in our State and its role in offering educational and employment opportunities for all. DATED: MAYOR AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT ---------------------- DATE: 02/01/91 MEETING DATE: 02/5/91 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council r AGENDA NO. ? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: 02/01/91 MEETING DATE: 02/5/91 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: City Manager FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Assistant City Manager via Troy L. Butzlaff, Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: Operation Desert Storm fi:: .,,4,,•.w:..:oc+�:p:.h.'^.".;:f."�;.+��,.,;.;..x>;xi:;n+}c�+.ytmr.,, . x•,� x"•".•r.:�x�,r;qx.r,:.,Y:<::;�r,;>,J.�vx,�:,,,�,,,q,K.,:�r:r:,,.NK;;t, {;rr2'�m•"•.7`2 ...+Sr.:.. :: ;oo-{ ;:��..:;;vfv:.:...;.�+U,�.',+^',..•'.•.•.�.�n r,r..:,:,,::.:.;::. :.X:e .;.•:.;,:'+r,'},,}•;2;%;^.•s,:;.::..::.: f:: .••`.Y,.:f>::: a,>.i: ;r,,.•;.:, •��, .. • S'��w::�.aco.:. • • • ' ` •.wf:' �: hx�s�w:sJuw..,M1w::::'.: , BACKGROUND On January 16, 1991, United States led multinational forces, under the authority of United Nations Security Council Resolution 673, initiated hostilities against the government and military of Iraq for its unprovoked invasion of the country of Kuwait. In response to the outbreak of conflict between Allied and Iraqi forces, local governments nationwide have received numerous requests from citizens asking for the development and/or implementation of support programs to deal with the impact of events in the Persian Gulf. Locally, staff has contacted representatives from other Valley cities to learn what those communities are doing in support of our military personnel. The following is a synopsis of those comments: BREA CHINO CLAREMONT COVINA FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: Yellow ribbon on City Hall. Miniature flags on police department vehicles. No formal action taken to date. Yellow ribbon on City Hall. d1 No formal action taken to date. (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) ---------------------- v---�V-��--U-- v --------------- ---- Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belan City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Mana er LA HABRA HEIGHTS No formal action taken to date. LA VERNE Council policy prohibits the taking of action on issues/events not within their jurisdictional interest. POMONA Adopted resolution in support of sanctions. Yellow ribbon on public facilities. SAN DIMAS Proclaimed week of February 4-9, "Yellow Ribbon Week." Placed flags and yellow ribbons on street lights throughout the community. WALNUT Flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Mondays and Fridays with roll call of residents who are serving active duty in the Persian Gulf. It should be noted that this list is not inclusive and only represents officially sanctioned activities that have been authorized by the governing body of the respective jurisdiction. Activities and/or programs sponsored by local community and civic organizations are not included on this list. DISCUSSION: While the City of Diamond Bar has taken no formal action regarding the crisis in the Gulf, staff has received several inquiries from residents asking about the possibility of taking action. In response to these inquiries, staff has developed several viable alternatives to express the City's support for the men and women of our armed forces. These alternatives include but are not limited to: o Adopt a resolution in support of our military personnel or a specific military unit (See attached sample); o Proclaim a certain day or week as "Armed Forces Day/Week" and encourage residents to show their support by displaying the flag or a yellow ribbon (See attached sample); o Lower the flag at City Hall and other civic facilities to half-mast to honor the military personnel killed in action; o Fly the POW/MIA flag at City Hall to remember those members of the military that have been captured or listed as missing in action. o Display flags, typically used on official holidays, on lamp posts throughout the City; o Issue a press release encouraging residents with relatives serving in the Gulf to contact City Hall. This information could be used for a letter writing campaign or a resolution commending their individual service to their country; o Sponsor a community pep rally or parade to support the troops in the Gulf; o Take no official action at this time but defer the issue to local community groups/organizations (i.e., Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.). The purpose of supporting a particular activity is not to condone the use of force but is intended to express the community's unequivocal support of our military personnel and their selfless devotion to duty and unflinching courage in serving their country. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review the available alternatives and direct staff as necessary. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: _Robert L. Van Nort, city Manager FROM: Nancy B. Whitehouse, Secretary��a SUBJECT: PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT DATE: January 25, 1991 I had received a call from a Diamond Bar resident, Bill Ornelas (714) 860-4470, this date. He wanted to know what the City was "doing," e.g. resolution, to support the troops in the mid -East. I related that the City has not taken any formal position to date but that the Mayor did make a statement at the last meeting expressing the City's concern and support. Mr. Ornelas commented that "without a resolution, we're far behind." He further indicated that he would like to be place on the agenda to approach the City Council on the matter. I related that he could address the City Council under PUBLIC COMMENTS at the next Council meeting, February 5. He said that would be fine; hence, I believe he will be there. nbw cc: City Clerk +� I acassass sso _ r CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 31, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: City Manager FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Emergency Preparedness Plans and Programs Timetable BACKGROUND• The City Council has asked staff to prepare a timetable for the completion of emergency preparedness plans and programs. The timetable set forth below is an estimate of the timelines, in which plans and programs can reasonably be expected to be initiated and/or completed: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITY -Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) -City Staff Training (EOP) -Self-Help Program -Communications -Emergency operations Center (EOC) -Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) -Emergency Preparedness Ordinances -Disaster Simulation Exercise -Public Information & Education -Multi-Hazard Functional Plan (MHFP) -Disaster Recovery Plan (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) TIMELINE Completed February, 1991 February, 1991 & On-going February/March, 1991 February/March, 1991 March, 1991 & On-going April, 1991 April, 1991 April/May, 1991 & On-going July, 1991 October, 1991 RFS IEWED BY 14---------- 'A ;Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belanger'" City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager M E M O R A N D U M TO: Robert Van Nort, City Manger FROM: Henrie Watkins, Emergency Service Coord. DATE: January 6, 1991 SUBJECT: Emergency Preparedness Status OVERVIEW Local government has the primary responsibility of preparing for and responding to disaster(s). Pursuant to the State Emergency Plan, local government is expected to do the following in regards to emergency preparedness: * Identify all hazards that pose a major threat. * Develop and maintain hazard maps. * Develop and maintain emergency plans. * Develop a standard method for requesting the Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency. * Maintain the ability to request support from the State during disaster. * Develop and maintain the ability to provide the State with estimates of the severity of damage following a disaster. While it is true that both public safety agencies (Sheriff and Fire) maintain disaster plans that would be used during times of major emergencies, these plans only address a portion of the City's total need. Therefore, to save lives, protect property, and satisfy the expectations of the State, staff has undertaken the development of an Emergency Service System (ESS). The ESS has a goal of mitigating the impact of, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from, a major emergency. What follows is a brief description and status report of each of the elements that compose the ESS. EMERGENCY PREP STATUS PAGE TWO MITIGATION Public Information April/May, 1991 & On-going To lessen the loss of life and property during disaster, staff is making an effort to inform all those who live and work within the City on what to do during a major emergency. Staff has been planning a multi -media campaign which will include the use of public service announcements on cable television, print advertisements in local newspapers, and brochures disseminated via various sources throughout the City. To date, staff has developed and distributed an earthquake preparedness brochure. This handout informs citizens of actions to take before, during, and after, a large earthquake. Plans are underway to develop a booklet that informs citizens how to plan for and to act during all types of emergencies (i.e. fires, hazardous material exposure, etc.). Safety Regulations April, 1991 To ensure that the City maintains a safe environment for its citizens, various ordinances and requirements are being developed. The ordinances will set forth the City's emergency management organization structure and define City action during emergencies, ratify emergency networks, and ensure a certain level of public safety service. The codes will be brought to the City Council later in the year for approval. PREPAREDNESS Self -Help Program February, 1991 & On-going Enclosed with this document is a proposal for a Self Help Program. The purpose of the program will be to train and organize citizen groups to be self-sufficient following a disaster; thereby increasing the chances of survival for citizens. The program will require a commitment from both the City and community organizations, for it to be fully implementmented. A draft of the Self -Help Program concept is attached to this report. Multi -Hazard Functional Plan (MHFP) July, 1991 The MHFP is a document that defines City response to multiple threats that have the potential of affecting large numbers of people. The plan is designed to guide all of the City's actions in regard to emergency preparedness. The MHFP is designed to function in much the same way a general plan does. The MHFP must be accredited by the State of California. EMERGENCY PREP STATUS PAGE THREE MHFP (con't The majority of the MHFP is complete. Staff is currently in the process of making apropriate additions, deletions and other revisions to the plan. The MHFP will be completed by March, 1991. City Staff Training February, 1991 During times of disaster each City official and staff person, by law, automatically becomes a disaster worker. Consequently, they are obligated to report to work to assist in crisis management activities. To ensure that the staff can effectively manage emergency operations, each person must be prepared in a number of functional areas. First, in the area of basic preparedness, each staff person will be provided with an information packet on how to prepare themselves and their families, for an emergency. Second, all City staff will be trained in the different functions of the Emergency Operations Center and in basic concepts of emergency management. This level of training is scheduled to occur in February, 1991. Third, selected staff members will be sent to emergency management training centers (CSTI or FEMA), to enhance their skills in emergency preparedness planning and management. Also, a disaster simulation exercise is scheduled for April, 1991. RESPONSE Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Completed The EOP is the basis for the City's ability to manage during a disaster. The EOP sets forth the operational functions of all City staff, describes the organizational framework to be utilized and identifies methods of communication with relevant agencies and organizations (public, private and community). The EOP establishes the City's priorities during a disaster. Also, the EOP contains a reference guide that identifies all potentially needed resources in the community, both public and private. Staff has completed the preparation of the EOP. The plan is scheduled to be distributed in late January, 1991. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) February/March, 1991 An EOC is a centralized facility from which emergency operations are managed, during a disaster. The EOC is to be outfitted and stocked with all the equipment, materials and supplies needed to manage the crises. Included would be a wide variety of communication linkages to other agencies and organizations. Potential EOC sites have been identified. Equipment and supplies have been purchased or will be purchased. When the EOC site is selected, it will be outfitted and suppied. EMERGENCY PREP STATUS PAGE FOUR Communications Febraury/March, 1991 The City has been fortunate to attract hard working and knowledgable community volunteers. Through their dedicated efforts and assistance, the City now has two repeater sites and state-of-the-art short wave (HAM) radio equipment. Communications capabilities will be enhanced with the addition of cellular telephones, along with centrex telephone lines, to EOC's communications linkages. Staff is in the process of purchasing a 900 radio system. The 900 radio system will serve the dual purpose of providing everyday communications to the Parks Department, as well as, providing an important communications capability, during an emergency. Emergency Response Teams (ERT) March, 1991 & On-going ERTs are proposed to be established to supply the City with much needed personnel, during a disaster. Each ERT would be trained to provide the City with both emergency response and emergency management capabilities. ERTs would also provide training support to the Self -Help Program. A draft of an ERT program is currently being prepared. The ERT program plan will be given to Council, when it is completed. RECOVERY Recovery Plan October, 1991 During the latter part of this calendar year, staff will develop a plan that will guide the City's actions in regards to recovery. The State has requirements that govern the reimbursement process that is available to cities that suffer damages as a result of a disaster. Furthermore, the State and Federal governments have disaster relief programs available to cities and private citizens. The Recovery Plan will be designed to assist the City in working through the State and Federal processes and procedures. The emergency preparedness effort for the City of Diamond Bar is being developed in an expeditious and aggressive manner. The development of emergency preparedness plans and programs will continue to require the cooperative efforts of public and private agencies, as well as, from community organizations and community members. Of special importance is the establishment of an Emergency Preparedness Committee to provide support and advise to the City Council regarding the development of community-based emergency preparedness programs. Total preparedness is the City's goal. ��-90.1m.... CI) JL M L RANCH FESTIVAL Diamond Bar Raftc estival January 28, 1991 Diamond Bar City Council c/o Robert Van Nort 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Dear Council, As you know, the Diamond Bar Ranch Festival is a non-profit group that sponsors an annual event. The purpose of the group is to promote a "community feeling" in Diamond Bar, to give other non- profit groups an opportunity to raise monies, give local businesses a chance to display and sell their products and services and, finally, to distribute profits to local non-profit groups. Planning for the Festival Event is a year long process and is directed by a 15 member, all volunteer, board. We have talked with Mr. Van Nort as the City Manager and we are in agreement that the Festival and the City need to be two completely separate entities. We also agree that the long term continuation of the festival is only possible with 100% coopera- tion between the two entities. We would, of course, accept any and all help from the city. We would propose, however, that you approve the cooperative effort in concept. Direct city staff to then work with representatives from the Festival to work out the details. The agreement could be reviewed on an annual basis and changes could be proposed by either party at that time. We look forward to working with the City of Diamond Bar. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my office - 714-598-5588. Sincerely, Z,tw-­ Jack P. Grothe President JPG:ew P.O. Box 5167, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (714) 860-2969 A California Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation AGENDA ITEM NO. 24 NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE Fr=-3 - 1 TUE 19 [!ff-2 C i r. •� of Fl .-�r. r-.a _ Fu. Ct-=''�-'= . Y • 5554----- RESOLUTION 140.4. �. A CESOLiJTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE C. PARK REL.4T'JNG TO COUNC- REOR.=^.M1.T7- 7.0. THE czTt COUNCIL or T--C t c: z'zONTZI.: ?:.:;O�s HER–EBA R2SOLVE AS FOLLOW-: SECTION 1. The City Gounci_ selecting one of its members as '.payor and ancE..--r c:- i � members as Mayor Pro Te-pore a proxi;rately c'✓e ;' ri:._-4�:,t: and two weeks com-mencing Apri 2093? - SECTION 2. NC person 3'-all be rpci'a'vc 3!,,:or unlesshe or she heir the cosh-cn of Ma-, or F_c Tc, ::•_re i.=.ediately preceding such app=irr~:e::'.. SECTION Pro Tempore in accordance wit:', the (3j Louise Davis (4) ir;i^` vi ^ a n C51 Harr., Cc�ch As members lea-�e r.e Couz_ __. thW cr --•- == uc_: t shall be deemed modified b-. addinig i: e. -nLme-s ct members at the bottom of thi: order of ocint-'zn� at- the name of the retic g .tcmbers. ttinen{the nc.c' c;,- ::::o ^r more new Ccunci 1 members are added 1t l::nc sa-.: ....: .._.:- respective positions r--t Lhe o'rda-. cf - determined based on whit'-: pe,:son 2: ce ved the r'_r,'_,, _ ,`er . - - - of Votes in the iTIL'.:iCzpul cl�c_A.,.. -at ""'c' cCt r=-C'7�K�;'..". CIC:c....:i. SECT10?; 4. '��,�.: G 4Q� L�,?. .. _.•J "2:_..r ra ire:. by State statute the persons ther as `Iaty:-.:i .c, M, cr. Pro Tempore, if eiigi'L1e, shall be z,.atnrcin-a' +=er ..,:_,__nce of time remaining, i' any, in those pc scnS. .S F, l,x 10;7 J, By,dcrll"In.:3ti'• _ %7, n`tl'-. four members az the Council, ti:e pzo .Sion.: _ t^az.. : r_soluc: on may be suspended and any of tic Cou m_. e op of .te:. to the position of Mayor or Mayor rro Tc:mporc z�cr. ,. _i -ad C:. indetermir:a_e term or SECTION 6. The Citi, C? arks'r...i l cer'_i.`. rn r.?;,_ adoot_on of this Resolution. APPROVED .and ADO7'1'1'i) i:'.:y5 rr 1 RESOLUTION NO. 90-3 I 2IA RESOLUTION OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL RELATING TO COUNCIL REORGANIZATION 3 4THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ShN GABRIEL DOES HERESY { 51 RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Bi Section 1. The Citv council shall reorganize by selecting 71 one of its members a Mayor and another of its members as Mayor 4 $j Pro Tempore approximately every nine months and twc weeks commencing April 17, 1990. loll Section 2. No pa_son Shall to appointed Mayor ur.iess 'ne 111( or she held the position of 'payor Pro Tempore immediately � f 12 preceding such appointment. I 13, Section. 3. Persons shall be ported as Mayor i appointed Mai Pro 14 Tempore in accordance with the following utder; I Z51 A. ,TAMES cASTANEpA N 2.6, B. TED ANDERSON '1 1 17{; C. MARY CAMMARANO 1 U. SA81NO CICI I9j E. JPHN TAPP 20;� As leave members - e .. _ave 4h� Council, the order of appointment 21 shall be deemed modified by adding the names of such new Council 22'lmembers at the bottom of the order of appointment and deleting � 23; the name of the retiring members. When the names of two or more j t� 24j new Council members are added at the same time, their respective 25 i Positions on the order of appointment shall be deter,•ined based 28 27 211 1 f Res. 90-3 29 11 .2 3 i 41 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 28 29 �j on which person. received the higher number of votes in the 1 municipal election at which they are elected. 1 i Section 4. I` When a Council reorganization is rew ired by State statute the persons then Serving as mayor and Mavvr Fro Tempore, if eligible, shall be reappointed for the balance of time remaining, if any, in those positions. Section 5. The City Clerk shall certit to the adaption j of this resolution, i j passed, approve; and a,�o pte:j t,y t;ne San Gabriel City 'l j Council this 15th day o= January, 1990. i, 'i r ATTEST: C ndy B.00kter, Deputy City Clerk City o0an Gabriel, Califoinia John Tapp, Mayor - / City of Sar: Gabriel; California N Res. 96-3 AGENDA NO. J CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 16, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEAN-UP EQUITY RECOMMENDATION• It is recommended that the Council authorize membership in the American Communities for Clean Up Equity (ACCE), effective July 1, 1991 (FY91-92). FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: REV WED BY• --= --_--auld ------------------------- ------------------------- (---------f Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belan City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager MEMORANDUM TO: Andrew V. Arczynski City Attorney �f FROM: William P. Curley, III Cv Deputy City Attorney '0 DATED: January 3, 1991 RE: Transportation Leasing, et al. v. State of California; December 28, 1990 Memorandum from Robert L. Van Nort, City Manager Pursuant to your request, I have conducted a preliminary analysis of the City of Diamond Bar's potential exposure to liability arising from legal theories similar to those alleged in the above -captioned case. It appears that the federal statute known as CERCLA (Superfund) presently is drafted with exceptionally broad definitions. CERCLA provides that clean-up liability is to be accorded to any party who has participated in or furthered the identified contamination. In the above -referenced litigation, both the federal government and the sixty-four corporations which were directly named in the Superfund litigation are alleging that each city which has directly or indirectly contributed its residents' trash to the subject landfill is proportionately liable for the clean-up costs. The federal government and the corporations are alleging that the CERCLA definitions are broad enough to include a city which has, as its only nexus, a purely revenue, non -regulatory business license. Further, one city had virtually no business license, franchise or other grant or entitlement process regarding the haulers servicing the community; yet that city is a defendant in the action. The defendant cities are attempting to have the court and/or the plaintiffs concede that a mere non -regulatory, revenue only business license or similar nexus, is an insufficient nexus to cause liability to accrue to the jurisdiction. At this point in time, this argument is meeting with little or no success. As the law is presently being interpreted, any form of municipal involvement, even silent consent, is a sufficient nexus to cause exposure to liability to accrue to the city. In a discussion with the Alhambra city attorney, he indicated that it appears unavoidable that a city who has issued a franchise will be liable as an "arranger". Unless and until the outcome of the litigation, or a change in legislation occurs, it appears that a community may be implicated as a defendant in any such lawsuit. Memorandum to: Andrew V. Arczynski January 3, 1991 Page Two I have not performed exhaustive research into the scope and limitations of the CERCLA legislation. If you believe that such research will be of benefit, I shall undertake such at your direction. In regard to the City of Diamond Bar's participation in this "American Communities for Clean-up Equity" organization, such a decision could be prudent if there is any chance that a landfill utilized by the City of Diamond Bar, or the trash haulers servicing it, is likely to be subjected to Superfund clean-up activities. Certainly a change in legislation which would immunize the City from such potentially crippling clean-up costs would be of benefit. In such a case, a $3,000 membership which would be intended to assist in causing the law to change would be a very minimal cost. However, if the City would not be subjected to Superfund litigation, then the investment would be a "neighborly" action to assist those communities which are currently or potentially subject to -such an onerous obligation. In the above -referenced action, the twenty-nine cities are potentially exposed to a $720 million clean-up cost; their information further indicates that they have spent collectively $1.5 million in legal defense costs. Please advise me if you wish any additional research or analysis to be performed in regard to this matter. WPC:pmm L\1011\MAVA\DB 1.1 AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEANUP EQUITY 1350 NEw YORK AvENuE, N.W., SurrE 1100 i 0 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005-4798 TELEPHONE (202) 879-4000 / TELECOPIER (202) 879-4001 \ TELECOPIER (202) 879-4081 JOIN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEANUP EQUITY! This past fall, 29 cities founded American Communities for Cleanup Equity (ACCE) to address the growing national problem of local government liability under Superfund. We invite you to join us in a national effort to fight for Superfund reform. The stakes for local governments under Superfund are extremely high, involving billions of dollars in potential liability and litigation costs. If the law isn't clarified to protect local governments and their citizens, we will be forced to waste precious resources defending ourselves against overreaching lawsuits brought by private polluters. The time for action is now. Local governments cannot wait any longer to join together and take this issue to the United States Congress. Superfund was meant to make polluters of hazardous waste pay for the results of their actions. American Communities for Cleanup Equity strongly supports Superfund's goal of cleaning up hazardous waste sites, but opposes the application of the law's strict, joint and several liability scheme to local governments which merely handled municipal solid waste. In the last few years, private polluters sued as "potentially responsible parties" at Superfund sites have started to search for "deep pockets" to help shoulder enormous cleanup costs. These corporations have launched a major campaign to redistribute the lion's share of the costs at municipal landfills to local governments and, ultimately, the taxpayer. If this corporate campaign is successful, local governments and their taxpayers will pay the same amount to clean up a ton of old magazines and food scraps as industry pays to clean up a ton of hazardous toxins. At the Operating Industries site in California, 64 industrial corporations have sued 29 cities alleging that the cities should pay up to 90 percent of the cleanup costs, which could exceed $800 million. In Connecticut, 22 cities and towns have been sued for approximately 50 percent of cleanup costs at two landfills where preliminary studies estimate costs of $70 million. At another site, the city of Woodstock, Illinois, which has an annual budget of under $13 million, could be liable for over $12 million for site investigation and study costs alone. Even if your local government is not faced with Superfund liability today, the odds are that you will have to face it tomorrow. American Communities for Cleanup Equity was founded to educate federal officials regarding the nature and extent of the municipal garbage problem, and to undertake an aggressive legislative effort to secure Congressional and regulatory relief. As outlined in our Position Paper, we have developed a just, coherent, and winnable agenda. To aid our efforts, -2 - we have retained an outstanding consulting team to keep us educated, organized and focused, and to provide critical access to key players in Washington, D.C. But we need your support. Given the size and nature of our corporate opposition, we need the strength that comes from numbers and grass roots support. Congress is much more likely to redress our concerns if we speak from all over the country with a unified voice; ACCE's members will be urged to become actively and personally engaged in a coordinated lobbying effort. You will benefit by joining us. Besides making ACCE more likely to succeed, your participation will make you part of an invaluable network to share information about Superfund issues. We publish a monthly newsletter explaining legislative and regulatory issues related to Superfund of concern to local governments. Special legislative alerts are issued whenever appropriate. For those local governments who are already embroiled in Superfund litigation, ACCE serves as a clearinghouse to share information. We will continue to arrange seminars, especially in conjunction with other nationally planned meetings or conventions. When the time is right to pressure Capitol Hill, we will guide local governments through the Washington lobbying scene. Along with this solicitation, we have also made available a Position Paper, a more extensive Mission Statement, and a Dues Structure. We hope you will join us as soon as possible and send us a completed Preliminary Application form. If you would like any further information about American Communities for Cleanup Equity or have any questions, please call Kevin Murphy, City Manager of Alhambra, California, at (818) 570-5014 or Rena Steinzor, ACCE attorney, at (202) 879-4000. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you. City of Alhambra City of Artesia City of Baldwin Park City of Bell City of Bell Gardens City of Beverly Hills City of Commerce City of Compton City of Cudahy City of El Monte City of Huntington Park City of Industry City of La Puente City of Lynwood City of Maywood City of Montebello City of Monterey Park City of Norwalk City of Paramount City of Rosemead City of San Gabriel City of San Marino City of Santa Fe Springs City of Sierra Madre City of South El Monte City of South Gate City of South Pasadena City of Temple City City of Walnut City of MONROVIA Office of the City Manager January 31, 1991 Mr. Robert Van Nort, City Manager City of Diamond Bar 21660 E. Copley Dr., #330 Diamond Bar, CA;;'9 765 Dear Mr�ian Nor Shortly before the first of the calendar year you received a letter and packet of information from Kevin Murphy, Alhambra City Manager, that described the purpose and goals of the "American Communities for Cleanup Equity". The City of Alhambra along with 14 other cities involved in the Operating Industries landfill suit asked for your city's support in seeking an amendment to the Federal Superfund law, for the purpose of limiting the exposure of cities to these types of lawsuits. There is no doubt in my mind that most cities will eventually face the kind of significant challenge now posed to the 29 cities involved in the Operating Industries suit. The cost of defending against these kinds of lawsuits is staggering, not to mention the potential cleanup costs if liability under Federal law is determined by the courts. Those of us cities that are not involved in the Operating Industries lawsuit are fortunate that cities like Alhambra are taking a leadership role in seeking amendments to the Federal law to remove the potential risk to us as well as themselves. If you haven't yet reviewed the information that Kevin sent you I encourage you to do so, and to strongiy recommend to ,your City Council that your city actively support the efforts of the American Communities for Cleanup Equity. The Monrovia City Council has unanimously approved Monrovia becoming a member of ACCE, believing that a very small investment now could save our city significant costs later on. If you need more information on the Cleanup Equity effort I'm sure that Kevin or the managers of the cities involved in the Operating Industries suit would be happy to assist you. Sincerely, 1 t Jai es E. Starbird ty Manager JES:mh 415 South k. , Avent-ic Monrokia. California 141('116-2888 (813) 359-3231 Mr. Robert Van Nort City Manager Suite 330 21660 E. Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Dear Mr. Van Nort: AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEANUP EQUITY 1350 NEw YoRK AvENUE, N.W., SurrE 1100 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005-4798 TELEPHONE (202) 393-3734 TELECOPMS (202) 879-4001 (202) 879-4081 January 25, 1991 This past fall, 29 cities founded American Communities for Cleanup Equity (ACCE) to address the growing national problem of local government liability under Superfund. We\ invite you to join us in a national effort to fight for Superfund reform. i The stakes for local governments under Superfund are extremely high, involving billions of dollars in potential liability and litigation costs. If the law isn't clarified to protect local governments and their citizens, we will be forced to waste precious resources defending ourselves against overreaching lawsuits brought by private polluters. The time for action is now. Local governments cannot wait any longer to join together and take this issue to the United States Congress. Superfund was meant to make polluters of hazardous waste pay for the results of their actions. American Communities for Cleanup Equity strongly supports Superfund's goal of cleaning up hazardous waste sites, but opposes the application of the law's strict, joint and several liability scheme to local governments which merely handled municipal solid waste. In the last few years, private polluters sued as "potentially responsible parties" at Superfund sites have started to search for "deep pockets" to help shoulder enormous cleanup costs. These corporations have launched a major campaign to redistribute the lion's share of the costs at municipal landfills to local governments and, ultimately, the taxpayer. If this corporate campaign is successful, local governments and their taxpayers will pay the same amount to clean up a ton of old magazines and food scraps as industry pays to clean up a ton of hazardous toxins. At the Operating Industries site in California, 64 industrial corporations have sued 29 cities alleging that the cities should pay up to 90 percent of the cleanup costs, which could exceed $800 million. In Connecticut, 22 cities and towns have been sued for approximately 50 percent of cleanup costs at two landfills where preliminary studies estimate costs of $70 million. At another site, the city of Woodstock, Illinois, which has an annual budget of under $13 million, could be liable for over $12 million for site investigation and study costs alone. Even if your local government is not faced with Superfund liability today, the odds are that you will have to face it tomorrow. -2 - American Communities for Cleanup Equity was founded to educate federal officials regarding the nature and extent of the municipal garbage problem, and to undertake an aggressive legislative effort to secure Congressional and regulatory relief. As outlined in our Position Paper, we have developed a just, coherent, and winnable agenda. To aid our efforts, we have retained an outstanding consulting team to keep us educated, organized and focused, and to provide critical access to key players in Washington, D.C. But we need your support. Given the size and nature of our corporate opposition, we need the strength that comes from numbers and grass roots support. Congress is much more likely to redress our concerns if we speak from all over the country with a unified voice; ACCE's members will be urged to become actively and personally engaged in a coordinated lobbying effort. You will benefit by joining us. Besides making ACCE more likely to succeed, your participation will make you part of an invaluable network to share information about Superfund issues. We publish a monthly newsletter explaining legislative and regulatory issues related to Superfund of concern to local governments. Special legislative alerts are issued whenever appropriate. For those local governments who are already embroiled in Superfund litigation, ACCE serves as a clearinghouse to share information. We will continue to arrange seminars, especially in conjunction with other nationally planned meetings or conventions. When the time is right to pressure Capitol Hill, we will guide local governments through the Washington lobbying scene. Along with this letter are enclosed a Position Paper, a more extensive Mission Statement, and additional information about our efforts. We hope you will join us as soon as possible and send us a completed ACCE Sign -Up Form and New Member Questionnaire, along with your annual dues in accordance with the Membership Dues Structure, to: Kevin Murphy City Manager City of Alhambra 111 South First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 If you would like any further information about American Communities for Cleanup Equity or have any questions, please call Sandra Garbrecht, Jocelyn Guyer, David Kolker, or Rena Steinzor at (202) 393-3734. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you. City of Alhambra City of Artesia City of Baldwin Park City of Bell City of Bell Gardens City of Beverly Hills City of Commerce City of Compton City of Cudahy City of El Monte City of Huntington Park City of Industry City of La Puente City of Lynwood City of Maywood City of Montebello City of Monterey Park City of Norwalk City of Paramount City of Rosemead City of San Gabriel City of San Marino City of Santa Fe Springs City of Sierra Madre City of South El Monte City of South Gate City of South Pasadena City of Temple City City of Walnut AGENDA NO. -), r CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 24, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: COMBAT AUTO THEFT PROGRAM ISSUE: Pursuant to Council direction, the Sheriff's Department has offered to include Diamond Bar in the "Combat Auto Theft" (CAT) Program. RECOMMENDATION• It is recommended that the Council authorize the Sheriff's Department to include Diamond Bar in the "Combat Auto Theft" (CAT) Program. FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: y.__.._______-------&-- / ______________________ _________________ Robert L. Van Nort f Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belan r City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager 0 �A OPERJA 1, -.ON OIL--- A VA Aw lb 404 ailla"Is 0) 21 V. -It E v N r"I t'�"Jnl 6 a Ito *l• COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES S H E R I F F 'S D E P A R T M E N T DATE: August 17, 1990 OFFICE CORRE SPONDENCE FILE: FROM: ROE" -.RT KNAPP, TO: LEE C. MCCOWN, CAPTAIN WALN;IT CRIME PREVENTION WALNUT REGIONAL STATION SUBJECT: OPERATION C.A.T. (COMBAT AUTO THEFT) T" -.--'s memorandum, and attached docu7,Ent5 are submitted for your review and recom:r.endation s prior to im.-lementation. Vehicle theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in California. It is rampant in urhan and Tet rcr o'_ita GreGS as we-- as ir_ rural communities. According to Crime and ,elinquency 1988 Statistics, a vehicle is stolen every 22 seconds in Ca:ifcr nia. Between 1983 and 1988, motor vehicle theft increased 48.8% with j-veni'_e arrests fcr this crime leaping 227%. In response to these alarming statistics, Governor ' Deukme,jian proclaimed the week cf A,:_"zt 13-17, 1990 as ?'e^_c' e .heft 'reven tion Week. :tT.. ,�merous police ag....cies thrcug hoot Southern California, and the nation, are adopting programs to help reduce the number of auto thefts and expedite the recovery of vehicles w1hic h are stolen. Auto theft incidents :.G -„C _.,creased prcpc_ti..^._ately thrc;;g :c::t the Walnut Station patrol area. Auto thefts totaled 985 for 1988 and 7n _ to _.36 dam___ �9°O 'crease. � Operation C.A.T. - Combat Auto -heft - originated in New York City, March of 1966. As of Septe^her 19°9, they -ad 25,000 vehicles enrolled in their grogram and only 32 of these vehicles had been stolen. Their figures indicate that vel`ales with the C.A.T. decals have 401% les_ chance of being stolen. - -- -- — - - -- C.A.T. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Operation C.A.T. is a voluntary program, designed to help prevent aato t :eft. 7"e registered Owner of a vehicle signs . a waiver allowing any law enforcement officer to stop their _ vehicle between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. This is when most vehicle thefts occur. The waiver doe_ not pro::ibit-e registered owner or any other assigned driver fromoperas_. t_-- -:_: _ _. _= `__.--- It gives 12w enforcement consent to conduct an auto thAeft investigation. C.A.T. -2- August 17, 1990 PARTICIPATION The registered owner takes the vehicle, registration and current driver's license to either Walnut or San Dimas Station. Upon verification, the registered owner then reads and signs the contract. A serialized decal is then affixed to the vehicle. The ew ner agrees to withdraw from "he program if he sells t:^.e vehicle or no longer wishes to participate. CE37CTIVES Pro,.i�je se -vice to c4t4zens by: 1. Deterinc auto theft. 2. e:p;r_g law enforcement identify stolen vehicles. 3. P_iding in the recovery cf abandoned velic:es. Sc__c,_ng co m..�..._ty involvement. ce nera'_ re_atic ns. Tr.e '_.asic : cs_S enc: _rEc operate a _ rogram of this latitude revolves arca_nd advertizeme nt an, -7 recordation. The Autcmc!.,_,e Club of Southern California is prepared to underwrite the cost of the contract/waiver forms, decals, registration forms, ar.d _::cr^.ational brochures. Camera readynasters are available to ensure compliance as approved by contract law. rdvertizement is available through local media at no expense. Personnel expendi rcJ can be efL set by ut__izing the static n civilian volunteers. MARKET I N G C.F.T. -Prog_'am to t:_e puLlic wi11 be approached from several angles. Press releases will be prepared for the local papers and personal interviews made whenever possible, ones Intercable has agreed to prepare a _ short Public Service Announcement (PSR) suitable for presenting to the other cable channels in the area. Press releases will also be prepared for the television channels and F. s d - COy^ieS of, the PSA prUtiiGt.,.. RadiV J�.Gt:CSS a:::.: _. _- _. Spanish newspapers will be provided'the announcements for __ plUJilC&�_ ... C.A.T. -3- Aagust Z7, �99v C.A.T. vs L.r..k. Introduction of the C.A.T. Program in the local area, versus the L.A.W. (Lakewood,/Lynwood Auto Watch) will. establish uniformity with c--*.er local, state and national law enforcement agencies. It is important that officers in other jurisdictions recognize the symbol to aid in identifying potential thefts. Th f to Theft Investigators The Cal._=ornia Auto g Association and our own auto theft detectives strongly recommend this uniform program approach. Extensive review was cc nducted of several programs in existence throughout Southern. California. This resulted in forms being deve'— --� Lam._ ;'al.n :t Reg=cr '_ -at_oi area which could be adopted for county wide use. This standardization: wc::_c save a trer=dou's amount of time and effort in lieu of redesigning programs for individual stations. Printing costs incurred by F_AA would be significantly reduced and wc::ld hopeful. ly encourage them to c. .tir.i.le pri :ti=,� forms G'. r entire department. iSSuiS in an effort to anticipate areas of concern the issues of I1ability and citizen complaints were considered. Liability applies to the individual citizen not to mention the participating agency. Some pe3ple have shown reluctance in signing up for the program and some have in fact declined to join because of the liability they assume upon signing the co :tract. Tf:ere is r:o as to the extent of liability the department may incur as a result of this progra.�.. "owever, every effort can be mace to of4set civil _-ability through the use of a cc-arehensive contract, training of personnel aid the extent to which we inform the ?..:llc. Citizens complain is ..a.ve always been a Concern. h:thcugh. this programlis directed towards deterring crime, it too is service orientated. Our three contract city managers expressed apprehension about the potential for citizen._ complaint's. La%ekocc a.... :--vc.-a ;:at .cr.s rtrcrtea they had not received any citizen complaints relating to this The Combat Auto Theft Program has the 'potential tc deter t:.e ever _r.creasing cri.+.E ci auto theft and improve -our- -relations- ever the public to enhance our tradition of service. RK:PS:pes attach men -'s ATTACHMENT - PROGRAM? LOGISTICS Below are listed the specific steps whic will be set in ::v tion with ycwr approval. Crime Preventio^ will handle the initial set up of the program including supplies, personnel and marketing. The program will be administered by the Detective Bureau. Currently, Walnut Station: does not have a computer available to house the record keeping for this program and therefore will rely or. a card file. A master file reflecting all enrolled vehicles will be maintained in the Watch Sergeant's Office at Walnut Station. A secondary file will be kept at f San:Dimas Station of all vehicles entered int-- the program at that location. Original contracts will be filed in the Detective Bureau allowing the auto theft detective convenient access. SET -JP 1. The forms will be ordered from Auto Club of Southern California. 2. Press releases will be prepared by Deputy " ala r for local newspapers. 3. The vo_=teer fcr the program, Victor Genco, will be schooled in handling the program by Deputy Songer. 4. Additional volunteers to handle the initial wave of -t' nt be recruited either from existing ranks C.. =.c_ _c�pa._ 5 w� i i 7 the public. This wi.Li be Deputy Bir. Smith and Deputy Songer's responsibility. 5. A star.:.- _cr the CHP 180 will be ordered. (C.A.T. GJ/l_G 1 `.enlarged version of the contract will be prepared by Deputy Mar's Eonken as the contracts themselves msy be difficult fc_ some pepple to read. 7. InitiGi hours of operation will be determined by anticipated reed and avai l al—I cr o'_ ,.nteers . S. Deputy n�t`� a :d Volunteer Genco w;'•'_ train the a.-:,: t _4 c volunteers. -.__--- 9. A card file set up for both Watch Sergeant offices. 10. A file will bE desig.ated in Detective Bureau for placement of original contracts. - -- 11. Although all of the concerned contract cities have been advised c.' the upcoming implementation of the program, additional information will be -nrc,%,4ded the respective Team _`-rgeant and Crime -Prevention Deputy. 12. Upon receipt of the necessary forms and a general date the volunteers will be on line, the marketing program will begin. under my direction and with- whatever assistance is required fro'— the other Crime Prevention Deputies, Deputy Songer will handle this phase of the operation. As much cooperation as possible will be gained from city government to promote the program. T_ -.._tees will stamp a supply of CHP 180's with the C.A.Q. stamp. .he registered owner takes the vehicle, registration and current driver's license to either Walnut or San Dimas 'upon verification trough CLQ des:. pzrzcnnel. the waiver is explained in detail by the civilian volunteers trained regar..._._ the ^r cy_a.-I a -o._ ce_e,^ owner then reviews and s,gns t::e contract. After verifying the V.I.N. and Iicense n=. Der, the volunteer wi11 affix __ official Operatio on C . A . T decal t:. the _n -side of the rear window on the driver's side. If t. -z veh-cle has no rear win dow . t: de==_ is placed on the driver'- S1 e QL the front windshield. Each_ decal bears a serial number which corresponds to the n,:mber on the signed waiver. registered owner agrees to remove the decal if he sells the vesicle or no longer wishes to participate in the program. He a' -so agrees c--ri ete and return the C.A.T. _rczra- Withdrawal Card. 14. An be made to have a prominent citizen from each area be the first to sign up for the grogram. News coverage w=__ be req-,:estec fr..... the "'==b;:r.e and - If the citizen is cif Asian or Latin descent, a paper directed to that culture will be contacted. -' he file cardwill be completed - cne if registering -at -- Walnut, two if at San Di;�,as. 16. A copy cf the contract and a withdrawal card will --be given to the par t..cipan, t. RECORD KEEPING As with any new program, gathering of statistical - _ :_ormF_ .,on to t er_t its effecr=veness is An organized system. of record keeping will facilitate this process. i7. The vc=�.._��r ..ill file the card in the box in the Watch Sergeant's office. If registratio-n- is at San Dimas Station, the seco.d card will he placed in an envelope which will be se. at the completion of each. shift. 18. The contract will be forwarded to the Detective Bureau secretary for filing. A xerox will remain at San Dimas ;—til _. is verified that the origi^ai is received. 19. The detective secretary Will verify that all contract I_U=ners ar_ accounted for in order as receives. S:"in__S_.CA� !NFORMATT_ON LV. Hs diractec. by Lt. Curran, the auto t~sft.detective and CLAP Will develo: a system of: track_.; the statistical data. �h e areas covared will be t::e ru...o=r of _-.volved i. the progra-. by area, the number of thefts and ­form.aticn regarding the recovers of vel-isles _._ he ADDITIONAL ATTAC MENTS are the forms suggested for use in t'-le Walnu-_ Fegional area. A standardized model of the Lakewood Contract which contract law has approved. cf th__ c_.ape, size and color most commonly in use and should aid in recognition. The station name.is on the decals makinc them traceable to where they were issued. A w'thdrawal postcard is provided to s4mp7ify removal of a vehicle _rc-, '-'.-.e program.. registration, card _Z patrol/desk card file. 7. arochure explaining the program to c:e public is designed for circulation. (This brochure needs one final modification as noted in _ na I OPERATION C.A.T. is voluntary participation decal registration program targeting auto theft. By enrolling in this program you have authorized the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, or any Interested police department, that you understand and agree to the following: 1. The presence of this decal on you vehicle Indicates to police that your vehicle is not operated between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. 2. Your consent, as evidenced by the displayed decal, permits the police to make an Investiga- tive stop of the vehicle between those hours. You understand that police action will in- clude the necessary precautions generally taken to protect officers when approaching a potentially stolen vehicle. 3. Any persons operating your vehicle between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., with or without your knowledge, are subject to a police stop under circumstances in which police may reasonab- ly suspect that your vehicle may be stolen. 4. You will specifically advise any person to whom you give possession of the vehicle that this agreement exists. They will be subject to being stopped by the police during the described hours, and are not authorized to let anyone else use the vehicle. 5. In order to withdraw from participation, you must fully remove the decal from your vehicle. 6. The decal must be removed prior to the sale or transfer of ownership of your participating vehicle. AAA vilu1"Ui Lam_ OPERATION C.A.T. (COMBAT AUTO THEFr) Decal No. Year Make Model License No. V.I.N. No. Participants Name To register your vehicle In the C.A.T. Program, come to: I WALNUT REGIONAL SHERIFF STATION 21695 E. VALLEY BLVD. WALNUT, CA. 91789 (714) 595-2264 OR (818) 913-1715 OR SAN DIMAS SHERIFF STATION 122 N. SAN DIMAS AVE. SAN DIMAS, CA. 91773 (714) 599-1261 OR (818) 332-1184 PLEASE CALL FOR REGISTRATION HOURS SAFEGUARD YOUR AUTO I I i lea.. `��` Auto T �/ JOIN OPERATION C.A.T. COMBAT AUTO THEFT OPERATION C.A.T. (Combat Auto Theft) C. -AT., patterned after a project begun in 1986 by thieNew York Police Department, gives cooperat- ingLos Angeles County law enforcement officers a means to Identify recently stolen vehicles during haus when most vehicles are stolen. Facts Indl- ca. to that professional car thieves have entered the field in increasing numbers; however, most cars arestill taken by amateurs who can be stopped fai iry easily. You can greatly Increase your protec- tio ragainst this type of crime by taking the follow- Ingprecautions. To i thief, there's nothing like a car. It's self- pro)elled and fully equipped for a fast getaway. Th, ecar and most especially its components are items in steady demand. Theowner or authorized driver of a car should not lea,e the vehicle unattended without locking the Igniion and removing the key. A significant num- be rof automobiles are stolen because drivers fail to remove Ignition keys. Keys should be carefully guarded. If the keys have pun;h-out numbers, these should be removed and kepi at home for reference in case of loss. HCW TO GIVE A THIEF A HARD TIME The National Automobile Theft Bureau (NATB) reccmmends the following precautions: • Park in a well -lighted area. • Gose all windows; lock all doors • Activate any theft deterrent device you may have. • Put packages or valuables out of sight: CB radios, tape and cassette decks and other expensive items In full view Invite theft. • if you park in a commercial lot or garage, leave only the Ignition key with the attendant. • If you have a garage, Use h. Lock both the vehicle and the garage. AUTO THEFT SECURITY DEVICES In order to secure your car, several devices may be Installed to deter or prevent theft of the car of any of its parts br contents. Anti -theft devices, expensive or not, are only going to deter the inex- perienced thief. Wheel Locks: This device replaces one lug nut on each tire and is key -operated. (Hub caps: special locking devices are available for curtain hub caps such as the spoked hub, etc.) Guard Plate: Install a guard plate over the trunk lock with carriage bolts to protect the trunk cyiinder. Trunk Lock: As an auxilliary or secondary locking device, a heavy duty chain lock may be installed Inside the trunk and is key -operated. Ignition Cut -Off (kill switch): A key -operated or hidden manual switch that interrupts the power supply from the battery t4 the ignition. Fuel Cut -Off: Integrated into the fuel line, this device prevents the flow of gasoline once the fuel In the gas line is used. Only a special key deac- tivates the cut-off. Door Locks: Visible inside door lock buttons should be smooth and tapered. Hood Lock: A secondary hood lock should be installed to prevent access to the power source, battery or siren for an alarm system. A key - operated bolt, which is accessible from Inside the car, or a chain and padlock accessible from the outside, should be Installed. Steering Wheel Lock: Placed on steering wheel, stopping wheel from being turned. CAR ALARMS There are several alarm systems that will serve to deter or discourage the car thlef and alert others of forced entry into the car. However, your anti- theft devices are primarily a deterrent to the amateur thief. An experienced thief will not be deterred by any anti -theft device. IF YOUR CAR ALARM SHOULD GO OFF: • Observe behavior around your car • Take description, license plate numbers, etc. • Call 911 • DONOTTAKEACTION ... your safety Isourfirst concern. Siren: The sounding device, used In lieu of the horn, Is Installed In the engine compartment and should have an audible range of at least 300 feet, Pin Switches: Plunger -type switches that are in- stalled on the doors, hood and trunk, which, when released to their furthest extension, activate the siren. Glass Protection: A sensing device is available that discriminates the sound of breaking glass and can be used in conjunction with switches for over- all alarm protection. Voltage Sensing Device: This device Is attached -to the wiring of the vehicle and triggers the alarm when a drain of power Is detected, such as from an interior, hood or trunk light. Motion -Sensing Device: Sends out sound waves above human hearing and is activated by any disturbance in the sound wave pattern. Note: This alarm can and has been activated by vibra- tions of passing vehicles.) Mercury or Tift Switch: Placed in the car, this device detects any motion of the car. (Note: Can- not be used when parked on a hill, slope or other than flat ground.) Switch Lock: A key -operated electrical switch which turns the alarm system on and off. If placed on the outside of the vehicle, ft should be In an Inaccessible location. A visible switch is an indica- tion that the car Is alarmed and may deter a thief. Timed -Delay Switch: A key -operated electrical switch that Is interior -mounted and allows a 10 to 45 -second delay before the alarm is activated. LAx Angeles County Sheriffs Department OPERA77ON C.A. T. (Combat Auto Tbeft) Registration Form No. To the County of Lor AnVeia Sbw Ca Depanmmc The tmderafgcd, and each of atom, do hereby am* that they R regiaered ow,se m of the foaming tehiele: (Year / Mate of Vebrde) (1w, Numb) (Model Body Type mod Color) (V.L Number) _ The undersigned vdumtne to parteate in Opwaow CA.T� me wAo decal registration propos operated by the Laos Angeles County Sheriff's Depaemtmt. Each of the undersigned dos hereby a hi or ber individual act certify the foaowtn6 1 have excised Deal Na hum the SbeiCa Stacoo, which will be placed cam the left ride of the tar window, of the above demerrbed veblele. By perbepatm6 in this program I artily res the County of Las Ansekm, a Body Politic, of the State of California, and the los Angles Cotmty Sheriff and perwcodd that my vehicle win NOT BE OPERATED WITH MY PERMISSION BETWEEN THE HOURS OF L-00 A.M. AND 540 A.M. I umdentand that the presence of this decal, aftcod to the window, of my vehicle at the place indicated by the SbenM ndirates to any law enforcement aeency that this vehicles being operated withal my pato's- sion betwwm the ban of 140 and 54o A.M. u any law enforcement asemcy observe a person operating my vehick duras those hours, I hereby conaem to any iov c,&Lp vc atop, retention of and vebtcle, the tk!e.noom of say peraou therein or the arrest of any person therein -htlms the soderaigted. I hAj understand that by registering with this program and maintaining said decal on my vehicle that myself or any aper person operating my vehicle between the barn of L-00 and 540 A.M., w th my comaemt are subject to police "homed on this comment. In such iownca, I understand that police aaica will include the meomary preautiona gataatly tak to pram oCicere wbm approaching s potentially acorea vebicle. I agree to ttperi6oly dJse any person that I gine pomsaaion that this agreement easb and that they shall ooh operate the vehicic her- L-0) and 54o A.M. sod that t they do they will be subject to being stopped by the police, detained and or arrested during those bars. By my Participating in this program, and beaume of the possibility of my attest or the arrest of any person using or ooarpyimg the vehicle with T consent between the hours of 100 and 5.-00 A.M., or the potability of possible harm to myseff or soy person oowpring amid vebide ba some of oeoeaary police action tater in each a ease, l HEREBY AGREE THAT 1 WILL NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON WHO HAS MY CONSENTTO OPERATE MY VE C E TO LET ANYONE ELSE 115E THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THAT PERSON TO WHOM I HAVE 011VEN CONSENTTO POSSESS AND OR OPERATE SAID VEHICLE I fully tnderatamd that the only way I coy remove m}self from this program and the threat of being artsetad or dwi oed cf my vehicle being detained a to My remove the deal hos oyvebida I hstbr ayee that I will immediately upon removal of the decal from my, vehide proceed to the Sberifrs Department and esnmru the termination Buse mumcbed to tbs Registration Form. 1 hrtber do agree to remove the deal Prior to is ask or tramfer to any person not sig ang this agreement a a registered owner and to termimau the regisLraooc a bae>sbeface provided I herby oommmt aid apse to abide by the above promdtaes. I abrin hereby pave M 000ment to any pace o(Lar to atop my vehicle between L-00 A.M. and 540 AJk whether operated by we or aayomc are as long as said deal remains thereon and 1 hoe not tcmirated my registration in them Program I farther agree that 1 Will advise anyone I avow to tae or cc vpy my vehide of these coodwoom sod tbry are not to operate my vebidc or be o my vehicle between the boon of La AAL mod 540 AM 1 Nether understand that mTsavow in glia program a applicable to my vebidS amd may person tbarlm, beraem the hats of L-00 AM and 540 A.M. wbetbc the vehicle is in operatim stopped or Parted unkme on or now the ddrea set forth below. POR AND IN CONSIDERATION of being anow,ed to participate in the C.A.T. Program of the Las Angeles County StnaSCa Department. the tmda>iged, and each of them, do hereby refeare, SaTt it and lioeev at 1 1 r, THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHF3UFT S DEPARTMENT and all of ca s and eapbyaee thereof for any and an dstma, demands, damages, ao tics, causes of acioca, err oats of any kind indudinb but not limited to chins far ofi+y, or death or Am, m my person w property may arise a a 000aequvwe, or neve out of the ecu of the knVimg in Pertortnng the CAT. Program The toderuped further agree to defend and bold barmkas the Canty of Los Angeles, The Los Angka Cmmry 5beiVz Depwe Its officer; mod employee ham any baaiiry, rho® wit 1 or jWs- max for njtry to Person or property ncluding false wrou sod mprisonment, assault and battery or wroegful death awing out of the per(cemaoce of this NW= ercpt -bore ach ittjtry, dmmag orb atiw by reason of the miafeaanee or nonfraaance of the Canty of L.a Amgka, The Lae An County Sbwff t Department oras offices and mplgeea YFf F ►RF The undersig)ed, and each of ahem by the cmecuum of this form, acknowledge behhe 6a read, tnderwn6 and agrees to vobnut0y accept the prow+oa heremobefote ad Eocth mod that each d them kamw, the aoaats bavof and sign the ase a his err bercan bee act The umdersiged and each of them farther acknowledge that this m, a 2bom form and reiaae cemtaiot the wr age®mt and amdasatandog d the so , gad mend the aaoeemmoomed Public entities cod oMoees mod that there L no other agement or The uodersigted mod each of aaem do hereby =14 that Wsbe or they are the mok owners of the fok wmg daesbed vehicle and that they tae ao registered with the State of Ca&forniav Department of Motor darks. Each of the ®designed -gee that they we immemarll nary the Sbwdra Department of any change of address or pbow naeabm herematra m forth. -- - DATED ths dry of ,19_ (Prot Name of Registered Owner) (Sagtat ae of Regateted Owner) (Addraa of Registered Owner) (Nat Name of Registered Owner) (Sig:nawre Of Regtuecd Owner) (Add— of Rcgstered Owner) (Telephone Ntaaber Hoot / Samoa) (fehpbone Nuotber Home / Sauna) ` c • �. ;• 4•.1 -am �� — rZci L.v Reason for withdrawal: ❑ Moving ❑ Sold Vehicle ❑ Other: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department C.A.T. Program Withdrawal Card . (Directions for completing card) Uwe, the aforementioned registered owners who have registered in OPERATION C.A.T. hereby terminate our participation in Laid program and Uwe certify, and each of us, that we have removed from the aforementioned described vehicle the decal specifying our participation in that program. Uwe, and each of us, further acknowledge that our termination in this program is only effective upon all of the aforementioned registered owners signing this form and in addi- tion the complete removal of Decal No from the aforementioned described vehicle. Dated this dayof .19_, Attn. Crone Prevention Name (Please Print) Address Daytime Phone City, State ZIP Signature G ,- . Place " Z `P Stamp Here bus Angeles County Sheriff Walnut Regional Station 21695 E. Valley Blvd. Walnut, CA 91789 AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: January 28, 1990 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: Robert L. Van Nort, City Manager FROM: Sid Jalal Mousavi, City Engineer/Public Works Director SUBJECT: SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM This is a request that the City Council approve the plans and specifications of the 1990-91 Slurry Seal Project and authorize staff to advertise the pro- ject for bids. BACKGROUND On September 4, 1990, the City Council approved the City's street maintenance program. This program, which divides the City into seven contiguous areas, will serve as a guide in the implementation of the City's slurry seal pro- jects. DISCUSSION Plans and specifications for the City of Diamond Bar's 1990-91 slurry seal project have been prepared. The work to be performed under these speci- fications consists of slurry sealing and other incidental work necessary for reparation of the existing pavement in Area One. (Narrative continued on next page) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Numbr: Deficit: $ Revenue SourcG: ----------- ---------------------- _------------------ Robert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belang City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager SLURRY SEAL PROJECT February 5, 1991 Page 2 The City has applied for an encroachment permit from CalTrans for the two crossings (Sunset Crossing Road and Prospectors Road), and it is anticipated that these permits will be issued early March 1991. The Engineer's estimate for construction of this project is $132,000, and project will be paid by gas tax funds. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications for 1990-91 Slurry Seal Project and instruct the City Clerk to advertise the project for bids by the attached resolution. AGENDA NO. F% CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 31, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: Robert L. Van Nort, City Manager FROM: James DeStefano, Director of Pla SUBJECT: Proposed Activities for the 1991-1992 (17t1h year) Community Development Block Grant Program The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal Community Development Programs. Through federal assistance, state and local governments receive grants for various community development, economic development, and housing rehabilitation programs. The Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program (CDBG) is the largest program providing formula grants to cities within metropolitan areas that exceed a population of fifty thousand. CDBG funds are also provided to urban counties, such as Los Angeles County, for administration to participating cities. Grant amounts are deter- mined by a federal formula based upon the community's population, demographics, growth, persons in poverty, over -crowded housing, and the extent and amount of housing built prior to 1940. In order to receive our allocation, or entitlement, we must meet the require- ments of the local urban county administrator, and/or HUD. We must also define our local needs and develop programs to address them. Narrative continued on next page. FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number Deficit: $ Revenue Source: REVIEWED BY: ,R&bert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belanger/ City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Mana;(e 1 Council Agenda Item February 5, 1991 Page Two The process to receive our CDBG funds began last July when the City Council ap- proved a Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Community Development Commission of Los Angeles County. The Community Development Commission (CDC) is the local urban county administrator for CDBG funds. The CDC currently works with forty-seven cities which participate in the CDBG Program. In order to re- ceive CDBG funds, a variety of steps must be taken which include a discussion of programs and budgets for use of the funds and an opportunity for public input into the process. A statement of proposed objectives and use of funds is for- warded to the CDC and HUD. Additionally, a review of the prior year's use of funds and attainment of objectives is discussed. since the City did not receive any funds last year, there will be no discussion of prior activities within this year's process. ANALYSIS: The City of Diamond Bar expects to receive approximately $463,714 in CDBG funds as a participant in the 1991-1992 (17th year) program. The use of funds must meet the primary objective of the Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, which is to develop viable urban communities which meet at least one of three broad national objectives. These objectives are: 1. To benefit low and moderate income persons, 2. To aid in the prevention and elimination of slums and blighted areas, and 3. To meet urgent community development needs. The funds may only be used within low and moderate income census tracts and/or to benefit low and moderate income persons. The City proposes to utilize its CDBG allocation to acquire land for the construction of a senior center. Ten percent of our allocation will be utilized to plan and administer this plan ob- jective. The senior center would be located on approximately a one (1) acre site. The senior center building would contain approximately ten thousand square feet in size and would provide and facilitate an extensive menu of ser- vices and programs for senior citizens. The cost for a fully furnished and equipped senior center is estimated to be $1,500,000. The senior center project would be funded through a multi-year financing program utilizing a mix of CDBG funding and other available funding sources. A project description for the pro- posed senior center is attached as Exhibit "A". The proposed administrative budget for fiscal year 1991-92 is attached as Exhibit "B". RECOMMENDATION• It is recommended that the City Council, upon completion of the staff presenta- tion, open the public hearing for the input of citizens wishing to speak, close the public hearing and take action to approve the proposed project and budget recommendation as provided by staff and direct that these materials be forwarded to the Community Development Commission. JDS : pj s Attachments Exhibit "A" - CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Project Description - Senior Center I. Location - Old U.S. Post Office Site (1 acre) Golden Springs Road, North of Diamond Bar Boulevard II. Clientele -The proposed clientele will be seniors in the City of Diamond Bar; as well as seniors from surrounding Communities. III. Service/Programs - The services and programs that may be provided, but not limited to are: Meals -on Wheels Homemaker Service Outreach Elder Care Nurse Tax Assistance Legal Aid Case Management Lunches Free food distribution Writing Physical Fitness Music/Arts Knitting Canvas/Oil Painting Home and Gardening IV. Estimated Cost - Land, Building, Furnishing Equipment = $1,450,000 V. Funding - Community Development Block Grant Local Funding C I T Y O F D I A M O N D B A R COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 - Staff Salaries - Architectural Studies, Professional Services - Miscellaneous SENIOR CENTER - Land Acquisition for future construction/development CONTINGENCE - Set aside funds to augment program 30,000 15,000 1,000 Exhibit "B" $ 46,000 400,000 17,714 TOTAL $ 463,714 AGENDA NO. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT DATE: January 30, 1991 MEETING DATE: February 5, 1991 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: Robert L. Van Nort, City Manager FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Assistant City Manager via Tseday Aberra, Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING BACKGROUND: The City of Diamond Bar has provided funding for programs, projects, and activities sponsored by various community organizations. In general, the City of Diamond Bar has provided such funding, on the basis of benefit to the entire community. Commencing July 1, 1991, the City will begin to receive CDBG funding for community projects and programs. Therefore, the City Council desires to establish requirements for determining future funding eligibility for CDBG. DISCUSSION• Staff conducted research on how cities, similar to Diamond Bar, determine the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. The research results show that some Cities have established requirements for providing CDBG funding to community organizations. RECOMMENDATION• It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached requirements to be used in evaluating future funding eligibility for CDBG. (Narrative continued on next page if necessary) FISCAL IMPACT: Amount Requested $ Budgeted Amount $ In Account Number: Deficit: $ Revenue Source: R IyGEDY c /- --------------------- R ert L. Van Nort Andrew V. Arczynski Terrence L. Belanger C ty Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REQUEST FOR CITY CDBG FUNDING Request for City CDBG Funding will be evaluated as it relates to meeting the community needs and objectives, of the City of Diamond Bar. The City of Diamond Bar will consider a project which is directed towards the community's need for improvement, development, employment, maintenance, and public services and facilities. Award for contribution will be evaluated according to the following: 1. The proposed project should expand capital formation, business development, and ownership opportunities in the City; or 2. The proposed project should emphasize programs which show early results, create high visibility, yet have the potential of producing enduring community benefits; or 3. The proposed project should expand job opportunities and the urban tax base by increasing the incentives for industrial and commercial reinvestment; or 4. The proposed project should provide facilities and services which meet basic human needs and are essential to sound community development; or 5. The proposed project should encourage public/private sector partnerships for job training, placement and management assistance which promote participation in the Diamond Bar community and ensure curriculum responsible to the market place; or 6. The proposed project should eliminate blight by improving the appearance and upkeep of private and public property and encourage programs which maintain and upgrade the quality of life and environment; or 7. The proposed project should be economically sound with multiple source funding, which, where applicable, have a significant volunteer component; or Page Two City CDBG Funding 8. The proposed project should stress tangible and measurable results and demonstrate strong community involvement, linkage to related supportive services such as Employment, Crime Prevention, Child Care, Senior Citizen Services, Health, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, Youth Diversion Programs and Activities, and Neighborhood Watch Programs; or 9. The proposed project should demonstrate acquisition, construction/reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation and improvement of the following public facilities which are necessary for the applicant's neighborhood revitalization. These facilities are: senior citizen centers; parks; playgrounds and other recreational facilities; centers for the handicapped; neighborhood facilities; solid waste disposal facilities; fire and police protection facilities; parking facilities; public utilities; street improvements; water and sewer facilities; flood and drainage facilities; and other facilities and improvements which are necessary for the applicant's neighborhood revitalization will have a high priority. NOTE: Any program or project, in order to be approved for CDBG funding, must comply with all CDBG policy, procedure, and criteria. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSED STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS 1991-92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Diamond Bar expects to receive approximately $463,714 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as a participant in the 1991-92 Los Angeles Urban County CDBG program. The City has scheduled a public hearing to discuss programs and budgets for the CDBG funds. The Diamond Bar City Council will conduct a public hearing on Feb- ruary 5, 1991, prior to their taking action to formulate a Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the 1991-92 CDBG program year. Staff will present de- tails of the proposed program and all interested persons will be invited to speak. STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS GOAL: To carry out the primary objective of the Housing and Com- munity Development Act of 1974, as amended, to develop a viable urban community, principally for persons of low and moderate in- come. OBJECTIVES• 1. To develop a senior center to provide and facilitate an ex- tensive menu of services and programs for Diamond Bar sen- iors. 2. To provide planning and administrative capacity to implement the City's CDBG program objectives. The program will be implemented to provide primary benefit to low and moderate income senior residents of the community. All interested persons are invited to attend the City Council pub- lic hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 1991. The hear- ing will be held in the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board Room located 880 So. Lemon Street, Diamond Bar, CA 91789. Additional details concerning any of the above information may be obtained by calling the City Planning Department at (714) 860- 2314. fDeSTE ANO Director of Planning JDS:pjs (NOTE: Completing and signing this form is voluntary) REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COCILCIL l REGARDING AGENDA ITEM NO. DATE: TO: City Clerk FROM: ADDRESS: A-, It, liLhu-T ORGANIZATION: 6���� �4tr SUBJECT: l!(:a2u l (Ac✓l i �s/l(�yL' 90 I expect to address the Council on the subject agenda item. 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