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AGENDA
Mayor — Jay C. lam
Mayor Pro Tem — Phyllis E. Papen
Councilman — John A. Forbing
Councilman — Gary H. Werner
Councilman — Gary G. Miller
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MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992
MEETING TIME: closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Terrence L. Belanger
Acting City Manager
Andrew V. Arczynski
City Attorney
Lynda Burgess
City Clerk
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1. 5:00 P.M.
2. CALL TO ORDER:
CLOSED SESSION
Personnel - G.C. Section 54957.6
Litigation - G.C. Section 54956.9
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Next Resolution No. 92-43
Next Ordinance No. 03(1992)
6:00 P.M.
MAYOR KIM
COUNCILMEN FORBING, MILLER, WERNER,
MAYOR PRO TEM PAPEN, MAYOR KIM
3. 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.
4. 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
5.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the Consent
Calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single
motion.
5.1 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1.1
CONCERT IN THE PARK - (ROCKADILES (FORMERLY
"CHASER"})
- July 8, 1992, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.,
Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Rd.
5.1.2
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - July 9,
1992 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Hearing Room, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
5.1.3
PLANNING COMMISSION - July 13, 1992 - 7:00
P.M., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.1.4
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING
- July 14, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Dr. (Final Review)
5.1.5
CONCERT IN THE PARK - (LILLIES OF THE WEST -
BLUE GRASS) - July 15, 1992 - 6:30 to 8:00
P.M., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden
Springs Rd.
JULY 7, 1992 PAGE 2
5.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.2.1 REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1992
5.2.2 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1992
5.3 WARRANT REGISTERS - Approve Warrant Register dated July
7, 1992 in the amount of $556,504.96.
5.4 TREASURER'S REPORT - Receive and File Treasurer's Report
for the month of May, 1992.
5.5 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of May 14, 1992 - Receive and file.
5.6 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Receive and file.
5.6.1 REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1992
5.6.2 REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 28 1992
5.7 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS ON TEMPLE AVENUE - On May 19, 1992, the
Council authorized staff to solicit bids for construction
of landscape improvements on Temple Ave. Staff
advertised and received bids from ten qualified
contractors. Bids were opened and publicly read on June
11, 1992.
Recommended Action: Award the contract for the construc-
tion of landscape improvements on Temple Ave. to Liquid
Flow Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
the amount of $28,915.00.
5.8 STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND REDUCTION - The City desires to
reduce the bond posted for street improvements located on
Tentative Tract No. 51079 (800 S. Grand Ave.),
Certificate of Deposit (C.O.D.) No. 405140 to $20,000.
Recommended Action: Approve reduction of the C.O.D.
posted for street improvements at 800 S. Grand Ave. to
$20,000.
5.9 GRADING BOND REDUCTION - The City desires to reduce the
bond posted for grading located on Tentative Tract No.
51079 (800 S. Grand Ave.), C.O.D. No. 405139 to $7,000.
Recommended Action: Approve the reduction of the C.O.D.
posted for grading at 800 S.Grand Ave. to $7,000.
5.10 RESOLUTION NO. 89-6B: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 89-6
ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PLACES FOR POSTING OF CITY ORDINANCES
AND PUBLIC NOTICES - By adoption of Resolution 89-5 on
April 18, 1989, Council specified that all Ordinances,
Resolutions and notices required by law to be published
or posted would be posted in at least three public places
within the City. As a result of the City's use of South
Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) facilities
JULY 7, 1992 PAGE 3
for public meetings held by the City Council and
Commissions, staff felt that a convenient and consistent
Posting location for notices regarding these meetings, as
well as Ordinances and other documents required to be
posted by law, would be at the AQMD building itself. The
City would then discontinue the use of the posting
location previously established at the office of the
Walnut Unified School District as not City meetings are
currently being held at that site.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 89-6B
establishing posting locations as: 1) Diamond Bar City
Offices; 2) South Coast Air Quality Management District
and 3) Los Angeles County Branch Library.
5.11 RESOLUTION NO. 90-45E: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-45
ESTABLISHING AND/OR MODIFYING SALARY SCHEDULES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE/EXECUTIVE POSITION DESIGNATIONS - On June
2, 1992, Council adopted the FY 1992-93 Municipal Budget.
The document approved creation of several new position
classifications. The proposed resolution incorporates
the new classifications and related salary ranges. The
classifications are Asst. Civil Engineer, Sr. Engineer,
Accounting Manager, Transportation Planner, Community
Services Director and Superintendent of Parks &
Maintenance.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 90-45E setting
forth personnel rules and regulations.
5.12 RESOLUTION NO. 91-72A: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-72
PRESCRIBING A METHOD OF DRAWING WARRANTS AND CHECKS UPON
CITY FUNDS - Pursuant to California law, the City Council
may prescribe a method for drawing warrants and checks on
City accounts. This Resolution was previously adopted
allowing any two of the following positions: Mayor, City
Treasurer, or Senior Accountant. It is proposed to amend
the original Resolution to allow signature by two of the
following positions: Mayor, City Treasurer or Accounting
Manager.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 91-72A amending
Resolution No. 91-72 prescribing a method of drawing
warrants and checks upon City funds.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ETC
6.1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION - To Diamond
Bar High School Baseball Team.
6.2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Eagle Scout
Navid Aziz Ansari - Mrs. Eileen Ansari will accept on
behalf of her son Navid.
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7. OLD BUSINESS:
7.1 POMONA VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
AGREEMENT (SUPPLEMENT #1) - Annually the Council is
requested to review the Agreement for Animal Control
Services with Pomona Valley Humane Society and approve
the annual supplemental payment. Continued from June 16,
1992.
Recommended Action: Approve Supplement No. 1 to the
Agreement for Animal Control Services with Pomona Valley
Humane Society.
7.2 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM NEEDS IN THE COUNTRY - Numerous
residences located in The Country have reported sewer
system overloads or overflowing systems. Some have
reported high water tables and many residents pump septic
tanks on a frequent basis. In April, 1992, Kleinfelder,
Inc. completed a geotechnical evaluation of a portion of
the Country as it relates to onsite sewage disposal
systems. Staff also met with some residents to discuss
their concerns. During that visit, and in the
Kleinfelder study, there was a visible seepage of foul
water along certain properties and along some streets. It
is probable that the seepage is from overflowing/over-
loaded systems and/or flow from uphill properties.
Although this is private property, the basis for City
intervention would be for health and safety reasons. As
such, appropriate findings would need to be made.
Recommended Action: To better identify construction
alternatives and to complete a preliminary cost estimate
for installing a sanitary sewer system, a feasibility
study needs to be completed.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES WITH WALNUT VALLEY
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - The Parks and Recreation
program needs to use school facilities to conduct
contract class programs. The Recreation program
currently utilizes the Walnut Valley and Pomona Valley
Unified School Districts, as well as privately -owned
business locations. To insure the use of rooms, an
agreement was drafted to establish policies and set forth
the space reservation process. The agreement allows for
reduced cost room rentals, advanced (quarterly)
scheduling of facilities and reduced rental of school
equipment (if desired). Except in case of an emergency,
once the City "rents" a room, the School District will
not be able to switch or cancel the room.
Recommended Action: Approve the Agreement for use of
facilities with the Walnut Valley Unified School District
and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
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8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SLURRY SEAL, AREA 3 IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS - The City is divided into seven areas as a
basis for a road maintenance program that enables the
City to proceed with the orderly procession of a slurry
seal improvement. The City, at this time, desires to
continue this program by implementing Area Three.
Specifications for the subject project have been
prepared.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 92 -XX approving
plans and specifications for Slurry Seal, Area 3 and
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise to
receive bids.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as matters
can be heard.
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2A(1992) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN
INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2 (1992) PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65858 AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - The City
adopted a sign ordinance on August 20, 1991 which pro-
hibited or limited the use of certain types of signs.
Among those prohibited or limited were banner and inflat-
able signs. In an effort to provide a less restrictive
Policy regarding banner and inflatable signs an interim
ordinance was approved on June 2, 1992 which permits the
use of such signs by permit in certain locations. The
interim ordinance is in effect for 45 days and is
scheduled to expire on July 17, 1992 unless extended by
the Council.
Recommended Action: Open the public hearing, receive
testimony and approve a 10 month, 15 day extension of the
interim ordinance which would allow the use of banner and
inflatable signs by permit.
9.2 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT GENERAL PLAN - The
General Plan expresses a comprehensive strategy for the
management of growth and change within the community
throughout the next twenty years. On June 9 the Council
began a series of public hearing on the General Plan.
The purpose of the July 7 public hearing is to review the
Plan for Physical Mobility (Circulation Element).
Recommended Action: Receive public testimony, review the
Circulation element and continue the hearing to July 14,
1992.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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11. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn meeting to July 14, 1992, 7:00 p.m.,
Public Hearing for final review of the draft General Plan
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ® AFT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JUNE 2, 1992
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m. Personnel - G.C. 54957.6
Litigation - G.C. 54956.9
No Closed Session was held.
CALL TO ORDER: M/Kim called the meeting to order at
6:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge
of Allegiance by M/Kim.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Kim, Councilmen Forbing,
Miller and Werner. Mayor Pro Tern
Papen arrived at 6:09 p.m.
Also present were Robert L. Van
Nort, City Manager Emeritus;
Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City
Manager; Andrew V. Arczynski, City
Attorney; James DeStefano, Director
of Community Development and Lynda
Burgess, City Clerk.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Werner expressed hope that
everyone took the opportunity to
vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln.,
spoke in opposition to adoption of Resolutions of approval for
the EIR and Vesting Tentative Tract Maps 47851 and 48487.
Eileen Ansari, 1823 S. Cliffbranch, invited Council to attend
an Eagle Scout Ceremony honoring her son, Navid, on June 14,
1992. She also asked for clarification as to what is being
done in regard to the Boy Scout Reservation in Tonner Canyon.
CM/Van Nort stated that a study is currently in progress,
funded by San Bernardino and Orange Counties, regarding the
feasibility of a road to be constructed through the
Reservation. The study will not be complete for quite some
time.
William Tullos, Jr., 21620 E. Fairwind Ln., also spoke in
opposition to approval of Resolutions for Vesting Tentative
Tract Maps 47851 and 48487.
William Gross, 21637 Highbluff Rd., expressed concern regard-
ing individuals who contributed to MPT/Papen,s campaign for
State Assembly.
MPT/Papen stated that she would abstain from voting on
Tentative Tract Maps 47851 and 48487 due to a possible
conflict of interest.
JUNE 2, 1992 PAGE 2
Clair Harmony, 24139 Afamado, spoke in regard to approximately
$16,000 expended by the City to defend a lawsuit filed by the
San Gabriel Valley Tribune in 1989 regarding a possible
violation of the Brown Act due to "secret" City Council
meetings held prior to official Incorporation. He further
stated that Council should reimburse the City for the expense.
MPT/Papen stated that she felt that the actual cost was more
in the range of $22,000 and that Mr. Horcher had hired a
private attorney costing approximately $4,500.
CA/Arczynski stated that there were no secret meetings held
and that the case had been dismissed. The Judge expressed
surprise that a Judge Pro Tem had issued a restraining order
on a Council that did not exist. He further indicated that
the Legislature is considering legislation to preclude elected
but not yet sworn -in Councilmembers from meeting. He further
stated that the suit had been dismissed without prejudice.
Jeff Nelson, 23051 Rio Lobos Rd., also commented on "secret
meetings" and Council ethics.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Ln., spoke in regard to saving
Tonner Canyon and announced that he and other citizens would
be protesting every Friday night on Grand Ave. and Diamond Bar
Blvd. He requested that Items 5.8.1 and 5.8.2 be removed
from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Lydia Plunk stated that she felt that Council meetings are
business meetings and should be used for business only --not as
a political platform for campaigning.
Patricia Ayoub, 23656 Gold Nugget, asked the Council to
consider constructing a wall on the north side of Grand Ave.
due to traffic noise and to protect the privacy and safety of
residents on Gold Nugget. She further stated that Council had
previously received copies of a petition and pictures of an
accident on April 28, 1992 in which a car traveling on Grand
Ave. went over the embankment and came to a stop in two
backyards of homes on Gold Nugget.
CM/Van Nort referred the matter to the Traffic &
Transportation Commission.
Jim Paul, 1269 Ahtena Dr., commented on his treatment by
MPT/Papen at the last Council meeting and asked that the
Council refrain from intimidating anyone wishing to voice
their opinion.
Cecil Mills, principal of Diamond Bar Associates, in response
to comments made by William Gross, stated that Diamond Bar
Associates did not provide office space to MPT/Papen's
campaign.
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Gary Neely, 344 Canoecove, stated that he had concerns
regarding the Land Use and Physical Mobility Element proposed
for the General Plan. He further stated that he was in
support of scenic route construction in Tonner Canyon, but was
concerned regarding possible ecological damage to the canyon.
He further expressed concern that no developer fees had been
charged to Diamond Bar Associates even though a road through
Tonner Canyon is estimated to cost $25 million per mile.
CM/Van Nort stated that there is an addendum to the project
which is, therefore, incomplete.
MPT/Papen stated that she felt that an alternative trans-
portation method should be looked at and that the Cities of
Brea and Diamond Bar and members of the 57 North Corridor Plan
have discussed the possibility of bringing in light rail.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR: M/Kim requested that Item 5.8 and
5.14 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
MPT/Papen asked that Item 5.7 also be removed.
MPT/Papen moved, M/Kim seconded to approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items 5.7, 5.8 and 5.14. With
the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, Werner, MPT/Papen,
M/Kim
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
5.1 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1.1
Planning Commission - Tres Hermanos Conceptual
Plan Presentation - June 8, 1992 - 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.1.2
City Council Draft General Plan Public Hearing
- June 9, 1992 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.1.3
Traffic & Transportation Commission - June 11,
1992 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Hearing Room, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
5.1.4
City Council Meeting - June 16, 1992 - 6:00
p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 APPROVAL
OF MINUTES -
5.2.1
Regular Meeting of May 5, 1992 - Approved as
submitted.
5.2.2
Regular Meeting of May 19, 1992 - Approved as
submitted.
5.3 WARRANT REGISTER - Approved Warrant Register dated June
2, 1992 in the amount of $500,293.68.
5.4 TREASURERS REPORT - April 1992 - Received and filed.
JUNE 2, 1992 PAGE 4
5.5 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of April 23, 1992 - Received and filed.
5.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY.
5.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-35: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AN EXTENSION
OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31977 FOR A
TWENTY-TWO (22) LOT SUBDIVISION ON SIXTEEN (16) ACRES,
LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN CROMARTY DRIVE, GOLDRUSH DRIVE
AND LEYLAND DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
5.10 EXONERATED STORM DRAIN BONDS - TRACTS 41350 & 42533 -
Storm Drain No. 1668, Unit II, Tract No. 41350 (Montefino
Dr.), $6,700 and Storm Drain No. 1890, Tract No. 42533
(Estoril Dr.) in the amount of $8,000.
5.11 REDUCED STORM DRAIN FOR PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2021, TRACT
36741, Bond No. 5293514 in the amount of $25,000.
Constructed by Presley of Southern California.
5.12 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF
PATHFINDER ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY AS PART OF THE SYSTEM OF
HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, APPROVING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED THEREFOR AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
5.13 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPOINTING A CITY
TREASURER.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.7 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 51079 AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 89-551.
5.7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 92-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 51079 FOR A
ONE (1) LOT SUBDIVISION AND THE CREATION OF 54
AIR SPACE UNITS AT 800 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE,
DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
Following discussion, C/Forbing moved,
C/Miller seconded to adopt Resolution No.
92-31. With the following Roll Call vote,
motion carried:
JUNE 2, 1992
PAGE 5
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Miller, Forbing, M/Kim
NOES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MPT/Papers
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
5.7.2 RESOLUTION NO. 92-32: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 89551 PERTAINING TO A 4.5 ACRE
SITE LOCATED AT 800 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE,
DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
C/Forbing moved, C/Miller seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 92-32. With the following
Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Miller, Forbing, M/Kim
NOES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MPT/Papen
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
5.8 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CERTIFICATION OF
MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 91-2 AND APPROVAL OF
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS 47851 AND 48487.
5.8.1. RESOLUTION NO. 92-33: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
47851 FOR A FORTY-EIGHT (48) LOT SUBDIVISION
LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WAGON
TRAIN LANE AND THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF
WINDMILL DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF.
M/Kim announced that he would abstain from
voting on this matter due to a potential
conflict of interest. He turned the gavel
over to MPT/Papen.
C/Forbing moved, C/Miller seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 92-33 along with revisions to
the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
In response to C/Werner's question, CDD/
DeStefano stated that the EIR had gone through
the regulatory CEQA process of notice of
preparation, responding to those issues raised
in the draft EIR, distribution of the draft
EIR and response to comments generated upon
the draft. The Division of Mines and Geology
responded to the City on October 15, 1990 and
indicated some issues which were responded to
in the document and requested no further
review of any future documents.
JUNE 2, 1992
PAGE 6
Following discussion, Resolution No. 92-33 was
adopted by Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Forbing,
Miller, MPT/Papen
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEN - M/Kim
5.8.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-34: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
48487 FOR A FIFTEEN (15) LOT SUBDIVISION
LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WAGON
TRAIN LANE AND THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF
WINDMILL DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF.
C/Forbing moved, C/Miller seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 92-34, along with revisions to
the Mitigation Monitoring Program. With the
following Roll Call vote, motion approved:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller,
Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Papen, M/Kim
5.14 APPROVAL OF CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT - Consideration of
proposed agreement with the Law Offices of Markman,
Arczynski, Hanson & King for continuing basic legal
services.
M/Kim moved, C/Werner seconded to direct staff to rene-
gotiate the City Attorney's contract to either remain at
the same rate or lower due to budgetary constraints.
C/Werner suggested that the matter be deferred to the
Personnel Committee and the Acting City Manager. M/Kim
then amended his motion to direct that the Personnel
Committee be involved in negotiations.
With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MPT/Papen, M/Kim
NOES: COUNCILMEN - Miller, Forbing
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ETC.
6.1 PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY MANAGER - M/Kim announced
that Superintendent Iry Moskowitz, Pomona Unified School
District, extended congratulations and best wishes to Mr.
Van Nort.
JUNE 2, 1992
PAGE 7
Fred Scalzo, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
presented Mr. Van Nort with a Certificate of
Appreciation.
Anne Stevens, representing Supervisor Deane Dana,
presented Mr. Van Nort with a Plaque on behalf of the
Supervisor.
ACM/Belanger presented Mr. Van Nort with Certificates of
Recognition from Senator Frank Hill and Assemblyman Paul
Horcher. ACM/Belanger then presented a City Tile to Mr.
Van Nort and a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Diane Van Nort on
behalf of the City Council.
RECESS: Reception for Outgoing City Manager Robert L. Van Nort
- M/Kim recessed the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Kim reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
7.1 INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 02(1992) - SIGN ORDINANCE -
CDD/DeStefano stated that staff was directed to look at
the possibility of creating a less restrictive policy
regarding banners and inflatable signs. The proposed
Interim Ordinance would allow banners and inflatable
signs in the following manner: wind blown devices,
(streamers, pennants, banners) for use on all commer-
cially -zoned and utilized property, and tethered balloons
or inflatable devices for use at freeway -oriented,
commercial property. All signs would be considered
temporary and subject to review by Community Development
as to the specific location of sign, design, color, size,
height, etc. The Ordinance further proposes that the
maximum sign area for banners be one sq. ft. of signage
for each linear ft. of property frontage. Tethered
balloons would not be permitted to exceed 60 feet in
height from grade. A maximum of four permits be approved
for any single business within a calendar year with a
maximum cumulative total during that year of no more than
60 days. In order to provide for pedestrian or vehicular
safety, the Ordinance proposes that requests for signs be
submitted to the City via a sign permit application along
with a minimum of $25.00 processing fee.
MPT/Papen pointed out that the Ordinance contains no
provisions for enforcement in the event of abuse.
Fred Scalzo, President of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke
in favor of adoption of this ordinance.
Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs Dr., also spoke in
favor of the Ordinance but would not like to see
processing fees charged.
JUNE 2, 1992 PAGE 8
Following discussion, C/Miller moved, C/Werner seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 02 (1992): AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING AN
INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(a) AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF and to set a Public Hearing
for consideration of a permanent Ordinance on July 7,
1992. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Miller, Werner, Forbing, MPT/
Papen, M/Kim
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as matters
can be heard.
8.1 PROPOSED BUDGET AND CIP FOR FY 1992-93 - In response to
C/Werner's question regarding personnel, CM/Van Nort
stated that the position of Assistant City Manager is not
being filled at this time and in exchange for that
position, an Engineering Secretary is proposed along with
a Transportation Planner to be paid for through Prop A
funds.
Following discussion, M/Kim opened the Public Hearing.
James Roberts, 23627 Bower Cascade, asked what community
development was and stated that he felt there was too
much development going on in the community.
CM/van Nort stated that community development is a
combination of three functions: planning, building and
safety and code enforcement.
With no further testimony offered, M/Kim closed the
Public Hearing.
C/Miller moved, C/Forbing seconded to approve the Budget
and Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 1992-93.
With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Forbing, Miller, MPT/
Papen, M/Kim
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None
8.2 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT/SOURCE REDUCTION
RECYCLING ELEMENT - CM/Van Nort recommended that this
Hearing be continued to June 16, 1992 to allow additional
time for integration of the Waste Board's comments into
the final Element.
M/Kim opened the Public Hearing.
JUNE 2, 1992 PAGE 9
James Roberts asked about the types of items to be
recycled.
CM/Van Nort stated that it would include such items as
motor oil.
With no further testimony offered, M/Kim continued the
Public Hearing to June 16, 1992.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The City Council thanked CM/Van Nort
for his service to the community.
CDD/DeStefano announced that the Planning Commission would
host a presentation of the Tres Hermanos Conceptual Plan on
Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m.
ACM/Belanger announced that the City Council would begin
hearings on the General Plan on Tuesday, June 9, 1992. In
addition, he introduced George Wentz, serving as the Interim
City Engineer.
10. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct,
M/Kim adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to Tuesday, June 9,
1992 at 7:00 p.m. for a General Plan Public Hearing and in
honor of outgoing City Manager Robert L. Van Nort.
ATTEST:
Mayor
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
1.
2.
J
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL DRAFT
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JUNE 9, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: M/Kim called the meeting to order at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC HEARING:
2.1 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN.
The audience was led in the Pledge
of Allegiance by MPT/Papen.
Mayor Kim, Mayor Pro Tem Papen,
Councilman Miller. C/Forbing
arrived at 7:02 p.m. C/Werner was
excused.
Also present were Terrence L.
Belanger, Acting City Manager;
Andrew V. Arczynski, City Attorney;
,Tames DeStefano, Director of
Community Development; George Wentz,
Interim City Engineer and Tommye
Nice, Deputy City Clerk.
CDD/DeStefano reported that in October 1989,
approximately 30 individuals began meeting as the General
Plan Advisory Committee ( GPAC ) to draft the General Plan.
GPAC conducted several dozen public meetings over the
past 2 1/2 years to review the various elements of the
Plan and receive public testimony. The Planning
Commission then began their formal review process in
April 1992 and conducted eleven public hearings. From
public testimony and comments made by the Parks &
Recreation and Traffic & Transportation Commissions,
revisions were made to the recommendations made by GPAC.
He explained that a General Plan expresses in the form of
text, maps and illustrations, the overall goals and
objectives necessary to create and maintain a functional,
healthful and desirable environment. The City's Plan
will serve as a comprehensive strategy for the management
of growth and change in the community for the next 20
years.
Lloyd Zola, President of The Planning Network, stated
that State law requires every city and county to adopt a
"constitution" for local development in the form of a
General Plan. General Plans are not intended to address
in finite detail every issue that will come up in a
community, but is meant to set general direction and to
provide a framework by which the Planning Commission and
City Council can review proposals for future growth and
development. It is the lead legal document in the
community. The City will have zoning, subdivision
ordinances and other ordinances regulating development.
State law also requires that each of those documents be
consistent with the General Plan. Another purpose of
JUNE 9, 1992 PAGE 2
General Plans is to define not only the types of land
uses that are appropriate in a community, but to define
the basic rules by which development will be reviewed.
There are seven required elements of the General Plan:
Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Open Space, Conservation,
Safety and Noise. Besides these seven elements, the City
Council requested another element dealing with Public
Services/Facilities. All of those issues have been
placed in six different sections of the proposed General
Plan: Land Use, Housing, Open Space and Conservation
(incorporated into a Source Management Plan), Safety and
Noise (incorporated into a Public Health and Safety
Element), Circulation (incorporated into Physical
Mobility) and Public Services & Facilities.
He explained that as the Planning Commission reviewed
GPACIs recommendations, several major issues yielded very
difficult decisions on the part of the Commission. One
was the disposition of existing open lands in the commun-
ity; another was Tonner Canyon and its potential as a
regional roadway as well as its land use; and circulation
issues and the disposition of Sunset Crossing and
Beaverhead as a possible connection to the City of
Industry. He pointed out that adoption of the General
Plan starts a series of other responsibilities for the
City including completion of updates to the zoning and
subdivision ordinances and that the City conduct an
annual review of the Plan. He further stated that each
year, each of the public service agencies operating with-
in the City should be submitting to the Council their
capital improvement plan for review and a report by the
Council regarding consistency of those plans with the
General Plan.
CDD/DeStefano stated that within the documents for review
and adoption is a Master Environmental Assessment and an
Environmental Impact Report which support the General
Plan and were developed in concert with the California
Environmental Quality Act and address the impacts of the
General Plan itself. He further stated that there is a
suggested review process for the General Plan along with
a series of proposed public hearing dates. He outlined
the process utilized for public announcements and dis-
plays of the Plan. He further stated that the General
Plan is not a plan to change the golf course into a
regional mall nor a plan to change single family resi-
dential neighborhoods into commercial uses and it is not
a plan to down -zone existing residential neighborhoods or
to destroy open space resources within the community. It
is a plan to preserve existing residential uses, permit
development, and manage growth and change that develop-
ment creates. It balances growth and change with remain-
ing open space resources within the community by detailed
objectives and strategies outlining the desire for
specific plans to finely detail what occurs within large
JUNE 9, 1992 PAGE 3
areas such as Tres Hermanos and Tonner Canyon. It does
that through "mixed uses," it does it through clustered
development and the use of transfers of development
rights. The Plan would also manage continuing traffic
problems and attempts to manage those changes. It is a
future action plan for the community and outlines,
addresses and attempts to outline a strategy that will be
proactive to physical, social, economic and environmental
issues. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the
General Plan as presented to Council.
M/Kim opened the Public Hearing.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., spoke on the overall
General Plan and requested that wilderness areas be kept
intact and not developed.
William Gross, 21637 Highbluff Rd., spoke on the import-
ance of the General Plan and public input.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Ln., expressed concern about
the fact that status of Tonner Canyon appears three times
within the 45 pages of the Land Use Element.
James Roberts, 23627 Bower Cascade, stated that he felt
Diamond Bar should be an "anti -development" City.
Steven D'Errico, 23631 Prospect Valley, asked how the
downsizing of the Sheriff's Department, due to County
budget cutbacks, would impact the City's agreement with
them over the next 2-5 years and whether there will be a
substantial decrease in law enforcement. He further
asked whether the public will be expected to balance the
funding for law enforcement by assessments or taxes on
new development.
Ellen Stipo, 501 John Ct., requested the City to oppose
growth in Tonner Canyon.
Beverly D'Errico, 23631 Prospect Valley, announced that
an "Earth Summit" press conference would be held in the
Pomona Unified School District Board Room on June 12th
during which a conference call would be placed to Rio De
Janeiro to speak with National Wild Life Federation
President Jay Hare. She also indicated that she felt
Tonner Canyon should be preserved in its natural state.
Evil Walters, resident of Chino Hills, stated that she
was against growth in Tonner Canyon.
With no further testimony offered, M/Kim closed the
Public Hearing.
C/Miller stated that Tonner Canyon is not part of Diamond
Bar but is within an unincorporated area of L.A. County.
JUNE 9, 1992
RECESS:
RECONVENE:
PAGE 4
The City does have a "sphere of influence" extending over
part of the Canyon but if the owners of the property, the
Boy Scouts, choose not to become part of the City and
determine that development of the property is in their
best interest, they can do so.
MPT/Papen explained that the General Plan indicates that
low income housing does not provide sufficient revenue
for the City to provide required services. A plan would
need to be development specifying how revenues will be
generated to cover services for affordable housing.
Currently, the City is comprised of approximately 71%
single family residences and 28% multiple family housing
consisting of mobilehomes, apartments and condominiums.
M/Kim pointed out that a conceptual plan has been con-
ducted for Tonner Canyon showing a four -lane highway
reducing to two lanes into local streets due to
increasing traffic congestion in the City.
ACM/Belanger responded to redundancies in the Plan
commented on by Mr. Maxwell regarding Tonner Canyon by
stating that there are certain elements in the General
Plan where the issue of Tonner Canyon would fit; i.e.,
land use, circulation and open space.
CDD/DeStefano further stated that not only is Tonner
Canyon discussed several times within the document but
also other issues are also mentioned several times.
CA/Arczynski stated that many issues which the Council
must deal with are generated as a result of State law
requirements and, therefore, internal consistency is a
necessity.
Mr. Zola pointed out that State Law requires each city to
absorb a share of low and moderate income housing. The
General Plan proposes to establish a housing fund to be
assessed against new development to provide funds for the
creation of low and moderate income housing. The goal is
for 114 units to be constructed over a period of five
years. The Housing Element has been reviewed by the
State, comments have been made and incorporated into the
General Plan.
M/Kim recessed the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
M/Kim reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
2.1 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN (CONT'D.)
Mr. Zola stated that the goal of the Public Health and
Safety Element is to make individual developers respon-
sible for paying for the services and facilities
necessary to support their development. In regard to
JUNE 9, 1992 PAGE 5
financing, two basic strategies have been developed: (1)
maintenance of a fee structure to ensure that costs of
new facilities are placed on new development and (2)
financing techniques beyond development and construction
fees consisting of possible assessment district financing
for new development where new residents would pay for the
facilities they would require. One major strategy is the
construction of a high school in the Tres Hermanos Ranch
area and is being considered as a potential community
recreational facility. He further indicated that GPAC
wanted to see the provision of different kinds of ser-
vices and facilities in the City such as museums, per-
forming arts facilities and cultural centers. In
addition, Strategy 1.4.3 mentions the possibility of
exploring the construction of a major institution of
higher learning in the City. In order to pay for
services and facilities needed, one strategy is to look
at sales tax and identify ways to generate more tax out
of the same land. Another strategy is to determine how
sales taxes are distributed by the State and lobby the
State to distribute tax revenues not only based on where
the money is spent but on who is spending it (popula-
tion). Another strategy is the municipal cost benefit
model which is a method whereby the City can look at
individual new developments to determine whether they are
generating money for services or whether they are not
self-supporting. The basic strategy to accomplish the
objective of efficiency in public services and facilities
is for an annual review of "user" charges, development
fees and impact mitigation fees to make sure that the
City is recouping costs for services provided. Objective
2.3 discusses possible public/private partnerships as a
means to financing services and getting facilities in
place without the City funding the entire cost.
C/Miller stated that Page 2, paragraph 4 regarding Flood
Control provided by the County refers to flooding near
the intersection of Brea Canyon Rd. and Lycoming. He
believed that in late 1989 or 90, Ron Kranzer and
Associates reviewed this intersection and due to the
improvements, it had been removed from the Flood Hazard
area, and requested confirmation of it. He further
suggested that flooding problems at Brea Canyon Rd. and
Diamond Bar Blvd. should also be included in the text.
In addition, he stated that on page 6, Section 2.1.1
should include language to "intensify the sales tax
generating potential of existing and future commercial
and office areas within the City." He complimented the
GPAC on doing an excellent job with the wording in this
document.
MPT/Papen requested that strategy 1.4.3 on Page 5 be
removed regarding locating a major institution of higher
learning due to the need for approximately 2,000 acres of
land which does not belong to the City.
JUNE 9, 1992
PAGE 6
In response to C/Miller's question, Mr. Zola stated that
the Circulation Element is currently based on the Land
Use Map on file with the City. The concept of exploring
the possibility of a college does not currently address
traffic problems associated with it. Further studies
would have to be conducted. He suggested wording such as
"monitor plans by the Cal State Universities and
University of California to establish new campuses in
Southern California."
M/Kim asked about construction of a civic center and how
it could be done by a joint effort between private and
public entities.
Mr. Zola stated that some cities have done this by joint
purchasing of land, land exchanges, purchase sale,
purchase lease back arrangements, etc.
Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs, stated that he felt
that the City had adequate funds and/or property
available for projects included on Page 5, Section 1.4.2.
MPT/Papen stated that one of the comments made was that
the City has the right to ask every agency in the
community for a list of capital improvement programs and
felt that it should be done.
CDD/DeStefano stated that if the Council shares a
difference of opinion on 1.4.2, that strategy does not
need to be within the General Plan and can be removed.
C/Miller suggested that that item be removed.
C/Miller moved, MPT/Papen seconded to tentatively approve
the Plan for Public Services and Facilities and direct
staff to prepare the final document for future Council
review. With the following Roll Call vote, motion
carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Miller, MPT/Papen,
M/Kim
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
3. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct,
M/Kim adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
TOMMYE A. NICE, Deputy City Clerk
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mayor Bim and Councilmember Forbing
FROM: Linda G. Magnuson, Accounting Manager
SUBJECT: Voucher Register, July 7, 1992
DATE: July 2, 1992
Attached are the Voucher Register dated July 7, 1992. You will
notice there are two voucher registers. This is due to the Fiscal
Year ending June 30. There is a register for expenditures
allocated to FY91-92 and one for FY92-93. As requested, the
Finance Department is submitting the voucher registers for the
Finance Committee's review and approval prior to their 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 listings of vouchers dated July 7, 1992 have been
audited approved and recommended for payment. Payments are hereby
allowed from the following funds in these amounts:
FUND NO. FUND DESCRIPTION
001
General Fund
112
Prop A Fund
115
Int. Waste Mgt. Fund
118
Air Quality Mgt. Fund
138
LLAD #38 Fund
139
LLAD #39 Fund
141
LLAD #41 Fund
225
Grand Ave. Const. Fund
227
Traffic Mitigation Fund
250
CIP Fund
510
Self Insurance Fund
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
APPROVED BY:
st CiL'14� 1 �� JAG r,hJ
Linda G.G. Ma§niison
Accounting Mcffiager
errence L. Belanger
Acting City Manager
:u•
$488,471.16
719.05
314.32
4,900.00
9,584.97
7,073.42
3,165.04
3,565.00
25,803.00
10,409.00
2.500.00
$556,504.96
Jay C. Kim
Mayor
J n A. Forbing
Councilmember
RUN TIME: 18:38 11/12192 } C i V O U C H E R R F 6I S t y o f D i a a a n d B a r * f t
TE R
DUE THRU .............17;21/92
VENDOR NAME VENDOR Iii,
ACCOUIT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PD.LINE/N0. EN1RYiDUE INVOICE DESCR1PTICN
-------------------------------------------
Accurate landscape Accurate
138-4538-2211 14 281170
138-4538-5519 5 29707A
138 4538-5511 21 22117A
Accurate Landscape
Accurate
139-4539-5519
7 23707A
139-4539-2211
9 26707A
139-4539-5588
19 20707A
Armentrout, Phil
Armentrout
981-4441-4141
11 221110
BYun, Carin
521-3418
!:0`P USA
111-4191-5732
276
284 28111A
Coaoi;SA -
39 221074 11/1369
Caaitnl Enterprises Canit;olEnt
201-4191-6752 12 281118
Chavers, J. Todd
gat -4553-4118
C' ena, Diana
9121-4553-4102
Chavers?T
49 28111E
51 21711E
Conlin arcs 5pnrt;n., gcod !onlinBrrs
fii-4311-1288 95 2e7e7A
x1..,,350-1222 94 2917070 ei/I?84
�yqi-q
PA6t i
t PREPAID t
AMOUNT DATE 1X CK
---------------------------------
16:32 16/31
24446
Supplies -Dist 36
113.56
96;31 66/31
24888
teed Abateant-Dist 38
4,110.03
eb/32 16/31
25134
Jure Maint-Dist 36
3,111.11
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
7,903-56
96/38 16!31
2+8A7
Weed AbateAent-Dist 39
11391.10
16/3/ 16/31
24949
5uoolies-Dist 39
31.52
16;32 16/32
25t35
Jin
� e Maint-Disis 39
5,581.10
1OTAL Di;E VENDOR --------
6,921.52
11711 16/31
6148
Einar Coord 3vcs-6/8-6/19
1,151.12
101AL DUE VENDOR --------;
1,151.11
16/32 14/32
36914
Recreation Refund
133.16
TOTAL DOE VENDOR --------3
133.11
16!32 16/32
Caaouter Equipment
966.32
01AL DUE VENDER --------;
966.32
96/32 16/32
2 E,lm o Shelters
2,541.23
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------1
2,541,23
01/11 16/34
-f/Frans Cnxa 6/11
41.18
"i i L D!,E VENDOR --------?
42.91
11/11 96/32
I: 'runs Mtg 6111
41.11
42.11
26/3t 16/32 41414
„_.;aj`inn Sannli.es
119.11
t6/3:n 9b/..^;1 41632
.aat.n Equipaan,t
635.54
VENDOR --------
745.31
F Y
+++ City of Diamond Bar +++
RUN TIME 0$:3$ 27/02192 V 0 U C H E R R E G I S T F R PASE 2
DILE THRi!.............07;07/92
VENDOR NAME VENDOR I0. + + PREPAID + +
ACCOUNT PRQJ.TX-40 BATCH PO.t.INE!NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION ANOUNI DATE CHECK
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cuth;iPrt,Coleman
Attorney Cuthbert
S10-4$10-1228
1 NWA
26/30
06/33
Scott vs City Sattieaat
2,508.00 06/38/92 $042812974
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----;
2,50$.08
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
e.02
D. B. I.Aprovement
Assoc.
CBIA
001-4219-4228
46
20707A
ab138
06/32
Gen Plan -Insert Chrges
524.66
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
524.66
David Evans $ Assoc.
DavidEvars
001-2388-1011
36
29707C
07/81
26/38
Prof Svcs -FIR 91-4
1,25$.52
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
1,25$.52
Diamond Bar Business Asoc CBBcsAssoc
01-4090-2210
16
2a707A
e6/32
06/3a
1991 Addt'l CAM Chrges
6,293.80
TOTAL DOE VENDOR --------;
6,19$.22
Diamond Bar Cash
DParCash
001-1011
3
237016
07101
06/38
Sk up of Change Fund
120.80 0b/30/92 08a2a12916
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----w
100.00
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
8.00
Di.iiand Bar Pretty
Cash
Pet.tyCash
01-4010-12ae
28
201018
06/38
0b13a
2.97
821 -4030 -?325
66
20704
26/30
26/30
!ee*.inos
25.36
021-409a-1208
2a
221078
06/38
06/34
Suoplles
2034
e$1-u214-1?8a
39
2810;3
06/30
06/30
Supplies
,j9
181-4212-2325
32
W e7B
06/33
06/3$
Meetinas
19.38
^1-4354-1je0
97
9$107B
26/38
06i3a
Supplies
16.24
115-4515-2325
3
2,o W8
06/30
06/90
'aeting5
7.14
TUTAL Di1E VENDOR --------
55.34
Di m d Par -'Petty
''ash
Fettyca5h
tt1-3�i$
2b
2010717
06/30
06/30
26.0o
B
35130
16/30
Ret;;rn Postage -Code Books
21.45
e 1 ,45. 2325
2'?1e78
06138
26'32
Baa+ Ings
23.00
8Ai-411°2-2120
26
24i1 B
::6/30
tl a
?c5tare
4$.4`5
01-4r09S-120
2+
2,008
t613a
05/30
3+oplies
2:3.22
8ai-4855-2113
32
2272iB
0,6133
0,6/30
'ar*ificate ?rintinrj
20.15
Obi 4350-1202
93
2070;8
06/33
06/34
S pTiP
42.59
e41 -+518 -:?325
13
%0X)03
?bi3$
16/30
!! eti.cs
2a. a1
:_5- 515 2115
1
f$10'y
l 132
ehi'_2
3;i;R Nitice of Determintn
2`,.0
+++ C i t Y 0f Diamond Bar +++
RUN TIME: 88:38 a7/a2/92 V 0 U C H E R R E 6 I& T E R PAbE 3
DUE THRJ.............@7/07/92
VENDOR NAME VENDOR 1D. + + PREPAID + +
ACCOUNT PROj.T1-NO BATCM PO.LINE/N0. ENTRY/DUE INVOICt DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
r Dickenson, ice
Dickenson
801-4358-5:385
28
20701A
9618 96/38
Band -Concert 718
589.08
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------j
40.0
Dwight French
6 Assoc.
D+ightFren
221-4510-5412
061.92 5
201@TC 01/1332
01101
06/30
12610
61dn Sprgs Reconstruction
9,955.94
227-4510-6412
26192 7
281@/C 91/1332
07101
86/38
12739
61dn Sprgs Reconstruction
15,841.06
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
25,803.08
Eastman Inc.
Fastian
01-409a-11@8
77
28107C
01101
06/38
09094214
&applies -ban 60vt
264.56
801-403@-11@8
12
207@/C
x1/01
16/30
89035467
Supplies-Cagr
103.24
17
2P7t %
07101
06/33
@9335418
&applies -Finance
11.42
001-4090-11't8
76
W /C
21/81
26/38
0035498
Supplies -Gen Bavt
52.12
@a1-4216-1100
23
227@7C
07/@1
06/38
0035494
Supplies -Ping
191.80
001-4512-112@
32
7070/C
07101
06/33
t9KSSH
SuOplips-Engr
13.11
881-4033-110
13
281811
07101
06138
090355?1
&aoplie;-CMgt
3.40
201-4840-1189
23
W8 /C
x7/01
16138
i9044442
Supplies-CCIk
16.85
031-4313-11@a
5
287@7C
67/21
46/33
098521!2
SoOplies-PSM
339.69
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
996.19
Envirca Corporation
Enviccm
081-2388-1011
39
287@7C
@7/01
06/30
4835
Prof Svcs -1146485
386.98
TOTAL DI:E VENDOR --------i
366.9.)
*iron
=xxorS
tat -4310-2310
124
2a707B
07101
06/39
2886388
Faei-PSN
36.80
tal-4a3a-2310
:a2
2073/8
01101
@6/39
^@6441
;-:el-Csgr
14.13
tat -4310-231@
i2
2;1078
0101
06/30
1817611
Fuel -PEM
35.58
?e1-4893-2318
281018
@1101
86138
LHW218uQl
'ren fiovt
16.36
Bal -471$-2310
34
22787b
a7/@1
46/38
3,-'tS285
Faei-Ping
2i. 74
Sal -4113@-2313
8i
2a787B
87101
06/33
35@5434
21.36
381-4@90-231@
34
237079
07/01
@6/30
3585114
Fjp l -San nnvt
15.23
891-4998-23la
'?5
287018
8701
06/30
35859)2
1:cei-Fen 90vt
11.62
01-4310-23t0
123
297078
01/01
06/38
Y:a75t%
1--ael-PSM
37.36
tat -4.'.:13-2313
i?6
"'a1h19
37/01
?6/38
ISWSa
22.52
181-4210-2315
3;
2870 B
@7101
?6/33
3=.:29314
T;e!-pllg
23.47
T'J rAi_ DUE clADUR-------->
2'_,5.94
Fzderal Exnross
Corp.
r�dErnre=.s
01-4e34-2010
3 e0107i)
?7/E1
@6/39
139356336
_ Dre,s Mail-Csgr
17.@8
27 2:31aIC
'91131
'c'6!v@
�:6/�`s9r"",g6
=:fc-s=s i?aii-Pcstane
13.02
A LiF is U3 ----------
32.0
## City of Diaaond Bar *#4
RJNTIME: 06:3&87/02192 VOUCHER REGISTER
DUE TMRIJ.............071'07i92
VENDOR NAI!c VENDOR -Io.
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BA1CH P0.1-INEiNO. ENTRYIDI;E TNVOlI;E DESCRIPTICN
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal Express Corp. FeCExnre=..s
001-4210-4220 45 20107A
Firestone Stores Firestone
001-4310-2223 16 287070 01/13S1
Flanenbaus, Bruce Flamenbaus
001-4218-4108 62 281070
Forma For .ia
081-4210-4210 22 227070
91-4210-4218 23 20107D
Fritzal, Kell?e FritzalK
021-4210-4220 47 207011;
61E California ,E
0'1-4210-2A22 74 227870
51E California SIE
021-4313-2125 2t 287070
6 i `1- G TEL
001-4092-2132 32 2:,7070
&?rdrer rci;wcations SardriFrCca
021-y895 2352 5 207t7(:
21-4095-fvS2 6
FV q1 -9
Express Mail -Ger, Plan
P AJC {
t *
PREPAID
AMOUNT DATE
--------------------------
21.75
86/32 06130
Express Mail -Ger, Plan
21.75 06/38/92 02t2t12913
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ---->
21.75
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
8.83
81181 06138
462481431
Tires -Parks Truck
454.72
10TAL DUE VENDOR -------->
454.)2
07101 06/38
Pilo Coma Mtgs-Junel,6,22
180.88
10TAL DUE VENDOR --------)
188.00
t7181 06/32
7426
Aaril Prof Svcs
999.91
87101 86/30
7463
Prof Svcs-kay
11196.25
J. AL DUE VENDOR ------->
21196.16
07101 86130
Gen Plaa Reiabursaaent
68.96
iOiAL Di:E VENDOR -------->
68.96
87/01 08/30
Street Address Directory
61.88
TOTAL Di;E VENDOR --------,
61.8/
01101 86/32
Pe^ita.,e Prk Pine Gres
54.10
'WTAL DUE VENDOR --------
54.12
87181 06133
1y :nuip Rental
826.83
0/81 86130
1005
C„imter N?wiletter-1992
16,688.02
Al e1 861,,^:0
;98
=idn Ne=letter
474.53
it VE J+:1R --------.
:7.152.5`
+++ City of D i a i o n d Bar +*+
RUN TIME: 88:3887/82/92 VCiUCHER REGISTER ?AE 5
DUE i'HRiJ.............2i,17/92
VENDOR NAME VENDOR Iu. + + PREPAID + +
ACCOUNT FROJ.TX-'40 BAICH PO.LINE/YO. ENIRYIDDE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gillett, Barbara
291,
881-3178
194
22707A
06/38
06!38
3967
Recreation Refund
18.08
TOTAL DUE VENDOR ---------
48.08
Grahaa, ?Jura
293
881-3478
192
28707A
86/38
86/39
3918
Recreation Refund
79.08
IOTAL DUE VENDOR --------}
79.09
6rothe, jack
6rntheJ
021-4210-4188
63
281870
01101
06/38
Ping Coca Mtgs-Junel,6,22
189.88
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
189.03
6u:do, Lucille
287
081-3418
193
291874
6139
26/39
4289
Recreation Refund
36.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------j
36.03
Oas?rot, Diane
4rotD
041-4344-5328
E8
29707A
06i38
N6i;?
Contract Class Instructor
60.68
(OPAL DUE VENDOR --------)
68.69
rr.ebrv, Michael
HerebzyF
081 359-5325
18
2+n.787A
x5/39
06/38
Band for Concert July i
552.00 06/36/92 0243212`;;8
1OTAL PREPAID AhOLINT ----)
552.08
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
0.82
Hiohlander Publications
Highlander
021-2300-1210
83
22107D
07/01
86/32
14866
Fab Hrg-VAR 92 2
29.64
X41 -?308-1x14
/5
?W 07D
27/01
96/20
W8
Pub Hrg-ADR 92-7
29.64
art -26,10 1010
71
2.^7870
87/81
24/38
3321
Pub Hrg-TT 5851.9
41.49
041 -<?2;j-1-310
75
287810
27/81
06/30
898
P1,b Hrg-VAR 92-1
13.34
'LITAL DtiE VENDOR -------->
134.11
ighlander Publ catiw
:i
Highlander
0t1.-4210 4212
57
24707E 0111346
07/01
26/32
532913192149
Gen Pian Flyers
1,212.64
-AL 1f,E '.-NDGR --------.
1,212.64
iinderliter De !lases
»in �;lirr
0E1-4492-4810
4
24/d75
05/32
:it
::+itFa't Sic,-2na Qtr
988.02
;Hi- L,,._ , 'EN D,R---------
;':;8.03
tDt Di*
RUN TIME: 98:38 07/02/92 V D y U C H E R R asond BE G I S T E R a af
PGHf 6
JUE THRJ.............07/07/92
VENDOR NAME VENDOR 1D.
ACCOUNT PRO.I.T1-ND BATCH PD.IINElNO. ENTRY/DUE INVOIrF * * PREPAID t
DESCRIPTION ANDUNT DATE CHECK
-------------------------------------------------------
ICMA Ratirenent Trust -457 DCr,A
401-21:0-1007 49 28707A
t01-2110-1007 41 20707A
921-4030-8082 36 28707A
Iaase IV SVstEns Inc. Isage4Svs
031-4046-2240 6 201010 03/194'7
Inland Constructors Inland
225-4525-5502 6 30707A 0111355
Inland Valley Oly Bulletn IVDB
13,9-4534-4000
6
2t 197(.'
1^8-4538-4u�00
7
207a/C
901-4510-2320
22
W?%
tat -2308-1018
78
20707D
ttl-2380-1010
14
277070
t71 -2300-101a
p0
20707D
01-24a-1010
81
271970
31-4213-4240
27
?0707D
0-1-2300-1010
82
201070
L�1-4.48-2.1
/3
2010/D
421-2;;70-1010
Ti
207t7C
t0i-?329-1710
/2
2 3 7 8 1 C,
Inland Valley DlV Bulletn IVDB
031-'+210-4221 49 201010 0!/1345
Intl Pus:ness Enuirtent Ir•.9usFcaiD
901-4498-2282 38 28sWD 13iflm
Kais-r, 4endy 9/8
?r,1-3' 78 FW 2t79'A
96/30 06/30 Def Conn Contrib-PP12
06/30 06/30 Def CamP Contrib-PP13
06/38 06/30 June Def Coma-RLVN
TOTAL PREPAID AMO NT ---->
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
198.08 06130/92 0000012915
190.06 06130/92 90000129/5
408.00 06/30/92 0880012915
182.00
0.02
01101 96/32
May Copy Mach Maint
282.19
1UJAL UUt VtnUm-------}
'286.19
07102
W30
DriverayMadification
3,56S.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
3.565,00
07101
06130
13566
Annex Dist 435
390.08
01121
96130
13562
levy Dist t38
311.25
07101
06/30
14971
Street Naae Change
36,00
07/01
06/30
dcii622
Pub Hrg-PC Mtg 618
45.08
07/01
06/38
dc12326
Pub Hrg-TT 53519
72,80
07/01
?6137
dcl3482
Pmb Hrg-VAR 92-1
41.25
07101
06/30
dc13575
Pub Hrg-ADR 92-6
54,00
01101
96130
dc14167
Pub Hrg-Tres Hermancs
L.S.00
01/01
06/30
dr15556
Pub Hrg-ADR 92-7
47.25
21/01
06730
dc16632
Pub Hrg-Ord. t2i17921
54,80
07101
06130
dc1692/
Pub Hrg-PC Mtg Var 92 t2
45.08
37/01
t6130
dcl/569
Pub HrG-DR 92-33
56.25
TRL DJr 'rEy?OR--------;
1,263,00
01101
06/30
Gen Plan Flyers
403.00
TOTAL DhE V'ENDijR--------;
403.04
;'1191
96434
4746
J+:ne Copier Svcs
T35,10
MAL T1;E VENDOR --------)
1'5.19
6613$ 06/32
3W
R�rreltion Refund
133.90
•n-
�._
133.t3
*t City of D i a a o n d Bar t�
RUN TIME: 58:38 07102192 V O U C H E R R E G I S T E R
DUE THRO.............07/07/92
VENDOR ?TAME VENDOR 10.
ACCOONT P,ROJ.il-10 BATCH PO.LINE:NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE h SCRIP HON
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Karaaetian, Valentine 27J
661-3418 283 20/67A
Kers Hardware
`nrks
Kers
821-43t0-1280
147
221070
3911211
001-4310-1200
150
2e701D
4211277
001-4310-1200
151
287070
431127/
e01-4310-1200
149
227071)
41/1277
001-43t@-1200
146
287010
3811211
001-4310-1200
146
20707D
40/1217
021-4318-12@8
144
221871)
3b/1271
001-4310-1200
143
22707D
35/1217
Kia. ;panne 294
021-3478 191 2@7@7A
Klein.felder Kleiofeldr
001-4551 57.21+ 05A92 15 207070 01/12794
Kotin Reran I Mour-hly In. '<'otin
i@1-1216 41 2@7070
@@1-4210-4240 +2 2010/D
.A. County -Sheriff's !'eo LACSheriff
01.-4411-5461 49 20707D
A. I:,1.nty- terIif`s Don LAI'Si"eriff
tt1-4411-5+01 49 217e7D
1_.A.County Puhlic
`nrks
,1 P�,hk
?21-4555-5526
27
227e7D
e21- 5=5-5506
78
20721D
221-'4555-5'.26
29
227e7D
t=31-�5L,5-5526
'';>
a 7 3 ! D
01-4555-S`:e6
21
2x7,%
481-µc,r.,5_.,5a2
21
2'AJ'3/D
01-455;-51W
22
2,;e'
66130 06138 3639 Recreation Refund
TUTAL DI;E VENDOR -------}
01/01
06130
55844
Park 1
Maint
Supplies
87/21
06/38
55887
Park I
Maint
Supplies
87/01
06/30
5;986
Park L
Maint
&applies
071.01
86130
55492
Park Z
Maint
Supplies
07/BL
66138
56215
Park I
Maint
Supplies
01/01
66/30
56236
Park 4
taint
Supplies
87/81
06/30
56237
Park 6
Maint
Supplies
07/01
66/36
56247
Park 4
Maint
Supplies
TUTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
PANE 7
t + PR£PA 3 t }
AMOUNT DAZE CHE:K
133.00
133.64
7.26
5.02
2.73
11.10
7.32
7.26
25.64
10.13
76.46
06/32 06138 4129 Recreation Refund 32.06
i 0 f AL D;1E VEVDOR--------> 32.62
07/01 06/3@ 5A2303 GRoTech-Prof. Svcs v 1,984.92
10TAL DUE V£NDUR--------> 1,964.92
01/81 06131 DiatO3 5 Tre-.�ers-Industry 3,571.43
27/21 66/30 Dial@3-5 Tres :Pru -City Share 3,577.42
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------} 1,154.85
@7101 8/3@ 92602 :pec Event Svcs Calvary 2,952.37
TOTAL O1;E VENDOR --------> 2,952.37
07/01 06130 92670 'ay Contract Svcs 299,595.93
"!;E VENODR--------> 299.05.93
0121
@6132
9P2023,10+ 4
3t'i7i irarking Svcs
1,65@.11
@1131
06/30
92220@16985
v0 Sino Sign-Sycasore
45.53
@7/01
06/32
92022@1698•'
Pave.r:,�nt warking
33.99
87/01
1,612,a
92ttN169°.8
P=rima Pion-Poli:a
/5.26
@li0!
2aI32
92220@L698'1
5t�iorc-37and
429.2@
f7;11
?6/32
922t1')I6`i92
Pave7ent Pa+Ching
8.183.46
?7141
e6132
9'722@ 15993
'3' -='. I _-_.tion
2,914.39
tit City of Dia,ond Bar*�
RON TIhE: 06:38 07182/92 V O U C H E R R E G I S T E R
DUE THRU.............F/37/92
VENDOR NAME VENDOR I0.
A+::COUNT PROJ.TX-NQ BATCH PD.T.I1fr'yO. 0TRY/DUE TNVO1,1E DESCR1P1104
------------------------------------ I
Public
Works
LACPub&k
821-4555-5584
12
281070
801-4555-5504
13
20181D
X21-4555-5526
32
2x100
081-4555-5586
33
2078/0
881-4555-5528
12
P870)D
001-45L.5-5509
13
2118?D
021-4555-5512
10
287070
101-14555-5531
7
20 W D
landmark Gevelaers Landmark
8111-3422 14 207810
Landscape Vest I andscapeV
141-4541-5520 21 28,07A
Leis Engraving Inc. Le-jisEpora
01-4095-2t10 33 23701D
441-495-2118 34 20101D
i i. Mi".tae! Li']ike
0x1-4210-1108 6= 2870?fl
.,on .:vb Youth P,o;raa LionsClub
021-409'.-12x8 25 28701L
I Qs Hrn ;pps 'lines LAT i'f•2s
084-4210-4222 58 2r??7L'
t t PREPAID m +
AMOUNT DATE CHECK
--------------------------
iCGNIItiGED?
07/01
06132
92880816993
Pero Curb I Sidewalk
797.33
01/81
06/32
92600816994
5idevalk,Ir.sPection
11442.88
07161
06138
92200816990
Striping-Montefino
102.81
07!21
06/38
92000016991
SigningiMarking-MapteHill
55.21
07/01
06/38
92200016991
Deed Abatement
17,182.21
81/01
46130
92.200016996
Tr¢e Trimming
1,549.37
07/01
06/38
92828216995
Star@ Drain R2nair
31904.97
87101
06/30
92000016999
IV Services
113.85
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
46,338,58
07101
06138
P2rmit Overcharge
8.00
:SEAL DUE VPXDCR-------->
8.01
06/32
06/38
R2--aicmt Chk for 14662
3,108.02 06/30/92 0080812972
'uTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ---->
3,441.08
70TAL DUE VENDOR --------
6.06
07/01
06138
011112
Tile for Rotary Pres.
17.32
87/11
46/38
0111.38
Tile -Panora Rad Cress
11.32
uTAI DUE VENDOR --------
34.64
47/01
06/32
P.ing figs-June1,6,22
180.02
i6TAL DUE VEYDIIR--------;
180.84
01101
06/32
natoa-Pa,t Ravr Natsan
52.02
} AL 0,UE "r' ".VD1iR --------
sa.01
0101
46/30
3159
"_ :ea'icn Re;and
28.63
07/0.
013d
22 005691
'1 .'- 11x:4
e70.13
.: ivU:, -;
619.13
vql-q�
}++
City
of
D i a
m a n d Bar +++
RUN IIhE: 08:38 87/82/92
V
Q U C
H E R R E
6 I S T E A
P46E 9
DUE THRJ
.............07/07/92
VENDOR NAME
VENDOR 1D.
+ +
PREPAID + +
ACCiWNT PRD.I.TX-NQ BATCH PO.IINE/N7.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTAY/DIE
IN'10ICk
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT DATE
CHECK
Lugert, Joan
Lugert.l
081-4358-5308
69
22707A
06/32
66/39
Contract Class Instructor
174.88
iOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
114.09
L unau, Ann
Luogu nn
001-4210-1320
3
22701A
06/38
06/32
Sapalie5-PC Meetings
85.25 06/32/92 02288129/1
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
85.25
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
0.08
Mac Bride, Dexter
MacBrideD
021-4210-4108
66
22707D
01/81
86/38
Ping Casa Mtgs-June 1,8
128.0
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
128.00
Marilyn Orfiz
Orti2M
021-4218-1100
24
22707D
01/01
06/32
Reims -Office Supplies
19.68
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
19.68
Meyer, David
MyerD
881-42le-4100
64
W e 7D
01/01
06/32
Ping Caam Mtg-Junel,8,22
188.08
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
182.89
Midley, E?erre
20
0Z1-3478
199
?8701A
+6/38
06/32
3945
Recreation Refund
55.02
iOiAL DUE VENDOR --------)
55.09
Nistry, Viiav
92
0+11-3178
193
2r707A
06/38
06132
3919
Ra�realion Refund
28.08
15iAL DUE VENDOR --------:
28.09
Morales, Diana
266
01-3x74
53
22707A
06/32
W34
3717
Ra:-reation Refand
39.02
10111- Di1E VENDOR --------; 39.2
'I':. aldy Unit?d Vav
unitacav
ilK-2110-1089
34
?F018
}1/01
26/32
Crntcibctians-PP10-13
134.08
10;AL ,11E VENDOR -------->
134.09
Nakata, Susan 274
031-3418 285 20107A
!Nelson, Trent gelsonT
Dal -4358-5325 19 227e7A
New Libral Arts Pragraa `•iertibralA
118-4078-490 2 22701C
Pa- Tel Cellular
t81-4030-21%5
03c Tel Paiing
31-4411-2:30
PacTel
24 207a7B
PacTelPag
13 28707E
Pa::2settar Buildi;,o_ Svcs Pacesetter
001-4@98-2210 1? 2:1,1791E
Parra. .ii�da 284
34 /74 54 207r7A
06/32
06/32 2723
Recreation Refund
36102
TOTAL DiiE VENDOR -------->
36.03
06132
06132
Saund Sys Tech-Co4crt 7/1
+++
City
of Dim
and Har +++
RUN TIME: 28:38 87/92/92
0.02
07101
V
O U C
H E R R
E S I S T E R
Phi;£ is
4,99b.03
07;01
06/30
June Cellular Svc4-cgr
DUE TNRU.............07/07/92
iOiAL DUE VENDOR ---------
VENDOR NAME
07101
VENDOR J.
JUr;e Baeoer Rental
14.01
+
+ PREPAID + +
ACCOONT PR3;l.T1-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 BATCH P'OJ INE/NO.
ENTRY/DUE
3,364.40
!NVOICt
DE5CRiPlIi7N
A" RT DATE CHECK
Myers, Elizabeth
06/3'3
Myers=
9y:_reat on Refund
44.@2
;EN!itR -:
44.23
001-4210-4800
4e
20797D
@7/81
eb/30
92dh11
S+'AC Minutes Mtg 1123
144.28
281-4210-40e0
41
?070ID
37,101
0/38
92dbll
Minutes-ADR 6/8-6/11
36.82
01-4210-4t3e
42
221870
07/01
06/32
92dbll
Minutes-Plug Cm 618
368.00
01-4210-40e0
43
7a707D
07101
26/30
92db11
Minutes Ping Cc3-6/1
278.03
?01-473-4000
44
28707D
Wel
e6/38
92cih1l
Minutes-Plug Cob+ 5/28
414.00
@01-4312-4@e9
.16
?07010
a1/al
+6/20
92011
Minutes Prk 6.Rec 5/28
108.02
@a1-455:3-4e38
16
227070
07/et
96/38
92u4hti
Minutes Tric/Trans 6/11
182.08
TOTAL DUE VENDOR--------j
1,512.00
Nakata, Susan 274
031-3418 285 20107A
!Nelson, Trent gelsonT
Dal -4358-5325 19 227e7A
New Libral Arts Pragraa `•iertibralA
118-4078-490 2 22701C
Pa- Tel Cellular
t81-4030-21%5
03c Tel Paiing
31-4411-2:30
PacTel
24 207a7B
PacTelPag
13 28707E
Pa::2settar Buildi;,o_ Svcs Pacesetter
001-4@98-2210 1? 2:1,1791E
Parra. .ii�da 284
34 /74 54 207r7A
06/32
06/32 2723
Recreation Refund
36102
TOTAL DiiE VENDOR -------->
36.03
06132
06132
Saund Sys Tech-Co4crt 7/1
400.90 06/30/92 000a012971
TOTAL PREPAID AMGNT ---->
422.0a
TUTAI DUE VENDOR --------,
0.02
07101
06/38
Teleconaunications Study
4,982.02
TOTAL DOE V*NDOR---------
4,99b.03
07;01
06/30
June Cellular Svc4-cgr
19.25
iOiAL DUE VENDOR ---------
19.25
07101
!36!38
JUr;e Baeoer Rental
14.01
it'AL L:E VENDiIR--------
14.01
@Ti el
@6/'a
E.tv Snare CAM Cnrges-91
3,364.40
Ti:L f4E vi"VD';fl--------
3.^IL4.42
06/3'3
t6/3a 37613
9y:_reat on Refund
44.@2
;EN!itR -:
44.23
Pedrini, Barbara
021-4354-5383
Planning Network
041-4210-4220
PedrinlB
67 20707A
P.lanningNv
51 20707D
Pcauna Vly Transportation Posonavly
112-4360-5310 le 28707E
Potts, Lris F. PuttsL
021-4098-2399 29 20707E
Radio Disratcn Cora. RanirDisna
681-4038-21:30 13 23107E
801-4310-2122 ':5 23781E
Re?ro 6rachics ReuroEraph
221-4'x98-2110 49 24101E
Rc2s, h Lirps Inc. Rre;c;lLine
r81-4"sib-5:3?,? /y 22107E
12 73127E
i��i�rvn ~erAAssoc C,F, Inc IIRA
t21-4555-5227 5 2877,.7E
F
�,
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----j
of DiaAond 9ar
RUN TIME: 06:36 47/02192
0.08
V O U C H E R R E G I S T E R
06/38
PARE 1
11.00
DOE THRJ.............07/07/92
101AL DUE VE4DOR--------)
11.08
VENDUR !TAME
VENDOR +D.
Prof Svcs -Gen Plan
1,508.00
* t PREPAID
ACCOUNT PR31;.1I-ND
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BATCH PD.LIKE/NO.
ENTRY/DiiE INVOICE DESCRIPfIOK
AMOUNT
-----------------------=---
DATE CHE:;K
Payroll Transfer
PayrollTr
ICTAL DI;E VENDUR --------j
081-1028 68
28797F
87/01 06/38 Pa roll Transfer 0013
3' 000 0a
06/34/92 008a0aaa�3
Pedrini, Barbara
021-4354-5383
Planning Network
041-4210-4220
PedrinlB
67 20707A
P.lanningNv
51 20707D
Pcauna Vly Transportation Posonavly
112-4360-5310 le 28707E
Potts, Lris F. PuttsL
021-4098-2399 29 20707E
Radio Disratcn Cora. RanirDisna
681-4038-21:30 13 23107E
801-4310-2122 ':5 23781E
Re?ro 6rachics ReuroEraph
221-4'x98-2110 49 24101E
Rc2s, h Lirps Inc. Rre;c;lLine
r81-4"sib-5:3?,? /y 22107E
12 73127E
i��i�rvn ~erAAssoc C,F, Inc IIRA
t21-4555-5227 5 2877,.7E
F
�,
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----j
34.208.08
TOTAL DUE VENIOR--------j
0.08
06138
06/38
Contract Class Instructor
11.00
101AL DUE VE4DOR--------)
11.08
07/01
06/39
Prof Svcs -Gen Plan
1,508.00
700L DI;E VENDOR -------)
1,568.69
a110i
06139
3:huttle Svc -June 7,1992
158.84
ICTAL DI;E VENDUR --------j
152.04
07/01
06/30
Profe>sionai Svcs-Engr
400.00
IuTAL DOE VENDCR--------'>
403.82
07/01
x6138
ne g?ever Rant -CNet
16.1:
81!01
t612t
June E:eer,?r Fent-Prks
56.25
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------j
15.00
07101
06/34
Stationary Soaglies
69.91
A L D'E ',,'ENDGR--------,
69.91
?7/01
06/38 7[979=:a
i.; Miles -Laughlin
14.51
97181
w6/30 ?29i'9
-:; ;-1 a+;ghlin 6/13
219.49
234.00
u7;ti
06/32 92-„94S
3,38?.66
--------j
3,309.56
FY ql-q
}ta City 0 Diamond Bar aaa
RUN TIME: 08:38 87/02.192 V D U C 3 E R R E e I S T E R PAGE 12
DOE TrRJ.............07/01/92
VENDOR NAME VENDGR J. * a PkEPA1D a f
ACCGUtdT PR'J3.T1-tiJ BATCH POJ IIE/N1 . EdTRy/DUF iAV010E DE SCR IPf1Oh AMOUNT DATE CHECK
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Sam Peterson I
Associates Sar°eters
252-431e-6415
e4692 32
28707E 0111339
e7/01
06133
22349
Topa Survey -Heritage
3,839.08
19TAL DI;E VENDOR --------
3"a39,01
San Gabriel Viv
Tribune
SGVTribune
W -4519-232t
23
20707C
07/01
06/32
6233
Street fuze Change
147.78
138-4538-4Be0
8
20701C
31121
06139
6238
Annex Dist x38
'458.10
138 45;8-4000
9
We %
07/01
06/38
62311
Levy Dist t38
274.86
231-4210-2115
71
22701E
21101
06/30
5BVT6261
Pub Hrg-Tres Here
62.61
021-2322-1010
86
227P,7£
e7/01
06132
savt 6246
Pub 4rg-ADR 92-6
57.83
Bbl -2300-1918
85
20701E
27/21
06139
5gvt6149
Pub Hrg-TT 50519
67,08
021-2520 1018
84
28107E
87/01
06132
sgvt622:5
Pub Hrg-VAR 92-1
53.19
e01-4210-424?
?a
20701E
97/81
06130
sgvt6364
Pub Hrg-Tres Hera 6i8
49.73
001-4040-2t15
74
24707£
e7101
06132
sovt6468
Pub Hrg-Int. Ord t2i1992i
54.36
891-23E0-1212
74
207t1C
?1101
06130
�gvt6485
Pub Hrg-Var 92-2
+49,i3
TuTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
1,215.21
.an Gabriel 'dly
Tribune
S6VTribure
01-4210.4222
5S
22707E 81/7144
t7/01
06/32
5792148,49
Gan Plan Flyers
572.03
1OTAL DISE VENDOR -------->
5/2.01
';�Curirorp Int'1
Inc.
Becuricorp
01-4559-553t.
12
20107E
01/01
06132
13893
May Crossing uaard Svcs
6,133.05
iGTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
h,1:+3.05
.^absir., Linda
289
01-3478
195
2 277A
06/32
06/32
42715
Racreation Refund
34.08
i0TAL DI;E VENDOR -------->
38.01
Short, 'erre
Shortj
ta1-43SO-;323
6.,.
-W07A
06132
06/32
Co:;tra:t Class Instructor
81.08
;",i!E VCQuR-------}
81.e0
Siem?. 'xerran ..
5;acY_0
Ial-'S';t-5223
2f .a 7t 7i;
e1/el
9b -3z
2718-9
F7cr
256, ea
TUTAL Di,E v'�'QuR-------->
2516.0
Sims,, eirry
:d.8
78
19' 2?707At,
_ •.38 06:;,3
4[13
Racreat!on Refund
32.12
9/
9�
*+# City of Diaaond Bar tett
RUN TIME: 0:36 811021y2 > u UCH E R R E S IST £ R Phi/£ 13
DUE THRU.............0110702
VENDOR NAME VENDOR 1D,
ACCOUNT PRJ.I.T1-N9 BATCH PO.LINF/NUJ. ENTRY/DUE INVOICt DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATEE CHECK
* PREPAID * a
-------------------
Sir Speedy
SirSaeadv
Dai -4090-2110
112-'553-5528
52 20701E
07101 06130
8452
Stationary Suonlies
45.46
231-4210-2110
IS 2a1MW�
14 22101E
,101
8 06130
9119
Prop A Transit Survey
349.56
231-4210-4220
� �
3 2,a E
01/01 06/33
9133
Stationary Supplies
49,57
281-'+053-2110
10 20727E
31;01 96/?a
9270
Binding Svrs-Gen Plan
259.69
tat -4310-2110
6 110101E
27101 06138
9274
Stationary Sooplies
23.33
001-4510-21t0
18 20707E
81101 96/a
9274
statiunary Supplies
46.64
081-4"010-4220K
70781E
07/01 0613a
9274
StatioearY Supplies plies
23.3.3
115-4515-2110
7 20707E
W01
1 261;0
9312
Pi)otocopyiny-sen Plan
596,24
4M-4090-2110
48 20701B
07101 06/38
9319
Printing -Solid /taste
282,18
96130 06120
9451
Stationary Supplies
13.39
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------}
1,699.39
Sivarajah, Thiruoathy 282
001-3418
202 2a707A
06130 26/30
3971
P,acreation Refund
24, 00
MAL Di:E VENDOR -------->
28.03
Southern Ca. Edison
oCsEdison
201-4S55-2126
27 20727E
t7/@l 4,6/33
Street Light urd/BidnSpr
40.66
TDAL DUE VENDOR -------- >
48.66
Southern Ca. Poison
SoCaEdison
081-4311-2126
201-4331-2126
12. 2?707E
07/01 06130
Electric urov Parks
20.82
16 7'3101£
81/01 06/„e,r
fi?ctric Svcs -Sycamore
259.44
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------}
283.26
oothern Ca. Edison
SoCaEdicon
138-4538-2125
34 20107E
01101 06/30
£iectric Svcs -Dist 038
107.20
TUTAL nUE VENDOR --------
187,23
Sou*.kern Ca. Edison
5oCaEdison
134-4S39-2126
22 2a 707E
x7,101 06%33
.;.ec*ric Svcs -Dist 09
151190
AL 71:E V;_NDUR--------;
151.92
Soiithern Ca. Edison
RnrJdison
141-4511-2126
Sw:s-D.st t41
r
1;5.04
Southern Ca. :alis
South on
"oCaFdison
121-u:;,S-2126
?? 2„707E
17;01 06/31
e e-_tr:c Svcs -Trac Cortrl
4,342.06
;AL . 'E _"1!?: R --------
4.34236
++�
Cit
':81116 Meeting-CMgr
081-45:1,3-4108
RUN 1IhE: 06:36 87/02/92
of Di{tt
ar
V D y aacnd gU C H E R
';'alnut Hi is Fire
YalHills
6 i Ai. D!'E V_' DUR---------
R E S I S T E R
16 26'678
PAVE 14
baln�,t Valley Unifi?d
DUE THRU.............07/01/92
'r 4clrans Coad 6;11
t3l-4350-2142
VENDOR NAME VENDOR 1D.
07101 06/32
`ira Er,t_inil.fl5he"-HerltQA
28.28
ACCOUNT PR11.'IJX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/143.
ENIRY/DUE INVOTa DFSCRIPTIUN*
Ra)41'-Springtr
PREPAID + +
---------------------------------------------------
--
-------------------------------------
AMOUNT DA,E
----------------
CHECK
Tech 101 Techlel
001-4090-2252 29 20 M L
01/81 06/35 926119
The Hips Club Hill -Club
081-4350-2140 d 20787D
Thcmas Byrne 3 Saith ThcfasByrn
001-4050-4010 3 207078
Tc;re 6 Country Hotel
Tc;orr-&Ctry
Terre Center Travel Tr,yrsrente
081-4010-23"5 63 207078
381-4M-2332 32 %87618
!:S Srint e Snrint
001-4510-2125 14 287078
Cosputer h2tdcrk Svice 281.25
TOTAL DOE VEND!iR--------281.25
07/01 06135 Contr Class Facility Rent 188,00
TOTAL DUE `.ENDUR--------7 198.09
07/01 06/38 Auditing Svcs -12/1-6116 323.50
TOTAL DUE VENDOR ------ 323.59
07/01 06/35
87121 06/'5
07/01 06130
;;Than Tel ercxaunicaTiuns jr,anTele
reel -4098-6M 6 207018 01/1316 87101 06/38 3952
!jry, ;or..3.1d
UryD
':81116 Meeting-CMgr
081-45:1,3-4108
50 2,.701E
07/01 06/38
';'alnut Hi is Fire
YalHills
6 i Ai. D!'E V_' DUR---------
001-4313 2210
16 26'678
07101 06!33 11 7
baln�,t Valley Unifi?d
VI;,yD
'r 4clrans Coad 6;11
t3l-4350-2142
7 297078
07101 06/32
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 0.00
50718 Mtg-CCouncil
62.08
':81116 Meeting-CMgr
31.09
TUTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
93.00
long D10 . P1ne Svc-Eagr.
11.16
6 i Ai. D!'E V_' DUR---------
li Jd
Ansym ing Machine
91.08
--------;
91.0'2
'r 4clrans Coad 6;11
40.00
_ "1E VENDUR-------->
48.09
`ira Er,t_inil.fl5he"-HerltQA
28.28
Al J':F VFNITR--------)
29.26
Ra)41'-Springtr
1,395.25
--------
71 U95.25
f+ City of 0 i a a a n d Bar t+tt
RLN TIME; 88;38 07/22/92 1 D U L' H E R R E 6 I B T E R
DtIE TrRU.............07/07/92
VENDOR NAME VENDOR 1D,
ACCOUNT P*.i:,TX-;i9 BATCH PO,LINElN�, ENTRY/DUE IN'JOICt DESCRIPTION
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
�
Pfi6E t5
* } PREPAID # f
AMOUNT DATE CHECK
-----------------------------
i`ater Utilities
waterUtii
01-4316-2210
10
227279 elil354
07/01
26/30
6944
Maint-Sprinkler Systems
1,250.29
i0fk DUE VENDOR -------->
1,250.,19
'last 6rouo Designs
estTranp
001-3435
18
2270/9
x7/01
e6/30
Plaa Chk Fee Refund
341.70
iOfAL DUE VENDOR -------->
3++1.18
Rest P+iblishing Co.
'oestPub
001-4090-2320
14
207076
07/01
06/30
62988332
CA Cade Publications
47.05
ee1-4092-2320
I5
20707B
x7101
06/20
6329/566
CA Code Publications
46.55
TUTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
93.60
eolff/Lang/Christopher
'iDIM- ano
262..4310-6415 e4692
32
207079 01/1294
07/@1
e6/30
6852
C111 Bldg -Heritage
7,370.00
TUTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
7,372.e2
Seng, Dennis
28i
221-3478
2K
22707A
06/32
06/30
3934
Recreation Refund
56.00
TUTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
56.02
Tia, 'annif�r
292
01-3478
19C
2�707A
06/32
06135
3955
RKreRtio+r Refund
18.02
MAL DUE 'dEVDIR -------- >
.18.02
TUTAL PNLPALID----------->
41.537.00
Ola! Di;E--------------->
4981239.57
-U Pt nt?ORT------------>
539,826.57
�Y*_9,�.
f} City of Diaaond Bar **f
RJN TIME: 08:38 #1/92192 V O U C H E R R E 6 1 5 T E R ?A5£ 1
FUND SUMMARY REPORT
DUE THRJ.............07/91/92
DISBURSE
6/!-
h•'.:E WILL
POST 63E HAS POSTED FUTURE TRANSACT1GNS
FUND
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL
DIRECT PAY
REVE89E
E(PENSE REVENUE EXPENSE REVENUE E(PENSE
---------------------------------------------------
138LLAD 138 Fund
9,584.91
91584.97
139LLAD 139 Fund
7,413.42
7,873.42
0816eneral Fund
471,792.77
40,565.54
1,322.33
429,904.94
512Self Insurance Fu
2,590.98
215#D.88
115Tnt haste Mgmt Fu
314.32
314.3''1
P21Traffic Mit Fee F
25.803.08
2518#3.08
22SGrand Ay Const Fu
3,565.00
3,565.00
141LLAD 141 Fund
31-165.04
3,165.04
118Air Quality Imp F
41908.00
4,912.00
In'Prop A -Transit Fu
719.05
719.05
251i
RUNTIME: 29;3907192/92
y o f Q 1
VOUCHER
a m� n d B a r f t t
REGISTER
P46£ 1
DtE THRJ.............07;07192
VENDOR MANE
VENDOR 1D.
ACCOUNT PRO .T1
-NJ BATCH PD.1INEiNO
ENTRY/DUE INVOICE
DFSCRIPTIGN
f #
PREPAID t t,
-----------------------------•---------------------------------------
AMOUNT DATE CHECK
American Storage LTD
RmerStora^
201-4898-2140
2 32707A
07101 07107
Rant 2 Units -July
153,02
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
153.00
Citv Clerks Assoc cf
Ca. CCAC
801-4840-2315
2 30701A
07141 07107
92-93 Membership Renewal
130.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------}
130.0
Dia*ond Bar Business
Asoc DB31jsAssoc
001-4098-2210
2 3@107A
07/01 07107
July -Common Area Maint
119.04
10iAL DUE VENDOR
179.89
Gonsalves 6 Son, Joe
A. 5onsalves
821-4018-+000
2 38707A
01/01 07107
July Prat Svcs
2,100.00
1U7.41- DUE VENDOR -------->
2,182.29
Heiler 6 Associates
filer
801-2110-1004
081-2112-1086
1 39107A
97181 01/01
July Dental Premiums
667,66
1 32721.4
87181 07/91
July Vision Premiums
291.86
TOTAL DUE 'VENDOR --------j
956.86
ICDA RetirE;ent Trust -457 1CMA
881-4938-0998
801 -404? -290
2 39707A
2 39107A
01/01 07/07
July %4 F can trih-CMgr
1,039.45
801-48581890
2 30707A
81141 07101
?aly Cafe �bntrib-CCIk
..03.44
?81-4219-9299
2 8787A
01/@1 07/0J
July Cafe Contrib-Finance
119,61
881-4319-8298
2 38707.4
27101 07107uiy
0., „01 @1107
Cafe Contrib-Plug
517,24
001-4518-0898
2 3878TA
07/81 07181
J;,ly Cafe Contrib-Prks
265,5+
Tiny Cafe Contrib-Engr.
821.46
LtTAi DUF VENDOR ---------
313S2.76
4elsonivs
Nelsonics
891-43',>1-5325
1 3?1@IA
@1:01 07107
Sodnd 5•ys-Concert 7/8
400.00
'i Pi!E v 4D1, --------)
406.29
901-43;8 ,335
?"7,^?A
f7/E:1 0147
_ Ind Sas-Concert 7/15
408.08
Ti :' t VENDOR --------i
480.89
V -V qg -q3
t++
City
of Diamond
Bar ttt
RUN TIME: 09:39 07/02/92
V
O U C H E R R E
6 I S T E 3
PAtiF 2
DUE THRU.............07/07/92
VENDOR NAPE
VENDOR ID.
t
t PREPAID + t
ACCOUNT PRBJ.TX-NO
-----------------------------
BATCH PO.LINE/N0.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTRY/DdE
INVOICE
DE CAIPTION
AMOUNT DATE
PERS Health Benefits
PERSH2alth
101-2110-1003
1
30107A
01/01
07/07
July Health Premiucs
6,165.94
001-4090-0060
1
30707A
07/01
07107
Admin Fee
33.93
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
6,799.71
Paladale, City of
Paladale
001-4210-2330
2
307014
07;01
07107
Code Eiforce Mtg-9/2342+
200.00
TOTAL DUE vENDOR--------i
11200.04
Postage By Phone
FostByPhon
001-4090-2128
2
33107A
07101
07107
Postage Replenishment
5$0.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------;
500.04
Silence, Jill
SpenceJill
001-+358-5385
3
38707A
07101
01!07
Band for Concert 7/15
608.00
T6T.1L 3!�E VENDi)R--------
?08.61
Standard Insurance of
Ore
StandardIn
001 -?110-1005
139797A
01101
07107
Sdpp Life Ins -July
17.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------';
17.01
Standard insurance of
Ore
5tancardln
0'^1-21.10-1005
2
P707A
01/01
07107
':.1v Liia Ins Preens
298.08
jn-41- Dt:E VENDOR -------->
298.01
TOTAL PTE?ATB-----------
Let
. _ ,. E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --
48.678.39
R R?
'^---------- -;
16.679.39
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 � REPORT DATE: June 18, 1992
FROM: Linda G. Magnuso , Senior Accountant
TITLE:
Treasurer's Report - May 31, 1992
SUMMARY:
Submitted for Council's review and approval is the Treasurer's Statement for
the month of May 1992.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and approve.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
X Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
_ Resolution(s) _ Bid Spec. (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Ordinances(s) _ Other
Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes_ No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes X No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes X No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? _ Yes X No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVI WED BY:
1 Gia *// oaA'/u
Terrence L. Belanger Li da G. itaonuson
Acting City Manager Senior Accountant
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Statement - May 31, 1992
ISSUE STATEMENT:
Per City policy, the Finance department presents the monthly Treasurer's
Statement for the City Council's review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the May, 1992 Treasurer's Statement.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Submitted for Council's review and approval is the Treasurer's Statement
for the month of May 1992. 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 May, there were checks which had not cleared the bank.
The negative balance for the general account was due to the fact that
these funds remained invested in the LAIF.
PREPARED BY:
Linda G. Magnuson
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TREASURER'S MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT
May 31, 1992
GENERAL FUND
$6,045,868.73
$743,358.41
$474,434.05
$6,314,793.09
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
52,832.59
3,687.93
56,520.52
GASTAXFUND
2,431,538.59
100,813.16
701.17
2,531,650.58
TRANSIT TX (PROP A) FD
413,522.78
713.61
412,809.17
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FD
0.00
0.00
FEDERAL AID URBAN FUND
0.00
0.00
INTEGRATED WASTE MGT FD
15,994.80
7,008.50
4,371.29
18,632.01
OTS FUND
(76,668.80)
57,584.34
(19,084.46)
AIR QUALITY IMPRVMNT FD
10,871.66
10,871.66
STATE PARK GRANT FUND
0.00
0.00
PARK FEES FUND
15,529.31
15,529.31
LANDSCAPE DIST #38 FD
123,132.48
20,635.11
7,505.28
136,262.31
LANDSCAPE DIST #39 FD
202,540.93
9,461.99
8,517.56
203,485.36
LANDSCAPE DIST#41 FD
109,205.16
13,164.46
7,199.65
115,169.97
GRAND AV CONST FUND
498,187.99
227.74
497,960.25
TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEE FD
342,407.37
342,407.37
CAP IMPROVEMENT PRJ FD
33,885.97
3,502.63
30,383.34
SB 821 FUND
20,042.34
20,042.34
SELF INSURANCE FUND
251,442.67
251,442.67
TOTALS
$10,490,334.57
$955,713.90
$507,172.98
$0.00 $10,938,875.49
SUMMARY OF CASH:
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
GENERAL ACCOUNT
($19,658.95)
PAYROLL ACCOUNT
1,629.21
PETTY CASH ACCOUNT
500.00
TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS
($17,529.74)
INVESTMENTS:
TIME CERTIFICATES
$0.00
COMMERCIAL PAPER
0.00
L.A.I. F.
10,956,405.23
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
10,956,405.23
TOTAL CASH $10,938,875.49
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MAY 21, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Chavers called the meeting to order at
6:40 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management
District Hearing Room, 21865 East Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Gravdahl.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Ury, Beke, Vice Chairman Gravdahl,
and Chairman Chavers. Commissioner Cheng arrived
at 6:45 p.m.
Also present were Administrative Analyst Tseday
Aberra, Associate Engineer David Liu, Sergeant
Rawlings, and Contract Secretary Liz Myers.
COMMISSION C/Ury stated that he believes that some kind of
COMMENTS: route through Tonner Canyon is necessary to help
the traffic in Diamond Bar, and in this area.
VC/Gravdahl thanked Chair/Chavers for reading his
comments into the record at the joint study session
with the TTC and the Planning Commission.
Chair/Chavers thanked staff for removing the
private directional sign that was attached to a
stop sign pole on Diamond Bar.Boulevard at Gentle
Springs Lane.
C/Beke welcomed C/Ury back to the meetings.
MINUTES:
Apr. 23, 1992 C/Beke requested that the Minutes of April 23, 1992
be amended on page 1 to properly indicate that he
would be able to attend the Planning Commission
public hearing.
Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by VC/Gravdahl
and CARRIED to approve the Minutes of April 23,
1992, as amended. C/Ury abstained.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ken Anderson, residing at 2628 Rising Star Dr.,
stated his concern with the traffic situation on
Diamond Bar Blvd. at Fountain Springs Road. Noting
that there has been discussion to install a signal
at the Shadow Canyon intersection, he presented the
commission with accident reports, received from the
Sheriff Department, and pointed out that Fountain
Springs has had nine accidents, four of the nine
being injury accidents, and Shadow Canyon has had
five accidents, none being injury accidents. The
traffic at Fountain Springs Rd. is exasperated by
the heavy traffic coming from the schools, the
movie theater, and the residential area.
May 21, 1992
Page 2
Furthermore, since there is inadequate parking for
the office building on the corner of the
intersection, the employees must park on the
street. He presented photos to the Commission.
Chair/Chavers requested staff to visit the
intersection, observe the AM/PM peak hour to get an
idea of the traffic conflicts, and look at the
encroachment on Fountain Springs, taking into
consideration the block wall restricting site
visibility. A report is to be brought back to the
Commission on the next agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR:C/Beke requested that item B be pulled from the
Consent Calendar.
Motion was made by C/Ury, seconded by C/Beke and
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve item A of the
Consent Calendar.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng,
VC/Gravdahl and
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Request to
Chair/Chavers stated, because he resides on Chinook
Control
Place, he will abstain from discussion of this
Speeding
item.
Vehicles on
Chinook
C/Beke questioned the appropriateness of directing
the Sheriff to have selective enforcement on every
street that has a speeding problem. Since the
speeders are most likely the residents on the
street, the residents should get together and
figure out who is speeding.
AA/Aberra, in response to VC/Gravdahl's inquiry,
stated that the "Not A Through Street" sign has
been ordered, but not yet installed.
Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Ury
and CARRIED to approve staff's recommendation to
paint a 4" solid yellow striping and install w-3
warning sign with the advisory speed plate of 25
MPH, deleting the direction to provide selective
enforcement in the area.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng, and
VC/Gravdahl.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Chavers.
May 21, 1992 Page 3
OLD BUSINESS:
Crossing Guard
Chair/Chavers requested that the staff report be
service
amended to properly indicate that the request is to
Ballena/
continue the crossing guard service at Ballena
Meadow Falls
Dr./Meadow Falls and not Ballena Dr./Golden Springs
Dr.
AE/Liu reported that the Commission had requested
staff to conduct a second warrant study to
determine the need to retain the crossing guard
service at the intersection of Ballena/Meadow
Falls. The results of the second warrant study
indicated that a crossing guard is not required at
this intersection due to the insufficient volume of
vehicles required to meet the minimum requirement.
It is recommended that the Commission review
staff's findings and direct staff as necessary.
Pam Stroud, residing at 2202 Rusty Pump, PTA
President of Golden Springs Elementary School,
appealed to the Commission to consider their basic
instincts to protect the innocent and the small
children who have not yet learned the proper way of
crossing a street.
C/Cheng stated that, even though there is not
enough traffic volume to warrant a crossing guard,
it is better to protect the children than to take a
chance on their safety.
C/Ury, concurring with C/Cheng, noted that CalTrans
criteria is a guideline, and not law.
C/Beke stated that he has visited the site three
times during the morning peak hour, and he does not
see a problem.
Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, and seconded by
Chair/Chavers to approve the crossing guard for the
1992 year and the 1992/1993 school year. The
Commission will discuss, during the next year, the
issue of crossing guard service for all Diamond Bar
schools, developing a new criteria that will
tighten our standards, and review the school
situations on a yearly basis.
C/Ury suggested that there should be two separate
motions. VC/Gravdahl and Chair/Chavers withdrew
the motion and the second.
Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Ury
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to continue the crossing
guard through the 1992 year and the 1992/1993
May 21, 1992
Page 4
school year, with the understanding that they be
reviewed on a yearly basis, with whatever standards
are in place at the time of the review.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng,
VC/Gravdahl and
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by
Chair/Chavers and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to direct
staff to review the standards, during the next
school year, and develop a uniform standard that
meets the community's requirements, based upon
counts collected during the next school year, at
the elementary schools within Diamond Bar.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng,
VC/Gravdahl and
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Operational AE/Liu reported the Commission directed staff to
A n a l y s i s :proceed with the installation of centerline
intersections striping and rumble strips at various locations
of the along Leyland, Summitridge, and Longview, and to
Summitridge/ initiate the evaluation of the operational
Brookwood area characteristics at the intersections of Thunder
Trail/ Summitridge Dr., Summitridge Dr./Brookwood
Dr., and Longview Dr./Brookwood Dr.. An overview
of the analysis, and a detailed report, prepared by
DKS, have been included in the staff report. In
summary, a stop sign is not warranted at
Summitridge Dr./Thunder Trail, a stop sign may be
installed at Brookwood Dr./Summitridge Dr. and a
four way stop is not recommended at Longview
Dr./Brookwood Dr., based upon existing traffic
volume and accident data.
Ross Bilotta, residing at 1103 Bramford Ct., noted
that people going down Longview towards Brookwood
purposely missed the tubes placed. He suggested
that the Commission listen more to the concerns of
the citizens, and less to the cold statistics
presented by a group of strangers.
AE/Liu, in response to C/Ury's inquiry, stated that
a 4" yellow centerline has been striped on
Summitridge Drive near Thunder Trail, and rumble
strips will be installed by the end of May on
Longview Drive near Silvertip Drive.
May 21, 1992
Page 5
Chair/Chavers requested staff to stay in touch with
the Summitridge community, and to set a schedule of
revisiting the area to check the volumes, as more
homes are built in the community.
Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by VC/Gravdahl
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept staff's
recommendation to install stop sign on Brookwood
Drive at Summitridge Drive.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng,
VC/Gravdahl and
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Holiday AA/Aberra reported
Shuttle requested that this
Program further discussion in
the 1992 Holiday
VC/Gravdahl suggested
the residential area
elderly, and to chang
reduce the costs.
that the Commission had
matter be brought back for
terms of receiving ideas for
Shuttle Program planning.
that the bus shuttle go into
to meet the needs of the
the hours of the service to
C/Ury stated that, since he and C/Cheng have not
been presented with the study, the item should be
tabled to the next meeting.
AA/Aberra, in response to VC/Gravdahl, stated that
the results of the survey, whether or not the
community is desirous for the transportation
system, will be brought to the Commission the end
of August or September of 1992. Tabling the matter
will not interfere with the planning process of the
Holiday Shuttle Program.
Motion was made by C/Ury, seconded by C/Beke and
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to table the matter to the next
meeting.
Traffic AE/Liu reported that the Commission had requested
Signal that, since the County -wide Traffic Signal
Synchron. Synchronization, Operation and Maintenance (SOM)
program was presented to the Commission as an
informational item during the April 9th meeting,
the matter be brought back as an item for further
discussion and comments.
C/Beke indicated that the City of Diamond Bar was
not asked to take any action regarding the SOM
Program.
May 21, 1992 Page 6
Chair/Chavers noted that there is a chance that the
City may not be included in the SOM program because
we do not provide much in the way of benefiting
these types of programs. He suggested that the
Commission recommend to the Council to start
considering interconnecting and synchronizing our
own signals.
C/Beke stated that the City has very few areas that
the signals could be coordinated. The prime
signals that need synchronization are the Pomona
freeway off ramps at Colima, and Colima and Brea
Canyon Rd. The reason the signals are not working
right is that Colima is running at full traffic
actuated, and Brea Canyon Rd. is running as fixed
time.
Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Ury
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to direct staff to express
to the City Council, and for the City Council to
express to the County, our interest and willingness
in participating in the County's program, if and
when it is appropriate to Diamond Bar. Staff is
also to express this Commission's interest, to the
Council, that the City look for the ways and
opportunities to synchronize our signals ourselves,
in recognition to the fact that we may not want to
wait for the County, and the County may not be able
to include us in the program.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng,
VC/Gravdahl and
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Parking:
AE/Liu reported that staff met with the residents,
Fallowfield/
on May 1, 1992, to discuss the parking situation
Brea Canyn.
along Fallowfield Drive. It appears that motorists
have been using Fallowfield as a park-and-ride for
the easy freeway access, as well as inadequate
onsite parking at the First Mortgage Corporation
(FMC). Staff has determined that a minimum of 20
to 30 employees (15 to 25 vehicles), of the FMC
located at 3230 Fallowfield Dr., are utilizing
Fallowfield Dr. for their parking. It is
recommended that the Commission consider the
alternatives, as indicated in the staff report, for
the parking condition of Fallowfield Dr., and
forward the recommendation to the City Council.
Clem Ziroli, with First Mortgage Corporation,
stated that he feels that Alternative A would be
the most appropriate measure to eliminate the
problem with the carpoolers. In response to
May 21, 1992 page 7
VC/Gravdahl I s inquiry, he stated that they have
approximately 60 employees in the building
Michael Hemming, a tenant of FMC with 12 employees,
stated that he is in favor of implementing
Alternative A. He stated that there is also a need
for a traffic signal, or a stop sign, at
Fallowfield Dr. and Diamond Bar Blvd./Brea Canyon.
Frank Barkowski, residing at 20910 Pasco Ct.,
stated that the signs seem to have effectively
chased away the park -and -riders, however, upon
observation, the 30 to 50 cars parked on
Fallowfield every day belong to the employees of
the FMC. He made the following complaints
regarding the parking problem: delivery trucks to
the FMC double park in the street, compounding the
problem; street sweeping is interrupted; mail
delivery is stalled; and homes in the area are
devalued. He stated that he is in favor of
Alternative C.
VC/Gravdahl concurred that the residents in the
area are being impacted by the parking situation.
However, parking permits, as suggested in
Alternative C, is an expensive cost to the City.
He suggested that the FMC consider using the empty
lot, at Brea Canyon, for extra parking, and having
a van drive the employees to and from the building.
C/Beke stated that he is in favor of Alternative A,
which allows the FMC employees to park in front of
the building, and discourages carpoolers out of the
area. If the parking problem remains in the
residential areas, then a two hour time limit
parking would be posted.
C/Ury stated that it is not the City's
responsibility to provide off street parking for
commercial use. However, since the problem exists,
it needs to be addressed. He stated that he
prefers Alternative A, and if the cars start
parking too far into the residential area, then two
hour parking limits should be posted.
Chair/Chavers requested staff to explore further
alternatives to the parking problem.
Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by
Chair/Chavers and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept
staff's recommendation on Alternative A, to modify
existing signs "No Parking, 8-10:00 a.m. Monday
thru Friday: to "No Parking, 6-8:00 a.m., Monday
thru Friday" and to direct staff to revisit the
May 21, 1992 Page 8
site within 30 days of the signs being posted,
contact the people in the office building, and Mr.
Barkowski, and include their comments in the
Commission's packet, and bring back that
information within one meeting of the posting of
the signs.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng,
VC/Gravdahl and
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Traffic AA/Aberra reported that the City received a request
Circulation from Chaparral Middle School for the installation
Study at of a "No U -Turn" sign on Ironbark Drive. According
Chaparral to the School, motorists make U-turns on Spruce
Middle School Tree Drive after they pick-up and drop-off their
children. This area was observed by the Walnut
Sheriff Station, and it is their opinion that the
City should consider installing a "No U-turn" sign
on Ironbark Dr. It was also observed that
motorists did not obey the posted speed limit or
the warning signs. It is recommended that the
Commission direct the Sheriff Department to provide
selective enforcement on Ironbark Dr., concur with
staff's recommendation to install a "No U-turn"
sign on Ironbark Drive, and forward the
recommendation to the City Council.
Russ Frank, Assistant Principal of Chaparral Middle
School, explained that there has been an increase
in traffic in the last couple of years because of
the bus fees have increased, and all grades now
begin at the same time. He is in favor of the
installation of the "No U-turn" signs, but
suggested that the Commission also consider a
crosswalk on Ironbark Dr., about 50 yards west of
the bus entryway.
Sgt. Rawlings confirmed that the traffic situation
is a real problem. However, he pointed out that
much of the activity is legal. The Commission then
discussed the effectiveness of "No -U-turn" signs,
and the location it should be installed.
AA/Aberra, in response to C/Ury, explained that
staff did not include a recommendation for the
location of the sign because staff is looking for
direction from the Commission.
May 21, 1992 Page 9
Russ Frank suggested that the sign be placed on the
school side of Ironbark Dr. so that, as traffic
comes down the hill, the motorists will see the
sign in front of them.
Chair/Chavers noted that the sign would have to be
posted on both sides so that it is illegal to do a
U-turn in both directions.
Motion was made by C/Ury, seconded by Chair/Chavers
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to recommend to the City
Council to install the "No U-turn" signs. The
location is to be determined by staff, with
consideration of locating them on the lot line so
that it is not viewed from the house. The
residents along the street are to be notified,
advising them of the date that the matter is to be
discussed by the City Council.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, Beke, Cheng,
VC/Gravdahl and
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Peak Hour AA/Aberra reported that the Commission was asked to
Truck Delivery respond to a correspondence received from
Restriction Supervisor Deane Dana's office regarding peak -hour
Program truck delivery restriction program.
Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by C/Ury and
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to receive and file the report
from Supervisor Dana's office.
Change of Street AA/Aberra reported that the City desires to change
Name: Colima to the present street name of Colima Road, between
Golden Springs Brea Canyon Road and the westerly City limit line,
to Golden Springs Drive. It is recommended that
the Commission designate July 9, 1992 at 6:30 p.m.
as the date and time for the public hearing on
Colima Road street name change.
Chair/Chavers requested staff to develop a summary
of the costs and benefits associated with the name
change.
Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept
recommendation.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury Beke
C/Ury and
staff's
,
VC/Gravdahl
Chair/Chavers.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
Cheng,
and
May 21, 1992 Page 10
ITEMS FROM C/Ury, in reference to the letter written by
COMMISSIONERS: Deborah Kline regarding the intersection at Country
View and Grand Ave., requested that staff determine
if something can be done to alleviate the problem
of motorists cutting through the area to avoid the
signal at Grand Avenue. He also requested that
staff investigate the intersection of Grand Ave.
and Longview, and consider "A No Right Turn On Red"
signal because the sighting distance, looking east,
is poor.
C/Beke stated that he will not be present at the
next Commission meeting. He indicated that he
would like staff to look at the signals at Golden
Springs, Colima, and Brea Canyon Rd. in regards to
the possibility of interconnecting those signals.
VC/Gravdahl stated that the Foothill Transit is
planning on putting in a line from Chino Hills
across Grand Avenue, which should cut some of the
traffic. The above is subject to the approval of
LACTC, Foothill, Orange County Transit District,
and San Pac".
C/Cheng requested staff to look into sidewalk
improvement for the section south of Pathfinder, on
the west side of Diamond Bar Blvd..
Chair/Chavers requested staff to develop a sidewalk
improvement program, that the Commission can
recommend to the City Council, and place it on the
agenda as soon as possible. He further requested
information regarding the City's parking
requirement standards.
ITEMS FROM Chair/Chavers requested that the Joint Study
STAFF: Session Minutes of May 11, 1992 be placed on the
next agenda's Consent Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by C/Ury, seconded by VC/Gravdahl
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at
9:00 p.m. to June 11, 1992 at 6:30 p.m.
Attest:
Todd Chavers
Chairman
Respectively,
David Liu
Secretary
MINUTES:
Mar. 12, 1992 C/Schey requested the Minutes of March 12, 1992 be
Mar. 19, 1992 amended on page 3, to properly indicate "Landscape
and Lighting Maintenance Districts"; page 5, first
paragraph to indicate "Turf and Field Appraisal and
Maintenance Program"; and page 8, to indicate that
the meeting was adjourned to March 19, 1992.
Chair/Whelan requested the minutes to be corrected
on page 5, fifth paragraph, to read, "..it may be
more cost effective...".
Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Plunk
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Minutes of
March 12, 1992, as amended.
C/Schey stated that he will abstain from discussion
of the March 19th and March 24th minutes because he
did not attend either meeting.
C/Plunk inquired if the finalized presentation of
the "White Paper" should be attached to the Minutes
of March 19, 1992.
ACM/Belanger stated that, if desired, the
Commission's minutes can show an attachment.
Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Plunk
and CARRIED to approve the Minutes of March 19 and
March 24, 1992. C/Schey abstained.
REORGANIZATION:
Election of Chair C/Schey suggested that, as a matter of procedure,
the Commissions should be apprised of changes to
Ordinances that may affect the Commissions.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 23, 1992
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Whelan called the meeting to order at 7:05
p.m. at the AQMD Building, Room CCS, 21865 East
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE:
C/Plunk.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Schey, Plunk, Vice Chairman Ruzicka
and Chairman Whelan. Commissioner Medina arrived
at 7:14 p.m.
Also present were Assistant City Manager Terrence
Belanger, Administrative Assistant Kellee Fritzal,
Recreational Supervisor Bob Rose, and Contract
Secretary Liz Myers.
MINUTES:
Mar. 12, 1992 C/Schey requested the Minutes of March 12, 1992 be
Mar. 19, 1992 amended on page 3, to properly indicate "Landscape
and Lighting Maintenance Districts"; page 5, first
paragraph to indicate "Turf and Field Appraisal and
Maintenance Program"; and page 8, to indicate that
the meeting was adjourned to March 19, 1992.
Chair/Whelan requested the minutes to be corrected
on page 5, fifth paragraph, to read, "..it may be
more cost effective...".
Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Plunk
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Minutes of
March 12, 1992, as amended.
C/Schey stated that he will abstain from discussion
of the March 19th and March 24th minutes because he
did not attend either meeting.
C/Plunk inquired if the finalized presentation of
the "White Paper" should be attached to the Minutes
of March 19, 1992.
ACM/Belanger stated that, if desired, the
Commission's minutes can show an attachment.
Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Plunk
and CARRIED to approve the Minutes of March 19 and
March 24, 1992. C/Schey abstained.
REORGANIZATION:
Election of Chair C/Schey suggested that, as a matter of procedure,
the Commissions should be apprised of changes to
Ordinances that may affect the Commissions.
April 23, 1992 Page 2
ACM/Belanger explained that the Council informed
the Commissions, at the March 24th joint session,
that they will be coming back with the legislation
to amend the Ordinance. In the future, staff will
assure to communicate such changes to any
Commissioners that are absent.
VC/Ruzicka stated that the goal for the coming
year, to establish a Parks Master Plan and a Needs
Assessment. He feels the current Chairman,
Chair/Whelan, is the most suited person for this
task.
Motion was made by C/Ruzicka and seconded by
C/Schey to nominate C/Whelan for Chairman.
Motion was made by C/Plunk and seconded by C/Whelan
to nominated C/Ruzicka for Chairman.
C/Schey stated that he believes the chairmanship
should be rotated on an annual basis.
C/Plunk stated that she feels that the goals of the
Parks and Recreation Commission would not be
impeded by rotating the chairmanship.
The Commission voted on
Chairman.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
The Motion FAILED.
The Commission voted on
for Chairman.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
The Motion CARRIED.
the Motion for C/Whelan for
Medina and Ruzicka.
Whelan, Plunk, and Schey.
None.
the Motion for C/Ruzicka
Medina, Whelan, Plunk,
and Schey.
Ruzicka.
None.
C/Schey stated that his "nay" vote, on the
reappointment of Chairman Whelan, in no way should
be interpreted to reflect any indication of
dissatisfaction of his performance, or the ability
to perform another term. It simply reflects a
philosophy of the rotation of chairmanship, without
regard to personality. The Commission concurred.
Election of Motion was made by C/Medina and seconded by C/Schey
Vice -Chair to nominate C/Plunk for Vice Chairperson.
April 23, 1992
PRESENTATION:
Page 3
Motion was made by Chair/Ruzicka and seconded by
C/Whelan to nominate C/Whelan for Vice Chairperson.
The Commission voted on the Motion for C/Plunk for
Vice Chairperson.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Medina, Whelan, Plunk,
Schey, and Chair/Ruzicka.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None.
The Motion CARRIED.
The Motion to nominate C/Whelan for Vice
Chairperson was withdrawn.
Heritage Park ACM/Belanger presented the model of the Heritage
Community Bldg. Park Community Building to the Commission. It is
Design the final result of the input received from various
user groups at the public hearings, and the
architect. The architect is currently engaged in
developing the plans and specifications for bid.
It is anticipated that the plans will be on the
City Council agenda on the first meeting in June,
1992.
C/Medina inquired if there will be a fixed stage in
the facility.
ACM/Belanger explained that there will be portable
risers available, however, they will not be fixed
because it would ruin the flexibility of the
building.
C/Schey stated that he questioned the usefulness of
the kitchen, and the feasibility of the octagonal
shape of the building.
ACM/Belanger indicated that staff will be talking
with the architect about methods to make the design
of the building less costly.
C/Schey noted that the preliminary floor plan
indicates that the collapsible doors end at the
window spine. It needs to be more substantial than
that.
Chair/Ruzicka noted that the octagonal design of
the office was questioned at the public hearings.
ACM/Belanger stated that, though the octagonal
design does give the building a distinctive
feature, it will be bid in such a way that it will
either be left in or taken out.
April 23, 1992 Page 4
Chair/Ruzicka stated that the fence/trellis not
only adds to the cost of the building, but may, cut
off using a particular piece of ground area, and
have to be torn down.
VC/Plunk indicated that there were comments made,
at the third public hearing, of reversing the
office so that it faces the field. It was also
suggested that the kitchen be close to the field.
AA/Fritzal explained that the suggestion of putting
the office by the fields was for security purposes.
However, since the office is not staffed, and the
building will be lighted.
ACM/Belanger explained that the kitchen is not
designed to be a commercial kitchen. In order to
maintain the integrity of the building for security
purposes, it has no openings to the outside.
Chair/Ruzicka inquired if the design presented is
to be the final design, despite all the criticism
it received in the public hearings.
ACM/Belanger stated that it is substantially the
final design. We tried to make it as responsive as
possible to all the comments made, recognizing that
it is almost impossible to be the perfect building.
The intent of the architect was to try to
incorporate a tremendous amount of flexibility in
the building, and to take into consideration the
comments made by the various groups.
ACM/Belanger, in response to Chair/Ruzicka's
inquiry regarding the elevation of the roof, stated
that the architect was told that we don't want a
ceiling that will require a lot of maintenance and
a lot of construction costs.
C/Schey noted that more expensive wood has to be
used for a higher roof.
C/Whelan inquired why the office could not be moved
to the other side to face the park.
ACM/Belanger explained that any staff that would be
present, would not be there to provide security for
the park. The function of the design of the
building wasn't to provide a constant presence to
provide security for the park. It is designed to
deal with the kinds of uses that are going on
inside the building.
April 23, 1992 Page 5
C/Whelan pointed out that the function of the
facility should be looked at long term, realizing
that it is going to grow. If it is used as a
recreation or a community center, and it is to be
used all day, with activities going on outside, it
makes more sense to have the office to the side to
oversee the whole park, then having it in the front
to overlook the kitchen.
Chair/Ruzicka stated that it would be more
practical to have the design as suggested by the
various groups, and to accommodate the interests of
the citizens, rather than putting the money into
such features as the trellis, circular office,
roof, etc.
ACM/Belanger explained that the idea is to provide
a building that fits into the park, and, at the
same time, provide a much greater level of
flexibility for a variety of different uses that
can and will be used in the building. We are
attempting to build a building that is going to be
a substantial benefit, recognizing that every
desire is unlikely to be met. The comments of the
Commission have been noted. We will be meeting
with the architect and making suggestions for some
of the changes and modifications that have been
expressed today.
Chair/Ruzicka stated that the Diamond Bar
Improvement Association (DBIA) wants to be sure
that they are included in the Heritage Park
Community Building opening ceremony because they
have plans for planting a Redwood Tree on the
property.
VC/Plunk noted that the ramp in the front of the
building may be used as a skateboard ramp.
C/Medina noted the following: it would be more
cost effective to have the kitchen closer to the
existing bathroom; the sliding roof could be
tempting for children to play on; and the office
would cost less if it were rectangular.
OLD BUSINESS:
Third Anniv. Chair/Ruzicka stated that the Third Anniversary
Celebration Celebration, sponsored by the Diamond Bar Jaycees
and DBIA, is on April 25, 1992 from 12:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. at Sycamore Canyon Park.
April 23, 1992
Page 6
Adopt -A -Park C/Whelan stated that
Program the sub -committee, which
consists of C/Whelan and VC/Plunk, would like to
have the opportunity to further develop the program
with staff. VC/Plunk concurred.
ACM/Belanger explained that the intent is to
incorporate this into the City Council's budget
discussion in May. Staff will contact the sub-
committee regarding a meeting date.
NEW BUSINESS:
Parks Master
Plan
Motion was made b
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ina
by dfor
ynominated
to,C/Wh lan
chairman of the Parks Master Plan sub -committee.
Chair/Ruzicka volunteered to be
a member of the
sub -committee.
INFORMATION ITEM:
Recreation
Program Update
RS/Rose reported that the nine months of recreation
programming has
gone very well. He noted
scheduled dates for the Concerts in
the Parks,the as
indicated in the report. He invited the Commission
to the Tiny Tots
graduation is on Friday, June
12th, at Castle Rock Elementary
School.
Chair/Ruzicka inquired where the Tiny Tots program
Will be moved to when construction begins for the
new building at Heritage Park.
ACM/Belanger stated that staff will explore
alternative locations for the program.
C/Schey inquired if there were some unusually costs
associated with running the youth basketball
program then what was anticipated.
RS/Rose explained that they had anticipated more
volunteer support in the youth sports program all
together. Since staff had to coach some of the
teams, the costs increased. We are trying to
adjust that for the next year.
C/Medina informed the Commission that he is working
with staff to arrange for a Youth Bowling program.
He would also like to arrange for a tennis program,
as well.
ACM/Belanger stated that staff is in the process of
talking with the City of Brea to extend the current
contract one month to take us through the end of
this fiscal year. Also, there will be discussion
April 23, 1992 page 7
with Brea regarding the second year of the
recreation service contract. Staff will
presenting the information to the Commission.be
Draft General AA/Fritzal stated that the Draft General Plan is
Plan included in the
packet for the
information. Commission's
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ACM/Belanger stated that the Planning Commission is
currently conducting public hearings on the General
Plan. It is anticipated that the document will go
before the City Council for it's public hearings on
June 9, 1992.
ACM/Belanger reported that Parks and Maintenance
Director Janiel will be resigning his position to
accept a position in Fresno. City Engineer Mousavi
has resigned to accept a position at Baldwin Park.
Also, City Manager Van Nort has resigned and will
commence as City Manager in Chino Hills, June of
1992. The City Council will be officially
appointing ACM/Belanger as the acting City Manager,
on May 5th, for a period of four months.
C/Medina stated that he enjoyed the conference he
attended in San Diego.
VC/Plunk requested an itinerary of the California
Contract City's Association meeting coming in May.
She inquired when there will be discussion
regarding the Oak as a City Tree. She further
inquired as to why the bathrooms at the park are
locked prior to 5:00 p.m.
AA/Fritzal explained that the bathrooms are locked
at the time, maintenance staff go home. Staff does
provide keys to user groups that have scheduled
games or practices at the parks.
VC/Plunk, in regards to the City closing streets
for events such as parades and races, suggested
that the City not close streets prior to the time
Posted, and also consider out of towners that may
get trapped within the local streets without
knowledge of how to get out.
AA/Fritzal reported that the storage shed at
Sycamore Canyon park has been moved behind the
backstop, and will be used by the
League. Girls Softball
April 23, 1992
Page 8
VC/Plunk stated that a Diamond Bar youngster,
Michael Jay Burns, Jr., has been chosen to
represent the United States in baseball games to be
Played in Japan and China this summer.
C/Whelan would like to pursue the possibility of
getting a student representative, from each of the
High Schools in Diamond Bar, to be part of a sub-
committee to give input in regards to the Parks
Master Plan.
C/Schey inquired when the new equipment for the
park at Stardust and Windwood is scheduled to be
installed.
AA/Fritzal stated that staff will look into it, and
inform the Commission at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by VC/Plunk, seconded by C/Whelan
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at
9:20 p.m.
Respectively,
/s/ Terrencee Belanaer
Terrence Belanger
Secretary
Attest:
/s/ Joe Ruzicka
Joe Ruzicka
Chairman
AA/Fritzal in response to Chair/Ruzicka's inquiry
if the MOU will provide for some organizations to
have a longer, more permanent relationship with the
facilities, she explained that the duration of the
MOU could be changed by the subcommittee, however,
it is staff's recommendation that a sixteen week
period be maintained, allowing smaller community
groups to take on a project, and contribute to the
program. The MOU could be renewed, which would
accommodate a longer term adoption of the park.
VC/plunk explained that the subcommittee also
discussed setting up the program to recognize each
level of participation. There could be a
certificate, recognizing those volunteering for a
short term, a plaque, recognizing those
volunteering quarterly, and a plaque placed in the
park, recognizing those volunteering for a year.
C/Whelan, in reference to the MOU
the Dates and Service ' page 1, Hours,
suggested that "plant material"ptiworded ton o
indicate that we are referring to such items as
branches, landscape maintenance leaves, and piles
of grass clippings. He also suggested that the
CITY OF
MINUTES OF THE pARRB DIAMOND BAR
AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
MAY 28, 1992
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to
7:07
order at
P.M. at the AQMD Building, Hearing Room21865
East Copley Drive, Diamond
PLEDGE OF
Bar, California.'
ALLEGIANCE:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
Chairman Ruzicka.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners:
Chairman Plunk, and SChairman Ruzicka.chey, Medina, Whelan, Vice
Also present were Administrative Assistant Kellee
Fritzal and Recreational
MINUTES:
Supervisor Bob Rose.
Apr. 23, 1992
Motion was made by C/Whelan,
seconded by VC/Plunk
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
April 23, 1992. approve the Minutes of
OLD BUSINESS:
Adopt -A -Park
C/Whelan
Program
reported that the subcommittee, consisting
of VC/Plunk, himself
andstaff, met to develop an
outline of the Adopt -A- Park
program, based on
programs from various cities around the country.
The Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) is a
recapping of all these different
programs. It is
desired that the Commission review the tentative
Adopt -A -Park
program description and the Memorandum
Of Understanding.
AA/Fritzal in response to Chair/Ruzicka's inquiry
if the MOU will provide for some organizations to
have a longer, more permanent relationship with the
facilities, she explained that the duration of the
MOU could be changed by the subcommittee, however,
it is staff's recommendation that a sixteen week
period be maintained, allowing smaller community
groups to take on a project, and contribute to the
program. The MOU could be renewed, which would
accommodate a longer term adoption of the park.
VC/plunk explained that the subcommittee also
discussed setting up the program to recognize each
level of participation. There could be a
certificate, recognizing those volunteering for a
short term, a plaque, recognizing those
volunteering quarterly, and a plaque placed in the
park, recognizing those volunteering for a year.
C/Whelan, in reference to the MOU
the Dates and Service ' page 1, Hours,
suggested that "plant material"ptiworded ton o
indicate that we are referring to such items as
branches, landscape maintenance leaves, and piles
of grass clippings. He also suggested that the
MaY 28, 1992
Page 2
weekly report requirement be changed to a monthly
report to keep down paper work.
C/Schey, noting that the intent of the report is to
communicate any suspicious behavior, or dangerous
objects in the park, suggested that there be a
report form that could be checked off, yet allow
for brief comments. This form would accomplish the
Purpose of a weekly report, but eliminate a lot of
the paper work.
C/Whelan suggested that, since any problems noted
at the park should be reported immediately, there
should be an Adopt -A -Park hotline. Staff would
document the calls, and the groups would fill out a
report at the end of the month to recap what was
done. The Commission concurred.
C/Whelan, concerned with the statement, "Work
neglected", in item VII, of the MOU, suggested that
it be rephrased to "Not meeting
criteria" because each parkthe programs
, and each organization,
may have varying work to accomplish.
C/Medina suggested that different organizations be
allowed to have different responsibilities for the
same park.
AA/Fritzal stated that, MOU will be
though the
specific as to what each organization will be
doing, the advertisement, the description, and the
fact sheet will be written to indicate that there
are different service availabilities at each park.
Staff will prepare the MOU based upon the
recommendations of the sub -committee.
C/Schey, in response to C/Whelan's concern
regarding the wording of item VII, of the MOU,
suggested that it state, "Failure to fulfill the
intent of this MOU can result in the termination of
the agreement.". The Commission concurred.
AA/Fritzal, in response to C/Schey's concern
regarding item v, Insurance Liability of the MOU,
explained that the item does not require the City
receiving a certificate of insurance, but that a
hold harmless liability waiver form be signed by
the volunteers.
C/Whelan suggested that each group be told the
basic safety rules and regulations, set u b
risk management group, before be p Y the
volunteer service. A trainingginning their
booklet should be
May 28, 1992
Page 3
included, as part of the development of this
program. The Commission concurred.
VC/plunk requested staff to provide the Adopt -A -
Park sub -committee with the safety information
before the final review of the program.
VC/Plunk, referring to item III, Scope of Work, in
the Adopt -A -park Program Description, suggested
that there be a separate MOU for fund raising.
C/Schey concurred that it might be a good idea to
have a separate type of MOU for fund raising to
assure that money raised does not go to purposes
other than what it was collected for.
Chair/Ruzicka stated that the MOU, included in the
packet, is a sample of one category, and that the
MOU can be tailored. given the
envisioned. scope of work
C/Plunk suggested that the 11(16 weeks)" time frame
be eliminated from item III, Scope
Of Work,
Planting, in the Adopt -A -Park Program Description,
because it may discourage groups that are only
interested in providing a one day service, such as
Arbor Day.
RS/Rose pointed out that, though the City does not,
want to deter anyone that is interested in the
oregram, it may end up more costly to allow those
benefits of a day/weekend
term procts, as opposed to the
project.
C/Schey suggested that those one da
y projects be
accomplished under a separate special event service
Planning.
AA/Fritzal made the following corrections to item
VIII, Selection Criteria, in the Adopt -A -Park
Program Description: delete the words, "in litter
pickup" in #2; replace the word "contracts" with
projects" in #4; and include that the opening
selection criteria shall be made by the
committee, and staff. sub-
Chair/Ruzicka requested staff
appropriate changes, and to to make the
notify the sub-
committee for a final review.
Parks Master The Parks Master Plan, a to
riorit
Plan and Needs and Recreation Commission for 1992, willrbehe Parks
part of
Assessment the budget discussion at the Cit
Hearing on June 2, 1992. Y Council Public
Staff has prepared a
May 28, 1992
Page 4
Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Cit
Master Plan. Y Wide Parks
Commission's The RFP, attached for the
The
will be submitted to
qualified companies in late June, pending approval
Of the City Council.
AA/Fritzal, in response to a series of Commission
inquiries, stated the following:
welcomed to attend the budget h aringeveryone on June 2,
1992; the RFP will be advertised to all interested
consultants, and it will be advertised in the
newspaper, and the will
magazine; and the RFP asks
for a time frame, and an outline of the general
program.
INFORMATIONAL
ITEMS:
Recreation RS/Rose noted that the Recreation Program U da
to
Program Update report should be corrected to change the June 21
Up
da under Athletics, to June 28th, st
attenfollowing comments: the Commission isHeinvited tto
attend the Tin Tot
d
Y graduation, scheduled for
Tuesday, June 9th, at 6:30 P.M.at Castle
Elementary School; Rock
an agreement has been worked
out with the Hills Club to conduct a western swing
dance class, starting June 11 1992, and the
reduced their prices because we have y have
lread
established a relationship with the person running
the Hills Club, who is also the assistant track
coach at the Quail Summit Elementary School;
the next User Group meeting is June 4th, 7:00 ' and
at the City Hall. He submitted amany,
for the 92-93 fiscal ear, Program summary,
reviewed some of the changes made e ithnthe 1program
compared to last fiscal year.
AA/Fritzal, in response to VC/Plunk's inquiry as to
when Heritage Park will be under construction,
stated that the project is still under review
construction will probably not begin before.August
Of 1992.
Chair/Ruzicka stated that
Improvement Association (DBIA the Diamond Bar
they would like to ) has equipment that
tree Present to the City during the
planting ceremony for the dedication of
Heritage Park.
Resource AA/Fritzal reported that the
Management Management has Plan for
Element been approved b Resource
Commission and will Y the Planning
Council. The Commiss on forwarded to the City
make any further
May 28,
1992
Page 5
comments, or suggestions to the City Council at
their hearings beginning June
Parks and
9, 1992.
Recreation
Budget
g info,
AA/Fritzal reported that the City Council has set a
Budget Public hearing for
June 2,
is very similar to last Year's budget.. The Budget
reviewed Y � g
the Park and She briefly
Commission, Recreation budget with the
In
that
response to C/Whelan, she stated
there is money budgeted for the
Improvement
Projects (CIp� Capital
projects reviewed b for the list of
the
Commission last year.
Staff will obtain a co
last CIP list
year, for the commission. approved
COMMI88ION
COMMENTS:
COMMENTS:
C/Medina, concerned with the vandalism occurring at
the tennis courts
at the Maple Hill Park, suggested
that the Commission recommend to
to
the City Council
consider an ordinance to fine those misusing
park facilities.
AA/Fritzal, in response to C/Scheyls concern about
the sprinklers being left
on all day at the center
median on Grand Ave., stated that
should
such incidents
be report to the Sheriff Department, who in
turn should report
it to staff.
C/Plunk reported that the Diamond Bar Amateur Radio
Society will be having their
annual field day from
Saturday, June 27th, at 12:00
June
p.m. ,
28th, C/Plunk requested staff to to 9.find out'
when the issue of the
Oak as a City Tree will go to
the City Council.
School
Chair/Ruzicka stated that the Diamond Bar High
county Baseball team is ranked number one in the
Y• He would like the City to recognize the
team, and their coach, with a plaque, or a
certificate.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made C/Sche
y, seconded by and
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meetingdata8:35
P.M.
Respectively,
(St KELLEE FRITZAL
Kellee Fritzal
Attest: Secretary
FS / JOE RUZ IC_'_x_A_
Joe Ruzicka
Chairman
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.. -5:.7
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: July 2, 1992
FROM: Bob Rose, Director of Parks & Recreation
TITLE: Award of Contract For The Construction Of Landscape Improvements on Temple Avenue In The City
Of Diamond Bar.
SUMMARY: On May 19, 1992 the City Council authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction of
landscape improvements on Temple Ave. in the City of Diamond Bar. Staff advertised for bids and received
bids from ten qualified contractors. Bids were opened and publicly read on June 11, 1992.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council award the contract for the construction of
landscape improvements on Temple Ave. in the City of Diamond Bar to Liquid Flow Engineering, Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $28, 915.00.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report
_ Resolution(s)
Ordinances(s)
X Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
_ Public Hearing Notification
Bid Specifications (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Other
1.
Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
X Yes _ No
by the City Attorney?
2.
Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
Majority
3.
Has environmental impact been assessed?
Yes X No
4.
Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
_
Yes X No
Which Commission?
_
5.
Are other departments affected by the report?
Yes X No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
_
RE>IIEWED BY•
errence L. Belanger
Acting City Manager
Bob Rose
Director of Parks and Recreation
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Award of Contract for the Construction of Landscape
Improvements on Temple Avenue in the City of Diamond Bar.
ISSUE STATEMENT
The City desires to construct landscape improvements on Temple Avenue
between Diamond Bar Blvd. and Golden Springs Drive in the City of
Diamond Bar. Staff advertised for bids with plans and specifications
prepared by Segura/Deutschman Associates of Diamond Bar. Ten qualified
contractors submitted bids, ranging from a low of $28,915 to a high of
$46,561.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Diamond bar award
the contract for the construction of landscape improvements on Temple
Ave. to Liquid Flow Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in
the amount of $28,915.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Funds for the construction of landscape improvements on Temple Ave. have
previously been budgeted by the City Council in the 1991/92 fiscal year
as a capital project funded by L.L.A.D. #38, in the amount of $60,000.
These funds will be carried over from the 1991/92 budget to the 1992/93
fiscal year budget. This $60,000 carry over will result in an increase
of the projected Fund Balance of the 1992/93 budget for L.L.A.D. #38
from an estimated $30,000 to an estimated $90,000. The lowest bid of
$28,915 will be funded by L.L.A.D. #38.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
It is the intention of the City of Diamond Bar to make certain improve-
ments in the City. The construction of landscape improvements on Temple
Avenue is consistent with this intention, as it will beautify this area.
The section of Temple Ave. planned for this improvement is between
Diamond Bar Blvd. and Golden Springs Drive, an area of approximately
13,300 square feet. Scope of work includes installation of an irriga-
tion system and the planting of softscape including trees, shrubs, vines
and ground cover. Plans and specifications were prepared by Segura/
Deutschman Associates of Diamond Bar and the project was then advertised
for bid. Ten qualified contractors submitted bids, with the low bidder
being Liquid Flow Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $28,915.00.
Prepared By:
Bob Rose, Director of Parks and Recreation
AGREEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the following agreement
is made and entered into, in duplicate, as of the date executed by
the City Clerk and the Mayor, by and between
Liquid Flow Engineering. Inc hereinafter
referred to as the "CONTRACTOR" and the City of Diamond Bar,
California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY."
WHEREAS, pursuant to Notice Inviting Sealed Bids or Proposals,
bids were received, publicly opened, and declared on the date
specified in said notice; and
WHEREAS, City did accept the bid of Contractor
Liauid Flow Enaineerinq, Inc. and;
WHEREAS, City has authorized the City Clerk and Mayor to
enter into a written contract with Contractor for furnishing labor,
equipment and material for the Construction of Landscape Improve-
ments on the Temple Avenue Parkway.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
herein contained, it is agreed:
1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall furnish all
necessary labor, tools, materials, appliances, and equipment for
and do the work for the Construction of Landscape Improvements on
the Temple Avenue Parkway. Said work to be performed in accordance
with specifications and standards on file in the office of the City
Manager and in accordance with bid prices hereinafter mentioned and
in accordance with the instructions of the City Manager.
2. INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLEMENTARY:
The aforesaid specifications are incorporated herein by reference
thereto and made a part hereof with like force and effect as if all
of said documents were set forth in full herein. Said documents,
together with this written agreement, shall constitute the contract
between the parties. This contract is intended to require a
complete and finished piece of work and anything necessary to
complete the work properly and in accordance with the law and
lawful governmental regulations shall be performed by the Contrac-
tor whether set out specifically in the contract or not. Should it
be ascertained that any inconsistency exists between the aforesaid
documents and this written agreement, the provisions of this
written agreement shall control.
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3. TERMS OF CONTRACT
a. The undersigned bidder agrees to execute the
contract within ten (10) calendar days from the date of notice of
award of the contract or upon notice by City after ten (10)
calendar days from the date of notice of award of the contract or
upon notice by City after the 10 calendar days, and to complete the
planting portion of the work within sixty (60) calendar days from
the execution of the first contract. The bidder agrees further to
the assessment of liquidated damages in the amount of one -hundred
($100.00) dollars for each calendar day the work remains incomplete
beyond the expiration of the completion date. City may deduct the
amount thereof from any monies due or that may become due the
Contractor under this contract. Progress payments made after the
scheduled date of completion shall not constitute a waiver of
liquidated damages.
4. INSURANCE: The Contractor shall not commence work under
this contract until he has obtained all insurance required
hereunder in a company or companies acceptable to City nor shall
the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on his
subcontract until all insurance required of the subcontractor has
been obtained. The Contractor shall take out and maintain at all
times during the life of this contract the following policies of
insurance:
a. Compensation Insurance: Before beginning work, the
Contractor shall furnish to the City a certificate
of insurance as proof that he has taken out full
compensation insurance for all persons whom he may
employ directly or through subcontractors in carry-
ing out the work specified herein, in accordance
with the laws of the State of California. Such
insurance shall be maintained in full force and
effect during the period covered by this contract.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700
of the California Labor Code, every contractor
shall secure the payment of compensation to his
employees. Contractor, prior to commencing work,
shall sign and file with the City a certification
as follows:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of
the Labor Code which require every employer to be
insured against liability for workers' compensation
or to undertake self insurance in accordance with
the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with
such provisions before commencing the performance
of work of this contract."
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b. For all operations of the Contractor or any sub-
contractor in performing the work provided for
herein, insurance with the following minimum limits
and coverage:
1) Public Liability - Bodily Injury (not auto)
$500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each acci-
dent.
2) Public Liability - Property Damage (not auto)
$250,000 each person; $500,000 aggregate.
3) Contractor's Protective - Bodily Injury
$500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each accident.
4) Contractor's Protective - Property Damage
$250,000 each accident; $500,000 aggregate.
5) Automobile - Bodily Injury $500,000 each
person; $1,000,000 each accident.
6) Automobile - Property Damage $250,000 each
accident.
C. Each such policy of insurance provided for in
paragraph b. shall:
1) Be issued by an insurance company approved in
writing by City, which is qualified to do
business in the State of California.
2) Name as additional insured the City of Diamond
Bar, its officers, agents and employees, and
any other parties specified in the bid docu-
ments to be so included;
3) Specify it acts as primary insurance and that
no insurance held or owned by the designated
additional insured shall be called upon to
cover a loss under said policy;
4) Contain a clause substantially in the follow-
ing words:
"It is hereby understood and agreed that this
policy may not be canceled nor the amount of
the coverage thereof reduced until thirty (30)
days after receipt by City of a written notice
of such cancellation or reduction of coverage
as evidenced by receipt of a registered let-
ter."
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5) Otherwise be in a form satisfactory to the
City.
d. The policy of insurance provided for in subpara-
graph a. shall contain an endorsement which:
1) Waives all right of subrogation against all
persons and entities specified in subparagraph
4.c.(2) hereof to be listed as additional
insured in the policy of insurance provided
for in paragraph b. by reason of any claim
arising out of or connected with the opera-
tions of Contractor or any subcontractor in
performing the work provided for herein;
2) Provides it shall not be canceled or altered
without thirty (30) days' written notice
thereof given to City by registered mail.
e. The Contractor shall, at the time of the execution
of the contract, present the original policies of
insurance required in paragraphs a. and b. hereof,
or present a certificate of the insurance company,
showing the issuance of such insurance, and the
additional insured and other provisions required
herein.
5. PREVAILING WAGE: Notice is hereby given that in
accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code, Division
2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Articles 1 and 2, the Contractor is required
to pay not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages
for work of a similar character in the locality in which the public
works is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate
of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work. In that regard,
the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State
of California is required to and has determined such general
prevailing rates of per diem wages. Copies of such prevailing
rates of per diem wages are on file in the Office of the City Clerk
of the City of Diamond Bar, Suite 100, 21660 E. Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California, and are available to any interested party
on request. City also shall cause a copy of such determinations to
be posted at the job site.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1775, the Contractor shall
forfeit, as penalty to City, not more than fifty dollars ($50.00)
for each laborer, workman or mechanic employed for each calendar
day or portion thereof, if such laborer, workman or mechanic is
paid less than the general pre- vailing rate of wages hereinbefore
stipulated for any work done under the attached contract, by him or
by any subcontractor under him, in violation of the provisions of
said Labor Code.
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6. APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the
provisions of Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code as amended by
Chapter 971, Statutes of 1939, and in accordance with the regula-
tions of the California Apprenticeship Council, properly indentured
apprentices may be employed in the prosecution of the work.
Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 1777.5
of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the
Contractor or any subcontractor under him.
Section 1777.5, as amended, requires the Contractor or
subcontractor employing tradesmen in any apprenticeable occupation
to apply to the joint apprenticeship committee nearest the site of
the public works project and which administers the apprenticeship
program in that trade for a certificate of approval. The certifi-
cate will also fix the ratio of apprentices to journeymen that will
be used in the performance of the contract. The ratio of appren-
tices to journeymen in such cases shall not be less than one to
five except:
a. When unemployment in the area of coverage by the
joint apprenticeship committee has exceeded an
average of 15 percent in the 90 days prior to the
request for certificate, or
b. When the number of apprentices in training in the
area exceeds a ratio of one to five, or
C. When the trade can show that it is replacing at
least 1/30 of its membership through apprenticeship
training on an annual basis statewide or locally,
or
d. When the Contractor provides evidence that he
employs registered apprentices on all of his con-
tracts on an annual average of not less than one
apprentice to eight journeymen. The Contractor is
required to make contribution to funds established
for the administration of apprenticeship programs
is he employs registered apprentices or journeymen
in any apprenticeable trade on such contracts and
if other contractors on the public works site are
making such contributions.
The Contractor and subcontractor under him shall compley
with the requirements of sections 1777.5 and 177.6 in the employ-
ment of apprentices.
Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage
schedules and other requirements may be obtained from the Director
of Industrial Relations, ex -officio the Administrator of Appren-
ticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of
Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.
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7. LEGAL HOURS OF WORK: Eight (8) hours of labor shall
constitute a legal day's work for all workmen employed in the
execution of this contract, and the Contractor and any sub-
contractor under him shall comply with and be governed by the laws
of the State of California having to do with working hours set
forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code
of the State of California as amended.
The Contractor shall forfeit, as a penalty to City,
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each laborer, workman or mechanic
employed in the execution of the contract, by him or any sub-
contractor under him, upon any of the work hereinbefore mentioned,
for each calendar day during which said laborer, workman or
mechanic is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8)
hours in violation of said Labor Code.
8. TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE PAY• Contractor agrees to pay
travel and subsistence pay to each workman needed to execute the
work required by this contract as such travel and subsistence
payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining
agreements filed in accordance with Labor Code Section 1773.8.
9. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY• The City of Diamond Bar and its
officers, agents and employees shall not be answerable or account-
able in any manner for any loss or damage that may happen to the
work or any part thereof, or for any of the materials or other
things used or employed in performing the work; or for injury or
damage to any person or persons, either workmen employees of the
Contractor, of his subcontractors or the public, or for damage to
adjoining or other property from any cause whatsoever arising out
of or in connection with the performance of the work. The
Contractor shall be responsible for any damage or injury to any
person or property resulting from defects or obstructions or from
any cause whatsoever, except the sole negligence or willful mis-
conduct of City, its employees, servants or independent contrac-
tors who are directly responsible to City during the progress of
the work or at any time before its completion and final acceptance.
The Contractor will indemnify City against and will hold
and save City harmless from any and all actions, claims, damages to
persons or property, penalties, obligations or liabilities that may
be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation,
political subdivision, or other organization arising out of or in
connection with the work, operation, or activities of the Contrac-
tor, his agents, employees, subcontractors or invitees pro- vided
for herein, whether or not there is concurrent passive or active
negligence on the part of City, but excluding such actions, claims,
damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations, or
liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct
of City, its employees, servants or independent contractors who are
directly responsible to City, and in connection therewith:
a. The Contractor will defend any action or actions
filed in connection with any of said claims, damag-
es, penalties, obligations or liabilities and will
N.
pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys'
fees incurred in connection therewith.
b. The Contractor will promptly pay any judgment
rendered against the Contractor or City covering
such claims, damages, penalties, obligations and
liabilities arising out of or in connection with
such work, operations or activities of the Contrac-
tor hereunder, and the Contractor agrees to save
and hold the City harmless therefrom.
C. In the event City, without fault, is made a party
to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted
against the Contractor for damages or other claims
arising out of or in connection with the work,
operation or activities of the Contractor hereun-
der, the Contractor agrees to pay to City and any
all costs and expenses incurred by City in such
action or proceeding together with reasonable
attorneys' fees.
So much of the money due to the Contractor under and by
virtue of the contract as shall be considered necessary by City may
be retained by City until disposition has been made of such actions
or claims for damages as aforesaid.
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION: No discrimination shall be made in
the employment of persons upon public works because of the race,
color or religion of such persons, and every contractor for public
works violating this section is subject to all the penalties
imposed for a violation of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the
Labor Code in accordance with the provisions of Section 1735 of
said Code.
11. CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT• City shall pay to the
Contractor for furnishing all material and doing the prescribed
work the unit prices set forth in the Price Schedule in accordance
with Contractor's Proposal dated June 11, 1992, in the total amount
of $28,915.00.
12. ATTORNEY'S FEES: In the event that any action or
proceeding is brought by either party to enforce any term of
provision of the Agreement, the prevailing party shall recover its
reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred with respect thereto.
13. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by the
City upon the giving of a written "Notice of Termination" to
Contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of termina-
tion specified in said notice. In the event of such termination,
Contractor shall only be paid for services rendered and expenses
necessarily incurred prior to the effective date of termination.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be duly executed with all the formalities required by
law on the respective dates set forth opposite their signatures.
State of California
Contractor's License No.
Date
Contractor's Business Phone
Emergency Phone at which
Contractor can be reached at
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
Date
By:
TITLE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA
By:
Mayor
By:
City Clerk
any time
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO.
1 v: i errence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: June 29, 1992
FROM: George A. Wentz, Interim City Engineer
TITLE: Street Improvement Bond Reduction for Condominium Complex at 800 S. Grand Avenue.
SUMMARY: The City of Diamond Bar desires to reduce the bond posted for street improvements located
on Tentative Tract No. 51079 (800 S. Grand Avenue).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the reduction of the Certificate of
Deposit posted for street improvements at 800 S. Grand Avenue to $20,0000. Further, it is recommended that
the City Clerk notify the American International Bank and Seven Diamond Brothers Diversified Inc. of the City
Council's action.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
Resolution(s) _ Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
_ Ordinances(s) X Other: Bond Form
_ Agreement
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes X No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes X No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? _ Yes X No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
I" �
Terrence L. Belanger
Acting City Manager
Geor e A. Wentz '
Interim City Engin r
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 AGENDA NO.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L.Belanger, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Reduction of Bond for Street Construction on
Tentative Tract No.51079 (800 S.Grand Avenue).
ISSUE STATEMENT
This report requests the reduction of a faithful performance,
labor and material bond posted for street construction done on
Tentative Tract No. 51079 by Diamond Brothers.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the reduction of
the Certificate of Deposit posted for street improvements on
Tentative Tract 51079 to the amount of $20,000. Further, it is
recommended that the City Clerk notify the American International
Bank and Seven Diamond Brothers Diversified Inc. of the City
Council's action.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
This action has no impact on the City's 1992-1993 budget.
BACKGROUND
Sixty percent of the street improvement work for the condominium
complex at 800 S.Grand Avenue has now been completed. The
Department of Public Works Inspector has approved (a)
installation of all the sidewalks on Grand Avenue and (b)
pavement replacement on Grand Avenue after installation of sewer
laterals.
Therefore, sixty per cent of the surety bond posted for the
street improvements may now be reduced.
DISCUSSION
The following listed certificate of deposit needs to be amended
to:
Tentative Tract No.: 51079
C.O.D. Number: 405140
Principal: Seven Diamond Brothers Diversified Inc.
Surety: American International Bank
Amount: 20 000(Original Street Improvement Bond
Amount $49,428)
Prepared By:
Anne Garvey
J ill
ASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF BO:
(FAIT UL PERFORMANCE, LABOR & X ERIAL)
KNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT ?
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
AMERICAN
'ERNATIONAL BANK
- ,
(hereinafter "Fir icial Institution") reby acknowledges
that SEVEN DIAMOND BROTI S DIVERSIFIED(hereinafter "DE )sitor") has deposited
INC.
with Financial Insti tion the sum of $ ***49,4, 00***
Financial Insti tion acknowledges and agr - s that the foregoing
deposit stands in ti name of the City of Dian ad Bar, a California
municipal corporatioi "hereinafter the "City") , G A that the City is the
owner of such accoun No funds shall be withd wn from said account
without the express, iritten consent of the Ci-.; provided, however,
that any interest eai ed on the deposit shall be-3ng to the Depositor.
Financial Insti, tion further acknowledges and agrees that upon
written instruction: from the City, FinanciaL Institution shall
immediately pay to -he City such amount (not exceeding, in the
aggregate, the sum ,pecified above) as may be requested by City.
Financial Institutior further acknowledges and agrees that such funds
shall be paid to the City notwithstanding any contrary instructions that
may have been given by the Depositor.
Financial Institution represents to City and warrants that the
entire amount of the principle on deposit as provided herein is insured
through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the Federal
Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC).
WHEREFORE, this acknowledgement and consent is executed this day
of August 8 19 91
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION:
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL, -BANK
By: KEVIN K. CHEM
VICE PRESIDENT
OPERATIONS OFFICER
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: June 29, 1992
FROM: George A. Wentz, Interim City Engineer
TITLE: Grading Bond Reduction for Condominium Complex at 800 S. Grand Avenue.
SUMMARY: The City of Diamond Bar desires to reduce the bond posted for grading located on Tentative
Tract No. 51079 (800 S. Grand Avenue).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the reduction of the Certificate of
Deposit posted for grading at 800 S.Grand Avenue to $7,000. Further, it is recommended that the City Clerk
notify the American International Bank and Seven Diamond Brothers Diversified Inc. of the City Council's
action.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report
_ Resolution(s)
_ Ordinances(s)
_ Agreement
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
_ Public Hearing Notification
Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
X Other: Bond Form
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _Yes X No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes
Which Commission? X No
5. Are other departments affected by the report?Yes X No
Report discussed with the following affected departments: _
REVIEWED BY:
Al
Terrence L. Belanger Ge rge A.
Acting City Manager Interim City
CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING BOND
(FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT OF
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK ,
(hereinafter "Financial Institution") hereby acknowledges
that SEVEN DIAMOND BROTHERS DIVERSIFIED(hereinafter "Depositor") has deposited
INC.
with Financial Institution the sum of $ ***16,882.00***
Financial Institution acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing
deposit stands in the name of the City of Diamond Bar, a California
municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and that the City is the
owner of such account. No funds shall be withdrawn from said account
without the express, written consent of the City; provided, however,
that any interest earned on the deposit shall belong to the Depositor.
Financial Institution further acknowledges and agrees that upon
written instructions from the City, Financial Institution shall
immediately pay to the City such amount (not exceeding, in the
aggregate, the sum specified above) as may be requested by City.
Financial Institution further acknowledges and agrees that such funds
shall be paid to the City notwithstanding any contrary instructions that
may have been given by the Depositor.
Financial Institution represents to City and warrants that the
entire amount of the principle on deposit as provided herein is insured
through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the Federal
Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC).
WHEREFORE, this acknowledgement and consent is executed this day
of AUGUST 8 , 19 91
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION:
AMERICNA INTERNAT19NAL BANK,:
By: KEVIN K. CHEN /,`
OPERATIONS OFFICtR-
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
ADEUDA REPORT AnTMDA mn 1 ��
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: July 2, 1992
FROM: Lynda Burgess, City Clerk
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ?F THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING
RESOLUTION 89-6 ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PLACES FOR POSTING OF CITY ORDINANCES AND
PUBLIC NOTICES.
SUMMARY: By adoption of Resolution 89-5 on April 18, 1989, the City Council specified that all Ordinances,
Resolutions and notices required by law to be published or posted would be posted in at least three public places
within the City of Diamond Bar. As a result of the City's use of South Coast Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) facilities for public meetings held by the City Council and Commissions, staff felt that a convenient
and consistent posting location for notices regarding these meetings, as well as Ordinances and other documents
required to be posted by law, would be at the AQMD building itself. The City would then discontinue the
use of the posting location previously established at the offices of the Walnut Unified School District as no City
meetings are currently being held at that site.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 89-613 establishing
posting locations as: 1) Diamond Bar City Offices; 2) South Coast Air Quality Management District and 3) Los
Angeles County Branch Library.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:_ Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
X Resolution(s) _ Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Ordinances(s)
_ Agreement(s)
_ Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: None
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed —Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes —No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes _ No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? X Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments: Community Development, Parks &
Recreation and Public Works
REV EWED BY:
Terrence L. Belanger
Assistant City Manager
0
4yyyBurgess
City Clerk
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Mayor and City Council
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: July 2, 1992
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
TITLE: New Position Classifications.
SUMMARY: On June 2, 1992, the City Council adopted the FY 1992-93 Municipal Budget. The budget
document approved creation of several new position classifications. The proposed resolution incorporates the
new classifications and related salary ranges. The classifications are Assistant Civil Engineer, Senior Engineer,
Accounting Manager, Transportation Planner, Community Services Director, and Superintendent of Parks and
Maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 90-45E setting forth
personnel rules and regulations regarding the payment of salaries, sick leave, vacations, leaves of absences,
and other regulations.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report
X Resolution(s)
_ Ordinances(s)
_ Agreement(s)
Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
_ Public Hearing Notification
Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed X Yes _ No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A _ Yes —No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? N/A _ Yes _ No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? _ Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
7ND Y.
ence L. Belanger
Acting City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 90-45E
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SETTING FORTH
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT
OF SALARIES, SICK LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES,
AND OTHER REGULATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR HEREBY RESOLVES,
ORDERS, AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary
to the efficient operation and management of the City that rules
and regulations be maintained prescribing sick leave, vacation,
leaves of absences, and other regulations for the employees and
officers of the City; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to establish
comprehensive wage and salary schedules and to fix the rates of
compensation to be paid to officers and employees of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. COMPREHENSIVE WAGE AND SALARY PLAN
There is hereby established a Comprehensive Wage and Salary Plan
for employees of the City of Diamond Bar. The Comprehensive Wage
and Salary Plan is designed to provide for a fair and efficient
framework for the administration of wages and is based upon the
recommendations of the City Manager.
SECTION 2. _SALARY SCHEDULE
Pursuant to Title , Article , Section of the Diamond Bar
Municipal Code, the Diamond Bar City Council hereby establishes the
salaries and the various full-time positions of the City of Diamond
Bar. As of June 15, 1992, compensation of the various classes of
positions shall be as shown on Schedule A (attached).
SECTION 3. FULL-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE GUIDELINES
New employees shall be hired at the entry step or any step at the
discretion of the City Manager and must successfully complete a one
year probation period. At the end of six months, the employee
will be given a performance evaluation and may be eligible for the
next step. Every year thereafter, employees shall be given a
performance evaluation and shall move to each successive step, so
long as the employee's performance is satisfactory or above.
SECTION 4. PROBATION
In an effort to monitor newly -hired employees, the probation
period for newly -hired employees is one year.
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SECTION 5. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Private automobiles are not to be used for City business except as
authorized. The City Manager may authorize such use at the
reimbursement rate equal to that set forth by the Internal Revenue
Service. Payments shall be based upon the most direct route to and
from the destination, and garage and parking expenses shall be paid
in addition to the current rate, upon submission of paid receipts.
SECTION 6. HEALTH, DENTAL, ACCIDENTAL, LIFE AND
DISABILITY INSURANCE, LONG TERM DISABILITY,
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
All full-time employees are eligible to receive group health,
dental, deferred compensation, life, unemployment insurance, and
long-term disability insurance within the City's group insurance
carrier(s), with the administrative costs and premiums paid by the
City to a maximum established in Section 7 after 30 days of
employment. Dependents of employees are eligible for health and
dental insurance.
SECTION 7. FRINGE BENEFIT PACKAGE
An employee benefit program is authorized wherein all officers and
full-time employees have a choice of medical and/or fringe
benefits, as described in Section 6, in an amount not to exceed
$430 a month, paid by the City.
A. Employees, defined as Management, shall receive an additional
$30.00 per month to be applied as described in Section 6.
B. All employees shall participate in the Life Insurance and
Dental Insurance program. The City shall pay the cost of the
employee only in addition to the cafeteria program described
in Section 6 or Section 7(A). Monies in excess of the City's
457 Plan, may be paid -off annually, during each December.
SECTION 8. PART-TIME HOURLY RANGE CHART
Hourly compensation for the various part-time positions shall be as
set forth in Schedule B (attached).
SECTION 9. STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT
All employees serve under the City Manager, pursuant to Government
Code Section 34856. Per Government Code Section 36506, nothing in
these rules and regulations shall be construed to provide employees
with any tenure or property interest in employment.
SECTION 10. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM - DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
The City of Diamond Bar shall pay the employee contribution of said
employee salary to the State Public Employee's Retirement System
(PERS) as deferred income.
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SECTION 11. PAY PERIODS
The compensation due to all officers and employees of the City
shall be on a bi-weekly basis.
SECTION 12. PAY DAYS
Warrants or checks in the payment of compensation shall be made
available by the City to employees and officers of the City on the
Friday succeeding the close of any given pay period. In an event
that pay day falls on a holiday, all warrants or checks in payment
of compensation shall be made available to the City employee on the
last work day preceding the holiday.
SECTION 13. WORKING HOURS AND OVERTIME
A. Eight (8) hours, exclusive of lunch period, shall
constitute a day's work for all full-time employees.
B. The official work week of the City of Diamond Bar shall
be five (5) working days of eight (8) hours each. It
shall be the duty of each Department Manager to arrange
the work of their Department so that each employee
therein shall not work more than five (5) days in each
calendar week. The City Manager may require an employee
to temporarily perform service in excess of five (5) days
per week when public necessity or convenience so
requires.
C. Whenever an employee, other than an Administrative/
Executive employee, shall be required to work overtime,
beyond 40 hours per week, such person shall receive
compensation for such overtime worked at one and one-half
(1-1/2) times the regular rate of pay, provided they have
completed a full 40 hour work week.
D. Any full-time employee, other than an Administrative/
Executive employee, who is required to work on an
observed holiday beyond the regular 40 -hour work week,
shall be entitled to pay at the rate of two (2) times the
regular rate of pay provided they have worked a 40 -hour
work week.
E. There is nothing contained within this Section to exclude
the City from implementing a 4-10 Plan, at their option.
SECTION 14. ANNUAL VACATION
YEARS OF SERVICE
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 & up
VACATION ACCRUAL
10 days
15 days
20 days
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SECTION 14. ANNUAL VACATION (con't)
A. A full-time employee, after twelve (12) months continuous
service with the City of Diamond Bar, shall be entitled
to a vacation of ten (10) work days per year to be
accrued at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period.
B. Vacation time may be accumulated to a maximum of twenty
(20) days. The City Manager may approve vacation time
accruals exceeding twenty (20) days.
C. The total vacation allowance shall be computed to the
nearest whole day, based upon the number of full months
of City service.
D. In the event one or more municipal holidays follow
accumulated vacation leave, such days shall not be
charged as vacation leave and the vacation leave shall be
extended accordingly for those employees eligible for
such holidays.
E. An employee shall take vacation at such time during the
calendar year based upon due regard to the needs of the
employee's services and the work schedule.
F. Vacation shall be taken during the year following which
the vacation privilege has been earned.
G. The time set for the vacation of the City Manager shall
be subject to the approval of the City Council.
H. Employees who terminate shall be paid the salary
equivalent to all accrued vacation earned after one (1)
year of service has been completed, prior to the
effective date of termination.
I. All vacation requests shall be made at least five ( 5 )
days in advance and prior approval must be given by
employee's supervisor and department head.
J. If an employee does not request time off in advance and
simply does not show up for work, the City Manager may
deny the use of vacation time or other benefit for the
time off, and said employee is subject to disciplinary
action including discharge.
K. Management employees, for the purpose of accrual, shall
be credited with previous municipal experience, up to
five (5) years of service.
SECTION 15. SICK LEAVE
A. Sick leave with pay shall be accrued by full-time
employees, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period.
B. After six (6) months of continuous service, the employee
is eligible to use sick leave.
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SECTION 15. SICK LEAVE (con't)
C. Unused sick leave may be accumulated to a maximum total
not to exceed 144 hours. Absence or illness may not be
charged to sick leave, if not already accrued and/or
accumulated.
D. Each full-time employee shall be paid one-half (1/2) of
the unused balance of the annually accrued sick leave,
accrued during a given accrual year, when the then annual
accrual results in sick leave in excess of the maximum
allowable accumulation of 144 hours. The sick leave
payout shall only apply to the amount which is in excess
of the maximum allowable accumulated amount of 144 hours.
Accrual of sick leave and buy-back will be calculated on
an annual anniversary date basis.
The annual accrued sick leave, over the maximum accumulation,
shall be paid once a year, at the employee's current wage at
the time of payment. Said payment is to be made on the first
day in December, or at such other time as the City Manager may
determine, at his/her absolute discretion, as appropriate.
After five (5) years of service, when an employee retires,
resigns or terminates in good standing, that employee will be
paid all accumulated sick leave at a rate of one-half (1/2) of
the employee's current rate of pay at his/her date of
termination.
E. Sick leave shall be allowed only in case of necessity and
actual sickness or disability of the employee, as
determined by the City Manager. In order to receive sick
leave with pay, the employee shall notify the department
head prior to or within two (2) hours after the time set
for beginning daily duties. The City Manager may, if
he/she deems necessary, require the employee to file a
Physician's Certificate or a Personal Affidavit stating
the cause of absence.
F. Sick leave shall not accrue to any employee for any month
in which that employee is on vacation, sick leave, or
does not work a minimum of seven (7), eight (8) hour
working days in any one month or combination thereof.
G. If an employee does not show up for work and does not
call in within two hours, the City Manager may deny use
of sick leave for the unauthorized time off, and employee
is subject to disciplinary action.
H. Employees using all accumulated sick leave may be deemed
to have abandoned their employment.
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SECTION 16. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
When circumstances are such and the City Manager determines that
conditions warrant, three (3) paid bereavement leave days may be
granted in the event of death of a relative of a full-time
employee. "Relative" is defined as spouse, parents, children,
step -children, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren,
half-brothers, half-sisters, aunts, uncles, or other individuals
related by blood or marriage living in the same household as the
City employee.
SECTION 17. UNAUTHORIZED LEAVE
If an employee does not show up for work for three consecutive work
days without notifying said employee's supervisor or department
head, said employee shall be considered to have voluntarily
terminated employment with the City.
SECTION 18. ON-THE-JOB INJURY
Whenever a person is compelled to be absent from employment with
the City on account of injury arising out of or in the course of
that employee's employment as determined by the Workers'
Compensation Act, the employee may elect to apply pro -rated accrued
sick leave, if any, to such absence to receive compensation of an
amount of the difference between the compensation received under
the Workers' Compensation Act and that employee's regular pay, not
to exceed the amount of the employee's earned sick leave. An
employee in such instance may also elect to use any earned vacation
time in like manner after sick leave is exhausted. The City will
pay the employee up to three (3) days of that employee's regular
salary as it relates to an on-the-job injury and if not covered by
Workers' Compensation.
SECTION 19. JURY DUTY
If a full-time employee is called for jury duty, such person shall
receive regular pay while actually performing jury service,
however, any amount received by such employee as payment for
services as juror shall be reimbursed to the City. All mileage
paid to the employee as a juror shall not be considered as a
reimbursable item to the City.
Compensation for any full-time employee on jury duty shall be
determined and verified by the City Manager. It shall be the duty
of full-time employees requesting compensation under this provision
to obtain for and to present to the City Manager any and all
information as requested necessary to verify times and dates of
such employee's jury duty.
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SECTION 20. ATTENDANCE
Full-time employees shall be in attendance at their work in
accordance with the rules regarding hours of work, holidays, and
leaves. Departments shall keep attendance records of all
employees. Absence of any employee without leave may result in
possible disciplinary action including discharge.
SECTION 21. HOLIDAYS
A. Holidays which fall on Saturday shall be observed on the
preceding Friday, and holidays which fall on Sunday shall
be observed on the following Monday. Paid holidays are
only for the observed days.
B. The Diamond Bar's observed paid holidays are as follows:
1. New Year's Day (January 1)
2. Washington's Birthday (observed third Monday in
February)
3. Memorial Day (observed last Monday in May)
4. Independence Day (July 4)
5. Labor Day (observed first Monday in September)
6. Veteran's Day (November 11)
7. Thanksgiving Day
8. Day following Thanksgiving Day
9. Christmas Eve (December 24)
10. Christmas Day (December 25)
11. Floating Holiday (2)
SECTION 22. FLOATING HOLIDAYS
A. Each full-time employee is allowed two (2) floating
holiday (8 hours) per calendar year, January through
December.
B. Floating Holidays are not cumulative and must be used
during the above period or said employee will lose the
allocated hours.
C. Each employee must submit a request in advance, and
approval must be given by the employee's supervisor and
department head.
D. A full-time employee is eligible to use a floating
holiday after 30 days of continuous employment.
E. Floating holidays may be used in lieu of sick leave only
if all other benefit time has been exhausted.
SECTION 23. TRAINING PLAN
The City Manager and employees of the City are eligible to request
specialized training in the form of symposiums, special courses,
forums, etc., at City expense.
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SECTION 24. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of absence without pay may only be granted by the City
Manager.
SECTION 25. RESIGNATION
An employee wishing to terminate employment in good standing shall
file a written resignation with the City Manager stating the
effective date and reasons for leaving, at least two (2) weeks
prior to the resignation. Failure to give such notice shall mean
the employee did not terminate in good standing, unless by reason
of hardship and upon that employee's request, the City Manager has
waived the two-week notice requirement.
SECTION 26. ANTI -NEPOTISM PROVISION
A. Relatives of those listed below may not be employed
anywhere in the City organization:
1. City Councilmembers;
2. Standing Board and Commission members;
3. Administrative/Executive employees of the City;
4. Employees of the City Manager's Department; or
5. Employees of the Personnel Department.
B. The employment of relatives within a department is
prohibited when they:
1. Perform joint duties;
2. Share responsibility of authority;
3. Function in the same chain of command; and
4. Work on the same shift at the same work site.
C. For business reasons of supervision, safety, security or
morale, the City may refuse to place one spouse under the
direct supervision of the other spouse.
D. For business reasons of supervision, safety, security or
morale, an employer may refuse to place both spouses in
the same department, division, or facility if the work
involves potential conflicts of interest or other hazards
greater for married couples than other persons.
E. "Relative" means child, step -child, parent, grandparent,
grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister,
aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, parent -in-law, brother-in-
law, sister-in-law, or another individual related by
blood or marriage living in the same household as the
City employee.
F. "Employee" means any person who receives a City paycheck
for services rendered to the City.
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SECTION 27. NON-DISCRIMINATION
The City of Diamond Bar does hereby affirm to adopt and support a
policy of non-discrimination with regard to all phases of personnel
recruitment, selection and appointment.
The City further declares that it will not exclude from
participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to
discrimination any person on the basis of race, religion,
nationality, sex, age, or handicap, thereby affirming the City of
Diamond Bar's posture as an equal opportunity employer.
SECTION 28. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION APPEALS
PROCEDURES
It is the intent of the City to offer fair and equitable appeals
procedure for employee's performance evaluations. Below are the
official guidelines:
A. Employee and supervisor meet to review and discuss the
employee's performance evaluation.
B. The employee may respond in writing to the contents of
the evaluation. This response must be submitted to the
department head within five (5) working days immediately
following the evaluation.
C. The department head, as the reviewing official, shall
respond in writing to the employee within five (5)
working days. This response becomes an official part of
the evaluation.
D. If the employee chooses to continue to appeal following
the response from the reviewing official, the employee
must submit an additional written response to the
Personnel Director within five (5) working days after
receipt of the reviewing official's response.
E. The Personnel Director shall review the evaluation appeal
within five (5) days with the employee, supervisor and
department head. Every effort will be made at this level
to resolve the appeal.
F. If the matter is not settled, a written appeal may be
submitted to the City Manager by the employee within f ive
(5) working days following the decision rendered in
writing by the Personnel Director.
G. The City Manager shall review the appeal with the
employee, supervisor, department head and Personnel
Director. The decision shall be rendered in writing
within five (5) working days by the City Manager and
shall be final.
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SECTION 29. PRE-EMPLOYMENT EXAMS
All individuals who become a candidate for City employment must
successfully pass pre-employment physical and substance abuse
exams, and are subject to fingerprinting and a background
investigation.
The candidates being considered for employment will be sent to a
City -authorized physician at the City's expense.
SECTION 30. EMERGENCY CALL -OUT POLICY
The following Emergency Call -Out Policy shall be adhered to:
A. When a full-time employee, other than an Administrative/
Executive employee, is called out for a City emergency,
employee shall be given a minimum of two hours pay,
regardless of the amount of time it takes to rectify the
problem.
B. The employee shall be paid overtime per Section 13.
SECTION 31. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Administrative/Executive employees are allowed two (2) days of
administrative leave per fiscal year. Additional days of leave may
be authorized by the City Manager, based on the number of total
hours the individual works over and above 40 hours per week.
A. Administrative/Executive employees do not receive paid
overtime, and this leave is to recognize those employees
who work over and above 40 hours per week.
B. Following is a list of Administrative/Executive
positions:
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Analyst
Assistant to the City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Associate Engineer
Director of Public Works
Associate Planner
Director of Community Development
Senior Accountant
Director of Parks and Maintenance
Superintendent of Parks and Maintenance
Secretary to City Manager
City Clerk
C. Administrative leave may not be accumulated and carried
over to the following year. It must be used by June 30
each fiscal year. Leave may be granted in hourly
increments. Requests shall be submitted to employee's
immediate supervisor for approval, then forwarded to the
City Manager for approval. Administrative leave will be
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immediate supervisor for approval, then forwarded to the
City Manager for approval. Administrative leave will be
authorized at the convenience of the City and the work
schedule.
SECTION 32. MEDICARE
Pursuant to Revenue Billing 86-88 of the Internal Revenue Code, all
employees hired after March 31, 1987 will have 1.45 percent of
their base salary deducted from their paycheck to be paid to
Medicare. The City will match the 1.45 percent as mandated by law.
SECTION 33. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,
all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in
the United States by providing required documentation.
SECTION 34. EXTENDED BENEFITS - COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)
provides for the continuation of health care coverage to certain
employees who terminate employment and beneficiaries of employees
who die, become disabled or are divorced. Employees become
eligible for continued coverage upon termination of service,
whether voluntary or not (other than termination for gross
misconduct), retirement or reduction in hours worked. For these
employees and their dependents, continued coverage is available for
18 months, at their expense.
SECTION 35. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Subject to Council fiscal year budget authorization, each employee
shall be entitled to reimbursement in the amount of $500 per fiscal
year, for college -level or university -level educational courses
(including tuition and related books), which have been approved by
the Personnel Officer or his/her designate as being job-related and
of value to the City. Reimbursement under this Section is
contingent upon the verification of the attainment of a letter
grade of "C" or better, or in those cases where no letter grade is
given, verification of completion of the course with a "Pass" or
"Credit" grade and submittal of a receipt for registration bearing
the name of the course, for which reimbursement is being requested.
In the case of reimbursement for books for any approved/verified
course; a syllabus, course reading list or course outline showing
the book as being required for the course, plus a receipt bearing
the title of the book shall be submitted.
SECTION 36. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
Effective July 1, 1991, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees
will be covered by a retirement system, under Social Security
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(OASDI). An employee's contribution rate shall be 6.2% on wages up
to $53,400. The employer's tax rate is the same. Election workers
and emergency workers are excepted from coverage, under this
section.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of , 1992.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held
on the day of , 1992, and was finally adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held
on the day of , 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of
the City of Diamond Bar
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
(Proposed)
SALARY RANGES BY POSITION
1992-93
(w/o 4.0%)
JOB TITLE
Range
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Receptionist
721
7.21
7.57
7.95
8.35
8.77
9.21
9.67
1,250.34
1,312.86
1,378.50
1,447.42
1,519.80
1,595.78
1,675.57
15,004.07
15,754.27
16,541.99
17,369.09
18,237.54
19,149.42
20,106.89
Jr. Clerk Typist
835
8.35
8.77
9.21
9.67
10.15
10.66
11.19
1,447.42
1,519.80
1,595.79
1,675.57
1,759.35
1,847.32
1,939.69
17,369.10
18,237.55
19,149.43
20,106.90
21,112.24
22,167.86
23,276.25
Clerk Typist
898
8.98
9.43
9.90
10.39
10.91
11.46
12.03
1,555.99
1,633.79
1,715.48
1,801.25
1,891.31
1,985.88
2,085.17
18,671.85
19,605.45
20,585.72
21,615.00
22,695.76
23,830.54
25,022.07
Account Clerk 1
898
8.98
9.43
9.90
10.39
10.91
11.46
12.03
1,555.99
1,633.79
1,715.48
1,801.25
1,891.31
1,985.88
2,085.17
18,671.85
19,605.45
20,585.72
21,615.00
22,695.76
23,830.54
25,022.07
Adminstrative
983
9.83
10.32
10.84
11.38
11.95
12.55
13.18
Analyst
1,704.22
1,789.43
1,878.90
1,972.85
2,071.49
2,175.07
2,283.82
20,450.66
21,473.19
22,546.85
23,674.20
24,857.90
26,100.80
27,405.84
Secretary
987
9.87
10.36
10.88
11.43
12.00
12.60
13.23
1,710.86
1,796.41
1,886.23
1,980.54
2,079.56
2,183.54
2,292.72
20,530.35
21,556.87
22,634.71
23,766.44
24,954.77
26,202.50
27,512.63
Code Enforcement
1032
10.32
10.84
11.38
11.95
12.55
13.18
13.84
Officer
1,789.54
1,879.01
1,972.96
2,071.61
2,175.19
2,283.95
2,398.15
21,474.44
22,548.16
23,675.57
24,859.35
26,102.31
27,407.43
28,777.80
Parks Maintenance
1041
10.41
10.93
11.48
12.05
12.65
13.29
13.95
Worker
1,804.45
1,894.67
1,989.40
2,088.87
2,193.32
2,302.98
2,418.13
21,653.35
22,736.02
23,872.82
25,066.46
26,319.78
27,635.77
29,017.56
Administrative
1068
10.68
11.22
11.78
12.37
12.98
13.63
14.32
Assistant
1,851.61
1,944.19
2,041.40
2,143.47
2,250.64
2,363.17
2,481.33
22,219.31
23,330.28
24,496.79
25,721.63
27,007.71
28,358.10
29,776.00
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
(Proposed)
SALARY RANGES BY POSITION
1992-93
(w/o 4.0%)
JOB TrFLE
Range
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Deputy City Clerk
1088
10.88
11.42
11.99
12.59
13.22
13.88
14.58
1,885.56
1,979.84
2,078.83
2,182.77
2,291.91
2,406.50
2,526.83
22,626.69
23,758.03
24,945.93
26,193.22
27,502.88
28,878.03
30,321.93
Administrative
1088
10.88
11.42
11.99
12.59
13.22
13.88
14.58
Secretary
1,885.56
1,979.84
2,078.83
2,182.77
2,291.91
2,406.50
2,526.83
22,626.69
23,758.03
24,945.93
26,193.22
27,502.88
28,878.03
30,321.93
Assistant to the
1315
13.15
13.80
14.49
15.22
15.98
16.78
17.62
City Manager
2,278.64
2,392.57
2,512.20
2,637.81
2,769.70
2,908.19
3,053.60
27,343.69
28,710.87
30,146.42
31,653.74
33,236.43
34,898.25
36,643.16
Engineering
1315
13.15
13.80
14.49
15.22
15.98
16.78
17.62
Technician
2,278.64
2,392.57
2,512.20
2,637.81
2,769.70
2,908.19
3,053.60
27,343.69
28,710.87
30,146.42
31,653.74
33,236.43
34,898.25
36,643.16
Assistant Civil
1315
13.15
13.80
14.49
15.22
15.98
16.78
17.62
Engineer
2,278.64
2,392.57
2,512.20
2,637.81
2,769.70
2,908.19
3,053.60
27,343.69
28,710.87
30,146.42
31,653.74
33,236.43
34,898.25
36,643.16
Planning
1315
13.15
13.80
14.49
15.22
15.98
16.78
17.62
Technician
2,278.64
2,392.57
2,512.20
2,637.81
2,769.70
2,908.19
3,053.60
27,343.69
28,710.87
30,146.42
31,653.74
33,236.43
34,898.25
36,643.16
Secretary to the
1414
14.14
14.85
15.59
16.37
17.19
18.05
18.95
City Manager
2,451.70
2,574.28
2,703.00
2,838.15
2,980.06
3,129.06
3,285.51
29,420.39
30,891.41
32,435.98
34,057.78
35,760.67
37,548.70
39,426.14
Superintendent of
1640
16.40
17.22
18.08
18.98
19.93
20.93
21.97
Parks/Mtce
2,842.27
2,984.38
3,133.60
3,290.28
3,454.80
3,627.54
3,808.91
34,107.24
35,812.61
37,603.24
39,483.40
41,457.57
43,530.45
45,706.97
Senior Accountant
1642
16.42
17.24
18.10
19.00
19.95
20.95
22.00
2,845.43
2,987.70
3,137.09
3,293.94
3,458.64
3,631.57
3,813.15
34,145.20
35,852.46
37,645.08
39,527.33
41,503.70
43,578.89
45,757.83
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
(Proposed)
SALARY RANGES BY POSITION
1992-93
(w/o 4.0`Yo)
JOB TITLE
Range
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Associate Planner
1719
17.19
18.05
18.96
19.90
20.90
21.94
23.04
2,980.37
3,129.39
3,285.86
3,450.15
3,622.66
3,803.79
3,993.98
35,764.42
37,552.65
39,430.28
41,401.79
43,471.88
45,645.48
47,927.75
Associate Engineer
1719
17.19
18.05
18.96
19.90
20.90
21.94
23.04
2,980.37
3,129.39
3,285.86
3,450.15
3,622.66
3,803.79
3,993.98
35,764.42
37,552.65
39,430.28
41,401.79
43,471.88
45,645.48
47,927.75
Transportation
1719
17.19
18.05
18.96
19.90
20.90
21.94
23.04
Planner
2,980.37
3,129.39
3,285.86
3,450.15
3,622.66
3,803.79
3,993.98
35,764.42
37,552.65
39,430.28
41,401.79
43,471.88
45,645.48
47,927.75
City Clerk
1725
17.25
18.12
19.02
19.97
20.97
22.02
23.12
2,990.45
3,139.97
3,296.97
3,461.82
3,634.91
3,816.66
4,007.49
35,885.42
37,679.69
39,563.68
41,541.86
43,618.96
45,799.90
48,089.90
Accounting Manager
1765
17.65
18.53
19.46
20.43
21.45
22.52
23.65
3,058.84
3,211.78
3,372.37
3,540.99
3,718.04
3,903.94
4,099.14
36,706.09
38,541.39
40,468.46
42,491.89
44,616.48
46,847.30
49,189.67
Senior Engineer
1848
18.48
19.41
20.38
21.40
22.47
23.59
24.77
3,203.90
3,364.09
3,532.30
3,708.91
3,894.36
4,089.07
4,293.53
38,446.76
40,369.09
42,387.55
44,506.93
46,732.27
49,068.89
51,522.33
Community Services
1995
19.95
20.95
22.00
23.10
24.25
25.47
26.74
Director
3,458.61
3,631.54
3,813.12
4,003.78
4,203.97
4,414.16
4,634.87
41,503.36
43,578.53
45,757.45
48,045.33
50,447.59
52,969.97
55,618.47
Comm. Development
2414
24.14
25.35
26.62
27.95
29.35
30.81
32.35
Director
4,184.75
4,393.99
4,613.69
4,844.37
5,086.59
5,340.92
5,607.96
50,216.99
52,727.84
55,364.23
58,132.44
61,039.07
64,091.02
67,295.57
City Eng./Public
2414
24.14
25.35
26.62
27.95
29.35
30.81
32.35
Works Director
4,184.75
4,393.99
4,613.69
4,844.37
5,086.59
5,340.92
5,607.96
50,216.99
52,727.84
55,364.23
58,132.44
61,039.07
64,091.02
67,295.57
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
(Proposed)
SALARY RANGES BY POSITION
1992-93
(w/o 4.0%)
JOB TITLE
Range A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Assistant City
2559 25.59
26.87
28.21
29.63
31.11
32.66
34.30
Manager
4,435.91
4,657.71
4,890.59
5,135.12
5,391.88
5,661.47
5,944.55
53,230.96
55,892.51
58,687.14
61,621.49
64,702.57
67,937.70
71,334.58
City Manager
7,600.00
91,200.00
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Intern/Part--Time
6.50
7.00
7.50
8.00
8.50
9.00
9.50
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: June 25, 1992
FROM: Linda G. Magnuson, Senior Accountant
TITLE:
Amendment to the Resolution of the City of Diamond Bar Prescribing a Method
of Drawing Warrants and Checks Upon City Funds
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to California law, the City Council may prescribe a method for
drawing warrants and checks on City accounts. This resolution was
previously adopted allowing any two of the three following positions:
Mayor, City Treasurer, or Senior Accountant. This Resolution amends the
original Resolution to allow any two of the three following positions:
Mayor, City Treasurer, or Accounting Manager.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 91-72A authorizing and directing the execution of all
documents reasonably necessary to implement the method for payment of
checks and warrants drawn on City funds shall be executed and
countersigned by any two of the following three positions:
a. Mayor
b. City Treasurer
C. Accounting Manager
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
_ Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
X Resolution(s) _ Bid Spec. (on file in City Clerk's Office)
_ Ordinances(s) _ Other
_ Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed X Yes No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A _ Yes_ No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? N/A Yes_ No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? N/A _ Yes_ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
RE IEWED
BY*
� J �i`�
�
Terrence L. Belange Linda G. M g uson
Acting City Manager Senior Accountant
RESOLUTION NO. 91-72A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-72
PRESCRIBING A METHOD OF DRAWING WARRANTS
AND CHECKS UPON CITY FUNDS
A. Recitals.
(i) Pursuant to California law, the Mayor and City
Clerk are required to execute and countersign all warrants and
checks issued for payment from City funds.
(ii) California Government Section 37203 provides that
the City Council may prescribe an alternative method for drawing
warrants and checks.
(iii) The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar
desires to provide an alternative method to insure the timely
drawing of warrants and checks upon City funds.
(iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows:
1. In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part
A, of this Resolution.
2. Pursuant to the provisions of California Government
Code Section 37203, all checks and warrants drawn on City funds
shall be executed and countersigned by any two of the following
three positions:
a. Mayor
b. City Treasurer
C. Accounting Manager
3. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth above, any
and all checks and warrants drawn on City funds payable in excess
of $10,000 shall be signed by the Mayor and one of the required
signatures thereof.
4. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
execution of all documents reasonably necessary to implement the
method for payment of checks and warrants set forth above,
including, but not limited to, execution of documents pertaining to
City bank accounts with City's banking institution(s).
5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of
1992.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed,
approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar held on the day of ,
1992, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEN:
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.2
NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO. _� • .
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: June 30, 1992
FROM: George A. Wentz, Interim City Engineer/Public Works Director
TITLE: Sanitary Sewer System Needs In The Country.
SUMMARY: Numerous residences located in The Country have reported sewer system overloads or
overflowing systems. Some have reported high water tables and many residents pump septic tanks on a
frequent basis. In April of 1992, Kleinfelder, Inc. completed a geotechnical evaluation of a portion of the
Country as it relates to onsite sewage disposal systems. Staff also met with some residents to discuss their
concerns. During that visit, and in the Kleinfelder study, there was a visible seepage of foul water along certain
properties and along some streets. It is probable that the seepage is from overflowing/overloaded systems
and/or flow from uphill properties. Although this is private property, the basis for City intervention would be
for health and safety reasons. As such, appropriate findings would need to be made.
RECOMMENDATION: To better identify construction alternatives and to complete a preliminary cost estimate
for installing a sanitary sewer system, a feasibility study needs to be completed.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report
_ Resolution(s)
_ Ordinances(s)
_ Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
_ Public Hearing Notification
_ Bid Specifications (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Other
1.
Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
_ Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2.
Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
Majority
3.
Has environmental impact been assessed?
_ Yes X No
4.
Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
_ Yes X No
Which Commission.)
5.
Are other departments affected by the report?
_ Yes X No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
RE IEWED BY:
�W�4
Terrence L. Belanger U GeorA. We
Acting City Manager Interi City Etdr
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Sanitary sewer system needs in the Country.
ISSUE STATEMENT
What are the preliminary findings related to sanitary sewer system needs
in the Country and what are the related alternatives.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursue a study to establish the feasibility of constructing sanitary
sewers.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Staff time to process the improvement district should a determination be
made to proceed. The cost of the feasibility study is estimated to be
less than $20,000.
ANALYSIS
The purpose of this report is to discuss concerns that have been
expressed related to sewage disposal systems in the Country, alternative
solutions and recommended actions.
In April of 1992, Kleinfelder, Inc. completed a geotechnical evaluation
of this portion of the Country as it relates to onsite sewage disposal
systems. Exhibit I, which is attached, identifies the area studied. The
study area represents approximately 21% of the homes within the Country.
The total number of homes in the study area: 148 This represents
three tracts which are not on sanitary sewer systems.
The report indicated that numerous residences reported sewer system
overloads or overflowing systems. Some have reported high water tables
and many residents pump septic tanks on a frequent basis. Most of these
concerns were expressed by residents in low lying areas on streets such
as Falcon's View, Clear Creek and Lodge Pole Road.
Staff has also met with some residents, at their request, to discuss
their concerns and to discuss the matter. During that visit, and
identified in the Kleinfelder study, there was a visible seepage of foul
water along certain properties and along some streets. It is probable
that the seepage is from overflowing/overloaded systems and/or flow from
uphill properties.
To better identify construction alternatives and to complete a prelimi-
nary cost estimate for installing a sanitary sewer system, a feasibility
study needs to be completed. In preliminary discussions with the
property owners who have contacted me, I raised the issue about funding
the cost of such study. It was pointed out that since this is private
property, the basis for City intervention would be for health and safety
reasons. As such, appropriate findings would need to be made.
The City's current application procedure requires a soils investigation
to demonstrate the adequacy of the soils to handle onsite sewage. Prior
to occupancy, the County, or private firm, is required to provide
certification of a valid percolation test.
To solve the problem in the long term, the most practical solution would
be to establish a sewer improvement district to encompass the "unim-
proved" areas of the Country. This can be accomplished by initiation of
the community or based on health and safety findings by the City.
Staff recommends the following:
* Complete the feasibility study and conduct a neighborhood meeting
after completion of the study to discuss the mechanics of forming
an improvement district, benefits, costs and other implications.
Alternatives to be considered:
1. Obtain a formal commitment from each resident/applicant on any
improvement requested to not oppose any future improvement district
that may be established.
2. Require applicants to evaluate project impact not only on their
site but "downstream" properties, as it relates to septic or
cesspool systems.
3. Establish a restrictions or a limited building moratorium to halt
any construction in the area until the sewer issue is resolved.
4. Based on the feasibility study, determine what phasing might be
appropriate for the construction.
5. Proceed based on health and safety if it can be demonstrated that
there is a health and safety risk.
Prepared By:
George A. Wentz. P.E.
k" KLEINFELDER
April 13, 1992
Project No. 56-915201
City of Diamond Bar
Department of Parks and Maintenance
21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100
Diamond Bar, California 91765-4177
Attention: Mr. David Liu
Subject: Report of Geotechnical Evaluation of
Reported Distress to Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems
The Country Development `'-
Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California
Dear Mr. Liu:
In accordance with a City of Diamond Bar (City), authorization on January 16, 1992, Kleihfelder,
Inc. (Kleinfelder), has completed an evaluation of the reported seepage conditions at the subject
site (See Plate 1). Our evaluation was conducted in accordance with our revised proposal, dated
December 19, 1991. Our evaluation consisted of a review of existing readily available data, site
visits, analysis and preparation of this report. This report presents our findings, conclusions and
recommendations with respect to the reported conditions of distress of the onsite sewage disposal
systems.
SCOPE OF WORK
Since the actual determination of the causes of distress or actual extent of distress were beyond the
scope of work for this report, our focus was limited to a general evaluation of the existing
geotechnical conditions typically found within the site, and a review of selected reports. Our scope
of work included the following:
Review of selected previous geologic data and geotechnical reports, both original rough
grading and selected reports of single lot developments
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• Review of aerial photos covering the general area
s Field reconnaissance of the reported instances of sewage system distress
s Creation of a general questionnaire to selected residences within the area of the Country
which utilizes onsite sewage disposal systems
• Review of responses of questionnaire with respect to location, geologic environment and
topographic environment
' Discussions with selected residents of the Country to further evaluate the reported distress.
• Analyses of the data collected from review of previous reports, field observations and
resident responses to questions and interviews.
BACKGROUND
The reported distress within The Country has been noted by residents since approximately 2 years
ago. Kleinfelder was first contacted by the City regarding this matter in July, 1991. It is our
understanding that residents within The Country development have been experiencing a progressive
deterioration of the operation of their onsite sewage disposal systems. Our evaluation of the
reported conditions consisted of a resident survey, developed in cooperation with the City, which
was mailed to selected residents within the Country. Plate 1 indicates the location of the site.
Our background review consisted of a review of stereo aerial photos of the site taken in 1953,
which represent the original topography of the site prior to development. We have also reviewed
the City's copies of construction reports regarding the original rough grading of a portion of The
Country residential development. A large part of the entire development utilizes a sanitary sewer
system for waste disposal. Our review concentrated on that portion of the Country which utilizes
onsite sewage disposal systems. This portion consisted of Tracts 30092, 30093 and 30577.
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FINDINGS
Review of Reports
Page 3
Previous geotechnical reports of preliminary investigation and rough grading for the study area and
selected individual lot development reports were reviewed. Due to the limited scope of work for
this investigation, all reports were not evaluated, but a general cross-section of individual lot
development reports were reviewed. Information obtained from these reports was utilized to
characterize the local bedrock materials, in terms of general permeability and percolation rates.
In general, the development of The Country was accomplished by rough grading of the streets and
general utility improvements, with the grading and associated development of the individual
homesites left to the owner of each lot. The development was initiated in the late 1960's with
construction of individual homes continuing at present time. Preliminary percolation testing was
performed for several locations at the time of grading plan design, and various percolation tests
were performed for individual homes prior to construction. These ranged from more conventional
percolation testing procedures to no actual testing, but utilization of both the preliminary testing
and presumptive design values from governing agencies.
Geology
The site is located in the northern portion of the Peninsular Range geomorphic province of
southern California. The province extends from the Transverse Ranges and the Los Angeles Basin
southward to the tip of Baja California, and is bounded on the east by the Colorado desert and the
Gulf of California. The Peninsular Range province is characterized by northwest -trending ridges
and valleys which roughly parallel the San Andreas fault system and related fault systems in the
region.
M Published geologic maps indicate that the majority of the site is underlain by the La Vida member
of the Puente Formation. This unit consists of light brown to light pinkish brown or light gray,
thinly bedded to laminated siltstone and shale with sandstone interbeds. The sandstone interbeds
are generally light gray to yellow and contain variable proportions of silt. Published geologic
literature indicates that this unit generally exhibits low permeability with the joints and sandstone
beds providing the best avenues for water penetration (Tan, et al.).
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The La Vida member (Map symbol: Tpiv) is conformably and gradationally overlain by the Soquel
member of the Puente Formation The Soquel member (Map symbol: Tps) crops out in a small
area at the extreme southeast comer of the site. The Soquel member typically consists of pale
yellow -gray and yellow-brown sandstone and pebbly sandstone with interbeds of gray and yellow-
brown siltstone. Minor conglomerate beds also exist within this unit. The sandstones are generally
massive to thickly bedded, while the siltstone units are platy to thinly bedded. Published geologic
literature indicates that the permeability of the sandstone units are generally moderate, with low
permeability in the siltstone and shale interbeds.
Alluvial soils (Map symbol: Qal) are also mapped in a northeast -trending drainage at the southeast
corner of the site. Alluvial soils are lithologically variable, depending on the source from which
they are derived, and may be composed of unconsolidated, interbedded gravel, sand silt and clay.
Plate 2 shows the general contacts between geologic members within the area.
Faulting and folding is present throughout the area, resulting in local variations which may result
in locally occurring discontinuities in bedding. Discontinuities and variations such as these often
create discontinuous bedding orientations and abrupt changes in bedrock characteristics. It is likely
that these conditions have played a role in forming barriers to the downward movement of ground
water.
Resident Questionnaire
A questionnaire, developed jointly by Kleinfelder and the City, was sent out by the City to selected
residents which, in the opinion of the City, were likely to have information pertaining to the
reported distress. At the time of this report, 56 responses had been received. A graphical
representation of the responding residences is shown on Plate 3. This plate also indicates the
nature of the response (i.e., an acknowledged problem or satisfactory performance of system).
Several responses which described observances in more detail were anonymous. The responses
were focused into two major categories: those residences without distress to their sewage systems,
and those with acknowledged problems. Responses ranged from residents who have lived in the
Country for more than 10 years with no system problems, to those in recently -constructed houses
experiencing distress from the first few days of occupancy. Numerous residences report system
overloads during periods of heavy rainfall, heavy system use, or continuously overflowing systems.
The majority of reported system failures or distress were limited to the low-lying areas in the
vicinity of Falcon's View and Clear Creek, and along Loge Pole Road. Reports of sewage effluent
flowing in streets, into storm drains and down into natural canyons were numerous. Many residents
reported having to pump their septic tanks as often as every two months.
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Meetings /Conversations
Page 5
When possible, telephone conversations were initiated with respondents which provided pertinent
information. Meetings were also arranged to gain additional insight into the reported observances.
Discussions with residents revealed information concerning the history of the sewage disposal
system performance over the last approximately 10 years. Groundwater levels were usually noted
when present, during drilling of each hole for percolation testing. Reports of extreme variability
in groundwater levels were noted in very short distances, in some cases, within the same lot.
Presumptive criteria was often utilized in the evaluation of initial system design during the earlier
stages of construction within the Country.
Many residents expressed confusion as to why the system distress was not experienced throughout
the development. Groundwater was mentioned most frequently as the main reason for system
distress or failure. A large number of residents have installed new systems, by drilling new
cesspools in different areas of their property where the groundwater was lower. Several residents
reported groundwater which had risen high enough to cause the cesspools to fill with groundwater,
inhibiting or eliminating their ability to percolate sewage effluent into the surrounding ground.
Wide variations in groundwater were noted in many lots along northeastern side of Lodge Pole
Road. These homes are located along the descending ridgeline, as it approaches the natural
drainage canyon at the lower elevations.
Field Reconnaissances
Several field visits were conducted to confirm reported observances and to confirm geologic and
topographic data obtained from previous reports and publications. Noted seepage or odor
conditions are delineated on Plate 3. Photographs of readily identifiable conditions were taken,
and a general view of the areas in question along Clear Creek, Falcon's View and Lodge Pole
Road. These photographs are shown on Plates 4 through 10. The following observations were
made during our field visits:
Lodge Pole Road:
1. A residence (24141) was observed to be under structural distress, with observed cracking of
driveway concrete; the stucco and brick work of the structure had similar cracking and
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offsets of members. A slope inclinometer was noted installed along the rear portion of the
house, immediately above the slope which extends down to a natural drainage area.
2. Very moist soil conditions were noted in areas in the bottom of the canyon near the lowest
point of Lodge Pole Road (See photo No. 1). No odor or discoloration was noted.
Falcon's View:
1. A strong odor of sewage or fouled water was noted along the lower portion of Falcon's View
Drive, in the vicinity of the 23800 to 23900 block. The source of the odor could not be
located, due to heavy landscaping and no contact with the property owner for permission
to enter.
2. Very wet soil conditions and an accompanying strong odor was noted in the vicinity of 23702
to 23727, where seepage of water was noted in low-lying landscaped areas.
Broken Feather and Braided Mane Drive and Shady Ridge Lane:
1. It appeared that no storm drain or other provision was provided for collection and
transmission of storm water runoff, to keep this water from entering the local underground
areas.
Clear Creek Lane:
1. A large area of standing water and seepage was noted immediately south of the intersection
with Falcon's View Drive (See photo Nos. 3 through 6). The noted water had a very strong
foul odor. The presence of algae indicates that this seepage has been continuing for an
extended period. The water from these areas continues to flow down gradient in the gutters
of Clear Creek Lane into a storm drain catch basin located on the west side (2705) of the
street (See photo No. 4).
2. Seepage of water and/or sewage effluent was noted bleeding through the asphaltic concrete
pavement (See photo Nos. 6 and 8).
3. A dark, foul-smelling fluid was noted flowing from landscaped area in the front yard of 2705
(See photo No. 7).
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CONCLUSIONS
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Our review of the existing conditions within The Country was limited to the areas from which
responses were received. Our conclusions have been based on the results of our field observations
and responses to the questionnaire, discussions with residents and a review of selected published
geologic information and selected previous geotechnical reports concerning development in The
Country.
We believe that the conditions of distress to many of the onsite sewage disposal systems within The
Country can be attributed to a number of factors, which may possibly lead to complete failure of
many systems. Although no observed seepage or foul water was tested, the odor and color and
close proximity to many septic systems provides strong evidence of overflowing or overloaded
systems. It is also likely that many other systems within The Country are experiencing distress, but
have not been brought to this firm's attention.
It is our opinion that the distress of the systems in the areas noted in this report are the result of
the following conditions:
1. Development of the ridges and canyon bottoms has limited the available percolation
medium. Relatively narrow ridges and confined canyon bottoms has forced the absorption
of local ground water into relatively confined areas. Therefore, seeps and streams will
become visible when, the transmission capacity of the local subsurface water -bearing
materials are exceeded.
2. The sandstones and siltstones which make up the bedrock structure in the area have a wide
variability in permeability. Although the sandstones may be relatively permeable, the
siltstones and occasional clay beds are generally impermeable. These impermeable layers
form barriers to the free movement of groundwater, resulting in a locally rising groundwater
level. It is likely that the observed seepage is the result of groundwater flow fed by sewage
effluent, rains and excess water from irrigation and other sources within the development,
which has percolated through the soils and formational materials until encountering a
relatively impermeable silt or clay bed.
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3. The sandstones and siltstones present in the local bedrock have been known to be highly
variable, which can provide misleading permeability or percolation results, if the relative size
of the system, surrounding development and topography are not adequately considered. The
practice for local governing agencies to allow for the use of presumptive design values or
designs themselves may also introduce a false sense of adequacy.
4. Seepage of water unrelated to the sewage disposal systems is likely to occur under
conditions of heavy rainfall, and from irrigation water, which probably represents the major
portion of water introduced into the subsurface regime.
5. The lack of a storm drain in some areas has contributed an additional load on the
groundwater movement capacity in the area. Water from storms and residential use, which
makes its way into the streets and eventually, surrounding natural areas, represents a
substantial quantity of water.
6. Discussions with contractors who have installed septic tank within the study area indicate
that approximately one-half of the residences in the study area have experienced distress to
their onsite sewage disposal systems.
7. The majority of reported septic system failures are located in the lower part of the
development, particularly along canyon bottoms and old drainage areas. These areas are
probably receiving much of the runoff water and effluent from systems located further up
ridges (See photo Nos. 2, 9 through 12). Seepage conditions observed on Clear Creek Lane,
if left unabated, will accelerate the deterioration of the structural pavement section.
In consideration of these issues, we believe that the areas where onsite sewage disposal system
distress has occurred will continue to experience progressive distress, since the entire area of the
Country has not been fully developed. As the area approaches full development, additional loads
on the ability of the local soils and bedrock will be imposed. The lack of a complete storm drain
system within The Country contributes additional water to the area. The areas where reported or
confirmed system distress has occurred are highlighted on Plate 3. It is our opinion that the
observed distress will continue at times worsening, creating potentially unsanitary and unsafe
conditions within the development. It is also possible that the continuing increase in local
groundwater levels may have an adverse effect on local slope stability.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on our evaluation of the existing conditions at the site, review of reports of previous grading
of the site, the responses to the questionnaire and our experience with similar circumstances, we
recommend that the residences within The Country which currently utilize onsite sewage disposal
systems be connected to a sanitary sewer system. The extent of the residences which may require
such a system cannot be precisely determined from the scope of this investigation. We recommend
that several sub -areas be delineated with respect to geotechnical and engineering design
considerations, so that the installation may be phased, as the need develops.
CLOSURE
The recommendations contained in this report are based on our field reconnaissance, without the
benefit of subsurface exploration or laboratory testing. Variations of the in-situ soils and ground
water exist from those anticipated may be possible. The nature and extent of variations may not
be evident until construction or other subsurface excavation is undertaken. If any conditions are
encountered which are different from those described in this report, we should be notified so that
we can make any necessary revisions to our recommendations.
The scope of our geotechnical services did not include any environmental site assessment for the
presence or absence of hazardous/toxic materials in the soil, surface water, ground water or
atmosphere, or the presence of wetlands. Any statements in this report regarding odors noted or
unusual or suspicious items or conditions observed are strictly for descriptive purposes and are not
intended to convey engineering judgement regarding potential hazardous/toxic assessment.
The client has the responsibility to see that all parties to the project, including the designer,
contractor, subcontractors, etc., are made aware of this report in its entirety. This report contains
information which may be useful in the preparation of contract specifications. However, the report
is not designed as a specification document and may not contain sufficient information for this use
without proper modification.
This report may be used only by the client and only for the purposes stated, within a reasonable
time from its issuance. Land use, site conditions (both on site and off site) or other factors may
change over time, and additional work may be required with the passage of time. Any party other
than the client who wishes to use this report for an adjacent or nearby project shall notify
Kleinfelder of such intended use. Based on the intended use of this report, and the nature of this
project, Kleinfelder may require that additional work be performed and that an undated report be
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Kleinfelder from any liability resulting from the use of this report by any unauthorized party.
This report was prepared in accordance with the generally accepted standard of practice in the
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implied, is made.
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REFERENCES
Calitomia Division of Mines and Geology, 1986, Geologic Map of California, Santa Ana
Sbect. 1:254,000
Durham. D.L and Yerkes, R.F., 1959, "Geologic Map of the Eastern Puente Hills, Los
Angteks Basin, California", United States Geological Survey, Map OM 195
3,Jtn:lings, Charles W., 1985, "An Explanatory Text to Accompany the 1:7,500,000 Scale Fault
and Geologic Maps of California", California Division of Mines and Geology, Bulletin 201
Jennings, Charles W., 1988, "Fault Map of California", California Division of Mines and
Gcol(W. 1:750,000
S, Norris and Webb, 1976, "Geology of California", John Wiley and Sons
i� Tan, Siang S., and Miller, Russell V., and Evans, James R., 1984, "Environmental Geology
of Paru of the La Habra, Yorba Linda, and Prado Dam Quadrangles, Orange County,
California", California Division of Mines and Geology Open File Report 84-24
7, Jahns, R. H., Editor, Geology of Southern California, Bulletin 170, California Division of
Mines and Geology, 1954.
!1 ]Robert Stone and Associates, "Soils and Geologic Report on Tentative Grading Plan, Tract
30093, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California", Project No. 68-303B, dated June
26, 1969
4, Robert Stone and Associates, "Geologic and Soils Report on 40 -Scale Grading Plan, Tract
30093, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California", Project No. 1-68-303-04(R), dated
000ber 3, 1969
10. Robert Stone and Associates, "Soils and Geologic Report on Tentative Grading Plan, Tract
30092, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California", Project No. 68-303B, dated July
7. 1969
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30092, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California", Project No. 1-68-303-04(R), dated
September 30, 1969
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catch basin below at 2705 Clear Creek Lane
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KLEIN F E L D E R PLATE
LOCATION MAP 1
SITE
PROJECT N0. $6-91
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: June 23, 1992
FROM: Kellee A. Fritzal, Administrative Assistant
TITLE: Agreement for Use of Facilities with Walnut Valley Unified School District
SUMIgARY: The Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation program needs to use school facilities to conduct
contract class programs. The Recreation program currently utilizes Walnut Valley Unified, Pomona Valley
Unified School Districts, as well as privately -owned business locations. To insure the use of rooms, an
agreement was drafted to establish policies and set forth the space reservation process. The agreement allows
for reduced cost room rentals, advanced (quarterly) scheduling of facilities, reduced rental of school equipment
(if desired). Except in case of an emergency, once the City "rents" a room, the School District will not be able
to switch or cancel the room.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Agreement for use of Facilities with Walnut Valley Unified School
District and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report
_ Resolution(s)
Ordinances(s)
X Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
_ Public Hearing Notification
_ Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Other -
1.
Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
X Yes No
by the City Attorney?
2.
Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
MAJORITY
3.
Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A
Yes No
4.
Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
_
X Yes No
Which Commission? Parks and Recreation Commission
_
5.
Are other departments affected by the report?
Yes X No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
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IEWED BY: -
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Terrence L. Belanger Bob Rose kellee A. Fri
tzalr
Acting City Manager Parks and Recreation Director Administrative Assistant
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
July 7, 1992
Honorable Mayor and Members of the city Council
City Manager
Agreement for Use of Facilities with Walnut Valley Unified
School District
ISSUE STATEMENT:
The Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Program needs to utilize school
facilities to conduct contract class programs. To insure the use,
expenditure and advanced scheduling of school facilities an Agreement was
drafted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Agreement for Use of Facilities with Walnut Valley Unified School
District and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Included in the contract class registration fee is revenue generated to
offset the expense of facility costs. The funds to cover the cost of the
school facility rental was budgeted in the 1992-1993 budget ($20,000) in
account 001-4350-2140, this includes Walnut Valley Unified and Pomona Unified
School District facilities.
BACKGROUND:
One element of the city's recreation program is to offer a variety of
contract and special interest classes. Each quarter approximately 50 classes
are offered at the school district facilities. The school district
facilities need to be requested and reserved through the school districts
main office and approved by the individual school principals. The attached
agreement would create a process which would facilitate the scheduling of the
Walnut Valley School facilities.
In expectation of use of school district facilities the Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed the draft Agreement for use of facilities and approved
the concept.
DISCUSSION:
Staff met with representatives of the School District to discuss scheduling,
fees and the Use Agreement. The Walnut Valley School Board has reviewed the
attached agreement and has also approved the concept.
Staff is continuing to work with Pomona Unified School District to establish
an Agreement for use of their facilities within the City of Diamond Bar.
PREPARED BY:
Kellee A. Fritzal
Administrative Assistant
JOINT USE AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
(DISTRICT AND PARR FACILITIES)
THIS JOINT USE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") dated ►
1990, is entered into by and between is entered into by and between
the CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, a public body ("city"), and the WALNUT
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, a school district organized and
existing under laws of the State of California ("District")
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Sections 10900 et seq. of the Education Code of
the State of California authorizes and empowers the City and the
District to cooperate with each other in organizing, promoting, and
conducting programs of community recreation:
WHEREAS, the District and the City desire. to establish a
basis for the cooperative use of their respective recreation and
educational facilities located in the community; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the
recreational facilities of District and City be maximized in the
usage.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the
parties of the covenants and conditions herein contained, the
parties agree as follow:
A. Principals:
1. The City and the District shall cooperatively plan the
development and maintenance of each of the school sites,
B.
C.
facilities, equipment and buildings (herein "properties")
described in exhibit A, attached hereto, for community
recreation purposes to ensure their maximum joint use for
the City's residents.
2. This agreement shall be amended from time to time by
separate agreements providing for the development, use,
and maintenance of the propertiesdescribed in Exhibit A.
Each amended agreement shall, except as specifically
provided in said agreement, by subject to the provision
of this agreement.
3. Representatives of the City and District shall confer
regularly with regard to the development, use, and
maintenance of the properties to ensure their maximum
community use. The District Superintendent and the City
Manager are hereby authorized and directed by the
respective parties to develop necessary schedules and
details in connection with the operation and use of other
properties for community recreation purposes which
schedules and details shall be consistent with the
purpose stated herein.
JOINT PLANNING:
1. It is contemplated that the respective staffs of the
District and City may perform minor and short-term
planning work for the other pertaining to the community
recreation program conducted pursuant to this agreement.
JOINT DEVELOPMENT:
1. The District and the City may agree to jointly develop
community recreation facilities deemed beneficial to the
community. Projects recommended for joint development by
the parties during a fiscal year shall be presented to
the respective governing bodies of the District and the
City for prior budgetary considerations, authorizations,
and approval.
2. The approved cost of developing or improving existing
properties shall be shared, as deemed appropriate and
fair by the parties.
3. Responsibility for the preparation of the design
specifications, bid form, supervision of work, and for
the maintenance and operation of joint use properties
shall be maintenance and operation of joint use
properties shall be defined and approved by each of the
parties prior to commencement of the development or
improvement of such properties.
4. The District and the City, with the consent of the other,
may make such improvements as it deems necessary for the
community recreation program which it operates under this
agreement.
D. JOINT USE•
1. The District agrees that City may use the District's
outside recreation sites, facilities, and equipment,
which the City may require in connection with its
community recreation programs, provided, however, that
the use of such sites, facilities, or equipment for
community recreation purposes shall not interfere with
District's use of such sites, facilities or equipment for
public school purposes, or constitute a violation of the
provisions of California or Federal Law.
2. All sites, facilities, and equipment used pursuant to
this agreement shall be subject to the rules and regula-
tions of the District which now exist or which may be
hereafter adopted and which pertain to their use.
3. A pro -rata share of the utility costs shall be mutually
determined and agreed upon by the District's
Superintendent and the City Manager.
4. The District shall indemnify and hold harmless the City,
its officers, its agents, and employees from any and all
claims and demands, actions, causes of action, damages
liability (including attorney's fees and court costs) for
injury to or death of persons, or for damage to property
resulting from or arising out of any act or omission of
the District, its officers, agents, or employees, in the
use or maintenance of the properties or in the exercise
of any other right or privilege by the District pursuant
to this agreement.
E. MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES JOINTLY DEVELOPED OR USED:
1. All facilities and sites jointly developed by the parties
for community recreation purposes under this shall be
adequately maintained to ensure proper and safe use,
appearance and longevity.
2. Persons using the property shall be responsible for the
property and shall repair and/or reimburse the School
District for the cost of repairing any damage to the
property. If City has authorized the use of the property
and the user damages the property and does not repair the
same, then City shall be obligated to make the repairs
and may recover costs so incurred from the user. If the
facilities are damaged by individuals or groups using the
facilities without authorization by City or District, the
City and District may meet and mutually agree as to the
financial responsibility for repair of the facilities.
3. Joint maintenance of community recreation sites, facil-
ities, or equipment under this agreement, should not be
practiced except in emergency situations and specialized
cases. All such situations involving joint maintenance
shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties and
specified by amendment to this agreement.
4. The District will be responsible for the lining of all
fields for its own use. User groups may line the fields
for their own use. User groups may line the fields for
their own use, using their own machine, or the lining
will be performed by the District, costs to be charged to
the user group.
F. TERMS OF AGREEMENT:
1. This Agreement shall remain in effect for ten years from
the date signed, unless written notice of termination is
given to the City Manger or the Superintendent of the
District 180 days in advance; or by mutual consent, in
which case it shall terminate upon the date agreed upon.
G. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION AGREEMENT:
1. If either party sees a need for modification of this
Agreement for financial or other reasons, they may
initiate amendment proceedings of the Agreement at any
time, with thirty days, written notice.
2. Should either party, during the term of this Agreement,
determine that it is necessary and in the best interests
of the public purposes which it is authorized and
empowered to carry out, to terminate the community
recreation use of any properties contributed by it, under
this six months' prior written notice. Upon such
termination all improvements installed or constructed by
the City pursuant to this Agreement shall be left in
place and the District shall reimburse City for the cost
Of such construction and installation of the improvement
in an amount to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
H. NOTICE TO PARTIES:
Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, designation or
other communication which either party is required or desires
to give or make or communicate to the other Party shall be in
writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, at the following addresses:
The City: City of Diamond Bar
21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100
Diamond Bar, California 91765
ATTN: Robert Van Nort, City Manager
The District: Walnut Valley Unified School District
880 South Lemon
Walnut, California 91789
I. This Agreement has been approved and authorized to be executed
by: Action of the District's Governing Board taken at its
meeting of , 19 ; Action of the
City Council taken at its meeting of
19 , and executed on the date set forth below.
ATTEST:
Secretary
Date:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Walnut Valley Unified School
District
Superintendent
Date:
City of Diamond Bar
Mayor
Date: Date:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: June 30, 1992
FROM: George A. Wentz, Interim City Engineer/Public Works Director
TITLE: The 1992-93 Slurry Seal Improvement Program - Area Three
SUMMARY: The City of Diamond Bar is divided into seven areas as a basis for a road maintenance program
that enables the City to proceed with the orderly procession of a slurry seal improvement. The City, at this
time, desires to continue this program by implementing Area Three. Specifications for the subject project have
been prepared.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the specifications of the 1992-93
Slurry Seal Project and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the project for bids.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report
X Resolution(s)
— Ordinances(s)
— Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
— Public Hearing Notification
X Bid Specifications (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Other
1.
Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
X Yes
by the City Attorney?
_ No
2.
3.
Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
Has
Majority
environmental impact been assessed?
4.
Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
— Yes X No
Which Commission?
_Yes X No
5.
Are other departments affected by the report?
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
—Yes X No
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. Belanger
Acting City Manager
GekA. tz
Interim City Engineer
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: The 1992-93 Slurry Seal Improvement Program -
Area Three
ISSUE STATEMENT
The project area for the 1992-93 Slurry Seal Program has been
identified as Area Three. This report requests the City Council's
approval and authorization to advertise the project for bids.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 92 -
authorizing the project to be advertised.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The anticipated cost for Area 3 is $150,000.00 and is part of the
City's approved CIP.
BACKGROUND
The City of Diamond Bar has been divided into seven areas.
Therefore, this provides a seven year cycle as a basis for a road
slurry maintenance program.
DISCUSSION
In fiscal year 91-92, Area Two was slurried and substantially
completed on June 19, 1992. Since slurry is best applied during
warmer weather, it is recommended that we continue the program by
implementing Area Three at this time. (Map attached)
Specifications for the City of Diamond Bar's 1992-93 Slurry Seal
Project have been prepared. The work to be performed under the
specifications consists of the slurry sealing of the existing road
pavement and reestablishing appropriate pavement markings. The
project area includes approximately 15.5 miles of streets.
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1992-93 Slurry Seal
June 30, 1992
Key aspects of requirements placed upon the contractor includes:
* Plan and schedule to be submitted at least 14 days before
beginning work.
* Traffic control plans.
* Notification to residents 10 days and 48 hours prior to when
work is to be performed at their location.
* Notification to other agencies.
* Completion of all work within 45 days.
* Liquidated damages of $250/day for non-performance.
* Alternate bid item for a portion of Grand Avenue (from the
Chino Hill's line to Summerset).
All customary insurance and bonds have been included. The contract
and bid documents have been prepared in cooperation with the City
Attorney.
Staff has prepared a tentative schedule for the various project
activities. They are as follows:
Specifications to City Council
for approval and authorize City Clerk to July 7,1992
advertise for bids
Bid Opening
August 11, 1992
Award of Contract
August 18, 1992
Notice to Proceed
September 2, 1992
Start of Construction
September 8, 1992
Completion of Construction
October 20, 1992
Prepared By:
David G- Liu
RESOLUTION NO. 92-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SLURRY SEAL, AREA 3
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City of Diamond Bar to
construct certain improvements in the City.
WHEREAS, the City has prepared plans and specifications for
the construction of certain improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the plans and specifica-
tions presented by the City be and are hereby approved as the plans
and specifications for:
SLURRY SEAL
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby autho-
rized and directed to advertise as required by law for the receipt
of sealed bids or proposals for doing of the work specified in the
aforesaid plans and specifications, which said advertisement shall
be in form and content as approved by the City Attorney and a copy
of this Resolution shall be contained in each specification package
for the work:
"NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS OR PROPOSALS"
Pursuant to a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar, directing this notice, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
said City of Diamond Bar will receive at the office of the City
Clerk in the City Hall of the City of Diamond Bar, on or before the
hour of 2:00 o'clock P.M. on the 11TH day of August, 1992, sealed
bids or proposals for:
SLURRY SEAL in said City.
Bids will be opened and publicly read immediately thereafter.
Bids must be made on a form provided for the purpose,
addressed to the City of Diamond Bar clearly marked:
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PREVAILING WAGE: Notice is hereby given that in accordance
with the provisions of California Labor Code, Division 2, Part 7,
Chapter 1, Articles 1 and 2, the Contractor is required to pay
not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for
work of a similar character in the locality in which the public
work is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate
of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work. In that regard,
the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the
State of California is required to and has determined such
general prevailing rates of per diem wages. Copies of such
prevailing rates of per diem wages are on file in the office of
the City Clerk, 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100, Diamond Bar,
California, and are available to any interested party on request.
The Agency also shall cause a copy of such determinations to be
posted at the job site.
Purusant to Labor Code § 1775, the Contractor shall forfeit,
as penalty to the City, not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for
each laborer, workman, or mechanic employed for each calendar day
or portion thereof, if such laborer, workman, or mechanic is paid
less than the general prevailing rate of wages hereinbefore
stipulated for any work done under the attached contract, by him
or by any subcontractor under him, in violation of the provisions
of said Labor Code.
In accordance with the provisions of § 1777.5 of the Labor
Code, as amended, and in accordance with the regulations of the
California Apprenticeship Council, properly indentured
apprentices may be employed in the prosecution of the work.
Attention is directed to the provisions in §§ 1777.5 and
1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices
by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him.
§ 1777.5, as amended, requires the Contractor or
subcontractor employing tradesmen in any apprenticeable
occupation to apply to the joint apprenticeship committee nearest
the site of the public works project and which administers the
apprenticeship program in that trade for a certificate of
approval. The certificate will also fix the ratio of apprentices
to journeymen that will be used in the performance of the
contract. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen in such cases
shall not be less than one to five except:
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A. When employment in the area of coverage by the
joint apprenticeship committee has exceeded
an average of 15 percent in the 90 days prior
to the request for certificate, or
B. When the number of apprentices in training in
the area exceeds a ratio of one to five, or
C. When the trade can show that it is replacing
at least 1/30 of its membership through
apprenticeship training on an annual basis
statewide or locally, or
D. When the Contractor provides evidence that he
employs registered apprentices on all of his
contracts on an annual average of not less
than one apprentice to eight journeymen.
The Contractor is required to make contributions to funds
established for the administration of apprenticeshi
he employs registered apprentices or journeymenp programs if
apprenticeable trade on such contracts and otherany Contractors
on the public works site are making such contributions.
The Contractor and subcontractor under him shall
apprentices. comply with
the requirements of §§ 1777.5 and 1777.6 in the employment of
Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage
schedules, and other requirements may be obtained from the
Director of Industrial Relations, ex -officio the Administrator of
Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division
of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.
Eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal days work
for all workmen employed in the execution of this contract and
the Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with
and be governed by the laws of the State of California having to
do with working hours as set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter
1, Article 3 of the Labor Code of the State of California as
amended.
The Contractor shall forfeit, as a penalty to the City,
twenty-five dollars ($25,00) for each laborer, workman, or
mechanic employed in the execution of the contract, by him or any
subcontractor under him, upon any of the work hereinbefore
mentioned, for each calendar day during which said laborer,
workman, or mechanic is required or permitted to labor more than
eight (8) hours in violation of said Labor Code.
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Contractor agrees to pay travel and subsistence pay to each
workman needed to execute the work required by this contract as
such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the
applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance
with Labor Code § 1773.8.
The bidder must submit with his proposal cash, cashier's
check, certified check, or bidder's bond,
to the
an amount equal to at least ten percent (l0%jaofethe amounttoffor
said bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the
proposed contract if the same is awarded to him, and in event of
failure to enter into such contract said cash, cashier's check,
certified check, or bond shall become the property of the City.
If the City awards the contract to the next lowest bidder,
the amount of the lowest bidder's security shall be applied by
the City to the difference between the low bid and the second
lowest bid, and the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the
lowest bidder.
The amount of the bond to be given to secure a faithful
performance of the contract for said work shall be one hundred
percent (100%) of the contract price thereof, and an additional
bond in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the contract
price for said work shall be given to secure the payment of
claims for any materials or supplies furnished for the
performance of the work contracted to be done by the Contractor,
or any work or labor of any kind done thereon, and the Contractor
will also be required to furnish a certificate that he carries
compensation insurance covering his employees upon work to be
done under contract which may be entered into between him and the
said City for the construction of said work.
No proposal will be considered from a Contractor who is not
licensed as a Class C contractor at time of bid in accordance
with the provisions of the Contractor's License Law (California
Business and Professions Code, Section 7000, et seq.) and rules
and regulations adopted pursuant thereto or to whom a
form has not been issued by the City. Proposal
The work is to be done in accordance with the profiles,
Plans, and specifications of the City of Diamond Bar on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
specifications will be furnisheCopies of the plans and
Payment of $ 3p.00 d upon application to the City and
, said $ 30'00_ is nonrefundable.
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Upon written request by the bidder, copies of the
specifications will be mailed when said re plans and
Payment stipulated above, together with angadditionaac
lcompanied by
charges and bleove payment of $ 1_O,pp to cover the cost of mailing
charges and overhead.
The successful bidder will be required to enter into a
contract satisfactory to the City.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 9-3.2 of the
General Provisions, as set forth in the Plans and Specifications
regarding the work contracted to be done b
Contractor may, upon the Contractor's re y the Contractor, the
Contractor's sole cost and expense, substitute authorized
securities in lieu of monies withheld Quest and at the
(performance retention).
The City of Diamond Bar reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. No bidder may withdraw a bid for a period of sixty 60
days after the date of the bid opening.
By order of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar.
Dated this 7 _ day of
July
1992 .
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of
TDiamond Bar, this
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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regularly
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Diamond Bar at its regular meeting held on the
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AYES: MEMBERS:
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ABSENT: MEMBERS:
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO. If I
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: June 30, 1992
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director
TITLE: Extension of Interim Ordinance No. 2 (1992) regarding signs.
SUMMARY: The City of Diamond Bar adopted a sign ordinance on August 20, 1991. The sign ordinance
prohibited or limited the use of certain types of signs within the City of Diamond Bar, among those prohibited
or limited were banner signs and inflatable signs. In an effort to provide a less restrictive policy regarding
banner and inflatable signs an interim ordinance was approved on June 2, 1992 which permits the use of such
signs by permit in certain locations within Diamond Bar. The interim ordinance is in effect for 45 days and
is scheduled to expire on July 17, 1992 unless extended by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve a 10 month, 15 day extension of the
interim ordinance which would allow the use of banner and inflatable signs by permit.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: _ Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
_ Resolution(s) _ Bid Specifications (on file in City Clerk's Office)
X Ordinances(s) _ Other
_ Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
X Yes _ No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A
_ Yes _ No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
_ Yes X No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report?
_ Yes X No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
VIED BY:
;IZ"
Terrence L. Belanger Jaines DeStefano
Acting City Manager Community Development Director
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REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN FOLLOWING ADOPTION
OF ORDINANCE NO. 2(1992)
Pursuant to the requirements of California Government
Code Section 65858 (d), and at the express direction of the City
Council of the City of Diamond Bar, the following constitutes a
written report of the City Council concerning those measures taken
to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of Ordinance
No. 2 (1992)
1. On June 2, 1992, the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar adopted its Ordinance No. 2 (1992) entitled "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, Adopting
an Interim Zoning Ordinance Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65858 (b) and Making Findings in Support Thereof." Said
Ordinance No. 2 (1992) adopted interim zoning regulations,
effective for no longer than the 17th day of July, 1992. Pursuant
to the requirements of said Section 65858 (b), Ordinance No. 2
(1992) was adopted by the City Council.
2. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858
(b), ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any interim
ordinance, or any extension thereof adopted pursuant to the terms
of said section, the City Council shall issue a written report
describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition which led
to the adoption of such interim zoning ordinance.
3. On July 7, 1992, at a meeting of the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar, the City Council was presented with an
oral staff report concerning the measures taken to alleviate the
conditions which prompted the adoption of said Ordinance No. 2
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(1992). At said meeting and following said staff report, the City
Council authorized and directed staff to prepare a written report
concerning the actions taken following, and relative to, the
adoption of Ordinance No. 2 (1992).
ACTIONS TAKEN
Following the adoption of Ordinance No. 2 (1992), the
following actions have been taken relative to the interim zoning
regulations.
1. At the express request and direction of the City
Council, the City Staff has initiated efforts to formulate specific
amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance. The goal of such
amendments is to create a unified and balanced plan for the City of
Diamond Bar which will eventually result in the establishment of
permanent and comprehensive temporary signage policies for the
City.
2. The City Council directed that such Zoning Ordinance
study emphasize the formulation of temporary signage provisions
thereof. The preparation thereof will provide the necessary
guidelines for long-term development in the City. Moreover, the
contemplated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance will permit the
comprehensive review, of applications for temporary signage. With
the adoption of the Interim Zoning Ordinance, the City Council
would consider the repeal of Ordinance No. 2 (1992).
Dated: July 7, 1992
J eA e Stefano
Community Devel ment Director
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June 2, 1992
EXHIBIT "A"
SECTION 108. BASIC SIGN PROGRAM
B. Temporary
9. Banners and Inflatable Signs
a. Windblown devices including but not limited
to pennants, streamers, and banners, may be
placed upon property commercially zoned and
utilized as such, erected for the purpose of
advertising a special event or special sale,
may be permitted subject to the review and
approval of the Community Development Direc-
tor.
b. Tethered balloons and/or inflatable devices
erected for the purpose of advertising a spe-
cial event or special sale, may be placed
upon freeway oriented commercial property
subject to the approval of the Community De-
velopment Director.
C. All temporary signs within this section are
subject to review and approval by the Commu-
nity Development Director as to the sign lo-
cation, design, color, size, height, and oth-
er considerations.
d. The maximum sign area f or banners in one (1)
square foot of signage per lineal foot of
property frontage.
e. Tethered balloons and/or inflatable devices
may not exceed a height of sixty (60) feet
from grade.
f. A maximum of four (4) permits may be approved
for any single business location within a
calendar year with the cumulative total of
display days not to exceed sixty (60) days.
g. No sign permitted in this Section shall re-
strict, pedestrian or vehicular traffic, im-
pair motorist visibility, create a hazard, or
impair the visibility of signs on or off the
premises.
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h. Application shall be made on forms provided
by the City. A fee of $25.00 shall be sub-
mitted with the application form to cover the
cost of processing the sign permit.
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A. Recitals.
ORDINANCE NO. 2-A (1992)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2 (1992) PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65858 AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
(i) On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal corporation of the State
of California and, on that date, the City Council adopted, by
reference, the Los Angeles County Code as the ordinances of the
City, including Title 22 thereof pertaining to Planning and Zoning
Regulations for the City of Diamond Bar. (Hereinafter said Title
22 shall be referred to as "the Zoning Ordinance".)
(ii) On June 2, 1992, pursuant to the provisions of
California Government Code Section 65858 (a), this City Council
adopted its Ordinance No. 2 (1992) adopting interim zoning
regulations pertaining to certain prohibited temporary signs for
certain commercial uses within commercial zoning districts.
(iii) Pursuant to the provision of California
Government Code Section 65858 (d) this City Council issued its
written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the
conditions which led to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2 (1992) and
at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of Ordinance No. 2
(1992) .
(iv) A duly noticed public hearing as required by
California Government Code Section 65858 (a) was conducted and
concluded prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2 (1992) and this
ordinance.
(v) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does
ordain as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby specifically
finds that all the facts went forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this ordinance are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby finds and
determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated
thereunder pursuant to Section 15305 of Division 6 of Title 14 of
the California Code of Regulations.
Section 3. The City Council finds and determines
that the consideration and development of proposed amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance are continuing; however, such development of
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance cannot be completed prior to the
expiration of Ordinance No. 2 (1992).
Section 4. The City Council hereby specifically
finds that in recognition of the need for effective economic
development strategy and long-range planning criteria, the City
Council has directed staff of the City to study and formulate
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to assure adequate local control
of, temporary banner and inflatable signage, and development within
commercial zoning districts pending the adoption of the General
Plan and development criteria for the City of Diamond Bar.
Section 5. This Council is concerned about the
creation of orderly and balanced development within the City of
Diamond Bar. Accordingly, to protect the integrity of the ultimate
General Plan and to assure the continued economic and development
stability of those properties zoned for commercial purposes within
the City, this Council finds it is necessary to establish interim
zoning policies to allow City staff the time necessary to investi-
gate and formulate the above -referenced temporary sign Ordinance
amendments.
Section 6. Ordinance No. 2 (1992) of the City of
Diamond Bar, as heretofore enacted under the authority of Califor-
nia Government Code section 65858 (a), hereby is extended and shall
be of no further force and effect as of the 2nd day of June, 1993.
Section 7. This ordinance hereby is declared to
be an urgency measure pursuant to the terms of California Govern-
ment Code Sections 65858 (a) and 36937 (b), and this Ordinance
shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 8. The City Clerk shal certify to the
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted in
three (3) public places within the City of Diamond Bar pursuant to
the provisions of Resolution No. 89-6.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 7th day Of July, 1992.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond
Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced
at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar
held on the 7th day of July, 1992, and was finally passed at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held
on the 7th day of July, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST
Lynda Burgess, City Clerk
of the City of Diamond Bar
ORDINANCE NO. 8 - (1990)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING TITLE 26 (BUILDING
CODE), TITLE 28 (PLUMBING CODE) AND TITLE 29
(MECHANICAL CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED, PERTAINING TO THE
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE "UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, 1988 EDITION," THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, 1988 EDITION," AND THE FUNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, 1988 EDITION,11 INCLUDING ALL
APPENDICES THERETO, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS, INCLUDING FEES AND
PENALTIES.
A. Recitals.
(i) Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of
Title 5 of the California Government Code (§§ 50022.2, et seq.)
authorizes the adoption by reference of County codes, including
the above -entitled codes of the County of Los Angeles.
(ii) A duly noticed public hearing, as required by
California Code § 50022.3, has been conducted and concluded prior
to the adoption of.this Ordinance.
(iii) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
Ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. In all respects, as set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Buildinca Code Adopted. There is hereby
adopted as the "City Building Code," the Uniform Building Code,
1988 Edition, known and designated as the Los Angeles County
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Building Code (Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code),
including all appendices thereto and all changes made by the
County of Los Angeles, and such Code shall be and become the
Building Code of the City of Diamond Bar, regulating and
controlling the design, construction, quality of materials,
grading, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all
buildings or structures and prescribing conditions under which
such work may be carried on within the City and providing for the
issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.
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Los Angeles Ordinance No. 90-0045, amending Los Angeles
County Ordinance No. 87-0177 (Title 26 of the Los Angeles County
Code), as previously adopted by the City of Diamond Bar,. is
hereby adopted in its entirety, subject to the amendments set
forth herein.
SECTION 3. Plumbing Code Adopted. There is hereby
adopted as the "City Plumbing Code," that certain Uniform
Plumbing Code known and designated as the Los Angeles County
Plumbing Code (Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code),
including all appendices thereto and all changes made by said
County of Los Angeles, and such Code shall be and become the
Plumbing Code of the City of Diamond Bar, regulating plumbing and
drainage systems, house sewers, private sewage disposal systems
and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried
on within the City and providing for the issuance of permits and
the collection of fees therefor.
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Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 90-0046, amending Los
Angeles County Ordinance No. 87-0178, as previously adopted by
the City of Diamond Bar, is hereby adopted in its entirety,
subject to the amendments set forth herein.
SECTION 4. Mechanical Code Adopted. There is hereby
adopted as the "City Mechanical Code," that certain Uniform
Mechanical Code known and designated as the Los Angeles County
Mechanical Code (Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code),
including all appendices thereto and all changes made by said
County of Los Angeles, and such Code shall be and become the
Mechanical Code of the City of Diamond Bar, regulating and
controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of
materials, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating,
cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other
miscellaneous heat -producing appliances and providing for the
issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.
Los Angeles Ordinance No. 90-0047, amending Los Angeles
County Ordinance No. 87-0179, as previously adopted by the City
of Diamond Bar, is hereby adopted in its entirety, subject to the
amendments set forth herein.
SECTION S. One copy of the Uniform Codes identified
herein, as adopted by Los Angeles County pursuant to Ordinance
Nos. 90-0045, 90-0046, and 90-0047 have been deposited in the
Office of the City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar and shall be
at all times maintained by said Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
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SECTION 6. Terms Defined. Whenever any of the
following names or terms are used in the Uniform Codes hereby
adopted, as previously adopted by reference by the County of Los
Angeles, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to
have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section, as follows:
A. "Board of Supervisors" means the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar;
B. "Board of Appeals" or "Board of Examiners" shall
mean the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar;
C. "Building Department" means the Building and
Safety Division of the City of Diamond Bar;
D. "Building Code," "Uniform Building Code" or "Los
Angeles County Building Code shall mean the Building Code of the
City of Diamond Bar;
E. "Building Official" shall be the person designated
by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar as the building
official of the City.
F. "City" means the City of Diamond Bar;
G. "County" or "County of Los Angeles" or
"Unincorporated Area" means the City of Diamond Bar;
H. "County Engineer" means the City Engineer of the
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City of Diamond Bar;
I. "Electrical Code" means the Electrical Code of the
City of Diamond Bar;
J. "Fire Code" or "Los Angeles County Fire Code"
means the Fire Protection Code of the City of Diamond Bar;
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K. "Fire Zone" means the fire zones created and
established by the City of Diamond Bar;
L. "General Fund" means the City treasury;
M. "Heal -ch Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code"
means the Health Code of the City of Diamond Bar;
N. "Health Officer" means the Health Officer of the
City of Diamond Bar;
O. "Mechanical Code," "Uniform Mechanical Code" or
"Los Angeles County Mechanical Code" shall mean the Mechanical
Code of the City of Diamond Bar.
P. "Plumbing Code," "Uniform Plumbing Code" or "Los
Angeles County Plumbing Code" shall mean the Plumbing Code of the
City of Diamond Bar.
SECTION 7. Fee Schedule; Modification by Resolution.
Notwithstanding any provision of the codes hereby adopted, fees
for services to be performed under the codes adopted hereby,
including, but not limited to, inspections, special inspections,
permit issuance and plan checking shall be established by City
Council resolution and the same may be amended by a resolution
adopted by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Part 1 of
Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code
(§§ 54990, et seq.).
SECTION S. It is hereby found that the County of Los
Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance Nos. 90-0045, 90-0046 and
90-0047, has made all appropriate and required findings related
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to local conditions as specified under the California Health and
Safety Code.
SECTION 9. Notwithstanding the amendments to Titles
26, 28 and 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, as heretofore
adopted, made herein, the amendments thereto shall not apply to
or excuse any violation of the predecessor ordinance or codes
adopted occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance;
provided, further, that the predecessor codes as adopted by
reference by the City of Diamond Bar, shall continue to be
applicable to construction wherein plans have been submitted for
plan check as of the effective date of this Ordinance so long as
the initial permit therefor is issued no later than sixty (60)
days after the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10. Penalties for Violation of Ordinance. It
shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or
corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with
any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted
hereby. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating
any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or
failing to comply with any of their requirements shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)
or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm, partnership, or
corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each
and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation
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of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted
hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm,
partnership, or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable
therefor as provided in this Ordinance.
SECTION 11. Civil Remedies Available. A violation of
any of the provisions of the Ordinance or the Codes adopted
hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the City
through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary
or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by law
for the abatement of such nuisance.
SECTION 12. Severability. The City Council hereby
declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence
or word of this Ordinance or the Codes hereby adopted be rendered
or declared invalid by any final court action in a court or
competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any pre-emptive
legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs,
sentences, and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby
adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 12. The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be
posted in three public places within the City of Diamond Bar
pursuant to Resolution 89-6.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 31st day of July ,
1990.
Mayor
VA
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond
Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the 17th day of July , 1990, and
was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar held on the day of T„I�,
1990, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Papen, Kim, Horcher,
Mayor Pro Tem Forbing and
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Mayor Werner
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ATTEST: ' t 066 la,
—Cify Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
L1101110RDAMCOMB 1.3.B 8
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar that a public hearing will be conducted by the
City Council on Tuesday, July 7, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Auditorium of the
South Coast Air Quality Management District, located at 21865 E.
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, for the purpose of
considering an extension of Interim Ordinance No. 2 (1992), a
City initiated request to amend certain provisions of Title 22 of
the Los Angeles County Code, as heretofore adopted by the City of
Diamond Bar, pertaining to the use of banner and inflatable signs
by permit. The proposed extension of said Ordinance No. 2 (1992)
is to be considered pursuant to the provisions of California
Government Code Section 65858.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act,
as amended, and the administrative regulations promulgated
thereunder, the City has determined that the project (Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment) is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
(California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3)).
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing
and provide their comments and testimony on the matter specified
above.
APPLICANT: City of Diamond Bar
21660 E. Copley Drive
Suite 100
Diamond Bar, California 91765
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the City of Diamond
Bar, 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100, Diamond Bar, California,
or by calling (714) 860-2489.
DATED: June 19, 1992
/s/ Lynda BurgeRS
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
EXHIBIT "A"
SECTION 108. BASIC SIGN PROGRAM
B. Temporary
9. Banners and Inflatable Signs
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a. Windblown devices including but not limitec
to pennants, streamers, and banners, may bE
placed upon property commercially zoned anc
utilized as such, erected for the purpose of
advertising a special event or special sale,
may be permitted subject to the review anc
approval of the Community Development Direc-
tor.
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b. Tethered balloons and/or inflatable device:.
erected for the purpose of advertising a spe-
cial event or special sale, may. be placed.
upon freeway oriented commercial property-
subject to the approval of the Community De-
velopment Director.
c. All temporary signs within this section are
subject to review and approval by the Commu-
nity Development Director as to the sign to --
cation, design, color, size, height, and oth-
er considerations.
d. The maximum sign area for banners in one (1)
square foot of signage per lineal foot of
property frontage.
e. Tethered balloons and/or inflatable devices
may not exceed a height of sixty (60) feet
from grade.
f. A maximum of four (4) permits may be approved
for any single business location within a
calendar year with the cumulative total of
display days not to exceed sixty (60) days.
g. No sign permitted in this Section shall re-
strict, pedestrian or vehicular traffic, im-
pair motorist visibility, create a hazard, or
impair the visibility of signs on or off the
premises.
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h. Application shall be made on forms provided
by the City. A fee of $25.00 shall be sub-
mitted with the application form to cover the
cost of processing the sign permit.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. .
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992 REPORT DATE: July 1, 1992
FROM: James DeStefano, Community Development Director
TITLE: General Plan
SUMMARY: The General Plan expresses a comprehensive strategy for the management of
growth and change within the community throughout the next twenty years. On
June 9 the City Council began a series of public hearings on the General Plan.
The purpose of the July 7 public hearing is to review the Plan for Physical
Mobility (Circulation Element).
The Circulation Element is correlated with the land use element and identifies the
general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares,
transportation routes, terminals and other local public utilities and facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive testimony on the General Plan,
review the Circulation Element and continue the hearing to July 14, 1992.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
_ Resolution(s) _ Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
_ Ordinances(s)
_ Agreement(s)
Other
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Library
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
_ Yes X No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed?
X Yes —No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
X Yes _ No
Which Commission?
Planning
5. Are other departments affected by the report?
X Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
VIEWED Y:
rrence L. Belanger
Acting City Manager
James DeStefano
Community Develop ent Director
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1992
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Review of the General Plan - Circulation Element
ISSUE STATEMENT:
The General Plan expresses a comprehensive strategy for the management of
growth and change within the community throughout the next twenty years. On
June 9 the City Council began a series of public hearings on the General
Plan. The purpose of the July 7 public hearing is to review the Plan for
Physical Mobility (Circulation Element).
The Circulation Element is correlated with the land use element and
identifies the general location and extent of existing and proposed major
thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other local public
utilities and facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council re -open the public hearing on the
General Plan, receive testimony and review the Plan for Physical Mobility
(Circulation Element), and continue the public hearing to July 14, 1992.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council began the public hearing process and its review of the
General Plan on June 9, 1992. Since that time, the Council has reviewed the
Plan for Public Services and Facilities, the Plan for Public Health and
Safety, the Plan for Community Development and the Plan for Resource
Management.
The purpose of the July 7, 1992, public hearing is to continue public review
of the entire General Plan with specific emphasis on the Plan for Physical
Mobility (Circulation Element).
PLAN FOR PHYSICAL MOBILITY
The purpose of the Plan for Physical Mobility is to examine Diamond Bar's
circulation for community needs. The Plan is designed to provide the basic
goals, objectives and programs to manage existing transportation facilities
and future transportation growth. The "system" is significantly affected by
forces outside the City jurisdiction.
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The Circulation Element is designed to account for the external forces (i.e.
freeway traffic, Industry and Chino Hills growth/development) and develop a
strategy to implement the means necessary to mitigate the impacts of this
growth. Simply stated, the circulation system needs involve balancing the
demand for increased roadway capacity with the vision of our community image
and quality of life.
In December, 1990, DKS Associates was employed to develop and prepare a
Circulation Element. The Element addresses issues of regional and local
concern. Actions studied for future City needs included:
• Improving Grand Avenue to optimize "through traffic" carrying
capacity.
• Emphasizing Diamond Bar Boulevard as a "local" arterial.
• Developing Tonner Canyon Road as an alternative travel corridor
around the City.
• Maintaining several existing streets (cul-de-sacs) that currently
terminate at the City limits adjacent to the City of Industry.
• Protecting residential neighborhoods from through traffic.
• Assess future regional traffic growth.
The General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and Traffic and Transportation
Commission (T&T) have reviewed the Circulation Element. GPAC has recommended
a plan that outlines measures which focus on local priorities over regional
needs. Capacity should not be improved nor roadways created, widened or
extended which GPAC feels will benefit others while further reducing the
quality of life for our residents. Local needs take precedence when weighing
regional versus local needs of through traffic into residential areas.
The position of the Traffic and Transportation Commission is to improve the
overall local and regional traffic needs. Improve our internal system with
an eye toward solving the regional transportation problem. Diamond Bar is at
the crossroads of several cities and counties and has an opportunity to
explore and implement regional transportation priorities.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission reviewed the Circulation Element on May 4, May 11,
May 21, and June 1, 1992. The Commission made several refinements to the
element. Major transportation issues discussed by the Commission included
Tonner Canyon Road and Sunset Crossing Road. The Planning Commission
concluded that adequate policy direction could be added to the General Plan
to ensure that the construction of a regional roadway through Tonner Canyon
could occur provided that environmental impacts were mitigated, and that a
demonstration was made by the agencies proposing the roadway that there would
be significant, long-term traffic benefits to the City of Diamond Bar.
PA
Significant testimony was received from residents of the residential
neighborhood north of Sunset Crossing west of the 57 freeway. This testimony
uniformly supported the General Plan's recommendation that Sunset Crossing
not be connected through into the City of Industry. The testimony also
uniformly supported the recommendation included in the plan that Beaverhead
not be connected through the City of Industry. These recommendations are
included in the General Plan as recommended as recommended by the Planning
commission.
Please review relevant sections of both the Master Environmental Assessment
and the Master Environmental Impact Report. Copies of the Circulation
Element have been previously distributed to the community and City Council.
Attached are excerpts from the State of California publication entitled
"General Plan Guidelines" regarding the Circulation Element. Please also find
attached a revised land use map and matrix as a result of all changes
proposed to date and a revised Plan for Public Health and Safety with
revisions as directed by the Council.
Prepared by:
?011404,�
Ja es DeStef I
no, Community Development Director
JDS:mco:cj
Attachments
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CIRCULATION ELEMENT
PERTINENT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
Government Code Section 65302(b): [The general plan shall include] a circulation element
consisting of the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares,
transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated
with the land use element of the plan.
Govemment Code Section 65303: The general plan may ... address any other subjects
which, in the judgment of the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the
county or city.
BACKGROUND
The circulation element, required by state law since 1955, is not simply a transportation plan.
It is actually an infrastructure plan that concerns itself with the circulation of people, goods,
energy, water, sewage, storm drainage, and communications. Its provisions support the
goals, objectives, policies and proposals of the land use element. In turn the land use element
is a reflection of acommunity's circulation system and the planning proposals for that system.
It is no wonder that long before any other general plan elements were mandated, state law
required the circulation element to be correlated with the land use element. Perhaps the
correlation requirement was a forerunner of the internal consistency provision of Govern-
ment Code Section 65300.5. The circulation element also has direct relationships with the
housing, open -space, noise and safety elements.
The provisions of a circulation element affect a community's physical, social and economic
environment as follows:
• Physical- The circulation system is one of the chief generators of physical settlement
patterns, and its location, design and constituent modes have major impacts on air quality,
plant and animal habitats, environmental noise, energy use, community appearance and
other environmental components.
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• Soci4l- The circulation system is a primary determinant of the pattern of human
settlement. It has a major impact on the areas and activities which it serves, on community
cohesion, and on the quality of human life. The circulation system should be accessible
to all segments of the population, including the disadvantaged, the young, the poor, the
elderly, and the handicapped.
• Economic: Economic activities normally require circulation for materials, products, ideas
or employees, and thus the viability of the community's economy is directly affected by
the circulation element. The efficiency of a community's circulation system can either
contribute to or adversely affect that community's economy.
No city orcounty is an island in its regional setting. It is therefore prudent for a local planning Interagency
agency to coordinate its circulation element provisions with applicable state and regional Coordination
transportation plans (see Government Code Sections 65103(0 and 65080 et seq.). Likewise,
the state must coordinate its plans with local governments (Government Code Section
65080(a)) and the federal government is under a similar obligation (Section 134, Title 23
of the U.S. Code).
Caltrans is particularly interested in the transportation planning roles of local general plans
- particularly the circulation elements. The state transportation agencybelieves the following
areas should be emphasized in the development of local general plans:
• The coordination of planning efforts between local agencies and Caltrans districts.
• The preservation of transportation corridors for future system improvements.
• The development of coordinated transportation system management plans that achieve
the maximum use of present and proposed infrastructure.
These areas of emphasis are addressed through Caltrans' Advance Transportation System
Development Program. One of the program's major purposes is to resolve transportation
problems early enough in the local land use development process to avoid costly delay to
development. The coordination of state and local transportation planning is a key to the
success of a circulation element.
COURT INTERPRETATIONS
In Kings County Farm Bureau v. City of Hanford (19 90) 221 Cal. App. 3d 692 (as modified Multiple
222 Cal -App -3d 516a) the California Court of Appeal affirmed that a general plan may Documents
consist of several documents. Nevertheless, the information in associated documents, when
not referenced by the general plan, may not compensate for deficiencies in the circulation
element.
Three California appellate cases have addressed the subject of correlation between the Correlation
circulation and land use elements: Concerned Citizens of Calaveras County v. Board of
Supervisors of Calaveras County (1985) 166 Cal.App.3d 90, Twain Harte HomeownersAso-
ciation v. County of Tuolumne (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 664, and Camp v. Mendocino County
Board of Supervisors (1981) 123 Cal.App.3d 334. The Concerned Citizens case sheds some
light on the term "correlated" as follows:
" `Correlated' means `closely, systematically, or reciprocally related . .. .'
[Webster's Third New Internat. Dict. (198 1) p. 511.] Section 65302 [of the
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Government Code] therefore requires that the circulation element of a general
plan, including its major thoroughfares, be closely, systematically, and recipro-
cally related to the land use element of the plan.
"In its more concrete and practical application, the correlation requirement in
subdivision (b) of [Government Code] Section 65302 is designed to insure that
the circulation element will describe, discuss and set forth "standards" and
"proposals" respecting any change in demands on the various roadways or
transportation facilities as a result of changes in uses of land contemplated by the
plan. (See Twain Harte Homeowners Assn. v. County of Tuolumne (1982) 138
Cal.App.3d at p. 701; and Camp v. Board ofSupervisors (1981) 123 Cal.App.3d
at p. 363.) The statutory correlation requirement is evidently designed in part to
prohibit a general plan from calling for unlimited population growth in its land
use element, without providing in its circulation element, `proposals' for how the
transportation needs of the increased population will be met."
After defining "correlated," the Concerned Citizens decision pointed out a situation where
correlation does not exist. The court stated:
"We conclude the [Calaveras County] general plan cannot identify substantial
problems that will emerge with its state highway system, further report that no
known funding sources are available for improvements necessary to remedy the
problems, and achieve statutorily mandated correlation with its land use element
(which provides for substantial population increases) simply by stating that the
county will solve its problems by asking other agencies of government for money.
To sanction such a device would be to provide counties with an abracadabra by
which all substance in section 65302's correlation requirement would be made to
disappear."
The Concerned Citizens decision appears to have limited its search for evidence ofcorrelation
to Calaveras County's circulation element. By contrast, the Twain Harte case (which
originated in a different appellate district) indicates that the courts will look beyond the
circulation element to supporting documents (e.g., other sections of the general plan) when
such evidence is not readily apparent ( Twain Harte, supra, at p. 701). The court in the Camp
decision upon discovering that correlation was not "expressly shown" in Mendocino
County's circulation element, apparently attempted to find it by means of construction
(Camp, supra, at p. 363). To be on the safe side, local governments should provide explicit
evidence of correlation in both their circulation and land use elements.
Statutory The Twain Harte case indicates that the courts will not automatically presume the existence
Compliance of correlation simply because a local government has adopted both its circulation and land
use elements. Although general plans, as legislative enactments of the police power, will be
presumed valid by the courts (in the sense that they are not arbitrary and capricious, but
instead are reasonably related to promoting or protecting the health, safety or welfare), such
plans must nevertheless be in substantial compliance with state law. (See Campat p. 348 and
Buena Vista Gardens Apartments Association v. City ofSan Diego Planning Departmen t 0 9 8 5)
175 Cal.App.3d 289, 298.) In other words, the courts will review a plan for its actual
compliance with the requirements of the state's general plan statutes.
Road Dedications In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Nollan decision on takings, there has been a case
relating road exactions to the circulation element. The court in Rohn v. City of Visalia (1989)
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214 Cal.App.3d 1463 overturned a street dedication requirement on the basis of inadequate
nexus evidence. Since the dedication requirement was supported in part by the city's general
plan (but not by empirical evidence), this case may indicate that the general plan by itself is
not armor against a takings claim. If the circulation element is to be an effective basis for
exactions, it must be based upon traffic studies that are sufficiently detailed to link land uses
and related demand to future dedications.
RELEVANT ISSUES
Although the list of mandatory circulation element issues is relatively short, it is, nevertheless,
encompassing. Issues such as "transportation routes" and "other local public utilities and
facilities" could, depending upon the local situation, cover a wide variety of topics.
Mandatory circulation issues are:
• Major thoroughfares
• Transportation routes
• Terminals
• Other local public utilities and facilities
In addressing the above mandatory issues, cities and counties may wish to consider the
following topics. The list below was derived from the mandatory issues and is also based on
possible local optional issues. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.
Mandatory
• Streets and highways Suggarcd
• Public transit routes, stops and terminals (e.g., for buses, light rail systems, rapid
transit systems, commuter railroads, ferryboats, etc.
• Private bus routes and terminals
• Bicycle and pedestrian routes and facilities
• Truck routes
• Railroads and railroad depots
• Paratransit plan proposals (e.g., for jitneys, car pooling, van pooling, taxi service,
and dial -a -ride)
• Navigable waterways, harbors (deep -draft and small -boat), and terminals
• Airports (commercial, general and military)
• Parking facilities
• Transportation system management
• Air pollution from motor vehicles
IDEAS FOR DATA AND ANALYSIS
Once a city or county has identified its circulation issues and goals, the planning agency
should collect and analyze data. The following suggestions are meant to stimulate thinking
rather than encompass all the research possibilities that go into preparing or amending a
circulation element.
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Computer Program Capabilities
The following descriptions of computer software, though not comprehensive, suggest
the range of transportation programs that are available to planners who are collecting and
analyzing circulation element data. Programs are available which:
• Estimate urban travel volumes, trip generation, distribution, mode split, and trip
assignment. (One program calculates traffic generated by 80 different land uses or
building types.)
• Predict changes in transit use as a result of changes in transit fares, headways, vehicle
travel times and access/egress times.
• Locate the stops, computes the order of stops and provides shortest trip routes for van
pools, transit and other multi -stop trips.
• Assist planners and local zoning boards in predicting the impact of a development on
local roads.
• Provide a simple interactive graphics network analysis package suitable for simple
shortest path and traffic assignment.
• Estimate population and employment redistributions due to highway projects in or near
small communities.
• Calculate the maximum building size for a parcel of land with given zoning and parking
requirements.
• Analyze single intersections for the purpose of achieving optimum traffic signalization
efficiency (for the purpose of minimizing air pollution).
• Estimate the air quality impacts of a roadway and intersection design.
• Calculate energy savings associated with transit -related transportation system manage-
ment actions.
• Estimate the air quality impacts of proposed changes in land use based on projected
vehicle trips and speeds.
Major Thoroughfares and Transportation Routes
• Assess the adequacy of the existing street and highway systems and the need for expansion,
improvements and/or transportation system management as a result of traffic generated
by planned land use changes. (LU)
• Analyze existing street and highway traffic conditions. (N)
• Determine current street and highway capacities.
• Determine existing traffic volumes (using peak -rate flows).
• Determine the levels of service of existing streets and highways.
• Determine the abilities of streets and highways to accommodate local bus transit services.
• Analyze projected street and highway traffic conditions. (N)
• Estimate the number of trips generated by proposed land uses.
• Make assumptions about the routes of such trips.
• Make assumptions about the modal split (i.e., estimate the percentages of trips by transit,
passenger car, van pools, etc.).
• Project future traffic volumes on existing streets and highways (using peak -rate flows) by
adding together current traffic volumes and the estimated marginal increase in volumes
resulting from planned land use changes.
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• Determine the effects of projected traffic volumes on existing street and highway
capacities.
• Determine the future levels of service of existing streets and highways.
• Review traffic projects pertinent to local planning that are proposed within neighboring
jurisdictions.
• Review pertinent regional transportation plan and project funding priorities under the
regional transportation improvement program.
• Compare projected levels of service with desired levels.
• Analyze the potential effects of alternative plan proposals and implementation measures
(related to transportation and/or land use) on desired projected levels of service.
• Historical data and trends with regard to automobile accidents.
• Analysis of the physical condition of sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges.
References For Transportation Planning Computer Software
The U.S. Department of Transportation has prepared a comprehensive listing of microcomputer
software for transportation entitled UTPSMieroeompnters in Transportation Software and Source
Book Copies can be obtained by calling 202/366-4208 or by sending a self-addressed gummed label
to:
Technology Sharing Program (I-30SS)
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
The Institute ofTransportation Studies, University of California, Berkeley, maintains a database
called INFO TAP that lists and "downloads" (provides copies ob current public domain transpor-
tation software. Planners may obtain access to INFO TAP by using a modem and calling 4151
642-7088. For more information contact the institute at:
Institute of Transportation Studies
University of California, Berkeley
107 McLaughlin Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
415/642-1008
Planners can also obtain information about software by contacting:
Regional Travel Forecasting Branch
Division of Transportation Planning
California Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 942874
Sacramento, CA 94274-0001
916/445-8238
Information regarding software that estimates transportation -related air quality impacts of land
use changes can be obtained by contacting the California Air Resources Board at:
Technical Support Division
California Air Resources Board
P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, CA 95812
916/322-5350
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Terminals
• Evaluation of the use of existing transportation terminals. (LU)
• Evaluation of the need for new or relocated transportation terminals. (LU)
Local Public Utilities and Facilities
• Assessment of the adequacy and availability of existing community water, sewer, and
drainage facilities and the need for expansion and improvements. (LU)
• Existing and projected capacity of treatment plants and trunk lines.
• Trends in peak and average daily flows.
• Inventory and location of existing and proposed power plants, oil and natural gas
pipelines, and major electric transmission lines and corridors. (LU)
• Assessment of current power plant development and potential future development.
Consider such factors as the demand for transmission facilities, the transport and storage
of hazardous materials, and local transportation impacts of current and future power
plant developments. (LU, S)
Transit
• Assessment of the needs of people who depend on public transit.
• Number and distribution of households without an automobile.
• Assessment of the transportation needs of special groups within the population and the
extent to which such needs are being met (e.g., the handicapped and elderly).
• Assessment of the adequacy of existing transit routes, services and facilities and the need
for expansion and improvements.
• Trends in transit use and estimates of future demand.
• Determination of existing and projected levels -of -service for transit.
• Review of regional transportation improvement program.
Private Buses
• Evaluation of private bus company services.
• Identification of the private bus routes within the local jurisdiction.
• Evaluation of the transportation needs that are or are not being met by private bus
companies.
• Determination of the private bus company plans to provide bus service in the future.
Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Assessment of the adequacy of existing bicycle routes and facilities and the need for new
ones.
• Trends in bicycle ownership and usage.
• Assessment of the level -of -service of pedestrian facilities (both current and future levels).
• Assessment of historical data and trends with regard to bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
Truck Routes
• Identification of existing truck routes. (N)
• Determination of needed changes in truck routes.
Railroads
• Inventory of rail lines and facilities and assessment of plans for expansion and im-
provements. (LU, N)
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Useful Transportation Element Definitions And Information
Levels -of -Service: According to the Transportation Research Board's 1985 Highway Capacity
Manual Special Report 209, level -of -service is a qualitative measure describing the ef-
ficiency of a traffic stream. It also describes the way such conditions are perceived by persons
traveling in a traffic stream. Levels -of -service measurements describe variables such as speed
and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, traveler comfort and conve-
nience, and safety. Measurements are graduated ranging from level -of -service A (represent-
ing free flow and excellent comfort for the motorist, passenger or pedestrian) to level -of -service
F (reflecting highly congested traffic conditions where traffic volumes exceed the capacities
of streets, sidewalks, etc.). Levels -of -service can be determined for a number of transporta-
tion factors including freeways, multi -lane highways, two-lane highways, signalized in-
tersections, intersections that are not signalized, arterials, transit and pedestrian facilities.
Paratransit: Transportation systems, such as jitneys, car pooling, van pooling, taxi service, and
dial -a -ride arrangements.
Recreational Trails: Public areas that include pedestrian trails, bikeways,, equestrian trails,
boating routes, trails, and areas suitable for use by physically handicapped people, trails and
areas for off-highway recreational vehicles, and cross-country skiing trails.
Streets and Highways: A jurisdiction's planning of streets and highways may involve the
following terms:
Arterial: A major street carrying the traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways
and other major streets, with controlled intersections and generally providing direct
access to properties.
Collector: A street for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing
direct access to properties.
Expressway: A highway with full or partial control of access with some intersections at
grade.
Freeway: A highway serving high-speed traffic with no crossings interrupting the flow of
traffic (i.e., no crossings at grade). Streets and Highways Code Section 23.5, in part,
states that "Freeway means a highway in respect to which the owners of abutting lands
have no right or easement of access to or from their abutting lands or in respect to which
such owners have only limited or restricted right or easement of access."
Local Street: A street providing direct access to properties and designed to discourage
through -traffic.
Scenic Thoroughfares: The following are scenic thoroughfare terms that planners may
encounter.
Local Scenic Highway: Asegment ofastate or local highway orstreet that a city or county
has designated as "scenic."
Official County Scenic Highway: A segment of a county highway the Director of the
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has designated as "scenic."
Official State Scenic Highway: A segment of a state highway identified in the Master
Plan of State Highways Eligible for Official Scenic Highway Designation and
designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Scenic Highway Corridor: The visible area outside the highway's right-of-way, gener-
ally described as "the view from the road."
Transit: Urban and suburban rail, bus systems and ferryboats.
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• Determination of transportation needs that are or are not being met by railroads.
• Identify abandoned railroad rights of way which could be preserved for future transpor-
tation corridor use. (LU)
Paratransit
• Inventory of paratransit services and routes.
• Inventory of existing paratransit services and uses.
• Identification of the needs served by paratransit.
• Determination of future paratransit needs.
Navigable Waterways, Ports and Harbors
• Assessment of the adequacy of navigable waterways and port and harbor facilities,
including the need for expansion and improvements. (LU, OS)
• Historical data on the use of facilities and vessel registrations.
• Projectionoffuturedemandbasedonneworexpandedeconomicactivitiesandrecreational
trends.
• Projection of future needs for navigable waterways and port and harbor facilities.
• Review of plans for improvements by harbor and port districts.
Airports
• Assessment of the adequacy of and safety hazards associated with existing aviation facilities
(general, commercial and military) and the need for expansion and improvements.
• Inventory of potential safety hazards posed by airport activities to surrounding land uses.
(N)
• Inventory of potential safety hazards to aircraft passengers posed by existing or proposed
land uses near airports.
• Assessment of the provisions of an airport land use commission plan prepared pursuant
to Public Utilities Code Section 21675. (N)
• Aircraft landings and takeoffs.
• Descriptions of facilities.
Parking Facilities
• Assessment of the adequacy of existing on- and off-street parking, particularly in urban
and commercial areas. (LU)
• Assessment of the affects of parking policies (i.e., off-street parking standards, on -street
parking restrictions, graduated parking fees, etc.) on congestion, energy use, air quality,
and public transit ridership.
Transportation System Management
• Analysis of existing and projected transportation system levels of service. (LU)
• Identification of existing and proposed modes of transportation.
• Analysis of the projected effects on the transportation system of construction improve-
ments versus the projected effects of transportation system management.
• Comparison of the costs of construction improvements versus the costs of transportation
system management.
• High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane usage.
• Vehicle occupancy counts.
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Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles
• Estimation of air quality impacts. (CO, LU)
• Analysis of air quality trends.
• Assessment of existing air quality.
• Estimation of air quality impacts of motor vehicle trips generated by land use changes and
new thoroughfares.
• Identification and evaluation of measures that will reduce the air quality impacts of motor
vehicle trips. (CO, LU)
IDEAS FOR DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
The circulation element should contain goals, objectives, policies, principles, plan proposals
and/or standards for planning the infrastructure supporting the circulation of people, goods
and communications. These development policies should be carefully correlated with the
provisions of the land use element. With this and the above ideas for data and analysis in
mind, cities and counties may wish to consider development policies for.
• The location and design of major thoroughfares in new developments. (N)
• The development and improvement of major thoroughfares, including future acquisi-
tions and dedications, based on proposed land use patterns and projected demand. This
may include a street and highway classification system. (LU)
• The levels -of -service of transportation routes, intersections and transit.
• The circulation between housing and work places. (LU)
• The scheduling and financing of circulation system maintenance projects.
• The locations and characteristics of transportation terminals. (LU)
• The development, improvement, timing and location of community sewer, water, and
drainage lines and facilities. (LU, CO)
• The current and future locations of
- Oil and natural gas pipelines.
- Power plants.
- Major electric transmission lines and corridors. (LU) (diagram)
• The acquisition of necessary public utility rights-of-way. (LU)
• The selection and carrying out of financing measures to expand and improve public
utilities.
• Transportation and utility -related exactions.
• Assistance to those who cannot afford public utility services.
• The mix of transportation modes proposed to meet community needs.
• The development and improvement of transit and paratransit services.
• Transit and paratransit assistance.
• The roles of railroads and private bus companies in the transportation system. (N)
• The development and improvement of rail and private bus facilities and services.
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• The encouragement of railroad and private bus company services.
• The preservation of abandoned railroad rights of way for future transportation corridor
use. (LU)
• The development and improvement of bicycle routes and walkways.
• Proposed truck routes. (N)
• The basis for truck route regulations. (N)
• The safety of the traveling public including pedestrians and bicyclists.
• The development and improvement of port, harbor, and waterway facilities. (LU, CO)
• The development and improvement of aviation facilities. (LU)
• The mitigation of aviation -related hazards (including hazards to aircraft and hazards posed
by aircraft). (LU, N)
• The consistency of the general plan with the provisions of an airport land use commission
plan. (Government Code Section 65302.3) (LU, N)
• Strategies for the management of parking supply such as increased parking fees, graduated
parking fees, metered on -street parking, and staggered work schedules.
• Strategies for the control of parking demand such as improved transit service, amenities
for bicyclists, and subsidized rideshare vehicles.
• The use of transportation system management.
• The roles of the private sector and various public agencies in developing, improving and
maintaining circulation infrastructure.
• Policies that reduce motor vehicle air pollution. (LU, CO)
Technical Assistance
The following state agencies may provide information or assistance for the preparation ofthe
circulation element: Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Public Utilities Com-
mission, Transportation Commission, and Office ofPlanning and Research. Caltrans has the
following sources of information:
• Assembly of Statistical Reports: California Public Road Data
• Directory of California Trip Reduction Ordinances
• District System Management Plans
• Interregional Road System Plan
• Regional Transportation Plan Evaluation Report
• Route Concept Reports
• Route Development Plans
• Route Segment Reports
• System Management Data Bases
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PERTINENT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
Government Code Section 65302(b): [The general plan shall include] a circulation clement
consisting of the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares,
transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated
with the land use dement of the plan.
Government Code Section 65303: The general plan may ... address any other subjects
which, in the judgment of the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the
county or city.
BACKGROUND
Thecirculation element, required bystate law since 1955, is not simply atransportation plan.
It is actually an infrastructure plan that concerns itself with the circulation of people, goods,
energy, water, sewage, storm drainage, and communications. Its provisions support the
goals, objectives, policies and proposals of the land use clement. In turn the land use clement
is a reflection ofacommunity's circulation system and the planning proposals forthat system.
It is no wonder that long before any other general plan elements were mandated, state law
required the circulation element to be correlated with the land use dement. Perhaps the
correlation requirement was a forerunner of the internal consistency provision of Govern-
ment Code Section 65300.5. The circulation element also has direct relationships with the
housing, open -space, noise and safety elements.
The provisions of a circulation element affect a community's physical, social and economic
environment as follows:
• Nydcal- The circulation system is one of the chief generators of physical settlement
patterns, and its location, design and constituent modes have major impacts on air quality,
plant and animal habitats, environmental noise, energy use, community appearance and
other environmental components.
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• Social The circulation system is a primary determinant of the pattern of human
settlement. It has a major impact on the areas and activities which it serves, on community
cohesion, and on the quality of human life. The circulation system should be accessible
to all segments of the population, including the disadvantaged, the young, the poor, the
elderly, and the handicapped.
• Economic. • Economic activities normally require circulation for materials, products, ideas
or employees, and thus the viability of the community's economy is directly affected by
the circulation element. The efficiency of a community's circulation system can either
contribute to or adversely affect that community's economy.
No city orcounry is an island in its regional setting. Itis therefore prudent fora local planning Interagency
agency to coordinate its circulation element provisions with applicable state and regional Cooniination
transportation plans (see Government Code Sections 65103(f) and 65080 et seq.). Likewise,
the state must coordinate its plans with local governments (Government Code Section
65080(a)) and the federal government is under a similar obligation (Section 134, Title 23
of the U.S. Code).
Caltrans is particularly interested in the transportation planning roles of local general plans
-particularly the circulation elements. The state transportation agencybelieves the following
areas should be emphasized in the development of local general plans:
• The coordination of planning efforts between local agencies and Caltrans districts.
• The preservation of transportation corridors for future system improvements.
• The development of coordinated transportation system management plans that achieve
the maximum use of present and proposed infrastructure.
These areas of emphasis are addressed through Caltrans' Advance Transportation System
Development Program. One of the program's major purposes is to resolve transportation
problems early enough in the local land use development process to avoid costly delay to
development. The coordination of state and local transportation planning is a key to the
success of a circulation element.
COURT INTERPRETATIONS
In Kings County Farre Bureau v. City of Hanford (1990) 221 Cal.App.3d 692 (as modified Multiple
222 Cal.App.3d 516a) the California Court of Appeal affirmed that a general plan may Documents
consist of several documents. Nevertheless, the information in associated documents, when
not referenced by the general plan, may not compensate for deficiencies in the circulation
element.
Three California appellate cases have addressed the subject of correlation between the Correlation
circulation and land use elements: Concerned Citizens of Calaveras County v. Board of
Supervisors of Calaveras County (1985) 166 Cal.App.3d 90, Twain Harte Homeowners Asso-
ciation v. County of Tuolumne (1982) 138 Cal.App.3d 664, and Camp v. Mendocino County
Board of Supervisors (1981) 123 Cal.App.3d 334. The Concerned Citizens case sheds some
light on the term "correlated" as follows:
" `Correlated' means `closely, systematically, or reciprocally related . .'
[Webster's Third New Internat. Dict. (198 1) p. 511.1 Section 65302 [of the
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Government Code] therefore requires that the circulation element of a general
plan, including its major thoroughfares, be closely, systematically, and recipro-
cally related to the land use element of the plan.
"In its more concrete and practical application, the correlation requirement in
subdivision (b) of [Government Code] Section 65302 is designed to insure that
the circulation element will describe, discuss and set forth "standards" and
"proposals" respecting any change in demands on the various roadways or
transportation facilities as a result of changes in uses of land contemplated by the
plan. (See Twain Harte Homeowners Assn. v. County of Tuolumne (1982) 138
Cal.App.3d at p. 701; and Camp v. Board of Supervisors (1981) 123 Cal.App.3d
at p. 363.) The statutory correlation requirement is evidently designed in part to
prohibit a general plan from calling for unlimited population growth in its land
use element, without providing in its circulation element, `proposals' for how the
transportation needs of the increased population will be met."
After defining "correlated," the Concerned Citizens decision pointed out a situation where
correlation does not exist. The court stated:
"We conclude the [Calaveras County] general plan cannot identify substantial
problems that will emerge with its state highway system, further report that no
known funding sources are available for improvements necessary to remedy the
problems, and achieve statutorily mandated correlation with its land use element
(which provides for substantial population increases) simply by stating that the
county will solve its problems by asking other agencies of government for money.
To sanction such a device would be to provide counties with an abracadabra by
which all substance in section 65302's correlation requirement would be made to
disappear."
The Concerned Citizens decision appears to have limited its search for evidence of correlation
to Calaveras County's circulation element. By contrast, the Twain Harte case (which
originated in a different appellate district) indicates that the courts will look beyond the
circulation element to supporting documents (e.g., other sections of the general plan) when
such evidence is not readily apparent ( Twain Harte, supra, at p. 701). The court in the Camp
decision upon discovering that correlation was not "expressly shown" in Mendocino
County's circulation element, apparently attempted to find it by means of construction
(Camp, supra, at p. 363). To be on the safe side, local governments should provide explicit
evidence of correlation in both their circulation and land use elements.
Statutory The Twain Harte case indicates that the courts will not automatically presume the existence
Compliance of correlation simply because a local government has adopted both its circulation and land
use elements. Although general plans, as legislative enactments of the police power, will be
presumed valid by the courts (in the sense that they are not arbitrary and capricious, but
instead are reasonably related to promoting or protecting the health, safety or welfare), such
plans must nevertheless be in substantial compliance with state law. (See Camp at p. 348 and
Buena Vista Gardens Apartments Association v. City ofSan Diego Planning Department (19 8 5 )
175 Cal.App.3d 289, 298.) In other words, the courts will review a plan for its actual
compliance with the requirements of the state's general plan statutes.
Road Dedicatiom In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Nollan decision on takings, there has been a case
relating road exactions to the circulation element. The court in Rohn v. City of Visalia (1989)
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214 CalApp.3d 1463 overturned a street dedication requirement on the basis of inadequate
nexus evidence. Since the dedication requirement was supported in part by the city's general
plan (but not by empirical evidence), this case may indicate that the general plan by itself is
not armor against a takings claim. If the circulation element is to be an effective basis for
exactions, it must be based upon traffic studies that are sufficiently detailed to link land uses
and related demand to future dedications.
RELEVANT ISSUES
Although the list of mandatory circulation element issues is relatively short, it is, nevertheless,
encompassing. Issues such as "transportation routes" and "other local public utilities and
facilities" could, depending upon the local situation, cover a wide variety of topics.
Mandatory circulation issues are:
• Major thoroughfares Mandatory
• Transportation routes
• Terminals
• Other local public utilities and facilities
In addressing the above mandatory issues, cities and counties may wish to consider the
following topics. The list below was derived from the mandatory issues and is also based on
possible local optional issues. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.
• Streets and highways S -Maud
• Public transit routes, stops and terminals (e.g., for buses, light rail systems, rapid
transit systems, commuter railroads, ferryboats, etc.
• Private bus routes and terminals
• Bicycle and pedestrian routes and facilities
• Truck routes
• Railroads and railroad depots
• Paratransit plan proposals (e.g., for jitneys, car pooling, van pooling, taxi service,
and dial -a ride)
• Navigable waterways, harbors (deep -draft and small -boat), and terminals
• Airports (commercial, general and military)
• Parking facilities
• Transportation system management
• Air pollution from motor vehicles
IDEAS FOR DATA AND ANALYSIS
Once a city or county has identified its circulation issues and goals, the planning agency
should collect and analyze data. The following suggestions are meant to stimulate thinking
rather than encompass all the research possibilities that go into preparing or amending a
circulation element.
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Computer Program Capabilities
The following descriptions of computer software, though not comprehensive, suggest
the range of transportation programs that are available to planners who are collecting and
analyzing circulation element data. Programs are available which:
• Estimate urban travel volumes, trip generation, distribution, mode split, and trip
assignment. (One program calculates traffic generated by 80 different land uses or
building types.)
• Predict changes in transit use as a result of changes in transit fares, headways, vehicle
travel times and access/egress times.
• Locate the stops, computes the order of stops and provides shortest trip routes for van
pools, transit and other multi -stop trips.
• Assist planners and local zoning boards in predicting the impact of a development on
local roads.
• Provide a simple interactive graphics network analysis package suitable for simple
shortest path and traffic assignment.
• Estimate population and employment redistributions due to highway projects in or near
small communities.
• Calculate the maximum building size fora parcel of land with given zoning and parking
requirements.
• Analyze single intersections for the purpose of achieving optimum traffic signalization
efficiency (for the purpose of minimizing air pollution).
• Estimate the air quality impacts of a roadway and intersection design.
• Calculate energy savings associated with transit -related transportation system manage-
ment actions.
• Estimate the air quality impacts of proposed changes in land use based on projected
vehicle trips and speeds.
Major Thoroughfares and Transportation Routes
• Assess the adequacyof the existing street and highway systems and the need for expansion,
improvements and/or transportation system management as a result of traffic generated
by planned land use changes. (LU)
• Analyze existing street and highway traffic conditions. (N)
• Determine current street and highway capacities.
• Determine existing traffic volumes (using peak -rate flows).
• Determine the levels of service of existing streets and highways.
• Determine the abilities of streets and highways to accommodate local bus transit services.
• Analyze projected street and highway traffic conditions. (N)
• Estimate the number of trips generated by proposed land uses.
• Make assumptions about the routes of such trips.
• Make assumptions about the modal split (i.e., estimate the percentages of trips by transit,
passenger car, van pools, etc.).
• Project future traffic volumes on existing streets and highways (using peak -rate flows) by
adding together current traffic volumes and the estimated marginal increase in volumes
resulting from planned land use changes.
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• Determine the effects of projected traffic volumes on existing street and highway
capacities.
• Determine the future levels of service of existing streets and highways.
• Review traffic projects pertinent to local planning that are proposed within neighboring
jurisdictions.
• Review pertinent regional transportation plan and project funding priorities under the
regional transportation improvement program.
• Compare projected levels of service with desired levels.
• Analyze the potential effects of alternative plan proposals and implementation measures
(related to transportation and/or land use) on desired projected levels of service.
• Historical data and trends with regard to automobile accidents.
• Analysis of the physical condition of sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges.
References For Transportation Planning Computer Software
The U.S. DepartrnentofTransportation has prepared a comprehensive listing ofmicrocomputer
software for transportation entitled UTAS Microcomputers in Trerarporwrion Soj%wm•nd Sow"
Book. Copies can be obtained by calling 202/366-4208 or by sending a self-addressed gummed label
to:
Technology Sharing Program (I-30SS)
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
The Institute of Transportation Studies, University ofCal&rnia, Berkeley, maintains a data base
called INFO TAP that fists and "downloads" (provides copies of) current public domain transpor-
tation software. Planners may obtain access to INFO TAP by using a modem and calling 415/
642-7088. For more information contact the institute at:
Institute of Transportation Studies
University of California, Berkeley
107 McLaughlin Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
415/642-1008
Planners can also obtain information about software by contacting:
Regional Travel Forecasting Branch
Division of Transportation Planning
California Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 942874
Sacramento, CA 94274-0001
916/445-8238
Information regarding software that estimates transportation -related air quality impacts of land
use changes can be obtained by contacting the California Air Resources Board at:
Technical Support Division
California Air Resources Board
P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, CA 95812
916/322-5350
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Terminals
• Evaluation of the use of existing transportation terminals. (LU)
• Evaluation of the need for new or relocated transportation terminals. (LU)
Local Public Utilities and Facilities
• Assessment of the adequacy and availability of existing community water, sewer, and
drainage facilities and the need for expansion and improvements. (LU)
• Existing and projected capacity of treatment plants and trunk lines.
• Trends in peak and average daily flows.
• Inventory and location of existing and proposed power plants, oil and natural gas
pipelines, and major electric transmission lines and corridors. (LU)
• Assessment of current power plant development and potential future development.
Consider such factors as the demand for transmission facilities, the transport and storage
of hazardous materials, and local transportation impacts of current and future power
plant developments. (LU, S)
Transit
• Assessment of the needs of people who depend on public transit.
• Number and distribution of households without an automobile.
• Assessment of the transportation needs of special groups within the population and the
extent to which such needs are being met (e.g., the handicapped and elderly).
• Assessment of the adequacy of existing transit routes, services and facilities and the need
for expansion and improvements.
• Trends in transit use and estimates of future demand.
• Determination of existing and projected levels -of -service for transit.
• Review of regional transportation improvement program.
Private Buses
• Evaluation of private bus company services.
• Identification of the private bus routes within the local jurisdiction.
• Evaluation of the transportation needs that are or are not being met by private bus
companies.
• Determination of the private bus company plans to provide bus service in the future.
Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Assessment of the adequacy of existing bicycle routes and facilities and the need for new
ones.
• Trends in bicycle ownership and usage.
• Assessment of the level -of -service of pedestrian facilities (both current and future levels).
• Assessment of historical data and trends with regard to bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
Truck Routes
• Identification of existing truck routes. (N)
• Determination of needed changes in truck routes.
Railroads
Inventory of rail lines and facilities and assessment of plans for expansion and im-
provements. (LU, N)
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Useful Transportation Element Definitions And Information
Levels -of -Service: According to the Transportation Research Board's 1985 Highway Capacity
Manual Special Report 209, level -of -service is a qualitative measure describing the ef-
ficiency of a traffic stream. It also describes the way such conditions are perceived by persons
traveling in a traffic stream. Levels -of -service measurements describe variables such as speed
and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, traveler comfort and conve-
nience, and safety. Measurements are graduated ranging from level-of-serviceA (represent-
ing free flow and excellent comfort forthe motorist, passenger or pedestrian) to level -of -service
F (reflecting highly congested traffic conditions where traffic volumes exceed the capacities
ofstreets, sidewalks, etc.). Levels -of -service can be determined for a number of transporta-
tion factors including freeways, multi -lane highways, two-lane highways, signalized in-
tersections, intersections that are not signalized, arterials, transit and pedestrian facilities.
Paratransit: Transportation systems, such as jitneys, car pooling, van pooling, taxi service, and
dial -a -ride arrangements.
Recreational Trails: Public areas that include pedestrian trails, bikeways, equestrian trails,
boating routes, trails, and areas suitable for use by physically handicapped people, trails and
areas for off-highway recreational vehicles, and cross-country skiing trails.
Streets and Highways: A jurisdiction's planning of streets and highways may involve the
following terms:
Arterial: A major street carrying the traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways
and other major streets, with controlled intersections and generally providing direct
access to properties.
Collector: A street for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing
direct access to properties.
Expressway: A highway with full or partial control of access with some intersections at
grade.
Freeway: A highway serving high-speed traffic with no crossings interrupting the flow of
traffic (i.e., no crossings at grade). Streets and Highways Code Section 23.5, in part,
states that "Freeway mans a highway in respect to which the owners of abutting lands
have no right or easement of access to or from their abutting lands or in respect to which
such owners have only limited or restricted right or easement of access.'
Local Street: A street providing direct access to properties and designed to discourage
through -traffic.
Scenic Thoroughfares: The following are scenic thoroughfare terms that planners may
encounter.
Local Scenic Highway: Asegment ofastate orloal highwayorstreet that a city or county
has designated as "scenic'
Official County Scenic Highway: A segment of a county highway the Director of the
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has designated as "scenic.'
Official State Scenic Highway: A segment of a state highway identified in the Master
Plan of State Highways Eligible for Official Scenic Highway Designation and
designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Scenic Highway Corridor: The visible area outside the highway's right-of-way, gener-
ally described as "the view from the road.'
Transit: Urban and suburban rail, bus systems and ferryboats.
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• Determination of transportation needs that are or are not being met by railroads.
• Identify abandoned railroad rights of way which could be preserved for future transpor-
tation corridor use. (LU)
Paratransit
• Inventory of paratransit services and routes.
• Inventory of existing paratransit services and uses.
• Identi&cation of the needs served by paratransit.
• Determination of future paratransit needs.
Navigable Waterways, Ports and Harbors
• Assessment of the adequacy of navigable waterways and port and harbor facilities,
including the need for expansion and improvements. (LU, OS)
• Historical data on the use of facilities and vessel registrations.
• Projection offiaturc demand basedon new orexpandcd economic activities and recreational
trends.
• Projection of future needs for navigable waterways and port and harbor facilities.
• Review of plans for improvements by harbor and port districts.
Airports
• Assessment ofthe adequacy ofand safety hazards associated with existing aviation facilities
(general, commercial and military) and the need for expansion and improvements.
• Inventory of potential safety hazards posed by airport activities to surrounding land uses.
(N)
• Inventory of potential safety hazards to aircraft passengers posed by existing or proposed
land uses near airports.
• Assessment of the provisions of an airport land use commission plan prepared pursuant
to Public Utilities Code Section 21675. (N)
• Aircraft landings and takeoffs.
• Descriptions of facilities.
Parking Facilities
• Assessment of the adequacy of existing on- and off-street parking, particularly in urban
and commercial areas. (LU)
• Assessment of the affects of parking policies (i.e., off-street parking standards, on -street
parking restrictions, graduated parking fees, etc.) on congestion, energy use, air quality,
and public transit ridership.
Transportation System Management
• Analysis of existing and projected transportation system levels of service. (LU)
• Identification of existing and proposed modes of transportation.
• Analysis of the projected effects on the transportation system of construction improve-
ments versus the projected effects of transportation system management.
• Comparison of the costs of construction improvements versus the costs of transportation
system management.
• High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane usage.
• Vehicle occupancy counts.
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Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles
• Estimation of air quality impacts. (CO, LU)
• Analysis of air quality trends.
• Assessment of existing air quality.
• Estimation of air quality impacts of motor vehicle trips generated by land use changes and
new thoroughfares.
• Identification and evaluation of measures that will reduce the air quality impacts of motor
vehicle trips. (CO, LU)
IDEAS FOR DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
The circulation element should contain goals, objectives, policies, principles, plan proposals
and/or standards for planning the infrastructure supporting the circulation of people, goods
and communications. These development policies should be carefully correlated with the
provisions of the land use element. With this and the above ideas for data and analysis in
mind, cities and counties may wish to consider development policies for.
• The location and design of major thoroughfares in new developments. (N)
• The development and improvement of major thoroughfares, including future acquisi-
tions and dedications, based on proposed land use patterns and projected demand. This
may include a street and highway classification system. (LU)
• The levels -of -service of transportation routes, intersections and transit.
• The circulation between housing and work places. (LU)
• The scheduling and financing of circulation system maintenance projects.
• The locations and characteristics of transportation terminals. (LU)
• The development, improvement, timing and location of community sewer, water, and
drainage lines and facilities. (LU, CO)
• The current and future locations of
- Oil and natural gas pipelines.
- Power plants.
- Major electric transmission lines and corridors. (LU) (diagram)
• The acquisition of necessary public utility rights-of-way. (LU)
• The selection and carrying out of financing measures to expand and improve public
utilities.
• Transportation and utility -related exactions.
• Assistance to those who cannot afford public utility services.
• The mix of transportation modes proposed to meet community needs.
• The development and improvement of transit and paratransit services.
• Transit and paratransit assistance.
• The roles of railroads and private bus companies in the transportation system. (N)
• The development and improvement of rail and private bus facilities and services.
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CHAPTER III: The Required Elements of the General Plan
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
• The encouragement of railroad and private bus company services.
• The preservation of abandoned railroad rights of way for future transportation corridor
use. (LU)
• The development and improvement of bicycle routes and walkways.
• Proposed truck routes. (N)
• The basis for truck route regulations. (N)
• The safety of the traveling public including pedestrians and bicyclists.
• The development and improvement of port, harbor, and waterway facilities. (LU, CO)
• The development and improvement of aviation facilities. (LU)
• The mitigation of aviation -related hazards (including hazards to aircraft and hazards posed
by aircraft). (LU, N)
• The consistency of the general plan with the provisions ofan airport land use commission
plan. (Government Code Section 65302.3) (LU, N)
• Strategies for the management ofparking supply such as increased parking fees, graduated
parking fees, metered on -street parking, and staggered work schedules.
• Strategies for the control of parking demand such as improved transit service, amenities
for bicyclists, and subsidized rideshare vehicles.
• The use of transportation system management.
• The roles of the private sector and various public agencies in developing, improving and
maintaining circulation infrastructure.
• Policies that reduce motor vehicle air pollution. (LU, CO)
Technical Assistance
The following state agencies may provide information or assistance for the preparation of the
circulation element: Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Public Utilities Com-
mission, Transportation Commission, and Office ofPlanning and Research. Caltrans has the
following sources of information:
• Assembly of Statistical Reports: California Public Road Data
• Directory of California Trip Reduction Ordinances
• District System Management Plans
• Interregional Road System Plan
• Regional Transportation Plan Evaluation Report
• Route Concept Reports
• Route Development Plans
• Route Segment Reports
• System Management Data Bases
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MEMORANDUM
MEMO TO: GPAC and Members of Council
MEMO FROM: Ray Rebeiro, 20681 Truss Court, Diamond Bar, CA 91789
SUBJECT: Comments on the draft General Plan
DATE: June 16, 1992
I've reviewed the draft of the General Plan which was received in mid June, 1992. I've
identified one major issue and a host of what might be considered minor issues. The following
is a listing of the issues as I perceive them.
The GPAC Recommended Transportation Plan, as described in Table V-2, identifies 52 road
segments - 35 of which are projected to have V/C ratios that exceed 1 or a Level of Service
that's F. Only 11 road sections are proposed to operate at acceptable levels of service.
Considering that intersections are typically more congested than mid blocks or road sections this
suggests that almost the entire transportation system, as proposed, will fail catastrophically well
before the planning horizon is reached.
This "situation" represents the "design" condition as put forward by the GPAC notwithstanding
the following:
• It will result in pollutant emissions that are 3 - 5 times greater than the emissions
experienced today even though our region and city is in non attainment with regard to
Federal and State air quality standards.
• The noise levels will increase perceptibly, even though noise levels exceed FHWA
standards for much of Diamond Bar.
• It will likely take two to three times longer to get from any one point in the city to
another.
• The costs to maintain Diamond Bar's streets will increase significantly. A large part of
these cost increases will result from increases in non-resident travel.
• Accidents are likely to increase in both absolute and relative terms.
These are the prices or costs we will pay for this plan. What are the benefits? Where are they
described in the General Plan or supporting documentation?
Notwithstanding this designed chaos, the General Plan proposes the following goals, objectives
and strategies.
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Page 91 - Strategy - "Maintain a Level of Service of C or better."
"Improve arterial and block segments to" ... "Level of Service C
or better. "
"Improve intersections when D is reached."
Page 73 - Objective - "Improve local and regional air quality by encouraging ride
sharing, use of public transit and other TDM techniques."
Page 73 - Objective - "Consider noise issues in land use planning..."
Page 73 - Strategy - "Design and implement... bikeways and pedestrian trails."
Page 89 - Strategy - "Prior to permitting connection of roadways... ensure that regional
benefits are not achieved at the expense of Diamond Bar residents
and businesses."
In essence, it is recognized in the General Plan that the transportation system will fail, will fail
catastrophically and will produce significant disbenefits related to air quality, noise, accidents,
maintenance costs and travel time. This is evidenced by the fact that the majority of the
roadways are projected to operate at Level of Service F. Yet the Goals, Objectives and
Strategies (some of which are identified above) are either in conflict with this reality or are
ineffective in addressing the problem. Is this accidental or intentional?
The following are issues of possibly less substance.
Page 70 - Air Quality - Issue Analysis - The City should work cooperatively with local
agencies... in addition to implementing current programs of the
SCAQMD."
Everything suggests the need to be more aggressive and take a
more proactive position with regard to reducing vehicle emissions.
Page 73 - Strategies - "The City will work with the SCAQMD to be a test facility... at
no expense to the City..."
Please see the comments above. Why do we take this position
with regard to testing new air quality programs/systems yet we
seem to be quite willing to pay for the damage and destruction
caused by regional traffic on our local road system?
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Page 89 - Strategies - "Ensure the opportunity for public comment on major changes in
operational characteristics of the Circulation System."
Today, the Traffic and Transportation Commission is not an
integral part of the development review process. This is at odds
with this strategy.
Page 89 - Objectives - "Balance the need for traffic flow on City Arterials with Economic
Realities... "
Whose economic realities are we concerned with—the development
industry, the non-residents who traverse Diamond Bar's streets or
the residents who will be expected to pay for the excess
maintenance costs that result from increased traffic flows.
Page 90 - Strategy - "Design new developments ... in such a way that ... capacity.. is
not exceeded."
It might be preferable to specify the Level of Service that is not to
be exceeded.
Page 90 - Goal - "Provide a balanced transportation system... in a manner which
will protect, maintain and improve... "
You can maintain or improve. It is very difficult to maintain and
improve.
Page 90 - Strategy - "Pursue a cooperative effort ... to develop a major bus
transportation facility."
Is this another device to collect people from all over the region to
traverse Diamond Bar's arterials in order to access a bus station?
Page 90 - Strategy - "Encourage participation in Car Pools."
Are Van pools specifically excluded?
Page 91 - Goal - "Maintain an adequate Level of Service (L of S) on area
roadways... "
The thrust of this goal seems to be to maintain a certain L of S to
the extent possible. However, if neighborhoods are disrupted by
through traffic then the thoroughfares have to be improved. Since
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In summary, the City of Diamond Bar was created because the majority of its citizens wanted
to control their own destiny. A General Plan is supposed to layout the vision as to the nature
and form of the community we've just created and provide guidelines for achieving this vision.
The draft General Plan is a disappointing document. It reads like 57 other General Plans with
the same platitudes, conflicts and built in chaos. Considering the AQMD is headquartered in
Diamond Bar, the relative success of the recently conducted Earth Summit and the opportunity
presented by the General Plan, the disappointment is even more pronounced.
What we've said in this plan, from a transportation, noise and air quality point of view, is that
we're victims of circumstance (the circumstance in this case being the 57 and 60 Freeways) and
there's not much we can do. Therefore we've taken, in many cases, picayune, passive and
sometimes reactive positions. We can do better than this.
I hope that these comments prove useful.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim De5tefano,
City of Diamond Bar
FROM: Paul Taylor f? �,
DATE: June 22, 1992
RE: Questions Raised by Ray Rebeiro P91009
I have carefully reviewed Ray Rebeiro's June 16 comments on the draft General Plan, which
he faults for not solving all of the City's noise, air quality and transportation problems; let me
give you my response to those related to the circulation element.
Mr. Rebeiro tales exception to the overall thrust of the circulation element --that is, not
specifying that all major streets in the City will be widened to accommodate all forecasted traffic
flow so there are rarely back-ups of vehicles at intersections (essentially level of service C)- It
is true that many of the City's road segments are projected to operate with long-standing queues
at intersections during peak periods. The Planning Commission is charting a course which
minimizes specifics of potential road and street widening, leaving those to the City's capital
improvement programming year by year.
On page 2 of his comments, Mr. Rebeiro cites Strategies and Objectives which he says are in
eon1lict with what he calls the "reality" of future congestion. Far from being in conflict, these
Strategies and Objectives give the City something to strive for. The General Plan should deal
in visions for the future and not necessarily in programs for widening of specific facilities;
furthermore, the: Plan does call for many specific initiatives in the public transit and ridesharing
areas which are envisioned as potentially relieving the need for widening of roads.
On page 3, Mr. Rebeiro comments on some specific references in the circulation element.
From page 39 of the plan, he wonders about the role of the T&T Commission; clearly that
commission has been v_yr involved in the circulation element lately. From that same page, he
questions which "economic realities" are referenced; I would say that definition would be the
City Council's.
From page 90, Mr. Rebeiro suggests that new developments not exceed certain Levels of
Service rather than capacity; that would be a valid way of saying essentially the same thing.
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Jim DeStefano,
June 22, 1992
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Similarly, from the same page, his wording of "maintain or improve" is probably better than ours.
Also from page 90, Mr. Rebeiro wonders if a "major bus transportation facility" will attract more
than just Diamond Bar residents; I suppose it will but it would be a great benefit to City
residents nonetheless. His suggestion to add vanpools to the carpool reference is good.
From page 91, Mr. Rebeiro seems to be reading too much into the goal of maintaining an
adequate Level of Service on area roadways; on the other hand, most of his comments do
reflect a frustration with "through traffic" which most City residents share. I don't know whose
responsibility is off-street parking for schools. Mr. Rebeiro's final comment on page 91 suggests
that limiting parking will limit traffic in the City; while in an activity center like downtown Los
Angeles that is undoubtedly true, I don't think that approach would have much effect on traffic
in Diamond Bar, a great deal of which is merely passing through the City.
Finally, from page 96, Mr. Rebeiro advocates impact fees as the sole mechanism for ensuring
that new development pays for traffic mitigation measures. He is right that this is an important
issue; whether impact fees are more acceptable than negotiated mitigations is a policy decision
for the City Council and probably shouldn't be locked into the General Plan. This issue is
debated time after time in many cities; there is no accepted standard practice.
I hope these responses are helpful; if you would like to discuss them, please call me
IV. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
A. INTRODUCTION
The Plan for Public Health and Safety contains provisions that relate to the protection of life, health, and
property from natural hazards and man-made hazards. It is designed to identify areas where public and private
decisions on land use need to be sensitive to hazardous conditions caused by slope instability, seismic activity,
flood, fire, and wind.
State planning law requires cities and counties to identify hazardous conditions and to prepare and implement
policies to assure public health and safety. Section 65302(8) of the Government Code describes these
requirements (Safety Element) in the following terms:
"A safety element is for the protection of the community from any unreasonable risks
associated with the effects of seismically induced surface rupture, ground shaking, ground
failure, tsunami, seiche, and dam failure; slope instability leading to mudslides and
landslides; subsidence and other geologic hazards known to the legislative body; flooding;
and wildland and urban fires. The safety element shall include mapping of known seismic
and other geologic hazards. It shall also address evacuation routes, peak load water supply
requirements, and minimum road widths and clearances around structures, as those items
relate to identified fire and geologic hazards."
In addition, adoption of a Noise Element has been a requirement of local General Plans since 1971. Section
65302 (h) of the California Government Code requires:
"A noise element which shall identify and appraise noise problems in the community. The
noise element shall recognize the guidelines established by the Office of Noise Control in the
State Department of Health Services and shall analyze and quantify, to the extent practicable,
as determined by the legislative body, current and projected noise levels..."
The Plan for Public Health and Safety provides the goals and strategies necessary to protect Diamond Bar
residents from the hazards associated with natural and man-made environments. The purpose of these goals
and strategies in this section is to incorporate safety considerations into the City's planning and decision
making process to reduce .identifiable risks.
The City of Diamond Bar and its citizens must decide the degree of risk that is acceptable for various natural
and man-made hazards. Risks identified in existing development may be lowered to an acceptable level by
physical alteration, relocation or demolition, or a change in the use altogether. For new development, the
emphasis is to regulate construction so as to minimize identifiable risks to the extent possible.
The Plan for Public Health and Safety addresses the following issues:
• Geology and Seismicity
• Flooding
• Fire Protection Services
• Crime and Protection Services
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• Emergency Services and Facilities
• Hazardous Materials
• Air Quality
• Noise
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The following summarizes information presented in the City of Diamond Bar Master Environmental
Assessment.
1. GEOLOGY AND SEISMICITY
The Diamond Bar region is part of a dynamic geological region. It is underlain by marine sediments that are
thousands of feet thick which were laid down over the last 25 million years. Bedrock materials are not well
consolidated and consist of various sandstones, shales, and siltstones of the Puente formation, which is
represented by three major components or members: La Vida; Soquel; and Yorba. Stream -carried (alluvial)
materials are present in natural canyons while man-made fill is found in previously developed areas. Local
soils are mainly derived from weathering of the bedrock units, and are not considered prime in terms of
agricultural activities.
Southern California is seismically active, and the region contains a number of major active faults. The San
Andreas Fault Zone, located 26 miles northeast of the City, is considered to have the greatest potential to
cause regional damage. However, the Los Angeles County Engineer has estimated that four potentially active
local faults (Whittier, San Jose, Sierra Madre, and San Gabriel) have a higher potential for causing local
damage. Several major faults are located adjacent to the City. The Whittier Fault Zone passes just south of
Tonner Canyon, the City's sphere of influence, while the Chino Fault passes within a mile of the City's
eastern boundary. In addition, there are three small inactive local faults within Diamond Bar: the Arnold
Reservoir Fault (near Grand Avenue in the northeast portion of the City; the Spadra Fault, located in the far
northern portion of the City; and the Diamond Bar Fault, located in the south-central portion of the City. A
small inactive fault, the Tonner Canyon Fault, is located in the City's sphere of influence.
2. FLOODING
Runoff in the City is accommodated by three major natural drainages: San Jose Creek to the west, Diamond
Bar Creek to the southwest, and Brea Canyon Creek to the southwest. The only area of the City with flooding
problems, as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Program, is along
the Reed Canyon Channel at Brea Canyon Road and Lycoming. However, the lands within the City of
Industry adjacent to Diamond Bar, generally located west of the 57 freeway from Temple to Lemon, also have
potential flooding problems. While most of the backbone drainage system has already been installed by the
County of Los Angeles, there are still a few links and improvements that have not been constructed. The City
presently lacks a master plan of drainage. The sphere of influence is drained by Tonner Canyon Creek. This
area presently has no major flood control improvements and flooding can occur along the entire length of this
natural stream channel.
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3. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
Diamond Bar faces a significant potential threat from wildland fires for the following reasons: it is adjacent
to large undisturbed natural areas to the east and south; it has many undeveloped hillsides and canyons covered
with native vegetation; many older homes have wood shingle or shake roofs; the state-wide drought has killed,
damaged, or dried out much of the otherwise healthy natural, as well as introduced, vegetation; and the area
periodically experiences strong dry "Santa Ana" winds when other fire conditions are high. Despite these
conditions, the Insurance Service Organization (ISO) gives the developed portions of the City a rating of 3,
which is considered good for urbanized areas. The sphere of influence and the undeveloped hillsides in the
City that are adjacent to Tonner Canyon do not presently have (or need) these same levels of protection.
Fire protection services for the area are presently provided by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire
Protection District, which maintains three stations in or adjacent to the City. County stations 119, 120, and
121 are fully equipped and staffed. Analysis of available service level data indicates that the City will
probably not need an additional fire station, although any significant development in the sphere of influence
area might require additional protection.
4. CRIME AND PROTECTION SERVICES
The level of major crime in Diamond Bar is presently half of that experienced in communities of comparable
size. The types of local crimes are typical of suburban communities in the Los Angeles region, including
vandalism, traffic accidents, and theft. Protection services are provided under contract to the City by the Los
Angeles County Sheriffs Department out of the Walnut -San Dimas Regional Station. The City is presently
served by 29 deputies and 18 patrol vehicles. The County maintains an average emergency response time of
4.5 minutes within the City. Diamond Bar will need additional protective services as it grows, although it
may not need additional facilities within the City limits. The Firestone Boy Scout Ranch within the sphere
of influence presently has private security.
5. EMERGENCY SERVICES AND FACILITIES
The Diamond Bar area is served by a number of hospitals and related medical facilities within Los Angeles,
San Bernardino, and Orange counties. Although there is no major treatment facility within Diamond Bar,
there are seventeen hospitals or major treatment centers within a 15 mile drive. The Los Angeles County
Consolidated Fire Protection District maintains paramedic service at station 119 just west of the City, as well
as at stations 61 and 118 in nearby Walnut. The County also contracts with several local companies for
ambulance service, and can also provide airborne evacuation. The region could also face major emergencies
or disasters, such as earthquakes, hazardous material spills, train accidents, high winds, etc. The City has
recently begun developing a response plan for major emergencies.
6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Hazardous materials presently create a potential threat to the City. The primary threat facing the City would
come from a major traffic or train accident involving spillage of hazardous or toxic materials. There are
industrial or other businesses within the City or in the nearby City of Industry that treat, handle, or store
hazardous materials. As the area continues to grow, the likelihood of an accident or the potential for illegal
dumping increases. The Los Angeles County consolidated Fire Protection District maintains "Hazmat"
Response Teams to handle emergencies involving these materials, but the City must deal with the local
implications of hazardous wastes. According to State law, the City is required to develop a "Household
Hazardous Waste Element."
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7. AIR QUALITY
The entire south coast air basin, within which Diamond Bar is located, suffers from some of the worst air
quality in the nation. Pollutants are not only generated locally within the east San Gabriel Valley, but are also
transported downwind from the Los Angeles basin. The primary pollutants of concern are ozone (oxidants)
and nitrogen dioxide, which are mostly generated by vehicular exhaust. The number of first stage smog alerts
has decreased dramatically from the early part of the decade. However, local ozone levels have still exceeded
state standards on over 100 days during each of the past three years. Local topography, climate, wind, and
air movement patterns tend to concentrate air pollutants along the freeway corridors and especially in the
Diamond Bar area. Several local intersections, including Grand Avenue/Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand
Avenue/Golden Springs Drive, experience significantly elevated levels of air pollutants during peak driving
hours.
8. NOISE
The City of Diamond Bar is relatively quiet except for noise corridors created by traffic on major roadways
and freeways. Noise is typically measured in decibels on the A -weighted scale db(A) which most closely
resembles the range of human hearing. Community noise levels are often measured on the Community Noise
Equivalent Level (CNEL) scale, with 65 db(A) considered to be the threshold for urban and suburban land
planning and compatibility with residential areas. Noise levels have been estimated along major roadways
within Diamond Bar based on traffic volumes and the physical configuration of streets. The combined 57/60
freeway corridor generates the most noise, producing a 65 CNEL contour onto adjacent land uses
approximately 1,379 feet wide. The 57 Freeway by itself, north of the 60 Freeway, has a much smaller 65
CNEL corridor of only 759 feet. However, the 60 Freeway alone, both east and west of the 57 Freeway,
generates a 65 CNEL noise corridor 1,015 feet wide. These figures mean that daily outdoor noise levels in
areas adjacent or proximate to the local freeways reach or exceed acceptable planning noise standards.
There are several major local roadways that generate (maximum) 65 CNEL levels beyond the right-of-way.
These include Brea Canyon Road (144'), Colima Road (125'), Diamond Bar Boulevard (121'), Grand Avenue
(107'), Pathfinder Road (89'), Lemon Avenue (78'), Golden Springs Drive (77'), and Sunset Crossing (35').
The only other major sources of local noise are the railroad lines along the western boundary of the City and
infrequent urban sources (dogs barking, airplane overflights).
C. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
1. GEOLOGY AND SEISMICITY
Because of the diverse geological conditions, there are moderate to high geological constraints for development
in Diamond Bar, especially in hillside areas.
ISSUE ANALYSIS: The City needs policies to adequately protect existing and future residents
from local geologic and seismic -related threats.
2. FLOODING
There are no major identified threats from flooding within the City. However, there is no schedule at present
for the remaining improvements needed to complete the local drainage and flood control network. In addition,
the existing planned improvements are based on County plans for the area, and may not reflect current
projects or timing on the development of open land.
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ISSUE ANALYSIS: The City needs policies to mininuze the threat to its citizens from flooding,
and establish a schedule of improvements based on an ululated nuister plan
of drainage. As part of these policie s, specific .standards for protection from
various size storms (10-, 25-, 50., 100., and 500 year) are needed.
3. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
A major fire represents a significant potential threat to local residents. In addition to the loss of structures
and life, a major fire could destroy valuable biological resources within the City or its sphere of influence.
As development continues in the interface between natural and developed areas, the threat of fire also
increases. The Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District currently provides adequate service
to the residents of Diamond Bar in terms of protection from the threat of tire. However, the City may wish
to pursue other administrative arrangements for financial or other reasons. As the City grows, it may be
necessary to provide additional equipment, personnel, or stations to continue adequate service levels.
ISSUE ANALYSIS: The City needs policies emphasizing the importance of fire prevention and
protection in the Diamond Bar area.
4. CRIME AND PROTECTION SERVICES
Although crime rates in the City are presently low, the threat of gang or other criminal activity creeping into
the community from neighboring urban areas could become a major issue. The City should take appropriate
action now to reduce and/or avoid the increase in local crime, such as urban design concepts which help
protect property and residents. The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department presently provides an adequate
level of service to the community, as evidenced by the currently low crime rate.
As the City's population increases, there will be an increased need for protective services. Additional services
may also be needed as urban crime may continue to spread to suburban areas. To combat this, local
community and neighborhood involvement will be needed to help prevent or observe and report various
criminal activities. Any significant development in the sphere of influence would also require additional
protective services.
ISSUE ANALYSIS: The City needs policies to emphasize the importance of careful design and
community action to minimize criminal activity in Diamond Bar.
5. EMERGENCY SERVICES AND FACILITIES
At present, there appears to be an adequate number and variety of medical facilities and programs available
to City residents. However, as a new city, Diamond Bar must assess its own desires regarding the
convenience of medical services and determine if or how it will encourage certain medical uses into the City.
Paramedic and ambulance services likewise appear to be adequate, although additional services may be needed
as the community grows. Development in the sphere of influence may require additional medical or other
emergency facilities. The provision of daily emergency services must also be coordinated with a local plan
for responding to regional disasters.
ISSUE ANALYSIS: The City needs to decide if any additional medical facilities are needed, and
if so, where and how should they be located to best serve local residents.
The City also needs a disaster preparedness plan to respond to *regional
emergencies.
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6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Hazardous wastes will continue to be an important community concern. The potential for accidents involving
hazardous materials is of concern to local residents.
ISSUE ANALYSIS: The City should develop policies to clearly idents potential sources of
hazardous materials and how accidents or emergencies involving such
materials will be handled.
7. AIR QUALITY
Air quality is still considered a major detractor to the quality of life in Diamond Bar, even though the vast
majority of it is generated elsewhere. While the City has little control over regional pollutants, it can take
a proactive position on this issue by stating its intent to minimize the generation of local air pollution. It can
also take advantage of the location of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) office
in Diamond Bar to offer itself as a "testing laboratory" for programs to reduce air pollution, where such
programs could be safely undertaken, thus establishing Diamond Bar as a model city for innovation in
Southern California.
ISSUE ANALYSIS: The City should work cooperatively with local agencies to develop innovative
policies for reducing regional air pollution, in addition to implementing the
current programs of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan.
8. NOISE
Noise is presently a problem for local residents along freeways and major roadways, generally only during
peak hours. However, noise problems will increase as traffic and population increase, especially where
development is built in areas that previously acted as buffers or barriers to local noise. As the population of
the City and region increases, there will also be an increase in infrequent urban noise sources. While noise
may be not be a significant problem compared to other cities, a quiet environment is typically a major factor
in rural living, and more than likely contributes to the quality of life perceived in Diamond Bar.
ISSUE ANALYSIS: Emphasizing its importance to a rural lifestyle, the City needs clear policies
on how it will keep noise, primarily from major roadways, from impacting
existing as well as future residents.
9. URBAN RUNOFF STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS
In recent years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the potential for groundwater
damage to occur as the result of pollutants carried in runoff from urban areas. These pollutants include oil,
grease, and heavy metals that generally accumulate in roadways and parking areas, and are the result of motor
vehicle use. To resolve the problem, the EPA requires that municipal agencies acquire discharge permits for
urban areas similar to the permits issued for wastewater treatment plants. Los Angeles County has received
a discharge permit for urban runoff from the EPA. The City of Diamond Bar is a "co -permittee."
ISSUE ANALYSIS: Development within the City of Diamond Bar will need to comply with the
provisions of the EPA urban stormwater discharge permit.
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D. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GOALS, OBJECTIVES,
AND STRATEGIES
"IT IS THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PLAN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY TO PROVIDE
A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF DIAMOND BAR. "
GOAL 1 "Create a secure public environment which minimizes potential loss of life and property
damage, as well as social, economic, or environmental disruption resulting from natural
and manmade disasters."
Objective 1.1 Minimize the potential for loss of life, physical injury, and property damage from seismic
groundshaking and other geologic events.
Strategies:
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maximum credible
SeishiiC<event. and to _ ., a._,..ienal ..a.,_ !be ,-vent.
1.1.2 As rqurrecl b thzmforu3 Buildingvde As pito of the develepment
preeess, require site-specific analysis of soils and other conditions which might affect
the severity of onsite impacts from maximum credible seismic and geologic events.
Objective 1.2 Eliminate the potential for loss of life, and minimize physical injury, property damage, public
health hazards, and nuisances from the effects of a 100 year storm and associated flooding.
Strategies:
1.2.1 As a prerequisite to new development or the intensification of existing development,
ensure that a drainage study has been completed by a qualified engineer, certifying
that the proposed development will be adequately protected, and that implementation
of the development proposal will not create new downstream flood hazards.
1.2.2 Inaorchhahcist with the; Angzles County PuialtuaxX.Scs 1Jepurtmeat, eke-Eftj+
will developand malataiz a master plan of drainage, including an inventory of
existing facilities,
Pepat4tnent and present development plans, to adequately assess existing and future
flood control needs and improvements within Diamond Bar.
1.2.3 The City will prepare a capital improvement program for flood control improvements
needed to complete a master plan of drainage. This schedule will be coordinated
with improvement plans by the County and address funding and timing of prioritized
improvements.
DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
]une30, 1992 TV -7
Objective 1.3RequP.- lsm+fr� that properties in and adjacent to wildland areas are reasonably protected
from wildland fire hazards without degrading the viability of natural ecosystems, providing
a balance between removal offlammable ammable vegetation, introduction rf fire resistant vegetation,
and preservation of natural vegetation.
Strategies:
1.3.1 Where development is proposed within areas potentially subject to wildland fire
hazards, ensure that the Consolidated Fire District has the opportunities to review
the proposal in terms of its vulnerability to fire hazard and its potential source as a
source of fire. Ensure that Fire Department recommendations regarding mitigation
of fire hazard risks are addressed.
1.3.2Itequtre Ensure that new development in areas subject to wildland fire is adequately
protected in a manner which minimizes the destruction of natural vegetation.
Prioritize this balance as follows:
Protection of existing developed areas and areas currently approved
for development.
Preservation of significant biological resources to the extent
feasible.
Objective 1.4 qi re t} # I}nsmre an adequate distribution of fire stations, equipment, and manpower can
be maintained such that a maximum five minute response time to all :"" areas;:
Strategies:
1.4.1 Work with the .....
Ccruntasgliiati Fire District to establish a funding
mechanism which would ensure that cost of providing new facilities and equipment,
including paramedic services, to support new development is assessed against the
developments creating that need.
1.4.2 Where appropriate, support increased protection levels from that provided by the
minimum fire standards included in the Uniform Building and Fire Codes (UBC and
UFC) .
Objective 1.5 Minimize the risk and fear of crime through physical planning strategies that will maximize
surveillance opportunities, minimize opportunities for crimes, and by creating a high level
of public awareness and support for crime prevention.
Strategies:
1.5.1 Require that proposals for new development and for the intensification of existing
development are reviewed by the Sheriff's Department prior to approval.
1.5.2 Promote the establishment of neighborhood watch and business watch programs to
encourage community participation in the patrol of neighborhood and business areas,
and to facilitate increased awareness of potential criminal activities.
DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
June 30, 1992 TV -8
Objective 1.6 Promote the provision of adequate medical and emergency services to Diamond Bar residents.
Strategies:
1.6.1 Coordinate with appropriate agencies for the provision of evacuation and ambulance
services within acceptable service levels and response times.
Objective 1.7 Prepare and maintain effective emergency preparedness and response programs.
Strategies:
1.7.1 Coordinate the City's disaster preparedness plans with the State Office of Emergency
Management, County, schools, and other neighboring jurisdictions, and participate
in the development of a regional system to respond to daily emergencies and major
catastrophes.
1.7.2 The City's disaster plan shall integrate community resources into municipal
emergency management, including a list of local resources such as personnel,
equipment, material, specialized medical and other training, and auxiliary
communications.
1.7.3 Provide areawide mutual aid agreements and communication links with adjacent
governmental authorities and other participating jurisdictions.
1.7.4 Disseminate public information regarding actions which residents and businesses
should take to minimize damage in a natural disaster, as well as actions which would
be taken to facilitate recovery from a natural disaster.
Objective 1.8 Protect life and property from the potential detrimental effects (short and long term) of the
transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes in the
City.
Strategies:
1.8.1 Pursue establishment of a regular citywide program of household hazardous waste
collection according to the provisions of Section 41500 of the Public Resources Code
(see also the solid waste section of the Plan for Resource Management for additional
policies).
1.8.2 Coordinate emergency response personnel to respond to hazardous materials
incidents.
1.8.3 Require development to meet the requirements of the County's urban stormwater
discharge permit.
DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
June 30, 1992 TV -9
Objective 1.9 The City should seek to improve local and regional air quality by encouraging ride-
sharing, use of public transit, and other transportation demand management techniques.
Strategies:
1.9.1 Prot otibtheprovtston of nop polluting transportation alternatives such as �igf e+IE#
ire# a citywide system of bikeways and pedestrian stdewa.lks trails.
1.9.2 Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to establish a program
of District review and comment on major proposed development projects within the
City.
1.9.3 Implement the provisions of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan; review
projects for consistency with the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan.
1.9.4 Include trip reduction requirements consistent with SCAQMD Regulation XV and
the requirements of the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Plan in the
development code with the goal of reducing home-to-work trips by facilitating and
participating in the following programs:
Incorporate design measures into new development and, where
feasible, into existing developments proposed for intensification,
including preferential parking areas for car and van pools, employee
drop off areas, secure bicycle parking areas, bus turnout areas, etc.
Disseminate information to Diamond Bar residents regarding the
advantages of, and procedures involved in, ride sharing and public
transit.
1.9.5 Ensure that site designs facilitate rather than discourage pedestrian movement
between nearby uses.
1.9.6 Require grading plans to include appropriate and feasible measures to minimize
fugitive dust.
1.9.7 The City will cooperate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to be
a "test facility" or a laboratory for testing new air pollution control programs where
such programs can be safely conducted at no expense to the City or its residents.
1.9.8 The City will offer to local governmental agencies, educational institutions, and
businesses the opportunity to test new technologies and/or programs designed to
reduce air pollution, either directly or indirectly.
Objective 1.10 Consider noise issues in land use planning and development permit processing to °pure
ensue that noise generated by one use or facility does not adversely affect adjacent uses or
facilities.
Strategies:
1.10.1 Within identified 65 dB CNEL noise contours, require that site-specific noise studies
be prepared to verify site-specific noise conditions and to ensure that noise
considerations are included in project review.
DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
June 30, 1992 IV -10 O
1.10.2 Within identified 65dB CNEL noise corridors, ensure that necessary attenuation
measures are applied to meet adopted interior and exterior noise standards.
1.10.3 Through the CEQA process, analyze nein projects which might have a significant
impact on noise sensitive uses (projects are defined as actions having the potential
to uriteasgxiabl increase projected CNEL noise levels) Require
appropriate mitigation measures to ensure that adopted noise standards within
sensitive land use areas are not exceeded as the result of the proposed project.
1.10.4 As part of the Development Code, adopt noise -related development standards.
1.10.5 Where possible, encourage attenuation of existing noise problems within existing
development where adopted noise standards are being reached or exceeded.
1.10.6 As part of the General Plan review, determine whether: (1) roadway and freeway
traffic levels have increased; (2) new noise generation sources have been created;
and (3) if update of the noise contour map is warranted.
1.10.7 Apply mitigation measures as needed to noise generators and receptors to ensure
that adopted noise standards are met and to protect land uses from excessive noise
impacts.
1.10.8 Ensure that land uses are located so as to meet the following standards:
Table IV -1
Noise Standards
Rural, Single Family, Multiple Family
Residential 65 dBA 45 dBA
Schools:
Classrooms
65 dBA
45 dBA
Playgrounds
70 dBA
--
Libraries
--
50 dBA
Hospitals/Convalescent Facilities:
Living Areas
--
50 dBA
Sleeping Areas
--
40 dBA
Recreation:
Quiet, Passive Areas
65 dBA
--
Noisy, Active Areas
70 dBA
--
Commercial and Industrial 70 dBA --
Office Areas -- 50 dBA
DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
June 30, 1992 IV -11
MEMORANDUM
MEMO TO: GPAC and Members of Council
MEMO FROM: Ray Rebeiro, 20681 Truss Court, Diamond Bar, CA 91789
SUBJECT: Comments on the draft General Plan
DATE: June 16, 1992
I've reviewed the draft of the General Plan which was received in mid June, 1992. I've
identified one major issue and a host of what might be considered minor issues. The following
is a listing of the issues as I perceive them.
The GPAC Recommended Transportation Plan, as described in Table V-2, identifies 52 road
segments - 35 of which are projected to have V/C ratios that exceed 1 or a Level of Service
that's F. Only 11 road sections are proposed to operate at acceptable levels of service.
Considering that intersections are typically more congested than mid blocks or road sections this
suggests that almost the entire transportation system, as proposed, will fail catastrophically well
before the planning horizon is reached.
This "situation" represents the "design" condition as put forward by the GPAC notwithstanding
the following:
• It will result in pollutant emissions that are 3 - 5 times greater than the emissions
experienced today even though our region and city is in non attainment with regard to
Federal and State air quality standards.
• The noise levels will increase perceptibly, even though noise levels exceed FHWA
standards for much of Diamond Bar.
0 It will likely take two to three times longer to get from any one point in the city to
another.
• The costs to maintain Diamond Bar's streets will increase significantly. A large part of
these cost increases will result from increases in non-resident travel.
• Accidents are likely to increase in both absolute and relative terms.
These are the prices or costs we will pay for this plan. What are the benefits? Where are they
described in the General Plan or supporting documentation?
Notwithstanding this designed chaos, the General Plan proposes the following goals, objectives
and strategies.
Page 2
Page 91 - Strategy - "Maintain a Level of Service of C or better. "
"Improve arterial and block segments to" ... "Level of Service C
or better. "
"Improve intersections when D is reached."
Page 73 -Objective - "Improve local and regional air quality by encouraging ride
sharing, use of public transit and other TDM techniques."
Page 73 - Objective - "Consider noise issues in land use planning..."
Page 73 - Strategy - "Design and implement... bikeways and pedestrian trails."
Page 89 - Strategy - "Prior to permitting connection of roadways... ensure that regional
benefits are not achieved at the expense of Diamond Bar residents
and businesses."
In essence, it is recognized in the General Plan that the transportation system will fail, will fail
catastrophically and will produce significant disbenefits related to air quality, noise, accidents,
maintenance costs and travel time. This is evidenced by the fact that the majority of the
roadways are projected to operate at Level of Service F. Yet the Goals, Objectives and
Strategies (some of which are identified above) are either in conflict with this reality or are
ineffective in addressing the problem. Is this accidental or intentional?
The following are issues of possibly less substance.
Page 70 - Air Quality - Issue Analysis - "The City should work cooperatively with local
agencies... in addition to implementing current programs of the
SCAQMD."
Everything suggests the need to be more aggressive and take a
more proactive position with regard to reducing vehicle emissions.
Page 73 - Strategies - "The City will work with the SCAQMD to be a test facility... at
no expense to the City..."
Please see the comments above. Why do we take this position
with regard to testing new air quality programs/systems yet we
seem to be quite willing to pay for the damage and destruction
caused by regional traffic on our local road system?
Page 3
Page 89 - Strategies - "Ensure the opportunity for public comment on major changes in
operational characteristics of the Circulation System."
Today, the Traffic and Transportation Commission is not an
integral part of the development review process. This is at odds
with this strategy.
Page 89 - Objectives - "Balance the need for traffic flow on City Arterials with Economic
Realities... "
Whose economic realities are we concerned with—the development
industry, the non-residents who traverse Diamond Bar's streets or
the residents who will be expected to pay for the excess
maintenance costs that result from increased traffic flows.
Page 90 - Strategy - "Design new developments ... in such a way that ... capacity.. is
not exceeded."
It might be preferable to specify the Level of Service that is not to
be exceeded.
Page 90 - Goal - "Provide a balanced transportation system... in a manner which
will protect, maintain and improve..."
You can maintain or improve. It is very difficult to maintain and
improve.
Page 90 - Strategy - "Pursue a cooperative effort ... to develop a major bus
transportation facility. "
Is this another device to collect people from all over the region to
traverse Diamond Bar's arterials in order to access a bus station?
Page 90 - Strategy - "Encourage participation in Car Pools."
Are Van pools specifically excluded?
Page 91 - Goal - "Maintain an adequate Level of Service (L of S) on area
roadways... "
The thrust of this goal seems to be to maintain a certain L of S to
the extent possible. However, if neighborhoods are disrupted by
through traffic then the thoroughfares have to be improved. Since
Page 4
neighborhood disruption is likely to be caused by non-residents,
the effect of this solution is for residents to build transport systems
for non-residents: Is this a correct interpretation?
Page 91 - Strategy - "Improve off-street parking for public schools."
Is this the responsibility of the City or the School Board?
Page 96 - Strategy - "All new development shall be required to provide reasonable
mitigation measures or pay traffic impact fees."
This is an issue of considerable importance. There should be no
either or condition. Mitigation measures in the negotiated
development process are subject to corruption, inefficiencies and
ineffectiveness. It is strongly recommended that an impact fee
system be the sole mechanism used.
Page 91 - Strategy - "Use existing parking demand data sources... in the provision of
sufficient parking. "
Parking is one of the most powerful tools available for shaping or
altering travel demand. Providing the parking that everyone
seemingly wants, where they want it, just encourages today's
travel patterns to be maintained. Is this what you're trying to do?
The issue of goods movement is seemingly not dealt with in the General Plan. In the back up
documentation, the entire issue is addressed through a discussion on designated truck routes.
This is an issue of growing importance considering the contribution of truck traffic to the city's
streets, yet it's given treatment not commensurate with its importance.
A 65 dbA CNEL is a generally accepted noise standard based on work done by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA). It recognizes noise exposure and the considerable costs that
could be involved in mitigating this noise level. However, it should be pointed out that 65 dbA
is the noise level you would experience standing near the Colima entrance to the Diamond Creek
village Shopping Center (Albertson's). This is about 200 - 300 feet south of the 60 Freeway.
Whether or not this is an acceptable noise level is something for the residents and not the FHWA
to determine. The residents need to understand what 65dbA represents.
DKS Associates
1055 Vilest Seventh, Street, Suite 2850
Los Angeles, CA 90017-25193
Phor:e: (??2) 62.7-0419
Fax: (213) 627-9761
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim DeStefano,
City of Diamond Bar
FROM: Paul Taylor R ??�
DATE: June 22, 1992
RE: Questions Raised by Ray Rebeiro P91009
I have carefully reviewed Ray Rebeiro's June 16 comments on the draft General Plan, which
he faults for not solving all of the City's noise, air quality and transportation problems; let me
give you any response to those related to the circulation element.
Mr. Rebeiro takes exception to the overall thrust of the circulation element --that is, not
specifying that all major streets in the City will be widened to accommodate all forecasted traffic
flow so there are rarely back-ups of vehicle,-, at intersections (essentially level of service C). It
is true that many of the City's road segments are projected to operate with long-standing queues
at intersections during peak periods. The Planning Commission is charting a course which
minimizes specifics of potential road and street widening, leaving those to the City's capital
improvement progradming year by year.
On page 2 of his comments, Mr. Rebeiro cites Strategies and Objectives which he says are in
conflict with what he calls the "reality" of future congestion. Far from being in conflict, these
Strategies and Objectives give the City something to.strive for. The General Plan should deal
in visions for the future and not necessarily in programs for widening of specific facilities;
furthermore, the: Plan does call for many specific initiatives in the public transit and ridesharing
areas which are envisioned as potentially relieving the need for widening of roads.
On page 3, Mr. Rebeiro comments on some specific references in the circulation element.
From page 39 of the Plan, he wonders about the role of the T&T Commission; clearly that
commission has been vyM involved in the circulation element lately. From that same page, he
questions which "economic realities" are referenced; I would say that definition would be the
City Council's.
From page 90, Mr. Rebeiro suggests that new developments not exceed certain Levels of
Service rather than capacity; that would be a valid way of saying essentially the same thing.
Jim DeStefano,
June 22, 1992
Page 2
Similarly, from the same page, his wording of "maintain or improve" is probably better than ours.
Also from page 90, Mr. Rebeiro wonders if a "major bus transportation facility" will attract more
than just Diamond Bar residents; I suppose it will but it would be a great benefit to City
residents nonetheless. His suggestion to add vanpools to the carpool reference is good.
From page 91, Mr. Rebeiro seems to be reading too much into the goal of maintaining an
adequate Level of Service on area roadways; on the other hand, most of his comments do
reflect a frustration with "through traffic" which most City residents share. I don't know whose
responsibility is off-street parking for schools. Mr. Rebeiro's final comment on page 91 suggests
that limiting parking will limit traffic in the City; while in an activity center like downtown Los
Angeles that is undoubtedly true, I don't think that approach would have much effect on traffic
in Diamond Bar, a great deal of which is merely passing through the City.
Finally, from page 96, Mr. Rebeiro advocates impact fees as the sole mechanism for ensuring
that new development pays for traffic mitigation measures. He is right that this is an important
issue; whether impact fees are more acceptable than negotiated mitigations is a policy decision
for the City Council and probably shouldn't be locked into the General Plan. This issue is
debated time after time in many cities; there is no accepted standard practice.
I hope these responses are helpful; if you would like to discuss them, please call me.
0
WASTEWATEP
RECLAMATION
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMEN U NTY
F•I .
1955 Workman Mill Road / Whittier, California
Mailing Address: / P. O. Box 4998, Whittier, California 90607-4998
Telephone: (213) 699-7411 / From Los Angeles (21 3) 685-5217
Ms. Linda Burgess
City of Diamond Bar
Community Development Department
21660 E. Copley Dr., Suite 190
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Dear Ms. Burgess:
SANITATION DISTRICTS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
May 28, 1992
File No:
Diamond Bar General Plan
CHARLES W. CARRY
Chief Engineer and General Manager
This is in reply to your letter which was received on May 22, 1992. The Sanitation Districts have no
objection to the project as proposed. The proposed development is located within the jurisdictional
boundaries of District No. 21. We offer the following comment regarding sewerage service:
A copy of the Districts' average wastewater generation factors is enclosed for your information.
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (310) 699-7411, extension 2717.
Very truly yours,
Charles W. Carry
Marie L. Pagenkopp
Engineering Technician
Financial Planning &
Property Management Section
MLP:rc
Enclosure
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LOADINGS FOR EACH CLASS OF LAND USE
SUSPENDED
COMMERCIAL
Hotel/Motel/Rooming House
Room
FLOW
COD
SOLIDS
Store
1000 ft2
(Gallons
(Pounds
(Pounds
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1000 ft2
325
3.00
1.17
Single Family Home
Parcel
260
1.22
0.59
Duplex
Parcel
312
1.46
0.70
Triplex
Parcel
468
2.19
1.05
Fourplex
Parcel
624
2.92
1.40
Condominiums
Parcel
156
0.73
0.35
Single Family Home
Parcel
156
0.73
0.35
(reduced rate)
1000 ft2
700
3.00
1.58
Five Units or More
No. of Dwlg. Units
156
0.73
0.35
Mobile Home Parks
No. of Spaces
156
0.73
0.35
COMMERCIAL
Hotel/Motel/Rooming House
Room
125
0.54
0.28
Store
1000 ft2
100
0.43
0.23
Supermarket
1000 ft2
150
2.00
1.00
Shopping Center
1000 ft2
325
3.00
1.17
Office Building
1000 ft2
200
0.86
0.45
Professional Building
1000 ft2
300
1.29
0.68
Restaurant
1000 ft2
11000
16.68
5.00
Indoor Theatre
1000 ft2
125
0.54
0.28
Car Wash
Tunnel Type
1000 ft2
3,700
15.86
8.33
Wand Type
1000 ft2
700
3.00
1.58
Financial Institution
1000 ft2
100
0.43
0.23
Service Shop
1000 ft2
100
0.43
0.23
Animal Kennels
1000 ft2
100
0.43
0.23
Service Station
1000 ft2
100
0.43
0.23
Auto Sales/Repair
1000 ft2
100
0.43
0.23
Wholesale Outlet
1000 ft2
100
0.43
0.23
Nursery/Greenhouse
1000 ft2
25
0.11
0.06
Manufacturing
1000 ft2
200
1.86
0.70
Dry Manufacturing
1000 ft2
25
0.23
0.09
Lumber Yard
1000 ft2
25
0.23
0.09
Warehousing
1000 ft2
25
0.23
0.09
Open Storage
1000 ft2
25
0.23
0.09
Drive-in Theatre
1000 ft2
20
0.09
0.05
Night Club
1000 ft2
350
1.50
0.79
Bowling/Skating
1000 ft2
150
1.76
0.55
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1000 ft,
125
0.54
0.27
Auditorium, Amusement
1000 ft,
350
1.50
0.79
Golf Course, Camp, and
1000 ft,
100
0.43
0.23
Park (Structures and
Improvements)
Convalescent Home
Bed
125
0.54
0.28
Laundry
1000 ft,
3,825
16.40
8.61
Mortuary/Cemetery
1000 ft,
100
1.33
0.67
Health Spa, Gymnasium
With Showers
1000 ft2
600
2.58
1.35
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1000 ftz
300
1.29
0.68
Convention Center,
Fairground, Racetrack,
Average Daily
Sports Stadium/Arena
Attendance
10
0.04
0.02
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College/University
Student
20
0.09
0.05
Private School
1000 ft2
200
0.86
0.45
Church
1000 ft2
50
0.21
0.11